Author: News Desk Kashmir Ahead

Srinagar, May 15, 2025 – India’s Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, marks the nation’s most decisive action against terrorism in history. The operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir , neutralising nine terror camps and over 100 terrorists in a 25-minute precision strike on May 7, 2025. Executed with indigenous BrahMos and Akash missile systems, the operation showcased India’s military and technological prowess. For nearly 40 years, India has faced cross-border terrorism orchestrated from Pakistan. The Pahalgam attack, described by Prime Minister Shri Narendra…

Srinagar, May 15, 2025: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, today, accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, to assess the region’s security situation following recent developments. The visit, the first since Operation Sindoor, underscores the government’s focus on ensuring stability and combat readiness in the region. Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit the 15 Corps Headquarters and Srinagar Air Force Station, where he will meet Indian Army personnel and review security arrangements. The trip comes in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives, prompting heightened military measures and a…

Srinagar, May 15, 2025: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh left his Delhi residence early this morning for a high-stakes visit to Jammu and Kashmir , aimed at assessing the region’s security landscape amid recent developments. Accompanied by senior military officials, Singh’s visit follows the successful departure of the second batch of Haj pilgrims from Srinagar’s Haj House to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, earlier today, facilitated by a rare India-Pakistan understanding on travel logistics. The minister’s trip comes at a pivotal moment for J&K, as the region navigates both its spiritual commitments and ongoing security challenges. Singh is expected to meet with local…

Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, May 15, 2025 – A fierce gunbattle erupted in Nader, Tral, Awantipora, Pulwama district, on Thursday morning during a joint cordon and search operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF. Launched based on specific intelligence inputs, the operation, codenamed OP NADER, saw vigilant troops detect suspicious activity. When challenged, terrorists opened heavy fire, triggering an intense encounter. Official sources report one terrorist neutralized, with two others possibly trapped as the operation continues. The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF Srinagar Sector have maintained a tight cordon. “The operation…

Srinagar, May 15, 2025: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh left his Delhi residence early this morning for a high-stakes visit to Jammu and Kashmir , aimed at assessing the region’s security landscape amid recent developments. Accompanied by senior military officials, Singh’s visit follows the successful departure of the second batch of Haj pilgrims from Srinagar’s Haj House to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, earlier today, facilitated by a rare India-Pakistan understanding on travel logistics. The minister’s trip comes at a pivotal moment for J&K, as the region navigates both its spiritual commitments and ongoing security challenges. Singh is expected to meet with local…

SRINAGAR, May 15, 2025 — Hajj flights from Srinagar Airport restarted on May 14, 2025, after a six-day halt due to India-Pakistan tensions. The resumption enabled 642 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to travel to Medina, Saudi Arabia, for the sacred Hajj pilgrimage, signalling a return to normalcy. The suspension began on May 7, following India’s Operation Sindoor, a military strike targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the April 22 Pahalgam attack. This led to the closure of 32 airports, including Srinagar, disrupting all civilian flights. A ceasefire on May 10 allowed the airport to…

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, May 14, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a high-level meeting with Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command, to discuss the prevailing security situation and recent developments along the Line of Control (LoC) and other border areas. The meeting, held on May 13, 2025, was attended by Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava, GOC 15 Corps, and focused on strengthening security measures in the wake of recent cross-border tensions. Chief Minister Abdullah praised the Indian Army’s efforts, stating, “General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command, Lt. Gen. Pratik Sharma, called on me…

Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, May 14, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the grieving family of Nargis Begum, a 40-year-old woman tragically killed in a Pakistani artillery shelling near the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla district, on May 7, 2025. The visit, marked by heartfelt condolences, underscored the profound loss felt by the family and the broader community amid escalating cross-border tensions. Nargis Begum, a school worker and mother of six from Razarwani village, was killed when a shrapnel from a Pakistani shell struck the vehicle she was traveling in while attempting to flee the…

Jammu and Kashmir, May 14, 2025 – In a significant move to address the clerical staff shortage and enhance rural governance, the Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed 122 Junior Assistants in the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department (RDDPR). This recruitment drive is set to strengthen the public service delivery mechanism across rural areas of the Union Territory. Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Secretary of RDDPR, emphasized the importance of these new appointments, stating, “The recruitment of 122 Junior Assistants will significantly bolster the administrative framework of the Rural Development Department. This step will enhance rural governance by ensuring efficient implementation…

Uri, May 14, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the shelling-affected areas of Uri, including Salamabad, Lagama, Bandi, and Gingal, to evaluate the impact of recent ceasefire violations along the Line of Control with Pakistan. Addressing the hardships faced by the region, Abdullah remarked, “This land has endured so much — from the impact of the 2005 earthquake to the pain of cross-border shelling. Yet, its people rise every time, with courage in their hearts and resilience in their spirit.” The visit comes in response to unprovoked shelling by Pakistan in Uri, Baramulla, Tangdhar, Kupwara, Rajouri, and Poonch between…