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Jammu Tawi, Aug 6:A man was killed while three others sustained injuries after they suffered an electric shock in the Ramsoo area of Ramban district on Thursday. An official said that the incident occurred in Ramsoo, where four persons received an electric shock due to a suspected short circuit. He said all the injured were [] The post Man killed, 3 injured after electric shock in Ramban appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 6 : Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija Mufti have been booked for allegedly assaulting a police officer during PDPs protest against abrogation of Article 370 two days ago, officials said here on Thursday. A case under sections 132, 121 and 191(2) BNS has been registered against [] The post FIR filed against Mehbooba, Iltija for assault on Cop during Art-370 protest appeared first on Northlines .

J&K Govt should address long-pending grievances of in-service teachers who acquired higher qualifications through regular mode By Mool Raj The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has, over the past few years, issued several orders to address the concerns of in-service teachers who acquired higher qualifications through distance and online modes. However, the grievances of teachers [] The post Regular-Degree Teachers deserve equal justice appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray The recent spate of heavy rainfall and cloudbursts across Jammu and Kashmir has once again exposed the regions growing vulnerability to extreme weather events. On August 3 and 4, 2026, cloudbursts and torrential rains struck Rajouri, Poonch, Kishtwar, Ramban, Kathua, and Reasi in Jammu Division and in Pahalgam, Ganderbal, Shopian, Bandipora and Kupwara [] The post Frequent Cloudbursts in J&K demand urgent Ecological & Disaster Management Reforms appeared first on Northlines .

Girdhari Lal Raina, Former MLC Sports administration exists for one purposeto develop sport and sportspersons. It is not merely an administrative department entrusted with conducting tournaments or processing appointments; it is the institutional framework through which a nation identifies talent, nurtures excellence, promotes public health and builds international sporting success. The true measure of [] The post Sports Admin in Jammu Kashmir: Time to Return to the National Sports Policy appea

NEW DELHI, Jul 29: Delhi Police have issued a notice to social media platform X, seeking details of accounts that allegedly shared abusive and defamatory posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and security forces during the recent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests, officials said. According to the police, an FIR has been registered over the [] The post Delhi Police Seek X Account Details, Removal of Posts Targeting PM Modi During CJP Protests appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 28:Describing youth as true bearers of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that nations future rests in their hands. Addressing aspiring youth and representatives from leading industries at the 77th State-Level Mega Job Fair, held at Amar Singh College, here, LG Sinha said, You are not merely job-seekers. You are [] The post Youth true bearers of Aatmanirbhar Bharat: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

CM Omar deputes Health Minister to oversee treatment Srinagar, Jul 28:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday visited SKIMS Soura to enquire about the health and well-being of the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims injured in a road accident at Ganiwan in Ganderbal district earlier in the day. During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor directed the hospital administration [] The post Ganderbal Accident: LG Sinha visits SKIMS, assures best medical care to injured pilgrims appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 28:A fresh batch of 3,029 Amarnath pilgrims, including 30 foreign male devotees, reached the Baltal base camp on Tuesday after departing from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu under tight security arrangements, officials said. According to details available, the 21st batch left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas at 2:45 am in a convoy [] The post Amarnath Yatra: 4.35 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Holy Cave Shrine appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 28:Jammu and Kashmir recorded a decline in cyber crime cases in 2024 compared to the previous two years, while Ladakh reported only one such case during the year, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar informed that the National [] The post JK records decline in cyber-crime cases in 2024 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 27: The government on Monday introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, proposing tougher measures to curb paper leaks, including fast-track courts, stricter punishment and time-bound investigations, even as the Opposition staged protests over alleged police action against students during the NEET agitation. Union [] The post Govt Introduces Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Bill in Lok Sabha Amid Opposition Protest appeared first

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 .

New Delhi, July 20:More than 50 police personnel and an equal number of protesters were injured on Monday after clashes broke out between security personnel and protesters during the Chalo Sansad march led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in the New Delhi district. The clash erupted after protesters marching under the CJP banner attempted [] The post Over 50 Cops, Protesters injured during march to Parliament; Over 100 detained appeared first on Northlines .

