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Rawalpindi, Feb 7: Pakistans former Prime Minister and PTI chief Imran Khan, 73, and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in prison each on Saturday in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case. Khan, who has been in jail since August 2023, faces multiple legal cases following his ouster from power in 2022. Special [] The post Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan, Wife Sentenced to 17 Years in Toshakhana Case appeared first on Northlines .

Dispur (Assam), Feb 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi attempted to legitimise Pakistan through his wife, Elizabeth Colburn Gogoi, who allegedly had close ties with Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh. The state cabinet has decided to refer the matter to a central agency for further investigation. [] The post Gogoi Attempted To Legitimize Pakistan: Assam CM Alleges Cong MPs Links With Neighbouring Country appeared first on Northlines .

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8: India and Malaysia on Sunday announced several initiatives to strengthen cooperation in defence, security, trade, and semiconductors following wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking after the meeting, Modi emphasized Indias stance on terrorism, saying, Our message on terrorism is clear; no double [] The post No Double Standards, No Compromise on Terror, Says PM Modi in Kuala Lumpur appeared first on North

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 07: Facing huge revenue deficit since the past more than a year and a half, the Government of Jammu Kashmir has decided to hike the fare for the passengers travelling in the two hundred (200) e-buses operating across the Union Territory (UT) of J&K as the proposal for fare hike [] The post Major fare hike to hit for 200 e-buses after Budget session to overcome revenue deficit appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 07:Asserting that enthusiasm of tourists from across the country to visit Jammu and Kashmir has not diminished, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, on Saturday reiterated that PM Modi led regime is committed to build developed and prosperous J&K. Before winding up his 2-day visit to Jammu region, Shah chaired a review meeting [] The post Centre committed to developed J&K, tourist interest intact: Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Felicitates x-serviceman with Veteran Achiever Award Poonch, Feb 07:Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday lauded the high standards of professionalism and readiness demonstrated by the soldiers deployed along the Line of Control and International Borders. According to the details available with the news agency, the Army Chief during his visit to forward areas of [] The post Army Chief hails soldiers for unwavering dedication, readiness appeared first on Northlines .

Jaipur, Feb 07:Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Saturday said that water from the Indus River will not be allowed to flow to Pakistan, as the Centre has made all the preparations to divert it for Indias benefit. Patil, while talking to reporters at the BJP headquarters in Jaipur, according to the news agency [] The post Water from Indus wont flow to Pak anymore: Union JS Minister appeared first on Northlines .

LoP says Article 370 buried, Spl status has no Constitutional basis Jammu/Srinagar, Feb 07 (KNO): Pandemonium broke out in the Legislative Assembly on Saturday over the issue of special status of the erstwhile state, with ruling National Conference (NC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs sparring over it, even as Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar [] The post NCBJP Face Off in J&K Assembly Over Special Status appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 07: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday began discussion on the Budget 2026-27 presented by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday Initiating the debate on the Budget, Legislator, Javid Hassan Baig described Budget 2026-27 as a pro-people document that addresses and fulfils the aspirations and needs of the citizens of Jammu and [] The post Budget Session 2026: Discussion on Budget begins in Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi,Feb 07:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it has disbursed over Rs 1,534 crore to displaced persons from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Chhamb. The government said it is strengthening disaster management and rehabilitation systems to minimise loss of life, infrastructure, livelihoods, and environmental assets, alongside addressing the socio-economic needs of [] The post Rs 1,534 Cr disbursed among displaced persons appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 07:Jammu and Kashmir received more than 1.77 crore tourists in 2025, including over 36,000 foreign visitors, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Saturday. In a written reply to a question by MLA Hasnain Masoodi, the Tourism Department, per news agency, said 1,77,65,390 tourists visited the Union Territory between January 1 and [] The post 36,000 foreigners among 1.77 Cr tourists visited J&K in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 7: A Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub-Inspector, was found dead in RS Pura area of Jammu, on Saturday, officials said. Officials said that the PSI was identified as identified as Abid Bashir, resident of Tarathpora, Kupwara. Abid Bashir was posted at Police Station RS Pura. The exact circumstances leading to his death [] The post SI found dead in RS Pura appeared first on Northlines .

