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Jammu, July 7 : Police on Tuesday destroyed nearly 11.7 kg of heroin, worth several crores, which was recovered during the Nasha Mukt Jammu-Kashmir drive in Rajouri district, officials said. The heroin had been seized in connection with a case registered at Nowshera police station under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) [] The post Police destroy over 11 kg of heroin worth Cr appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 7 : Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth, who is on his maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir after assuming charge, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday, officials said here. The Chief of Army Staff called on the Lieutenant Governor at Lok Bhavan here. They [] The post CoAS Gen Dhiraj calls on LG, CM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 7:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to review the progress made in identification and shortlisting of urban infrastructure projects proposed to be taken up under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) of the Government of India. The meeting deliberated upon the strategy for positioning [] The post CS pushes fast-track plan for Rs 1,990-Cr Urban Projects appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 7:In a stark illustration of the plaguing education sector of Jammu and Kashmir, 1,544 schools are being run by single teachers each wherein more than 33,537 students are enrolled. The Union Territory is also functioning with 188 such schools that are having zero student enrolments. Interestingly, 87 teachers are still deployed to [] The post 1,544 Schools have only one teacher in J&K; over 33,000 students affected appeared first on Northlines .

LoP Sharma accuses Govt of delaying local polls Jammu Tawi, Jul 7:Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday chaired a joint meeting of party MPs, MLAs, former legislators, and senior functionaries at the BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to review organisational affairs, outline the partys strategy for Jammu and Kashmir, and [] The post Nabin charts BJPs J&K strategy on 2029 LS polls appeared first on Northlines .

Kozhikode, July 7:A 26-year-old man from Keralas Malappuram district has been arrested under theUnlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)for allegedly posting social media comments justifying the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, police officials said. The accused, identified asMuhammad Sanoof, a resident of Aikkarappadi, was arrested on Sunday after arriving at Karipur International Airport from Saudi Arabia. Police [] The post Kerala man arrested for celebrating Pahalgam terror-killing on social

Millions of Indian Cricket lovers still look at him as a legend By T N Ashok There are sporting legends, and then there are sporting phenomena. At 45, Mahendra Singh Dhoni belongs firmly in the second category. Time has dimmed neither his aura nor his popularity. Every time he walks onto a cricket field [] The post MS Dhoni at 45: The Ticket Collector who became Indias Captain Cool appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is one of the most revered pilgrimages of Hinduism. Situated at an altitude of about 3888 meters (12756 ft.) in the Himalayas of Jammu & Kashmir, the holy cave of Amarnath Ji is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every year, lakhs of devotees undertake this arduous journey through mountains, [] The post The sacred story and significance of Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrimage appeared first on Northlines .

Kozhikode, July 7: A 26-year-old man from Keralas Malappuram district has been arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly posting social media comments justifying the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, police officials said. The accused, identified as Muhammad Sanoof, a resident of Aikkarappadi, was arrested on Sunday after arriving at Karipur International Airport [] The post Kerala Man Arrested for Allegedly Justifying Pahalgam Terror Attack on Social Media appeared

Srinagar, July 7: The search operation to track down two local terrorists affiliated with the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) entered its fourth day in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district on Tuesday, with security forces resuming combing operations after an overnight pause, officials said. The operation resumed at first light in the Meemandar area after being suspended [] The post Search for Two LeT Terrorists Enters Fourth Day in Shopian appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, July 7: Jammu Zone Police have registered 962 cases, arrested 1,140 persons, and seized a large quantity of narcotics during the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, launched on April 11 to combat drug abuse and dismantle narcotics trafficking networks across the Union Territory. Sharing the details on Monday, Bhim Sen Tuti, [] The post Nasha Mukt Abhiyan: Jammu Zone Police Register 962 NDPS Cases, Arrest 1,140 Accused in 100-Day Crackdown appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 7: The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Pakistan government, warning of a grand and final agitation on July 9 if its demands are not met, as unrest continues to escalate across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). In a formal declaration, the JAAC announced that [] The post PoJK protesters issue 48-hour ultimatum to Islamabad, warn of Grand And Final action on July 9 appeared first on Northlines .

