Rattan Singh Gill New Delhi, Sept 15:In a balancing judicial act and in the interest of equities of all contesting parties, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered restrains on few of the provisions of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 giving opportunity to both side to hail the Apex Court decision and claim their respective victory [] The post SC refuses blanket stay on Waqf Law, Halts key provisions to balance the equities appeared first on Northlines .

NH-44 closure triggers petrol shortage, Long queues at fueling stations in Srinagar Sunil Dutt Jammu Tawi, Sept 15: The latest closure of the SrinagarJammu National Highway (NH-44) has once again exposed the Valleys precarious dependence on this single lifeline for essential supplies. Petrol queues stretching for hours in Srinagar, stranded truckloads of fruit rotting at [] The post Highway Politics: Can Omar Abdullah Deflect from His Own Track Record? appeared first on Northlines .

PM launches development projects worth around Rs 40,000 cr in Bihar Purnea (Bihar), Sep 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday charged opposition parties with shielding illegal immigrants, asserting that infiltration had caused a demographic crisis in eastern states like Bihar, Assam and West Bengal, making people worried for the honour of their sisters [] The post Opposition fuelling demographic crisis: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Parcel train service from Kashmir to Delhi will boost economy: LG Srinagar, September 15: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha flagged off the first dedicated Parcel Train from Budgam to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi. The Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for ushering a new era of trade and business for [] The post LG flags off first dedicated Parcel Train from Budgam to Delhi appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the closing ceremony of Jashn-e-Dal, a Water Sports event organized by Jammu Kashmir Police, at Dal Lake, Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the Jammu Kashmir Police for playing a significant role in nation-building, upholding rule of law, ensuring public safety and order and [] The post LG urges athletes to inspire youth to chase goals, avoid drugs appeared first on Northlines .

DODA/JAMMU, Sept 15: Almost all educational institutions reopened on Monday after three weeks closure in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district, which was rocked by protests following the detention of sitting local MLA Mehraj Malik under PSA on September 8, officials said. Authorities have also restored the broadband internet services and lifted prohibitory orders under section [] The post Schools, Colleges reopened after three weeks in Doda appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 15: From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book reserved general tickets through the IRCTC website or app during the first 15 minutes after booking opens for any train. Currently, this restriction applies only to Tatkal bookings. With a view to ensure that the benefits of the [] The post From Oct 1, only Aadhaar users can book general tickets online in first 15 mins appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has restrained the police from filing a charge-sheet against Doda MLA Mehraj Malik, while allowing the investigation in the case to continue. The case, which involves allegations under Section 356 (2) (assault with intent to dishonour), Section 79 (obstructing a public servant), and Section 351(2) (use of force [] The post HC halts charge-sheet in FIRs against MLA Doda appeared first on Northlines .

By Chander Mohan Sharma Tropical Agrosystem (India) Pvt. Ltd., a leading player in Indias crop protection and plant nutrition sector, is expanding the reach of SmartFresh InBox, a revolutionary post-harvest solution from AgroFresh Inc., USA. The partnership aims to address one of the most pressing challenges in Indian agriculturepost-harvest lossby enhancing the shelf life of [] The post Tropical Agro expands reach of SmartFresh InBox to Combat Harvest Loss appeared first on Northlines .

Special measures can be taken to help them exploring new markets By Dr. Nilanjan Banik President Trump appears to be softening his stance on India. His social media posts on September 6 and September 9, expressing a more friendly overture, reflect this. He emphasized on renewed US-India trade negotiations, described Prime Minister Modi as [] The post Small exporters hit by Trump Tariffs need more assistance at this hour appeared first on Northlines .

PM Narendra Modis message to interim PM has been welcomed by the students By Kalyani Shankar Nepal has welcomed a new Prime Minister, marking a significant step toward the countrys future after a period of turbulence. On Saturday, Sushila Karki, the first female Prime Minister of Nepal and former Chief Justice, took her oath [] The post Ensuring law and order to restore peace is the main task of Karki Govt in Nepal appeared first on Northlines .

No stay but putting on hold key provisions in the interim stage is significant By Dr. Gyan Pathak The Supreme Court of India did a balancing exercise on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 in the interim stage of hearing on September 15, 2025. The apex court refused to stay the act on the one [] The post Supreme Court has done a good balancing job on Waqf Amendment Act 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

It is good that the operations of the unlicensed brick kilns in the vicinity of Srinagar Airport (8 Km radius) have been banned because smoke emanating from these units badly hampered the flight operations besides degrading the air quality. This is not the first time that such an order has been put in place because [] The post Ban on Polluting Kilns appeared first on Northlines .

