JAMMU, DECEMBER 21: The Union Ministry for Education, has approved projects worth Rs 85 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) for nine higher education institutions in Jammu & Kashmir. The decision, taken during the third Project Approval Board (PAB) meeting announced on December 20, 2024, underscores the governments commitment towards transforming higher [] The post Centre sanctions 9 projects for Universities, Colleges in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 21: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday voiced serious concern over the proposed 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) hike on handicrafts. She warned of destruction of J&Ks most vital industries. There is widespread fear among the people on the proposed GST hike, [] The post Mehbooba voices concern over proposed GST hike on handicrafts appeared first on Northlines .

Pune, Dec 21: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat (RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat) said that one cannot become a Hindu leader by building the Ram temple. While speaking on the lecture of Vishwaguru Bharat in Pune on Friday, Bhagwat said, Religion is ancient, and Ram Temple has been created out of the identity of [] The post One cannot become Hindu leader by building Ram temple: Mohan Bhagwat appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri: Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, General Officer Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps, visited Rajouri to strengthen civil-military ties and recognize the pivotal role of local communities and veterans in maintaining peace and stability in the region. During the visit, Lt Gen Sachdeva praised the synergy between the civilian population and security forces, particularly in the [] The post Civil-Military coordination instrumental in creating stable environment: Lt Gen Sachdeva appeared first on Nor

Agartala: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday emphasized the transformative changes in Indias North Eastern region over the last decade, asserting that peace has been restored in the region in the last ten years and the focus must now shift to building an industrial ecosystem. Shah was addressing the 72nd North Eastern Council (NEC) [] The post Peace has restored to North-Eastern region in last 10 years: HM Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Bengaluru, Dec 21: In a significant step towards advancing human space exploration, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have entered into a partnership to collaborate on astronaut training, mission implementation, and research experiments. A key focus of this collaboration is the upcoming Axiom-4 mission, which will feature Indian astronaut [] The post ISRO, ESA collaborate on Axiom-4, research experiments appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Dec 21: The body of a seven-year-old boy, who had been missing since the tourist ferry-Indian Navy boat crashed off the Mumbai coast on December 18, was found on Saturday taking the toll to 15, official confirmed. The boy, identified as Zohan Pathan, whose mother also died in the accident, hailed from Goa and [] The post Mumbai ferry incident: Body of missing boy found, toll touches 15 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: The government on Saturday announced change in working and duty timings in Government Medical Colleges and Dental Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir. An order signed by Secretary to the Government Health and Medical Education Department, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah reads, in partial modification to Government order no. 272-JK (HME) of 2024 dated 03.4.24, [] The post Working days, duty timing changed in Medical & Dental Colleges in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: On the occasion of Dogri Manyata Divas, students of NSK High School, Channi Himat, organized a rally to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the Dogri language. The rally, supported by the Senior Citizens SS Club of Chowadi under the leadership of Dr. Kasturi Lal, aimed to draw attention to the step-motherly [] The post Dogri Manyata Divas: Rally organized to highlight challenges faced by Dogri language appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 21: Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur has been appointed as the chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council. His term will run until November 12, 2028. In a communication dated December 19, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres informed Justice Lokur of his appointment, highlighting that he would lead a distinguished [] The post Former SC Judge Madan Lokur appointed Chairperson of UN Internal Justice Council appeared first on Northlines .

Jaisalmer, Dec 21: The GST Council on Saturday postponed a decision on cutting tax rate on life and health insurance premiums, officials said. The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state counterparts, decided that some more technicalities needed to be ironed out and tasked the GoM [] The post GST Council postpones decision on slashing tax on life, health insurance premiums appeared first on Northlines .

