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ECI transfers RTI query to Returning Officer Srinagar, Mar 20: The ghost of cross-voting is once again set to haunt political parties in Jammu & Kashmir, as the Election Commission of India has transferred an RTI application seeking details on whether parties had appointed authorised agents to verify whom their MLAs voted in the [] The post Did parties appoint authorised agents to verify votes of JK MLAs in Rajya Sabha polls? appeared first on Northlines .

LG Sinha CM Omar, others extend greetings Jammu Tawi, Mar 20:Mosques and Eidgahs across Jammu and Kashmir are being prepared to host thousands of worshippers for the special Eid prayers on Saturday morning, as the region gears up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan. According to the details available, [] The post Eid-ul-Fitr today appeared first on Northlines .

J&K higher reaches receive snowfall, rain in plains Jammu Tawi, Mar 20:Jammu and Kashmir witnessed light to moderate rainfall in the plains and snowfall in the higher reaches over the past 24 hours, the Meteorological Department said on Friday. Officials said snowfall was recorded in higher altitude areas, including Gurez, Keran, Tangdhar, Uri, Gulmarg and [] The post Dry spell likely from today, MeT predicts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 20: The ABVP on Friday staged protests at the University of Jammu, demanding the withdrawal of a chapter on former Pakistan president Muhammad Ali Jinnah included in the revised postgraduate political science syllabus under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The university, however, maintained that the chapter on Jinnah is part of [] The post JU includes a chapter on Jinnah in Pol Science syllabus, ABVP protests appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 20: In a massive crackdown against illegal gambling and betting websites, the government has blocked 300 such websites and applications, sources said on Friday. The blocked sites and apps are related to online sports betting platforms; online casinos offering slots, roulette, live dealer tables; betting exchanges functioning like P-2-P betting marketplaces. Action [] The post Govt cracks down on illegal gambling, betting websites; 300 sites, apps blocked appeared first on Northlin

Jammu Tawi, March 20: Braving inclement weather, over 31,000 pilgrims visited the holy town of Katra and paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on the first day of Navratri, officials said on Friday. As many as 31,690 pilgrims visited the cave shrine and paid [] The post 31,000 Vaishno Devi pilgrims brave inclement weather appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) to examine and vet the specifications for the proposed Classroom Digital Board project, as per Government Order No. 424-JK(GAD) of 2026 issued by the General Administration Department. According to the order, the Chief Executive Officer, JaKeGA, will head the [] The post Govt sets up panel to vet Classroom Digital Board Project appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 20: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is all set to use artificial intelligence (AI) for investigations in Jammu and Kashmir, as the government on Friday constituted a technical appraisal committee (TAC) to examine the proposed adoption of AI in investigative operations of the anti-graft body. Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of [] The post ACB set to use AI for investigation in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

It is worthwhile to note that the Jammu Municipal Corporation has started a comprehensive campaign with regard to spreading awareness about clearing the water bills as all the daily newspapers have carried news asking the consumers to pay bills before March 31, 2026. The initiative reflects a serious concern on the part of the authorities [] The post Pay Water Bills On Time appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Mar 20: A new political battle has begun in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) ahead of the upcoming second half of the Assembly session as the political parties here have pulled up their socks before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to keep their vote bank intact [] The post SIR showdown in J&K: BJP mobilises across 20 districts, Cong sounds alert amid Assembly Session appeared first on Northlines .

Iranian authorities have turned this into a missile city from a tourist spot By Asad Mirza Apparently, Persian Gulfs largest island Qeshm has transformed from a tourist spot to its new sobriquet the Missiles city of Iran. Qeshm with its labyrinthine salt caves and emerald mangrove forests in the Strait of Hormuz, [] The post Persian Gulfs largest Island Qeshm is now getting focus from U.S.-Israel axis appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi can follow Vietnam model for extracting maximum benefits for domestic units By Subrata Majumder Recently, Government of India tweaked Press Note 3, 2026 to open door for Chinese investment. It permitted Automatic Approval system for Chinese investment after closing down in 2000, owing to clash with China in Galwan valley, killing several [] The post Latest Policy tweak to encourage more investments from China is helpful for Indian Industry appeared first on Northlines .

