New Delhi, Mar 28: Central GST (CGST) field offices will remain open on March 29-31, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said on Friday. The CBIC directive came days after a similar directive from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) regarding income tax department offices to facilitate completion of pending departmental [] The post Central GST offices to remain open on Mar 29-31 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 28: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar walked out of a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) on Friday due to a lack of decorum, House sources said. However, according to a source in an opposition party, the Chairman walked out as there were sharp differences between ruling and opposition members over [] The post Rajya Sabha: Dhankhar walks out of business advisory committee meet appeared first on Northlines .

Dehradun, Mar 28: The Uttarakhand government has issued a health advisory for Chardham Yatra pilgrims, asking them to get a health checkup done before they start their journey. The advisory also asks them to practice walking, do pranayama and heart-related exercises well before the journey. Every year hundreds of pilgrims die due to health-related issues [] The post Uttarakhand: Health advisory issued for Chardham yatra appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 28: Five terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit are suspected neutralized while four police personnel attained martyrdom in a 24-hour-long operation in Rajbagh area of Kathua district. Official sources on Friday said a fierce fire-fight between terrorists and security forces broke out on Thursday morning in the Sudoor area of Rajbagh. Five terrorists are believed [] The post Kathua encounter: 5 JeM terrorists suspected neutralized, 4 cops killed, operation on appeared first on Northlin

JAMMU, Mar 28: Security forces on Friday launched a search operation following reports of movement of suspected individuals in a forest in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district, officials said. A joint team comprising police, Army, and CRPF began the operation in the forested area of Reasi this morning, they added. Backed by surveillance equipment, [] The post J&K: Search Op underway in Reasi after suspicious movement appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 28: Shab-e-Qadar, the night of power and blessings, was observed across Jammu and Kashmir with religious fervour as the revered Hazratbal Shrine in the summer capital here witnessed the largest congregation of devotees, officials said on Friday. As part of the festivities, and their religious duties, Muslims thronged mosques and shrines across the [] The post Shab-e-Qadar celebrated across J&K with religious fervour appeared first on Northlines .

Baramulla: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district successfully recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition during a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Namblan forest area on Friday, police officials said. The operation, launched by Baramulla Police in coordination with the Armys 46 Rashtriya Rifles and the 53 battalion of CRPF, [] The post J&K: Arms & ammunition recovered in Baramulla forest appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 28: The body of another policeman was sighted using a drone on Friday near the spot where a gunfight took place earlier in a remote forested area in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. This is the fourth cop to be have died in the gunfight in which three terrorists are [] The post Kathua encounter: Body of 4th Cop found as Security forces resume operation appeared first on Northlines .

DySP, 3 SOG jawans, one Para Commando among wounded Jammu, Mar 27: Three terrorists were killed while five security personnel including a Deputy Superintendent of Police and a Para Commando were injured in a fierce encounter in Rajbagh area of Kathua district on Thursday. The operation near Jakhole village in Ghati Juthana left [] The post 3 terrorists killed in Rajbagh encounter; 5 soldiers injured, 3 critical appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 27: A total of 14 private member resolutions, including three seeking restoration of statehood, will be moved in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly during the second part of the budget session next month, an official said. The maiden budget session of the assembly post abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the [] The post 14 Private Member Resolutions, Including 3 on Statehood, to be Moved in J&K Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have extended his greetings to the people on the eve of Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat-ul-Vida. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, On the auspicious occasions of Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat-ul-Vida, I convey my hearty greetings and felicitations to all and wish them health, happiness [] The post LG, CM greet people on Shab-e-Qadr, Jumat-ul-Vida appeared first on Northlines .

