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LEH: The general officer commanding, Fire and Fury Corps, Lieutenant General Madanraj Pande, visited forward areas of Ladakh and reviewed the operational preparedness and readiness of formations deployed in the area, officials said on Friday. During his visit to Trishul division on Thursday, the GOC interacted with troops and reviewed the induction of new generation [] The post GoC visits forward areas in Ladakh to review operational readiness appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 21:Authorities on Friday reopened Doodhpathri, one of the major tourist spots in Budgam district, for visitors. The destination temporarily closed due to inclement weather conditions and the risk of flash floods and landslides last month. Local traders, pony operators, cab drivers, food stall owners and other stakeholders, welcomed the decision, saying the reopening [] The post Doodhpathri reopens for tourists appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 16: Government departments are constituting Quick Response Teams (QRTs) to swiftly identify and counter misleading, fake and factually incorrect content circulating on social media, officials said. The initiative aims to ensure timely responses to rumours, misinformation, fake content and misleading posts while enabling ministries and departments to engage with people constructively through [] The post Govt Departments Set Up Quick Response Teams To Counter Fake Social Media Conte

VARANASI, Aug 16: Two airport employees were injured after a licensed pistol accidentally went off during a security check at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport here on Sunday morning, prompting security agencies to detain and question the passenger carrying the weapon. The incident occurred around 9:30 am when a passenger travelling with his wife on [] The post Licensed Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport, Two Employees Injured appeared first on Northlines .

MUMBAI, Aug 16: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued show-cause notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their advertisement for Vimal Elaichi, alleging that it prima facie amounts to indirect or surrogate promotion of prohibited pan masala and tobacco-related products. The FDA said the use of the [] The post FDA Notice To Shah Rukh, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff Over Vimal Ad appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 12:Jammu and Kashmir received a total of Rs 15.22 crore in Central assistance under two State-wise Scheduled Caste scholarship schemes during the last three financial years, from 2023-24 to 2025-26, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha. The information was provided by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar in [] The post Rs 19.93 Cr released for SC scholarships appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 12:As many as 49,810 ration cards were deleted in Jammu and Kashmir during the five-year period from 2021 to 2025 under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), according to data presented by the Government of India (GoI) in the Lok Sabha. The information was provided by Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, [] The post 49,810 ration cards deleted in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 12:As many as 25,568 Waqf properties from Jammu and Kashmir have been uploaded on the UMEED Central Portal-2025, with 25,248 properties approved by the designated approver, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The information was provided by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred [] The post 25,568 Waqf JK properties uploaded on UMEED portal appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 12:As many as 3,673 rural landless households have been identified as eligible under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in Jammu and Kashmir, of which 498 have been provided land, while 3,175 are yet to be allotted land, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha. The information was provided by Union Minister for [] The post 3,673 landless families identified in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 12:Jammu and Kashmir has received 2,299 loans amounting to around Rs 39.36 crore under the Concessional Credit/Weaver MUDRA Scheme since 2021-22, while 54 upgraded looms and accessories, 32 individual worksheds and 145 lighting units have been provided under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), the Centre informed the Lok Sabha. The details [] The post JK Handloom sector gets Rs 39.36 Cr Weaver loans appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar records 31.7C, Jammu 35.4C as temperatures remain above normal Jammu Tawi, Aug 12:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers at many places over the next week, with brief intense showers expected at a few locations, the Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday. The weather office predictedlight to moderate rain [] The post Heavy rain likely from Aug 16-19 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 12:A controversy has erupted over the question quota of MLAs in the upcoming autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, with Peoples Conference legislator Sajad Gani Lone charging the Speaker with restricting the rightful quota of legislators. In a post on X, Lone cited the Rules of Procedure and Conduct [] The post Row erupts over question quota in JK Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Retail inflation inched up to 4.45 per cent in July, largely driven by higher food prices, according to government data released on Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI) based retail inflation was 4.38 per cent in June. Food inflation in July rose to 5.52 per cent from 5.32 per cent in the preceding [] The post Inflation inches up to 4.45 pc in July appeared first on Northlines .

