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Jammu plains likely to receive rain; higher reaches may witness snowfall JAMMU Tawi, Nov 7: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience a fresh spell of rain and snowfall from November 12 onwards as a Western Disturbance is expected to affect the region, the Meteorological Department said on Saturday. In Jammu Province, generally dry weather [] The post Western Disturbance to bring rain, snowfall from Nov 12 appeared first on Northlines .

Employees reject Govts claims of fulfilling promises; seeks salary enhancement, job security and social security benefits Srinagar, Nov 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned a 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM) for the financial year 2026-27, a move that will benefit thousands of healthcare workers [] The post JK NHM employees to get 5 pc annual increment from Apr 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Nov 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned two days of Special Casual Leave for PM Package employees, migrant employees and Jammu-based employees posted in various departments across the Kashmir Division to enable them to celebrate Diwali with their families in Jammu. According to Government Order No. 1751-JK(GAD) of [] The post Two Spl CL to Migrant & Jammu-based employees in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 7 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his Diwali greetings to the nation, saying that, like in previous years, he will celebrate the festival with the brave soldiers of the country. In a video message posted on his social media handles, Modi said he will celebrate the festival with great [] The post PM extends Diwali greetings, says will celebrate the festival with soldiers appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 7: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated all citizens on the 151 years of the composition of the national song Vande Mataram and said it symbolises our national identity, self-respect and devotion to the motherland. I hope that our fellow citizens will embrace the spirit of nation first embodied in Vande Mataram [] The post Vande Mataram symbolises national identity, self-respect: Prez appeared first on Northlines .

All focus will be on whether the MAGA boss gets mellowed or goes berserk By T N Ashok NEW YORK: The Democrats may have won a decisive political mandate in the November 2026 midterms, but they have not won the power to govern America from the White House. With two years remaining in [] The post Trump is now a weakened President but has full executive powers appeared first on Northlines .

By Prof. Dr. Mahipal Singh Sachdev, Chairman and Managing Director, Centre for Sight Group of Hospitals, New Delhi Diwali is a time for celebration, family gatherings and festivities. While people take care to prepare their homes and surroundings for the occasion, eye health often receives little attention. Good vision plays an important role in our [] The post The Festival of Lights Is a Reminder to Care for Your Eyes appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Nikhil Prajapati, Head of Clinical Services, Centre for Sight, Ahmedabad Diwali celebrations bring lights, gatherings and festivities, but certain aspects of the celebrations can also affect eye health. Exposure to smoke and dust can cause irritation, while firecracker sparks, flying particles and chemical substances can lead to more serious injuries. Knowing the difference between [] The post Keeping Your Eyes Safe Amid Diwali Celebrations appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 7: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has sanctioned two days Special Casual Leave in favour of PM Package, Migrant and Jammu-based employees working in Kashmir Division for celebrating Diwali at Jammu. As per Government Order, issued by the General Administration Department, Civil Secretariat, J&K, sanction is hereby accorded to the grant [] The post Govt Grants Two Days Special Casual Leave To PM Package, Migrant, Jammu-Based Employees In Kashmir For Diwali appeared first on No

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the date sheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2027, with examinations for both classes scheduled to begin on February 16. According to the timetable, all examinations will commence at 10:30 AM. The Class 10 examinations will conclude on March 9, [] The post CBSE Announces 2027 Board Exam Dates, Papers From Feb 16 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 7: The Supreme Court has held that an order of compulsory retirement is neither punitive nor stigmatic and does not imply any finding of misconduct against an employee, while upholding the compulsory retirement of five Chhattisgarh government employees. A bench of Justices Manmohan and Shree Chandrashekhar observed that compulsory retirement is based [] The post Compulsory Retirement Order Is Neither Punitive Nor Stigmatic In Character: Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .

Says true measure of Universitys success lies in its students, alumni Jammu Tawi, Aug 19:Asking varsities to transform students into creators of opportunities rather than mere job seekers, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that a university is not built by its buildings but by ideas, dreams, and possibilities. Addressing the 23rd Foundation Day [] The post Sinha calls for universities to foster opportunity creators appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 19:The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has mandated that hotels, guest houses, resorts, and homestays registered with the Ladakh Tourism Department will be reclassified for electricity billing. The Commission said that these establishments shall be charged tariffs at par with industrial consumersa move that may alter operational costs for the regions hospitality sector. [] The post JERC equalizes power tariff, grants industrial rates to Ladakhs hospitality sector app

Jammu Tawi, Aug 18 : The maximum permissible speed of trains on the 111-km-long new broad gauge rail section between Katra and Banihal under Northern Railways Jammu division has been increased to 100 kmph, officials said. The 111-km-long Katra-Banihal rail section is a crucial and technically challenging component of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) [] The post Train speed on Katra-Banihal section raised to 100 kmph: Rlys appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 19 : The Pavitra Charri (Holy Mace) of the Shree Machail Mata Yatra, accompanied by thousands of devotees, left the Gori Shankar Temple in Sarkoot for Sub-Division Paddar early Wednesday, an official said. Earlier, the Holy Mace had embarked on its journey from Jain Bazar in Jammu, reached Doda, and arrived in [] The post Holy Mace of Machail Yatra departs for Paddar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 19 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday dared the BJP to have a probe conducted into the corruption charges it has levelled, saying his government does not control any investigative agency. Even if we assume for a second that their allegation is true, we dont even have the power to conceal such [] The post Omar rubbishes corruption charges by BJP, says hold a probe appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of JKAS officer Bilal Ahmad Mir, with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 1415-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on August 19, Bilal Ahmad Mir, JKAS, presently serving as Sub-Registrar, Khansahib, and holding additional charge [] The post Bilal Mir transferred as Dy Secy in JK Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Trump pressing Congress to pass enabling law By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers US President Donald Trumps embrace of Indias voter-ID system opens a larger debate: can the worlds oldest democracy borrow election-management lessons from the worlds largest? For decades, Americans have lectured the rest of the world about the sanctity of elections. Now, [] The post America may finally be learning to vote like India appeared first on Northlines .

Ripple effects of Gulf tensions spread fast, create crisis By R. Suryamurthy Energy security often becomes a national priority only when a crisis erupts. The current conflict spreading across West Asia has once again reminded India how fragile global energy supply chains can be and how deeply its own economy remains tied [] The post India pushes coal gasification to reduce import risks appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, AUGUST 19: Three members of a family were killed and two others injured after an SUV skidded off a hilly road and plunged into a gorge in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir late Tuesday night, officials said. The accident occurred near Panasa village when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle [] The post Three of family killed in Reasi road accident appeared first on Northlines .

Policy aims to consolidate land through voluntary participation, with 40% earmarked for city-level infrastructure Jammu Tawi, August 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Land Pooling Policy, 2026, aimed at facilitating planned urban development and infrastructure creation through the voluntary participation of landowners. The policy was notified by the Housing [] The post JK notifies Land Pooling Policy 2026 to drive planned urban dev appeared first on Northlin