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Jammu Tawi , Jan 27: Several law students of Jammu University were briefly detained on Tuesday after they blocked a vital road in support of their demand to set up a National Law University here, officials said. The students, who took out a march from the university campus, were stopped by police shortly after crossing [] The post JU students detained for protesting for National Law University appeared first on Northlines .

Heavy snowfall disrupts air, rail and road connectivity across the UT Tourists rejoice as winter tourism peaks Weather likely to improve from today Fresh Western Disturbance expected on Feb 12 Jammu Tawi, Jan 27: A fresh spell of heavy snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday brought daily life to a grinding halt, crippling air, [] The post Snowstorm paralyses J&K: Flights grounded, highways shut, alert issued appeared first on Northlines .

Security forces have shown unwavering commitment to protect our freedom Jammu Tawi: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha unfurled the National Flag at the UT level function on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, at MA Stadium on Monday. The Lieutenant Governor inspected the contingents of the Republic Day Parade and took the ceremonial salute. Speaking [] The post R-Day celebrated with enthusiasm in Jammu, LG unfurls Tricolor appeared first on Northlines .

Says stakeholder inputs key to Budget 202627 Jammu Tawi, Jan 27:Continuing the series of pre-budget consultations ahead of the Budget Session, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired an extensive consultation meeting in Jammu with representatives from a wide spectrum of sectors including industry & trade, tourism, hotel & hospitality, education, youth affairs and agriculture. The [] The post CM holds pre-budget consultations with stakeholders appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A pencil factory was gutted in a fire along the Jammu-Poonch national highway here on Tuesday, an official said. No casualties have been reported in the incident. The fire broke out at Talab Tillo around 4.05 pm, an official of the fire and emergency services said. He said a total of 10 fire [] The post Pencil factory gutted in fire; no casualties reported appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated departmental proceedings and placed five engineers of the Public Works (R&B) Department under suspension after reports of unauthorised absence from duty and delays in snow clearance operations. The action follows a stern directive from the Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary during a review meeting at [] The post 5 engineers suspended over snow-clearance delays, absenteeism appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 27:After nearly 15 years, the dream of an artificial lake on the Tawi River in Jammu city has finally taken shape, with Jammu Smart City Limited announcing a two-day Tawi Boating Festival on January 28 and 29. An official said, The festival will be held from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm and [] The post Tawi Artificial Lake set to host two-day Boating Festival on Jan 28 appeared first on Northlines .

Says technology, intelligence-led measures to cut accident risks Jammu Tawi, Jan 26:Terming Indian Railways as the circulatory system of Indias aspirations Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that it drives economic growth, strengthens social cohesion, and connects the nation from remote rural areas to major industrial hubs. Interacting with Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) [] The post Railways is circulatory system of Indias aspirations: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 27:Calling poetry as a guiding force that helps individuals navigate lifes journey from the familiar to the unexplored, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reiterated the governments commitment to revitalize languages and take local culture of Jammu Kashmir to new heights. Addressing the Akhil Bhartiya Hindi Kavi Sammelan at Abhinav Theatre here, [] The post Committed to revive languages, promote J&K culture: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Directs CEOs to inform chairpersons, members Srinagar, Jan 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Government has communicated to the Chief Executive Officers of District Development Councils (DDCs) that the term of the councils will conclude on February 24, 2026. In a letter, the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has directed the CEOs to inform the [] The post DDC tenure to end on Feb 24 appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi, January 28 Notwithstanding tall claims of the government of maintaining quality check in construction works,alleged corruption, use of sub-standard materials and administrative lapses has reportedly led to deterioration of road stretch between Kothiya and Sudheen in Reasi District. According to sources, the road stretch of 12 kilometers, constructed under Pradhan Mantri [] The post Sub-standard work, Administrative lapses results in deterioration of PMGSY road appeared first

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 27: Around 60% to 70% women/girls have been availing the benefit of free ride in the two hundred (200) e-buses operating in both Jammu and Srinagar on a daily basis as per the data available with the Northlines. Highly placed sources said that this data has been collected [] The post 60-70% women availing free bus ride on daily basis in e-buses across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

The Omar Abdullah led J&K government should understand this point that people will not judge its worth by the eloquence of the promises made rather, they would gauge its merit by the actions it takes towards fulfilling those promises. It is intriguing that the people at helm have spent crores of rupees on rhetoric and [] The post Governance cant run on rhetoric appeared first on Northlines .

By Arihant Kumar Since Independence, infrastructure has shaped Indias idea of progress. The vision was clear: railways would bind distant regions, highways would carry commerce across states, dams would anchor energy and irrigation, and power lines would bring light to the farthest villages. As projects grew larger, they also grew more entangled. Land waited for [] The post Governance Without Gridlock: Indias Institutional Architecture for Infrastructure appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma Republic day, celebrated every year on 26thJanuary is, often perceived as a ceremonial occasion marked by parades, speeches and cultural Programs. While these rituals are significant, limiting Republic day to mere celebration would undermine its real meaning. In real sense, Republic Day is not a ritual frozen in time, it is a [] The post Republic Day, Not a ritual but beacon light for future appeared first on Northlines .

By Prof (Dr.) Parshant Bakshi Organic fruit production presents a strategic opportunity to address three interconnected national priorities: farmer income enhancement, environmental sustainability, and food safety. With rising concerns over soil degradation, chemical residues in fruits, and climate vulnerability, a policy shift toward organic and natural fruit-based systems can deliver long-term economic and ecological benefits. [] The post Scaling Organic fruit production for sustainable agricu

Shivanand Pandit As cases of digital arrest and online financial fraud surge across the country, the government has moved to strengthen its response to cyber-enabled crimes. In December 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) constituted a high-level committee to evaluate the scale of the threat and recommend safeguards. The committee includes senior officials at [] The post Redefining the Battle Against Cybercrime appeared first on Northlines .

(A Legacy of Faith, Service, and Humility) By Syed Majid Gilani My maternal grandfather, Marhoom Nizam-ud-Din Chishti, was born in 1916 near Sona Masjid, Fateh Kadal, Srinagar. He belonged to the first generation of educated Kashmiris at a time when formal education was still uncommon. He joined Central Excise and Customs and served [] The post Marhoom Nizam-ud-Din Chishti appeared first on Northlines .

Healthcare costs in India are rising faster than ever, and for families, even a single serious illness can quickly become a financial burden. Regular health insurance often falls short in covering the high costs of critical conditions. Thats where critical illness riders make a real difference; they offer a dedicated financial cushion for serious illnesses [] The post Indias Rise of Medical Inflation Why Critical Illness Riders Matter More Than Ever appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the promotion of 18 Chief Prosecuting Officers (CPO) as Deputy Directors Prosecution in the Prosecution Department, officials said on Tuesday. The promotions were cleared on the recommendations of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission and have been made in Pay Level-12 under Government Order [] The post 18 CPOs Promoted as Deputy Directors Prosecution in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 27: India and the European Union today finalised a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hailed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as the mother of all deals. The agreement marks Indias biggest trade pact with the 27-member EU bloc. The deal was concluded during delegation-level [] The post India, EU Sign Historic Free Trade Deal; PM Modi Calls It Mother of All Deals appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: India today hit back at Pakistan in the United Nations, rejecting its false narrative on operation Sindoor. It asserted that Islamabad has no locus standi to comment on the internal matters of India, particularly on the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. In a strongly worded response at the United Nations Security [] The post India slams Pakistan at UN, dismisses false narrative on Op-Sindoor appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 27: An all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is underway on Tuesday to deliberate on ensuring smooth conduct of proceedings during the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and senior leaders from various political parties, including Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, are attending the customary meeting, which [] The post All-Party Meeting Underway Ahead of Parliaments Budget Session appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 27: Bank employees under the banner of various unions observed a strike in Jammu on Tuesday, demanding the implementation of a five-day work week in the banking sector. The strike, now in its fourth consecutive day, disrupted banking operations across the region, union representatives said. Employees from different banks assembled in Jammu as [] The post Bank Employees Strike in Jammu, Seek Five-Day Work Week appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 27: As many as 50 flights to and from Srinagar International Airport were cancelled on Tuesday due to persistent snowfall in Kashmir, officials said, disrupting air connectivity and stranding hundreds of passengers. An official of the Airport Authority of India said most airlines suspended operations in view of adverse weather conditions and continuous [] The post Snowfall Disrupts Air Traffic, 50 Flights Cancelled in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Kathua, Jan 27: Six persons, including the driver, were injured in a pre-dawn road accident in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The accident occurred when a private car travelling from Jammu towards Kathua rammed into a road divider near Mela Mode. Officials said the vehicle was being driven at high [] The post J&K: 6 Injured in Pre-Dawn Road Mishap in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: As per **Government Order No. 110-JK (GAD) of 2026**, the Jammu and Kashmir Government will confer **state awards on the occasion of Republic Day 2026**, honouring acts of exceptional bravery. The **Bravery Award** has been conferred **posthumously on Adil Hussain Shah of Hapatnar, Pahalgam**, in recognition of his courage and sacrifice. The award [] The post Republic Day 2026: J&K Govt to Confer State Bravery Awards appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 25: Prime Minister **Narendra Modi** on Sunday called upon industry and start-ups to focus on **quality-driven manufacturing** and make excellence the benchmark of Indian products, urging them to adopt a zero defect approach. Addressing the nation in his **130th episode of Mann Ki Baat**, the Prime Minister said Indian products should [] The post Mann Ki Baat: PM Urges Industry, Start-ups to Make Quality Hallmark of Indian Products appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 25: In view of the heavy rush of passengers following prolonged road closures and flight cancellations due to inclement weather, the Railways has decided to operate a **reserved special train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) and Srinagar (SINA)** on **January 27 and 28**, officials said. The special train will [] The post Railways to Run Special KatraSrinagar Train on Jan 2728 Amid Travel Disruptions appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 25: As many as 17 officers and personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police, including three Inspector Generals of Police, have been awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service in recognition of their distinguished and dedicated service. According to details , those awarded include Inspector Generals Mohd Suleman Choudhary, Sujit Kumar and Vivek Gupta. Other [] The post 17 J&K Police Officers Awarded Medals for Meritorious Service appeared first on Northlines .

