Jammu Tawi, May 9: Punjab Roadways has suspended its bus service from Hoshiarpur to Jammu for the day due to the military conflict between India and Pakistan, an official said on Friday. Jasvir Kotla, General Manager of Punjab Roadways, Hoshiarpur, said none of the depots buses were sent to Jammu on Friday as a precautionary [] The post Punjab Roadways suspends bus service to Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Over 250 flights including 4 Haj services cancelled since May 7 in Kashmir alone; IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa, among others extend flight suspensions; May 10 Haj flight also cancelled Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, May 09 (KNO):For the third consecutive day, the authorities have decided to close three airports including Srinagar International Airport till May 14 amid [] The post J&K, Leh airports closed till May 14, Haj flights cancelled appeared first on Northlines .

Amid on going tensions between India and Pakistan, World Bank President Ajay Banga has said that the international financial institution will not step in and fix the problem between both the countries regarding the Indus Waters Treaty. Banga has clarified that the World Banks role is nothing beyond being the facilitator of the Indus Waters [] The post WB on Indus Water Treaty, Limited role, only a facilitator appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 9: In a major escalation alongIndias western front, the Pakistani army carried out multiple airspace violations and drone intrusions on the night of May 7 and 8, targeting Indian military infrastructure. Addressing a press briefing on Friday, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that 300 to 400 drones were deployed across 36 locations, with [] The post Pakistan-fired Turkish Drones foiled at 36 Sites appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 9: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and the current hostile scenario, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday asked the states and Union Territories to exercise emergency powers under Civil Defence rules to ensure effective implementation of essential precautionary measures. The MHA in a letter to the Chief Secretaries [] The post MHA asks states, UTs to invoke Civil Defence powers appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 9: The Northern Railway on Friday introduced three special trains from Jammu and Udhampur to New Delhi after noticing increasing demand for travel on this route. One special train with 12 unreserved and 12 reserved coaches left from Jammu to New Delhi around 10.45 am. The second one, a 20-coach Vande Bharat [] The post Northern Railway runs extra trains to Delhi from Jammu, Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .

Says Pak stopping low, its claims nothing short of deranged fantasy New Delhi, May 9:Asserting thatIndiahas responded to all the actions ofPakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday slammed the neighbouring country for indulging in false propaganda thatIndiaattacked its own cities and religious places. Addressing a special joint briefing here, Misri said, Pakistanis propagating blatant [] The post Pak propagating blatant lies, Indias unity a challenge for it: Foreign Secretary appeared f

Sirens echo acrossJammuas blasts trigger blackout; CM Omar posts urgent advisory on social media Jammu, May 9: Pakistani drones were sighted in the Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot sectors on Friday, according to defence sources. Red streaks were visible and explosions were heard in the Samba sector of Jammu as Indias Air Defence intercepted multiple Pakistani [] The post Pakistani drones sighted again in Jammu, Samba, Pathankot Sector: Defence Sources appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 9: India deployed Barak-8 missiles, S-400 Triumph air defence systems, Akash surface-to-air missiles and indigenously developed anti-drone equipment in thwarting Pakistans attempts to hit 15 Indian cities on Wednesday night, official sources said on Friday. Pakistani military attempted to target Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, [] The post India deployed Barak-8 missiles, S-400 systems, Akash mis

Lauds Defense forces for foiling drone attack; meets injured, evacuee families Jammu, May 9:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday accusedPakistanof attempting to escalate tensions along the border, saying it would be in their best interest to lower their guns to improve the situation. Addressing reporters after meeting families from border districts, Omar Abdullah said Pakistan [] The post Pakistan escalating tensions wont help; they should lower their guns: CM Omar appeared first on Northline

Jammu, May 9: The Border Security Force on Friday said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the India-Pakistan International Border in Jammu, killing at least seven terrorists and destroying a Rangers post. The terrorists were engaged around 11 pm on Thursday in Samba district after a big group of terrorists was detected by [] The post BSF foils infiltration bid along Pak Border in Jammu; kills seven terrorists appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 9: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday said India is confronting the challenge of terrorism, which is a shared threat to the international community. The minister thanked those who have expressed solidarity with the country and understand the resolute response that is underway. He was delivering an address at an event [] The post India confronting challenge of terrorism, shared threat to international community: Jaishankar appeared first on Northlines .

