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SRINAGAR, Dec 21: In a major boost to food security and logistics in Kashmir, the first-ever food grain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) arrived at the Anantnag Goods Terminal on Sunday. Depot Manager, FCI Kashmir, K L Mina said the train, which originated from Punjab, carried around 1,384 tonnes of food [] The post J&K: 1st-Ever Food Grain Freight Train Reaches Anantnag appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu/Srinagar, Dec 21: Traffic is moving on the JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) from both sides as of Sunday morning despite prevailing inclement weather, officials said. An official confirmed that the national highway remains open for vehicular movement amid wet weather conditions. However, the Mughal Road, Sinthan Road and the SrinagarSonamargGumri (SSG) Road have been closed [] The post NH-44 Open Amid Inclement Weather; Mughal, Sinthan, SSG Roads Closed Due To Snowfall appeared first

DHAKA, Dec 21: Security has been significantly tightened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the Indian visa application centre in Bangladeshs Sylhet city amid protests and rising tensions following the death of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, officials said. Additional security deployment was made to ensure that no third party can exploit [] The post Security Tightened at Indian Mission, Visa Centre in Bangladesh Amid Protests appeared first on Northlines .

SRIHARIKOTA, Dec 21: ISROs LVM3-M6 mission is set to launch the next-generation BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite on December 24 under a commercial agreement with US-based AST SpaceMobile, marking a major step toward global direct-to-smartphone connectivity. The mission will deploy the advanced satellite into low Earth orbit to provide high-speed cellular broadband directly to smartphones worldwide, [] The post ISROs LVM3 to Launch Next-Gen Communication Satellite on Dec 24 appeared first

JAMMU, Dec 21: Security forces on Sunday launched a massive search operation in a village of Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district after terrorists allegedly took food from a local house before escaping into the nearby forest area, officials said. A joint team of police and paramilitary forces began the operation in Chore Motu village and [] The post J&K: Searches Underway After Terrorists Take Food From House In Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reaffirmed that J&K administrations commitment to the national goal of tuberculosis elimination. Chairing a high-level meeting here to review the implementation and progress of Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the UT, LG Sinha, according to the news agency emphasized on conducting a deep analysis [] The post LG reaffirms Adms commitment to eliminate TB appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20:In a renewed push to safeguard Indias hard-earned polio-free status, Jammu and Kashmirs Health Department has set up more than 5,000 polio booths across the Union Territory to vaccinate over 11 lakh children below the age of five during the Pulse Polio Immunisation (PPI) Drive scheduled for December 21, 2025 (tomorrow). Health [] The post 11 lakh children to be covered under Pulse Polio drive today appeared first on Northlines .

Yogesh Jammu Tawi, Dec 20:At least ten students, four teachers and a cook were injured after a school picnic bus met with an accident in Jammu on Saturday. According to the details available with the news agency that the bus ran over the divider and overturned on the Ring Road near Bishnah area this evening, [] The post School picnic bus overturns, 15 injured appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20: Marking a major boost to food security and logistics in Kashmir, the first-ever food grain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) is set to reach the Anantnag Goods Terminal on Sunday. The moved is stated to ensure uninterrupted supplies to far-flung areas of the Valley. Officials [] The post 1st FCI Food Grain Freight train to reach Anantnag today appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20: Jammu and Kashmir has completed a comprehensive security audit of all departmental websites and decommissioned 35 redundant portals as part of a major push to strengthen cybersecurity across government systems, a senior official said. Secretary, IT Department, Piyush Singla said Endpoint Detection and Response and Unified Endpoint Management solutions have been [] The post JK Govt decommissions 35 Redundant Portals appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called for frequent checking and surveillance of prisons across Jammu and Kashmir. Chairing a high-level review meeting of Subordinate Departments of Home Department at Lok Bhavan here, LG Sinha, according to the news agency took a comprehensive review of progress achieved under vital ongoing projects including [] The post LG calls for frequent checking, surveillance of prisons across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 20:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said he has consistently acknowledged and given credit to the Centre wherever it has acted fairly and deserved recognition. Talking to the reporters here, CM Omar, according to the news agency said, I will not lie to please anyone over the unfulfilled promise of restoring Jammu and [] The post Where Centre helps, I thank it; on statehood, I wont oblige them: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20:Dense fog covered large parts of Jammu, Kashmir on Saturday, severely reducing visibility and disrupting road and air travel as cold conditions persisted. According to the details available with the news agency Jammu Airport reported flight cancellations, including flights 6E5207 (DelhiJammu), 6E6510 (JammuDelhi), 6E2293 (DelhiJammu) and 6E2527 (JammuDelhi). In Srinagar, visibility dropped [] The post Dense fog disrupts travel, flights cancelled across J&K appeared first on No

Srinagar, Dec 20: An NIA special court in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam district on Saturday issued a non-bailable warrant against Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen chief Mohammad Yousuf Shah alias Syed Salah-ud-din, directing the police to arrest him. The Court of Special Judge designated under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act issued the direction after hearing [] The post Non-bailable warrant issued against Hizbul Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday launched an online verification portal, Kirayedar, to address gaps in tenant reporting that have persisted despite enforcement action, including FIRs against defaulting landlords. The web portal aims to ease compliance and streamline tenant verification, according to officials. Jammu SSP Joginder Singh launched the Kirayedar for [] The post Police launches Kirayedar Portal for Online Tenant Verification appeared first on Northlines .

The persistent problem of food adulteration continues to cast a dark shadow over public health and consumer confidence, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite the existence of regulatory bodies and repeated assurances of strict vigilance, markets remain vulnerable to the circulation of unsafe and inferior food products. Recently, the Food Safety Organisation (J&K) banned the [] The post Silent Assault on Public Health appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level review meeting of Subordinate Departments of Home Department, at Lok Bhavan, Jammu. The meeting discussed the Budget and Expenditure Position of Prisons, Prosecution, Home Guards/CD & SDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, Forensic Sciences Laboratory, Sainik Welfare, and Advisory Board under PSA in BE 2025-26. The [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Reviews Performance of Home Department Subordinate Units appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 20: Shubman Gill has been left out of Indias T20 World Cup 2026 squad, with his recent T20I form influencing the decision, officials and sources said. The India Test captain has gone 18 T20I innings without a half-century, a drought that has cast doubts over his impact in the shortest format. Gills [] The post India Announces T20 World Cup 2026 Squad: Gill Excluded, Axar Patel as Vice-Captain appeared first on Northlines .

Sri Ganganagar, Dec 20: A German couple and four others were detained today in Rajasthans Sri Ganganagar district near the India-Pakistan border for their alleged involvement in illegal religious conversions, officials said. According to a report by the Times of India, German nationals Swan Baz Bat Jaler and his wife Sandra, Santosh Varghese from Karnataka, [] The post German Nationals Among Six Arrested in Rajasthan Religious Conversion Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 19: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday questioned Jai Anmol Ambani, son of industrialist Anil Ambani, for the second consecutive day in a money laundering case linked to an alleged bank loan fraud, officials said. The 34-year-olds statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for the first time [] The post ED Questions Jai Anmol Ambani for 2nd Day in Money Laundering Probe appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case after a man was caught attempting to enter Srinagar International Airport using a forged air ticket, officials said on Saturday. The incident came to light during routine security checks at the airports drop gate, where the individual, identified as Syed Khurshid Ahmad of Bugro, [] The post Man Held at Srinagar Airport With Fake Ticket, FIR Registered appeared first on Northlines .

Nagaon/Guwahati, Dec 20: At least seven elephants were killed and one injured after the SairangNew Delhi Rajdhani Express hit a herd of jumbos in Assams Hojai district early Saturday, officials said. Five coaches and the engine of the train were also derailed in the accident. The mishap occurred at around 2.17 am near Changjurai village. [] The post Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Exp Mows Down 7 Elephants In Assam, 5 Coaches Derailed appeared first on Northlines .

Panaji, Dec 20: Goa Police have initiated the process to secure a Blue Corner Notice against British national Surinder Kumar Khosla, an accused in the December 6 nightclub fire that claimed 25 lives, through Central agencies, a senior police officer said on Saturday. The officer said Khosla was present in Goa when the incident occurred [] The post Goa Nightclub Fire: Blue Corner Notice Sought Against Accused Who Fled to UK appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri: Security forces recovered four hand grenades after busting a suspected terror hideout in the Gambhir Mughlan area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir during an intelligence-based operation, officials said. Acting on specific inputs about the possible presence of explosives, a joint team of the Indian Armys Rashtriya Rifles and the Jammu and Kashmir [] The post J&K: Terror hideout busted in Rajouri; 4 grenades recovered appeared first on Northlines .

Islamabad, Dec 20: A Pakistani accountability court on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years imprisonment each in the Toshakhana-2 corruption case involving alleged misuse of state gifts received from the Saudi government in 2021. The verdict was pronounced by Special Court Judge Shahrukh Arjumand inside Rawalpindis [] The post Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan, Wife Sentenced to 17 Years in Toshakhana Corruption Case appeared first on Northlines .

Shopian, Dec 20: Police arrested two persons during a night operation in the Heerpora area of south Kashmirs Shopian district after recovering incriminating posters from their possession, sources said on Saturday. According to police sources, a team from Police Station Heerpora apprehended the duo from Heerpora village during night hours. During subsequent searches, incriminating posters [] The post J&K: Two Arrested Under UAPA in Shopian After Incriminating Posters Seized appeared first on Nort

Urges youth to embrace nations civilisational values Jammu, Dec 19:Asserting that the Indian Knowledge System, rooted in the Vedas, offers a complete and holistic worldview that can provide solutions to many modern-day problems, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called on the youth to embrace Indias civilisational values. Addressing a gathering after releasing the 4th [] The post Indian knowledge offers holistic solutions to global problems: LG appeared first on Northlines .

