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An encounter has raged between militants and government forces in south Kashmir Kulgam district. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Wednesday afternoon, a joint team of Police, CRPF and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Tangmarg area of Kulgam. As the forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants opened fire upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight, they said.

In the aftermath of the deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, a wave of panic has gripped tourists from in Kashmir. Amid this, the airlines operating from Srinagar have sharply increased their airfares to various cities including Delhi and Bangalore. One-way tickets from Srinagar to Bangalore today are priced at 22,000 rupees, while fares for April 24 range between 20,000 and 33,000 rupees. Tickets from Srinagar to Delhi have also surged, costing between 9,000 and 28,000 rupees today, and 11,000 to 28,000 rupees tomorrow. To address the sudden demand, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked airlines to monitor fares closely and keep pricing within reasonable limits. “We are coordinating with all major carriers to increase capacity on Srinagar routes and ensure com...

A day after the horrific  attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of at least 26 tourists, authorities have released sketches of three suspected terrorists believed to be responsible for the carnage. The attackers, linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot The Resistance Front (TRF), opened indiscriminate fire on a group of tourists in the popular Baisaran meadows area, turning a peaceful hill resort into a site of bloodshed and panic. According to senior officials, the sketches were prepared based on eye witness accounts and preliminary investigations conducted by intelligence units. “We urge the public to come forward with any information related to these individuals. Their identities remain unknown, but their movements in the area prior to the attack have been traced through sur...

Home Minister Amit Shah along with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday paid tributes at PCR Srinagar to the tourists who were killed in Pahalgam terrorist attack. Reports reaching GNS that the mortal remains of tourists who were killed yesterday in Pahalgam terrorist attack were brought this morning to police control room Srinagar. Soon after, Amit Shah along with LG and CM arrived at PCR and paid tributes to the tourists. Pertinently, on Tuesday in a deadly terrorist attack twenty six people were killed while as twelve others were injured.(GNS)

Two terrorists were killed in a heavy exchange of fire between security forces and militants in Uri, Baramulla, as an infiltration bid was successfully foiled. The incident occurred near the Uri Nala area in North Kashmir. The Indian Army confirmed the operation's success in intercepting the infiltrators, with the Chinar Corps posting on its official microblogging platform X: "On April 23, 2025, approximately 2-3 terrorists attempted to infiltrate through the general area of Sarjeevan at Uri Nala, Baramulla. Alert troops on the Line of Control (LC) challenged and intercepted them, leading to a firefight. The operation is still underway." In addition to the terrorists' elimination, a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and other war-like stores was recovered from the slain militants. ...

The 26 people, including two foreign nationals from the UAE and Nepal, and one local, who were killed in Pahalgam attack have been identified. On Tuesday, militants opened fire at a popular tourist site near Baisaran at Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon. At least 17 persons  were injured in the attack that targeted a crowded meadow during peak tourist hours. PM Modi Holds Emergency Meeting After Cutting Short Saudi Visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an urgent meeting with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the airport after returning early from his trip to Saudi Arabia. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also attended the meeting to discuss the response to the Pahalgam attack. Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Security...

Kashmiri religious figures have strongly condemned the recent attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, calling the violence "inhuman" and "completely unacceptable." The assault, which reportedly left several tourists feared dead and dozens injured, has sent shockwaves across the region, prompting urgent appeals for peace and introspection. Prominent religious leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq denounced the attack, calling it a stark contradiction to Kashmir’s centuries-old tradition of hospitality. “Kashmir has always embraced visitors with love and warmth, and such brutality has no place here,” the Mirwaiz said in a statement. “This kind of violence not only defames our land but also deeply wounds the spirit of our people.” Echoing similar sentiments, renowned Shia cleric Aga ...

Former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti, has asked Kashmiri people to observe a Bandh in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam attack. "The Chamber & Bar Association Jammu has called for a complete shutdown tomorrow in protest against the horrific militant attack on tourists. I appeal all Kashmiris to unite in solidarity to support this bandh as a mark of respect for the innocent lives lost in the brutal assault in Pahalgam. This isn't just an attack on a select few—it is an attack on all of us, We stand together in grief and outrage & strongly support this shutdown to condemn the massacre of innocents," she tweeted. Meanwhile, Valley business and travel trade bodies have announced a Kashmir Bandh tomorrow (Wednesday) in protest against the barbaric killin...

The terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam has left Karnataka in mourning, with confirmation that two Kannadiga (residents of Karnataka) tourists lost their lives and one more sustained injuries in the brutal attack. ALSO READ: Pahalgam attack: 16 of 26 victims identified; Here is the list of deceased and injured The deceased have been identified as Manjunath Shivamurthy and Shivam Mogga, both hailing from Karnataka. Their tragic deaths have sent shockwaves through their hometowns, as friends and family grapple with the news of the senseless violence. Another tourist, Abhijavam Rao, was injured in the attack but is currently reported to be in stable condition. He is receiving medical attention in Jammu and Kashmir, with state officials in close coordination to ensure his safe recovery. ...

In a chilling terror attack at the picturesque Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, 26 people, mostly tourists, were gunned down and over 20 others injured. Officials are calling it the worst civilian-targeted attack in Kashmir since the Pulwama tragedy in 2019. Gunmen believed to be affiliated with The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, opened fire indiscriminately at around 3 p.m. as tourists enjoyed pony rides, picnics, and scenic views at the hilltop location dubbed ‘mini Switzerland’. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos, with bloodied bodies lying across the meadow and terrified families scrambling for cover. Sources said that 16 out of the 26 deceased have been identified so far. The victims hail from different parts of In...