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Srinagar, Nov 6 : Kashmirs chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was barred from offering congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid here on Friday as he remained under house detention, an official statement said. Mirwaiz continues to remain under house detention for nearly a week, with police deployment and barricades still in place outside his residence [] The post Cleric Farooq barred from leading Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Nov 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on the occasion of Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali festivities, and hoped their lives would always be illuminated with happiness, peace and good health by the divine grace of Lord Dhanvantari. Modi also urged everyone to make a commitment to better [] The post PM Modi Greets Citizens On Dhanteras, Stresses Investing On Health, Loved Ones appeared first on Northlines .

Says MLAs genuine grievances to be addressed in phases Srinagar, Nov 06: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday ruled out the possibility of a split within the party, acknowledging that grievances raised by a section of legislators were genuine and assuring that their concerns would be addressed in a phased manner. Speaking after [] The post Farooq rules out NC split appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 5: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was unanimously re-elected president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) here on Thursday. She has held the post continuously since 2002. In a statement, the party said members of the electoral college from Jammu and Srinagar unanimously supported Mehboobas re-election. The [] The post Mehbooba Mufti Unanimously Re-Elected PDP President appeared first on Northlines .

CHANDIGARH, Nov 5: Punjab Police have arrested 16 persons and busted multiple illegal arms and drug trafficking networks in Amritsar, recovering five pistols, two sophisticated Uzi guns, two hand grenades, 34 kg of heroin and 26 live cartridges. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that the recoveries were made by Amritsar Rural [] The post 16 Arrested as Punjab Police Bust Arms, Drug Trafficking Networks in Amritsar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 5: The Ramban district administration has introduced a one-way traffic system for commercial passenger vehicles and goods carriers in Ramban town to ease congestion and ensure public safety. District Magistrate Mohammad Alyas Khan issued the order on Thursday under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The restrictions will remain [] The post Ramban Admin Imposes One-Way Traffic System For Commercial Vehicles On J&K Highway appeared first on North

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to enable immediate suspension of manufacturing licences for drugs declared Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) on specified critical quality parameters. The proposed changes aim to ensure swift regulatory action against substandard medicines, prevent their continued manufacture and [] The post Govt Proposes Immediate Suspension of Licences for Substandard Drug Manufacturers appeared first on N

New Delhi: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has cautioned banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and fintech firms against a growing trend of financially motivated cyberattacks involving artificial intelligence (AI) agents, urging them to strengthen their cybersecurity measures. In an advisory issued to financial institutions, I4C, functioning under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, [] The post I4C Warns Banks, Fintech Firms of Rising AI-Powered Cyber Threats appeared f

A Congress under Democrats may cripple unilateralism of U.S. President By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: America enters Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, with its political temperature rising and its institutional balance of power hanging in the balance. The midterm elections, ordinarily a referendum on the party occupying the White House, have become [] The post America on edge: November 3 mid-term polls outcome may weaken Trump appeared first on Northlines .

Global organisations ask the U.S. Congress to prevent the disaster By Dr Arun Mitra Global civil society organisations have appealed to the US Congress to take immediate steps to prevent the use of nuclear weapons against Iran. The appeal, initiated by the Back from the Brink Coalition, the International Physicians for the Prevention [] The post Use of Nuclear weapons against Iran could trigger a Global chain reaction appeared first on Northlines .

First phase of agreement is expected to be signed by the end of 2026 By T N Ashok NEW YORK: India and the United States are approaching a decisive phase in negotiations over a bilateral trade agreement that could reshape commercial relations between the worlds largest economy and one of its fastest-growing major [] The post Both India and U.S. have made some last-minute compromise for the trade deal appeared first on Northlines .

Producers are happy at substantial lowering of transport costs, timely delivery By Ashis Biswas KOLKATA: In Tripura, the fledgling tea industry received a major boost a few days ago with the inauguration of Agartala Tea Auction Centre (ATAC) the fifth such unit in India. State Chief Minister Mr Manik Saha, while thanking [] The post Inauguration of Agartala Tea auction centre is a big boost to Tripura tea industry appeared first on Northlines .

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Oct 30: A helicopter on the way from Badrinath to Dehradun carrying six people crashed near Joshimath on Friday afternoon, Uttarakhand disaster management officials said. Officials in Chamoli district said that teams have rushed to the spot to conduct rescue operations. One pilot and five passengers were on board. It is not [] The post Chopper With 6 On Board Crashes near Uttarakhands Joshimath appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 29: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness brief spells of light rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms and gusty winds at scattered places on Friday, with light snowfall possible over higher reaches According to the weather forecast, weather is likely to remain generally dry on October [] The post MeT predicts light rain, thunderstorms today appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has defended its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls before the Supreme Court, asserting that the exercise was legally authorised and the relevant orders were approved unanimously by all three members of the poll panel. In a 248-page counter-affidavit, the Commission rejected allegations that Form 6, [] The post EC Defends SIR Before Supreme Court, Seeks Dismissal of Petitions Against CEC appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 27: Kashmiri Pandit activist Rakesh Handoo has been arrested in Haryanas Faridabad for his alleged involvement in cyber-terror threats issued against Kashmiri Pandit employees in Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Handoo has been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other relevant provisions, with Inspector General of Police Sujit Kumar stating [] The post Kashmiri Pandit Activist Held Over Cyber-Terror Threats to Employees appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Road Transport Ministry on Monday notified changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, allowing flex-fuel vehicles that can run on up to E100 (nearly pure ethanol). E100 fuel allows vehicles to run on nearly pure ethanol. A senior road transport ministry official said fuel beyond E20 (20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol) [] The post Govt amends MV Rules to permit pure ethanol flex-fuel vehicles appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Centre has sought applications from eligible candidates to fill two posts of information commissioners in the transparency watchdog CIC, according to an official order. The Central Information Commission, mandated to decide appeals and complaints under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, is headed by a chief information commissioner and can have a [] The post Centre invites applicants for two posts of Information Commissioners in CIC appeared first on Northlines .

Four-member committee to examine works allotment process Srinagar, Oct 26: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered an in-depth fact-finding inquiry into alleged irregularities in the allotment of works by the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Division, Anantnag, directing a four-member committee to examine the tendering process and identify officials responsible for any violations. As [] The post Probe ordered into alleged tender irregularities in R&B Div appeared first on Northlines .

4 MLAs likely to be sworn in as ministers; Ali Sagar, Altaf Kaloo, among frontrunners, Satish likely to be dropped Srinagar, Oct 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will administer the oath of office and secrecy on Tuesday morning to the legislators being inducted into the council of ministers headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Sources [] The post LG to administer oath to new ministers today appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: A protest march against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls moved towards the Election Commission of India headquarters in central Delhi on Friday, with demonstrators alleging voter deletions and demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. The march was organised by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR, [] The post Anti-SIR Protest March Heads to ECI Amid Tight Security appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Aditya Gupta, Chairman Neurosurgery & CNS Radiosurgery and Co-Chief, CyberKnife Centre, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram The field of neurosurgery has undergone a revolutionary transformation over the past decade, particularly with the emergence of advanced endoscopic microsurgical techniques and the evolution of radiosurgical technologies such as CyberKnife. These innovations have significantly enhanced the precision, safety, [] The post Smaller Incisions, Greater Precision and Faster Recovery,

SRINAGAR, Oct 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with a group of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers of the 2011 batch at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The officers are currently on a week-long official visit to Jammu Kashmir as part of their Mid-Career Training Programme. During their interactions, the visiting officers shared professional insights [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Interacts With 2011-Batch IFS Officers At Lok Bhavan appeared first on Northlines .

PARIS, Oct 23: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported the first documented human infection with the Shamonda virus in France, after an immunocompromised patient died following the infection. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the virus had previously been detected only in animals, including cattle, sheep, goats and horses. The virus is believed to [] The post WHO Reports First Documented Human Shamonda Virus Case in France appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Union Home Ministry has extended for the second time the deployment of 273 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) companies in Delhi till October 31 amid concerns over possible flash protests by political and other groups, official sources said on Friday. The forces were initially deployed in the national capital earlier [] The post Centre Extends Deployment of 273 CAPF Companies in Delhi Till Oct 31 appeared first on Northlines .

BENGALURU: Karnataka Polices Cyber Command has arrested four people for their alleged involvement in a cybercrime network operating from two apartments in Bengaluru, suspected to be linked to digital arrest scams, sextortion and other financial frauds. The police seized 10 SIM box devices with a combined capacity of 320 SIM connections during raids at two [] The post Cybercrime Crackdown: 4 Held, 320-SIM Slots Seized in Bengaluru appeared first on Northlines .

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has observed that while individuals are free to change their religion, conversion solely for the purpose of marriage cannot be permitted, during a hearing on a challenge to the constitutional validity of Maharashtras anti-conversion law. A bench comprising Chief Justice Mahesh C Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna said the Maharashtra [] The post Religious Conversion Solely for Marriage Cannot Be Permitted: Bombay HC appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has clarified that the de-notification of the Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations, 2023, will not dilute prescribed standards or weaken regulatory oversight, asserting that the move is aimed at eliminating overlapping procedures. The Commission had de-notified the regulations on October 14 following judicial observations [] The post No Dilution In Prescribed Standards: NMC On Denotification Of Medical Education Regula

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The government has extended the deadline for duty-free imports of one million tonnes of raw sugar under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) by two months to December 31, 2026, to strengthen domestic supplies during the festive season. According to a Finance Ministry notification, the import window, which was initially open until [] The post Govt Extends Duty-Free Sugar Import Deadline To Dec 31 appeared first on Northlines .

BEIJING/LHASA, Oct 23: At least 16 people were killed and 65 others injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City of Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region, damaging or destroying more than 330 houses, authorities said on Friday. Eleven of the injured were in serious condition, while the remaining victims sustained minor injuries, [] The post 16 Killed, 65 Injured As 7.0-Magnitude Quake Rocks Tibet appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 21: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid tributes to police personnel who laid down their lives for the nation, honouring their courage, duty and sacrifice. On Police Commemoration Day, I pay heartfelt tribute to the brave police personnel who laid down their lives in service of the nation. [] The post Valour Of Martyrs Inspires Us To Strengthen Peace, Security: LG Sinha On Police Commemoration Day appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Oct 21: Punjab Police have arrested seven people and recovered a hand grenade, two pistols and 3.491 kg of heroin while dismantling a drug trafficking, illegal arms and explosives smuggling network, an official said on Wednesday. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the recovery was made by Amritsar Rural Police as part [] The post Seven Held in Punjab With Grenade, Pistols, 3.49 Kg Heroin appeared first on Northlines .

Nagpur, Oct 20: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said attempts to change governments rarely resolve the problems facing societies, warning that protests could be exploited by vested interests to deepen divisions and fuel unrest. Addressing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghs annual Vijayadashami function in Nagpur, Bhagwat referred to political upheavals in Bangladesh, Nepal, France [] The post RSS Chief Bhagwat warns regime-change movements may deepen social divisions appeared first on Northlin

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 .