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Srinagar, Nov 05: The Lok Sabha Secretariat has notified the resignation of Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi as Member of Parliament from Srinagar parliamentary constituency. As per the notification issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Mehdi, an elected member of Lok Sabha from Srinagar constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, has resigned his seat in Lok Sabha [] The post Speaker accepts resignation of Ruhullah Mehdi as MP appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 05: Directing officials to combat terror networks, radicalization, and law and order threats, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called for a unified coordination mechanism between the Police, Prisons Department, and intelligence agencies. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Prisons Department at the Lok Bhavan here, LG Sinha discussedways to strengthen [] The post Combat terror networks, radicalization: LG directs Adm appeared first on Northlines .

Old vehicles of Maharajas time also go missing Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Nov 05: The scrap worth over Rs one crore, including the old vehicles of Maharajas time, have gone mission for the Jammu regions premier hospital, the Government Medical College and Hospital, and the most astonishing thing is that the hospital administration [] The post Scrap worth Rs 1 Cr goes missing from GMC-Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

1,941 arrested, properties worth Rs 154 Cr attached in Kashmir Srinagar, Nov 05: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar, on Thursday said police have intensified crackdown on drug trafficking and its financial networks, with 1,941 persons arrested and properties worth approximately Rs 154 crore attached across Kashmir Zone during the first 10 [] The post Major Crackdown on Drug Trafficking appeared first on Northlines .

Says security threats persist along NH-44 Srinagar, Nov 05: A local terrorist was involved in two recent attacks in south Kashmir, while a small number of foreign terrorists continue to operate in the Valley with local support, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Sujit Kumar said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference at the [] The post Local terrorist behind Kulgam-Anantnag attacks appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 05: Amid heightened vigil, security forces personnel deployed at several forward locations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir celebrated Diwali on Thursday. According to the details available, Army soldiers deployed in the Akhnoor sector on the outskirts of Jammu participated in prayers and [] The post Amid heightened vigil, soldiers celebrate Diwali along LoC, IB in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 05: The Election Commission of India on Thursday said the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in Jammu & Kashmir will be announced in due course of time. The Commission said the schedule for roll revision in J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh will be announced later, keeping in view their weather [] The post Spl Summary Revision in J&K in due course : ECI appeared first on Northlines .

All three leaders to review latest bilateral relations in the light of big midterm win of Democrats By Nitya Chakraborty China has taken the initiative to hold a trilateral summit involving Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on the sides line of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit at Shenzhen, China [] The post Xi Jinping preparing for a trilateral summit with Trump and Putin at APEC Summit on Nov 18-19 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi has to be vigilant till Hasinas proposed departure to Dhaka next month By Ashis Biswas KOLKATA: Especially among leaders of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), old habits die hard they must anyhow blame India for their own acute problems of governance at home! Take the recent violent agitation launched [] The post BNP blaming India for violence by workers of Bangladesh Garment Industry appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level review meeting of the Prisons Department at the Lok Bhavan today to discuss ways to strengthen prison security and management protocols across Jammu Kashmir. Emphasizing robust jail administration, the Lieutenant Governor called for a unified coordination mechanism between the Police, Prisons Department, and intelligence [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Chairs High-Level Review Meeting Of Prisons Department appeared first on Northline

Srinagar, Nov 5: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was unanimously re-elected president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) here on Thursday. She has held the post continuously since 2002. In a statement, the party said members of the electoral college from Jammu and Srinagar unanimously supported Mehboobas re-election. The [] The post Mehbooba Mufti Unanimously Re-Elected PDP President appeared first on Northlines .

