The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday gave a green signal to increase the number of pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine from 7,000 to 15,000 per day starting 1st November.
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Also, the requirement for travellers to undergo home quarantine for 14 days has been removed.
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The shrine was reopened after a 5-month gap in August due to the COVID-19 lockdown with an initial cap of 2000 devotees per day which included only 100 people from outside of Jammu and Kashmir.
Here’s the official order:
Also, the Western Railways will run a superfast special IRCTC train between Dr.Ambedkar Nagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra stations, details here:
For the convenience of passengers, WR to run superfast special between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar & Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra.
The Booking for Dr. Ambedkar Nagar – Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra Special will open from 2nd November, 2020 at nominated PRS counters and on IRCTC website. pic.twitter.com/PN2Ad0VxQ3
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) October 31, 2020
In a bid to tackle the coronavirus situation in India, Railway Protection Force (RPF) has issued important guidelines for train passengers ahead of the festive season. Click here…
