Jammu, Dec 21: Police on Saturday arrested two absconding criminals in Samba district, wanted in a POCSO case registered in R S Pura Police Station of Jammu district. In a separate case, Police apprehended two women, hailing from Budgam district, presently staying in Jammu, in a theft case in Samba district. In continuation to its [] The post 2 absconders arrested under POCSO Act in Samba appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, DECEMBER 21: Directorate of School Education Jammu today announced winter vacation for Summer Zone Schools. All Government and recognized Private Schools of Summer zone of Jammu Division shall observe winter vacations w.e.f 26-12-2024 to 04-01-2025 an order issued by DSEJ stated. It stated that any default on part of the Head of the Schools/Teaching [] The post Winter vacations for Summer Zone schools from Dec 26 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 .

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: 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 .

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 .

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Plumbing new depths of political animosity, rival MPs screamed and shoved in the forecourt of Parliament on Thursday in unprecedented scenes of unruliness, capping three days of acrimonious debate inside the House over preserving the dignity of B R Ambedkar. Two BJP MPs were hospitalized with injuries as Leader of Opposition [] The post Unprecedented fracas on Parliament forecourt, 2 BJP MPs injured; NDA, Cong file police complaints appeared first on Northlines .

New GMCs, district hospitals lack MRI facilities; thousands of posts remain vacant Srinagar, Dec 19: Jammu and Kashmir witnessed crucial reforms and new developments in the health sector in 2024, with AIIMS Jammu becoming functional and AIIMS Awantipora nearing completion. AIIMS Jammu, which started its operations in August this year, is expected to become fully [] The post Despite reforms in 2024, JKs health sector continues to face challenges appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 19: Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday after uproar by Opposition members over Home Minister Amit Shahs remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar for the second day. As soon as the Lok Sabha met for the day, Opposition members started raising slogans. Amid the ruckus, Speaker Om Birla [] The post Both Houses adjourned till 2 pm after chaos by members appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 19: Five terrorists were killed, and two security personnel injured in an encounter that erupted in Jammu and Kashmirs Kulgam district on Thursday, officials said. A police officer said five bodies have been observed at the site of the encounter, and the operation is still underway. The encounter broke out during a cordon-and-search [] The post J&K: 5 terrorists killed; 2 soldiers injured in Kulgam encounter appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 18: The Central Government has cancelled over 1.27 lakh fake and duplicate Public Distribution System (PDS) ration cards in Jammu and Kashmir since 2013 as part of a broader initiative to ensure the rightful targeting of food subsidies. This action per minister of state, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, is in line with a [] The post J&K cancelled over 1.27 lakh fake ration cards since 2013 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 18: Bank frauds in Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited over the last three financial years have seen fluctuating amounts but the number of such incidents has also reduced, Minister of State (MoS) for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary informed Parliament. Between 2021-22 and 2023-24, a total of 32 fraud cases were reported, involving Rs. 320.42 [] The post J&K Bank reports Rs 320.42 Cr fraud over 3 yrs appeared first on Northlines .

Users prefer cheaper pharmaceutical drugs over heroin, say Experts Srinagar, Dec 17: A shift is being witnessed among drug abusers in Kashmir as they prefer to use pharmaceutical drugs over heroin, which they procure through illegal routes, the health experts said. A top psychiatrist at GMC Srinagar said that the trend of drug abuse continues [] The post IMHANS registers 1200 drug abusers in last 9 months appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Dec 18: State-owned helicopter services operator Pawan Hans has secured a significant 10-year contract worth over Rs 2,141 crore to provide four helicopters for ONGCs offshore operations. The contract, awarded through competitive global bidding, mandates the deployment of four HAL-manufactured Dhruv NG helicopters for transporting personnel to offshore duty locations. The contract, which is [] The post Pawan Hans secures Rs 2,141 Cr contract for Helicopter Services to ONGC appeared first

