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Chandigarh, Aug 30: A 45-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, was shot dead by four armed assailants in Punjabs Mamdot town, police said on Sunday. The incident took place in the main bazaar on Saturday evening when Singh was travelling in a car with 22-year-old Harpreet Singh alias Happy. According to [] The post AAP Leader Shot Dead by Four Armed Men in Punjabs Mamdot appeared first on Northlines .

BENGALURU, Aug 30: An NIA court sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in an ISIS-linked terror conspiracy aimed at carrying out targeted killings to provoke communal riots, an official statement issued on Sunday said. According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation, the conspiracy was masterminded by Mehaboob [] The post NIA Court Awards 7 Years To Man In ISIS-Linked Terror Conspiracy Case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar/New Delhi, Aug 30: Security agencies have uncovered a new communication tactic allegedly being adopted by terror groups and their handlers, involving pornography websites, niche encrypted applications and Tor-based platforms to secretly communicate with recruits in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The development comes as agencies intensify efforts to counter the misuse of [] The post Terror Handlers Turn to Porn Apps, Tor-Based Platforms for Secret Messaging in J&K appeared

Bengaluru, Aug 30: CID officials have detained 2016-batch IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with the alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment examination for veterinary officers, official sources said on Sunday. Gangwar was detained after being questioned by CID officials on Friday and Saturday. He had appeared before the investigating [] The post IAS Officer Detained in KPSC Recruitment Irregularities Probe appeared first on Northlines

Kathmandu, Aug 30: The death toll from flash floods in central Nepal rose to 734 on Sunday, with more bodies being recovered even as nearly 2,500 people are still missing following the disaster. Bodies have been recovered from all eight affected districts as rescuers race against time to search for those missing and rescue those [] The post Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Reaches 734; Nearly 2,500 still missing appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 29:Reiterating that the true measure of success lies in improved lives, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that he envisions a future, where healthcare remains accessible to all. Speaking at the 3rd edition of the CII Jammu & Kashmir Health Conclave here, LG Sinha, according to the news agency said, True measure [] The post LG Sinha calls for technology-driven, accessible healthcare in JK appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 29: Probe into the rape and subsequent death of a 15-year-old girl in Kishtwar district has been handed over to the Crime Branch, officials said on Saturday. The teenager had been allegedly raped by her school teacher over several months. She died on August 20 during a pregnancy termination procedure. [] The post Probe into Kishtwar minors rape, death transferred to Crime Branch appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 29: The pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan has been shifted towards old track following a landslide triggered near Himkoti in Trikuta Hills of Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said that the yatra is suspended temporarily on Himkoti route after a landslide swept debris onto the road. [] The post Vaishno Devi yatra shifted to old track after landslide triggered on Himkoti route appeared first on Northlines .

MENDHAR/JAMMU, Aug 29: A drone suspected to be from Pakistan was spotted hovering over forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, prompting security forces to launch a search operation in the area early Saturday, officials said. The drone was noticed at Balakote areas Behrooti village in Mendhar [] The post Suspected Pak Drone spotted in Poonch, Search Op launched appeared first on Northlines .

REASI, Aug 29: The District Police Headquarters Reasi on Saturday ordered the transfer and posting of 13 police officers, including several inspectors, with immediate effect in the interest of administration. As per Order No. 349 of 2026 issued by SSP Reasi Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, new Station House Officers have been appointed at five police stationsArnas, [] The post 2 Probationary DySPs among 13 Police Officers transferred appeared first on Northlines .

Baramulla, Aug 29:Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday said the archaeological site at Zehanpora in Baramulla district is another significant treasure in J&Ks rich history. Talking to the reporters on the sidelines of his visit to the archaeological site, Duloo, according to the news agency said, The ongoing excavation expected to reveal more about the [] The post 2000-yr old Buddhist site another treasure in J&Ks history: CS appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 29:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at several places, the Meteorological Centre here said on Saturday. According to the weather forecast, accessed by the news agency, scattered rain and thundershowers are likely during the early [] The post Hot, humid weather likely across J&K till Sep 10 appeared first on Northlines .

