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Srinagar, June 17: Security has been significantly strengthened across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, with authorities putting in place a multi-layered security grid, conducting mock drills and intensifying surveillance to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the pilgrimage beginning early next month. Security forces, police and the civil administration have [] The post Security Tightened Across J&K Ahead of Annual Amarnath Yatra 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 .

Srinagar, June 17: The Meteorological Department has forecast generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir till June 25, while issuing an advisory asking people to take necessary precautions during adverse weather conditions. Director of the Meteorological Department, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, said that on June 17, the weather [] The post Rain, Thunderstorms Forecast Across J&K Till June 25; MeT Issues Advisory appeared first on Nort

Jammu, June 17: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) on Wednesday demolished more than 30 illegal structures near the Jammu railway station and reclaimed around half an acre of prime land worth nearly Rs 10 crore during an anti-encroachment drive, officials said. The early morning operation, carried out in coordination with the district administration, targeted unauthorised [] The post JDA Reclaims Prime Land Near Jammu Railway Station, Demolishes 30 Illegal Structures appeared first on Northli

Rajouri, June 17: Operation Sheruwali entered its 26th day on Wednesday as security forces intensified search and cordon operations in the dense Dorimal forests of the Gambhir Mughlan area in the Manjakote sector of Rajouri district, making it one of the longest ongoing counter-terror operations in the region in recent years. The large-scale multi-agency operation, [] The post Op Sheruwali Enters 26th Day As Security Forces Intensify Search In Rajouri Forests appeared first on Northlines .

63 officers deployed to support yatra administration Jammu Tawi, Jun 16:Authorities have beefed up security across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, with multi-layered arrangements, mock drills and coordinated exercises being carried out to ensure the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage. Officials said security forces, police and civil administration have activated a [] The post Multi-layered security measures intensified across J&K ahead of Amarnath Yatra appeared first on Nort

Cabinet clears proposal Jammu Tawi, Jun 16:The Jammu and Kashmir government is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Jal Shakti for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0. Sources said that the Union Territorys cabinet has cleared the proposal through circulation, paving the way for J&K to join [] The post J&K to sign MoU with Centre for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 appeared first on Northlines .

Dept advises caution near water bodies, vulnerable structures Jammu Tawi, Jun 16:Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed rain and thundershowers on Tuesday afternoon as the Meteorological Centre Srinagar issued a nowcast warning for brief intense showers, thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds across multiple districts. According to the MeT department, a spell of rain [] The post Rain, thundershowers lash J&K parts; MeT forecasts wet spell till June 22 appeared first on Northl

Evian-les-Bains, Jun 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the G7 leaders that the world should move from donor-recipient to partnerships based on solidarity and equality. Speaking at the Outreach Session on Forging new Partnerships and rebuilding international solidarity here, Modi also underscored the importance of trust in building international partnerships, especially in [] The post Trust, equality key to Global Partnerships: Modi to G7 leaders appeared first on Northlines .

Doctors prescription mandatory for all syrup purchases Jammu Tawi, Jun 16:In a significant move aimed at strengthening drug regulation and promoting the rational use of medicines, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified an amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, making it mandatory for consumers to produce a valid doctors prescription to [] The post Drugs Rules amended; OTC sale of syrups discontinued appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 16:In a significant move to protect the integrity of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, the Government of India has imposed temporary restrictions on the Telegram messaging platform following recommendations from the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Department of Higher Education. The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination is scheduled for June 21. As part of [] The post Govt restricts Telegram ahead of NEET Re-Exam till June 30 appeared first on Northlines .