We must remain steadfast in respecting our Nari Shakti Srinagar, Jul 6: Terming womens empowerment as the foundation of a Viksit Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said empowering women is essential for the regions social, economic and political progress, while expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring equal rights [] The post Sinha hails PM for granting J&K Women their rights appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 6:Jammu and Kashmir is confronting a deepening educational paradox, while the primary schools are on the cusp of achieving a perfect retention rate, the secondary level on the contrary is facing an exodus of students, with more than half dropping out before completing the senior stage. The data presented by the Ministry [] The post J&K registers alarming Sec School dropouts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 6 : A Class seven student was accidentally locked inside a government middle school after he fell asleep in his classroom on the last working day before the 15-day summer vacation in Ramban district last week, prompting authorities to conduct an inquiry and suspend the entire nine-member staff of the school, officials [] The post Class 7 student left locked for hours in school; entire staff suspended appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, July 6: The CBI on Monday conducted searches at 26 locations across 11 states and Union territories in connection with four separate cases pertaining to misappropriation of funds of the Border Road Organization (BRO). The action follows FIRs registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against 10 officers of Lt Col, Major [] The post CBI conducts searches in 11 states, UTs over misappropriation of BRO funds appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jul 6 : The Counter Intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday launched simultaneous searches at some locations in Jammu and Noida in connection with the alleged glorification of separatists in two controversial publications, officials said. The officials said a team of counter intelligence raided the headquarters of Samagra Shiksha at [] The post JK Books Controversy: CI sleuths conduct raids in Jammu, Noida appeared first on Northlines .

Entertainment Industry faces explosive demand for digital media By Nantoo Banerjee Despite never qualifying for the FIFA (Federations of International Football Associations) World Cup, India has emerged as one of the largest global markets for the current tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with matches played across 16 official host [] The post FIFA World Cup reaches over 100 million viewers in India appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, July 6: Security forces launched a search operation in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district on Monday after a suspected Pakistani drone was sighted over forward villages along the Line of Control (LoC), officials said. The drone-like object, fitted with a blinking light, was spotted late Sunday over Meenka and Beripattan villages in the Sunderbani [] The post J&K: Search Operation Launched After Suspected Pakistani Drone Spotted Along LoC in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 5: Jammu and Kashmir has exported its first-ever consignment of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a major milestone for the Union Territorys horticulture sector and expanding opportunities for fruit growers in international markets. The maiden export shipment was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food [] The post J&K Exports First-Ever Shipment of Premium Cherries, Plums to UAE appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 6: There are no scheduled commercial flight operations from Srinagar Airport on Monday, airport authorities here said. Airport authorities on Saturday withdrew the decision to close the facility twice weekly for three months for civilian use to undertake repairs, offering relief to the tourism industry. In a post on X, Srinagar Airport said [] The post J&K: No commercial flights from Srinagar airport on Monday appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, July 6: Several vehicles were buried under debris and caused extensive damage today when heavy rainfall triggered a major landslide near the 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources said that vehicles were trapped beneath the mudslide, with many suffering severe damage, adding, Rescue teams [] The post J&K: Several Vehicles buried under debris as flash floods trigger landslide in Kishtwar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 6: Security forces on Monday intensified the cordon and search operation in Chanapora village of Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district, two days after a brief exchange of fire with terrorists in the area, officials said. A joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) continued extensive [] The post J&K: Combing operation underway in Shopian appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 5: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against five persons for allegedly securing bank loans worth 60 lakh using forged revenue records and fabricated property documents, officials said on Saturday. The chargesheet was filed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in connection with FIR No. [] The post EOW Kashmir Chargesheets Five In 60 Lakh J&K Bank Loan Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 5: The Centre has relaxed the eligibility criteria for appointing the next chairman of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), raising the maximum entry age to 59 years and offering a fixed three-year tenure extendable by up to two years. The move is expected to widen the pool of candidates eligible [] The post Govt Raises ONGC Chairman Entry Age To 59, Offers Up To Five-Year Tenure appeared first on Northlines .

I kept moving along with life By Prof. S. S. Dogra Childhood holds a special place in everyones life. There are certain incidents from those early years that remain etched in our memories forever. My own childhood was marked by constant struggles. Among those memories, one particular incident stands out because it taught me an [] The post Memory Lane: From newspaper boy to published journalist and author appeared first on Northlines .

