G7 countries urge India, Pakistan to de-escalate situation
New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) The Group of Seven (G7) nations on Sunday urged India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint and called for immediate de-escalation of their military conflict through dialogue. The call by the powerful grouping came amid the continuing escalation of the military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The G7 said […]
India thwarts Pakistan’s fresh wave of drone attacks in 26 locations
Jammu/Srinagar/New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) Pakistan launched a fresh wave of drone attacks targeting 26 locations — from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat — for the second night, with the defence ministry saying the enemy’s attempts to hit vital installations, including airports and air bases, were successfully thwarted. Some members of a family were injured […]
32 airports shut for civilian flight operations till May 15: DGCA
New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) Thirty-two airports across northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Amritsar, have been closed for civilian flight operations till May 15, according to the civil aviation regulator. The decision, announced early Saturday, comes in view of the military conflict between India and Pakistan that continued unabated since […]
India-Pakistan faceoff: Multiple blasts heard in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 10 (PTI) Multiple blasts were heard in Srinagar city early Saturday morning, hours after the Indian military thwarted drone attacks by Pakistan at several places here late last night. According to officials, the blasts were heard near vital installations, including the airport. As soon as the blasts were heard, sirens went off in […]
Govt officer dies as Pakistan resorts to heavy artillery shelling in Rajouri
Jammu, May 10: A senior officer was killed after Pakistan resorted to heavy artillery shelling in Rajouri areas today early morning, officials said. Officials said that additional district development commissioner Rajouri, Raj Kumar Thappa has been killed in Pakistan shelling in Rajouri. They said that Thappa was grievously injured after Pakistan resorted to heavy artillery […]
Suspected drone attack on Srinagar airport, countermeasures activated: Officials
Srinagar, May 9 (PTI) Srinagar airport was hit by a suspected drone attack late on Friday, officials said, adding that countermeasures had been activated. The suspected attack came a day after India thwarted attempts by the Pakistan military to attack Indian military installations using drones and missiles. Earlier in the evening, blasts were heard and […]
Pak drones sighted in Jammu, Pathankot
New Delhi, May 9 (PTI) Pakistani drones were sighted in Jammu, Samba and Pathankot tonight and Indian military is engaging them, military officials said. The drones were sighted a day after India thwarted attempts by Pakistan military to attack Indian military installations using drones and missiles. “Drones have been sighted in Jammu, Samba and Pathankot. […]
At least 24 airports closed for civilian flights till May 15
New Delhi, May 9 (PTI) At least 24 airports in northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Chandigarh, have been shut for civilian flights till May 15, sources said on Friday. Earlier, these airports were closed for civilian flights till May 10 in view of the military conflict between India and Pakistan. […]
LG Sinha visits shelling-hit villages in Uri north Kashmir
SRINAGAR, May 9 (PTI): The morale of soldiers is high and the Indian Army is ready to deal with any situation, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday after visiting villages affected by Pakistani shelling in the Uri sector. The Jammu and Kashmir administration is ensuring that people in Uri do not […]
Govt makes key appointments in Jal Shakti Department
SRINAGAR, MAY 9: In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the elevation and appointment of two senior officers in the Jal Shakti Department. Upon their elevation, I/c Superintending Engineer, Mohammad Taj Chowdhary has been appointed as Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti (PHE) Kashmir on incharge basis, while I/c Superintending Engineer, Tirath Ram, […]