Jammu, Apr 1: Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Tuesday took over as new General-Officer-Commanding of Jammu based White Knight Corps. Lt Gen PK Mishra, took over the Command of @Whiteknight_IA from Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, PRO Defence Jammu posted on X. It further said, the Corps Commander urged all ranks to uphold the highest [] The post Lt Gen Mishra takes over as new GOC of Jammu based White Knight Corps appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Apr 1: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti on Tuesday visited Kathua district and reviewed the ongoing operation. DGP Prabhat, along with IGP Tuti and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shiv Kumar Sharma, arrived at the Panjtirthi site in Kathua where a combing [] The post J&K: DGP, IGP review combing operation in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Apr 1: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will be taken up for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said. He alleged that the opposition is doing appeasement politics on the Bill. Speaking at a press conference here on Tuesday, Rijiju, said it has [] The post Waqf (Amendment) Bill to be taken up for consideration & passage in LS on Wednesday appeared first on Northlines .

Palanpur (Gujarat), Apr 1: At least 17 people were killed and several others injured in a fire at a firecracker factory in Gujarats Banaskantha district on Tuesday, police said. According to police, a massive fire broke out in a firecracker factory near Deesa GIDC this morning due to some reason. During this time, 17 people [] The post 17 killed in fire at firecracker factory in Gujarat appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, April 1: Indias Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for March grew by 9.9% to over Rs 1.96 lakh crore, according to government data released on Tuesday. This marks the 13th consecutive month of GST collections exceeding Rs 1.7 lakh crore. GST revenue from domestic transactions saw an 8.8% increase, amounting to Rs [] The post GST collection grows 9.9% to over Rs 1.96 lakh crore in March appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Apr 1: In a major administrative reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered the transfer and posting of 48 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) officers. Check order copy here: ORDER COPY 1 The post Major reshuffle in Adm, 48 JKAS Officers transferred appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, APRIL 01: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the Odisha Day Utkala Dibasa celebration, today. Officials, Students, Faculty members from various educational institutions and the people of Odisha living in J&K UT were the special invitees for the commemorative event hosted by Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan at Jammu. While addressing the [] The post LG Sinha attends Odisha Day Utkala Dibasa celebration at Raj Bhawan appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, April 1: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday defended his administrations decision to warn Muslims against offering namaz on streets, emphasizing that roads are meant for the movement of traffic. He also urged Muslims to learn religious discipline from Hindus, citing the peaceful conduct of the Maha Kumbh Mela, where millions [] The post Roads for traffic not namaz; others should learn discipline from Hindus: Yogi appeared first on Northlines .

Mendhar/Jammu, Apr 1: Security forces on Tuesday launched search operations in five areas of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, officials said. The operations are part of enhanced security measures aimed at maintaining high vigilance in the border district, they said. The search operations were conducted by joint teams of the Special Operations Group (SoG) of [] The post J&K: Search Ops in progress in five areas of Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, April 1: Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Tuesday called on the government to immediately initiate both the decadal census and the caste census, expressing concerns over the exclusion of many individuals from welfare schemes due to delays in the census process. During the Zero Hour in the Rajya [] The post Initiate decadal census, caste census: Kharge to Govt in RS appeared first on Northlines .

Budgam, April 1: The District Development Council (DDC) chairperson of Budgam, Nazir Ahmad Khan, will face a no-confidence motion on April 7, marking a significant event as it becomes the first such test for the head of a third-tier Panchayati Raj system in Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Commissioner of Budgam has called a meeting [] The post No-confidence motion against Budgam DDC Chairperson on Apr 7 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, April 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced that the Naxal problem in India has now been significantly contained, with only six districts remaining most affected by left-wing extremism, down from 12 in the previous review. Shah emphasized that the Modi government is committed to eradicating Naxalism completely by March 31, [] The post Naxal issue now confined to 6 districts only: HM Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Apr 01:Following exchange of fire with terrorists last night, security forces launched a massive search operation in Panjtirthi area of Kathua district on Tuesday, officials told the news agency. They said that suspected terrorists were spotted by security forces while heading towards Billawar mountains. They (terrorists) were engaged in the gun battle by [] The post Kathua attacks: Search Op underway after gunfire between hiding terrorists, security forces appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi : An encounter has erupted between security forces and terrorists in the Panjtirthi area of Jathana, Kathua. A senior police officer confirmed that following specific intelligence about suspicious movement, a cordon-and-search operation was launched. During the searches, security forces came under intense fire, leading to a gunfight. The exchange of fire is going [] The post Search Operation ambushed, fresh encounter underway in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Yangon/New Delhi, Mar 31 (UNI) Indian search and rescue teams and doctors are working round the clock to extend critical support to quake survivors in Mandalay that has seen immense devastation. India launched Operation Brahma to help in quake-hit Myanmar, sending an 80-member NDRF search and rescue team and an 118-member Indian Army Mobile Hospital [] The post Indian rescue teams rendering critical help in quake-hit Mandalay appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service on April 19 from Katra, marking the completion of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link project. Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Udhampur on April 19, visit the worlds highest railway bridge, and inaugurate it. After that, he will flag [] The post PM to inaugurate 1st Vande Bharat Express train to Kashmir on April 19 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: IFS officer Nidhi Tewari has been appointed private secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Personnel Ministry order said. A 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Tewari is currently serving as deputy secretary in the Prime Ministers Office (PMO). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Tewaris appointment as private secretary on [] The post Nidhi Tewari appointed Pvt Secy to PM appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on April 7-8 to review the security situation and interact with security personnel, said sources on Monday. During his visit, Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting in the Union Territory to assess the current law and order [] The post Amit Shah to visit J&K for security review on April 7-8 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 31: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the families of three policemen who lost their lives in an encounter with Pakistani terrorists in Kathua district on Monday and expressed his condolences and support to them. Sinha visited the home of Balvinder Singh Chib in Kanna Chak, Kathua district, where he [] The post LG visits families of Kathua encounter martyrs, assures Govt jobs to kin appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 31: Security forces have intensified search operations using aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs following a night-long cordon after fresh reports of suspected movement of three individuals, believed to be terrorists, who escaped a recent encounter in Kathua district, officials said. Security forces, which have picked up six persons for questioning, have also [] The post Search Ops intensified in Kathua to track infiltrators; 6 detained for questioning appeared first on Northlin

