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Defence of Electricity Tariff HikeIs More Insulting Than the Hike Itself Former MLC GL Raina The National Conference appears to have been rattled by the massive Secretariat Chalo protest organised by the BJP against the Omar Abdullah government. In what looked more like a hurried counter-response than a serious political mobilisation, the NC announced and [] The post NC concedes governance Failure, reacts frantically to massive BJP protest appeared first on Northlines .

Pakistan takes over chairmanship, casting doubt on Modis presence By TN Ashok The picturesque Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek, surrounded by mountains, green meadows and the stark beauty of Central Asia, produced an unusually consequential diplomatic tableau this week: Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin together under the same roof, with Pakistan Prime Minister [] The post India wins at 2026 Bishkek SCO, but suspense clouds over next meeting appeared first on Northlines .

Was Indian womanhood always voicelessor has a selectively edited history taught us to believe so? Prof. Jayadeba Sahoo Yatra nryastu pjyante ramante tatra devat; yatraitstu na pjyante sarvstatra aphal kriy. Manusmriti, 3.56 Where women are honoured, there the divine rejoices; where they are dishonoured, [] The post Beyond Manusmriti: The unbroken journey of feminine consciousness in Indian civilisation appeared first on Northlines .

Institutional mechanism for review must for every judgement By K Raveendran Justice Sanjay Karols observation on leaving the Supreme Court that judges are not gods and cannot get every judgment right deserves to be read as something larger than the customary humility of a retiring judge. It touches an uncomfortable truth at the heart [] The post When Judges err, someone else may be paying a heavy price appeared first on Northlines .

Climate crisis is fundamentally a question of cumulative emissions By Li Yang The speed at which a glacier can become a disaster was revealed high in the Himalayas last week, at an elevation of roughly 5,200 meters (17,000 feet), when a glacier near the China-Nepal border fractured, unleashing a cascade of rock and ice. [] The post China-Nepal flood is a deadly warning from a warming planet appeared first on Northlines .

LEH, Sept 2: Ladakh is stepping up measures to tackle rising cybercrime, with authorities strengthening enforcement, investigation and public awareness as digital fraud and online financial scams increase across the Union Territory. Official figures show that 1,077 cybercrime complaints involving around Rs 10 crore were reported in Ladakh between 2021 and 2026. The number of [] The post Ladakh Intensifies Cybercrime Crackdown As Digital Fraud Cases Rise appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 2: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at 14 premises across seven regions in connection with an alleged fraud in toll collection at National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plazas. The searches are being carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and cover locations in Uttar Pradesh, [] The post ED Searches 14 Premises Across Seven Regions In Alleged NHAI Toll Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

TEHRAN, Sept 2: At least four people were killed and 68 others injured after a US military attack hit a wedding ceremony in Kuhestak in Sirik County of Irans southern Hormozgan province, local officials said. Ahmad Nafisi, deputy governor of Hormozgan, confirmed that the number of injured in the attack had risen to 68. Earlier, [] The post 4 Killed, 68 Injured In US Strike On Wedding Ceremony In Iran appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 2: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against five persons for allegedly fabricating and using forged transfer and adjustment orders to secure appointments as teachers in the Education Department, officials said on Wednesday. The chargesheet was presented before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, [] The post EOW Kashmir Chargesheets Five In Fake Teacher Appointment Case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider the Centres plea seeking clarification on the applicability of its March 11 judgement on OBC creamy-layer criteria on candidates of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan issued notice on the Centres plea and asked the parties [] The post SC to consider Centres plea on OBC Creamy Layer Criteria appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: In a major leap forward for public healthcare and social welfare, the Chief Minister led government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the landmark Cancer Treatment & Management Fund for Poor (CTMFP) to ease the out-of-pocket financial burden on poor and vulnerable patients battling cancer. This major policy shift directly targets the critical gaps [] The post CM revamps J&K Cancer Treatment, Management Fund for poor appeared first on Northlines .

JMC launches Dogri signage initiative JAMMU TAWI: The Jammu Municipal Corporation has launched an initiative to promote the Dogri language by bringing it and its traditional Takri script into the citys everyday public landscape through signboards at prominent chowks, intersections and public places. The move seeks to increase the visibility of Dogri and reconnect the [] The post Takri script returns on Jammu roads appeared first on Northlines .

