Jammu and Kashmir Archives

09 Aug

Kulgam Encounter Claims Lives of Two Army Personnel, Search Operation Continues

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Srinagar (Rajeev Sharma): Two soldiers were killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district as security forces continue a prolonged anti-terror mission that has now stretched into its ninth day, the Indian Army said on Saturday. The operation, codenamed Op Akhal, was launched earlier this month after credible intelligence reports about the presence of heavily armed terrorists in the region. Officials confirmed that Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh lost their lives after sustaining critical injuries in an overnight exchange of fire. Two other soldiers were wounded and are undergoing treatment. Paying tribute to the fallen soldiers, the Chinar…

20 Jun

J&K CM Omar Abdullah Rejects Canal Proposal, Says “Why should I send water to Punjab?”

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Jammu (National Times): Amid rising concerns over regional water security, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has categorically rejected a central proposal to construct a 113 km-long canal to transfer excess water from rivers in J&K to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. In an emphatic statement, Abdullah said, “There is a drought-like situation in Jammu. Why should I send water to Punjab? Punjab already had water under the Indus Water Treaty. Did they help us when we needed water?” The proposed canal, intended to optimize water usage across northern India, aims to divert surplus flow from the western rivers of…

08 Jun

Taller Than Eiffel Tower: PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Highest Railway Bridge Over Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir

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Jammu & Kashmir (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the world’s tallest railway bridge, the Chenab Rail Bridge, a colossal structure rising 359 metres above the riverbed, surpassing the Eiffel Tower by 35 metres. Constructed at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore over more than eight years, the bridge is a key part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project aimed at enhancing connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. The engineering marvel was built using 28,660 megatonnes of steel and is designed to withstand extreme weather, earthquakes, and other natural calamities. Notably, it is equipped with advanced safety…

28 May

Mock Drill Scheduled Tomorrow in Pakistan Border States: Gujarat, Rajasthan, J&K, and Punjab

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New Delhi, May 28, 2025: A large-scale mock drill is scheduled to be conducted tomorrow evening in four Indian states that share a border with Pakistan—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab—as part of a coordinated effort to evaluate emergency preparedness and security response mechanisms.Authorities have confirmed that the drill will simulate potential cross-border threats, aiming to assess the readiness of armed forces, local police, civil administration, and disaster response teams. The objective is to enhance coordination and ensure a swift, unified reaction in case of real-time emergencies.This strategic exercise comes amid heightened security awareness and reflects the government’s focus…

13 May

Shopian Turns into New Battleground, 3 Lashkar-e-Taiba Terrorists Neutralized

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Shopian, J&K (National Times): Jammu & Kashmir’s Shopian district has once again become the epicenter of counter-terror operations as security forces engage in a tense standoff with Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists. Three militants have been killed in an active gunfight in Zinpather Keller. The encounter comes amid heightened pressure on terror operatives following the devastating Pahalgam attack. In a coordinated campaign, security forces plastered ‘Terror-Free Kashmir’ posters across Shopian, targeting three key suspects linked to the attack — Adil Hussain Thoker, Ali Bhai, and Hashim Musa. Authorities suspect Thoker, a local turned terrorist who crossed into Pakistan in 2018, to be the…

07 May

Over 10 Civilians Killed in Pakistan’s Shelling Along J&K Border, India Responds

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Srinagar (National Times): Pakistan’s unprovoked artillery shelling and firing across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir claimed the lives of over 10 innocent civilians during the night of May 6-7, 2025. The Indian Army condemned the indiscriminate attack, stating that it is responding proportionately to Pakistan’s aggressive actions, which followed India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terror bases. The Pakistani shelling targeted multiple posts opposite J&K, disrupting civilian areas and causing widespread fear. “During the night of 06-07 May 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to arbitrary firing, including artillery shelling from posts across the Line…

29 Apr

Anti-Terror Operations Surge After Pahalgam Massacre; 48 Kashmir Tourist Sites Closed

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Srinagar (National Times): In the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 tourists dead, Jammu and Kashmir authorities have initiated one of the most aggressive security clampdowns in recent years. As part of precautionary measures, 48 of Kashmir’s 87 registered tourist spots have been closed indefinitely. Officials confirmed the shuttered destinations are either under direct threat or involved in active security operations. Popular sites like Rajpora, Kousarnag, Tousimaidan, and Chearhar have been affected. The impact on tourism is already visible, with flight traffic plummeting at Srinagar airport. On April 23 and 24, thousands more passengers departed…

25 Apr

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba Commander Altaf Lalli Killed in Bandipora Encounter, Major Blow to Terror Network

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Srinagar/Bandipora (National Times): In a significant counterterrorism breakthrough, security forces on Thursday neutralized Altaf Lalli, a top commander of Pakistan-backed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), in a fierce gun battle in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. The high-stakes operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs, with elite units executing the mission with tactical precision. Officials confirmed that Lalli was directly responsible for orchestrating multiple terror attacks in the Valley, and his elimination marks a major success in the ongoing anti-terror crackdown. “This is a big win for our forces. Altaf Lalli had been on the radar for a…

24 Apr

Third Encounter in 24 Hours in J&K: Soldier Martyred in Udhampur, 4 Overground Workers Arrested in Bandipora

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National Times Bureau, April 24, 2025 – In the third consecutive encounter within the last 24 hours following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have surrounded a group of terrorists in Dudu Basantgarh area of Udhampur.The identities of the terrorists are yet to be confirmed. A soldier was martyred in the exchange of fire after succumbing to injuries sustained during the gunbattle.Meanwhile, in Bandipora, police arrested four overground workers (OGWs) linked to the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. Authorities said they had received inputs about these OGWs planning to attack police personnel and non-local residents.Acting on the tip-off,…

24 Apr

Pahalgam Terror Attack Comes As Heavy Blow to Kashmir’s Tourism-Reliant Economy

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Kashmir (National Times): The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, has shattered the region’s hard-won gains in tourism, a sector that underpins much of its local economy. Immediate Fallout Local Business Strike: Restaurants, guesthouses, tour operators, and handicraft vendors in Pahalgam and neighboring destinations like Gulmarg and Sonamarg are already seeing revenues fall by nearly half, imperiling thousands of livelihoods. Plummeting Bookings: In the days following the attack, airlines flying into Srinagar report a 60-65% fall in ticket sales from Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai. Hotel occupancy rates have dropped from an average…