Everything you need to know about Loni Katra: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Loni Katra: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Ghaziabad, May 16 (IANS) A Delhi University student was sodomised and had dogs set upon him for his friendship with a girl whose father allegedly got his henchmen to torture him, police here said Thursday. The father has been arrested and the hunt is on for his accomplices.
Jammu, May 9 (IANS) Seventeen Pakistani prisoners lodged in Jammu's Kot Bhalwal jail raised anti-India slogans while protesting Sanaullah Ranjay's death Thursday, who was attacked in the prison May 3, an official said.
Jammu, May 6 (IANS) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), that looks after the famous Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, Monday launched an online registration facility for undertaking the pilgrimage.
Ghaziabad, May 4 (IANS) An angry mob went on a rampage in Loni town in Ghaziabad district after a speeding truck rammed into a motorcylist and his minor son, police said Saturday.
Ghaziabad, May 4 (ANI): Angry townmen resorted to violence on Saturday, after two people died in a road accident in Ghaziabad.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A 13-year-old raped by a gang for nine days, recuperating in a hospital here after taking an overdose of sleeping pills, again tried to commit suicide Sunday night, her family has claimed but the doctors have refuted the claim.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A 13-year-old victim of gang-rape, who was recuperating in hospital here after consuming an overdose of sleeping pills April 20, yet again tried to commit suicide late Sunday night at the hospital, her relatives said.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A court here Monday sent two men, who along with six others had allegedly gang-raped a 13-year-old girl here last month, to judicial custody till May 4. Four others were earlier in custody and two are still absconding.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The 13-year-old girl, who had consumed an overdose of sleeping pills Saturday after being gang-raped during nine-day captivity last month, was shifted to AIIMS from Hedgewar Hospital Monday, her family said even as another of the eight accused was arrested.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Two more of the eight men who allegedly gang-raped a 13-year-old girl here last month have been arrested, taking the total to five, police Sunday said. The girl, who attempted suicide Saturday, is stated to stable in hospital.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) A 13-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by eight men, four of whom were known to her, police said Saturday. The incident comes even as the capital is witnessing outrage over the horrific rape of a five-year-old girl.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) A 23-year-old youth has been arrested for making a hoax bomb call to the Police Control Room (PCR) here, police said Wednesday.
Jammu, April 10 (IANS) Over three lakh pilgrims are expected to visit the Vaishno Devi shrine near here during the nine-day Navratas beginning Thursday, officials said Wednesday.
Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 10 (ANI): The Uttar Pardesh Police has arrested a Pakistani national, who according to them was living illegally in Firozabad district of the state for last one year.
Ghaziabad, April 5 (IANS) Six people died and at least 500 people fell seriously ill after drinking contaminated ground water in the Loni area of Ghaziabad, officials said Friday.
Ghaziabad, Feb 15 (IANS) A body of an unidentified youth bearing multiple gunshot wounds was found here Friday, police said.
Ghaziabad, Jan 22 (IANS) A man cut his wife's hair here and forced her out of house as a punishment for not following the custom of keeping her head covered with a cloth. The wife complained to police but later agreed to sort out the matter amicably, police said.
Jammu, Jan 9 (IANS) Two pilgrims to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine were killed and about 20 others injured in a bus accident while travelling from Jammu to Katra, the base camp for the pilgrimage.
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec. 30 (ANI): Six pilgrims were injured after a chopper carrying them to Vaishno Devi, made an emergency landing at around 15 km away from Katra on Sunday.
Jammu, Dec. 30 (ANI): A Pawan Hans helicopter carrying five Vaishno Devi pilgrims made an emergency landing near Katra this afternoon after the pilot detected a technical fault in the engine.
Jammu, Dec 30 (IANS) The pilot and a woman passenger of a Pawan Hans helicopter were injured when the chopper, carrying five Vaishno Devi pilgrims, made an emergency landing near here Sunday, a shrine official said.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The young and talented "Indian Idol 6" finalist Devendra Pal Singh, who has begun his career in playback singing with "Loni hassen", says he will never ignore his studies to be on camera.
