Kishtwar
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Five killed as Haryana-registered Scorpio plunges into Chenab river in J-K's Kishtwar
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 15, 2026, 02:39 PM ISTA Mahindra Scorpio SUV bearing registration number HR29 AG 0648 was travelling from Dangdaru to Sounder in the Kishtwar district when it lost control, skidded off the road and fell into the Chenab river, killing 5 people.
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Jaish commander Saifullah among 3 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Kishtwar
Jammu and Kashmir | Feb 22, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTSecurity forces launched the search operation after they received information about the presence of three Pakistani terrorists affiliated with the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammad.
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Fresh encounter breaks out between security forces and holed up terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 22, 2026, 11:44 AM ISTA group of two to three terrorists, allegedly affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad, are believed to be trapped in the area.
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JK weather: IMD warns of rains, cloudbursts in several districts; authorities issue advisories
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 24, 2025, 10:25 AM ISTResidents have been urged to stay alert and put their own safety and that of their community first. They have also been asked to avoid non-essential travel, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to flooding. District emergency operation centres have been set up at DC offices.
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Kishtwar floods: Japan PM Ishiba express anguish over loss of lives; CM Abdullah announces ex-gratia
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 16, 2025, 02:49 PM ISTNational Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), civil administration and local volunteers have been actively involved in rescue operations in flood-hit Kishtwar.
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Kishtwar Cloudburst: Omar Abdullah Shares Updates, Informs Around 60 Bodies Were Found
News | Aug 16, 2025, 12:35 PM ISTOmar Abdullah shared updates on the Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy, confirming around 60 bodies recovered. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities assess missing persons and investigate preventive measures after the disaster.
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Kishtwar cloudburst: 46 dead after massive flash floods hits J-K's Chositi | What we know so far
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 14, 2025, 10:47 PM ISTKishtwar cloudburst: Chositi, located about 90 kilometres from Kishtwar town, was among the worst-hit areas in the cloudburst disaster. A community kitchen crowded with devotees took the direct impact, as flash floods triggered by the cloudburst swept away multiple structures.
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Cloudburst in J-K's Kishtwar: Helpline numbers issued, rescue operations underway
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 14, 2025, 04:13 PM ISTFive officials have been put on duty for the control room. At least 15 people have been killed and the toll could go higher, officials said. Chositi is at an altitude of 9,500 ft and about 90 km from Kishtwar.
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Massive cloudburst hits J-K's Kishtwar on Machail Mata Yatra route, death count rises to 30
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 14, 2025, 05:44 PM ISTUnion Minister Jitendra Singh said he spoke to Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma on the matter.
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Operation Chhatru: Encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 02, 2025, 10:06 PM ISTSecurity officials have confirmed that the operation remains active, with additional forces rushed to the area to tighten the cordon and prevent any possible escape by the terrorists. Measures are also being taken to safeguard civilians in the vicinity.
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J-K: Authorities enforce prohibition on sale, stitching and storage of army uniforms in Kishtwar
Jammu and Kashmir | Apr 27, 2025, 02:52 PM ISTThe district magistrate outlined a set of regulations for authorised private firms and shops that procure, store, and sell combat clothes.
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Operation Chatru: Three terrorists killed in ongoing Kishtwar encounter
Jammu and Kashmir | Apr 12, 2025, 09:18 AM ISTThree terrorists have been killed in an ongoing anti-terror operation in Kishtwar's Chatru region. The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police continued search operations.
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J-K: Forces launch major op at two dozen locations in connection to terrorist attacks last year
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 28, 2025, 05:25 PM ISTAs per the data, 18 security personnel were killed last year while 13 terrorists were neutralised in multiple encounters. Moreover, 14 civilians were also killed by the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. The officials have said that the search operation will be intensified in the coming months.
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Jammu and Kashmir Police releases pictures of four active terrorists in Kishtwar, announces reward
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 18, 2025, 09:04 PM ISTThe Jammu and Kashmir Police has said that four terrorists have been identified in Kishtwar who are active in the region. The police have sought public help in finding the terrorists and have announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh on each of them.
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Army's JCO killed, three security personnel injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar
Jammu and Kashmir | Nov 10, 2024, 06:06 PM ISTKishtwar Encounter: The operation in the forests of Kuntwara and Keshwan was going on since Thursday evening following the killing of two village defence guards.
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Two Village Defence Guards killed by terrorists in Kishtwar, 'Kashmir Tigers' takes responsibility
Jammu and Kashmir | Nov 07, 2024, 11:54 PM ISTAccording to the locals, both victims went to the forest areas to graze their cattle but did not return till evening on Thursday. The claim made by 'Kashmir Tigers' dashed the hope for their return.
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JK elections: Shagun Parihar, whose father was killed by terrorists, becomes BJP's lone woman MLA
Jammu and Kashmir | Oct 09, 2024, 03:01 PM ISTShagun Parihar, the BJP's lone woman candidate in the Jammu and Kashmir elections, wins the Kishtwar seat, defeating veteran leader Sajad Ahmad Kichloo. Her victory comes five years after losing her father and uncle to terrorism, marking a momentous win for the party.
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J-K Election Result 2024: BJP's Shagun Parihar defeats JKNC's Sajjad Kichloo in Kishtwar
Jammu and Kashmir | Oct 08, 2024, 03:07 PM ISTNotably, the 2024 Assembly elections will mark the first local elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. The counting of votes started today on October 8 (Tuesday).
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J&K: Fresh encounter breaks out between forces and terrorists in Kishtwar, search ops launched
News | Sep 22, 2024, 06:54 PM ISTAccording to officials, another encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. Watch to know more!
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Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Kishtwar's Chatroo
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 21, 2024, 09:34 PM ISTAn encounter has broken out between terrorists and security forces in Kishtwar's Chatroo area, Jammu and Kashmir. Two to three terrorists are reportedly trapped as security forces launch an intense operation to neutralize them.