Thousands of devotees offer prayers at Machail Mata temple
Kishtwar, June 2,2026 Thousands of devotees from across Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country are participating in the annual Machail Yatra, offering prayers at the revered Machail Mata Temple located in the picturesque Padder region of Kishtwar district. Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayan mountains, the shrine of Machail Mata, also known as […]
Glacial lake outburst floods endanger Kishtwar, report cautions
Jammu, August 31, 2025 – A comprehensive risk assessment has issued a stark warning about the escalating danger of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, highlighting severe threats to human lives, critical infrastructure, and the region’s fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The GLOF Management Plan for Kishtwar 2024-25, released recently, identifies multiple high-risk areas and urges immediate action […]