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New Delhi:The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved GOBARdhan, the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, with a total outlay of Rs.23,731 crore. GOBARdhan marks a defining moment in Indias clean energy journey. It will transform the countrys abundant agricultural residue, cattle dung, press mud, municipal organic waste and other [] The post Cabinet approves GOBARdhan, Indias National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas, with an outlay of Rs.23,731 crore ap

Jhansi, Aug 6: Abaan Ahmed, son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, was killed in a road accident in Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi district on Thursday while he was reportedly travelling to meet his elder brother, Ali Ahmed, lodged in the district jail. According to police, the accident occurred in the Pooch police station area when the [] The post Gangster Atiq Ahmeds Son Killed in Road Accident While En Route to Meet Jailed Brother appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu/Kargil, Aug 3: Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall and cloudbursts hit several parts of the Kargil region, damaging roads and other infrastructure, disrupting connectivity and prompting rescue and relief operations by the Army, police and civil administration, officials said on Monday. Heavy rain triggered flash floods in Hardass and Tumail villages on Sunday evening, [] The post Flash Floods Hit Kargil Villages After Heavy Rain, Army Launches Rescue Operations appeared first on North

New Delhi, Aug 3: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi government on a public interest litigation seeking an alternative venue for protests in place of Jantar Mantar, with the petitioner claiming that the existing site is causing inconvenience to the general public. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, [] The post Jantar Mantar No Longer Fit For Protests? SC Seeks Centre, Delhi Govt Response appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 3: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the National Investigation Agencys (NIA) response to appeals filed by hardline separatist Aasiya Andrabi and her two associates challenging their conviction in a UAPA case involving allegations of conspiring to wage war against India and membership of a terrorist organisation. A bench of Justices [] The post Delhi HC Seeks NIA Reply On Aasiya Andrabis Appeal Against UAPA Conviction appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 3: UPI users may soon have to give a final confirmation before certain payments are processed, as major banks have proposed an additional confirmation prompt for peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions showing unusual or out-of-pattern behaviour. The proposal has been submitted to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as part of feedback on measures [] The post UPI Payments May Soon Need A Final Yes Before Funds Are Sent: Heres What Banks Proposed appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 3: Opposition MPs, including Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest in the Parliament complex on Monday over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and police excesses against student protesters. The MPs gathered near Makar Dwar and raised slogans including chanda chor, gaddi chor and [] The post Opposition MPs Protest Over Ram Temple Donation Row, Police Action Against Students appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 3: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to ensure that every road has a properly demarcated and encroachment-free space for pedestrians, stressing that walkers must be able to use such areas without fear of moving vehicles. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe asked Additional Solicitor General [] The post SC Directs Centre To Ensure Encroachment-Free Walking Space Along Every Road appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Aug 02: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has granted administrative approval for the construction of the Prime Ministers Ekta (PM Ekta) Mall at the Jammu Railway Head Complex. According to a government order issued by the Industries and Commerce Department, the ambitious project has been approved at an estimated cost of [] The post PM Ekta Mall at Rail Head Complex gets approval appeared first on Northlines .

Low voter turnout, protests and political accusations deepen unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir Northlines Newsdesk Muzaffarabad, Aug 2: The second phase of the so-called legislative elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) concluded on Sunday amid widespread allegations of electoral rigging, violent incidents, public protests and a low voter turnout, raising fresh questions [] The post Rigging Claims, Violence Mar Second Phase of PoJK Polls appeared first on Northline

There is a dire need to use social media sensibly as this powerful medium of communication has both advantages and disadvantages. It is necessary that people take benefit of these platforms rather than getting involved in wrongful activities, as seen in many cases. In this context, a social media influencer is now in deep trouble [] The post Stop Misusing Social Media appeared first on Northlines .

Virendra Pathariya The arrival of the sacred month of Shravan (Sawan) transforms the spiritual landscape of India. The chants of Har Har Mahadev echo through temples and streets alike. Long queues of devotees gather at Shiva shrines, while pilgrims carrying sacred water (Kanwariyas) walk for miles to offer Ganga water, bel leaves, dhatura, and flowers [] The post Seeking Shiva in Shravan Beyond Temples, Into the Inner Self appeared first on Northlines .

