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New Delhi, October 10: Two police personnel were injured after stones were allegedly pelted at them near Akashwani Bhawan in the national capital amid heightened tensions ahead of the proposed CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Police detained at least 30 people following the incident. Security was tightened in the area as police personnel moved to [] The post Delhi protest: Stones Pelted at Police Near Akashwani Bhawan, 2 Personnel Injured; 30 Detained appeared first on Northlines .

PANAMA CITY: A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 struck Panama, triggering concerns over structural damage, possible casualties and tsunami waves along the countrys coastline, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Local media reported structural damage in several parts of the country, while the USGS warned that casualties were possible and [] The post 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Panama, Tsunami Warning Issued appeared first on Northlines .

WASHINGTON, Oct 10: The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on the sale and import of Russian-origin diesel fuel until April 7, 2027, amid a surge in global fuel prices and mounting pressure on President Donald Trump to bring down domestic energy costs ahead of the November midterm elections. The US Treasury Department announced the [] The post US Lifts Sanctions on Russian Diesel Until April 2027 Amid Global Price Surge appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 10: Elon Musk on Saturday intensified his criticism of industrialist Mukesh Ambani amid a standoff over the launch of Starlink satellite internet services in India, sharing media reports alleging that a Reliance-funded firm helped boost BJP campaigns on social media and a Reliance-linked company made substantial political donations to the ruling party. [] The post Musk Escalates Starlink Row, Shares Reports on Reliance-Linked Firms BJP Donations appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 10: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and three leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday ahead of the partys proposed protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, according to police sources and the party. Rathee was detained from his residence in Sector 56 of [] The post Dhruv Rathee, Three CJP Leaders Detained Ahead of Delhi Protest appeared first on Northlines .

A Constitutional Guarantee By Shri Ramdas Athawale A just and inclusive society is built on the assurance that every citizen can live with dignity, equality and security. For the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), this commitment finds concrete expression through strong constitutional safeguards, effective laws and responsive institutions. The Government of India [] The post Strengthening Justice and Protection for SC and ST Tribes appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed gratitude to the people for blessing the BJP-NDA in the Assam, West Bengal and Puducherry byelections and said the victory reflects yet again that the people have a deep-rooted connect with the good governance agenda of the alliance. Gratitude to the people for their continuous blessings! [] The post Bypoll wins reflect Peoples connect with BJP-NDA: Modi appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: The Jammu railway division on Friday announced the cancellation of four key trains heading to the national capital, including the superfast Rajdhani Express, ahead of a planned protest in New Delhi by the CJP against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The cancellations are part of a decision by Northern Railway affecting 48 incoming [] The post Four trains from Jammu cancelled ahead of Oct 10 protests appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday charge-sheeted four accused, including three killed Pakistani terrorists, in connection with a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district in February this year. The chargesheet was filed before a special NIA court in Jammu against arrested accused Maneer Ahmed, son of Mohammad Yousuf Koli, resident [] The post NIA charge-sheets 4 accused, including 3 killed Pakistani terrorists appeared first on Northlines .

Calls for anticipating technological changes to prepare for future warfare New Delhi, Oct 09: Operation Sindoor and ongoing global conflicts have reinforced the importance of air power in modern warfare, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said here on Friday. He stressed the need to anticipate technological changes to prepare for [] The post Op Sindoor proved Air power can deliver decisive victory: IAF Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 09: A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel succumbed to his injuries after sustaining a gunshot wound while on duty in Jammus Reasi district on Friday, officials said. An official said that the CISF personnel sustained a gunshot wound in Reasi and later succumbed to his injuries. He said the injured personnel [] The post CISF personnel succumbs to injuries of gunshot wound appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 09: An Assistant Commandant of the Border Security Force (BSF) died after being found unconscious in north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Friday, officials said. An official said that the BSF personnel was found unconscious and unresponsive in the Doban area here in Kupwara. He was immediately shifted for medical assistance but was declared [] The post BSF Asstt Commandant found unconscious, dies appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 09: Two persons were killed and 21 others sustained injuries after a passenger vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Rajouri District on Friday. An official said that the vehicle (bearing no. JK20C-8295), met with an accident near Moghla village within the jurisdiction [] The post Passenger vehicle plunges into gorge, 2 killed, 21 injured appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 9: The Government has proposed stricter regulations on advertisements for prescription-only medicines by extending existing restrictions to retail and wholesale drug licence holders, aiming to curb unauthorised promotion and reduce risks associated with inappropriate self-medication. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed an amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to [] The post Govt Proposes Tighter Curbs on Ads for Prescription Medicines appeared first on Northlines

NEW DELHI, Oct 9: Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday rejected allegations of monopolistic practices in Indias satellite communications (satcom) sector, asserting that three companies have secured licences and can begin operations once they individually fulfil prescribed security requirements and other conditions. His remarks come amid a public spat between the Indian government and billionaire [] The post Scindia Rejects Satcom Monopoly Claims, Says 3 Licensed Players Must Me

PANAJI, Oct 9: Goa Police have launched an investigation into the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, registering an unnatural death case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to establish the circumstances surrounding his demise. The 75-year-old actor died on Thursday morning after being found unwell at his residence in the [] The post Goa Police Probe Nana Patekars Death, Register Unnatural Death Case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 9: Delhi is preparing for extensive security and traffic restrictions ahead of the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, with police denying permission for the demonstration, restrictions announced at 57 metro stations and several train cancellations expected to affect commuters. The protest has been called to demand [] The post Delhi Police Denies CJP Protest Permission; 23,000 Personnel Deployed, 57 Metro Stations Face Curbs appeared first o

NEW DELHI, Oct 9: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened online registration for the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2026 session, inviting eligible candidates to apply for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship and PhD admission through the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The application window will remain open until October 28, and candidates have [] The post NTA Opens UGC NET December 2026 Registration, Apply by October 28 appeared first on Northline

CHANDIGARH, Oct 9: The Punjab Government on Friday appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as the regular Director General of Police (DGP), ending a prolonged period of uncertainty over the states top police post and granting him a minimum two-year tenure. The appointment came days after the Punjab and Haryana High Court questioned the delay [] The post Gaurav Yadav Appointed Regular Punjab DGP After High Court Rap appeared first on Northlines .

Calls for developing global framework to keep fraudsters at bay New Delhi, Oct 08: Asserting that technology achieves scale only when it gains trust, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that cyber frauds and cyber-crimes do not respect borders and global framework is required to keep fraudsters at bay. While addressing the India Mobile [] The post Cyber frauds, cyber-crimes do not respect borders: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 8: A man was killed and eight others injured after the Sumo vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in the Senabati area of Ukherhal in Ramban district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the accident took place in the Senabati area after the driver lost control of [] The post Man died, 8 injured as Sumo loses control appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 08: A 22-year-old lady was found dead at her residence in the Shajroo area of Mahore in Reasi district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the lady was found unconscious at her residence in Shajroo area of Mahore. He said the circumstances leading to her death are being investigated, while [] The post Lady found dead appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 08: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the status of readiness for development and operationalisation of National Waterways across Jammu & Kashmir, taking comprehensive appraisal of the onshore infrastructure being developed by the Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) and the river ecosystem and navigation facilities being prepared by the Inland [] The post CS reviews readiness of National Waterways in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 8 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy 2026 is a major step towards expanding access to clean fuel, strengthening industrial competitiveness and modernising the energy infrastructure in the Union Territory. The CGD Policy was notified following its approval by the Council of [] The post City Gas Distribution Policy to modernize energy infrastructure: CM appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the 2016 surgical strikes were Indias decisive response to the pain of terror attacks and presented a new example of the countrys counter-terrorism policy. Asserting that India follows a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism, he said in his monthly broadcast Mann Ki [] The post Surgical strikes showed Indias new anti-terror resolve: PM appeared first on Northlines .