KATHUA, FEBRUARY 07: The district administration Kathua today sealed a rehabilitation centre here at Ward No. 17, operating under the name and style of Navyoug Drug Counselling and Rehabilitation Centre. A team headed by Tehsildar Vikram Kumar along with Drug Inspector, Team of Doctors from CMO office, revenue and police officials inspected the centre and [] The post Unauthorized Drug Rehab Centre sealed appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced opening/closing dates of the online links for submission of forms for re-evaluation and obtaining photocopies of answer scripts of class 11 Annual Regular 2025, WZ, Jammu Division (Oct-Nov session). According to a notification issued by Joint Secretary, Secrecy, Jammu Division, the interested [] The post JKBOSE notifies dates for re-evaluation, zerox-answer scripts appeared first on Northlines .

Prabhat Kishore The first railway in Asia ran from Shivaji Terminus (then Bori Bunder) to Thane in Mumbai on 16thApril 1853 and 9 years later, on 8thFebruary 1862, the foundation of Jamalpur Locomotive Workshop in Bihar was laid. This biggest railway workshop of Asia was established only 32 years after the beginning of first steam-powered [] The post Glorious history of Jamalpur Rail Workshop appeared first on Northlines .

Way wide open for extensive access of American goods in domestic farm sector By R. Suryamurthy The IndiaUnited States Interim Trade Agreement has been unveiled as a diplomatic breakthrough and marketed domestically as evidence of Indias growing economic heft. In reality, it marks a decisive shift in how trade, security, and sovereignty are being [] The post Some Tariff relief for India: Strategic gains including Tariff for U.S. appeared first on Northlines .

Mohammad Hanief The Union Budget 202627 and the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 202627 together present a comprehensive picture of Indias economic direction and its practical impact on ordinary citizens, particularly in a region that has long faced social, political, and economic challenges. While the national budget outlines the countrys broader development agenda, the budget [] The post How Budget -2026 plans to shape Jammu and Kashmirs tomorrow appeared first on Northlines .

Linking it with the statement on interim trade deal gives a special message By T N Ashok NEW YORK: For seven decades, American diplomats danced around Kashmir with the precision of tightrope walkers, carefully avoiding any gesture that might suggest the United States had chosen sides in South Asias most intractable territorial dispute. Maps [] The post India has reasons to be happy at big U.S. switch on the status of Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

As the exam season is fast approaching, the 9th edition of popular interactive programme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pariksha Pe Charcha has come with a relevant message for children to inspire them across the country to sit in exams while shunning stress and anxiety that often play a spoilsport for many during exam time. [] The post Stress-Free Exam Mantra appeared first on Northlines .

ByDr. P.V. Laxmiprasad Indian Rituals have been practiced since ages. Ancient India strictly followed these rituals and maintained harmony and peace of mind. As development progresses, modern man has lost these practices which are vital for righteous living. A brief recap of some of those rituals for the benefit of mankind and especially to the [] The post Keeping Indian Rituals Intact appeared first on Northlines .

Yet another judicial rap on the knuckles of opposition By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Opposition parties in Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) once again got it in the neck from the Kerala High Court in the Sabarimala gold theft case. In a ruling which has [] The post Anatomy of Kerala HCs clean chit to SIT in Gold theft probe appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 7: Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday visited forward areas in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, where he reviewed the operational preparedness of troops deployed along the border and interacted with personnel at forward locations. During the visit, the Army Chief commended the troops for their high morale, [] The post Army Chief visits forward areas in Poonch, reviews operational preparedness appeared first on Northlines .

Patna, Feb 7: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday lashed out at Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, whom he accused of indulging in frivolous rhetoric to remain in headlines. Talking to reporters, the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, who was here on a day-long tour, asserted that the nation has made a lot of progress [] The post Rahul Gandhi Indulging In Frivolous Rhetoric To Stay In Headlines: Rijiju appeared first on Northlines .

