Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir Government will soon enhance the ration quota and provide 12 gas cylinders annually to households as a New Year gift. The announcement was made by Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma while speaking to reporters on Wednesday. We have ensured all necessary arrangements for winter to ensure a smooth supply of [] The post J&K to increase ration quota, offers 12 gas cylinders annually: Satish appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 20: The Jammu & Kashmir Governments pre-budget meetings with different departments will begin from November 27 to firm up budgetary proposals for 2025-26 and finalise revised estimates for 2024-25. This will be for the first time after a gap of six years that J&Ks budget would be presented in the Assembly of the [] The post J&K Govt to begin pre-budget discussions from Nov 27 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Muneer Ahmad Banday, a key accused in a 2020 narco-terror case linked to Pakistan-based terrorist organizations. Banday, who had been on the run for four years, was allegedly involved in a conspiracy to fund terrorism through the drug trade. The case, which emerged in June 2020, involved [] The post NIA nabs wanted accused in 2020 narco-terror case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 19: Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely inaugurate Vande Bharat train connecting Kashmir to New Delhi on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) in January. According to officials, the Vande Bharat Express train will directly connect the national capital to the valley starting [] The post Kashmir to Delhi Vande Bharat Express to be inaugurated by PM in January2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Florida, Nov 19, 2024: SpaceX successfully launched Indias latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Tuesday. Weighing 4,700 kg, the satellite was launched aboard SpaceXs Falcon 9 rocket, marking a significant step forward in expanding Indias communication infrastructure. The satellite is expected to enhance broadband services and in-flight connectivity across the Indian region, [] The post SpaceX launches ISROs 4,700 kg GSAT-N2 Communication Satellite appeared fi

Srinagar, Nov 19: A significant dip in minimum temperatures has been recorded across several stations in the Kashmir division, and some areas in the Jammu division are also experiencing a sharp decline in temperatures. The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar reported that the minimum temperature has fallen notably, with an expected further drop of 1-2C over [] The post Cold wave grips Kashmir as temperatures plunge, light snow on Nov 24 appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Nov 17: Amid increasing incidents of road accidents, the Traffic Police rural has warned the guardians and owners of the vehicles not to allow their minor children to drive two or four-wheelers, failing which an imprisonment for 3 years with a fine of Rs 25000 shall be imposed. In the recent past, a number []

Mumbai, November 15: The ICC has put the 2025 Champions Trophy tour on hold following controversy over the locations chosen by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The tour, initially scheduled to begin on November 16, 2024, in Islamabad, included stops in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad which were announced without the [] The post ICC halts 2025 Champions Trophy Tour amid controversy over venues appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 13: In a significant step to empower the local economy, the Jammu and Kashmir government has unveiled the Draft Procurement Preference Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) for 2024. The groundbreaking initiative is designed to channel 30 per cent of the government procurement to registered local MSEs, offering them greater access to [] The post Procurement Preference Policy2024 to boost local MSEs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 14: Political momentum is building in Jammu and Kashmir with parties gearing up for the much-anticipated Panchayat elections. Following the recent Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, BJP, National Conference (NC), and Congress are all mobilizing efforts to maximize their influence at the grassroots level. The BJP, aiming to expand its voter base, [] The post Parties intensify activities as 2025 Panchayat elections approach J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Ravi Rohmetra (Social worker & Writer) Guru Nanak Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Prakash Utsav, celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak. One of the most celebrated and important Sikh gurus and the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak is highly revered by the Sikh community. This is one of the [] The post GURU NANAK JAYANTI 15TH NOVEMBER 2024 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The ongoing protest led by Movement Kalki, advocating for the protection of cows and their recognition as the National Mother, reached its 25th day today. Thousands gathered in support of the movements demands, which include the creation of a Cow Board, stronger laws to protect cows, and the establishment of a Sanatan Board [] The post Movement Kalkis protest for Cow Protection enters 25th Day appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: Two people were killed and another critically injured in a head-on collision between a Thar SUV and a tipper truck in the Tengpora area of Srinagar on Thursday afternoon. The deceased have been identified as Hammad from Lal Bazar and Azeem from Sanat Nagar. The injured, Mohammad Eissa Ganie from Nowshera, was rushed to [] The post 2 Killed, 1 injured in Head-On Collision in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

