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Jammu Tawi: Jammu once again stood still not because of a natural calamity or security threat, but because a few VIPs decided to move and show their presence. On New Years Day, Baghe Bahu Road turned into a symbol of administrative failure, where roads were blocked, citizens were halted and humiliated, ambulances with patience [] The post An Encounter: Jammu Held Hostage by VIP Culture on New Year appeared first on Northlines .

In a significant step towards recognising Indias linguistic heritage, the Constitution of India has been translated into the Kashmiri language for the first time. The historic edition was formally unveiled by President Droupadi Murmu on Constitution Day, November 27, and is now available on the official website of the Union Law Ministry. What sets this [] The post Kashmiri Edition of Constitution Marks Cultural and Linguistic Milestone appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 1 : The Mughal Road and Sinthan Top Road connecting Kashmir with the Jammu region were closed for vehicular traffic following snowfall, officials said. However, the JammuSrinagar national highway remained open for vehicular traffic, with commuters advised to prefer travel on the highway during daytime in view of the inclement weather. The Mughal [] The post Mughal Road, SinthanTop Rd shut due to heavy snowfall appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has discarded the old syllabus which was in vogue for the Failure students. The failure/ re-appear candidates of classes 10, 11 and 12 under the old syllabus were accordingly given multiple chances to pass the examination. In line with the Board regulations, the syllabus [] The post JKBOSE drops old syllabus in 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has decided to shelve the proposal of JKPDD seeking nod to charge an extra 20 percent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours in the UT. JERC said that the petitioners (JPDCL and KPDCL) had proposed to modify the [] The post JERC shelves PDDs 20 pc peak hour surcharge proposal appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:A surprise vigilance check on a train from Srinagar to Mata Vaishno Devi Katra led to the detection of cash irregularities and ticketless passengers, resulting in recovery of Rs 46,960 in undeclared and penalised amounts. A vigilance check was conducted on Train No. 26402 running from SINA (Srinagar) to SVDK (Shri Mata [] The post Jammu Rail Div collects Rs 3.73 Cr fine in 9 months appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:A surprise vigilance check on a train from Srinagar to Mata Vaishno Devi Katra led to the detection of cash irregularities and ticketless passengers, resulting in recovery of Rs 46,960 in undeclared and penalised amounts. A vigilance check was conducted on Train No. 26402 running from SINA (Srinagar) to SVDK (Shri Mata [] The post NR Vigilance recovers over Rs 40,000 on SrinagarKatra Train appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: More than 150 over-ground workers (OGWs) of terror outfits are operating in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, police said on Thursday. They also said that over 1,500 cordon and search operations (CASOs) were undertaken in the district in 2025 as part of the anti-terror campaign. Over 151 OGWs are operating in [] The post 150 OGWs active in Kishtwar, say cops appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: A unique controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir on New Years Day in the J&K Champions League tournament. Cricketer Furqan Bhatt, a specialist batter, was seen using a helmet that had a Palestine flag on it. Videos of this went viral quickly and Bhatt has been summoned by the state [] The post J&K Cricketer banned for using Palestine flag on helmet; summoned by police appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Jan 1: Senior IAS officer Ashish Kundra on Thursday took charge as the chief secretary of Ladakh and reaffirmed his commitment to effective governance, transparent administration and inclusive development across the Union territory, officials said. A 1996-batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre, Kundra took over from Pawan Kotwal, who retired from service on Wednesday, [] The post Ashish Kundra takes charge as CS Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

In a shining example of interfaith harmony and mutual respect standing in stark contrast to the mindset of intolerance seen elsewhere a 75-year-old Sikh woman has donated her private land for the construction of a mosque in Jakhwali village of Punjabs Fatehgarh Sahib district. Families from the Sikh and Hindu communities have also [] The post Faith beyond barriers: Punjab village shows the true spirit of Religious Unity, Tolerance appeared first on Northlines .

Posing as Hindu, Muslim man lures woman into divorce with fake marriage promise A disturbing case of identity deception has come to light in Madhya Pradeshs Ratlam district, where a man allegedly posed under a false religious identity to emotionally manipulate a woman into divorcing her husband, promising marriage that never materialised. In an alleged [] The post Identity deception case in Ratlam appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: The 17th Junior National Roll Ball Championship concluded successfully at the Maulana Azad Stadium here on Thursday, with Sports Minister Satish Sharma urging young players to act as ambassadors of Jammu and Kashmir and spread the message of unity, peace and sporting excellence across the country. Held from **December 29, [] The post Junior Roll Ball Nationals Conclude in Jammu; Satish Sharma Calls Athletes Ambassadors of J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Power, Absence, and the unfinished promise of democracy in Dhaka By T N Ashok By the end of 2025, Bangladesh finds itself without the two women figures who defined it. With the death of Khaleda Zia at 80 and the exile of Sheikh Hasina after her dramatic fall from power, Bangladesh has entered a [] The post Bangladesh after the Begums: From Hasinas fall to Zias demise appeared first on Northlines .