After nearly five decades, the learned judges have to take into account new challenges By T N Ashok There is something almost poetic about Indias Supreme Court being forced, in 2026, to sit nine judges deep and argue about what exactly constitutes an industry. Not because the question is trivial. Precisely because it [] The post Supreme Court is set to review its 1978 Judgment on the definition of Industry appeared first on Northlines .

A 400-crore project will transform thousands of schools into smart institutions; STEM labs and digital libraries provide a new direction, while government schools show improved performance in JEE Main By Ashutosh Pandey With the aim of giving a new direction to the education system in Punjab, the state government has launched several ambitious [] The post Punjabs Education Revolution 2.0: From Chalkboards to Smart Boards, a changing landscape appeared first on Northlines .

By Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora The folk festivals of the Rajasthani tradition embody a rich heritage within themselves. It would not be incorrect to describe Rajasthan as the Land of Gods (Dev Bhumi), for it is a place where all religious sects have flourished. Inspired by a spirit of universal well-being, the rulers of this [] The post Gangaur Festival: Rajasthans Folk Celebration appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 20: State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has increased the price of its premium petrol by Rs 2 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect from Friday. The company did not specify a reason for the hike, though it is believed to be linked to fluctuations in global crude oil [] The post Premium petrol prices hiked by Rs 2; normal petrol rate unchanged appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 20: India has said the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will remain in abeyance until Islamabad stops supporting terrorism. Indias Permanent Representative to the United Nations, P. Harish, stated that Pakistan must respect the sanctity of human life before raising concerns over the treaty, describing it as a global epicentre of terror. [] The post IWT to remain in abeyance until Pak ends support to terrorism: India appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 20: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified snow clearance operations across key routes in Jammu after heavy snowfall disrupted traffic movement, with efforts underway to restore connectivity on the Mughal Road and BasohliBaniBhaderwah road. Mughal Road, which connects Poonch and Rajouri districts with south Kashmirs Shopian, was closed following heavy snowfall earlier [] The post BRO Intensifies Snow Clearance After Heavy Snow Disrupts J&K Roads appeared first on Northlin

New Delhi, Mar 20: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Friday notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026 to operationalize the simplified Income-tax Act, 2025, which will come into force from April 1. The new rules provide enhanced benefits for house rent allowance (HRA) for salaried taxpayers while making disclosure of landlord-tenant relationships mandatory for [] The post CBDT Notifies Income-Tax Rules 2026, New Law Effective April 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Sumit Mrig, Director & Unit Head ENT, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of complete (apnea) or partial (hypopnea) collapse of the upper airway, causing fall in oxygen saturation or sleep arousal.This leads to fragmented, nonrestorative sleep.It affects all age [] The post Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) The Hidden Epidemic appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) reports a sharp 28% decline in global terrorism deaths in 2025, but warns that rising instability in South Asia, the Sahel, and the West could reverse these gains. According to the report, global terror fatalities dropped from 7,714 in 2024 to 5,582 in 2025, while total [] The post Pakistan Tops Global Terror Index Despite Drop in Global Deaths appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 20: A Delhi court has acquitted two men accused of links with the banned ISIS-JK, citing serious gaps in the investigation and failure of the prosecution to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt. Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal cleared Jamsheed Zahoor Paul and Parvaiz Rashid Lone, both residents of Shopian in Kashmir, who [] The post Delhi Court Acquits Two in ISIS-JK Case, Cites Probe Lapses appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department will host the Kashmir Travel Mart-2026 on April 14-15 to showcase the regions tourism potential and strengthen its position as a global travel destination. Announcing the event, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said around 250 stakeholders from over 20 states across the country are expected to participate, [] The post J&K To Host Travel Mart On April 14-15 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 19:Urging youth to build a strong and lasting connection with the timeless traditions, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that rich spiritual heritage and wisdom would always remain our greatest treasures. Speaking at the Navreh celebrations, organised by Kashmiri Pandit Sabha, here, LG Sinha said, Youth will not merely inherit Indias [] The post Youth must anchor future in Indias timeless traditions: LG appeared first on Northlines .

