The Northlines

Jammu, Jan 31: Security forces on Saturday launched a search operation along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district after a drone, suspected to have originated from Pakistan, was spotted hovering briefly over Indian territory, officials said. The drone was sighted near Chillyari village, where it hovered for a couple of minutes [] The post Search Operation Launched in Samba After Suspected Pak Drone Sighting appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 31: The government has made a minimum of two years central deputation mandatory for Indian Police Service (IPS) officers of the 2011 batch and onwards to be empanelled as Inspector General (IG) at the Centre, according to an official order. The order stipulates that officers must have served for at least two [] The post Two-Year Central Deputation Mandatory for IPS IG Empanelment: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 31: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Saturday restored road connectivity along the 112-kilometre KishtwarSansari stretch, reconnecting Jammu and Kashmirs DodaKishtwar belt with Himachal Pradesh after intensive snow-clearance operations under extreme weather conditions. The KishtwarSansari road, a vital inter-state link connecting the Union Territory with Himachal Pradeshs LahaulSpiti region, had remained blocked due [] The post BRO Restores 112-km KishtwarSansari Road Linking J&

New Delhi: Investigations into the November 10, 2025, car-borne suicide blast near the Red Fort, which killed more than a dozen people, have uncovered a broader terror conspiracy that went beyond the eventual attack, officials said. According to government sources, a group of doctors arrested in the case had allegedly discussed targeting outlets of a [] The post Red Fort Car Blast: Doctors Module Planned Attacks On Global Coffee Chain Outlets appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The government today dismissed as fake a message circulating on social media claiming that a scanned copy of the Union Budget 202627 has been leaked on a messenger application. The Press Information Bureaus (PIB) fact-check unit clarified that the claim is false and misleading. It said one of the images being shared does [] The post Union Budget 2026 leaked? Government issues clarification appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to menstrual hygiene is an integral part of the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, issuing a series of binding directions to States, Union Territories and schools to ensure dignity, health and equality for girls and women. A Bench comprising Justice [] The post Menstrual Hygiene a Fundamental Right Under Article 21: Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 31: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Saturday visited Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district to review the counter-terrorism grid amid an ongoing gunfight with terrorists, and lauded troops for their unwavering resolve, officials said. A firefight is underway in the mountainous district to neutralise a group of three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists holed [] The post Army Commander Reviews Counter-Terror Grid in Kishtwar as Operation Continues appeared first on Nor

Jammu, Jan 31: Security forces on Saturday re-established contact with terrorists holed up in the Dolgam area of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, with a joint anti-terror operation currently underway, officials said. According to the Army, the operation was launched after coordinating intelligence inputs from multiple sources to ensure effective execution on the ground. The [] The post J&K: Security Forces Re-Establish Contact With Terrorists In Kishtwar, Op Underway appeared first on North

Key legislative post vacant for 15 months; NC silent, BJP muted Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:As the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly convenes for its 5th session on February 2, the post of Deputy Speaker in the House remains vacant, raising questions about the National Conference-led government for keeping this key statutory and legislative position unfilled. [] The post Political egos keep Dy Speakers post vacant in JK Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:Asserting that the world and global society are changing rapidly, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday said that amid such turbulence, teachings of father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi offer strength and direction to the global society. Paying rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his Punyatithi, LG Sinha said, I believe that [] The post Amid global turbulence, Gandhian ideals offer direction: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:The upcoming budget session of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly is likely to have two sittings daily, as MLAs cutting across party lines demanded the same during the Business Advisory Committee meeting chaired by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday. The BAC meeting held in the Speakers chamber was attended by members [] The post Assembly Budget session to have double sittings daily appeared first on Northlines .

