Overview
- The Aug. 26 landslide near Adhkuwari killed at least 34 pilgrims and injured about 20, prompting the suspension.
- The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board canceled helicopter, ropeway, hotel and other bookings with a 100% refund, directing requests to refund@maavaishnodevi.net and its call centre numbers.
- Katra authorities ordered hotels and dharamshalas vacated after officials flagged vulnerable slopes, road sinkage and fresh landslide risk.
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha appointed a three-member inquiry led by Additional Chief Secretary Shaleen Kabra to report within two weeks on causes, lapses and future safety measures.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed flood damage in Jammu, held a meeting at Raj Bhavan and conducted an aerial survey, according to ANI.