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off the September 5 protest march after all its demands, including quashing of FIRs against NEET protesters, have been met, the groups founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Tuesday. He welcomed the Supreme Courts move to quash all FIRs registered against the students who took part in the [] The post CJP called off Sep 5 march as all our demands met, says Dipke appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu may witness brief intense showers; Kathua, Katra record highest rainfall Jammu Tawi, Sep 01:Rainfall lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, while the Meteorological Centre here predicted intermittent rain across more areas of the Valley on Wednesday. According to the details available, fresh showers were reported in Pahalgam, Shopian, Kulgam, Pulwama, Bandipora [] The post Rain lashes parts of J&K, MeT predicts more showers across Valley appeared first on Northlines .

De-Industry, De-Dollarisation, Rise of China make Washington anxious Vijay Prashad The war against Iran must not be understood as an isolated eruption of aggression by US hyper-imperialism. Nor can it be explained merely by the obsessions of Donald Trump, the expansionist ambitions of Israel, or the influence of the most reactionary sections of the [] The post US imperialism lashing out against Iran: A sign of declining Hegemon appeared first on Northlines .

ISRO aims at landing man on the Moon, with deep-space objectives By Nantoo Banerjee The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is going great guns. The countrys national space agencyplans to launch its own independent orbital outpost, named the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) by 2035. If it succeeds, India will be the only country after [] The post India plans its own orbital space outpost, second after China appeared first on Northlines .

It is the time to decide that if killer Chinese string Gattu cannot be stopped as witnessed in the Jammu region, the authorities should mull on banning the kite flying. There is no doubt in the fact that flying kites is a joyful tradition but the authorities cannot allow this interesting activity to celebrate festivals [] The post Time to ground Kite-Flying appeared first on Northlines .

Lt Col Ankit Sharma A yatra of faith, opportunity and a question for the future AMARNATH 2026: THE NUMBERS TELL A STORY The Amarnath Yatra has once again demonstrated the extraordinary power of faith to bring people together. By July 26, more than 4.14 lakh pilgrims had completed the Yatra, a figure that matched the [] The post Amarnath Yatra Twenty Twenty Six: Should we preserve what nature creates? appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Aug 31: MBBS and BDS interns across medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday began an indefinite strike over the low monthly stipend, demanding its enhancement from the existing Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000. The protesting interns staged dharnas in Jammu and said the stipend had remained unchanged for nearly seven years despite [] The post J-K MBBS, BDS Interns Begin Indefinite Strike, Demand Rs 30,000 Stipend appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 31: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an advisory warning Android users about a growing financial fraud threat involving malicious applications disguised as pornographic apps and circulated through social media advertisements. The National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (NCTAU) under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), of Ministry of [] The post Beware of Porn Apps: MHA Warns of Malicious Android Apps Targeting Users for Financial Fraud appeared first

NEW DELHI, Aug 31: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking mandatory and uniform disclosure of the exact ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumps, saying the petitioner could approach the jurisdictional high court for relief. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale said it was not inclined to [] The post SC Declines PIL Seeking Mandatory Disclosure Of Ethanol Content In Petrol appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens to unite against drug abuse and build a stronger future for the youth, noting that addiction engulfs not just an individual but impacts the entire society. In his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, he noted that the Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India [] The post Make India drug-free: PM urges citizens appeared first on Northlines .

There is not an iota of doubt in the fact that in recent times Jammu and Kashmir has shown its dominance in the sports arena not only at national level but globally also. It is encouraging that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has observed this aspect and rightly batted for exploring a new possibility, which the [] The post Beyond Participation appeared first on Northlines .

Kangana-Ramdev reconciliation: Much ado about nothing By TN Ashok The Kangana RanautBaba Ramdev quarrel was a classic case of a political-cultural argument acquiring a very personal edge and then being rescued, rather neatly, by the symbolism of Raksha Bandhan. The important point is that the truce was not brokered by a publicly identified [] The post Baba and the Bollywood Belle declare political truce appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo, Itanagar The Grandeur Concealed within the Small History repeatedly reveals a magnificent paradox: what appears small in physical dimension may be colossal in transformative consequence. A seed contains the possibility of a forest; a rivulet eventually contributes to the grandeur of an ocean; a single lamp can disperse darkness. Likewise, a [] The post From Cottage to Cosmos: Small Industries as the Colossal Force of Viksit Bharat @2047 appeared first on Northlines .