The damages caused by the monsoon in the year 2025 are still fresh in the memories of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. There were a number of cloudburst, landslides, flash floods and other calamities killing several people and damaging properties and civic infrastructure worth crores of rupees. Unfortunately many families are still struggling to [] The post Treading carefully this Monsoon appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 4: A land dispute turned fatal in Jammus Miran Sahib area after a man was allegedly hacked to death with sharp-edged weapons, prompting police to arrest two brothers accused of the murder. The victim, identified as Satinder Kumar, a resident of Gaiyan village in Miran Sahib, was allegedly attacked on Friday evening [] The post Man killed over land dispute; two brothers arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 04:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday ordered suspension of eight officials of School Education Department (SED) for procuring and approving two textbooks containing inappropriate content for school children. According to the news agency, Commissioner Secretary School Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma in an order said that on the orders of LG Sinha eight [] The post LG suspends 8 officials over inappropriate content for school books appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 04:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2026. According to the details available with the news agency LG Sinha directed all departments to ensure seamless coordination for the safe and smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage. The [] The post Amarnath Yatra: LG appeals pilgrims to travel only after obtaining valid registration appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 4:The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday designated 23 more individuals as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), including 11 natives of Jammu and Kashmir, in a move aimed at dismantling cross-border terror networks operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The notification adds the names to the Fourth [] The post MHA declares 23 individuals as terrorists under UAPA appeared first on Northlines .

Udhampur, Jul 4: The Ramnagar-Udhampur road was closed to traffic on Saturday after heavy rainfall triggered a landslide near Kaugha, blocking the route with large boulders and disrupting vehicular movement. Officials said the landslide occurred early in the morning, prompting local authorities to rush to the spot and deploy earthmoving machinery to clear the debris [] The post Ramnagar-Udhampur Road Blocked After Landslide Near Kaugha; Restoration Work Underway appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jul 4: A land dispute turned fatal in Jammus Miran Sahib area after a man was allegedly hacked to death with sharp-edged weapons, prompting police to arrest two brothers accused of the murder. The victim, identified as Satinder Kumar, a resident of Gaiyan village in Miran Sahib, was allegedly attacked on Friday evening following [] The post Man Killed In Alleged Land Dispute In Jammu; Two Brothers Arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, July 4: Amid the chants of Bam Bam Bhole, the third batch of 4812 pilgrims on Saturday left for Shri Amarnath cave shrine here from Yatri Niwas base camp. A batch of 4812 pilgrims this morning left for the Kashmir valley from the base camp to perform pilgrimage from twin tracks of Shri [] The post Amarnath Yatra: 3rd Batch Of 4812 Pilgrims Leave From Jammu For Cave Shrine appeared first on Northlines .

International Day of Cooperatives: July 04 Dr. Parveen Kumar* Before proceeding further let me clear what I suppose to convey though the title of this article. Every year first Saturday of July is celebrated as International Day of Cooperatives. This year the first Saturday falls on July 04 and [] The post The Saturday of Cooperatives appeared first on Northlines .

Issues 5 pledges for pilgrims: cleanliness, safety, local livelihoods, environment, nation-first Admin distributes PMs message pamphlets at Nunwan, Baltal base camps Srinagar, Jul 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged devotees undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra to observe five pledges centred on cleanliness, safety, environmental protection, support for local livelihoods and [] The post PM urges Amarnath Yatris to spend on local products appeared first on Northlines .

10 Point-Wise Responses to Misleading Claims on Social Media As India advances towards cleaner and more sustainable energy alternatives, the Ethanol Blending Programme has attracted both support and misinformation. This fact sheet issued by the Press Information Bureau presents evidence-based responses to widely circulated misconceptions, explaining the rationale, benefits and scientific basis of the E20 [] The post E20 Ethanol Blending: Facts vs Misinformation appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 3:The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers across many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next three days, with the possibility of heavy rainfall at a few places that could trigger localised flash floods and landslides. According to the Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, one or [] The post Rain, thunderstorms likely across J&K till Jul 5 appeared first on Northlines .

