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House Listing Operations slated for June 2026; first-ever fully digital census to feature self-enumeration and caste count Jammu Tawi, January 20: In a major step towards preparations for Census 2027, a Union Territory-level Census Coordination Committee meeting was held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo. The meeting was attended by the [] The post Digital Census 2027: J&K CS Finalises Roadmap, Timelines and Manpower Plan appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 20:Nitin Nabin on Tuesday assumed charge as the Bharatiya Janata Partys 12th national president, succeeding J P Nadda and marking a generational shift in the partys leadership as it looks to consolidate power and expand its political footprint across the country. After the formal announcement of his election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, [] The post Nitin takes over as BJPs 12th president; PM Modi says You are my Boss appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 20: As the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is scheduled to start on February 2, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday began pre-budget consultations with key departments here, an official spokesman said. Abdullah reviewed departmental priorities, assessed public needs and stressed the importance of aligning proposals with the overall [] The post CM holds consultations with key departments ahead of Budget Session appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 20: The Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, accusing her of pursuing divisive and communal politics that runs contrary to national interests. It charged that Mehboobas political conduct has been consistently centred on sectarian appeasement and identity-based mobilisation. The BJPs attack came a [] The post Mehboobas politics consistently divisive, against national interest: BJP appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested a man, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly murdering his friend in Samba district with the intent of grabbing his compensation money, an official said on Tuesday. The mutilated body of Jeevan Ahirwar, a resident of Bijawar tehsil of Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, was [] The post MP resident arrested for killing friend over money in Samba appeared first on Northlines .

Lucknow, Jan 20: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today addressed the 86th All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC) 2026 at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Abdul Rahim Rather spoke on the Accountability of the Legislature towards the people to improve mechanisms for the legislature to be more responsive and accountable to citizens. The [] The post J&K Speaker speaks on Accountability of the Legislators at Lucknow appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jan 20: Amid heightened security and airspace restrictions in connection with ongoing Republic Day arrangements in the national capital, two flights operating between Delhi and Srinagar were cancelled after a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued, officials said today. In an advisory issued on its X handle, the Srinagar Airport authorities wrote, Due [] The post Two Delhi-Srinagar flights cancelled due to R-Day Airspace Restrictions appeared first on Northlines .

inaugurates redeveloped Amira Kadal Bridge Srinagar, Jan 20:Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the redeveloped Amira Kadal Bridge in Srinagar, an iconic wooden structure revitalised under the Srinagar Smart City Project, to integrate the citys rich heritage with modern urban design. Officials said that the project, executed at a cost of rupees 7.70 crore, [] The post Smart cities must blend heritage with modernity: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Forces dig deeper into forested terrain to locate, eliminate terrorists Jammu Tawi, Jan 20:The anti-terrorist operation in Kishtwar district entered its third day on Tuesday, with security forces continuing searches in the forested Chatroo area amid difficult terrain. The operation, codenamed Operation Trashi-I, began on Sunday in Sonnar village of Mandal-Singhpora following intelligence inputs about [] The post Anti-terror operation enters 3rd day in Kishtwar, locals detained for questioning ap

Met warns of landslides, gusty winds, urges caution Jammu Tawi, Jan 20:Minimum temperatures dropped across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday compared to the previous day, with several areas in the Kashmir Valley recording a sharp fall in night temperatures, according to data. According to details, in the Jammu region, temperatures [] The post Cold wave conditions prevail; heavy snowfall predicted on Jan 23 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20:Ahead of Republic Day Celebrations, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday intensified frisking and checking operations across valley parts. Witnesses said that police teams were deployed in and around the main Sopore town, including the busy Iqbal Market, vital road crossings and the Sopore railway station, where thorough checking of vehicles and pedestrians [] The post J&K Police intensify frisking across Valley; IED destroyed appeared first on Northlines .

It is really intriguing that the government has taken a lop-sided view while giving 15 percent relaxation to students appearing in J&K Board of School Education because summer zone students remained bereft of the favour while those belonging to Kashmir have been exclusively offered this bounty. Already the people of Jammu Province have this grudge [] The post Demand Justified appeared first on Northlines .

