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New Delhi, July 22: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the second consecutive day today without any proceedings, following persistent disruptions by Opposition parties. As soon as the House re-assembled at 2 pm, Opposition members trooped into the well of the House, holding placards and shouting slogans. Presiding officer Dilip Saikia urged the agitating members [] The post LS adjourned for second day amid continued ruckus by Opposition appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu-Poonch NH, interior roads blocked due to landslides Army Camp boundary wall collapses, flash flood alerts issued Katra received highest rainfall at 102.1 mm in last 24 hours SAHIL VERMA Jammu, July 22: Relentless monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across parts of the Jammu region for the second consecutive day, triggering landslides, causing structural damage, [] The post Incessant rains trigger chaos across Jammu Region appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, July 22: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint under the provisions of the Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in the designated court in J&Ks Srinagar, and the court has taken cognisance of the prosecution complaint. An ED press release said: ED Srinagar Zonal Office has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) under [] The post ED files prosecution in Rs 5.59 Cr Canara Bank fraud case appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Jul 22: Three months after the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam killing many tourists on identification of their religion, the perpetrators are still at large, raising concerns over security lapses in the region and sparking growing calls for fixing accountability. While the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made two arrests in connection with the [] The post Pahalgam Massacre: Attackers untraced, security concerns mount, accountability demanded appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Jul 22: The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday was informed about the Ministry of Home Affairs notification regarding the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, with immediate effect. Soon after the House met for the Question Hour at 12 noon, Ghanshyam Tiwari, who was in the Chair, informed members about the notification. The Ministry [] The post Centre notifies resignation of VP Dhankhar appeared first on Northlines .
Launches dedicated web portal for terror victim families Srinagar, Jul 22: Stating that institutionalizing support to terror victim families will streamline and expedite the process of providing relief, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched a dedicated portal for the NOKs of victims in Jammu Kashmir. Talking to reporters after dedicating the portal, LG Sinha [] The post Institutionalized support will expedite relief to terror victims: LG appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Jul 22: The annual Amarnath Yatra continued on Tuesday with around 11,000 pilgrims paying obeisance at the holy cave shrine nestled in the Himalayas of South Kashmir. With this, the cumulative figure of devotees, who have undertaken the pilgrimage since its commencement on July 3, has reached 3.31 lakh, officials said. Officials told that [] The post Amarnath Yatra crosses 3.31 lakh mark; 4 injured appeared first on Northlines .
Cites study across 47 hospitals; focus on NCDs, healthy lifestyles New Delhi, Jul 22: The Indian Council of Medical Research National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE) has released a study concluding that COVID-19 vaccination is not associated with unexplained sudden deaths among young adults in India, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. Replying to a [] The post COVID-19 Vaccines not linked to sudden young adult deaths: Govt appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Jul 22: The Union Government announced on Tuesday that India has made significant progress in improving its doctor-population ratio, now estimated at 1 doctor per 811 people. This figure reflects an 80% availability of both allopathic and AYUSH medical practitioners, marking a positive development in the countrys healthcare landscape. Responding to a question [] The post Indias doctor-population ratio improves to 1:811 appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Jul 22: Jammu and Kashmir suffered significant crop damage due to unseasonal rains and extreme weather conditions during the 2025 Monsoon season with 1,239 hectares of Agricultural land affected, according to the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The information was tabled in response to a question in the Lok Sabha. Union [] The post Rains damage 1,239 Ha crops in J&K; Rs 2.7 Cr relief paid appeared first on Northlines .
In an era where healthcare should stand as a pillar of trust and service, the diagnostic sector in Jammu and Kashmir is increasingly becoming a space of unchecked exploitation. Widespread disparities in test pricing, inconsistent diagnostic outcomes, and a growing nexus between doctors and private laboratories have created an alarming situationone that demands immediate government [] The post Unholy Nexus in Health sector! appeared first on Northlines .
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit 23rdJuly is celebrated as the National Gorgeous Grandma Day.The Day embraces the age of the nana and encourages all women to flaunt their granny attitudes with purpose and style.The word grandmother seems so ageing. A key part of the image of grandmas is that they are old, however that is defined. But [] The post The Wisdom of Grandma: Celebrating the Special Bond appeared first on Northlines .
