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Omkar Dattatray The phenomenal increase in the number of two-wheelers and four-wheelers on Indian roads has brought with it another growing urban problemparking. Parking disputes are increasingly turning into arguments, conflicts and, in some cases, serious violence. It is unfortunate that people often engage in quarrels over parking their vehicles, sometimes even for a very [] The post Parking Chaos: A Daily Battle on Indian Streets appeared first on Northlines .

Digital verification has pushed women out from nutrition schemes By Pritika Malhotra, Avani Kapur More than four in ten women in India, between the ages of 18 and 40 years, suffer from malnutrition related conditions. This has inter-generational consequences, for instance, undernourishment in pregnancy increases the likelihood of delivering an underweight child, who [] The post Eligible but excluded: Four in ten women left out of food security appeared first on Northlines .

Rayees Ahmad Kumar As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident across the globe, water scarcity for both human consumption and agricultural activities has emerged as a pressing concern. In this context, it is imperative to prioritise agricultural practices and crops that can withstand drought conditions while producing higher yields. Such climate-resilient practices [] The post Efficient water use and management: A need for sustainable agriculture in Kashmir appeared first on N

Loss of revenue severely curtailed states welfare spendings By Sanjay Roy It is about a year back that the second-generation GST reforms were introduced in September 2025, and the most important selling point was that a simplified and reduced indirect tax would reduce consumer prices. The mainstream media was mobilised to speak in [] The post Did GST rationalisation reduce price for ordinary Indian? appeared first on Northlines .

Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora The tourism industry plays a significant role in earning valuable foreign exchange for the country. Often referred to as a chimney-less industry, tourism continues to provide direct or indirect employment to millions of people today. India is among the select few nations in the world boasting an abundance of tourist attractions and [] The post The Tourism Industry: A Vital Source of Employment in India appeared first on Northlines .

By Kamran Hamid Bhat Remember that famous hospital scene from the KGF chapter 1 movie what that mother, worn down by life, told her kid in that run-down hospital? They tell us that without wealth, life is an endless struggle. But the bitterest ache of all is knowing that without it, even death denies you [] The post A Health Scheme on Paper appeared first on Northlines .

TEHRAN WANTS HORMUZ REOPENING TIED TO GUARANTEES AND CONCESSIONS By Asad Mirza President Donald Trump has threatened to annihilate Irans regime, while Tehran warns any renewed American attack would trigger sustained retaliation across the region. Yet, beneath the apocalyptic rhetoric, an uneasy diplomatic channel remains open: Iran says it has sent Washington conditions [] The post Between Annihilation and Talks: Trumps latest warning are ominous appeared first on Northlines .

Titas Haiders new poetic play is a painful reminder of greed By Mayer Wakefield LONDON: For what is considered the worlds worst industrial disaster, the 1984 toxic gas leak in the central Indian city of Bhopal, which affected over 500,000 people, gets relatively little attention. Titas Halders poetic new play, Darkling, aims to [] The post Bhopal Gas disaster: The most cataclysmic crime of capitalism appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said there is no rigid timeframe yet for finalising a policy on regularisation of casual, seasonal, temporary, contractual and need-based workers in the Union Territory. The Government said the matter is under active consideration, while a committee headed by the Chief Secretary is [] The post No Rigid Timeline Yet For Regularization Of Temporary Workers In J&K: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

The statement given by Health Minister Sakeena Itoo in the Legislative Assembly that Jammu and Kashmir has 51,000 cancer cases is quite crucial. The situation seems to be grave and therefore the government should start mulling to provide cancer treatment beyond Jammu and Srinagar. The bigger concern in this matter is not only how many [] The post Cancer care needs wider reach appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. Jayadeba Sahoo Human communication transcends the acoustic architecture of spoken utterances, unfolding through diverse modalities of expression, interpretation and shared meaning. Within this expansive communicative universe, sign languages illuminate the intellectual sophistication and expressive plenitude of visual-spatial linguistic systems. Through the intricate choreography of hands, facial expressions, bodily movements and spatial relationships, Deaf individuals [] The post Sign Lan

JAMMU, Sept 23: The Special Operations Group (SOG) Jammu has arrested three alleged members of the Khauf gang from Delhi, including its key member Karanjit Singh alias Gugga, who is wanted in 13 FIRs, officials said on Wednesday. Karanjit Singh, son of Arjun Singh and a resident of Dablehar in R S Pura, was apprehended [] The post SOG Jammu Arrests 3 Alleged Khauf Gang Members From Delhi appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 23: Public sector banks and regional rural banks will remain open and function normally on Sunday, September 27, ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, the Ministry of Finance said. The decision has been taken to ensure uninterrupted banking services in view of the strike called by [] The post Banks To Remain Open On Sunday, Sept 27 Ahead Of Three-Days Proposed Strike appeared first on Northlines .

