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Jammu Tawi, Dec 31 : Nearly 3.75 lakh passengers have travelled on the Vande Bharat Express across Jammu and Kashmir over the last six months, marking a significant milestone for the Jammu Railway Division in its first year of operations, officials said. The premium train service between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar [] The post 3.75 lakh travel on JK Vande Bharat trains appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31 : Braving sub-zero temperatures, the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their vigil in the high altitude areas of Chenab valley district to counter any attempt by terrorists to disrupt New Year celebrations, officials said on Wednesday. A massive counter-terrorist operation has been [] The post Vigil up to counter terror threat in Chenab region appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) before the Court of the Principal and Sessions Judge (Designated Special Court under the PMLA) in Srinagar against four persons in connection with an alleged bogus cryptocurrency fraud involving Emollient Coin. In a statement issued, a ED spokesman [] The post ED files complaint against 4 in Crypto-currency Fraud appeared first on Northlines .

NC cheated unemployed youth, fooled public Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday launched an all-out attack on the National Conference (NC) government, labelling it as a regime of nepotism, betrayal, and deception that has cheated unemployed youth and fooled the public with hollow promises. Speaking to reporters, Sunil Sharma slammed the [] The post Omar promised 1 lakh jobs, gave only 2 to favourites: LoP appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Supreme Court has held vacation courts for the first time with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant himself sitting twice during the winter break to hear urgent matters involving life and liberty as well as those requiring immediate judicial intervention. The top court holds vacation benches during longer summer break, [] The post SC vacation benches, CJI Kant, sit during winter break appeared first on Northlines .

Rs 200 crore for unity malls in Srinagar, Jammu Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: In a major boost to disaster resilience and infrastructure rebuilding, the Central Government has approved an allocation of over Rs 1,430 crore for Jammu and Kashmir for reconstruction of damaged public assets and implementation of long-term disaster mitigation measures. The assistance has [] The post J&K gets Rs 1,430 Cr for disaster mitigation appeared first on Northlines .

Likely to begin from first week of February Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:The budget session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly is likely to be held in two parts- the first before the holy month ofRamadhanand the second afterEid-ul-Fitr, sources said. Sources said that the NC-led government is considering holding the budget session in two [] The post Govt plans two-part budget session in 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Over 92 pc conviction rate Chargesheets against 7 accused in Pahalgam case 9 arrested in Red Fort blast case Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: As 2025 draws to a close, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) recorded significant achievements, successfully cracking major terror cases, including the deadly Pahalgam and Delhi attacks, while maintaining an impressive conviction rate [] The post NIA probes Pahalgam, Delhi terror cases, achieves key milestones appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: The Jammu Crime Branch registered 67 FIRs involving serious and complex economic offences and arrested 22 accused in 2025, the agency said on Wednesday, describing the performance as a landmark achievement. During the year, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Jammu Crime Branch successfully disposed of a record number of cases [] The post 2025 Report Card: CB registered 67 FIRs, highest in last 25 years appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: Intensive security and crime-control measures remained in force in Jammu, with police conducting 541 cordon-and-search operations and 1,093 long-range patrols in 2025, while reporting no active terrorist presence in the district, a senior police officer said. Presenting the annual crime and security review, Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh [] The post Police conducted 541 cordon-search ops; no active terrorist presence appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) intensified its anti-graft drive in 2025 by registering 78 FIRs, uncovering major trap and land scam cases, and securing 13 convictions, reaffirming its zero-tolerance approach to corruption. According to the year-ender, the ACB sustained a vigorous campaign throughout the year to strengthen transparency, accountability [] The post ACB crackdown: 78 FIRs, land scam busted, 13 convictions appeared first on Northlines .

Kathua/Jammu, Dec 31 : Police identified 39 overground workers (OGWs) and booked 18 of them under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district during 2025, marking a major crackdown on terror networks in the region, a senior officer said on Wednesday. Presenting the annual crime report for 2025, Kathua Senior Superintendent of [] The post 39 OGWs identified in Kathua, 18 booked under PSA appeared first on Northlines .

As Jammu & Kashmir steps into 2026, the year gone by leaves behind a complex mix of pain, resilience and cautious optimism. 2025 will be remembered as a year that tested the regions hard-earned stability, yet also reaffirmed that sustained security efforts and public resolve can push violence to historic lows. The gravest reminder of [] The post Jammu & Kashmir: Lessons of 2025, Hope for 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

By Dr. Shenaz Ganai Kuch baat hai ke hasti mit-ti nahin hamari, Sadiyon raha hai dushman daur-e-zaman hamara. Some years pass quietly into memory; others set the course of a nations destiny. For India, 2025 was such a moment a year when an ancient civilisation, shaped by centuries of challenge and renewal, [] The post 2025: The Year India Turned Vision into Power appeared first on Northlines .