The night sky over Jammu has changed. Once filled with the hum of life, it now carries the sound of sirens, intercepted drones, and distant blasts. The sighting of Pakistani drones in Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot sectors has shaken the region once again. The hostile action clearly a deliberate provocation has not just [] The post Dont Panic, Stay Calm appeared first on Northlines .

Facing big isolation, Russia depends on China to stage a comeback in global diplomacy By Nitya Chakraborty The joint declaration issued by the Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Chinese President Xi Jinping on the eve of the Victory Day on May 9 upholding longstanding friendship to pursue mutual benefit and win-win outcomes in the [] The post XI-Putin declaration in Moscow on the eve of victory day on May 09 has major geopolitical significance appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, May 9: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday appointed Shaleen Kabra, Financial Commissioner, as the official spokesperson for the Union Territory. According to an official order issued by the Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, It is hereby ordered that Shaleen Kabra, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Jal Shakti Department, shall be the [] The post Shaleen Kabra appointed as Official Spokesperson for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 9: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the Uri sector to assess the damage caused by Pakistani shelling in civilian areas over the past three nights. Sinha directed the administration to provide immediate relief to the affected families and ensure their safety. Took assessment of the damage to the [] The post LG Sinha visits Uri sector to assess damage caused by Pak shelling appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 9: As multiple attacks on Indian territory by Pakistan Armed Forces during the last night were effectively repulsed and a befitting reply was given, a woman was killed and three others injured in cross-border shelling in the Uri sector of Baramulla district. On the intervening night of Thursday and Friday Pakistan Armed Forces [] The post India foils multiple attacks; woman killed in Pak shelling in Uri appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, May 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday carried out a comprehensive review of the national security scenario with the top military leadership, a day after Pakistans attempts to target Indian military installations were repelled. Every aspect of the evolving security situation was discussed in the meeting, it is learnt. The meeting was [] The post Defense Minister Rajnath reviews security situation with CDS, 3 Service Chiefs appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) was on Friday suspended indefinitely due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. A cloud of uncertainty had loomed over the future of the ongoing edition since the cancellation of Thursdays match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala midway following air raid alerts in neighbouring [] The post IPL suspended indefinitely amid rising Indo-Pak tensions appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 9: The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials. The Indian Army during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9 has successfully repelled and responded to multiple drone attacks by [] The post Akash Missile System key in repelling Pak drone attacks: Officials appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, May 9: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, an air warning indicating a possible aerial threat was received from the Air Force Station here on Friday, Deputy Commissioner of Chandigarh said. In response, air raid sirens were sounded across the city as a precautionary measure. Residents have been advised to remain indoors [] The post Air warning issued in Chandigarh amid India-Pak tension appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi/Jammu, May 9: The Border Security Force on Friday said it has killed seven terrorists who were trying to infiltrate from across the India-Pakistan International Border in Jammu, and also destroyed a Rangers post. The incident took place in the Samba sector on the intervening night of May 8-9 after a big group of [] The post J&K: 7 terrorists neutralized in Samba as BSF foils infiltration bid appeared first on Northlines .

Air Defence units intercept at least 8 Pak missiles Indiaretaliated with equal aerial intensity Sounds of Blast Trigger Panic inJammu Jammu plunges into darkness, no casualty Drones targeted airport, army, paramilitary installations Flares seen lighting up night sky Jammu Tawi: Amid the ongoing military standoff betweenIndiaandPakistanin the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Defence Ministry said [] The post Forces intercept Pakistans Drones aimed at military stations at Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur

NEW DELHI: The Navy has reportedly launched missile strikes on key Pakistani naval bases, causing major destruction and panic along Pakistans coastline. In December 1971, during the Indo-Pakistan War, the Indian Navy launched two daring naval strikes on Karachi, Pakistans most vital port city and naval headquarters. Pakistan on Thursday escalated the tense situation by [] The post Indian Navy hits Karachi port; takes aggressive posture appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 8: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday held a meeting with deputy commissioners from border districts of the state to assess the ground situation in the wake of the cross-border shelling by Pakistani troops. Abdullah had chaired a similar meeting on Wednesday to assess the preparedness of the government along [] The post CM Omar meets officials from border districts as Pakistan resorts to shelling appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 8: The BJP claimed on Thursday that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Abdul Rauf Azhar, wanted in a string of terror attacks in India including the one on Parliament, was killed in the Indian strikes under Operation Sindoor. Azhar was JeM founder Maulana Masood Azhars brother and had reportedly headed the proscribed outfit in [] The post Abdul Rauf Azhar, wanted terrorist & Masood Azhars brother, killed in Op Sindoor: BJP appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 8: Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked shelling along the Line of Control in Kupwara and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir late on Thursday evening with the Indian armed forces retaliating effectively, officials said. The Boniyar sector of Baramulla and the Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district were targeted by Pakistan but there were [] The post Pak Troops shell Kupwara, Baramulla from across LoC appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 8: Former Jammu and Kashmir DGP S.P Vaid has said that there were around 50-60 air attacks over Jammu, Udhampur, Rajouri, Pathankot, Samba, and Akhnoor by Pakistan on Thursday evening and these were neutralised by Indias impregnable air defence system. He said there is no report of any damage despite such a massive [] The post It appears to be full-fledged war by Pakistan: Former DGP Vaid appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 9: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday held discussions with the Director Generals of all border guarding forces to review the current security situation along Indias borders. The meeting aimed at assessing preparedness and operational readiness in light of recent developments as Pakistan launched a significant missile and drone attack targeting [] The post Amit Shah reviews border, airport security with top officials amid heightened vigilance appeared first on Northlines .

Says Pak resorting to lies since its inception;Indias retaliatory strikes targeted only terror infrastructure Rejects joint probe proposal; IWT to remain abeyance till terror ends New Delhi, May 8:Stating thatPakistanhas a reputation of being a centre of global terrorism, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said that terrorists killed during Operation Sindoor were given state [] The post Operation Sindoor Pak global epicenter of terrorism, terrorists given state funerals: Foreign Secretar

India will respond firmly to any further attacks, says Rajnath New Delhi, May 8:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with secretaries of various ministries to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in the wake of recent developments concerning national security. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of seamless coordination among ministries [] The post PM Modi chairs high-level meet on National Security, tells ministries to stay aler

Foils Pak attempts to attack 15 places in North,Western India New Delhi, May 8:India foiled Pakistan militarys attempts to attack 15 places in Northern and Western India using missiles and drones, and destroyed a Pakistani air defence system in Lahore, officials said on Thursday. Addressing a news conference here Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander [] The post Indian Forces destroy Paks Air Defence System at Lahore appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, May 8: An F-16 supersonic fighter jet of the Pakistan Air Force was shot down in the evening by an Indian surface-to-air missile defence system, sources said. The F-16 took off from the Sargodha air base in Pakistan, a key air force station of the Pakistani Air Force. The Indian SAM (Surface-to-air missile) [] The post Paks F-16 shot down by Indian Surface-to-Air Missile: Sources appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 8: Amid the escalating tensions, Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday shut schools in several districts till Saturday. According to Director Schools Education Kashmir, all government and private schools of Baramulla, Kupwara, Gurez valley in Bandipora, schools falling in the proximity of Srinagar and Awantipora Airport shall remain closed on May 9 and [] The post Amid Indo-Pak tensions schools shut in several districts of J&K till Saturday appeared first on Northlines .

Sahabaz is facing too many problems including increasing attacks by Baloch rebels By Nitya Chakraborty More than forty hours have passed since the missile strikes by Indian military on the nine terror camp sites in Pakistan. The situation in both New Delhi and Islamabad is witnessing the same type of preparations indicating that Pakistan [] The post Pakistan PM has warned of revenge but can he retaliate through military action against India? appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 8: After India executed Operation Sindoor in which nine terror sites deep inside Pakistan were destroyed, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets on the night of May 7. The military targets were engaged in Northern and Western India, including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, [] The post India thwarts Paks missile strikes, neutralizes air defence system in Lahore appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan and Operation Sindoor, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval Thursday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latters residence here. The meeting comes after the unprovoked firing by Pakistan Army during the night of May 7-8 across multiple sectors along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. [] The post NSA Doval briefs Modi amid escalating tension with Pak appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 8: The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred the final hearing on two PILs seeking to bring major political parties under the ambit of the Right to Information Act to ensure accountability and restrict the use of black money during polls. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was [] The post SC defers hearing on PILs seeking RTI coverage for political parties appeared first on Northlines .

