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Ashu Kumar Jammu Tawi, Dec. 14: Even as the controversy over regional bias in admissions to the SMVD Medical College, refuse to die down, another flashpoint has eruptedthis time on the sports field. The selection of Jammu & Kashmirs Santosh Trophy football team has triggered outrage across the Jammu region after the Sports Authority and [] The post All-Kashmir squad for Santosh Trophy triggers outrage, Re-ignite Jammu discrimination row appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), founded by Ladakh educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk, is doing exemplary work and should be granted recognition by the University Grants Commission, a Parliamentary panel has noted. In its report tabled in Parliament earlier this week, the committee headed by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh expressed [] The post Cong led Parli-panel backs recognition for Wangchuks HIAL appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 14: Amid rising complaints from parents regarding private schools allegedly charging exorbitant annual fees, the Fee Fixation Committee (FFC) on Sunday asked aggrieved parents to formally approach the committee through the prescribed channel for redressal. Chairman of the Fee Fixation Committee, Justice (Rtd) Sunail Hali said that action would be taken against schools [] The post Parents should lodge complaints over excessive annual charges: FFC appeared first on Northlines .

Lok Adalat not meant for amnesty or bill exemptions Srinagar, Dec 14: Superintending Engineer Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Shabir Ahmad Khan, today clarified that the power distribution wing has no authority to waive off electricity bills or grant exemptions, stating that all billing is done through a centralized online system and payments collected [] The post Power Distribution wing cant waive off electricity bills: KPDCL appeared first on Northlines .

Chairs 84th Meeting of University Council of KU Srinagar, Dec 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired the 84th Meeting of the University Council of the University of Kashmir (KU), at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, emphasized the need to introduce contemporary, interdisciplinary and skill-oriented [] The post LG calls for NEP-aligned, skill-oriented academic programmes appeared first on Northlines .

Imposes Rs. 25000 as cost to JK Health Deptt Northlines Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Dec 14: In a significant ruling strengthening maternity rights of contractual employees, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Health Department to grant paid maternity leave along with full salary to a contractual Medical Officer [] The post CAT orders paid Maternity Leave to Contractual Doctor appeared first on Northlines .

By Bhushan Parimoo Originating in Kashmir and spreading widely across north-west Indiaincluding the Punjab hills and the old Gandhara regionSharada is the supreme indigenous alphabet of ancient Kashmir. It flourished between the 8th9th century and the 15th century, after which it was gradually replaced by the Persian script following the advent of Islam in [] The post Entrusting Sharada Revival to Persian Departments: A Monumental Historical Mistake appeared first on Northlines .

Shivanand Pandit Amid strong opposition from the BJP, the Karnataka government on December 10, 2025, introduced the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, in the Legislative Assembly during the ongoing winter session, even as concerns were raised over the potential misuse of the extensive powers granted under the proposed law. The Bill, [] The post Karnatakas Hate Speech Bill: A Constitutional Disaster appeared first on Northlines .

Introduction of high tech and AI has led to further widening of inequality By Sanjay Roy Since the past three decades policy makers in India and across the developing world had been grappling with the problem of identifying the appropriate engine of growth for future development. A recent report by the NITI Aayog seems [] The post Real income of present low paid Indians have to be hiked to pep up further demand appeared first on Northlines .

The people of Jammu and Kashmir must be in severe dilemma these days because the man who they have voted to power with full mandate is behaving in a manner as if he was part and parcel of the opposition rather than head of the government. This statement has a strong basis because the chief [] The post Is Omar in power or opposition? appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 14: Jammu and Kashmirs public grievance redressal platform, JK Samadhan, has received 1.02 lakh grievances so far in 2025, resolving 88,091 cases and achieving an overall disposal rate of 86.27 per cent, officials said on Sunday. The data was reviewed at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to assess the performance [] The post JK Samadhan Records Over 1.02 Lakh Grievances in 2025, Achieves 86.27% Disposal Rate appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Centre has asked all states to prioritize the nomination of women officers and those belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) for key positions on central deputation to ensure adequate representation at the national level. In a communique to chief secretaries of all states, the Ministry of Personnel [] The post Centre Urges States to Nominate Women, SC/ST Officers for Central Deputation appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against 17 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for allegedly orchestrating a transnational cyber crime syndicate that defrauded victims of over 1,000 crore through a vast network of shell companies and digital scams, officials said on Sunday. The investigation [] The post 4 Chinese Nationals Among 17 Charge-sheeted in 1,000 Cr Cyber Fraud; 111 Shell Firms Exposed appeared first on Nor

