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JAMMU, Sep 3: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Jammu, has filed a chargesheet against two accused, including a former Tehsildar, in a case involving alleged cheating, forgery and manipulation of revenue records. The chargesheet was filed before the Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge (Anti-Corruption Court), Udhampur, against Allah Din, a resident [] The post Ex-Tehsildar Among Two Charge-sheeted in Land Record Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

LEH, Sept 3: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday approved the notification for creation of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) in all seven districts of the Union Territory, completing the Centres initiative announced on July 13, 2026. The notification will extend the framework of elected local self-governance, earlier limited to Leh and Kargil, [] The post LG Saxena Approves LAHDCs for All 7 Ladakh Districts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Sep 3: A Pakistani intruder was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the International Border in the Kanachak sector of Jammu on Thursday morning, officials said. Officials said the intruder was apprehended by personnel of 44 BSF Battalion near Border Out Post (BOP) Sohan in morning hours. He said following the apprehension, [] The post Pakistani Intruder Apprehended Along IB In Jammus Kanachak appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 3: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named six IAS officers in its third charge sheet in connection with the alleged 504-crore IDFC Bank fraud involving several Haryana government departments and organisations, officials said. The charge sheet, filed before the special CBI court, names Pardeep Kumar, then member secretary of the [] The post IDFC Fraud Case: CBI Charge Sheets Six IAS Officers appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Sep 3: The Ramban administration has warned people against a fake WhatsApp and social media account created using the name and photograph of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, urging them not to respond to the account or share any personal or financial information. Khan, in a post on his official X account, said the [] The post Ramban Administration Warns Against Fake Account In DCs Name appeared first on Northlines .

CHANDIGARH, Sep 3: Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday alleged that his name was marked as shifted in the draft electoral rolls in Punjab despite his voter ID being registered in Mohali, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of using the electoral machinery for political vendetta. Chadha, who joined the BJP after leaving [] The post Raghav Chadha Claims His Name Marked Shifted In Punjab Draft Rolls At AAPs Behest appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sep 3: Jailed Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik has decided not to contest the trial proceedings in the 1990 murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat and has instead urged the court to award him capital punishment, according to reports. Malik submitted a 25-page statement before the Additional Sessions Judge [] The post Yasin Malik Declines to Contest Sarla Bhat Murder Trial, Seeks Capital Punishment appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 3: The Government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, paving the way for Indian Standard Time (IST) to become the common, legally recognised and traceable time reference across the country. The rules were notified by the Department of Consumer Affairs on August 27 and published in the Official [] The post Govt Notifies Rules Making IST Mandatory Across India appeared first on Northlines .

NUWAKOT, Sep 2: The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet has climbed to 1,250, while more than 4,000 people remain missing as rescue teams continued operations amid rain, mud and debris across the Himalayan region. Rescuers were searching for people believed to be trapped inside tunnels along the Bhotekoshi River and [] The post Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 1,250, Over 4,000 Still Missing appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sept 2:The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction the promotion of11 Inspectors of the General Cadre as Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs), General Cadre, with immediate effect. The officers promoted areSheikh Azad (PID No. ARP985554), Imtiyaz Ahmad (ARP985553), Bashir Ahmad (ARP985435), Mohd. Amin (ARP985496), Mohd. Ilyas Malik (ARP981649), Sanjeev Kumar (ARP983931), Mohd. [] The post 3 DySPs promoted, 11 Inspectors promoted as DySPs appeared first on Northlines .