VADODARA, AUG 29: Former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane on Saturday described Operation Sindoor as a very significant shift in Indias approach towards Pakistan, saying the military action targeted not only terrorist hideouts near the border but also their supporters deep inside the neighbouring country. Speaking to reporters at an event in Vadodara, Naravane said [] The post Op Sindoor shifted Indias approach to Pak: Naravane appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, AUG 29: The Higher Education Department, J&K, has notified Phase-II of undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session in Government Degree Colleges, with online registration opening on September 1. The admission process is open to candidates who have qualified the 2026 Class 12 biannual, supplementary or private examinations conducted by JKBOSE and other recognised [] The post UG Phase-II admissions open Sept 1 for biannual pass-outs appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi beefs up arms to deal with Cross-Border incursions By TN Ashok Indias decision to acquire the American FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile is more significant than the size of the immediate purchase suggests. It gives the Indian Army a highly mobile, infantry-carried weapon designed to destroy modern armoured vehicles while allowing the soldier [] The post India to acquire US precision-guided Anti-Tank missile Javelin appeared first on Northlines .

Glacial avalanche led to Ice-Rock Tsunami, drowning downstream villages By Sebastian Dipirro At least 389 people are dead and 1,400 missing in the still developing flash flood disaster at the Nepal-China border, with casualty numbers only expected to rise. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on August 26, a wall of water, ice, and rock came [] The post Disastrous Floods hit Nepal-China border, ravaging Himalayan nation appeared first on Northlines .

Examining the Ideological, Intellectual and Urban Influence Networks After the Decline of Armed Naxalism Col. (Dr.) Dev Anand Lohamaror On 15 August 2026, addressing the nation from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to the changing nature of the Naxal challenge, stating that India had achieved decisive success against armed Naxalism, but that [] The post From Guns to Minds: Is Intellectual Naxalism the New Challenge After Armed Naxalism? appeared first on Northlines .

Er. Prabhat Kishore Bandhs, Hartals, Agitations, Strikes are very frequent in Bharatvarsha and other Asian countries. Amid protest by a political, social or other organization, the Bandh has now become a fashion. It is the shortest and easiest way to highlight their face-value without much preparation and public support. The bandh is said to be [] The post Bandh: Speed-Braker for Nations Development appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 29: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today paid solemn tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, the wizard of hockey, on the occasion of National Sports Day. Recalling his legendary performance, the Lieutenant Governor described Major Dhyan Chand as one of Indias deepest and most enduring symbols, whose brilliance compelled the world to pause and [] The post LG Sinha Attends National Sports Day Function; Pays Tributes to Major Dhyan Chand appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 29: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday urged Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to hand over the Kishtwar rape and death case to the Crime Branch for a fair, transparent and time-bound investigation. In a post on X, the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said the incident was not merely [] The post Mehbooba Urges LG To Hand Over Kishtwar Rape-Death Case To Crime Branch appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 29: A Delhi court on Saturday took cognisance of the National Investigation Agencys (NIA) 7,500-page chargesheet against 13 accused in the Red Fort blast case and posted the matter for further proceedings on September 9. Special Judge Prashant Sharma took cognisance of the chargesheet, which relates to the high-intensity Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive [] The post Delhi Court Takes Cognizance Of NIA Chargesheet In Red Fort Blast Case appeared first on Northlines .

Muzaffarabad, Aug 29: The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has called for mass sit-in demonstrations across Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK), alleging that security deployments and blockades have disrupted access to basic education and healthcare in several parts of the region. Addressing a meeting in Rawalakot, JKJAAC leader Umar Nazir Kashmiri urged students, parents [] The post JAAC Announces Mass Sit-Ins Across PoJK Over Security Blockades appeared first on Northline

Bengaluru, Aug 29: Food safety officials have issued notices to five canteens and kitchens operating in medical college hostels in Karnataka after inspections found violations, including expired food items and labelling irregularities, officials said on Saturday. A total of 34 canteens and kitchens in government and private medical college hostels were inspected on August 27 [] The post Notices Issued To 5 Medical College Hostel Canteens Over Food Safety Violations appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India will work with fellow members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to advance a vision anchored in security, connectivity and opportunity, while striving for a region free from terrorism, separatism and extremism. Modi made the remarks ahead of his two-nation tour of Uzbekistan [] The post PM Modi Heads To Central Asia, Pledges Push For Terror-Free Region appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, Aug 28: Security forces launched a search operation along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district after suspected Pakistani drones were sighted in the Nowshera sector, officials said on Friday. The suspected drones were seen flying over the Rumlidhara area around midnight on Thursday, following which alert troops opened fire, forcing [] The post Suspected Pak Drones Spotted Along LoC In Rajouri, Search Op Launched appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 29: The Supreme Court will hear on August 31 a plea seeking mandatory and uniform disclosure of the exact ethanol content in petrol on every dispensing nozzle at fuel stations across the country. According to the apex courts causelist, the petition filed by Narendra Kumar Goswami will come up before a bench [] The post SC To Hear Plea Seeking Mandatory Disclosure Of Ethanol Content In Petrol On Monday appeared first on Northlines .

Kathmandu, Aug 29: The death toll from devastating flash floods in central Nepal rose to 626 on Saturday, with rescue teams continuing to recover bodies while nearly 2,000 people remain missing, authorities said. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said the bodies had been recovered from eight districts, with the highest number [] The post Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Climbs To 626, Nearly 2,000 Missing appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Aug 28: The BJP high command is reportedly considering the names of national vice-president,Ram Madhav,and former union minister,Smriti Irani,for the post of the partys new in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir affairs. The speculation has gained momentum after the party appointedTarun Chugh as its in-charge for Gujarat affairs. It may be mentioned [] The post Ram Madhav, Smriti Irani frontrunners for BJPs J&K In-Charge appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi:A sanitation worker at the District Hospital, Kishtwar, was dismissed from service following his arrest for his alleged role in a conspiracy to conceal the sexual assault and alleged termination of pregnancy of a 15-year-old tribal girl, officials said. The accused Ahmad, a daily-wage sweeper at the hospital, was arrested by police on Wednesday [] The post Kishtwar Hospital Worker dismissed, arrested in rape victims death case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: The 57-day annual Amarnath Yatra formally concluded on Friday with the arrival of the Chhari-Mubarak the saffron-robed holy mace of Lord Shiva at the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas for special prayers, officials said. The conclusion of the yatra, which began on July 3, coincided with the festival of [] The post Amarnath Yatra concludes on Raksha Bandhan appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: Police on Friday foiled two alleged cattle smuggling attempts in Kathua district, rescuing 36 animals and arresting three persons, officials said. In the first incident, a police team intercepted a truck at the dispatch point in Lakhanpur during checking, officials said. The truck, allegedly travelling from Punjab towards Jammu, was being driven by [] The post Police foil cattle smuggling bids in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: A BJP leader was booked on cheating and fraud charges in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district on Friday, police said. Anantnag Police has registered the case based on a written complaint filed by Waheed Ahmad Itoo, a resident of Hassan Noor in Aishmuqam, who is currently residing at Government Degree College Boys Hostel in [] The post BJP leader booked for duping youth appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: A day after taking over as the inspector general of police (IGP), Kashmir, Sujit Kumar on Friday said anti-terror operations are a top priority for the force. Operations were our top priority earlier and they continue to be our top priority now as well, Kumar told reporters at Hazratbal when asked about anti-terror operations, [] The post Anti-terror Ops top priority: IGP appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR:National Conference Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday said he would resign from Parliament but sought answers from party president Farooq Abdullah over the partys position on Article 370 before stepping down. Reports suggest that he may formally resign on November 3, the death anniversary of his father, Aga Syed Mehdi. In [] The post MP Ruhullah challenges NC leadership, says will resign appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu records maximum of 34.6C; Srinagar settles at 33.5C Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:Weather remained largely dry across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with Srinagar recording a maximum temperature of 33.5 degrees Celsius, 4.2 degrees above normal. According to the India Meteorological Department data, the minimum temperature in Srinagar was recorded at 18.3 degrees Celsius, 1.6 [] The post JK sees humid temperatures, IMD predicts dry weather ahead appeared first on Northlines .

Seek Rs 30,000 stipend; resident doctors extend support Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:MBBS interns across Jammu and Kashmir have announced a united protest from August 31, demanding an immediate revision of their monthly internship stipend from the existing Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000 According to the interns, those participating in the protest will refrain from joining [] The post MBBS interns across J&K to protest from Aug 31 appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri (Jammu Div), Aug 28:Army foiled an infiltration attempt from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri sector on Friday. A source said that soldiers noticed suspiciousmovement of an infiltrator along the LoC this morning. The intruder was challenged. He opened fired which was retaliated to. The infiltrator is believed to be hiding in [] The post Army foil infiltration bid appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:MK Sinha took over the charge as Additional Director General (ADG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from Nitish Kumar, who has been transferred as ADG Armed Police J&K. According to a statement, he held a meeting with senior officers of CID J&K and reviewed the overall functioning of intelligence wing after [] The post MK Sinha takes charge as new JK CID chief appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi, Aug 28:Tall claims about improving government education infrastructure appear to face a reality check at Government High School Nagar in Reasi district, where students are reportedly facing difficulties due to a shortage of teaching staff and the absence of a regular headmaster for the past nearly two years. According to local sources, [] The post GHS Nagar faces acute Teacher shortage, seven of 15 posts vacant appeared first on Northlines .

Criticised collegium system, executive interference in appointments By Tanishka Shah IN 1833, WILLIAM BENTINCKs government admitted that Indias criminal justice reforms had failed to achieve the twin objects of a court viz., cheap and quick decision of cases. Nearly two centuries later, Justice S. Muralidhar told an audience gathered for the28th D.S. Borker Memorial [] The post Broken legal system we inherited has broken: Justice Muralidhar appeared first on Northlines .

By Omkar Dattatray National Sports Day is observed in India every year on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest hockey players the world has ever witnessed. The day is not merely a celebration of sporting achievements; it is also a reminder of the importance of sports, [] The post National Sports Day: Celebrating fitness, discipline and sporting spirit appeared first on Northlines .

(Abid Hussain Rather) We live in a world where people do not simply buy things because they need them; rather things persuade people to buy them. The marketplace has changed from a place where we fulfil our needs into a powerful system that creates new desires in us every day. From the moment we wake [] The post Needs or Market-Made Desires? appeared first on Northlines .

Sujit Kumar is IGP Kashmir, Tejinder IGP Jammu Jammu Tawi, Aug 27:In a major reshuffle in Jammu and Kashmir Police, senior IPS officer M.K. Sinha, who was serving as Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Headquarters, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, CID J&K, the Intelligence Chief of the Union Territory. According to an [] The post M K Sinha posted as J&Ks Intelligence Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Assembly Secretariat writes to GAD to withdraw order Jammu Tawi, Aug 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat has written to the General Administration Department (GAD), seeking withdrawal of the order appointing a Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer in the Assembly Secretariat. In a letter, the LA Secretariat has asked the Commissioner Secretary, [] The post Uproar over posting of JKAS officer in LA appeared first on Northlines .

Urge people to wear masks, avoid unnecessary antibiotics Jammu Tawi, Aug 27: With seasonal respiratory infections, including influenza, expected to increase during the monsoon and winter months, health authorities have urged patients, attendants, visitors and healthcare workers to follow preventive measures to check the spread of infection in hospitals. The advisory, issued under the Institutional [] The post Seasonal influenza may rise, advisory issued appeared first on Northlines .

Say CMs assurance yet to act, warn of hunger strike Jammu Tawi, Aug 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Casual Daily Wagers Forum on Thursday announced a peaceful protest on September 1 over the prolonged delay in the regularisation of around 61,000 daily wagers, warning that the agitation could be intensified through hunger strikes and work stoppages [] The post Daily wagers to protest on Sep 1 over regularisation delay appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 27:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for a balanced and integrated healthcare strategy combining advanced quaternary care with stronger primary and secondary healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the valedictory function of the Quaternary Healthcare & Research Summit: 4th J&K Medical Conference-2026 at SKICC, the Chief Minister said upgrading tertiary healthcare to [] The post CM calls for balanced healthcare strategy in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Kishtwar observed a complete bandh on Thursday following a joint call by the Majlis-e-Shura and Sanatan Dharam Sabha over the alleged rape and death of a 15-year-old tribal girl in the district. Shops and business establishments remained closed across the district, while public transport was also affected, officials said. Security forces and police [] The post Kishtwar observes bandh over minor girls rape, death appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma India is a land of festivals and each festival carries a profound social, cultural and spiritual message. Among these Raksha-Bandhan occupies a unique place because it celebrates one of the purest and most enduring human relationships, the bond between brother and sister. The term Raksha-Bandhan is derived from two Sanskrit words: Raksha [] The post Raksha-bandhan, not a mere Ritual but Elixir for Family Relationships appeared first on Northlines .

From Siblinghood to Universal Brotherhood Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Human civilisation today presents a striking paradox. Never before have people been so closely connected through technology, yet ideological, religious, ethnic, political and psychological divisions often appear to be widening. Wars and conflicts persist, communities remain polarised, families experience strains, ecosystems are under pressure, and many [] The post Raksha Bandhan: The Luminous Filament of Love appeared first on