CHANDIGARH, Nov 5: Punjab Police have arrested 16 persons and busted multiple illegal arms and drug trafficking networks in Amritsar, recovering five pistols, two sophisticated Uzi guns, two hand grenades, 34 kg of heroin and 26 live cartridges. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that the recoveries were made by Amritsar Rural [] The post 16 Arrested as Punjab Police Bust Arms, Drug Trafficking Networks in Amritsar appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Nov 5: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in six States and Union Territories, fixing January 21, 2027, as the deadline for publication of final voters lists, with January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date. The exercise will cover Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra [] The post ECI Orders Voter Roll Revision in Six States, Final Lists on January 21 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Nov 5: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the constitutional 24-hour deadline for producing an arrested person before a magistrate begins from the moment of detention and not from the time police formally records the arrest. A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Atul S Chandurkar held that no artificial distinction can [] The post 24-Hour Arrest Deadline Starts From Detention, Not Formal Arrest: Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 5: The Ramban district administration has introduced a one-way traffic system for commercial passenger vehicles and goods carriers in Ramban town to ease congestion and ensure public safety. District Magistrate Mohammad Alyas Khan issued the order on Thursday under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The restrictions will remain [] The post Ramban Admin Imposes One-Way Traffic System For Commercial Vehicles On J&K Highway appeared first on North

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to enable immediate suspension of manufacturing licences for drugs declared Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) on specified critical quality parameters. The proposed changes aim to ensure swift regulatory action against substandard medicines, prevent their continued manufacture and [] The post Govt Proposes Immediate Suspension of Licences for Substandard Drug Manufacturers appeared first on N

New Delhi: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has cautioned banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and fintech firms against a growing trend of financially motivated cyberattacks involving artificial intelligence (AI) agents, urging them to strengthen their cybersecurity measures. In an advisory issued to financial institutions, I4C, functioning under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, [] The post I4C Warns Banks, Fintech Firms of Rising AI-Powered Cyber Threats appeared f

Rajouri, Nov 5: The Rajouri district administration has restricted the sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali, directing vendors to operate only from designated locations after obtaining valid authorization and complying with mandatory safety norms. As per the restrictions, the Old Bus Stand has been identified as the authorised location for selling firecrackers within Rajouri town. [] The post Rajouri Admin Restricts Firecracker Sales Ahead Of Diwali appeared first on Northlines .

Chairs J&K Higher Education Council meet Srinagar, Nov 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday set a six-month deadline to roll out the Design Your Degree (DYD) program in universities of the Union Territory (UT). The Lieutenant Governor passed the directions in a high-level meeting of Jammu Kashmir Higher Education Council (JKHEC), at Lok Bhavan. [] The post LG sets 6-month deadline for Design Your Degree rollout in JK Universities appeared first on Northlines .

By-poll to be held within 6 months after seat falls vacant Srinagar, Nov 04: Former Lok Sabha Secretary General P.D.T. Achary on Wednesday said the Speaker is required to satisfy himself that a Member of Parliaments resignation is voluntary before accepting it. Achary said that if an MP personally hands over his resignation letter to [] The post Speaker must be satisfied MPs resignation is voluntary: Ex-LS Secy Gen appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 04: A day after Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi announced his exit from the National Conference, the party on Wednesday launched a scathing counterattack, with MLA Salman Ali Sagar claiming that BJP has succeeded in its Operation Lotus by pushing the Srinagar MP out of the party. Questioning Ruhullahs decision to walk away instead [] The post NC links Ruhullahs exit with BJP, claims it Op Lotus appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 04: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will visit the under-construction All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Awantipora in south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Thursday to review the projects progress and preparedness for the start of healthcare services. Officials said that Nadda will assess infrastructure, ongoing construction work and preparations for [] The post Nadda to visit AIIMS Awantipora today, OPD likely soon appeared first on Northlines .