Bengaluru: Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa is facing an arrest warrant for alleged fraud involving provident fund contributions at Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, a clothing company he oversees. Uthappa, who serves as the director of the Bengaluru-based company, has been given until December 27 to settle outstanding dues of approximately Rs 24 lakh. Failure [] The post Former Cricketer Robin Uthappa faces arrest over Provident Fund Fraud appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $350 million policy-based loan agreement to support the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) programme. This loan, under the programmes second subprogramme, is aimed at improving the logistics framework to enhance manufacturing capabilities and build resilient supply chains in the [] The post India and ADB sign $350 Million loan to strengthen logistics ecosystem appeared first on No

New Delhi, Dec 21: Ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute AAP Chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the controversial excise policy case. This development follows the EDs request on December 5 for sanction [] The post Excise Policy Case: LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 21: In a major development, the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council has requested the general secretaries of all the recognized and affiliated sports associations to submit the details of the government employees and the political persons holding offices in the sports bodies functioning in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The notification [] The post Furnish details of govt employees, political persons holding offices in sports bodies: J&K Sports Council appeared first on Northl

Srinagar, Dec 21:In a significant achievement, the University of Jammu has secured the prestigious A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.72 on a seven-point scale from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha congratulated the University for this remarkable Feat, extending his congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff, scholars, [] The post J&K: LG Sinha congratulates JU for A++ NAAC ranking appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday that his two-day visit to Kuwait and talks with the Kuwaiti leadership would be an opportunity to chalk out a roadmap for a futuristic partnership for the benefit of their people and the region. In his departure statement, the PM expressed confidence that the visit [] The post My Kuwait visit will help chalk out roadmap for futuristic partnership: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Jaisalmer, Dec 21: The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, began on Saturday in Jaisalmer, with key decisions expected on reducing tax rates for health and life insurance premiums, among other proposals. The Council is also set to deliberate on bringing Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) under GST. A major agenda [] The post GST Council Meeting likely to reduce tax rates on insurance; to discuss ATF inclusion appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 21: The 40-day-long period of harsh winter, Chillai Kalan which started in Kashmir on Saturday unleashed its icy grip, freezing Kashmir to the core. On the first night of the Chillai Kalan, overnight temperatures across the Kashmir Valley dropped several degrees below the freezing point, the meteorological centre Srinagar said. The summer capital [] The post Srinagar records coldest night as Chillai Kalan grips Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Katra (Reasi), Dec 20: Police on Thursday booked former Member Parliament Ch. Lal Singh under section 192, 196, 351 (2), 352 and 356 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on complaint of local MLA Baldev Sharma who accused Ch. Lal Singh and his supporters for intimidating his person and property and harming his reputation while the [] The post Ch Lal Singh booked for defamation, intimidation charges appeared first on Northlines .

Jaipur, Dec 20: An LPG tanker collided with a truck on Friday, sparking a massive fireball that turned a stretch of the Jaipur-Ajmer highway into an inferno in which 11 people were killed and 37 vehicles engulfed in flames. The state health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar said that nearly half of the injured were very [] The post 11 dead over 35 injured in fire after LPG tanker crashes on Jaipur-Ajmer highway appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 20 : The Rajya Sabha on Friday adopted through voice vote a motion to nominate 12 of its members to the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections. Soon after the House met following an initial adjournment in the morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Union Law [] The post RS to nominate 12 MPs to joint panel on simultaneous polls appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 20: Parliament was adjourned sine die on Friday, capping off a tumultuous session that saw a robust debate on the countrys constitutional journey and the introduction of two landmark bills on simultaneous elections before plunging to a new low of political animosity over alleged insult of B R Ambedkar. As Parliament met [] The post Parliaments session ends amid deepening political animosity records low productivity appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 20: Jammu Police on Friday launched a crackdown on modified silencers of Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles in the city to address residents growing concerns over noise pollution. Five Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles fitted with unauthorised silencers were seized by the police, officials said. These motorcycles were reportedly causing excessive noise and disturbing the [] The post Noise Pollution: 5 modified Bullet motorcycles seized appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 20: Jammu Police have arrested two drug peddlers with a contraband of heroin and weapons in Bishnah area here in the city outskirts. Superintendent of Police, Jammu South, Ajay Sharma told reporters that acting on a specific input regarding two persons namely Jaswinder Singh and Jarnial Singh, both residents of Bhour Camp, Chatha, [] The post Police nabs drug peddlers with heroin, weapons in Jammu outskirts appeared first on Northlines .