Seven of two families buried in Poonch landslid; Govt announces relief measures; Widespread heavy rain, flash flood forecast over next two days Jammu Tawi, Jul 20:Nine people were killed in separate rain-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, including seven members of two families who died after a flash flood and landslide buried a [] The post Rain fury claims nine more lives, toll reaches 21 appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the situation following heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides in several districts of the Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor spoke with the senior officials and directed for swift relief and infrastructure restoration in affected areas. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: [] The post LG Sinha Reviews Situation After Heavy Rainfall, Directs Speedy Restoration appeared first on Northlines .

JammuTawi, Jul 16:In a significant move, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir is planning to establish a Mineral Exploration Trust in the Union Territory. To begin with, the government has framed rules to set up a Trust at the Union Territory level, to be known as the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir Mineral Exploration [] The post Govt to establish Mineral Exploration Trust appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 16:Delhi Court on Thursday allowed jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid to attend the Monsoon Session of Parliament in custody, permitting him to participate in the proceedings on all sitting days. The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to commence on July 20 and continue until August 13. The court allowed the application [] The post Court allows jailed MP Rashid to attend Monsoon session appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 16:The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday trapped and arrested a Patwari posted at Patwar Halqa Mahanpur in Kathua district for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe from a complainant for providing mutation-related documents after attestation. In a statement issued, a spokesperson said the Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a case (FIR No. [] The post Patwari caught red-handed accepting bribe appeared first on Northlines .

Chhari Mubarak pilgrimage to commence on July 29 Jammu Tawi, Jul16:The 57-day long Amarnath Yatra continued to witness an overwhelming response from devotees as 19,357 pilgrims paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine on Thursday, taking the total number of yatris who have performed darshan during the first 14 days of the pilgrimage to 3,43,882. [] The post Amarnath Yatra crosses 3.43 lakh pilgrim mark appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 16:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting attended by the former IAS Officer, P.W.C. Davidar, to deliberate over the roadmap for simplifying government processes across departments with the objective of ensuring greater Ease of Living for citizens and creating a more efficient, transparent and technology-driven governance framework in the Union [] The post CS for simplification of Govt processes for Ease of Living appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, July 16: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Vaishno Devi shrine board to review management of offerings and donations at the shrine, emphasising the need for transparency, accountability and adherence to standard operating procedures. The review meeting was held following a Jammu courts direction to the crime branch [] The post LG Sinha reviews donation management systems at Shrine Board appeared first on Northlines .

Remembering the Pioneer of Hindi Journalism in Jammu on His 99th Birth Anniversary By Ravi Rohmetra Duggar is the land of warriors, writers, poets, scholars, intellectuals and journalists. Many of its illustrious sons and daughters have brought laurels to their motherland and raised its glory to Himalayan heights. Among them was Lala Gopal Sachar, a [] The post Veteran Journalist Gopal Sachar: A life dedicated to fearless journalism appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Ashaq Hussain After the implementation of New National Education Policy, at every admission season, like every teacher, I eagerly wait to welcome a new batch of curious young minds into the Chemistry classroom, a place where questions are encouraged, discoveries begin, and scientific thinking is nurtured. Yet, year after year, I find myself [] The post The Chemistry Classroom at a Crossroads appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 16: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged that a Latur-based coaching centre owner paid Rs 5 lakh to procure leaked chemistry questions for the NEET-UG 2026 examination from a member of the National Testing Agencys (NTA) paper-setting panel. In its response to a bail plea filed by accused Shivraj Raghunath [] The post Latur Coaching Owner Paid Rs 5 Lakh To Procure NEET Questions From NTA Paper-Setter, Says CBI appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 16: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out searches at 13 locations across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana and West Bengal as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network, officials said. The raids were conducted by the EDs Lucknow Zonal Office under the [] The post ED Raids 13 Locations Across Four States in Terror Funding, Illegal Infiltration Probe appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Jul 13: For the first time since its operation, Jammu regions premier hospital, the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H) will now have two hundred and fifty (250) MBBS seats as the permission for this enhancement in medical seats has been granted by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Earlier, the [] The post GMC-Jammu gets 250 MBBS seats appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 9:A day after assessing operational preparedness in Kashmir, Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday reviewed the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and the counter-insurgency grid in the Pir Panjal region. An official told that the Army chief visited forward areas in Poonch, Rajouri and Sunderbani, where he was briefed [] The post Army Chief assesses operational readiness along LoC appeared first on Northlines .

