kishtwar district

The Kishtwar District Police is planning to organize the Martyr Memorial Cricket Tournament – 2026 as part of the Civic Action Programme in Paddar-Atholi.The tournament aims to promote sportsmanship, encourage youth participation, and honor the sacrifices of the martyrs. Participation in the...

Jammu, March 6 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated a newly constructed block at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu on Friday to enhance office infrastructure and improve working conditions for employees.The new block is expected to significantly increase the available...

KISHTWAR, March 5, 2026: Sunil Singh from the Tagood village in the Chatroo subdivision of Kishtwar has brought pride to the district by receiving the prestigious IARI Innovative Farmer Award in New Delhi. After serving in the Army for nearly 17 years, he pioneered modern walnut cultivation in...

Jammu, March 2 Days after security forces eliminated three Pakistani terrorists affiliated with the banned Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit in an encounter in the Kishtwar district, a senior army officer on Monday directed all ranks to remain alert, proactive, and mission-focused.The General Officer...

Jammu, March 2 A partial strike was observed in the Kishtwar and Doda districts of the Chenab valley region on Monday, with groups of people holding peaceful protests to condemn the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a US-Israeli military strike.The law and order...

KISHTWAR, March 1: Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma chaired a meeting of the District-Level Coordination Committee to review ongoing efforts to curb drug abuse and strengthen anti-drug initiatives in the district.The meeting assessed progress under the "Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan"...

KISHTWAR, FEBRUARY 27: Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, chaired a District Task Force on Immunization meeting to review preparations for the launch of the National HPV Vaccination Campaign, which begins on February 28. The campaign targets girls aged 14–15 to provide early...

KISHTWAR: The district administration will intensify enforcement of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, which prohibits smoking in public places and ensures the full implementation of the Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) guidelines.Deputy Commissioner...

KISHTWAR, FEBRUARY 26: The District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting for the quarter ending December 2025 was chaired by the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, to assess the performance of banks in the district.Lead District Manager Harsh Rawal presented an overview of...

Jammu, February 24 Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited Jammu and Kashmir following the elimination of three terrorists of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and commended the troops for their swift and precise action.Three JeM operatives were killed in an...

Jammu, February 24 The Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Tuesday praised the security forces for neutralizing seven Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists, including a top commander, after a 326-day operation in the Kishtwar district.The operation, codenamed "Operation Trashi-1," was carried out jointly by...

Jammu, February 24 The heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir last year resulted in 152 deaths, injured 179 people, and caused damage to nearly 21,000 structures, mostly residential houses, while 1515 livestock perished, official data revealed.Of the total fatalities, 151 were reported from the...

The Mechanical Department of the Anantnag Division launches snow clearance at Margantop after fresh snowfall, deploying men and machines to reopen a vital road link for remote villages near KishtwarFebruary 24, Anantnag: Snow clearance operations have commenced at Margantop as the Mechanical...

Jammu, February 24 Army canine soldier 'Tyson', a German Shepherd who took the first bullet while leading troops during Operation Trashi-I in the Kishtwar district, is recovering well, officials said on Tuesday.The soldier's bravery contributed to the killing of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad...

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, accompanied by DIG Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban Range Shridhar Patil and SSP Kishtwar Naresh Singh, visited Chatroo to assess the current security situation following a major anti-terror operation in the area.During the visit, the IGP...

Jammu, February 23 General Officer Commanding of the White Knight Corps, Lt Gen P K Mishra, visited Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday and commended the troops for killing three Pakistani terrorists, including a top Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander, during an operation.The Army's...

February 23, New Delhi – Three terrorists were neutralized in a joint security operation in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday.The operation, codenamed "Operation C-I", was launched following specific intelligence reports about the presence of three Pakistani terrorists in the...

KISHTWAR, FEBRUARY 22: The Department of Youth Services & Sports, Kishtwar District, organized the Youth Engagement Programme – 2026 at Chowgan Ground, marking a significant push for grassroots sports in the district.The event saw the launch of the "League of Classics," with block-level...

Jammu, February 23 – The Army announced on Monday that the operation to eliminate the major group of terrorists operating in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir was launched in April/May of last year.In a press statement, the Army said, “A major terror group operating in the area was...

Jammu, February 23 – The Army announced on Monday that seven notorious terrorists have been killed during a relentless 326-day joint operation at high altitudes in the Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district.The White Knight Corps, based in Nagrota, announced on X that the...