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6 Himalayan Passes You Can Drive Across in India That Feel Like Crossing Into a Different Country

Sach Pass, Himachal Pradesh, Where the Road Forgets You ExistAt 4,414 metres, Sach Pass sits between the Chamba and Pangi valleys and stays buried under snow for eight months of the year. When it opens, typically from late June to early October, the 65-kilometre stretch from Killar to Bairagarh is…

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Army vs police in Kishtwar: What does it tell us about civil-military balance?

Nothing like a narrow mountain road in a remote district of Jammu and Kashmir to test India’s civil-military relations. Reams have been written on why the supremacy of civilian institutions in India makes it so different from – and need it be said, so much better than – Pakistan. But…

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BRO restores vital road link in J-K's Kishtwar with construction of new bailey bridge

Connectivity has been restored between Gulabgarh and Machail in Kishtwar district with the operationalization of a 140-foot bailey bridge at Chishoti. This vital link, washed away by a cloudburst last year, was rebuilt by the Border Roads Organisation in just 12 days. The bridge's inauguration ensures uninterrupted access for pilgrims…

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Flash flood in J&K Reasi: What is flash flooding and why is it so dangerous?

A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district triggered flash floods, damaging houses and disrupting life in the Bathoi area. This incident, one of five cloudbursts in three days across the region, highlights the growing threat of flash flooding in mountainous areas. Authorities also closed schools in Kishtwar due to…

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Explosion Reported in Kishtwar Forest Area; IAF Denies Aircraft Crash Claims

A loud explosion was reported on Friday in the forested region of Paddar in Kishtwar district, triggering concern among local residents.

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At least 56 killed after torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir

Torrential rain struck Chisoti, a town in Kishtwar district in Indian-administered Kashmir, on Thursday morning.

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Flood Kills 37 In Indian Kashmir Mountain Village

Powerful torrents driven by intense rain smashed into a Himalayan mountain village in Indian-administered Kashmir and killed at least 37 people on Thursday, a top disaster management official told AFP. It is the second major deadly flooding disaster in India this month.

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J&K: Four killed in Kishtwar road accident, Two reported missing

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Search operation underway in J-K to nab terrorists

A search operation by security forces is currently underway in the Saranwan area. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Jawan killed, three commandos injured in encounter in Kishtwar

Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar of 2 Para was killed while three other commandos were injured in the gunfight that broke out on Sunday at Bhart Ridge area in Kishtwar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Security heightened in Kishatwar after killing 2 village guards

After terrorists killed two Village Defence Guards in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Chatroo

An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district, police said on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.7 strikes J-K's Kishtwar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes J-K's Kishtwar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jammu & Kashmir court declares 23 terrorists based in Pakistan, PoK proclaimed offenders

“A court in Jammu and Kashmir on January 1, 2024 declared 23 terrorists from Kishtwar district, who are operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), proclaimed offenders,” police said.

The Hindu

J&K administration felicitates kin of first Indian woman to win two gold medals in single Asian Para Games

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday felicitated the family of armless archer Sheetal Devi – the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in a single edition of the Asian Para Games, officials said.

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J&K: Hideout of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Jhangir Saroori busted in Kishtwar

The entire area has been cordoned and searches are being conducted. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hideout of longest surviving Hizbul terrorist unearthed in J-K’s Kishtwar

Police uncover terrorist hideout in Jammu & Kashmir's Kishtwar district, dismantling it in a planned operation. Believed to be used by Jehangir Saroori, the longest surviving Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist, the hideout contained blankets, edibles, and personal items. Police cordoned off the area and are conducting searches to ensure safety and…

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NIA raids J&K residence of alleged Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist

The accused has been identified as Riaz Ahmed, a resident of Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir. The NIA has announced a reward of ₹3 lakh for information leading to his arrest.

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NIA, J&K Police raid home of Hizbul terrorist in Kishtwar

The raids were conducted by the police’s Special Investigation Unit

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At least five die in landslides in J&K’s Kathua

Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended, while authorities ordered closure of schools in Doda and Kishtwar districts as heavy rains lashed wide parts of Jammu region overnight, officials said on July 18.

Dynamite News

J&K: 4 of nomadic family killed as tree falls on their tent in Kishtwar

The mishap took place at Bhalna area of Keshwan forest on Wednesday night. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Four members of nomadic family dead as tree falls on tent in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar

Four members of a tribal nomadic family died in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday morning when a pine tree fell on their tent, officials said.

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J&K: 7 killed, 1 injured after cruiser vehicle meets with accident in Kishtwar

At least seven people were killed while another was critically injured after a cruiser vehicle of Pakal Dul Project they were traveling in met with an accident in J-K's Kishtwar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Seven dead as vehicle carrying power project workers rolls down a hill in J-K’s Kishtwar

At least six persons were feared dead after a vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir

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