This follows decisions taken during the 76th Meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), which was chaired by Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. The initiatives aim to enhance infrastructure and improve services.
Confirming the action, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board stated that a formal complaint was filed with the police on 11.02.2026. Necessary legal action has been initiated, and further proceedings are underway strictly in accordance with the provisions of law.
In the post, the LG mentioned three initiatives approved by the board: an international museum dedicated to Maa Shakti's spiritual heritage, a sound-and-light spectacle modelled on global pilgrimage sites, and a documentary on the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) began the winter plantation drive and the second phase of aerial seed dispersal at the Trikuta Hills on Thursday.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) suspended registrations on Wednesday evening as thousands of devotees arrived in Katra to seek blessings for the New Year 2026. The suspension is a precautionary measure to ensure crowd safety and smooth management at the Bhawan and along the t
On the occasion, Pawan Kumar, the first differently-abled archer from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, who participated in this prestigious international event, was also honoured for his commendable representation.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Monday announced the temporary suspension of the Vaishno Devi Yatra in view of an adverse weather forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Ahead of the Shardiya Navratras, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, CEO of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), convened a joint meeting on Saturday in Katra.
The committee has been tasked to conduct a detailed investigation and submit its report within two weeks to LG Sinha, who is also the chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB).
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) expressed profound grief over the tragic loss of pilgrims' lives in the natural disaster on August 26 and clarified the factual details to counter misleading media reports, said an official.
Due to inclement weather, the registration for the Vaishno Devi Yatra has been temporarily suspended for two hours at all yatra counters, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) announced on Sunday.