Courses to be started at 3 places in Kashmir, 2 in Jammu this winter: Official Srinagar, Dec 20: The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have identified five locations other than Gulmarg to host the skiing courses in this winter season. A top official informed that five locations have been identified across Jammu and Kashmir where [] The post Other than Gulmarg, J&K adds 5 more destinations to offer skiing courses appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 20: The most challenging and strategically significant Katra-Srinagar rail track is now fully prepared, with its final inspection scheduled for January 5, next year. This inspection will pave the way for direct rail connectivity between New Delhi and Srinagar, a development expected to begin within the month. The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) [] The post January 5 to decide start date for full railway operations in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 20: Over one lakh vehicles falling under the category of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) category have been declared unfit in Jammu and Kashmir, an official data shows. Official data stated that 110,793 transport vehicles lack valid fitness certificates, while 154,020 non-transport vehicles are not validly registered. Also, 7,742 vehicles have had their registration certificates [] The post Over 1 lakh transport vehicles declared unfit in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Committee to have MLAs from different parties Srinagar, Dec 20: The Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly would soon set-up a committee of legislators to frame the Rules of Procedure for the Assembly, sources disclosed. Sources said that the Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather would soon constitute a nine- member House committee comprising representatives [] The post Speaker likely to set-up House Committee on framing Rules of Procedure in Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 20: The two Special Representatives NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese FM Wang Yi during their Dec 18 talks in Beijing, besides discussing the framework for settlement of the boundary question also reviewed issues of peaceful border management comprehensively, the MEA said. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a briefing: We [] The post SR talks reviewed issues of peaceful border management comprehensively: MEA appeared first on Northlines .

By Shailesh Gandhi I saw a video on YouTube in which the Supreme Court was scolding a young lawyer for having sought information about a municipal body by inspection. The court was asking him why he wanted this information and telling him not to use the right to information (RTI) since he was an [] The post Right to Information is being constricted by Government & Judiciary appeared first on Northlines .

Looking at the growing number of cases of critical nature being reported from the school buses including accidents and mistreatment of the students by the driving staff, it has become a necessity to implement safety guidelines in school buses including the installation of CCTV cameras as the same is crucial for ensuring the safety and [] The post Safety Guidelines In School Buses appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu colleges to observe 10-day break from Jan-01 Srinagar, Dec 20:The government Friday announced winter break for degree colleges of Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division from January-27. Besides, the government also announced winter break for colleges of summer zones of Jammu region from January-01 to January-10. According to the news agency, the [] The post Govt announces winter break for Kashmir colleges from Dec-27 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 20:Over the last five years, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has completed a total of 1,131 kilometers of road construction in Jammu and Kashmir, the Government of India informed Lok Sabha on Friday. In a written reply to a question, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari, as [] The post NHAI builds 1,131 km roads in J&K over 5 years: GoI appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 20: Police on Friday nabbed two drug peddlers with a contraband of heroin in the Majalta area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir. Official spokesman said that a police team led by Station House Officer Sohan Singh while conducting surprise vehicle checking at the Garh Samna Banj area, intercepted a motorbike at [] The post Two drug peddlers held with heroin in J&Ks Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 20: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday blamed the opposition parties for the low productivity in the winter session of Parliament and called upon the members to reflect upon it. Holding a press conference after both houses were adjourned sine die, Kiren Rijiju said, In this session, many leaders of [] The post Rijiju blames opposition for low productivity in Parls Winter Session appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 20: J&K Police have arrested two drug peddlers in separate incidents in Srinagar and recovered contraband substances from their possession on Friday. Acting on a specific input regarding a person identified as Bashir Ahmed Ganie, a resident of Suthsu Kalan, who had hoarded contraband substances in his residential house, a police party of [] The post J&K: 2 drug peddlers arrested in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: In a heartfelt tribute to the supreme sacrifices of the four Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and to celebrate the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (DGPC) Jammu organized a program at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu. The event drew a large, eager audience, ready to listen [] The post DGPC Jammu pays tribute to Chaar Sahibzades appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 20:In a significant move to curb drug abuse, the District Drug Disposal Committee, led by SSP Sopore destroyed narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances valued over Rs. 1 crore. This action was carried out in accordance with the orders of the special Court (NDPS) Baramulla. Sopore police as per news agency said that the [] The post Narcotic drugs worth over Rs 1 Crore destroyed in Pulwama appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Sunil Dimple, President of the Mission Statehood Jammu Kashmir, joined the grand Christmas procession in Jammu on Friday, which celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ and prayed for peace, progress, and the restoration of the Jammu and Kashmir state. The procession, which started from New Plot-Janipur High Court Road, passed through various parts [] The post Dimple joins Christmas procession, prays for peace & Statehood restoration appeared first on Northlines .