BJP legislators protest over power tariff hike, dailywagers, storm into Well NC Congress counters with statehood slogans Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly began on Monday with noisy scenes as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators staged protests over power tariff hike and the regularization of dailywagers. As soon [] The post Ruckus on opening day of J&K Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

403 roads, bridges proposed restoration at Rs 185 Cr; Rajouri power infra suffered Rs 27.99-Cr damage Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has disbursed around Rs 3.22 crore in relief among families affected by recent flash floods and landslides in Rajouri, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday. He [] The post Rs 3.22-Cr relief disbursed to Rajouri flood, landslide-hit families: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: Asking farmers to embrace Millet cultivation as a pathway to self-reliance and resilience against climate change, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that it (Millet cultivation) would boost the confidence of marginal farmers in Jammu Kashmir and will also help in reducing risks associated with farming. After inaugurating the National [] The post Embrace Millet cultivation to fight climate change: LG to farmers appeared first on Northlines .

Govt outlines measures for time-bound recruitment Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that 40,672 posts are vacant under the direct recruitment quota across various departments in the Union Territory. While responding to MLA Sajad Gani Lone and Irfan Hafiz Lones queries, the government stated that the vacancies [] The post 40,672 posts vacant across deptt: Govt informs LA appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The House Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, constituted to examine alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), has flagged widespread administrative, technical and executionrelated lapses in the programme and recommended a series of measures including highlevel inquiries and comprehensive physical and financial audits of [] The post JJM implementation: House Panel recommends highlevel inquiries into irregularities appea

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The Jammu & Kashmir Government will tomorrow move a resolution in the Legislative Assembly seeking amendments to the Right to Education Act to exempt teachers from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). As per the list of business circulated by the Assembly Secretariat, the resolution unanimously urges the Union Government to make [] The post Govt to move resolution today seeking TET exemption appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: Lieutenant General Mohit Seth will take over as the General-Officer-Commanding (GOC) of the strategically important White Knight Corps, also known as XVI Corps, at Nagrota in Jammu on October 1. According to the details available, Lieutenant General Seth will succeed Lieutenant General P K Mishra, who will move to a new [] The post Lt Gen Mohit Seth to take over as GOC 16 Corps on Oct 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the House that it is examining a uniform framework for the regularisation of temporary workers, including daily-rated workers, casual and seasonal labourers, and other contractual and need-based employees engaged across departments. In a written response to a question raised by MLA Irfan Hafiz [] The post Examining uniform framework for regularization of temporary, daily-rated workers: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 21: The Jammu and Kashmir government has dismissed a Teacher Grade-II from service, citing a case registered against him under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. According to a government order, the Government said it was satisfied, after considering [] The post Govt dismisses POCSO accused teacher at Kishtwar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 21 : The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday registered a case against a former branch manager of Grameen Bank for allegedly committing financial irregularities by misusing his official position. A spokesperson of the ACB said the anti-graft agency has registered an FIR against Arvind Saini, the former Reban branch head [] The post Ex-Grameen Bank Manager, others booked for fund diversion under PMEGP appeared first on Northlines .

Swachhta Hi Seva: Sep. 17- Oct. 02 Dr. Parveen Kumar* Inspired by Honble Prime Minister of the nation Sh. Narendra Modis vision of a clean and healthy India, the fifteen days long Swachhta Pakhwada is going on in the country with the active participation and cooperation of all.. The dates of Pakhwada which [] The post Clean India: Developed India appeared first on Northlines .

Trump has compelling reason to be circumspect about new empowerment By K Raveendran Donald Trump now possesses one of the most formidable economic weapons available to an American president against countries sustaining Russias energy revenues. Yet, the decision on how aggressively to wield it is complicated by a contradiction that Washington cannot easily [] The post Sanctions against Russian oil collide with economics of affordable oil appeared first on Northlines .

Bloc should focus on facing climate change, energy needs together By Kalyani Shankar Following last weeks significant BRICS summit in Delhi, what are the next steps? The summit produced several recommendations that could help advance the BRICS agenda. It has positioned India to play a proactive role in shaping global governance, and the Modi [] The post Trade Agreements and Economic partnerships must strengthen BRICS appeared first on Northlines .

