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India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate: What’s Next for Border Residents?

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 Editor

Pakistan Shells Poonch: 13 Dead, Mass Evacuations & Rising Tensions The border district of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, has witnessed one of the deadliest artillery shelling incidents in recent years. Pakistani troops launched heavy shelling, killing 13 civilians, including four Sikhs, four minors, and a soldier, while 45 others were injured. The attack also targeted a gurdwara, sparking outrage and fear among residents. As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, the humanitarian, economic, and strategic consequences of this attack are becoming increasingly evident. Key Developments 1. Pakistani Forces Target Multiple…

War Clouds Over Kashmir: What’s Next for India & Pakistan?

May 7, 2025 Editor

India Strikes Pakistan: Srinagar Remains Calm Amid Escalating Tensions Srinagar 07 May 2025: As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate following India’s military strikes deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), the situation in Srinagar remains surprisingly calm. While border areas in north Kashmir, particularly Baramulla and Kupwara, are experiencing heavy shelling from Pakistan, daily life in Srinagar continues without major disruptions. The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and PoK. The strikes were carried out in response to the Pahalgam…

Operation Sindoor Fallout: Civilian Flights Suspended at Srinagar Airport

May 7, 2025 Editor

Srinagar Airport Closed for Civilian Flights Amid Rising Tensions: What Travelers Need to Know Srinagar 07 May 2025: The Srinagar Sheikh Ul Alam International Airport, a crucial gateway to Jammu and Kashmir, has been closed for civilian flights following heightened security concerns. The decision comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, India’s precision military strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The closure has disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers, with airlines issuing advisories and rerouting flights. As tensions escalate along the Line of Control (LoC),…

Cross-Border Tragedy: 3 Civilians Killed in Pakistan Army’s Indiscriminate Firing

May 7, 2025 Editor

Three civilians killed in indiscriminate firing by Pakistan army across LoC in J&K Srinagar 07 May 2025: Three civilians were killed and several houses damaged as Pakistan resorted to heavy shelling, including the use of artillery fire, along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. Army officials stated that during the night of May 6–7, the Pakistan Army initiated arbitrary firing, including artillery shelling, from posts across the Line of Control and International Border (IB) opposite Jammu and Kashmir. “Three innocent civilians lost their lives…

From Mourning to Trolling: The Heartbreaking Journey of a Kashmir Attack Widow

May 6, 2025 Editor

How Kashmir Attack Victim’s Widow Went from Symbol of Tragedy to Trolling Target The tragic story of Himanshi Narwal, the widow of a naval officer killed in the Pahalgam attack, has taken a heartbreaking turn. Initially seen as a symbol of grief and resilience, she has now become the target of online trolling. Two weeks ago, a widely shared photograph captured Himanshi sitting beside her husband’s body, mourning his loss. Her husband, Vinay Narwal, was among the 26 civilians killed in the April 22 militant attack in Kashmir. The couple…

Devastating Fire Hits Sonmarg Market in Ganderbal: Rescue Operations Underway

February 9, 2025 Editor

Massive fire breaks out at Sonmarg market in Ganderbal A massive fire broke out in the market of the famous resort town of Sonmarg in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. The fire, which started from a restaurant quickly spread to the adjacent shops in the Sonmarg market, they said. Fire tenders are on the spot, working to bring the fire under control, officials added. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he was in constant touch with the local administration to ensure all possible assistance. “Deeply saddened by…

Kathua Youth Commits Suicide After Alleged Police Torture; Authorities Order Probe

February 7, 2025 Editor

A 25-year-old man, accused of involvement in militancy, allegedly died by suicide after reportedly being tortured by the police in Kathua district. Jammu 6 Feb: A 25-year-old man, accused of involvement in militancy, allegedly died by suicide after reportedly being tortured by the police in Kathua district. He was questioned in a case involving an attack on an Army convoy last year, in which four soldiers were killed. The death of Makhan Din, a resident of Billawar in Kathua and a member of the Gujjar community, has led both the…

Kulgam Terror Attack: Ex-Serviceman Killed, Wife and Daughter Wounded

February 3, 2025 Editor

Ex-serviceman killed, wife and daughter injured in terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Kulgam; The incident occurred in the Behibagh area, where terrorists opened fire on Manzoor Ahmad Wagay and his family. Srinagar, Feb 03: An ex-Army man, who along with his wife and daughter injured after terrorists fired upon them from point-blank range in the Behibagh area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, has succumbed to his injuries on Monday. The officials said that all three were taken to hospital in injured condition where ex-army man identified as Manzoor Ahmad Wagay succumbed…

Education Neutrality: Omar Govt Prohibits Student Participation in Rallies

January 26, 2025 Editor

Omar Government Bans Education Department from Ordering Students to Attend Rallies In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has banned the Education Department from directing students or staff to participate in political programmes or rallies. This decision comes in response to widespread criticism following a controversial circular issued by the Poonch Chief Education Officer, which mandated the participation of students and teachers in a Tiranga rally organized by the RSS-affiliated ABVP. The ban, issued through a circular by the School Education Department,…

Opposition, Students Criticize J&K Govt’s Mandatory ABVP Rally Order

January 24, 2025 Editor

The Opposition as well as students’ bodies urged that education must remain “neutral, free from coercion or external influence” A government order asking educational heads to send students and teachers to a Tiranga Rally organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in the Pir Panjal valley’s Poonch has come under criticism from political parties and students’ bodies in Kashmir. According to an order of the Additional District Magistrate, Poonch, permission was granted to a rally on January 23 to mark respect and celebrate Republic Day. The order was also…