Hands over appointment letters to 39 NoKs of terror sufferers Srinagar, Dec 13: Reiterating his commitment to deliver justice, jobs and dignity to terror victim families, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 39 Next of Kins (NoKs) of terror victims from Kashmir Division, at Lok Bhavan here. LG [] The post Justice, jobs, dignity for terror-victims families top priority: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has sought a legal opinion to determine when the five-year term of District Development Councils (DDCs) began, a decision which will decide on the date of their dissolution. Authoritative sources told news agency that the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj [] The post JK Govt seeks legal opinion on dissolution date of DDCs appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that accessible, affordable and quality healthcare has become a reality in Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the Union Territory witnessing transformative changes in medical education and public health over the past five years. Speaking at the valedictory ceremony [] The post Accessible Healthcare a Reality in J&K: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi:The Army has intensifies patrols in the higher reaches of the Jammu region to prevent infiltration and maintain constant vigil over sensitive areas along the Line of Control (LoC) even as there has been absence of heavy snowfall. Officials told news agency, that the Army has strengthened its presence along high ridges, dense forests, [] The post Army tightens winter vigil along LoC appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 13: Former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal will be sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, officials said. A three-member panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recommended Goyals name, they said on Saturday. Goyal is a 1990-batch (retired) Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of [] The post R K Goyal is the new CIC appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the Centre cannot claim normalcy in the Union Territory unless tourist destinations closed after the Pahalgam attack earlier this year are reopened. He also called for a review of the decision to shut several tourist spots following the incident. Speaking to reporters after [] The post No normalcy claim without reopening closed tourist spots: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi:Over the past three financial years, the Centre has allocated more than Rs 350 crore to Jammu and Kashmir under the National Health Mission (NHM), reveals the data tabled in Lok Sabha. These funds were specifically designated for the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) components of the mission. According to the news [] The post J&K gets Rs 350 Cr for SC, ST components appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi:According to official data tabled in the Lok Sabha, a total of 34 cases were registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, in Jammu and Kashmir over the past five years. As per the figures shared by the Ministry of Law and Justice, 21 cases were registered in [] The post J&K records 34 SC, ST atrocity cases in 5-yrs appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13:A court in Srinagar has issued a proclamation notice against a doctor from south Kashmirs Qazigund area in connection with the Delhi blast case that claimed nearly a dozen lives and injured many others on November 10 near iconic Red Fort area. According to court order, a copy of which lies with news [] The post Proclamation issued against Qazigund doctor in Delhi blast case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday detained around 200 suspected over-ground workers (OGWs) of terror outfits as part of a massive crackdown in the valley, officials said here. The police, along with other security forces, launched the operation against the OGW network in many areas of the Kashmir valley, including Srinagar city, [] The post 200 suspected terror-OGWs detained in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Just released document is the basis of regime change in Latin America By W. T. Whitney, Jr. WASHINGTON DC: The National Security Strategy (NSS) is a document setting U.S. foreign policy goals that the Executive Branch periodically sends to Congress. Commenting on the NSS released on Dec. 5, Rebecca Lissner, associated with the establishment-oriented [] The post Venezuela and Honduras first targets of Trumps new security strategy appeared first on Northlines .

Russian President may be helpful in ensuring harmony among Asian nations By Dr Arun Mitra The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the warm reception accorded to him once again underline that Jawaharlal Nehrus legacy of a trusted IndiaRussia friendship continues to endure. While todays Russian Federation is not the former Soviet Union, [] The post Putins India visit should be followed up by serious work on building place appeared first on Northlines .

By Sadaket Ali Malik The on-going debate around schools and their newly mandated role in stray dog monitoring has entered the centre stage of educational and administrative discourse in Jammu and Kashmir, following a series of sweeping directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in August 2025 and corresponding government orders that have reshaped [] The post Preventing stray dog ingress: Boon or Bane appeared first on Northlines .

No one can deny that modern warfare has changed drastically, giving a clear indication that countries which remain reluctant in adopting new strategies and techniques can be at serious risk, because wars are no longer fought merely with boots and bullets. The nature of conflict has evolved, demanding preparedness that goes far beyond conventional military [] The post India & Future Wars appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with other security agencies, on Saturday launched a major crackdown against the Over Ground Workers (OGWs) network of terrorists across the Kashmir Valley, detaining over 150 suspects, sources said. A senior official said more than 150 suspected individuals have been detained so far in Srinagar, while raids [] The post Over 150 Detained as Police Intensify Action Against OGW Network in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: The Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast the possibility of very light snowfall at isolated places in the higher reaches of north and central Kashmir between December 13 and 17, even as minimum temperatures across the valley showed a slight rise due to overcast skies. Officials said Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of [] The post Light Snowfall Forecast in Higher Reaches of Kashmir Till Dec 17: MeT appeared first on Northlines .

Vows to end terror ecosystem in J&K; Sympathisers, supporters of terrorism to face harshest punishment Srinagar, Dec 13:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over appointment letters to family members of terror victims at Lok Bhavan Auditorium, Srinagar, reiterating the administrations commitment to provide justice, jobs and dignity to the affected families. Addressing [] The post LG Sinha hands over job letters to terror victim families in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction for the grant of Selection Grade (Non-Functional) to seven members of the Jammu and Kashmir Private Secretaries to Heads of Departments (Gazetted) Service, officials said. Check order copy here: Order Copy The post J&K Govt Sanctions Selection Grade for Seven Private Secretaries appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday led the nation in paying tribute to the security personnel who laid down their lives in the 2001 Parliament terror attack, as leaders across party lines remembered their sacrifice at Parliament House. The Prime Minister, along with Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and other parliamentarians, [] The post PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Others Pay Tributes to Parliament Attack Martyrs appeared first on Northlines .

Hyderabad, Dec 13: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Armed Forces are committed to adapting to a rapidly changing warfare environment and implementing reforms to remain operationally ready and relevant, as global conflict dynamics stand on the brink of a major transformation. Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade of [] The post Indian Armed Forces Adapting to Evolving Warfare Environment: CDS Chauhan appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Srinagar, against four persons in connection with a 53 lakh land-sale fraud case. According to a statement, the chargesheet has been submitted in FIR No. 23/2025, naming Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan [] The post Chargesheet Filed Against Four in Land Fraud Case in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Rs 11,718 cr sanctioned, 30 lakh enumerators to be involved New Delhi, Dec 12: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved Rs 11,718 crore for conducting the 2027 Census, which for the first time will include caste enumeration. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the proposal [] The post Cabinet nod for Census 2027 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 12: The Union Cabinet on Friday cleared a Bill to repeal 71 laws which have outlived their utility in the statute books, officials said. Out of the 71 laws, 65 are amendments to principal Acts and six are principal laws. At least one law proposed to be repealed is of [] The post Cabinet nod to repeal 71 laws that outlived utility appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 12 : The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an alleged infiltration bid along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu district on Friday and arrested a suspected person with a modified AK-type rifle and ammunition, police officials said. The accused identified as Abdul Khalik was arrested over alleged suspicious movement near the [] The post Infiltrator nabbed with modified AK rifle at IB appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 12:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) and assessed the LPG stock availability in the Kashmir Valley for the forthcoming winter months. The Chief Secretary reviewed the performance under the first phase of PMUY and directed Deputy Commissioners to intensify [] The post Ensure 100 pc e-KYC for PMUY beneficiaries, says CS appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 12: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Friday visited the forward areas in Rajouri district to review the prevailing security environment and assess the operational preparedness of the troops, officials said. During his visit, Lt Gen Mishra encouraged all ranks to uphold the highest [] The post White Knight Corps GOC reviews security scenario appeared first on Northlines .

Meets families of martyrs, hands over appointment letters to NOKs Srinagar, Dec 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday met the families of the martyrs who lost their lives in the accidental blast in Nowgam here last month and handed over appointment letters to their next of kin on compassionate grounds. The gesture, LG Sinha said [] The post Disrupt terror funding, counter radicalisation: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Nominates Minister Ittoo as member of selection panel Srinagar, Dec 12:With Lok Bhavan clearing the amendment passed by the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly to enhance the maximum age of the State Election Commissioner, the Jammu and Kashmir government has set the process in motion to appoint the head of the State Election Commissionthe body [] The post J&K begins process for appointment of SEC appeared first on Northlines .

Describes General Zorawar Singh as brave warrior, Indias greatest commander Jammu Tawi, Dec 12:Describing General Zorawar Singh as brave warrior, Indias greatest commander and military strategist, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the nation must set a collective target of making Bharat powerful. Paying tributes to Singh, on his Martyrdom Day the Lieutenant [] The post Nation must set collective target to make Bharat powerful: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

It is a popular saying that people should learn from the past but it seems that people at helm in Jammu dont believe in this principle as they are least bothered about the probable fate of traffic signals installed in Jammu city. The generation of people in Jammu which still remembers things that used to [] The post Jammus Traffic Crisis Deepens appeared first on Northlines .

Both NATO and EU face existential crisis over Trump doctrine By Nitya Chakraborty For rich European nations, especially the troika Germany, France and Britain, the geopolitical situation that is unfolding in the year 2026 has enough elements of an existential crisis as a result of the announcement of the US policy on global security [] The post Where is Europe placed in the emerging global geopolitics? appeared first on Northlines .

Simultaneous need is to properly look after welfare of veterans By Aritra Banerjee Walk into any conversation about veterans welfare today, and you can sense a quiet tension running beneath the surface. It is not anger or disappointment as much as a kind of fatigue. Veterans see reforms moving rapidly on paper. They hear [] The post Modernisation of Indian Defence forces is taking place rapidly appeared first on Northlines .

Labour Govt must come out strongly against U.S. seizure of Venezuelan tanker By Ben Chacko LONDON: Everybody gets it except Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Labour MPs, including those traditionally on the right, are clear that the basis for Britains alliance with the USA is collapsing. The new US national security document itself dismissive [] The post Time for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand up to Donald Trump appeared first on Northlines .

Stable Govt in neighbouring country will ensure regional security By Nitya Chakraborty The announcement by the Bangladesh Election Commission on the holding of general elections in Bangladesh on February 12 next year is a major development in the evolving politics of South Asia, especially with respect to India. The EC statement was welcomed by [] The post Bangladesh elections on February 12, 2026 matter a lot to India appeared first on Northlines .

Govt Steps Up Action Against Misleading Information While Safeguarding Creative Freedom Fact Check Unit of PIB Verifies the Authentic News and Counters Fake News Related to Central Govt New Delhi: Free speech is protected under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. The Government is cognisant of the increasing instances of fake, false, misleading information and AI-generated [] The post Govt Strengthens Framework to Combat Fake News and Deep Fakes across Media Platforms appeared first on Northlines

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet is likely to approve the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as Pujya Bapu Gramin Rojgar Yojna, official sources indicated on Friday. The government is also set to introduce the Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Bill, which will increase the annual guaranteed employment from 100 [] The post Centre Likely to Rename MGNREGA as Pujya Bapu Gramin Rojgar Yojna appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid rich tributes to General Zorawar Singh, describing him as Indias greatest warrior, commander and military strategist, on his Martyrdom Day. He said General Zorawar Singhs vision had inspired generations with courage, purpose and commitment to higher ideals. Speaking at a commemorative event in Jammu, the [] The post LG Sinha Pays Tribute to General Zorawar Singh on Martyrdom Day appeared first on Northlines .