Why ignore Greenhouse-Gas emissions from arms race and warfare? By Dr Arun Mitra Forest fires across different parts of Europe, devastating heat waves in many western countries, growing concern over El Nio & similar phenomena and the rapid melting of glaciers are alarming indicators of a planet under severe stress. The formation of large glacial [] The post Triple whammy: Ongoing wars, nuclear threats worsen climate crisis appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma Indias successful hosting and participation in the BRICS conclave marks another significant milestone in its emergence as a confident, responsible and influential global power. At a time when the world is grappling with geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, climate challenges, technological disruptions and regional conflicts, the successful conduct of the BRICS summit demonstrated [] The post Successful BRICS Conclave, Kudos Vibrant India appeared first on Northlines

Today it has become nearly impossible to carry out daily chores without mobile phones, internet banking, UPI, online shopping and other digital services as digital technology has become a vital part of our daily life. These services have made life easier, faster and more convenient, but with the comfort new risks have also appeared making [] The post Cyber security begins with awareness appeared first on Northlines .

Rattan Singh Gill BHOPAL: A visit to the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya here is unlike walking through a conventional museum, where objects are arranged behind glass or inside galleries. Spread across a vast natural landscape, the museum takes visitors through different cultural settings of India through houses, settlements, trails and community traditions. Within [] The post IGRMS An open habitat where Indias living cultures come alive- I appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 16: Private landowners have started vacating settlements rented out to illegal immigrants as the Jammu administration has begun major action here against settlements of Rohingya and Bangladeshi refugees in various parts of the city. The process has been initiated to vacate several such settlements in different parts of the city as the [] The post After notices, landowners asks Rohingyas/BDs to vacate rented settlements appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 16:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday advised the leadership in Ladakh not to rely merely on verbal assurances from the Central government, saying that any major commitment should be formally documented. Speaking to reporters during his visit to Pulwama, Omar said the experience of Jammu and Kashmir should serve as a reminder that [] The post Omar incites Ladakh leaders not to rely on Centres verbal promises appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 16:Describing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as political SRO 43 beneficiary, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma on Wednesday questioned his political standing without the Abdullah family name. Talking to the reporters here, LoP Sharma, took a swipe at CM Omar saying, The Chief Minister considers himself a prince while I belong to a [] The post LoP Sharma calls CM political SRO 43 beneficiary appeared first on Northlines .

Traditional conservation and the need for greater Govt attention ! Bhushan Parimoo Learning brings joy, wisdom and a sense of discovery. One of the greatest lessons humanity has learned is that a single lifetime is far too short to uncover all the secrets of nature. Science has revealed only a fraction of them. Every plant, [] The post Sacred Groves stand ignored appeared first on Northlines .

Long before cameras and screens, prehistoric artists recorded fragments of human life on stone. Thousands of years later, their images still speakthough we may never know exactly what they meant. Rattan Singh Gill There are no captions at Bhimbetka. No dates written below the raw paintings. No names of the artists. No explanation of what [] The post The stories Bhimbetka left behind! appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Governments Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment on Wednesday ordered transfers and postings of 17 forest officers and officials, with several officers assigned additional charges. The orders were issued with immediate effect through Government Order No. 205-JK(FST) of 2026, dated September 16, 2026, in the interest of administration. [] The post 17 Forest Officers Transferred in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sept 16: Ahead of the upcoming session of the Legislative Assembly, Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday lashed out at the government over the latest JKAS and J&K Accounts (Gazetted) appointments, terming the process as recruitment apartheid against the Kashmir Valley. In a post on X, Lone said that out of [] The post Ahead Of Assembly Session, Sajad Lone Slams Govt Over Reservation Policy appeared first on Northlines .

Hails PM on Vande Mataram Rule Navi Mumbai, Sep 14: All political differences must be set aside to promote Indian languages, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday while asserting that a child can understand the country only through his or her mother tongue. Speaking at the inauguration of the 6th All India Rajbhasha [] The post Set aside all differences to promote Indian Languages: Shah appeared first on Northlines .