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New Delhi, Dec 19: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against a Chinese-operated online gaming app, Fiewin, accused of fraudulently generating about Rs 400 crore from Indian players during the Covid period. The supplementary prosecution complaint was filed on December 8 before a PMLA court in Kolkata. Two individualsUtkarsh Arya and Sujit [] The post ED Files Supplementary Chargesheet in Chinese Gaming App Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 15: A Delhi court on Friday extended the NIA custody of Dr Bilal Naseer Malla by seven days in connection with the Red Fort blast case, while co-accused Soyab was remanded to five days of judicial custody. The National Investigation Agency produced both accused before the Patiala House Court after the expiry [] The post Red Fort Blast Case: NIA Custody of Bilal Extended, Soyab Sent to Jail appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Dec 19: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has issued the sitting roster of judges for both the Jammu and Srinagar wings for the period from January 27, 2026 to April 4, 2026, or until further orders. Check order copy here: Order Copy The post High Court Issues Sitting Roster of Judges appeared first on Northlines .

Dhaka/New Delhi, Dec 19: Tension prevailed across Bangladesh on Friday following the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi, which triggered widespread protests, vandalism and sporadic violence in several parts of the country. While no fresh violence was reported in the morning, protesters vandalised the already demolished 32 Dhanmondi, the historic residence of [] The post Bangladesh Tense After Uprising Leader Hadis Death Triggers Unrest appeared first on Northlines .

RAJOURI/JAMMU, Dec 19: Security forces have launched extensive search operations in several villages of Rajouri district following reports of suspicious movement in the area, official sources said on Friday. The operation began around midnight on Thursday and is continuing, after inputs were received about suspicious persons moving in villages located between the Thanamandi and [] The post J&K: Security Forces Launch Search Ops in Rajouri Villages appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 19: Several incoming and outgoing flights at Srinagar International Airport were cancelled on Friday due to adverse weather conditions and operational issues, airport authorities said. In an advisory issued on X, the airport authorities informed that multiple flights to and from Srinagar (SXR) scheduled for the day stand cancelled. Passengers were advised to [] The post J&K: Air Traffic Hit as Several Srinagar Flights Stand Cancelled appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 19: Due to dense fog, more than 150 flights have been cancelled so far on Friday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Delhi has been shrouded in dense fog since late last night, significantly reducing visibility. Flight operations have been conducted under CAT III procedures since 9:00 pm yesterday to [] The post Over 150 flights cancelled in Delhi due to dense fog appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 19: The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, formally bringing the 19-day-long Winter Session of Parliament to a close, Speaker Om Birla announced as the House met for the day. During the session, which had 15 sittings, Parliament passed several key legislations, including a Bill to open the civil nuclear [] The post Lok Sabha Adjourned Sine Die After Passing Key Bills; Winter Session Ends appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Dec 19: The Directorate of School Education Jammu has promoted 141 trained Graduate and Post-Graduate teachers as Masters in Pay Level-6E, following recommendations of the Divisional Level Departmental Promotion Committee. According to the order, the promotions apply to teachers who acquired B.Ed qualification up to December 31, 2024, and will take notional effect from [] The post 141 Teachers Promoted as Masters in Jammu Division appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 18: An accused in a terror case in Pulwama district has been sentenced to four years and four months imprisonment after he confessed to involvement in the crime, a police spokesman said here on Thursday. In a major boost to the fight against terrorism, Police in Pulwama have secured conviction in a terror-related [] The post Terror accused confesses to crime, sentenced to 4 Yrs 4 months appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 18: Stressing on the need for coordinated and decisive action against terrorists, their enablers and ideologues, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday directed the security top brass to completely dismantle the terror ecosystem and eliminate safe havens. Chairing UT level security conference here on the theme Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions, LG [] The post Adopt zero tolerance towards terrorists, their supporters: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Panels formed to tackle bird-attraction risks around aerodromes Jammu Tawi, Dec 18:In a move to safeguard air travel, the Jammu & Kashmir government has constituted two committees to monitor and regulate activities prohibited under Rule 91 of the Indian Aircraft Rules, 1937. The government has constituted two committees, one each for Kashmir and Jammu, for [] The post J&K to tackle bird hazards near airports appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre is promoting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir through multiple schemes aimed at destination development and strengthening tourism infrastructure, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Replying to a parliamentary question, Shekhawat, said the Ministry of Tourism is promoting destinations and tourism experiences across the country, [] The post Promoting tourism in J&K through multiple schemes: Centre appeared first on Northlines

