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New Delhi, Apr 23: A key parliamentary panel has called off its scheduled tour of Jammu and Kashmir from April 25 following the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam in order to avoid diverting the focus of the security agencies, which are currently fully engaged in handling the situation. The Standing Committee on Home Affairs [] The post Parliamentary Panel on Home calls off tour of J&K appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Apr 23:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday chaired a crucial cabinet meeting in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead and many injured. Sources told that the Chief Minister chaired the meeting at his Gupkar residence. The meeting was attended by all his cabinet colleagues. They said [] The post CM calls All-Party Meet today, PM Package Employees to work from home appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Tawi, Apr 23: The landslide-hit Jammu-Srinagar national highway was reopened for one-way traffic on Wednesday after remaining closed for three days, while a special train has been launched from Katra to New Delhi to assist the stranded passengers to reach their destinations, an official spokesperson said. The highway, the only all-weather road connecting Kashmir [] The post Jammu-Srg road opened for one-way traffic; Spl train for stranded passengers appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Tawi, Apr 23: For the first time Jammu and Srinagar simultaneously observed compete Bandh in protest against the terror attack on the civilians in Pahalgam killing 28 and critically injuring 18 others, officials said. Several parts of Jammu region observed a total shutdown on Wednesday on multi-organisations Bandh calls. Besides Jammu city, shutdown was [] The post Complete shutdown observed in Jammu & Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .
Indus treaty suspended, Attari border shut, visas scrapped; Pakistani defence staff expelled, military advisors withdrawn; forces put on high alert New Delhi, Apr 23:A day after terrorists killed 26 civilians, including one Nepali citizen, at Pahalgam inSouth Kashmir, the Government of India on Tuesday announced that blood and water cannot run together. According to the [] The post BLOOD AND WATER CANT RUN TOGETHER:After Pahalgam massacre, India pulls plug on Pakistan appeared first on Northline
Review J&K security situation: cancels 2-day Ladakh visit New Delhi, Apr 23:Hinting at a big revenge Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that orchestrators of Pahalgam attack will soon see a loud and clear response. Expressing solidarity with the families of Pahalgam terror attack victims, the Defence Minister said, Yesterday, in Pahalgam, targeting a [] The post Rajnath Singh hints at big revenge, vows loud & clear response appeared first on Northlines .
Calls All-Party Meet today,PM Package Employees to work from home Srinagar, Apr 23:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday chaired a crucial cabinet meeting in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead and many injured. Sources told that the Chief Minister chaired the meeting at his Gupkar residence. The [] The post CM Omar chairs crucial Cabinet meet in wake of Pahalgam attack appeared first on Northlines .
NIA team visits Baisaran Srinagar, Apr 23: Security agencies on Wednesday released sketches of three suspected terrorists believed to be behind the deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, which claimed 28 lives, including 27 tourists and one local resident. The J&K Police also announced a Rs 20 lakh reward for information leading to the neutraliSation [] The post Sketches released, Rs 20 Lakh reward announced for terrorists appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Apr 23: In the aftermath of the recent attack in Pahalgam, where at least 27 people were killed in a terrorist attack, a sharp and distressing hike has occurred in airfares. One-way ticket prices fromSrinagartoDelhihave soared to a staggering Rs 28,000, leaving travellers helpless and outraged. What is usually a journey costing Rs 3,000Rs [] The post Pahalgam Attack Aftermath: Sgr-Delhi ticket prices soar to Rs 28,000, people cry foul appeared first on Northlines .
2 AKs, pistol, 10 kg IED recovered; identification of slain being ascertained Srinagar, Apr 23:Security forces on Wednesday foiled a major infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of north Kashmir, killing two heavily armed terrorists in a gunfight that lasted over two hours, officials said. Addressing a press conference, [] The post Major terror plot averted in Uri as two infiltrators gunned down: Army appeared first on Northlines .
Calls PM Modi, expresses condolences over loss of lives New Delhi, Apr 23: A day after the deadly terror attack that claimed at least 26 lives including two foreign nationals in Baisaran meadows nearPahalgam,United StatesVice President JD Vance has conveyedAmericas readiness to provide full assistance toIndiain the ongoing fight against terrorism. Vance, who is on [] The post US ready to aid Indias fight on terror: Vance condemns Pahalgam attack appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Apr 23: Security forces on Wednesday cordoned off a forest area in Kulgam district after exchanging fire with the terrorists. An official told that on a tip off security forces launched searches in Tangmarg, Aharbal this evening. The terrorists holed up there opened fire on the search party which was retaliated, triggering a brief [] The post Encounter in Kulgam, cordon tightened appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu, Apr 23:Jammuand Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday said to have trappes and arrested Patwari Halqa Kool Kalan (Arnia),Jammufor demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 50,000 for issuance of Fard. Jammuand Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that public servant namely Naveed Ahmed, Patwari Halqa Kool Kalan (Arnia) is demanded illegal [] The post ACB arrests Patwari Arnia for accepting bribe appeared first on Northlines .
The present critical situation of National Highway 44 due to incessant rains followed by flash floods in the Ramban District leading to major damages on various spots has cut off the Valley from rest of the world. This is not the first time that the arterial road connecting Kashmir with Jammu and other parts of [] The post NH 44 Needs Substitute In J&K appeared first on Northlines .
Narendra Modi is facing critical choice How to deal with Pakistan, ISI ? By Sushil Kutty Pakistan on Wednesday, a day after Pak Army Chief Gen Asim Munir-inspired Muslim terrorists shot dead Hindu Indian males touristing in Kashmirs scenic Pahalgam, a spot eulogized as Kashmirs Switzerland, woke up to the tragedy [] The post Pahalgam killings pose fresh questions about peace and security in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .
NEW DELHI, Apr 23: The Cabinet Committee on Security or CCS the countrys highest-decision making body on national security has taken some very strict measures against Pakistan over the cross-border linkages that have surfaced in the investigation over the dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam in which 26 people, including one foreign [] The post Pahagam attack: India suspends Indus Waters Treaty with Pak appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, April 23: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday assured the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and the entire nation that those responsible for the killing of innocent civilians will not be spared. A day after the deadly attack that has shaken the nation, Shah visited the Baisaran meadows near [] The post Terrorists involved in Pahalgam killings will not be spared, says Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .
Indore, Apr 23: Terrorists who targeted tourists in Pahalgam asked an LIC manager from Indore, who belonged to the Christian community, to recite the Kalma before shooting him dead, his relatives claimed on Wednesday and demanded harshest punishment for the assailants. Sushil Nathaniel (58), who had gone to Jammu and Kashmir with his wife, daughter [] The post Pahalgam Attack: Terrorists force LIC Officer to recite Kalma before killing him, recalls daughter appeared first on Northlines .
NEW DELHI, Apr 23: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Wednesday asked airlines to increase the number of flights from Srinagar to facilitate the return of tourists in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Besides, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has requested the carriers to consider waiving cancellation and rescheduling fees for Srinagar flight [] The post Pahalgam Attack: DGCA asks airlines to increase Srinagar flights appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, April 23: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said it was heartbreaking to witness the exodus of tourists from the Valley following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. The attack, which took place on Tuesday in the scenic Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, left 25 tourists and one local resident dead. [] The post J&K CM Omar calls tourist exodus heartbreaking appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, April 23: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday announced Rs 10 lakh as ex-gratia relief to the families of the victim families and Rs 2 lakh for the grievously injured. At least 25 tourists and a local were killed in Tuesdays deadly terror attack at a meadow near the popular Pahalgam resort [] The post J&K Govt announces relief for families of Pahalgam victims appeared first on Northlines .
JAMMU, APRIL 23: Launch of a Special Train from SMVD Katra to New Delhi to assist the stranded passengers and accommodate the extra rush, a special train service has been launched. The tickets shall be available over the counter from Katra, Udhampur and Jammu stations. Train Number: 04612 Departure Station: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) [] The post J&K: Special train to address transportation challenges faced by stranded passengers appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, Apr 23: Two terrorists were killed on Wednesday as an infiltration bid was foiled along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said. The Army said the infiltration bid was foiled in Uri Nala of the north Kashmir district. On 23 Apr 2025, approximately 2-3 UI terrorists tried to infiltrate [] The post J&K: Infiltration bid foiled in Baramulla; 2 terrorists killed appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, Apr 23: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday laid wreaths on the bodies of 26 people killed in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam, and assured the survivors that the perpetrators of the dastardly act would be brought to justice, officials said. Shah laid the wreaths on the coffins of the [] The post Wreath laying ceremony held for Pahalgam attack victims; Shah meets survivors appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, Apr 23: Security agencies on Wednesday released the sketches of three men suspected to be involved in the terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, near Pahalgam in south Kashmir. The men are Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah and Abu Talha, officials said. The three terrorists also had code names Moosa, Yunus and [] The post Pahalgam Terror Attack: Security Agencies release sketches of three men appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, April 23: A complete shutdown is being observed across Kashmir on Wednesday in protest against the deadliest terror attack on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years. The attack, which took place at a meadow near the famed tourist destination of Pahalgam in Anantnag district, claimed the lives of 26 tourists. [] The post Kashmir shuts to protest attack on tourists appeared first on Northlines .
JAMMU, Apr 23: A complete shutdown was observed across several parts of Jammu region on Wednesday in protest against the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, officials said. The bandh, supported by civil society groups and political organizations, brought normal life to a standstill in areas including Jammu city, Reasi, Udhampur, Katra, Kathua, and Samba. [] The post Complete shutdown observed in Jammu over Pahalgam Terror Attack appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Apr 22: Terrorists on Tuesday carried out a major carnage in this world famous tourist destination in Kashmir by targeting tourists and vacationers, leaving at least 28 people dead and critically injured about a dozen more. The massive attack, suspected to have been carried out by a terror outfit based in Pakistan, came significantly [] The post Big Carnage in Kashmir: Terrorists slaughter 28 Tourists in Pahalgam, 12 critically injured appeared first on Northlines .
Massive combing ops continue at attack site, NIA set to take charge of investigation today Srinagar, Apr 22:Security has been heightened acrossJammu and Kashmir, whileDelhihas been placed on high alert following a deadly terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgams Baisaran meadow that left dozens of people dead on Tuesday. The attack occurred around2:30 Pmwhen a [] The post Security beefed up across J&K, high alert in Delhi after Pahalgam attack appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, April 22: Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Sonia Gandhi said on Tuesday that the entire country stands united against the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam,Kashmir. The entire country stands united against terror. We share a deep resolve to defeat these divisive and violent forces. We need to work to build [] The post Entire country stands united against terror: Sonia Gandhi appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, April 22: Expressing their condolences over the terrorist attack in which at least 26 tourists, including two foreigners, were killed and 20 other tourists and locals injured in the Pahalgam hill station in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district on Tuesday, US, Russia, the UAE and Iran have condemned the attack and expressed solidarity [] The post US, Russia, UAE, Iran, Israel condemn terrorist attack, express solidarity with India appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Tawi, Apr 22:The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI)Jammu, led by President Arun Gupta, has announced a complete Jammu Bandh on Wednesday, (April 23, 2025) to protest the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag district. The attack, which occurred at Baisaran meadow, claimed dozens of lives, mostly tourists from various states, and left several [] The post Jammu to observe shut-down today appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, Apr 22: Former Union Minister and BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Tuesday strongly advocated for the implementation of One Nation, One Election (ONOE), citing its benefits in reducing election-related expenses and streamlining governance. He also reiterated the BJPs commitment to restoring statehood toJammu and Kashmir, while dismissing concerns over rising militancy in theJammuregion. Thakur [] The post One Nation, One Election could potentially boost Indias GDP by 1.5 pc: Anurag appeared
Jammu, April 22: A man identified as Mushtaq Ali alias Bacchu Don, wanted in multiple criminal cases, died after sustaining injuries during an escape attempt while in police custody. The incident occurred as a police team was returning from Amritsar to Jammu after arresting the accused, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Tuesday. According [] The post Accused Mushtaq Ali killed in police encounter while trying to escape appeared first on Northlines .
India is more or less falling in American Global plan against Beijing By T N Ashok NEW YORK: U.S. Vice President JD Vance held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday as New Delhi looked to avoid the 27% American tariffs, but, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the [] The post Apart from Trade, China and Asia-Pacific security figured in Modi-Vance talks appeared first on Northlines .
Proposed legislations seek amendment in J&K Reorganisation Act Srinagar, Apr 22:The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the concept of One Nation, One Election, which aims to synchronize Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, plans to visit J&K in the month of June. As part of a series of study tours, the panel headed by Lok Sabha [] The post Joint Parliamentary Committee on One Nation, One Election to visit J&K in June appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Apr 22:The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday declared the results of Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 in which at least fourteen candidates from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified it. Besides, two other candidates have qualified from theUnionTerritoryof Ladakh. According to the news agency, Iram Choudhary has topped inJammu and Kashmirand has secured [] The post 14 from JK qualify UPSC CSE 2024 appeared first on Northlines .
Natural disasters often strike without warning, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair. The recent cloudburst in Ramban is a grim reminder of how vulnerable communities are to the fury of nature. Lives were disrupted, and livelihoods were lost in the form of vehicles, shops, and personal property. While the calamity itself is [] The post Justice for Disaster Victims appeared first on Northlines .
Karnataka businessman, 2 foreigners among 26 killed Srinagar, April 22: In one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, 26 people, including two foreigners, were killed and 20 others injured when gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam, Anantnag district, on Tuesday. The Resistance Front [] The post 26 killed, 20 injured in Pahalgam Terror Attack; HM Shah reaches Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Apr 22: The Supreme Court on Tuesday fixed next week to hear a batch of pleas seeking a probe into the alleged unauthorized use of Pegasus spyware for the surveillance of journalists among others. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh posted the hearing on April 29 for want of [] The post Pegasus Row: SC sets April 29 to hear pleas for probing unauthorized use appeared first on Northlines .
JAMMU, Apr 22: Authorities on Tuesday opened the gates of the Salal hydroelectric power project dam to ease the heavy inflow of water into the Chenab river in the wake of continuous rains in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district, officials said. Locals have been asked to remain vigilant and keep away from the banks of [] The post J&K: Salal Dam gates opened to manage heavy water inflow into Chenab river appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar: At least six tourists were injured after terrorists opened fire at a resort in Pahalgam, Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday. A senior official confirmed that the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police have reached the spot, and search operation is underway. Details about the nature of the incident, including any potential [] The post J&K: 6 tourists injured in Pahalgam terror attack, search ops on appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Final Result 2025. The result marks the conclusion of the 2024 exam cycle, which included the written exam in September 2024 and the personality test/interviews held between January and April 2025. Shakti Dubey from Varanasi has secured Rank [] The post UPSC Civil Services Final Result 2025 declared: Shakti Dubey from Varanasi tops appeared first on Northlines .
Gujarat: A trainer aircraft crashed in Gujarats Amreli on Tuesday, resulting in the death of the pilot, police said. A trainer aircraft belonging to a private aviation academy crashed in a residential area in Gujarats Amreli district on Tuesday, resulting in the death of a trainee pilot, a police official said. According to news agency, [] The post Gujarat: Trainer aircraft crashes in Amreli, pilot killed appeared first on Northlines .
JAMMU, Apr 22: The road connecting Paddar Sub-Division with rest of the Kishtwar district will be restored by today evening. This was informed by SDM Paddar, Amit Kumar. The Paddar Sub-Division remained cut off from rest of the Kishtwar district for the last three days after landslides blocked the highway connecting the mountainous region. JCB [] The post J&K: Paddar Sub-Division road to be restored soon appeared first on Northlines .
Aligarh, Apr 22: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat concluded his five-day visit to Aligarh with a call to Sangh workers to uphold and propagate principles critical for social harmony and national resurgence. In his interaction with RSS functionaries from the Brij region of central Uttar Pradesh on the last day of his visit on Monday, [] The post Uphold principles critical for national resurgence: RSS Chief to Sangh workers 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 .
RAMBAN, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday assessed the ground situation in the aftermath of the destruction caused by heavy rains coupled with cloudbursts and landslides here, and met with the affected families. This was his second visit to the affected areas in as many days. On Monday, the chief [] The post CM Omar Abdullah assesses damage in Ramban after flashfloods, landslides appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Apr 22: Gold prices continued their upward trend for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, surging Rs 1,899 to hit an all-time high of Rs 99,178 per 10 grams, driven by persistent safe-haven demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the most-traded June delivery contracts of the precious metal zoomed by Rs 1,899 [] The post Gold prices continue upward trend for 4th day; jump Rs 1,899 to near Rs 1 lakh appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu, Apr 22: The body of a young man with a bullet injury was found inside a park near here on Tuesday, police said. The 18-year-old was missing for the last couple of days, and it appears that he committed suicide, they said, adding that a pistol was recovered from the park in the Digiana [] The post Youth found dead in Jammu Park; suicide suspected appeared first on Northlines .