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Srinagar, Oct 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the more than 6,000 participants in the Kashmir Marathon-Run for Unity had run not merely for speed or endurance, but for the soul of India and for a peaceful, united and progressive Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the closing ceremony of the marathon organised by the [] The post Youth ran for Indias spirit of new J&K: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Police recover two 250-KVA transformers, seize tipper & Scorpio used in thefts Gurmeet Kaur Jammu Tawi, September 26: Janipur Police have busted an alleged transformer theft gang and arrested five persons, recovering two stolen 250-KVA transformers and seizing a tipper and a Scorpio allegedly used in the thefts. The action was taken in connection with [] The post Five held in transformer theft case appeared first on Northlines .

Gurmeet Kaur Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, September 26 : The ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly session has witnessed sharp exchanges between the government and opposition, with issues concerning employment, electricity tariffs, regularization of daily-wage workers and demands of NHM employees coming to the forefront. The session began on a stormy note, with BJP legislators [] The post Govt Cornered Over Jobs, Power Tariffs, Employees appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 26: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma, today called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and held detailed discussions on a range of important issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. In a statement issued to the news agency, a BJP spokesman said that [] The post LoP Sharma meets HM, discusses key J&K issues appeared first on Northlines .

Over 14,000 vacancies referred, thousands still chasing the hope of a government job Aditi Raina Gill Jammu Tawi, Sep 26: Jammu and Kashmirs two major recruiting agencies, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), collected a combined Rs 82.45 crore in examination and [] The post JKPSC, JKSSB collect Rs 82 cr from youth desperate for jobs appeared first on Northlines .

PHE tops the list with Rs 1,476 Cr outstanding Jammu Tawi, Sep 26: The Public Health Engineering Department (PHE) emerged as the biggest defaulter among Jammu and Kashmir government departments in power tariff payments, with outstanding dues of Rs 1,476.11 crore. According to government data, accessed by news agency, the Irrigation and Flood Control [] The post Govt biggest defaulter of Rs. Rs 4,385.30 Cr power tariff payments appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 25: Jammu and Kashmir is unlikely to receive approval for new road projects under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme in the immediate future, with the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways citing outstanding liabilities of around Rs 1,210 crore against an annual fund allocation of just Rs 150 [] The post Rs 1,210 Cr liability puts new roads on hold in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Ashaq Hussain During my recent visit to Gurdaspur in Punjab, I found myself standing with a striking agricultural scene unfolding before me. On one side, sugarcane rose like a dense green wall, its tall leaves moving gently in the morning breeze. On the other, stretches of rice fields shimmered under the soft sunlight, extending [] The post A Lesson in Unity from the Fields appeared first on Northlines .

Nepotistic appointments and dismissal of nephews show her insecurity By Pradeep Kapoor The Bahujan Samaj Partys confused national president Mayawati has this time brought her younger nephew, Ishan Anand, as the national coordinator of the party, at a time when crucial UP Assembly elections are scheduled for early 2027. Frequent changes at [] The post Confused Mayawati is now fighting for the survival of BSP in UP polls appeared first on Northlines .

To replace Lok Kerala Sabha, new initiative for expatriates soon By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The VD Satheesan-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Government has temporarily stayed an order implementing minimum marks for classes VI-II, IX and X in the 2026-27 academic year. Implementation of minimum marks was one of the most significant and debated [] The post Keralam Govt stays implementation of minimum marks in schools appeared first on Northlines .

Super-intelligence becomes a contest between two super powers By K Raveendran The meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping carried all the ceremony expected when the leaders of the worlds two most powerful countries sit across the table. On artificial intelligence, however, the encounter produced little that matched either the scale of the [] The post AI rivalry eclipses safeguards and regulation at Trump- XI Summit appeared first on Northlines .

It is unfortunate that some people, overwhelmed by severe emotional stress and difficult circumstances, may contemplate ending their lives. Suicide leaves behind shattered families and friends who have to endure deep pain and grief. In todays highly competitive society, where people often face constant pressure, stress and uncertainty, mental health concerns deserve greater attention. [] The post Awareness Can Save Lives appeared first on Northlines .

Reviews progress under SBM(U) 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0; directs timely completion of ongoing projects SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 26: With Jammu and Kashmir making significant headway in modernising waste management and strengthening civic infrastructure under SBM-U and AMRUT 2.0, the Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a meeting to review the progress of these flagship Centrally Sponsored Schemes [] The post CS for leveraging SBM-U for cleaner, greener J&K appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 26: A Delhi court on Saturday adjourned to September 28 the hearing on an appeal filed by four women wrestlers challenging the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case. The appeal also challenges the acquittal of former WFI assistant secretary Vinod [] The post Delhi Court Adjourns Wrestlers Appeal Against Brij Bhushan Acquittal appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 26: Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth on Saturday reviewed the operational preparedness of Rashtriya Rifles units in Kashmir for counter-terrorist operations and called upon troops to remain mission-ready and counter-terror-ready. Army said that Gen Seth visited Rashtriya Rifles Sector Headquarters under the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps and reviewed operational preparedness for counter-terrorist operations.He was [] The post Army chief reviews operational preparedness in Kashmir, urges

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday rejected a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate seeking addition of charges related to receipt and concealment of stolen property in a case linked to the alleged Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association fund scam. Justice Sanjay Parihar, however, set aside a trial courts finding that [] The post HC rejects EDs plea seeking to add more charges in JKCA scam case appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 25: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Government has taken necessary measures for restoration of affected infrastructure by flash floods/cloudbursts across Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister was replying on behalf of the Chief Minister to a question raised by MLA Shakti Raj Parihar. Surinder Choudhary [] The post Restoration of Cloudburst, Flash- flood affected Infrastructure underway: Govt appeared first on No