Op on since Jan 18; forces deploy elite units, drones, sniffer dogs Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:Security forces on Friday intensified a multi-agency anti-terror operation in the snowbound Chatroo area in Kishtwar district to track down a small group of terrorists believed to be linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Officials said that elite [] The post Terror hunt intensifies in snowbound Kishtwar; internet barred appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 30:Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, today presented the second best tableau award to Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Culture, J&K, at Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, New Delhi, recognising J&Ks outstanding performance in the 77th Republic Day Parade. Renowned theatre personality and former Secretary of J&K Academy of Art, Culture and [] The post Second best R-Day tableau award presented to J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today concluded the pre-budget consultation process with public representatives from eight districts of the Jammu division, reiterating the governments commitment to inclusive and participatory approach in budget formulation aimed at the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir. Thanking all the Members of the Legislative Assembly for their valuable [] The post Peoples welfare at the core of pre-budget consultations: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 30: In a significant decision to strengthen vocational education and acknowledge vital contribution of educators, the Omar Abdullah led Government today announced the hike in the honorarium of Vocational Trainers (VTs) engaged under Samagra Shiksha & PM SHRI. As per the decision, the Vocational Trainers engaged before 01.04.2022 will get monthly honorarium [] The post Monthly honorarium hiked for Vocational Trainers appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Six persons, including a police sub-inspector, were chargesheeted here for allegedly duping a Hyderabad-based businessman of Rs three crore under the guise of selling Kashmir Blue Sapphires, a police spokesman said. The charge sheet was filed in a local court here in the cheating and fraud case, which was registered at police station [] The post SI among six chargesheeted in Rs 3 Cr cheating case appeared first on Northlines .

Drugs smuggled through courier service seized Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two alleged interstate drug smugglers on Friday and seized a large consignment of habit-forming drugs worth over Rs 5.57 lakh, which was being smuggled through a courier service, officials said. The Anti-Narcotics Task Force of J&K police nabbed Gurmeet Singh and [] The post Two held with over 8 kg contraband in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

By: Piyush Goyal The IndiaEU Free Trade Agreement is a historic milestone in Prime Minister Narendra Modis economic diplomacy. It will generate millions of jobs, create vast opportunities for Indias youth and farmers, and create wealth for nearly 2 billion people who together account for a quarter of the global economy. The agreement between the [] The post India-EU FTA is more than a deal, its a roadmap to our future appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra India, a land of ancient wisdom and spiritual heritage, has been blessed over centuries with scholars, thinkers, and educators who have illuminated society through knowledge and service. Jammu and Kashmir, in particular, has produced many such luminaries who have upheld the highest traditions of learning and human values. Among these distinguished personalities [] The post A life dedicated to learning Tribute to Dr. Arun K. Gupta appeared first on Northlines .

By Shivanand Pandit The Economic Survey 202526 arrives at a moment of profound global disruption. Trade fragmentation, geopolitical conflicts, volatile capital flows, technological realignments, and the erosion of a rules-based international order have fundamentally altered the global economic landscape. Against this backdrop, the Survey presents a nuanced assessment of Indias economic resilience while issuing a [] The post Economic Survey 2025-2026 Stability Won, Execution Awaits appeared first

The overwhelming response by the people to the first-ever Tawi Boating Festival at the Artificial Lake developed under the Jammu Smart City project has made it clear that this initiative on completion would promote tourism in a big way as people in the region were looking for something like this to spend quality time with [] The post Explore all possibilities appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the renaming of Kathua Railway Station in honour of Martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary, paying tribute to his supreme sacrifice for the nation. According to Government Order No. 129-JK (GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department, the station will now be officially known [] The post Kathua Railway Station Re-named After Martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 30: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday paid rich tributes to the martyrs on the occasion of Martyrs Day, remembering their supreme sacrifices for the nation and the ideals of freedom, justice and democracy. In a post on X, the Office of the Chief Minister, said that the Chief Minister remarked [] The post CM Omar Pays Tributes To Martyrs On Martyrs Day appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 30: Minimum temperatures rose across much of the Kashmir Valley on Friday as Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter period, ended, bringing relief from the intense cold, officials said. The night temperature in Srinagar settled at 1.3 degrees Celsius, up from minus 0.6 degrees the previous night and 2.2 degrees above the seasonal [] The post Minimum Temp Rise In Kashmir As Chillai Kalan Ends appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 30: Security forces on Friday stepped up anti-terror operations in the snowbound Chatroo area of Kishtwar district to track and eliminate three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists believed to be hiding in the region, officials said. To prevent misuse of communication during the operation, mobile internet services remain suspended within a six-kilometre radius of Singhpora, Chingam [] The post Anti-Terror Ops Intensified in Kishtwar; Mobile Internet Services Remain Suspended appeared first on