Jigmet Namgyal The year 2025 marked a significant phase in Ladakhs development journey, distinguished by a strong focus on human development, public health, education and universal access to essential services. In a geographically challenging and ecologically sensitive region, Ladakh demonstrated that people-centric governance, efficient planning and last-mile delivery can substantially improve quality of life. [] The post Ladakh 2025: Advancing Human Development through Health, Education and I

By Soldier and Monk Every year begins with hope neatly packaged as resolutions. We promise change, better health, sharper foucs, kinder behaviour and greater success. Yet, by the end of January, most of these promises quietly fade. Not because we lack intention but because we mistake enthusiasm for discipline and desire for commitment. Perhaps [] The post New Year Resolutions: Perspective of a Soldier and a Monk appeared first on Northlines .

By: Acharya Pundrik Goswami (Dharma Guru and Vedic Scholar) Growth in todays world is often associated with climbing the social ladder and acquiring material possessions. These possessions place a person on the worlds platter to be consumed by covetousness and arrogance. This cupidity arises from the outside world not from our subtle inner nature. [] The post Virtue: The Pathway to Bliss appeared first on Northlines .

By Puran Chand Sharma At this critical point of time, incidents involving violence against minorities and other vulnerable communities in Bangladesh have drawn sharp attention across South Asia and globally as well. These include mob lynchings, killings linked to allegations of blasphemy, and reports of broader hostility targeting minorities. Indias Ministry of External affairs has [] The post Selective killings of minorities in Bangladesh and Indias strategic response appeared first on Northlin

Tonk, Dec 31: The District Special Team (DST) of Tonk police on Wednesday arrested two persons and seized around 150 kg of ammonium nitrate from their car during an operation in Rajasthans Tonk district, officials said. The arrested accused were identified as Surendra Patwa and Surendra Mochi, both residents of Bundi district. Acting on a [] The post Rajasthan: Two Arrested with 150 kg Ammonium Nitrate in Tonk appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 31: Indian Railways has successfully completed the final high-speed safety trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat sleeper train, with the train achieving a top speed of 180 kmph during testing on the KotaNagda section, officials said on Wednesday. The trial was conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety [] The post Railways Complete 180 kmph CRS Trial of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train appeared first on Northlines .

Ayodhya, Dec 31: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday hoisted a flag at the Annapurna Temple within the Ram Temple complex and offered prayers to mark the second anniversary of the consecration of the idol of Ram Lalla. Singh was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Annapurna Temple is among the seven [] The post Rajnath Hoists Flag at Ram Temple Complex on 2nd Anniversary of Pran Pratishtha appeared first on Northlines .

Gopeshwar/Dehradun, Dec 31: At least 88 people were injured after two loco trains collided inside a tunnel of the under-construction Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project in Uttarakhands Chamoli district on Tuesday night, officials said. The accident occurred around 8.30 pm inside the Pipalkoti tunnel, where one loco train carrying workers and officials for night-shift excavation collided with [] The post 88 Injured in Loco Train Collision Inside Chamoli Hydropower Project Tunnel appeared first

Srinagar, Dec 31: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said they recovered a Chinese-made pistol, two hand grenades, ammunition and cash amounting to 8.40 lakh from two persons in Ganderbal district. A senior police officer said the recovery was made during a late-evening operation conducted by Police Station Ganderbal in coordination with the Special Operations [] The post J&K: Pistol, Grenades, Cash Seized in Ganderbal Operation appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 31: Flight operations at Srinagar Airport were disrupted on Wednesday with six arrival and departure flights cancelled due to adverse weather conditions and operational issues, airport authorities said. The cancellations come amid dense fog affecting Jammu and several parts of northern India. According to Srinagar Airport authorities, one IndiGo, three Air India and [] The post 6 Flights Cancelled at Srinagar Airport Amid Bad Weather, Operational Issues appeared first on Northlines

