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Indian Army recovers arms, ammunition after encounter in J&K's Baramulla

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the security forces had launched operations to eliminate terrorists across the Kashmir valley

Journalist assaulted in J&K while covering BJP protest over terror attack

A senior journalist was hospitalised after he was allegedly assaulted while covering a BJP protest over Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Wednesday. The journalistic circles have strongly condemned the attack on Dainik Jagran reporter Rakesh Sharma at Kalibari chowk and demanded registration of an FIR against the accused. A purported video of the incident, showing the assault on the scribe, has gone viral on social media. Sharma said he was covering a BJP protest led by legislators Devinder Manyal, Rajiv Jasrotia and Bharat Bhushan when a party activist Himanshu Sharma accused the journalists of speaking the separatist language for raising questions related to security which is the domain of the union home ministry. Manyal was responding in a cordial atmosphere to the questions and said they are writing to the Prime Minister to request for a decisive action against the terrorists but the office bearers of the party were irked when the leaders were ask

J&K LG reviews security, says Centre will avenge killing of citizens

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday night held a security review meeting to ensure that the directions passed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah are swiftly followed to bring those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack to justice. He said the Government of India remains fully committed to avenging the killing of citizens. On Tuesday, 26 people, mostly tourists, were gunned down in a terror attack in South Kashmir's Pahalgam. The attack that shook the nation is being described as the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. During the meeting, Sinha informed the Home Minister has directed that all possible force must be used to take the strongest possible action against the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack, and that the entire ecosystem of terrorism must be dismantled, sources said. Sinha said that the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains fully committed to avenging the kill

Over 500 tourists from Pune stranded in J&K, many seek immediate return

More than 500 tourists from Pune are currently in Jammu and Kashmir and efforts are underway to arrange special flights for those who wish to return in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the district administration said on Wednesday evening. Speaking to PTI from Srinagar, Girish Naikwadi, a cost accountant with an energy firm here, said his 14-member group has decided to end their tour. "We are not in a position to continue our trip. We want to return to Pune as soon as possible, especially since we have small children with us," he said. Naikwadi said his group was in Gulmarg, about 50 km from Srinagar, when the attack took place. "We somehow reached Srinagar today. Our original plan was to travel to Amritsar on April 25, but after this incident, no one in the group feels like going ahead with the trip," he said, adding that they could secure hotel accommodation in Srinagar only till Wednesday. Another tourist, Harshal Pandit, said he and his family would return to Pune on ..

Pahalgam terror attacks: Restoring normalcy and justice is key for India

With public anger roiled by social and mainstream media, the government must act with restraint and rationality to defuse the situation

Pahalgam attacks: Hotels and tour operators see flurry of cancellations

Travellers reschedule trips beyond peak season; hill states set to benefit

More trains, cheaper flights: Govt rushes to evacuate tourists from valley

Despite the chaos, regular services continue to run on schedule. Officials confirmed that additional stranded passengers are being accommodated on outgoing trains from Srinagar

Pahalgam attack Highlights: CCS suspends Indus Treaty, slashes missions, shuts border after terror

Pahalgam terror attack Highlights: Terrorists opened fire at a meadow near Pahalgam town in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 people, mostly tourists on Tuesday. Catch all the updates here

'We should be proud of him': Wife of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam attack

Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, an Indian Navy officer from Haryana, was among 26 killed in a terror attack at Baisaran meadow in J&K's Pahalgam on April 22

Latest updates on Pahalgam terror attack: Security agencies photos, sketches of terrorists

Security agencies have released photos and sketches of three terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists and injured several others.

Keep regular fare level on J&K flights: Airlines told after Pahalgam attack

Airlines start additional flights to Srinagar after Pahalgam terror attack; 'strongly advised' not to implement surge pricing

Pahalgam attack: CM Omar hails 'ponywallah' who died saving tourists

A 30-year-old 'ponywallah' was among 26 persons, mostly tourists, who lost their lives in the deadly terrorist attack in this south Kashmir resort with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah turning up to offer 'fatiha' to him and hailing his courage to stand up against the armed assailants. The 'ponywallah' (pony ride operator), Syed Adil Hussain Shah, was laid to rest at the ancestral graveyard at his Hapatnard village in Pahalgam with hundreds of mourners bidding him a tearful adieu and saluting his sacrifice. I visited Pahalgam today to offer fatiha' (prayer after burial) for brave-heart Shah, who was shot dead while trying to snatch a weapon from one of the terrorists in a courageous attempt to protect the tourists he had ferried on horseback from the parking area to Baisaran meadow. Met his grieving family and assured them of full support Adil (Shah) was the sole breadwinner, and his extraordinary bravery and sacrifice will forever be remembered, the chief minister wrote in a post shar