Systemic gaps in investigation, prosecution and prolonged trials continue to undermine the promise of justice Jag Mohan Thaken The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report regarding the alleged assault and use of casteist slurs against a Class 4 student by a teacher at a Government Primary [] The post Low conviction rate under SC/ST Act: Time to strengthen the justice system appeared first on Northlines .

An International Youth Day 2026 perspective on conscious leadership, human flourishing and global solidarity By Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Every generation inherits a world, but every courageous generation attempts to transform it. A young person growing up in a technologically advanced metropolis, an indigenous youth in a remote mountain community, a student navigating an overcrowded [] The post Different contexts, common aspirations: empowering youth to shape a better future appeared first on

Omkar Dattatray It is no exaggeration to say that the Governments Har Ghar Tiranga campaign has evolved into a broad public initiative that encourages citizens to express their pride in the nation and respect for the National Flag. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to participate enthusiastically in the campaign, describing the Tricolour as [] The post Beyond Ceremonies: How Har Ghar Tiranga strengthens national unity appeared first on Northlines .

For the first time, the U.S. President avoided his usual spectacle By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers By the time the cameras saw Donald Trump climbing the steps of Air Force One at Ankara, the most important part of his journey had already become a deception. The president was about to disappear literally into a [] The post The Great Ankara Escape: How Trump vanished into a catering truck appeared first on Northlines .

It is intriguing that despite repeated warnings and public announcements people are not listening and repeatedly indulging in risky behaviour inviting trouble not only for them but also for the government. In this context, the Ujh River is always in the news because every year people venture into this seasonal stream and face emergency situations [] The post Stay Away from Water Bodies appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, August 8: Three Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel were injured after three vehicles of an SSB convoy collided inside a tunnel at Kela Morh along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Saturday. According to officials, the accident occurred when the SSB convoy was travelling from Srinagar towards Jammu. One of the vehicles [] The post Three SSB personnel injured in Ramban tunnel crash appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Aug 8: The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of the Jammu Crime Branch has registered an FIR against multiple accused in an alleged overseas visa and employment fraud involving residents of Doda district, officials said on Saturday. The case follows a joint written complaint by several residents of Doda, who alleged that Bilal Ahmad, a [] The post Crime Branch Jammu Books Four in Overseas Visa, Job Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 8: A Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was arrested by the Delhi Police tow months ago for allegedly leaking sensitive defence information after falling victim to a suspected Pakistani intelligence-linked honey trap, officials said. The officer, who was taken into custody on the night of May 31, has been [] The post Honey Trap Scandal: IAF Wing Commander Held for Leaking Defence Secrets appeared first on Northlines .

GUWAHATI, Aug 8: The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday, with the death toll rising to 98 and over 1.55 lakh people affected across 13 districts, according to an official bulletin. The latest death was reported from the Mahmora revenue circle in Charaideo district, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said [] The post Assam Flood Toll Rises to 98, Over 1.55 Lakh Affected appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Aug 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Police counter-intelligence wing conducted raids at multiple locations across five Valley districts on Saturday as part of a crackdown on suspected terror-related activities, online misuse and alleged radicalisation networks, officials said. Searches were carried out in Kupwara, Baramulla, Anantnag, Shopian and Bandipora in connection with FIR No. 03/2023 [] The post Police Raid Multiple Locations in Kashmir Over Suspected Terror Links appeared first on Nor

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two accused in a cross-border terror conspiracy involving the alleged smuggling of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a firearm and heroin across the India-Pakistan border for planned attacks in Punjab and New Delhi. The chargesheet, filed before the NIA Special Court in Mohali [] The post NIA Chargesheets Two in Cross-Border Terror Conspiracy appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Payments Council of India (PCI) has clarified that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will continue to remain free for consumers, while small merchants will also not be charged for accepting digital payments. In a statement, the PCI said every Indian can continue to make instant digital payments through UPI without paying transaction [] The post UPI Payments to Remain Free for Consumers, Small Merchants: PCI appeared first on Northlines .

SHIMLA, Aug 8: Seven passengers were killed and 11 others injured after a private bus overturned and plunged onto a lower road in Himachal Pradeshs Chamba district on Saturday morning, police said. The accident occurred around 7:15 am near Chalunj Mor on the Bairagarh-Tissa road, when the bus was travelling from Bairagarh towards Chamba, they [] The post 7 Killed, 11 Injured as Bus Overturns in Himachals Chamba appeared first on Northlines .