Jammu Tawi, Dec 18:The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department (HED) has proposed 49 days winter break for degree colleges of Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division from December 27. Director Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir, Prof Sheikh Ajaz Bashir informed that the department has proposed to announce winter vacation from December 27 [] The post Winter break for colleges from Dec 27 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 17:Three districts of Jammu and Kashmir recorded deficient rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season, official data tabled in the Lok Sabha revealed. The Ministry of Earth Sciences, while responding to a question raised by Lok Sabha member Shri Anil Yeshwant Desai informed that Kishtwar, Kupwara and Shopian districts witnessed rainfall shortfall [] The post Three JK districts recorded 20 pc rainfall deficit appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 17:The delays in several railway infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir are linked to different challenges like land acquisition, forest clearances, difficult terrain and other statutory issues, the Union Ministry said on Thursday. However, the Centre has asserted that it is making sustained efforts to expedite the execution of these projects. The [] The post 34,428 Km new railway tracks added in J&K; terrain, land issues persist appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 18:More than 45,000 houses have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaUrban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0 in Jammu and Kashmir, the government of India informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. It added that Ladakh has received approval for more than 1,400 houses under the scheme. In a written reply to the [] The post PMAY-U houses crosses 45,000 Mark in J&K, 1,434 sanctioned in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre has approved 44 flood management projects for Jammu and Kashmir since the Eleventh Plan, through an estimated cost of 2,594.12 crore; of this, 805.27 crore has been released as central assistance till March 2025. The Ministry of Jal Shakti informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has received [] The post Centre approves 44 Flood Management Projects for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 18: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan died of a suspected cardiac arrest at Anantnag Railway Station during the intervening night, officials said. Officials said that the jawan, identified as Lakhwinder Singh (55), son of Ajaib Singh and a resident of Punjab, was posted with 90 Battalion, E Company, at Anantnag [] The post CRPF jawan dies of cardiac arrest appeared first on Northlines .

Winters in Jammu and Kashmir are not merely a test of endurance against snow and sub-zero temperatures; they are increasingly emerging as a serious public health challenge. Medical experts have repeatedly warned that the harsh winter months witness a worrying surge in heart attacks and strokes, exposing the vulnerability of the regions population to cold-induced [] The post Winters Silent Threat appeared first on Northlines .

Unveils logo of Destination Ladakh, Celebrate Ladakh calendar & STP Incentive Scheme Leh, Dec 18: The Honble Lt Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta today said that Ladakh is steadily emerging as a memorable, responsible and sustainable global destination, where tourism growth is rooted in cultural preservation, community participation and environmental responsibility. He emphasized that [] The post Ladakh to emerge as a memorable, responsible & sustainable global tourist destination, say LG appea

All round opposition to U.S. war mongering both inside and outside USA is needed By C.J. Atkins NEW YORK: Oil, oil, oil, oil, oilthe word appeared five times in President Donald Trumps Truth Social post on Tuesday announcing the U.S. military was imposing a TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE of sanctioned oil tankers going into [] The post Venezuela war is about oil, Trump admits, imposes blockage to tankers appeared first on Northlines .

European Unions meet at Brussells may not lead to any final solution By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: Nearly four years since Russias February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia still occupies roughly 20 percent of the country, and Russian President Vladimir Putin made clear Wednesday that he has no intention of compromising on [] The post As war in Ukrane completing four years in February, No immediate truce in sight appeared first on Northlines .

His handling of arrangements for February 12 polls is being keenly watched By Ashis Biswas In Bangladesh, the interim Government led by Chief Adviser Dr M. Yunus has not yet succeeded in establishing the requisite level of administrative control over the pre-poll situation. February 12 2026 is the date of polling. As expected old [] The post Bangladesh interim Chief Mohd Yunus facing severe security from Western Nations appeared first on Northlines .

