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Leh/Jammu, Oct 29: The Ladakh administration has proposed setting up a State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) to strengthen power-grid management, optimise electricity flows and ensure a reliable year-round power supply across the Union Territory. The proposal was discussed at a review meeting of the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD), chaired by Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra, [] The post Ladakh Plans Load Despatch Centre to Ensure Year-Round Power Security appeared first on Northlines .

Recognises dedication & hard work of farmers & UT Admins sustained efforts to promote chemical-free farming Prohibition on chemical fertilisers and organic certification drive mark major milestones in Ladakhs transformation towards environment-friendly farming Leh, October 25: In a historic milestone for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation, Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena has declared [] The post L-G VK Saxena declares Ladakh Indias first 100% Organic Union Territ

GUWAHATI/ITANAGAR: Protests against Arunachal Pradeshs proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) turned violent in Pasighat, East Siang district, with a mob allegedly setting fire to the NHPC office and a police station and vandalising the residences of two MLAs and the state BJP president, police said on Saturday. More than 40 police personnel were [] The post Siang Project Protests Turn Violent in Arunachal, Over 40 Cops Injured appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 24: A drone-like object was found lying in a paddy field in the Kana Chak area of Jammu district on Saturday, officials said. An official told the news agency that the object was found lying in a paddy field in Makhyal village of Kana Chak. He said locals soon informed the police, [] The post Suspected drone-like object found in Kana Chak appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 24: The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed charge sheets in eight separate incidents involving the alleged illegal stay of Pakistani nationals in four districts of Jammu division, bringing the involvement of 65 persons on record, an official said on Saturday. The charge sheets were filed before competent [] The post 65 charge-sheeted in cases involving illegal stay in Jammu by Pak nationals appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday said that it arrested six people, including four women, for their alleged involvement in a clandestine module linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen in Bandipora district In a statement issued to the news agency, a police spokesman said that the investigations revealed suspected links of the [] The post Police bust clandestine separatist module, 4 women among 6 held appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 24: National Conference (NC) chief spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Saturday urged Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to submit the pending report on daily wagers regularisation by October 31 and send the file to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah before the deadline. There is still time till the 31st. I request the Chief [] The post Tanvir urges CS to submit daily wagers regularization report by Oct 31 appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Higher reaches of J&K received fresh light snowfall on Saturday, with Sinthan Top and Peer Ki Gali among the areas witnessing snow, while the Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till October 31. The weather department has indicated the possibility of light rain in a few [] The post Fresh snowfall on heights, dry weather likely till Oct 31 appeared first on Northlines .

Says J&K chose India in 1947 despite it being Muslim-majority region Baramulla, Oct 24: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that people of J&K have never said that they are not Indians and had chosen India in 1947 despite being a Muslim-majority region. Addressing a party workers convention, Dr Farooq, as [] The post We are not enemies of country: Dr Farooq appeared first on Northlines .

Pays tributes to Dr Rahi Masoom Raza on his centenary celebration event SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said India is demonstrating its capabilities across diverse sectors and is increasingly being recognised globally as a reliable partner, stressing that the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 requires the active participation of every [] The post World recognizes India as reliable partner: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Oct 24: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, as the new Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the MHA order, Yadav has been transferred from Delhi and posted as Chief Secretary of J&K with effect from November [] The post Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav is new Chief Secy of J&K appeared first on Northlines .

By: Dr. Neha Lohamaror, Founder & Director, Kosh Foundation The 19th century philosopher John Dewey believed that education should prepare individuals to participate thoughtfully in society, not merely accumulate information. This idea remains relevant in an age when children are surrounded by digital content but often lack the time to question what they read. [] The post I Drop Ignorance Daily (I-DID): The Habit of Newspaper Reading appeared first on Northlines .