By Dr Vipul Gupta, Director Neurointerventional Surgery, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai A person in their 20s or 30s is unlikely to think about a brain aneurysm when they develop a severe headache. It is much easier to blame a late night, work stress, dehydration or a migraine and carry on with the day. [] The post Young Age Can Mask the Warning Signs of Brain Aneurysm appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Sept 23: A Jammu-based gangster, who had escaped from a juvenile home in R S Pura along with two Pakistani nationals in February, was arrested in Delhi after a seven-month-long hunt, officials said on Wednesday. Karajeet Singh alias Gugga, a resident of Dablehar in R S Pura, was allegedly the mastermind behind the escape [] The post Absconding Jammu Gangster Held In Delhi After Seven-Month Hunt appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Sept 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid rich tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to social reforms, public welfare and inclusive development. In a message posted on X, the Lieutenant Governor described Maharaja Hari Singh as an enlightened statesman and progressive thinker who introduced several far-reaching [] The post LG Sinha Pays Tribute To Maharaja Hari Singh, Recalls Progressive Reforms appeared first on Northlines

SRINAGAR, Sept 23: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla district seized six vehicles during a special enforcement drive in Tangmarg on Tuesday following complaints of harassment and overcharging of tourists and visitors. The seized vehicles, including Sumos and autos, were found violating provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and were taken into custody under relevant [] The post Six Vehicles Seized In Tangmarg For Overcharging Tourists appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Jammu and Kashmir Government is examining on merits the matter of reintroducing or extending the Amnesty Scheme for power consumers, while stressing that repeated waivers of electricity dues would be unfair to consumers who pay their bills on time. Replying to a question [] The post Govt Examining Extension Of Power Amnesty Scheme; Relief For Poor Consumers May Be Considered On Merit: CM appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Sept 22: A team of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday conducted a raid at the office of the Sports Council in Jammu. The raid was reportedly carried out in connection with an ongoing investigation. Further details regarding the purpose of the operation and any documents or evidence seized were awaited. The post ACB Team Conducts Raid At Sports Council Office In Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

PANCHKULA, Sept 22: Consumers will now be able to identify whether soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, cosmetics and toiletries are of vegetarian or non-vegetarian origin at a glance, with the Centre making colour-coded labels mandatory on their packaging. The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Fourth Amendment [] The post Veg, Non-Veg Labels Made Mandatory On Soaps, Shampoos, Toothpaste appeared first on Northlines .

JAMUI (BIHAR), Sept 22: The main accused in the Jamui molestation case, Nandan Yadav, was arrested after a police encounter on Tuesday, with preliminary information indicating that he sustained a bullet injury in his leg. Another accused, identified as Hareram Yadav, also suffered a leg injury during the police action, according to preliminary reports. Police [] The post Jamui Molestation Case: Main Accused Nandan Yadav Arrested After Police Encounter appeared first on Northlines .

NISSHIN (JAPAN), Sept 22: Harmanpreet Kaur and her Indian teammates clinched the countrys first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games, thrashing Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the womens cricket final here on Tuesday. The victory also enabled India to successfully defend the womens cricket title they won at the previous edition of the [] The post Harmanpreet Kaur-Led India Clinch Asian Games Gold, Crush Sri Lanka By 147 Runs appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 22: Gold prices declined sharply in futures trade on Tuesday, with the October contract falling Rs 914 to Rs 1,52,180 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), as a stronger US dollar and hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve weighed on investor sentiment. The yellow metal futures opened on a [] The post Gold Futures Fall Rs 914 To Rs 1.52 Lakh/10g On Stronger Dollar, Fed Signals appeared first on Northlines .

