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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 .

Army flags Pakistans continuing proxy war in J&K NEW DELHI, Sep 14: China significantly reduced the deployment of its Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) forces along Indias northern borders during 2025, even as the Indian Army maintained a robust posture across all sectors of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), while Pakistan continued to pose a [] The post China scales down PLA deployment along LAC appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 14 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed progress on strengthening healthcare infrastructure and services across the state and assessed the requirements and priorities to improve the sector further, officials said on Monday. Abdullah praised the health department for steps taken over the last nearly two years to address manpower shortages and infrastructure and [] The post CM reviews healthcare infrastructure in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 14: With the post of advocate general of Jammu and Kashmir lying vacant for nearly two years, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday gave the government five weeks to respond to a plea seeking the immediate appointment to the key constitutional post. Jammu and Kashmir Advocate General [] The post Govt gets 5 weeks to respond to PIL seeking appointment of Advocate General appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 14: An 18-year-old girl died of a gunshot wound from a licensed gun at her residence in Reasi district, officials said on Monday. Priyanka Devi, a resident of Panassa village in the Thakrakote area, allegedly fired the licensed firearm at her residence late Sunday night, resulting in her death on the spot, [] The post Girl dies of gunshot in Reasi appeared first on Northlines .

LoP Sharma to chair meeting of BJP MLAs today Jammu Tawi, Sep 14:In a move to ensure the smooth conduct of proceedings during the upcoming 10day autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has convened an allparty meeting on Thursday. The Assembly Secretariat has written to party leaders and [] The post Autumn session: Speaker calls allparty meeting on Thursday appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 14:Jammu has improved its position in the Centres 2026 clean air assessment report (Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan), while Srinagar has slipped sharply in the latest ranking of cities. According to the details available, Jammu ranked 20th among cities with populations between three lakh and 10 lakh has improved from 22nd position in 2025. [] The post Jammu improves air quality ranking, Srinagar slips to 26th appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 14:Northern Railway has announced a temporary change in the entry and exit arrangements at Jammu Tawi Railway Station from September 16 to facilitate the ongoing redevelopment work while ensuring smooth passenger movement. Under the revised traffic arrangement, all passengers will enter the station through the Platform No. 1 side (Old Entry), while [] The post Entry-exit arrangements at Jammu Railway Station to change from Sept 16 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 14:An unidentified mans body was recovered from the Dhangri Lower area of Rajouri district on Monday, officials said. An official said that some locals spotted the body lying in the area and informed the police. He said a police team soon reached the spot and took the body into custody. The body [] The post Body found in Dhangri appeared first on Northlines .

Bhopal, Sept 14: A 10-member media delegation from Jammu, on a press tour organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Jammu, on Monday visited the historic Shiva Temple at Bhojpur and the Bhimbetka rock shelters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At Bhojpur, the journalists were briefed on the history and architectural significance of the temple, [] The post PIB Tour: Jammu Media Delegation visits Bhojpur, Bhimbetka heritage sites appeared first on Northlines .

By: Dr. Neha Lohamaror (PhD) Founder & Director, Kosh Foundation Does my body belong to me or to the people? This question arose in my mind while observing the controversy surrounding Kriti Sanons neckline in GIVAs Raksha Bandhan advertisement. In response to the ensuing debate on tradition, culture, and the alleged decorum of the female [] The post Whose Body Is It? appeared first on Northlines .

At a time, when J&K is witnessing an era in which government has been taking proactive steps to ensure that people get wholesome food without any dangers of adulteration and other malpractices making the eatables harmful for consumers, it has become imperative that people at the helm should also take cognizance on the use of [] The post Bright Colours, Bigger Concerns appeared first on Northlines .

BSP Supremo isnt the only one reaching out to States Dalits By Kalyani Shankar The political situation in Uttar Pradesh is evolving. Mayawati, the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party and former chief minister of the state, hopes to return after a five-year break from active politics. While she may not seek to regain [] The post Mayawati plans comeback, but faces key challenges in UP appeared first on Northlines .

India will now have better bargaining power to deal with Trump By Nitya Chakraborty The 18th BRICS summit held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 has helped India regain its stature in the Global South, which it had lost soon after the coming of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister in 2014. [] The post Two steps forward: Modi emerges taller after BRICS Delhi Meet appeared first on Northlines .

Rajesh Pathak Why does Lord Ganesha have the head of an elephant, and what ideals does it represent? Shri Shri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the Art of Living Foundation, beautifully explains the symbolism. The way an elephant moves forward reflects majestic grace: it takes each step in its chosen direction with firm resolve [] The post The lessons of life from the Ganesh Festival and Lokmanya Tilak appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray In Sanatan Dharma, the various forms of nature are revered and even worshipped. From times immemorial Hindus have remained lovers of nature and in fact were nature conscious and in fact environment conscious and friendly so there is no surprise that Hindus in the present times also worship nature in its various forms [] The post Sacred serpents The cultural significance of Nag Panchami appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sept 14: The 10-day autumn Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, beginning here on September 21, is expected to be stormy as opposition parties plan to corner the Omar Abdullah government over issues like job outsourcing, rising unemployment, and the ruling partys failure to fulfil electoral promises. The BJP, the main [] The post Oppn Parties Plan To Corner Govt In 10-Day J&K Autumn Assembly Session From Sept 21 appeared first on Northlines .

Locals Seek Immediate Intervention By Ajay Sharma Reasi, September 12: An acute shortage of teaching staff, coupled with the absence of a regular headmaster, has reportedly affected the functioning of Government High School Nagar in Reasi district, raising concerns over the quality of education being provided to students. Located around 67 kilometres from Reasi town, [] The post Acute Staff Shortage, Absence of Regular Headmaster Plague GHS Nagar in Reasi appeared first on Northlines .

Former Minister Mahinderpal explodes in anger, demands apology & compensation Sarabjit Singh Jammu Tawi, September 13: Outrage has erupted over the reported stopping of a Sikhjathaat Faisalabad Airport, where devotees travelling from Pakistan to India for the sacred pilgrimage toSri Hemkund Sahibwere reportedly prevented from boarding their flight. The incident has sparked strong resentment among [] The post Sikh Jatha stopped at Faisalabad Airport! appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 13: Former Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir S.P. Vaid on Sunday described the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration by BRICS as a major diplomatic victory for India, particularly its strong condemnation of the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and the groupings reaffirmation of zero tolerance towards terrorism. [] The post BRICS unity against terrorism a major diplomatic success for India: Former DGP Vaid appeared first on Northlines .

Welcomes condemnation of Pahalgam Attack at BRICS Srinagar, Sep 13: Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Sunday welcomed the BRICS Summit declaration for condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack but questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for rolling out a red carpet for China which, he said, backed Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. [] The post Mir questions Red Carpet for China appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Sep 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said BJP-led NDA governments in 21 states will introduce Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before 2029. Shah was speaking to reporters here while highlighting the achievements of the Centre over the last 12 years and the BJPs 25-year journey under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership. Triple [] The post NDA Govts in 21 states to introduce UCC before 2029: Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 13: Two minor sisters died after being bitten by a snake at Manma Barmari village in the Kalakote subdivision of Rajouri district on Sunday, officials said. An official said that the sisters were sleeping in a room along with other family members when a snake appeared on the bed and bit both [] The post Two sisters die after snakebite in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 13: Jammu Division of Northern Railway has achieved a major milestone in freight traffic with the placement of its first-ever cement loading indent, connecting Shaheed Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua Railway Station with Anantnag Railway Station in Kashmir Valley. An indent for one BCN rake carrying cement bags has been placed, with [] The post First-ever cement-carriage rail traffic begins in Jammu Div appeared first on Northlines .

Remembering Tika Lal Taploo and the Kashmiri Pandit martyrs who sacrificed their lives By Omkar Dattatray 14 September is observed every year asKashmiri Pandit Martyrs Dayto remember Pandit Tika Lal Taploo and all those who fell to terrorist bullets because of their commitment to India and their nationalist convictions. For displaced Kashmiri Hindus, the day [] The post 14 September Kashmiri Pandit Martyrs Day appeared first on Northlines .

From Geopolitical aspiration to Economic reality By R Suryamurthy The latest BRICS financial agenda is ambitious enough to suggest that the grouping is no longer content merely to complain about the inequities of the global economic order; it wants to build pieces of an alternative. But ambition, particularly in a grouping as diverse as [] The post BRICS has a financial Road-Map: The hard part is making it work appeared first on Northlines .