Full Immunisation at 89.4%; Exclusive Breastfeeding Falls to 59.2% Jammu Tawi, Jun 16:Jammu and Kashmir has recorded notable progress in child healthcare, with improvements in immunisation coverage, postnatal care, and a reduction in childhood illnesses and malnutrition, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24. The survey, however, raises concerns over a decline in [] The post J&K betters child health indicators appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 16:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the ongoing Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to assess the progress achieved across the Union Territory and chart out a strategy for accelerating efforts towards tuberculosis elimination. Reviewing district-wise performance, the Chief Secretary noted that while several districts have achieved [] The post CS calls for accelerating efforts towards making TB-Free J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 16: A policeman died after falling from the fourth floor of his battalion headquarters building in Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. Head Constable Mushtaq Ahmad, a Srinagar resident, was retrieving clothes he had left out for drying on the top floor as the weather turned cloudy, the officials said. They said [] The post Cop falls to death from Battalion HQ appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 16 : One person was killed and six others were seriously injured when a car collided with a road divider in Samba district on Tuesday, officials said. The car, driven by Bishambar Dass, was on its way to Kathua from Jammu and the accident occurred near Dayani Chowk, the officials said. They [] The post One dead, six injured in road accident appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jun 16: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday attached a house in Amritsar allegedly linked to a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative in a transnational narco-terror network case with footprints spread across multiple countries. The property, identified as house no 33, Holy City, Holy Enclave Phase-I, Amritsar, has been attached as the proceeds of [] The post NIA attaches property of Lashkars operative appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 16: The ongoing anti-drug crackdown across Jammu division has yielded significant results, with more than 700 drug peddlers arrested and assets worth over Rs 45 crore attached or demolished, an official said on Tuesday. Authorities have also recovered large quantities of narcotics, dismantled drug trafficking networks and intensified rehabilitation efforts under the [] The post 700 peddlers arrested, assets worth Rs 45 Cr targeted in Jammus anti-drug crackdown appeared first on N

Self-medication is the habit of taking medicines without seeking the consultation of a qualified doctor or other authorised medical professional. It is a common practice that people avoid consulting doctors for ailments such as fever, cold and cough, headache, etc., and prefer to buy medicines on their own or on the advice of chemists, who [] The post Self-Medication Is Dangerous appeared first on Northlines .

By Er. Rajesh Pathak In the country, there also operates a parallel power which the people have not elected. Yet, it wields immense influence that profoundly affects our thinking and is equipped with all the tools needed to infuse false narratives. This is the power we know as the Deep State, also considered a part [] The post For the well-guarded sovereign proactive state! appeared first on Northlines .

By BK Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Charaiveti, Charaiveti Move onward, ever onward. Aitareya Brhmaa Political leadership in India has traditionally been viewed not merely as the exercise of power but as a sacred responsibility towards public welfare, national security and collective prosperity. Few contemporary leaders have embodied this expectation as dramatically as Prime [] The post Modis Legacy and Viksit Bharat 2047: Governance, National Aspiration and the Debate over Democratic Transformat

By Shivanand Pandit In a significant and progressive judgment delivered in the case of Shishupal @ Shish Ram vs Surjeet on 11 June 2026, the Supreme Court of India took a major step towards recognising the economic value of unpaid domestic work performed by homemakers. For decades, courts and tribunals struggled to determine appropriate compensation [] The post Homemakers Earn Legal Recognition appeared first on Northlines .

By: Hardeep Singh Puri On 10 June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes the longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister in our history. Having served the Indian state across much of the journey in between, I can say the achievement is not the length of the tenure. It is what the office has been made [] The post From Pandit Nehrus India to Modi jis Bharat appeared first on Northlines .

R. S. Gill New Delhi, June 16: In a landmark judgment with far-reaching implications for motor accident compensation claims across India, the Supreme Court has formally recognised homemakers as Nation Builders and introduced a new head of compensation titled Loss of Domestic Care, acknowledging for the first time the immense economic value of unpaid domestic [] The post SC calls Homemakers Nation Builders, Recognises Rs. 30,000 monthly for domestic work contributions for compensation purpose app

Kangra, June 16: The Honble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta today inaugurated the newly constructed Main Darbar Sahib at Shri Sarv Dharma Peeth Taposthan, Gurdwara Shri Nanak Jyot Sahib in Kangra and addressed a large gathering of devotees, saints, sevadars and distinguished guests on the occasion. Congratulating all devotees, sevadars and well-wishers associated with [] The post Governor recalls Guru Nanak Dev Jis divine visit to sacred land of Kangra appeared first on Northlines .

