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The District Administration Kishtwar, in collaboration with DIPR Kishtwar, warmly invites all devotees to participate in the sacred Shri Hud Mata Trisandhya Yatra 2026, scheduled to be held from 15th July to 23rd July 2026.

Experience the divine grace of Shri Hud Mata amidst the serene beauty of Kishtwar, and be a part of a spiritual journey filled with Divine Blessings, Scenic Beauty, Spiritual Harmony, and Faith & Devotion.

All devotees are cordially invited to join this holy pilgrimage and seek the divine blessings of Shri Hud Mata.

*Municipal Council Kishtwar Seals Third Unauthorized Car Washing Centre in the Town Area*

Kishtwar, July 10, 2026

In continuation of its drive against illegal and unauthorized commercial establishments operating without requisite permissions, and under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), the Municipal Council Kishtwar, under the supervision of CEO Municipal Council Kishtwar Sh. Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal (JKAS), today sealed a car washing service centre located in Ward No. 12, Near Bus Stand, Kishtwar, being run illegally by Asif Iqbal Bagwan S/o Mohd Iqbal, R/o New Bus Stand, Ward No. 12, Kishtwar.

The enforcement team, acting under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Control of Building Operations Act and the J&K Municipal Act, carried out the sealing operation in the presence of the Executive Magistrate 1st Class, Kishtwar, after it was found that the car washing unit was functioning without valid trade licence/permission from allied departments like Electricity, Water, Pollution Control, etc.

This marks the third such car washing establishment to be sealed in the town in recent weeks as part of the ongoing crackdown on unauthorized commercial units.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Municipal Council Kishtwar has already sealed two service stations, one namely Shahan Service Station located at Ward No. 12, Faisalabad, Kishtwar and the other Wheelzin Service Station located at Ward No. 10, Om Mehta Road, Kishtwar.

The Municipal Council Kishtwar reiterated that stringent action will continue against establishments operating in violation of municipal norms, and warned that any attempt to break the seal or reopen sealed premises will invite strict legal action, including FIR registration.