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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 .

Says J&Ks 570 MVAR Capacitor Banks Deemed Obsolete Jammu Tawi, Jul 28:The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) has noted that Jammu and Kashmirs 570 Mega Volt-Amperes Reactive (MVAR) shunt capacitor banks are largely legacy installations, with obsolete control systems that may fail to respond effectively to dynamic grid demands. According to the official documents available, [] The post NRPC warns legacy shunt capacitors may fail dynamic demands appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 28:Police have arrested two men for allegedly gang raping a 21year old woman, recording the assault on a mobile phone and threatening her into silence in Baramulla district. Addressing a press conference here in North Kashmir, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla Gurinderpal Singh, said the woman approached Police Station Baramulla on July [] The post 2 held on rape charges, recording assault appeared first on Northlines .

21 addiction treatment facilities, 12 de-addiction centres functional across UT New Delhi, Jul 28:More than 1.20 crore people, including 69.14 lakh youth and 51.20 lakh women, have been sensitised under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) in Jammu and Kashmir, while 8,565 Nasha Mukti Mitras have joined the campaign across the Union Territory. The Ministry [] The post Drug awareness campaign reaches over 1.20 Cr people in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 28:The Central government on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that 39 e-Zero FIRs have been registered in Jammu and Kashmir since the rollout of the e-Zero FIR system in July 2026, making the Union Territory one of the 18 States and UTs where the facility has been implemented to ensure faster action [] The post 39 e-zero FIRs registered in J&K since rollout 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 .

Srinagar, Jul 28:The Central government on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that projects worth 154.57 crore have been approved for Jammu and Kashmir and 33.49 crore for Ladakh under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to strengthen fisheries infrastructure, boost fish production and improve the livelihoods of fishermen. Replying to a question raised by [] The post 154.57 Cr approved for J&K Fisheries under PMMSY appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi:In a fresh push to rein in wasteful spending, the Central government has rolled out a One Officer, One Official Vehicle rule for its bureaucratic machinery. The measure is designed to stop the misuse of government cars and bring down public expenditure. According to a new Office Memorandum from the Department of Expenditure, Ministry [] The post One Officer, One Vehicle: Centre tightens Rules on Govt car allotment appeared first on Northlines .

TOKYO, Jul 28: A powerful earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japans southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The earthquake occurred at 4:29 pm local time at a depth of 10 kilometres beneath the sea off Kumamoto in western [] The post 7.1-Magnitude Quake Jolts Southern Japan; Tsunami Advisory Issued appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 28: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday announced that the party will stage peaceful protests across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, demanding the restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A, besides calling for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue. The announcement was made at the PDPs 27th foundation [] The post PDP to Hold August 5 Protests Seeking Restoration of Article 370 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jul 28: The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to ensure a fair, transparent and independent probe into allegations of police excesses during recent protests over the NEET paper leak and examination irregularities, while asserting that the law must take its course whenever defined protocol [] The post SC Says SIT May Probe Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests appeared first on Northlines .

The cost of living is rising, and conventional electricity tariffs seem to climb higher with each passing season. For homeowners seeking better control over recurring expenses while supporting cleaner energy use, complete dependence on the utility grid may feel increasingly restrictive. Fortunately, a practical alternative has matured into a mainstream, highly accessible solution: the solar [] The post Solar Energy System for Homes: Planning More Cost-effective Energy Use appeared first on North

GLASGOW, Jul 28: National record holder Sarvesh Kushare scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win a silver medal in the mens high jump at the Commonwealth Games, finishing second with a best clearance of 2.25m here late on Monday. The 31-year-old secured the countrys best-ever result in the event after clearing 2.25m. Jamaicas [] The post Kushare Scripts History, Wins Indias First CWG High Jump Silver appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 27:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across Jammu and Kashmir, with particular focus on the progress achieved under its key components, adoption of digital health solutions, and their impact on healthcare delivery at the grassroots level. During the review, [] The post CS stresses creation of comprehensive digital health records for every citizen appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 27:Day temperatures remained above normal across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, even as the Meteorological Department forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms over the Union Territory from July 28, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over parts of Jammu division later this week. According to the MeT Department data, Srinagar [] The post Day temperature stay above normal, heavy rains expected from Jul 28 appeared first on Northlines .

Pul Doda bridge closed for safety inspection Jammu Tawi, July 27:A fresh landslide and shooting stones disrupted traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Monday, leaving around 1,700 trucks and numerous passenger vehicles stranded between Udhampur and Banihal, while the Pul Doda bridge was temporarily closed for vehicular movement after markings resembling cracks raised safety [] The post Fresh landslide strands 1,700 trucks on Jammu-Srinagar Highway; Stranded traffic being cleared appe

Anantnag, Jul 27:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the authority to restore Jammu and Kashmirs statehood lies exclusively with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and they will take call at an appropriate time. Talking to reporters at Halmula here in Kashmir CM Omar said,The authority to restore [] The post Authority to restore J&Ks statehood lies with PM, HM: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 27:Terming Jammu and Kashmir as heaven on earth, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that ethical tourism must be the guiding principle for the future of Union Territory. Addressing the Ethical Tourism Conclave organized by the Tourist Trade Interest Guild, J&K, underscoring the imperative of developing a tourism model that is responsible, [] The post Ethical tourism must be guiding principle for J&Ks future: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

3,823 pilgrims leave Jammu base camp Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Jul 27: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Ashul Garg on Monday said that the annual Amarnath Yatra has crossed the 4.22 lakh pilgrim milestone, with the pilgrimage continuing through the Baltal route. The 12th batch of more than 3,800 devotees left from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here for [] The post Amarnath Yatra crosses 4.22 lakh mark appeared first on Northlines .

Parliament adjourned amid uproar by both Houses House likely to function smoothly today; young MPs to lead 10-hour discussion New Delhi, Jul 27 : After six straight days of disruption over NEET fiasco, the Lok Sabha is likely to function smoothly on Tuesday when it takes up for discussion [] The post Bill to contain Paper-leak introduced in Lok Sabha appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 27 : Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached seven immovable properties worth several crores of rupees belonging to alleged drug traffickers in the Srinagar district under the provisions of the NDPS Act, a police spokesperson said on Monday. He said the attachments have dealt a significant blow to the financial infrastructure of narcotics [] The post 7 properties belonging to drug traffickers attached appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 27 : Security forces on Monday launched search operations in several forward areas along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba and Rajouri districts following overnight sightings of suspected Pakistani drones, officials said. The drone activity was observed by alert army troops in Nandpur, [] The post Search Ops underway after Pak drones movement in Samba, Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (J&K BOSE) has notified the revised date sheet for the conduct of Annual (Private)/Bi-annual 2026 examinations of Secondary School Examination (10th Class), Higher Secondary Part-I (11th Class), Higher Secondary Part II (12th Class) and Jammu & Kashmir State Open School (JKSOS 12th Class) [] The post BOSE notifies date-sheet for Bi-Annual Exams appeared first on Northlines .

By Colonel Dev Anand Lohamaror The greatest strength of a democracy is the trust of its people, and its greatest challenge is distinguishing between genuine public sentiment and well-planned chaotic campaigns. In any democratic nation, protest, dissent, and agitation are constitutional rights of citizens. However, when violence, destruction of public property, organized digital propaganda, [] The post Students, Farmers, and the Test of Democracy: Did India Timely Foil a Potential Hybrid Instabi

By Mr. Amarnath Saxena, Chief Technical Officer Commercial, Bajaj General Insurance The pandemic has taught us an important lesson: we must stay alert about our health and be ready for unexpected medical and financial challenges. In India, medical costs are rising every year. A standard health insurance policy gives you a good base, but [] The post Health Insurance Riders Every Policyholder Should Know About appeared first on Northlines .

By Zuhaib Khan Pandit Sansar Chand Baru (19021995), affectionately known as Master Ji, occupies a distinguished place in the cultural history of Jammu as its first modern painter. Renowned for his exceptional artistic vision, he successfully blended the elegance of the traditional Pahari miniature school with the evolving aesthetics of modern art, creating a style [] The post Pandit Sansar Chand Baru (19021995) :- The Pioneer of Modern Art in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

It is really a matter of grave concern that people have been losing lives in avoidable accidents on the roads in J&K. In this context, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has shared figures of the road mishaps and fatalities taken place in the region in the last few years. What is [] The post Curb speed to protect lives appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Vikas Singla, Vice Chairman & Head Gastroenterology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi Every year on 28 July, the world observes World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness about viral hepatitisa group of infections that cause inflammation of the liver. Many people around the world are living with hepatitis, many without knowing they are infected. [] The post World Hepatitis Day: Protect Your Liver, Protect Your Life appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 27: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a fresh spell of rain and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir from July 28 to 31, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides and mudslides in vulnerable areas, particularly in the Jammu division. According to the MeT Department, scattered rain and thundershowers [] The post MeT Predicts Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Risk In J&K From July 28-31 appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Jul 27: A petrol bomb was hurled by some unidentified persons at the BJP office in Punjabs Sangrur district, police said on Monday. No one was hurt in the incident which occurred late Sunday night. Police said that efforts were on to trace the culprits. Upon receiving information, a team of senior [] The post Punjab: Petrol Bomb Hurled At Sangrur BJP Office appeared first on Northlines .

Hangzhou, Jul 27: Indias Esha Singh clinched the gold medal while Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker secured bronze in the womens 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) on Monday, giving the country a double podium finish. The 21-year-old Esha delivered a dominant performance in the final, scoring 40 hits to claim the top [] The post Esha Wins Gold, Manu Bags Bronze in Womens 25m Pistol at ISSF World Cup 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

New Delhi, Jul 27: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on Tuesday a batch of petitions alleging excessive use of police force against students protesting over examination paper leaks, while reiterating that the right to peaceful and lawful protest is constitutionally protected. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi [] The post SC to Hear Pleas on Alleged Police Excesses Against Student Protesters Tomorrow appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 27: Congress MPs, led by party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Monday against the alleged police action on student demonstrators during the NEET paper leak agitation, demanding an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Holding placards and a large banner, the MPs [] The post Congress MPs Protest in Parliament Over Action Against Student Demonstrators, Demand Shahs Apology appeared first on Northlines .

When a financial need becomes urgent, many borrowers first look for the option that feels simple, quick, and accessible. However, the easier loan is not always the smarter loan, especially when the required amount is high or repayment may take several years. A personal loan and a Loan Against Property (LAP) can both help you [] The post Personal Loan or Loan Against Property: Which is the Smarter Choice? appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jul 26: Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar has directed all deputy commissioners to ensure that school buildings found unsafe or damaged due to recent rains are immediately locked and kept out of use until necessary repairs are completed, an official spokesman said on Sunday. All chief agriculture officers have also been [] The post Schools damaged by rains to remain locked until repaired: Div Com appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 26: The National Conference (NC) on Sunday demanded an apology from PDP president Mehbooba Mufti over her remarks at Jantar Mantar, alleging that she justified the use of force against protesters in Kashmir while opposing police action against demonstrators in New Delhi. The controversy erupted after Mehbooba, during a protest in the national [] The post NC seeks apology over Mehboobas Jantar Mantar remarks appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 26: Senior Congress leader Shahnawaz Choudhary on Sunday urged the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir government to declare the widespread rain-induced damage in the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri a natural calamity. Calling the scale of disaster unprecedented, Choudhary, President of the Poonch District Congress Committee (DCC), was [] The post Declare rain-induced damage in Poonch, Rajouri a natural calamity: Cong appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, July 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the formation of a high-powered task force on examination reforms, headed by technology expert and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, to overhaul Indias testing system, improve transparency and strengthen the use of technology in future examinations. The announcement came a day after [] The post PM announces task force on exam reforms under Infosys Co-Founder appeared first on Northlines .

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 .

Srinagar, July 26: The ongoing Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026 crossed a major milestone on Sunday, with more than four lakh pilgrims completing the annual pilgrimage and offering prayers at the holy cave shrine. The achievement comes days after the yatra resumed following a six-day suspension due to adverse weather conditions. According to an official [] The post Amarnath Yatra crosses 4-lakh-mark in 18 days appeared first on Northlines .

Recalls bravery of soldiers New Delhi, Jul 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country during the 1999 Kargil War, saying Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds everyone of the extraordinary courage displayed by the armed forces in the face of extreme challenges. Addressing [] The post Kargil Vijay Diwas: India emerging as trusted global defence partner: PM appeared first on Northlines .

byP. Mohan Chandran Your Majesty! The Republic of India, I too am your Citizen If a kingdom is judged by how it treats its weakest, what does my existence say about your Republic?* Who speaks for those who cannot speak? Who listens to those who have no vote? Who protects those who have no [] The post A Street Dogs SoS to The Republic appeared first on Northlines .

Col (Dr) Dev Anand Lohamaror In a democracy, governments are accountable to the people. Equally true, however, is that democratic governance must be guided by the Constitution, the rule of law, and institutional processesnot by the pressure of the streets. If political decisions begin to be shaped by disruptive protests, damage to public property, [] The post Will India be governed by the rule of law or by the pressure of the street? A new test for democracy appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma Guru Purnima, also known as Vyas Purnima, is one of the sacred and spiritually significant festivals in Indian culture. It is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Ashadha (June-July). The festival will be celebrated thisyear on Wednesday, July29. It is dedicated to expressing reverence, gratitude, and [] The post Guru Purnima, A Festival Of Knowledge, Gratitude And Spiritual Enlightenment appeared first on Northlines .

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 devotion, gratitude, [] The post Real Devotion Manifests As Service To Humanity, Mutual Respect, And Selfless Love: LG appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country during the 1999 Kargil War, saying Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds everyone of the extraordinary courage displayed by the armed forces in the face of extreme challenges. Addressing the 136th episode of [] The post Kargil Vijay Diwas: India Is Emerging As Trusted Global Defence Partner, Says PM Modi; Recalls Bravery Of Soldiers appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, July 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the revival of Kashmirs traditional Vagu mat during his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, describing the centuries-old craft as a unique and eco-friendly symbol of the Valleys cultural heritage. Addressing listeners, the Prime Minister said the tradition of making the Vagu mat [] The post PM Modi Highlights Revival Of Kashmirs Traditional Vagu Mat In Mann Ki Baat appeared first on Northlines .