Maverick President is betting big on clinching trade deals within next two months By T N Ashok NEW YORK: US President Donald J Trump completed 180 days in his 2nd presidency on Sunday that was marked by a high-octane governance full of confrontations, chaos, and calculated populism. Trump is barrelling into his seventh month [] The post After first six months of Trump 2.0, Americans are still confused on gains or loses appeared first on Northlines .
Changing political dynamics at Centre may spring up other surprises By Dr. Gyan Pathak Health issue is the officially stated reason for the Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhars resignation, but it has a political context. It was only in December 2024, Dhankhar had rebuked its own government led by PM Narendra Modi over not [] The post Vice President Jagdeep Dhankars resignation has a political context appeared first on Northlines .
By Syed Majid Gilani Let me take you backnot just in time, but into a world where life was simple, hearts were kind, and schools were places that shaped our minds and our character. This is not just my story. It belongs to all those children who once wore a school uniform with [] The post Lessons Between the Bells appeared first on Northlines .
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Mukesh Kumar, known mononymously as Mukesh, was a legendary Indian playback singer born on July 22, 1923, in Delhi. Hes considered one of the most popular and acclaimed playback singers in the Hindi film industry. Mukeshs soulful voice was discovered by his distant relative, Motilal, who took him to Mumbai for [] The post Mukesh Kumar The Soulful Singer who Captivated a Nation appeared first on Northlines .
Pahalgam, Jul 22: Three months after the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam that left many tourists dead, the perpetrators are still at large, raising concerns over security lapses in the region and sparking growing calls for fixing accountability. While the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made two arrests in connection with the April 22 [] The post Pahalgam attack: With perpetrators at large, security concerns rise; demand to fix accountability gains traction appeared first on Northlines
New Delhi: Opposition members trooped to the Well of the Lok Sabha when the House reconvened at 2 pm after two earlier adjournments on the second day of the Monsoon session of Parliament demanding a discussion and roll back of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise initiated by the Election Commission in Bihar ahead of [] The post LS adjourned for day as Oppn protests demanding debate on SIR appeared first on Northlines .
Kishtwar/Jammu, Jul 22: The administration in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district on Tuesday detained two persons involved in multiple criminal cases under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA), officials said. Those detained have been identified as Mohammad Rizwan of Gurian and Rahul Singh Chib of Himachal Pradesh, they said. In a firm move to safeguard [] The post J&K: 2 criminals detained under PSA in Kishtwar appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has accepted Jagdeep Dhankhars resignation from the post of Vice President on India on Tuesday. The letter has also been notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs. BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari, who was in the Chair, announced on Tuesday that Jagdeep Dhankhars resignation as Vice President of India has [] The post Prez Murmu accepts Dhankhars resignation; MHA issues notice appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, July 22 American aerospace giant Boeing has delivered three state-of-the-art AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to the Indian Army, marking a major boost to Indias combat capabilities. The delivery is part of a contract to supply six advanced combat choppers to the Army. The AH-64E Apache is one of the most sophisticated multi-role [] The post Boeing Delivers Three Apache Attack Helicopters to Indian Army appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, July 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched a web portal to support the families affected by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. According to an official post on microblogging platform X, the initiative aims to streamline and expedite the process of providing relief, compassionate appointments, and other forms of assistance to those who [] The post J&K: LG Sinha launches web portal for terror victim families appeared first on Northlines .
Dhaka, July 22: The death toll from yesterdays Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crash at Milestone School and College in Dhaka has risen to 27, with 25 of the victims confirmed to be children, many of them under the age of 12. At least 78 people are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals, with [] The post Death toll in Dhaka plane crash rises to 27 appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, July 22: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and all state governments on a Presidential reference concerning whether fixed timelines can be imposed on the President and Governors for acting on bills passed by state legislatures. A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachudcomprising Justices [] The post SC seeks Centre, States response on Presidents query over timelines for bills appeared first on Northlines .
JAMMU, July 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Meteorological Department today issued a weather alert for July 22 to 25, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated to scattered places in the Jammu Division. A MeT official stated that on July 22 and 23, there will be intermittent spells of light to moderate rain, [] The post Rain fury likely in Jammu Division, MeT issues warning for July 2225 appeared first on Northlines .
