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Residents of Kalika Colony, Gorkha Nagar face harassment and restricted access to homes amid Navratra security arrangements Jammu Tawi, October 17: An accredited journalist has alleged misbehaviour and intimidation by a Sub-Inspector posted at Bagh-e-Bahu Police Station after he was stopped near his home in Kalika Colony amid restrictions imposed in view of the ongoing [] The post Journalist alleges misbehaviour by Bagh-e-Bahu SI appeared first on Northlines .

Hundreds of govt vehicles set to worsen traffic scenario Monthly duty roster for ministers & Admn Secys on anvil JAMMU Tawi, Oct 17: The government offices falling under the Darbar Movemost notably Lok Bhavan, the Chief Ministers Office, the Civil Secretariat, and Police Headquarterswill reopen in Jammu, the winter capital of the Union Territory (UT) [] The post VIP culture to add woes to Jammuites from Nov 2 onwards appeared first on Northlines .

SCI-J, HBCHRC helped in this historic medical achievement Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Oct 17: The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Jammu has strengthened its cancer diagnostic capabilities with the introduction and operationalisation of specialised Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry (IHC) services, marking a significant step towards improving cancer diagnosis and supporting personalised treatment in [] The post GMC-J brings advanced cancer diagnostic to improve precision treatm

Banihal, Oct 17: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday warned private schools against compelling parents to purchase books, uniforms and other educational materials from specific vendors or shops, asserting that strict action would be taken against institutions found violating the rules. Speaking to reporters during her visit to Banihal, the minister, as [] The post No school can compel parents to buy items from specific shop: Edu Min appeared first on Northlines .

Budgam, Oct 17: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday said the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir remains a crucial issue, asserting that the resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly reflects the collective will of the elected representatives of the people. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a workers convention held at [] The post Centre should respect J&K Assemblys statehood resolution: Speaker appeared first on Northlines .

Ladakh, Oct 17: Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Saturday said Article 371 of the Constitution offers sufficient flexibility to provide constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, with a separate provision, proposed as Article 371K. Addressing a press conference here, Chief Secretary Kundra, as per the news agency, said, These provisions were discussed during negotiations to address [] The post Art-371 can provide constitutional safeguards for Ladakh: CS appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters (PHQ) has ordered the adjustment of six IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre and the transfer and posting of 12 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) across various units and formations in the Union Territory. According to official Order No. 2897 of 2026, the six IPS officers [] The post 6 IPS officers, 12 DySPs transferred appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed an over 1,000-page chargesheet against 15 accused in the Kishtwar minor sexual exploitation and death case within 60 days of taking over the investigation, citing 143 witnesses. A spokesperson said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) filed the chargesheet within the stipulated period. The [] The post CB Chargesheets 15 accused in Kishtwar Minor Death Case appeared first on Northlines .

LEH/JAMMU, Oct 17: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant will visit Ladakh on Sunday to inaugurate the newly constituted Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference, Kundra said the CJI would be accompanied by four Supreme Court [] The post CJI Surya Kant to inaugurate Ladakh HC Bench today appeared first on Northlines .

Proposal to set up centre cleared in 2016 Jammu Tawi, Oct 17: The proposal to establish a Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) learning centre in Jammu & Kashmir continues to remain in limbo despite its approval way back in 2016 by the Union Government. Documents in possession of news agency, reveal that [] The post CIPET Centre in J&K stuck over land allotment appeared first on Northlines .

The sight of children absorbed in mobile phones, tablets and television screens has become commonplace in homes, schools, restaurants and public spaces. What was once considered a source of entertainment or a tool for learning has gradually become an inseparable part of childhood. While digital technology offers undeniable benefits, excessive screen time is increasingly raising [] The post Childhood Beyond the Screen appeared first on Northlines .

Running, fitness and social change in the National Capital By Raju Kumar Running has gained remarkable popularity in India in recent years. From morning runners on streets and in parks to marathons across cities, the growing enthusiasm is hard to miss. No longer confined to professional athletes, running is becoming part of everyday [] The post Beyond the finish line: 21 years of the Delhi half Marathon appeared first on Northlines .

Er. Rajesh Pathak What Rahul Gandhi keeps saying about privatisationforget it. What Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission during the Narasimha Rao government, says deserves attention: The government should continue to take the initiative in both monetisation and privatisation, for we do not know which of the two is better. If we [] The post Beyond Privatisation: The Growing Role of Indias Private Sector appeared first on Northlines .