A mercurial Washington has kept Global politics on tenterhooks By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: When Donald J. Trump placed his hand on the Bible on January 20, 2025, it was not merely the inauguration of a second-term president. It was a hostile takeover of the American state by a man who believedmore than [] The post Trump 2.0: The year America shook up the old-world order appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhis multi-aligned posture rebalance ties across diverse blocs By Asad Mirza Indias foreign policy in 2025 continued to be anchored in the dual ethos of Bharat First and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, balancing national interest with global cooperation. Strategic autonomy, non-alignment, and economic diplomacy remained central pillars of its international engagement. India maintained a [] The post Indian diplomacy in 2025: Of National interests and Global ambitions appeared first on Northlines .

Didi is now resorting to temple run to woo back Bengali Hindus By Anjan Roy West Bengal is witnessing hectic political manoeuvring by leading political figures, even though the assembly elections are a clear six months away at least. One of these, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who was once a stalwart of the Congress, [] The post Drifting quick-sands of Bengal politics: Can Mamata hold fort? appeared first on Northlines .

It is quite satisfying that after the poor tourism season in J&K post April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, India-Pakistan military conflict and a bad monsoon, the famous tourist destinations in the Valley have again started witnessing a major revival on New Years Eve, with hotels in Gulmarg and Sonmarg fully booked for the [] The post Security Still A Big Challenge appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 1: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that certain elements in the country were following Hitlers ideology, asserting that time would come when extremism would end in India. Some people are walking on Hitlers path; they want Hitlers Nizam to be established here, Abdullah said while responding to a query on [] The post Extremism will end in India like Nazism: Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 1: Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel was reduced by **7.3%** on Thursday, while the price of commercial LPG cylinders rose by **Rs 111**, as state-owned oil companies implemented their monthly fuel revisions in line with global benchmarks. In Delhi, ATF was cut by **Rs 7,353.75 per kilolitre** to **Rs [] The post ATF Price Cut by 7.3%, Commercial LPG Hiked by Rs 111 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 1: Light to moderate snowfall was recorded in several higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir over the past 24 hours, while parts of the Jammu division witnessed light rain, officials said on Thursday, adding that no major weather system is expected till January 20. Meteorological officials said western disturbances are largely confined to [] The post Light Rain in Jammu, Snow in Kashmirs High Reaches; Dry Weather Till Jan 20 appeared first on Northlines .

Chennai, Jan 1: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is likely to conduct its first mission of 2026 on January 10 with the launch of the PSLV-C62 rocket carrying the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite along with 18 co-passenger payloads from Sriharikota. According to an ISRO Spaceflight update on X, PSLV-C62 is tentatively scheduled to lift [] The post ISRO Likely to Launch PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 on Jan 10 appeared first on Northlines .

Geneva [Switzerland], Jan 1: A powerful explosion triggered a fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana early Thursday, leaving several people dead and dozens injured, with hospitals overwhelmed by burn victims, Swiss media reported. The blast occurred around 1:30 am at a crowded bar, with more than 100 people inside [] The post Several Feared Dead as Bar Explosion Rocks Swiss Ski Resort appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 1: The government has imposed additional excise duty on tobacco products effective February 1, 2026, making cigarettes costlier for an estimated 10 crore smokers across the country. Late on Wednesday, the Finance Ministry notified the Chewing Tobacco, Jarda Scented Tobacco and Gutkha Packing Machines (Capacity Determination and Collection of Duty) Rules, 2026, [] The post Smoking Gets Costlier: New Excise Duty From Feb 01 appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 1: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday handed over a Bangladeshi national to the Jammu and Kashmir Police after he was apprehended near the International Border (IB) in the Gajansoo area of Jammu district. Officials said the individual was taken into custody by BSF personnel during routine border surveillance and later produced [] The post Bangladeshi National Apprehended Along IB in Jammus Gajansoo Area appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31 : Nearly 3.75 lakh passengers have travelled on the Vande Bharat Express across Jammu and Kashmir over the last six months, marking a significant milestone for the Jammu Railway Division in its first year of operations, officials said. The premium train service between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar [] The post 3.75 lakh travel on JK Vande Bharat trains appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31 : Braving sub-zero temperatures, the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their vigil in the high altitude areas of Chenab valley district to counter any attempt by terrorists to disrupt New Year celebrations, officials said on Wednesday. A massive counter-terrorist operation has been [] The post Vigil up to counter terror threat in Chenab region appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) before the Court of the Principal and Sessions Judge (Designated Special Court under the PMLA) in Srinagar against four persons in connection with an alleged bogus cryptocurrency fraud involving Emollient Coin. In a statement issued, a ED spokesman [] The post ED files complaint against 4 in Crypto-currency Fraud appeared first on Northlines .