Srinagar: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Government is implementing a comprehensive package of schemes and interventions to strengthen agriculture and allied activities, irrigation, mechanization, post-harvest management and market linkages in Lolab Constituency of Kupwara district. The Minister [] The post Govt intensifies Agriculture, Irrigation, M

JAMMU, Sept 25: Scores of Congress workers and leaders were detained on Friday after the party staged a protest outside the Election Commission office in Jammu, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration was part of the Congress nationwide protest campaign against the poll panel. Congress MP and AICC general secretary [] The post CEC Resignation Demand: Congress Leaders, Workers Detained in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 25: The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select high-value UPI transactions is neither a tax, cess nor surcharge, and the collections will not accrue to the Government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday, rejecting criticism from Opposition parties. Sitharaman said the proposed MDR would be a charge within the digital [] The post Proposed UPI Merchant Discount Rate not a tax, cess or surcharge; will not burden consumers: FM appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 25: Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday as Congress MLAs protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, raising slogans and displaying banners during the opening of proceedings. Congress legislators Nizamuddin Bhat, Irfan Hafiz Lone and Iftikhar Ahmad stood up soon after the House assembled and raised [] The post Congress MLAs Protest Against CEC in J&K Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday witnessed uproar after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved a resolution seeking the immediate restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory, with a reference to the contentious 2000 autonomy resolution triggering strong objections from BJP legislators. The resolution, listed for consideration, states that besides [] The post Statehood Resolution Sparks Uproar in J&K Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Sarabjit Singh JammuTawi, September 24: A 30-year-old man sustained a gunshot injury to his leg following a dispute between two groups in the Bari Brahmana area of Samba district late Wednesday night. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. According to police, the incident took place around 11:45 pm near [] The post Firing in Bari Brahmana, one Injured appeared first on Northlines .

Sarabjit Singh Jammu Tawi, September 24: Jammu Police and the Traffic Police have intensified action against modified silencers and unauthorised pressure horns following alleged unruly behaviour by some Bullet motorcycle riders during a rally organised by the Yuva Rajput Sabha in the city on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh. [] The post Crack down on modified silencers, pressure horns appeared first on Northlines .

Minister says scheme approved; LoP slams betrayal of poll promise Srinagar, Sep 24: The Legislative Assembly descended into chaos on Thursday after Minister for Consumer Affairs Satish Sharma announced that the scheme of providing six free gas cylinders to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families had received approval from the competent authority. The announcement prompted the [] The post Uproar in House over free gas cylinder scheme appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 24: Transport Minister Satish Sharma on Thursday struggled to reply to questions posed by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather in the Legislative Assembly over the delay in implementing the revised car policy proposing the principle of one officer, one vehicle. During Question Hour, Sharma informed the House that the revised car policy is under [] The post Speaker grills Tpt Minister on car policy appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 24: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Thursday said the National Conferenceled government has failed to fulfil its promises and provide basic amenities during its two years in office, questioning its commitments on free LPG cylinders, electricity, jobs, education and healthcare. Reacting to the governments approval [] The post NC Govt failed to fulfil promises: LoP appeared first on Northlines .

Skies to remain clear till September 27 Jammu Tawi, Sep 24: Peer Ki Gali in the Pir Panjal range received the seasons first snowfall on Thursday, while rainfall was reported from several parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The snowfall was recorded at the higher reaches of Peer Ki Gali along the Mughal Road, marking the [] The post Peer-Ki-Gali receives seasons first snowfall appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Thursday adopted a resolution seeking amendments to the Right to Education Act to exempt teachers appointed before October 31, 2019, from appearing in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). Education Minister, Sakina Itoo moved the resolution that urges the Union Government to make necessary statutory amendment to Section [] The post House adopts resolution urging Centre to exempt teachers from TET appeared first on Northlines .

Minister says mandatory enrolment not possible, children have a right to choose Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday rejected a Private Members Bill that sought to make enrolment in government educational institutions mandatory for the children of public representatives and government servants. The Bill was moved by Langate MLA Sheikh [] The post Assembly rejects bill on Govt School enrolment for public servants children appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Power Development Department (PDD) is enforcing 6 hours of daily forced power cuts in the areas having Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses of over 40 percent. Furthermore, the areas having an AT&C losses of 15-40 per cent faces a power curtailment of three hours. However, the government further said that [] The post PDD enforces 6 hours daily power cuts in high-loss areas appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved 367 claims under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) during 2025-26, with Poonch district accounting for the highest number of approvals, according to a written reply submitted in the Legislative Assembly. The reply was furnished by the Department of Tribal Affairs in response to a starred [] The post Govt approves 367 Forest Rights Claims appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that a committee constituted to examine the regularisation of casual, seasonal, temporary, contractual and need-based workers is currently examining the matter, but no rigid timeframe can be indicated at this stage for submission of its report or finalisation of the policy. The government stated this [] The post Panel examining regularization of casual, seasonal workers: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

WASHINGTON, Sept 19: US President Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law, giving him expanded authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from the five largest purchasers of Russian oil and gas, a list that currently includes India. Trump signed the legislation [] The post Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill, Gets Power To Impose 100% Tariffs On India, China appeared first on Northlines .

ISRO aims at landing man on the Moon, with deep-space objectives By Nantoo Banerjee The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is going great guns. The countrys national space agencyplans to launch its own independent orbital outpost, named the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) by 2035. If it succeeds, India will be the only country after [] The post India plans its own orbital space outpost, second after China appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 31: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to pass orders seeking prohibition of a protest march called by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi on September 5, saying it expected all sides to act peacefully and in accordance with the law. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya [] The post SC Declines Plea To Stop CJPs September 5 Protest March appeared first on Northlines .