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Srinagar, Jan 10: Srinagar Police, in coordination with the Tourist Police Station Srinagar, have launched a city-wide verification and inspection drive against hotels, guest houses and homestays operating without mandatory registration, officials said on Friday. The drive was aimed at enforcing regulatory compliance and ensuring safe and responsible tourism in the district. During inspections, several [] The post Srinagar Police Launch Crackdown on Unregistered Hotels, Homestays; Fines, Legal A

New Delhi, Jan 10: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday said notices have been issued to three senior Punjab Police officers, seeking their replies within 48 hours over the registration of an FIR against Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra using a video clip of the Assembly proceedings. The notices have been served on the [] The post Delhi Assembly Issues Notices to Punjab DGP, Two Senior Officers Over FIR Against Kapil Mishra appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was looking forward to engaging with young leaders from across the country at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, scheduled to be held on January 12, underlining the central role of youth in building a strong and prosperous India. In a post [] The post PM Modi to interact with youth at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders dialogue on Jan 12 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 10: There was no respite from the cold wave in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Friday as minimum temperatures dipped further in several areas of the two Union Territories, officials said. In Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, the mercury settled at 5.7C during the night, marginally higher than the [] The post Cold Wave Persists Across J&K, Ladakh as Night Temperatures Stay Sub-Zero appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 10: The Education Department on Saturday clarified that there will be no extension of winter vacations in the Summer Zone of Jammu, and all government and private schools will reopen for students from January 12 as per the existing academic calendar. Officials said the clarification was issued in view of widespread speculation on [] The post No Extension of Winter Vacations; Jammu Summer Zone Schools to Reopen Jan 12 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, 10: The Supreme Court, on Friday, refused to interfere with a Jammu and Kashmir High Court judgment directing the completion of a long-pending recruitment process for Jail Warders advertised nearly two decades ago. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the special leave petition (SLP) filed by the Union [] The post Supreme Court Clears Decades-Old Jail Warders Recruitment in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 10: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining three key legislations, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, has invited memoranda containing views and suggestions from the public and stakeholders. The Committee has also sought inputs on the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Government of Union [] The post JPC Seeks Public Suggestions on 130th Constitutional Amendment, J&K and UT Bills appeared first on N

JAMMU, Jan 10: Security forces seized an arms consignment allegedly dropped by a drone from Pakistan near the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The recovered cache comprised two pistols, three magazines, 16 rounds of ammunition and a grenade. The seizure comes amid heightened security arrangements to foil [] The post J&K: Drone-Dropped Arms Cache Recovered Near IB in Samba appeared first on Northlines .

Welcomes suspension; Govt has already proposed two projects Chenab water use can end Jammus water scarcity for 30 years Abrogation of Art 370 failed to end terrorism, unemployment Giving statehood would only ruin Jammu Amritsar, Jan 9:Welcoming the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday [] The post Indus Water Treaty greatly harmed J&K: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 9 : India on Friday criticised Chinas infrastructure development projects in the Shaksgam Valley and said that it reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests as it is an Indian territory. Pakistan illegally ceded 5,180 sq km of Indian territory in the Shaksgam Valley to China in 1963 [] The post MEA protests over Chinese Infra in Indian Territory Shaksgam Valley appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 9:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of ongoing and proposed health infrastructure projects across the UT, reiterating that strengthening healthcare facilities remains a top public service priority of the government. The review covered a wide spectrum of projects being executed by the Health & [] The post CS stresses timely completion of health infrastructure projects in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 9:Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, Sanjeev Verma today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for celebration of National Voters Day (NVD) to be observed on January 25. Director Information J&K Nitish Rajora, Special Secretary Dr. Narupa Rai, Special Secretary Sandesh Kumar Gupta, ADC Jammu Vidhu Shekhar besides senior officers from JKAACL, Higher Education, [] The post National Voters Day-2026: CEO emphasizes timely execution of assigned tasks appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 9:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) will prove to be extremely important in the coming days for the investigation of all types of terrorist incidents occurring in the country and for the analysis of their various aspects. Shah today inaugurated the National IED [] The post IED Data System to boost anti-terror security: Shah appeared first on Northlines .