By C Adhikesavan More than 5,200 Indian nationals were deported from the United States in the first 15 days of August, according to reports. The figure marks a sharp acceleration in immigration enforcement. What makes the number significant is that it is not limited to people who entered the country without permission. Many of those [] The post US turns talent into targets; Immigration regimes ever-tightening noose fails working people appeared first on Northlines .

By: Omkar Dattatray Hunger remains one of humanitys most persistent contradictions. In an age defined by unprecedented technological advancement, artificial intelligence, sophisticated medical discoveries and extraordinary economic productivity, millions of people continue to go to bed without adequate food. The coexistence of abundance and deprivation is not merely an economic paradox; it is a [] The post The need for a second revolution to eliminate hunger appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Aug 30: A 45-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, was shot dead by four armed assailants in Punjabs Mamdot town, police said on Sunday. The incident took place in the main bazaar on Saturday evening when Singh was travelling in a car with 22-year-old Harpreet Singh alias Happy. According to [] The post AAP Leader Shot Dead by Four Armed Men in Punjabs Mamdot appeared first on Northlines .

BENGALURU, Aug 30: An NIA court sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in an ISIS-linked terror conspiracy aimed at carrying out targeted killings to provoke communal riots, an official statement issued on Sunday said. According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation, the conspiracy was masterminded by Mehaboob [] The post NIA Court Awards 7 Years To Man In ISIS-Linked Terror Conspiracy Case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar/New Delhi, Aug 30: Security agencies have uncovered a new communication tactic allegedly being adopted by terror groups and their handlers, involving pornography websites, niche encrypted applications and Tor-based platforms to secretly communicate with recruits in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The development comes as agencies intensify efforts to counter the misuse of [] The post Terror Handlers Turn to Porn Apps, Tor-Based Platforms for Secret Messaging in J&K appeared

Bengaluru, Aug 30: CID officials have detained 2016-batch IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with the alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment examination for veterinary officers, official sources said on Sunday. Gangwar was detained after being questioned by CID officials on Friday and Saturday. He had appeared before the investigating [] The post IAS Officer Detained in KPSC Recruitment Irregularities Probe appeared first on Northlines

Kathmandu, Aug 30: The death toll from flash floods in central Nepal rose to 734 on Sunday, with more bodies being recovered even as nearly 2,500 people are still missing following the disaster. Bodies have been recovered from all eight affected districts as rescuers race against time to search for those missing and rescue those [] The post Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Reaches 734; Nearly 2,500 still missing appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 29: Probe into the rape and subsequent death of a 15-year-old girl in Kishtwar district has been handed over to the Crime Branch, officials said on Saturday. The teenager had been allegedly raped by her school teacher over several months. She died on August 20 during a pregnancy termination procedure. [] The post Probe into Kishtwar minors rape, death transferred to Crime Branch appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 29: The pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan has been shifted towards old track following a landslide triggered near Himkoti in Trikuta Hills of Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said that the yatra is suspended temporarily on Himkoti route after a landslide swept debris onto the road. [] The post Vaishno Devi yatra shifted to old track after landslide triggered on Himkoti route appeared first on Northlines .

MENDHAR/JAMMU, Aug 29: A drone suspected to be from Pakistan was spotted hovering over forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, prompting security forces to launch a search operation in the area early Saturday, officials said. The drone was noticed at Balakote areas Behrooti village in Mendhar [] The post Suspected Pak Drone spotted in Poonch, Search Op launched appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 29:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at several places, the Meteorological Centre here said on Saturday. According to the weather forecast, accessed by the news agency, scattered rain and thundershowers are likely during the early [] The post Hot, humid weather likely across J&K till Sep 10 appeared first on Northlines .

VADODARA, AUG 29: Former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane on Saturday described Operation Sindoor as a very significant shift in Indias approach towards Pakistan, saying the military action targeted not only terrorist hideouts near the border but also their supporters deep inside the neighbouring country. Speaking to reporters at an event in Vadodara, Naravane said [] The post Op Sindoor shifted Indias approach to Pak: Naravane appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi beefs up arms to deal with Cross-Border incursions By TN Ashok Indias decision to acquire the American FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile is more significant than the size of the immediate purchase suggests. It gives the Indian Army a highly mobile, infantry-carried weapon designed to destroy modern armoured vehicles while allowing the soldier [] The post India to acquire US precision-guided Anti-Tank missile Javelin appeared first on Northlines .