The political environment in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)an Indian territory under Pakistans unlawful occupationcontinues to be marked by instability. This persists despite a majority in the Legislative Assembly rallying behind Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) as the regions new Prime Minister following the ouster of Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq through a [] The post AJK Another foisted leader appeared first on Northlines .

Average capacity utilisation in industries to remain at 75 per cent By Satyaki Chakraborty FICCIs latest manufacturing survey continues to reflect sustained growth and increasing optimism for Indias manufacturing sector. For the third quarter of 2025-26, the index has touched all-time high with 91 per cent of respondents reported either higher or same [] The post Manufacturing Index reaches all-time high in Q-3 2025-26: FICCI Survey appeared first on Northlines .

How Integrated Governance is Redefining Indias Infrastructure Trajectory By Vinayak Pai Over the last decade, Indias infrastructure landscape has undergone a structural transformationone that extends well beyond asset creation to the very architecture of governance and delivery. What distinguishes this phase from earlier cycles is not only the scale of investment or the [] The post Building at Scale, Delivering with Certainty appeared first on Northlines .

Keeping issue on backburner as a strategy option By K Raveendran Creamy layer debate has returned to the centre of constitutional and political attention, with the Supreme Court once again seeking the Union governments position on whether economic and social advancement within backward classes should limit access to reservation benefits. The courts [] The post Creamy-layer question returns to test political resolve appeared first on Northlines .

Shri Piyush Goyal The New Year brings renewed confidence and optimism to Indias commerce and industry landscape. Decisive steps taken in 2025 are poised to accelerate trade and investment, expand global market access for small businesses and startups, create employment, and further Prime Minister Narendra Modis mission of promoting ease of living for every citizen. [] The post New Year, New Momentum: Modis 2025 Reforms Power Indias Next Leap appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 20: The Supreme Court has ruled that state police authorities are empowered to investigate and file charge sheets against central government employees in cases of bribery and corruption under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, without requiring prior permission from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala [] The post State Police Can Probe Corruption Cases Against Central Employees: SC appeared first on Northlines .

When it comes to modern bathrooms, the choice of a flushing system can make a big difference in both style and functionality. Two popular options are the concealed flush tank and the traditional PVC flushing cistern. While both serve the same basic purpose, they differ in design, installation, and maintenance. Homeowners often wonder which option [] The post Concealed Flush Tank vs PVC Flushing Cistern: A Comparison appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the redeveloped Amira Kadal Bridge in Srinagar, describing it as a symbol of the citys harmonious blend of heritage and modern infrastructure under the Srinagar Smart City Project. Addressing reporters after the inauguration, LG Sinha said the historic Amira Kadal Bridge, one of the oldest [] The post LG Sinha Inaugurates Redeveloped Amira Kadal Bridge appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 20: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine whether the Enforcement Directorate (ED) can file writ petitions before high courts under Article 226 of the Constitution for enforcement of its rights as a juristic person. A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice on appeals filed by [] The post SC to Examine EDs Right to File Writ Petitions as Juristic Person Under Article 226 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 20: Several individuals were detained for questioning on Tuesday as a massive search and cordon operation to hunt down terrorists entered its third day in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, officials said. The operation, launched on Sunday in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the Chatroo belt, followed an encounter [] The post Kishtwar Anti-Terror Operation Enters Day 3; Several Detained For Questioning appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 20: Ahead of the beginning of the budget session of Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will begin chairing pre-budget consultations with different administrative departments from Tuesday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also the Finance Minister of J&K, will hold pre-budget consultations with various departments starting today. According to the [] The post Budget 2026-27: CM Omar To Hold Key Pre-Budget Meetings From Today appeared first on Northlines .