Er. Prabhat Kishore Foundational learning forms the bedrock of a childs educational journey and lifelong development. In a rapidly evolving global landscape, it is imperative to measure not only what students know, but also what they are able to do at different stages of their schooling. Competency-based assessment is the core of meaningful educational reforms. [] The post Foundational Learning Study 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

HYDERABAD, Jul 31: Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered an FIR against Metas India head and operators of Instagram and Facebook over allegations that morphed images and objectionable reels targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi were circulated on the social media platforms. The case was registered on a complaint by T. Saikiran Goud, 32, a Social [] The post Meta India Head Booked in Hyderabad FIR Over Alleged Morphed Content Targeting PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 29: Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment of up to 10 years jail and a Rs 50 lakh fine, amid sloganeering by opposition parties. The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, with stricter punishment, was introduced in the [] The post Lok Sabha Clears Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Sloganeering appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jul 29: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has sparked fresh controversy by declaring that protesters in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) are enemies on par with India, defending the security forces crackdown that reportedly left more than 30 demonstrators dead. Responding to questions over the escalating unrest, Asif said, I put the protesters [] The post Pakistan Defence Minister Calls PoJK Protesters Enemies Like India Amid Deadly Crackdown appeared first on Northline

NEW DELHI, Jul 29: Delhi Police have issued a notice to social media platform X, seeking details of accounts that allegedly shared abusive and defamatory posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and security forces during the recent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests, officials said. According to the police, an FIR has been registered over the [] The post Delhi Police Seek X Account Details, Removal of Posts Targeting PM Modi During CJP Protests appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jul 29: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved an extension of the tenure of the Joint Committee of Parliament examining the proposed One Nation, One Election legislation, allowing it to submit its report by the first day of the last week of the upcoming Winter Session. The extension was granted after committee chairman [] The post Lok Sabha Extends One Nation, One Election Panels Tenure Till Winter Session appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jul 29: In a significant change to its virtual court proceedings, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that the audio of its live video conferencing feed be switched off during the mentioning of fresh matters before the Chief Justice of India (CJI), restricting lawyers, the media and the public from hearing requests for [] The post Supreme Court orders muting of livestream audio during mentioning of fresh cases appeared first on Northlines .

Says J&Ks 570 MVAR Capacitor Banks Deemed Obsolete Jammu Tawi, Jul 28:The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) has noted that Jammu and Kashmirs 570 Mega Volt-Amperes Reactive (MVAR) shunt capacitor banks are largely legacy installations, with obsolete control systems that may fail to respond effectively to dynamic grid demands. According to the official documents available, [] The post NRPC warns legacy shunt capacitors may fail dynamic demands appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 28:Police have arrested two men for allegedly gang raping a 21year old woman, recording the assault on a mobile phone and threatening her into silence in Baramulla district. Addressing a press conference here in North Kashmir, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla Gurinderpal Singh, said the woman approached Police Station Baramulla on July [] The post 2 held on rape charges, recording assault appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 28:The Central government on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that 39 e-Zero FIRs have been registered in Jammu and Kashmir since the rollout of the e-Zero FIR system in July 2026, making the Union Territory one of the 18 States and UTs where the facility has been implemented to ensure faster action [] The post 39 e-zero FIRs registered in J&K since rollout appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 28:The Central government on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that projects worth 154.57 crore have been approved for Jammu and Kashmir and 33.49 crore for Ladakh under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to strengthen fisheries infrastructure, boost fish production and improve the livelihoods of fishermen. Replying to a question raised by [] The post 154.57 Cr approved for J&K Fisheries under PMMSY appeared first on Northlines .

