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DHEKIAJULI (ASSAM), Mar 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that while the BJP government has successfully stopped infiltration into Assam over the past decade, this alone is not enough, and every illegal immigrant must be sent back to their country. Addressing a poll rally in the Dhekiajuli assembly constituency of Sonitpur, Shah [] The post Shah Says Stopping Infiltration in Assam Not Enough; Calls for Deportation of All Illegal Immigrants appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Jammu Marathon reflects the profound transformation of Jammu and Kashmir into a hub of peace, prosperity, and global sporting events, while felicitating the winners at a ceremony held at M A Stadium. Addressing the participants, Sinha called the first-ever international marathon a historic milestone, [] The post LG Sinha Felicitates Winners of Jammu Marathon appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms accompanied by hailstorm across several northern regions, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and parts of Rajasthan for Sunday. The weather agency also forecast heavy rainfall over the northeastern region during the day. In addition, thunderstorms with [] The post IMD Issues Orange Alert For Thunderstorms, Hail In J&K appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 29: Jammus first-ever international marathon witnessed a massive turnout on Sunday despite incessant rain, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah flagging off the event and joining runners in a show of support for fitness and sports. The marathon began at sunrise from M A Stadium, featuring three categoriesHalf Marathon (21 km), 10 km Fitness [] The post Jammu International Marathon Debuts With Massive Turnout; CM Omar Abdullah Joins Run appeared first on Northlines .

Over 3500 participants, including 800 from outside region, get ready for event; CM Omar to flag off mega event Yogesh Jammu Tawi, Mar 28:The Jammu Marathon is set to begin tomorrow on Sunday, with more than 3,500 runners, including around 800 from outside the region, taking part in the three categories of 5 km, 10 [] The post Jammu Marathon to begin today appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed three important Bills through voice vote, marking a significant step towards governance reforms, social equity and strengthening of the judicial framework in Jammu and Kashmir. The Bills were moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and were subsequently put to vote by Speaker Abdul [] The post J&K passes bills on Ease-of-Business, Leprosy, Judicial efficiency appeared first on Northlines .

DDBs replaced post-2019; powers shifted to Finance Dept, DDCs now in place Srinagar, Mar 28 (KNO):The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it will examine the possibility of reconstituting District Development Boards (DDBs), which were abolished following administrative changes after 2019. Replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly tabled by MLA Chadoora Ali [] The post Govt exploring revival of DDBs in JK appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 28: Directing a sweeping crackdown on smuggling networks targeting the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday asked officials to identify and strictly punish any remnants of Narco-terror networks within the system. Sinha reviewed the progress of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the union Territory at a [] The post Identify, punish Narco-terror elements within system: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Existing policy to continue till approval; no timeline for implementation yet Srinagar, Mar 28:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday said that the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to examine the reservation policy has submitted its report, which is currently under consideration before the competent authority. Replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly tabled by MLA [] The post Reservation policy report being examined: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the Centre has assured an uninterrupted supply of essential commodities and underscored Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for national unity in the face of emerging global challenges. He said adequate stocks of essential items, including fuel and LPG, are available in [] The post No shortage of essentials, keep patience: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 28:The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday unanimously condemned the assassination attempt onFarooq Abdullah, with members across party lines demanding a time-bound judicial probe by a sitting High Court judge. During a two-hour discussion, legislators described the incident as a serious security lapse and called for strict action against theaccused, with some [] The post Demand echoes in Assembly for judicial probe into attack on Farooq appeared first on Northlines .

Avalanche warning issued for Bandipora, Gbal Jammu Tawi:The India Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast generally cloudy weather across Jammu and Kashmir with intermittent light to moderate rain and snowfall in higher reaches till March 30. An official of the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar told the news agency that weather is expected to remain cloudy towards [] The post J&K likely to get rain, snow till March 30 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 28:The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that a bill on drug de-addiction has been finalised and will be introduced during the ongoing budget session. Responding to supplementary questions from MLAs during Question Hour, Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Masood Itoo said they would make efforts [] The post Bill on drug de-addiction finalized: Sakina appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi:Over the past four years, nearly 3200 schools in Jammu and Kashmir were either functioning with less than ten or zero student enrolmentleaving over 2500 teachers deployed in empty schools. The latest figures revealed in the Legislative Assembly reveal that 3192 schools in Jammu and Kashmir reported less than ten or zero enrolment since [] The post 3,192 schools in JK function with zero to ten students since 2022 appeared first on Northlines .

