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JAMMU, Jul 20: The annual pilgrimages to the cave shrines of Shri Amarnath, Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Shiv Khori remained suspended for the second consecutive day on Monday as heavy rainfall continued to batter Jammu and Kashmir, prompting authorities to prioritise pilgrim safety. The administration directed that the Amarnath Yatra remain suspended until further [] The post Heavy Rain Halts Amarnath, Vaishno Devi, Shiv Khori Yatras For Second Day appeared first on Northlines .

Amit Shah speaks to LG, CM to review situation; Omar cuts short Delhi visit Jammu Tawi: At least 12 people were killed and several others missing as torrential rains unleashed landslides and flash floods across the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri on Sunday, causing widespread damage to public and private infrastructure including roads [] The post Flash floods, landslides create havoc in PoonchRajouri belt; 12 dead, several missing appeared first on Northlines .

When Journalism Becomes Trolling By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon akhoon.aubaid@gmail.com Part II Journalism, despite all the challenges, is an integral part of any democratic society. The appearance of new technologies and the ability to spread information instantly via the Internet has indeed made a lot of changes. The fact that people can now get access [] The post The Decline of Journalism and the Fourth Pillar of Democracy appeared first on Northlines .

It is unfortunate that despite the Meteorological Departments forecast of very heavy rain spells, shared well in advance, the concerned government departments failed to take adequate measures to prevent loss of life and damage to property across the Jammu Division. As the intensity of inclement weather conditions has become increasingly alarming year after year, there [] The post Prevent tragedies, not just respond! appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 19: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the Mahayajna Dharma Sammelan in Baramulla. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said in the Sanatan tradition, a yajna represents selfless sacrifice and shared responsibility aimed at fostering global peace. This Sammelan marks a spiritual rebirth for the region. It sends a powerful message [] The post LG Sinha Joins Mahayajna Dharma Sammelan In J&Ks Baramulla appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, July 19: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has extended the ongoing summer vacation in all Government and recognised private schools up to the Higher Secondary level falling in the winter zone of Jammu Division till July 22, 2026.Executive Branch As per an order issued on July 18, the schools will now [] The post Summer Vacation In Jammu Winter Zone Schools Extended Till July 22 appeared first on Northlines .

Chinar Book Festival evolves into vibrant intellectual movement across J&K Srinagar, July 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that nothing matches the power of writing and called upon the youth to develop the habit of reading to become good writers. Addressing the third edition of the Chinar Book Festival here, Sinha said, [] The post Writing Has No Match: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Mehbooba seeks inclusion of Art 370, political prisoners and Jamaat ban in agenda Srinagar, July 18:The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it will join the National Conference-led protest in Delhi on July 20 only if the restoration of Article 370, release of political prisoners and lifting of the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami are included in [] The post PDP Sets Conditions for NC Protest appeared first on Northlines .

Await venue clearance, Ramlila Maidan or Jantar Mantar possible sites Srinagar, Jul 18:Ahead of its proposed programme in New Delhi over the demand for statehood, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, NC president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, and several legislators left for New Delhi on Saturday to participate in the event. Omar Abdullah and his father left [] The post NC leaders head for Delhi to hold statehood protest appeared first on Northlines .

Locals seek inquiry into construction below hill, allege risk of landslides and possible misuse of public funds By Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, July 18 Residents of Barnara village under Panchayat Nala in Sunderbani tehsil have raised serious concerns over the construction of a community hall at a location below a hill, alleging that the site [] The post Residents question safety of Community Hall site in Sunderbani appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, July 8: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district have imposed restrictions on trekking, hiking, camping and other adventure activities across Bhaderwah subdivision, citing security concerns and potential natural hazards. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhadarwah, Sunil Kumar Bhityal issued the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), an official said on [] The post No Trekking Or Camping Without Permission In J&Ks Bhaderwah: Govt Official appeared f

New Delhi: Amid uncertainty in the southwest monsoon due to the potential impact of El Nio, the Government of India, under the leadership PM Narendra Modi, is addressing the situation with comprehensive preparedness, a clear strategy, and strong ground-level action. While challenges remain, the entire system has been activated in advance and is working proactively [] The post Centre Intensifies Preparedness as El Nio Threat Looms; Weekly Reviews Underway appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jul 07: The Government of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu Kashmir (J&K) on Tuesdaydeclared the services of senior Secretariat Assistants of the J&K Secretariat as Quasi-Permanent after a long wait. The Quasi-permanent means something that is seemingly or apparently permanent, but is not completely permanent and it describes a [] The post Govt declares services of 47 Sr Secretariat Assistants as Quasi-Permanent appeared first on Northlines .

Hoshiarpur, Jul 5: A Deputy Superintendent of Central Jail, Hoshiarpur, has been arrested in connection with the investigation into a purported viral video recorded by a gangster from inside the high-security prison, police said on Sunday. Harbhajan Singh, posted as Deputy Superintendent at the jail, was arrested by the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Staff during [] The post Punjab Jail Deputy Superintendent Arrested Over Gangsters Viral Prison Video appeared first on Northlines .