Deptts work-out modalities for free power, free ration, enhancement of pension, marriage assistance Jammu, Mar 27: The cabinet on Thursday gave its go-ahead to implementation of key budget announcements made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in his budget speech on March 07. Sources told that the cabinet meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief [] The post Cabinet gives nod to implementation of key budget announcements appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 27: Two more groups affiliated with the Hurriyat in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday severed their ties with separatism, with Union Home minister Amit Shah terming it a great news. Amit Shah welcomed the decision of two more groups affiliated with the Hurriyat, namely J&K Tehreeq-i-Isteqlal and J&K Tehreek-i-Istiqamat, to discard their ties [] The post 2 more Hurriyat groups severe ties with separatism Separatism breathing its last, says Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Srinaga, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government has waived stamp duty on property transfers through Gift Deeds within blood relations. Notably, the stamp duty on property transfers within blood relations is a tax levied on gifting property between close family members. The exemption, notified under S.O. 75 by the Finance Department, will come into [] The post Govt exempts stamp duty on property transfers within blood relations appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government has revised the tax and cess rates on petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), and natural gas. The changes outlined by the Finance Department, will come into effect from April 1, 2025. According to a notification, tax on motor spirit (petrol) will be 24% minus Rs 3.50 [] The post Tax, cess revised on petrol, diesel, natural gas appeared first on Northlines .

Govt says no request received from Ladakh Admin for civilian airport study Srinagar, Mar 27: The Union Government said that no proposal has been received from the Ladakh administration for conducting a feasibility study for a civilian airport in Kargil. This was revealed in a response by Minister of State for Civil Aviation in the [] The post No civilian airport for Kargil yet, existing flight plans remain uncertain appeared first on Northlines .

It is for sure that a meek approach in tackling the government doctors indulging in private practice during the duty hours will not bring the desired results as this menace has become archaic with delinquent medicos giving two hoots to the service norms and also social ethics time and again. Under such a critical situation [] The post Curb Doctors Dual Practice appeared first on Northlines .

