BSF kills seven terrorists in Jammu
NEW DELHI/JAMMU, May 9(PTI): The Border Security Force on Friday said it has killed seven terrorists who were trying to infiltrate from across the India-Pakistan International Border in Jammu, and also destroyed a Rangers post. The incident took place in the Samba sector on the intervening night of May 8-9 after a “big group” of […]
Congress slams Pakistan for targeting Jammu, says it will pay for its sins
JAMMU, May 9(PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday condemned Pakistan for targeting Jammu and other areas in the region with missiles and drones on Thursday night, saying the neighbouring country “will have to pay for its sins”. “J-K Pradesh Congress Committee strongly condemns the provocative and escalatory actions of Pakistan by launching drone […]
Air siren sounded in Chandigarh, people appealed to stay indoors
Chandigarh, May 9 (PTI) The Chandigarh administration on Friday sounded an air raid siren, appealing to people to remain indoors. “An Air warning has been received from the air force station of a possible attack. Sirens are being sounded. All are advised to remain indoors and away from balconies,” an official statement issued by the […]
BSF foils major infiltration bid along IB in Samba in Jammu division
Jammu, May 9 (PTI) Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, a major infiltration bid by suspected terrorists was foiled by the BSF along the International Border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. “At around 2300 hours on 8 May 2025, BSF foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba […]
Enhanced security measures in place at airports; operations normal
New Delhi, May 9 (PTI) Enhanced security measures have been put in place at airports and some flights have been impacted due to airspace curbs, officials said on Friday. Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has made secondary ladder point checking compulsory for all flights, banned visitors […]
Pakistani troops shell areas near LoC, woman killed
Srinagar, May 9 (PTI) A woman was killed and two of her family members injured after Pakistani troops resorted to heavy shelling in areas near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday. They said the Indian Army has responded proportionately to the Pakistani aggression. Officials said […]
All schools in Leh to remain closed on May 9, 10
Leh/Jammu, May 9 (PTI) The Leh administration on Friday announced that all schools in the district will remain closed on May 9 and 10 in view of the prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan, according to officials. India on Thursday night neutralised Pakistan military’s attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some […]
Sounds of blasts trigger panic in Jammu
Jammu, May 9 (PTI) Sounds of blasts rattled Jammu city early Friday morning, triggering an immediate blackout, hours after India thwarted Pakistan military’s attempts to target military installations in border areas. Activity of loitering munitions was witnessed in the skies. The blast sounds were heard between 3:50 am and 4:45 am following sounding of sirens. […]
US to stay out of war that’s none of our business: Vance on India-Pak tensions
New York, May 9 (PTI) Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the US has said it is not going to get involved in a war that’s “fundamentally none of our business”. While the US cannot control India and Pakistan, it can encourage the two nuclear-armed neighbours to de-escalate, Vice President J D Vance said […]
CM Omar Abdullah rushes to Jammu after Pakistan’s failed drone attacks
Jammu, May 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah left for Jammu early Friday to take stock of the situation following last night’s failed drone attack by Pakistan. India on Thursday night neutralised Pakistan military’s attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some other locations with missiles and drones as […]