Lucknow, July 22 What began as a street-side altercation a decade ago turned into a chilling saga of revenge and murder, culminating in the arrest of five men all thanks to an incriminating set of party photos posted on social media. Sonu Kashyap, the main accused, had been carrying a burning grudge since his [] The post Decade-Long Vendetta Ends in Bloodshed and a Boozy Blunder appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu, Jul 22: Braving heavy rain, a fresh batch of more than 3,500 pilgrims left Jammu for the Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas amid tight security in the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. Over 3 lakh pilgrims have visited the 3,880-metre-high shrine of Lord Shiva, which houses a naturally formed ice [] The post Amarnath Yatra: Over 3500 pilgrims leave from Jammu Base Camp appeared first on Northlines .
Reasi Admin orders closure of schools SAHIL VERMA Jammu, July 21: Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed devastation across parts of the Jammu region, triggering landslides and disrupting normal life. The torrential downpour has resulted in two fatalities and several injuries today. In a tragic incident in the Poonch district, a 5-year-old student, Ehsan Ali, lost [] The post Monsoon fury claims two lives in Jammu region; Disrupts life, Vaishno Devi Yatra appeared first on Northlines .
REASI, Jul 21: To assess the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, District Development Commissioner (DDC) Nidhi Malik today chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officers of the Power Development Department (PDD) and other stakeholders, today. During the meeting, the DDC reviewed division-wise registrations, applications, and installations under the scheme. [] The post DDC Reasi withholds salaries of 4 JEs for poor performance appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu, July 21: Jammu and Kashmir Congress leadership on Monday left for the national capital under the Delhi Chalo programme to gherao Parliament, pressing for a bill for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The party leadership lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his utter failure to fulfil the demand [] The post 160 J&K Cong leaders leave for Delhi to Gherao Parliament appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Tawi, Jul 21: Nine peddlers were nabbed with drugs and Rs 20 lakh in their possession from different places in Jammu and Udhampur districts, police said on Monday. A drug peddler was detained under Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Kathua, while two shops of an [] The post 9 drug peddlers held with Rs 20 lakh narcotics appeared first on Northlines .
Op Sindoor dominate Day 1; PM Modi hails military strength New Delhi, Jul 21: The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on Monday with Members of the Lok Sabha observing a two-minute silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in two recent tragedies the Pahalgam terror attack and the Air India [] The post Monsoon Session begins with tributes, turmoil over Pahalgam attack appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Jul 21: Asserting that people and history will judge what has changed in five years compared to what used to happen earlier, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that J&K has broken away from its troubled past and is embracing a brighter, secure, and development-driven future. In an interview to a national news channel, [] The post People, history will judge what changed in 5-yrs: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Jul 21: The annual Amarnath Yatra continued on Monday with over 17,000 pilgrims paying obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine nestled in the Himalayas of South Kashmir. With this, the cumulative figure of devotees, who have undertaken the pilgrimage since its commencement on July 3, has crossed 3.21 lakh, officials said. Officials told that [] The post Amarnath Yatra crosses 3.21 lakh mark appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Jul 21: The Centre on Monday informed the Lok Sabha that a total of 7.65 crore domestic visitors and 1.47 lakh foreigners have visited Jammu and Kashmir in the five years till 2024. A total of 76,685,482 tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir from 2020 to 2024. The data reveals that 147,741 among them [] The post 7.66 cr tourists visited J&K from 2020-24: Centre appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Jul 21: The Centre has informed Parliament that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed a decline in student enrolment in government schools in 2023-24 as compared to the previous year. Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan informed the Lok Sabha that enrolment in Jammu and Kashmir government schools dropped from 14,54,668 in 2022-23 [] The post J&K, Ladakh record decline in Govt school enrolments in 2023-24: Centre appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Jul 21: On the first day of the Monsoon Session, the Centre informed Parliament that it has released rupees 1,689 crore to Jammu and Kashmir and rupees 192 crore to Ladakh under the Samagra Shiksha and PM-SHRI schemes for 2023-24 and 2024-25. According to a written statement laid in Lok Sabha by Union [] The post J&K, Ladakh get Rs 1,881 Cr under education schemes appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Tawi, Jul 21: A 70-year-old pilgrim was killed while nine others were injured when a massive landslide struck the old track to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district on Monday, officials said. Officials informed the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the incident, triggered by heavy rainfall in Katra town, occurred around 8:30 [] The post Landslide hits Vaishno Devi track; one dead, several injured appeared first on Northlines .
