New Delhi, Aug 12: Defying opposition protests, the government on Tuesday pushed through its legislative agenda, securing the passage of six bills in Parliament before a five-day Independence Day recess. In a major development, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced a three-member panel to probe allegations against Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma in the [] The post Parliament clears six bills amid opposition protests appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 12: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has extracted one of the major land scams in Jammu and Kashmir, wherein a Custodian land in Asarwan, Mishriwala and Bhalwal area of Jammu district has been found usurped by the land mafia in connivance with Form Alf Holders and the officers/officials of Custodian/ Revenue department. [] The post Land scam unearthed; 8 FIRs registered against 27 accused appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 12: Security agencies inJammu and Kashmirare grappling with a growing menace of Digital Jihadis also called as bedroom jihadis individuals operating from their homes to manipulate social media, spread misinformation, and incite communal discord. Unlike armed terrorists, these actors wage a digital war, often directed by handlers across the border inPakistan. Investigations [] The post Digital-Jihadis emerge as new threat in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

In a striking display of contradictions, Pakistan has simultaneously issued nuclear war threats to India while pleading for the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). On one side, army chief General Asim Munir and political leaders like Bilawal Bhutto have warned of war and brandished nuclear rhetoric; on the other, Islamabad has publicly urged [] The post Pakistan seeks Indus Treaty Revival even as its Army Chief, Leaders threaten India appeared first on Northlines .

Thirty-five years after the brutal killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, the Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency on Tuesday raided eight locations in central Kashmir, including the residence of jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik. The fresh action comes as investigators reopen the 1990 case linked to the banned JKLF, reigniting attention on one [] The post 35 Years On, SIA Raids in Kashmiri Nurses Murder Case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 12: An SUV returning from the airport here after dropping Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar was seized by the traffic police on Tuesday for having black tinted glasses, which is in violation of rules, an official said. The actor was in Jammu to inaugurate a showroom. Fans from the city and outside Jammu [] The post Tinted-glasses SUV used for dropping Akshay Kumar to airport seized appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 12: Calling the Tiranga a symbol of Indias pride and resilience, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday lauded the armed forces for avenging the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians, mostly tourists dead. LG Sinha flagged-off the Tiranga Yatra from Dal Lake here this morning and joined the walkathon upto [] The post Tiranga symbol of pride; Aatmanirbhar J&K our goal; Skies shine with tricolor appeared first on Northlines .

Recalls when Tricolor flew only on Govt buildings Srinagar, Aug 12: Recalling the times when the national flag was only permitted to fly over government buildings, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday urged the people to preserve and uphold the honour of the tricolour. Addressing a gathering at the Tiranga Rally here, the Chief Minister [] The post Preserve, uphold honour of Tricolour: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

CM to take salute at Bakshi Stadium, ministers to lead in 5 districts DDC chairpersons to preside over main functions in 14 districts Srinagar, Aug 12: Jammu & Kashmir is gearing up to celebrate the countrys 79th Independence Day with full enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. The main Independence Day function in the Union Territory will [] The post J&K gears up to celebrate 79th Independence Day appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 12: Inspector General of BSF Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav, on Tuesday stated that Pakistan is continuously attempting to infiltrate terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir through ongoing launching activities. However, he said that alert security forces, through close coordination and vigilance, have consistently foiled these infiltration attempts. Yadav made these remarks during a function [] The post Pakistan continues sending terrorists into J&K: IG BSF appeared first on Northlines .

Terrorists escape despite heavy deployment Srinagar, Aug 12: The prolonged anti-terror operation in the Akhal forest area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district was officially called off on Tuesday, bringing to an end 12 days of one of the longest counter-terror operations in recent years. An official informed that the decision was taken after security forces, [] The post Kulgam anti-terror operation called off after 12 days appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 12: The Central Administrative Tribunal has stayed the reversion of district programme managers to block programme managers by the Department of Rural Development Department. In an order, the CATs Srinagar bench stayed the reversion order, allowing the applicants to continue as district programme managers. In the meantime, it is directed that the operation [] The post CAT grants stay on DPM reversion appeared first on Northlines .

