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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider the Centres plea seeking clarification on the applicability of its March 11 judgement on OBC creamy-layer criteria on candidates of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan issued notice on the Centres plea and asked the parties [] The post SC to consider Centres plea on OBC Creamy Layer Criteria appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: In a major leap forward for public healthcare and social welfare, the Chief Minister led government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the landmark Cancer Treatment & Management Fund for Poor (CTMFP) to ease the out-of-pocket financial burden on poor and vulnerable patients battling cancer. This major policy shift directly targets the critical gaps [] The post CM revamps J&K Cancer Treatment, Management Fund for poor appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: A teenage student drowned in the Chenab river after being swept away by strong currents while taking a bath in the Ramban district of on Tuesday, officials said. The 19-year old victim was identified as Ravi Kumar, a resident of Tangar village in Ramban, they said. Soon after the teenager drowned in the [] The post Teenager drowns in Chenab appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials and assessed the security apparatus and strategic preparedness across the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home Department; S.J.M.Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; Dr Mandeep [] The post LG calls for a robust counter-terrorism strategy appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sep 1: In a major step towards accelerating sustainable and investment-driven urban transformation in J&K, the Union Territory Level High Powered Steering Committee (UTHPSC), chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has approved three major urban development projects with a cumulative base cost of Rs 2,692.58 crore under the Government of Indias Urban Challenge Fund [] The post Urban transformation projects worth Rs 2,693 Cr cleared appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: A Special NIA Court in Jammu has rejected the bail application of a private school teacher who was arrested more than five years ago for allegedly providing shelter, food and logistical support to Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists in the Doda-Kishtwar region. The court, presided over by Special Judge Prem Sagar, dismissed the bail plea [] The post NIA court denies bail to teacher arrested for backing Hizbul terrorists appeared first on Northlines .

JMC launches Dogri signage initiative JAMMU TAWI: The Jammu Municipal Corporation has launched an initiative to promote the Dogri language by bringing it and its traditional Takri script into the citys everyday public landscape through signboards at prominent chowks, intersections and public places. The move seeks to increase the visibility of Dogri and reconnect the [] The post Takri script returns on Jammu roads appeared first on Northlines .

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off the September 5 protest march after all its demands, including quashing of FIRs against NEET protesters, have been met, the groups founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Tuesday. He welcomed the Supreme Courts move to quash all FIRs registered against the students who took part in the [] The post CJP called off Sep 5 march as all our demands met, says Dipke appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu may witness brief intense showers; Kathua, Katra record highest rainfall Jammu Tawi, Sep 01:Rainfall lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, while the Meteorological Centre here predicted intermittent rain across more areas of the Valley on Wednesday. According to the details available, fresh showers were reported in Pahalgam, Shopian, Kulgam, Pulwama, Bandipora [] The post Rain lashes parts of J&K, MeT predicts more showers across Valley appeared first on Northlines .

Support space start-ups, but dont neglect public institutions By Raghu National Space Day was observed in India on 23 August commemorating the historic successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the south polar region of the Moon. The Moon landing in 2023, the fourth ever by any nation, marked a big leap in Indias [] The post India in space: ISRO, Private Sector and scale-up prospects appeared first on Northlines .

TATAs great succession gamble By T N Ashok The most coveted corporate chair in India is suddenly vacant in all but name.N Chandrasekaran, the first non-Tata to occupy the chairmanship of Tata Sons, has decided not to seek another term when his present tenure ends onFebruary 20, 2027. He remains chairman for now, giving [] The post Who will sit in the Bombay House Chair? appeared first on Northlines .

Not merely historical archive, but Magna Carta on Indian Education By Maninder Singh Bhatia The progress, prosperity, and future of any nation depend fundamentally on the quality of its education system. Following Indias independence, there was an urgent need to restructure the countrys educational framework to align it with national aspirations and developmental goals. [] The post 1966 Kothari Education Commission remains critically relevant today appeared first on Northlines .

It is really a sad state of affairs that most of the irrigation canals in Jammu region today are facing the neglect of the people. The Ranbir Canal network in Jammu region is a marvelous example of planning and execution because it has many unique features to ensure that the silt-ridden water of River Chenab [] The post Irrigation canals turns into drains appeared first on Northlines .

