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CM urges people to conserve water, avoid its wastage

Urges people to adopt rainwater harvesting Jammu Tawi, Aug 7:Urging people to conserve water and avoid its wastage, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday reaffirmed his governments commitment to provide safe, adequate and quality drinking water to every citizen. Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stones of major water supply and sewerage projects in [] The post CM urges people to conserve water, avoid its wastage appeared first on Northlines .

8 Aug 2026 12:37 am
AI must deliver better outcomes for people: CM

Jammu Tawi, Aug 07:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be used to improve peoples lives rather than remain limited to research, asserting that technology must strengthen governance, public services and economic opportunities. Launching the J&K Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence and dedicating Project Phoenix at IIT Jammu, Chief Minister Omar [] The post AI must deliver better outcomes for people: CM appeared first on Northlines .

8 Aug 2026 12:36 am
India is the Pharmacy of the World, why are people paying so much for medicines?

Govts primary talk should be to supply drugs to patients at affordable prices By R. Suryamurthy Indias pharmaceutical industry wears two faces. One is celebrated across the world: the country manufactures nearly one in every five generic medicines consumed globally, supplies affordable drugs to more than 200 countries, dominates vaccine production, and has earned [] The post India is the Pharmacy of the World, why are people paying so much for medicines? appeared first on Northlines .

29 Jul 2026 8:52 pm
Drug awareness campaign reaches over 1.20 Cr people in J

21 addiction treatment facilities, 12 de-addiction centres functional across UT New Delhi, Jul 28:More than 1.20 crore people, including 69.14 lakh youth and 51.20 lakh women, have been sensitised under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) in Jammu and Kashmir, while 8,565 Nasha Mukti Mitras have joined the campaign across the Union Territory. The Ministry [] The post Drug awareness campaign reaches over 1.20 Cr people in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

28 Jul 2026 11:50 pm
Assam Flood Toll Rises to 61; Over 7 Lakh People Still Affected

Guwahati, July 25: The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Saturday despite a marginal improvement in water levels in some areas, with the death toll rising to 61 and more than 7.05 lakh people affected across nine districts, officials said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 14 more people died in [] The post Assam Flood Toll Rises to 61; Over 7 Lakh People Still Affected appeared first on Northlines .

25 Jul 2026 12:20 pm
Fourteen Stranded People Rescued From Swollen Rivers In Jammu, Rajouri

Jammu, Jul 19: At least 14 people stranded in swollen rivers in various parts of Jammu and Rajouri districts were rescued safely on Sunday, officials said. In a swift and coordinated rescue operation lasting several hours, police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) successfully rescued three boys stranded in the River Tawi near [] The post Fourteen Stranded People Rescued From Swollen Rivers In Jammu, Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

19 Jul 2026 3:01 pm
Public service delivery in J&K revamped with people first approach: LG

Says from just 35 online services in 2020 to more than 1,100 by 2023,UT topped national e-service delivery rankings Srinagar, Jun 23:Highlighting historic transformations under Prime Minister Narendra Modis rule and the inclusive development revolution that was driven by the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that public service delivery [] The post Public service delivery in J&K revamped with people first approach: LG appeared first on Northlines .

24 Jun 2026 12:17 am
Yoga Guides People In Achieving Holistic Health: LG Sinha

SRINAGAR, Jun 21: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday led the yoga day celebrations here and noted that it was helpful in maintaining both physical and mental health.J&K Banking Services Addressing the gathering at SKICC on the banks of Dal Lake here, he said it guides us toward a more [] The post Yoga Guides People In Achieving Holistic Health: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

21 Jun 2026 12:25 pm
The silent majority: How noble people seek peace while loud voices profit from hate

Amir Iqbal Khan At the heart of every community, nation and society regardless of faith, language, or geography lies the common man. By and large, the average citizen is a decent, noble person. They do not look for trouble, they look for tranquillity. Their ultimate goal is simply to keep their children safe and [] The post The silent majority: How noble people seek peace while loud voices profit from hate appeared first on Northlines .

15 Jun 2026 11:20 pm
J&K campaign against drug trafficking: 176 cases registered, 202 people held in 50 days

Jammu Tawi, Jun 2 : In the first 50 days of Jammu and Kashmirs campaign against drug trafficking, 176 cases were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and 202 accused persons were arrested or detained, police said on Tuesday. The polices zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics, backed by intelligence gathering, enforcement measures, [] The post J&K campaign against drug trafficking: 176 cases registered, 202 people held in 50 days appeared first on Northlines

3 Jun 2026 12:04 am