Says can have very sweeping consequences New Delhi: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the recent UGC equity regulations on preventing caste-based discrimination on campuses, saying the framework is prima facie vague, can have very sweeping consequences and may end up dividing society with a dangerous impact. The top court also [] The post SC puts new UGC regulations on hold appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Economic Survey has highlighted strong macroeconomic fundamentals, sustained growth momentum and the expanding role of innovation, entrepreneurship and infrastructure in nation-building. Modi also said that the survey, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, underscores the importance of inclusive development, with focused attention [] The post Economic Survey outlines roadmap for Viksit Bharat: PM appeare

Jammu Tawi: A woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband in Kathua district, police said on Thursday. The body of Bittu Ram, a resident of Dhar Dugnoo village of Billawar, was found in a stream on October 9 last year. Police said the victim had multiple injuries on his face and limbs, as [] The post Woman arrested for husbands murder in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Rajouri, January 29 A major irregularity has been surfaced in agriculture department of Sunderbani sub division in Rajouri, where subsidized agriculture machinery is distributed without verifying actual possession of the machinery. According to sources familiar with the matter, subsidies ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 or higher have been provided for a [] The post Agriculture Deptt distributed without verifying actual possession of Machinery appeared first on Northlines .

No decision yet on coalition partners meeting: Karra Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 29: With just 4 days remaining for the start of the second budget session of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu Kashmir (J&K), the rift between the coalition partners NC and Cong seems to have widened further [] The post Rift widens further between NC-Cong ahead of Budget session appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 29: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired the 10th State Broadband Committee (SBC) meeting to review the progress of major digital infrastructure initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir, including the 4G Saturation Project, Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP), 5G preparedness, Call Before You Dig (CBuD) and other allied telecom projects. The meeting was briefed [] The post CS calls for speeding up 4G, BharatNet in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 29:The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu has registered a case against R.K. Razdan, former Managing Director of SICOP Jammu (now retired), Kunal Choudhary, currently Deputy MD of SICOP, and others over allegations of illegal appointment, regularisation, and promotion. The case, FIR No. 01/2026, was registered under Section 5(1)(d) read with Section 5(2) of [] The post ACB books SICOP ex-MD, Dy MD in illegal appointment case appeared first on Northlines .

Of 288 projects, 281 completed; Rs 885 crore utilised under Smart Cities Mission Jammu Tawi, Jan 29:Jammu and Kashmir has completed 281 of the 288 projects approved under the Smart Cities Mission, achieving a completion rate of nearly 97.6 per cent, according to government data tabled in Parliament. The figures place the Union Territory slightly [] The post Smart cities projects nearing completion in Jammu, Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 29:Ahead of the upcoming Budget session, the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly is set to meet tomorrow afternoon to discuss legislative business. The BAC, comprising MLAs from the National Conference, Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Peoples Conference, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), [] The post Assembly Advisory Committee meets today appeared first on Northlines .

First time since 1990 J&K witnessing central package, incentives for industry Jammu Tawi, Jan 29:Citing recent incidents in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand as a cautionary warning, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he cannot advise the J&K people to seek employment outside the Union Territory. Talking to reporters here, CM Omar said, Unemployment is [] The post Cant advise people to seek employment outside J&K: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 29:The Customary Beating Retreat ceremony on Thursday marked the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations, at the MA Stadium here. According to the details, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The atmosphere was filled with national pride as the Brass and Pipe Drum bands of the [] The post 77th R-Day celebrations culminate with Beating Retreat Ceremony appeared first on Northlines .

Bangladesh, Nepal take-up issue with Washington without success By Ashis Biswas KOLKATA: Despite protests from South Asian countries to various US authorities, there has been no noticeable improvement in the treatment of illegal immigrants as the official search, detect and deport drive continues in full strength. During the last few days, two planeloads of [] The post South Asian Immigrants in USA are getting brutal treatment from authorities appeared first on Northlines .

Less Of A Revelation And More Of An Instance Of Messaging By M A Hossain There is something faintly theatrical about the Washington Posts recent report claiming that a U.S. diplomat in Dhaka openly told Bangladeshi journalists that Washington wants to cultivate relations with Jamaat-e-Islami and views Hefazat-e-Islam through a pragmatic lens. The report [] The post The Washington Post, Dhaka And Politics Of Implausibility appeared first on Northlines .

Confidence In Us Economy And Political Muscle Shaken By K Raveendran Gold pushing decisively past the $5,000-a-troy-ounce threshold at the same moment the US dollar slides to a four-month low is not just a dramatic coincidence of charts. It marks a psychological rupture in global markets, challenging assumptions that have underpinned portfolio construction and [] The post When Gold Breaks Five Thousand And Dollar Blinks appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi is on stronger ground to negotiate with the U.S. on pending deal By Kalyani Shankar India and European Union announcing on Tuesday the historic deal on Free Trade Agreement is a major achievement of the Indian Government in the present state of global turmoil after U.S. President Trumps declaration of tariff war [] The post India-EU free Trade Agreement gives a big boost to Indias Trade diplomacy appeared first on Northlines .

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has taken a necessary step with regard to preventing students from committing suicides by constituting District Level Monitoring Committees in all districts. This is a positive start and it is likely that in the coming times, the stakeholders will take help of concerned experts in the field to ensure that [] The post Healing For Students appeared first on Northlines .

The conclusion of the IndiaEU Free Trade Agreement has drawn strong and positive reactions globally, cutting across international media, foreign political leadership, global business heads and respected policy experts. The deal is widely being described as historic, strategic and timely, both economically and geopolitically. International Media Leading global media outlets have highlighted the scale, ambition [] The post Global Media and Leaders Hail IndiaEU FTA appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday informed the House about the successful conduct of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2026, which was held in India from January 14 to 16 after a gap of 16 years. Birla said the conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister [] The post LS Speaker hails success of 28th CSPOC 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed the observance of a two-minute silence on January 30, 2026, at 11:00 am in memory of the martyrs who laid down their lives during Indias freedom struggle. According to an Office Memorandum issued by the General Administration Department, all Administrative Secretaries are requested to participate [] The post J&K to Observe Two-Minute Silence on Martyrs Day at Civil Secretariat appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday announced a 15 per cent syllabus concession for Class 10th, 11th, and 12th students of the Summer Zone appearing in the annual board examinations of the Jammu Division. Officials said the decision was taken in view of academic disruptions caused by prolonged inclement weather, flood-like [] The post J&K Grants 15% Syllabus Concession for Summer Zone Board Exams appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the copy of the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha today. The document was prepared by the Finance Ministrys Department of Economic Affairs under the guidance of the Chief Economic Advisor. The Economic Survey is a comprehensive review of the countrys current economic state and future outlook. [] The post FM Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 29: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commissions (UGC) new anti-discrimination rules, citing concerns over their vagueness and potential for misuse. The court issued a formal notice to the government and the UGC, keeping the regulations on hold until further orders. The UGC had notified the [] The post Supreme Court stays new UGC caste equity regulations appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 29: Action has been taken against more than 4,000 people across the country following complaints of irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil said investigation teams were constituted after complaints were received, and their findings were [] The post Action Taken Against 4,000 People For Irregularities In JJM: Govt In Lok Sabha appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 29: The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) on Thursday introduced an online self-booking facility for flight tickets for Haj-2026 pilgrims, a move aimed at enhancing transparency, convenience and operational efficiency. Under the new system, pilgrims can book their flights directly through the pilgrim login on the HCoI website and the Haj Suvidha [] The post Haj Committee Launches Self-Booking Facility for Haj-2026 Flights appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 28: Jammu and Kashmir secured the second prize in the states and Union Territories tableau category at this years Republic Day Parade, while the Indian Navy was adjudged the best marching contingent among the three wings of the armed forces, officials said on Wednesday. Maharashtra won the top honour in the state [] The post J&K Clinches 2nd Prize in R-Day Tableau; Navy Tops Marching Contingent appeared first on Northlines .