Flag Meeting held in Poonch to ease tension along LoC, IB Jammu Tawi, Feb 21: Representatives of India and Pakistan Armies on Friday agreed to uphold the February 2021 ceasefire agreement and explore measures to prevent future misunderstandings. An official told that Brigade commanders of both the countries held a flag meeting in Poonch district [] The post India, Pak Armies agree to uphold Feb 2021 truce agreement appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 21: Terming the first budget of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir a good start to lay the foundation for the next five years, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the government led by him will try its best to live up to the expectations of people. Talking to [] The post J&Ks first Budget will lay foundation for next 5-years: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 21: The famous Tulip Garden, located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains here, is proving to be a goldmine for the Jammu and Kashmir Government. According to the official documents, the garden generated Rs 14.35 crore revenue in the year 2024, an all-time high since it was first inaugurated in 2007 by [] The post Tulip Garden generates over Rs 14 Cr revenue in a year appeared first on Northlines .

Rejects Turkeys statement on Kashmir, asks Erdogan not to interfere in Indias internal matters New Delhi, Feb 21: Reiterating that cross-border terrorism remains the biggest threat to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday asked Turkey not to interfere in Indias internal matters. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while addressing [] The post Cross-border terrorism biggest threat to people, J&K Indias integral part: MEA appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Feb 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today here attended the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu & Kashmir Annual Session-2025 titled AMAZING J&K: Aspiring For New Growth Goals. The event, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) J&K Council, brought together business leaders, industrialists, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to discuss strategic actions to [] The post Investments in J&K must ensure land safeguards, local jobs: CM appeared first on Northline

Focuses on strengthening coordination, operational efficiency between SFs Srinagar, Feb 21: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir V K Birdi, chaired back-to-back two high-level joint security review meetings in Srinagar and Baramulla, focusing on strengthening coordination and operational efficiency between security forces. The meeting in Srinagar was co-chaired by IG CRPF Mitesh Kumar attended by [] The post IGP Birdi chairs back-to-back two security review meetings appeared first on North

Jammu, Feb 21: Charging BJP with adopting deceitful tactics in restoring statehood, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday said that getting statehood is genuine demand and a legitimate right of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a rally as part of the ongoing Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq [] The post Statehood struggle is fight for justice, self-respect: Cong Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 21: The Northern Command Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar on Friday reviewed the security scenario along the Line of Control in Akhnoor sector of Jammu. Lt Gen M V Suchindra Kumar, Army Commander, Northern Command along with GOC, White Knight Corps Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva on Friday visited Akhnoor [] The post Nr Army Commander reviews security scenario appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 21: A mysterious blast took place on Friday along the Line of Control in Poonch district. Sources said that a powerful blast like sound was heard in Nakerkote area of Degear sector near LoC. It is reportedly a mysterious blast. No injury has been reported, they said. On Thursday an army jawan sustained [] The post Mysterious blast on LoC in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Who was the beneficiary or was there any inflow at all? By Sushil Kutty Why did the $21 million USAID largesse fail to bring about the desired regime-change in India, replace Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seat in his place a more acceptable face? This should be US President Donald Trumps query because [] The post Mystery over the use of USAID funds in India is deepening appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 21: The Supreme Court on Friday directed jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik to appear in a Jammu court from Tihar Jail through video-conferencing on March 27. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that the Jammu sessions court was well-equipped with the video-conferencing system enabling the virtual examination. [] The post SC directs Yasin Malik to appear in Jammu Court via Video-Conferencing on Mar 27 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 21: The suspended chopper service from Katra to Sanjhi Chhat resumed on Friday for the pilgrims of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine nestled in Trikuta Hills in Katra town of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. As weather improved this morning, the chopper service to Sanji Chhat from Katra has resumed, said an [] The post J&K: Chopper service resumes for Vaishno Devi pilgrims appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 19th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on February 24, transferring around Rs 22,000 crore directly into the bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers. The initiative is part of the governments ongoing efforts to enhance farmers income. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the [] The post PM Modi to release Rs 22,000 Cr under PM-KISAN Scheme on Feb 24 appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 21: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfer and posting of several Chief Administrative Officers across various district courts in Jammu and Kashmir. Check order copy here: Order copy The post J&K: High Court orders transfers of CAOs appeared first on Northlines .

