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Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
India Pakistan news LIVE: Schools in Punjab border districts reopen today
India Pakistan news LIVE: Most of the schools in Jammu and Kashmir reopened on Tuesday as ceasefire understanding remained intact between New Delhi and Islamabad. India Pakistan news LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his surprise visit to Punjab's Adampur airbase on Tuesday, defined India's show of strength and said that New Delhi had made its red line against terrorism crystal clear. He asserted that any future attack on India will be met with a fierce response. ...Read More The prime minister's visit stood out further as a Russian-origin S-400 missile launcher was seen in the background while he hailed the Indian armed forces for scripting history. Adampur, one of Indian Air Force's premier bases, is among those that Pakistan falsely claimed to have attacked and destroyed the S-400 there. India, however, debunked Islamabad's claims and said that there was only limited damage to equipment and personnel at the Adampur IAF station. Ceasefire between India and Pakistan continued to remain intact as Jammu and Kashmir, and border towns began moving back into their usual routine. However, some residents of J&K's border areas are still afraid to return home, with locals saying it is difficult for them to "trust Pakistan" and that they cannot go back home until there's an absolute certainty that they will be safe. India expels Pak high commission staffer Meanwhile, in another major move, India on Tuesday expelled the Pakistan high commission staffer in the national capital for his alleged links with two people from Punjab, who were arrested this week on charges of involvement in espionage. A statement from the ministry of external affairs said the Centre declared the staffer "persona non grata for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India". India Pakistan ceasefire | Key points Schools in all border districts in Punjab are reopening on Wednesday, May 14, as situation remains calm amid ceasefire with Pakistan. Schools in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur will open today, while those in Gurdaspur reopened on Tuesday itself. Majority of the schools and colleges in Kashmir reopened on Tuesday, except for those in the border districts. Officials said that educational institutes in Kupwara, Baramulla and in Bandipora's Gurez sector will remain closed for now. Meanwhile, Kashmir University is also set to resume classes on Wednesday. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah visited Pakistani shelling-affected area in Kupwara on Tuesday and affirmed that his government will provide compensation to those affected. He pressed that the ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed neighbours must hold as people want peace. India on Tuesday rebutted US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating ceasefire, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating that New Delhi's long-standing stance has been that any J&K-related issues "have to be address by India and Pakistan bilaterally". He added, 'That stated policy has not changed. As you are aware, the outstanding matter is the vacation of illegally occupied Indian territory by Pakistan.' US President Donald Trump on Tuesday again reiterated his claim of America having brokered the India-Pakistan ceasefire. During his Saudi Arabia trip, he used the New Delhi-Islamabad truce as an example to back his wish of wanting to remain a 'peacemaker', claiming that his administration asked both nations to trade goods, instead of nuclear missiles. Follow all the updates here: May 14, 2025 7:17 AM IST Despite India rejecting his claim of having brokered the Pakistan ceasefire understanding over trade recently, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again reiterated the same in a speech in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh. Vising Saudi Arabia on a bilateral trip, Donald Trump stated that he hoped to be a peacemaker as he announced removing longstanding US sanctions against Syria, imposed during ex-President Bashar al-Assad's rule. To back up his 'peacemaker' statement, Trump also used the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire as an example and claimed that his administration asked both India and Pakistan to trade goods, instead of nuclear missiles. May 14, 2025 7:17 AM IST India on Tuesday pushed back against US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate on Kashmir and his claim that he used trade to prevent a 'nuclear war' between India and Pakistan, with the external affairs ministry saying the military action under Operation Sindoor was 'entirely in the conventional domain'. Trump, who first announced the military understanding reached between India and Pakistan on May 10, offered to mediate on the Kashmir issue and claimed that he used trade to stop a "bad nuclear war". Responding to a question about Trump's offer to mediate on the Kashmir issue, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's long-standing position has been that any issues related to Jammu and Kashmir 'have to be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally'. He added, 'That stated policy has not changed. As you are aware, the outstanding matter is the vacation of illegally occupied Indian territory by Pakistan.' Jaiswal responded to another question on Trump's comments about a possible nuclear war by saying that the military action during Operation Sindoor was 'entirely in the conventional domain'. May 14, 2025 7:17 AM IST India on Tuesday expelled a staffer of the Pakistan high commission in New Delhi for his alleged links with two people from Punjab who were arrested this week on charges of involvement in espionage, people familiar with the matter said. A statement from the external affairs ministry said the government had declared the staffer of the Pakistani mission 'persona non grata for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India'. The statement did not give further details of the matter. May 14, 2025 7:11 AM IST Addressing the armed forces personnel at the Adampur air base in Punjab on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra doubled up the show of strength and said that India's new Lakshman Rekha (red line) against terrorism is crystal clear. He affirmed that New Delhi will respond to any future attack fiercely. 'India's Lakshman Rekha against terrorism is now crystal clear. India will respond strongly if hit by a terror attack and our response will be at a time of our choosing, on our conditions and in our way,' he said in the context of Operation Sindoor during his nearly 30-minute address. 'I have come here today for a darshan of our brave have scripted history and will be an inspiration for this generation and the future," he added.
