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Jammu, Feb 13 : The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Friday passed grants worth Rs 3,241.77 crore for public health engineering, Rs 1,524.82 crore for forest, ecology and environment, Rs 1,606.99 crore for irrigation and flood control and Rs 406.01 crore for tribal affairs. The grants for the departments were passed through a voice vote [] The post JK Assembly passes grants for Jal Shakti, Forest, Tribal Affairs Depts appeared first on Northlines .

White Knight Corps GOC reviews operational preparedness Jammu Tawi, Feb 13 : Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma has reviewed security measures aimed at strengthening the counter-terrorism framework at a joint meeting in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, officials said on Friday. The Army commander chaired the weekly joint control centres meeting in virtual [] The post Nr Army Commander review security measures appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 13:The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday informed the Assembly that over 12,000 kilograms of rotten and unsafe meat has been seized and destroyed across the Union Territory during the current financial year 2025-26 (up to December 2025). Replying to a question in the House, the Health & Medical Education Department, [] The post 12,000 Kg rotten meat seized in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 13:Senior National Conference (NC) leader Qamar Ali Akhoon and former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Devsar, Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah passed away on Friday. Both were former ministers. Akhoon, a senior political leader from Kargil, served as NC Additional General Secretary, cabinet minister and was a former Advisor to Chief Minister [] The post LG, CM, Speaker pay tributes to Akhoon, Peerzada appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 13:To manage the expected rush during Holi, Northern Railway will run special reserved trains from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi and Varanasi, officials said on Friday. According to the officials from Jammu Division, special train numbers 04081/04082 will run between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, while [] The post Nr Railway to run Holi special trains from Katra to Delhi, Varanasi appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed uproar on Friday after BJP member Vikram Randhawa claimed that people hailing from Kashmir valley have encroached land in Jammu city. Replying to a question by Randhawa during Question Hour in the Assembly, Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo said that, according to available records, land measuring 688 kanals [] The post BJP MLA says people from Kashmir encroaching upon land in Jammu, triggers uproar in House appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 13:At least 61 percent seats remain unfilled in Government Degree Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir due to lack of student enrolmentsraising a question on functioning of higher education department. The official figures reveal that the total admissions during the previous session stood at 45,438 with officials claiming that it was higher than [] The post Hr Education Conundrum, 61 pc seats vacant in J&K colleges appeared first on Northlines .

39898 claims rejected, 6097 accepted Jammu Tawi, Feb 13:Jammu & Kashmir Government on Friday revealed that it has rejected 87 percent of claims under the Forest Rights Act-2006. In response to a cut motion moved by Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone, Minister in-charge, Forests, Environment and Climate Change, Javed Ahmad Rana disclosed that 6097 [] The post 87 pc claims rejected under Forest Rights Act in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 13:The Government of India on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that three complaints of sexual harassment at workplace have been reported from Jammu and Kashmir in Government offices and affiliated departments since the launch of the SHe-Box portal in August 2024. Replying to Unstarred Question No. 2490, raised by MP Sudama Prasad, [] The post 3 Sexual Harassment complaints reported in JK since 2024 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 13:The Government of India has informed the Lok Sabha that while the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Vijaypur in Jammu division is fully functional, the AIIMS at Awantipora in Kashmir division is still under construction. Replying to unstarred Question No. 2466 in the Lok Sabha, raised by MP Abhishek [] The post AIIMS Vijaypur functional, AIIMS Awantipora under construction appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Maha Shivratri, which literally translates to the Great Night of Shiva, is a Hindu festival widely celebrated in India as well as in Nepal. The festival is observed on the new moon day in the month of Maagha according to the Hindu calendar. The day is celebrated to venerate Lord Shiva, an [] The post Maha Shivratri: The Great Night of Lord Shiva appeared first on Northlines .

Returning after an exile of 17 years, he faces his toughest challenge now By T N Ashok After 17 years in London exile, Tarique Rahman is poised to become Bangladeshs next prime minister following his Bangladesh Nationalist Partys decisive victory in Thursdays elections a watershed moment that ends nearly two decades of political [] The post Bangladeshs PM designate Tarique Rahman has to revive a battered economy appeared first on Northlines .

