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Kashmiris will no longer tolerate violence: Sajad Lone on Pahalgam attack

The barbaric attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam has awakened the people of Kashmir, who will no longer tolerate violence, Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone said on Monday. Speaking on a resolution passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to condemn the April 22 terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, Lone asserted that the people must be engaged positively rather than pushed back by punitive actions. He said several areas of Jammu and Kashmir are earning their livelihoods from the tourism sector, and the dastardly terror attack was a direct attempt to uproot a generation. "We are thankful to our nation, which woke up after 35 years to unequivocally condemn the attack on our guests. "Leaving politics aside, I am of the opinion that the violence has some sort of acceptance in our society as some people have accepted it as a legitimate thing, but their number is continuously declining," Lone said. A former minister whose father and Hurriyat

Won't use Pahalgam for statehood demand: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Centre blocks 16 Pak YouTube channels; Pak defence minister says Indian attack imminent

Rajnath updates PM Modi on Pahalgam attack as India vows severe response

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, people familiar with the matter said. The briefing came as India mulled its options to punish those behind the terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 civilians. Citing "cross-border linkages" to the horrific incident, India has promised severe punishment to those involved in the strike that triggered widespread outrage within India and abroad. There was no official word on Singh's nearly 40-minute meeting with PM Modi. On Sunday, the prime minister said the "perpetrators and conspirators" of the Pahalgam attack will be "served with the harshest response". "The whole world stands with 140 crore Indians in our fight against terrorism. I once again assure the affected families that they will get justice, and justice will be done," Modi said in his 'Mann ki Baat' address. "The perpetrators and conspirators of this at

'Won't demand statehood at this time, failed as hosts': Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah called the Pahalgam attack, in which 26 people were killed, a "turning point" in the fight against terror in the Valley

India slams BBC for calling terrorists 'militants' in Pahalgam reportage

BBC reports on Pahalgam terror attack carried words such as "militants" and "gunmen" to describe terrorists, who fired indiscriminately at the batch of tourists

Pahalgam terror attack: J-K Assembly moves resolution condemning tragedy

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly moved a resolution on Monday expressing shock and anguish over the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people and resolved to fight resolutely in defeating the nefarious designs of disturbing communal harmony and hindering progress. The resolution was moved by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary during a special session of the Assembly which began with the members observing a two-minute silence to pay homage to those killed in the tragedy last week. "The Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir reaffirms its unwavering commitment to foster an environment of peace, development, and inclusive prosperity for all its citizens, and to resolutely defeat the nefarious designs of those who seek to disturb the communal harmony and progress of the nation and of Jammu and Kashmir," the resolution stated. The deputy chief minister said, "This House expresses its profound shock and anguish over the barbaric and inhumane attack perpetrated on

Pakistan airspace closure: Minister Naidu says govt working with airlines

The government is assessing the situation arising out of the closure of Pakistan airspace and working on solutions with airlines, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Monday. Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed at least 26 people, Pakistan last week barred Indian airlines from using its airspace. "We are assessing the situation... and working with airlines," the minister said. The closure of the airspace is resulting in longer flying hours for international flights, especially those flying out from north Indian cities, and pushing up the operational costs of airlines. In the current situation, the ministry is looking at the passenger aspects and ensure that safety is the key priority, Naidu said on the sidelines of an event here.

Pahalgam terror attack may weigh on Jammu and Kashmir investment boom

This marked the second-highest jump across states in a year that saw overall new investment plans in the country rise by 25.35 per cent to ₹44.15 trillion

PM Modi monitoring situation in J&K post terror attack: Jitendra Singh

Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is monitoring the situation in Jammu and Kashmir post the Pahalgam terror attack, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said whatever decision would be taken it would be in the best interest of the public. He said there is no need to worry or panic under the leadership of Modi who had assured appropriate action against the terrorists involved in the deadly attack on the tourists in Pahalgam on April 22, leaving 26 people dead. Talking to reporters in his Udhampur parliamentary constituency, the Minister of state in the Prime Minister's office termed the Pahalgam terror attack as "painful" and said PM Modi has taken serious cognizance of the incident and he is personally monitoring the situation. Overall, I feel that we do not need to worry or panic under the leadership of Modi...the home ministry and defence ministry are taking a very thoughtful decision based on their inputs and we believe that whatever decisions are taken by the ...

Pahalgam attack shows frustration of those who patronise terrorism: PM Modi

In his Mann ki Baat address, PM Modi said that enemies of the country did not like peace returning to Jammu and Kashmir

Global leaders call PM Modi, condemn Pahalgam attack, offer support

US President Donald Trump called PM Modi and conveyed condolences over the loss of innocent lives, condemning the attack

Crackdown on terror: Houses of three more terrorists demolished in J-K

Authorities have demolished houses of three active terrorists in Bandipora, Pulwama and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir as security forces continued their crackdown on the terror ecosystem in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Sunday. The house of Adnan Shafi, who had joined terrorist ranks last year, was demolished at Wandina in Shopian district on Saturday night, they said. They said house of another active terrorist --Amir Nazir -- was demolished in Pulwama district. In Bandipora district, the house of Lashkar-e-Toiba ultra Jameel Ahmad Shergojri was demolished. Shergojri has been an active terrorist since 2016. With this, the total number of houses of terrorists and their overground workers demolised since the Pahalgam attack has gone up to nine. Terrorists on Tuesday opened fire in Baisaran, a popular tourist spot in the upper reaches of Pahalgam in Anantnag district, killing 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states -- an incident that

Pakistan in panic as India vows to cut water supply after Pahalgam attack

For the first time, India suspended the World Bank-mediated Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 that ensures water for 80 per cent of Pakistani farms

Iran, UAE Presidents condemn Pahalgam attack, offer condolences to victims

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and offered his condolences for the victims.Both leaders agreed that there could be no justification for such acts of terror.In a post on X, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said: "President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran called PM Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the terror attack in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and conveyed his condolences for the victims. Both leaders agreed that there could be no justication for such acts of terror and all those who believe in humanity must stand together in the fight against terrorism. PM shared the anger and anguish of the people of India and their resolve to deal with those behind the terror attack and their supporters, firmly and decisively."Prime Minister Modi also expressed condolences for the

Pakistan carries out unprovoked speculative firing along LoC: Army sources

Indian ground forces carry out counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir

Pahalgam attack: Houses of three more suspected terrorists razed in J&K

The houses of three suspected terrorists have been razed by authorities in the Kashmir Valley. It is seen as a crackdown on terrorism days after the dastardly Pahalgam attack in which 26 people were killed. Officials on Saturday said that houses of the alleged terrorists were demolished in Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts of south Kashmir on Friday night. Earlier, the houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, including that of the Pahalgam terror attack's prime suspect, were destroyed when explosives believed to be stored there went off during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. On Friday night, the house of Ahsan ul Haq Sheikh in the Muran area of Pulwama district was torn down, officials said, adding that he was "trained in Pakistan" in 2018 and had recently "infiltrated" into the Valley. In a similar action in Chotipora of the Shopian district, the house of an active top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Shahid Ahmad Kuttay was razed, they said. Kuttay, active for t

Tourists feel 'safe' in J&K's Srinagar, Pahalgam deserted after attack

While Dal Lake remains lively with visitors enjoying the picturesque landscape of the valley, nearby Pahalgam appears deserted, with a heavy security presence replacing the usual tourist crowds

India, Pakistan 'will figure it out', says Trump amid rising tensions

US President Donald Trump expresses faith in India, Pakistan leadership to resolve tensions after Pahalgam terror attack

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens for one-way traffic, CM to review work today

One-way traffic was restored on the arterial Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Friday, five days after vehicular movement was suspended due to flash floods and mudslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district. Authorities allowed vehicles to move from Jammu towards Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will visit Ramban on Saturday to review the progress of work for the restoration of the highway and other infrastructure damaged due to the flash floods triggered by a cloudburst on April 20, officials said. The highway was initially cleared on Wednesday to facilitate the movement of vehicles stranded on the damaged Ramban stretch, they said. Severe damage at multiple locations had left thousands of passengers and tourists stranded, causing widespread travel disruptions along the vital route, they said. Even as the vehicular movement resumed, many tourists expressed frustration over being stuck in long traffic jams for hours. Congestion remained a major issue in

IWT suspension: India likely to take visible on-ground action soon

India on Wednesday suspended the IWT and downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, a day after 26 people - mostly tourists - were killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam