SRINAGAR, MAY 14: In a major Human Resource boost to the rural sector, the Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed 122 Junior Assistants (UT/Divisional/District Cadre) in the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR) department, addressing a critical shortage of clerical staff that had plagued the field offices since 2021. The appointments, finalized through the Jammu [] The post J&K: 122 Junior Asstts appointed in RDD dept appeared first on Northlines .

MENDHAR, MAY 14: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Environment & Ecology and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today advocated the need for mandatory bunkers for people residing along the Line of Control (LoC) to protect them from erratic shelling in these areas. He emphasized that the provision of mandatory bunkers would go a long way [] The post Javed advocates mandatory bunkers in border areas of J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 14: As life limps back to normalcy, all educational institutions reopened on Wednesday in non-border areas, including Udhampur and parts of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials here said that schools and colleges reopened nearly one week after they were closed in view of the tension between India and Pakistan along [] The post Educational institutions reopen in J&Ks Udhampur, parts of Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Banihal/Jammu, May 14: A judicial officer lost his life after he was hit by a speeding LPG tanker on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Wednesday morning, officials said. Ramban district court Chief Administrative Officer Prabhat Singh (59), a resident of Dhanmasta-Pogal, was driving a two-wheeler to the principal district and sessions court when he was [] The post Judicial Officer killed in road accident on Jammu-Srinagar Highway appeared first on Northlines .

Katra/Jammu, May 14: The helicopter service to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district resumed on Wednesday after being suspended for a week due to the military standoff between India and Pakistan, officials said. This came a day after flight operations recommenced at 32 airports, including Jammu and Srinagar, following the [] The post Helicopter service to Vaishno Devi Shrine resumes after 7 days appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 14: The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C) Northern Command Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Wednesday briefed J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on latest developments and different aspects pertaining to the prevailing security scenario. The Northern Commander called on Lieutenant Governor Sinha in Srinagar today. General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C) Northern Command Lieutenant General [] The post Northern Command Chief briefs LG Sinha on security scena

SRINAGAR, May 14: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday assured every possible help to rebuild homes of people affected by Pakistani shelling near the Line of Control and said the pain of my people is deeply personal. Abdullah visited the shelling affected areas of Uri, including Salamabad, Lagama, Bandi and Gingal in [] The post CM Omar visits shelling affected areas, promises help to rebuild houses appeared first on Northlines .

Washington/New Delhi, May 14: The US has welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and also urged both sides to maintain direct communication to preserve regional stability. US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Thomas Tommy Pigott said on Tuesday: We also welcome the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and commend Prime Ministers Modi [] The post US urges India, Pak to maintain direct communication for regional stability appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, May 14: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan along with the chiefs of the three services on Wednesday briefed President Droupadi Murmu about Operation Sindoor. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to destroy terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed [] The post CDS Anil Chauhan, tri-services chiefs brief Prez Murmu on Op Sindoor appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, May 14: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, who has been part of several benches that delivered landmark rulings including the one upholding the Centres decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 bestowing special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was on Wednesday sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. The 64-year-old was administered [] The post Justice B.R Gavai sworn in as 52nd CJI appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 13 : Former defence secretary Ajay Kumar was on Tuesday appointed chairman of the UPSC, according to a Union Personnel Ministry order. The post of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chairman fell vacant after the completion of Preeti Sudans tenure on April 29. Kumars appointment was cleared by President Droupadi Murmu, [] The post Ajay Kumar is new UPSC Chairman appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday, the first since the pause in hostilities between India and Pakistan. He is joined by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah in the meeting that is assessing the latest security situation. The [] The post PM Modi chairs Cabinet Committee meet appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 14: BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since April 23, was handed over to India at the Attari border in Punjab, according to a statement from the Border Security Force. Today at 1030 hrs Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw has been taken back from [] The post BSF jawan caught by Pakistan released after 21 days appeared first on Northlines .

Pak forced to talks byIndias military response POJK vacation remains key issue Indus Water Treaty on hold New Delhi, May 13:DismissingUSPresident Donald Trumps recent claim that he brokered a ceasefire betweenIndiaandPakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday clarified that it wasPakistanthat approachedIndiafor a cessation of hostilities, following a strong retaliatory offensive by Indian [] The post Op Sindoor: MEA dismisses Trumps claim of brokering ceasefire deal appeared firs

Retaliation will followIndias terms IAF hit terror camps in 2025 mins Adversary failed to react in time No safe haven left for terrorists in Pakistan Enemies now fearIndias strong response Adampur (Punjab), May 13:Reaffirming Indias unwavering resolve to fight terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday issued a strong warning toPakistanand terror outfits, asserting [] The post Indias Lakshman Rekha against terror drawn: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 13: The Government Medical College (GMC) and Hospital in Rajouri has said it will not release salaries of several of its staff members who were found absent from duty during the armed conflict betweenIndiaandPakistan, an official said on Tuesday. The punished workers include faculty, consultants, senior residents, junior residents, staff nurses, paramedical staff, [] The post GMC Rajouri penalizes staff for leaving during Indo-Pak conflict appeared first on Northlines .

Promises Govt help, construction of more bunkers Srinagar, May 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday assured the people in border areas of government help and construction of additional bunkers. Omar said this during his visit to the shelling-affected areas of Tangdhar in Kupwara district where he met families who have shown remarkable courage amid [] The post Everyone wants India-Pakistan ceasefire to hold: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 13: Jammu Crime Branch on Tuesday booked Managing Director, Directors, partners of four private companies and others for duping Rs. 2.46 crores on different pretexts from the innocent people ofJammu. Senior Superintendent of Police Crime Jammu Benam Tosh said that four separate FIRs have been registered by the Crime Branch againstChandigarh, Bathinda (Punjab) [] The post MD, Directors among private players of companies booked for duping Rs. 2.46 cr appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 13: A group of people allegedly involved in illegal sand mining pelted stones at a team of Police and Mining Department officials in the heart ofJammucity on Tuesday, officials said. The attackers later fled from the spot, leaving behind their tractors and other vehicles, which were seized. Acting on complaints of alleged massive [] The post Illegal Mining: Officials attacked in Jammu; 10 vehicles seized appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 13:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the ceasefire agreement betweenIndiaandPakistanis the will of the people living along the border, and not a demand driven by TV anchors in far-off cities. Speaking with reporters during his visit to shelling-affected Karnah, the Chief Minister said locals have suffered financial losses, but thankfully, there has [] The post Pain of border dwellers wont go unnoticed: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Officials say slain involved in multiple terror attacks; arms, ammunition recovered Srinagar, May 13:Three local terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Shukro Keller area of Shopian district, officials confirmed on Tuesday. An official told that a joint team of police, Army, and CRPF launched a search [] The post Three local LeT terrorists killed in Shopian encounter appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 13:The Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly is set to constitute different House Committees, including three crucial financial committees. Sources told that the process has begun to constitute these committees in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Assembly secretariat [] The post Speaker to set- up House Committees including 3 financial panels appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri, May 13:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Monday visited the Nowshera sector in Rajouri district to assess the situation in areas affected by recent cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC). Speaking to media persons during the visit, Dulloo confirmed that the shelling from across the LoC had hit civilian areas, causing injuries and [] The post Will build more bunkers, ensure no shortage: CS appeared first on Northlines .

The expulsion of a Pakistani official from the High Commission inNew Delhimarks yet another downturn in the already strained relationship betweenIndiaandPakistan. Coming in the immediate aftermath of a four-day military confrontation and cross-border escalation, the move reflectsIndias hardened diplomatic posture in response to hostile activities allegedly conducted under the guise of diplomatic cover. Such expulsions [] The post No Compromise on Sovereignty! appeared first on Northlines .

By- Vivek Koul In light of Indias successful Operation Sindoor, which effectively crippled important air bases in Pakistan, a new front has been opened not on the battlefield, but on the digital landscape. With no credible military response available, Pakistan has resorted to its own familiar playbook: a mass misinformation campaign designed to [] The post Pakistans Digital Deception After Operation Sindoor appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, May 13: The Government Medical College (GMC) and Hospital in Rajouri has said it will not release salaries of several of its staff members who were found absent from duty during the armed conflict between India and Pakistan, an official said on Tuesday. The punished workers include faculty, consultants, senior residents, junior residents, staff [] The post GMC Rajouri withholds salaries of staff absent during Indo-Pak conflict appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 13: Security forces on Tuesday defused one live shell close to the Line of Control in Naushera tehsil of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said, The security forces found one live shell in a village while clearing the affected areas after the India-Pakistan ceasefire on the border. The shell [] The post J&K: Live shell defused close to LoC in Naushera appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 13: The flight operation resumed at the Srinagar Airport on Tuesday after a six-day halt, following a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan that eased regional tensions. The flight operation resumed after the Aerodrome closure NOTAM (Notices to Airmen) was revoked. Airport officials said that the first flight from Delhi landed at Srinagar [] The post Flight operation resumes at Srinagar Airport appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 13: The administration has banned the sale of fuel products like petrol and diesel in bottles and cans in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar (District Magistrate), Rajesh Kumar Shavan in an order stated that it has been brought to his notice that Petrol Pumps and Fueling Stations are [] The post J&K: Adm bans sale of petrol, diesel in bottles and cans in Kishtwar appeared first on Northlines .

Kupwara, May 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the Pakistani shelling-affected area in Kupwara on Tuesday. Heavy cross-border shelling by Pakistan had caused damage to homes and religious sites in J-Ks Kupwara, Uri, and Poonch. Locals vowed to stand with the Indian army despite the attacks. Tags: Northlines, Jammu and Kashmir, Omar [] The post J&K: CM Omar visits Pak shelling-affected area in Kupwara appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 13: The flight operations from Jammu Airport on Tuesday resumed with a single airline Air India Expressoperating between Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar, officials here said. The restoration of flight operations at all airports, including Jammu, was cleared by the Airport Authority of India (AAI) in a notice on Monday stating that the airports are fully [] The post Single airline operates from Jammu airport on Tuesday: Authorities appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 13: All schools and colleges in Kashmir except those in the border districts reopened on Tuesday following a suspension of hostilities between India and Pakistan, officials said. Education institutes in Kupwara, and Baramulla districts, and those in the Gurez sector of Bandipora would remain closed for now, they said. According to the officials, [] The post Schools, Colleges reopen in Kashmir except those in border districts appeared first on Northlines .

Punjab: PM Modi visited the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab on Tuesday, where he interacted with Indian Air Force personnel, in the aftermath of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The prime minister arrived at the Adampur air base early in the morning and received a detailed briefing from Air Force officers and spent [] The post PM Modi visits Punjabs Adampur airbase; engages with jawans appeared first on Northlines .

Amritsar, May 13: At least 14 kiln workers died on Monday at Punjabs Majitha, Amritsar, after consuming poisonous liquor, while six others are critical, police said. Amritsar district deputy commissioner Sakshi Sahni said the incident occurred on Monday, involving individuals from Bhangali, Thariyawal, and Murari Kalan villages. She said people reported the matter [] The post 14 died after consuming poisonous liquor in Amritsar; six critical appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, May 13: Security agencies have put up posters of the three Pakistani terrorists believed to be behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The posters, which carry the message Terror Free Kashmir, have appeared across multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district. The posters announce a [] The post J&K: Posters of Pak terrorists behind Pahalgam attack released; 20 lakh reward announced appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, May 13 Girls have once again outperformed boys in the CBSE Class 12 board examinations, securing a pass percentage of 91.64%, over five percentage points higher than boys 85.70%, the boards Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj announced on Tuesday. The overall pass percentage this year stands at 88.39%, a slight improvement over last [] The post CBSE Class 12 results | Girls outshine boys again; pass percentage rises to 88.39 appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, May 13: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. Based on a specific input about the presence of terrorists in Shukroo Keller area of the south Kashmir district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there. They said the search [] The post J&K: Encounter underway in Shopian appeared first on Northlines .

Op Sindoor paused, not withdrawn; Will treat terrorists & their mentors at par No talks or trade with terror; Blood & Water cannot flow together Only agenda with Pak is terrorism & PoK OperationSindoordefinesIndias new norm New Delhi, May 12:Stating thatIndiawill not tolerate any nuclear blackmail, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that [] The post Will not tolerate Pakistans nuke blackmail: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Washington/New Delhi, May 12: US President Donald Trump today said the US helped a lot in bringing about the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and added that the US stopped a nuclear conflict, I think it could have been a bad nuclear war. In a statement to the media, theUSPresident also said that a trade [] The post US played key role in India-Pak ceasefire, averted Nuclear War: Trump appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, May 12: Residents of villages close to the LoC who were forced to flee due to heavy shelling by the Pakistani military started returning home on Monday. They started their journey back to their villages after bomb disposal squads cleared the residential areas of any leftover or unexploded shells, officials said. We are [] The post Fleeing Pak shelling, LoC villagers start journey home appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, May 12:Jammu and Kashmirwas peaceful last night with no hostilities between the Indian and Pakistani militaries along the Line of Control and the International Border. The Indian Army said this on Monday morning. The night remained largely peaceful acrossJammu and Kashmirand other areas along the International border, it said in a brief statement. [] The post Last night remained peaceful in J&K: Army appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 12: The flight operations at theJammuairport and 31 others, mostly in northIndiaand western parts of the country, are set to resume soon. The development follows a ceasefire after hostilities broke out betweenIndiaandPakistan. The air space is open and the airport is ready to handle the flight operations, SK Garg, Station Director,JammuAirport said. Garg [] The post Jammu, Srinagar Airports ready to handle flight ops appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, May 12: Asserting that the recent Pakistani shelling inJammu and Kashmircreated a war-like situation, with Poonch district bearing the brunt of the attack, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said those who had left their homes can return as a military understanding between the two countries is in place now. Abdullah also dismissed [] The post Omar dismisses Pak propaganda, says truth is known globally appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 12: Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Monday laudedIndias multi-layered air defence system, saying that there was no chancePakistancouldve broken it and targeted our airfield and logistic installation. Addressing a press briefing, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai hailed the unique mixture of Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, Air Defence Weapons and [] The post Pak had no chance against our multi-layered defence: DGMO appeared first on Northlin

Jammu Tawi, May 12: Minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modis address to the nation, Pakistani drones were spotted along the International Border in Samba and Jammu districts on Monday night. Pakistani drones were spotted in border villages of Samba andJammulate on Monday evening, official sources said. Our troops on seeing thePakistandrones engaged them. Meanwhile, the [] The post Pak drones fired in Samba, Jammu; Indian forces open responed appeared first on Northlines .

By B.L. Bhardwaj Imagine a scorching summer day with no drinking water at home. In such a dire situation, where would you turn? For the 2 million residents of Jammu cityand countless animals and birdsthe answer is clear: the Tawi River, their primary source of fresh water. River Tawi holds both spiritual and historical significance. [] The post Reviving the Lifeline: The Story of River Tawi appeared first on Northlines .

Deliberate upon both sides must not initiate any aggressive or inimical action Agree upon troop reduction on borders, forward areas New Delhi, May 12:Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) ofIndiaandPakistanheld talks on Monday evening. Sources told that the DGMOs discussed issues relating to continuing the commitment that both sides must not fire a single shot [] The post India-Pak DGMOs hold talks, discuss issues appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 12:Asserting thatIndiahas never been in favour of war, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Monday issued a stern warning toPakistan, saying that any misadventure this time would invite a response so strong that it would be remembered by seven generations of the adversary. Addressing displaced residents at the Shelter and Lodgement Centre at [] The post Pak misstep will haunt seven generations: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

NIT Sgr announces online classes till June 6 Srinagar, May 12:Education Minister ofJammu and Kashmir, Sakina Itoo Monday said that the schools and colleges falling under non-border areas shall reopen on Tuesday. Itoo however further said that the government will take the call of reopening of those educational institutes of border districts on Tuesday. Itoo [] The post Schools, Colleges non-border districts to reopen today: Edu Minister appeared first on Northlines .

Some decisions likely in Cabinet soon Jammu, May 12:Stating that the compensation will be given to the families affected by thePakistanshelling, Minister for Jal Shakti,Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana Monday hinted appointments for the Next of Kins (NoKs) of those who lost their lives in the skirmishes. Rana congratulated both [] The post Javed Rana hints at jobs for kin of Pak shelling victims appeared first on Northlines .