Non-teaching staff working outside parent department shall report to substantive place of posting Srinagar, Feb 2:School Education Department Friday reprimanded all teaching staff deployed and attached for administrative works in different offices and departments in Kashmir region. In this regard, a latest official communiqu was issued by the Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK). [] The post J&K: SED reprimands teaching staff deployed, attached in other Deptts appeared first on Northline

Srinagar, Feb 21: The Peoples Democratic Party on Friday said that it will launch a signature campaign to demand an alcohol ban. The signature campaign will be launched by party leader and daughter of Mehbooba Mufti, Iltija Mufti on Saturday in Srinagar. Alcohol & drugs are wrecking lives & families in Jammu and Kashmir. We [] The post J&K: PDP to launch signature campaign for alcohol ban appeared first on Northlines .

Banihal/Jammu, Feb 21: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway resumed on Friday morning after being suspended overnight due to snowfall in the Banihal sector. The suspension, which began around 7 pm on Thursday, was caused by slippery road conditions between Ramsoo and Banihal in Ramban district, leaving over 300 vehicles stranded. According to S.P. Singh, [] The post Traffic restored on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 21: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday voiced concern over the alleged USAID funding for raising voter turnout in India, saying people who allowed such an attack on the countrys democratic values should be exposed. He also said that it was the national duty of people to strike at such forces. Addressing [] The post USAID Controversary: VP Dhankhar urges exposure of those behind attack on democracy appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the country needs leaders in different fields whose approach is global but mindset is Indian. We need people who move forward understanding international mindset with an Indian mind, he said at the School of Ultimate Leadership conclave here. Pitching for leaders in different [] The post Needed leaders in every field who understand intl mindset with Indian mind: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 21: A court here on Friday reserved for February 25 the order on the quantum of sentence against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 Sikhs massacre. During the hearing, a complainant, whose husband and son were killed by a mob instigated by Kumar, urged the Delhi court to award death penalty [] The post 1984 Sikhs massacre: Court reserves order on quantum of sentence against Sajjan Kumar appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Feb 21: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search at the Mohali residence of Simran Preet Panesar, a suspect in Canadas gold heist, valued at over USD 20 million. Official sources confirmed that Panesar, in his thirties, is under investigation in connection with the robbery, which took place at Torontos Pearson International Airport in [] The post ED searches Mohali premises of suspected accused in Canadas Gold Heist appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 21: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir V K Birdi, chaired a high-level joint security review meeting in Baramulla, focusing on strengthening coordination and operational efficiency between security forces. Birdi visited Baramulla on Thursday to assess the joint security preparedness and operational capabilities of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve [] The post J&K: IGP Birdi chairs high-level security review meeting appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 21: A 24-year-old specially-abled man was charred to death in a fire incident that broke out overnight in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday. They said the blaze erupted around 4 am in a single-story house in Binner Batpora, trapping the victim, identified as Zubair Ahmad. The flames spread [] The post Specially-abled person charred to death in J&Ks Baramulla appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 21: Amid several incidents of cross-border firing and an IED attack along the Line of Control (LoC) recently, India and Pakistan will hold a flag meeting on Friday, sources said. Further details about the meeting are awaited. The sources said the flag meeting will take place on Friday near the LoC. It [] The post India, Pak to hold flag meeting today: Sources appeared first on Northlines .

