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JK: After landslip, 22 families shifted, traffic halted on Kishtwar to Paddar road
The officials said a stretch of nearly 200 metres was damaged after the landslide but they have not yet released a statement on what led to the landslide
Published on Apr 20, 2025 07:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Elderly lawyer shoots himself dead in Kishtwar
The elderly lawyer was suffering from depression, as per the preliminary investigations of Kishtwar police
Published on Apr 15, 2025 02:00 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Two OGWs detained under PSA in J&K’s Kishtwar, Kathua
In Kishtwar, police booked Jaffer Hussain Butt, an over-ground worker (OGW) from Hunjala, under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for actively aiding banned outfits in their unlawful activities, the spokesperson said, adding that his actions posed a grave threat to the stability and security of the region.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 05:04 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Jammu
J&K CM calls for transparent probe into ‘torture’ of civilians in army camp
Omar said he is hopeful that army won’t show any laxity in this case and this incident should be probed in a transparent way
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Mir Ehsan, Srinagar
PDP, Hurriyat condemns ‘torture’ of civilians in Kishtwar army camp
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti in a statement said that they have information that the victims sustained serious injuries and were unable to walk and required assistance to reach a hospital for medical attention
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 07:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Special forces JCO killed during J&K encounter
Thursday’s killings triggered a massive operation combing by security forces in the Kuntwara and Keshwan areas of the Jammu region
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 04:04 AM IST
Security forces find bodies of 2 missing VDGs, continue op to track terrorists
A J&K police officer said it took several hours to reach the two VDGs as the forces had to move cautiously due to the possibility that terrorists had laid traps
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 10:41 PM IST
Kashmir leaders call for relief to Kishtwar blaze-hit families
Peoples Democratic Party chief Mufti, while commenting on X, said the families need assistance as winter is around the corner
Published on Oct 15, 2024 09:59 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Eight of family killed as car veers off road in J&K’s Anantnag
Eight members of a family, including five children, died in a tragic car accident on Sinthan-Kishtwar road. Officials and politicians express shock and grief.
Updated on Jul 28, 2024 08:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Kishtwar bags award for bringing ‘out-of-school’ children back to classes
Kishtwar administration received the award for mainstreaming around 2,000 ‘out-of-school’ children (OoSC) identified by the Directorate of Samagra Shiksha, Jammu and Kashmir through an app launched in March 2021
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 08:10 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Jammu
World Cup 2023: A thrilling ride for India, but can ODIs reclaim their edge?
Games lost with a whimper, the lack of a competitive edge, could be fatal for an already ailing format. Yet there are ways to fix this, says Rudraneil Sengupta.
Updated on Nov 17, 2023 01:58 PM IST
Rudraneil Sengupta
38 killed, 17 injured in bus mishap in J&K's Doda; PM Modi extends condolences
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 03:05 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
The ultimate travel guide for the ICC World Cup 2023 in Dharamshala
The ongoing cricket ICC World Cup 2023 has renewed tourists’ interest in exploring the hill town and its expansive culture.
Published on Oct 28, 2023 04:57 PM IST
75 sheep, goats charred to death in Kishtwar
There was no loss of human life or injury to anyone in the incident; the cattle shed belongs to Lala Chopan, the officials said; police said they are looking into the reason behind the fire
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 10:18 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Terrorist aide detained under PSA in Jammu’s Kishtwar
The terrorist, identified as Abdul Karim Butt of Badhat Saroor in Drabshalla tehsil of Kishtwar district, is the brother of the longest surviving terrorist Jehangir Saroori, said Jammu and Kashmir Police
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 12:08 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Houses of 8 Pak-based terrorists raided in J&K’s Kishtwar, Ramban
J&K Police Special Investigation Unit on Wednesday conducted raids on houses of eight terrorists based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir at multiple locations in Kishtwar and Ramban districts
Updated on May 25, 2023 12:40 AM IST
Press Trust of India
Army temporarily grounds ALH Dhruv fleet after chopper crash in J&K: Report
The sources said the ALH Dhruv choppers with the Navy and the Coast Guard are undergoing technical checks.
Updated on May 06, 2023 11:57 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
Jammu and Kashmir receives light rain, wet spell to continue over the week
Meteorological department’s local centre said light to moderate rain and snowfall over the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir was very likely between April 17 to 20, especially on April 17 and 18
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 12:23 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Snowfall in higher reaches, light rains lash plains in Jammu and Kashmir
Fresh snowfall was experienced in Kashmir’s mountainous areas while light rains were observed in plains of the Valley and Jammu region. The meteorological department said widespread light rain was recorded in Kashmir and at isolated places in Jammu region’s Banihal, Batote, Doda and Kishtwar areas.
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 10:52 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Cop, engineer among 3 dead after landslides hit power project in J&K's Kishtwar
Kishtwar: A rescue team was rushed to the site after the first landslide, but another one happened that trapped the rescuers, an officer said.
Updated on Oct 29, 2022 10:42 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Several houses gutted in huge fire in Jammu & Kashmir's Kishtwar. Video
The village is located in the Gandhari area of the Kishtwar district. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
Updated on Oct 28, 2022 11:36 AM IST