Only Trump and Modis intervention will lead to a final agreement By T N Ashok NEW YORK: The latest diplomatic signals from Washington and New Delhi suggest that a prolonged IndiaUS trade confrontation may finally be approaching a settlement. US President Donald Trump says a deal is close. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, [] The post India-U.S. Trade Deal draft is ready, but still there are few gaps appeared first on Northlines .

Deploying Geopolitical Cards in the AI Era by Naagesh Padmanaban As Artificial Intelligence (AI) picks up pace scale, magnitude, frequency and the widespread use case innovations it has also got governments nervous. They are now investing in developing strategies to navigate, manage and contain the new and unprecedented level of real [] The post AI Enabled Statecraft for Global Dominance appeared first on Northlines .

The actual effectiveness of any law, rule or government order rests upon its proper implementation. A direction issued by the government is meant to bring about positive change on the ground. If the directions issued are not effectively implemented on the ground, then the purpose of the directions would remain unfulfilled. It is therefore the [] The post Let directions deliver results appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Oct 24: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against a Health Department employee for allegedly securing a government job as a Dental Assistant using a forged matriculation certificate. The chargesheet was filed before the Court of the 4th Additional Munsiff, Jammu, against Sohan Lal Singh and his [] The post Crime Branch Files Chargesheet in Fake Certificate Job Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the exceptional courage, determination and selfless service of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel, popularly known as Himveers, as he extended greetings to the force on its Raising Day, paying tribute to their contribution to safeguarding the nations security. In a message posted [] The post PM Modi hails ITBP Himveers for valour and sacrifices on Raising Day appeared first on Northlines .

Bandipora, Oct 24: Bandipora Police have arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in a clandestine network linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, with the investigation focusing on suspected separatist propaganda, prison-linked contacts, financial transactions and efforts to mobilise women for propaganda-related activities. According to police, the preliminary investigation has indicated the possible involvement of [] The post Six Arrested as Bandipora Police Probe All

New Delhi, Oct 24: The Government of India has appointed senior IAS officer Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav as the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir following his transfer from Delhi to the Union Territory, with the posting taking effect from November 1, 2026, or the date of his joining, whichever is later. According to an [] The post Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav Appointed J&K Chief Secretary appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 24: A Delhi court has ordered the trial of jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik, Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid, and five others in a money laundering case linked to alleged funding from Pakistan through hawala channels for secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Special Judge Prashant Sharma ordered the [] The post Court Orders Trial of Yasin Malik, MP Rashid, Five Others in Money Laundering Case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police have removed traffic personnel from field duty and attached them to headquarters after a video purportedly showing them collecting money from truck drivers in the Greater Kailash area went viral on social media. Official sources said Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, Jammu, Amit Bhasin initiated action and ordered [] The post Traffic Cops Removed From Duty After Bribery Video Goes Viral In Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Siwan, Oct 24: Five people were killed after an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit operating inside a house in Alampur village of Bihars Siwan district, causing a two-storey building to collapse. The incident occurred last evening in the jurisdiction of Jamo police station. The deceased included a firecracker trader, his family members and [] The post Five Killed as Explosion Destroys Illegal Firecracker Unit in Bihar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 23 : India on Friday said the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) gets disturbed from time-to-time when Chinese forces diverge from established patrolling patterns, asserting that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas is essential for the overall development of bilateral relations. The remarks by External Affairs [] The post LAC tensions rise as Chinese troops deviate from patrolling pattern appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 23: Asking Army commanders to plan for the next 20 to 30 years and remain prepared to respond to emerging challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated innovative thinking, better coordination and advanced weaponry of Indian armed forces. Addressing the Army Commanders Conference in New Delhi, Singh stressed [] The post Plan for next 20-30 yrs, stay prepared for emerging challenges: Rajnath appeared first on Northlines .

MoP allocates 330 MW to J&K for DecFeb; officials say Nov could still bite Srinagar, Oct 23: With the onset of winters, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has allocated 330 Megawatts (MWs) power for Jammu and Kashmir for a period of three months beginning from December 2026. But officials warn the power crisis may hit [] The post Power relief on horizon, crisis may not wait appeared first on Northlines .

