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By Prof. Dr. Mahipal Singh Sachdev, Chairman and Managing Director, Centre for Sight Group of Hospitals, New Delhi Diwali is a time for celebration, family gatherings and festivities. While people take care to prepare their homes and surroundings for the occasion, eye health often receives little attention. Good vision plays an important role in our [] The post The Festival of Lights Is a Reminder to Care for Your Eyes appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Nikhil Prajapati, Head of Clinical Services, Centre for Sight, Ahmedabad Diwali celebrations bring lights, gatherings and festivities, but certain aspects of the celebrations can also affect eye health. Exposure to smoke and dust can cause irritation, while firecracker sparks, flying particles and chemical substances can lead to more serious injuries. Knowing the difference between [] The post Keeping Your Eyes Safe Amid Diwali Celebrations appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 7: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has sanctioned two days Special Casual Leave in favour of PM Package, Migrant and Jammu-based employees working in Kashmir Division for celebrating Diwali at Jammu. As per Government Order, issued by the General Administration Department, Civil Secretariat, J&K, sanction is hereby accorded to the grant [] The post Govt Grants Two Days Special Casual Leave To PM Package, Migrant, Jammu-Based Employees In Kashmir For Diwali appeared first on No

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the date sheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2027, with examinations for both classes scheduled to begin on February 16. According to the timetable, all examinations will commence at 10:30 AM. The Class 10 examinations will conclude on March 9, [] The post CBSE Announces 2027 Board Exam Dates, Papers From Feb 16 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 7: The Supreme Court has held that an order of compulsory retirement is neither punitive nor stigmatic and does not imply any finding of misconduct against an employee, while upholding the compulsory retirement of five Chhattisgarh government employees. A bench of Justices Manmohan and Shree Chandrashekhar observed that compulsory retirement is based [] The post Compulsory Retirement Order Is Neither Punitive Nor Stigmatic In Character: Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 6: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday ordered the posting of 306 newly appointed Medical Officers (Allopathic) across the Union Territory. As per Government Order issued by the Health & Medical Education Department, the postings have been made with immediate effect as per the details given in Annexure-A to the [] The post 306 newly appointed Medical Officers posted appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 6: In a major boost to postgraduate medical education at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, 12 additional PG seats have been added, taking the total from 242 to 254. Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced the development on X on Friday. As per the announcement, MD Pathology seats have increased [] The post 12 PG seats added in GMC Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 06: Bandipora Police have arrested two more persons in connection with an alleged prison-linked terror module case involving a banned organisation accused of targeting women for separatist ideology and propaganda, taking the total number of arrests to eight. A Police officer said that the arrests were made during the ongoing investigation into the [] The post Bandipora terror module case: Police arrest 2 more accused appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 05: A dead foetus of a newborn baby was found in the Bathindi area of Jammu city on Friday morning, officials said. An official said that the foetus referring to an unborn baby, was spotted by locals near Vidhata Nagar locality of Bathindi, Jammu, this morning. He said police soon reached the [] The post Foetus found in Bathindi appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that Kalhanas Rajatarangini, Mahabharata and Arthasastra have been inscribed in UNESCOs Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. In a post on X, LG Sinha said it is a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir and the nation. He said the inclusion of Rajatarangini celebrates [] The post Rajatarangini gets UNESCO recognition, LG terms proud moment appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 6 : The CBSE class 10 and 12 board examinations will begin on February 16, 2027, the board announced on Friday. The Class 10 exams will conclude on March 9, while those for Class 12 will end on April 9. In Class X, students will appear in 83 subjects and in Class [] The post CBSE class 10, 12 board exams to begin on Feb 16 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 6 : Kashmirs chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was barred from offering congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid here on Friday as he remained under house detention, an official statement said. Mirwaiz continues to remain under house detention for nearly a week, with police deployment and barricades still in place outside his residence [] The post Cleric Farooq barred from leading Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered an FIR against the then Naib Tehsildar, Patwari and certain private persons for their alleged involvement in facilitating the wrongful occupation of State land at Village Gurha Brahmana, Jammu. The ACB said that the FIR has been registered on the basis of [] The post ACB books ex-NT, Patwari for facilitating wrongful occupation of State land appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar* Tribal communities have a rich cultural herirtage that has augmented and reinforced cultural diversity of the country. These communities have played a crucial role in nations development. Various tribal movements in the country in pre as well as post independence era have have brought in revolutionary changes in the country. The [] The post Celebrating Janjatiya Gaurav: A Tribute to Dharti Aaba appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma When we speak of the goal of life, most of us think of some worldly ambition. We say I want to be an engineer, I want to be rich and so on and so forth. We are so preoccupied in achieving our respective ambitions that we hardly explore what we really [] The post Know The Ultimate Goal Of Your Life appeared first on Northlines .

