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Srinagar, Oct 29: Asserting that sacrifices continue to inspire efforts of Jammu and Kashmir Police to maintain peace and security, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Thursday said force is committed to mentor younger generation and help society in addressing social evils. Addressing the closing ceremony of Pedal Through Paradise 2026, organised by [] The post Sacrifices of martyrs continue to inspire JK Police: DGP appeared first on Northlines .

Accuses party leadership of collective betrayal Srinagar: Striking a defiant note ahead of his scheduled resignation, estranged National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has launched a scathing attack on the party leadership, accusing it of a collective betrayal of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and abandoning the fight for the [] The post Ruhullah firm on Nov 3 exit from NC appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for the appointment of nine advocates as judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, according to a statement dated October 29, 2026. The advocates whose names have been approved for appointment include Vishal Sharma, Vikram Kumar Sharma, Namgyal Wangchuk, Pawan Kumar [] The post SC Collegium approves appointment of nine advocates as J&K, Ladakh HC Judges appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 29: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness brief spells of light rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms and gusty winds at scattered places on Friday, with light snowfall possible over higher reaches According to the weather forecast, weather is likely to remain generally dry on October [] The post MeT predicts light rain, thunderstorms today appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 29: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Thursday visited frontline units along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and hinterland formations in Rajouri to review operational preparedness and the prevailing security situation. According to the Armys Northern Command, Lt Gen Sharma was briefed on operational challenges, joint intelligence mechanisms [] The post Army Commander reviews operational preparedness along LoC appeared first on Northlines .

Newborn found dead in Rajouri Jammu Tawi, Oct 29: A woman was killed and seven others were injured in two separate road accidents in Reasi and Ramban districts on Thursday, while the body of a newborn was found in Rajouri district, officials said. In Reasi, 45-year-old Gulshan, a resident of Dhanour, was killed and three [] The post One killed, seven injured in separate road accidents appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against five accused in a case involving the alleged fraudulent sale of 14 kanals and 3 marlas of migrant property in Pattan after payments exceeding Rs 1 crore were made, officials said. In a statement issued, a spokesperson said the EOW Kashmir [] The post EOW chargesheets five in migrant property fraud case appeared first on Northlines .

The youth are the most powerful resource of any society. They have energy, dreams, talents and drive which can be used to shape the future of the region and country. If channelled in the correct way, youth can help create positive change within society, increase development and create a peaceful and prosperous future. However, if [] The post From Addiction To Ambition appeared first on Northlines .

PRIME MINISTER HAS TO IMPLEMENT HIS ORIGINAL WELFARE PROGRAMME THROUGH NEXT BUDGET By Ben Chacko LONDON: Andy Burnham passed his 100th day in office as the Britains Prime Minister on Tuesday, October 27. As we prepare to hear his first Budget, it is a moment to reflect on his progress. His ambitions could [] The post After first 100 days in office, Andy Burnham is still moving slow on his agenda appeared first on Northlines .

By Prof. Dr. Jayadeba Sahoo Sharad Purnima, celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin, occupies a special place in Indias spiritual and cultural heritage. Known variously as Kojagari Purnima and Raas Purnima, the festival is associated with Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Krishnas Maha Raas, devotional observances and traditional delicacies. Beyond [] The post Sharad Purnima: From Moonlight to Inner Light appeared first on Northlines .

Opposition leader Eisenkot is hesitant to take support of Arab parties By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: Israel has voted, but the country still does not know who will govern it. The parliamentary election has produced a political stalemate that could determine not only Benjamin Netanyahus future as prime minister but also the [] The post Deadlock over new Govt formation in Israel may be prolonged appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two persons for their alleged involvement in a Rs 25-lakh job fraud in which unemployed youths were duped on the promise of government employment. The chargesheet was filed before the Court of Sub Judge, Jammu, against Peerzada Abdul [] The post EOW Chargesheets Two in Rs 25-Lakh Government Job Fraud appeared first on Northlines .