Says seven years have brought peace, progress, new opportunities Jammu Tawi, Aug 05:Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35(A) ushered in a new era of peace, progress and equal opportunity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. In a post [] The post Hollowing-out of Art-370 changed J&Ks destiny: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Terror ecosystem dismantled to a large extent; PM committed to doubling hydropower generation by 2028 Srinagar, Aug 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday described August 5, 2019 as a historic day that marked a constitutional correction and a new beginning for Jammu and Kashmir, saying it ended discriminatory laws and ushered in an era [] The post Aug 5, 2019 marked new beginning for J&K: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Says Aug 5 wounds remain unhealed Jammu Tawi, Aug 05:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the promise of restoring Jammu and Kashmirs statehood remains unfulfilled even seven years after the August 5, 2019 developments, asserting that the wounds of that day have still not healed. Speaking to reporters during his visit to the flash [] The post 7-years on, statehood promise still unfulfilled: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Hands over appointment letters to 37 NoKs of civilians killed by terrorists Srinagar, Aug 05:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that providing justice to terror victim families is the reaffirmation of the national will as their pain and wounds remained unacknowledged for several decades. According to the details available, LG Sinha today handed over [] The post Justice for terror victims reaffirms national resolve: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug05:The autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly is likely to be convened from September 21, sources disclosed. Sources said that the cabinet, which met on Tuesday afternoon under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is understood to have recommended to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha the convening of the autumn [] The post Assembly session likely from Sept 21 appeared first on Northlines .

MeT warns of flash floods, landslides Jammu Tawi, Aug05:Rainfall lashed several parts of the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday, while a cloudburst was reported in south Kashmirs Kulgam district, prompting authorities to remain on alert amid forecasts of more rain over the coming days. According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, light to moderate rainfall was recorded [] The post Rain lashes Kashmir parts; cloudburst hits Kulgam appeared first on Northlines .

NC joins INDI Alliance protest in Parliament Jammu Tawi, Aug 5: The BJP on Wednesday celebrated the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, describing it as the beginning of a new era of unity, equality and development in Jammu and Kashmir. In contrast, the National Conference (NC), Congress, Peoples Democratic Party [] The post Article 370 Anniversary divides J&K: BJP celebrates; Opposition marks Black Day appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 05:As many as 43,183 beneficiaries have been deleted in Jammu and Kashmir under the Centres Rightful Targeting exercise aimed at identifying and removing ineligible and duplicate beneficiaries from the National Food Security Act (NFSA) database. The figures were provided by Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben [] The post 43,183 beneficiaries deleted in J&K under NFSAs rightful targeting exercise appeared first on Northlines .

Ritubrata faction desperately looking for some issues to justify as opposition By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: It is no secret that Trinamool Congress is a divided house with rebels led by Uluberia (Purba) MLA Ritabrata Banerjee while old faithfuls including Sovandeb Chattopadhyaya and Kunal Ghosh continuing to owe allegiance to Mamata Banerjee. Now both are [] The post In order to counter BJPs B Team stigma, Trinamool rebels to campaign against UCC appeared first on Northlines .

India, one of the affected nations to closely monitor the hearings By Satyaki Chakraborty A coalition of 25 Democratic-led US states has sued the US administration on Monday, alleging that the US president Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority by imposing sweeping tariffs on 60 trading partners and asking the US Court of International [] The post Democratic States challenge in Court Trumps new tariff under Section 301 appeared first on Northlines .

Pak operations draw resistance capabilities of Balochs By Manish Rai Balochistan is currently experiencing one of the most severe violence outbreaks of the year. In the past few months, Pakistani security forces have suffered heavy casualties due to coordinated rebel attacks. The Pakistani armys General Headquarters (GHQ) was compelled to initiate operations that [] The post Balochistan has become a nightmare for Pakistan Army appeared first on Northlines .

It is necessary that people act responsibly and stay safe during the upcoming spell of heavy rain, as the India Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rainfall over large parts of northwest India, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand in the coming days. Jammu & Kashmir has already witnessed [] The post Heed the rain warning! appeared first on Northlines .