It is important that all entities in the vicinity take the avalanche warnings very seriously because it is not about overcoming fear rather it is about showing respect for nature, science and precious human life. It is pertinent to mention that the concerned authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have issued a high-danger avalanche warning for [] The post Snow Can Betray appeared first on Northlines .

Checkpoints, frisking, CASO, drones, and CCTV part of robust security Troopstomaintain vigilance along LoC, IB LG Sinha to take salute at main Jammu function, CM to be chief guest Jammu Tawi: Ahead of Republic Day, security has been tightened across Jammu and Kashmir with forces carrying out extensive area domination exercises, and sanitization operations. A [] The post Ahead of Republic Day, J&K on high alert appeared first on Northlines .

British PM Keir Starmer looks hopeless as the talks about appeasing the U.S. By Andrew Murray LONDON: Europes supine, corrupted and democratically exhausted bourgeoisie is finally starting to break from Donald Trump, at least superficially. Having effectively endorsed the aggression against Venezuela, and earlier capitulated entirely to the White House demagogue on trade, [] The post NATOs Arctic angst amidst dying Trans-Atlantic order in Trump era appeared first on Northlines .

By Er. Rajesh Pathak Much speculated days of an H-1B visa crackdown to backfire have come around, if the current trends are any indication. Around 7075% of H-1B visas go to India out of what is sought world over, notably. In the changed situation now, the US companies too have braced up to opt for [] The post How the loss incurred from the US is compensated by the market forces itself appeared first on Northlines .

By Girdhari Lal Raina At its core, the displacement of Kashmiri Pandits is not merely a story of political mismanagement or administrative collapse. It represents a profound failure of the Indian nation-state to uphold its most basic constitutional and civilisational obligationsobligations that were willfully neglected by those entrusted with power in Jammu & Kashmir. [] The post Displaced Kashmiri PanditsNation-State Responsibility: A Constitutional and Civilisational Failure appeared first on