50 pc qualifying marks in each paper; JKPSC to hold examination twice annually, 3 regular attempts and 1 mercy chance Srinagar, Nov 04: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has overhauled the two-decade-old probation and departmental examination framework for newly recruited Junior Scale officers of the Jammu Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS), making all seven examination papers [] The post Govt amends KAS probation rules, makes all 7 papers mandatory appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 04: To accommodate the additional rush of passengers during the festival season, Northern Railway will operate unreserved special trains between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra on November 5 and 6. According to an official railway communication, train number 04690 will depart from Srinagar at 11:45 am and reach Anantnag at 12:57 [] The post Northern Rly to run unreserved Spl Trains on Nov 5, 6 appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Nov 04: Two Indian Army personnel were killed after a military vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge near Namika La Pass on National Highway-1 in Ladakh, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that the accident took place near Namika La Pass, where the Army vehicle lost control and [] The post Two soldiers killed as vehicle plunges into gorge appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 04: Amran Farooq, JKPS, has been posted as Superintendent of Police (SP), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), Jammu, with immediate effect. According to an order, the transfer and posting was made with the approval of the CBI Director on November 03. Amran is known for his integrity, sound professional judgment [] The post Amran Farooq posted as SP, CBI Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday allowed eligible enterprises to commence operations on self-declaration through single window setup and granted them protection from routine inspections for three years under the Jammu Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Act, 2026. The government has also designated the executive committee as the single nodal agency for [] The post Start Business in J&K through self-declaration; 3-yr inspection exemption appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 4: In a major move to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain law and order, Authorities in Kishtwar district have issued a stringent preventive order, prohibiting the circulation of fake news, fabricated content and provocative material across social media and other digital platforms, an official said on Wednesday. The four-page order, [] The post Directions issued to curb fake news, provocative content appeared first on Northlines .

By Shri Prataprao Jadhav These familiar words from a Sanskrit prayer beautifully capture the connection between health, well-being and prosperity in our traditions. They remind us that true prosperity is not measured merely by material possessions, but also by the health and happiness of our loved ones. Every year, as [] The post The One Investment Every Family Must Make This Dhanteras appeared first on Northlines .

Shocked President reconciles to results, extends cooperation to democrats By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: The American electorate has delivered a stunning political verdict on President Donald Trump, with Democrats poised to seize control of both chambers of Congress following November 3 midterm elections. What began as a contest over a narrow Republican [] The post Democrats size control of both houses in Congress giving a big rebuff to Trump appeared first on Northlines .

Outcome will have deep political impact on Latin America, Europe and even India By Nitya Chakraborty The results of the U.S. midterm elections are going to have big impact not only on the current administration of President Donald Trump, but also on the latest political situation in Latin America, Europe and even in [] The post U.S. Mid-Term result is a clear verdict against Trumps authoritarianism appeared first on Northlines .

Indian Journalists Union calls upon centre to introduce safety mechanism By Jag Mohan Thaken Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 (Resolution A/RES/68/163), the date commemorating the 2013 assassination of two French journalists in Mali (Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon), 2nd November is marked as the International Day to End Impunity [] The post Crimes against Journalists are increasing Globally, more so in India appeared first on Northlines .

A college is an educational Institution where the young minds are moulded, dreams are created and the future of the society is formed. This process relies heavily on the teachers and staff. In order to create a successful educational institution you need good infrastructure but also honest, punctual and committed employees. Having a reliable staff [] The post The Bell Must Ring For All appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 4: Gold prices on Wednesday rose by Rs 510 to Rs 1,39,962 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on firm spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contract for December delivery traded higher by Rs 510, or 0.37 per cent, at Rs 1,39,962 [] The post Gold Futures Rise To Rs 1.39 Lakh/10 Gm On Firm Spot Demand appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 4: Delhi Police have registered an FIR against senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan for allegedly sharing a digitally manipulated video of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov containing fabricated remarks critical of India. The case was registered at the Special Cell Police Station following cyber patrolling on November 3, when police noticed [] The post FIR Against Prashant Bhushan Over Sharing Fake Video of Russian Foreign Minister appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 4: Senior National Conference leader and former member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, Sheikh Ghulam Qadir Pardesi, passed away here on Tuesday night after a prolonged illness. He was 88. Family sources confirmed his demise on Wednesday. Pardesi is survived by his wife, son Ahsan Pardesi, the sitting NC MLA from [] The post Senior NC Leader Ghulam Qadir Pardesi Dies at 88 appeared first on Northlines .

