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Doing our best to minimise dent on J&K tourism: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said some people with nefarious intentions have tried to again "incite separatism and terrorism" in the Valley and asserted that his ministry will do the best to "minimise the dent" on tourism in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. Interacting with reporters on the sidelines of a meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Archaeology (CABA) here, he said he and his office are in "continuous touch" with the chief secretary and the tourism secretary of the Union Territory and keeping an eye on the situation. Terrorists struck at a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists, and injuring several others. The deceased included two foreigners -- from the UAE and Nepal -- and two locals. The entire nation is pained and feeling hurt in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam yesterday, and loss of many innocent lives in it, Shekhawat said. "This ..

Pahalgam attack: Photo, sketch of terrorists released by security agencies

Terrorists from The Resistance Front, linked to banned group LeT, opened fire on tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, killing 26 and injuring several others

UP police on high alert after Pahalgam terror attack; security stepped up

The DGP has ordered close monitoring of rail, road, and air traffic in view of any suspicious foreign activity, and security has been tightened in areas bordering Nepal

IAF Corporal from Arunachal one of the victims of Pahalgam: CM Khandu

An Indian Air Force Corporal, hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, was one of the victims of the terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said Corporal Tage Hailyang was visiting Pahalgam with his wife. Reports said Corporal Hailyang was posted at the Indian Air Force base in Srinagar. "Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Corporal Tage Hailyang of the Indian Air Force, a brave son of Arunachal Pradesh who hailed from Tajang village in Lower Subansiri. While visiting Pahalgam with his wife, his life was cruelly taken in a senseless act of terror," Khandu wrote on 'X'. The chief minister said the officer served the nation with courage and honour, and his untimely death is a great loss not only to his family but to the entire country. "Our thoughts are with his loved ones, especially his wife who survived this horrific incident. May they find strength and solace in this unimaginable time of grief. We will always remember Corporal ..

Pahalgam attack: PM Modi holds meeting, Shah meets survivors amid shutdown

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday laid wreaths on the bodies of 26 people killed in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, and assured the survivors that the perpetrators of the dastardly act would be brought to justice, officials said. Shah laid the wreaths on the coffins of the victims of the terror attack at the Police Control Room here. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also paid their tributes to the victims, the officials said. The Home Minister later interacted with families of the slain persons and other survivors of the attack. He assured them the security forces would leave no stone unturned to bring the perpetrators of the deadly attack to the book, the officials said. Shah arrived here within hours of the attack on Wednesday night and was briefed about the situation by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat. The Home Minister also chaired a security review meeting, which was also attended by the Lieutenant ...

Pahalgam terror attack: What is The Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar?

The Resistance Front, a proxy outfit of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists in South Kashmir

Pahalgam terror attack leaves 26 dead; authorities identify deceased

Authorities are working to identify the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, regarded as one of the deadliest incidents in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019

IB officer, newlywed Navy lieutenant among 26 killed in Pahalgam attack

Gunshots shattered the calm of Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam as terrorists opened fire on unsuspecting tourists

'They asked our names, then opened fire': Survivors recount Pahalgam attack

Terrorists opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam on Tuesday, killing 26 and injuring several others, marking the deadliest attack in Jammu and Kashmir in recent times

PM Modi meets NSA Doval, Jaishankar following Pahalgam terror attack

PM Modi cut short his trip to Saudia Arabia to return, while Home Minister Amit Shah rushed to Jammu and Kashmir to spearhead the security measures

Pahalgam attack: Rahul speaks with HM, J&K CM; says victims deserve justice

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he had spoken with Home Minister Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Congress' J&K unit president Tariq Karra about the horrific Pahalgam terror attack to get an update on the situation. Gandhi asserted the families of victims deserve justice and our fullest support. "Spoke with HM Amit Shah, J&K CM Omar Abdullah, and J&K PCC President Tariq Karra about the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. Received an update on the situation," the former Congress chief said in a post on X. The families of victims deserve justice and our fullest support, he said. The Congress on Tuesday had asked the government to take accountability for the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir instead of making "hollow claims" on the situation being normal in the Union Territory, and demanded that an all-party meeting be called to take political parties into confidence. The opposition party denounced the terror attack as a blot on .

