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Jammu Tawi: Questioning of an accused arrested in a counterfeit currency case led to the seizure of cocaine worth over Rs 19 crore in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district, police said on Monday. On February 3, a written complaint was lodged at Bari Brahmana police station by a branch manager of Punjab National Bank, regarding [] The post Counterfeit currency probe leads to Rs 19 Cr cocaine seizure appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A 45-year-old Pakistan national was handed over to the Rangers on Monday, a day after he was apprehended by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel while crossing into India across the International Border (IB) in Samba district, officials said. Zaffar Iqbal, a resident of Pindi village of Zafarwal tehsil in Sialkot, was apprehended on [] The post Pak national repatriated after crossing over IB appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9: Jammu and Kashmir is set for a major surge in hydro power generation, with the Union Territory expected to add nearly 47 percent extra capacity in the upcoming fiscal and cross 7,300 MW of installed capacity by 203031, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday. According to official [] The post J&K Hydro Power set for big leap; Capacity to cross 7,300 MW by 203031: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Says protect youth from terror, drugs Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:Calling upon the Jammu and Kashmir Police to hit terrorism hard and work hand in hand with society to wipe out the menace from the Union Territory, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that weapons alone cannot ensure security, peace has to be established by [] The post Weapons alone cant defeat terror; peoples trust is key: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Thursday said the State Election Commission is making necessary arrangements to hold Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in the Union Territory at the earliest. In a written reply to a question raised by MLA Central Shalteng Tariq Hamid Karra, the Minister in charge of [] The post Arrangements underway for early Panchayat, ULB polls in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Para says Govt walking into debt trap, BJP stages walkout Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:The Legislative Assembly on Monday witnessed noisy scenes over a Government of India (GoI) scheme for infrastructure development through interest-free loans, after Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para alleged that the Union Territory was walking into a debt trap by implementing [] The post Noisy scenes in Assembly over SASCI schemes appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said he will investigate the alleged use of microphone by PDP MLA Waheed-ur- Rehman Para in the House. The Speaker made the announcement after NC legislator Altaf Ahmad Wani accused Para of using microphone. Rather said the Assembly Secretariat should examine the [] The post Speaker orders probe into use of microphone by PDPs Para appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:In the upcoming fiscal, Jammu and Kashmir is all set to have nearly 47 percent of extra hydro power generation capacity. According to the official figures, Jammu and Kashmir will have an additional 1685.7 Megawatts (MWs) of power generation capacity in addition to the existing 3540.15 MWs. It also said that by [] The post Power generation in J&K to rise by 47 pc in upcoming fiscal appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:A weak western disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir on February 10, bringing light rain and snowfall at many places across the Union Territory, weather officials said on Monday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is no forecast of any major rain or snow activity over Jammu and [] The post Light rain, snow likely in J&K on Feb 10 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:Forests cover nearly 48 per cent of the total geographical area of Jammu and Kashmir, with districts like Kupwara, Baramulla and Doda accounting for the largest share of forest land, according to official data released by the Forest, Environment and Ecology Department. As per the district-wise forest cover figures for 202425, Jammu [] The post J&Ks forest area shrinks to 48.8 pc appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday said it has collected over Rs 48 crore in application fees from unemployed youth over the past two years through the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB). Responding to a question raised by MLA Pulwama, [] The post Govt collected Rs 48 Cr fees from jobless youth in 2 yrs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:The Centre has sanctioned multiple tourism infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir under flagship schemes including Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD, the Government informed the Lok Sabha. Replying to a starred question by MPs Sanjna Jatav and Rahul Kaswan, Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said development of tourist destinations is primarily the responsibility [] The post Centre sanctions J&K multiple tourism projects appeared first on Northlines .

Er. Prabhat Kishore Children are the future of any nation. But a large chunk of children suffer from worm infections, which impacts their health, education and overall well-being. To tackle this burning issue, National De-worming Day is organized as a nationwide campaign to address the prevalence of worm infection among children. This significant public health [] The post National Deworming Day Healthy Children for Healthy Nation appeared first on Northlines .