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
After failed Pak drone attacks, CM Omar Abdullah rushes to Jammu to take stock of situation
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah left Srinagar for Jammu on Friday to take stock of the situation after a failed Pakistani drone attack there. The CM said on his X handle, 'Driving to Jammu now to take stock of the situation after last night's failed Pakistani drone attack directed at Jammu city & other parts of the division.' The Pakistani drones and low-range missiles were neutralised by the alert troops in Jammu, Samba, R.S. Pura and other places. Terrorists aided by Pakistan troops made an unsuccessful infiltration attempt in J&K's Samba district on the international border. A BSF spokesman said that a major infiltration bid from across the international border was foiled around 11 pm last evening. The intruding terrorists were forced to withdraw back into the Pakistan side of the border, the spokesman added. A woman was killed and another injured in Pakistan's heavy mortar shelling on civilian areas in the Uri sector of Baramulla district. Officials said a vehicle travelling from Razerwani to Baramulla was hit by a shell fired from across the LoC near Mohura. In this incident, a woman identified as Nargis Begum was killed while another woman, Hafeeza Begum, was injured. The Pakistan Army continued resorting to heavy mortar shelling in Uri, Tangdhar, Poonch, Rajouri on the LoC and in Samba on the international border. Drones and low-range missiles fired at the Jammu airport, defence installations in Jammu city failed as these were neutralised in the air by an efficient air defence system in place by the Indian armed forces. A complete blackout was observed in Jammu and Srinagar cities immediately after sirens started warning the people of an impending attack by the enemy. Electricity has been partially restored in Jammu and Srinagar cities. Amid the prevailing situation, authorities on Wednesday said that schools, colleges and universities shall remain closed across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and Saturday. Sakina Itoo, the education minister, said that keeping in view the safety of students, all the private and government schools, colleges and universities shall remain closed on Friday and Saturday. Registrar of Kashmir University also said that classwork will remain suspended at the university for the day.