AMRITSAR, May 8: The Border Security Force (BSF) has shot dead a Pakistani intruder along the International Border in Punjab, officials said Thursday. The man was shot during the intervening night of May 7-8 in the Ferozepur sector, they said. He was found crossing the International Border purposefully in the dark, the officials said, adding [] The post Pak intruder shot dead by BSF along IB appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 8: A series of explosions in Pakistan on Thursday sparked widespread panic and led to the suspension of flight operations at three major airports Karachi, Lahore, and Sialkot as authorities imposed a high-level security alert across the country. The latest explosion occurred in Karachis Sharafi Goth area, where police recovered [] The post Multiple blasts rock Pakistan; Airports shut amid security alert appeared first on Northlines .

Ramban/Jammu, May 8: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was suspended early Thursday after heavy rains triggered multiple landslides and shooting stones from hillocks overlooking the arterial road in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. A flash flood also hit Ramban market but there was no report of any casualty, the officials said. [] The post Landslides, flash floods disrupt traffic on Jammu-Srinagar Highway; hundreds stranded appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 8: Pakistans ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir have claimed lives of 13 civilians in Poonch sector, and injured a total of 59 people, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. Out of the total injured, 44 were from Poonch, the external publicity division [] The post 13 killed, 59 injured in ceasefire violations by Pak along LoC: MEA appeared first on Northlines .

Uttarkashi (UKD), May 8: Five persons were killed and two others injured on Thursday when a private companys helicopter on way to Gangotri shrine crashed near Gangnani in Uttarkashi district, officials said. The helicopter carrying a total of seven people, including the pilot, crashed on the Rishikesh-Gangotri National Highway at around 8:45 am. According to [] The post 5 dead, 2 injured as helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 8: The government is briefing an all-party meeting on Thursday on the success of Operation Sindoor and its aftermath, as top government functionaries and opposition leaders met for a second time in a fortnight amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Union ministers Rajnath [] The post Govt briefs All-Party Meeting on Op Sindoor amid Indo-Pak tensions appeared first on Northlines .

Missiles hit Jaish, Lashkar & Hizbul Mujahideen centers Foreign Secretary terms strikes as non-escalatory, precise & responsible New Delhi, May 7:In a decisive and calculated response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed lives of 26 Hindu tourists in Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam on April 22, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in [] The post Operation Sindoor: India Destroys 9 Terror Camps in Pakistan, POJK appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 7:In its continued resolute efforts to combat terrorist ecosystem by targeting terrorist associates of proscribed terrorist outfits and in the furtherance of investigation into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Srinagar Police on Wednesday continued to intensify searches across multiple locations in the city with the aim to dismantle terror-supporting [] The post Police intensify crackdown against terrorist aides appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A major power blackout swept across Jammu late Wednesday night, fueling panic among residents amid rising Indo-Pak tensions as unverified rumors circulating on social media and messaging platforms. Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the power outage, which affected large swathes of the region. Local officials have appealed for calm and [] The post Widespread blackout hits Jammu amid rising Indo-Pak tensions appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 7:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday chaired an emergency meetingwith Deputy Commissioners of all border districts through video conferencing to assess the situation in the wake of intense cross border shelling in these districts. The situation and preparedness to deal with exigencies was reviewed in view of the current developments and escalating tension particularly [] The post CM holds emergency meeting to assess situation in border districts appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Courts internal enquiry panel to probe the allegations of alleged huge recovery of cash at Justice Yashwant Varmas residence has indicted him in its report submitted to the CJI, sources told a news agency. The report also suggests that the top court has given Justice Varma, time until Friday, 9 May, [] The post SCs probe panel indicts Justice Varma in Cash recovery at residence appeared first on Northlines .

KU postpones all exams slated till May-10 Jammu, May 8:In view of the prevailing situation the administration Wednesday said that the schools and colleges in several districts ofJammu and Kashmir, Gurez as well as those falling near theSrinagarairport shall continue to remain closed on Thursday. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said that all educational [] The post Schools, colleges in several J&K districts, nearby airport to remain closed today appeared first on Northlines .