Author: News Desk Kashmir Ahead

Poonch, May 12, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Poonch on Monday, interacting with civil society members from diverse communities to address the aftermath of recent cross-border shelling by Pakistan. The visit, part of a broader effort to assess the ground situation following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, underscored the administration’s commitment to public safety, rehabilitation, and emotional well-being for affected residents. In a heartfelt interaction, Abdullah listened to stories of courage and resilience from locals who faced significant adversity due to the shelling, which claimed 13 lives, including four children and two women,…

Kashmir, May 12, 2025 – In a powerful address to the nation at 8 PM IST, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the resounding success of Operation Sindoor, India’s bold military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22, 2025. Speaking with resolve, Modi hailed the operation as a defining moment in India’s battle against cross-border terrorism, sending a clear message to Pakistan and terror groups: India will strike decisively when provoked. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), dismantling nine key facilities and neutralizing over 100 terrorists,…

Srinagar, May 12, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government announced that all schools and colleges in non-border districts of the Union Territory will reopen on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following a week-long closure due to heightened India-Pakistan tensions. The decision comes after a US-mediated ceasefire, effective from 5 PM on May 10, restored tentative calm following India’s Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory strike targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Education Minister Sakina Itoo confirmed the reopening, stating, “All schools and colleges of Jammu and Kashmir…

Srinagar, May 12, 2025 – Srinagar International Airport welcomed the return of commercial flights today, ending a five-day suspension triggered by escalating India-Pakistan tensions. The closure, which affected 32 airports across northern and western India, was enforced on May 7 following India’s Operation Sindoor, a military strike targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed the resumption, with airlines resuming services after a US-mediated ceasefire took effect on May 10, 2025. The first commercial flight, an IndiGo service from…

Jammu, May 12, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met the family of a civilian killed in unprovoked cross-border shelling by Pakistan Rangers in Jammu’s R S Pura sector, offering condolences and assuring comprehensive support. The shelling, part of escalated hostilities following India’s Operation Sindoor—a retaliatory strike against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack—has claimed 18 civilian and seven security personnel lives, including BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham, since May 7, 2025. During the visit, LG Sinha expressed solidarity with the bereaved family, emphasizing the government’s commitment to…

Jammu, May 12, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited a shelter and lodgement centre in Jammu on Monday to meet families displaced by unprovoked cross-border firing by Pakistan Rangers. The visit follows a week of intense shelling along the International Boundary and Line of Control, triggered by India’s Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory strike against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing the affected families, LG Sinha reaffirmed the government’s commitment to their safety and well-being, stating, “I met the families affected by unprovoked firing by…

Jammu, May 12, 2025 – The nation grieves the loss of Border Security Force (BSF) Constable Deepak Chingakham, a 23-year-old hero from Manipur, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during cross-border firing by Pakistan Rangers in Jammu and Kashmir’s R S Pura sector. The incident occurred on the night of May 10, 2025, amid heightened tensions following India’s Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Constable Chingakham succumbed to his injuries on May 11, 2025, becoming the second BSF casualty in the operation. Hailing from Yairipok Yambem in Imphal East district,…

Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, May 12, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accompanied by his advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Ajaz Jan, visited Poonch on Monday to meet families devastated by recent cross-border shelling by Pakistan. The visit comes in the wake of intense Pakistani artillery attacks that claimed at least 20 lives and injured over 50 people in the Poonch district alone, marking it the worst-hit area since India’s retaliatory Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025. The delegation expressed solidarity with the grieving families, offering condolences and assuring support during this challenging time. Abdullah emphasised…

SRINAGAR, May 12, 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Dak Bungalow Surankote in Poonch district on Monday to review the situation following recent border shelling by Pakistan, which caused significant damage and civilian casualties. Accompanied by Cabinet Minister Javed Rana and Surankote MLA Choudhary Mohammed Akram, the CM assessed the impact on the region and met with affected communities to address their concerns. The visit comes in the wake of intensified cross-border tensions, including a deadly attack on May 10, 2025, that killed five people, including Additional Deputy Commissioner Raj Kumar Thapa, a two-year-old girl, and…

Jammu, May 11, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited the family of the late Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, Additional District Development Commissioner of Rajouri, in Jammu to express his condolences. Dr. Thapa, a distinguished public servant, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor paid heartfelt homage to Dr. Thapa, acknowledging his tireless efforts in advancing the region’s development and fulfilling the aspirations of its citizens. “Dr. Thapa’s contribution to the processes of J&K’s development is immense. My thoughts and prayers are with his family,…