The Northlines

NEW DELHI, August 6: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a Bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, empowering the government to permit banks and other payment service providers to levy charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions and other notified electronic payment modes. The amendment, passed by voice vote amid Opposition [] The post Lok Sabha Passes Bill Enabling Government to Allow Charges on UPI Transactions appeared first on Northlines .

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aug 6: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a nationwide membership drive and plans to expand its activities as a public pressure group, with a focus on unemployment, education and institutional accountability. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced the membership initiative after a two-day core team meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, inviting students, young [] The post Cockroach Janta Party announces nationwide membership drive, Plans Grassroots Campaign ap

New Delhi, Aug 6: The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to grant medical bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is serving a life sentence in a rape case, but allowed him to engage a trained caretaker of his choice for round-the-clock assistance inside jail. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale passed [] The post SC Denies Asaram Medical Bail, Allows Round-the-Clock Jail Caretaker appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 6: Police arrested three alleged drug peddlers and busted a narcotics supply chain in Jammu city, recovering heroin-like substances, syringes, electronic weighing machines, cash and mobile phones, officials said on Thursday. The arrests were made during an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking under the drug-free campaign. Police intercepted a Mahindra Thar during routine [] The post Three Held With Heroin as Police Bust Drug Supply Chain in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 6: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked petitioners seeking reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the NEET-UG examination system to file their replies to the Centres affidavit, which said shifting NEET from pen-and-paper to computer-based mode is under active consideration. A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe directed [] The post SC Seeks Petitioners Replies on Centres NEET Reform Affidavit appeared first on Northlines .

Jhansi, Aug 6: Abaan Ahmed, son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, was killed in a road accident in Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi district on Thursday while he was reportedly travelling to meet his elder brother, Ali Ahmed, lodged in the district jail. According to police, the accident occurred in the Pooch police station area when the [] The post Gangster Atiq Ahmeds Son Killed in Road Accident While En Route to Meet Jailed Brother appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday visited flood-affected areas of Rajouri district to assess damage caused by last months heavy rains and review ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures. During the visit, Abdullah toured several affected localities, including Bela Colony and the bus stand area, considered among the worst-hit parts [] The post CM Omar Visits Flood-Hit Rajouri, Reviews Relief and Rehabilitation appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 6: The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM on Thursday amid uproar by Opposition members over alleged police action during students protests related to the NEET issue. The proceedings began at 11 AM with Speaker Om Birla paying tribute to the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which [] The post Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM amid Opposition protest over alleged police action on NEET protesters appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 6: The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed from Jammu on Thursday after a day-long suspension over heightened security arrangements on the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, with 1,801 pilgrims leaving for the cave shrine in south Kashmir. The 28th batch of pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas at 2.45 [] The post Amarnath Yatra Resumes After Security Halt, 1,801 Pilgrims Leave Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Panchkula, Aug 6: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across northwest India over the coming days, with heavy rain likely at isolated places in Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. According to the latest All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is expected over [] The post IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain Across Delhi, Haryana, Himachal, J&K Till Aug 11 appeared first on Northlines .

Equal education for all is the foundation of an equitable and democratic society Omkar Dattatray From the very first day of Indias Independence, the objective of successive governments has been to build a just, equitable, egalitarian and discrimination-free society. Unfortunately, despite decades of self-rule, this goal remains elusive. The education system inherited from the British, [] The post Need for a Common School System in India appeared first on Northlines .