JAGDALPUR (Chhattisgarh), Feb 7: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said decisive action taken by the government against Maoists has ended the atmosphere of fear and distrust in the Bastar region, paving the way for a new dawn of development. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the three-day divisional-level Bastar Pandum festival in Jagdalpur, the Bastar [] The post Crackdown On Maoists Ends Fear, Development Dawn Rising In Bastar: President appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 7: Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Saturday said there is no mention of any special status for Jammu and Kashmir in the Indian Constitution and accused the National Conference (NC) of misleading people by repeatedly raising the issue. Speaking in the [] The post Article 370 History, Irreversibly Buried; Special Status Has No Basis: LoP Sunil Sharma appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of development projects in Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on infrastructure development and the implementation of key schemes in the Union territory, officials said. The meeting, which is currently underway at the Lok Bhawan here, [] The post HM Amit Shah Chairs Meeting To Assess Development Projects In J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 6:More than 20,000 emigration clearances have been issued to workers from Jammu and Kashmir for overseas employment during the past five years, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply, the Ministry of External Affairs said that 20,128 Emigration Clearances (ECs) were granted to passport holders from Jammu [] The post 20,000 Emigration clearances issued to J&K workers appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 6:Sixty-four faculty posts are lying vacant at AIIMS Jammu, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to an unstarred question, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, said that AIIMS Jammu has 183 sanctioned faculty positions, of which 119 are currently in position, while the remaining [] The post 64 faculty posts vacant at AIIMS Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 6:The Centre on Thursday informed the Parliament that 351 Jan Aushadhi Kendras, under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, are operational in Jammu and Kashmir, while only three are functional in Ladakh. In a written reply to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Jagat Prakash [] The post 351 Jan Aushadhi Kendras functional in J&K, 3 in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that a structured and phased roadmap for regularisation of daily wagers will be announced in the coming period. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly during the presentation of budget for 2026-27, the CM said the Government is committed to finding a just and humane resolution to [] The post CM promises roadmap for regularisation of daily wagers in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:The government on Friday said that there has been no change, hike or revision in electricity tariff for the past 3-years except Power Intensive Units (PIUs). The minister in-charge for Power Development Department (PDD) informed the Legislative Assembly that, There has been no change, hike or revision in electricity tariff for the [] The post No power tariff hike for 3 Yrs appeared first on Northlines .

LoP terms it NC-centric, Lone says drafted by bureaucrats Parra dismisses it vague, BJP MLAs call it fraud & old wine in new bottle Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:Leaders across the opposition spectrum on Friday slammed the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Budget, calling it hopeless, bureaucratic and anti-people, while alleging that it ignores unemployment, daily [] The post Opposition tears into hopeless, bureaucratic, anti-people Budget appeared first on Northlines .

Visits Gurnam and Bobiya Border Out Posts in Hiranagar sector Pays tributes to SI Imtiaz Ahmad, Constable Deepak Chingakham Lays foundation stone of infrastructure projects worth Rs 242 crore Nation sleeps secure as BSFs unwavering duty guards the borders Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Border Security Force completely [] The post BSF destroyed 118 Pak posts, 3 terror launch pads along JK frontier: HM appeared first on Northlines .

6 free gas cylinders for AAY families Fee waiver for students Scholarships for 6,000 orphans Upgradation of healthcare services in GMCs and border areas Crop insurance scheme for apples Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled a Rs 113767 crore budget for the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory for 2026-27. Presenting the [] The post Omar unveils Rs 11,3767 Cr budget for 202627 appeared first on Northlines .

Chairs high-level security review meeting in Jammu Calls for choking terrorists supply lines Lauds security agencies for maintaining peace in J&K Meets families of martyrs; hands over appointment letters to NOKs To chair development review meeting today; discuss future plans for J&K Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:Union Home Minister, Amit Shah on Friday directed the security [] The post Shah calls for zero infiltration, elimination of Pak terrorists in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches at the Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag, in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with its investigation into the Delhi car bomb blast case in November last year, official sources said. The blast has been linked to the so-called white collar terror module that [] The post NIA raids GMC Anantnag in connection with Delhi blast investigation appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 6: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Friday visited the headquarters of White Knight Corps, also known as XVI Corps, here and assessed the operational preparedness in the region. Gen Dwivedi also pinned Station House Officer of Majalta Sub-inspector Abdul Satar Choudhary with a commendation disc at a ceremony for his exceptional [] The post Army Chief assess operational preparedness appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the closure of 158 stone crushers and hot mix plants between January 1, 2021 and January 1, 2026, for operating in violation of environmental norms, Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Javed Ahmed Rana said on Friday. Replying to a question by MLA Ajaz [] The post Govt shuts down 158 stone crushers hot mix plants appeared first on Northlines .