Only two Farmer Producer Organisations involved in cultivation Srinagar, Aug 12: Despite India emerging as the worlds largest millet producer, Jammu & Kashmir has only marginally benefited from the ongoing millet revolution, according to data tabled by the Union Agriculture Ministry in the Lok Sabha. As per the governments response to a starred question on [] The post Despite Rs 800 Cr scheme, Millet sector still limited in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 12: Jammu & Kashmir has recorded a notable increase in forest cover over the last four years, according to the latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023 released by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The report reveals that the regions forest area grew by 224.39 square kilometres, contributing to [] The post J&Ks forest area grows by over 224 sq km: GoI appeared first on Northlines .

Over 46,000 claims filed, 5,600 rejected Srinagar, Aug 12: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released updated figures on the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, showing notable progress in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) regarding the legal recognition of forest rights for tribal and forest-dwelling [] The post Nearly 99.7pc of forest rights claims disposed of in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Cases rose from 3,532 in 202021 to 9,600 in 202324 Srinagar, Aug 12: Jammu & Kashmir has seen a sharp increase in medical terminations of pregnancy over the last five years, with official data showing the numbers more than doubled from 202021 to 202324, followed by a slight decline in the provisional figures for [] The post Medical terminations in J&K more than double in five years appeared first on Northlines .

Medical tourism is another area which is feeling the brunt of bad political relations By Kunal Bose KOLKATA: People in this subcontinent, except for a miniscule, will be pining for the food they are eating all the time at home as they make a trip abroad instead of trying the local fare. Take the [] The post Bangladesh turmoil adversely affects eateries and hotel industry in Kolkata appeared first on Northlines .

CCI imposed penalty of Rs 20,350 Cr but could realise only Rs 1823 Cr By Dr. Gyan Pathak Competition Commission of India imposed a penalty of Rs. 20,350.46 crore as of April 30, 2025, but could realize only Rs. 1,823.57 crore. A massive amount of Rs. 18,512.28 crore has been either stayed or dismissed by [] The post Enforcement of Competition Law in India is having little impact on Industry appeared first on Northlines .

Hugh Command including Rahul Gandhi are clueless on how to deal with them By Sushil Kutty The Congress in Karnataka is in a mess. The Congress high command is also in a mess when dealing with the mess in the Karnataka state unit of the Congress. There is also LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul [] The post Congressmen in Karnataka have landed the party functioning in a total mess appeared first on Northlines .

Trump- XI relationship has opened up forbidden areas for collaboration By T N Ashok NEW YORK: In a startling move with far reaching consequences, the United States government has brokered a deal under which Nvidia and AMD will remit 15% of their revenue from certain AI chip sales to China directly to Washington. The unprecedented [] The post US-China Hybrid deal on AI chip sales has major trade security aspects appeared first on Northlines .

About Rs. 40 billion may be made available to the distressed to tide over Trump Tariff crisis By Ashok Nilakantan Ayer When the U.S. President Donald Trump slapped heavy tariffs on a range of Indian goods this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded almost immediately with quiet contingency planning: supply a targeted, limited financial backstop [] The post Narendra Modi Govt works out emergency action plan to assist most-hit exporters appeared first on Northlines .

It is intriguing that today the food chain is increasingly compromised by pesticides, industrial pollution, and unethical practices. There was a time when people used to make a lot of hue and cry if their milk vendor added water in the milk but today despite the alarming level of contamination in dairy products, people have [] The post Action should speak louder than words! appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. (Prof) Sumit Sinha,Principal Director & Unit Head,Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Max Hospital, Dwarka Brain tumours, once considered rare and difficult totreat, are now being managed more effectively thanks to advanced medical technology. One of the most promising developments in recent years is minimally invasive neurosurgery. This cutting-edge approach is transforming the way as [] The post Revolutionising Brain Tumour Treatment: The Role of Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery a

Srinagar, Aug 12: An Army soldier lost his life after slipping down a slope during a routine patrol near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Sepoy B. Anil Kumar, 31, of the Maratha Light Infantry, was on duty at a border post when the [] The post J&K: Army soldier dies in LoC patrol mishap in Uri Sector appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 12: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today flagged-off the Tiranga Yatra from Dal Lake in Srinagar and joined the walkathon from Dal Lake to Botanical Garden. Tiranga is my Dharma. Tiranga is my strength. Tiranga is my heartbeat, said the Lieutenant Governor. He also observed that it would be a blessing to be [] The post LG Sinha flags off Tiranga Yatra from Dal Lake in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

