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Pakistan violates ceasefire again, resorts to firing in Samba, Akhnoor and Udhampur

Pakistan violates ceasefire again, resorts to firing in Samba, Akhnoor and Udhampur

Pakistan has violated the India-Pakistan understanding by resuming heavy firing in Jammu and Kashmir, raising concerns about its commitment to peace following a recent military operation by India. New Delhi: Just hours after the announcement of an understanding between India and Pakistan to halt cross-border hostilities, Pakistan has betrayed the agreement once again, resorting to heavy firing in the regions of Samba, Akhnoor, and Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir. The renewed aggression marks a serious breach of the understanding, which was aimed at de-escalating tensions following four days of intense military confrontation. Sources have also reported a drone attack in Udhampur, further intensifying the already volatile situation. In Srinagar, 7–8 explosions have been heard, escalating fears among civilians and prompting emergency responses from local authorities. The return of hostilities has once again plunged the region into uncertainty and fear. In a further alarming development, reports of a ceasefire violation in Punjab’s Pathankot have emerged. Pakistani drones were reportedly sighted in the area earlier today. As a precautionary response, authorities in Pathankot and Gurdaspur implemented a …

Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling across LoC after India neutralises its drone, missile attacks | 10 updates | Latest News India

Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling across LoC after India neutralises its drone, missile attacks | 10 updates | Latest News India

May 09, 2025 06:54 AM IST Amid rising tensions, India neutralised drone and missile attacks from Pakistan targeting military installations. The BSF stopped a major infiltration attempt.  India said it “neutralised” Pakistani drone and missile attacks targeting several military sites, including in Jammu and Pathankot, on Thursday night, after foiling similar bids at 15 places in northern and western regions of the country, as tensions soared between the two countries amid fears of a wider conflict. A security personnel stands next to a house destroyed by Pakistani artillery shelling at the Salamabad village in Uri, about 110kms from Srinagar on Thursday. (AFP) Military stations in the northern cities of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur near the border with Pakistan were targeted, the defence ministry said in a post on X. “The threats were swiftly neutralized using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities,” the ministry said, and no casualties were reported. Amid heightened tensions, a major infiltration bid by suspected terrorists was foiled by the Border Security Force along the International Border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and …

Pakistan Resorts To Cross Border Shelling In Jammu And Kashmir’s Kupwara

Pakistan Resorts To Cross Border Shelling In Jammu And Kashmir’s Kupwara

The Indian armed forces retaliated effectively against the unprovoked firing. Srinagar:  Pakistani troops resorted to cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir for the second consecutive day on Thursday, a day after the Indian armed forces targeted terror infrastructure in the neighbouring country as part of ‘Operation Sindoor’. The Pakistani side targeted civilian areas in the Karnah area, firing shells and mortars after midnight, officials said. The Indian armed forces retaliated effectively against the unprovoked firing. There are no reports of any casualties so far. Most of the civilian population in Karnah moved to safer areas on Wednesday after Pakistani troops resorted to shelling following India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

48 Resorts, Tourist Sites In J&K Shut Days After Pahalgam Terror Attack

48 Resorts, Tourist Sites In J&K Shut Days After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The Jammu and Kashmir government has closed 48 resorts. Over half of tourist destinations in the region are now off-limits. The closures follow a terror attack that killed 26 civilians in Pahalgam. Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has shut dozens of resorts and more than half of the tourist destinations in the Union territory. The preventive move came amid security concerns, days after a terror attack at the scenic meadows of Pahalgam left 26 civilians dead. At least 48 resorts have been shut in the Union territory known for its serene valleys and picturesque mountains. Several tourist sites like Doodhpatri in Budgam and Verinag in Anantnag have also been made out of bounds to tourists. The decision comes amid uncertainty over Kashmir tourism, a major source of income for the locals. Scared after the massacre, tourists have been fleeing the Union territory, while many travellers have cancelled their upcoming tours. Follow updates here Just a week ago, Pahalgam town had a bustling market dotted with tourists. …

Resorts Go Eco-Friendly With Bamboo Cottages As Accommodation

Resorts Go Eco-Friendly With Bamboo Cottages As Accommodation

Prayagraj: As Prayagraj gears up to welcome thousands of devotees, seers and sages for the Maha Kumbh Mela, the local resorts have decided to focus on the eco-friendly aspects by opting Bamboo Cottages for accommodations. Alarkpuri Resort is one such standout attraction which has introduced bamboo cottages crafted from Assam’s Murli bamboo, blending tradition with modern amenities. The resort’s operational manager, Aditya Singh, emphasized the importance of sustainability, urging guests to support the “Zero Waste” and “Green Kumbh” initiatives by avoiding the use of plastics. Speaking about this initiative with ANI, Aditya Singh highlighted the need to create bamboo accommodation because of the flooding issue in Prayagraj. “All the structures in Prayagraj get flooded every year and collapses. Because of this reason, we thought about building a permanent structure, so we went back to Assam for a permanent structure and saw the concept of Bamboo from Assam. Then it took six to seven months to make the structure and it was ready today,” Singh said. The Bamboo used to build the cottages was brought from …

