Srinagar, May 31: Despite having a share of more than 77 percent of government-run-schools in Jammu and Kashmir, the School Education Department has managed to enrol only 54 percent of studentsthus raising a question on quality and functioning of the department. The Ministry of Education (MoE) for Government of India (GoI) in a recent [] The post Despite 77% Govt school dominance, JK enrolls only 54% students: MoE appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 30:InJammu and Kashmirat least 65 government schools are having zero student enrolment and more than five thousand primary schools are with less than 30 enrolment and over 1500 schools are reeling under enrolment with only 15 students each. The Ministry of Education (MoE) for Government of India (GoI) in a recent report has [] The post 65 Govt schools have zero student enrolment in J&K: MoE appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 24:In a shocking revelation, at least 28 government-run schools in Ladakh Union Territory are functioning with zero student enrolment. The UT is also reeling under an adverse Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR), with 65 schools functioning with a single teacher. The official documents available with the news agency reveal that out of the total [] The post 28 Govt schools in Ladakh run with no student, 65 have just one teacher appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 23: Jammu Crime Branch on Friday arrested a history-sheeter govt school teacher for duping the unemployed youth on the pretext of providing government jobs and providing fake appointment orders. Senior Superintendent of Police Crime Jammu , Benam Tosh said that the Crime Branch has arrested most wanted history-sheeter government school teacher, Jameel Anjum [] The post CB nabs history-sheeter Govt School teacher in fraud case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 22: TheJammu and KashmirAdministration has issued a comprehensive advisory to all government departments, directing them to deactivate official websites on private domains immediately. It called for the enforcement of a secure, standardised and policy-compliant digital and Information Technology (IT) environment across government establishments in J-K. The decision follows a high-level meeting chaired by [] The post J&K Admin orders deactivation of Govt sites on private domains appear

Chhattisgarh, May 21: Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Wednesday said that at least 26 Naxals were killed during an encounter that broke out between security forces and Naxals in the forest area of Abujhmad in Narayanpur district. Speaking to ANI, the Deputy CM confirmed that one soldier was injured during the encounter and [] The post Chhattisgarh: 26 Naxalites killed in ongoing encounter in Narayanpur district appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 14: As life limps back to normalcy, all educational institutions reopened on Wednesday in non-border areas, including Udhampur and parts of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials here said that schools and colleges reopened nearly one week after they were closed in view of the tension between India and Pakistan along [] The post Educational institutions reopen in J&Ks Udhampur, parts of Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 13: Jammu Crime Branch on Tuesday booked Managing Director, Directors, partners of four private companies and others for duping Rs. 2.46 crores on different pretexts from the innocent people ofJammu. Senior Superintendent of Police Crime Jammu Benam Tosh said that four separate FIRs have been registered by the Crime Branch againstChandigarh, Bathinda (Punjab) [] The post MD, Directors among private players of companies booked for duping Rs. 2.46 cr appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 13: All schools and colleges in Kashmir except those in the border districts reopened on Tuesday following a suspension of hostilities between India and Pakistan, officials said. Education institutes in Kupwara, and Baramulla districts, and those in the Gurez sector of Bandipora would remain closed for now, they said. According to the officials, [] The post Schools, Colleges reopen in Kashmir except those in border districts appeared first on Northlines .