MeT predicts no major weather activity till Jan 21; light snowfall possible Jan 2223 Jammu Tawi, Jan 9:A severe cold wave continued to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Friday, with several places recording a further drop in minimum temperatures compared to the previous day. According to the details, Jammu region, night temperatures [] The post Severe cold wave persists in J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 9 : Security forces on Friday launched a search operation in Samba district following suspicious movement, officials said. The search operation was launched after locals reported a suspicious-looking individual with a weapon in the Katli area, they said. A joint team of the Special Operations Group (SOG), police and CRPF also launched a [] The post Search operation underway in Samba appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Jammu Police arrested another accused in a cross-border narcotics and arms syndicate, taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven, officials said on Friday. Police had earlier busted the racket on December 5 last year by arresting six persons and recovering nearly five kilograms of heroin, estimated to be worth [] The post 7th arrest in cross-border narco-arms syndicate appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 9: The Congress on Friday announced that its MGNREGA Bachao Sangram agitation to defend the right to work and restore the rural employment guarantee scheme in its original form would begin with one-day fasts in all districts on January 12. AICC General Secretary in charge of Jammu and Kashmir affairs, Dr Sayeed [] The post Cong to start MGNREGA Bachao Sangram on Jan 12 appeared first on Northlines .

Article by- Soldier and Monk We live in the noisiest era of human history. Notifications buzz, opinions shout, timelines scroll endlessly and yet, inside silence is rare. What appears as outer noise often breeds inner chaos. It is time we pause and conduct an honest self-audit, not of our achievements but of our minds, [] The post Lets Audit Ourselves: Outer Noise Vs Inner Chaos appeared first on Northlines .

World economic forum report calls fro close collaboration among affected countries By Satyaki Chakraborty NEW DELHI: Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forums Global Cooperation Barometer 2026, just released in Geneva. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to [] The post Global cooperation is showing resilience in the face of geopolitical headwinds appeared first on Northlines .

The absence of Social Union is being felt by countries of Global south By Prabhat Patnaik When the Soviet Union collapsed, liberal bourgeois writers had proclaimed the arrival of an era marked by the universal triumph of democracy and stability; they had considered the socialist challenge unnecessary and counterproductive, and believed that capitalism [] The post Trump is leading the gangster phase of imperialism in the World appeared first on Northlines .

By GL Raina, Ex-MLC Swami Vivekananda remains one of Indias most enduring youth iconsan apostle of self-belief, fearlessness, and selfless service. His clarion call to the youth, Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached, was not merely motivational rhetoric but a civilisational summons. Rooted in Vedanta yet oriented toward action, his [] The post Kashmir and Swami Vivekananda: The Unforgettable Youth Icon appeared first on Northlines .

No one can deny the fact that the roads on which mini-buses ply as public transport witness the most chaotic and unruly scenes as the operators of these vehicles give two hoots about the traffic norms meant for streamlining the vehicular movement across the region. Though the cases of drivers of these mini-buses indulging in [] The post Act against recklessness appeared first on Northlines .

Nahan (HP), Jan 9: At least nine people were killed and around 40 others injured on Friday after a private bus plunged into a nearly 500-feet-deep gorge in Himachal Pradeshs Sirmaur district, police said. The accident occurred in the afternoon when the bus, travelling from Shimla to Kupvi via Rajgarh, veered off the road near [] The post 9 Killed, 40 Injured as Bus Plunges into Gorge in Himachals Sirmaur appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 9: The Budget session of Parliament is likely to begin on January 28, with the Union Budget scheduled to be presented on February 1, a Sunday, officials said on Friday. According to a tentative schedule finalised by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint sitting of [] The post Budget Session Likely from Jan 28; Union Budget to Be Tabled on Feb 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 9: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale was felt in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, although the epicentre was in Tajikistan, said officials here, adding that there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the local Meteorological (MeT) Department, told IANS [] The post 5.3 intensity earthquake with epicenter in Tajikistan jolts J&K appeared first on Northlines .