Asks EC to clarify reports about foreign interference in elections Jammu, Feb 20: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has said that Government of India wont talk to Pakistan till it stops abetting terror. In an interview with a wire agency, Omar said, It will be foolish for any of us to suggest that what J&K has [] The post India wont talk to Pakistan till it stops abetting terror: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 20: BJPs debutant legislator Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi chief minister on Thursday in a grand show of strength that marks the partys return to power in the city after more than 26 years. Along with Gupta, Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Kapil Mishra, Ravinder Indraj Singh and [] The post Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi CM, 6 Ministers also take oath of Office appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: RailTel Corporation of India has announced that it has secured a work order worth Rs 22.44 crore from the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh. The contract involves the SITC (Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning) and O&M (Operation and Maintenance) of data center infrastructure (DC Infra) at the [] The post RailTel Corp bags Rs 22-Cr order from JKL High Court appeared first on Northlines .

Directs Deptts to nominate Nodal Officers, constitute Question Cells Jammu Tawi, Feb 20: In preparation for the upcoming budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly scheduled for March 3, 2025, the administration has issued directives to all departments to appoint nodal officers and establish question cells at the departmental level. According to an [] The post J&K Govt gears up for Budget session appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday asserted that while his party is a part of the National Conference-led government, it cannot turn a blind eye to the issues faced by the people. Addressing a press conference here, Kara highlighted the deteriorating state of essential [] The post Cong part of NC Govt but cant turn blind eye towards peoples issues: Kara appeared first on Northlines .

Karra defends his son for attending official meeting as Constituency Incharge Srinagar, Feb 20: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday demanded a clarification from the government after the son of J&K Congress president Tariq Karra attended an official meeting in Srinagar reportedly on his fathers behalf. Waleed Karra, son of J&K Congress president who [] The post Cong MLAs son attends official meeting, BJP seeks clarification from Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe threat from climate change, particularly in the form of a water crisis, stressing the need for greater awareness and action. We are not doing enough to educate our people about what is happening with climate change and [] The post CM warns of water crisis in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today concluded the pre-budget consultations with public representatives, holding separate meetings with elected representatives from Kishtwar and Doda districts of Jammu division at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu. Chairing the session for Kishtwar district, the Chief Minister engaged with public representatives, including Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma, [] The post CM concludes Pre-Budget consultation with public reps appeared first on Nor

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has deputed officials from various departments to assist the J&K Public Service Commission (JKPSC) in conducting the J&K Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2024, scheduled for February 23. As per the order, the officials, who have been assigned to JKPSC including Abdul Jabbar Butt. Head Assistant, [] The post Staff deputed for J&K Combined Competitive Exams appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20: A 28-year-old woman died of pregnancy complications during treatment at a hospital in Rajouri district early Thursday, sparking protest by her agitated relatives against alleged medical negligence, officials said. The protesters, however, dispersed after Rajouri Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Raj Kumar Thapa visited the scene and assured a time-bound magisterial [] The post Pregnant womans death sparks protest in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20: The helicopter and ropeway service at the Vaishno Devi shrine remained suspended on Thursday as high-altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir experienced snowfall while the plains, including Jammu city, were lashed by rains, ending a prolonged dry spell, officials said. Jammu division had recorded an 83 per cent rainfall deficit and [] The post Helicopter, Ropeway service suspended at Vaishno Devi appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting of the Forest, Ecology & Environment Department to assess its functioning besides reviewing the progress on ongoing conservation measures for protection of lakes and wetlands in the Union Territory. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary directed the officers to frame a comprehensive action [] The post Go for comprehensive plan for rehabilitating degraded forests: CS appeared first on Northlines .