News18
08-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Kashmir University Suspends Classes, Schools Shut In Many States Amid Pakistan's Attack On India
Last Updated: At Kashmir University, both the main college and satellite colleges, classes have been suspended for Friday, May 9. With rising tensions between India and Pakistan, several states have decided to close schools, including Rajasthan and Punjab. At Kashmir University, both the main college and satellite colleges, classes have been suspended for Friday, May 9. The stringent measures were taken after Pakistan attacked India on Thursday evening, following New Delhi's strikes on terror terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. India's 'Operation Sindoor' was in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre that killed 26 people. Punjab, which shares a 532-km border with Pakistan, decided to shut all schools in six border districts until further orders. This includes Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran — have been shut until further orders. In Gurdaspur, there will be an eight-hour blackout starting at 9 pm on Thursday, said officials. 'Punjab shares a 532-km border with Pakistan. Therefore, the role of the Punjab government becomes extremely crucial during any military tension. All districts near the border have been placed on high alert," Punjab minister Aman Arora said on Wednesday. Rajasthan, which shares about 1,070 km border with Pakistan, has closed schools in five bordering districts. A blackout has been instituted in these areas from midnight to 4 am on Friday till further notice as a safeguard against the possible threat of air strikes. Government and private schools have been closed in Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Barmer districts as a precautionary measure, officials said on Thursday. All Jodhpur colleges were also ordered to remain closed. In Himachal Pradesh, which also shares a border with Punjab, security has been beefed up in bordering districts, including Hamirpur, Una and Bilaspur. With famous temples like Baba Balak Nath, Maa Chintpurni and Maa Naina Devi located in Hamirpur, Una, and Bilaspur districts, police have intensified security checks there, an official said. First Published: May 08, 2025, 23:00 IST
India.com
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
School Holiday Announced In THESE Districts Of J&K Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
Due to increasing tension after Pakistan fired heavy weapons at villages near the border in Jammu and Kashmir, several districts close to the border in Jammu & Kashmir have closed schools and colleges as a safety precaution. Educational institutions in Gurez will also remain closed, and Kashmir University has postponed all examinations scheduled up to May 10. Jammu & Kashmir: Schools Shut in several districts All schools, colleges, and educational institutions in the districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri, and Poonch remained closed on May 7, 2025, due to rising tensions along the Line of Control (LoC). The Divisional Commissioner of Jammu also announced that the closure will continue on May 8. "In view of the prevailing situation, all schools, colleges and educational institutions in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch will remain closed today," Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar said on X. Operation Sindoor On May 7, 2025, India carried out Operation Sindoor, a planned counterattack aimed at nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Key targets included Jaish-e-Mohammad's base in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's camp in Muridke. After the strikes, the Pakistan Army responded with heavy firing, further intensifying tensions between the two countries. Flights cancelled in multiple regions of north Several Indian airlines have cancelled flights from multiple northern cities, including Srinagar, which has been closed for operations following missile strikes by the armed forces on terror camps in Pakistan. In light of changing airspace conditions after Operation Sindoor, Delhi Airport also issued a travel advisory for passengers on Wednesday.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kashmir calm, but fear is palpable among the locals
The Kashmir Valley remained calm but on the edge on Wednesday (May 7, 2025) after 'Operation Sindoor'. Several educational institutes were closed in the border districts and Srinagar airport was shut for civilian traffic 'as a precautionary measure'. Hospitals in Srinagar have marked their buildings with a red cross. Follow 'Operation Sindoor' LIVE Traffic was thin in Srinagar despite it being a weekday. Though schools and colleges in the Kashmir Valley are open most parents kept their wards at home. Only institutions along the border and airport are closed. People have been tracking news on mobile phones since the wee hours and there is a palpable sense of fear among Valley residents. 'We pray the situation does not spiral out of hand. It's Kashmir that always pays the cost of a war. Let sanity prevail and peace follow,' Nazeer Ahmad, 47, a shopkeeper in the old city, said. Locals were also seen stockpiling eatables, buying medicines and filling cars with fuel. Kashmir University has postponed all examinations scheduled for this week. Also read | Amit Shah asks border States to stock up on essential goods Let peace prevail 'All examinations of the University of Kashmir scheduled to be held up to and including May 10 stand postponed. Fresh dates for the postponed papers shall be notified separately,' a statement of the KU said. According to the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, all schools, colleges and educational institutions in Baramulla, Kupwara and Gurez will remain closed tomorrow (May 08). 'The schools around Awantipora and Srinagar Airport shall also remain closed tomorrow. The directive is issued as a precautionary measure,' an official order said. Meanwhile, the authorities have established a 24x7 joint control room in Srinagar. 'The Joint Control Room shall operate round-the-clock (24x7) and will serve as a centralised hub to facilitate interdepartmental coordination, monitor ongoing developments, and ensure timely dissemination of information,' officials said. Meanwhile, the J&K government has directed that 'no leave is to be sanctioned (government officials) except in exceptional cases.'