Er. Prabhat Kishore Bandhs, Hartals, Agitations, Strikes are very frequent in Bharatvarsha and other Asian countries. Amid protest by a political, social or other organization, the Bandh has now become a fashion. It is the shortest and easiest way to highlight their face-value without much preparation and public support. The bandh is said to be [] The post Bandh: Speed-Braker for Nations Development appeared first on Northlines .

LEH, Aug 27: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved a major reduction in VAT on natural gas in Ladakh from 21 per cent to 5 per cent, a move aimed at making clean energy more affordable and accelerating the development of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in the Union Territory. The reduction will [] The post Ladakh Cuts Natural Gas VAT From 21% to 5% to Boost Clean Energy appeared first on Northlines .

Drug store, Rehbr-e-Sehat & adjacent buildings being demolished to create space Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Aug 26: After the passage fifty three (53) years, the authorities have now decided to have a proper parking facility and have planned a multi-story parking inside the premises of the Jammu regions premier hospital, the Government Medical [] The post Multi-storey parking at GMC-Jammu on anvil to deal with traffic mess appeared first on Northlines .

Young Indians have started demanding accountability from Govt By Dr Arun Mitra According to scientific understanding, society is always dynamic, and change is inevitable. Sometimes change moves rapidly; at other times, circumstances slow it down. During Indias freedom struggle, the uprising of 1857 represented a powerful and rapid challenge to British imperialism, accompanied [] The post Finally, India is undergoing a youth-led revolutionary transformation appeared first on Northlines .

Single state-owned production line cannot easily provide scale By TN Ashok India has thrown open to private enterprise one of the last major bastions of state control in defence production: the manufacture of conventional missiles. In a decision with far-reaching consequences for both Indias military preparedness and its emerging ambitions as an arms exporter, [] The post India opens up missile factory production to private industry appeared first on Northlines .

byProf. Dr. K. Ram Kishore Indias Constitution gives the Union strong powers, but it does not establish a unitary system. It envisages a federal structure based on division of powers, fiscal sharing, state autonomy and cooperative governance. Article 246 clearly distributes legislative powers between the Union, states and the Concurrent List. Yet, since 2014, concerns [] The post Centre-State relations under strain appeared first on Northlines .

Considering repeated mishaps at the construction sites of the development projects across the country leading to deaths and destruction, it has become necessary to enhance precautionary measures at all such sites to avert avoidable tragedies. As the need to construct high-end infrastructure has become a necessity to cater to the needs of people in modern [] The post Construction safety matters! appeared first on Northlines .

Former MLC GL Raina Pakistan always thought it had perfected the art of projecting strategic importance far beyond its actual economic and political strength. For decades, Islamabad presented itself as an indispensable regional powera nuclear state, a frontline security partner, Chinas gateway to the Arabian Sea and, above all, the self-appointed voice of the people [] The post Pakistan at the Fault Line: The Faade of Power and the Reality of Strategic Dependence appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, August 26: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has advised the public to maintain heightened vigilance amid a seasonal rise in Influenza A (H1N1) cases, while stressing that there is no cause for panic as most infections are mild and self-limiting. The association cautioned people against taking antibiotics without medical advice, noting that H1N1 [] The post IMA Advises Vigilance Amid Rise in H1N1 Cases appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 26: India on Wednesday strongly rejected observations made by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), describing references concerning the country as politically motivated and highly malicious. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it had taken note of the remarks issued by CERD following Indias 11th periodic review [] The post India Rejects UN Racial Discrimination Panels Remarks as Politically Motivated, Malicious appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 26: Two inmates who had escaped from Central Jail Srinagar have been successfully traced and apprehended in Rajasthan, police officials said on Wednesday. The two escapees have been identified as Farman Khan, a resident of Rajasthan, and Mukhtar Ahmad Gojar, a resident of Anantnag. According to officials, both inmates were traced to Rajgarh [] The post Two Central Jail Srinagar Escapees Traced, Apprehended In Rajasthan appeared first on Northlines .

Renews offer to join Omar Abdullah-led ministerial team Srinagar, Aug 26:Ahead of the proposed expansion of the council of ministers, the ruling National Conference (NC) is learnt to have made a fresh offer to the Congress to join Omar Abdullah-led governments ministerial team. Sources told news agency that the NC has conveyed to the Congress [] The post Cabinet expansion: NC reaches out to Congress appeared first on Northlines .