SP Singh, New Delhi Key Highlights Sri Lanka is witnessing a sharp rise in international telecom fraud and pig-butchering scam activities. Foreign-operated scam centres with suspected links to syndicates in Myanmar and Cambodia have been unearthed. Hundreds of suspects, including Chinese and Vietnamese nationals, have been detained in a series of raids. Investigators have seized [] The post Sri Lanka Under Scanner as Global Scam Syndicates Shift Telecom Fraud Operations to the Island appeared fi

SRINAGAR, JUNE 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stones for two major sewerage infrastructure projects in Srinagar aimed at strengthening wastewater treatment facilities and improving urban sanitation in the city. The projects include the augmentation and upgradation of the 17.08 MLD capacity Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Brarinambal, Srinagar at a cost [] The post CM Omar Abdullah lays foundation stones for two major sewerage infrastructure projects in Srinagar appear

Rajouri: Four Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were injured in an accidental landmine explosion near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district on Tuesday, officials said. The incident occurred in the forward Kalal area of the Nowshera sector during an area domination patrol, when a landmine was inadvertently triggered, [] The post J&K: 4 Soldiers Injured in Accidental Landmine Blast in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

NAGPUR, June 16: A 24-year-old woman, married to an officer of the Indian Air Force, has alleged that she was drugged, raped, blackmailed and pressured for religious conversion by three men in Nagpur, police said. The case came to light after a video surfaced online showing the woman being physically restrained while religious verses were [] The post IAF Officers Wife Alleges Rape, Blackmail, Forced Conversion; Two Arrested appeared first on Northlines .

PALU, June 16: A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesias Sulawesi island on Tuesday, triggering scattered damage and prompting hospital evacuations, officials and reports said. The tremor caused intense shaking that lasted for more than a minute in and around Palu, a city of nearly 400,000 people and the capital of Central Sulawesi province. Several [] The post 6.7 Magnitude Quake Jolts Indonesias Sulawesi, Damages Reported appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, June 16: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday announced that 1,046 candidates have been shortlisted for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026. The selection has been made on the basis of the screening test conducted through the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, held on May 24. The number of shortlisted [] The post UPSC Shortlists 1,046 Candidates For Indian Forest Service Mains 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, June 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has deputed 63 officers from various departments to strengthen management and coordination arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra. According to Government Order No. 1080-JK(GAD) of 2026 issued by the General Administration Department, the officers have been assigned duties as Camp Directors and Additional Camp Directors at [] The post 63 Officers Deployed For Amarnath Yatra Management appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, June 16: The Union Health Ministry has amended drug rules to prohibit the sale of syrups, including cough syrups, without a doctors prescription, in a move aimed at strengthening drug quality standards and patient safety. The amendment, notified through the Drugs (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, came into effect immediately upon its publication in [] The post Prescription Mandatory For Sale Of Cough Syrups appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, June 16: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre, States and Union Territories on a plea seeking directions to restrict the use of Aadhaar strictly as proof of identity and not as proof of citizenship, domicile, address or date of birth. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant [] The post SC Seeks Centre, States Reply On Aadhaar Use Plea appeared first on Northlines .

WASHINGTON, June 16: Eight people were killed after a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a US Air Force base in Southern Californias Mojave Desert, military officials said. The aircraft went down at around 11:20 am local time near the runway at Edwards Air Force Base. The US military said emergency response teams were [] The post 8 Killed In B-52 Bomber Crash At US Air Force Base appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, June 16: The Government has restricted access to the Telegram messaging platform across India until June 22 ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, citing concerns over malpractice and cheating networks. The National Testing Agency (NTA) welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology [] The post Govt bans Telegram App till culmination of NEET UG re-exams 2026 appeared first on Northlines

RAJOURI/JAMMU, June 16: A suspected Pakistani drone was sighted over a forward village along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, prompting a search operation by security forces, officials said on Tuesday. According to officials, the drone-like object with a blinking light was seen entering the Indian side from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir [] The post J&K: Suspected Pakistani Drone Spotted Along LoC In Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

POONCH, June 16: A 35-year-old man was killed and two others sustained critical injuries after a motorcycle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge at Dhana Dohian Sathara in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Tuesday morning. Police said the accident occurred around 8 am when motorcycle JK02CJ-6108 met with the mishap. [] The post One Killed, Two Critically Injured As Motorcycle Falls Into Gorge In Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Washington/Tehran/Geneva, June 16:In a major diplomatic breakthrough after months of military confrontation that shook global energy markets and heightened fears of a wider Middle East conflict, the United States and Iran have agreed to a preliminary framework aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. However, significant differences over Irans nuclear [] The post US-Iran framework deal raises hopes of peace, but key disputes remain unresolved appeared f