NC cheated unemployed youth, fooled public Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday launched an all-out attack on the National Conference (NC) government, labelling it as a regime of nepotism, betrayal, and deception that has cheated unemployed youth and fooled the public with hollow promises. Speaking to reporters, Sunil Sharma slammed the [] The post Omar promised 1 lakh jobs, gave only 2 to favourites: LoP appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Supreme Court has held vacation courts for the first time with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant himself sitting twice during the winter break to hear urgent matters involving life and liberty as well as those requiring immediate judicial intervention. The top court holds vacation benches during longer summer break, [] The post SC vacation benches, CJI Kant, sit during winter break appeared first on Northlines .

Rs 200 crore for unity malls in Srinagar, Jammu Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: In a major boost to disaster resilience and infrastructure rebuilding, the Central Government has approved an allocation of over Rs 1,430 crore for Jammu and Kashmir for reconstruction of damaged public assets and implementation of long-term disaster mitigation measures. The assistance has [] The post J&K gets Rs 1,430 Cr for disaster mitigation appeared first on Northlines .

Likely to begin from first week of February Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:The budget session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly is likely to be held in two parts- the first before the holy month ofRamadhanand the second afterEid-ul-Fitr, sources said. Sources said that the NC-led government is considering holding the budget session in two [] The post Govt plans two-part budget session in 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Over 92 pc conviction rate Chargesheets against 7 accused in Pahalgam case 9 arrested in Red Fort blast case Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: As 2025 draws to a close, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) recorded significant achievements, successfully cracking major terror cases, including the deadly Pahalgam and Delhi attacks, while maintaining an impressive conviction rate [] The post NIA probes Pahalgam, Delhi terror cases, achieves key milestones appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: The Jammu Crime Branch registered 67 FIRs involving serious and complex economic offences and arrested 22 accused in 2025, the agency said on Wednesday, describing the performance as a landmark achievement. During the year, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Jammu Crime Branch successfully disposed of a record number of cases [] The post 2025 Report Card: CB registered 67 FIRs, highest in last 25 years appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: Intensive security and crime-control measures remained in force in Jammu, with police conducting 541 cordon-and-search operations and 1,093 long-range patrols in 2025, while reporting no active terrorist presence in the district, a senior police officer said. Presenting the annual crime and security review, Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh [] The post Police conducted 541 cordon-search ops; no active terrorist presence appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) intensified its anti-graft drive in 2025 by registering 78 FIRs, uncovering major trap and land scam cases, and securing 13 convictions, reaffirming its zero-tolerance approach to corruption. According to the year-ender, the ACB sustained a vigorous campaign throughout the year to strengthen transparency, accountability [] The post ACB crackdown: 78 FIRs, land scam busted, 13 convictions appeared first on Northlines .

Kathua/Jammu, Dec 31 : Police identified 39 overground workers (OGWs) and booked 18 of them under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district during 2025, marking a major crackdown on terror networks in the region, a senior officer said on Wednesday. Presenting the annual crime report for 2025, Kathua Senior Superintendent of [] The post 39 OGWs identified in Kathua, 18 booked under PSA appeared first on Northlines .

As Jammu & Kashmir steps into 2026, the year gone by leaves behind a complex mix of pain, resilience and cautious optimism. 2025 will be remembered as a year that tested the regions hard-earned stability, yet also reaffirmed that sustained security efforts and public resolve can push violence to historic lows. The gravest reminder of [] The post Jammu & Kashmir: Lessons of 2025, Hope for 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

By Dr. Shenaz Ganai Kuch baat hai ke hasti mit-ti nahin hamari, Sadiyon raha hai dushman daur-e-zaman hamara. Some years pass quietly into memory; others set the course of a nations destiny. For India, 2025 was such a moment a year when an ancient civilisation, shaped by centuries of challenge and renewal, [] The post 2025: The Year India Turned Vision into Power appeared first on Northlines .

Jigmet Namgyal The year 2025 marked a significant phase in Ladakhs development journey, distinguished by a strong focus on human development, public health, education and universal access to essential services. In a geographically challenging and ecologically sensitive region, Ladakh demonstrated that people-centric governance, efficient planning and last-mile delivery can substantially improve quality of life. [] The post Ladakh 2025: Advancing Human Development through Health, Education and I

By Soldier and Monk Every year begins with hope neatly packaged as resolutions. We promise change, better health, sharper foucs, kinder behaviour and greater success. Yet, by the end of January, most of these promises quietly fade. Not because we lack intention but because we mistake enthusiasm for discipline and desire for commitment. Perhaps [] The post New Year Resolutions: Perspective of a Soldier and a Monk appeared first on Northlines .

By: Acharya Pundrik Goswami (Dharma Guru and Vedic Scholar) Growth in todays world is often associated with climbing the social ladder and acquiring material possessions. These possessions place a person on the worlds platter to be consumed by covetousness and arrogance. This cupidity arises from the outside world not from our subtle inner nature. [] The post Virtue: The Pathway to Bliss appeared first on Northlines .

By Puran Chand Sharma At this critical point of time, incidents involving violence against minorities and other vulnerable communities in Bangladesh have drawn sharp attention across South Asia and globally as well. These include mob lynchings, killings linked to allegations of blasphemy, and reports of broader hostility targeting minorities. Indias Ministry of External affairs has [] The post Selective killings of minorities in Bangladesh and Indias strategic response appeared first on Northlin

Tonk, Dec 31: The District Special Team (DST) of Tonk police on Wednesday arrested two persons and seized around 150 kg of ammonium nitrate from their car during an operation in Rajasthans Tonk district, officials said. The arrested accused were identified as Surendra Patwa and Surendra Mochi, both residents of Bundi district. Acting on a [] The post Rajasthan: Two Arrested with 150 kg Ammonium Nitrate in Tonk appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 31: Indian Railways has successfully completed the final high-speed safety trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat sleeper train, with the train achieving a top speed of 180 kmph during testing on the KotaNagda section, officials said on Wednesday. The trial was conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety [] The post Railways Complete 180 kmph CRS Trial of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train appeared first on Northlines .

Ayodhya, Dec 31: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday hoisted a flag at the Annapurna Temple within the Ram Temple complex and offered prayers to mark the second anniversary of the consecration of the idol of Ram Lalla. Singh was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Annapurna Temple is among the seven [] The post Rajnath Hoists Flag at Ram Temple Complex on 2nd Anniversary of Pran Pratishtha appeared first on Northlines .

Gopeshwar/Dehradun, Dec 31: At least 88 people were injured after two loco trains collided inside a tunnel of the under-construction Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project in Uttarakhands Chamoli district on Tuesday night, officials said. The accident occurred around 8.30 pm inside the Pipalkoti tunnel, where one loco train carrying workers and officials for night-shift excavation collided with [] The post 88 Injured in Loco Train Collision Inside Chamoli Hydropower Project Tunnel appeared first

Srinagar, Dec 31: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said they recovered a Chinese-made pistol, two hand grenades, ammunition and cash amounting to 8.40 lakh from two persons in Ganderbal district. A senior police officer said the recovery was made during a late-evening operation conducted by Police Station Ganderbal in coordination with the Special Operations [] The post J&K: Pistol, Grenades, Cash Seized in Ganderbal Operation appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 31: Flight operations at Srinagar Airport were disrupted on Wednesday with six arrival and departure flights cancelled due to adverse weather conditions and operational issues, airport authorities said. The cancellations come amid dense fog affecting Jammu and several parts of northern India. According to Srinagar Airport authorities, one IndiGo, three Air India and [] The post 6 Flights Cancelled at Srinagar Airport Amid Bad Weather, Operational Issues appeared first on Northlines

Srinagar, Dec 31: The State Investigation Agency (SIA), along with Jammu and Kashmir Police, conducted a raid in Bonpora area of Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar on Wednesday in connection with an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case, sources said. The search was carried out at the residential house of an accused who is currently [] The post SIA Conduct Raid in Srinagar Outskirts in UAPA Case appeared first on Northlines .