Panchkula, July 23: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued detailed guidelines for conducting the Class XII Supplementary Practical Examinations-2026, directing eligible students to contact their respective schools or examination centres by July 27 to obtain their practical examination schedule. The practical examinations will be conducted from July 29 to August 4 for [] The post CBSE Releases Guidelines for Class XII Supplementary Practical Exams appeared first on Northlines

Srinagar, Jul 23: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday hit back at union Minister and senior BJP leader J P Nadda over his remarks on the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) paper leak, accusing him of misstating facts and reminding him that the recruitment scam took place in 2022 under [] The post Omar counters Nadda, says JKSSB paper leak occurred under LG Adm appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 23: Vehicular movement on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained suspended on Thursday after heavy rainfall triggered landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at multiple vulnerable locations, disrupting traffic along the vital route, officials said. According to officials, the Doda-Kishtwar Road has also been closed due to continuous downpour and unsafe road [] The post Jammu-Srinagar NH-44, Doda-Kishtwar Road Shut Following Landslides, Heavy Rainfall ap

United Nations, July 23: India on Thursday strongly rejected Pakistans remarks at the United Nations, asserting that cooperation under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) cannot continue while cross-border terrorism is used as an instrument of state policy. New Delhi also reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir has always been, is, and will remain an integral and [] The post India Rebuts Pakistan at UN, Reaffirms J&K as Integral Part of Nation appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 22 : In the first terror attack targeting police personnel in the Kashmir Valley this year, a lone terrorist, believed to be a Pakistani, shot dead a policeman on Amarnath Yatra security duty in Kashmirs Anantnag town on Wednesday. The attack on Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi occurred around 12:30 pm at Lal [] The post Terrorist kills Cop on Amarnath Yatra duty, massive Op launched appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 22 : The Crime Branch on Wednesday filed a chargesheet against a former policeman for allegedly duping several people on the false promise of securing them employment in the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. Senior Superintendent of Police, Special Crime Wing (SCW) Jammu, Sanjay Parihar said the chargesheet was filed in a [] The post Ex-Cop chargesheeted in J&K High Court job scam appeared first on Northlines .

NH-44, NH-244 closed; Chenab, Tawi, Ujh and other water bodies swell; search operations continue for missing persons; nearly 100 vehicles damaged in Rajouri Jammu/Srinagar, July 22:At least five people were killed, several major roads closed and widespread damage reported across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as incessant rainfall triggered flash floods, landslides and waterlogging, prompting [] The post 5 killed, roads shut as heavy rains trigger flash floods, landslides in J&K appeared first o

Jammu Tawi, July 22 : With the 12-day-long annual Buddha Amarnath yatra set to begin August 17, Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti on Wednesday visited Poonch district to review arrangements for the pilgrimage. The yatra, based in Poonch district, will see the first batch [] The post Buddha Amarnath yatra to begin on Aug 16 appeared first on Northlines .

Banihal/Jammu, Jul 22 : A couple was killed and four others were injured after a vehicle was hit by boulders along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district amid heavy rains on Wednesday, officials said. With these deaths, the toll in rain-related incidents across the Jammu region since July 19 has risen to 25, while [] The post Couple killed, 4 injured as boulders hit vehicle on Jammu-Sgr highway appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jul 22 : An Army personnel lost his life after accidentally slipping from a height near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. Rifleman Sukhpreet Singh (27) was on official duty in forward Mahadev post in Sunderbani sector when he lost balance and fell down from [] The post Soldier dies after accidental fall in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 22: Indian Railways has introduced four pairs of new train services, including two pairs of Vande Bharat Express trains, in Jammu Division during 2025-26 to improve rail connectivity in the region. This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, in [] The post Railways introduces 4 new Trains in Jammu Division during 2025-26 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, July 22: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said things are moving well and have taken a positive turn in the matter concerning installation of CCTVs in police stations across the country. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was informed by senior advocate Siddhartha Dave, who is assisting the top court [] The post CCTVs in police stations: Things moving well, have taken positive turn, says SC appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, July 22: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the states and union territories to consider raising the age of superannuation of judicial officers from 60 to 61 years. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the direction while hearing a petition seeking uniform enhancement of [] The post SC asks States, UTs to consider raising retirement age of Judicial Officers from 60 to 61 yrs appeared first on Northlines .

