Jammu Tawi: In a significant legal action, the Honble Court in Jammu has ordered the attachment of property valued at 2.22 crores under the BNSS Act in connection with a fraud case. The property, located in the Channi Bija area, was purchased by Harpreet Singh, who posed as a Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army [] The post Property worth 2.22 Crores attached in fraud case, auction pending appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: In Jammu and Kashmir more than 31,000 students are enrolled in those schools that function with a single teacher posted or deployedthus raising a question on quality of the education in educational institutes. The updated official figures reveal that In Jammu and Kashmir, 31,054 students were enrolled in those educational institutes wherein [] The post 1330 schools in J&K with 31,000 enrolment run by single teachers appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: A soldier from the Armys elite counter-insurgency unit was killed in an ongoing anti-militancy operation in Sopore sub-district, officials said on Monday. The encounter, the first of the year in Kashmir, began on Sunday evening when joint forces launched an operation in the Zaloora, Gujjarpati area of Sopore. During the operation, a [] The post Army soldier killed in Sopore gunfight appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jan 20: Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir today warned showroom owners dealing with hand-made craft products to desist from selling machine-made items in the garb of genuine handmade products, failing which strict action under the ambit of Tourist Trade and Quality Control Acts shall be initiated. In a press statement issued here today, a [] The post Govt warns traders to desist from selling machine-made handicrafts to tourists appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 20: Senior BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha member Shamsher Singh Manhas died after a prolonged illness at his residence here on Monday, his party colleagues said. Manhas, 65, is survived by his wife, son and a daughter. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over Manhass death. Saddened by the [] The post Ex-MP Shamsher Singh Manhas passes away appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday elevated five Senior Superintendents of Police, including SSP Srinagar, Imitiyaz Hussain Mir, to the grade of Super Time Scale 1. An order stated that Imtiyaz Hussain Mir (SSP SrinagarJKPS:1999) Suhail Munawar Mir (JKPS:1999), Ramesh Kumar Angral (JKPS: 1999), Mohammad Arshad (JKPS: 1999) and Tahir Sajad [] The post SSP Srinagar, 4 others promoted appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday accorded sanction to the promotion of 125 JKPS officers to the grade of Superintendent of Police Selection Grade (II). An order copy reads: In terms of J&K Police (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules 2024notified vide SO 500 of 2024 dated 10/10/2024 and as recommended by the [] The post 125 SPs elevated, get Police Selection Grade II appeared first on Northlines .

Judge makes critical observation about Police and Health Department handling By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the rape and murder case of a post graduate student of RG Kar Medical College and hospital in Kolkata was pronounced guilty by additional district and sessions judge, Sealdah court, Anirban Das. The civic [] The post Life imprisonment sentence against RG KAR Medical Doctors killer does not satisfy many appeared first on Northlines .

Although the mystery associated with the unexplained deaths of 17 people in Rajouris Budhal village continues to haunt the people as well as the concerned authorities, the revelation which has come to fore regarding the contamination of the local water body has highlighted a bigger problem in the Union Territory. Reportedly the spring (Bawli) in [] The post Contamination of Water Bodies! appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Three employees of a flour mill here were booked on Monday for embezzlement of more than Rs 2 crore, police said. The crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police registered a case on the basis of a complaint by Jammu Flour Mills owner Arun Mahajan alleging financial irregularities and embezzlement of Rs 2 [] The post Crime Branch books 3 employees of Flour Mill for fraud appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, January 20, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has pledged to donate his organs by registering on the Ayushman Bharat Organ Donation Registry of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) representatives, including Dr. Elias Sharma (Nodal Officer), Dr. Sanjeev Puri (Joint Director), and [] The post Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Pledges for Organ Donation appeared first on Northlines .