Zurich (Switzerland), Dec 18: The wait is almost over. Fans of the 32 clubs that have qualified for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup can soon take their passion to the world by securing a coveted seat at the groundbreaking tournament. The first phase of ticket sales begins on December 19 at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET [] The post FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tickets on sale from Dec 19 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 17: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday introduced The Constitution 129th Amendment Bill One Nation, One Election in the Lok Sabha, while opposition parties opposed the Bill, terming it an assault on the basic structure of the Constitution. Meghwal moved the motion to introduce the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty [] The post ONOE Bill introduced in LS, 269 MPs vote in favour, 198 against appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 16: Bollywood superstar Sunny Deols much-anticipated film Border-2, based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war, is expected to be filmed in Jammu and Kashmir. The sequel to the 1997 blockbuster Border will also feature Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh in lead roles. Sources from the tourism department told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), [] The post Sunny Deols Border-2 likely to be shot in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

By Shekhar Kapur, Festival Director, 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 As I sit here reflecting on the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), I believe cinema is not just about the length of a film, but the impact it leaves behind. And has IFFI 2024 left an impact! If this years [] The post IFFI 2024: A Cinematic Celebration, A Record-Breaking Showcase, and A Few Laughs Along the Way appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Finance Ministry is reportedly unlikely to introduce the new Income-Tax Bill during the Budget 2025 session of Parliament. In July 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a review of the Income-Tax Act, with the process being carried out by an internal committee led by Chief Income-Tax Commissioner V.K. Gupta. The committee [] The post Finance Ministry unlikely to introduce new Income-Tax Bill in Budget 2025 Session appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri, Dec 16: Two suspected narcotics smugglers were arrested and 5.50 kilogrammes of heroin seized from them near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, officials said on Monday. The seizure of the huge quantity of heroin, worth crores of rupees in the international market, from the Nowshera sector thwarted an [] The post 2 arrested with 5.5 kg heroin near LoC in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Raipur, Dec 15: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Centre and the Chhattisgarh government were committed to eradicate the menace of Naxalism from the state before March 31, 2026. When Chhattisgarh becomes free of Naxalism, the entire country will get rid of the menace, Shah said addressing the Presidents Police Colour Award [] The post Centre, Chattisgarh committed to end Naxalism by March 2026: Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 15: Two Army personnel were injured when the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a gorge at snow bound Gurez road in Jammu Kashmirs Bandipora district on Sunday, officials said. Traffic police officials said the accident occurred at snow bound Zadikushi-Gurez road when the vehicle skidded off [] The post J&K: 2 Army soldiers injured in Gurez accident appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: In a recent operation, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two drug peddlers in Srinagar and recovered contraband substances from their possession. On Sunday, a police team conducting a check at Budgeer Kawdara crossing apprehended the suspects, who were found in possession of approximately 16 grams of charas-like substance and 210 grams of ganja-like substance. [] The post J&K: 2 drug peddlers arrested with intoxicants in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 14: The Union Government will introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday to amend The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act-2019 for integration of Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory with its one nation, one election initiative. According to business scheduled in Lok Sabha on Monday, Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal would [] The post J&K Reorganisation Act-2019 Centre to amend law to integrate J&K with One Nation, One Election initiative appeared first on Northlines .