Bhushan Parimoo After many summers, I inadvertently stumbled upon a small yet remarkable forest nurseryan oasis amid the concrete jungle. Located within Van Sadan, the official winter residence of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Jammu and Kashmir, at Talab Tillo, Jammu, this green haven stands as a shining example of environmental commitment. Under the [] The post From concrete to canopy: A green oasis worth emulating appeared first on Northlines .

O P Sharma, Jammu World Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1-7) is being observed with enthusiasm in Jammu and Kashmir UT, as elsewhere in the country and beyond. A special theme Breastfeeding for a suitable start in Life: Strengthen what works selected by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for wide publicity through debate and discussions by [] The post Breastfeeding: Vital in Life appeared first on Northlines .

Dr Harshit Malhotra, Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi Across India, many patients lose their limbs every year, not because modern medicine lacks solutions, but because vascular disease often goes unrecognised until it reaches an advanced stage. Behind what appears to be an ordinary foot ulcer, persistent leg pain, [] The post Role of Vascular Awareness: Why Every Leg Pain Shouldnt Be Ignored appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Aug 5: Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet in a long-pending fraud case involving alleged misappropriation of 12.97 lakh in government revenue at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) Jammu, officials said. The chargesheet in FIR No. 01/2009 under Sections 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B RPC, read with Section 5(2) of the [] The post RTO Jammu Fraud Case: Chargesheet Filed Over Revenue Misappropriation, Fake Certificates appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 5: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said authorities must exercise restraint while dealing with young student protesters, observing that using violence to prevent violence would only aggravate the situation. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant made the remarks while hearing a plea seeking action against the CJP [] The post SC Urges Restraint In Dealing With Young Student Protesters, Warns Against Violent Response appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 5: Opposition MPs led by Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi staged a march in the Parliament complex on Wednesday, demanding immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and pressing the Centre to respond to alleged police action against students and allegations of [] The post Opposition Marches In Parliament, Demands J&K Statehood, Action On Student Protests appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the governments decision to provide government employment to the next of kin (NoKs) of civilians killed in terrorist violence marks a major milestone in ensuring justice, rehabilitation and dignified livelihoods for affected families, while reaffirming that every eligible terror victim family in Jammu and Kashmir [] The post Govt Jobs For Terror Victims NoKs Mark New Chapter In Justice, Rehabilitation: LG Sinha appeared first on

NEW DELHI, Aug 5: The Parliamentary Committee on Communications and Information Technology has given Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg three days to apologise for the brief removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modis July 23 video from Facebook and take action against those responsible, sources said. The committee, headed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, warned that failure [] The post Apologize Or Face Action: Parl Panel Gives Zuckerberg 3 Days Ultimatum Over PM Video Removal appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Aug 5: A controversy erupted after former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti was seen holding the national flag upside down during a protest in Srinagar, with authorities considering possible legal action over the alleged violation of rules governing the display of the Tricolour. Mehbooba led PDP [] The post Mehbooba Mufti Sparks Row After Tricolour Held Upside Down At Srinagar Protest appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 5: The Supreme Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to prepare and circulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) for dealing with mule accounts and bank accounts linked to cyber fraud, while issuing a series of directions to states, Union Territories, law enforcement agencies and banks to strengthen grievance redressal [] The post SC Asks RBI To Frame SOP For Mule Accounts, Cyber Fraud-Linked Bank Accounts appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 5: An India-flagged commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank in the Red Sea after coming under attack off the coast of Yemen, but all 14 crew members, including 13 Indian nationals, were safely rescued, officials said. The vessel, which was reportedly carrying oil from Saudi Arabia, was hit by a projectile [] The post India-Flagged Vessel Sinks After Red Sea Attack; All 13 Indian Sailors Rescued appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Aug 5: The annual Amarnath Yatra was suspended from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Wednesday amid heightened security across Jammu and Kashmir on the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. No fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed to leave the Jammu base camp for the twin base camps of Pahalgam [] The post Amarnath Yatra Suspended From Jammu Amid Heightened Security On Article 370 Anniversary appeared first on Northlines .