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Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Leading newspapers in Kashmir print front page black to condemn Pahalgam terror attack
Leading English and Urdu language newspapers in Jammu and Kashmir printed their front pages in black to protest the terror attack that killed 26 innocent civilians in Pahalgam. Publications including Greater Kashmir, Rising Kashmir, Kashmir Uzma, Aftab and Taimeel Irshad changed their formats to strike a symbolic message to the masses. The publications also carried powerful headlines in white or red as a powerful public display of solidarity and grief with those affected by the attack. Follow live updates on Pahalgam terror attack Rising Kashmir's lead headline in white read, 'TERROR STRIKES PAHALGAM,' with a subhead, '27 civilians, mostly tourists, massacred in deadly terror attack.' The letter 'O' in the word 'TERROR' was printed as an image of a bleeding gunshot wound. Greater Kashmir printed 'Gruesome: Kashmir Gutted, Kashmiris Grieving,' in white on a black layout. The subhead printed in red read, '26 killed in deadly terror attack in Pahalgam.' Also read | Omar Abdullah hails slain 'ponnywallah' who tried snatching rifle from terrorist to save tourists The paper also carried an editorial with the headline 'The massacre in the meadow - Protect Kashmir's soul.' The column said the attack has cast a dark shadow over J-K, a region striving to reclaim its legacy as a 'Paradise on Earth.' 'This heinous act is not merely an assault on innocent lives but a deliberate blow to Kashmir's identity and values -- its hospitality, its economy, and its fragile peace. Kashmir's soul stands in unequivocal condemnation of this brutality and offers heartfelt condolences to the victims' families, who sought beauty but found tragedy,' the editorial read. Also read | 'He lived a good life': Wife of Navy officer who died in Pahalgam attack The publication noted that terrorists could strike a high-traffic tourist spot, which is accessible only on foot or by pony. The editorial said the attack 'signals a need for sharper intelligence and tighter coordination among agencies, the paper called for proactive measures -- enhanced vigilance, community engagement, and uprooting terrorism -- which are imperative to prevent such horrors from recurring.' 'Kashmir's people have endured violence for too long, yet their spirit remains unbroken. This attack must not sow division but unite us in defiance of terror. We urge all -- government, security forces, civil society, and citizens -- to forge a collective front,' it said.
News18
23-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
Kashmir Newspapers Print Front Page Black To Protest Pahalgam Terror Attack That Killed 26 People
Published By : The striking act of protest by the newspapers, each bearing powerful headlines in white or red, was a powerful public display of solidarity and grief. Several prominent newspapers in Kashmir on Wednesday printed their front pages black to protest the brutal terrorist attack that left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead in the Pahalgam hill resort the previous day. The striking act of protest by the newspapers, each bearing powerful headlines in white or red, was a powerful public display of solidarity and grief, symbolising the collective sorrow felt by the residents and the media over the inhuman act. The change in format by leading English and Urdu dailies, including Greater Kashmir, Rising Kashmir, Kashmir Uzma, Aftab and Taimeel Irshad, serves as a stark reminder of the violence that has plagued the region for decades. 'Gruesome: Kashmir Gutted, Kashmiris Grieving", screamed the headline of leading English daily Greater Kashmir in white on a black layout, followed by the subhead '26 killed in deadly terror attack in Pahalgam" in red. The paper's front-page editorial with the headline 'The massacre in the meadow – Protect Kashmir's soul" said the attack has cast a dark shadow over J-K, a region striving to reclaim its legacy as a 'Paradise on Earth". 'This heinous act is not merely an assault on innocent lives but a deliberate blow to Kashmir's identity and values — its hospitality, its economy, and its fragile peace. Kashmir's soul stands in unequivocal condemnation of this brutality and offers heartfelt condolences to the victims' families, who sought beauty but found tragedy," the editorial said. Highlighting the fact that terrorists could strike a high-traffic tourist spot, accessible only by foot or pony, signals a need for sharper intelligence and tighter coordination among agencies, the paper called for proactive measures — enhanced vigilance, community engagement, and uprooting terrorism — which are imperative to prevent such horrors from recurring. 'Kashmir's people have endured violence for too long, yet their spirit remains unbroken. This attack must not sow division but unite us in defiance of terror. We urge all — government, security forces, civil society, and citizens — to forge a collective front. 'Only through unwavering resolve can we protect our land's future, ensuring that Pahalgam's meadows echo with laughter, not gunfire, and that Kashmir remains a beacon of peace and prosperity," the editorial said. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) First Published:
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First Post
23-04-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Kashmir newspapers print front page black to protest Pahalgam terror attack