NIT Sgr announces online classes till June 6 Srinagar, May 12:Education Minister ofJammu and Kashmir, Sakina Itoo Monday said that the schools and colleges falling under non-border areas shall reopen on Tuesday. Itoo however further said that the government will take the call of reopening of those educational institutes of border districts on Tuesday. Itoo [] The post Schools, Colleges non-border districts to reopen today: Edu Minister appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 10:Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that he reviewed security situation in the border districts after Pakistan resorted to massive shelling, and firing of drones and missiles in several parts of India, including the Union Territory. In a post on X, LG Sinha, as per news agency, said he was [] The post Reviewed security in border districts: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 8: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday held a meeting with deputy commissioners from border districts of the state to assess the ground situation in the wake of the cross-border shelling by Pakistani troops. Abdullah had chaired a similar meeting on Wednesday to assess the preparedness of the government along [] The post CM Omar meets officials from border districts as Pakistan resorts to shelling appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 8: Amid the escalating tensions, Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday shut schools in several districts till Saturday. According to Director Schools Education Kashmir, all government and private schools of Baramulla, Kupwara, Gurez valley in Bandipora, schools falling in the proximity of Srinagar and Awantipora Airport shall remain closed on May 9 and [] The post Amid Indo-Pak tensions schools shut in several districts of J&K till Saturday appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 8: After India executed Operation Sindoor in which nine terror sites deep inside Pakistan were destroyed, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets on the night of May 7. The military targets were engaged in Northern and Western India, including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, [] The post India thwarts Paks missile strikes, neutralizes air defence system in Lahore appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 7:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday chaired an emergency meetingwith Deputy Commissioners of all border districts through video conferencing to assess the situation in the wake of intense cross border shelling in these districts. The situation and preparedness to deal with exigencies was reviewed in view of the current developments and escalating tension particularly [] The post CM holds emergency meeting to assess situation in border districts appeared first on Northlines .

KU postpones all exams slated till May-10 Jammu, May 8:In view of the prevailing situation the administration Wednesday said that the schools and colleges in several districts ofJammu and Kashmir, Gurez as well as those falling near theSrinagarairport shall continue to remain closed on Thursday. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said that all educational [] The post Schools, colleges in several J&K districts, nearby airport to remain closed today appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, MAY 07: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired an emergency meeting with Deputy Commissioners of all border districts through video conferencing to assess the situation in the wake of intense cross border shelling in these districts. The situation and preparedness to deal with exigencies was reviewed in view of the current developments and escalating [] The post CM Omar holds emergency meeting to assess situation in border districts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 7: At least ten civilians, including a woman and two children, were killed and as many as 45 injured after Pakistan resorted to heavy firing on Wednesday in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources here said during overnight heavy firing by Pakistan, a woman, two children among ten people [] The post 10 killed, 45 injured as Pak resorts to heavy shelling in Poonch; schools shut in 5 border districts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu/Srinagar, May 7: At least seven people, including a forest officer, were killed and several civilians were injured after Pakistan resorted to heavy firing during Wednesday night along the Line of Control in J&K. While three civilians, including a forest officer, were killed in the Poonch sector of Jammu, several civilians were injured in the [] The post J&K: 7 killed, several injured in heavy Pak firing along LoC; schools shut in 4 districts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 2: Pakistan Army yet again violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked small arms firing along the Line of Control in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Defence spokesman here on Friday said that during the night of May 1-2, Pakistan Army posts resorted to unprovoked small arms firing from posts across [] The post Pak Army resorts to unprovoked firing in 5 districts of J&K appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Apr 22: Finance Department today conveyed ceiling of Capex Budget including District Capex under Budget Estimate (BE) 2025-26 through BEAMS portal in favour of all departments and District Development Commissioners. All the District Development Commissioners have been asked to furnish District Plans in consultation with DDC members and MLAs by or before April 30, [] The post Finance Deptt asks DDCs to furnish district plans before Apr 30 appeared first on Northlines .