Jammu Tawi, Mar 31: The revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine has witnessed an overwhelming response from devotees during the auspicious festival of Navratri, with around one lakh pilgrims visiting the shrine since the start of Chaitra Navratri, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board officials said. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has made [] The post One Lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Vaishno Devi Cave on Navratri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 31: Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and traditional gaiety across the Jammu and Kashmir on Monday amid tight security arrangements, with a large number of people gathering at different Eidgahs to pray for peace. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the period of fasting, prayer and charity during the holy month of [] The post Eid celebrated across J&K amid tight security appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: A Parliamentary committee has suggested penalties or corrective actions against IAS officers if they fail to file their property details within the prescribed time limit. Ninety-one Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers did not file their immovable property returns (IPRs) in 2024 and 73 the year before, according to 145th report of the Department-related [] The post 91 IAS officers defaulted in filing property returns, Parli panel suggests penalties appeared first on Northlines

The substance abuse has turned out to be a major issue making it crucial for the concerned government authorities to adopt a multipronged strategy to keep the abusers at a safe distance from drugs. The issue has become so complex that not only narcotics consignments coming from across the border are troubling the authorities but [] The post Ensure Accountability appeared first on Northlines .

Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Pension is one of the important social security measure.It is based on the concept that it is the duty of the employers and governments to provide for a respectful and decent living to their workers after retirement, considering the services rendered to the institution and the country.Being a retired Senior Office from [] The post When Bank Retirees will get their pension up-dation? appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Monday arrested the director who offered Maha Kumbh fame Monalisa a movie role in a rape case. Sanoj Mishra has been held for the raping an aspiring actress, the police said. Sanoj Mishra, the director who offered viral sensation Monalisa a role in his film during the Kumbh Mela, [] The post Sanoj Mishra, director who gave Monalisa film role, held in rape allegations appeared first on Northlines .

Hisar, Mar 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the Narendra Modi government, over the past decade, has uplifted Indias health infrastructure by taking a holistic approach to improve the health sector across the entire country. Shah stated that the health infrastructure has been improved from the primary to tertiary level. He [] The post Modi govt uplifted Indias health infra, says Amit Shah in Hisar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 31: A Parliamentary committee has recommended penalties or corrective actions for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers who fail to file their immovable property returns (IPRs) within the prescribed time limit. The recommendation follows the revelation that 91 IAS officers did not file their IPRs in 2024, and 73 officers failed to do [] The post Parl Committee recommends penalties for IAS officers failing to file property returns appeared first on Northlines .

Dr Vipin Sisodia, Consultant Urology, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida Kidneys play a vital role in maintaining overall health by filtering waste products, balancing fluids, regulating blood pressure, and supporting red blood cell production. However, kidney problems often go unnoticed until they become severe. In India, kidney diseases are a growing concern, with Chronic Kidney [] The post Recognizing the First Warning Signs of Kidney Trouble appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, March 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra, today. He paid obeisance at the holy Kol Kandoli Temple in Nagrota and prayed for good health, peace, prosperity and happiness for all. Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor attended the Pratham Pooja of the Chhari Yatra and [] The post LG Sinha flags off Mata Vaishno Devi Pracheen Marg Yatra appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 31: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a plea challenging the validity of a provision of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, which mandates maintaining the religious character of a place as it existed on August 15, 1947. As per the cause list of April 1, the [] The post SC to hear plea concerning places of Worship Act on Apr 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir next week, sources said on Monday. Sources told news agency that Amit Shah will hold a high-level security review meeting in Jammu to assess the current security situation. They said that he will also visit the some forward areas at [] The post Home Minister Amit Shah to visit J&K next week appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 31: Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Kashmir on Monday, with the largest congregation of devotees assembled at the Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of the Dal lake. However, authorities did not allow Eid prayers at the eidgah and historic Jama Masjid in the old Srinagar city.A large posse of security forces was deployed at [] The post Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with fervour across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 31: IFS officer Nidhi Tewari has been appointed private secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Personnel Ministry order said. A 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Tewari is currently serving as deputy secretary in the Prime Ministers Office (PMO). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Tewaris appointment as private [] The post IFS Officer Nidhi Tewari appointed Private Secy to PM appeared first on Northlines .

