A delegation of youth from Drabshalla in Kishtwar district met the Deputy Commissioner and submitted a memorandum highlighting key public concerns, including scholarship support for higher education, a dedicated school bus service, blacktopping of NH-244 and the Drabshalla-Bimalnag Road, and uninterrupted electricity supply from the Joshana Grid. The Deputy Commissioner assured the delegation…
Nestled in the picturesque Marwah Valley of Kishtwar district, Tata Pani Marwah is a unique tourist destination known for its natural hot water springs, traditional wooden architecture, and serene surroundings. While the site attracts visitors seeking relaxation and nature-based experiences, challenges such as poor road connectivity, inadequate sanitation, and waste management issues continue to…
The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed a disproportionate assets case against an Executive Engineer in Kishtwar, alleging possession of wealth exceeding known income sources. Searches were conducted at multiple locations as part of the ongoing investigation.
KISHTWAR — A loud explosion was heard in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday afternoon, with locals reporting smoke billowing from a hilltop in the area. Reports of an aircraft crash surfaced shortly after, along with an unverified claim that two pilots are missing. Residents in the area said they heard the blast […]
An infant died and two women were rescued after falling into a riverlet in Kishtwar district when a makeshift bridge collapsed. The incident has led to protests demanding a permanent bridge.
Kishtwar's Sheetal Devi has been named 'Para Archer of the Year 2025' by World Archery, adding to her historic world championship title. The 19-year-old, who is armless, uses a unique technique to compete at the highest level.
Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly raised critical issues during Zero Hour, highlighting gaps in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and public utilities. Legislators pressed the government to address vacant positions, pending projects, and service delivery challenges across various constituencies.
Kishtwar, March 24: The political and social fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district is in mourning following the passing of Jodh Ram Sharma, the father of Inderwal MLA Pyare Lal Sharma. His demise has prompted an outpouring of grief and condolences from elected representatives and public figures across the region. Sharma, whose family has […]
KISHTWAR, March 18 — A tragic road accident on the Kishtwar-Paddar Highway claimed one life and left three others injured on Wednesday morning, when an Alto car collided head-on with a dumper truck near Berwar in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident has once again cast a grim spotlight on the perilous state of […]
Security forces killed three militants affiliated with the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror group during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday. The operation took place in the challenging terrain of the Passerkut area in the Chatroo belt, where the militants were hiding in a mud house that caught fire amid the exchange […]
In any kingdom, the capital city was not merely a political headquarters; it was the symbolic heart of sovereignty, administration, culture, and economic control. From the capital, rulers dispensed justice, collected revenue, managed military affairs, and patronized religion and the arts. The choice of a capital was therefore strategic — influenced by geography, climate, security, […]
The District Magistrate of Kishtwar has issued a prohibitory order banning unlawful assemblies, strikes, hartals, tool-down agitations, gate meetings, and any form of obstructionist activity at the 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Power Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. The order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, aims to […]