BHOPAL, Oct 17: Eight people from Madhya Pradeshs Betul district were killed and 15 others injured after a tempo traveller fell into a 15-foot-deep drain off the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan on Saturday morning, police said. The accident occurred around 6 am near pole number 384 in Kota district, under the jurisdiction of Simliya police [] The post Eight from MP Killed in Rajasthan Expressway Accident appeared first on Northlines .

KASARAGOD, Oct 17: A court in Kasaragod on Saturday acquitted 21 BJP-RSS workers accused of murdering Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) activist Zainul Abid in 2014, observing that the prosecution had failed to prove the charges against them. Additional District and Sessions Court Judge Achindya Raj Unni pronounced the verdict, acquitting all 21 accused [] The post Court Acquits 21 BJP-RSS Workers in 2014 Kerala Murder Case appeared first on Northlines .

NOIDA, Oct 17: A couple and their three children were found dead at Nagla Shri Padam village in Greater Noidas Rabupura area on Saturday morning, with police suspecting food poisoning as a possible cause. The deceased were identified as Mahesh (37), his wife Lalita (35), their daughter Mishti (7), and sons Laddu (11) and Sakshat [] The post Couple, Three Children Found Dead in Greater Noida; Food Poisoning Suspected appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 17: The Centre has notified new rules governing penalties for violations of court fee stamp regulations in union Territories (UTs), providing for fines of up to Rs 10,000 for specified non-fraudulent violations, a 30-day appeal window and disposal of appeals within 60 days. The union Territories Court Fees (Adjudication of Penalties [] The post Centre notifies new penalty rules for court fee stamp violations in UTs appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Centre has made Aadhaar authentication or proof of possession of an Aadhaar number necessary for availing scholarship benefits under the PM CARES for Children Scheme, which supports the education of beneficiaries from Class 1 to Class 12. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has issued a notification specifying the requirements for [] The post Aadhaar Authentication Made Mandatory for PM CARES Childrens Scholarship appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to Apollo Hospital late Friday evening after complaining of a chest infection, officials said. He is currently undergoing treatment and his condition is stable. According to officials familiar with the matter, the 98-year-old was brought to the hospital at around 7:30 [] The post Veteran BJP leader Advani admitted to Delhis Apollo hospital with chest infection, condition stable appeared first on Northlines .

NCW seeks impartial inquiry; CM says he has taken up matter with CS Jammu Tawi, Oct 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered an indepth inquiry into the alleged misconduct by administrative secretary, Labour & Employment Department, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, with a female officer of the Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) [] The post Govt orders probe into IAS officers misconduct with JKAS officer appeared first on Northlines .

CS reviews twin-city traffic plan; 2.79 lakh e-challans generated in seven months Srinagar, Oct 16: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has allocated Rs 13.99 crore for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Srinagar, with work underway at Batamaloo, Harwan and Bemina, as Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday reviewed measures to ease traffic congestion and improve [] The post Rs 13.99 Cr for Electric Vehicles charging infra appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the transfer and posting of 27 officers as In-charge Administrative Officers across various departments and offices in the Union Territory. According to an order issued by the Jammu and Kashmir General Administration Department (GAD), the transfers and postings have been ordered with immediate [] The post Govt shuffles 27 officers appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 16: A 29-year-old lady was injured after being attacked by a wild bear in the Nalliyan area of Panchari tehsil in Udhampur district, officials said. An official said that the lady sustained injuries in the bear attack. He said she was shifted to the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Panchari, for first aid [] The post Bear mauls lady, hospitalised appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 16: A 34-year-old man was found dead inside a shop near Main Chowk at Samba Bus Stand on Friday, officials said. An official said that the man was found unconscious inside the shop. He was later identified as Ravi Kumar (34), a resident of Nagrota village in Samba district. Meanwhile, police have [] The post Man found dead inside shop appeared first on Northlines .

By Shivanand Pandit The Union Cabinets approval of the sale of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings marks an important development in Indias economic reform process. Under the proposed deal, Fairfax will acquire a combined 60.72 per cent stake held by the Central government and the Life Insurance Corporation of [] The post IDBI Bank Stake Sale: A major reform, but the real test lies ahead appeared first on Northlines .