Second batch of 3,865 devotees arrives in Kashmir under tight security Jammu Tawi, Jul 3:A total of 12,168 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine on the opening day of the annual Amarnath Yatra on Friday, as the pilgrimage commenced from the twin base camps of Baltal and Nunwan (Pahalgam), while the second batch [] The post Amarnath Yatra: 12,168 pilgrims pay obeisance at Holy Cave on first day appeared first on Northlines .

Ladakh to get UT-level elected body with legislative powers Jammu Tawi, Jul 3:In a major development, representatives of the Union Home Ministry, the Leh Apex Body (LAB), and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Friday finalized the minutes of the sub-committee meeting held on May 22, in which both sides reached consensus on key issues [] The post Breakthrough in Centre-Ladakh talks appeared first on Northlines .

The information shared by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) through a report, the increase in the use of drones to smuggle narcotics from across the border has emerged as a new disturbing challenge for the security forces. As per the report, the drone intrusions along the Indo-Pak border have increased dramatically, rising from just 3 [] The post Drone threat needs crackdown appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 3: The Centre on Friday said two mobile applications linked to reports of remotely disabling e-rickshaws have been removed from app stores after the issue came to the governments notice. IT Secretary S. Krishnan said the government acted after reports surfaced that e-rickshaws could allegedly be remotely shut down through the Chinese [] The post Govt Cracks Down on Apps Linked to E-Rickshaw Remote Shutdown appeared first on Northlines .

Peshawar, Jul 3: At least 40 people, including women and children, were killed after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Pakistans northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, officials said. The accident occurred after the Peshawar-bound bus entered Dera Ismail Khan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after crossing Sherani district in neighbouring Balochistan. Officials said [] The post 40 Killed as Bus Plunges Into Ravine in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 3: A 40-year-old Amarnath Yatra pilgrim from Punjab was found dead at a hotel in the Sonamarg area of Ganderbal district on Friday, officials said. The deceased was identified as Narinder Kumar, son of Parminder Kumar, a resident of Barnala district in Punjab. He was staying at a hotel in Sonamarg when he [] The post Amarnath Pilgrim From Punjab Found Dead at Sonamarg Hotel appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 3: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against a Srinagar resident for allegedly duping several job aspirants of lakhs of rupees by promising overseas employment through forged documents, officials said on Friday. The chargesheet in FIR No. 67/2021 has been filed before [] The post EOW Kashmir Charges Srinagar Man in Multi-Lakh Overseas Job Fraud appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 3: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday appealed to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to undertake the pilgrimage only on their allotted registration date, stating that no devotee would be allowed to proceed to the holy cave shrine before the scheduled date in view of the daily cap on pilgrims. In an advisory, the [] The post J&K Adm Urges Amarnath Pilgrims to Travel Only on Registered Dates appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 3: The annual Amarnath Yatra commenced on Friday with the first batches of pilgrims setting out from the twin base camps at Baltal and Nunwan for the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, where the naturally formed ice lingam is enshrined, officials said. The pilgrimage began early morning along the two [] The post Amarnath Yatra Begins as First Batch of Pilgrims Set Out From Baltal, Nunwan Base Camps appeared first on Northlines .

Devotees should travel only on allotted dates as Tatkal slots limited Jammu Tawi, July 3:The Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) has advised pilgrims intending to undertake the annual Amarnath Yatra to complete advance registration before arriving in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that Tatkal (on-the-spot) registration facilities are extremely limited owing to the prescribed daily [] The post Spot registration tightened amid Amarnath pilgrim surge appeared first on Northlines .

LG Sinha flags off first batch of 4822 pilgrims from Jammu Jammu Tawi, Jul 2: The Amarnath Yatra 2026 formally commenced on Thursday with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagging off the first batch of 4,822 pilgrims from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu amid elaborate security arrangements. Officials said the convoy of 259 vehicles entered [] The post Amarnath Yatra begins amid chants of Bam Bam Bhole appeared first on Northlines .

Kathua records 85.8 mm rainfall; hot and humid weather likely to return from July 5 Jammu Tawi, Jul 2:Rainfall across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir brought relief from the recent heatwave on Thursday, with maximum temperatures settling at or below normal in most places. According to data accessed, Jammu registered 34.5 degrees Celsius, 1.5 [] The post Rain brings relief from heat-wave in J&K appeared first on Northlines .