India now has opportunity to mend fences with its eastern neighbour By Nitya Chakraborty The landslide win of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the national elections in Bangladesh held on February 12 is a positive development in the geopolitics of not only South Asia, but also augurs well for the bilateral relationship between [] The post BNPs landslide victory in Bangladesh elections is a good omen appeared first on Northlines .

byDr. P.V. Laxmiprasad It is commonly believed that being aggressive leads to failure. In contrast, being patient has many benefits.Great figures in history show this truth. They didnt succeed on their first try. They worked for years with patience.Patience is a quality that directly affects people. Ghazali captures it well when he says that desires [] The post The Impact of Patience on Life appeared first on Northlines .

It is praiseworthy that the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation has proposed the procurement of 200 additional electric buses under the Prime Ministers e-Drive scheme. Besides this, the Housing and Urban Development Department is also procuring 100 new e-buses under a separate initiative, ensuring better transportation facilities while having a limited effect on the [] The post Electric Buses Transform J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 13: Security forces on Friday conducted surprise checking in the Lal Chowk area of the city here ahead of the seventh anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama suicide attack that left 40 CRPF personnel dead, officials said. Teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out surprise checking and searches in the commercial hub [] The post Security Forces Carry Out Searches In Lal Chowk Ahead Of Pulwama Attack Anniversary appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the name of the new government building complex Seva Teerth in the national capital and is scheduled to formally inaugurate it along with Kartavya Bhavan-1 and 2 later in the day. The Prime Minister will also address a public programme at Seva Teerth in the evening. [] The post PM Modi Unveils Seva Teerth Complex in New Delhi appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed uproar on Friday after BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa alleged that people from the Kashmir Valley have encroached upon government land in Jammu city, drawing strong objections from ruling members. Replying to a question raised by Randhawa during Question Hour, Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo said [] The post BJP MLA Alleges Valley Residents Encroaching JDA Land in Jammu; House Witnesses Uproar appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for a break on Friday, concluding the first phase of the Budget Session, and will reconvene on March 9 for the second leg scheduled to run till April 2. The session had commenced on January 28 with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of the Lok [] The post Budget Sessions First Phase Concludes; Parliament to Reassemble on March 9 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for recess on Friday and will reassemble on March 9, marking the end of the first phase of the ongoing Budget Session. When the House met after an initial adjournment at 12 noon, several Ministers laid papers related to their respective Ministries on the table. Presiding Officer Sandhya [] The post Lok Sabha Adjourned; House to Reassemble on March 9 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement of 288 additional S-400 surface-to-air missiles from Russia at an estimated cost of 10,000 crore, according to a Hindustan Times report. According to Hindustan Times report, the clearance includes 120 short-range and 168 long-range [] The post DAC approves purchase of 288 S-400 missiles worth Rs 10,000 crore: Report appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 13: As many as 32,425 cancer cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir over the past three years, with lung, breast, oral, cervical, prostate and pancreatic cancers emerging as the most common types, the Government informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday. The data was shared by the Health & Medical Education Department [] The post Over 32,000 Cancer Cases in J&K in 3 Years; Lung, Breast, Oral Top List appeared first on Northlines .

KARGIL, Feb 13: Senior National Conference leader and former Food Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon passed away on Friday, prompting the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to pay rich tributes to the veteran politician known for representing Kargil and Ladakh with distinction. The demise of the prominent leader was informed to the House by National Conference [] The post Senior NC Leader Qamar Ali Akhoon Dies; J&K Assembly Pays Tributes appeared first on Northlines .