LAHORE, Sep 1: A court in Pakistan has handed a 21-year-old Hindu woman back to her parents after she was allegedly taken away, pressured to convert to Islam and married to a Muslim man in Punjab, according to officials. Shirimati Reeta, a resident of Rana Rajput Colony in Khipro tehsil of Sindhs Sanghar district, had [] The post Hindu Girl Forcibly Married To A Muslim, Handed Back To Parents By Pak Court appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 1: A record over 7.8 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed for assessment year 2026-27 till August 31, the Income Tax Department said on Tuesday. The department said the latest figure marks a new high in ITR filings, with more than 7.8 crore returns submitted as of August 31. Last [] The post ITR Filings For AY 2026-27 Cross 7.8 Crore, Set New Record appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 1: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and Meta Platforms on a plea filed by National Conference Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi challenging the suspension of his Facebook page. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notices to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Ministry of [] The post Delhi HC Seeks Centre, Meta Response On NC MP Mehdis Facebook Page Suspension appeared first on Northlines .

BISHKEK, Sep 1: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) must work unitedly to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism and its financing, with no room for double standards in combating the menace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing the annual SCO summit in the Kyrgyz capital, Modi said terrorism must be confronted collectively and [] The post SCO Must Unite Against Terrorism, Its Financing: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

GOA, Sep 1: A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight with 229 passengers on board made an emergency landing at Goas Manohar International Airport on Tuesday morning after a technical issue was detected, prompting authorities to declare a full emergency. IndiGo flight 6E 2102, operating from Goa to Delhi, took off from Manohar International Airport at 9:16 am. [] The post IndiGo Delhi-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing At Goa Airport appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 1: India has rejected a ruling by the World Bank-constituted Court of Arbitration on the Indus Waters Treaty, questioning the tribunals authority and asserting that its decisions have no legal validity or binding effect on New Delhi. In a social media post, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India has never [] The post Indus Waters Treaty: India Rejects Arbitration Panels Ruling appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 1: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three more accused in connection with the IED explosion at Police Station Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh in January this year, taking the total number of arrests in the case to six. The latest arrests are part of the ongoing investigation into the larger conspiracy [] The post NIA Arrests Three More In Himachal Police Station IED Blast Case appeared first on Northlines .

MENDHAR/JAMMU, Sep 1: All schools in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district were ordered closed on Tuesday amid heavy rainfall and rising water levels in rivers and nallahs, officials said. The closure was ordered as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing weather conditions and the swelling water bodies across the district. The decision was [] The post Heavy Rain, Rising Water Levels Force Closure Of All Schools In Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 1: Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices were on Tuesday increased by 5.46 per cent, while commercial LPG rates rose by Rs 9.50 per 19-kg cylinder, in line with movements in international benchmark prices. The price of jet fuel was raised by Rs 6.28 per litre to Rs 121.28 per litre for domestic [] The post ATF Price Hiked 5.46 Pc, Commercial LPG Up Rs 9.50 Per Cylinder appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 31:Senior Congress leader and MLA Dooru Ghulam Ahmad Mir met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday evening and is understood to have discussed the issue of joining the council of ministers in J&K with him. Sources disclosed that the issue of joining the Cabinet in Jammu & Kashmir also came up for [] The post Cabinet Expansion: Mir meets Rahul, says High Command to take final call appeared first on Northlines .

Directs DCs to boost resource mobilisation, explore innovative funding avenues Srinagar, Aug 31:Emphasising the need to take Red Cross services closer to the people, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called for greater outreach in far-flung and border areas. Chairing the Annual General Meeting of the Indian Red Cross Society, J&K UT, LG Sinha said, [] The post Take Red Cross services closer to people: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

De-Industry, De-Dollarisation, Rise of China make Washington anxious Vijay Prashad The war against Iran must not be understood as an isolated eruption of aggression by US hyper-imperialism. Nor can it be explained merely by the obsessions of Donald Trump, the expansionist ambitions of Israel, or the influence of the most reactionary sections of the [] The post US imperialism lashing out against Iran: A sign of declining Hegemon appeared first on Northlines .