Jammu, Nov 26 (IANS) The train to Katra, the base camp of Vaishno Devi shrine that attracts more than 10 million pilgrims every year, will be chugging in March next year, an official said Monday.
Jammu, Nov 7 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad Wednesday said the security of railway tracks in the Valley was a great challenge before the authorities, amid fears of militants targeting them.
Ghaziabad, Oct 30 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl was found burnt to death here Tuesday, police said. The victim's family said she was gangraped before being set afire.
Jammu, Oct 24 (IANS) The number of pilgrims visiting the Hindu shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi near here will be more than last year's 10 million, a temple official said Wednesday.
Jammu, Oct 20 (IANS) Hoteliers fear that the flow of tourists here would decline, since the authorities have neglected the development of the city. Also, from next year, pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine will be able to ride trains all the way to Katra without stopping at Jammu.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the central government to consider experts' suggestions on public safety issues related to the Katra-Qazigund railway project connecting Jammu to Srinagar.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the central government to consider suggestions from experts on public safety issues related to the Katra-Qazigund railway project connecting Jammu to Srinagar.
Ghaziabad, Sep 24 (IANS) A businessman strangled his pregnant wife and committed suicide here, police said Monday.
Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) California Governor Jerry Brown has signed two bills aimed at battling workplace discrimination against Sikhs and Muslim by shunting workers wearing turbans, beards and hijabs to backroom jobs out of public view.
Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) California Governor Jerry Brown has signed two bills designed to battle workplace discrimination against Sikhs and Muslim by shunting workers wearing turbans, beards and hijabs to backroom jobs out of public view.
Washington, Sept 5 (ANI): US fast-food giant McDonald's has planned to open its first vegetarian-only restaurants in India next year.
Ghaziabad, July 8 (IANS) Continuing its winning spree in the Uttar Pradesh civic polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sunday won the Ghaziabad mayoral seat for the fourth time in a row defeating its Samajwadi Party opponent.
Jammu, July 4 (IANS) Over five million pilgrims from across the country paid visit to the famous Hindu shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi near Jammu in the first six months of this year, an official said, outlining the steps taken by the authorities in making the pilgrimage a grand success.
Jammu, June 23 (IANS): Pilgrimage to the Hindu shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi near Jammu was suspended late Friday due to a forest fire which spread over and reached near mid-point of the 12km trek from base camp Katra.
Ghaziabad, June 11 (IANS) Three armed robbers Monday looted over Rs.5 lakh from a businessman after shooting and injuring him here, Ghaziabad Police said.
Kolkata, May 22 (IANS) Kolkata-based Daiwik Hotels is planning to launch five hotels in key pilgrimage centres across India with an initial investment of Rs.180 crore in the next 30 months, a company official said Tuesday.
Jammu, May 15 (IANS) With about 35,000 devotees each day in this holiday season, authorities have been forced to regulate entry to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine near Jammu.
Jammu, May 14 (IANS) Top wrestlers from Jammu and Kashmir will be part of the Indian team that will take part in the Pakistan Style Wrestling Association championship early July.
Rajouri, Dec 22 (ANI): With the employment awarded to them under National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) scheme, residents in Rajouri District of Kashmir are happy that with the implementation of this scheme, they have found work in their own district.
London, August 17 (ANI): Veteran Hollywood actor Burt Reynolds is reportedly facing eviction from his multi-million Florida mansion over an alleged unpaid mortgage debt.
Katra (J-K), Aug.15 (ANI): At least two persons succumb and several are injured due to a massive landslide triggered by incessant rains in the Katra region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir), Jan.1 (ANI): Thousands of pilgrims have converged at Katra town on their way to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 23 (ANI): Katra traders and businessmen do brisk business on the occasion of the ongoing 'Navratra' festival.
