Jammu, May 14 -- Heli service resume, Shrine Board announces several initiatives

Jammu, May 14:The tension betweenIndiaandPakistanhad impacted the pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) shrine. However, following the recent ceasefire and reduction in hostilities, devotees are gradually returning to the world-famous pilgrimage site, Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan, although numbers remain modest.

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDB) has announced several measures to facilitate pilgrims, including free Aarti Darshan and accommodation.

As per the figures accessed, on May 6, a total of 12,917 pilgrims arrived from across the country.

The day prior, May 7, coinciding withIndia's Operation Sindoor, saw 12,760 devotees visit Katra f...