Prince Harry and Meghan’s new home in Portugal has not excited locals: ‘The rich from the resorts…’ | World News

Prince Harry and Meghan’s new home in Portugal has not excited locals: ‘The rich from the resorts…’ | World News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s nestling in Europe has not exactly impressed the locals. Although the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not leaving their California lifestyle behind, they have taken a step closer to Prince Harry’s homeland by reportedly purchasing a new property in Melides, Portugal. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have purchased a property in Melides, Portugal, but locals are indifferent to their presence. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)(AP) Daily Mail reported that the couple reportedly fell in love with the area during a romantic five-night getaway last fall, leading them to acquire a home that they intend to use as a private vacation spot and a base when travelling to Europe. While the idea of having a royal couple as neighbours might sound exciting, residents of Melides seem unfazed by the news of their arrival. The region, ‘Hamptons of Europe,’ has become a popular destination for A-listers seeking vacation homes. ALSO READ| Meghan Markle holding a ‘weapon in her back pocket’ as she seeks ‘royal revenge’ Celebrities like George Clooney and even Harry’s …

Mohegan tribe to end management of Atlantic City’s Resorts casino at year’s end

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Mohegan tribe will end its management of Atlantic City’s Resorts casino at the end of this year, both parties said Monday. HT Image The move will conclude an agreement the tribe’s gambling arm, Mohegan Gaming Advisors, made with Resorts in 2012 six months after the casino’s co-owner, veteran gambling executive Dennis Gomes, died. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Gomes’ death left Resorts without crucial experience and know-how to compete in the ever-more-crowded northeastern U.S. casino market. Mohegan’s successful operation of casinos in markets including Connecticut and Pennsylvania made it attractive to Resorts, which in 1978 became the first casino in the United States to open outside Nevada. Now, Resorts says, the casino is able to stand on its own two feet. “Mohegan has been a valuable partner, and we are grateful for their contribution to our success,” said Morris Bailey, who owns Resorts. “We entered into a management agreement with Mohegan at a time when Resorts faced many operational, economic and market challenges. …

Tourism crisis in Trinidad and Tobago: Oil spill forces closure of beach resorts | Travel

Nine days after a slick was first spotted by Trinidad and Tobago’s Coast Guard, an oil leak from a capsized barge remains unplugged, according to first responders and authorities, prompting nations across the Caribbean to coordinate a response. Workers clean oil at Lambeau Beach, a week after an oil spill was first spotted, in Tobago Island, Trinidad and Tobago. Tourism crisis in Trinidad and Tobago: Oil spill forces closure of beach resorts at Caribbean coastlines. (Photo by REUTERS/Clement George Williams) The spill has spread miles from Tobago’s shore, the area first hit by the incident. Trinidad this week alerted neighbors Venezuela and Grenada on possible impact to their coasts. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! The Caribbean Disaster Management Agency, dependent on regional group Caricom, has activated a contingency plan, the head of Tobago’s Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), Allan Stewart, said on Friday. A barge pulled by a tugboat caused the spill, but details of the incident remain unclear, including the type of petroleum leaking, the ship’s intended …

If you are booking a room in hotels, resorts, OYO etc, tell your girlfriend to book where she likes – there is a reason!

Advocate Gayatri Krishna is active on social media. Gayathri’s video is loved by the audience. A video posted by Gayatri on Instagram is going viral. Gayatri often shares videos on social media that include legal aspects of various matters. Audiences like Gayathri’s videos a lot because they know such legal aspects. Gayatri often talks about legal aspects. Gayathri has shared a video about booking rooms in OYO, hotels and resorts. Through this video Gayatri says that if you want to book a room for a male or female or a couple in a hotel or OYO with mutual consent and consent, you should tell your girlfriend or partner to book the room at the time of booking where she likes. Gayathri says that if there is a break in your relationship for any reason or if you end the relationship, you can avoid many allegations against men by booking a girlfriend room according to your own interest. Many negative and positive comments have come under this video of Gayatri. Someone commented that if the girlfriend …