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Srinagar, Nov 19: Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and Member of Legislative Assembly Tuesday after attending a meeting chaired by PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, has criticized the Omar Abdullah-led government, accusing the National Conference (NC) of lacking clarity and failing to address critical political and constitutional issues in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing [] The post Omar must honor peoples mandate; Photo-ops & Delhi visits wont resolve key issues: Pa
Srinagar, Nov 8: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President, Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday described the legislative assembly session as a successful one, saying the peoples voices, sentiments and concerns that were repressed for the past decade have been fulfilled now. With joy and determination, a resolution on statehood was passed, Karra said, [] The post Statehood resolution peoples victory: Karra appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Nov 6: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President, Tariq Hameed Karra, welcomed the recent resolution passed by the J&K Legislative Assembly, calling it a reflection of the peoples aspirations for the restoration of their constitutional and democratic rights. Karra emphasized that this resolution seeks fully empowered statehood for Jammu and Kashmir along [] The post Spl Status resolution reflects peoples aspirations for restoration of democratic rights: Karra appea
Gujarat, Oct 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected separatism and terrorism, making the Constitution and democracy of India victorious. Addressing the National Unity Day parade in Gujarat's Kevadia, Prime Minister Modi said, The people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected the age-old agenda of [] The post People of J&K have rejected separatism & terrorism: PM appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday greeted the people of the Union Territory on the occasion of Diwali. Wishing everyone celebrating today a very happy Diwali. May the light of all the lamps fill our lives with good health, happiness, and success, Abdullah said on X. He expressed hope that the festival of lights [] The post Omar greets people on Diwali appeared first on Northlines .
JAMMU, Oct 31: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the joyous occasion of Diwali.Taking to the microblogging site X, he shared: Wishing everyone celebrating today a very happy Diwali. May the light of all the lamps fill our lives with good health, happiness, and success. [] The post CM Omar Abdullah wishes people on Diwali appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Oct 30: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: On the joyous occasion of Deepawali, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all. The festival of Deepawali signifies the triumph of righteousness and celebrates the [] The post LG Sinha greets people on the eve of Deepawali appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Oct 27: Indian cyber-security agency CERT-In on Sunday shared a list that talks about more than a dozen ways in which online scams are being perpetrated by fraudsters in the country, including digital arrest to dupe people by stealing their money and private data. The public advisory has been accessed by PTI [] The post Scammers use fear and urgency to con people using digital arrest, online scams : Cyber advisory appeared first on Northlines .
JAMMU, Oct 25: People's Conference chief Sajad Lone on Friday said the delay in granting statehood to Jammuand Kashmir was a sin against the people of the Union Territory. Lone, an MLA from Handwara in north Kashmir, also called for the inclusion of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in all security-related meetings. Irrespective of the political [] The post Delay in granting statehood a sin against J&K people: Sajad Lone appeared first on Northlines .
As we enter our 50s, maintaining fitness becomes all the more important. From building muscle to improving flexibility, these simple tips can help you stay active and healthy during this exciting decade. Strength training tops the list, as years of natural muscle loss start to accelerate. Lifting lightweight dumbbells or using resistance bands a few [] The post Key Fitness Tips For People In Their 50s For Better Health appeared first on Northlines .
JAMMU, Oct 22: An government that takes appropriate steps to meet the expectations of the people would have the full support of the LG's office, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. Sinha said the local bodies' elections in the Union territory will be held as soon as the backward classes commission submits its [] The post Full support to Govt to meet peoples expectations: LG appeared first on Northlines .
JAMMU, Oct 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he will not allow vested interests to prevent the benefits of peace and development from reaching the people of Jammuand Kashmir, who enthusiastically participated in the recent elections. The statement comes a day after a deadly terror attack at a tunnel construction site in Jammu [] The post Wont let vested interests prevent benefits of development from reaching people: J&K CM appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Oct 18: In a significant shift from his earlier stance, National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah downplayed the immediate need to restore Article 370, emphasizing instead that addressing people's everyday problems is the top priority. Dr. Abdullah, a three-time Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, made these remarks during a public interaction on [] The post Solving peoples problems more important than Art 370: Farooq appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Oct 16: It is a very auspicious day as people of Jammu and Kashmir have got their government after several years, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said on Wednesday on the swearing-in of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.Today is a very auspicious day. People of Jammu and Kashmir have got their government after several years. People [] The post Mehbooba Mufti hopes Omar-led govt will heal wounds of J&K people appeared first on Northlines .
