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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Kashmiri Pandits begin journey to Kheer Bhawani
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Srinagar: Hundreds of devotees arrived in Kashmir Valley on Sunday to attend the Mela Kheer Bhawani in Ganderbal district of central Kashmir on June administration has made elaborate arrangements to ensure the safety and security of devotees to attend the annual festival of the Kashmiri Pandits that attracts devotees from across the country and from some foreign countries as annual Zeshta Ashtami festival known as Kheer Bhawani Mela , one of the important festivals of the Kashmiri Pandits will be held at Kheer Bhawani temple at Tulmulla in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district. The festival will also be celebrated at Ragnya Bhagwati shrines at Manzgam and Devsar in Kulgam, Logripora in Anantnag and Tikkar in Kupwara on the same is the first major event in Kashmir after the Pahalgam attack on April 22, in which 25 Indians and a Nepalese citizen were killed. The attack put a stop to the bustling tourist activity across J&K and triggered an escalation of tension between India and officials flagged off a convoy of around 60 busses majorly carrying Kashmiri Pandits, from Jammu on Sunday morning that reached Kashmir Valley in the evening. However, due to the prevailing uncertainty in the Valley, the number of devotees may be significantly less compared to recent devotees will perform 'darshan' at the temples on Tuesday and will return to Jammu a day later. Inspector General of Police in Kashmir, VK Birdi, also conducted a detailed review of the security setup both within and around the temple premises. Birdi directed all senior district officers to maintain the highest level of alertness, ensure robust access control measures, and provide all essential amenities to facilitate a peaceful and spiritually fulfilling experience for the devotees."We come here regularly and despite the situation decided to come again this year. Faith cannot be constrained by any situation and we shall overcome this as well," said Shamlal Bhat, a migrant and devotee currently in Jammu. He said this is our chance of "reunion with the homeland" which cannot be missed.
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K: Encounter between security forces and terrorists continues for second day in Kishtwar
Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 23 (ANI): Encounter between Security forces and terrorists in Singhpora area of Chatroo continued for the second day in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar. One jawan lost his life in the line of duty during the ongoing operation, as per Army officials. In an official statement on X, White Knight Corps said, 'During the ongoing operation, fierce gunfight is continuing. One of our Brave hearts sustained grievous injuries in the exchange of fire and has succumbed despite best medical efforts. Operation is in progress. 'The encounter began in the early hours after security forces established contact with terrorists in the Chhatru area. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also confirmed the exchange of fire in the area. 'Exchange of fire started between Security Forces and terrorists in the Singhpora area of Chhatru in Kishtwar,' the Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a brief statement. Earlier, Army officials confirmed that additional troops have been deployed to the region to support the ongoing counter-terrorism operation, which aims to neutralise the hiding militants. Security forces have cordoned off the area and intensified search operations, with reinforcements ensuring that containment protocols are maintained. Further details on the number of terrorists involved and the current status of the operation are awaited. Earlier on May 16, VK Birdi, Inspector General of Police for Kashmir Zone, said that six terrorists were neutralised in Jammu and Kashmir under two separate operations in Kelar, Shopian and Tral conducted by the Indian Army in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). 'In the wake of heightened terror activities in Kashmir Valley, all the security forces deployed here reviewed their strategies. Following this review, there was an intensified focus on operations. On the basis of this intensified focus and coordination, we conducted two successful operations in the last 48 hours during which we had significant achievement. These two operations were conducted in the Kelar in Shopian and Tral areas, which resulted in the neutralisation of a total of six terrorists. We are committed to finish the terror ecosystem in Kashmir Valley,' the IGP Kashmir said. Following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, including a Nepali national, were killed, the Indian forces have intensified their operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. (ANI)
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business Standard
SIA raids house linked to terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch
Encounter between Security forces and terrorists in Singhpora area of Chatroo continued for the second day in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar. One jawan lost his life in the line of duty during the ongoing operation, as per Army officials. In an official statement on X, White Knight Corps said, "During the ongoing operation, fierce gunfight is continuing. One of our Brave hearts sustained grievous injuries in the exchange of fire and has succumbed despite best medical efforts. Operation is in progress. "The encounter began in the early hours after security forces established contact with terrorists in the Chhatru area. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also confirmed the exchange of fire in the area. "Exchange of fire started between Security Forces and terrorists in the Singhpora area of Chhatru in Kishtwar," the Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a brief statement. Earlier, Army officials confirmed that additional troops have been deployed to the region to support the ongoing counter-terrorism operation, which aims to neutralise the hiding militants. Security forces have cordoned off the area and intensified search operations, with reinforcements ensuring that containment protocols are maintained. Further details on the number of terrorists involved and the current status of the operation are awaited. Earlier on May 16, VK Birdi, Inspector General of Police for Kashmir Zone, said that six terrorists were neutralised in Jammu and Kashmir under two separate operations in Kelar, Shopian and Tral conducted by the Indian Army in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). "In the wake of heightened terror activities in Kashmir Valley, all the security forces deployed here reviewed their strategies. Following this review, there was an intensified focus on operations. On the basis of this intensified focus and coordination, we conducted two successful operations in the last 48 hours during which we had significant achievement. These two operations were conducted in the Kelar in Shopian and Tral areas, which resulted in the neutralisation of a total of six terrorists. We are committed to finish the terror ecosystem in Kashmir Valley," the IGP Kashmir said. Following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, including a Nepali national, were killed, the Indian forces have intensified their operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business Standard
Encounter between security forces and terrorists enters day 2 in Kishtwar
Encounter between Security forces and terrorists in Singhpora area of Chatroo continued for the second day in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar. One jawan lost his life in the line of duty during the ongoing operation, as per Army officials. In an official statement on X, White Knight Corps said, "During the ongoing operation, fierce gunfight is continuing. One of our Brave hearts sustained grievous injuries in the exchange of fire and has succumbed despite best medical efforts. Operation is in progress. "The encounter began in the early hours after security forces established contact with terrorists in the Chhatru area. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also confirmed the exchange of fire in the area. "Exchange of fire started between Security Forces and terrorists in the Singhpora area of Chhatru in Kishtwar," the Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a brief statement. Earlier, Army officials confirmed that additional troops have been deployed to the region to support the ongoing counter-terrorism operation, which aims to neutralise the hiding militants. Security forces have cordoned off the area and intensified search operations, with reinforcements ensuring that containment protocols are maintained. Further details on the number of terrorists involved and the current status of the operation are awaited. Earlier on May 16, VK Birdi, Inspector General of Police for Kashmir Zone, said that six terrorists were neutralised in Jammu and Kashmir under two separate operations in Kelar, Shopian and Tral conducted by the Indian Army in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). "In the wake of heightened terror activities in Kashmir Valley, all the security forces deployed here reviewed their strategies. Following this review, there was an intensified focus on operations. On the basis of this intensified focus and coordination, we conducted two successful operations in the last 48 hours during which we had significant achievement. These two operations were conducted in the Kelar in Shopian and Tral areas, which resulted in the neutralisation of a total of six terrorists. We are committed to finish the terror ecosystem in Kashmir Valley," the IGP Kashmir said. Following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, including a Nepali national, were killed, the Indian forces have intensified their operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ongoing encounter between forces and terrorists enters second day in J&K's Kishtwar
A security personnel keeps vigil during a search operation after one terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces, in J&K's Kishtwar. (PTI) NEW DELHI: An encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Singhpora area of Chatroo in Jammu and Kashmir 's Kishtwar district continued for the second day, with the Army confirming that one soldier died during the operation. The White Knight Corps posted on X, saying, "During the ongoing operation, fierce gunfight is continuing. One of our Brave hearts sustained grievous injuries in the exchange of fire and has succumbed despite best medical efforts. Operation is in progress." The exchange of fire started early in the morning after security personnel made contact with the terrorists. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also confirmed the gunfight, saying, "Exchange of fire started between Security Forces and terrorists in the Singhpora area of Chhatru in Kishtwar." Additional troops have been deployed to the region to support the ongoing operation, which aims to locate and neutralise the terrorists. The area has been sealed off and search efforts have been increased. Reinforcements have been brought in to maintain containment. Details regarding the number of terrorists and the current situation are still awaited. This encounter follows recent operations in other parts of Jammu and Kashmir. On May 16, inspector general of Police for Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi, said that six terrorists were killed in two separate encounters in Kelar, Shopian and Tral. These were joint operations by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the CRPF. "In the wake of heightened terror activities in Kashmir Valley, all the security forces deployed here reviewed their strategies. Following this review, there was an intensified focus on operations. On the basis of this intensified focus and coordination, we conducted two successful operations in the last 48 hours during which we had significant achievement. These two operations were conducted in the Kelar in Shopian and Tral areas, which resulted in the neutralisation of a total of six terrorists. We are committed to finish the terror ecosystem in Kashmir Valley," Birdi said. The counter-terror actions have increased after the Pahalgam attack, in which 26 people, including a Nepali national, were killed. Security forces have since stepped up operations across the Union Territory.