PARIS: (Jan 9) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed contemporary global developments and appreciated his positive sentiments for our Strategic Partnership. Jaishankar, who is on a six-day visit to France and Luxembourg, also addressed the Ambassadors Conference of France on Thursday. Delighted to call on President [] The post Jaishanakar meets French President Macron, appreciates positive sentiments for strategic partnership appeared

Jammu, Jan 9: Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with personnel of the Special Operations Group (SOG), on Friday launched a search operation in the Bhatindi forest area of Jammu. A police spokesperson said the operation was initiated around 8.30 am by a team of the Special Operations Group, J&K Police, led by the Superintendent of [] The post J&K: Police, SOG Launch Search Operation in Bhatindi Forest Area appeared first on Northlines .

DYSS acts on Jan 6 Northlines Report, Orders fresh U-14 Cricket trials after allegations of bias Jammu Tawi, Jan 08: In yet another case exposing regional discrimination in sports selections, the long-standing Jammu versus Kashmir controversy earlier witnessed in football spilled over into cricket, forcing the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), [] The post Impact: After Football, Jammu controversy reaches Cricket appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 8:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underlined that the worlds trust in India is its greatest strength and stressed the need for Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) models to be ethical, unbiased, transparent and firmly grounded in data privacy principles. He also said that Indian AI models should be distinct in character and [] The post Indian AI models should be distinct, promote indigenous content: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Terror eco-system crippled in J&K Security forces praised Govt committed to lasting peace and end of terrorism New Delhi, Jan 8:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi to review the security situation, directing security agencies to continue counter-terror operations targeting terrorist infrastructure and terror [] The post Keep J&K anti-terror ops in mission mode: Home Minister appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 8: Police have lodged cases of fraud, including for forging of documents to secure jobs, circulating fake government communications, visa frauds and illegally obtaining compassionate appointments, officials said here on Thursday. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has registered 11 FIRs in multiple cases of impersonation, cheating, [] The post 11 FIRs lodged in J&K for illegally obtaining Govt jobs, visa frauds, forging documents appeared first on

Sinthan, Mughal roads remain closed, SSG open for limited vehicles Jammu Tawi, Jan 8:A severe cold wave gripped Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, with several locations across both Union Territories recording the lowest temperatures of the season on Thursday. According to the details, the Jammu region also experienced a dip in night temperatures at several [] The post Cold wave tightens grip across J&K, fog in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

RTO data reveals Sgr tops list with 1051 Authorities give 7-day ultimatum to clear pending challans Jammu Tawi, Jan 8:As part of a major data-driven traffic review, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kashmir has revealed that at least 1,257 two-wheeler riders across Jammu and Kashmir have been booked for repeated offences of not wearing helmets. [] The post 1,200 repeat helmet violators identified in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 8:Northern Railway, Jammu Division, on Thursday announced the extension of services of Special Reserved Train No. 04081/04082 between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, citing heavy passenger demand and convenience of travellers. An official said that train No. 04081 from New Delhi to Katra will operate on January 9 and [] The post Nr Railway extends Katra special train operations appeared first on Northlines .

Chairs 9th Executive Council meeting of JKRLM Jammu Tawi, Jan 8: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired the 9th Executive Council Meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) to review progress under the UMEED (National Rural Livelihood Mission) framework and outline future strategies for strengthening rural livelihoods and women-led development across [] The post CS calls for stronger credit linkages, women-led rural enterprises appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned an initial uniform allowance and annual renewal allowance in favour of personnel of the Special Security Force (SSF), officials said on Thursday. According to an order issued by the Home Department, members of the SSF will be granted an initial uniform allowance of20,000. The [] The post Uniform Allowance sanctioned for Spl Security Force Personnel appeared first on Northlines .

Maharani Yasho Rajya Lakshmi was blessed with a charming personality and a compassionate disposition, even towards the most ordinary people, which enhanced her stature manifold. Her love and affection for the needy and her deep concern for their welfare became her lifelong mission and led her to involve herself in numerous social activities. 24th May [] The post A Tribute to Maharani Yasho Rajya Lakshmi, an apostle of love and compassion appeared first on Northlines .

By Shaleen Mahajan Indias rapid digital growth has transformed governance, banking, and communication, making services faster, more accessible, and better connected. However, this technological progress has also opened the door to complex cybercrimes that exploit fear, trust, and gaps in digital literacy. Among the most serious threats are digital arrest scams and AI-powered deepfakes, which [] The post Digital Arrest Scams and Deepfakes: A Growing Threat to Indias Constitutional Rights appeared

UN report projects Indias GDP growth at 6.6 per cent in 2026 By Satyaki Chakraborty NEW DELHI: India will maintain its growth momentum in 2026 defying the uncertainty in global economy over the impact of the U.S. tariff rates. The GDP growth projected at 7.4 per cent in 2025 will be at the [] The post India to continue with its growth momentum despite U.S. tariff impact appeared first on Northlines .

Mobilisation of forces for peace and democracy is the need of the hour By Ben Chacko LONDON: The past few days have really thrown the role of imperialism in sharp relief. The actions of the US attacking a sovereign country, kidnapping an elected president, attempting to hold that country to ransom with [] The post US imperialism exposed as Britain and the EU look the other way appeared first on Northlines .

It is the right time that Jammu and Kashmir Police should gird up their loins and fight back the rising crime graph in and around Jammu city as law and order seems to be deteriorating with each passing day. A report stating that three local youths were allegedly attacked by a group of unidentified [] The post Deteriorating law & order appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 08: In a move aimed at ensuring transparency and regional balance, the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Jammu and Kashmir, has ordered fresh trial matches for 48 Under-14 cricketers shortlisted from the Jammu and Srinagar divisions. The decision follows recommendations made by a five-member committee constituted by DYSS after controversy arose [] The post After Selection Controversy, DYSS Orders Fresh Trial Matches for 48 U-14 Cricketers appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 8: The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a plea filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma who faces impeachment proceedings following the cash-discovery row challenging the decision of the Lok Sabha Speaker to constitute a three-member inquiry committee against him under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. [] The post Cash Discovery Row: SC reserves verdict on Justice Varmas plea challenging impeachment proceedings appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 8: Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Thursday said Operation Sindoor reinforced the message that life is not only about personal success or earning money, but also about contributing to the nation, as he praised NCC cadets for their role during the operation. Addressing cadets at the [] The post Operation Sindoor Underscored Duty Towards Nation-Building: IAF Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 8: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday launched the e-Pathshala initiative of the School Education Department, asserting that digital learning platforms are intended to supplement classroom teaching and bridge learning gaps, not replace teachers. The e-Pathshala channel will be available on DTH channel 53 to facilitate home-based learning across the [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Launches e-Pathshala, Stresses Digital Learning to Complement Teachers appeared first

Jammu, Jan 8: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will preside over the main Republic Day function, 2026, at Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu, where he will also take the salute. All government officers and officials, including those from Public Sector Undertakings stationed in Jammu, have been directed to attend the event as part of [] The post LG Sinha to Preside Over 2026 Republic Day Celebrations in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Dr Namita Kaul, Director- Neurology, Medanta Super Specialty Hospital, Noida Stroke has long been perceived as a disease of the elderly, typically affecting individuals above the age of 60. However, this perception is rapidly changing. In recent years, India has witnessed a concerning surge in the number of young adultspeople in their 20s, 30s, and [] The post Young Stroke: Why People in Their 20s & 30s Are Now at Risk appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 8: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Thursday reiterated that Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) are not authorised to issue transfer orders or exercise administrative powers beyond their prescribed financial mandate. In an order issued by the Director School Education Kashmir, the department noted that several officers assigned only DDO responsibilities [] The post J&K: DSEK Warns DDOs Against Unauthorized Transfers appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 8: The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred till January 13 the final hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commissions decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in several states, including Bihar. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, which had scheduled the matter for [] The post SC Defers Hearing to Jan 13 on Pleas Against ECs Special Revision of Electoral Rolls appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar/Jammu, Jan 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Thursday issued an advisory cautioning students and parents against fake links and unofficial announcements claiming the declaration of Class 10 results, urging them to rely only on official platforms. https://x.com/Office_JKBoSE/status/2008949739413442986?s=20 JKBOSE clarified that authentic updates will be available exclusively on its official [] The post JKBOSE Issues Advisory on Class 10 Results, Warns Against