New Delhi, June 16: Amitabh Kant, Indias G20 Sherpa and a seasoned bureaucrat with 45 years of public service, has resigned from his post, marking the end of a distinguished government career that spanned transformative roles across economic, developmental, and diplomatic sectors. A 1980-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, Kant was appointed G20 Sherpa [] The post Amitabh Kant resigns as G20 Sherpa after 45 years in public service appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jun 6: General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited the headquarters of Strike One, also known as 1 Corps, in Uttar Pradeshs Mathura and was briefed on the operational preparedness of the formation, the Army said on Friday. He also visited a transit camp of the Northern Command in Jammu, Udhampur [] The post Nr Commander reviews operational preparedness appeared first on Northlines .

KATRA, Jun 6: As the valley delves into jubilation over freshly launched rail connectivity, traders in adjacent Jammu were a bit subdued, apprehending a loss of business because of the travellers bypassing them wholesale straight to Kashmir. As a result, traders outfits in the district have urged the government to think about the economic impact [] The post Trade loss worries Jammu with train to Kashmir, as many rejoice appeared first on Northlines .

In the wake of the recent Indo-Pak border skirmishes and the Indian Forces successful execution of Operation Sindoor, which involved precision strikes destroying terrorist launch pads and infrastructure across the border in Pakistan, the need for robust, community-integrated security frameworks has become more urgent than ever. This urgency was further underscored by Operation Shield, a [] The post Strengthening Grassroots Vigilance appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, June 5: Asserting that there is a clear policy of Zero Tolerance against drugs and whosoever is involved in drug trafficking should be strictly dealt with, Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, Joginder Singh on Thursday asked his team to identify all the drug peddlers and take strict action against them. The SSP was chairing [] The post Identity drug peddlers, take strict action against them: Jammu SSP appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jun 5: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted a series of searches across Kashmir as part of its continuing investigations against terror conspiracy by Pakistan backed proscribed terrorist organisations and their offshoots to destabilise Jammu and Kashmir. According to a statement, 32 location were searched across Jammu and Kashmir as part [] The post Crackdown On Terror Network: NIA raids 32 locations across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

The Trump administration signed a proclamation Wednesday suspending travel to the U.S. for citizens from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Citing national security interests, the proclamation states that the identified countries lack sufficient vetting and screening processes needed to detect foreign nationals who [] The post Trump issues total travel ban for 12 nations, partial restrictions for 7 others ap

Guwahati, June 5: A total of 19 districts in Assam are still reeling under flood affecting 6,78,877 people including women and children even as the flood related death toll have rose to 14. Apart from the flood related death, five persons have died due to landslide last month in Assams capital town Guwahati as [] The post Assam floods affect over 6.7 lakh; death toll rises to 14 appeared first on Northlines .

Centre urges states, UTs to ensure oxygen, medicines, isolation beds New Delhi, Jun 4: In view of rising COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Ministry has directed all states and Union Territories to ensure the availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators and essential medicines. The instruction follows high-level review meetings held on June 23, chaired by [] The post India steps up COVID-19 preparedness as cases rise appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi/Bengaluru, June 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here during Royal Challengers Bengalurus IPL victory celebrations. The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely heartrending. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray [] The post Modi, BCCI express grief over Bengaluru stampede; 11 feared dead appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jun 4: The Monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 21 to August 12, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday. The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has recommended the dates, he told reporters here. The announcement by Rijiju comes against the backdrop of a [] The post Monsoon session of Parl from July 21 to Aug 12: Rijiju appeared first on Northlines .

Katra, June 4: A delegation from the Shrine Board Employees Union today met with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shrine Board to express serious concerns over irregularities in loan installment deductions by J&K bank. During the meeting, the employees alleged that Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) for loans are being deducted twice in a [] The post Shrine Board employees raise issue of double EMI deductions by J&K Bank with CEO appeared first on Northlines .

Failure to protect witnesses undermines the very basics of fair trial in India By Piyush Rewatkar The Supreme Court of India, in a catena of decisions spread over decades, has emphasised for the Witness Protection Scheme and the setbacks caused by the lack of it in offering a fair trial. However, the said plea [] The post The reformed criminal laws put a cosmetic patch on Indias witness protection appeared first on Northlines .

Dehradun, Jun 3: Cracking the whip, the Pushkar Singh Dhami government in Uttarakhand on Tuesday suspended two IAS officers besides eight others in connection with an alleged Rs 54-crore land scam in Haridwar. Those suspended officials include Haridwar District Magistrate Karmendra Singh, the then Municipal Commissioner Varun Chaudhary and Sub Divisional Magistrate Ajayveer Singh, according [] The post Haridwar DM, Municipal Commissioner among 10 officials suspended for alleged land scam appeare

Pune: Losses suffered in a military conflict are not as important as the targeted outcome of a mission or operation, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said Tuesday afternoon in a special lecture on Future Wars and Warfare organised by the Savitribai Phule University in Pune. Asked about the armed forces losses during Operation [] The post Not Losses, Outcomes Important: CDS Chauhan on Op Sindoor appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 2: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday said the Congress, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, was the only party capable of steering Jammu and Kashmir out of its current political and economic crisis. Speaking to the media here, Karra said, Whether the issues are political [] The post Congress only hope for J&Ks political, economic issues: Karra appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 2: In a decisive action against subversive and criminal elements inimical to the security and integrity of the Nation, Srinagar Police on Monday said to have booked five terror associates of proscribed terror outfits involved in subversive activities under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The spokesman said that these individuals have been identified [] The post 5 terror associates booked under PSA appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 2: Chief Secretary, Atul Dulloo on Monday chaired a high level meeting to review progress on PM Gati Shakti (PMGS), National Master Plan implementation at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting focused on assessing the progress, identifying challenges and enhancing the coordination among various departments and stakeholders under the PM Gati Shakti initiative. The [] The post CS reviews progress on PM Gati Shakti implementation appeared first on Northlines .

Prime Minister addressed a huge women rally at Bhopal attacking Pakistan By L S Herdenia BHOPAL: The BJP organised an impressive show of strength in Bhopal on May 31 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event, christened Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan (Ahilyabai Women Empowerment Conference), was supposed to [] The post In Madhya Pradesh, slugfest between BJP and Congress over Operation Sindoor appeared first on Northlines .

Hegseths threat perception however, is not fully shared by Asian allies including Japan By Asad Mirza At the recently concluded Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged US allies in Asia to boost defences fast, saying America is shifting its strategy to counter growing threats from China. During his speech at [] The post U.S.-China bonhomie at Ganeva talks over: Washington again in aggressive move against China appeared first on Northlines .

Dehradun: Two autistic brothers aged nine and 13 were sexually assaulted and subjected to severe physical and mental torture at an illegally-run boarding school in Dehradun, according to a police complaint filed by their mother. A 29-year-old hostel caretaker has been arrested in connection with the incident and a case under sections [] The post Autistic brothers sexually assaulted, burnt with cigarettes at Dehradun boarding school appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, June 1: The Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly has convened a meeting with chairpersons of different House Committees on Monday. Sources said that Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has called a meeting on Monday with heads of nine House Committees constituted recently to perform functions prescribed to them under the Rules of [] The post Speaker to discuss functioning of House Committees today appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, June 1: The Jal Shakti Department (JSD) has assigned to four Superintendent Engineers (SEs) the additional charge of the post of Executive Engineers (XENs). Check order copy here: Order Copy The post 4 JSD SEs assigned addl charge of Executive Engineers appeared first on Northlines .

9 chairpersons/chairmen, top officials to attend Srinagar, June 1: The Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly has convened a meeting with chairpersons of different House Committees on Monday. Sources said that Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has called a meeting on Monday with heads of nine House Committees constituted recently to perform functions [] The post J&K Assembly Speaker to meet House Committee Heads on Monday appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, June 1: The Jal Shakti (PHE) Department has dismissed Shabir Hussain, a Khalasi posted in the PHE Division Poonch, from Government service following his involvement in a narcotics case. Check order copy here: Order Copy The post J&K: Jal Shakti Dept dismisses employee for involvement in drug case appeared first on Northlines .

By Sushil Kutty Congress leader Salman Khurshid has asked Pakistan to end terrorism. CPMs Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas also voiced the same thought. Khurshid is Muslim and Brittas is Christian. Brittas stressed the point that hes a Kerala Christian and that there are Christians and Hindus along with lots and lots of Muslims in [] The post The curious case of Malabari Muslims embarrassed visiting Indian Parliamentarians by cheering Modi-hater Shahid Afridi in Dubai appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 31: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday reviewed the operational preparedness and lauded the role of ex-servicemen in Operation Sindoor during his visit to the Pargwal sector of Jammu. Jammu-based Defence spokesman Lt Col Suneel Bartwal here said, COAS General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed operational preparedness in J&Ks Paragwal Sector [] The post J&K: Army Chief reviews operational preparedness in Pargwal sector appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 31: The position of commissioner in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been lying vacant since the retirement of Hashmat Ali Yauto in February, an RTI activist said on Saturday, questioning the delay in filling the vacancy. Jammu-based RTI activist Raman Kumar Sharma had filed two applications in April with the health and [] The post 3 months on, Commissioners post in FDA lying vacant in J&K: RTI activist appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 31: Jammu and Kashmir meteorological department has predicted a dry spell with light to moderate rain in the coming week till June 8. The MeT on Saturday said that in the past 24 hours, light to moderate rain lashed with thundershower at most places. Poonch, Baramulla, Samba, Jammu and Kathua recorded rainfall with [] The post MeT predicts week-long dry spell with intermittent rain across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 30: CRPF Director General (DG) Gyanendra Pratap Singh chaired a meeting in Jammu to review the security readiness of the force ahead of the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir. The 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in south Kashmir is scheduled to start on July 3 and conclude on August 9, [] The post CRPF DG reviews security readiness ahead of Amarnath Yatra appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, May 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned the voluntary retirement of SSP Naresh Singh Jamwal, who was serving as Commandant of the IR-13th Battalion. As per an order, his retirement will be effective from May 31, 2025. The post Govt Okays retirement of SSP Naresh Jamwal appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 30:Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday visited forward areas and posts in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri District to assess the operational readiness of the units and formations stationed there. Officials said during the visit, General Dwivedi was briefed by Formation Commanders on the current security situation and operational developments along the Line [] The post Army Chief reviews operational readiness in Sunderbani appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) staged a massive protest in Jammu North Assembly segment today, condemning BJP MLA R.S. Pathania for his alleged derogatory remarks against the Indian Air Force. Led by senior Congress leader and former Minister Mula Ram, along with JKPCC Vice President Hari Singh Chib, the protest [] The post Congress holds protest against BJP MLA Pathania appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 30: Sleuths of the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) of J&K Police on Friday morning carried out simultaneous raids at several locations across the Valley, official sources said, adding the raids are conducted as a part of investigation in a terror case. Searches are in progress in Budgam, Awantipora, Pulwama, Kupwara, Shopian, and [] The post Terror case: CIK sleuths conduct raids across Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 30:Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Poonch on Friday to meet families affected by recent Pakistani shelling during the Armys Operation Sindoor. Accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinah and senior officials and top security personnel, Amit Shah is scheduled to meet with affected families, to offer condolences and financial assistance. Sources told [] The post HM Shah reaches Poonch to meet cross-border shelling affected families appeared first on Northlines .

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor found himself at the center of a political storm after comments he made about the 2016 surgical strike prompted criticism from both within his own party and rival factions. Responding to the backlash, Tharoor took to social media on Thursday, labeling his detractors as zealots and trolls, and clarified that his [] The post Tharoor slams Congress Zealots over Surgical Strikes remarks row appeared first on Northlines .

Op Sindoor not over, any terror attack will invite heavy price New Delhi, May 29:Terming April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead, as assault on the soul of humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that terrorists intended to divide the people of the country, but India stood united and fought [] The post Pahalgam terror attack assault on soul of humanity: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 29: Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit, Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Daljit Singh Chaudhary visited the shelling-hit areas of Poonch district on Thursday and reviewed the prevailing security situation. Shah will during his two-day stay in the Jammu region beginning Friday visit religious places and meet the shelling-hit people [] The post BSF DG visits Poonch to assess impact of recent Pak shelling appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 28: Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) G P Singh, on Wednesday, conducted a comprehensive review of security and preparedness for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3. The DG CRPF arrived on a three day visit to Kashmir on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the DG CRPF visited key pilgrimage [] The post DG CRPF reviews security preparedness for Amarnath Yatra appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 28: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is leading a delegation of politicians to various countries to educate them about Operation Sindoor has stirred the hornets nest as his party has accused him of dismissing the proud legacy of the Congress. Senior Congress leader Udit Raj hit out at Tharoor and described [] The post Congress hits out at Tharoor, calls him BJPs super spokesperson appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, May 28: The Punjab government on Wednesday suspended Fazilka Senior Superintendent of Police Varinder Singh Brar, a day after four police officers were arrested in a bribery case, sources said. A station house officer and three other police personnel were arrested in Fazilka on Tuesday for allegedly accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe. The case [] The post Punjab: SSP suspended after four cops held in Fazilka Bribery Case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 27: Director General Central Reserve Police Force G P Singh visited Srinagar on Tuesday and reviewed the operational preparedness of the Force. The DG, who is on a three-day visit of the Valley, proceeded to 181 Bn, CRPF, Charar-e-Sharif in Budgam district shortly after landing in Srinagar. The DG, accompanied by Vitul Kumar, [] The post DG CRPF takes stock of security, operational preparedness appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A massive landslide has blocked the Jammu-Kishtwar national highway near Kandani, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded, officials said on Tuesday. The landslide occurred around 4 PM on Monday near the Phagumar area in Kishtwar district, a zone known for its vulnerability to slides. Road clearance operations were immediately initiated by concerned agencies. Officials [] The post Massive landslide blocks Jammu-Kishtwar highway; hundreds stranded appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 27: Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi will be a part of cultural evening to be organized by the Jammu Tourism Department on Wednesday at Octroi Border Outpost in Suchetgarh at Ranbir Singh Pura along the International Border, some 30-kms from here. Jammu Tourism is organizing a cultural evening tomorrow evening at Octroi BoP [] The post Actress Huma Qureshi to meet border-men, affected families of shelling at Suchetgarh appeared first on Northlines .

Seoul [South Korea], May 26: Congress leader and All-party delegation member Salman Khurshid on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir had embarked on a path of peace, prosperity, and growth, which was seen as a threat by adversaries across the border. Speaking at a meeting with think tanks in Seoul, Khurshid stated, This progress sounded [] The post Kashmirs progress triggered adversaries across border: Salman Khurshid appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 26:Attributing the success of Operation Sindoor toIndias indigenous defence capabilities, innovations in defence sector and technological advancements, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that decisive action against terrorist bases and thwarting the attacks launched byPakistan, demonstrated that Indian scientists, defence personnel and jawans are second to none in the [] The post Operation Sindoors success testament of Indias indigenous defence capabiliti

Srinagar, May 26:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today underlined the importance of setting short-term, district-level goals rooted in data analysis and tailored to the specific needs and potential of each region. He stated this while chairing a comprehensive review meeting of the Planning, Development & Monitoring Department at the Civil Secretariat, where detailed presentations were made [] The post CM Omar stresses for data-driven goals to fast-track development appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai: Nagpur woman Sunita Jamgade, who crossed over into Pakistan through the Line of Control (LoC) earlier this month from the Hunderman village in Kargil, was handed over to the Indian authorities by Pakistani officials on Saturday, said the police. Jamgade, 43, was reported missing on May 14. According to the police, she crossed [] The post Nagpur woman who crossed into Pakistan returns, probe underway appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Delhi for allegedly leaking sensitive national security information to Pakistan intelligence officers. Identified as Moti Ram Jat, the accused was found to have been involved in espionage activities since 2023, the agency said. According to an NIA [] The post CRPF personnel arrested for espionage, sharing classified info with Pak appeared first on Northlines .

NAGPUR, May 25: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday underlined the imperative of self-reliance for national security, stressing that India must be capable of defending itself independently against any threat, even if multiple powers unite against the country. In an expansive interview with Organiser marking the centenary of the RSS, Bhagwat [] The post Invincible India, strong Hindu society vital for global dignity: RSS Chief appeared first on Northlines .