HYDERABAD, Jul 31: Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered an FIR against Metas India head and operators of Instagram and Facebook over allegations that morphed images and objectionable reels targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi were circulated on the social media platforms. The case was registered on a complaint by T. Saikiran Goud, 32, a Social [] The post Meta India Head Booked in Hyderabad FIR Over Alleged Morphed Content Targeting PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jul 26: Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar has directed all deputy commissioners to ensure that school buildings found unsafe or damaged due to recent rains are immediately locked and kept out of use until necessary repairs are completed, an official spokesman said on Sunday. All chief agriculture officers have also been [] The post Schools damaged by rains to remain locked until repaired: Div Com appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 26: The National Conference (NC) on Sunday demanded an apology from PDP president Mehbooba Mufti over her remarks at Jantar Mantar, alleging that she justified the use of force against protesters in Kashmir while opposing police action against demonstrators in New Delhi. The controversy erupted after Mehbooba, during a protest in the national [] The post NC seeks apology over Mehboobas Jantar Mantar remarks appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 26: Senior Congress leader Shahnawaz Choudhary on Sunday urged the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir government to declare the widespread rain-induced damage in the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri a natural calamity. Calling the scale of disaster unprecedented, Choudhary, President of the Poonch District Congress Committee (DCC), was [] The post Declare rain-induced damage in Poonch, Rajouri a natural calamity: Cong appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, July 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the formation of a high-powered task force on examination reforms, headed by technology expert and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, to overhaul Indias testing system, improve transparency and strengthen the use of technology in future examinations. The announcement came a day after [] The post PM announces task force on exam reforms under Infosys Co-Founder appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 26: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the sacred Harbah festival at Anantnag and paid obeisance to Mata Sidh Lakshmi. He also extended greetings to all the devotees who participated in the annual Hawan. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said the Harbah festival is a profound moment of [] The post Sanatan heritage continues to guide humanity: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 26: The ongoing Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026 crossed a major milestone on Sunday, with more than four lakh pilgrims completing the annual pilgrimage and offering prayers at the holy cave shrine. The achievement comes days after the yatra resumed following a six-day suspension due to adverse weather conditions. According to an official [] The post Amarnath Yatra crosses 4-lakh-mark in 18 days appeared first on Northlines .

Recalls bravery of soldiers New Delhi, Jul 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country during the 1999 Kargil War, saying Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds everyone of the extraordinary courage displayed by the armed forces in the face of extreme challenges. Addressing [] The post Kargil Vijay Diwas: India emerging as trusted global defence partner: PM appeared first on Northlines .

byP. Mohan Chandran Your Majesty! The Republic of India, I too am your Citizen If a kingdom is judged by how it treats its weakest, what does my existence say about your Republic?* Who speaks for those who cannot speak? Who listens to those who have no vote? Who protects those who have no [] The post A Street Dogs SoS to The Republic appeared first on Northlines .

Col (Dr) Dev Anand Lohamaror In a democracy, governments are accountable to the people. Equally true, however, is that democratic governance must be guided by the Constitution, the rule of law, and institutional processesnot by the pressure of the streets. If political decisions begin to be shaped by disruptive protests, damage to public property, [] The post Will India be governed by the rule of law or by the pressure of the street? A new test for democracy appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma Guru Purnima, also known as Vyas Purnima, is one of the sacred and spiritually significant festivals in Indian culture. It is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Ashadha (June-July). The festival will be celebrated thisyear on Wednesday, July29. It is dedicated to expressing reverence, gratitude, and [] The post Guru Purnima, A Festival Of Knowledge, Gratitude And Spiritual Enlightenment appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 26: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the sacred Harbah festival at Anantnag and paid obeisance to Mata Sidh Lakshmi. He also extended greetings to all the devotees who participated in the annual Hawan. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said the Harbah festival is a profound moment of devotion, gratitude, [] The post Real Devotion Manifests As Service To Humanity, Mutual Respect, And Selfless Love: LG appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country during the 1999 Kargil War, saying Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds everyone of the extraordinary courage displayed by the armed forces in the face of extreme challenges. Addressing the 136th episode of [] The post Kargil Vijay Diwas: India Is Emerging As Trusted Global Defence Partner, Says PM Modi; Recalls Bravery Of Soldiers appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, July 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the revival of Kashmirs traditional Vagu mat during his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, describing the centuries-old craft as a unique and eco-friendly symbol of the Valleys cultural heritage. Addressing listeners, the Prime Minister said the tradition of making the Vagu mat [] The post PM Modi Highlights Revival Of Kashmirs Traditional Vagu Mat In Mann Ki Baat appeared first on Northlines .