KOLKATA, Jan 20: A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death on Monday after he was convicted of rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das in Sealdah had on Saturday held Roy guilty [] The post RG Kar rape-murder case: Sanjay Roy sentenced to life imprisonment till death appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 20: A high level inter-ministerial team on Monday visited Badhaal village in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district to ascertain the cause of death of 17 members of three families under mysterious circumstances, officials said. The central team headed by a director-rank officer in the Ministry of Home Affairs reached Rajouri district headquarters on [] The post J&K: Central team visits Budhal village to investigate mysterious deaths appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 20: Former Rajya Sabha Member and senior BJP leader Shamsher Singh Manhas passed away today at 12 Noon. He had been battling an illness prior to his death. Manhas was a prominent political figure in Jammu and Kashmir and had made significant contributions to the regions political landscape. His demise is being [] The post Former Rajya Sabha MP and Senior BJP Leader Shamsher Singh Manhas passes away appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: In a major breakthrough, Police have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered 18.59 kgs of psychotropic substances from their possession in Jammu Kashmirs Pulwama district. In its continued efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police on specific information about the concealing of narcotic substances at the residential houses [] The post J&K: 2 drug peddlers arrested in Pulwama, 18.5 Kgs Charas recovered appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: A soldier was killed in an ongoing anti-militancy operation in Jammu and Kashmirs Sopore sub-district, official sources said on Monday. The operation was launched by joint forces on Sunday evening at Zaloora, Gujjarpati area of Sopore during which a hideout was busted. Police said during a cordon and a search operation (CASO), [] The post Soldier killed in gun battle in J&Ks Sopore appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 20: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during his visit to the ongoing Republic Day National Cadet Corps (NCC) camp at Delhi Cantonment on Monday, urged NCC cadets to contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. He emphasized that as an ex-cadet of the NCC, the [] The post Rajnath urges NCC Cadets to contribute to Viksit Bharat Vision appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast scattered light to moderate rain and snow across Jammu and Kashmir over the next three days, beginning Monday. According to the Met office, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy, with light rain and snow likely at scattered locations across the region over the next [] The post MeT predicts scattered rain and snow across J&K for next 3 days appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 20: The Motorcycle Rider Display Team Daredevils of the Indian Army set a remarkable World Record on January 20, 2025, at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, for the highest human pyramid formed on moving motorcycles. The formation, standing at an impressive height of 20.4 feet, was achieved with 40 men across seven motorcycles, [] The post Armys Daredevils Set World Record for Highest Human Pyramid appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jan 20: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the trial proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed by BJP worker Naveen Jha. The case stems from Gandhis alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah made during a public speech in Chaibasa ahead of the 2019 Lok [] The post SC stays trial proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jan 20: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the registrar general of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court to ensure adequate video conferencing facilities at a special court in Jammu, where trials related to the 1989 Rubaiya Sayeed kidnapping and the 1990 Srinagar shootout are being heard. These cases involve jailed JKLF chief [] The post Yasin Maliks Trail: SC directs Registrar JKHC for adequate video conferencing facilities appeared first on Northlines .

DAVOS, Jan 20 India has fallen to third place in the annual Edelman Trust Barometer, which ranks trust in government, businesses, media, and NGOs. The study, released ahead of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, found that the country now trails China and Indonesia, which took the second spot due to an increase in [] The post India slips to 3rd place in Global Trust Rankings appeared first on Northlines .

HYDERABAD, Jan 20: Instagram has increased the maximum length for reels to three minutes, a significant update from its previous 90-second limit. The change aims to accommodate user requests for more time to share longer stories on the platform. In a video announcement, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri explained, You can now upload reels up to [] The post Instagram Extends Reel Duration to Three Minutes appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: A massive search operation is underway in Jammu and Kashmirs Sopore sub-district, where militants and security forces exchanged fire Sunday evening, officials said. An anti-militancy operation was launched Sunday evening at Zaloora, Gujjarpati area of Sopore, during which a hideout was busted. Police said during a cordon and a search operation (CASO), [] The post Search Op underway in Sopore following exchange of fire appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today expressed his gratitude to the voluntary organ donors and called upon the people to come forward and join the noble cause of organ and tissue donation. For donors, organ donation provides a life-giving opportunity. Let us all join the efforts and make our valuable contribution to [] The post Sinha urges Citizens to enrich lives through organ & tissue donation appeared first on Northlines .

