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Jammu, Jul 8: The seventh batch of more than 9800 Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on Wednesday left here from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp for the twin base camps of the cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas amid tight security arrangements. Officials said that 9837 pilgrims early this morning left the Jammu base [] The post Amarnath Yatra: 7th batch of over 9800 pilgrims leaves from Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) on Wednesday issued a fresh advisory for pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, urging them to strictly follow the prescribed registration process and safety guidelines to ensure a smooth, safe and well-organised pilgrimage. The advisory said the daily cap on [] The post Fresh Advisory Issued for Amarnath Yatra; Pilgrims Asked to Follow Registration Schedule, Safety Norms appeared first o

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 .

Rawalakot, July 6: At least one person was killed and more than 600 activists were reportedly detained as protests intensified across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on Monday following a massive crackdown on demonstrations organised by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The protests were held to demand the release of JAAC leaders [] The post 1 Killed, Over 600 Detained as Pakistan Intensifies Crackdown on PoJK Protests appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, July 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) in 2019 was the most fitting tribute to the martyrdom of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose vision was the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India. In a signed article [] The post Revocation of Article 370 Best Tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, July 6: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for NEET UG 2026 candidates to update or correct their bank account details for the fee refund process till July 7. The agency said refunds have already begun for candidates who have successfully verified their bank account information. According to the NTA, [] The post NTA extends deadline to update bank details for NEET UG 2026 fee refund appeared first on Northlines .

Rawalakot, Jul 5: Tensions have escalated across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) after the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) launched a major protest campaign on Sunday, demanding the release of its detained leaders and activists and accusing Pakistani authorities of suppressing peaceful dissent. The rights group alleged that thousands of people, including women, [] The post Pakistani Forces Open Fire On Peaceful Rally As Massive Anti-Islamabad Uprising Grips PoJK appe

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 .

Srinagar, Jul 04:Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday termed the inclusion of separatist leaders names in school textbooks a deliberate attempt, warning that those found responsible will face strict action, including termination from duty. Speaking to the reporters, Minister Itoo said as per the news agency said, As soon as the issue of the two [] The post Sakina terms Separatists names in textbooks a deliberate attempt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A Special Police Officer (SPO), his sister, and two more were killed in separate road accidents in Rajouri and Kishtwar districts, officials said on Saturday. SPO Shubam Kumar and his sister Rainu Choudhary were travelling in a car which had a head-on collision with a bus at Bagnoti along the Jammu-Poonch National Highway [] The post Cop among 4 killed in two road accidents appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 4: The Monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren said on Saturday. The 25-day session with 19 sittings comes after the ruling BJPs victories in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry assembly polls. The aftermath of the rebellion in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) [] The post Parli Monsoon session from Jul 20 to Aug 13 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 4: The Centre has issued a notice to messaging platform Telegram, directing it to curb the widespread circulation of pirated films, OTT content and other audio-visual material on its platform, while warning of legal action in case of non-compliance. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has sought an Action Taken Report [] The post Centre Warns Telegram Over Pirated Content, Seeks Compliance Report in 15 Days appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 3: Six personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sustained minor injuries after their vehicle skidded off the road and overturned in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Friday, officials said. The accident took place when a CRPF bunker vehicle skidded off the road and overturned near Bedparan Bridge on the approach road [] The post J&K: 6 CRPF men injured in Ganderbal accident appeared first on Northlines .

Vows action against substandard pesticides Srinagar, Jul 2:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday advocated dialogue between India and Pakistan, saying the two neighbouring countries should work towards resolving their differences through peaceful engagement and improving bilateral relations. Speaking to reporters here after chairing a district review meeting, Abdullah said there should be no objection to [] The post Omar advocates Indo-Pak dialogue appeared first on Northlines .