Incoming US President will seek for a total deal focusing on defence By Dr. Nilanjan Banik On November 30, Mr. Donald Trump posted a threat on his social media, warning that if BRICS countries abandon the US dollar, they would face a 100% tariff. This is not a new threat; similar warnings have also [] The post Trump 2.0: Indias real concern lies in domestic distortions, not Tariffs appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 14: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Saturday announced the construction and upgrading of a strategic four-lane highway that connects Srinagar to Leh. The minister said the project will streamline access to vital regions, fostering regional security and boosting tourism. Gadkari said they have sanctioned Rs 827.98 crore for [] The post J&K: Rs 827.98 crore sanctioned for 4-lane strategic highway project appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has processed 15,547 crore transactions worth Rs 223 lakh crore from January to November 2024, marking a transformative leap in Indias financial transaction ecosystem, the Finance Ministry reported on Saturday. The ministry shared these figures via a post on social media platform X, emphasizing UPIs growing [] The post UPI achieves record transactions worth Rs 223 Lakh Crore in 2024 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the collateral-free loan limit for farmers from Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, effective January 1, 2025, a move aimed at supporting small and marginal farmers amid rising input costs. The new directive instructs banks nationwide to waive collateral and margin requirements [] The post RBI enhances collateral-free loan limit for farmers to Rs 2 lakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 14: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Jammu and Kashmir on December 27, according to official sources. The Vice-Presidents visit will be in connection with the special convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. The post VP Dhankhar to visit J&K on Dec 27 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: The final track work for the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project (USBRL) has been completed, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday. In a post on the social media platform X, Vaishnaw described it as a historic milestone. He wrote: Final track work on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link is complete. The ballastless track [] The post Train to Kashmir by March-April 2025 Final track work on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link completed appeared firs

New Delhi, Dec 13: The Centre Governments Mission Vatsalya Scheme has supported a total of 181 Child Care Institutions and 2,500 children under its institutional care over the past four years in Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme aims to provide better care and support for children in need of institutional care, the Minister of State [] The post Mission Vatsalya: 181 CCIs, 2500 children supported in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 13: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a total of 22,196 Tuberculosis cases, with 11,754 cases recorded in 2023 and 10,442 cases up to October 2024, the Government of India informed the Parliament on Friday. Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, in a reply to a question has informed that [] The post J&K reports 22,196 TB cases in 2 years appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: A total of 279 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh since 2022. The fatalities include 267 deaths in J&K and 12 in Ladakh, as per official data. According to details, J&K reported 259 deaths in 2022, seven in 2023, and one in 2024. Ladakh reported [] The post J&K, Ladakh record 279 deaths due to Covid since 2022 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Friday re-appointed Prof Umesh Rai as Vice Chancellor of University of Jammu for a period of next three years. As per the order issued, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, in exercise of the powers vested in him, under Section 12 (5) of the Kashmir and Jammu Universities [] The post VC JU gets 3-year extension, VC SKUAST-K for 2-yrs appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Dec 13: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has received a bomb threat via email, marking the second such incident in less than a month. The threatening message, reportedly written in Russian, was sent to the RBIs official website on Thursday afternoon, warning of an explosion at the Central Banks building. Police have registered [] The post RBI receives 2nd bomb threat in a month, probe begins appeared first on Northlines .

Kathua, Dec 13 Two suspected drug peddlers, including a woman, were detained under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, police reported on Friday. The detained individuals, Gurnam Singh alias Katta of Chak Drab Khan and Asha Bibi of Khanpur-Marheen, were identified as habitual drug peddlers. Their [] The post Woman among 2 drug peddlers detained in J&Ks Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Floods, heavy rains claim 147 lives Srinagar, Dec 11: A total of 263 deaths have been reported due to disastrous weather events in Jammu and Kashmir over the five years from 2019-2023, as per official data. In 2023, there were 54 fatalities: 9 due to snowfall, 5 due to lightning, and 40 from floods and [] The post 263 lives lost to disastrous weather in J&K in 5 years appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 10: From 2021 to 2022, a total of 327 cybercrime cases were registered in Jammu and Kashmir while 178 people were arrested, 142 were chargesheeted, and one conviction was reported under cybercrime laws. In 2020, 120 cases were registered while the charge sheet was produced in 14 cases. It added that 33 people [] The post J&K records 327 cybercrime cases, 178 arrests from 2021-22 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 10: Jammu and Kashmir has paid a whopping amount of Rs 37,273 crore as Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 2017 till November 2024, the government data revealed on Tuesday. During the period, the region has received Rs 59,611 crore in SGST, IGST settlements, and compensation payments. Jammu and Kashmirs annual GST collections [] The post J&K contributes Rs 37,273 Cr as GST since 2017 appeared first on Northlines .

Major boost to infrastructure, sustainable initiatives: Union Minister Srinagar, Dec 10: The Government of India (GoI) has sanctioned Rs 256.46 crore for a series of tourism development projects in Ladakh to bolster the regions growing tourism sector. This key announcement was made by Minister of Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, during a Lok Sabha session on [] The post Rs 256 Cr for tourism development in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jharkhand emerges U-17 Girls Football Champion Jammu Tawi, DECEMBER 10: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, FCS&CA and Transport, Satish Sharma, today declared the 68th National School Games in four sports disciplines of Judo, Fencing, Wushu and Football closed in a grand valedictory ceremony at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu. A total of [] The post Satish Sharma declares the 68th National School Games 2024-25 closed appeared first on Northlines .

Bengaluru, Dec 10: Karnataka and India lost one of their most distinguished statesmen on Tuesday as veteran politician and former Chief Minister SM Krishna passed away at the age of 92. Krishna, revered as the architect of modern Bengaluru, breathed his last at his residence at 2:45 am after battling health issues for some time. [] The post Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna dies at 92 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 9: Jammu and Kashmir has generated approximately 225,630 tonnes of plastic waste over the past five years, according to official data. The year-wise data, reveals variations in plastic waste generation across the region. In 2018-19, J&K generated 34,367.37 tonnes of plastic waste, which saw a significant spike to 74,826.33 tonnes in 2019-20. However, [] The post J&K generated 225,630 tonnes of plastic waste in last 5 years appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 9: In a major reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir government has transferred 22 JKAS officers, with some key postings in vital departments. Dr. Ghulam Nabi Itoo, Mission Director of the Jal Jeevan Mission, has been transferred and posted as Director, School Education, Kashmir. Known for his effective administrative skills, Itoo will now oversee [] The post 22 JKAS Officers Transferred appeared first on Northlines .

Badaun (UP), Dec 9: Praveen Togadia, the national president of Bajrang Dal, has sparked controversy by claiming that all mosques built during the Mughal period were constructed by demolishing temples. He made these remarks during a program in the Bilsi area on Sunday evening as part of his ongoing tour of western Uttar Pradesh, ahead [] The post 12000 temples allegedly demolished to build mosques during Mughal era: Togadia appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, December 9: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), which is used for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses, will undergo several changes in its 2025 edition. This follows a review by an expert panel constituted by the University Grants Commission (UGC), according to UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar. The UGC set up the [] The post CUET-2025 to undergo major changes after expert panel review: UGC Chief appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, December 9, 2024: GST officers have uncovered cases of Input Tax Credit (ITC) evasion amounting to Rs 35,132 crore by 17,818 fake firms between April and October 2024, leading to the arrest of 69 individuals, according to a statement made in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Pankaj Chaudhary, the Minister of State for [] The post GST Officers detect ITC evasion of Rs 35,132 Cr; 69 arrested: MoS Finance appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Dec 8: The eagerly awaited TATA Womens Premier League (WPL) 2025 Player Auction will take place in Bengaluru on December 15, with a total of 120 players featured in the auction list. The list includes 9 Capped India players, 21 Capped Overseas players, 82 Uncapped India players, and 8 Uncapped Overseas players, reflecting the [] The post 120 players set for TATA Women Premiere League 2025 Auction appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Sub-Junior Wushu team made an impressive return from the 24th Sub-Junior National Wushu Championship held in Tarn Taran, Punjab, securing a total of 16 medals, including 3 Gold, 2 Silver, and 11 Bronze. The championship took place from December 1-6, 2024, and was organized by the Punjab [] The post J&K Wushu team clinches 16 medals at 24th Sub-Junior National Cship appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8: The Meteorological Department has predicted rain and snowfall over the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir in the next 24 hours due to a Western Disturbance (WD) expected to hit the region on Sunday evening. According to officials at the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar, the weather will remain generally cloudy, with light [] The post Rain, snowfall likely in J&K during next 24 hours: MeT appeared first on Northlines .