Abdullah dismisses Dulats claims accusing him of cheap stunts to boost the sales of his book. National Conference (NC) patron and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah had privately endorsed abrogation of Article 370 and even expressed readiness to help in the process if taken into confidence, former head of Research and [] The post Farooq backed Art 370 revocation in private: Dulat stirs controversy appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Apr 16: Justice Arun Palli was on Wednesday administered oath as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha. The simple, but impressive, ceremony was attended by J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Judges of the high court, subordinate judiciary and [] The post Justice Arun Palli administered oath as Chief Justice of JKL High Court appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Apr 15: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has posted the services of seven officials at the disposal of Chief Justice of the High Court. check order copy here: Order Copy The post Services of 7 officials posted at Chief Justices disposal appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Apr 14: Jammu and Kashmirs top mainstream politicians have expressed concern over reports of an abrupt 80 per cent cut in Indias private Hajj quota, and urged the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take up the matter with authorities in Saudi Arabia. The office of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah [] The post J&K leaders urge Centre to address 80 pc cut in Indias private Hajj quota with Saudi Arabia appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Apr 12:The Central Government on Saturday notified the appointment of Justice Arun Palli as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, as per the news agency, announced the appointment on social media, stating that the President of India approved the decision following [] The post Justice Arun Palli appointed chief justice of JKL HC appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Apr 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department has banned the private practice of Dr. Hanief Dar, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Srinagar. According to the Government Order No. 308 -JK (HME) of 2025 Dated:-09.04.2025, whereas, an evaluation of Dr. Hanief Dars work under the AB-PMJAY/AB PMJAY SEHAT [] The post J&K: Private Practice of Doctor banned appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Apr 9: The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Sanjeev Kumar as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, effective from April 10, 2025. The decision was made under Article 223 of the Constitution of India following the retirement of Chief [] The post Justice Sanjeev appointed as Acting Chief Justice of J&K&L High Court appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, April 7: In a significant move aimed at encouraging vehicle purchases through local dealerships, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced an additional 3% Motor Vehicle (MV)/Road/Token tax on all fresh non-transport vehicles purchased from outside the Union Territory (UT) but used on public roads within Jammu and Kashmir. As per the notification [] The post Govt to levy 3 pc Addl tax on non-local private vehicles appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Apr 1: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday fulfilled a key budget announcement with the launch of a free bus service for women. The chief minister flagged off the Zero-Ticket Travel Initiative for women from the SKICC. A government spokesperson described the move as a landmark towards gender-inclusive mobility. The launch [] The post CM launches free bus service for women appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, April 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced that the Naxal problem in India has now been significantly contained, with only six districts remaining most affected by left-wing extremism, down from 12 in the previous review. Shah emphasized that the Modi government is committed to eradicating Naxalism completely by March 31, [] The post Naxal issue now confined to 6 districts only: HM Shah appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 31: IFS officer Nidhi Tewari has been appointed private secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Personnel Ministry order said. A 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Tewari is currently serving as deputy secretary in the Prime Ministers Office (PMO). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Tewaris appointment as private [] The post IFS Officer Nidhi Tewari appointed Private Secy to PM appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 30: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of the law and order situation there. [] The post AFSPA extended in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 29: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has assigned Manjeet Rai, Additional District and Sessions Judge (TADA/POTA), Srinagar, the additional charge of the 4th Additional District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, following the retirement of Gowher Majeed Dalal on March 31, 2025.As per an order, Rai will assume the role from [] The post Manjeet Rai gets additional charge of 4th Add District Judge Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 28: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Jammu has stayed the ban on the private practice of doctors after finding that the ban order was passed without following the proper procedure. According to details, CAT also determined that the impugned orders were issued based on incorrect facts. Notably, in the first week of [] The post CAT Jammu temporarily lifts ban on doctors private practice appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 27: A total of 14 private member resolutions, including three seeking restoration of statehood, will be moved in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly during the second part of the budget session next month, an official said. The maiden budget session of the assembly post abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the [] The post 14 Private Member Resolutions, Including 3 on Statehood, to be Moved in J&K Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 25 : Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday conducted raids at multiple locations across the valley in connection with an investigation into the activities of proscribed organisations, officials said. Raids were conducted in Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal and Kulgam districts, they said. The officials said the raids targeted individuals associated with proscribed outfits [] The post Police raids in multiple districts in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

80 pc ReT Teachers allegedly appointed through favouritism, incapable of providing quality education Parents demand reforms, Merit-Based Appointments before Policy Implementation JAMMU: The government hierarchy has outrightly rejected the proposal mandating government employees to enroll their children in government schools, citing widespread concerns over the deteriorating standards of education in these institutions. While the initiative [] The post Govt hierarchy rejects proposal mandating ad