Felling Far Beyond Permit in Protected Category, Whistleblower Alleges ForestContractor Nexus Viral Video Triggers Alarm Ajay Sharma Reasi, February 6: In an apparent case of number manipulation, the illegal cutting of Khair trees in the Pouni Range of Reasi Forest Division is reportedly so rampant that it far exceeds official permissions. Khair is a [] The post Khair Trees cutting scam explodes in Reasi: appeared first on Northlines .

Finally the Omar Abdullah led National Conference Government has started working full throttle to fulfill its long pending promises and proving its mettle by taking back to back decisions to provide succor to the needy sections of the society. In this regard, the Chief Minister has made several announcements in the Assembly that have the [] The post Promises Turn Into Action appeared first on Northlines .

Rajesh Agrawal India has shared a rich trading relationship with Europe that dates back to 250 BC, even predating the Silk Road. For most part of the next 2000 years, Indian muslins, cotton, handicrafts, spices, emeralds and gems had become the most coveted merchandise in international trade, a bulk of which made their way [] The post India-EU Trade Agreement: Commitment to free and fair trade appeared first on Northlines .

Dr Vipul Gupta, Director Neurointerventional Surgery, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai Cerebral aneurysms are abnormal balloon-like dilations of blood vessels in the brain that develop due to weakening of the vessel wall. These aneurysms are extremely dangerous because they can rupture without warning, leading to severe internal bleeding in the brain known as [] The post Flow Diverter Stents Transform Emergency Treatment of Brain Aneurysms, Saving Lives with Advanced Minimally Inva

ISLAMABAD: A massive explosion rocked Pakistans capital Islamabad on Friday, killing several people and injuring more than 30 others, police said, as a state of emergency was declared in the city. The blast, suspected to be a suicide bombing, occurred at the Tarlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area shortly after Friday prayers. Security forces [] The post Several Feared Dead As Blast Rocks Imambargah In Islamabad appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that his government will provide six free LPG cylinders per year to all Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households in Jammu & Kashmir. Speaking in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said the scheme will cover the poorest of the poor, ensuring that [] The post CM Omar Announces 6 Free Gas Cylinders To AAY Families Per Year appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Feb 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches at the Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the white collar terror module busted in November last year, officials said. A team of NIA officials arrived at the medical college and carried out searches linked to the [] The post NIA Conducts Searches At GMC Anantnag In White Collar Terror Case appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited forward areas along the International Border in Kathua district, beginning his two-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The Home Minister visited the Border Security Force (BSF) outposts of Gurnam and Bobiyian in the Hiranagar sector, where he interacted with personnel deployed along [] The post Amit Shah Visits IB Forward Posts In Kathua, Reviews Border Security In J&K appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Feb 6: Night temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir continued to remain below normal, with all weather stations in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero minimums, even as the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecast largely dry weather across the Union Territory till February 16. The MeT said no major spell of rain or snowfall is expected during [] The post Sub-Zero Nights Persist In J&K; MeT Rules Out Major Snowfall Till Feb 16 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Feb 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with students during the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, offering guidance on managing exam stress, building confidence and pursuing holistic development beyond marks. In a video released today, the Prime Minister was seen addressing students on overcoming stress and anxiety during examinations. He [] The post PM Modi interacts with students during 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Feb 6: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday strongly criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for raising the issue of the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane in the Lok Sabha, accusing him of disrupting parliamentary proceedings and politicising sensitive defence matters. In a social media post, Rijiju [] The post Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Parliament Disruption appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 6: The RSS on Friday started a Dhwaj Yatra (flag rally) from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to clear the misgivings about the outfit. The yatra symbolically began from the historic Lal Chowk and culminated at the Tourist Reception Centre, where the participants boarded vehicles for onward journey to other parts of the country. [] The post RSS Kick-Starts Kashmir To Kanyakumari Dhwaj Yatra appeared first on Northlines .