Leh/Jammu, Oct 29: The Ladakh administration has proposed setting up a State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) to strengthen power-grid management, optimise electricity flows and ensure a reliable year-round power supply across the Union Territory. The proposal was discussed at a review meeting of the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD), chaired by Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra, [] The post Ladakh Plans Load Despatch Centre to Ensure Year-Round Power Security appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 29: OPPOs latest flagship smartphones, the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max, went on sale in India on Thursday, with prices starting at Rs 1,39,999. The company has also launched sales of its Pad Mini tablet and Enco X4 wireless earphones, expanding its premium device portfolio. The OPPO Find X10 is [] The post OPPO Find X10 Series Goes on Sale in India, Prices Start at Rs 1.39 Lakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 29: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday assured shopkeepers affected by the devastating fire at Shiva Market near Jammu Railway Station of all possible government assistance, saying special relief would be explored to help them rebuild their businesses and restore their livelihoods. Choudhary gave the assurance during a visit [] The post Govt to Extend Special Relief to Fire-Hit Jammu Shopkeepers: Dy CM appeared first on Northlines .

Reasi, Oct 29: A 45-year-old woman was killed and three others, including a minor girl, were injured after a tempo skidded off the road and rolled down near Last Galla in the Dansal area of Reasi district during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, officials said. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital, [] The post Woman Killed, Three Injured as Tempo Plunges Off Road in Reasi appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon youth to stay away from drugs and actively participate in sports and nation-building, saying their energy, confidence and positive thinking were crucial to building a peaceful, progressive and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the closing ceremony of Pedal Through Paradise 2026 at Police [] The post Youth Are J&Ks Strength, Must Stay Away From Drugs: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 29: Heavy traffic will not be allowed from Jammu towards Srinagar during the Darbar Move movement on October 31 and November 1, while fruit-laden trucks will be given priority, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic Kashmir Haseeb Ur Rehman said on Thursday. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic Kashmir Haseeb Ur Rehman said a [] The post Special Traffic Plan For Darbar Move On Oct 31, Nov 1: DIG Traffic Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

URDA (Spain), Oct 28: At least 68 people were killed and 80 injured after a high-speed Renfe train collided with a stationary Iryo train in Spain on Wednesday, triggering a major rescue operation and an investigation into a suspected signalling failure. Spains Health Minister Monica Garcia said 15 of the injured were in very serious [] The post Spain Train Collision Kills 68, Red Signal Failure Suspected appeared first on Northlines .

United Nations, Oct 29: India has voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution calling for an end to the US economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba, urging the lifting of restrictions to help the Caribbean nation achieve its development aspirations. The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution on Wednesday, with 130 countries [] The post India Backs UN Call to End US Embargo on Cuba appeared first on Northlines .

Surinder retains R&B, Sakina Health; Sagar gets PDD, Altaf Rural Development, Shamima Education Srinagar, Oct 28: A day after the cabinet expansion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday assigned charge of departments to ministers. According to details, Javid Ahmad Dar has been appointed as finance minister of J&K. Apart from retaining Agriculture Production & Cooperatives [] The post Javid Dar is new finance minister of J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Says emotional intelligence, technology must complement each other in AI age Srinagar, Oct 28: Asserting that future-ready institutions must encourage continuous learning, and multidisciplinary collaboration, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that emotional intelligence and technological capability must go hand in hand in an era of rapid technological advancement and artificial intelligence. Addressing a [] The post Future-ready institutions must encourage continuous learning: Si

Srinagar, Oct 28: Ahead of chilling winters, more than 600 Megawatts (MW) power deficit is looming over Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in November 2026. An official informed that during peak solar and non-solar hours, both the regions are likely to face a power deficiency of 623 MW in the month of November. The official [] The post Power deficit of over 600 MW looms for J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 28: Ahead of Diwali, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), benefiting over 1.17 crore central government employees and pensioners. Announcing the Cabinet decision, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described it as a Diwali gift. An additional instalment of [] The post 3 pc DA/DR hike for Central Employees, Pensioners appeared first on Northlines .

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 28 : ISRO will launch the much awaited navigation satellite NVS-03 aboard a GSLV rocket on October 30, the premier space agency said on Wednesday. NVS-03 is the third satellite in the next generation navigation satellite system envisaged for providing continuity of navigation services for IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System) [] The post ISRO to launch NVS-03 navigation satellite on Oct 30 appeared first on Northlines .