ISRO aims at landing man on the Moon, with deep-space objectives By Nantoo Banerjee The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is going great guns. The countrys national space agencyplans to launch its own independent orbital outpost, named the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) by 2035. If it succeeds, India will be the only country after [] The post India plans its own orbital space outpost, second after China appeared first on Northlines .

It is the time to decide that if killer Chinese string Gattu cannot be stopped as witnessed in the Jammu region, the authorities should mull on banning the kite flying. There is no doubt in the fact that flying kites is a joyful tradition but the authorities cannot allow this interesting activity to celebrate festivals [] The post Time to ground Kite-Flying appeared first on Northlines .

Lt Col Ankit Sharma A yatra of faith, opportunity and a question for the future AMARNATH 2026: THE NUMBERS TELL A STORY The Amarnath Yatra has once again demonstrated the extraordinary power of faith to bring people together. By July 26, more than 4.14 lakh pilgrims had completed the Yatra, a figure that matched the [] The post Amarnath Yatra Twenty Twenty Six: Should we preserve what nature creates? appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Aug 31: MBBS and BDS interns across medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday began an indefinite strike over the low monthly stipend, demanding its enhancement from the existing Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000. The protesting interns staged dharnas in Jammu and said the stipend had remained unchanged for nearly seven years despite [] The post J-K MBBS, BDS Interns Begin Indefinite Strike, Demand Rs 30,000 Stipend appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 31: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an advisory warning Android users about a growing financial fraud threat involving malicious applications disguised as pornographic apps and circulated through social media advertisements. The National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (NCTAU) under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), of Ministry of [] The post Beware of Porn Apps: MHA Warns of Malicious Android Apps Targeting Users for Financial Fraud appeared first

NEW DELHI, Aug 31: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to pass orders seeking prohibition of a protest march called by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi on September 5, saying it expected all sides to act peacefully and in accordance with the law. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya [] The post SC Declines Plea To Stop CJPs September 5 Protest March appeared first on Northlines .

COLOMBO, Aug 31: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has withdrawn the hosting rights for the inaugural Womens Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in 2027, from Sri Lanka following concerns over government interference in the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket. Sri Lanka had been scheduled to host the first edition of the womens Champions Trophy, [] The post ICC Withdraws 2027 Womens Champions Trophy Hosting Rights From Sri Lanka appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 31: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking mandatory and uniform disclosure of the exact ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumps, saying the petitioner could approach the jurisdictional high court for relief. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale said it was not inclined to [] The post SC Declines PIL Seeking Mandatory Disclosure Of Ethanol Content In Petrol appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 29: An alleged ATM-swapping fraudster, who was also found to be involved in drug abuse and peddling, was arrested in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Saturday, police said. Aejaz Ahmed, a resident of Morha Bachai village, was arrested following investigation in a case related to cheating and theft registered at [] The post ATM-swapping fraudster with drug peddling links arrested in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Sunday addressed the Foundation Day Celebrations of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Annual Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul. The Lieutenant Governor appreciated the initiatives undertaken by the Shrine Board to enhance convenience, safety, and facilities for devotees. He noted that these achievements reflect dedication, [] The post Service, discipline, dedication define Sanatan spirit: LG appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: More than 200 building blocks and about 5,000 flats and community halls across migrant camps in Jammu are set to undergo major repair and renovation works soon, with the J&K government having approved Rs 82.45 crore for it, an official spokesperson said on Sunday. The information was given at a meeting chaired by [] The post 5,000 flats to undergo repair, renovation in migrant camps appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens to unite against drug abuse and build a stronger future for the youth, noting that addiction engulfs not just an individual but impacts the entire society. In his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, he noted that the Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India [] The post Make India drug-free: PM urges citizens appeared first on Northlines .

There is not an iota of doubt in the fact that in recent times Jammu and Kashmir has shown its dominance in the sports arena not only at national level but globally also. It is encouraging that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has observed this aspect and rightly batted for exploring a new possibility, which the [] The post Beyond Participation appeared first on Northlines .