By Prof. (Dr.) Parshant Bakshi Recent flash floods in the Jammu region have caused severe damage to fruit orchards, including mango, guava, citrus, aonla, and litchi plantations. These calamities not only harm standing crops but also weaken trees, making them prone to disease, pest attacks, and eventual mortality. To help farmers minimize losses and [] The post Reviving Fruit Orchards After Flash Floods: Measures Suggested by SKUAST-J for Sustainable Fruit Production appeared first on Northline

JAMMU, Sep 15: A cloudburst triggered flash floods in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Monday, causing fear and panic among mountain dwellers. The incident took place in Maadi village in Poni tehsil of the district, with no loss of life or damage to any property, officials said. There was a huge sound like a [] The post J&K: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Reasi district, no casualty reported appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Sep 15: The pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Cave Shrine, scheduled to begin on September 14, remained suspended today for the 21st consecutive day from base camp Katra in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The commencement of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, scheduled from yesterday, stands postponed till further order, said an [] The post Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended for 21st consecutive day appeared first on Northlines .

DODA/JAMMU, Sept 15: Almost all educational institutions reopened on Monday after three weeks closure in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district, which was rocked by protests following the detention of sitting AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under PSA on September 8, officials said. Authorities have also restored the broadband internet services and lifted prohibitory orders under section [] The post J&K: Schools, Colleges Reopen in Doda After Three-Week Closure appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday warned that the entire Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar could be set aside if any illegality is detected in the Election Commissions methodology. The apex court emphasized that it assumes the Election Commission, a constitutional authority, is following the law and mandatory rules, but [] The post Bihar SIR: SC Warns Entire Exercise Could Be Quashed if EC Uses Illegal Methodology appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Sep 15: Punjab Police Monday said they have busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrested two people. Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, said the Fazilka Police busted the module with links to Pakistan following a specific tip-off. Two persons backed by foreign-based handlers were arrested while five foreign-made [] The post Punjab Police Bust Pak-Linked Arms Smuggling Module, Two Arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Doda, Sept 15: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sandeep Mehta has cautioned social media users in Doda against circulating fake news, old videos, hate speeches, or content that could incite unrest, warning of strict legal action under the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code. The advisory comes amid rising concerns over misinformation and [] The post Doda Police urges public to combat fake news, misinformation appeared first on Northlines .

LPG, Diesel Stock Adequate; Petrol Supply to refill in 2 days: Div Com Kashmir Srinagar, Sept 15: The partial closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway (NH-44) has disrupted the Valleys supply chain, leading to fuel shortages and long queues at petrol pumps across Srinagar on Monday. The situation has underscored the regions heavy reliance [] The post J&K: NH-44 Closure Triggers Petrol Shortage, Long Queues at Fueling Stations in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sep 15: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday flagged off the first cargo parcel train from the valley to Delhi which will provide a cheaper and reliable mode of transportation for perishable goods like fruits to terminal markets of the country. The cargo parcel train was flagged off from Nowgam railway [] The post LG Sinha Flags Off First Cargo Train from Kashmir to Delhi appeared first on Northlines .

No traditional handshake between the two teams show deep bitterness Ashu Kumar Dubai, Sept 14: India stamped their authority in the Asia Cup 2025 with a commanding seven-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The triumph was built on Kuldeep Yadavs magical spin spell and sealed by skipper Suryakumar Yadav, [] The post India registers 7 wickets victory over Pakistan in Asia Cup appeared first on Northlines .

Assam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday alleged that the Congress, instead of supporting the countrys army, was backing terrorists groomed by Pakistan. Addressing a programme at Mangaldoi in Assams Darrang district, he accused the grand old party of protecting infiltrators and anti-national forces. The prime minister asserted that the BJP would not allow infiltrators [] The post Congress backs Pak-trained terrorists, not Indian Army: Modi appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sept 14: A parliamentary committee has asked the Government to develop concrete legal and technological solutions for identifying and prosecuting individuals and entities responsible for spreading Artificial Intelligence-generated fake news. The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, in its draft report, called for a balanced approach for deploying AI to curb fake [] The post Parli Panel urges Govt to develop solutions to act against AI-based fake news appear

