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Mata Vaishno Devi University shut after 13 students test Covid postive

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district was closed on Sunday till further orders after 13 students tested positive for Covid-19.

Vaishno Devi stampede: Probe panel to submit report within week

The three-member panel set up by Jammu and Kashmir government to probe the stampede incident at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine has been asked to give its report within a week.The J-K government on Saturday ordered a high-level probe headed by Principal Secretary (Home) to investigate the incident in which 12 persons died and left 16 others were injured. The probe team includes the Additional Director General of Police (Jammu) and Divisional Commissioner of Jammu."The committee shall submit its report within a week's time to the Government. The committee shall examine in detail the causes/reasons behind the incident and point out the lapses and fix the responsibility thereof," the official order said.The committee has also been asked to suggest appropriate standard operating procedures and measures for preventing the recurrence of such incidents in the future.

Three-member panel on Vaishno Devi stampede to submit report within a week

The three-member panel set up to probe the stampede at the famous Vaishno Devi shrine has been asked to submit its report to the Jammu and Kashmir government within a week, according to an official order issued on Saturday. The committee headed by the principal secretary (home) was constituted by the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha following the stampede at the shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district in the early hours of Saturday that left 12 pilgrims dead and over a dozen others injured. In an order issued this evening on behalf of the J&K government, General Administration Department Principal Secretary Manoj Kumar Dwivedi said the high-level panel has been constituted to ascertain the reasons behind the tragic incident. The other two members of the committee are Jammu Divisional Commissioner Raghav Langer and Additional Director General of Police, Jammu, Mukesh Singh. "The Committee shall examine in detail the causes/reasons behind the incident (stampede) and point out the lapses .

Vaishno Devi stampede: 9 discharged, 7 being treated, says J-K LG

Following the Vaishno Devi stampede that claimed the lives of 12 people, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited those injured at the hospital on Saturday

Vaishno Devi stampede: Seven pilgrims from UP, 3 from Delhi among 12 dead

The other two -- Mamta (38) and Dheeraj Kumar (26) -- belonged to Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, respectively

J&K: Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes after stampede that left 12 dead

Yatra at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine resumed Saturday afternoon after 12 people were killed and 14 injured in a stampede at the shrine in the early hours of Saturday.

Vaishno Devi stampede: 12 dead, Shrine Board refutes 'mismanagement' charge

A sudden rush of devotees at Vaishno Devi shrine here to mark beginning of New Year triggered stampede that resulted in death of 12 people, some of survivors said, blaming "mismanagement" for tragedy

Minor altercation led to stampede situation at Vaishno Devi shrine: DGP

A minor altercation among some young boys led to the stampede at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in which 12 people "unfortunately" died, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said

Vaishno Devi stampede: Yatra resumes after brief halt due to incident

Vaishno Devi Yatra has resumed once again on Saturday after a brief suspension following a stampede incident at the Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan in Katra

Vaishno Devi stampede: J&K Lt Gov Manoj Sinha orders high level inquiry

Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday ordered a high level inquiry into the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in which 12 people were killed and 20 injured

Vaishno Devi stampede: PM Modi expresses grief, announces ex-gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the stampede that took place early this morning at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra

12 killed in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K, 20 others injured

At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured in a stampede at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir triggered by a heavy rush of devotees, officials said on Saturday. The stampede occurred near gate number three outside the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine atop Trikuta hills. The stampede was triggered by a heavy rush of devotees who have come to pay their obeisance to mark the beginning of the New Year, the officials said. Senior officials and shrine board representatives are on the spot. Officials said 12 people died in the stampede and their bodies have been removed to a hospital in the Katra base camp for identification and other legal formalities. Twenty more people were injured and majority of them are undergoing treatment at Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, the officials said, adding that the condition of four of the injured was stated to be "critical". The officials said the shrine was open and devotees were paying obeisance t

20 injured in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir

At least 20 people were injured in a stampede, triggered by heavy rush of devotees on New Year's Day, at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said

Massive fire breaks out at Vaishno Devi shrine forest area

A massive fire broke out at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine forest area on Tuesday.However, the fire has been brought under control by the team of the shrine board and the forest department.Meanwhile, the yatra to the holy shrine in Trikuta hills remained unaffected, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board informed.As of now, no damage has been reported and the Yatra is conducted smoothly.Also, Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh tweeted "We are in touch with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Trust management."The cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained.

J&K administration issues fresh guidelines for Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has set fresh guidelines to regulate pilgrims at Vaishno Devi temple to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic

7,000 pilgrims to be allowed per day at Vaishno Devi shrine from Oct 15

As many as 7,000 pilgrims will be allowed per day to pay obeisance at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi in the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district from October 15

Vaishnodevi shrine to deliver prasad across country through post

Devotees across the country can now get 'prasad' from the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district delivered on demand at their doorstep.

Covid negative report not older than 48 hrs mandatory at Vaishno Shrine

Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said that devotees coming from outside are required to bring 'valid coronavirus negative test report', which should not be more than 48 hours old at the time of arrival

Pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi to resume from Sunday after months of suspension

The pilgrims will be required to install Aarogya Setu App on their mobile phones. Wearing face masks and face cover is mandatory and they will have to undergo thermal scanning at yatra entry points