Washington, Nov 4: Democrats have regained control of the US Senate, ending Republican dominance in Congress and delivering a major political setback to President Donald Trump, as voters expressed frustration over rising prices, the Iran war and concerns about government corruption. The midterm elections, which concluded on Tuesday, saw Democrats register a string of stunning [] The post Democrats Seize US Senate, Trump Suffers Major Midterm Setback appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 4: Three workers were injured in an incident at the Uri Phase-II Tunnel Project in Jammu and Kashmir and shifted to Government Medical College (GMC), Baramulla, for treatment, officials said. The injured were identified as Abdul Karim Ganaie and Shukar Din, both residents of Garkote, and Chiez Ahmad Mugal, a resident of Bandi, [] The post 3 workers injured at Uri Phase-II tunnel project, hospitalized appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inspected the under-construction Legislative Assembly complex here, with Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary saying the 2028 budget session is likely to be held in the new building. Abdullah, accompanied by Choudhary, Additional Chief Secretary Public Works Department, Anil Kumar Singh and [] The post CM reviews progress of new Assembly Complex; 2028 budget session likely there appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU Tawi, Nov 3: In a significant step towards safeguarding its land assets and addressing long-pending land-related issues, the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) has successfully carried out the demarcation of land measuring 7.9 kanal at Lower Gadigarh, nearly 15 years after the land was originally leased out to the allottee in 2011. The said drive [] The post JDA demarcates 7.9 kanal of land at Lower Gadigarh after 15 yrs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3: An alleged interstate criminal network linked to Jammu and Kashmirs Gataru gang had developed a chain of local contacts in Meerut to arrange safe hideouts for its members, an investigation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has revealed. In a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, the UP [] The post Gataru Gang: J&K Gangs Meerut hideout network busted; four held appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 03: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at four premises in Srinagar city in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged terror financing, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the investigation pertains to allegations that Umar Adil Dar was functioning as an Over Ground Worker [] The post ED conducts searches at four locations in terror funding case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 03: A man was killed and two others injured after a Tata Sumo skidded off the road near Chaka Sarbagni Bus Stand in Ramban on Tuesday morning, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the vehicle met with an accident and skidded off the road while negotiating [] The post Man killed, two injured after Sumo plunges off road appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3: A male body was found inside a Mahindra Thar vehicle in the Berwar area of Kishtwar district on Tuesday, officials said. An official told that the body was found inside a Mahindra Thar vehicle in Berwar. He said locals spotted the body and informed the police, who rushed to the spot [] The post Body found inside parked Thar appeared first on Northlines .

Pune, Nov 3 : Citing a World Bank report, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said around 50 crore people had been lifted out of extreme poverty in India over the last 10 to 12 years, noting that the fight against poverty was limited to slogans in the past. Modi doubled down on the development [] The post Around 50 Cr people lifted out of extreme poverty in India: PM appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU Tawi, Nov 3: The President of India has inducted four officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Service into the Indian Police Service (IPS) on probation and allocated them the AGMUT cadre. The officers include Ramesh Angral and Tahir Sajad from the Select List of 2021, Shailendra Singh from the Select List of 2023 [] The post Four Police Officers inducted into IPS appeared first on Northlines .

Targets Omar, Farooq, accuses party of betraying peoples mandate NC hits back, BJP says rally had blessings of our people Srinagar/Jammu, Nov 3: In a major political development in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference (NC) MP from Srinagar Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday announced his resignation from the party as well as his [] The post Ruhullah quits NC, Lok Sabha; calls for new political movement in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

BJP national vice-president Ram Madhav said the National Conference was visibly divided and remarked that Ruhullahs rally was being held with the blessings of our people. However, Madhav maintained that the BJP had no involvement in the NCs internal developments, describing the matter as an internal affair of the ruling party. Former J&K BJP president [] The post BJP distances itself, Ram Madhavs remark triggers NC reaction appeared first on Northlines .

Vote-Chori Allegations Are a Convenient Diversion from Congresss Leadership Crisis GL Raina The controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has become the latest political instrument of the Congress-led INDI Alliance to deflect attention from a much deeper problem: its continuing electoral decline and the failure of its leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi, [] The post Vote Chori or Leadership Failure? The Congress Needs to Look Within appeared first on North

A Congress under Democrats may cripple unilateralism of U.S. President By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: America enters Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, with its political temperature rising and its institutional balance of power hanging in the balance. The midterm elections, ordinarily a referendum on the party occupying the White House, have become [] The post America on edge: November 3 mid-term polls outcome may weaken Trump appeared first on Northlines .