SINGAPORE, Sept 22: India has advised its nationals not to misuse Malaysias 30-day visa-free entry facility to seek employment, warning that those arriving on tourist visas for jobs could face illegal status, exploitation, detention and legal action. In an advisory issued on Tuesday, the High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur said it had noticed [] The post India Issues Advisory Against Seeking Jobs On Malaysias Visa-Free Entry appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed noisy scenes on Tuesday after National Conference (NC) MLA Abdul Majeed Larmi demanded that either the holiday on the birth anniversary of NC founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah be restored or the holiday on the anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh be cancelled. The demand, raised soon [] The post NC, BJP Clash Over Holidays On Maharaja Hari Singh, Sheikh Abdullah Anniversaries appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 21 : The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday registered a case against a former branch manager of Grameen Bank for allegedly committing financial irregularities by misusing his official position. A spokesperson of the ACB said the anti-graft agency has registered an FIR against Arvind Saini, the former Reban branch head [] The post Ex-Grameen Bank Manager, others booked for fund diversion under PMEGP appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma Indias successful hosting and participation in the BRICS conclave marks another significant milestone in its emergence as a confident, responsible and influential global power. At a time when the world is grappling with geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, climate challenges, technological disruptions and regional conflicts, the successful conduct of the BRICS summit demonstrated [] The post Successful BRICS Conclave, Kudos Vibrant India appeared first on Northlines

New York, Sep 20: NASA has an incredible partnership with ISRO and is looking forward to more collaboration, the US agencys Indian-American senior official Amit Kshatriya has said. We already have incredible collaboration with ISRO, Kshatriya, NASAs Associate Administrator and Chief Engineer, said in an exclusive conversation at the iconic Intrepid Museum. The [] The post Incredible to watch capability ISRO is developing in Science Missions: NASA Sr Official appeared first on Northlines .

Commits to strengthen road connectivity to Purmandal and Utterbehini. Jammu Tawi, Sep 20: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday laid the foundation stones for projects aimed at the renovation, restoration and revival of the ancient heritage of Purmandal, worth Rs 7.15 crore, and for renovation, restoration and related development works at [] The post Heritage, development must go together: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Northlines Spl Correspondent 24-year-old truck driver accused of reconnaissance and sharing security-related footage; Dubai-linked payment trail under probe Kathua, September 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a 24-year-old truck driver in Kathua in an alleged espionage case involving the use of a SIM-enabled surveillance camera to monitor a road used by security forces. [] The post SIM Camera trail leads to alleged ISI spy link in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Claim of conspiracy to frame individual amid family dispute (Sarabjeet) Jammu Tawi, September 20: A new development is being claimed in the investigation into the recovery of five AK-47 rounds, Pakistani currency, a Pakistani flag and other objectionable material from a jewellery shop in the Khorinar area of Poonch. According to information attributed to [] The post New twist in Poonch Jewellery Shop Case: appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, September 20: The CBI Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), Jammu, has arrested a Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO), an Agricultural Extension Assistant and a private person for allegedly demanding Rs 35,000 from a complainant for facilitating the release of subsidy under the High-Density Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The accused have been identified as Rajan Sharma, SDAO, Akhnoor; [] The post CBI Arrests SDAO, Two Others Over Rs 35,000 Subsidy Demand appeared first on Northli

Moscow, September 20: Ukrainian forces launched more than 1,000 drones at targets across Russia overnight, including what Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described as the largest-ever drone attack on the Russian capital, officials said on Sunday. Russias Defence Ministry said its forces shot down 1,100 Ukrainian drones across the country, as well as over Crimea and [] The post Ukraine Launches Over 1,000 Drones at Russia, Moscow Hit in Largest Attack appeared first on Northlines .

Riyadh, September 20: Tensions in West Asia escalated after Yemens Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including a ballistic missile aimed at the capital Riyadh, which Saudi air defences intercepted, officials said. The Saudi-led coalition said the missile targeting Riyadh was intercepted and destroyed. It also said attempts to target civilians [] The post Houthis Launch Missile, Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia Amid Rising Tensions appeared first on Northlines

Chandigarh, September 20: Punjab Police on Sunday busted a cross-border heroin smuggling network in Faridkot and arrested four operatives, recovering 47.3 kg of heroin, three pistols, three magazines, 15 cartridges and two vehicles, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. The recovery was made during an operation by Faridkot Police, which led to the dismantling [] The post 47.3 Kg Heroin, Arms Seized From Four in Faridkot: Punjab Police appeared first on Northlines .

Indias Semiconductor Moment Building Indias Semiconductor Ecosystem from the Ground Up By Neha Kumari For decades, Indias position in semiconductors was defined by a contrast. Indian engineers helped design sophisticated chips, but the country depended heavily on overseas facilities to manufacture, package and test them. That gap is now beginning to close. Since the [] The post From Sand to Silicon to Systems appeared first on Northlines .

