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Jammu Marathon invigorate children, youth, elders alike Jammu Tawi, Mar 29: Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is now prominently showcasing its vast tourism potential on the global stage under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the long-cherished dreams and aspirations of the people are steadily [] The post J&K emerging globally under PMs leadership: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 29: The exercise for the Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) elections in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has finally been started as ballot boxes have been sent to all the twenty (20) districts of this UT. Apart from this, the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) [] The post 30,000 ballot boxes sent to districts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 29: The State Election Commission is making necessary arrangements for holding panchayat and urban local bodies (ULB) elections at the earliest, the Jammu and Kashmir government has said. The tenure of municipalities ended in October-November 2023, while panchayats and block development councils completed their five-year term on January 9, 2024. The [] The post J&K set to conduct long-pending Panchayat, ULB polls soon appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 29: More than a year after 17 people died under mysterious circumstances in a remote village in Rajouri district, the Jammu and Kashmir government has cited specific pesticide compounds and elevated cadmium levels as part of fresh, though provisional, findings into the incident. In a written reply to a starred question, Health [] The post Specific pesticide toxins, cadmium in fresh findings in Rajouri village deaths: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 29: A Haryana resident, who was among five accused recently arrested in a job fraudextortion racket case, died after allegedly complaining of severe stomach pain while at a police station on Sunday, an official said. The police have initiated inquest proceedings into the incident, and the district magistrate of Jammu has been [] The post Haryana man dies in police custody appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 29: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Sunday inaugurated six passenger-centric initiatives, including Digi Yatra and Udan Cafe, at Jammu and Srinagar airports to enhance passenger convenience, accessibility, affordability, and overall travel experience. The other additions include a community-based Flybrary for book sharing, AVSAR retail spaces for local artisans, [] The post Aviation Minister rolls out passenger initiatives at JammuSrinagar airports appe

Jammu Tawi, Mar 29: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, held a detailed review meeting of health experts to assess the progress made by the Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department in enhancing patient care and healthcare services across the newly established medical colleges and district hospitals across J&K. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary conducted a [] The post CS pushes for expanding tertiary care in peripheral institutions appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 29: Addressing the concerns of legislators, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that funds earmarked under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) are non-lapsable, with savings exceeding Rs 25 crore recorded under the scheme. In a written reply to a starred question tabled by National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Saturday, [] The post Funds under CDF non-lapsable; savings exceed Rs 25 Cr: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Planet Earths catastrophic future warming is now simply locked in By Tirthankar Mitra There is a shift in climate crisis. It is not a headline temperature spike or a heatwave. The earth is now consistently absorbing more energy than it releases. The growing imbalance is a structural break in the planets physical equilibrium which [] The post Alarming gear shift in climate crisis as energy imbalance intensifies appeared first on Northlines .

Damage already done and normalcy might up to five years to return By K Raveendran US President Donald Trumps attempt to jawbone oil lower has run into the hard edge of market reality. At the start, the strategy appeared to work. When he signalled that peace talks with Iran were possible and suggested a [] The post Energy markets see through shallow peace talk, move on their own terms appeared first on Northlines .

The information shared by the education minister Sakeena Itoo in the Assembly regarding 3192 government schools having less than 10 enrolments since 2022 with 2,518 teachers posted in them points toward an alarming situation. She was replying to a question by BJP MLA Ranbir Singh Pathania. To be more precise, 1,494 schools with 1,934 teachers [] The post School Closures Raise Alarm appeared first on Northlines .

By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is making a desperate attempt to dictate the political discourse in the run-up to the crucial Assembly elections. It is not difficult to understand why the UDF is doing that. All its earlier efforts to push the CPI(M)-headed Left Democratic Front(LDF) on to [] The post Desperate Congress bid to dictate political discourse in Kerala appeared first on Northlines .

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 .