CHANDIGARH, Aug 12: Punjab Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed Babbar Khalsa International terror network with the arrest of five persons from Rajasthan. One of the arrested accused was injured in an exchange of fire with police while being taken for recovery, police said. Director General of Police [] The post Paks ISI-backed BKI terror network busted, 5 arrested: Punjab Police appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A flash flood struck High School Sanai in Surankote, Poonch district, during the intervening night of August 11 and 12, sweeping away a 200-foot-long shed and a sports room containing school records and equipment. Officials said the sudden floodwaters caused extensive damage to property but no loss of life or injuries was reported. [] The post Flash Flood damages High School in Poonchs Surankote appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 12: The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 3 PM today following uproar by Opposition members, demanding withdrawal of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Bihar. As the House reassembled at 12 noon, Sabha Speaker Om Birla presented a proposal under Article 124(4) of the Constitution to remove Justice Yashwant Varma of the [] The post LS adjourn till 3 pm amid Opposition uproar appeared first on Northlines .

TAMPA, Florida In a rare and provocative address at a private dinner in Tampa, Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir threatened to target Indias critical economic and water infrastructure in any future conflict, singling out Mukesh Ambanis Reliance Industries refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat the worlds largest single-site refining complex. According to eyewitness [] The post Pak Army Chief threatens to target RILs Jamnagar Refinery, Indian Dams in Florida Speech appeared first on Northline

SRINAGAR, Aug 12: The State Investigation Agency on Tuesday carried out raids at several places in central Kashmir as part of its investigation into the murder of a Kashmiri Pandit woman 35 years ago, officials said. The officials said the agency conducted the raids at the residences of several persons, who were formerly associated with [] The post Killing of KP Woman in 1990: SIA carries out raids in Central Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 12: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday announced the formation of a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma in the high-profile cash-at-home case. The panel comprises Justice Arvind Kumar (Supreme Court), Justice Maninder Mohan Srivastava (Chief Justice, Madras High Court), and senior advocate B.V. [] The post Cash Row: LS Speaker forms panel to probe charges against Justice Varma appeared first on Northlines .

RAJOURI, Aug 12 A landslide on Tuesday blocked the JammuRajouri National Highway, disrupting traffic flow and leaving vehicles stranded on both sides. Authorities quickly deployed machinery and manpower to the site, initiating restoration work to remove debris and reopen the crucial route. Officials said clearance efforts are ongoing, with traffic expected to resume once [] The post Landslide blocks Jammu-Rajouri National Highway; Restoration works underway appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Aug 12: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri and Poonch districts have ordered the closure of all government and private schools today across the district due to heavy rains and adverse weather conditions, officials said on Tuesday morning. According to an official, All government and private schools in Rajouri district have been closed in [] The post J&K: Schools closed in Rajouri, Poonch due to heavy rain appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Jammu Tawi, August 11: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Jammu has issued a stern warning to top health officials in Jammu and Kashmir, granting two weeks to comply with a previous order for transferring a long-serving doctor or face attachment of their salaries. The directive comes amid allegations of discriminatory [] The post Tribunal raps Commissioner Health over defying transfer of Doctor; Threatens Salary Attachment appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Parliament on Monday passed eight Bills as Union minister Kiren Rijiju slammed the opposition parties for repeated disruptions of both the Houses of Parliament and announced that the government would proceed with the legislative agenda without their participation. Addressing a press conference here, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rijiju also did not rule out an [] The post New Income Tax Bill among 8 Bills passed by the Parliament appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 11 : Days ahead of a much-anticipated US-Russia summit on theUkrainewar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a phone conversation thatIndiaremains committed to making every possible contribution for an early and peaceful solution to the conflict. Zelenskyy complimented Modis support to the peace efforts, but [] The post India committed to help end Ukraine conflict: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 11 : The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday carried out searches at bookshops across Rajouri district to seize the 25 books banned by the Lieutenant Governors administration in theUnionTerritory. Police carried out extensive searches at multiple locations across the district to trace and seize books that have been recently prohibited by [] The post Searches in Rajouri for 25 banned books appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Aug 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review the master plans for the twin cities ofSrinagarandJammu, alongside the Unified Building Bye-Laws (UBBL) forJammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Commissioner Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) [] The post CM reviews Srinagar & Jammu Master Plans, Building Bye-laws appeared first on Northlines .