At a time when Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with an acute water crisis due to a severe rainfall deficit over the past several months, the elected head of the Union Territory has been urging the population to adopt more responsible water usage practices. While it is indeed the duty of every citizen to use [] The post Dont Shift Responsibilities appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar GONGUL i. e onset of sowing and out of curiosity, as I wanted to learn more about the word on internet, I found the word also finds mention in the poetry of Hazrat Sheikh Aalam Sheikh Noorudin, the most revered saint of Kashmir and known as Alamdar-e-Kashmir also. His poetic collections [] The post GONGUL: 10th SKUAST-K Agri-Tech Mela appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: The BJP government in Delhi will make the city the best capital of the world by making it clean, beautiful and prosperous, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday, as he congratulated new Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her ministerial colleagues for taking oath of office. Referring to the defeat [] The post People of Delhi ended reign of deceit: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Election Commission should clarify its stand on reports that the US spent USD 21 million for voter turnout in India. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here, he vehemently opposed foreign interference in the countrys democratic exercise. It [] The post EC owes clarification on USAIDs voter turnout fund for India: J-K CM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 20: Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to public service Jammu and Kashmir Police have successfully traced and reunited 743 missing persons with their families across District Jammu in 2024. As per the official communique issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, stated that Police has brought relief to hundreds of families, reaffirming its dedication [] The post J&K Police reunite 743 missing persons with families in 2024 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir Police Department has issued transfer and posting orders for several Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) with immediate effect. The move, in the interest of effective administration, has led to the reassignment of officers across various units in the region. The new assignments include postings in [] The post J&K: 157 DySPs Transferred appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 20: A portion of the footpath and the sidewall along the picturesque Boulevard Road on the bank of Dal Lake caved in and washed away in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. The erosion of the sidewall and footpath took place near the Ghat No 17 along the Dal [] The post J&K: Erosion washes away portion of footpath, sidewall along Dal Lake appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 20: The chopper service from Katra to Sanjhi Chat remained suspended on Thursday due to fog in view of rains for the pilgrims of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine nestled in Trikuta Hills in Katra town of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Due to rains, the Trikuta Hills are covered by dense [] The post J&K: Katra-SanjiChhat chopper service suspended due to fog appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 20: A constable in Jammu and Kashmir Police died on Thursday in a road accident in the Gadigarh area here. Police said that the Selection Grade Constable (SgCt) identified as Manpreet Singh (30-32), resident of Basti Govindpura, Simbal Morh, died this morning when his motorbike was hit at Gadigarh by an e-bus [] The post Cop killed in road accident in Gadigarh, Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 20: BJPs debutant legislator Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi chief minister on Thursday in a grand show of strength that marks the partys return to power in the city after more than 26 years. Along with Gupta, Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Kapil Mishra, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil [] The post Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhis 4th woman CM appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 20: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed a recent decision of the Lokpal of India that asserted jurisdiction over High Court judges, raising significant legal questions about the scope of the Lokpal Act. A Bench comprising Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, and Justice Abhay S. Oka took suo motu cognizance of [] The post SC stays Lokpal Order on Jurisdiction over High Court Judges appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Feb 20: After 50 days, the prolonged dry spell broke in Kashmir Valley on Thursday as rain lashed the plains and higher reaches recorded snowfall. Widespread jubilation started across Kashmir when people woke up as rain lashed the plains after such a long period. Scores of springs dried up and power generation from hydroelectric [] The post After 50 days, rain and snow break prolonged dry spell in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Delhis newly elected Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has assured that the BJP government will deliver on its promise of providing 2,500 in monthly financial assistance to women. Gupta announced that the first installment will be credited to beneficiaries accounts by March 8, coinciding with International Womens Day. Guptas announcement comes after the [] The post Delhi women to get Rs 2,500 monthly aid by March 8: CM designate Rekha Gupta appeared first on Northlines .

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Police arrested five senior MBBS students in Vijayapura district on Wednesday for allegedly ragging and assaulting a second-year student from Kashmir. The incident was reported at Al-Ameen Medical College on Tuesday, the police said, following an altercation between the 2019 and 2022 MBBS batches during a cricket match. The case [] The post Karnataka: 5 MBBS students arrested for ragging, assaulting Kashmiri student appeared first on Northlines .