News Topic:Kishtwar

Series of earthquakes shake J-K and Ladakh

The region of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir experienced a flurry of seismic activity on Monday afternoon, with a succession of earthquakes hitting various areas.

Kishtwar Saffron receives coveted Geographical Indication Tag

Kishtwar saffron, which is cultivated and harvested in the higher reaches, has been given the Geographical Indication tag by Geographical Indications Registry.

Fatal road mishap claims a life in Kishtwar

One person died while another was injured in a road mishap in Kishtwar district on Thursday morning.

Three visually impaired brothers die as house collapses in Kishtwar

In a tragic incident, three visually impaired brothers were killed in the mountainous Kishtwar district last night when their house collapsed.

Tragic accident claims six lives at Pakal Dul hydroelectric project site

Six persons died and three were injured in an accident at a dam of Pakal Dul hydroelectric project in the mountainous Kishtwar district on Wednesday.

Snow leopard documented for the first time through ‘camera trap’ in Kishtwar

Snow leopards in J&K, for the first time through a "camera trap" sighting, the elusive animal has been officially documented in Kishtwar, an official said.

Injured in Kishtwar helicopter crash, aviation technician succumbs

An Aviation technician, among the three members on board a helicopter witnessing a crash in Kishtwar on Thursday, succumbed to his injuries, official sources said.

Army chopper crashes in Kishtwar

An Indian Army chopper crashed in Kishtwar district on Thursday morning, officials said.

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J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.

Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation

Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.

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