Heavy rain may trigger flash floods, landslides Jul 11-12 Jammu Tawi, Jul 9:The Meteorological (MeT) Centre Srinagar on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness hot and humid weather over the next few days, while warning of heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas of the Jammu division between July 11 [] The post Heat persists across J&K as MeT predicts heavy rain from Jul 11 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 09:The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday registered a case against former Bijbehara Tehsildar and others over the alleged illegal attestation of 162 land mutations involving around 1,050 kanals, causing loss to the State exchequer. In a statement issued, a spokesperson said Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau registered a case against the then [] The post 1,050-kanal land mutation scam: ACB books former Bijbehara tehsildar, others appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 9: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday directed the Power Development Department, JAKEDA and other implementing agencies to achieve monthly targets under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and the Solarization of Government Buildings Programme, stressing timely completion of all pending works. Chairing a review meeting, Dulloo asked the two power distribution [] The post CS sets monthly targets for PM Surya Ghar, Govt building solarization appeared first on Northlines .

Dy CM blames police for security breach, seeks action against officers concerned Jammu Tawi, Jul 9: A group of youths demanding the establishment of a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu on Thursday allegedly tried to disrupt a public function addressed by Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary in Kathua district, prompting police [] The post NLU demand triggers protest at Dy CMs public event in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

RBI says notes remain legal tender New Delhi, July 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that 2,000 denomination banknotes worth 5,451 crore are still in circulation, marking a significant decline from 3.56 lakh crore when the withdrawal of the high-value currency notes was announced on May 19, 2023.Executive Branch According to the [] The post 2,000 Banknotes worth Rs 5,451 Cr still in circulation appeared first on Northlines .

Seek action against terrorists NEW DELHI, Jul 9: India and Russia have jointly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the Pahalgam attack and the terror incident near Red Fort in Delhi last year at a key meeting held here. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation on bilateral as well [] The post India, Russia condemn Pahalgam Attack, Red Fort Blast appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, JULY 08: The Sub-Divisional Administration Bani today conducted a major anti-encroachment drive at Sarthal and retrieved around 35 kanals of prime State land from illegal occupation. The drive was conducted under the supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Bani, Sundeep Kumar, with the active participation of the Tehsildar Bani, SHO Bani, Range Forest Officer [] The post 35 Kanals of state land retrieved in Bani Sub-Div appeared first on Northlines .

SEC fully prepared as all ground work done Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, July 08: It is now almost official that the much awaited Panchayat elections in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will be held any time after the culmination of the ongoing holy Shri Amarnath Yatra as the entire ground [] The post Panchayat elections in J&K after culmination of Amarnath yatra appeared first on Northlines .