By Maj Gen Ranjan Mahajan (Retd) Having spent nearly a decade and a half in Jammu and Kashmir and having been closely involved in counter-terrorism operations, I say this with deep conviction: the security situation in the region has improved steadily due to one decisive factor, the strong operational synergy between the Indian Army and [] The post Strong Army Police Synergy in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Baramulla, Jun 25: At least 10 persons were injured on Thursday as a recently-constructed bridge collapsed in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here. The bridge collapsed on the Baramulla-Uri highway on Thursday afternoon, resulting in injuries to 10 persons, officials added. The injured were rushed to a hospital for treatment. The post Newly-constructed bridge collapses, 10 injured appeared first on Northlines .

Contrary to what is being boasted, especially after the advent of the New Education Policy, the country has started witnessing deterioration of the educational set-up, with controversies coming to the fore one after another. The first in the series was related to the shift in CBSE Class 12 paper checking to the On-Screen Marking (OSM) [] The post Education system under strain appeared first on Northlines .

Caracas (Venezuela), Jun 25: At least 32 people were killed and around 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, Acting President Rodriguez said early Thursday, warning that the death toll was likely to rise. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes triggered widespread destruction, with rescue teams searching collapsed buildings and emergency [] The post 32 Dead, 700 Injured in Twin Venezuela Quakes appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 24:For Jammu & Kashmir, the past two months have felt like a revolving door of parliamentary delegations, with the seventh such group set to arrive in the Valley on Thursday (June 25). Since the conclusion of the Budget Session of Parliament, the Union Territory has witnessed a steady stream of parliamentary delegations undertaking [] The post Parliamentary study tours bring focus on J&Ks development, tourism appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 24:Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed rain, thundershowers, gusty winds and hailstorm activity on Wednesday evening as the Meteorological Department forecast a fresh spell of widespread rainfall across the Union Territory from June 30 to July 3. An official of Meteorological Centre Srinagar told the news agency that rain and thundershowers affected [] The post MeT forecasts widespread rainfall across J&K from June 30 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 24:An Amicus Curiae appointed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised concerns over gaps in municipal solid waste and sewage management in Jammu and Kashmir, while suggesting several measures to safeguard environmentally sensitive water bodies, including Dal Lake and Wular Lake. In a note submitted before the NGTs Principal Bench in connection [] The post J&K faces 530 tonne daily waste treatment gap; Dal, Wular lakes at risk: NGT Report appeared first on Northlines .

Three separate accidents in Kargil, Kathua and Doda trigger rescue operations; three persons still missing in Drass River Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, June 24:Four persons lost their lives, three others remained missing and 25 people were injured in three separate road accidents reported from Kargil, Kathua and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir over the past 24 [] The post Road tragedies across J&K leave four dead, scores injured appeared first on Northlines .

Kargil, Jun 24: One person was rescued while three others remain missing after a vehicle plunged into the Drass River near Marpoochoo in the Drass sector of Kargil district on Wednesday. Officials said a Fronx vehicle bearing registration number LA01-4920 met with an accident and fell into the river. Four persons were travelling in [] The post 1 Rescued, 3 Missing After Car Plunges Into Drass River In Kargil appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jun 24: Ten alleged drug peddlers, including a Punjab resident, were arrested and a large quantity of heroin seized in separate operations across Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua and Doda districts as part of the ongoing anti-narcotics drive, police said on Wednesday. A police spokesperson said Gandhi Nagar Police busted a Punjab-based drug network by arresting [] The post 10 Drug Peddlers Arrested Across Jammu Amid Ongoing Crackdown appeared first on Northlines .

United Nations, Jun 24: India on Wednesday strongly rejected Pakistans remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at an informal UN Security Council meeting, asserting that the Union Territory is strictly internal to the country and accusing Islamabad of politicising the forum. Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, made the remarks during an Arria-formula [] The post India rebukes Pakistan over J&K remarks at UNSC Meeting appeared first on Northlines .

Reviews PMGSY implementation across J&K Srinagar, Jun 23:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) across Jammu and Kashmir, with a particular focus on expediting ongoing works, improving rural connectivity and addressing bottlenecks affecting project execution. The meeting was attended [] The post CM stresses timely completion of rural road projects appeared first on Northlines .