Three-Day polling on September 18-20 to elect 450-Member State DUMA By Nitya Chakraborty Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to tighten his grip on Russian Parliament, as the Russians start their polling on Friday, September 18, to elect a state Duma consisting of 450 members for the next five-year period. The parliamentary elections [] The post President Putin set to tighten grip on Russian Parliament through elections appeared first on Northlines .

O P Sharma An emotive novel in English entitled The Villages We Could Not Return To, authored by Professor Subhash Chander of the University of Jammus Bhaderwah Campus, is a deeply moving work of historical fiction that transcends the conventional boundaries of Partition literature. While many narratives have explored the tragedy of 1947, this novel [] The post Book Review: An Emotive Journey of Displacement, Memory and the Longing for Home appeared first on Northlines .

Trial run being conducted Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Sept 19: The 4-km, four-lane KunjwaniSatwari Flyover in Jammu, being developed by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) as part of the DelhiAmritsarKatra Expressway spur, is set to open in the first week of October, adding a major link to Jammus road network, the official sources [] The post KunjwaniSatwari Flyover to be operational from 1st week of Oct appeared first on Northlines .

Yogesh Jammu Tawi, September 19: Drawing a parallel with a tree that cannot withstand a storm without strong roots, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said a society that loses touch with its visionaries and cultural heritage risks losing its balance, sensitivity and sense of direction. Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of [] The post Society disconnected from cultural heritage risks losing balance: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Joint meeting of alliance partners, separate meetings of NC, Congress scheduled; LoP Sharma to chair BJP strategy meet Srinagar, Sep 19: The summer capital Srinagar is set to witness hectic political activity on Sunday, with the National Conference, Congress and the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party convening separate legislature party meetings to chalk out [] The post Political parties set to finalize strategy ahead of Assembly session appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sept 19: Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) will be mandatory for domestic LPG consumers to book refills at the regulated retail selling price with applicable subsidy from October 1, 2026, with 27.43 crore active consumers, or 89.9 per cent of the total, having already completed the process, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas [] The post Aadhaar biometric mandatory for subsidized LPG refills from Oct 1 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 18: President Droupadi Murmu has amended the rules governing the Inter-State Council to enable the Lieutenant Governors of Jammu and Kashmir, Puducherry and Delhi to participate in its meetings when Presidents Rule is imposed in these Union Territories. The amendment, notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs on September 9 and published [] The post Centre revises Inter-State Council rules for UTs appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 19: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma on Saturday questioned the governments repeated reference to lack of powers while responding to basic public grievances, saying issues such as water, electricity, roads, school and hospital staffing and employment needed answers from the elected government. Speaking at a public interaction [] The post LoP questions govts repeated reference to lack of powers appeared first on Northlines .

Move can reshape balance of power between TATA Sons and TATA Trusts By T N Ashok Now, the central story is not simply that N. Chandrasekaran has been given another five years. It is that the Tata Group has moved, within barely five weeks, from an apparently settled succession process to a boardroom [] The post TATA Boardroom reversal gives Chnadersekharan another five years appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu hottest at 32.2C, Gulmarg records lowest maximum at 18.2C Srinagar, Sep 19: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally dry weather till the end of September, with brief spells of rain expected at isolated places in some parts of Kashmir on September 24 and 27, the Meteorological Centre said on Saturday. A [] The post MeT predicts dry weather in J&K till Sept-end, isolated rain on Sept 24, 27 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Tejinder Singh, conducted a road march here to review security arrangements and reinforce police presence, police said on Saturday. Accompanied by senior police officers, including Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jammu-Samba-Kathua range, Shridhar Patil and Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu Joginder Singh, the IGP led [] The post IGP Jammu leads road march to review security arrangements appeared first on Northlines .

The Ministry of Educations proposal to comprehensively review the existing framework governing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) comes at an important juncture for Indias school education system, including Jammu and Kashmir, where the teaching community has long been central to expanding access to education across both urban and remote areas. TET was introduced with [] The post Reforming the TET Framework appeared first on Northlines .

RAMBAN/JAMMU, Sept 19: Five Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured after a vehicle carrying them overturned on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Saturday, police officials said. The BSF vehicle was part of a Jammu-bound convoy when the accident occurred near Chamba-Seri along the highway, officials said. A rescue operation was launched [] The post Five BSF Personnel Injured As Vehicle Overturns On Jammu-Srinagar Highway appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 19: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital Limited, its former chairman and unidentified public servants in connection with an alleged investment fraud involving the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The case was registered on the basis of a complaint filed by LIC, which alleged [] The post CBI Books Reliance Capital, Ex-Chairman In Alleged LIC Investment Fraud appeared first on Northlines .