Bengaluru, Jan 20: The Karnataka government on Monday placed DGP (Civil Rights Enforcement) K Ramachandra Rao under immediate suspension, citing conduct unbecoming of a government servant and actions that caused embarrassment to the state administration. The decision followed the circulation of videos on television channels and social media platforms purportedly showing the senior IPS officer [] The post Karnataka Govt Suspends DGP After Obscene Video Sparks Outrage appeared first on Northlines

Two WDs to affect J&K from Jan 22 to 28; MeT says widespread rain, snowfall likely Jammu Tawi, Jan 19:Minimum temperatures across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh rose on Monday compared to the previous day, bringing partial relief from the intense cold conditions that prevailed on Sunday, even as higher reaches received [] The post Slight Rise in Temperatures Brings Relief Across J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 19:Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat Monday instructed officers to intensify surveillance of anti-national elements and enhance area domination in preparation for Republic Day-2026 celebrations. Officials said that the DGP chaired a general security review meeting at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir, which was attended by senior officers of [] The post DGP Prabhat calls for tighter security vigil ahead of R-Day celebrations appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 19: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary Monday said that the demand for separate state for Jammu region is supporting the agenda of Pakistan to divide the Union Territory. He said that Islamabad has been attempting to divide Jammu and Kashmir since 1947. They have failed to achieve [] The post Separate Jammu demand supports Pakistans agenda: Dy CM appeared first on Northlines .

People of J&K Never desired to go with Pakistan, chose India in 1947 Jammu Tawi, Jan 19:The National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that nobody is stopping Kashmiri Pandits from coming back to home, saying they can come anytime and stay in their homes like those [] The post Dont think Kashmiri Pandits would return to valley permanently: Farooq appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Monday and the two leaders discussed various issues related to the Union territory. No details of the meeting were available. The meeting comes amid growing tensions between the elected government of the Union territory and the Lieutenant Governors (LG) administration. [] The post Omar briefs Amit Shah on J&K matters appeared first on Northlines .

LG Sinha pays tribute to martyr Jammu Tawi: A paratrooper, who was critically injured in gunfight with terrorists, succumbed to his injuries on Monday, while the ongoing search operation uncovered a suspected terror hideout packed with rations for winter in Kishtwar district, officials said. The operation was launched in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the [] The post Paratrooper succumbs to injuries as search Ops continue; hideout busted appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 19: Five-time Bihar MLA Nitin Nabin was on Monday elected unopposed as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), becoming the youngest leader at 45 to assume the partys top organisational post. His election comes at a crucial time as the BJP looks to expand its footprint with key Assembly [] The post Nitin Nabin elected unopposed as BJP President appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Jan 19: More than 1000 athletes will take part in the Ladakh leg of the 2026 Khelo India Winter Games starting in Leh on Tuesday. The Nawang Dorjan Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, the Army rink and the frozen Gupukhs Pond will be the centres of attraction till the Games end on January 26. The opening [] The post Khelo India Winter Games 2026 begins today in Leh appeared first on Northlines .

Questions of all MLAs being received by Assy Secretariat Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 19: The Government of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has directed all the departments to be fully prepared and be ready with all the data and information to reply to the various questions to be [] The post Budget session: J&K Govt directs all deptts to be ready with replies appeared first on Northlines .

Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Effective communication is the backbone of success, and listening is a crucial part of it. As Rajeev Sethi points out in his book Building a Successful Career, What we hear or understand when someone speaks to us is largely based on our own experience and background. We hear what our [] The post Listen Well, Succeed Bigger appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma Thinkers and Philosophers eagerly working and dreaming for Progressive and ever Rising India have been suggesting and strongly advocating for Rising India. Let us have a close look at them and draw a positive inference with regard to their significance for progressive and rising India. Let us endeavor to understand and implement [] The post Significant Five Social Changes For Rising India appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra His father, Bohlamal, and mother, Krishna Devi, were filled with supreme bliss at the appearance of Shri Bawa Lal Ji. The entire village celebrated the great festival of the divine birth of child Lal and was overwhelmed with jubilation. Child Lal was nurtured with profound love and care by his family. One [] The post 671st Jayanti of Sri Satguru Bawa Lal Dayal Ji Maharaj appeared first on Northlines .

Uncertainty over decision is adversely affecting governance in the state By Kalyani Shankar Karnatakas political crisis is rooted in an intensifying power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The unresolved question of a rotating chief minister system has deepened the crisis, making it critical for the Congress High Command [] The post Congress high command must resolve Karnataka leadership crisis soon appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar* Under the dynamic leadership of Prof. B N. Tripathi and guidance of Prof. Amrish Vaid, Director Extension SKUAST-J, KVK-Ramban has been proactively engaged in serving farming community, youths and farm women of the district. This is being done through technology transfer, awareness and sensitization regarding different government schemes, laying a series [] The post Preparing for a different battle: KVK-Ramban trains Jawans on Natural Farming appeared first on Northlines .

Shivanand Pandit Budget 2026 is just around the corner. It will be the ninth consecutive Budget presented by a finance ministeran achievement in itself. Adding to the list of firsts, it will be presented on a Sunday, a rare occurrence. While these two milestones relate to time, the third is about place: departing from tradition, [] The post Budget 2026: Time to Deliver, Not Defer appeared first on Northlines .

By Staff Reporter The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, faced a decisive setback in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, with the party failing to make any electoral impact in Indias financial capital. Contesting 75 wards in the 227-member civic body, AAP drew a blank, winning not a single seat and losing [] The post Mumbai Civic Polls Deliver a Reality Check to AAP appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Defence Ministry on Monday said that around 10,000 special guests have been invited to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi this year. The ministry said the invitees include individuals who have undertaken exemplary work in income and employment generation, innovators, start-ups, self-help groups and top performers [] The post 10,000 Special Guests Invited for 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday raised Indias economic growth projection to 7.3 per cent for the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking an upward revision of 0.7 percentage point from its October forecast, citing better-than-expected economic performance. The Washington-based multilateral agency also revised Indias Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth estimate for 2026-27 to [] The post IMF Raises Indias Growth Forecast to 7.3% for FY26 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Cancelling confirmed tickets on newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will now be costlier for passengers, with the Railways notifying stricter cancellation norms for the premium service. Under the new rules, a 25 per cent deduction will apply if a confirmed ticket is cancelled anytime after booking. If cancellation is made between 72 [] The post Vande Bharat Sleeper: Higher Penalties for Ticket Cancellations appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 19: A paratrooper critically injured during a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district succumbed to his injuries, as security forces continued a massive search operation in the upper reaches of the district for the second consecutive day on Monday, officials said. The operation was launched on Sunday in Sonnar village [] The post J&K: Paratrooper Succumbs To Injuries As Search Ops Continue In Kishtwar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governors or administrators of five Union Territories have been empowered to authorize officers to conduct searches and seize records linked to misleading advertisements claiming magical properties or cures for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. According to a recent gazette notification issued by the Union Home Ministry, the Centre has [] The post Centre Authorizes LGs of Five UTs to Act Against Misleading Drug Ads appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Jan 19: An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck Leh district in Ladakh on Monday, officials said. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremor occurred at 11:51 am (IST) at a depth of 171 kilometres. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property. Authorities said the [] The post 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Leh, No Casualties Reported appeared first on Northlines .

Madrid/Adamuz, Jan 19: At least 39 people were killed and 152 injured after a high-speed passenger train derailed and crashed into an oncoming train in southern Spain on Sunday, pushing the second train off the tracks, police sources said. According to Reuters, the accident occurred near Adamuz in Cordoba province when an Iryo-operated high-speed train [] The post Train Disaster in Spain Leaves 39 Dead, Over 150 Injured appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 19: Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday accused Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation about the VB-G RAM G scheme, and asserted that the new Act will strengthen the Right to Work. Addressing a press conference here, the Union minister referred to Congress nationwide campaign against [] The post Congress Spreading Lies About VB-G RAM G: Chouhan appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 19: Three flights operating to and from Srinagar airport were cancelled on Sunday following the issuance of a NOTAM at Delhi airport in view of Republic Day arrangements, officials said. According to Srinagar airport authorities, the cancellations were made by the respective airlines after airspace and operational restrictions were imposed at Delhi airport. [] The post Three SrinagarDelhi Flights Cancelled Due to NOTAM at Delhi Airport appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a January 21 deadline to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to confirm the national teams participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. The move comes after BCB expressed its unwillingness to play the tournament in India, citing security concerns following the [] The post ICC Sets Jan 21 Deadline for BCB on T20 World Cup Participation appeared first on Northlines .