LoP Sharma target NC Govt over power, jobs, development: either work or step down Srinagar, Sep 2:Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers marched towards the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on Wednesday for a protest against the National Conference-led government over unemployment, electricity tariffs, water supply, roads and alleged failures on the development front. The [] The post Police stop BJP march toward Srinagar Secretariat appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 02:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday described doctors as the last ray of hope for patients and urged newly appointed Medical Officers to serve with dedication, particularly in remote and far-flung areas. Addressing a function at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here after handing over appointment orders to newly recruited Medical Officers, [] The post Doctors are last ray of hope for patients: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 02:National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday questioned the Centre over the continuous delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the sequence of steps promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood completed but the final commitment remained unfulfilled. Talking to reporters, Dr Farooq said, People of Jammu and Kashmir had [] The post Farooq questions delay in restoring J&Ks statehood appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 02:The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) has directed Jammu and Kashmir Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL) to expedite the clearance of outstanding dues, warning that the promised six-month deadline has already elapsed. NRPC has said that during a hearing on December-03 last year, J&K has sought six months to clear all outstanding dues. Commission [] The post NRPC cracks whip on J&K as deadline for pending dues elapse appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has trapped and arrested Ajay Kumar, son of Late Ram Murti, resident of Village Gango Chak, Gajansoo, Jammu, presently posted as a Junior Assistant in the Office of the Assistant Commissioner (General), Jammu, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000. According to an ACB [] The post Clerk in DC Jammu office held for taking bribe appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 02:Security forces have foiled seven infiltration attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir so far this year, killing several terrorists and intruders, officials said on Wednesday. The Army, Border Security Force (BSF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police have maintained a tight security grid along [] The post Seven infiltration bids foiled along LoC, IB in J&K this yr appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep02:The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed its Registry to ensure strict compliance with the prescribed rules while preparing paper books in civil and criminal cases, after noticing discrepancies in the manner in which case records were being compiled. According to the details, the directions were issued by the [] The post HC flags Registry lapses in case records, orders strict compliance appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Sep 02:Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu has taken a significant step towards strengthening advanced respiratory care with the successful introduction of Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) at its Chest Diseases Hospital, making it the first such facility established in the Jammu Division. According to the details available, the advanced minimally invasive procedure is expected to substantially [] The post GMC Jammu introduces EBUS for advanced lung disease diagnosis appeared first on No

Jammu Tawi: The online RTI portal for Jammu and Kashmir has received more than 65,000 RTI applications and 9,000 first appeals in 19 months since its launch, highlighting the increasing use of online mechanisms by citizens across the Union territory for accessing information, officials said. The figures were disclosed by the General Administration Department (GAD) [] The post JK RTI portal logs over 65,000 applications, 9,000 first appeals in 19 months appeared first on Northlines .

Defence of Electricity Tariff HikeIs More Insulting Than the Hike Itself Former MLC GL Raina The National Conference appears to have been rattled by the massive Secretariat Chalo protest organised by the BJP against the Omar Abdullah government. In what looked more like a hurried counter-response than a serious political mobilisation, the NC announced and [] The post NC concedes governance Failure, reacts frantically to massive BJP protest appeared first on Northlines .

Institutional mechanism for review must for every judgement By K Raveendran Justice Sanjay Karols observation on leaving the Supreme Court that judges are not gods and cannot get every judgment right deserves to be read as something larger than the customary humility of a retiring judge. It touches an uncomfortable truth at the heart [] The post When Judges err, someone else may be paying a heavy price appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider the Centres plea seeking clarification on the applicability of its March 11 judgement on OBC creamy-layer criteria on candidates of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan issued notice on the Centres plea and asked the parties [] The post SC to consider Centres plea on OBC Creamy Layer Criteria appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 29:Reiterating that the true measure of success lies in improved lives, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that he envisions a future, where healthcare remains accessible to all. Speaking at the 3rd edition of the CII Jammu & Kashmir Health Conclave here, LG Sinha, according to the news agency said, True measure [] The post LG Sinha calls for technology-driven, accessible healthcare in JK appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 29: Probe into the rape and subsequent death of a 15-year-old girl in Kishtwar district has been handed over to the Crime Branch, officials said on Saturday. The teenager had been allegedly raped by her school teacher over several months. She died on August 20 during a pregnancy termination procedure. [] The post Probe into Kishtwar minors rape, death transferred to Crime Branch appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 29: The pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan has been shifted towards old track following a landslide triggered near Himkoti in Trikuta Hills of Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said that the yatra is suspended temporarily on Himkoti route after a landslide swept debris onto the road. [] The post Vaishno Devi yatra shifted to old track after landslide triggered on Himkoti route appeared first on Northlines .

MENDHAR/JAMMU, Aug 29: A drone suspected to be from Pakistan was spotted hovering over forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, prompting security forces to launch a search operation in the area early Saturday, officials said. The drone was noticed at Balakote areas Behrooti village in Mendhar [] The post Suspected Pak Drone spotted in Poonch, Search Op launched appeared first on Northlines .

REASI, Aug 29: The District Police Headquarters Reasi on Saturday ordered the transfer and posting of 13 police officers, including several inspectors, with immediate effect in the interest of administration. As per Order No. 349 of 2026 issued by SSP Reasi Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, new Station House Officers have been appointed at five police stationsArnas, [] The post 2 Probationary DySPs among 13 Police Officers transferred appeared first on Northlines .

Baramulla, Aug 29:Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday said the archaeological site at Zehanpora in Baramulla district is another significant treasure in J&Ks rich history. Talking to the reporters on the sidelines of his visit to the archaeological site, Duloo, according to the news agency said, The ongoing excavation expected to reveal more about the [] The post 2000-yr old Buddhist site another treasure in J&Ks history: CS appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 29:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at several places, the Meteorological Centre here said on Saturday. According to the weather forecast, accessed by the news agency, scattered rain and thundershowers are likely during the early [] The post Hot, humid weather likely across J&K till Sep 10 appeared first on Northlines .

VADODARA, AUG 29: Former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane on Saturday described Operation Sindoor as a very significant shift in Indias approach towards Pakistan, saying the military action targeted not only terrorist hideouts near the border but also their supporters deep inside the neighbouring country. Speaking to reporters at an event in Vadodara, Naravane said [] The post Op Sindoor shifted Indias approach to Pak: Naravane appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, AUG 29: The Higher Education Department, J&K, has notified Phase-II of undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session in Government Degree Colleges, with online registration opening on September 1. The admission process is open to candidates who have qualified the 2026 Class 12 biannual, supplementary or private examinations conducted by JKBOSE and other recognised [] The post UG Phase-II admissions open Sept 1 for biannual pass-outs appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi beefs up arms to deal with Cross-Border incursions By TN Ashok Indias decision to acquire the American FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile is more significant than the size of the immediate purchase suggests. It gives the Indian Army a highly mobile, infantry-carried weapon designed to destroy modern armoured vehicles while allowing the soldier [] The post India to acquire US precision-guided Anti-Tank missile Javelin appeared first on Northlines .

Glacial avalanche led to Ice-Rock Tsunami, drowning downstream villages By Sebastian Dipirro At least 389 people are dead and 1,400 missing in the still developing flash flood disaster at the Nepal-China border, with casualty numbers only expected to rise. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on August 26, a wall of water, ice, and rock came [] The post Disastrous Floods hit Nepal-China border, ravaging Himalayan nation appeared first on Northlines .

Examining the Ideological, Intellectual and Urban Influence Networks After the Decline of Armed Naxalism Col. (Dr.) Dev Anand Lohamaror On 15 August 2026, addressing the nation from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to the changing nature of the Naxal challenge, stating that India had achieved decisive success against armed Naxalism, but that [] The post From Guns to Minds: Is Intellectual Naxalism the New Challenge After Armed Naxalism? appeared first on Northlines .

Er. Prabhat Kishore Bandhs, Hartals, Agitations, Strikes are very frequent in Bharatvarsha and other Asian countries. Amid protest by a political, social or other organization, the Bandh has now become a fashion. It is the shortest and easiest way to highlight their face-value without much preparation and public support. The bandh is said to be [] The post Bandh: Speed-Braker for Nations Development appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Aug 26: The Food Corporation of India (FCI) on Wednesday ordered an inquiry into a viral video purportedly showing one of its female employees making objectionable remarks against India, saying a show-cause notice would be issued if her identity and the authenticity of the video are established. FCI General Manager I K Choudhary said [] The post FCI Orders Probe Into Viral Video Over Alleged Anti-India Remarks appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 15: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today hoisted the National Flag at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of the Nations 80th Independence Day. A ceremonial police contingent presented the National Salute. Paying homage to the countless freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the nation, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized the difficult journey, struggle [] The post 80th Independence Day: LG Sinha hoists National Flag at Lok Bhavan appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 15: The Congress on Saturday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the arrangement of his saffron, green and white pocket squares worn during the Independence Day celebrations, sarcastically suggesting that he appeared to be celebrating Irelands Independence Day instead of Indias. Modi attended the Independence Day ceremony in a [] The post Ireland I-Day? Congress Takes Dig at PM Modis Pocket Squares appeared first on Northlines .