S. P Tiwari The implementation of the four new Labour Codes marks a significant step toward improving the ease of living for Indias vast workforce, particularly those in the informal and unorganised sectors. These reforms aim to ensure floor-level minimum wages for all workers, without the hurdles of complex industry classifications. By introducing mandatory identity [] The post Strike Dilutes Workers Rights appeared first on Northlines .

Countrys middle class finding houses on Metros unaffordable By T N Ashok By the time you finish reading this sentence, another middle-class Indian family has abandoned the dream of owning a home. Across Indias sprawling citiesfrom Mumbais glass towers to the expanding edges of Pune and Hyderabadhomeownership has shifted from aspiration to impossibility for [] The post Indias urban housing crisis: When Mumbai costs more than Manhattan appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi is better placed now to complete with Vietnam is U.S. market By Subrata Majumder US President Donald Trumps tariff relaxation on India, in lieu of Indias less imports of oil from Russia, gives a new outlook to India- China trade relation. USAs reduction of reciprocal tariff to 18 percent from 25 [] The post Under the latest Indo- U.S. trade deal, Chinese imports importance for India have gone up appeared first on Northlines .

The concerned authorities should take all the stakeholders into confidence before taking any further decision on the Ropeway Project proposed for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine in Reasi District. As the Sangarsh Samiti constituted to oppose the proposal in an organized manner is adamant over the issue, it becomes imperative for Shri Mata Vaishno [] The post Dialogue Needed On Ropeway appeared first on Northlines .

The process will be in phases but it is a positive beginning By Asad Mirza Microplastics have infiltrated our food supply. Now, a Japanese research team has developed a breakthrough plastic that fully dissolves in seawater within hourspointing toward cleaner and safer packaging. Microplastics represent an escalating challenge worldwide. According to the United [] The post Newly developed plastic set to replace micro-plastics in Indian market appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha has taken up the discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27. Initiating the debate, Congress MP P Chidambaram raised questions over the growth rate of the Indian economy, saying that the nominal growth rate in 2023-24 was 12% while in 2024-25 it came down to 9.8%. He added that in 2025-26, it [] The post Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on Union Budget 2026-27 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 9: The Supreme Court on Monday strongly condemned incidents of violence within court premises, terming them as gunda raj and a clear failure of the rule of law, while hearing a mention regarding an alleged assault on a lawyer inside Delhis Tis Hazari court complex. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India [] The post Gunda Raj inside courts is failure of rule of law: SC on alleged attack at Tis Hazari appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a Special Economic Package worth 175 million dollars for Seychelles, aimed at boosting cooperation across key development and strategic sectors. The announcement was made during a joint press meet with Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie after their meeting in New Delhi. Modi said the [] The post PM Modi Announces $175 Million Special Economic Package for Seychelles appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Union Territorys unemployment rate stands at 6.7 per cent, significantly higher than the national average of 3.5 per cent. In a written reply to a starred question raised by MLA Mubarak Gul, the government said that as per the [] The post J&K Unemployment at 6.7%, Nearly Double National Average: Govt Tells Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: The Supreme Court on Monday deferred to February 23 the hearing on pleas filed by Meta Platforms Inc and WhatsApp challenging a Competition Commission of India (CCI) order imposing a penalty of 213.14 crore over their privacy policy. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi [] The post SC Puts MetaWhatsApp Privacy Case on Hold, Defers Hearing to Feb 23 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 8: The Jammu and Kashmir government has generated about Rs 2,152 crore in revenue from the auction of liquor shops over the past two financial years, and has no proposal to open new wine shops during 202627, according to official data. As much as Rs 1,03,462.49 lakh was generated in 202324, while [] The post J&K earns Rs 2,152 Cr from liquor shop auctions in 2 fiscal years appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 8: Indian Youth Congress president U B Chib on Sunday said the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir is not visible enough in the fight for restoration of statehood and protection of land and jobs in the union territory. Before the assembly elections (in 2024), we waged a fight for the restoration of [] The post J&K Govt lagging in statehood restoration fight: IYC President appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 08: A Pakistani intruder was apprehended while attempting to sneak into the Indian side from across the International Border in Samba district on Sunday, officials said. The Border Security Force (BSF) detected the intruders movement near Border Outpost Ballar in Ramgarh sector around 7 pm and took him into custody, they said. [] The post Pak intruder apprehended along IB appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 08: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by Dr Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his continued preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA). As per the cause list published on the website of the apex court, a Bench comprising [] The post SC to hear plea against Wangchuks detention today appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 08: The Crime Branchs Police Station CICE, Jammu, has successfully secured 39.90 lakh in a digital arrest cyber fraud case following swift and decisive action, officials said on Sunday. Officials in the knowhow of things said that an online complaint was received on February 6, 2026, from a retired Air Force officer [] The post CB busts digital arrest cyber fraud, Rs 39.90 lakh secured appeared first on Northlines .

