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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 .

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 29: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today paid solemn tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, the wizard of hockey, on the occasion of National Sports Day. Recalling his legendary performance, the Lieutenant Governor described Major Dhyan Chand as one of Indias deepest and most enduring symbols, whose brilliance compelled the world to pause and [] The post LG Sinha Attends National Sports Day Function; Pays Tributes to Major Dhyan Chand appeared first on Northlines .

Bengaluru, Aug 29: Food safety officials have issued notices to five canteens and kitchens operating in medical college hostels in Karnataka after inspections found violations, including expired food items and labelling irregularities, officials said on Saturday. A total of 34 canteens and kitchens in government and private medical college hostels were inspected on August 27 [] The post Notices Issued To 5 Medical College Hostel Canteens Over Food Safety Violations appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India will work with fellow members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to advance a vision anchored in security, connectivity and opportunity, while striving for a region free from terrorism, separatism and extremism. Modi made the remarks ahead of his two-nation tour of Uzbekistan [] The post PM Modi Heads To Central Asia, Pledges Push For Terror-Free Region appeared first on Northlines .

Kathmandu, Aug 29: The death toll from devastating flash floods in central Nepal rose to 626 on Saturday, with rescue teams continuing to recover bodies while nearly 2,000 people remain missing, authorities said. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said the bodies had been recovered from eight districts, with the highest number [] The post Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Climbs To 626, Nearly 2,000 Missing appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi, Aug 28:Tall claims about improving government education infrastructure appear to face a reality check at Government High School Nagar in Reasi district, where students are reportedly facing difficulties due to a shortage of teaching staff and the absence of a regular headmaster for the past nearly two years. According to local sources, [] The post GHS Nagar faces acute Teacher shortage, seven of 15 posts vacant appeared first on Northlines .

Criticised collegium system, executive interference in appointments By Tanishka Shah IN 1833, WILLIAM BENTINCKs government admitted that Indias criminal justice reforms had failed to achieve the twin objects of a court viz., cheap and quick decision of cases. Nearly two centuries later, Justice S. Muralidhar told an audience gathered for the28th D.S. Borker Memorial [] The post Broken legal system we inherited has broken: Justice Muralidhar appeared first on Northlines .

Managed pluralism to deal with power networks By Asad Mirza Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayevs ongoing political reset in Kazakhstan represents a calculated effort to restructure state power under the narrative of progressive constitutional reform. Following sweeping amendments to the countrys constitutional framework, the establishment of a new unicameral legislature the Kurultai marks a [] The post Tokayevs constitutional gamble in Kazakhstan appeared first on Northlines .

Proposal seen as Baghdads bid for self-preservation Arjavi Indraneesh Iraqs proposal for a joint security council bringing Saudi Arabia and Iran into a formal mechanism is more than another attempt at regional mediation. It reflects Baghdads growing conviction that diplomatic contact between the two powers, while valuable, is no longer sufficient to prevent security [] The post Iraq Tests anew security formula for Saudi-Iran rivalry appeared first on Northlines .

Political Controversy Over the National Song Is Unnecessary and Disturbing Omkar Dattatray It is ironic, unfortunate and disturbing that the countrys National Song, which inspired generations during the freedom struggle and continues to evoke national consciousness and unity, has once again become the subject of political controversy. In a democracy as vast and diverse as [] The post Vande Mataram: A National Symbol Should Rise Above Politics appeared first on Northlines .

J&K advances AgriStack frame work under DILRMP SRINAGAR, AUGUST 25: In a major step towards modernising land administration and creating a more transparent, citizen-centric system of Revenue and Agricultural services, Jammu and Kashmir has accelerated the digitisation and updation of land records while simultaneously preparing the verified land database for integration with the AgriStack framework [] The post Land Records goes Digital, Farmer Services gets Smarter appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. T. S. Kler, Chairman & HOD BLK-Max Heart & Vascular Institute, Chairman Pan Max Electrophysiology, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi Persistent leg pain or cramping while walking is often dismissed as a sign of ageing, muscle fatigue, or arthritis. However, it could actually be an early warning sign of an underlying heart [] The post Silent Alarm: Why Leg Pain While Walking Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Heart Disease appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi:The parents of nine-month-old Aditi Nilani, who has been diagnosed with the rare and severe genetic disorder Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2, are making urgent efforts to raise 16 crore for her treatment. Aditi requires a gene therapy drug, which has to be imported from abroad, at an estimated cost of 16 crore. [] The post 16-Crore Lifesaving Appeal for 9-Month-Old Girl Battling Rare SMA appeared first on Northlines .

