Information & PR Kishtwar

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

Under the ongoing 100 days Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan (NMJKA)_, Govt. Model Higher Secondary School Chatroo conducted the activity “Peer Training – Orientation”.
The session focused on training student peer leaders to spread awareness about the ill effects of drug abuse and to promote a healthy, addiction-free lifestyle among youth. Students were sensitized about their role as change-makers in building a Nasha Mukt Bharat.
The staff and students actively participated and pledged to carry the message forward to every corner of society.

03/06/2026

*DM Kishtwar Invokes PSA Against Habitual Bovine Smuggler*

Kishtwar, 03-06-2026

In a decisive action to safeguard public order and communal harmony, the District Magistrate Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), has ordered the preventive detention of Mohd Saleem S/o Nissar Ahmed R/o Bagla Dali, District Doda, under the provisions of the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978.

The action was taken on the basis of a dossier submitted by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Kishtwar, (Sponsoring Authority) which revealed the subject's repeated involvement in organized illegal transportation and smuggling of bovine animals across District Doda, District Kishtwar and adjoining areas.

Despite previous criminal involvement, the subject continued to indulge in similar activities, demonstrating a habitual tendency and complete disregard for the law.

The District Magistrate, Kishtwar, observed that such activities possess serious communal ramifications and have the potential to disturb public tranquility, communal harmony and the even tempo of life.

It was further found that ordinary criminal law had failed to deter the subject from pursuing his unlawful activities.
Being satisfied that the subject's activities were highly prejudicial to the maintenance of public order, the District Magistrate invoked the provisions of the Public Safety Act and ordered his detention.

The detenue has been lodged in District Jail, Kishtwar.

The District Administration Kishtwar reiterated its Zero Tolerance Policy against bovine smugglers, anti-social elements and all persons involved in activities prejudicial to public order and warned that stringent action shall continue against such offenders.

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02/06/2026

*DC Kishtwar Flags Off Pavitra Charri (Holy Mace) of Shri Mindal Mata Yatra*

Kishtwar, June 2, 2026

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), today flagged off the first batch of devotees undertaking the revered Shri Mindal Mata Yatra from the historic Shree Gori Shankar Mandir, Sarkoot, Kishtwar.

The sacred Pavitra Charri (Holy Mace) was ceremonially received yesterday at Shree Gori Shankar Mandir, Sarkoot, by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS) along with the ADC Kishtwar Sh. Pawan Kotwal (JKAS), and other officers of the Civil and Police Administration, and the Head Priest of Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir Sarkoot, Mahant Ram Saran Dass Ji Maharaj. The holy mace rested overnight at the temple before commencing its onward journey today.

The annual pilgrimage is being organized by Aadi Shakti Devi Chandike Sewak Sanstha, Doda (J&K) under led by Sh. Pyar Singh Ji Maa Sevak (Chief Patron) and Prof. D. S. Manhas (President).

A large number of devotees, local residents, and officers from the Civil and Police Administration gathered at the temple premises to accord a warm send-off to the Pavitra Charri. Devotees paid obeisance and prayed for peace, prosperity, and well-being.

The yatra will proceed through Padder, Sohal, Tiyari Padder, Luj and Pangi before reaching the revered shrine of Shri Devi Maa Chandi at Mindhal, located in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh via the Gulabgarh–Sansari–Himachal Pradesh route.

The Deputy Commissioner informed that comprehensive arrangements have been put in place along the pilgrimage route to ensure smooth conduct of the yatra and facilitate the devotees. He assured full cooperation from the district administration and advised pilgrims to maintain cleanliness, uphold the sanctity of the pilgrimage, and exercise caution while traversing the hilly terrain.

Highlighting the spiritual and social significance of such pilgrimages, the Deputy Commissioner observed that yatras play an important role in promoting peace, prosperity, communal harmony and the spirit of secularism. He also appealed to devotees to pray for the progress, prosperity, and well-being of District Kishtwar and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

ADDC Kishtwar Sh. Vinod Kumar Behnal (JKAS), ADC Kishtwar Sh. Pawan Kotwal (JKAS), senior officers of the district administration, police officials, religious leaders, Head Priest of the temple, and a large number of locals and devotees were present on the occasion.

02/06/2026

*DC Kishtwar Reviews Progress of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Schemes in the District*

KISHTWAR, JUNE 02

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), today chaired a meeting to review and assess the progress of 130 schemes being executed under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the district.

During the meeting, the Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Hydraulic Division, Kishtwar, Sh. Rohit Wadera, briefed the Deputy Commissioner on the current status of the ongoing works under the mission.

Reviewing the scheme-wise progress, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Kishtwar, to complete the RPWSS ID creation within three days. He also fixed a target for the completion of 53 Water Supply Schemes (WSSs) by March 2027 and instructed the concerned officer to rectify the targeted completion dates of the remaining 31 Water Supply Schemes.

The Deputy Commissioner further directed the Jal Shakti Department, Kishtwar, to ensure Jal Aankalan and Har Ghar Jal Certification for all completed schemes. Stressing the need to improve water supply infrastructure, he instructed the Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti, to plug all leakages at various locations within Kishtwar town, adding that the works would be personally inspected by him.

The DC also directed the Jal Shakti Department to obtain technical sanction for the work of laying the Mandal Gravity under CCS at the earliest so that four JJM schemes dependent on the said gravity are completed without delay.

To strengthen the water distribution network, he instructed the department to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the replacement of the worn-out and exposed pipe network with a new underground pipeline system and to rectify deficiencies in the existing infrastructure.

The Deputy Commissioner also directed the Executive Engineer to ensure the immediate uploading of the bid for the approved procurement of a water tanker.

Further, he instructed the department to compile and submit all issues causing hindrances in the ex*****on of JJM works within one week's time so that necessary interventions can be made to facilitate the hassle-free and timely completion of all schemes.

The Deputy Commissioner reiterated the importance of adhering to timelines and ensuring the quality ex*****on of works to achieve the objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission and provide safe drinking water to every household in the district.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Kishtwar Sh. Vinod Kumar Behnal (JKAS), ExEn Jal Shakti Kishtwar Sh. Rohit Wadera, PM JJM Kishtwar Er. Fayaz Mehta, AEEs, JEs, besides other concerned staff from the Jal Shakti Department, Kishtwar, and DPMU Kishtwar.

02/06/2026

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02/06/2026

campaign, Govt. Model Hr. Sec. School Chhatroo, Kishtwar organized an Essay Writing Competition on the theme “Youth Responsibility”.

A large number of students participated enthusiastically and expressed their views on the role of