10 MVA receiving station at Sail to be operational in 4-5 months Srinagar, Oct 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the National Conference (NC) government is making every effort to ensure development across Jammu and Kashmir. I am trying my best to bring progress in every area. This was my purpose of [] The post Trying my best to bring progress in every area: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has designated two Special FastTrack Courts in Jammu and Srinagar to exclusively try offences such as paper leaks, cheating, and malpractices by examconducting agencies under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. In a notification, the Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs stated that the [] The post LG designates Fast-Track Courts for paper leaks, exam cheating appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 23: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has denotified nine buildings which had been declared as subsidiary jails at different points of time. In a notification issued by the Home Department, the Government has withdrawn the designation of subsidiary jail from nine buildings along with their premises. As per details, these buildings are in [] The post Govt withdraws tag of subsidiary jails from 9 buildings appeared first on Northlines .

MeT predicts light rain, snow from November 1 to 5 Srinagar, Oct 23: Peer Ki Gali, Sinthan Top and Ahrabal in South Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Friday. An official of the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said that brief spells of light rain are possible at a few places in Kashmir on Saturday afternoon. According to [] The post Kashmir upper reaches receive fresh snowfall appeared first on Northlines .

Around 42,000-47,000 applications received under the FRA Srinagar, Oct 23: The Jammu and Kashmir government is reviewing the rejection of a majority of applications filed under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), Minister for Tribal Affairs Javid Ahmad Rana said on Friday, acknowledging that implementation of the legislation in the Union Territory has been slow. Speaking [] The post Govt reviewing rejection of FRA applications in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired an interdepartmental coordination meeting to sensitise administrative departments about integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their budgetary proposals for the forthcoming financial year, while addressing issues and concerns relating to the implementation of the proposed SDG-aligned budgeting framework. The Chief Secretary directed the concerned departments to [] The post CS sensitizes on SDG-aligned budgeting ahead of

New Delhi, Oct 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for efforts to address emerging societal ills and new challenges, unite society against divisive forces and inspire citizens towards self-reliance. Inaugurating the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan here, Modi said Chinmaya Mission was not merely an institution but a thought Chinmaya, meaning pure [] The post Must unite society against divisive forces: PM appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI, Oct 23: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the shifting of its Main Wing and several important administrative offices from Srinagar to Jammu in connection with the Annual Darbar Move for the winter season 2026-27. According to order issued by Registrar General M K Sharma, the Main Wing [] The post HC Main Wing to close in Srinagar on Oct 31, reopen in Jammu on Nov 2 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a disproportionate assets (DA) case against a Girdawar posted at Tehsil Headquarters Gandoh in Doda district over allegations that he accumulated assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. According to an official statement, the case has been registered under FIR No. [] The post DA case registered against Girdawar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 23: Jammu Railway Division has re-engaged 25 retired employees from its Commercial and Operating departments to strengthen passenger services, improve operational efficiency and manage the anticipated festive-season rush. The selection was completed by a three-member committee constituted under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Vivek Kumar. The committee comprised Senior Divisional [] The post Jammu Railway Div re-engages 25 retired employees to boost operations ap

Dr. Parveen Kumar* The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India has been giving top priority to agriculture sector and it is manifested through various coordinated efforts involving agricultural universities, state departments of agriculture and allied sectors. These coordinated efforts run in the form of regular seasonal campaigns aimed at promoting [] The post Khet Bachao (Rabi) 2026: Healthy Soil, Prosperous Farmers appeared first on Northlines .