After its win in Assembly polls, Bengal BJP leaders take control of Pujas ousting TMC By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Time was when Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Bengal was performed at the ancestral houses of zamindars and big traders, both of whom had made their fortunes in the services of the British [] The post Community Durga Puja and politics are interlinked in Kolkata for centuries appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. M. Ashaq Raza* Every year on 17 October, Aligs across the world celebrate Sir Syed Day, honouring the birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khana visionary reformer whose belief in the transformative power of education reshaped the destiny of generations. In an age shaped by artificial intelligence, rapid technological change, widening economic inequalities and [] The post Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: A pioneer of modern education, scientific temper and social reform appeared first on Northlines .

Trump wants an announcement this month to influence Indian diaspora before Nov. 3 poll By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: When US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in India on October 17, his mission will extend well beyond the customary diplomatic exchanges between two countries that regard each other as indispensable strategic partners. [] The post U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubios visit to India is aimed to clinch trade deal appeared first on Northlines .

Indias warning to Pakistan carries a message that goes beyond rhetoric: the countrys commitment to peace cannot be separated from its determination to protect its sovereignty. Defence Minister Rajnath Singhs assertion that any future terror attack originating from Pakistan would invite a befitting reply reflects the changing strategic realities of the region. For decades, India [] The post Terror will invite retaliation appeared first on Northlines .

Kalams vision of empowered youth and the aspirations of rural women must converge to build a just, sustainable and prosperous India. Prof. Dr. Jayadeba Sahoo Yatra Nryastu Pjyante Ramante Tatra Devat; Yatraitstu Na Pjyante Sarvstatra Aphal Kriy. Manusmti (3.56) Where women are honoured, the [] The post Education and Equality for an Inclusive Viksit Bharat appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. M. L. Jat India has moved from food scarcity to record harvests. The next leap is from volume to value and from food security to nutrition security, powered by climate-smart science, post-harvest value chains and the blend of modern innovation with traditional knowledge, with farmers net income as the true yardstick of success. [] The post World Food Day Special: From farm to market, to farm to value appeared first on Northlines .

Ms. Roop Rashi and Dr. Nitesh Dhawan We are proud citizens of India -today the sixth largest economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP. Much of the economic growth is driven by the MSME sector contributing one-third in the overall GDP of the country. Herein again, major share comes from rural micro enterprises. [] The post Khadi and Village Industries: Weaving the Fabric of Inclusive and Sustainable India appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 14: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a report from Tihar Jail authorities after separatist leader Yasin Malik was not produced virtually before it during a hearing on the National Investigation Agencys (NIA) plea seeking the death penalty for him in a terror funding case. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla [] The post Delhi HC Seeks Tihar Jail Report on Yasin Maliks Non-Appearance in Terror Case appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Vipul Gupta, Director Neurointerventional Surgery, Sir H.N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral or intracranial aneurysm, is a weakened area in the wall of a blood vessel in the brain that develops into a bulge or balloon like sac. Many aneurysms remain unruptured and may never cause symptoms, [] The post Could Your Lifestyle and Family History Be Raising Your Risk of Brain Aneurysm appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 14: A Delhi court on Wednesday remanded Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to five days of judicial custody, while another party leader, Ajinkya Shinde, was released on a personal bond following their detention over an alleged attempt to enter Jantar Mantar. The three leaders were detained by [] The post Delhi Court remands CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to five days judicial custody appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 14: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a supplementary chargesheet in the NEET paper leak case before a Delhi court on Wednesday. Special Judge Ajay Gupta directed that a copy be supplied to the counsel of the 14th accused, Sheshrav Bajrang Suryawanshi alias Raj Suryawanshi, and posted the matter for [] The post CBI Files Supplementary Chargesheet In NEET Paper Leak Case appeared first on Northlines .

India follows zero tolerance towards terrorism Drug proceeds used for terror financing India does not believe in attacking other countries Jammu Tawi, Oct 13: Asserting that there is no scope for terrorist safe havens in India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday called for stronger regional cooperation among BIMSTEC member countries [] The post No scope for terrorist safe havens in India: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 13 : Northern Railway has invited tenders for the development and operation of a modern warehouse and storage facility at Bari Brahmana railway station in Samba district, marking the first such project in its Jammu railway division under the cargo-related facility (CRF) policy, officials said on Tuesday. The proposed facility aims to [] The post Nr Railway invites tenders for modern warehouse in Jammu Div appeared first on Northlines .