NC & BJP all set to grill each other Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Aug 14: As the government has informed that the 6thAssembly session will be held from 21stof next month onwards, the political activity in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is most likely to intensify after the Independence Day, with [] The post Political activity to intensify in J&K after Aug 15th appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 14: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has issued fresh guidelines to streamline the filing, scrutiny and listing of cases, directing that petitions, appeals and applications filed up to noon on a working day, after being found complete, be listed on the next working day through the supplementary cause list. [] The post HC streamlines filing, listing of cases appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 14:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a meeting of the Tourism Department to review the renewed Homestay Policy aimed at expanding homestay infrastructure across Jammu & Kashmir, promoting tourism in unexplored destinations and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities. Describing homestays as the bedrock of tourism in unexplored destinations, the Chief Secretary observed [] The post Homestay Policy a bedrock to boost Sustainable Tourism: CS appeared fi

Satellite phones launched for authorised users Jammu Tawi, Aug 14:Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday announced an expansion of its telecom network in Jammu and Kashmir, including 4G connectivity in remote and border areas, a Re 1 SIM offer and the launch of satellite phone services. Addressing a launch ceremony at the BSNL Kashmir [] The post BSNL expands 4G reach in J&K, launches Re 1 SIM offer appeared first on Northlines .

LG Sinha congratulates J&K Police Personnel Jammu Tawi, Aug 14:As many as 51 Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel have been selected for gallantry and meritorious service medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, according to the official honours list. As per the details obtained, the awardees include 38 recipients of the Medal for Gallantry [] The post 51 JKP personnel to get gallantry, meritorious service medals appeared first on Northlines .

J&K, Ladakh belong to India; World must note PoJK developments New Delhi, Aug 14:Days after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that any attempt to stop his countrys water supply would invite a decisive response, India on Friday said there is no change in its position on the Indus Waters Treaty. Ministry of External Affairs [] The post No change in Indus Waters Treaty stance: India appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 14:Hailstorm accompanied by intense rain lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, damaging orchards in parts of Shopian district, while flash floods hit Pahalgam after a spell of heavy showers. According to the details, the hailstorm, with hailstones reportedly measuring around 2-3 cm or more in some areas, caused damage [] The post Rain, hailstorm lash J&K; MeT warns of flash floods appeared first on Northlines .

State party team reports expanded Chinese presence By Vishnu Raja Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has stepped up pressure on the government over allegations that Chinese troops have prevented Army patrols from reaching traditional points in Arunachal Pradesh, turning a localised border dispute into a fresh political confrontation over the handling of China. [] The post Arunachal patrol row sharpens China border dispute appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar* As the country completes 79 years of freedom, agriculture sector remains the bedrock of Indias growth story all through the last eight decades. The transformation of the sector from shortages and imports to surplus and exports is unparallel and marvelous. Agriculture in India defied Malthusian theory. As per the third [] The post Progressive Farmers, Promising Farms, Prosperous Nation appeared first on Northlines .

Farmers in India, Bangladesh particularly hit By Matein Khalid The Strait of Hormuz is a maritime chokepoint for 20 percent of the worlds crude oil and liquefied natural gas tanker traffic, but its role in the global nitrogen fertiliser trade is even more significant. More than half of all urea and ammonia [] The post Asia, Africa paying a high price for Iran war appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded approval to the Chief Ministers Digital Internship Programme 2026 (Batch-I), a six-month paid internship initiative aimed at providing talented local youth with hands-on experience in emerging areas of technology and digital governance. Executed by the J&K e-Governance Agency, the programme will offer eligible students pursuing BE/B.Tech, M.Tech, [] The post Govt approves CMs Digital Internship Programme appeared first on Northlines .