The Twin Ancient Stone Temples of Cherji, Nagseni, Kishtwar A Study in Kashmiri Nagara Architecture In the rugged hills of Cherji village, Nagseni Tehsil, Kishtwar District, Jammu and Kashmir, two modest stone shrines stand as silent witnesses to a forgotten chapter of Western Himalayan architecture. Dating to the 8th–11th centuries CE,
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WAZIR-E- WAZARAT: DUNI CHAND MEHTA: BRAVE HEART OF KISHTWAR
WAZIR-E- WAZARAT: DUNI CHAND MEHTA: BRAVE HEART OF KISHTWAR Duni Chand Mehta hailed from a prestigious lineage of renowned Vaidyas (Ayurvedic physicians) in Kishtwar district, some of whom had served in the royal court of Jammu and Kashmir. Rising through the ranks, he held the esteemed position of Assistant Governor of
Mega 3-Day Awareness Drive in Kishtwar Concludes with 2,000+ Participants
Mega 3-Day Awareness Drive in Kishtwar Concludes with 2,000+ Participants April 10, 2026 | Kishtwar, J&K The Department of School Education, Kishtwar, has successfully concluded a massive three-day district-level awareness programme. The event, which saw an overwhelming turnout of over 2,000 participants, brought together students, teachers, and various government departments to champion
NIC Kishtwar organizes Awareness Workshop on Safer Internet Day
NIC Kishtwar organizes Awareness Workshop on Safer Internet Day NIC Kishtwar Hosts District-Wide Workshop on ‘Safer Internet Day’; DC Pankaj Kumar Sharma Graces Event as Chief Guest KISHTWAR, J&K — In a major push toward digital literacy and cyber security, the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Kishtwar successfully organized a district-wide awareness workshop
Kishtwar Girls Secure Gold at 36th North Zone Athletics Championships 2025
Kishtwar Athletes Secure Gold at 36th North Zone Athletics Championships 2025 It is a moment of immense regional pride for Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, as a team of young athletes has clinched the Gold Medal in the Relay (U-16 Category) at the 36th North Zone Athletics Championships 2025. The prestigious event,
ANCIENT MANDIR AND ARCHEAOLOGICAL SITES AT DRUBEEL KISHTWAR
ANCIENT MANDIR AND ARCHEAOLOGICAL SITES AT DRUBEEL KISHTWAR Drubeel, a village towards the North-west side of District Kishtwar and is almost 37 KM from the district headquarters. In this village, there is a majestic Densher Devta Mandir, a name that belies its rich history and cultural significance. Derived
Shri Machail Mata Yatra 2025 commences with Over 5000 Pilgrims
Shri Machail Mata Yatra 2025 commences with Over 5,000 Pilgrims Kishtwar, 26 July ,2025 The revered Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2025, which officially commenced on July 25, 2025, crossed the 5 thousand approx mark, and darshan performed by 4,944 holy diety including male 3861, female 776 and children 307 pilgrims at the
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES OF KISHTWAR THAT CHALLENGES OUR UNDERSTANDING OF HISTORY
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES OF KISHTWAR THAT CHALLENGES OUR UNDERSTANDING OF HISTORY Kishtwar has been a remote and inaccessible region since ancient times. It is almost impossible to accurately estimate when people started settling here as there is no written evidence available to determine who the first settlers were or where
Unearthing the Forgotten: The Ancient Bajar Gosain Mandir of Dedpeth Kishtwar
Shree Hudh Mata & Tri Sandhya Yatra 2025 : Experience a Spiritual Odyssey through the Himalayas of Jammu & Kashmir
Experience a Spiritual Odyssey through the Himalayas of Jammu & Kashmir Get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable spiritual adventure! The highly anticipated Annual Shree Hudh Mata Trisandhya Yatra 2025 is just around the corner, inviting devotees to embark on a sacred pilgrimage to the revered Shree Hudh Mata Bhawan.
ACR Kishtwar chaired meeting for holding of elections to the management committee of the Cooperative Societies
ACR Kishtwar chaired meeting for holding of elections to the management committee of the Cooperative Societies Kishtwar,21-05-2025 A meeting regarding the conduct of elections to the Managing Committees of Cooperative Societies in District Kishtwar was held today in the office of the Assistant Commissioner (Rev), Kishtwar, Mohd Idrees Lone (JKAS) who is
DC Kishtwar Reviews Progress of District Good Governance Index (DGGI)
DC Kishtwar Reviews Progress of District Good Governance Index (DGGI) Kishtwar, 19-05-2025 The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan, JKAS, reviewed the progress of the District Good Governance Index (DGGI) for March 2025. The meeting aimed to assess the impact of various governance interventions across sectors based on the predefined parameters
Chief Secretary visits Kishtwar; inspects Rattle, Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Power projects
Chief Secretary visits Kishtwar; inspects Rattle, Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Power projects KISHTWAR, MAY 15: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today visited Kishtwar district to inspect the ongoing works and operational status of two major hydroelectric power projects including 850 MW Rattle Hydroelectric Power Project and 390 MW Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Power Station. The Chief
Data Collection of Paramedical Unemployed Youths of District Kishtwar
District Administration Kishtwar is collecting Data of Paramedical Unemployed Youths for emergency Register yourself Here The District Administration of Kishtwar is proactively collecting data on unemployed paramedical youths within the district to prepare for emergency situations. This initiative recognizes the vital role that trained paramedical staff play in providing immediate and essential
DC Kishtwar Reviews Arrangements for upcoming Shree Machail Mata Ji Yatra 2025
DC Kishtwar Reviews Arrangements for upcoming Shree Machail Mata Ji Yatra 2025 Kishtwar,01-05-2025 To ensure seamless arrangements for the upcoming Shree Machail Mata Ji Yatra 2025, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan (JKAS), chaired a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the progress of developmental works and logistics in the region. During
DC Kishtwar Reviews District Road Safety Committee
DC Kishtwar Reviews District Road Safety Committee Kishtwar,01-05-2025 A meeting of the District Road Safety Committee was convened today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan (JKAS), to review the status and progress of road safety measures across the district. The meeting featured presentations from various departments and committee
Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Holds Public Darbar at Warwan
DC Kishtwar Holds Public Darbar at Warwan Kishtwar, 28-04-2025 As part of the District Administration's public outreach programme, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan (JKAS), conducted a Public Darbar in the remote Warwan area of Sub-Division Marwah to directly engage with residents and assess developmental needs. A large number of locals,
Second Batch of YUVA DOOTs Training Successfully Completed Under Mission YUVA in Kishtwar
Second Batch of YUVA DOOTs Training Successfully Completed Under Mission YUVA in Kishtwar Kishtwar,19-04-2025 The second and concluding session of the YUVA DOOT training under the ambitious Mission YUVA initiative was successfully held today at the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex, Kishtwar. Over the course of two days—April 18 and 19, 2025—a total
DC Kishtwar Reviews Progress under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
DC Kishtwar Reviews Progress under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Kishtwar, 17-04-2025 A review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan (JKAS). During the meeting, the Executive Engineer, JPDCL Kishtwar,
DC Kishtwar Conducts Inspection of Historic Chowgan Ground
DC Kishtwar Conducts Inspection of Historic Chowgan Ground Kishtwar, 10-04-2025 The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan (JKAS), today conducted a detailed inspection of the historic Chowgan Ground, Kishtwar. During the visit, the DC issued a series of directives aimed at enhancing the aesthetic and cultural value of the site. The DC