Srinagar, Dec 31: The State Investigation Agency (SIA), along with Jammu and Kashmir Police, conducted a raid in Bonpora area of Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar on Wednesday in connection with an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case, sources said. The search was carried out at the residential house of an accused who is currently [] The post SIA Conduct Raid in Srinagar Outskirts in UAPA Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 30: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment, posting and in-situ upgradation of 40 senior officers to key positions across various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India, according to an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). As per the notification issued [] The post Cabinet Clears Appointment, Upgradation of 40 Senior Officers Across Ministries appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 31: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a cheating case involving a fake job racket, in which an accused allegedly duped a complainant of lakhs of rupees by posing as a government officer and promising employment. In a statement, the EOW said it has submitted [] The post Fake Job Racket: EOW Files Chargesheet Against Man Posing As Govt Officer appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 31: Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were severely hit on Wednesday as dense fog and low visibility led to the cancellation of at least 148 flights and delays to over 150 others. According to officials, 78 arriving and 70 departing flights were cancelled, while two flights were diverted [] The post Dense Fog Disrupts Air Traffic at Delhi Airport, 148 Flights Cancelled appeared first on Northlines .

Security operations keep J&K violence at historic low Op Sindoor destroyed across LoC terror camps, neutralised 100 terrorists 26 civilians killed in Baisaran Valley, 21 in cross-border shelling Jammu Tawi, Dec 30:Forty-six terrorists were killed in 35 violent incidents across Jammu and Kashmir in 2025, while overall violence remained near a 25-year low, officials said. [] The post In 2025, 46 terrorists killed in 35 incidents across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 30 : Amid an intensive counter-terrorist operation in the higher reaches of Chenab valley, the Army has also stepped up efforts to strengthen grassroots security by imparting training to Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in Doda district, officials said on Tuesday. Around 150 VDGs from 17 remote villages along the Doda-Chamba border, including [] The post Army trains VDGs against terrorists in Chenab valley appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 30: The Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday granted bail to eight accused in the infamous custodial torture case being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under orders of the Supreme Court. The accused, identified as Deputy SP Aijaz Ahmad, Sub-Inspector Riyaz Ahmad Mir, Special [] The post Court grants bail to DySP, SI among 8 accused in custodial torture case appeared first on Northlines .

Says Jammus indomitable spirit kept J&K integration alive Jammu Tawi, Dec 30:Describing Jammu as symbol of Indias national unity, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday lauded the people of the region for their indomitable spirit and unwavering resilience. Addressing a function organized to mark 82nd anniversary of the hoisting of Tricolour on Indian soil by [] The post Jammu symbol of Indias national unity: LG appeared first on Northlines .

38 remain missing, many presumed dead12,000 livestock lost Jammu Tawi, Dec 30:Jammu and Kashmir faced one of its deadliest years for weather-related disasters in 2025, as monsoon rains, cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides claimed lives, destroyed property, and left numerous families searching for missing loved ones. The Jammu division was worst affected, while the Kashmir [] The post J&Ks 2025 weather calamity: 199 lives lost, over 8,000 homes wiped out appeared first on Northlines .

Op Sindoor, capability upgrades emerge as landmark moves Jammu Tawi, Dec 30: As 2025 draws to a close, the Indian Army has outlined ten pivotal milestones, led by Operation Sindoor, a calibrated military response to the April Pahalgam terror attack that reinforced deterrence and reshaped security dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir. The year was marked [] The post Army marks transformative 2025, highlights 10 pivotal milestones appeared first on Northlines .

Members hails BCCI Prez Manhas to streamline cricket in J&K Jammu Tawi, Dec 30:After nearly eight years, the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) is set to hold elections for its office bearers and Apex Council on January 16, at GGM Science College, Jammu, Affiliated members, while addressing a news conference here welcomed the move, [] The post JKCA elections set for Jan 16 after 8-year gap appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 30 : The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch has submitted a chargesheet in absentia against a Bihar resident before a court in Jammu and Kashmirs Bandipora district in connection with a fraud case. A case was registered based on a written complaint which alleged that a company, True Dreams Project India Pvt [] The post Chargesheet against Bihar man in fake job cheating case appeared first on Northlines .

NIA Court issues proclamation against ex-KCCI President, 2 others in 2020 UAPA case Srinagar, Dec 30:In a major crackdown on anti-national propaganda and secessionist misinformation, the Special Judge designated under the NIA Act, Srinagar, has issued a proclamation against three accused, including a female. In a statement issued, a CIK spokesman said that the proclamation [] The post CIK tightens noose around anti-national propagandists appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 30: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has appointed Sarvesh Rai, an Indian Forest Service officer of the AGMUT cadre (nineteen ninety one batch), as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force for the Jammu and Kashmir segment of the AGMUT cadre. He [] The post Sarvesh Rai appointed PCCF, J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Year celebrations are a time of joy, optimism and togetherness. They symbolise fresh beginnings and offer a pause from routine life, allowing people to reflect and look ahead with hope. Celebration, therefore, must go onand it should. Yet the right to celebrate also carries an equally important responsibility: ensuring that personal enjoyment does not [] The post Curb Festive Nuisance appeared first on Northlines .