Lessons from failure in 2019 have to be learnt to beal with next pandemic By Aritra Banerjee The COVID-19 pandemic is often discussed as a tragedy of biology. In truth, it was a tragedy of governance. What unfolded in Wuhan in the winter of 201920 was not merely an administrative lapse or a momentary [] The post Wuhan lapse was not a mistake it was a governance choice by Beijing appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Raj Kumar Change is an ever present phenomenon in everywhere. The nature is never at rest. It is changeful. Change is ever present in the whole world, because change is the law of Nature. Similarly, society is not at all a static phenomenon, but it is a dynamic entity from Ambedkar to Raj [] The post Role of Ambedkar in Social Change appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Dec 18: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday deferred the hearing in the Public Safety Act (PSA) case against Doda MLA Mehraj Malik, fixing December 27, 2025, as the next date of hearing. Official sources said the court heard arguments from one side during the proceedings, while the remaining side is [] The post PSA Hearing of Doda MLA Mehraj Malik Postponed to Dec 27 appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Dec 18: The prolonged dry spell in Kashmir is likely to end from December 20, with the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasting snowfall over higher reaches and rain in the plains across Jammu and Kashmir. The expected change in weather coincides with the onset of Chillai Kalan, the harshest phase of winter in the Kashmir [] The post Dry Spell Nears End as Snow, Rain Likely Across J&K from Dec 20 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday shortly after the passage of the G RAM G Bill, following noisy protests by opposition members over its provisions. The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Bill, 2025, which seeks to guarantee 125 days of [] The post Lok Sabha Passes G RAM G Bill Amid Opposition Uproar appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Dec 18: In a major step to curb illegal mining, the Jammu and Kashmir government has amended rules governing the concession, storage and transportation of minor minerals, making GPS-enabled vehicles, RFID registration and a valid e-Challan mandatory for mineral transportation across the Union Territory. The Mining Department has fixed January 26 as the deadline [] The post J&K Govt Makes GPS, RFID Mandatory for Mineral Transport, Jan 26 Set as Deadline appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over a growing trend of judges passing a large number of orders just before retirement, likening it to a batter hitting sixes in the final overs of a match. The observation came from a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant while hearing a [] The post SC Flags Last-Minute Orders Trend Among Judges Ahead of Retirement appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Dec 18: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday arrested three persons in connection with an alleged sacrilegious act reported from Doda district, officials said. The arrests were made following information about the incident that took place late Wednesday night in Sarsi village. Police said a case under relevant sections of law was registered at [] The post J&K: 3 Arrested for Alleged Sacrilegious Act in Doda appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Several opposition Members of Parliament on Thursday staged a protest march inside the Parliament House complex, demanding withdrawal of the governments G RAM G Bill, which seeks to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Carrying photographs of Mahatma Gandhi and marching behind a large banner reading Mahatma [] The post Opposition MPs Protest March in Parliament, Seek Rollback of G RAM G Bill appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Dec 18: In a move aimed at strengthening administrative enforcement, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has authorised all Regional Transport Officers (RTOs) and Assistant Regional Transport Officers (ARTOs) across the Union Territory to exercise the powers of Executive Magistrates within their respective jurisdictions. The decision has been taken under sub-section (1) of Section 14 [] The post J&K Govt Authorizes RTOs, ARTOs to Act as Executive Magistrates appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 17: Four houses were gutted in a massive fire that broke out in Doda district, officials said on Wednesday. No casualty was reported in the incident, they said. The incident occurred at Karal Mohalla in Puneja village of Bhaderwah town, they said, adding that the houses that were damaged in the blaze [] The post Four houses gutted in fire in Bhaderwah, no casualty appeared first on Northlines .

The cases of people from across the border crossing the Line of Control (LoC) quite often is something which cannot be viewed as a casual act because these could led to crucial security implications especially when Pakistan has waged a proxy war against India, and it never misses an opportunity to dent the interests of [] The post LoC Breaches Threaten Security appeared first on Northlines .

byP. Mohan Chandran A Chanakyan Roadmap to Bring Pok Back to Bharat If Chanakya were alive today, the first thing he would probably ask is not, How do I take PoK? but, What is the mostsustainableway to secure Bharats long-term stability, prosperity, and security at the lowest cost of blood and treasure? And in [] The post Winning without war appeared first on Northlines .

Possibility of an end to Ukraine conflict sees crude oil slide to $60 By K Raveendran Oil prices slipping below $60 a barrel for the first time since February 2021 and a sharp easing in European gas prices mark more than a cyclical downturn in commodities. They signal a rapid repricing of geopolitical [] The post Energy markets recalibrate as geopolitics reshapes supply calculus appeared first on Northlines .