Kashmir to dominate as 8 out of 10 Jammu districts have no say in govt as ratio is now 7:2 in favour of Kashmir ARVIND SHARMA JAMMU Tawi, Oct 28: With the yesterdays reshuffle in the ministry of the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, led government in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir [] The post Reshuffle pushes Jammu to wall appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 28: Army busted a terrorist hideout in a remote forest area in Rajouri District on Wednesday and recovered a cache of grenades and ammunition. An official said that the Rashtriya Rifles unearthed the hideout during a search and cordon operation in Doba Gali in the upper reaches of Kotranka sub-division. The recovered [] The post Army bust hideout; recover ammunition appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 28: A Block Development Officer (BDO) was found dead at his residence in the Sangaldan area of Ramban district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the officer was found unconscious at his residence in Sangaldan. He said police reached the spot soon after receiving information and shifted the officer to [] The post BDO found dead, probe underway appeared first on Northlines .

O P Sharma opsharmajournalist@gmail.com Dr. Jitendra Udhampuri, a prolific writer in Dogri, Punjabi and Hindi, is a highly educated and recipient of many awards and honours. He bagged the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1981 for his book Ik Sheher Yaaden Da a compilation of poems in Dogri.Recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Jitendra Udhampuri has [] The post Dr. Jitendra Udhampuri: He Who Enriched Multiple Languages appeared first on Northlines .

By: Colonel (Dr.) Dev Anand Lohamaror Recent developments in the Middle East have raised serious questions regarding the strategic priorities of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran. On the one hand, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have sought to bolster collective security through a mutual defense arrangement in Mecca; on the other hand, regional tensions [] The post The Ransom Trap: Iran, Saudi Arabia, and The Dangerous Cost of Peace appeared first on Northlines .

Cost of living issue is haunting Trump as he makes all efforts to retain GOP lead By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: The final week of Americas 2026 midterm election campaign has become a high-stakes confrontation between President Donald Trump and a Democratic opposition seeking to turn voter dissatisfaction over the economy into control [] The post Barack Obama imparts big momentum to Democratic campaign in last phase appeared first on Northlines .

By Omkar Dattatray Karwa Chauth is an important Hindu festival celebrated with great devotion, particularly by married women in North India. On this auspicious occasion, women observe a fast from sunrise until moonrise, praying for the long, healthy, happy and prosperous lives of their husbands. Traditionally, they break the fast after sighting the moon through [] The post Karwa Chauth: A Celebration of Love, Faith and Marital Bonding appeared first on Northlines .

In todays digital age, the information can be spread across faster than ever. There is a liberty given to all the social media users to publish things on these platforms at their whims and fancies with a provision of outreaching the shared content among thousands of other users within minutes. This power given to social [] The post From fake posts to real fear appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 28: The Supreme Court on Wednesday discontinued live streaming of case mentioning proceedings in the court of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant. The development came a day after the CJI expressed displeasure over a lawyer mentioning a matter related to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Case mentioning is a procedural mechanism [] The post Supreme Court Stops Live Streaming of Case Mentioning in CJIs Court appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir Wushu and Taekwondo teams for winning the Overall Team Trophy in both disciplines at the 70th National School Games hosted at the Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal. Jammu and Kashmir delivered an impressive performance, winning 22 medals across the two disciplines. [] The post CM Omar Abdullah congratulates J&K Wushu, Taekwondo teams on winning National School Games trophies appeared fi

NEW DELHI, Oct 28: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held talks with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to take stock of India-US defence ties and explore ways to advance them further. The meeting took place in Cebu, Philippines, on the margins of a multilateral conclave. Singh and Hegseth are in Cebu [] The post Rajnath Holds Talks With US Secretary Of War Hegseth appeared first on Northlines .

DUBAI, Oct 28: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and fellow flydubai crew members with the First Class Order of Zayed II for their courage in protecting passengers during an attempted mid-air attack aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The medals were presented by Dubai Crown Prince, Deputy [] The post UAE President Honours Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar for Foiling Mid-Air Cockpit Attack appeared first on Northlines .

MUMBAI, Oct 28: Jio Platforms Ltd on Wednesday became Indias second most valuable company by market capitalisation after making a strong stock market debut, with its shares listing at a premium of 21.36 per cent over the issue price. The Reliance Industries-backed digital services company opened trading at Rs 1,358 per share against its issue [] The post Jio Platforms Debuts With 21% Premium, Becomes Indias Second Most Valuable Firm appeared first on Northlines .

