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Policy aims to consolidate land through voluntary participation, with 40% earmarked for city-level infrastructure Jammu Tawi, August 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Land Pooling Policy, 2026, aimed at facilitating planned urban development and infrastructure creation through the voluntary participation of landowners. The policy was notified by the Housing [] The post JK notifies Land Pooling Policy 2026 to drive planned urban dev appeared first on Northlin

Srinagar, Aug 18 : Brigadier Chirag Ghura, Chief Engineer, Project Beacon of the BRO, on Tuesday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at the Lok Bhawan and briefed him about the track development for the Amarnath Yatra. The chief engineer was accompanied by Brigadier S Deepak, Chief Engineer (designate), Project Beacon, an official spokesperson [] The post Brig Ghura briefs LG on Amarnath Yatra track appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 18 : The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of the Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against an accused for allegedly duping several people on the pretext of arranging foreign employment visas, an official said on Tuesday. The chargesheet was filed on Monday against Kartik Choudhary, a resident of Purana Pind in Jammus [] The post CB files chargesheet in visa fraud case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 18 : Security forces launched search operations at several locations following reports of the movement of suspected persons in Udhampur, Reasi and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. The police, in collaboration with the CRPF, began a cordon-and-search operation after receiving information about the movement of two suspected [] The post Search Ops underway in Udhampur, Reasi, Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Party Call emergency meet at Srinagar on 23rdAugust Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Aug 18:As the government of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has been engaged in the preparations for the successful conduct of the upcoming Assembly session, the main opposition party, the BJP, has now shifted its complete focus on mission [] The post BJP shifts focus on mission Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Reaffirms commitment to veterans welfare, dignity Jammu Tawi, Aug 18:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired the 81st Meeting of Jammu Kashmir Rajya Sainik Board, at Lok Bhavan. The Board deliberated on key issues concerning veterans, Veer Naris, widows and dependents, covering welfare delivery, grievance redressal, healthcare and institutional strengthening. These include establishment of a ZSWO [] The post LG chairs meeting of J&K Rajya Sainik Board appeared first on Northlines .

Reviews final preparations for inaugural International Film Festival of J&K Srinagar, Aug 18:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the final preparations for the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026, scheduled to be held from September 7 to 10 across Srinagar and Jammu. The four-day festival is [] The post Film Festival to foster cultural exchange, creative collaboration: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 18:The Government is set to establish dedicated emergency and accident hospitals in Uri and Poonch, with the facilities expected to strengthen healthcare access for residents living in the border areas along the Line of Control (LoC). The proposed hospitals are expected to cater to residents of LoC villages, where access to immediate medical [] The post Emergency hospitals to come up in Poonch, Uri appeared first on Northlines .

Warn strike to continue until service rules notified Srinagar, Aug 18: Employees of five newly established Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) in Jammu and Kashmir have begun an indefinite strike over the prolonged delay in finalising Service Recruitment Rules (SRRs), warning that the agitation will continue until the rules are formally notified. The strike began on [] The post Employees of new GMCs begin indefinite strike over recruitment rules appeared first on Northlines .

Parthenium Awareness Week: Aug.16-22 Dr. Parveen Kumar* All of us might not be aware of the ill effects of this plant, but we must have seen this plant locally called as Gajar Ghas/Congress Ghas growing wildly in the fields/field bunds, along the roadsides, railway tracks and in fallow or uncultivated lands. It grows [] The post The Green Terror: Control and Management appeared first on Northlines .

Sumit Sarkar interpreted History through lives of common people By Tirthankar Mitra Historian extraordinary, Sumit Sarkar, whose focus extended beyond nationalist icons, is no more. He felt it was more important to explore the limits of mainstream nationalism. He was only too aware that the shining promise of the dawn of independence [] The post A Historian who laughed at the absurdities of the World appeared first on Northlines .

Clear departure from traditional Modi I-Day vocabulary By T N Ashok Indias 80th Independence Day has produced an interesting political coincidence. From the Presidents address on the eve of August 15 to Prime Minister Narendra Modis speech from the Red Fort, the political establishment has suddenly begun speaking in one language: Youth Power. [] The post New Message from Red Fort: Gen Z turns political battleground appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray There is, unfortunately, a dual power system and structure in Jammu and Kashmir, largely owing to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. This arrangement has often been criticised as undesirable because it can impair good, efficient and transparent governance and administration. Jammu and Kashmir is perhaps the only Union Territory in the [] The post Dual Power Structure in J&K: A Curse appeared first on Northlines .

Ms. Shobha Karandlaje 1. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Amendment Bill, 2026, recently passed by both Houses of Parliament, is a very significant reform and an important step in strengthening the MSME ecosystem. MSMEs make a significant contribution to the development of the nation. Over the past few years, the MSME sector [] The post The next phase of reforms to strengthen MSMEs appeared first on Northlines .

Unpredictable fluctuations in airfares have once again come under the Supreme Courts scrutiny, with the Court making it clear that airlines failing to comply with government directions on fares should face strict action, including grounding. The Centre has informed the Court that final rules governing airfares, surge pricing and excess baggage charges would be notified [] The post Airfares Need Regulation appeared first on Northlines .

Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav, Goyal among prominent new faces; 51 of 65 office-bearers new New Delhi, Aug 17: BJP president Nitin Nabin has announced the partys new national team, with B L Santosh as national general secretary (Organisation), former Union minister Smriti Irani as general secretary and Ram Madhav as national vice president. Interestingly, the [] The post BJP unveils new national team, none from J&K appeared first on Northlines .

253 detained across 14 states; over 200 arrested in cases linked to Shahzad Bhatti Network Over 80 FIRs registered; IEDs, grenades, pistols, CCTV cameras recovered New Delhi, Aug 17:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that ahead of Independence Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Govt destroyed an ISI-backed terror network ahead of Independence [] The post Govt destroyed ISI-backed terror group: Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Says dialogue, selfless service and respect for all life are key to a harmonious society Srinagar, Aug 17:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called for strengthening social harmony, interfaith dialogue and a deeper sense of responsibility towards nature and all living beings, saying Indias civilisational ethos is rooted inVasudhaiva Kutumbakamthe world is one familyand respect [] The post Sinha calls for harmony, compassion and care for nature appeared first on Northlines .

LoP Sharma accuses govt of corruption, poor governance Jammu Tawi, Aug 17:Hundreds of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on Monday staged protests at several locations in Jammu against the National Conference-led government, alleging failure to fulfil election promises and address issues related to unemployment, civic amenities and development. Three separate protests, led by MP Jugal [] The post BJP hits streets, targets NC Govt over failed promises appeared first on Northlines .

Kathua (Jammu Div), Aug 17:A woman died while her husband sustained injuries after the scooty they were travelling on was hit by an Alto car near Hiranagar Morh in Kathua district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred near a petrol pump at Hiranagar Morh when an Alto car collided with [] The post Woman dies, husband injured after scooter-car collision appeared first on Northlines .

LG flags off first batch Jammu Tawi, Aug 17 : The annual pilgrimage to the ancient Budha Amarnath shrine in Poonch district commenced on Monday, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagging off the first batch of pilgrims from Jammu amid religious fervour and tight security arrangements. After performing a pooja, Sinha flagged off the pilgrims [] The post Budha Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal Chairperson, nandam The Centre for Happiness, IIM Jammu Some institutions inherit their distinction from history; others must earn it quietly, year by year, through vision and sustained effort. The Indian Institute of Management Jammu belongs to this latter tradition. Ten years ago, when it took its first breath, [] The post IIM Jammu at Ten: From Regional Aspiration to Global Engagement appeared first on Northlines .

Former MLC G.L Raina Symbols matter in politics. They create emotional associations, strengthen group identity and make abstract ideas such as freedom, equality, nationalism or regional aspirations instantly recognisable. A flag, election symbol, colour or even the architecture of a party office can communicate in seconds what pages of political literature may struggle to convey. [] The post NC Flag: Time to Change with the Changing Times appeared first on Northlines .

Foreign funding of NGOs, Charities needs stricter control By Nantoo Banerjee With annual inflow of foreign contributions to NGOs, private trusts and religious bodies in India officially estimated at a staggering Rs.23,000 crore, there is reason for the government toestablish tighter administrative oversight, governance, and transparency over foreign donations. It is suspected that [] The post Opaque Money into open societies can distort public policy appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 17: The BJP on Monday announced a major organisational reshuffle, appointing 13 national vice presidents, eight general secretaries and a new team of national secretaries as part of a revamp of its organisational structure. BJP national president Nitin Nabin approved the appointments, which take effect immediately, according to a statement issued by [] The post BJP Announces Major Reshuffle; Ram Madhav, Tariq Mansoor Get Key Posts appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 17: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya to complete its investigation expeditiously and take it to a logical conclusion. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana directed [] The post SC Asks SIT to Expedite Probe Into Ram Temple Donations Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 17: Seven people were killed and several others injured in a stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Temple in Bihars Lakhisarai district early Monday, police said. The incident occurred around 6.30-6.45 am when a large number of devotees had gathered at the temple on Shravans Somvaar, which typically draws heavy crowds at Shiva temples. [] The post Seven Killed in Stampede-Like Incident at Bihar Temple appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 17: Hundreds of BJP workers on Monday staged a major protest in Jammu against the National Conference-led government, accusing it of failing to fulfil election promises and address unemployment, civic issues and development concerns. Led by J&K BJP president, MP Jugal Kishore Sharma and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, the protesters gathered at [] The post BJP Protest Rocks Jammu, Leaders Target NC Govt Over Failures appeared first on Northlines .

Panchkula, Aug 17: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and other parts of the western Himalayan region over the next few days, while Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab are also likely to receive heavy rain on August 17 and 18. The IMD said [] The post IMD Warns of Heavy to Very Heavy Rain in J&K, Himachal appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi, August 16:A farmer from Pouni tehsil has accused the Agriculture Department of alleged irregularities in a high-tech polyhouse project, claiming that he suffered substantial financial losses after the structure was damaged by heavy rains. Farmer Kuldeep Raj alleged that he invested several lakh rupees in the project, which was intended to improve [] The post Farmer alleges fraud in Greenhouse Project, Names officials appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A tragic road accident in the Dachhan area of mountainous Kishtwar district left five peopleall labourersdead after the vehicle they all were on-board veered off the road and rolled down a steep mountain and finally landed in a rivulet. Soon after the accident locals along with cops started a rescue operation and [] The post Vehicle plunges into rivulet, 5 workers of Pakal Dul Project killed appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 16: Indian Armys assault dog Tyson, who is attached to 2 Para Special Forces, has been honoured during the Independence Day 2026 celebrations for showing bravery and extraordinary courage during a counter-insurgency operation in J&K as part of Operation Rakshak early this year. The name of Tyson, a German Shepherd of Remount [] The post Army Dog Tsyon wounded by terrorists in Kishtwar gets President I-Day Honour appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, reviewed the implementation of the Recovery & Reconstruction (R&R) Plan2025 and utilization of the disaster recovery assistance sanctioned for Jammu & Kashmir by GoI directing departments to accelerate project formulation and execution while ensuring that every reconstructed asset is made more resilient to future disasters. The Chief Secretary [] The post CS pushes fast execution of Rs 1,579 Cr disaster package appeared first on Northlines .

Says PoJK people would have wanted to join India pre-2019 Srinagar, Aug 15 : Asserting that the historic decision taken by National Conference leaders 80 years ago to accede to India was the right decision, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday renewed his pitch for the restoration of special status and [] The post Omar pitches for special status, statehood appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 15 : A 108-foot-high national flag mast was installed in Kachrial village along the Line of Control in Jammu district on Saturday as part of Independence Day celebrations, following a 1.5 km Tiranga march organised by the Army, officials said. The march began with ex-servicemen and primary school students of Pallanwala [] The post Tricolour hoisted on 108-foot-high mast at LoC in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jaipur, Aug 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mataram and demanded that the party apologise to the people and to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay who wrote the song. Addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Shah alleged that during the Independence Day programme at the Congress [] The post Cong should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram: Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 16 : Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Sunday said there is no need for people to worry over attempts to disturb peace in the Union Territory, asserting that the administration and security forces are fully committed to maintaining peace. Sinha made the remarks while responding to demands being raised at [] The post No need to worry, peace will prevail: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 16: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday launched a joint cordon-and-search operation in the Ramnagar forest area of Udhampur district after receiving inputs about the suspicious movement of two unidentified persons there, officials said. A joint team comprising the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Special Operations Group (SOG), Army and other [] The post Suspicious movement triggers search operation in Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .

Emphasises Raksha Shakti for Viksit Bharat 2047 NEW DELHI, Aug 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pitched for making India a global defence manufacturing hub, emphasising self-reliance in advanced capabilities like hypersonic technology and drone systems while listing Raksha Shakti among seven key pillars to build a developed nation by 2047. In his Independence [] The post PM pitches for making India Global Defence manufacturing hub appeared first on Northlines .

Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora The festival of Teej is celebrated on the third day (Tritiya) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Shravan. It is a festival dedicated to women. During the month of Sawan (monsoon), when nature is draped in a verdant green mantle, the hearts of women dance with joy, [] The post Teej: A Festival for Women appeared first on Northlines .

Er. Rajesh Pathak In 1989, when the Shila Poojan ceremony for laying the foundation of the Ram Temple construction was organized, the first worship of the Shila was performed by Kameshwar Choupal, a Scheduled Caste VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) volunteer. Describing Ramrajya, the Ramcharitmanas contains the verse: Sab nar karahin paraspar preeti (All live in [] The post Hindu Samarasta Kawad Yatra: A Drive to Break the Barriers of Caste appeared first on Northlines .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood at the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15, 2026, for the thirteenth consecutive time and introduced to the nation a framework that he called Saptadhara, or Seven Streams of Strength. It is a reform architecture designed to power Indias growth, strengthen its self-reliance, and complete the transition [] The post Seven Streams, One Destiny appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 16: Government departments are constituting Quick Response Teams (QRTs) to swiftly identify and counter misleading, fake and factually incorrect content circulating on social media, officials said. The initiative aims to ensure timely responses to rumours, misinformation, fake content and misleading posts while enabling ministries and departments to engage with people constructively through [] The post Govt Departments Set Up Quick Response Teams To Counter Fake Social Media Conte

VARANASI, Aug 16: Two airport employees were injured after a licensed pistol accidentally went off during a security check at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport here on Sunday morning, prompting security agencies to detain and question the passenger carrying the weapon. The incident occurred around 9:30 am when a passenger travelling with his wife on [] The post Licensed Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport, Two Employees Injured appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 16: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday released the provisional answer keys for 84 subjects of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination. In a post on X, the NTA said the challenge window is open and it will remain open from August 16 to 18 till 11:59 PM. Candidates will [] The post NTA Releases UGC-NET Answer Keys For 84 Subjects appeared first on Northlines .

NEW YORK, Aug 16: Indias 80th Independence Day celebrations in the New York tri-state area culminated in a Guinness World Record, with more than 1,300 US flags surrounded by Indian Tricolours arranged to form the number 250 at Veterans Memorial Park in Parsippany, New Jersey. The record for the Largest Flagpole Number was set on [] The post Indian I-Day Celebrations In New York Tri-State Area Culminate In Guinness World Record appeared first on Northlines .

MUMBAI, Aug 16: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued show-cause notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their advertisement for Vimal Elaichi, alleging that it prima facie amounts to indirect or surrogate promotion of prohibited pan masala and tobacco-related products. The FDA said the use of the [] The post FDA Notice To Shah Rukh, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff Over Vimal Ad appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 15: India on Friday reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an inalienable and integral part of the country, while External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the international community should instead focus on the alleged atrocities in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the use of PoJK for cross-border terrorism. Addressing [] The post India Reaffirms J&K, Ladakh Integral Parts of Country appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 15: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today hoisted the National Flag at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of the Nations 80th Independence Day. A ceremonial police contingent presented the National Salute. Paying homage to the countless freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the nation, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized the difficult journey, struggle [] The post 80th Independence Day: LG Sinha hoists National Flag at Lok Bhavan appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 15: The Congress on Saturday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the arrangement of his saffron, green and white pocket squares worn during the Independence Day celebrations, sarcastically suggesting that he appeared to be celebrating Irelands Independence Day instead of Indias. Modi attended the Independence Day ceremony in a [] The post Ireland I-Day? Congress Takes Dig at PM Modis Pocket Squares appeared first on Northlines .