By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Freedom of the press is not merely the freedom to publish; it is the responsibility to inform, educate, question and inspire society with truth. In any democratic setup, criticism is vital for governance, accountability as well as transparency. Recently, in the name of criticism, especially with the advent of digital [] The post When Journalism Turns into Trolling: Reclaiming the Fourth Pillar of Democracy appeared first on Northlines .

byP. Mohan Chandran Where Merit is the Only Currency I have often wondered why we speak so much about talent in India but create so few institutions where talent can breathe freely. We are a country of brilliant people. We produce engineers, doctors, scientists, managers, entrepreneurs, civil servants, soldiers, artists and thinkers who can [] The post India Needs One Organization appeared first on Northlines .

Reimagining Education for Gen Z and Gen Alpha in the Age of Artificial Intelligence By Prof. (Dr) Jayadeba Sahoo Tamaso M JyotirgamayaLead me from darkness unto light. This profound Upanishadic aspiration has long symbolised humanitys quest for knowledge and illumination. In the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it acquires renewed significance. AI possesses extraordinary potential [] The post From Silicon Intelligence to Spiritual Wisdom appeared first on Northlines .

The safety measures taken by the administration in Jammu and Kashmir, including the suspension of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, Shiv Khori Yatra and Machail Mata Yatra in view of heavy rainfall leading to flash floods and landslides at various places, are quite prudent. It is good that the concerned authorities [] The post Wait for safer conditions! appeared first on Northlines .

Colonel Dev Anand Lohamaror Democracy is the greatest strength of any nation, but this very democracy comes under scrutiny when the line between peaceful protest and planned violence begins to blur. The events that unfolded during the Parliament March not only raised questions about law and order, but also forced us to reflect on whether [] The post Anarchy in the Garb of Democracy: Is Bharat Facing a New Campaign of Hybrid Instability? appeared first on Northlines .

Heavy rains batter Jammu for 3rd consecutive day Jammu Tawi, July 21: Torrential rains triggered flash floods in Beerwah and Khag areas of Budgam district on Tuesday, sweeping away a man and causing extensive damage to shops, roads and public infrastructure, while rescue teams continued searching for missing persons in the flood-ravaged districts of Poonch [] The post Flash floods ravage parts of J&K; rescue operations intensify, 23 dead appeared first on Northlines .

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 .

Jammu Tawi: Dozens of Congress leaders and activists were detained on Sunday as police foiled their march to the Lok Bhavan in Jammu to submit a memorandum addressed to President Droupadi Murmu in support of the demand for immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The march led by Pradesh Congress Committee president [] The post Congress stages protest for statehood; March to Lok Bhavan foiled 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 .

Ajay Sharma Jammu, July 19:Despite repeated claims by successive governments of curbing the unauthorised felling of trees, the alleged large-scale cutting of valuable Khair trees in the forests of Jammu has raised questions over the effectiveness of the forest protection mechanism. According to local sources, Khair treesregarded as valuable forest wealthare allegedly being felled regularly [] The post Illegal Khair Felling Raises Questions Over Forest Protection appeared first on Northlines .

Rs 1,200-Cr proposal sent to Centre; 4-lane road planned from Bhagwati Nagar to Bikram Chowk Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, July19: Development, beautification and other major infrastructure projects undertaken under the Smart City initiative are set to expand beyond the municipal limits of Jammu and Srinagar, with the Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) and Srinagar [] The post Smart City works to expand beyond municipal limits across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

By Shivanand Pandit Indias economy has undergone significant changes over the last two decades. Earlier, industries were considered the main engine of economic growth. Today, however, the services sector has become the largest contributor to the countrys economy. It generates more than half of Indias Gross Value Added (GVA), creates a substantial number of jobs, [] The post Index of Services Production: A New Barometer for Indias Service Economy appeared first on Northlines .

byRavi Pipal Much awaited curriculum Looking at the courses popping up around us these days, Delhi University deserves a standing ovation. Starting formal courses on modern love and heartbreak is probably the most progressive thing any academic institution has done since the times of Romeo Juliet,Heer-RanjhaandLaila-Majnu. Superfluous items shall be removed from the syllabus. No [] The post Humor: Course on Broken Hearts 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 .