Hyderabad, Dec 20: President Drupadi Murmu on Friday said Indias enhanced defence management capability will help strengthen diplomatic and military partnerships and increase defence exports. It will also help India in maintaining a proactive stance in global security forums, said Murmu while addressing on the occasion of colours to College of Defence Management (CDM) , [] The post Enhanced defence management capability will strengthen ties & increase exports: Prez Murmu appeared first on Northl

Hyderabad, Dec 20: President Droupadi Murmu, presented the Presidents Colours to the College of Defence Management (CDM) in Secunderabad on Friday, acknowledging its significant contribution to developing strategic leaders for Indias Armed Forces. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu lauded the colleges five-decade legacy of excellence in training officers from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, [] The post President Murmu presents Colours to CDM, Secunderabad appeared first on Northlines .

Jaipur, December 20: A horrific collision involving a gas tanker and multiple vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Friday morning led to a deadly inferno, killing seven people and injuring more than 35. The crash caused flames to engulf over 30 vehicles, with thick black smoke visible from nearly a kilometer away. Eyewitnesses described the [] The post 7 dead, 35 injured in Gas Tanker Collision on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway appeared first on Northlines .

Melbourne, Dec 20: Australia have unveiled their squad for the remaining two matches of the Border-Gavaskar series against India. Batter Nathan McSweeney has been dropped as Australia included uncapped opener Sam Konstas in their squad for the Melbourne and Sydney Tests. Uncapped opener Sam Konstas wins a call-up for the omitted Nathan McSweeney, while all-rounder [] The post Australia reveal squad for final two Tests against India appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 20: Lok Sabha on Friday referred the One Nation, one Election Bills to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the two bills, one of which proposes a constitutional amendment. The parliamentary panel of 39 members will deliberate on the bill which proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. Among the [] The post LS refers ONOE Bills to JPC, House adjourned sine die appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 20: There was no respite from the bone-chilling cold in the Kashmir Valley as temperatures continued to plummet, with Srinagar recording yet another coldest night of the season at -6.2C on Friday, officials said. According to the Meteorological Department in Srinagar, this temperature is 4.2C below the seasonal average for the summer capital [] The post No respite from bone-chilling cold; Srinagar records minus 6.2C appeared first on Northlines .

Chennai, Dec 20: In what could herald yet another milestone in its space journey, and a game changer for future missions, including Chandrayaan-4, the fourth Lunar mission and Gaganyaan, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all geared up for its maiden space docking mission SpadeX satellite from the SHAR Range on December 30. ISRO [] The post ISRO gears up for first ever space docking SPADEX mission on Dec 30 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Mi-17V5 crash in which Indias first chief of defence staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat was killed along with 13 others three years ago took place because of human error, according to data published in the latest report of the Parliamentary standing committee on defence. To be sure, the Indian Air Force revealed [] The post Human Error led to Chopper crash that killed Gen Bipin Rawat, says Parliamentary Report appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Amid the protest over Amit Shahs remarks on Ambedkar, a scuffle broke out in the Parliament premises on Thursday, leaving two BJP MPs seriously injured. The Parliament case enquiry of both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress complaints over Thursdays row will be transferred to the Crime Branch, sources cited in a news [] The post BJP, Congress cases over Parl scuffle to be given to Crime Branch: Report appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, December 19: Two bills aimed at amending the Indian Constitution to enable simultaneous national and state elections by 2034 have been sent to a 39-member joint parliamentary committee (JPC). This move, which follows a contentious winter session in the Lok Sabha, is set to initiate wider consultations on proposed changes that could alter [] The post ONOE bills referred to 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee appeared first on Northlines .