Leh/Jammu, Aug 25: The Union Agriculture Ministry has constituted a high-level committee to examine the proposal for setting up a dedicated National Sanjeevani Research Centre for Sea Buckthorn in Ladakhs Nubra Valley, officials said. The committee was formed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on August 21 following a proposal by Lieutenant Governor [] The post Centre Forms Panel to Assess National Sea Buckthorn Research Centre in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 25: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Tuesday sealed 46 shops at the vegetable market in Indira Chowk for defaulting on rent payments for more than four years, officials said. The sealing action was carried out after the shop allottees failed to clear their outstanding dues despite repeated notices issued by the civic [] The post JMC Seals 46 Indira Chowk Shops Over Four-Year Rent Default appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 25: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completed a decade of operations on Tuesday, emerging as the backbone of Indias digital payments ecosystem with its annual transaction volume surging nearly 13,000-fold since its launch in 2016. Launched on August 25, 2016, UPI has transformed the way people make payments by providing an interoperable [] The post UPI Turns 10, Transaction Volume Surges Nearly 13,000-Fold appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 25: Security forces arrested two suspected over ground workers (OGWs) of terrorists and recovered a pistol, 12 rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade from their possession in the Yarwan forest area of Pulwama district, officials said on Tuesday. The arrests were made during a joint operation by Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army [] The post Two Suspected Terror Associates Arrested in Pulwama, Arms Recovered appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 25: With H1N1 influenza cases rising sharply in the national capital, doctors have warned that children, elderly persons, pregnant women and individuals with chronic illnesses remain the most vulnerable to severe infection and complications. According to Delhi health department data, the city has reported over 2,300 Influenza-A cases this year, including more [] The post H1N1 Cases Surge in Delhi; Children, Elderly Among Most Vulnerable, Say Doctors appeared first on Northlines .

Says 200 free units to be provided to eligible consumers;Calls threats to Pandit employees serious Srinagar, Aug 24:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday defended the governments decision to increase electricity tariffs by 6.83%, saying those questioning the hike should also remember that previous governments had raised power rates by more than 14%. The Chief Minister [] The post Omar defends power tariff hike, cites 14% rise by previous Govts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 24:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally hot and humid weather over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers at scattered places, the Meteorological Centre here said on Monday. According to the latest forecast brief spells of rain or thundershowers are likely at scattered places during the early [] The post Hot, humid weather to prevail, brief rain spells likely appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 24:The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah on Monday rolled out a phased plan to upgrade 714 High Schools into full-fledged K-12 composite institutions. The decision was taken in a review meeting on Monday chaired by CM Omar Abdullah. K-12 education refers to the system of public and private primary and [] The post Govt to upgrade 714 High Schools into K-12 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 24:Two persons fell into the Chenab River at Murnall Nalla in the Bunjwah area of Kishtwar district on Monday, prompting a search operation, officials said. An official said that the two persons fell into the river this afternoon under circumstances that are yet to be ascertained. He said that soon after the [] The post Duo falls into Chenab in Kishtwar, search Op launched appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 24:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today directed the School Education Department to complete its inquiry into the heinous incident in Kishtwar involving a young schoolgirl on an expeditious basis, so that stringent and exemplary action can be ensured in the matter. The Chief Minister directed the concerned authorities to complete the inquiry within one [] The post CM directs fast probe into Kishtwar schoolgirl incident appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 24 : Three families comprising 10 members were evacuated as a precautionary measure after land subsidence and cracks in residential houses were reported in a village in Ramban district, officials said on Monday. The land subsidence at Kulthi Chakka Kundi in Tehsil Rajgarh, along the banks of the Chenab River, triggered panic [] The post Three families evacuated after land subsidence in Ramban appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Aug 24: Police have registered an FIR against a senior National Conference (NC) leader over his alleged derogatory and provocative remarks against the BJP in Drass district of Ladakh a few days ago, officials said on Monday. The complainant, BJP district president, Drass Fayaz Ahmed Qari, alleged that NC territorial vice president Ghulam Rasool [] The post NC leader booked over provocative remarks in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

by Gollamudi Radha Krishna Murty During colonial rule, as India was reeling under scarce scientific infrastructure, a visionary philanthropist, Dr Mahendra Lal Sarcar, came forward to establish an institution entirely funded by his earnings from his medical practice, where Indians could pursue science through original research. Thus, the Indian Association for the Cultivation of [] The post Hail to Pioneers: The Legacy of IACS appeared first on Northlines .

New Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani alliance has many uncertainties By Roger Mckenzie We should view the new military pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan as a reaction to the increasingly unstable times in which welive. As a great part of the cause of these unstable times is down to the actions of the [] The post Is Mecca Pact a counterweight to Israel, or simply a Muslim NATO? appeared first on Northlines .

Humanitarian situation becomes more complicated than ever before By Tajul Islam The Arakan Army (AA), an ethnic armed organization based in Myanmars Rakhine State, is seeking to consolidate its influence through more than battlefield gains. Researchers, analysts and people familiar with developments along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border say the group is also using ethnic [] The post Arakan Armys Dream State and emerging security challenge for Bangladesh appeared first on Northlines .

It seems that all is not well as far as security level in the jails across Jammu and Kashmir is concerned. The report regarding the escape of two inmates from a high-security Central Jail in Srinagar is a matter of grave concern. The incident has raised many questions about the level of security in the [] The post Augment Jails security appeared first on Northlines .

Rayees Ahmad Kumar Marriages are strongly recommended in Islam. The Prophet (PBUH) says, Nikah is my Sunnah; whoever denies it is not among us, and we have nothing to do with him. It is through marriages that a clan is preserved and its roots give rise to new branches. When nikah becomes expensive, zina becomes [] The post Austerity in Marriage appeared first on Northlines .

Trkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the Changing Security Equation for Bharat By Col. (Dr.) Dev Anand Lohamaror The geopolitical developments unfolding across West Asia and South Asia in August 2026 point towards an emerging strategic realignment that Bharat cannot afford to ignore. On August 7, Saudi Arabia, Trkiye and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint [] The post From Mecca to Damascus and Dhaka: The Making of a New Strategic Axis? appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 24: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Tuesday a plea by journalist Abhishek Upadhyay challenging an FIR registered against him by Ghaziabad police in an alleged road rage case, which he claims was filed to harass him over his reporting on alleged irregularities in the handling of donations at the [] The post SC To Hear Journalists Plea Against FIR Over Alleged Road Rage Case appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) on Thursday sealed a Blinkit store operating from the basement of Surya Towers at Bahu Plaza, Jammu, for functioning in violation of the sanctioned building permission and applicable building norms. The premises form part of a building that also houses the Aakash Coaching Centre, where a large number [] The post JDA seals Blinkit store at Surya Towers appeared first on Northlines .

Govt proposes corridor connecting GMC-J & its Hospitals: Principal Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Aug 20: In a revolutionary step for patient care in the Jammu division, the government has decided to construct a corridor/over-bridge across the road starting right from the premier hospital of the region, the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H) Jammu, its [] The post Patient care in Jammu to be revolutionized appeared first on Northlines .

Calls upon young generation to dream big like people in metro cities Jammu Tawi, Aug 20:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said women are scripting a new chapter in Jammu and Kashmir by transforming border economies, while calling upon youth in frontier villages to dream big and actively shape their future. Addressing residents of six [] The post Nari Shakti transforming border economies in J&K: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Says Rs 31-Cr Srinagar abattoir revived; Private Universities likely soon; Srinagar, Aug 20:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday said Pakistans summoning of the US Charge dAffaires following his meeting with the American envoy was a matter between Pakistan and the United States. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, CM Omar said that Pakistan had summoned [] The post Pakistan-US row matter between Islamabad-Washington, not mine: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 20:United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor reached Leh on Thursday as part of his visit to Ladakh. Gor, who met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar on Wednesday, flew to Leh today after his flight was delayed due to adverse weather conditions. Sources said that the Ambassador took part in river [] The post US Ambassador Gor arrives in Leh appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray Moral decay is the gradual erosion of the principles that distinguish right from wrong, honesty from deceit, duty from selfishness, and compassion from indifference. It rarely arrives suddenly. It develops quietly through repeated compromises, rationalisation, silence and the normalisation of behaviour that was once considered unacceptable. A society experiences moral decay when ethical [] The post Moral Decay: An Unfortunate and Disturbing Trend appeared first on Northlines .