Pahalgam attack: 90% tour bookings for J-K cancelled, say travel agencies

In the aftermath of a terror attack in Pahalgam, several travel agencies in Delhi said on Wednesday that nearly 90 per cent bookings for Jammu and Kashmir have been cancelled by tourists over safety concerns. Around 25 people have asked them to cancel their bookings for the Union Territory, said Gaurav Rathi, owner of Swan Travellers, a company located in Shankar Market, Outer Circle, Connaught Place. He added that most of the tourists had planned to visit Kashmir next month and are now requesting cancellations. The attack took place around 3 pm on Tuesday, when terrorists descended from the mountains in Pahalgam's Baisaran valley and opened fire on tourists. The area, often referred to as "mini Switzerland" for its lush green meadows, is a popular tourist destination. At least 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in the ghastly attack. Travel agencies in Delhi reported that nearly 90 per cent bookings for Kashmir have been cancelled, while some tourists are negotiating to shif

Pahalgam pony operator dies protecting tourist, tackles armed terrorist

Pahalgam terror attack: Syed Adil Hussain Shah, the sole breadwinner for his family, was among the 26 killed on Tuesday

India won't spare conspirators behind Pahalgam terror attack: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh vows action beyond perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack; high-level meetings intensify counter-terrorism efforts amid heightened security in Jammu and Kashmir

More flights, capped fares, food provided at Srinagar airport: Aviation min

Pahalgam terror attack: Aviation Ministry assures tourists of hassle-free flight changes and cancellations. Food and water provided at Srinagar airport

3 Kerala HC judges, families narrowly escape Pahalgam terror attack

Three Kerala High Court judges and their families escaped unhurt after leaving Pahalgam just hours before a deadly terror attack that claimed 26 lives and injured many

Pahalgam attack triggers mass cancellations of trips from eastern India

The Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives has triggered widespread panic in eastern India's travel industry, with tour operators reporting widespread cancellations of scheduled tours to Jammu and Kashmir. Industry leaders in Kolkata, a key hub for travel to Jammu and Kashmir, claimed that the incident could undo years of recovery and growth that followed a long period of militancy in the valley. The attack marks the first time in recent memory that tourists were specifically targeted, heightening safety concerns among travellers. "This is madness," said Bilolaksha Das, chairman of the eastern chapter of the Travel Agents Federation of India. "There had been terror attacks in Kashmir before. But never before were tourists identified and killed. The entire tourism industry and all its partners revolving around Kashmir, both in the valley and various parts of India, will go for a toss after this incident," he said. Das told PTI that tour operators have been receiving calls non

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens for one-way traffic; special train arranged

The landslide-hit Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was reopened for one-way traffic on Wednesday after remaining closed for the last three days, while a special train has been launched from Katra to New Delhi to assist the stranded passengers to reach their destination, an official spokesperson said. The highway, the only all-weather road connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, was blocked due to multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains and cloudbursts early Sunday. The (Jammu-Srinagar) national highway at Ramban is made functional on a one-way basis, the spokesperson said, also announcing the launch of a special train service from SMVD Katra station to New Delhi to assist the stranded passengers and accommodate the "extra rush". The administration remains committed to the well-being of all tourists and urges everyone to cooperate and follow the necessary guidelines, he said. In the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, thousands of tourists have begun leaving Kashmir,

6 tourists from Maharashtra killed in Pahalgam attack: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has spoken to the families of people from the state who were targeted by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and assured all help to them. Also, the Maharashtra government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to arrange a special flight to bring back the bodies of five persons from the state killed in the terror attack, a release from Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's office said on Wednesday. Terrorists struck a prime tourist location at Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday, killing at least 26 persons and injuring several others, according to officials. The deceased included two foreigners -- from the UAE and Nepal -- and two locals, officials said. Fadnavis in a post on X on Tuesday night said he had spoken to the families of some tourists from Nagpur and Pune who were injured in the terror attack and assured them of all help. Deputy CM Shinde had a telephonic conversation with Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu