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New Delhi, Nov 10: The Department of Defence Production has successfully completed Special Campaign 6.0, conducted in two phases, with the objective of institutionalizing Swachhata (cleanliness) and minimising pendency across its offices. In a statement, a spokesperson said the campaign was conducted in two phases, with the preparatory phase from October 15 to 31, 2026, [] The post Defence Prod Deptt reviews 1 lakh files, frees 19.35 lakh sq ft space appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Biplab Das, Organising Secretary, Stroke & AI 2026 and Director Neurology & Interventional Neuroradiology, Batra Hospital As winter approaches, deteriorating air quality and rising pollution levels across northern India have become a major public health concern. While the immediate effects of polluted air are commonly associated with respiratory problems, their impact extends much [] The post Rising Air Pollution and Winter Smog May Increase the Risk of Stroke appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Nov 10: India and Saudi Arabia have signed the bilateral Haj agreement for 2027, providing for 1,75,025 Indian pilgrims to undertake the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq [] The post India, Saudi Arabia Sign Haj Agreement for 2027; 1.75 Lakh Pilgrims to Perform Haj appeared first on Northlines .

KARGIL/JAMMU, Nov 10: Kargil region in Ladakh on Tuesday observed a complete shutdown, demanding that the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections being held in winter months be deferred and the recently concluded delimitation exercise be reviewed. Shops and business establishments remained closed and traffic remained thin on roads across Kargil. Security was [] The post Shutdown In Kargil Against Holding Of LAHDC Polls In Winter appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Nov 10: The Crime Branch (Economic Offences Wing), Jammu, has filed a chargesheet against a resident of Samba district in connection with an alleged Rs 7.92 lakh bank loan fraud involving forgery of a No Due Certificate (NDC) and illegal transfer of a hypothecated vehicle. The chargesheet has been presented before the Court of [] The post Crime Branch Jammu Chargesheets Man in Rs 7.92 Lakh Bank Loan Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Nov 10: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has cautioned students and parents against falling prey to fake medical colleges and fraudulent admission offers, advising them to verify the authenticity and regulatory approval of institutions before seeking admission or making any payment. The advisory follows directions of the Supreme Court in an ongoing case, [] The post NMC Warns Students Against Fake Medical Colleges, Fraudulent Admissions appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: The Warehouse-Nehru Market federation on Monday announced a shutdown of Jammus largest wholesale grain market till Wednesday in support of the demand for strict action against Fire and Emergency Services officials whose alleged negligence contributed to the massive fire that gutted 10 shops the previous night. Federation President Deepak Gupta said the decision [] The post Warehouse-Nehru Market to remain closed till Wednesday appeared first on Northlines .

Traders shut market over delay in firefighting response LG reviews situation, CM expresses grief, Congress seeks inquiry into lapses Jammu Tawi: Fire gutted at least a dozen shops in the historic Nehru Market in the heart of Jammu city on Sunday night, while a separate blaze broke out at the district police lines in [] The post Massive fire engulfs Nehru Market, guts over a dozen shops; blaze in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Banihal/Jammu: A father-son duo were killed and six others injured in two separate road accidents along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Banihal in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. Khalid Muzamil Wani, a teacher, and his father Ghulam Mohammad, a retired lecturer, lost their lives when their private car hit a [] The post Two killed, six injured in two separate accidents in Ramban appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 09: The ruling National Conference (NC) is seriously considering fielding senior party leader Salman Sagar as its candidate for the by-election to the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, sources disclosed. Sources said that the party leadership is considering nominating Salman, who is currently serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the [] The post Salman Sagar frontrunner for NC Ticket in Srinagar LS Bypoll appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU/LEH, Nov 9: The Ladakh Administration has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Government employees continuing to draw their salaries under the 6th Pay Commission from 262 per cent to 269 per cent of basic pay. Check order copy here: Order Copy The post Ladakh Govt Hikes DA To 269% For Employees Under 6th Pay Commission appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 9: The National Green Tribunal has sought a fresh and updated report from the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (J&KPCC) on the condition of wetlands in Kashmir, after finding that crucial information regarding their existing area was missing from the report placed before it. The Tribunal noted that while the [] The post NGT Seeks Fresh Report On Kashmir Wetlands, Flags Missing Data On Actual Wetland Area appeared first on Northlines .

Raise concerns over Rs 1 lakh security deposit, e-KYC machines Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Nov 07: Fair Price Shop dealers in J&K UT have raised concerns over additional financial requirements, including a Rs 1 lakh security deposit, licence fee and advanced demand of cash before taking a ration digital verification. A ration dealer said the new face [] The post e-KYC of Ration Cards: Dealers question advance payment demand appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 6 : Kashmirs chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was barred from offering congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid here on Friday as he remained under house detention, an official statement said. Mirwaiz continues to remain under house detention for nearly a week, with police deployment and barricades still in place outside his residence [] The post Cleric Farooq barred from leading Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid appeared first on Northlines .

Theft is a crime which affects not just peoples property but their overall feelings of security. Losing items of sentimental value like gold jewellery, money or other valuable belongings can cause an ordinary family to lose significant amounts of money they have saved up over years. While catching the criminals and recovering the stolen items [] The post Prevent theft, not just catch thieves appeared first on Northlines .

PM Narendra Modi attending the conclave assumes special significance By Nitya Chakraborty On the eve of the ASEAN Summit in Manila scheduled on November 15 to 17, a big pressure has been mounted on India by the member countries of RCEP including China and New Zealand to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership [] The post India under pressure to join RCEP on the eve of ASEAN Summit in Manila on Nov 15-17 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level review meeting of the Prisons Department at the Lok Bhavan today to discuss ways to strengthen prison security and management protocols across Jammu Kashmir. Emphasizing robust jail administration, the Lieutenant Governor called for a unified coordination mechanism between the Police, Prisons Department, and intelligence [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Chairs High-Level Review Meeting Of Prisons Department appeared first on Northline

CHANDIGARH, Nov 5: Punjab Police have arrested 16 persons and busted multiple illegal arms and drug trafficking networks in Amritsar, recovering five pistols, two sophisticated Uzi guns, two hand grenades, 34 kg of heroin and 26 live cartridges. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that the recoveries were made by Amritsar Rural [] The post 16 Arrested as Punjab Police Bust Arms, Drug Trafficking Networks in Amritsar appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Nov 5: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in six States and Union Territories, fixing January 21, 2027, as the deadline for publication of final voters lists, with January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date. The exercise will cover Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra [] The post ECI Orders Voter Roll Revision in Six States, Final Lists on January 21 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Nov 5: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the constitutional 24-hour deadline for producing an arrested person before a magistrate begins from the moment of detention and not from the time police formally records the arrest. A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Atul S Chandurkar held that no artificial distinction can [] The post 24-Hour Arrest Deadline Starts From Detention, Not Formal Arrest: Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 5: The Ramban district administration has introduced a one-way traffic system for commercial passenger vehicles and goods carriers in Ramban town to ease congestion and ensure public safety. District Magistrate Mohammad Alyas Khan issued the order on Thursday under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The restrictions will remain [] The post Ramban Admin Imposes One-Way Traffic System For Commercial Vehicles On J&K Highway appeared first on North

Rajouri, Nov 5: The Rajouri district administration has restricted the sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali, directing vendors to operate only from designated locations after obtaining valid authorization and complying with mandatory safety norms. As per the restrictions, the Old Bus Stand has been identified as the authorised location for selling firecrackers within Rajouri town. [] The post Rajouri Admin Restricts Firecracker Sales Ahead Of Diwali appeared first on Northlines .

NEW YORK, Nov 1: The theft of billions of dollars from Binance within a matter of minutes, the biggest crypto heist in history, was orchestrated by North Korean hackers, the FBI said Saturday. The bureau said in a statement that this weeks attack was tied to malicious cyber activity by an entity known as [] The post FBI Blames North Korea For Stolen Billions From Binance In Biggest Hack In History appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: A protest march against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls moved towards the Election Commission of India headquarters in central Delhi on Friday, with demonstrators alleging voter deletions and demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. The march was organised by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR, [] The post Anti-SIR Protest March Heads to ECI Amid Tight Security appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Aditya Gupta, Chairman Neurosurgery & CNS Radiosurgery and Co-Chief, CyberKnife Centre, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram The field of neurosurgery has undergone a revolutionary transformation over the past decade, particularly with the emergence of advanced endoscopic microsurgical techniques and the evolution of radiosurgical technologies such as CyberKnife. These innovations have significantly enhanced the precision, safety, [] The post Smaller Incisions, Greater Precision and Faster Recovery,

SRINAGAR, Oct 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with a group of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers of the 2011 batch at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The officers are currently on a week-long official visit to Jammu Kashmir as part of their Mid-Career Training Programme. During their interactions, the visiting officers shared professional insights [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Interacts With 2011-Batch IFS Officers At Lok Bhavan appeared first on Northlines .

PARIS, Oct 23: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported the first documented human infection with the Shamonda virus in France, after an immunocompromised patient died following the infection. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the virus had previously been detected only in animals, including cattle, sheep, goats and horses. The virus is believed to [] The post WHO Reports First Documented Human Shamonda Virus Case in France appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: President Droupadi Murmu has delegated powers to the Lieutenant Governors and administrators of all Union Territories to exercise specified functions of the State Government under the National Dental Commission Act, 2023, within their respective jurisdictions. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification stating that the administrators of Jammu and Kashmir, [] The post LGs, UT Administrators Empowered Under National Dental Commission Act appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Union Home Ministry has extended for the second time the deployment of 273 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) companies in Delhi till October 31 amid concerns over possible flash protests by political and other groups, official sources said on Friday. The forces were initially deployed in the national capital earlier [] The post Centre Extends Deployment of 273 CAPF Companies in Delhi Till Oct 31 appeared first on Northlines .

BENGALURU: Karnataka Polices Cyber Command has arrested four people for their alleged involvement in a cybercrime network operating from two apartments in Bengaluru, suspected to be linked to digital arrest scams, sextortion and other financial frauds. The police seized 10 SIM box devices with a combined capacity of 320 SIM connections during raids at two [] The post Cybercrime Crackdown: 4 Held, 320-SIM Slots Seized in Bengaluru appeared first on Northlines .

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has observed that while individuals are free to change their religion, conversion solely for the purpose of marriage cannot be permitted, during a hearing on a challenge to the constitutional validity of Maharashtras anti-conversion law. A bench comprising Chief Justice Mahesh C Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna said the Maharashtra [] The post Religious Conversion Solely for Marriage Cannot Be Permitted: Bombay HC appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has clarified that the de-notification of the Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations, 2023, will not dilute prescribed standards or weaken regulatory oversight, asserting that the move is aimed at eliminating overlapping procedures. The Commission had de-notified the regulations on October 14 following judicial observations [] The post No Dilution In Prescribed Standards: NMC On Denotification Of Medical Education Regula

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted searches at 13 locations across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Chandigarh in a money laundering investigation linked to alleged fraud involving housing loans obtained in the names of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), agency officials said. The searches targeted two real estate companies based in the National Capital [] The post ED Raids 13 Locations in NRI Housing Loan Fraud Probe appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The government has extended the deadline for duty-free imports of one million tonnes of raw sugar under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) by two months to December 31, 2026, to strengthen domestic supplies during the festive season. According to a Finance Ministry notification, the import window, which was initially open until [] The post Govt Extends Duty-Free Sugar Import Deadline To Dec 31 appeared first on Northlines .

BEIJING/LHASA, Oct 23: At least 16 people were killed and 65 others injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City of Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region, damaging or destroying more than 330 houses, authorities said on Friday. Eleven of the injured were in serious condition, while the remaining victims sustained minor injuries, [] The post 16 Killed, 65 Injured As 7.0-Magnitude Quake Rocks Tibet appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI, Oct 22: A nearly 40-kilometre stretch of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway between Pathankot and Dayalachak is expected to open by December this year, the Union Minister said on Thursday. Delhi-Katra Expressway: A major boost to connectivity in the region! The nearly 40-km Pathankot-Dayalachak stretch of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway is expected to open by December, [] The post Pathankot-Dayalachak Expressway stretch likely to open by Dec appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 22: Security forces on Thursday apprehended two Overground Workers (OGWs) of terrorists and recovered a Turkish-made pistol, ammunition and two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from them in Baramulla District. An official told that the Armys 52 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), in coordination with Baramulla Police, apprehended the duo from the Darpura Nursery area near [] The post 2 OGWs held with Turkish pistol, IEDs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 22 : A fire broke out in the Bhagwah area of Doda district, gutting six shops and two stores and causing heavy losses to local shopkeepers, officials said. There were no casualties or injuries from the fire. The incident occurred late Wednesday night in the Dessa-Bhagwah belt. Fire and Emergency Services personnel, [] The post Fire guts 8 structures in Doda; shopkeepers suffer losses appeared first on Northlines .

Road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir appear to have become an all-too-familiar part of daily life. Every few days, reports of buses, cars or trucks plunging into gorges, colliding with other vehicles or skidding off mountain roads bring fresh grief to families. What is even more disturbing is that many of these accidents are not [] The post Unending Road Tragedies appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Oct 22: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Thursday accused the National Conference-led government of delaying Panchayat and municipal elections out of fear of defeat, saying the polls would be a litmus test for Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs government. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a BJP programme, the LoP Sharma said [] The post National Conference Afraid Of Defeat, Avoiding Panchayat Polls In J&K: LoP Sharma appeared first on Northlines .

UNITED NATIONS, OCT 22: India has criticised a United Nations report for describing Dawood Ibrahim-led D-Company as an India-based criminal group, stressing that impartiality and accuracy are essential to maintaining the credibility of UN documents. Indias First Secretary at the Permanent Mission to the UN, Raghoo Puri, raised the issue during a meeting of the [] The post India Criticizes UN Report for Describing Dawood Ibrahim-led D-Company as India-Based Group appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, OCT 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday targeted the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), asserting that protests and demonstrations would achieve nothing and claiming that the NDA would form the next government in Punjab. Addressing an event to inaugurate projects worth 8,941 crore aimed at cleaning the Yamuna in [] The post Shah Targets Congress, AAP; Predicts NDA Victory in Punjab appeared first on Northlines .

BAGHPAT, OCT 22: A woman and her alleged lover have been arrested for conspiring to murder her husband in Uttar Pradeshs Baghpat district, with police investigations reportedly uncovering WhatsApp exchanges detailing plans to drug the victim and avoid CCTV cameras. The accused, identified as Urmila and Sikandar, allegedly plotted to kill Pramod so they could [] The post Sleeping Pills, Broken Bottle, WhatsApp Updates: Wifes Murder Plot Exposed appeared first on Northlines .

Nagoya, Oct 22: Armless Indian archer Sheetal Devi clinched her second successive Asian Para Games gold in the womens compound individual event, overcoming a deficit to beat Singapores Alim Nur Syahidah in a tense final here on Thursday. Returning to the range at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square less than a couple of [] The post Sheetal Bags 2nd Successive Asian Para Games Gold In Womens Compound appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, OCT 22: The Centre has proposed sweeping changes to driving licence rules, including free updates to personal details, raising the minimum passing marks for the learners licence test from 60 to 75 per cent and requiring licensing authorities to decide applications for changes in licence particulars within 15 days. The Ministry of Road [] The post Centre Proposes Free Driving Licence Updates, 75% Pass Mark for Learners Test appeared first on Northlines .

GENEVA, OCT 22: The United Nations has warned that a powerful El Nio could trigger major economic shocks worldwide, exposing Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific to extreme heat, droughts and floods, with potential consequences for agriculture, water supplies and disaster response. UN Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher described the phenomenon as a wrecking ball at [] The post UN Warns Powerful El Nio Could Trigger Global Economic Shocks appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, OCT 22: A 68-year-old woman died after her stepson allegedly set her ablaze in the Housing Colony area of Udhampur district, with police arresting the accused and launching an investigation into the incident. The deceased, identified as Sushma Devi, sustained 60 to 70 per cent burn injuries after her stepson allegedly poured an inflammable [] The post Udhampur Woman Dies After Stepson Sets Her Ablaze; Accused Arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Vellore: The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has opened applications for the VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2027, inviting aspiring engineers to apply for admission to its undergraduate engineering programmes. According to a press release, candidates can apply online through the official website, [viteee.vit.ac.in](https://viteee.vit.ac.in), for programmes offered at VIT campuses in Vellore and Chennai [] The post VITEEE 2027 Applications Open, Entrance Exam From April 28 a

Urges people to follow path of peace, says J&K can show way to India Srinagar, Oct 21: The people of Kashmir have understood that terror and violence do not bring peace or development, Akhil Bharatiya Sampark Pramukh and RSS leader Ram Lal said on Wednesday, urging people to continue on the path of peace and [] The post Kashmiris have realized terrorism, violence bring no peace or development: RSS leader appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 21 : In a crackdown on fraud targeting pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, the Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a man in Katra town, Reasi district, for allegedly duping both pilgrims and hoteliers, an official said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Vivek Sharma, was arrested on October 14. Sharma, [] The post Fake travel agent to dupe pilgrims arrested appeared first on Northlines .