President Trump is desperate to being regime change by removing Maduro By Rob Warzyniak NEW YORK: On December 6, President Trumps War Secretary Pete Hegseth took the stage at the Reagan Defense Forum to outline the latest iteration of U.S. foreign policy. The U.S. should not be distracted by democracy building, interventionism, undefined [] The post Weapons of mass destruction, again? Iraq lies recycled for Venezuela War appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmirs financial dependence on the Centre has increased after it was made a union territory. The chief minister was reacting to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans statement about the need for states to ensure fiscal discipline for reducing the debt-GDP ratio. Jammu [] The post J&Ks Financial Dependence On Centre Increased After Becoming UT: Omar Abdullah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 17: Army troops on Tuesday apprehended a Pakistani woman who crossed the Line of Control into Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district after reportedly fleeing her home in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir following an argument with her father, officials said on Wednesday. The woman, identified as 35-year-old Shehnaz Akhtar from the Gimma area of [] The post PoJK Woman Apprehended After Crossing LoC into Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 17: Warning that climate change poses a serious threat to Jammu and Kashmirs tourism economy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said destinations like Gulmarg cannot survive without reliable snowfall, calling for urgent adoption of sustainable and technology-driven solutions. The Chief Minister was addressing the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operators [] The post No Snow, No Gulmarg: CM Omar Abdullah Flags Climate Threat to J&K Tourism appeared first on Nort

New Delhi: Stepping up efforts to advance Indias next-generation fighter jet programmes, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited private companies and startups to participate in the development of the countrys sixth-generation fighter aircraft, with a key focus on quantum avionics technology. The initiative aims to develop advanced quantum-based systems capable of detecting [] The post DRDO Invites Private Sector for Indias Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Push appeared first o

Samba, Dec 17: Security agencies were put on alert on Wednesday after reports of suspicious movement by unidentified individuals triggered concern in a village near Mansar in Samba district, sources said. According to sources, villagers noticed three unidentified men roaming suspiciously in and around the area and immediately informed the police. Acting swiftly on the [] The post J&K: Suspicious Movement Near Mansar Puts Security Forces on High Alert appeared first on Northlines .

LUDHIANA: Violence erupted inside Ludhiana Central Jail on Tuesday evening after prisoners went on a rampage, attacking jail officials and leaving Superintendent Kulwant Singh Sidhu unconscious after he was hit on the head by a brick. He was rushed to hospital, while Jail DSP Jagjeet Singh and several CRPF personnel also sustained injuries. The situation [] The post Chaos in Ludhiana Jail: Inmates Attack Officials, Superintendent Knocked Unconscious appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 17: The prolonged dry spell in Kashmir is likely to end around December 21 with a wet weather system expected to affect the valley, coinciding with the onset of Chillai-Kalan, the regions harshest 40-day winter period, officials said on Wednesday. The local weather office said a western disturbance is likely to impact Jammu [] The post Western Disturbance to End Kashmirs Dry Spell from Dec 21 appeared first on Northlines .

ADDIS ABABA, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Ethiopias highest civilian award, The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia, by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali during an official visit to Addis Ababa, marking a historic first for any world leader. The honour was presented to Prime Minister Modi at [] The post PM Modi Becomes 1st World Leader to Receive Ethiopias Highest Civilian Honour appeared first on Northlines .

Lauds GoC Mishra for installing 108-foot high mast National Flag at Kachrial Jammu Tawi, Dec 16:Reaffirming the nations collective resolve to uphold the ideals for which generations of soldiers have made the supreme sacrifice of their lives, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that Indias decisive victory in the 1971 war, made the country [] The post Vijay Divas | Indias decisive victory in 1971 war, made country proud on global stage: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

DGP Prabhat leads wreath-laying ceremony Udhampur, Dec 16: Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, led the solemn wreath laying ceremony at the District Police Lines in Udhampur, to honour constable Amjad Ali Khan of the 22nd Battalion of the Indian Reserve Police (IRP) who died fighting terrorists in the operation. Besides the DGP wreaths were [] The post Cop dies in Udhampur encounter, operation on appeared first on Northlines .

The Centre on Tuesday said that it has released Rs 235 crore during the past five years to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Jammu and Kashmir. In a written reply to a query, Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj, informed Lok Sabha that under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) Jammu and Kashmir received 25 [] The post Centre released Rs 235 Cr for PRIs in In 5 yrs appeared first on Northlines .