UPSC CMS Results New Delhi: As per the official notice, the final results have been prepared based on the results of the written examination (Part 1) held on July 14 followed by personality test (Part 2) held between September to November 2024. A total of 165 candidates have been recommended for Category 1 and 600 [] The post UPSC CMS Final Result 2024 out at upsc.gov.in, direct link to check results here appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The recipients of the prestigious SaMaPa Awards 2024 have been announced by Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori, renowned Santoor maestro and General Secretary of SaMaPa (Sopori Academy of Music and Performing Arts). The awards will be presented during the 20th Annual SaMaPa Sangeet Sammelan, a prominent classical music festival, at Kamani Auditorium in New [] The post SaMaPa Awards 2024 Announced: Honoring Excellence in Music and Culture appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The joint edition of the Jammu Film Festival (JFF) and The International Film Festival of Srinagar (TIFFS) is set to kick off on November 20, 2024, with a grand opening ceremony at the Aquaplex Crown in Bagh-e-Bahu, Jammu. Festival Director Rohit Bhat while addressing a press conference, here today, expressed gratitude for the [] The post Joint edition of JFF & TIFFS to begin from Nov 20 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The 1991 batch alumni of Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 (KV No. 2) Jammu held a reunion after 33 years at the Aureum Grand Hotels and Resorts in Vijaypur, Samba. The event, organized by the schools alumni, was a grand success, bringing together former students from across India to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate shared [] The post 1991 batch alumni of KV-2 holds reunion appeared first on Northlines .

Reasi, Nov 13: Twelve pilgrims were injured in a road accident on Wednesday when their bus collided with another vehicle in Simbal Chowk in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The accident occurred when a bus carrying 35 to 40 pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, en route to the Shiv Khori shrine, collided with an [] The post 12 Pilgrims injured in Reasi Bus Collision appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 12: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau has registered a case under against former chief engineer and others over corruption charges. According to a statement, the matter involved serious financial stakes, resulting in huge loss to the government exchequer The statement reads that during the course of verification, it came to fore [] The post FIR against Chief Engineer R&B for corruption in a project agreement of 2006 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 12: TheJammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has issued a corrigendum for the J&K Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2024. As per the latest update, the age limits have been revised as candidates in the Open Merit (OM) category must be born between January 1, 1989, and January 1, 2003, reserved category [] The post JKPSC extends application deadline, age limits for CCE 2024 appeared first on Northlines .

Kargil: In a remarkable breakthrough, the Kargil Police claimed to have cracked a 26-year-old quadruple murder case, finally bringing closure to a case that had remained a mystery for nearly three decades. According to the Police Officials, The case dates back to October 7, 1998, when Bashir Ahmad from Tangole reported the disappearance of his [] The post Kargil: 26-Year-Old Quadruple Murder Case solved; suspects arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Jammu Police on Tuesday claimed to have solved a blind firing case in which two arrests were made after a thorough investigation. The incident, which occurred during the intervening night of 02-03 November 2024, involved a 25-year-old man, Imran Khalil, who was fired upon by unknown assailants near Nikki Tawi area. He sustained [] The post Blind Firing Case: 2 notorious criminals arrested with pistol, heroin appeared first on Northlines .

Bandipora: In a rescue operation on Tuesday, Border Roads Organization (BRO) successfully salvaged 20 vehicles stuck in heavy snow in Bandipora district of J&K. The operation, carried out by BRO in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Police and the local district administration, took place near Zadkhus Nallah and Razdan Top, both of which are known [] The post Bandipora: 20 vehicles trapped in snow rescued by BRO appeared first on Northlines .

Says Im non-political, forwarded resolution after it was passed in Assembly Srinagar, Nov 11: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdur Rahim Rather on Monday said that the resolution passed in the maiden assembly session was forwarded to the concerned quarters for necessary action. He, however, said that the speaker had done his job by [] The post 61 MLAs voted in favour of resolution, 28 opposed: J&K Speaker appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 11:To raise awareness, devise strategies and address the challenges in adapting the postgraduate curriculum to the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 guidelines and develop a robust framework for its effective implementation, the NEP Cell, University of Kashmir (KU), Monday inaugurated a two-day workshop here. Titled Redesigning Curriculum and Credit Framework for Postgraduate Programmes as [] The post KU aligning all academic tasks with NEP-2020 timelines: VC appeared first on N

Manipur: At least 11 suspected terrorists were killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Manipurs Jiribam district on Monday, officials confirmed. The exchange of fire occurred at Jakurador Karong, located in the Borobekra sub-division, following an attack by heavily armed terrorists on local shops, houses, and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp. The [] The post 11 terrorists killed; 2 CRPF jawans injured in Manipur gunfight appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Saturday it has filed a prosecution complaint against alleged Gujarat conman Kiran Patel before a special court here under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The court took cognisance of the prosecution complaint and issued a notice to the accused to appear on November 27, [] The post ED files prosecution complaint against Conman Kiran Patel in Srinagar, to appear on Nov 27 appeared first on Northlines .

Islamabad: Over 20 killed and 46 injured in a bomb explosion at Quetta railway station in Pakistan on Saturday. According to reports, the explosion occurred at the stations booking office which damaged the platforms roof and was heard across the city. Reports said that Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the blast. Rescue and [] The post 20 killed, 46 injured in Quetta Railway station blast; BLA claims responsibility appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 8: Minister of Consumer Affairs and Public Services and Sports, Satish Sharma Friday said the formal announcement on the double ration and 12 gas cylinders a year to the people of J&K will be made shortly. Modalities are being finalised and very soon the formal announcement regarding double ration and 12 gas cylinders [] The post Double Ration, 12 gas cylinders a year soon: Minister appeared first on Northlines .

KISHTWAR, Nov 8: Acting tough against the criminals in the district to ensure proper law and order including safety and security of the public, the District Magistrate (DM) Kishtwar Rajesh Kumar Shavan, JKAS has slapped PSA on 5 hardcore criminals. Those booked under the provision of J&K Public Safety Act 1978, includes Mohd Abdullah Gujjar [] The post PSA on 5 hardcore criminals in Kishtwar; 22 more on radar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 7: Four people, including a minor, died and two others were injured when a vehicle skidded off the road and rolled down into a gorge in Reasi district on Thursday, officials said. An SUV skidded off the road, rolled down a hill, and plunged into a deep gorge in the Ganjote area [] The post Minor among 4 killed, 2 injured as vehicle falls in gorge in Reasi appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Nov 6: The government on Wednesday ordered transfers and postings in the administration. According to the official order, Sarfaraz, JKAS, who was awaiting adjustment in the General Administration Department, has now been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Chief Ministers Secretariat. Additionally, Aziz Ahmad Rather, JKAS, previously serving as Additional Deputy Commissioner in Handwara, [] The post 2 JKAS officers shifted to CMs Secretariat appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 6: In a decisive step against narcotics trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag on Wednesday have attached the property of a known drug trafficker namely Mohammad Ashraf Dar, under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Mohammad Ashraf Dar, son of Jalal-Ud-Din and resident of Tulkhan Bijbehara, has a history of [] The post In an Anti-Narcotics drive, property worth Rs 1.2 Cr attached appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 6:The Union Government has reportedly consented to the proposal of increase in the Judge strength in the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from present 17 to 25, marking a significant step towards improving the judicial infrastructure in the region. The union minister of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, [] The post Judge strength in High Court of J&K & Ladakh to be increased to 25 appeared first on Northlines .

Jaipur: In a shocking development, 25 tigers fromRajasthans Ranthambore National Park have gone missing in the last year. Rajasthans Chief Wildlife Warden, Pavan Kumar Upadhyay, has reported that 25 out of the 75 tigers in Ranthambore National Park have gone missing over the last year. This is the first time such a high number of [] The post 25 tigers missing from Ranthambore Park; investigation initiated appeared first on Northlines .

Kargil: The Honble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh (HLG), Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) inaugurated the 4th LG Horse Polo Cup-2024 Tournament organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, at Goshan Stadium in Drass. The HLG also inaugurated the Horse Polo Stadium at Goshan, Drass, which was constructed at an estimated cost [] The post Mishra inaugurates 4th LG Cup Horse Polo-2024 Tournament appeared first on Northlines .

NL Correspondent Katra: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) proudly acknowledges the contribution of Dhananjay Singh(B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, 2014 Batch), CEO of FrameInn (A Pvt. Ltd. Company), who has donated INR 1 Lakh in support of the SAE Collegiate Club of SMVDU for the upcoming SAE BAJA 2025 initiative. The BAJA team, representing the Union [] The post SMVDU Alumnus donates Rs 1 Lakh for BAJA 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 5: On the second day of the session, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly began with an announcement from the Speaker about the Panel of Chairmen.The main focus of the day is a tribute to honor the memory of many prominent leaders who have passed away.The Speaker paid respects to leaders like former [] The post Day 02: Assembly opens with tributes to 57 late leaders, Including Geelani appeared first on Northlines .