Pahalgam terror attack: Security tightened in Jammu amid bandh, protests

Security has been beefed up across Jammu as various parties, including Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC), have called for a general strike and protests on Wednesday to condemn a deadly terror attack on tourists in south Kashmir's Pahalgam tourist resort. Terrorists opened fire at a famed meadow near Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists, in the deadliest attack in the valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. The 26 deceased included two foreigners and two locals, a high-ranking official said, without getting into details. The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress, Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jammu bar association, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Rashtriya Bajrang Dal have separately called for a day-long Jammu bandh' on Wednesday as a mark of protest against the innocent killings in the gruesome attack. They have also announced separate protests to denounce the Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Officials said a high-level security meetin

Govt urges airlines to avoid Srinagar fare hike, asks to add more flights

Air India and IndiGo will operate a total of four additional flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday. Terrorists opened fire at a famed meadow near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly tourists. "In view of the prevailing situation, Air India will operate two additional flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday, April 23," Air India said in a post on X. An IndiGo official said it will operate two additional flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde spoke to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu regarding the tragic incident in Pahalgam, where tourists from Maharashtra lost their lives. According to Shinde's office, he has requested Naidu to make special arrangements for the immediate transportation of the mortal remains of the deceased from Srinagar to Mumbai. In response, Naidu has assured that all necessary measures will be taken and special

PM Modi cuts short Saudi visit after terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday decided to cut short his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, hours after a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Government sources said that Prime Minister Modi skipped the official dinner hosted by Saudi Arabia and has decided to cut short his visit. Modi will now leave for India on Tuesday night, instead of Wednesday as originally planned, they added.

CM Omar Abdullah meets flood, landslide-hit victims in J-K's Ramban

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday assessed the ground situation in the aftermath of the destruction caused by heavy rains coupled with cloudbursts and landslides here, and met with the affected families. This was his second visit to the affected areas in as many days. On Monday, the chief minister drove from Srinagar to the worst-hit Maroog-Kela Morh stretch along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway which remained closed for the third day on Tuesday. Abdullah, accompanied by his political advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, flew in a helicopter to Chanderkote area of Ramban this morning and immediately left for landslide-hit Seri to assess the situation. Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary was seen briefing the chief minister as he moved on foot and met the affected families. District Development Council chairperson Shamshad Shan and MLA Banihal Sajad Shaheen were also present and interacted with the chief minister, who later left for the Ramban marke

Efforts on to restore highway, aid flash flood victims: Omar Abdullah

In the Ramban region, flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the early hours of Sunday have caused widespread damage

Flash floods in J&K's Ramban: Rescue operations underway

Rescue operations are underway in several stretches of National Highway in Jammu's Ramban area after heavy rain triggered triggered flash floods and landslides and wreaked havoc.

3 killed, more than 100 rescued as heavy rain wreaks havoc in J-K's Ramban

Three people were killed and more than 100 rescued after heavy rain triggered flash floods at different places in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district early on Sunday, officials said. The incessant rain also triggered landslides and mudslides at nearly a dozen places between Nashri and Banihal along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, prompting traffic to be suspended, they said. The officials said a cloudburst struck the Seri Bagna village of Ramban, resulting in the deaths of three persons, including brothers Aqib Ahmad and Mohd Saqib. The rescue operation in the village was continuing when the last reports were received, they said. With the latest fatalities, five people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents in the Jammu region in two days. Two people, including a woman, were killed and another woman injured when they were struck by lightning in the Arnas area of Reasi district late on Saturday. The officials said about 40 residential houses were damaged aft

IndiGo flight with Omar Abdullah lands in Delhi after diversion to Jaipur

The Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah landed in the national capital in the early hours on Sunday after it was reportedly diverted to Jaipur on Saturday night.According to reports, the flight departed from Jaipur at 2:00 am on Sunday. As per the J & K Chief Minister, the flight landed here after 3:00 am."In case anyone is wondering, I got to Delhi just after 3:00 AM," Abdullah said in reply to a previous post on X, where he sharply criticised the Delhi Airport, calling it a "bloody shit show"."Delhi airport is a bloody shit show (excuse my French but I'm in no mood to be polite). 3 hours in the air after we left Jammu we get diverted to Jaipur & so here I am at 1 in the morning on the steps of the plane getting some fresh air. I've no idea what time we will leave from here," he said in a post on X, expressing his frustration over the ordeal.Abdullah also shared a selfie standing on the aircraft's steps after deplaning briefly ..

5.8-magnitude quake in Afghanistan shakes J-K, no casualties reported

A moderate-intensity earthquake with its epicentre in Afghanistan shook Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said and added there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property. A 5.8-magnitude quake hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, with the epicentre at a longitude of 71.20 degrees east and a latitude of 36.10 degrees north, at a depth of 130 kilometres, the officials said. The National Center for Seismology said the epicentre was 396 kilometres northwest of Srinagar. The tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir as well, sparking panic among the public, the officials said.