4 MLAs sworn in, Satish dropped Jammu Tawi, Oct 27: The much-awaited cabinet expansion-cum-reshuffle of the National Conference-led government was carried out on Tuesday with four party MLAs being sworn in as ministers. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office and secrecy to NC legislators Ali Muhammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shamima Firdous [] The post Cabinet expansion: LG administers oath to new ministers appeared first on Northlines .

Tribunal upholds senior citizens right to dignity, safety and peaceful possession Jammu Tawi, Oct 27: In a significant ruling underscoring the right of senior citizens to live with dignity in their own homes, an appellate tribunal in Doda has directed the eviction of an elderly mans son and daughter-in-law from portions of his self-acquired property, [] The post Doda tribunal orders eviction of son, daughter-in-law to protect elderly mans rights appeared first on Northlines .

Leaders bat for UN reforms, international cooperation against terrorism New Delhi, Oct 27: Calling for comprehensive reforms of the United Nations, including its Security Council, the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on Tuesday unanimously condemned the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that left 26 people dead. In a joint declaration adopted [] The post BRICS forum condemns Pahalgam attack, calls for global action against terrorism appeared first on Northlines .

Drass, Oct 27: District Police Drass on Tuesday issued a public advisory announcing restrictions on vehicular movement along the Zojila Axis from October 28 to 30 due to scheduled maintenance work and blasting operations. According to the advisory, accessed by the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), all types of vehicles will be restricted from travelling [] The post Zojila traffic restricted from Oct 28 to 30 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 27: Shopian recorded the lowest minimum temperature in Kashmir at minus 0.5 degrees Celsius as night temperatures dropped across the Valley, while the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast largely dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till November 6. According to the MeT department, most parts of Kashmir are likely to witness dry weather [] The post Dry weather likely across J&K till Nov 6 appeared first on Northlines .

Directs security forces to dismantle radicalization networks, choke terror funding Srinagar, Oct 27: Directing security forces top brass to aggressively target and dismantle networks trying to misguide and radicalize the people, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that operations must continue to neutralize remnants of the terrorist ecosystem. Chairing a Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting [] The post Operations continue to neutralise terror ecosystem: LG appeared first on Northlines

By Colonel (Dr) Dev Anand Lohamaror October 27 holds immense historical significance for Jammu and Kashmir and the entire nation of Bharat. While some observe it as Shaurya Diwas (Day of Valour), others associate it with the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to Bharat. The Indian Army commemorates the occasion as Infantry Day. Whatever the [] The post October 27: A Day of Valour, Sacrifice and National Responsibility appeared first on Northlines .

Two individuals have been arrested in the R S Pura area of Jammu district after they were allegedly leaking sensitive information to foreign intelligence agencies. Two individuals from Mathwar, Akhnoor and village Mokhey, R S Pura were arrested after intelligence reports. Initial investigations found that the accused were leaking photos and electronic information about [] The post Stay alert against spying appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar* As the world is moving towards digitization, the digital practices like digital payments, cloud computing and artificial intelligence are now rapidly expanding to reach to the grassroots level. This is because of their faster communication, wider outreach, ease of doing operations and affordability besides its ability to substitute shortage of human [] The post Cyber security @1930: Stop-Think-Take Action appeared first on Northlines .

In 24 years since 2002, the services have undergone phenomenal expansion By T N Ashok NEW YORK: A great metro system is much more than a railway: it changes how a city grows, where people live and work, how businesses attract customers, and how public spaces evolve. The Delhi Metro illustrates this [] The post New Delhi Metro figures among CNNs 18 best metros in the World appeared first on Northlines .

G. L. Raina, Ex MLC This October just before the country is preparing to celebrate Jammu Kashmir Diwas to commemorate the signing of the Instrument of Accession (IoA) on October 26, National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah chose to trigger apolitical row by saying that Pakistan was protecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir [] The post Congress and National Conference must confront their past appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma A saint has well said with regard to the captioned subject One suffers as a result of ones own actions. So instead of blaming others for suffering, one should pray to the lord and depending entirely on His grace, try to bear them patiently with forbearance under all circumstances, one must be [] The post Understanding the cause of human suffering appeared first on Northlines .