Draft Media Policy 2026 proposes Digital Regulation Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday told the Assembly that the Directorate of Information and Public Relations has issued 28 rebuttals to fake and misleading news reports between April 1, 2025, and Jan 31, 2026, as part of its efforts to counter misinformation. Replying [] The post 28 rebuttals issued on fake news since April 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than Rs 7,647 lakh has been spent on the promotion of tourism across the Jammu and Kashmir divisions during the financial years 202425 and 202526. Replying to a question raised by MLA Yudhvir Sethi, the Tourism Department said that [] The post Rs 29 Cr spent on tourism promotion in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD), Satish Sharma on Thursday apologised for his conduct towards Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Kumar Sharma and MLA Sham Lal Sharma. As soon as the minister stood up to respond to a question from MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar, he requested the Speaker to [] The post Satish apologises for his conduct with 2 MLAs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a social media content creator for allegedly filming and sharing a video from inside the sanctum sanctorum (Bhawan cave) of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, in violation of strict prohibitions on photography and videography at the sacred site. The content creator reportedly [] The post FIR against Content Creator for protocol violation at Vaishno Devi Cave appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The government has demolished 1,425 residential and commercial structures across Jammu and Kashmir since October 2024, with Srinagar accounting for the highest share. The government ruled out any proposal to provide compensation or free land to the affected families for reconstruction of their houses. It also said that no construction is permitted [] The post 1,425 illegal structures demolished since Oct-2024 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12:Senior National Conference leader and MP Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan on Thursday raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha over rising unemployment and increasing drug abuse in Jammu and Kashmir, urging the Centre to outline concrete steps to tackle the twin challenges. Raising a supplementary during Question Hour in the Parliament, Choudhary said the [] The post Take concrete steps to address unemployment, drug menace in J&K: Ramzan appeared first on Northlines .

Law Department examining it; cases will be reviewed after approval Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has said that a policy regarding the establishment of private universities in the Union Territory has been framed. In a written response to a cut motion moved by Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani [] The post Policy for setting up private Universities in J&K framed appeared first on Northlines .

Legislators demand stern action against fake news, misinformation Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, announced on Thursday that the House will hold a halfhour discussion on online smear campaigns against legislators during the ongoing budget session. During Question Hour, BJP MLA R.S. Pathania said the issue of [] The post Assembly to discuss online smear campaigns against MLAs appeared first on Northlines .

Board to hold Pratham Pooja for annual pilgrimage on June 29 Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired the 50th Board meeting, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) and announced that the Pratham Pooja for the 2026 pilgrimage will be performed on June 29, 2026. According to the details, the meeting approved [] The post Sinha chairs SASB meeting for Amarnath Yatra 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Says Nations strength lies in its Spiritual Wisdom Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Asserting that India alone will guide the world towards the right path in near future, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the people to celebrate Indias grand renaissance. Speaking at the Dyar Daham celebrations, part of Mahashivratri Festivities, at Mata Bhadrakali Asthapan [] The post India alone will guide world towards right path: LG appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 201 registered civilian drones, while no drone has been registered in Ladakh so far, the Government of India informed Parliament on Thursday. The information was shared in the Lok Sabha in response to a question raised by MP Smt Sajda Ahmed regarding the promotion and regulation [] The post J&K has 201 registered drones, Ladakh none appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12:Many National Highway stretches in Jammu and Kashmir suffered damage due to heavy rainfall and landslides during the current financial year 2025-26, the Government of India informed Parliament on Thursday. The information was shared in the Lok Sabha in reply to a question by MPs Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram, Nilesh Dnyandev Lanke, Dr [] The post Many National Highway stretches in J&K hit due to heavy rainfall appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12:Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 15.48 lakh traffic violation cases in 2025, with authorities collecting more than Rs 34.17 crore as penalty under the Motor Vehicles Act, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday. The information was shared in the Lok Sabha in response to a question raised by MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal. [] The post J&K collects Rs 34.17 crore as penalty under Motor Vehicles Act appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12:The Government of India on Thursday said that several welfare schemes for Scheduled Tribes (STs) are being implemented in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST). Replying to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durga Das Uikey, said that [] The post Welfare schemes for STs under implementation in J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

By Er. Rajesh Pathak To fulfill its mission of taking the nation to supreme glory (Param Vaibhav) , RSS has evolved a few stages of man-making process in increasing order through which one has to go through wanting to work for it in correct perspective . First comes the Shakha, a get-together of one-hour [] The post When all the concerns for the self no longer exist appeared first on Northlines .