Will the Maratha strongman allow is party to be gobbled by BJP led NDA By T N Ashok Maharashtra politics has once again been thrown into a whirlpool of speculation after an unusual late-night meeting between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and NCP state president Sunil Tatkare triggered fresh questions about shifting political equations. [] The post The great political trapeze in Maharashtra politics involving Sharad Pawar led NCP appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 18: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed all state bar councils to immediately implement its newly issued guidelines on advocates conduct in digital spaces, mandating strict compliance with norms governing social media use, courtroom decorum, confidentiality and professional ethics. The BCI warned that violations could attract disciplinary action. In a [] The post BCI Directs State Bar Councils to Enforce Strict Social Media Code for Lawyers appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 18: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Trk, has expressed serious concern over escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), urging Pakistani authorities to conduct swift, thorough and impartial investigations into deaths linked to recent police action ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections scheduled for July 27. In [] The post UN Raps Pakistan Over PoJK Violence, Seeks Probe Into Protest Deaths appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 17 (UNI) International athlete from Jammu Kashmir, Surya Bhanu Pratap Singh, a Wushu player, broke down in tears and called it a day from the game during a protest on Friday organised by outstanding athletes who have not figured in the recently released final selection list for jobs under the sports quota, [] The post Sports Quota Jobs controversy: International Wushu Athlete breaks down, Renounces career amid protest appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, July 17: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) chaired by BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday deferred the adoption of its draft report on three key legislations related to Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territories, saying the panel unanimously felt that more consultations were required before submitting its report. The JPC stated that more [] The post JPC defers adoption of draft report on J-K, UT Bills appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 17: The Principal Sessions Court Jammu on Friday rejected the bail application of Kamal Singh, the accused in the high-profile alleged attempt-to-murder case involving former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah. The court held that the seriousness of the allegations, the potential impact on public order, and the possibility of [] The post Court denies bail to accused of attack on Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, July 17: The Srinagar Police on Friday said they traced and recovered three minor girls from Amritsar within 72 hours of their disappearance through a swift and well-coordinated operation carried out in collaboration with the Punjab Police. The recovered girls are being brought back to Srinagar, where all necessary legal formalities will be completed [] The post Three minor girls recovered from Amritsar within 72 hours appeared first on Northlines .

LG Sinha reviews Yatra arrangements Srinagar, Jul 17:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that over 3.50 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine during the first 15 days of the annual pilgrimage. According to the details available, the Lieutenant Governor visited the Nunwan Base Camp in Pahalgam, where he inspected [] The post 3.5 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Holy Cave in 15 days appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 17: Jammu and Kashmir has delivered one of its best-ever performances in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026, with several students from the Valley securing top ranks and inspiring aspiring doctors across the region. Hadiya Nisar from Anantnag emerged as the highest-ranked candidate from J&K, securing an All India Rank (AIR) of [] The post Delete social media, stay focused: J&K NEET toppers share success mantra appeared first on Northlines .

Police rule out terror angle; Addl forces deployed, internet suspended Jammu Tawi, Jul 17:A civilian was killed and three police personnel were injured in a firing incident during a police operation in the Jai Valley area of Bhaderwah in Jammus Doda district on Friday, with police ruling out any terror angle. A senior police officer [] The post Bhaderwah: Civilian killed, 3 policemen injured in firing incident appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 17:The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday said it has arrested a Jammu and Kashmir Public Works Department (PWD) assistant engineer after allegedly catching him red-handed while accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe to process compensation for a house damaged during a PMGSY road project in Doda. In a statement issued, a [] The post CBI arrests AE for accepting Rs 30,000 bribe appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 17: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday reviewed the preliminary draft of the proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy and called for a robust institutional framework to attract private investment and accelerate infrastructure and public service development in Jammu and Kashmir. The policy is being formulated by the Planning, Development & Monitoring Department through [] The post CS reviews draft PPP Policy, seeks robust framework appeared first on Northlines .