Says civil society unanimously backs early restoration of statehood Srinagar, Jul 08:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said all political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, along with leaders of the INDIA bloc and other regional parties across the country, are being invited to join the National Conferences proposed July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar in [] The post Regional parties, INDIA Bloc invited for Jul 20 protest: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Landslide hits Vaishno Devi track Jammu Tawi, Jul 8:Rain and thundershowers lashed several districts of Jammu division on Wednesday evening, with brief intense spells triggering localized flash floods, mudslides and landslides in some areas. Reports aid that Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Katra, Doda, Udhampur, Batote and parts of Ramban received Intense showers, which led to localized [] The post Rain, flash floods, landslides hit Jammu region appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 8 : Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday reviewed the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness, and combat readiness in the Kashmir valley. Gen Singh visited the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, also called Chinar Corps, headquarters of the Army here and took a review of the situation. General Dhiraj Seth, COAS, visited HQ Chinar [] The post Army Chief reviews security situation in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 8:The government Wednesday announced a full fee waiver for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) students studying in Classes 9th to 12th in government schools and undergraduate learners in government colleges of Jammu and Kashmir. Education Minister Sakina Itoo on microblogging platform X said, I am delighted to announce the implementation of a full fee [] The post Govt announces full fee waiver for AAY students appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 8:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the Government of India has approved the construction of the Leh Bypass (Southern Alignment) in the Union Territory of Ladakh at a cost of 990.51 crore. In a post on X, Gadkari said the project involves the construction of a two-lane highway [] The post Centre Okays Rs 991 Cr Leh Bypass project appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 8:Two alleged breach of privilege cases involving the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Chadoora, Budgam and Abdul Majeed Rather, the then Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Ganderbal, now Deputy Secretary, J&K BOPEE, were examined by the Committee on Privileges of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly at a meeting chaired by Justice (Retd.) Hasnain Masoodi [] The post JK Assembly Privilege Panel heard 2 officers appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 08:The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday unearthed another alleged Custodian land scam in Jammu and registered two FIRs against revenue officials, beneficiaries and alleged land grabbers for illegally securing ownership rights and fraudulently alienating government land in the Bhalwal and Amb areas. In a statement issued, a Spokesperson said the Jammu and [] The post ACB uncovers fresh Custodian land scam, registers 2 FIRs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 8 : Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Kathua district on Wednesday and recovered two hand grenades, officials said. The hideout was unearthed in the upper reaches of Billawar on the disclosure of an overground worker, Haji Latief, they said. Latief, a resident of Rabagh who was arrested on July 2, [] The post Terrorist hideout busted, two grenades seized appeared first on Northlines .

Tourism strongest pillar of Ladakhs economy: LG Saxena Leh, Jul 8:The massive tourism surge in Ladakh continues to witness an impressive upward trajectory, with foreign tourist arrivals almost doubling in June this year compared to the previous year, from 3,349 foreign tourists in June 2025 to 6,680 in June 2026 a jump of 99.46 [] The post Foreign tourist arrivals in Ladakh double in June; up 99.46 pc appeared first on Northlines .

Er. Prabhat Kishore The holy land of Bharatvarsha is more precious and more virtuous than heaven. The credit of Indias great pride goes to our revolutionary Mahatmas, Sants, poets, rulers, craftsmen, scholars of science-religion philosophy, workers, farmers and people of various professions, from whom we are inspired today. Among these great personality was Shri [] The post Deosharan Singh : The harbinger of social revolution appeared first on Northlines .

It is undeniable that managing the affairs of Shri Amarnath Yatra is a tedious job as it requires a massive logistical exercise that demands immaculate planning, disciplined participation and a phenomenal synergy between the government agencies and the pilgrims. What is the most important aspect in conducting this Yatra smoothly and safely is the strict [] The post Discipline Ensures Safe Yatra appeared first on Northlines .

By Dr. Shamenaz Sheikha & Gowher Pirzada The land of Kashmir and Uzbekistan are both rich in beauty and culture. Anybody visiting both the places is bound to find similarities which connect these two places. Kashmir, no doubt, is one of the most beautiful places in Asia but Uzbekistan is also beautiful in its own [] The post The Influence of Eastern Maqam on Kashmiri Sufi Poetry appeared first on Northlines .

A balanced reflection on its historical evolution, social contributions, and relevance to Indias journey towards Viksit Bharat Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Uttishthata Jagrata Prapya Varannibodhata Arise, awake, and attain the highest wisdom; stop not till the goal is reached. Katha Upanishad (1.3.14) Few voluntary organisations in modern India have generated as much admiration, scrutiny, [] The post RSS at 100: Service, Culture and the Idea of Nation Building appeared first on Northlines .

Satya Prakash, Sr Journalist, New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modis visits to Cyprus, Seychelles and Indonesia have not only enhanced Indias influence in the Indian Ocean region but also advanced several long-term interests and strengthened the national security landscape. The geographical locations of these three nations are significant not only from a strategic standpoint but [] The post Modimacy in Indian Ocean: Cyprus, Seychelles and Indonesia appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, July 8: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district have imposed restrictions on trekking, hiking, camping and other adventure activities across Bhaderwah subdivision, citing security concerns and potential natural hazards. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhadarwah, Sunil Kumar Bhityal issued the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), an official said on [] The post No Trekking Or Camping Without Permission In J&Ks Bhaderwah: Govt Official appeared f