KATHUA, Mar 31: Security forces on Monday intensified their efforts in the Kathua-Samba region, launching a search operation in the Samba sector near the international border to sanitize the area. The search operation is still going on in Kathua to nab the terrorists after the encounter in the Sufian. Authorities have placed the entire region [] The post J&K: Search operation intensified in Kathua-Samba appeared first on Northlines .

AJAY SHARMA Jammu Tawi, March 30: In an alleged violation of the core principles of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), authorities have been accused of deliberately modifying the road alignment in Sunderbani Tehsil of Rajouri, effectively bypassing a segment of the local population. According to sources, the road alignment has been selectively altered [] The post Against spirit of PMGSY, road alignment deliberately altered to bypass local population appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that various festivals being celebrated today and to be observed in the coming days are a pointer to the spirit of unity pervading Indias diversity and asked people to continue to strengthen this feeling. Speaking in his monthly Mann ki Baat broadcast, Modi said various states [] The post Festivals celebrated with fervour in India shows unity in diversity: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, MARCH 30: On the auspicious occasion of Navreh, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended Navreh Samaroh, organised by Kashmiri Pandit Sabha, at Amphalla Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the people and extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to all. He prayed that the year ahead bring happiness, joy and fulfilment to [] The post Govt resolute on KPs return to Valley, will remove all hurdles, says LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the waiver of stamp duty on property transfers through gift deeds among blood relatives in the Union Territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announcing that the exemption will take effect from April 1. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on March 7 announced in its Budget the [] The post Govt waives Stamp Duty on Property Gifts to blood relatives appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, March 30: Recently, four associate outfits of the Hurriyat Conference severed their ties with separatism, pledging allegiance to the Constitution of India and vowing never to associate with groups or forums working against the country. This was announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who hailed the move, stating, Separatism has become history [] The post Hurriyat Associates turn the page in Kashmir, but wounds run deep appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 29: Police on Saturday introduced a high-tech surveillance system at the Navayuga Tunnel Qazigund in Kulgam district to monitor and detect concealed contraband, illegal weapons, and other illicit materials within vehicles. In a significant step to enhance security measures and keep a vigilant eye on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, the police introduced advanced [] The post High-tech surveillance at Kulgam Tunnel to detect contraband, illegal weapons appeared first on Northline

Srinagar, Mar 30: A festive atmosphere swept across the Kashmir Valley on Sunday on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramazan. Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on either Monday or Tuesday, depending on the sighting of the crescent on Sunday. Markets across Kashmir were bustling with shoppers eagerly engaged in [] The post Festive fervour grips Kashmir on Eid-ul-Fitr eve appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 30: Thousands of pilgrims flocked the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir as the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival began on Sunday. Heavy security arrangements, including AI-enabled CCTV cameras and drones, have been deployed at the base camp of the bhawan and along the route to avert any untoward [] The post Chaitra Navratri: Pilgrims flock to Vaishno Devi amidst multi-tier security appeared first on Northlines .

It is really disturbing that the people of Jammu region have been subjected to an extra monetary burden in the shape of a 7 percent hike in public transport fare starting April 1, 2025 after the Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) made this announcement. What is more painful is the fact that the NC government [] The post Robbing Peter, Paying Paul appeared first on Northlines .

At three-day meet, Sangh aims for electoral conquests for BJP By Arun Srivastava The deliberations and discourses that took place at the three day Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), its highest decision-making body, provides an insight into the social and cultural scepticism that have come to afflict [] The post On its Centenary year, an expanded RSS faced with dilemma within appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 30: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of the law and order situation there. [] The post AFSPA extended in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 29: The Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) has announced a 7% increase in the public transport fares, effective from April 1, to cover the rising operational costs and maintain service efficiently. The revision, implemented under the direction of the Finance Department, applies to public transport services in Jammu city and nearby areas, including [] The post JSCL hikes bus fares by 7% from Apr 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Yangon, Mar 30: About 1,700 people died, 3,400 were injured, and 300 remained missing in the massive earthquake in Myanmar, according to the countrys State Administration Council on Sunday. The post Myanmar earthquake: Death toll rises to 1,700 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Government Medical College Hospital Jammu to enquire about the health of J&K Police Personnel, who sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Kathua. Team of senior doctors briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the health condition of SDPO Border, Kathua, Shri Dheeraj Katoch and SPO Bharat [] The post LG Sinha visits GMC, enquires about the health of police personnel injured in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Long stays of officers in postings breed corruption and remedial measures should be taken to ensure that they do not stay beyond the prescribed time limit in any ministry, a parliamentary panel has said. There has been a rotational policy for all officers but it is not being implemented in toto, [] The post Long stays of officers in postings breed corruption: Parl Panel to govt appeared first on Northlines .