Schemes will cover all communities including Sikhs, Christians By Sushil Kutty What is Saugat-e-Modi? The literal translation is Modis Gift. Its a gift scheme for members of minority communities during this festive season, even if it sounds like unmistaken Muslim appeasement. Dig a little deeper and Saugat-e-Modi is cultivating the Modi Cult and the [] The post Saugat-e-Modi is taking the Narendra Modi cult to another level appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday that two more constituents of the Jammu and Kashmir-based Hurriyat Conference have abandoned separatism and pledged their faith in the vision of a unified India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This development follows similar announcements made just two days prior by the Jammu [] The post 2 more Hurriyat groups abandon separatism, reaffirm trust in Modis Vision: HM Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Mendhar/Rajouri, Mar 27: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district have unearthed a hideout and recovered a cache of ammunition during a search operation on Thursday, officials said. Acting on a tip-off, troops from the Rashtriya Rifles, along with the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the police, launched a coordinated search in the Manyal [] The post J&K: Terror hideout busted in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 27: Jammu and Kashmir witnessed fairly widespread rainfall in the past 24 hours and is expected to see more rain and thunderstorms till Friday. According to the Meteorological Department, fairly widespread light rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue across Jammu and Kashmir in the next 24 hours. The forecast further indicates that [] The post Widespread rainfall recorded across Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, March 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Tamil Nadu on April 6, coinciding with the Ram Navami festival, to inaugurate the much-awaited Pamban Rail Bridge off the Rameswaram coast. The new bridge, Indias first vertical lift sea bridge, has been built at a cost of 531 crore and is designed [] The post PM Modi to inaugurate New Pamban Rail Bridge on Apr 6 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Public Health Engineering (PHE) daily wagers have decided to call off their strike following successful negotiations with Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahmad Rana, officials confirmed today. An official spokesperson shared on X that during the talks, the daily wagers presented their concerns, which were acknowledged by the Minister. Minister Rana assured the [] The post PHE daily wagers call off strike after talks with Jal Shakti Minister appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 27: Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Thursday that road infrastructure projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore are being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to enhance connectivity in the region. Responding to questions in the Lok Sabha, Gadkari revealed that the government plans to convert 25,000 km of National Highways [] The post Rs 2 lakh crore road projects being implemented to J&K: Gadkari appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 27: Income tax department offices across the country will remain open on March 29 to March 31 to facilitate taxpayers in completing pending tax-related business for the fiscal year. The ongoing financial year 2024-25 ends on March 31. The Income tax department offices across the country will remain open despite the weekend [] The post I-T Deptt Offices to remain open on Mar 29-31: CBDT appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 27: The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to grant an urgent hearing to Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, arrested in a terror funding case, seeking waiver of condition to bear travel expenses for attending the ongoing Parliament session in-custody. The plea was mentioned for urgent hearing during the day [] The post Terror Funding Case: HC refuses urgent hearing to jailed J-K MP Rashid appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out search operations at the residences of the banned organizations in Baramulla district. Police on Thursday said they carried out a search operation at the residence of Irfan Ahmed Kababi in the Jalal Sahib area of old town Baramulla in connection with case FIR No.12/2024 U/S 10,13 [] The post UAPA Cases: Police continue raids in J&Ks Baramulla appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 27: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over the appointment letter, on compassionate ground, to Renu Sharma, sister of Arjun Sharma, who was killed in Reasi Terror attack. Arjun Sharma, a resident of Reasi, was the conductor of the bus carrying pilgrims which was attacked by the terrorists on [] The post J&K: Appointment letter handed over to sister of bus conductor killed in Reasi attack appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Mar 27: In all 17 people, including the driver, were injured after an SRTC bus overturned inside the Navyug Tunnel along Jammu-Srinagar national highway on late Wednesday, officials said. They said the accident occurred around 9:55 PM when an SRTC bus traveling from Jammu to Srinagar lost control due to overspeed and turned turtle [] The post J&K: 17 injured as SRTC bus overturns inside Navyug Tunnel appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, March 27: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday rejected a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who had cited a 1948 government press release to substantiate his statement regarding a Congress leaders involvement in the management of the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF). The notice was moved by Congress [] The post VP Dhankhar rejects privilege notice against Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 27: Two policemen reportedly sustained injuries in a fresh exchange of firing between security forces and a group of terrorists on Thursday in Rajbagh area of Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. On March 23, a brief encounter broke out between terrorists and a joint team of army, police and paramilitary forces in [] The post J&K: Fresh Gunfight in Kathua, 2 cops reportedly injured; alert sounded appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 26: The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly is set for action-packed proceedings on April 7, with three separate resolutions seeking immediate restoration of J&Ks statehood to come up for discussion and voting. In an interesting development, three resolutions seeking restoration of J&Ks statehood would be listed in business of the House on April [] The post Statehood resolutions on agenda of J&K Assembly on April 7 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, March 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the Tulip Show-2025 at the iconic Tulip Garden in Srinagar, marking the arrival of spring in Kashmir. Nestled at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range, this gardenthe largest of its kind in Asiawas officially opened to visitors. The garden boasts a breathtaking display of 1.5 million [] The post Tulip Garden open for public, CM inaugurates Tulip Show appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 26: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a crucial meeting with the Health Secretaries from 10 States and UTs, asking them to designate adequate number of doctors for issuance of Compulsory Health Certificates (CHCs) in favour of pilgrims embarking on the sacred journey to Shri Amarnathji Shrine in J&K. The meeting besides [] The post J&K to train outside doctors on Amarnath Yatra Health Certificates appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 25: Taking a comprehensive review of the upcoming Chaitra Navratra, Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Tuesday urged the pilgrims to wear valid RFID Card before embarking on Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatra from Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu province. The Shrine Board spokesman [] The post Wear valid RFID Card while on Vaishno Devi Yatra: CEO appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 26: The Jammu and Kashmir government has rejected over 39,000 claims for land ownership under the Forest Rights Act but has distributed over 65,000 kanals of forest land to over 6,020 scheduled tribe (ST) families, including Gujjars, Bakerwals and other forest dwellers. A total of 46,090 claims were submitted by Scheduled Tribes [] The post Govt rejects 39,000 forest land claims, grants 65,000 Kanals to STs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 26: To restrict the supply of habit-forming drugs, a special drive was conducted in Jammu Province by the enforcement staff to ensure that medicinal preparations which are prone to addiction are sold strictly for bonafide use and due diligence is secured by the traders to ensure that there is no divergence of [] The post 40 Drug sale establishments suspended appeared first on Northlines .

Electricity losses; Kashmir 52 pc, Jammu 31 pc Jammu Tawi,Mar 26: Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department is reeling under high Aggregate Technical and Commercial Losses (AT&C) with the recent figures suggesting the loss of more than 41 percent till the financial year 2023-24. Among the both DISCOMs, Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is [] The post PDD to sustain power supply with over 41 pc AT&C losses appeared first on Northlines .

Kathua, Mar 26: Several suspects with criminal history were detained at Hiranagar in Kathua district for questioning while a major counter-terrorism operation entered its fourth day on Wednesday. The anti-terror operation was launched on the evening of March 23 after the security forces established contact with the hiding terrorists. The operation, according to the officials, [] The post Hiranagar search operation continues on day 4, suspects detained appeared first on Northlines .

Public must support forces for peace; Jammu-Srinagar train to start in April Jammu Tawi, Mar 26: Maintaining that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and no power can snatch it Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that our neighbor wont be allowed to succeed in its nefarious designs and turbulent [] The post J&Ks troubled past wont return: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 26: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday terminated five government employees over their involvement in narcotics trade, officials said. Officials said that the employees include Abdul Rashid Bhat, Gang Coolie, Irrigation & Flood Control Division Sumbal, Dilbag Singh, Lineman, Jal Shakti (PHE) Sub-Division, Hiranagar, Gulzar Ahmed, Assistant Motorman, Hydraulic Division Ramban, [] The post 5 Employees terminated over narcotics trade appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 26: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 1,539 drug-related cases in 2024, while 2,158 accused were arrested by the law enforcement agencies. According to data accessed, numbers have decreased from 2023, when 2,149 cases were reported and 3,072 accused were held. Despite a slight drop in cases compared to 2023, drug addiction remains a [] The post J&K reports 1,539 drug cases in 2024, Ladakh records none appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 26: In a shocking revelation, it has come to fore that a staggering 1.66 lakh kanals of Custodian land (Evacuees Property) in Jammu & Kashmir are under illegal occupation, raising questions about effectiveness of the Evacuee Departments to protect the land. In a written reply to a question of National Conference MLA [] The post 1.66 lakh kanals Custodian land encroached in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 26: In a major boost to infrastructure development in Jammu & Kashmir, the Government of India (GoI) has invested Rs 29,903 crore in the improvement and expansion of National Highways (NHs) across the region. This investment has led to the construction of 1,003 km of new highway stretches over the past five [] The post Centre pumps Rs 29,903 Cr into J&K Highways to boost infra appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 26: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 12.62 crore on the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) for significant violations of waste management regulations at the Achan Saidapora landfill site. The tribunal also instructed the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) to initiate legal action against eight former SMC [] The post NGT slaps Rs 12.6 Cr fine on Srinagar Municipal Corp, censure Ex-Commissioners appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 26: Union Territory of Ladakh has surpassed Jammu and Kashmir in the mobile internet coverage. The Government of India informed the Parliament that the Jammu and Kashmir has achieved 94% and Ladakh 96% internet coverage. Under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) initiative, mobile connectivity has been extended to 6,062 villages in J&K and [] The post Ladakh ahead of J&K in mobile net coverage appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has rescheduled the holiday for Shab-i-Qadr to March 28, 2025 (Friday). As per an official order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the change has been made in partial modification of Government Order No. 2193-JK(GAD) of 2024 and Government Order No. 2194-JK(GAD) of 2024, both dated December 29, [] The post Shab-i-Qadr holiday rescheduled to March 28 appeared first on Northlines .

Drastic changes in policy direction can activate the ranks By Branko Marcetic NEW YORK: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has never faced a revolt like this before. The broad left has never pulled its punches when it comes to the eight-term senator, suspicious of his Wall Street ties and unhappy with willingness to strike deals with [] The post Democratic Party under Chuck Schumer is paralysed under Trump 2.0 appeared first on Northlines .

It is not fair that the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is not moving forward to fulfill promises made by his party in the run up to Assembly Elections in J&K. Those leading the UT must remember that they have been given mandate by the people by considering the promises which they have made and therefore [] The post Timeline please promises? appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 26: Srinagars iconic Tulip Garden, nestled in the foothills of the Zabarwan range overlooking Dal Lake, was officially opened to visitors on Wednesday. The garden was thrown open by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, marking the beginning of a vibrant floral spectacle. Delighted to throw open Asias largest #TulipGarden in Srinagar [] The post J&K: Tulip Garden thrown open for visitors appeared first on Northlines .