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jun 14: A record number of pilgrims have come to Jammu from 10thto 12th of this month as one lakh sixty one thousand and six hundred and fifty one thousand pilgrims (161651) have paid their obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devin shrine and Shivkhori and the number is still swelling. This [] The post A record 161651 pilgrims paid obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi, Shivkhori in 3 days appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jun 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the NDA government has increasingly focused on improving ordinary citizens quality of life over 12 years and worked on easier access to opportunities, better infrastructure, improved public services and quality education, among others. Terming his dispensation a government for the middle class, Modi further [] The post NDA focused on improving quality of life in 12 yrs: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 15:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called upon newly-appointed Junior Engineers (Civil) of the Public Works Department to treat public funds as a sacred trust and ensure the creation of durable, high-quality infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at SKICC during a function where appointment orders were distributed among 132 Junior Engineers, the [] The post CM for quality infrastructure, responsible use of public funds appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 15:Reiterating their collective desire to return to their ancestral homeland, members of the Kashmiri Pandit community on Monday called for concrete measures to facilitate their rehabilitation, including the establishment of a dedicated township in Rainawari and enhanced opportunities for community-led investment in the Valley. Addressing a press conference here after the conclusion of [] The post Kashmiri Pandits seek township in Rainawari, policy support for rehabilitation appear

Jammu Tawi, Jun 15 : The Panun Kashmir on Monday strongly criticised the recent conclave of NRI Kashmiri Pandits held in Srinagar following a heritage tour, alleging that the government-sponsored event sought to dilute the communitys long-standing political aspirations and misrepresent the realities faced by the community. The Panun Kashmir, a leading organisation of displaced [] The post Panun Kashmir rejects NRI narrative, reiterates demand for separate homeland appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 15:Jammu and Kashmir has recorded its sharpest decline in student progression from secondary to higher secondary in a decade, with the transition rate falling more than 20% between 2014 and 2024. The official figures revealed that J&K has recorded the second highest decline in the transition rate across the country during this period. [] The post J&K records sharpest decade-long drop in Higher Secondary Transition appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 15:The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said it has filed a chargesheet against a Junior Engineer of the J&K Housing Board and his wife for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. In a statement issued, a Spokesperson said that the ACB produced a chargesheet in [] The post Engineer, spouse booked for alleged illicit wealth appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 15:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today administered the Oath of Office to Suresh Kumar Gupta, who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority (JKWRRA). The oath ceremony was held at the Civil Secretariat and was attended by senior officers of the Government and officials associated [] The post CS administers oath to JKWRRA Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 15 : With the annual 57-day Amarnath Yatra set to commence on July 3, several sadhus and spiritual seekers have begun arriving and staying at the Ram Mandir in the old city, a major transit centre before they embark on the pilgrimage. Weeks before the official start of the yatra, the temple [] The post Spiritual fervour rises as sadhus start reaching Jammu for Amarnath Yatra appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 15 : At least half-a-dozen structures, including some residential houses, suffered damages following land subsidence in Kotli-Kalaban village of Manjakote area in Rajouri district, officials said on Monday. The land sinking phenomenon has affected an area spanning nearly 2.5 kilometres over the past 48 hours, causing cracks in houses, roads and agricultural [] The post Land sinking damages several structures in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jun 15: The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Monday conducted a successful flight-test of a long-range land attack cruise missile (LRLACM) off the coast of Odisha. The defence ministry said all the test objectives were fully met, as per the data captured by various tracking instruments. The LRLACM is an indigenously built [] The post DRDO successfully conducts flight-test of land attack cruise missile appeared first on Northlines .

Though it would be an unprecedented decision to ban the sale of liquor in one division of a Union Territory, considering the demand of the people, especially the workers of a national party that is in power in the country, the NC Government should mull over this issue as a popular government is bound to [] The post Valley Liquor Ban appeared first on Northlines .