Centres high level team reaches Budhal;Efforts on to ascertain cause of deaths, says LG Srinagar, Jan 19: The sixth and last child of Mohammad Aslam from Budhal village of Rajouri in Jammu division has succumbed at GMC Jammu, taking the death toll in the mysterious disease to 17. An official told that Yasmeena Jan, daughter [] The post Mysterious illness claims one more life in Budhal Rajouri, toll reaches 17 appeared first on Northlines .

AJAY SHARMA Sunderbani (Rajouri), January 19: Despite permission being granted to cut only one Chir tree, large-scale illegal deforestation has allegedly taken place in the Gujjar Nagar area of Makol village, Sunderbani, reportedly in connivance with forest officials. Speaking to The Northlines, a low-ranking forest official, requesting anonymity, stated that while permission may have been [] The post Against permission for one Chir tree, Huge Illegal deforestation takes place in Makol appeared

Srinagar, Jan 19: As part of ongoing National Road Safety Month, Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, participated in a series of events in Anantnag aimed at enhancing road safety awareness. The event featured flagging-off students rally with an aim to spread the message of road safety across the district and built a sense of responsibility [] The post Collective efforts must to reduce road accidents, fatalities: Transport Commissioner appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 19: A fierce gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Gujarpati, Zaloora area of Sopore on Sunday. Reports stated that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Zaloora after specific inputs received about presence of militants in the area. As the joint team [] The post Gunfight rages in Sopore appeared first on Northlines .

Election Commission is silent on this unholy competition on guaranteeing freebies By Sushil Kutty People fought kings and queens, sultans and maharajas, for exercising their right to vote. Those were days when democracy was nascent and voting was limited to where the magna carta prevailed and where immigrants took over part of a continent [] The post Lofty promises by political parties on the eve of elections ominous for Indian democracy appeared first on Northlines .

Looking at the growing problem of people smoking at public places in Jammu including common areas in the restaurants and bars, it has become necessary for the men in Khaki to curb this menace effectively as smoking in public places has been declared as an offence by the concerned quarters since long. In this context, [] The post Curb Smoking Menace appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 18 (KNO): The sixth and last child of Mohammad Aslam from Badhaal village of Rajouri in Jammu division has succumbed at GMC Jammu, taking the death toll in the mysterious disease to 17. An official told the news agency, Yasmeena Jan, daughter Mohammad Aslam was taken to GMC Rajouri last Sunday from where [] The post Death Strikes Again: Rajouri village loses 17th victim to mysterious disease appeared first on Northlines .

Abuja, Jan 19: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed on Sunday that more than 80 people were killed and many others injured after a tanker laden with gasoline exploded when it overturned, spilling its contents on a busy road in the countrys north-central state of Niger on Saturday. Expressing deep sorrow over the incident and the [] The post Nigerian president confirms 80 killed in gasoline tanker explosion appeared first on Northlines .

Jaunpur (UP), Jan 19: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has become the largest digital economy today. While talking to the reporters, the Defence Minister said, There are the highest number of 5G users from cities to villages. We will make India a developed [] The post India becomes largest digital economy under Modis leadership: Rajnath Singh appeared first on Northlines .

SAMBA/JAMMU, Jan 19: An 82-mm rusted mortar shell was recovered by the Border Security Force (BSF) near the International Border in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday. The shell was spotted by a BSF patrolling team near the Border Outpost Kamour area in the Ramgarh sub-sector at around 9:45 AM. Following the discovery, the [] The post J&K: Rusted mortar shell recovered near IB in Samba appeared first on Northlines .

WASHINGTON, Jan 19: Business tycoon Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita will attend US President-elect Donald Trumps second inauguration on January 20, after receiving a personal invitation from the Trump family. The couple, who arrived in Washington on January 18, were part of an exclusive group of 100 attendees at a candlelit dinner hosted by [] The post Ambanis to atttend Donald Trumps Inauguration in Washington appeared first on Northlines .

KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) hosted a one-day academic exchange program with faculty members from the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu, focusing on biotechnology and biochemical engineering. The event, organized by the School of Biotechnology (SoBT) at SMVDU, aimed to foster interdisciplinary learning and collaboration between the [] The post SMVDU hosts Academic Exchange with IIT-Jammu faculty appeared first on Northlin

Srinagar, Jan 19: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar predicted three-day wet weather from Monday with rain and snow over Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The MeT office said the weather will remain dry over the plains with the possibility of light rain or snow over the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. [] The post Light rain, snow likely in J&K from Monday: MeT appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Gyanendra Pratap Singh, the current Assam Police chief, has been appointed as the new Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), according to an order issued by the Personnel Ministry on January 18. Singh, a 1991 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, will serve as the CRPF [] The post Gyanendra Pratap Singh is new DG CRPF appeared first on Northlines .

KATRA, Jan 19: The final trial run on the Katra-Budgam railway track of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) was successfully completed on Sunday. The 18-coach trial train began its journey from Katra railway station at 8 a.m. and has now reached Budgam, marking a significant step in the completion of the ambitious railway project. The [] The post USBRL: 18-coach trial run completed on Katra-Budgam track appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jan 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the Election Commission (EC) for its efforts in modernizing the election process and utilizing technology to empower the people. His comments, made during his monthly Mann ki Baat address, came ahead of the ECs foundation day on January 25, which is also observed [] The post Mann Ki Baat: EC used power of technology to strengthen democracy, says PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

MUMBAI, Jan 19: Mumbai police announced the arrest of a 30-year-old man who allegedly stabbed Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence on Thursday. The man, identified as a Bangladeshi national who had changed his name to Bijoy Das, was apprehended in nearby Thane. Initial investigations suggest the suspect entered the actors upscale Bandra [] The post Bangladeshi national who attacked Saif Ali Khan arrested from Thane appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 18 : The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday released pictures of four active terrorists in Kishtwar district and announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh each to anyone providing credible information on them. Pictures of Saifullah, Farman, Adil and another terrorist, believed to be Basha, were made public through a poster in [] The post Police release pictures of 4 terrorists in Kishtwar, announce reward appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 18: In view of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, Inspector General of Police Kashmir V. K Birdi on Saturday directed the officers to maintain high level of alertness and increase area domination in their respective areas. The directions were issued by the IGP while chairing a security review meeting in Srinagar. The meeting [] The post Maintain High level of alertness, increase area domination: IGP appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme to property owners in over 50,000 villages in more than 230 districts across 10 States and 2 Union territories. PM Modi launched the distribution of property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme on January 18 through video conferencing. [] The post PM distributes 65 lakh property cards to 50,000 villages appeared first on Northlines .

Remodeled yard slated to be commissioned on March 6;Number of platforms will increase from 3 to 7 Jammu, Jan 18: As the train is all set to connect Kashmir with Kanyakumari, Northern Railway has decided to invest approximately Rs 450 crore in the modernization and redevelopment of Jammu Tawi Railway Station. The ambitious project aims [] The post With Train to Kashmir, Rs 450 Cr earmarked for Jammu Tawi Rly Station upgradation appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 18: The Transport Department on Saturday ordered the transfer of 13 officers including six JKAS in Jammu and Kashmir with immediate effect. Six JKAS among 14 officers have been transferred in the interest of administration. Sheetal Kumar Sharma JKAS has been transferred and posted as ARTO, Doda, Abrar Ahmad Kripak JKAS has been [] The post Transport Deptt transfers 13 officers appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 18: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Saturday held a meeting with top civil administration and police officers to give final shape to the arrangements made for celebrating the Republic Day, 2025 here across J&K. The Chief Secretary enquired from each concerned department about the status of preparations put in place for smooth conduct [] The post CS finalises arrangements for Republic Day celebrations appeared first on Northlines .

Experts from most reputed institutions to visit affected village today Srinagar, Jan 18: Union Home Minister, Amit Shah on Saturday ordered constitution of an inter-ministerial team led by the Ministry of Home Affairs to visit Budhal village in Rajouri District to ascertain the cause of mysterious illness that has taken 16 lives within a span [] The post Central ministerial team to probe Budhaal deaths appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Kashmir shines where 4400 schools have been already closed Srinagar, Jan 18: Despite closing of hundreds of public schools owing to low or zero student enrolment, at least 119 government-run-schools are still functioning with zero student enrolmentthus raising a question on functioning of the department. The updated official figures reveal that in Jammu and [] The post 119 schools function with no student but 238 Teachers appeared first on Northlines .