Irfan Yattoo

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmīr, Srinagar

Journalist @TheQuint @counterviewnet Former reporter at @thenewsnowjk https://t.co/pRiZvrWofy http://irfanyattoo.wordpress.

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Locals breathe a sigh of relief as Indo-Pak agree to ceasefire

4 days ago | risingkashmir.com | Irfan Yattoo

Srinagar, May 11: After four days of intense cross-border shelling and mounting fear in border villages, residents of Uri and Poonch sectors have welcomed the announcement of a "full and immediate ceasefire" between India and Pakistan. The breakthrough, announced by US President Donald Trump late Friday night, came as a major relief to thousands living along the volatile Line of Control (LoC).
Drone intrusions, blasts shake J&K hours after India-Pak ceasefire

5 days ago | risingkashmir.com | Irfan Yattoo

Srinagar, May 10: Barely hours after India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire agreement on Saturday, Jammu and Kashmir was rocked by multiple drone sightings, explosions, and fresh ceasefire violations, raising serious concerns about Pakistan's intentions and casting immediate doubt on the truce. In Srinagar and other parts of the Valley, a series of loud explosions after dusk till 8:45 pm.
Gurdwara reopens, Madrasa and temple stand tall amid escalating tensions between India, Pak

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Irfan Yattoo

A day after Pakistani forces launched unprovoked shelling on civilian areas in Poonch, local residents have reopened the Guru Singh Sabha Sahib Gurdwara, sending a strong message of defiance and resilience. Despite the attacks, the Singh Sabha Gurdwara City Poonch reopened to devotees on Thursday morning and prayers were resumed. "This is our place of peace. We cannot allow fear to close its doors," said Harpal Singh, a local volunteer who helped clean the premises overnight.
India intercepts 8 missiles from Pak targeting Jammu region

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Irfan Yattoo

Srinagar, May 08: In a fresh escalation of hostilities, Pakistan launched eight missiles targeting mainland areas of Jammu region including Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Ar-nia on Thursday. All incoming missiles were successfully intercepted by Indian Air De-fence units, officials said. Defence sources said that 8 missiles from Pakistan directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura & Arnia were intercepted and blocked by Air defence units.
Schools, colleges to remain closed in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri, and Poonch districts today

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Irfan Yattoo

In view of the prevailing security situation following the recent cross-border shelling, the Divisional Commissioner of Jammu has announced that all schools, colleges, and educational institutions in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri, and Poonch districts will remain closed today. Divisional Commissioner Jammu in a communique issued here said that In view of the prevailing situation all School, Colleges & educational institutions in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and #Poonch will remain closed today.
Three Civilians killed in Poonch after heavy shelling along LoC

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Irfan Yattoo

Three civilians were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB). During the night of May 6-7, 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to arbitrary and unprovoked firing, including heavy artillery shelling, from posts across the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) opposite Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector.
Pak firing hits eight sectors along LoC in J&K

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Irfan Yattoo

Srinagar, May 05: Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing in eight forward sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, violating ceasefire agreements and prompting a calibrated response from Indian forces, officials said on Monday. The fresh ceasefire violation marks the 11th consecutive night of Pakistani firing along the LoC, escalating tensions between India and Pakistan armies in the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 civilian lives.
Body of Kulgam youth found in Vishaw Nallah

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Irfan Yattoo

Srinagar, May 4: The body of 23-year-old Imtiyaz Ahmad Magray was recovered from Vishaw Nallah on Sunday, with police claiming he was an OGW linked to Pakistani terrorists who died by suicide while trying to flee. However, the family denied claims and demanded a judicial probe into the incident. The deceased was identified as Imtiaz Ahmad Magray, 23, son of Nazir Ahmad Magray, a resident of Tangmarg. He was working as a labourer and returned home in April.
Ceasefire violations continue for ninth night along LoC, IB

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Irfan Yattoo

Srinagar, May 03: Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along multiple sectors of the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border for the ninth consecutive night on Saturday. The Indian Army has responded in a "calibrated and proportionate manner." These ceasefire violations began in the aftermath of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 civilians, including tourists and foreign nationals, were killed.
Gusty winds, thunderstorms, rains wreak havoc across Kashmir

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Irfan Yattoo

Srinagar, May 02: A sudden spell of severe weather wreaked havoc across Kashmir on Friday, claiming one life, leaving a child missing, disrupting flights, and blocking the vital Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, officials said. In South Kashmir's Kulgam district, a man died after being struck by lightning during the storm. The deceased was identified as Tariq Ahmad Padder, son of Mohammad Shaban and a resident of Ganosargam.