Jammu, May 22 -- Inaugurates new helipad to boost Vaishno Devi, Shiv Khori connectivity

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Jammu Tawi, May 21: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday inaugurated a newly-constructed helipad in Katra to streamline helicopter services for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori shrines.

The facility, built at a cost of around Rs 27 crore, will improve connectivity and provide major relief to devotees travelling to the twin shrines, officials said, adding that helicopter services from Katra to Shiv Khori will commence soon.

Addressing reporters after inaugurating the helipad at Katra, Sinha said the Mata Vaishno Devi Board and t...