Katra (J-K), Mar 16 (ANI): Security has been beefed up at the famous Vaishno Devi Temple near Jammu due to nine-day 'Navratri' festival, which began with religious fervour today.
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir), Jan 1 (ANI): Thousands of devotees converged in Katra town here to visit Vaishno Devi during the lunar eclipse and commencement of Magh.
Katra (Jammu), Sep.25 (ANI): Pilgrims bound for the revered Vaishno Devi shrine on Friday lamented uncomfortable security measures which made the devotees, arriving in Katra during Navrartas, to get down of their vehicles two to three kilometres before the usual stoppage point.
Katra, Sept 23 (ANI): Thousands of residents witnessed annual India-Pakistan wrestling championship held during the nine-day 'Navratri' festival in Katra.
Katra, Sept 18 (ANI): Security has been beefed up at the famous Vaishno Devi Temple near Jammu ahead of the nine-day "Navratri" festival.
Srinagar, Aug 31(ANI): Three policemen were suspended and a magisterial probe was ordered on Monday, following the death of a 17-year-old boy in police custody in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.
Jammu June 24(ANI): At least 12 people were killed and several others injured when a bus slipped into a gorge at Panthal on Jammu-Katra highway this morning.
Ghaziabad, May 15 (IANS) The body of a 14-year-old boy, who had been abducted over a month ago, was found at an abandoned building near his house here Friday, police said.
Ghaziabad, April 23 (IANS) A criminal, wanted by law to stand trial for various cases, was shot dead here in a gun battle with the police, officials said Thursday. One police officer was also injured in the exchange of fire.
Lucknow, April 23 (IANS) The construction of the Ram temple is the only electoral issue in Ayodhya, the national convener of the Dharma Raksha Manch, a Hindu group affiliated to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), said Thursday.
Ghaziabad, April 2 (IANS) The daughter of a Delhi Police sub-inspector was allegedly burnt alive by her in-laws in Ghaziabad Thursday for not getting dowry, her family members said. The police are investigating the case.
Katra, March 30 (ANI): On the occasion of Navratri festival, the famous Vaishno Devi temple near Jammu has been decorated with special flowers brought from Norway, Sweden, Russia, and other foreign countries.
Katra/Shimla, Jan 2 (ANI): Braving chilling winds, hundreds of pilgrims flocked to Katra on their way to the Vaishno Devi shrine.
Ghaziabad, Nov 19 (IANS) About 70 school children were hospitalised here Wednesday following food poisoning.
Lucknow, Nov 15 (IANS) Corporal punishment meted out to a class five student by his teachers at a government-run school in an Uttar Pradesh village ruptured his ear drum, officials said Saturday.
Loni (Ghaziabad), Nov 3 (IANS) An extramarital affair took an ugly turn when the husband and two brothers of a woman bobbitised her married lover here, the police said.
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 6 (ANI): To promote good relations between India and Pakistan, a one-day wrestling competition called "Mission Dosti"(mission friendship) was held at Katra in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.
Jammu, Oct 2 (IANS) Over 65,000 pilgrims visited the Hindu cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi near here on the first two days of Navaratri, an official said Thursday.
Jammu, Sep 29 (IANS) The Vaishno Devi hill shrine in Jammu and Kashmir is all set for the nine-day long Navaratri festival starting Tuesday that will include cultural programmes and religious discourses.
Jammu, Oct 2 (IANS) Over 65,000 pilgrims visited the Hindu cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi near here on the first two days of Navaratri, an official said Thursday.
Jammu, Sep 29 (IANS) The Vaishno Devi hill shrine in Jammu and Kashmir is all set for the nine-day long Navaratri festival starting Tuesday that will include cultural programmes and religious discourses.
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir), Sept 10 (ANI): With violence ending in the Jammu region, the number of pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine is on the rise.