SrinagarKargil, SSG Road, Mughal Road, Razdan Pass, Sinthan Road shut; traffic moving slowly on Jammu-Srinagar Highway Srinagar, Mar 19:Fresh snowfall across several high-altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir disrupted road connectivity on Thursday, forcing authorities to close key roads, including the SrinagarKargil highway and other strategic routes, officials said. An official said that traffic on [] The post Snowfall disrupts connectivity across J&K, highways closed appeared first on Northline

Jammu Tawi, March 18 : Police have fitted GPS-enable tracking anklet on three over-ground workers of militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad in Kathua district after they were released on interim bail, officials said. The action followed an order of the principal district and sessions judge in Kathua. The devices were affixed on the accused identified as [] The post GPS anklets fitted on three JeM OGWs out on interim bail appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 19:Banking activity across Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a sharp spike during the Eid-ul-Fitr shopping period, with digital platforms leading the surge as thousands of people turned to cashless modes for festive purchases. Notably, trends from the Eid-ul-Fitr rush indicate a decisive shift towards digital payments across the region. As per official data [] The post JK Bank logs Rs 8,300 Cr Eid transactions across UT appeared first on Northlines .

PM says strikes on gas hubs are unacceptable and need to cease New Delhi, Mar 19 : As fresh attacks on West Asian gas hubs triggered global concerns, India on Thursday said the strikes are unacceptable and need to cease even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to top leaders of Oman, Jordan, France [] The post India denounces strikes on West Asian gas hubs appeared first on Northlines .

Although it is known to one and all that driving with cell phones in hands is a dangerous act but despite that almost all the commuters are indulging in this action, inviting trouble on roads. The roads in J&K are full of twists and turns thus making it difficult to handle situations for those maneuvering [] The post Stay Alert, Save Lives appeared first on Northlines .

Gandhinagar, Mar 19: Gujarat has taken a major step towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after the state cabinet approved the Gujarat UCC Bill, 2026, and sent it to the Assembly for tabling in the ongoing session. The proposed law lays down a uniform legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships across [] The post Polygamy Banned, Live-In Relationships Regulated in Gujarats UCC Bill appeared first on Northlines .

Top leaders also busy in elections to 4 States, UT Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Mar 19: It is most likely that the major part of the second half of the Assembly session of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) may be conducted without the participation of the Leader of Opposition [] The post Second half of JK Assembly session likely to be without LoP & some BJP MLAs appeared first on Northlines .

By Arjavi Indraneesh Missile and drone strikes linked to the widening confrontation around Iran have forced Gulf governments to confront a reality long considered unlikely: the regions economic hubs, energy infrastructure and aviation networks can no longer assume insulation from large-scale conflict. Airports, oil terminals and urban centres across the Gulf have experienced [] The post Gulf States brace for a new order post-Iran conflict; Impact to go much beyond military damage appeared firs

Time is running out for any concrete intervention by the other big powers including India By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: The Iran war enters its third brutal phase, with top leaders assassinated by bombings including its intel chief by U.S.-Israel combo, thus fracturing its leadership and central command while citizens flee the country [] The post On 20th day Iran was has entered its crucial phase with Trump set to destroy oil Infra appeared first on Northlines .

Machines are deciding who lives and who dies By Marc Vandepitte NEW YORK: War is increasingly being fought less by humans and more by algorithms. In Iran, we see how artificial intelligence is driving the pace of destruction to an unprecedented speed, bringing with it a host of profound moral problems. New wars [] The post Iran war for U.S. and Israel is a test lab for AI warfare appeared first on Northlines .

The respected diplomat was the kesy figure in the leadership after Khameneis death By Anjan Roy Another key leader of Iran was assassinated in an Israeli raid on Tuesday, leaving the country even more deeper in a stormy sea with lost leadership. Ali Larijani, who was the head of national security of Iran, and [] The post Iranian security Chief Ali Larijanis killing is a big jolt to Tehran Command appeared first on Northlines .

Iran was lessons to determine shape of market way beyond current conflict By K Raveendran Energy markets are entering a phase where the traditional assumptions underpinning pricing models are being fundamentally reshaped by the evolving nature of conflict, with the Iran war serving as a critical inflection point. For decades, oil prices have largely [] The post Energy Markets entering a new phase of infrastructure related uncertainty appeared first on Northlines .