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said the first priority for the new government in Jammu and Kashmir would be to unite the people of the two regions of the union territory and get rid of the hatred National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said the first priority for the new [] The post Uniting people of J&K our top priority, statehood on agenda, says Abdullah appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Tawi: I thank the people for empowering & strengthening democracy in UT of J&K. I laud the efforts of CEO J&K, EC officials, JKP and security forces for working tirelessly and diligently to uphold the sanctity of the ballot and successfully completing transparent, free & fair election. My heartiest congratulations to all the members [] The post LG Sinha applauds peoples participation in polls; congratulates elected MLAs appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Oct 8: National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah Tuesday asserted there should be no fiddling with the mandate of people in Jammu and Kashmir, and the Centre and the Raj Bhavan must not indulge in any machinations.Transparency should be there. Whatever happens should be done in a transparent manner. There should be no [] The post There should be no fiddling with peoples mandate, says Omar Abdullah appeared first on Northlines .
After the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has released two lists including the one containing the names of 48 drugs that failed the quality tests and the other of five drugs that were found to be spurious or adulterated in August 2024, it was expected that government will come out with standing instructions for [] The post Govt Cant Leave People At Mercy Of God appeared first on Northlines .
Agencies Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday suggested photos of people spitting on roads after eating pan masala should be clicked and published in newspapers for the public to see. Addressing a Swacch Bharat Abhiyan' event organised by the Nagpur civic body, Gadkari recalled he used to throw away the chocolate wrapper outside his [] The post Photos of people spitting on road after eating Pan Masala should be clicked, published: Gadkari appeared first on Northlines .
Lucknow, Oct 1: BSP president Mayawati on Tuesday appealed to all voters in Jammu and Kashmir to cast their votes for the third and final phase of the assembly elections to ensure that the right people are in power. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is among the parties contesting the assembly polls being held after [] The post Voting essential to ensure right people are in power: Mayawati urges Jammu and Kashmir voters appeared first on Northlines .
NEW DELHI, Sept 29: With Mann Ki Baat' set to complete 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said contrary to the belief that only spicy or negative conversations receive much attention, the monthly radio broadcast has proven that people like positive stories and inspiring examples. Speaking in the latest episode of the radio [] The post Mann Ki Baat shows people like positive stories, inspiring examples: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Sept 29:National Conference (NC) Vice President and former Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, asserted that the next government in Jammu Kashmir will be formed by the NC in alliance with Congress. Abdullah dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) claims of forming the government in the region, asserting that there was no chance for [] The post NC-Cong will form Govt in J&K, BJP has done nothing for the people: Omar Abdullah appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Tawi, Sept 27: National Conference Vice president Omar Abdullah on Friday said the deadly terror attacks in otherwise peaceful Jammu region reflects the alleged failure of the BJP which should seek forgiveness from the public of Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP by blaming NC, Congress and PDP for terrorism in the Union Territory has [] The post Apologize to people for resurgence of terrorism in Jammu: Omar asks BJP appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu, Sep 27: Asserting that the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls are being held peacefully and without any violence, BJP president J P Nadda on Friday said the people of the Union Territory have rejected bullets and chosen ballots, focusing on peace and development. Addressing a press conference here, Nadda also said Kashmir's youngsters have [] The post People of Jammu and Kashmir rejected bullets, chose ballots: BJP chief J P Nadda appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu, Sep 27: The newly-appointed president of the Indian Youth Congress, Uday Bhanu Chib, has said that the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election is being fought by the people against the dictatorial BJP government at the Centre. The Congress-NC alliance is going to form government (in Jammu and Kashmir) on 8th October. I hope that [] The post JK Assembly election being fought by people against dictatorial BJP govt at Centre: IYC chief Uday Bhanu Chib appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Sep 24: Srinagar Police on Tuesday advised people to refrain from according any credence to unfounded assertions wherein it is being stated that thousands of people are lying in the jails. In a post on X, Srinagar Police, said Apropos to social media assertion by certain quarters that thousands of people are lying in [] The post Police advises people to refrain from spurious assertions appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Sep 23: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday slammed regional parties in Jammu and Kashmir for misleading people with false promises and agendas. During roadshows in Ganderbal and Hazratbal, Azad said these parties have repeatedly exploited the sentiments of the masses without offering any real solutions to the issues [] The post Regional parties misleading people of J&K with false promises: Azad appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Tawi, Sept 22: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday reaffirmed the party's commitment to protecting the constitutional rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Kharge said that the Congress' seven guarantees for Jammu and Kashmir aim to usher in a brighter future for the region. The Indian National Congress pledges to safeguard the [] The post Congress pledges to safeguard rights of people of J&K: Kharge appeared first on Northlines .
Er. Prabhat Kishore World isgoing to celebrate International Day of Sign Language on 23rdSeptember for the full realization of the hearing impaired people. Sign language is the means of communication through body movement, specially hand, finger, arm, head and facial expressions besides particular symbols developed. This practice is more older than speech. Since conventional speaking [] The post Sign Language: A Fundamental right of the HI people appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Sept 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that impressive voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir showed the people's strong trust in democracy, peace and progress fostered under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah congratulated the Election Commission of India, security forces, local administration and the people of Jammu [] The post Impressive voter turnout shows peoples trust in democracy: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, Sept 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday appealed to the people ofJammuand Kashmir to vote in record numbers. J&K Assembly elections commence today. I call upon all the voters whose assembly constituencies are voting in the first phase today to turn out in record numbers & exercise their democratic rights. I especially [] The post LG Sinha urges people of J-K to vote in record numbers appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu, Sep 17: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday said the pre-poll alliance with National Conference for the assembly polls is reflective of people's desire to fight the BJP's divisive policies and dangerous designs. Karra made the remarks amid criticism by the BJP over the Congress joining hands with the NC [] The post NC-Cong Alliance reflects peoples will to resist BJPs divisive policies: Karra appeared first on Northlines .
JAMMU, Sep 17: Jammuand Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday said the pre-poll alliance with National Conference for the assembly polls is reflective of people's desire to fight the BJP's divisive policies and dangerous designs. Karra made the remarks amid criticism by the BJP over the Congress joining hands with the NC for [] The post NC-Cong alliance in J-K reflective of peoples desire to fight divisive policies of BJP Karra appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu: BJP National General Secretary, Ram Madhav on Thursday said the next government in Jammu and Kashmir will be of nationalist people and not anti-nationals. The BJP leader made this assertion as he blamed the National Conference and the PDP for using former militants in their campaigning and the family members of separatists to plunge [] The post Next Govt in J&K will be of nationalist people, not anti-nationals: Ram Madhav appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Sep 5: People of Jammu and Kashmir are not slaves of the Centre but the real owners of their land, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said. Let me tell you one thing we are not their slaves. People of this state are the owners of this place, remember it, Abdullah told [] The post People of J&K owners of their land: Farooq appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Sep 4: Ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, the Congress released a chargesheet on Wednesday, reflecting the reality of the BJP's betrayal, and alleged that the voice of the people there is being suppressed. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared on X the chargesheet, which said an unelected lieutenant [] The post J&K Polls: Congress releases chargesheet on BJPs betrayal of peoples aspirations appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, Aug 28: Jammu and Kashmir received widespread rainfall, bringing relief from humid weather conditions. Srinagar and surrounding areas experienced light rainfall overnight, followed by pleasant weather and a drop in temperature, officials said. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar said the weather will remain generally cloudy with light to moderate rain or thundershower at most places [] The post Rains lash J&K bring relief to people, more in offing: MeT appeared first on Northlines .
Kathmandu, Aug 23: At least 14 people were killed and 16 others injured after an Indian tourist bus veered off the highway and fell 150 metres into the fast-flowing Marsyangdi River in central Nepal on Friday, authorities said. The bus from Gorakhpur was heading toward the capital Kathmandu from the resort town of Pokhara when [] The post 14 people killed 16 injured as Indian-registered bus plunges into river in Nepal appeared first on Northlines .
Kathmandu, Aug 23: A passenger bus bearing Uttar Pradesh number plate and with at least 40 people onboard plunged into the Marsyangdi river in the Tanahun district, Nepal police said on Friday. The bus bearing number plate UP FT 7623 plunged into the river and is lying on the bank of the river, DSP Deepkumar [] The post Nepal accident: 14 people dead after Indian bus with 40 passengers falls into river, rescue on appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu, Aug 22: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday tried to strike an emotional chord with the people of Jammu and Kashmir stating that his family belongs to J & K and he considers himself as the representative of J&K people in New Delhi. He quickly added that his doors were [] The post Im your representatives in Delhi, doors always open for people: Rahul in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Aug 22: As the election commission of India announced the dates of the state assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with Congress Rajya Sabha MP Mallikarjun Kharge held a meeting with the party workers of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. [] The post Representation of J&K people and their dtatehood the most important thing, says Rahul Gandhi appeared first on Northlines .
Countless people have scratched their heads trying to solve shape-based puzzles that appear deceptively simple at first glance. These visual brainteasers challenge our ability to interpret images and resist common cognitive traps. Even determining something as straightforward as the number of triangles in a sample puzzle stumped an overwhelming 99.9% of people. So what makes [] The post How to Solve Tricky Shape Puzzles that Baffle Most People appeared first on Northlines .
DHAKA/GENEVA, Aug 17: Nearly 650 people have been killed in the recent unrest in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11, the UN Human Rights Office has said in a preliminary report, suggesting a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into reports of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests and detentions. According to the 10-page report titled [] The post Nearly 650 people killed in recent Bangladesh violence: UN report appeared first on Northlines .
Caution for those with underlying conditions: What you need to know about Mpox The resurgence of the rarely seen but potentially harmful Mpox virus across multiple continents has health officials on alert once more. With cases rising among diverse populations, particular focus is being placed on groups facing elevated risk especially individuals living with [] The post What people with diabetes need to know about the risks of Mpox appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, Aug 15: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, hosted an At Home' reception on the 78th Independence Day today. On the occasion, the Lt Governor interacted with the family members of martyrs, freedom fighters, ex-Servicemen, achievers and citizens of the Union Territory and exchanged Independence Day greetings. The post LG Sinha hoists National Flag, addresses People on 78th Independence Day appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Aug 9: The Congress on Friday said it is a national tragedy that Indians recruited into the Russian army are waiting to be released from the force and alleged that the Centre's failure to create employment has led our youth to risk their very lives for another country in a war that is [] The post Govts failure to create jobs led people to risk lives: Cong on Indians recruited into Russian army appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Aug 8: As an interim government takes charge in Bangladesh, India on Thursday said the interests of Bangladeshi people are foremost in its mind and that it is up to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to decide on her future travel plans. Outlining New Delhi's approach on the evolving situation in Bangladesh, External [] The post Interest of Bangladeshi people foremost; upto Hasina to decide future travel plans: India appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Aug 8: In its campaign for the assembly polls due early next year, the AAP will highlight how Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is being punished for working for the people, party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said on Thursday. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday held a meeting to discuss the [] The post AAP to highlight in Delhi polls how Kejriwal being punished for working for people: Sanjay Singh appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu, Aug 7: National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday attacked the BJP over its claims of a new and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 and alleged that the situation on the ground was the complete opposite. I am compelled to ask what the people (of the Union Territory) have [] The post Holding Assembly Polls no favour to people: Omar appeared first on Northlines .
The people in Jammu and Kashmir are in a state of confusion and anxiety due to the contradictory statements emanating from those sitting at the helm. Recently, there has been a surge in terror attacks in the Jammu region, resulting in the tragic loss of civilian lives and the martyrdom of several security personnel. Considering [] The post People in a fix! appeared first on Northlines .