Police launch probe, LG, CM, others express grief Srinagar, Mar 20: Former Gurez MLA and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Faqeer Mohammad Khan allegedly died by suicide at his official residence in Srinagar on Thursday, sending shockwaves across political circles in Jammu and Kashmir. An official informed that Khan was found dead at his [] The post Ex-MLA Gurez Faqeer Mohd Khan found dead by gun shot in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri, March 18: A fire broke out at the Government Medical College (GMC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, leading to the evacuation of over 150 patients from the hospital. The incident occurred in the basement of the hospital early on Tuesday morning, filling the wards with smoke and prompting swift action [] The post Fire breaks out at GMC Rajouri; no casualties reported appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Mar 14: A speeding truck that crashed into a level-crossing gate and got stuck on railway tracks was hit by an express train in Maharashtras Jalgaon district on Friday morning, officials said. No one was injured in the accident that occurred near Bodwad station around 4.30 am, which disrupted rail services on the route [] The post Amravati Express hits truck in Maharashtras Jalgaon district; no injuries reported appeared first on Northlines .

KARGIL: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolted Kargil, Ladakh, early on Friday morning, causing tremors across Jammu and Kashmir. The earthquake, which occurred at 2:50 AM, was recorded at a depth of 15 kilometers, according to the National Center for Seismology. The tremors were felt across the region, with no immediate reports of significant damage [] The post 5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Kargil, tremors felt in parts of J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Kathua, March 8, 2025: The bodies of three civilians who went missing last night in village Lohai Malhar in Billawar tehsil of Kathua district have been found in the upper reaches of the Billawar area today. Sources said that Militant outfit TRF in an unverified statement yesterday claimed the responsibility. According to sources, three civilians [] The post 3 missing civilians found dead near Kathua waterfall appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 7: Health minister Sakina Itoo on Friday said that there is no formal proposal to impose a blanket ban on private practice of doctors across Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question of MLA Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Para, the minister, said that presently, there is no formal proposal or initiative in [] The post No proposal to impose ban private practice of doctors: Minister appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 7: Health minister Sakina Itoo on Friday said that there is no formal proposal to impose a blanket ban on private practice of doctors across Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question of MLA Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Para, the minister, said that presently, there is no formal proposal or initiative in place [] The post J&K Assembly: No proposal to impose blanket ban on private practice of doctors, says Health Minister appeared first on Northlines .

The US has been Indias most favourable trade and investment partner By Nantoo Banerjee If the United States of America is the provider of the largest trade surplus to India year after year, there is no reason for India to impose unreasonable tariffs on merchandise imported from its best trading partner. In fact, the [] The post Indo-US commerce deal may help India escape from Chinese trade trap appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 2: Two minor girls were found dead in a trench filled with rain water in Samba district, while a nine-year-old boy died in an accident here on Sunday, officials said. The bodies of Asiya (10) and Tahira (9) were recovered from the ditch at Lower Birpur in Bari Brahmana area of Samba, they [] The post J&K: 2 minor girls found dead in Samba appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 25: A man was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Pargwal area here in the city outskirts. Police sources said that a body of a male person was found lying on the bank of river Chenab in village Sajwal near the under-construction bridge. Police identified the deceased as Sanjay Kumar, resident of Uday [] The post Man found dead mysteriously in Pargwal, Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: A Delhi court on Tuesday summoned former Union rail minister Lalu Prasad in connection with the land-for-jobs scam. Special Judge Vishal Gogne also summoned Prasads son and former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, and daughter Hema Yadav. The judge issued fresh summonses to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremos younger son [] The post Delhi Court summons Lalu Prasad and family in Land-for-Jobs Scam appeared first on Northlines .

Bijbehara, Feb 22: A non-local labourer was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. An official said that the man has been identified as Krishna Karmaal (31) son of Daneshwar Karmaal of Jharkhand. He was found dead on a road in the Kanjigund area [] The post J&K: Non-local labourer found dead in Bijbehara appeared first on Northlines .