Theft is a crime which affects not just peoples property but their overall feelings of security. Losing items of sentimental value like gold jewellery, money or other valuable belongings can cause an ordinary family to lose significant amounts of money they have saved up over years. While catching the criminals and recovering the stolen items [] The post Prevent theft, not just catch thieves appeared first on Northlines .

Five potential candidates including Kamala Harris are in the race By T N Ashok NEW YORK: The November 3 midterm elections have given the Democrats an extraordinary opportunity to reclaim the political initiative in Washington. But the victory carries a warning of its own: the electorate may have voted against Donald Trump, but [] The post Democrats gearing up for 2028 presidential elections to full power appeared first on Northlines .

Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Writers are not only those who write. They are those who observe society, understand human emotions, challenge conventional practices and inspire new ways of thinking. They are able to educate whole generations, raise awareness and act as a voice for positive change in society. As an educationist and writer Dr. Vijay [] The post A Life in Literature: Dr. Vijay Garg appeared first on Northlines .

PM Narendra Modi attending the conclave assumes special significance By Nitya Chakraborty On the eve of the ASEAN Summit in Manila scheduled on November 15 to 17, a big pressure has been mounted on India by the member countries of RCEP including China and New Zealand to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership [] The post India under pressure to join RCEP on the eve of ASEAN Summit in Manila on Nov 15-17 appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Nov 6: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against a couple for allegedly defrauding a hospital director of 3.55 crore in a property deal in Sainik Colony. The accused, identified as Pieary Lal Koul and his wife Nirmala Koul, residents of Sainik Colony, allegedly agreed to sell [] The post EOW Jammu Files Chargesheet in 3.55-Cr Property Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Nov 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on the occasion of Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali festivities, and hoped their lives would always be illuminated with happiness, peace and good health by the divine grace of Lord Dhanvantari. Modi also urged everyone to make a commitment to better [] The post PM Modi Greets Citizens On Dhanteras, Stresses Investing On Health, Loved Ones appeared first on Northlines .

Says MLAs genuine grievances to be addressed in phases Srinagar, Nov 06: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday ruled out the possibility of a split within the party, acknowledging that grievances raised by a section of legislators were genuine and assuring that their concerns would be addressed in a phased manner. Speaking after [] The post Farooq rules out NC split appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 6: Dhanteras, considered an auspicious occasion for purchasing gold, silver, vehicles, utensils and other household items, is being celebrated on Friday, November 6, with favourable shopping timings extending into Saturday morning. According to the New Delhi Panchang, the Trayodashi Tithi begins at 10:31 AM on November 6 and continues until 10:48 AM [] The post Dhanteras Today: Check Auspicious Timings for Buying Gold, Silver, Vehicles, Utensils appeared first on Northlines .

Seven people were killed and a girl was injured after being hit over by a speeding trailer truck in Jharkhands Khunti district late last night. The accident occurred near Jone-Ludru More on the Karra-Torpa main road under Karra police station limits. According to reports, a group of women and children had gathered near a culvert [] The post Jharkhand: 7 killed in road accident; President and PM express grief appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 6: Around 15 National Conference (NC) MLAs on Friday met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and party president Farooq Abdullah at their Gupkar residence here to express their grievances following the recent expansion of the council of ministers. The party leadership is understood to be making efforts to pacify the legislators who are unhappy [] The post Dissident NC MLAs Meet Omar, Farooq Abdullah to Voice Grievances appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 5: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday declared the results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, with candidates qualifying for the next stage, the personality test (interview). The Main examination was conducted from August 21 to 30, the commission said in an official statement. The Civil Services Examination is [] The post UPSC Declares Civil Services Mains 2026 Results appeared first on Northlines .

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 .