325 tablets being procured; 95 for MLAs, 230 for installation in House Jammu Tawi, Jun 23:The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly is set to go paperless, with 325 high-end tablets being purchased for legislators as well as for installation inside the House. As per details available, the National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated (NICSI), which handles IT [] The post J&K Assembly to go paperless appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 23:The parliamentary panel on External Affairs on Tuesday met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here. On the second day of its visit, the panel arrived in Srinagar and interacted with armed forces personnel. Today, we had a very fruitful interaction with the army officers and defence forces on how [] The post Parli panel meets LG, CM appeared first on Northlines .

Going by the recent fire incidents across the country leaving scores of people dead and several others injured, one can conclude that there is a long way to go to make buildings safe from fires. Though fire tragedies are common in the country, with stakeholders showing little interest in learning lessons from these, it has [] The post Fire safety still at Infancy appeared first on Northlines .

By Shri Piyush Goyal For decades, Indias regulatory architecture dealt with citizens with deep mistrust, and regarded them as criminals for minor, procedural violations, or mere suspicion by a person in authority. In a refreshing change, the Modi government has made policies rooted in trust and compassion for the common man. PM Modi has taken [] The post New India moves from suspicion to trust, from fear to freedom appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) today announced the results of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 for undergraduate admissions. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access their scorecards through the official CUET portal. According to NTA, more than 15 lakh candidates registered for the entrance test this year, while over [] The post National Testing Agency announces CUET-UG 2026 results appeared first on Northlines .

At least 15 people were killed, and nine others sustained injuries after a massive fire engulfed a three-storey commercial building in Lucknows Aliganj area on Monday. The building housed an animation training institute and a pet shop, with most of the victims reported to be young students. Those rescued were rushed to nearby hospitals, where [] The post 15 Killed, Nine Injured In Lucknow Fire Incident appeared first on Northlines .

As the arrival of the monsoon is still weeks away, unprecedented weather activity has already started troubling people across J&K. After the dangerous incidents of cloudbursts in the Jammu region a few days ago, the situation has now started deteriorating in the Valley as it too has begun witnessing similar adverse weather conditions. A number [] The post Play safe during Monsoon appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 20:Jammu and Kashmir Police has been honoured with the Institutional Performance Award for State Police in Passport Seva 202526, earning the distinction for the second consecutive year. The award, presented by the Union External Affairs Minister in New Delhi, recognises J&K Polices outstanding contribution to speedy passport verification, citizen-centric service delivery and good [] The post JK Police bags Passport Seva Excellence Award appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 20: The Crime Branchs Special Crime Wing has registered two separate FIRs here against three people, including a retired Assistant Sub-inspector (ASI) of police, for their alleged involvement in job fraud, cheating and use of forged documents, officials said. Retired ASI Hamid-ullah, a resident of Ramnagar, was booked following a complaint regarding [] The post Retd ASI among 3 booked in job fraud cases appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 20: An undertrial inmate lodged in the District Jail, Anantnag, died at a hospital after complaining of illness during the night, officials said on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Suneel Kumar, a resident of Gandhi Camp in Jalandhar and an accused in an NDPS case. Officials said he was shifted to Government [] The post J&K: Undertrial Inmate Dies After Falling Ill In Anantnag Jail appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 19:A Pakistani national, who was apprehended by security forces in north Kashmirs Kupwara district after allegedly crossing the Line of Control (LoC), has been sent back, officials said. Officials said that the individual, identified as Asad Khan, a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), was detained in Simari village of Kupwara on June 12 [] The post Pak national sent back after 6 days appeared first on Northlines .

United Nations, Jun 19: India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations, calling it a Frankenstein state that gets shocked when its own monster bites back, as it accused Islamabad of hosting, training and deploying terrorists. The remarks were made by Anupama Singh, First Secretary at Indias Permanent Mission to the United Nations, on Wednesday, [] The post Pakistan a Frankenstein State, Supports terrorism: India tells UN appeared first on Northlines .

Indias New Agricultural Journey: Beyond Crops, Towards Prosperity Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Indian agriculture has over the past 12 years entered a completely new era. Earlier, our biggest concern was ensuring that the country did not face a shortage of foodgrains and that hunger could somehow [] The post Beyond Crops: A New Economic Freedom for Farmers appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jun 19: The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday suspended four officials after their arrest by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in connection with FIR No. 01/2025 registered at Police Station ACB Central Jammu. According to an official order issued by Director Fire and Emergency Services Alok Kumar, the suspended [] The post 4 Fire & Emergency Officials Suspended After ACB Arrest appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jun 19: The National Medical Commission has directed all medical colleges and institutions under its purview not to grant leave to students on June 20 and 21, except in exceptional circumstances, to support the fair conduct of the NEET-UG re-exam on Sunday. The move comes in the backdrop of some instances when students [] The post NEET-UG Re-Exam: Medical Colleges Asked Not To Grant Leave To Students On June 20-21 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, June 18: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting of Administrative Secretaries to review the status of Recruitment Rules (RRs) across departments and assess progress in conducting Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) for government employees. The Chief Secretary undertook a department-wise review of Recruitment Rules for both Gazetted and Subordinate Services and [] The post CS directs rationalization of departmental cadres, timely conduct of DPCs appe

NEW DELHI, June 18: The Centre has set a target to construct more than 26,000 kilometres of rural roads during the financial year 2026-27, allocating over 18,900 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and other rural connectivity initiatives. The target was reviewed during a high-level meeting chaired by Rural Development Secretary Rohit [] The post Centre Targets Construction of Over 26,000 Km Rural Roads in FY27 appeared first on Northlines .

LG, CM, Farooq condole demises Srinagar, Jun 17: Two persons died, while 11, including four tourists, were injured in twin road accidents in Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the loss of lives. A vehicle skidded off the Aru-Pahalgam road [] The post 2 killed, 11 injured in 2 road accidents appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 17: The Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated the services of a Power Development Department (PDD) employee over alleged involvement in terror activities. Mohd Shafi Malik, 51, of Arwani, Bijbehara, has been dismissed from service. Malik, a 12th-pass Inspector posted at Hassanpora Tawella, Bijbehara, was terminated with the allegation that he was [] The post PDD Inspector terminated for terror links appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, June 17: In one of the largest Inspector-level reshuffles in recent months, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has transferred and posted 251 Inspectors across various wings of the force with immediate effect. The transfers were ordered by Nalin Prabhat as part of a major administrative exercise aimed at strengthening operational efficiency and optimizing [] The post 251 Police officers transferred appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 17:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said National Conference MPs wont support the NDA government at the Centre, amid reports of some Opposition MPs including those from the Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) allegedly backing the BJP-led government. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of a [] The post NC MPs wont support NDA: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Busts major narco-terror network in Punjab; AK-47, heroin, cash and vehicles seized Jammu Tawi, Jun 17:Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled nearly 80 per cent of the narcotics supply chain operating in the Union Territory and exposed a narco-terror network with links extending to Punjab and across the border, a senior police officer said on [] The post Dismantled 80 pc drug network, narco-terror nexus: JKP appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, June 17: Five people, including four tourists, were injured after a tourist bus overturned in the Tangmarg area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. The accident took place in the main market area of Tangmarg, near the famous tourist destination of Gulmarg. Officials said the injured include four tourists and [] The post J&K: 5 Injured As Tourist Bus Overturns in Baramulla appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, June 17: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cautioned NEET candidates and their parents against fraudulent social media channels claiming to provide leaked re-examination question papers in exchange for money, asserting that no paper leak has occurred. In a post on social media, the NTA said scammers on Telegram are operating channels demanding [] The post NTA Warns NEET Candidates Against Fake Re-Exam Paper Scams on Social Media appeared first on Northlines .