Govt nods for continuation, repurposing of JSCL and SSCL works ArvindSharma JAMMU Tawi, Jul 17: Closed in March last year 2025, the Smart City Mission for both Jammu and Srinagar Cities will now continue for repurposing of Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) and Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL). The order in this regard was [] The post Smart City Mission to continue in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Prime Minister Narendra Modis flagging off of Indias first hydrogen-powered train connecting Jind to Sonipat in Haryana, marks a historic milestone in the countrys journey towards clean energy, technological self-reliance, and reduced dependence on imported fossil fuels. The first hydrogen-powered voyage covered 89 km distance between Jind and Sonipat in two hours with the train [] The post Another landmark achievement appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jul 17: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra on Friday said the party will join the National Conferences statehood protest in New Delhi, asserting that the movement was initiated by the grand old party. Addressing a press conference here, Karra said the NC has invited the Congress leadership, including party president [] The post Cong To Join NCs July 20 Statehood Protest In Delhi: JKPCC Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Ahmedabad, Jul 17: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested five more accused from Patan district in connection with its investigation into an alleged terror module linked to the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), taking the total number of arrests in the case to 13. The newly arrested accused have been identified as Bilal Abid [] The post Terror Crackdown: Gujarat ATS Arrests Five More in Alleged JeM Module appeared first on Northlines .

Bhaderwah, Jul 17: A 30-year-old man was killed and three Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel were injured after a scuffle during an anti-suspicious movement operation in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district, police officials said on Friday. The incident took place late Thursday night along the Jaie-Gandoh road, around 35 kilometres from Bhaderwah town, where an [] The post Man Killed, Three SOG Personnel Injured in Firing During Scuffle in Dodas Bhaderwah appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 17: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday declared the results of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination, with over 11 lakh candidates qualifying for admission to undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH and allied courses across the country. The NTA said scorecards of all candidates have been uploaded on its official website, [] The post NTA Declares NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam Results; Over 11 Lakh Qualify appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 17: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan100 Days Campaign, Srinagar Police has attached four immovable properties worth over Rs 3.34 crore under Section 68F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, targeting assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of the illegal drug trade. According [] The post Srinagar Police Attach Drug-Traffickers Properties Worth Rs 3.34 Crore Under NDPS Act appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 16:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the National Conferences July 20 programme in New Delhi will go ahead as planned, asserting that while the venue or mode of the proposed protest may change, the partys decision to travel to the national capital and raise its voice in Delhi will remain unchanged. He [] The post Venue, manner may change, but NC will hold Delhi protest on Jul 20: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI, July 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has relieved two Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers of the AGMUT cadre from the Union Territory with immediate effect following orders of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. While PCCF and Director, Social Forestry, Sandeep Kujur (AGMUT:1995), who was also holding the additional charge [] The post Two IFS officers transferred appeared first on Northlines .

The Union Government should take meaningful cognizance of the deteriorating health of activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk and make sincere efforts to ensure that the situation does not escalate into a humanitarian crisis. Whatever the merits or political overtones of the ongoing protest, the life of every citizen is invaluable and must remain the foremost [] The post Govt should intervene meaningfully appeared first on Northlines .

Sunil Dutt Jammu Tawi, July 16: Across the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and its affiliated hospitals, women doctors employed on contractual or academic arrangement termsincluding Assistant Professors, Lecturers, and Casualty Medical Officersare being denied paid maternity leave after childbirth. This denial comes even as the government extends such benefits to comparable or even junior [] The post Denied pay & dignity during pregnancy: Contractual Women Doctors suffer silently in GMCs

Srinagar, Jul 16: Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) have intensified following a crackdown by Pakistani authorities, with an independent rights body alleging widespread human rights violations and a deepening humanitarian crisis in the region. In a report released on Wednesday, the Jammu Kashmir Human Rights Observatory (JKHRO) claimed that the situation in PoJK [] The post PoJK protests: JKHRO alleges civilian killings, curfew, mass arrests by Pak forces appeared first on N