2nd consecutive Budget session being held with 88 MLAs Arvind Sharma JAMMU, Feb 08: The number eighty eight (88) seems to be inauspicious for the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as it is for the second consecutive time that the Budget session is being held with 88 members [] The post Number 88 appears inauspicious for J&K Assembly again appeared first on Northlines .

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8: India and Malaysia on Sunday unveiled several initiatives to further shore up cooperation in areas of defence and security, semiconductor and trade after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. Following the meeting, Modi said India and Malaysia share a special relationship and both sides [] The post Indias message on terrorism is clear; no compromise: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Shrine Board doubles pilgrim insurance to Rs 10 lakh reviews major infra projects Jammu Tawi, Feb 8: In a step towards strengthening pilgrim safety, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Sunday approved hiking the insurance cover for pilgrims from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh per person, an official spokesman said. [] The post Sinha chairs Vaishno Devi Board Meet; stresses cleanliness, sustainability in Katra appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Feb 8: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) should be framed by taking everyone into confidence and must not lead to divisions. Asked whether achche din (good days) for the RSS came after the BJP came to power, Bhagwat said it was the other way [] The post UCC should be framed with consensus, shouldnt create divisions: Bhagwat appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The collapse of a swing at the Surajkund International Fair in Haryana once again proves that even entertainment in our country comes at the cost of ones life. The fair, which is supposed to be a celebration of culture, art, and tourism, instantly devolved into screams, chaos, and mourning. A police [] The post Swings of death at fairs: Lives sold for tickets of happiness appeared first on Northlines .

Horrific revelations in Epstein files tell US of the level of dirty capitalism By Ben Chacko LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to contain the Mandelson-Epstein scandal to Peter Mandelson. Some Labour MPs hope to contain it by sacrificing Starmers chief of staff Morgan McSweeney. Others rightly say Starmer himself must go. [] The post Mandelson, Trump and the Plutocracy: Why the rule of rich should end? appeared first on Northlines .

By Ajay Kumar, Lucknow The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has been out of power in Uttar Pradesh for nearly 15 years. After remaining in power from 2007 to 2012, the BSP has faced defeat in the last three Assembly elections. During this period, its performance in three Lok Sabha elections has also been extremely [] The post Mayawatis Dalit-Brahmin-Muslim alliance formula returns after 20 years appeared first on Northlines .

by P. Mohan Chandran How Articles 14, 21, & 51a are invoked Asymmetrically in Indian Jurisprudence When does constitutional morality become a principle and when does it become a preference? Why does Article 14 roar in some courtrooms and whisper in others? Why is dignity under Article 21 treated as absolute in one case and [] The post When Constitutional Morality becomes Selective Morality appeared first on Northlines .

The disclosure that Jammu and Kashmir recorded over two lakh dog bite cases during 202425 is more than a disturbing statisticit is a stark reminder of a civic and public health crisis that has been simmering for years and is now spiraling out of control. With 2,06,460 reported cases across the Union Territory in just [] The post Public Safety at Stake appeared first on Northlines .

Rawalpindi, Feb 7: Pakistans former Prime Minister and PTI chief Imran Khan, 73, and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in prison each on Saturday in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case. Khan, who has been in jail since August 2023, faces multiple legal cases following his ouster from power in 2022. Special [] The post Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan, Wife Sentenced to 17 Years in Toshakhana Case appeared first on Northlines .

Dispur (Assam), Feb 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi attempted to legitimise Pakistan through his wife, Elizabeth Colburn Gogoi, who allegedly had close ties with Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh. The state cabinet has decided to refer the matter to a central agency for further investigation. [] The post Gogoi Attempted To Legitimize Pakistan: Assam CM Alleges Cong MPs Links With Neighbouring Country appeared first on Northlines .

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8: India and Malaysia on Sunday announced several initiatives to strengthen cooperation in defence, security, trade, and semiconductors following wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking after the meeting, Modi emphasized Indias stance on terrorism, saying, Our message on terrorism is clear; no double [] The post No Double Standards, No Compromise on Terror, Says PM Modi in Kuala Lumpur appeared first on North

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 07: Facing huge revenue deficit since the past more than a year and a half, the Government of Jammu Kashmir has decided to hike the fare for the passengers travelling in the two hundred (200) e-buses operating across the Union Territory (UT) of J&K as the proposal for fare hike [] The post Major fare hike to hit for 200 e-buses after Budget session to overcome revenue deficit appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 07:Asserting that enthusiasm of tourists from across the country to visit Jammu and Kashmir has not diminished, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, on Saturday reiterated that PM Modi led regime is committed to build developed and prosperous J&K. Before winding up his 2-day visit to Jammu region, Shah chaired a review meeting [] The post Centre committed to developed J&K, tourist interest intact: Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Felicitates x-serviceman with Veteran Achiever Award Poonch, Feb 07:Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday lauded the high standards of professionalism and readiness demonstrated by the soldiers deployed along the Line of Control and International Borders. According to the details available with the news agency, the Army Chief during his visit to forward areas of [] The post Army Chief hails soldiers for unwavering dedication, readiness appeared first on Northlines .

Jaipur, Feb 07:Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Saturday said that water from the Indus River will not be allowed to flow to Pakistan, as the Centre has made all the preparations to divert it for Indias benefit. Patil, while talking to reporters at the BJP headquarters in Jaipur, according to the news agency [] The post Water from Indus wont flow to Pak anymore: Union JS Minister appeared first on Northlines .

LoP says Article 370 buried, Spl status has no Constitutional basis Jammu/Srinagar, Feb 07 (KNO): Pandemonium broke out in the Legislative Assembly on Saturday over the issue of special status of the erstwhile state, with ruling National Conference (NC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs sparring over it, even as Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar [] The post NCBJP Face Off in J&K Assembly Over Special Status appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 07: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday began discussion on the Budget 2026-27 presented by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday Initiating the debate on the Budget, Legislator, Javid Hassan Baig described Budget 2026-27 as a pro-people document that addresses and fulfils the aspirations and needs of the citizens of Jammu and [] The post Budget Session 2026: Discussion on Budget begins in Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi,Feb 07:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it has disbursed over Rs 1,534 crore to displaced persons from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Chhamb. The government said it is strengthening disaster management and rehabilitation systems to minimise loss of life, infrastructure, livelihoods, and environmental assets, alongside addressing the socio-economic needs of [] The post Rs 1,534 Cr disbursed among displaced persons appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 07:Jammu and Kashmir received more than 1.77 crore tourists in 2025, including over 36,000 foreign visitors, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Saturday. In a written reply to a question by MLA Hasnain Masoodi, the Tourism Department, per news agency, said 1,77,65,390 tourists visited the Union Territory between January 1 and [] The post 36,000 foreigners among 1.77 Cr tourists visited J&K in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 7: A Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub-Inspector, was found dead in RS Pura area of Jammu, on Saturday, officials said. Officials said that the PSI was identified as identified as Abid Bashir, resident of Tarathpora, Kupwara. Abid Bashir was posted at Police Station RS Pura. The exact circumstances leading to his death [] The post SI found dead in RS Pura appeared first on Northlines .

KATHUA, FEBRUARY 07: The district administration Kathua today sealed a rehabilitation centre here at Ward No. 17, operating under the name and style of Navyoug Drug Counselling and Rehabilitation Centre. A team headed by Tehsildar Vikram Kumar along with Drug Inspector, Team of Doctors from CMO office, revenue and police officials inspected the centre and [] The post Unauthorized Drug Rehab Centre sealed appeared first on Northlines .