MeT Forecasts Rain, Snowfall on Dec 21 Srinagar, Dec 19:Minimum temperatures declined at several places across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with Pulwama recording the lowest in the Kashmir region. The Meteorological Department said the weather is likely to change from December 20 evening with rain in plains and snowfall in higher reaches. According to [] The post Rain, snowfall likely to end dry spell in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Three Doppler radars operational Srinagar, Dec 19:The weather monitoring in Jammu and Kashmir has been equipped with advanced monitoring and forecasting systems, with three Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) currently operational across the Union Territory, the Government of India said on Friday. According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Doppler Weather Radars are functioning at Banihal [] The post IMD strengthens weather forecasting network in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

AAI advise passengers to stay updated, expect delays across North India Srinagar, Dec 19: Widespread fog over North India disrupted air traffic on Friday, severely affecting operations at Srinagar and Jammu airports, with 12 flights getting cancelled and 18 delayed. At Srinagar International Airport, seven flights were cancelled and twelve were delayed due [] The post Fog grounds flights: 12 cancelled, 18 delayed at Jammu, Srinagar Airports appeared first on Northlines .

Says will counter terrorism with tourism, ensure no hunger Srinagar, Dec 19:Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Satish Sharma on Friday said that no one will sleep hungry in J&K and government will fulfil its promise of free ration and LPG cylinders within the next six months. Talking to reporters here, Minister [] The post Free ration, LPG cylinder within 6 months: Satish appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 19:Jammu and Kashmir has made a substantial headway under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), as data presented in the Parliament records the majority of approved projects in Jammu and Srinagar nearing completion. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said that Jammu and Kashmir has [] The post Smart Cities Projects nears completion in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 19:Nearly 17,315 street vendors in Jammu and Kashmir have benefited from the Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme and over 48 crore loan disbursed so far, as per the official data tabled in Parliament shows. In a written reply by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in response [] The post 17,315 street vendors benefit under PM SVANidhi in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Over 78,000 tap connections delivered New Delhi, Dec 19:Jammu and Kashmir has received over 180 crore as Central assistance under several development missions focused on strengthening basic amenities for the urban poor, including water supply and sewerage, the Union Government informed Parliament today. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Housing and [] The post 183 Cr disbursed under AMRUT 2.0 in 3 Yrs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 19: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the Cyber Security Action Plan being implemented across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretaries of various departments, Inspector General of Police (Crime), Commissioners of Jammu and Srinagar Municipal Corporations, [] The post CS assesses Cybersecurity Framework, sets deadlines for key upgrade appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 19 : The Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested the owner of a Delhi-based pharmaceutical company for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking in the Union territory, officials said on Friday. In a significant breakthrough against a drug trafficking network, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has apprehended Jatish [] The post Delhi pharma owner arrested for drug trafficking appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 19 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil here and discussed key issues related to the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the Union Territory, including the early release of pending central funds to clear work-done claims and restart [] The post JK CM seeks early release of Jal Shakti funds appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 19: The short Winter Session of Parliament concluded on Friday with both Houses adjourned sine die after the passage of several key legislations, including a bill replacing the 20-year-old MGNREGA scheme, opening the civil nuclear sector to private participation, and allowing 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector. [] The post Winter Session concludes with passage of key legislations appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Kumar, Lucknow Whenever Rahul Gandhi speaks on public platforms, he gives the impression that becoming the next Prime Minister is now just a formality. But politics does not run on emotions; it runs on data and results. The three general elections of 2014, 2019, and 2024 have passed, and in all three, the [] The post BJPs politics on young shoulders, Congress dominated by nepotism and seniority appeared first on Northlines .

Easing of business Visa to Chinese experts has long term implications for manufacturers By T N Ashok When India quietly eased business visa rules for foreign engineers and technicians last month, the immediate beneficiaries were Indian manufacturers struggling with stalled factory lines and half-installed machinery. But the deeper signal was unmistakable: New Delhi [] The post Indias reengagement with China in trade and investment is benefitting exporters appeared first on Northlines .

By: Kamlesh D. Patel The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten the gift. Albert Einstein We now live in a time of remarkable technological power. Artificial intelligence can compose music, create images, write stories, support medical [] The post Meditation in the Age of AI: Preserving Human Intuition and Creativity appeared first on Northlines .

His demise at 91 leaves a great legacy for aspiring reporters of all countries By Tirthankar Mitra Having dodged bullets and ducked bombs for a considerable part of his working life, trailblazing war journalist Peter Arnett died in his bed. He was 91. Arnett managed to stay ahead of death in the different theatres [] The post Leading war journalist Peter Arnett knew best how to cover conflict zone appeared first on Northlines .

Sanjay Saxena, Lucknow The politics of Uttar Pradesh has once again entered a phase of sharp statements and mutual accusations. Just ahead of the assemblys winter session, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav have come face-to-face over the illegal trafficking of cough syrup containing codeine phosphate. The issue has escalated [] The post Political clash over thousands-Cr Codeine racket: Yogi vs Akhilesh in a poetic battle appeared first on Northlines .

Shivanand Pandit The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 15, 2025, aims to make major changes to how higher education is governed in India. Although Opposition members opposed the bill at the time of its introductionciting concerns about too much central control and its Hindi nameit was later [] The post Revamp of the higher education system appeared first on Northlines .

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 .