British Prime Minister Is Facing His Worst Period In Domestic Politics By Berny Torre LONDON: Sir Keir Starmer could face another Labour rebellion after 100 MPs signed a letter calling for a Waspi U-turn. The letter called on ministers to reach the right decision for 1950s-born women and give an update on plans by [] The post Starmer Could Face Labour Rebellion As 100 MPS Call For Waspi U-Turn appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 24: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 World Cup after Bangladesh declined to travel to India, citing security concerns following Mustafizur Rahmans ouster from the IPL. Senior ICC officials, including Chairman Jay Shah, were in Dubai [] The post Bangladesh Out, Scotland In for T20 World Cup 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Jan 24: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said High Courts must act as proactive primary sentinels of the rule of law and remain alert to systematic failures, asserting that justice delayed is not only justice denied but justice destroyed. Speaking at the Fali Nariman memorial lecture and later at a felicitation [] The post High Courts Must Be Proactive Primary Sentinels of Rule of Law: CJI appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Jan 24: Amritsar authorities are preparing to register an FIR after a Muslim youth was seen performing ablutions in the sacred sarovar of the Golden Temple. This act has sparked widespread concern among the Sikh community. The youth, identified as Subhan Rangrez from Delhi, had previously apologized twice, but the manner of his actions [] The post SGPC to file FIR over act of disrespect at Golden Temple Sarovar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 24: The Patiala House Court on Saturday allowed jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Abdul Rashid Sheikh to attend the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament by granting him custody parole. Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma permitted Rashid, currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with a terror funding case, to participate in the Lok [] The post Jailed J-K MP Rashid Gets Custody Parole to Attend Parliament appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh: Punjab Police busted two terror modules of the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) with the arrest of five operatives in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur, foiling a possible terror strike and seizing a large cache of arms and explosives. In Hoshiarpur, police arrested four BKI operatives and recovered an RDX-based improvised explosive device weighing about [] The post Punjab Police Bust Two BKI Terror Modules, 5 Operatives Arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Jan 24: A portion of a railway track used for freight trains was found damaged near Sirhind in Punjabs Fatehgarh Sahib district, prompting police to investigate whether the damage was caused by an explosion, officials said on Saturday. According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), the damaged stretch of track is located near Khanpur [] The post Punjab: Rail Track Damaged Near Sirhind, Police Probe Explosion Angle appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Flight operations at Srinagar Airport resumed on Saturday after remaining suspended for a day due to heavy snowfall, officials said. The Airports Authority of India (AAI), in coordination with the Border Roads Organization (BRO), cleared snow from the runway, apron and taxiways on Saturday morning, making the aerodrome operational following an improvement [] The post Flights Resume at Srinagar Airport After Snow Cleared From Runway appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government is making efforts to create new opportunities for youth in India and abroad. He said India is signing trade and mobility agreements with several countries that open opportunities for the countrys skilled youth. The Prime Minister said this while addressing the 18th National Rozgar [] The post PM Modi Distributes Over 61,000 Appointment Letters at 18th Rozgar Mela appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Fresh snowfall was recorded across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir following a heavy spell triggered by a Western Disturbance, which has now moved out of the region, with meteorological officials forecasting largely dry weather for the next 48 hours. After intense snowfall on Friday, additional inches of snow were reported overnight [] The post Fresh Snowfall Hits Parts of J&K; Dry Weather Likely for 48 Hours appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 24: The JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained closed for the second consecutive day on Saturday due to slippery road conditions caused by heavy rain and snowfall, bringing life to a standstill across several hilly areas of Jammu province. Incessant snowfall continued for the second night in popular hill resorts including Patnitop, Nathatop, Sanasar [] The post Jammu-Srinagar NHW Remains Closed for 2nd Day as Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Life Across Jammu Hills appeared first on N

SRINAGAR, Jan 23: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir issued a high-danger avalanche warning on Friday for six districts of the Union territory following fresh snowfall, officials said. Avalanches with a high-danger level are likely to occur above 2,300 metres in Ganderbal district, in Central Kashmir, over the next 24 hours, the officials said. [] The post J&K issues high-danger avalanche warning In 6 districts appeared first on Northlines .

Vaishno Devi Yata suspended, schools closed, over 240 people rescued, avalanche alert issued Jammu Tawi, Jan 23: Normal life was thrown out of gear across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday as the seasons first widespread snowfall, accompanied by heavy rain and gale-force winds, ended a prolonged dry spell. The severe weather disrupted road, rail and [] The post Heavy snow, gusty winds paralyse J&K; Highways closed, 31 flights cancelled appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 23:Security forces on Friday neutralized a Pakistani terrorist affiliated with the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit in a joint operation in the Billawar area of Kathua district According to the details available, the operation, conducted by a small team from the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), in coordination with the Army and the Central [] The post Top JeM terrorist killed in Kathua encounter appeared first on Northlines .

As against required 12500 MW, the supply came down to 35 MWs Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 23: The heavy rainfall and snowfall continuing since last night has caused extensive damage to the power infrastructure across the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir, especially the Jammu region. Many poles, towers, [] The post Heavy rains, snowfall causes extensive damage to power Infrastructure, severe power crisis in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .