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Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Aug 28: The BJP high command is reportedly considering the names of national vice-president,Ram Madhav,and former union minister,Smriti Irani,for the post of the partys new in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir affairs. The speculation has gained momentum after the party appointedTarun Chugh as its in-charge for Gujarat affairs. It may be mentioned [] The post Ram Madhav, Smriti Irani frontrunners for BJPs J&K In-Charge appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi:A sanitation worker at the District Hospital, Kishtwar, was dismissed from service following his arrest for his alleged role in a conspiracy to conceal the sexual assault and alleged termination of pregnancy of a 15-year-old tribal girl, officials said. The accused Ahmad, a daily-wage sweeper at the hospital, was arrested by police on Wednesday [] The post Kishtwar Hospital Worker dismissed, arrested in rape victims death case appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: Police on Friday foiled two alleged cattle smuggling attempts in Kathua district, rescuing 36 animals and arresting three persons, officials said. In the first incident, a police team intercepted a truck at the dispatch point in Lakhanpur during checking, officials said. The truck, allegedly travelling from Punjab towards Jammu, was being driven by [] The post Police foil cattle smuggling bids in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: A BJP leader was booked on cheating and fraud charges in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district on Friday, police said. Anantnag Police has registered the case based on a written complaint filed by Waheed Ahmad Itoo, a resident of Hassan Noor in Aishmuqam, who is currently residing at Government Degree College Boys Hostel in [] The post BJP leader booked for duping youth appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: A day after taking over as the inspector general of police (IGP), Kashmir, Sujit Kumar on Friday said anti-terror operations are a top priority for the force. Operations were our top priority earlier and they continue to be our top priority now as well, Kumar told reporters at Hazratbal when asked about anti-terror operations, [] The post Anti-terror Ops top priority: IGP appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR:National Conference Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday said he would resign from Parliament but sought answers from party president Farooq Abdullah over the partys position on Article 370 before stepping down. Reports suggest that he may formally resign on November 3, the death anniversary of his father, Aga Syed Mehdi. In [] The post MP Ruhullah challenges NC leadership, says will resign appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu records maximum of 34.6C; Srinagar settles at 33.5C Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:Weather remained largely dry across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with Srinagar recording a maximum temperature of 33.5 degrees Celsius, 4.2 degrees above normal. According to the India Meteorological Department data, the minimum temperature in Srinagar was recorded at 18.3 degrees Celsius, 1.6 [] The post JK sees humid temperatures, IMD predicts dry weather ahead appeared first on Northlines .

Seek Rs 30,000 stipend; resident doctors extend support Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:MBBS interns across Jammu and Kashmir have announced a united protest from August 31, demanding an immediate revision of their monthly internship stipend from the existing Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000 According to the interns, those participating in the protest will refrain from joining [] The post MBBS interns across J&K to protest from Aug 31 appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri (Jammu Div), Aug 28:Army foiled an infiltration attempt from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri sector on Friday. A source said that soldiers noticed suspiciousmovement of an infiltrator along the LoC this morning. The intruder was challenged. He opened fired which was retaliated to. The infiltrator is believed to be hiding in [] The post Army foil infiltration bid appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:MK Sinha took over the charge as Additional Director General (ADG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from Nitish Kumar, who has been transferred as ADG Armed Police J&K. According to a statement, he held a meeting with senior officers of CID J&K and reviewed the overall functioning of intelligence wing after [] The post MK Sinha takes charge as new JK CID chief appeared first on Northlines .

Criticised collegium system, executive interference in appointments By Tanishka Shah IN 1833, WILLIAM BENTINCKs government admitted that Indias criminal justice reforms had failed to achieve the twin objects of a court viz., cheap and quick decision of cases. Nearly two centuries later, Justice S. Muralidhar told an audience gathered for the28th D.S. Borker Memorial [] The post Broken legal system we inherited has broken: Justice Muralidhar appeared first on Northlines .

By Omkar Dattatray National Sports Day is observed in India every year on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest hockey players the world has ever witnessed. The day is not merely a celebration of sporting achievements; it is also a reminder of the importance of sports, [] The post National Sports Day: Celebrating fitness, discipline and sporting spirit appeared first on Northlines .

(Abid Hussain Rather) We live in a world where people do not simply buy things because they need them; rather things persuade people to buy them. The marketplace has changed from a place where we fulfil our needs into a powerful system that creates new desires in us every day. From the moment we wake [] The post Needs or Market-Made Desires? appeared first on Northlines .

Sujit Kumar is IGP Kashmir, Tejinder IGP Jammu Jammu Tawi, Aug 27:In a major reshuffle in Jammu and Kashmir Police, senior IPS officer M.K. Sinha, who was serving as Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Headquarters, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, CID J&K, the Intelligence Chief of the Union Territory. According to an [] The post M K Sinha posted as J&Ks Intelligence Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Assembly Secretariat writes to GAD to withdraw order Jammu Tawi, Aug 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat has written to the General Administration Department (GAD), seeking withdrawal of the order appointing a Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer in the Assembly Secretariat. In a letter, the LA Secretariat has asked the Commissioner Secretary, [] The post Uproar over posting of JKAS officer in LA appeared first on Northlines .

Urge people to wear masks, avoid unnecessary antibiotics Jammu Tawi, Aug 27: With seasonal respiratory infections, including influenza, expected to increase during the monsoon and winter months, health authorities have urged patients, attendants, visitors and healthcare workers to follow preventive measures to check the spread of infection in hospitals. The advisory, issued under the Institutional [] The post Seasonal influenza may rise, advisory issued appeared first on Northlines .

Say CMs assurance yet to act, warn of hunger strike Jammu Tawi, Aug 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Casual Daily Wagers Forum on Thursday announced a peaceful protest on September 1 over the prolonged delay in the regularisation of around 61,000 daily wagers, warning that the agitation could be intensified through hunger strikes and work stoppages [] The post Daily wagers to protest on Sep 1 over regularisation delay appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 27:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for a balanced and integrated healthcare strategy combining advanced quaternary care with stronger primary and secondary healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the valedictory function of the Quaternary Healthcare & Research Summit: 4th J&K Medical Conference-2026 at SKICC, the Chief Minister said upgrading tertiary healthcare to [] The post CM calls for balanced healthcare strategy in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Kishtwar observed a complete bandh on Thursday following a joint call by the Majlis-e-Shura and Sanatan Dharam Sabha over the alleged rape and death of a 15-year-old tribal girl in the district. Shops and business establishments remained closed across the district, while public transport was also affected, officials said. Security forces and police [] The post Kishtwar observes bandh over minor girls rape, death appeared first on Northlines .

DIPR announces Rs 96 lakh Prize Purse SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir is all set to screen 135 films from 41 countries in its inaugural edition of the International Film Festival bringing the world of cinema to the UT from September 7 to 10, 2026. Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Thursday reviewed the final arrangements for [] The post IFFJK 2026 to showcase 135 films from 41 countries appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma India is a land of festivals and each festival carries a profound social, cultural and spiritual message. Among these Raksha-Bandhan occupies a unique place because it celebrates one of the purest and most enduring human relationships, the bond between brother and sister. The term Raksha-Bandhan is derived from two Sanskrit words: Raksha [] The post Raksha-bandhan, not a mere Ritual but Elixir for Family Relationships appeared first on Northlines .

From Siblinghood to Universal Brotherhood Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Human civilisation today presents a striking paradox. Never before have people been so closely connected through technology, yet ideological, religious, ethnic, political and psychological divisions often appear to be widening. Wars and conflicts persist, communities remain polarised, families experience strains, ecosystems are under pressure, and many [] The post Raksha Bandhan: The Luminous Filament of Love appeared first on

byCh. V. Prabhakar Rao From Institutional Dominance to the Protection of Democracy In a society, it is natural in a democracy for social, cultural or religious organisations to undertake service activities among the people. The freedom of individuals to establish organisations based on their beliefs, culture and ideas is also part of their fundamental liberty. [] The post Why Human Rights Matter appeared first on Northlines .

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has highlighted an important healthcare issue stressing that advanced healthcare should not remain a luxury for the rich. Addressing the Quaternary Healthcare and Research Summit at SKICC in Srinagar, he has said that quaternary care should become a right of every citizen. Quaternary care means highly specialized medical treatment that requires [] The post Uniform access to healthcare appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 20: Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, convicted for his role in the 1984 Sikh Massacre, died on Thursday at the age of 80 after being brought from Tihar Jail to Delhis Safdarjung Hospital, where he was declared dead. Kumar was serving a life sentence in Tihar Jail in connection with the killing [] The post Congress Ex-MP Sajjan Kumar Dies While Serving Life Sentence in 1984 Sikh Massacre Case appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Aug 20: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor arrived in Leh on Thursday on his maiden visit to Ladakh, a day after meeting Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar, officials said. An official said that Gor left Srinagar for Leh this morning. The US envoy arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday and [] The post After Kashmir Visit, US Ambassador Sergio Gor Arrives In Leh appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, July 10: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against six senior Hurriyat Conference leaders, including Shabir Ahmad Shah, in connection with the 1996 Srinagar violence case involving alleged criminal conspiracy, mob violence and attacks on police personnel during a funeral procession. The chargesheet was filed before the NIA Special Court [] The post NIA Chargesheets Shabir Shah, Five Hurriyat Leaders in 1996 Srinagar Violence Case appeared first on Northli

New Delhi, July 10: The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions on July 13 seeking a fair and time-bound investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, including demands for a CBI probe and forensic audit of the temple trusts finances. According to the Supreme Courts cause list, [] The post SC to Hear Pleas Seeking CBI Probe into Ram Temple Donations Row on July 13 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The World Bank has approved an $890 million financing package to support Indias PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, aimed at accelerating rooftop solar installations for 10 million households across the country. The funding is expected to boost clean energy adoption, generate 1.7 million jobs, and mobilise $4.2 billion in private investment for [] The post World Bank Approves $890 Million to Power Indias Rooftop Solar Revolution appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 9: Days after two books procured for government school libraries were found to contain content glorifying separatists, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has ordered a comprehensive review of all books available in government and recognised private schools, as well as coaching centres, across the Valley. In a circular issued on July [] The post School Libraries Audit triggered after detection of Separatist-praising books appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 9: Days after two books procured for government school libraries were found to contain content glorifying separatists, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has ordered a comprehensive review of all books available in government and recognised private schools, as well as coaching centres, across the Valley. In a circular issued on July [] The post Audit of school libraries launched detection of books praising separatists appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 9: A day after a Lashkar-e-Toiba commander was shot dead, security forces on Thursday continued their search for his associate in south Kashmirs Shopian district, with the anti-militancy operation entering its sixth consecutive day. Officials said joint teams of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF intensified searches in the Meemandar-Chanapora [] The post Shopian Op enters Day 6 to hunt second LeT terrorist appeared first on Northlines .

Shahid Choudhary moved to Arunachal, Tanushree to Delhi Jammu Tawi, Jul 09:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle of AGMUT cadre officers, transferring and posting several IAS and IPS officers across Union Territories and northeastern states, with Jammu and Kashmir witnessing significant changes. According to an order issued by the [] The post Centre reshuffles AGMUT cadre, transfers 21 IAS, 40 IPS officers appeared first on Northlines .

Surge in Yatris a boost to spiritual heritage, tourism Jammu Tawi, Jul 09:Calling for strict legal action against those found involved in fraudulent registration practices of Amarnath Yatris, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday emphasized the need to maintain the close coordination and vigilance in ensuring effective crowd management, hassle-free registration process and dissemination of [] The post Amarnath Yatra: LG Sinha orders strict action against fraudulent registrations appeared f

Srinagar, Jul 09: Calling tourism without sustainability an unqualified disaster, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir must gradually shift from a volume-driven tourism model to a value-based tourism economy to ensure long-term growth and environmental protection. Addressing the inaugural session of the Conclave on Sustainable Tourism Planning at the Sher-i-Kashmir International [] The post Tourism without sustainability an unqualified disaster: Omar appeared first on

Jammu Tawi, Jul 9:In a significant development, Leader of Opposition, Sunil Kumar Sharma on Thursday met BJP president Nitin Nabin in New Delhi, just two days after his own visit to Jammu & Kashmir. Sources said that Sharma was called to New Delhi for an urgent meeting with Nabin. The meeting took place in the [] The post LoP Sharma meets Nabin in Delhi appeared first on Northlines .

Kurdistan only Iraq region without Iranian, Militia influence By Manish Rai During the recently partially concluded US-Iran war, Iran and its proxies in Iraq have conducted over 850 missile and drone attacks in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Iran launched thousands of projectiles at Israel and the Gulf states, which received wider international attention. [] The post Despite their neglect, Kurds remain a strategic ally of United States appeared first on Northlines .