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CHANDIGARH, Oct 13: The killing of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Mansa has triggered a political storm in Punjab, with opposition leaders accusing the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of failing to maintain law and order and effectively tackle the drug menace. Jhota, who was known for his campaign against drugs in [] The post Killing Of Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Jhota In Punjab Ignites Political Firestorm, Oppn Alleges Failure Of Mann Govt appeared first on Nor

CHANDIGARH, Oct 13: Amritsar Commissionerate Police have busted five drug-trafficking and illegal arms supply modules, arrested 10 suspects and recovered heroin, opium, firearms, cash and a drone, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday. In a post on X, Yadav said the police recovered six pistols, 4.409 kg of heroin, 500 [] The post Punjab Police Bust Five Drug, Arms Supply Modules; 10 Arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Truck plunges into gorge near Banihal; vehicle overturns in Bhalla JAMMU, Oct 13: One person was killed and five others, including two women, were injured in two separate road accidents in Ramban and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. In Ramban, a truck driver was killed while its conductor was [] The post One Killed, Five Injured in Two Road Accidents in Ramban, Doda appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 12 : Over 95,000 pilgrims have visited the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine cave in Reasi district in the first two days of the Shardiya Navratras, officials said. Footfall increased on Monday, with over 48,000 people registering for the pilgrimage till 7 pm, they said. As many as 47,346 pilgrims visited the holy [] The post 95,000 pilgrims visit Mata Vaishnodevi in first two days 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

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 .

New Delhi, Oct 9: INDIA bloc MPs will meet at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan at 3 pm on Friday and could proceed for another protest against vote chori, sources said. They also said the INDIA bloc has sought time from President Droupadi Murmu and if they do not get an appointment, [] The post INDIA Bloc MPs To Meet At Samvidhan Sadan; All Options For Protest On Table: Sources appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 08: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers from across the country, along with senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, Government [] The post CM attends 57th GST Council meeting appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma India of the Vedas entertained a respect for women amounting to worship, a fact which we seem little to suspect in Europe when we accuse the extreme east having denied the dignity of women, and having only made her an instrument of pleasure and of passive obedience. What here is civilization, which [] The post Gods dwell where Women are Respected appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 6 : Police have detained a notorious drug peddler under provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act over his alleged continued involvement in drug trafficking, officials said. The accused has been identified as Sahil Kumar, a resident of Budwani tehsil in Samba district. Police [] The post Habitual drug offender detained under prevention appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 6 : Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested four persons allegedly linked with a cross-border drug-smuggling racket and recovered more than 1 kg of narcotics besides a pistol and live ammunition from their possession, officials said on Tuesday. The arrests followed investigation with an alleged airdrop of narcotics in a forward village [] The post Four linked with cross-border narco-trafficking held appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 6 : The Jammu and Kashmir government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Tuesday approved provision of land for installation of mobile towers in underserved areas across the Union territory, aimed at strengthening high-speed telecom connectivity in remote and border villages. Under the initiative, land has been approved for installation of BSNL [] The post Govt greenlit land for installation of mobile towers in border villages appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 6 : Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, an accomplished fighter pilot with over 3,500 hours of flying experience on over 20 types of aircraft, will be the next Chief of Air Staff succeeding incumbent Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, the defence ministry announced on Tuesday. Dixit, known for his strategic planning and who [] The post Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Chief of Air Staff appeared first on Northlines .

By Raju Kumar BHOPAL: In recent years, digital processes have expanded rapidly across almost every sector. The use of technology has also increased in various welfare schemes run by the central and state governments for targeted groups. This can improve monitoring and transparency, but it becomes a matter of concern when eligible people are [] The post Digitalisation should not become a barrier to Childrens right to food and nutrition appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 5 : Ahead of Navratri, more than 500 AI-enabled cameras and an integrated command centre have been set up in Katra as part of enhanced security arrangements for the pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Reasi district. Special Nakas and enhanced traffic and crowd management measures have been put in [] The post Security bolstered along Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route during Navratri appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, October 05: Calling upon institutions and private-sector stakeholders to extend greater support to women-led start-ups, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday stressed the need for engineering colleges and agricultural universities to actively nurture women to reach positions of technological leadership. Addressing the 60th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), co-hosted [] The post LG Sinha calls for greater support to Women-led Agri Start-ups ap

Srinagar, Oct 05: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday prorogued the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, marking the conclusion of the current session. A bulletin issued by the Assembly Secretariat on Monday said that the LG exercised powers under clause (a) of subsection (2) of Section 18 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, [] The post LG prorogues J&K Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 05: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today addressed the 60th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), co-hosted by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir. Extending a warm welcome to distinguished guests, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated ISAE on completing six-decades of service to the nation and commended [] The post LG Sinha Addresses 60th Annual Convention of Indian Society of Agricultura

Consent is recognised as the bedrock of intimate relationships By Ananya Gunjan A 2015 BBC report on the victims of marital rape in India starts with the harrowing account by a 25 year old woman, I was only a toy for him which he thought he could use differently every night. Whenever we [] The post Why we must no longer defend the marital rape exception appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Oct 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said unity and collective resolve were key to overcoming challenges, as he addressed the closing ceremony of the Jammu and Kashmir Polices Kashmir MarathonRun for Unity, which saw participation of more than 6,000 runners across different categories. Congratulating the participants and commending the Jammu Kashmir Police [] The post Youth Participation In Kashmir Marathon Is Investment In Shared Future: LG appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 1: Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices were increased by Rs 16 per litre from Thursday, while the price of commercial LPG was hiked by Rs 62.59 per 19-kg cylinder, in line with firming international benchmarks, according to state-owned oil companies. With the latest revision, ATF prices for domestic airlines have risen to [] The post ATF Price Jumps Rs 16/Litre, Commercial LPG Up Rs 62.59 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 24: The Government has reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on major imported crude edible oils to moderate domestic prices and provide relief to consumers amid a sharp rise in international edible oil prices. The BCD on crude sunflower oil has been reduced from 10 per cent to nil, while the duty [] The post Govt Cuts Import Duty On Major Edible Oils To Ease Consumer Prices appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 24: The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of 12 additional judges as permanent judges in the high courts of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Gauhati. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Collegium comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Vikram Nath and B V Nagarathna [] The post SC Collegium Recommends 12 Additional Judges As Permanent Judges In Four HCs appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sept 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that 5,73,667 Scheduled Tribe-II (ST-II) certificates have been issued to eligible persons belonging to Pahari ethnic groups across the Union Territory. According to data tabled in the Assembly, a total of 5,73,667 ST-II certificates have been issued across all 20 [] The post Over 5.73 Lakh ST-II Certificates Issued Across J&K: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

CHANDIGARH, Sept 24: Dismissed Punjab Police Assistant Inspector General Raj Jit Singh, who had been absconding for nearly three years in a case linked to an alleged nexus between police officials and drug traffickers, was arrested from Patiala on Thursday, officials said. Singh was apprehended from a house in Darshan Singh Nagar following a technical [] The post Dismissed Punjab Police Officer Raj Jit Singh Arrested In Patiala appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi, September 23: Several key posts in the Public Works Department (PWD) in Reasi and Katra have reportedly remained vacant for the past several months, with the department functioning through interim charge arrangements. According to reports, these vacant posts are impacting the execution of development and road-related works. Meanwhile, locals [] The post Public suffers Inconvenience as key PWD posts lying vacant appeared first on Northlines .

One accused wanted in 13 FIRs; SOG Jammu conducts operation Sarbjeet Singh Jammu Tawi, September 23: The Special Operations Group (SOG) Jammu has arrested three alleged members of the Khauf gang from Delhi as part of its ongoing crackdown on organised criminal activities. Among those arrested is Karanjit Singh alias Gugga, a resident of Dablehar, [] The post Three Khauf gang members held in Delhi appeared first on Northlines .

Reena Kashyap Co-incharge, Rajkumar gets Ladakh Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Sept 23: The BJP on Wednesday announced new state in-charges and co-in-charges as part of a nationwide organizational reshuffle, naming senior leader Satish Poonia as the partys in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir and Reena Kashyap of Himachal Pradesh as co-in-charge. For the Union Territory [] The post Satish Poonia new BJP In-charge for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: Three landmines were detected and subsequently defused at two forward villages near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. An army patrolling party observed two rusted mines at Phagwara Gali in Mendhar sector and immediately summoned the bomb disposal squad. The team safely neutralised the landmines without causing [] The post 3 mines defused near LoC in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday categorically rejected the unwarranted and factually incorrect references to India in the joint communique of an OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir, and said the OIC has no locus standi to pronounce on matters that are strictly internal to India. The entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and [] The post India rubbishes unwarranted references in OIC communique on J&K appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 23: The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Centre and social media platforms to identify, remove and block content, including memes, relating to anti-national slogans and speeches. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana did not agree with [] The post SC Declines Plea To Block Anti-National Social Media Content appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said more than 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to Rs 5 lakh annual health cover under Ayushman Bharat, as the flagship healthcare programme completed eight years. In a post on X marking the occasion, Modi said Ayushman Bharat was launched eight years ago with [] The post Ayushman Bharat Completes Eight Years, Over 60 Cr Beneficiaries Covered: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 21: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Monday accused the Omar Abdullah government of wanting to evade the BJPs questions on the peoples issues in the Union territory. Speaking to reporters after the assembly was adjourned for the day, Sharma said the BJP was playing its [] The post Omar Govt Evading BJPs Questions On J&Ks Issues: LoP Sunil Sharma appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sep 21: Only 899 new posts have been created across various departments in Jammu and Kashmir Government since October 16, 2024, the Government informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday. In response to a question by MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, Government data states that the Health & Medical Education Department accounts for the [] The post 899 New Posts Created Across J&K Departments Since October 2024: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 21: Gold prices on Monday declined by Rs 773 to Rs 1,53,608 per 10 grams in futures trade amid weaker spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for October delivery traded lower by Rs 773, or 0.5 per cent, at Rs 1,53,608 per 10 grams, with a business turnover [] The post Gold Futures Fall Rs 773 To Rs 1.53 Lakh Per 10 Grams appeared first on Northlines .

KABUL/ISLAMABAD, Sep 21: At least three people were killed and several others injured in a Pakistani airstrike targeting Afghanistans northeastern Kunar province, according to a provincial official cited by Tolo News, amid growing fears of a fresh military confrontation between the neighbouring countries. The strike reportedly came in retaliation for a suicide bombing at a [] The post Pakistan Airstrike On Afghanistan Kills 3, Raises Fears Of Fresh Conflict appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 21: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to constitute a special bench to hear the National Highways Authority of Indias plea challenging a direction requiring it to construct shelters for stray cattle across the country. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was approached by [] The post SC To Form Special Bench On NHAI Plea Over Stray Cattle Shelters appeared first on Northlines .

RAMBAN/JAMMU, Sept 19: Five Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured after a vehicle carrying them overturned on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Saturday, police officials said. The BSF vehicle was part of a Jammu-bound convoy when the accident occurred near Chamba-Seri along the highway, officials said. A rescue operation was launched [] The post Five BSF Personnel Injured As Vehicle Overturns On Jammu-Srinagar Highway appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 19: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital Limited, its former chairman and unidentified public servants in connection with an alleged investment fraud involving the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The case was registered on the basis of a complaint filed by LIC, which alleged [] The post CBI Books Reliance Capital, Ex-Chairman In Alleged LIC Investment Fraud 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 .

New Delhi, Sept 16: India on Wednesday summoned Pakistans Charge dAffaires and lodged a strong protest over a collision between a Pakistani naval vessel and an Indian Navy unit in international waters in the Arabian Sea, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The MEA described the conduct of the Pakistani naval unit as unacceptable [] The post Pak Navy Vessel Collides With Indian Navy Ship: MEA Summons Pakistan Charge dAffaires appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sept 16: The new UPI framework keeps person-to-person (P2P) transactions completely free, while specified merchant payments above Rs 2,000 may attract a nominal merchant discount rate (MDR), the Finance Ministry said. Individuals will continue to make P2P UPI payments free of charge, irrespective of the amount transferred and without any monthly usage cap. [] The post UPI Framework Explained: P2P Payments, MDR Rules and Transaction Limits appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 11: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday congratulated para archer Sheetal Devi on winning the gold medal at the World Archery Para Series 2026, Stage III, describing her achievement as a proud moment for the nation. The Chief Ministers Office said Devi secured gold in the Womens Compound Individual Event [] The post CM Omar Congratulates Sheetal Devi For Her Gold At World Archery Para Series Stage III appeared first on Northlines .

Saxena to administer oath to new CJ today Jammu Tawi, Sep 08:The President of India on Tuesday appointed Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, to discharge the functions of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in addition to his own duties, during the absence on leave of Manoj Sinha, the incumbent LG of [] The post Ladakh LG Saxena gets Addl charge of J&K appeared first on Northlines .

LAB, KDA to press for Sixth Schedule safeguards, stronger hill councils Jammu Tawi, Sep 08:Talks between representatives of civil society groups in Ladakh and the Centre are set to resume in New Delhi on Wednesday, with both sides returning to the negotiating table after a series of fresh confidence-building measures in the Union Territory. According [] The post Ladakh-Centre talks to resume today appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The annual three-day Kailash Kund Yatra commenced on Tuesday in the Bhaderwah Valley, with the sacred Charri Mubarak departing from the ancient Vasuki Nag Temple at Gatha, officials said. The pilgrimage also draws devotees from adjoining districts. A batch of pilgrims from the Dudu area of Udhampur district joined the yatra after being [] The post Kailash Kund Yatra begins appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan allegedly shot himself in the head with his service rifle at Jammu Airport on Tuesday, officials said. The incident occurred outside the airports exit gate, where the jawan identified as Sunil Jasrotia was posted on security duty, the officials said. Quoting initial reports, the officials said [] The post CISF jawan shoots himself at Jammu Airport appeared first on Northlines .

Woman returns with severe bleeding; hospital employee suspended, inquiry ordered Jammu Tawi, Sept 08:A new-born baby died following delivery in a private room in Rajouri after a pregnant woman admitted to Government Medical College and Associated Hospital (GMC&AH) Rajouri allegedly left the hospital ward during her treatment, officials said. The incident has prompted the hospital [] The post New-born dies after woman leaves Rajouri Hospital appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sept 08:A dead body was found near a bus-stop shed in the Balicharana area of Jammu on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that the body was noticed near the bus stand shed, following which police were informed. He said police reached the spot and initiated necessary proceedings to ascertain the circumstances surrounding [] The post Body found at Belicharana appeared first on Northlines .

Bollywood, Tamil, Telegu, Kannada, Malayalam: Industries see change By TN Ashok There was a time when an actors job ended at the studio gate. The producer raised the money; the director controlled the set and the actor waited for the next script. That division of labour is steadily disappearing. Across Bollywood and the four [] The post When Actors become producers: Taking back control of the movies appeared first on Northlines .