Hardeep S Puri As 2025 draws to a close, the loud headlines are easy to spot, but what is easier to miss is the quieter work of governance, the steady, week after week clearing of bottlenecks the cumulative push is what I mean by Reform Express 2025. India crossed about USD 4.1 trillion [] The post Reform Express 2025: Quiet foundations for Indias next growth phase appeared first on Northlines .

Vibhuti Ramachandrans new book on prostitution governance in India By Ajitesh Singh At a book discussion recently held at the India International Centre Annexe, New Delhi, lawyers, feminist researchers, academics, and students came together to examine how law, NGOs, and global anti-trafficking regimes govern sex work in India. The occasion was the launch of [] The post Law, NGOs, and the afterlives of rescue reviewing Immoral Traffic appeared first on Northlines .

Prabhat Kishore Examinations are often a source of stress for students and their families. This is a common challenge faced by students of all ages, especially teenagers who are preparing for significant milestone such as board exams or competitive exams. The intense focus on academic performance, coupled with expectations from society and family, often leads [] The post Pariksha Pe Charcha : Breaking the Stigma and Building Strength appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 30: The Supreme Court has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) prescribing strict timelines for oral arguments and written submissions by lawyers, aiming to improve court management and expedite the delivery of justice. In a circular issued on Monday, the apex court said senior advocates, arguing counsel and advocates-on-record (AoR) must submit [] The post SC Issues SOP to Streamline Hearings, Speed Up Justice Delivery appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 30: Panic briefly gripped the Jammu bus stand on Tuesday afternoon after an unclaimed bag was spotted in the crowded area, triggering a bomb scare. However, security agencies later confirmed that the bag contained only clothes and posed no threat. According to officials, a police team along with the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) [] The post Unclaimed Bag Triggers Bomb Scare at Jammu Bus Stand appeared first on Northlines .

KOLKATA, Dec 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government of facilitating infiltration of Bangladeshis for electoral gains, alleging that the practice has dangerously changed the states demography over the past few years. Addressing a press conference here, Shah said infiltration has become a major concern among the [] The post Mamata Abetting Infiltration For Poll Benefits; Bengals Demography Changed, Alleges Shah appeared first on Northlin

Bengaluru, Dec 30: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday flagged off the inaugural flight of the next-generation civil helicopter Dhruv NG, designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a major milestone in Indias indigenous rotary-wing capabilities. Before take-off from HAL facilities here, the minister joined the pilot in the cockpit [] The post Union Aviation Minister Flags Off HALs Dhruv NG Helicopter in Bengaluru appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 30: Traffic movement on the Mughal Road was resumed on Tuesday after a temporary suspension due to adverse weather conditions, while the JammuSrinagar National Highway remained open for vehicular traffic, officials said. The Mughal Road, which connects the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch with south Kashmir, had been closed as a precautionary [] The post Traffic Restored on Mughal Road; JammuSrinagar Highway Remains Open appeared first on Northlines .

Almora, Dec 30: Seven people were killed and 11 others injured after a Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) bus plunged into a deep gorge in Bhikiyasen area of Almora district on Tuesday morning, police officials said. The bus was en route to Ramnagar when it reportedly lost control near Bhikiyasen and fell into the gorge. [] The post 7 Killed, 11 Injured as Bus Plunges into Gorge in Almora appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 30: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet in a major alleged recruitment fraud case involving over 1,300 trainees from Kashmir before a court in Bandipora district, officials said on Tuesday. The chargesheet pertains to a 2022 FIR registered under Sections 420 and 120-B of the [] The post Chargesheet Filed in Alleged Recruitment Scam Involving 1,300 Youth appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Dec 30: Several districts in Jammu and Kashmir have imposed a ban on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), citing security concerns, as authorities step up mobile phone surveillance to ensure strict compliance with the orders. Kupwara, Kulgam and Shopian are the latest districts in the Valley to enforce the ban, warning of [] The post VPN Use Banned in Several J&K Districts appeared first on Northlines .