Agencies AGRA/NEW DELHI : A MiG-29 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in a field near Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Monday during a routine training sortie after it encountered a system malfunction, officials said. There were no casualties in the incident, they said. The pilot manoeuvered the aircraft to ensure no damage to [] The post IAFs MiG-29 Jet Crashes Near Agra, Pilot Ejects Safely; Court Of Inquiry Ordered appeared first on Northlines .

Dhami announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh each to the injured Almorah, Nov 4: An ill-fated bus carrying 60 passengers fell into a deep trench in Almorah district of Uttarakhand in which 36 passengers were killed and 24 others injured on Monday. According [] The post 36 killed; 24 injured as bus falls into deep trench in Uttarakhand appeared first on Northlines .

NL Correspondent Agra: Indian Air Force's MiG-29 fighter jet crashed into open fields near Agra, Uttar Pradesh during a training mission, here on Monday. According to sources, no casualties were reported and the pilot of the fighter aircraft successfully ejected to safety before the aircraft hit the ground and caught fire. As the aircraft fell [] The post MiG-29 crashed near Agra; pilot escapes safely appeared first on Northlines .

The domestic equity markets are likely to remain sensitive in the immediate trading sessions owing to ongoing foreign fund outflows and the commencement of the corporate results season. According to analysts at Religare Broking, volatility is expected to continue as investor focus shifts between international and domestic developments. Over the past week, the benchmarks witnessed [] The post Markets forecast to stay volatile next week amid foreign capital outflows and Q2 earnings season appeared

The benchmark equity indices ended the October series on a negative note after witnessing selling pressure across various sectors. As per analysts from Geojit Financial Services, the Nifty 50 is hovering around an important support zone and may witness a slip towards newer lows if this support level is breached going forward. Anand James, Chief [] The post Equity indices may slip to new lows if key 24150 support breaks appeared first on Northlines .

Getting a good night's rest is crucial for both physical and mental well-being. However, for many people deeply impacted by daily stresses and responsibilities, quality sleep seems constantly out of reach. Disrupted sleep cycles leave them feeling tired and unrefreshed. Could following a straightforward pre-bed routine change this troubling tendency? Sleep experts recommend developing beneficial [] The post How the Simple 3-2-1 Rule Can Improve Your Sleep Quality appeared first on Northlines .

In a move aimed at increasing orders and gaining market share, one of India's leading hyperlocal delivery platforms has significantly lowered the fee it charges restaurants. Magicpin announced it will reduce its commission from restaurants by nearly one-third to just Rs. 5 per order for the remainder of 2024. The fee cut is a strategic [] The post Magicpin cuts restaurant fee by 29% to boost food delivery orders appeared first on Northlines .

In a worrying development for the ongoing efforts to eradicate polio from Pakistan, two new cases of the crippling disease have surfaced in the country's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This takes the total number of polio cases reported in Pakistan this year alone to 45. The new cases have been confirmed in Lakki Marwat and [] The post Pakistan reports 45 polio cases in 2024 as 2 new infections emerge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa appeared first on Northlines .

The next Hindu calendar year, Samvat 2081, is shaping up to be the biggest IPO year yet with over Rs 1.3 lakh crore expected to be raised from initial public offerings. Several major companies have received regulatory approval to launch their IPOs next year seeking to raise around Rs 48,425 crore. In addition, 59 more [] The post Samvat 2081 set to be biggest IPO year appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Nov 2: Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan today hosted a cultural evening to commemorate the Foundation Day of Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which was celebrated on 01st November across the country. Students, Security personnel and people of the respective states [] The post LG urges youth to lead progressive Viksit Bharat 2047 appeared first on Northlines .

Jasprit Bumrah, India's premier fast bowler, has expressed his delight at being retained as Mumbai Indians' top pick for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. The champions signed Bumrah for Rs 18 crore, highlighting his importance to the franchise after over a decade together. In a video released by MI, Bumrah looked back on his journey [] The post Jasprit Bumrah reflects on long journey with Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Agencies NEW DELHI: The BRICS+ grouping of nations like India, China and Russia is rapidly increasing its share in global merchandise exports and imports and is expected to surpass G7 group by 2026, EY India said in its latest edition of EY Economy Watch. The share of BRICS+ group in global merchandise exports has increased [] The post BRICS+ group expected to surpass G7 in global trade by 2026: EY India appeared first on Northlines .