NEW DELHI, Sept 14: Lashkar-e-Taibas (LeT) headquarters at Muridke, Markaz Taiba, was reduced to rubble by Indian Air Force strikes in Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025. The precision attack flattened key buildings including cadre accommodation, weapons storage, and the groups Umm-ul-Qura training blocks, crippling LeTs command hub. Fresh intelligence inputs now reveal that Pakistan [] The post Intel Dossier Reveals Pak Govt Funding Rebuild LeT HQ in Muridke appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sept 14 The Crime Branch Jammu has registered four FIRs against eight accused, including directors of private companies, a proprietor, notorious scammers, and a government employee, for frauds amounting to 3.11 crore and securing a job with fake documents. Acting on court directions, an FIR was filed on the complaint of Guninder [] The post CB books 8 for 3.11 Cr Frauds, Fake Job Certificates appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 14: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti, on Sunday said that security forces have achieved a major success in Poonch with the arrest of three terror sympathisers and the recovery of seven AK rifles along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition. In a post on X, the [] The post 3 terror OGWs arrested, 7 AK rifles recovered in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sept 14: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has written to the Secretary, J&K Board of School Education, Jammu and Kashmir, recommending academic relief for students of winter zone schools in the Jammu division. In its communication, the DSEJ conveyed that after seeking suggestions from all Chief Education Officers of the division, [] The post DSEJ seeks syllabus relief for Schools in Jammu Div appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 14: AAP on Sunday announced a 10-member legal team to challenge the detention of its Jammu and Kashmir unit president and sitting MLA Mehraj Malik under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA). The 37-year-old Malik was detained on September 8 in Doda for allegedly disturbing public order in the district. His detention [] The post AAP forms panel to challenge detention of Doda MLA appeared first on Northlines .

By Abdul Quddir Kundria For centuries the Chenab River has been remembered as a gift of nature for the people of Jammu. Its waters irrigated fertile lands, sustained crops, quenched thirst, and carried prosperity through the region like the very lifeblood of its people. Farmers rejoiced when their fields glistened under the touch of its [] The post The Cry of Reasis Chenab Villages: A Struggle for Survival and Dignity appeared first on Northlines .

A new era of education for agriculture, allied sciences and livelihood sustainability BY Prof. (Dr.) PARSHANT BAKSHI The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) offers a bold, system-wide rethinking of Indian education. Although, NEP is broad in scope, several of its provisions directly affect agricultural universities (AUs) from undergraduate design to research, extension, and industry [] The post Transforming Agricultural Education: The scope of the New Education Policy 2020 in Agricultural

The second largest democracy is still fighting for keeping the polarised nation safe By T N Ashok NEW YORK: On a crystalline morning twenty-four years ago, time itself fractured. The world watched in horror as commercial airliners became weapons, transforming symbols of American prosperity into pyres of unspeakable grief. The Twin Towers, once [] The post America has changed radically in 24 years since that fateful morning of September 11, 2001 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Sept 14 The Crime Branch Jammu has registered four FIRs against eight accused, including directors of private companies, a proprietor, notorious scammers, and a government employee, for frauds amounting to 3.11 crore and securing a job with fake documents. Acting on court directions, an FIR was filed on the complaint of Guninder Jeet [] The post Crime Branch Books 8 for 3.11 Cr Frauds, Fake Job Certificates appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Sep 14: Ferozepur police have dismantled a cross-border smuggling attempt and arrested one person and recovered over 15 kg heroin from his possession, Director General of Punjab police, Gaurav Yadav Sunday said. In a swift, intelligence-led operation, Ferozepur Police dismantles a cross-border drug smuggling attempt by arresting Sonu Singh, a resident of Habibwala, Ferozepur, [] The post Punjab: Cross-Border smuggling bid foiled, one held with over 15 kg heroin appeared first on Nort

Jammu, Sept 14: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has restored the damaged portion of the Mahanpur-Theyn axis in Kathua district as part of its Project Sampark, a defence spokesperson said on Sunday. Following the August 17 cloudburst incident, a major disruption occurred on the Pedu Nalla along the MahanpurTheyn axis, resulting in the washing away [] The post J&K: BRO restores connectivity on Mahanpur-Theyn Axis in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Sep 14: The pilgrimage to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine, scheduled to resume after a 19-day gap, remained suspended today due to inclement weather. Due to incessant rain at Bhawan and the track, commencement of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra scheduled to begin from today stands postponed till further order, said an [] The post Mata Vaishno Devi yatra remain suspended due to bad weather appeared first on Northlines .

Assam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday alleged that the Congress, instead of supporting the countrys army, was backing terrorists groomed by Pakistan. Addressing a programme at Mangaldoi in Assams Darrang district, he accused the grand old party of protecting infiltrators and anti-national forces. The prime minister asserted that the BJP would not allow infiltrators [] The post Congress backs Pak-trained terrorists, not Indian Army: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Chennai, Sep 14: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the GST reforms are a huge victory for each and every citizen of the country. Taking into account that every state in India has their own festivals, it has been decided to implement the GST reforms much ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis [] The post GST reforms are huge victory for every citizen of country: Nirmala Sitharaman appeared first on Northlines .

Doda/Jammu, Sept 14: Broadband internet services were restored in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district on Sunday as normalcy gradually returned after a week-long clampdown following the detention of AAP MLA and J-K unit president Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act (PSA). Malik was taken into custody on September 8 for allegedly disturbing public order, [] The post J&K: Broadband internet services restored in Doda appeared first on Northlines .

Kathmandu, Sept 14: Nepals President Ramchandra Paudel on Saturday announced that fresh elections to the House of Representatives will be held on March 5, 2026, setting the stage for a new political beginning after weeks of violent unrest that rocked the Himalayan nation. The decision comes in the aftermath of the Gen Zled anti-corruption protests [] The post Nepal Sets March 5 Polls, Curfew Ends as Sushila Karki Becomes Interim PM appeared first on Northlines .

The India vs Pakistan fixture in the Asia Cup today has yet again raised the political temperature in the country. The face-off had come under intense criticism due to its timing, less than five months after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that had left 26 people dead in Jammu and Kashmir. With families still [] The post #Boycott India Vs Pakistan Match Trends as Leaders, Pahalgam Victims Families Slam Asia Cup Fixture appeared first on Northlines .

Doda/Jammu, Sept 14: A 26-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself inside his house in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday. Ravinder Katoch used the licensed rifle of his father Joginder Kumar, a village defence guard, to end his life at village Humbal on Friday evening, a police official [] The post J&K: Man shoots himself dead in Doda appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 14: Lashkar-e-Taibas (LeT) headquarters at Muridke, Markaz Taiba, was reduced to rubble by Indian Air Force strikes in Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025. The precision attack flattened key buildings including cadre accommodation, weapons storage, and the groups Umm-ul-Qura training blocks, crippling LeTs command hub. Fresh intelligence inputs now reveal that Pakistan [] The post Reduced to rubble during Op Sindoor, Pak now funding LeTs HQ reconstruction appeared first on Northline

Srinagar, Sep 13: Just two days after the Railways announced the launch of a daily parcel train service between Kashmir and Delhi to facilitate Valley fruit growers, officials said the initiative has received an overwhelming response from traders. The service, comprising eight parcel van coaches with a carrying capacity of 23 tonnes each, began the [] The post Railways First Parcel Train departs from Kashmir to Delhi amidst overwhelming response appeared first on Northlines .

Empower elected JK Govt to fulfil peoples aspirations: CM Says Cong part of JK Govt; seeks release of MLA Doda Srinagar, Sep 13: Asserting that the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir should be empowered in accordance with the aspirations of the people, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the dispensation led by [] The post Omar demands Statehood promise to be fulfilled appeared first on Northlines .

Cabinet yet to take a call recommendations regarding OBC reservation Srinagar, Sept 13: The National Conference (NC)-led government is unlikely to conduct local body elections in the near future, as it has yet to take a call on the recommendations of a commission appointed by the LG-led administration regarding reservation for Other Backward Classes and [] The post Panchayat, ULB polls nowhere in sight appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 13: The authorities inKashmiron Saturday ordered immediate closure of all unlicensed brick-kilns within an 8-km radius of theSrinagarAirportto improve air quality and visibility for aircraft, officials said. The direction was passed at a meeting of the airfield environment management committee chaired by Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg, who is also the chairman of [] The post Unlicensed brick kilns around Srinagar Airport ordered shutdown appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 13 : Union Minister Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya on Saturday said the Narendra Modi-led government stands steadfast with the flood-hit people ofJammu and Kashmirand will leave no stone unturned in ensuring their relief and rehabilitation. The minister of state for consumer affairs, food and public distribution visited the flood-hit parts of Nai Basti [] The post Centre stands steadfast with flood-hit people of J&K: Minister appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Sep 13 : The 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway, a critical lifeline for the region, has turned into a scene of chaos and frustration for commuters, who face a gruelling ordeal as what used to be a nearly five-hour journey just three weeks ago now drags on for more than 12 hours due to damaged [] The post Jammu-Srinagar highway travel delayed due to road damage, mismanagement appeared first on Northlines .