Nagpur, Mar 19: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the organisation needs to increase its activism on social media as its work continues to expand across sectors. Speaking at the centenary event of Marathi newspaper Tarun Bharat in Nagpur, Bhagwat said social media, widely used by people, should be effectively utilised for constructive purposes. [] The post RSS Must Step Up Social Media Outreach: Bhagwat appeared first on Northlines .

Hapur (UP), Mar 19: Two alleged operatives linked to a Pakistan-based gangster network have been arrested in Uttar Pradeshs Hapur district for sharing photos, videos and location details of religious sites and key locations with handlers across the border, police said on Thursday. The accused, identified as Azeem Rana of Dhaulana and Azad Rajput of [] The post 2 Held For Sharing Sensitive Info With Pak-Linked Network appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 19: Industrialist Anil Ambani appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday for questioning in connection with a bank fraud case linked to Reliance Communications Ltd., officials said. According to officials, the CBI has initiated the probe based on a complaint filed by the State Bank of India, alleging fund [] The post Anil Ambani Faces CBI Questioning In Bank Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 19: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange colour warning for heavy rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh until tomorrow, indicating the possibility of significant weather impact in the region. The IMD has also issued orange alerts for thunderstorms and hailstorms over several parts of North and Central India, [] The post IMD Issues Orange Alert For Heavy Rain In J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 19: The Government has amended the National Highways Fee Rules, 2026 to strengthen toll compliance, enhance transparency in toll operations and introduce a more robust digital enforcement mechanism. The National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 provide a structured recovery system for unpaid user fees on national [] The post Govt Introduces E-Notice System To Curb Toll Evasion appeared first on Northlines .

PM announces ex-gratia for victims New Delhi, Mar 18: Nine people, including two men, four women, and three children, were killed after a fire broke out in a residential building in southwest Delhis Palam area on Wednesday morning, officials said. According to police, the incident occurred around 7 am in Sadh Nagar, Palam Colony, after [] The post Nine including 3 children killed in Delhis Palam fire appeared first on Northlines .

Clears Appropriation Bill 2026 New Delhi, Mar 18 (UNI) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved the Demands for Grants for various ministries, authorising government expenditure for the financial year, and subsequently passed the Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet approved [] The post LS passes demands for grants of ministries for 2026-27 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 18: Police have solved a blind murder case within 24 hours of its reporting, arresting two persons in connection with the killing of a man here, officials said. Satwari police station received information around 9.30 pm on March 16 that a male body had been found lying on a bridge on [] The post Blind murder case cracked within 24 hours, two held appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 18 : Armys Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Wednesday visited a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district and reviewed the operational preparedness of troops, officials said. The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, also lauded the troops for their alertness and foiling an infiltration attempt last [] The post Army commander visits LoC post appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 18 : An elaborate security net has been cast over the trek leading to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills for the Chaitra Navratras, an official said on Wednesday. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) CEO Sachin Kumar Vaishya said the entire shrine area, including the Bhawan and [] The post Heavy security at Vaishno Devi shrine for Navratri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued a public notice seeking information, video recordings, and photographs from people who attended a marriage function where an assassination attempt was made on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah here. Police on Sunday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent incident of [] The post Police seeks videos, photos, evidence from public on Farooq attack appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 18 : Kashmiri Pandits have renewed their resolve to celebrate Navreh, the first day of the New Year according to the Kashmiri Hindu calendar, in the Valley from next year, terming it a symbolic step towards reconnecting with their ancestral homeland, community members said. Navreh, which is celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits on [] The post KPs to celebrate Navreh in Kashmir from next yr appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Mar 18: The mastermind behind the 2018 rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua does not deserve the concession of suspension of sentence at this stage, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has said while dismissing a plea from former temple caretaker Sanji Ram. Ram, who was caretaker of the devasthanam (temple) where [] The post 2018 Kathua rape-murder: P&H HC dismisses Accuseds plea seeking suspension of sentence appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 18: A few areas in the higher reaches of Jammu Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rain lashed most parts of the Valley on Wednesday, leading to a drop in temperature, officials said. Reports of fresh snowfall were received from Pir Ki Gali along the Mughal Road in Shopian district, and from Sonamarg, even [] The post Higher reaches of J&K receive fresh snow appeared first on Northlines .