LG has to nominate legislators without aid, advice of Cabinet Srinagar, Aug 11:The Ministry of Home Affairs has informed Jammu & Kashmir High Court that nomination of five MLAs of Jammu & Kashmir Assembly falls outside the purview of the elected government and is to be made by the Lieutenant Governor without aid and advice [] The post Nomination of 5 MLAs outside purview of elected Govt: MHA appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 11:Asking officials to act tough against the accused selling adulterated and rotten food to the public, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that culprits will be given exemplary punishment. The Chief Minister while chairing a high-level meeting here amidst the ongoing crackdown against the selling of rotten meat and chicken in the [] The post Act tough against accused selling rotten food items to public: CM appeared first on Northlines .

CEO to serve show cause notices New Delhi, Aug 11:The Election Commission of India has initiated proceedings for deregistering 12 more political parties in Jammu & Kashmir. As part of a comprehensive and continuous strategy of the Election Commission to clean up the electoral system, the poll-body has identified 12 J&K-based parties which have failed [] The post 12 more political parties from J&K may face deregistration appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 11:A total of 523 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAM) have been approved inJammu and Kashmirunder the National AYUSH Mission (NAM), the Ministry of AYUSH informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. The information was shared in response to a question raised by Members of Parliament Jugal Kishore and Chandan Chauhan. According to the Ministry, [] The post 523 AAMs approved in J&K under AYUSH mission appeared first on Northlines .

LG Sinha, Minister express condolences Srinagar, Aug 11:TwoJammu and KashmirPolice Sub-Inspectors were killed, while another was injured in a road accident in the Nowgam area ofSrinagarduring the intervening night of August 1011, officials said on Monday. Officials said the trio was travelling in a speeding KIA vehicle (JK21H-1919) fromSrinagartoJammuafter completing their Amarnath Yatra duty. They [] The post Two SIs killed, one injured in road accident appeared first on Northlines .

JammuTawi, Aug 11:A Pakistani intruder was shot at and detained by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday at the International Border (IB) in Kathua district, officials said. In a statement issued, a BSF spokesperson said troops spotted the man moving suspiciously and advancing aggressively towards the border fence. The statement reads he ignored repeated [] The post Pak intruder shot at, detained at IB appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 11:Jammuand Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said to have registered a case against the then Patwari Halqa Sunjwan and others for illegal mutation of land records. A spokesman in a statement issued, Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau registered a formal case FIR No. 17/2025 u/s 5(1) (d) r/w section 5(2) of [] The post Illegal land mutation at Sunjwan: ACB books ex-Tehsildar, Patwari, others appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 11:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), SNA SPARSH and various revenue augmentation initiatives in theUnionTerritoryof Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended by concerned Administrative Secretaries and senior officers of the Finance Department. During the meeting, the [] The post CS reviews SASCI, SNA SPARSH, Revenue boost measures appeared first on Northlines .

Case to be heard by CJI-led bench Srinagar, Aug 11: The Supreme Court is set to hear the petition seeking the restoration ofJammu and Kashmirs statehood on August 14. According to the cause list issued by theApex Courtregistry, the statehood petition is listed for hearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India. The [] The post Statehood petition listed for hearing on Aug 14 appeared first on Northlines .

No contact with terrorists in Kishtwar; search on Srinagar, Aug 11: The anti-terror operation in Kulgam entered its 11th day on Monday as security forces doubled down to flush out the terrorists hiding in the natural caves and dense foliage of the forest. The operation is still in progress. The security forces are trying to [] The post Terrorist hunting enters 11th day in Kulgam appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Government of Jammu andKashmirhas ordered a penalty of Rs 21.85 lakh on former Executive Engineer, PHE Division Awantipora, RK Pandita, after an inquiry found him guilty of violating codal procedures in awarding works between 2013 and 2014. The action followed a Vigilance Organization probe which revealed that Pandita allotted construction works without [] The post Former XEn penalised for code violations in PHE Works appeared first on Northlines .

JammuTawi, Aug 11:Security has been heightened across Jammu & Kashmir ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, with multi-tiered measures, sanitisation and area domination exercises being carried out by security personnel, officials said here on Monday. This years Independence Day will be the first following the formation of an elected government after the [] The post Security tightened across J&K ahead of I-Day appeared first on Northlines .