Calls J&K important part of India, praises safety measures Jammu Tawi, Aug 19:Describing Jammu and Kashmir as an important part of India, United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor on Wednesday said Washington would reassess its advisory cautioning citizens against travelling to the region. Speaking to reporters after meeting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his [] The post US ambassador hints at downgrading travel warning for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Says true measure of Universitys success lies in its students, alumni Jammu Tawi, Aug 19:Asking varsities to transform students into creators of opportunities rather than mere job seekers, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that a university is not built by its buildings but by ideas, dreams, and possibilities. Addressing the 23rd Foundation Day [] The post Sinha calls for universities to foster opportunity creators appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 19:The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has mandated that hotels, guest houses, resorts, and homestays registered with the Ladakh Tourism Department will be reclassified for electricity billing. The Commission said that these establishments shall be charged tariffs at par with industrial consumersa move that may alter operational costs for the regions hospitality sector. [] The post JERC equalizes power tariff, grants industrial rates to Ladakhs hospitality sector app

Jammu Tawi, Aug 18 : The maximum permissible speed of trains on the 111-km-long new broad gauge rail section between Katra and Banihal under Northern Railways Jammu division has been increased to 100 kmph, officials said. The 111-km-long Katra-Banihal rail section is a crucial and technically challenging component of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) [] The post Train speed on Katra-Banihal section raised to 100 kmph: Rlys appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 19 : The Pavitra Charri (Holy Mace) of the Shree Machail Mata Yatra, accompanied by thousands of devotees, left the Gori Shankar Temple in Sarkoot for Sub-Division Paddar early Wednesday, an official said. Earlier, the Holy Mace had embarked on its journey from Jain Bazar in Jammu, reached Doda, and arrived in [] The post Holy Mace of Machail Yatra departs for Paddar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 19 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday dared the BJP to have a probe conducted into the corruption charges it has levelled, saying his government does not control any investigative agency. Even if we assume for a second that their allegation is true, we dont even have the power to conceal such [] The post Omar rubbishes corruption charges by BJP, says hold a probe appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 19: Director General of Police (DGP) Jammu & Kashmir Nalin Prabhat conducted an operational review of Temporary Operating Bases (TOBs) established on the northern face of the Pir Panjal range, officials said. The DGP was accompanied by Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi, Rajiv Pandey, Hariprasad KK, SSP Budgam, and other [] The post DGP holds operational review of TOBs in Pir Panjal appeared first on Northlines .

Dhaka wants conducive environment fro PM visit By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers The relationship between India and Bangladesh has arrived at its most delicate moment in decades. A friendship forged in the blood and sacrifice of the 1971 Liberation War is now being tested by the fate of one woman: Sheikh Hasina, the daughter [] The post India-Bangladesh: From liberation war to Sheikh Hasina test appeared first on Northlines .

Science may force reconsideration of right of state to kill By K Raveendran The Supreme Courts refusal to refer the challenge to execution by hanging to a larger constitutional bench may appear, at first sight, to strengthen the legal foundations of capital punishment in India. A closer reading points in a more complicated [] The post Death penalty survives, but door to abolition opens wider appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has brought alleged drug kingpin Virendra Singh Basoya back to India from the United Arab Emirates in connection with a Rs 13,000-crore narcotics case, officials said. Basoya is accused of playing a key role in the movement of large quantities of drugs from India to overseas [] The post Drug Kingpin Wanted In Rs 13,000-Crore Case Brought Back From UAE appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: Union Health Minister J P Nadda was admitted to AIIMS Delhi after experiencing uneasiness and underwent coronary angiography, the hospital said on Friday. Nadda was admitted on Thursday evening and is currently stable, with doctors keeping him under observation in the cardiology department, according to an AIIMS statement. Union Health Minister [] The post Health Minister J P Nadda Hospitalised, Undergoes Coronary Angiography appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: A total of 1,057 personnel from the Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Friday. Of the total awards, 301 are Medals for Gallantry (GM), including 272 [] The post 1,057 Personnel Awarded Gallantry, Service Medals On Independence Day appeared first on Northlines .