The reported collapse of the Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) and Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) in Jammu and Kashmir is a matter that cannot be dismissed as a routine administrative delay. These institutions deal with children who are either in conflict with law or are already living in circumstances of neglect, abandonment, abuse and vulnerability. When [] The post Juvenile Justice cannot wait appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 8: The Crime Branch Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Jammu, has filed a chargesheet against siblings Poonam Sharma and Akash Sharma, residents of Janipur, in an alleged Australia visa fraud case. The chargesheet was filed before the Court of 13th FC Jammu in connection with FIR No. 08/2026 registered under Sections 420, 468, 120-B [] The post Crime Branch Jammu Files Chargesheet In Visa Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 8: The GST Council on Thursday began deliberations on a broad set of reforms aimed at making the indirect tax regime more trust-based and business-friendly, including scrapping the arrest powers of GST officers and decriminalising several offences. The 57th meeting of the Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and attended by [] The post GST Council Weighs Scrapping Arrest Powers, Decriminalizing Tax Offences appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 8: The Government on Thursday reconstituted the Press Council of India (PCI), nominating 13 members, including six editors and seven working journalists from the non-editor category. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry issued a notification nominating the members under the provisions of the Press Council Act, 1978. Those nominated under the [] The post Press Council Reconstituted, 13 Journalists Nominated appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a global mechanism to tackle cyber frauds, deepfakes and digital crimes, saying digital threats have crossed national borders and require coordinated action by governments and other stakeholders. Inaugurating the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, Modi said governments, technology companies, [] The post PM Modi Calls For Global Mechanism To Combat Cyber Frauds, Deepfakes appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Oct 8: Two persons were killed and seven others injured when a Tata Sumo carrying nine people met with an accident on the Senabati-Chounthan Road in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir today. Police officials said the accident occurred when the Sumo was travelling on the Senabati-Chounthan Road, leaving all nine occupants injured. The [] The post Two Dead, Seven Injured In Ramban Road Accident appeared first on Northlines .

Preparation for an entrance test demands more than merely revising old topics. It involves understanding the kind of thinking that the entrance test demands, finding out ones own strengths and weaknesses, & practicing the application of concepts under time constraints. The Ashoka Aptitude Assessment is an entrance test that demands an integrated approach because it [] The post How To Prepare For The Ashoka Aptitude Assessment appeared first on Northlines .

Says Cabinet expansion likely after Delhi visit Congratulates PM Modi on 25 years in public life Srinagar, Oct 07: Alleging that the delimitation exercise was held to benefit Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir could be used [] The post SIR could interfere with J&K polls: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 07: A 27-year-old woman constable of the Border Security Force (BSF) died after suffering a gunshot injury from her service rifle at a border post in the R S Pura sector of Jammu on Wednesday. An official said constable Raj Lakshmi sustained the gunshot injury at Border Outpost (BOP) Sushil at around [] The post BSF woman constable dies after gunshot injury appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 07: Police in Kulgam, in a joint operation with the Rashtriya Rifles and CRPF, arrested five terrorist associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession at Khrewan Chadder in Kulgam, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that the operation was launched on the basis of credible inputs, leading to the arrest [] The post 5 terrorist associates held appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 07: A 45-year-old man was injured after being mauled by a bear in the Loran area of Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the man was cutting grass in the area when the bear suddenly attacked him. The injured man was shifted by locals and family members to [] The post Bear mauls man in Loran appeared first on Northlines .

Scientific Principles, Sustainable Practices and Future Perspectives PROF. (DR.) PARSHANT BAKSHI HEAD, FRUIT SCIENCE Rapid urbanization, shrinking agricultural land, climate change, and rising population are creating serious challenges for food and nutritional security across the world. In India, increasing migration towards cities has led to tremendous pressure on urban food systems, resulting in [] The post Urban Horticulture: A Pathway to Nutritional Fruit Security appeared first on Northli

Omkar Dattatray Late Shri Jagernath Koul, son of Late Gasha Lal Koul, was a respected Kashmiri Pandit of the 20th century. Born on April 1, 1916, at Bugam village in the then Tehsil Kulgam, District Anantnag, he belonged to a generation that valued simplicity, honesty, discipline, learning, community relations and dedicated public service. Jagernath Koul [] The post A Life of Service, Simplicity and Spirituality appeared first on Northlines .