Kangana-Ramdev reconciliation: Much ado about nothing By TN Ashok The Kangana RanautBaba Ramdev quarrel was a classic case of a political-cultural argument acquiring a very personal edge and then being rescued, rather neatly, by the symbolism of Raksha Bandhan. The important point is that the truce was not brokered by a publicly identified [] The post Baba and the Bollywood Belle declare political truce appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo, Itanagar The Grandeur Concealed within the Small History repeatedly reveals a magnificent paradox: what appears small in physical dimension may be colossal in transformative consequence. A seed contains the possibility of a forest; a rivulet eventually contributes to the grandeur of an ocean; a single lamp can disperse darkness. Likewise, a [] The post From Cottage to Cosmos: Small Industries as the Colossal Force of Viksit Bharat @2047 appeared first on Northlines .

By C Adhikesavan More than 5,200 Indian nationals were deported from the United States in the first 15 days of August, according to reports. The figure marks a sharp acceleration in immigration enforcement. What makes the number significant is that it is not limited to people who entered the country without permission. Many of those [] The post US turns talent into targets; Immigration regimes ever-tightening noose fails working people appeared first on Northlines .

By: Omkar Dattatray Hunger remains one of humanitys most persistent contradictions. In an age defined by unprecedented technological advancement, artificial intelligence, sophisticated medical discoveries and extraordinary economic productivity, millions of people continue to go to bed without adequate food. The coexistence of abundance and deprivation is not merely an economic paradox; it is a [] The post The need for a second revolution to eliminate hunger appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Aug 30: A 45-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, was shot dead by four armed assailants in Punjabs Mamdot town, police said on Sunday. The incident took place in the main bazaar on Saturday evening when Singh was travelling in a car with 22-year-old Harpreet Singh alias Happy. According to [] The post AAP Leader Shot Dead by Four Armed Men in Punjabs Mamdot appeared first on Northlines .

BENGALURU, Aug 30: An NIA court sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in an ISIS-linked terror conspiracy aimed at carrying out targeted killings to provoke communal riots, an official statement issued on Sunday said. According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation, the conspiracy was masterminded by Mehaboob [] The post NIA Court Awards 7 Years To Man In ISIS-Linked Terror Conspiracy Case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar/New Delhi, Aug 30: Security agencies have uncovered a new communication tactic allegedly being adopted by terror groups and their handlers, involving pornography websites, niche encrypted applications and Tor-based platforms to secretly communicate with recruits in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The development comes as agencies intensify efforts to counter the misuse of [] The post Terror Handlers Turn to Porn Apps, Tor-Based Platforms for Secret Messaging in J&K appeared

Bengaluru, Aug 30: CID officials have detained 2016-batch IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with the alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment examination for veterinary officers, official sources said on Sunday. Gangwar was detained after being questioned by CID officials on Friday and Saturday. He had appeared before the investigating [] The post IAS Officer Detained in KPSC Recruitment Irregularities Probe appeared first on Northlines

Kathmandu, Aug 30: The death toll from flash floods in central Nepal rose to 734 on Sunday, with more bodies being recovered even as nearly 2,500 people are still missing following the disaster. Bodies have been recovered from all eight affected districts as rescuers race against time to search for those missing and rescue those [] The post Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Reaches 734; Nearly 2,500 still missing appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 29:Reiterating that the true measure of success lies in improved lives, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that he envisions a future, where healthcare remains accessible to all. Speaking at the 3rd edition of the CII Jammu & Kashmir Health Conclave here, LG Sinha, according to the news agency said, True measure [] The post LG Sinha calls for technology-driven, accessible healthcare in JK appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 29: Probe into the rape and subsequent death of a 15-year-old girl in Kishtwar district has been handed over to the Crime Branch, officials said on Saturday. The teenager had been allegedly raped by her school teacher over several months. She died on August 20 during a pregnancy termination procedure. [] The post Probe into Kishtwar minors rape, death transferred to Crime Branch appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 29: The pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan has been shifted towards old track following a landslide triggered near Himkoti in Trikuta Hills of Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said that the yatra is suspended temporarily on Himkoti route after a landslide swept debris onto the road. [] The post Vaishno Devi yatra shifted to old track after landslide triggered on Himkoti route appeared first on Northlines .