LG announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased, directs assistance to injured Zojila Mar 28:The death toll in the tragic accident at Zoji La Pass mounted to seven on Saturday after rescuers recovered another body this morning, while one of the injured persons succumbed to his injuries, officials said. According to the details [] The post Zoji La avalanche toll rises to 7; Rescue Ops called off appeared first on Northlines .

Malerkotla, Mar 28: Punjab Police, in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police, have arrested two suspected terrorists linked to Pakistan. The two suspects, identified as Abbu Gaba and Usman, were arrested in Malerkotla, where they had been living as tenants for a long time. The Malerkotla police learnt about the duo during an inquiry of [] The post Punjab, JK Police arrest 2 terror suspects in Malerkotla appeared first on Northlines .

UDHAMPUR, Mar 28: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Saturday presented 93 awards, including 52 individual honours and 41 unit citations, to Army personnel in recognition of exceptional courage and distinguished service at the Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 held here. The awards acknowledged acts of extraordinary valour in counter-insurgency operations, high-altitude deployments [] The post Nr Army Comd presents 93 Gallantry, service awards appeared first on

Jammu Tawi: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Higher Education Department (HED) to strategise a forward-looking roadmap for advancing higher education and steering Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in Jammu and Kashmir towards excellence. The meeting was attended by the Vice-Chancellors of various Universities; Commissioner Secretary, HED; Registrars of the [] The post CS for time-bound reforms in Hr Education in JK appeared first on Northlines

Shopian, Mar 28: A policeman was injured after a colleagues rifle accidentally discharged at the district police office in Shopian, officials said on Saturday. Constable Ashiq Hussain, who was working in the canteen, sustained a bullet injury in his lower abdomen when the firearm went off inside the premises. He was immediately shifted to92 Base [] The post Cop injured in accidental firing appeared first on Northlines .

Neerja Bhatla In 2008, Professor Harald zur Hausen received the Nobel Prize for his discovery that persistent infection with high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) is the necessary cause of cervical cancer, an important cause of morbidity and mortality globally, but more so in low and lower middle income countries (LMICs). His [] The post HPV Vaccination: One small jab for girls, One giant leap to Cervical Cancer elimination appeared first on Northlines .

byRenu Dhotre An Assessors Perspective In many schools, the stated commitment to supporting weaker learners does not translate into consistent classroom practice. The institutional narrative often emphasizes inclusion and care, yet observable systems reveal gaps in early identification, structured intervention, and sustained monitoring. From an assessors standpoint, the issue is not merely the presence of [] The post A Practical Appraisal of Remedial Learning Systems appeared first on Northlines

Prabhat Kishore For achieving universalization of elementary education, it is essential that all children of appropriate age group have access to schooling facilities within a reasonable distance. In the absence of easily accessible schools, children are less likely to enroll or continue their education, even if they have been formally admitted. Therefore, the Right of [] The post Children need Physical and Social Access to School appeared first on Northlines .

Recent policy brief by ICRIER Shows the big gap between promise and action By R. Suryamurthy Indias trade negotiators have, over the past decade, begun to speak a new languageone that acknowledges women not merely as beneficiaries of growth, but as agents within it. Yet, as the fine print of the countrys recent free [] The post Indias trade agreements are gender-aware, not gender-responsive appeared first on Northlines .

The report concerning change in schedule of flights at Srinagar Airport due to ongoing runway work just before the start of tourism season has raised many apprehensions in the minds of stakeholders. It is obvious that any alteration in the flight schedule will have an impact on the influx of tourists especially if the number [] The post Tourism confronts fresh headwinds appeared first on Northlines .

Kathmandu, Mar 28: Nepals former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday following the governments decision to act on a probe commission report into last years Gen Z protest crackdown that left 76 people dead. Oli, who also chairs the CPN-UML, was detained early morning from Gundu in Bhaktapur district, about 12 [] The post Former Nepal PM Oli Arrested Over Gen Z Crackdown; Probe Report Triggered Action appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 28: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a spell of generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, officials said on Saturday. Director MET Centre Srinagar, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that from March 28 to 30, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy [] The post Rain, Snow Likely Across J&K Till March 30: Director MeT appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday claimed to have busted a job fraud-extortion racket, arresting five persons, recovering Rs 34 lakhs and rescuing two victims from captivity at a hotel in Kolkata. Superintendent of Police, Jammu city south, Ajay Sharma, said the module was involved in luring gullible youth on [] The post Job-extortion racket busted, two victims rescued appeared first on Northlines .

Urges CMs to ensure smooth supply chains; For harsh action against hoarding, profiteering New Delhi, Mar 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States via video conferencing to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in the Middle East [] The post PM Modi calls for Team India spirit Amid Middle East Crisis appeared first on Northlines .

3 Appropriation Bills passed Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly on Friday approved the budget for 202627 with the passage of the Appropriation Bill for the next financial year. The Assembly today passed three key Appropriation Bills, including the one for 202627, which were introduced by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also happens [] The post J&K Assembly approves budget for 2026-27 appeared first on Northlines .

Price of essential commodities may go up significantly Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Mar 27: The people of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will have to face high financial burden from next month onwards for not only traveling in the public transport vehicles but also for buying electric items like ACs, vehicles, [] The post Costlier days ahead for J&K next month on appeared first on Northlines .

Congress, BJP members clash; NC MLAs resort to massive proIran sloganeering Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:Massive protests rocked the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly on Friday as legislators from the National Conference and other parties staged demonstrations against the US-Israel attack on Iran and the killing of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. As soon as proceedings began, [] The post Protests rock J&K Assembly over US-Israel attack on Iran appeared first on Northlines .

LG Saxena, CM express grief over loss of lives Srinagar, Mar 27:At least five persons were killed and seven others sustained injuries when a snow avalanche struck near Dayal Pass along the Zojila axis in Kargil sub-division on Friday, officials said. An official said that three to four passenger vehicles were caught in the avalanche, [] The post Avalanche hits Zojila; 5 dead, 7 injured; Rescue Op underway appeared first on Northlines .

Details city-wise funds sanctioned & utilised, asserting successful execution across UT Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that centrally sponsored schemes under the Smart City Mission have been fully implemented in the Union Territory. Replying to an unstarred question (A.Q. No. 892) by MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar, [] The post Smart City Mission Projects J&K complete appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that the construction of ongoing power projects has accelerated in the backdrop of the abeyance of Indus Water Treaty. The concerned minister in the Legislative Assembly informed that In the backdrop of the abeyance of Indus Water Treaty, the pace of construction for ongoing [] The post Power Projects pick up pace after Indus Water Treaty Abeyance: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The government Friday said that it is in process of tripling the hydroelectric power generation over the next decade. The concerned minister in the Legislative Assembly informed that a comprehensive road map for the next decade has been drawn and is under implementation. The UT is on the fast track to triple [] The post Hydropower capacity output to triple by next decade appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday said that the inflow of plant and nursery material, pesticides, and fertilizers from outside the Union Territory does not pose any threat of diseased or substandard inputs, as all such consignments are subjected to stringent quarantine and regulatory procedures. Replying to a question raised by [] The post Strict quarantine checks in place to safeguard J&K agriculture: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Ladakh, Mar 27:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that the Government of India has approved 1196.22 crore for the construction of a unidirectional twin-tube tunnel along with approach roads across Fotu La Pass on National Highway-1 in the Union Territory of Ladakh. In a post on X, Gadkari said [] The post Centre Okays Rs 1196 Cr for construction of twin-tube tunnel, approach roads across Fotu La Pass appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The Health and Medical Education Department on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that efforts are underway to further strengthen infrastructure and patient-care services at Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh Hospital (SMGS), Jammu, including the installation of an MRI facility, augmentation of staff, and development of a multi-tier parking system. Replying to a question [] The post SMGS Hospital to get MRI facility soon; Parking expansion planned appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu tops list, Baramulla, Anantnag follow Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that a total of 39,153 housing units have been sanctioned across the Union Territory under various housing schemes, out of which 31,173 units have been completed so far. Replying to a starred question by MLA [] The post 39,153 housing units sanctioned in J&K, over 31,000 completed appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The government on Friday said smart metering is being rapidly expanded across Jammu and Kashmir under the RDSS, covering all categories of consumers. Replying to a query by MLA Vijay Kumar in the Legislative Assembly, the government, said a total of 13,28,733 smart meters have been installed so far. Of these, 6,52,548 [] The post 6.5 lakh meters installed in Kashmir, 6.7 lakh in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Mar 27:Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant arrived in Leh on Friday on an official visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh. Upon his arrival, the CJI was accorded a warm reception by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, and Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, [] The post CJI Surya Kant in Ladakh to inaugurate judicial facilities appeared first on Northlines .

The simple logic is that panic buying cannot prevent an imminent crisis, if one is indeed in the offing; rather, it is certain to invite trouble ahead of time. The people in Jammu and Kashmir therefore must show sensible behaviour and not create unnecessary mayhem by forming long serpentine lines outside petrol pumps and offering [] The post Avoid Panic Fuel Buying appeared first on Northlines .

US President wants to make it a Monumental Event irrespective of Iran war By Nitya Chakraborty U.S. President Donald Trump finally rescheduled his much awaited visit to China on May 14 and 15 by announcing in his Truth Social there by creating big interest in the diplomatic circles about the possibility of a sort [] The post Trump-Xi Summit rescheduled on May 14-15 in Beijing worries Japan and Taiwan appeared first on Northlines .

Modis bonhomie with Israel-US axis is coating the Countrys diplomacy heavily By Nilotpal Basu All across the world, a million-dollar question is being asked: what will be the final outcome of the war of aggression the US and Israel jointly initiated with the elimination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28? Subsequently, there were [] The post Trumps war against Iran has exposed the limit of U.S.s mighty imperial power appeared first on Northlines .

In the days of India=China bonhomie, the bunker turned caf tells a story of amity By T N Ashok In Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, there is a caf where coffee is excellent. The altitude is 10,000 feet. And beneath your chair, under riveted steel plates that once shook with the boots of soldiers retreating [] The post Where soldiers once marched, Gen Z now orders Cappuccino in a caf in Tawang appeared first on Northlines .

C M Sharma Jammu, March 27. May be, because of the inadequate men and material resources with the concerned municipal authorities in Jammu, the administration has been unable to provide adequate necessary arrangements for collection and disposal of trash and waste left after immersing the Holy Sakh by thousands of devotees in the rivers and [] The post Mass mobilisation needed to keep Jammu neat, clean and beautiful appeared first on Northlines .

By Syed Majid Gilani It was the first March after Waleeds marriage to Zarah, a union that had taken place in September 2010. Life had begun to change, slowly and gently, and Waleed had started to see the world through a different lens. One morning, the newlyweds decided to take a short trip, just a [] The post Before the Storms Came: A Day of Togetherness, Forever Frozen in Time appeared first on Northlines .

Aditya Pandey In Jammu and Kashmir, people often talk about politics, development and security. But beyond these changes, there is a major problem of drug abuse, which is rapidly growing in the state, prevailing among the younger generation. According to a report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment, around 13.5 lakh [] The post Jammu and Kashmir Faces Quiet War on Drugs Consumption appeared first on Northlines .

-Nikita Kandpal Navratri is a special Hindu festival that lasts for nine nights, dedicated to worshipping the goddess Durga in her different forms. Its a time when people show their deep devotion through fasting, praying, and celebration. In India, during Navratri, temples come alive, homes shine with rituals, and everyone feels a strong sense of [] The post Vaishno Devi: A Smart Management for Navratri Crowds appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered prayers to Lord Ram and virtually witnessed the Surya Tilak ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on the occasion of Ram Navami. The ceremony saw a beam of sunlight precisely illuminating the forehead of Ram Lallas idol at noon, forming a celestial tilak, as [] The post PM Modi Offers Ram Navami Prayers, Witnesses Surya Tilak at Ayodhya Temple appeared first on Northlines .