Not following basic safety measures while carrying out essential services like power repairs is not just negligence it is a crime. Yet, this crime continues to be committed in broad daylight by the very department entrusted with ensuring the safety of its frontline workers. The tragic death of Mahendra Singh, a lineman with 25 [] The post How Many More Deaths? appeared first on Northlines .
Distant Brazils share of Indias oil import has vastly expanded this year By Nantoo Banerjee President Trumps trade and tariff tantrums seem to be strongly working on India. The countrys crude oil imports from the United States surged by 51 percent during the first half of the current year ignoring the very high cost of [] The post Indias decision to raise oil import from the US is more political than commercial appeared first on Northlines .
Large number of commoners joined AL in beating NCP supporters By Ashis Biswas KOLKATA: In Bangladesh, the recent eruption of violence involving pro-government forces and opposition supporters of the currently banned Awami league (AL), at Gopalganj, reveals the failure of the countrys interim Government, to stamp its political authority among a bitterly divided population. The [] The post Gopalganj violence marks the first organised resistance to Awami League appeared first on Northlines .
Abid Hussain Rather Reliving old memories, I remember well that there was a time, not too long ago, when life was lived in communityfully, openly, and without walls. In the neighbourhoods of our childhood, boundaries existed only on maps, neither on the ground nor in our hearts. Every joy was communal, every sorrow shared. There [] The post From Shared Lives to Isolated Hearts appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Jul 21: Sixty-three opposition MPs on Monday gave a notice in the Rajya Sabha to move a motion for the removal of high court judge Yashwant Varma from whose residence burnt wads of currency notes were found following a fire incident in March. Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain said the notice has been [] The post Cash Discovery Row: 63 Oppn MPs submit notice in RS for removal of Justice Varma appeared first on Northlines .
Poonch: In a heartbreaking incident, a five-year-old student was killed and 4 others injured after a massive boulder rolled down a mountainside and struck the building of Government Primary School Kalissan in Banch area of Poonch on Monday. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Poonch, Dr. P.A. Khan, confirmed the fatality and said the injured students were [] The post Poonch: 5-year-old killed, 4 students injured as boulder hits School Building appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar: In a major policy shift, the Jammu and Kashmir government has scrapped the minimum education requirement for girls to access benefits under the Marriage Assistance Scheme, Cabinet Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Monday. Speaking to reporters, Itoo called the previous requirement which mandated that girls must have passed at least the 8th standard [] The post J&K removes education hurdle for girls in Marriage Assistance Scheme appeared first on Northlines .
Dhaka: A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhakas northern Uttara area on Monday afternoon, killing at least one person and injuring four others, according to officials. The crash occurred while students were present on campus, raising fears of a higher casualty toll. Television footage [] The post Air Force Jet crashes into Dhaka school; 1 dead, several injured appeared first on Northlines .
Robotic Spine Surgery is redefining spinal care with higher precision and more reliable outcomes Dr. Puneet Girdhar,Principal Director & HeadCentre for Ortho Spine & Robotic Spine Surgery, BLK- MAX Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi Back or neck pain can affect your ability to move comfortably, work efficiently, or enjoy daily life. In some cases, [] The post Advanced Spine Care with Robotics Enhances Precision, Safety, and Faster Recovery appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, July 21: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has expressed grief over the tragic landslide incident at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in which a devotee lost his life and a few others were injured. The Lieutenant Governor is closely monitoring the situation. He has directed the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to provide [] The post Vaishno Devi Landslide: LG Sinha expresses grief over pilgrims death appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Jul 21 In a strong message against custodial violence, the Supreme Court on Sunday ordered a CBI probe into the alleged torture of police constable Khursheed Ahmed Chauhan during illegal detention at the Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC), Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir. The top court also directed the immediate arrest of the Jammu [] The post SC orders CBI probe, 50 lakh compensation in J&K Custodial Torture Case appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Jul 21 The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is set to roll out a nationwide school-based Aadhaar biometric update drive for children aged 5 and above, starting in a phased manner within the next two months, a senior official confirmed. UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar said the agency is testing the required [] The post UIDAI to launch school-based Aadhaar Biometric updates for children appeared first on Northlines .