Several leading newspapers of the Kashmir Valley published black front pages on Wednesday to protest the Pahalgam terrorist attack, killing 26 people, mostly tourists. read more Several prominent newspapers in Kashmir on Wednesday printed their front pages black to protest the brutal terrorist attack that left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead in the Pahalgam hill resort the previous day. The striking act of protest by the newspapers, each bearing powerful headlines in white or red, was a powerful public display of solidarity and grief, symbolising the collective sorrow felt by the residents and the media over the inhuman act. Advertisement The change in format by leading English and Urdu dailies, including Greater Kashmir, Rising Kashmir, Kashmir Uzma, Aftab and Taimeel Irshad, serves as a stark reminder of the violence that has plagued the region for decades. 'Gruesome: Kashmir Gutted, Kashmiris Grieving', screamed the headline of leading English daily Greater Kashmir in white on a black layout, followed by the subhead '26 killed in deadly terror attack in Pahalgam' in red. The paper's front-page editorial with the headline 'The massacre in the meadow - Protect Kashmir's soul' said the attack has cast a dark shadow over J-K, a region striving to reclaim its legacy as a 'Paradise on Earth'. 'This heinous act is not merely an assault on innocent lives but a deliberate blow to Kashmir's identity and values – its hospitality, its economy, and its fragile peace. Kashmir's soul stands in unequivocal condemnation of this brutality and offers heartfelt condolences to the victims' families, who sought beauty but found tragedy,' the editorial said. Highlighting the fact that terrorists could strike a high-traffic tourist spot, accessible only by foot or pony, signals a need for sharper intelligence and tighter coordination among agencies, the paper called for proactive measures – enhanced vigilance, community engagement, and uprooting terrorism – which are imperative to prevent such horrors from recurring. Advertisement 'Kashmir's people have endured violence for too long, yet their spirit remains unbroken. This attack must not sow division but unite us in defiance of terror. We urge all – government, security forces, civil society, and citizens – to forge a collective front. 'Only through unwavering resolve can we protect our land's future, ensuring that Pahalgam's meadows echo with laughter, not gunfire, and that Kashmir remains a beacon of peace and prosperity,' the editorial said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Firstpost staff.)
Deccan Herald
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Kashmir newspapers print front page black after Pahalgam terror attack
The change in format by leading English and Urdu dailies, including Greater Kashmir, Rising Kashmir, Kashmir Uzma, Aftab and Taimeel Irshad, serves as a stark reminder of the violence that has plagued the region for decades.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Kashmir gutted', 'massacre in the meadow': Local newspapers go black in tribute to lives lost in Pahalgam terror attack
Following a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed numerous lives, major Kashmiri newspapers responded with blacked-out front pages as a powerful symbol of mourning and protest. These newspapers, including Greater Kashmir and Rising Kashmir, conveyed messages of grief and defiance, highlighting the attack as a blow to Kashmir's identity and peace. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 'Massacre in the meadow' Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Calls for 'deeper community engagement' A day after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam claimed at least 28 lives, several leading newspapers across Kashmir published striking blacked-out front pages on Wednesday as a somber tribute to the victims and a unified protest against the and Urdu dailies such as Greater Kashmir, Rising Kashmir, Kashmir Uzma, Aftab, and Taameel-e-Irshad replaced their usual layouts with stark black pages, featuring only white or red text — a visual representation of mourning and headlines were chillingly Kashmir led with: 'Gruesome: Kashmir Gutted, Kashmiris Grieving' in white, with the subheading '26 killed in deadly terror attack in Pahalgam' written in blood red. Other papers carried similar messages, lamenting what they described as one of the darkest days in recent memory for the an editorial titled 'The massacre in the meadow – Protect Kashmir's soul', Greater Kashmir described the terror strike as a 'deliberate blow to Kashmir's identity and values — its hospitality, its economy, and its fragile peace.''This heinous act is not merely an assault on innocent lives but a deliberate blow to Kashmir's identity and values — its hospitality, its economy, and its fragile peace,' the editorial read. 'Kashmir's soul stands in unequivocal condemnation of this brutality and offers heartfelt condolences to the victims' families, who sought beauty but found tragedy.'The symbolic gesture by the region's press not only signaled grief but also called attention to the broader implications of the attack — including the urgent need to reassess security measures in areas frequented by the vulnerability of Baisaran, the remote meadow where the ambush occurred, the editorial underscored the need for sharper intelligence coordination and proactive security strategies.'The fact that terrorists could strike a high-traffic tourist spot, accessible only by foot or pony, reveals a disturbing gap in our preparedness,' the paper noted, calling for 'enhanced vigilance, deeper community engagement, and an uncompromising stance against terror networks.'The editorial concluded with a rallying call for unity: 'This attack must not sow division but unite us in defiance of terror. We urge all — government, security forces, civil society, and citizens — to forge a collective front. Only through unwavering resolve can we protect our land's future, ensuring that Pahalgam's meadows echo with laughter, not gunfire.'Across Srinagar and other towns, locals echoed the press's sentiments, with candlelight vigils and silent marches taking place late into the evening. The blacked-out front pages, now being widely shared on social media, served as both a protest and a promise — that Kashmir's voice will not be silenced, even in grief.