Residents battle mud and debris as farmers report complete crop losses; affected families seek urgent relief and compensation Jammu, Oct 13: Unseasonal rainfall, hailstorms and flash floods have brought misery to residents and farmers across Jammu, inundating homes, damaging household belongings and infrastructure, and destroying standing basmati paddy crops just days before harvest. While residents [] The post Rain, Floods Wreak Havoc in Jammu; Homes, Basmati Crops Damaged appeared first on Nor

Jammu Tawi, Oct 13: A possible terrorist hideout inside a natural cave in Surankote area of Poonch district was busted on Tuesday, leading to the recovery of an automatic rifle, six hand grenades, and ammunition, officials said. The arms cache was unearthed during a joint operation by Army and police at Satharban forest following reports [] The post Terrorist hideout busted; weapons recovered appeared first on Northlines .

12-year-old girl among deceased; truck driver dies after vehicle plunges into gorge in Ramban Jammu Tawi, Oct 13: Two persons, including a 12-year-old girl, were killed and 11 others injured in three separate road accidents in the Rajouri, Ramban and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. In Rajouri district, 12-year-old Afiya [] The post Two killed, 11 injured in 3 road accidents in Jammu region appeared first on Northlines .

ICMR-NIV team surveys hotspots and collects samples in Doda; doctors urge vigilance, early diagnosis and mosquito-control measures despite decline in UT-wide cases Jammu Tawi, Oct 13: Jammu and Kashmir has reported around 1,200 dengue cases so far this year, significantly lower than the figures recorded over the past few years. However, the continued rise [] The post Dengue Cases Cross 190 in Doda as J&K Reports 1,200 Infections appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 13: The Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) has achieved 94.3 per cent of its annual target for the academic session 202627 in Jammu and Kashmir, with 4,715 scholarships allotted against the target of 5,000, an official said on Tuesday. PMSSS provides students of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh through the All [] The post PM Spl Scholarship achieves 94.3 pc of target in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma In the history of aviation, there are rare moments when an individuals courage, professional excellence, and selfless commitment to human life prevent an unimaginable tragedy. The recent actions of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar belong to that extraordinary category. While commanding a Fly Dubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Captain Machchhar [] The post Captain Smit Machchhar: A Beacon of Courage for Indias Youth appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday called on BIMSTEC countries to strengthen regional cooperation against terrorism, terrorist financing, drug smuggling and organised crime, stressing that terrorist networks must not be allowed to find a safe haven in the region. Addressing the first Home Ministers Meeting of the Bay of Bengal [] The post Amit Shah Calls for Regional Unity to Deny Terror Networks Safe Haven appeared first on Northlines .

BENGALURU, Oct 13: An FIR has been registered against an Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer and three others for allegedly abusing and assaulting a police inspector and his colleagues during a late-night inspection at a pub in Bengaluru, police said on Tuesday. The incident reportedly occurred around 1.30 am on October 10 at a pub [] The post IAS Officer, Three Others Booked for Allegedly Assaulting Police in Bengaluru Pub appeared first on Northlines .

Poonch, Oct 12: A Border Security Force (BSF) constable died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, officials said. An official said that the constable complained of chest pain in the morning, following which he was taken to District Hospital (DH) Poonch. He said the BSF constable [] The post BSF Jawan dies of cardiac arrest appeared first on Northlines .

Choudhary insists repeated calls were made; Pathania rejects assertion Srinagar, Oct 12: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has written to Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather that his Public Relations Officer (PRO) had attempted to contact MLA R.S. Pathania, but the legislator did not respond to repeated calls. In his reply to a notice of breach of [] The post Did Dy CMs PRO call MLA? appeared first on Northlines .

Calls 1987 vote theft the biggest electoral malpractice Says UCC to be implemented across country, including J&K Srinagar, Oct 12: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Kumar Sharma on Monday termed the alleged rigging of the 1987 Assembly elections as the biggest case of vote theft in the country and said the Abdullah family must answer [] The post Abdullah family must answer for 1987 rigging: LoP appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 12 : A suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion rocked a forward village along the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district on Monday, triggering heightened security measures, officials said. The powerful blast reportedly occurred in Satwal-Naki area near the zero line, during the movement of a group [] The post Powerful blast rocks forward areas in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .