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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

Wayanad (Kerala), July 7: A major rescue operation was launched on Tuesday after a massive landslide triggered by torrential monsoon rains struck Kalladi near Meppadi in Keralas Wayanad district, burying parts of an under-construction tunnel road project and raising fears that several people may be trapped under the debris. The landslide occurred near Meenakshi Bridge [] The post Massive Landslide Hits Wayanad Tunnel Project Site; Five Rescued, Search On for Trapped Workers appeared first on Nor

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 .

Abrogation of Art 370 & 35A ensured complete integration of J&K with India Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jul 06: On his maiden visit to the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the BJP national president, Nitin Nabin, on Monday said that very soon the lotus will also blossom/bloom in Kashmir like Jammu [] The post Lotus will blossom in Kashmir soon: Nitin Nabin 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:The much-awaited Urban Local Bodies (ULB) polls in Jammu & Kashmir are unlikely to be held in 2026 due to the absence of an updated electoral roll, which will only be available after Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is undertaken in the Union Territory. Officials disclosed that the chances of holding the electoral [] The post Much-awaited ULB polls in J&K unlikely in 2026 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 .

Damages NH-244, disrupts Machail Yatra;MeT warns of more heavy showers Jammu Tawi, Jul 6:Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy overnight rainfall disrupted normal life in the Chenab Valley on Monday, blocking the DodaKishtwar National Highway, burying several vehicles under debris near the under-construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project and affecting traffic, including the [] The post Flash floods hit Chenab region, bury vehicles, block DodaKishtwar Road appeared first on Nor

Srinagar, Jul 6:In a significant move aimed at providing major financial relief to patients suffering from life-threatening ailments, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered an amendment to the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Scheme guidelines. As per the official government order, sanction has been accorded allowing Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to utilize [] The post MLAs empowered to sanction Rs 20 lakh medical aid to BPL Patients 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 .

By Chandrani Das Indian politics has entered an era where electoral victories and defeats are no longer the final chapter of democratic contests. Increasingly, elections are followed by another political spectacle, mass defections, internal rebellions, and shifting allegiances that often reshape governments more dramatically than the verdict delivered by voters themselves. This growing phenomenon [] The post Party, Politics, Power and Perfidy: The Rising Culture of Political Defections appeared

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 .

For India, the prospectus in Dhaka seem more complicated that before By Ashis Biswas Suddenly, there is a new twist in Bangladesh politics. For a change, it comes as a puzzle for the Turkiye/Pakistan axis that is playing an increasingly assertive anti-Indian role in Bangladesh. Bucking Bangladeshi medias usually hostile coverage of India, analysts [] The post Twist and turns in Bangladesh-Turkiye political and defence ties appeared first on Northlines .

Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat History often remembers great leaders through the political battles they fought. Yet the most enduring contribution of statesmen is rarely confined to politics alone. Their real legacy lies in the institutions they create, the ideas they nurture and the values they leave behind for future generations. As the nation commemorates the [] The post The Enduring Legacy of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee: Institutions, Ideas and Nation Building appeared first on Northlines .

Rawalakot, July 6: At least one person was killed and more than 600 activists were reportedly detained as protests intensified across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on Monday following a massive crackdown on demonstrations organised by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The protests were held to demand the release of JAAC leaders [] The post 1 Killed, Over 600 Detained as Pakistan Intensifies Crackdown on PoJK Protests appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, JULY 06: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated 32 talented recipients of the Kashmir Womens Organization (KWO) Fellowship, during a ceremony at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor hailed the fellows as symbols of Jammu Kashmirs ongoing transformation toward a future built on self-confidence, equal opportunities and dignity for all. He [] The post LG Sinha Felicitates recipients of Kashmir Womens Organization Fellowship appeared first on Northlines

New Delhi, July 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) in 2019 was the most fitting tribute to the martyrdom of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose vision was the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India. In a signed article [] The post Revocation of Article 370 Best Tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee: PM Modi 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 .

New Delhi, July 6: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for NEET UG 2026 candidates to update or correct their bank account details for the fee refund process till July 7. The agency said refunds have already begun for candidates who have successfully verified their bank account information. According to the NTA, [] The post NTA extends deadline to update bank details for NEET UG 2026 fee refund 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 .

Reviews Yatra arrangements at Nunwan, Chandanwari Srinagar, July 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday conducted an extensive review of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, visiting the Nunwan Base Camp and Chandanwari to assess security, pilgrim facilities, healthcare arrangements and overall management of the annual pilgrimage. At Nunwan Base Camp, the Lieutenant Governor chaired [] The post Prioritize safety, security & convenience of Yatris: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, Rajouri: In an apparent case of alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Panchayat Nala, Sunderbani, locals have accused influential individuals of attempting to secure housing benefits despite allegedly being ineligible. According to the sources, a former Lambardar from Barnada village has allegedly managed to get [] The post Influential families enjoy PMAY benefits, deserving ones left dry appeared first on Northlines .

Rawalakot, Jul 5: Tensions have escalated across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) after the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) launched a major protest campaign on Sunday, demanding the release of its detained leaders and activists and accusing Pakistani authorities of suppressing peaceful dissent. The rights group alleged that thousands of people, including women, [] The post Pakistani Forces Open Fire On Peaceful Rally As Massive Anti-Islamabad Uprising Grips PoJK appe

Hoshiarpur, Jul 5: A Deputy Superintendent of Central Jail, Hoshiarpur, has been arrested in connection with the investigation into a purported viral video recorded by a gangster from inside the high-security prison, police said on Sunday. Harbhajan Singh, posted as Deputy Superintendent at the jail, was arrested by the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Staff during [] The post Punjab Jail Deputy Superintendent Arrested Over Gangsters Viral Prison Video appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 5: The Centre has issued a stern notice to Meta over the presence of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) in paid advertisements on Instagram, directing the company to immediately remove such content, sources said on Sunday. According to sources, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) served the notice [] The post Govt Issues Notice To Meta Over Child Sexual Abuse Content In Instagram Ads appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 5: The Centre has withdrawn most provisions of the emergency natural gas supply regulation order imposed during the West Asia conflict after liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed following a ceasefire, easing concerns over energy security. In a notification issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Petroleum and [] The post Govt Withdraws Emergency Gas Curbs Imposed During West Asia Conflict 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 .

Srinagar, Jul 04:Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday termed the inclusion of separatist leaders names in school textbooks a deliberate attempt, warning that those found responsible will face strict action, including termination from duty. Speaking to the reporters, Minister Itoo said as per the news agency said, As soon as the issue of the two [] The post Sakina terms Separatists names in textbooks a deliberate attempt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A Special Police Officer (SPO), his sister, and two more were killed in separate road accidents in Rajouri and Kishtwar districts, officials said on Saturday. SPO Shubam Kumar and his sister Rainu Choudhary were travelling in a car which had a head-on collision with a bus at Bagnoti along the Jammu-Poonch National Highway [] The post Cop among 4 killed in two road accidents 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 .

New Delhi, Jul 4: The Monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren said on Saturday. The 25-day session with 19 sittings comes after the ruling BJPs victories in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry assembly polls. The aftermath of the rebellion in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) [] The post Parli Monsoon session from Jul 20 to Aug 13 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:There are more teachers than students in 146 schools across Jammu and Kashmirand in over 1,350 others, the teaching faculty can fit in a single selfie. According to the news agency, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has said that in Jammu and Kashmir, at least 146 schools have reported functioning without any [] The post 1,500 J&K schools crippled by empty desks, lone teachers 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 .

2000 Intellectuals invited, 25000 others to attend Nitin Nabins maiden rally Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jul 04: On the directions of the high command, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) unit of the BJP pulled up its socks to make the maiden visit of BJPs national President, Nitin Nabin, here on sixth of this [] The post BJP National Presidents visit to Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of a controversial book from all government school libraries and initiated action against those responsible for its approval, procurement and circulation following allegations that it contained anti-national content. Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma said all copies of the book, [] The post J&K Govt Withdraws Controversial School Book, Orders Probe appeared first on Northlin

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 .

New Delhi, Jul 4: The Centre has issued a notice to messaging platform Telegram, directing it to curb the widespread circulation of pirated films, OTT content and other audio-visual material on its platform, while warning of legal action in case of non-compliance. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has sought an Action Taken Report [] The post Centre Warns Telegram Over Pirated Content, Seeks Compliance Report in 15 Days appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 4: Srinagar Airport on Saturday withdrew its proposed plan to suspend passenger flight operations every Monday and Tuesday, announcing that there will be no full airfield closure this year. The proposed closure of Kashmirs only civilian airport for weeks starting in July had sparked concern in the Valley In a post on X, [] The post Srinagar Airport withdraws two-day weekly closure plan; flights to continue daily appeared first on Northlines .