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Vaishno Devi Sees Steep Fall in Pilgrim Footfall in 2025: What Went Wrong and Why It Matters

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Vaishno Devi Sees Steep Fall in Pilgrim Footfall in 2025: What Went Wrong and Why It Matters

Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Sees 27% Drop in 2025 Amid Security, Weather Concerns By: Javid Amin | 29 December 2025 A Rare Dip at One of India’s Holiest Shrines The Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, perched atop the Trikuta hills in Jammu & Kashmir’s Reasi district, has long been regarded as one of India’s most resilient pilgrimage destinations. Even during turbulent political phases, the shrine historically attracted millions of devotees annually. However, 2025 marked a significant departure from this trend. Official figures show that pilgrim footfall dropped below 70 lakh, compared to…

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Kashmir Cut Off: A Crisis of Connectivity, Tensions, and Uncertainty

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Kashmir Cut Off: A Crisis of Connectivity, Tensions, and Uncertainty

No Way In, No Way Out—Kashmir’s Roads & Skies Closed Srinagar 09 May 2025: Kashmir, often referred to as heaven on earth, is now facing an unprecedented crisis—one that is both geopolitical and environmental. The region has been cut off from the rest of India due to a combination of Indo-Pak tensions and natural disasters, leaving thousands stranded, affecting local livelihoods, and causing widespread panic among residents. With Srinagar International Airport closed and the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) blocked due to landslides, Kashmir’s entire transport and communication network has been…

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