US-Japan relations will be smoother as also Indias ties with Tokyo By Tirthankar Mitra The landslide victory of Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi in the snap polls she called earlier this week puts doubts about the future of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to rest. It also gives her a clear mandate to pursue [] The post Far Right LDP leader Takaichi consolidates her grip on party after big poll win appeared first on Northlines .

EU leaders must make proper review if global reality at Munich summit By Mark Ellmann MUNICH: These days, the Bavarian capital resembles a fortress. Dozens of heads of government and foreign ministers from around the world have arrived for the Munich Security Conference, which will be opened by Germanys conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz on [] The post Germany pushes European rearmament, using Trump as an excuse appeared first on Northlines .

The conventional grudge of the people living in Jammu Division that governments in the past had discriminated badly as far as tourism sector is concerned holds good amount of truth because in the name of tourism what Jammu has got till date is meager and unsubstantial as except Mansar and Patnitop besides development of Mata [] The post Railway to revive tourism appeared first on Northlines .

Gopalganj, Bangladesh, Feb 12: A crude bomb exploded today at a polling center in Gopalganj district during Bangladeshs national parliamentary elections, injuring three people, officials said. This marks the first major vote since the 2024 events that led to the ousting of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The blast occurred around 9:00 AM at the [] The post Crude Bomb Blast Injures 3 at Bangladesh Polling Center appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 12: Two BJP legislators on Thursday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in protest over the extension of reservation benefits under the Pahari quota to eligible community members, including Pakistani refugees residing in the plains. Narinder Singh Raina and Arvind Gupta walked out, expressing dissatisfaction with the governments response on [] The post Two BJP MLAs Walk Out of J&K Assembly Over Pahari Reservation Issue appeared first on Northlines .

Nagpur, Feb 12: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said veterinary practitioners have a significant role in Indias economic growth and urged them to broaden their perspective beyond conventional responsibilities. Speaking at the National Symposium on the Role of Canine in One Health: Building Partnership and Resolving Challenges, jointly organised by the [] The post Veterinarians Key Stakeholders in Society, Says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat appeared first on Northlines

SRINAGAR, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA)on Thursday urged the Chief Ministers of J&K and Rajasthan to intervene to safeguard the academic futures of several Kashmiri students suspended for allegedly protesting an unapproved nursing course at Mewar University. JKSA expressed grave concern over the suspension of 33 Kashmiri students at Mewar [] The post JKSA Seeks CMs Intervention Over Suspension Of 33 Kashmiri Students At Mewar University appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12: Opposition MPs on Thursday staged a protest in the Parliament House complex against the India-US interim trade deal, accusing the government of surrendering Indian interests. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC general secretaries K C Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh, DMKs TR Baalu, SPs Dharmendra Yadav, Jaya Bachchan, CPI-MLs Sudama Prasad, and others [] The post Oppn MPs Protest Against India-US Trade Agreement in Parliament appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has expanded the mandate of its Sexual Harassment Probe Committee to include complaints by transgender persons, alongside women. An order issued by the Registrar General at Jammu stated that the decision was made in compliance with the Supreme Court of Indias directions in [] The post J&K High Court Expands Sexual Harassment Panel to Transgender Persons appeared first on Northlines .

Dhaka, Feb 12: Bangladesh began voting on Thursday in its 13th parliamentary elections, with top leaders of the rival Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami and interim chief Muhammad Yunus casting their ballots early as polling opened nationwide. The elections the first since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in mass protests in August [] The post Bangladesh Votes in Landmark Poll, Yunus Seeks New Beginning Amid Rigging Claims appeared first on Northlines .

A United Nations sanctions monitoring report has linked Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to last years deadly attack near Delhis Red Fort, while recording contrasting claims by Member States over whether the group remains operational. The findings are part of the 37th report of the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, submitted under Resolution [] The post UN Report Links Jaish-e-Mohammed to Red Fort Terror Attack, Contradicts Defunct Narrative appeared first o

Drastic change in Labour Got policy is needed if he wants to survive By Ben Chacko LONDON: As the wheels come off the Starmer operation we need pressure from the left for policy change as sweeping as the personnel clear-out at No 10.The PM may not last long, but the culture of cynicism, greed [] The post British PM Keir Starmer is facing his moment of truth during his tenure appeared first on Northlines .