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There is no doubt that India proved its military superiority and dominance over Pakistan during Operation Sindoor by decimating the rogue countrys strategic installations which were helping to fuel terrorism in J&K and other parts of the country. But one thing, which the country has learned in this military conflict is that modern warfare has [] The post Modern Threats Demand Innovation appeared first on Northlines .

By Asad Mirza NEW DELHI: At the ongoing world Book Fair 2026, In New Delhi, Abu Dhabi-based Muslim Elders Council organised a panel discussion on AI for Humanity: Religious Perspective on Ethical AI, chaired by former ambassador Dr Zikrur Rehman, former Indian Ambassador to erstwhile Palestinian Authority (PA) and consul general in Riyadh. [] The post Artificial Intelligence an asset to media but cannot be a substitute appeared first on Northlines .

Congress-DMK fight in Tamil Nadu before election is ominous for opposition By Dr. Gyan Pathak Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections scheduled to be held on January 15, have sprung up the symptoms of sinking of the INDIA bloc, while fighting erupted on seat sharing between the Congress and the DMK in Tamil Nadu [] The post Maharashtra polls spring up symptoms of sinking INDI Alliance appeared first on Northlines .

The talk is very difficult but the only alternative for betterment of the nation By C.J. Atkins NEW YORK: Lashing out with deadly violence, the theocratic regime that rules Iran has murdered, according to unverified numbers, several hundred demonstrators in a desperate attempt to crush the mass popular uprising thats rapidly spread across [] The post Iranian people have the dual challenge of fighting dictatorship inside and Trump appeared first on Northlines .

A global study reveals U.S. stands alone in abandoning patients By T N Ashok NEW YORK: While families across America opened their January insurance statements to find premiums doubled overnight, governments from New Delhi to Brussels were doing something the United States Congress refused to consider: fighting back. The contrast is damning. As [] The post How Americas middle class got fleeced while the world watched appeared first on Northlines .

Shaleen Mahajan The fragile Himalayan ecosystem has once again been placed at the intersection of aggressive infrastructure expansion and environmental protection. The recent issuance of show-cause notices by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and its contractor, M/s Gawar Mandi Highways Private Ltd, for illegal and unscientific muck [] The post Infrastructure at the Cost of Ecology: The Beas River Case and the Crisis of Environmental Governance

JAMMU, Jan 14: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has extended winter vacations for all government and private schools falling in the Summer Zone of Jammu till January 17, 2026, due to prevailing inclement weather conditions. According to an official order, the extension will apply to both students and teaching staff. However, board examinations [] The post Winter Vacations Extended in Jammu Summer Zone Schools Till Jan 17 appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 14: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir is a vital pillar of Indias national-security architecture, not only because of its geographical importance but also due to its strong military ethos and human resources. Addressing a gathering at the concluding ceremony of the 10th Veterans-Day celebrations in [] The post J&K Vital Pillar Of Indias National-Security Architecture: Nr Army Commander appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 14: Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday expressed hope for a positive outcome from the upcoming talks between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ladakh representatives, asserting that dialogue remains the best way to resolve all issues. The MHA has decided to convene a meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) on [] The post LG Kavinder Gupta Optimistic as MHA Calls Ladakh Groups for Talks appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government deputed 40 officers from various departments to perform Republic Day celebration duties in Jammu. Check order copy here: Order Copy The post J&K Govt Deputes 40 Officers for Republic Day Duties in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Bangkok, Jan 14: At least 22 people were killed and 55 others injured after a passenger train collided with a construction crane that had collapsed onto the tracks in Thailand early Wednesday, according to local media reports. The accident occurred in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province when a passenger train travelling from Bangkok [] The post 22 Killed, 55 Injured as Passenger Train Hits Crane in Thailand appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 14: The air and rail operation remained hit as a dense blanket of fog on Wednesday hit normal life in Jammu. Due to dense fog, the flight operation remained affected since morning in view of poor visibility, said an official. Meanwhile a senior railway official said that the trains are arriving 3 to [] The post Air, rail service hit as dense fog throws life out of gear in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 14: Security forces on Wednesday intensified an ongoing search operation in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district by expanding the cordon to track down and neutralise terrorists hiding in remote villages, officials said. The operation was launched in the Najote forest area of Billawar tehsil on Tuesday following specific inputs about the presence of [] The post J&K: Search Operation Intensified in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Prayagraj, Jan 14: More than nine lakh devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday morning as part of the Makar Sankranti festivities during the ongoing Magh Mela, officials said. Superintendent of Police (Magh Mela) Neeraj Pandey said pilgrims began arriving at the ghats early in the [] The post Magh Mela: Over 9 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 14: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Tapan Deka and other senior officials arrived in Jammu on Wednesday for a two-day visit to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir amid fresh infiltration attempts and increased drone activity along the borders. Officials said the high-level meeting is being held [] The post Home Secretary Govind Mohan, IB Chief to review security situation in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jan 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival celebrated across the country under different names and traditions, praying for happiness, prosperity and good health for all. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar) [] The post PM Modi Extends Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Uttarayan Greetings appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Wednesday announced the annual regular results of the 12th standard, with at least 85 percent students qualifying the examination. Officials of JKBOSE said that 85 percent of candidates cleared the Class 12 exams this year. The Board also informed that 84 percent [] The post JKBOSE Declares Class 12 Results; 85% Students Qualify appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13: Ladakh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday strongly rejected Chinas claim over the Shaksgam valley, asserting that the entire region of Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK) belongs to India. He also asserted that no expansionist attempt would be tolerated. China on Monday reaffirmed its territorial claims over the Shaksgam valley in the backdrop of [] The post Chinas attempt on Shaksgam Valley unacceptable; entire PoJK belongs to India: LG Kavinder appeared first on Northlin

New Delhi, Jan 13 : Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, an accused in a terror funding case, on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that he had met five prime ministers of India on the Jammu and Kashmir issue and his speeches mostly represented the aspirations of the people in the erstwhile state. A bench [] The post Represented peoples aspiration before 5 PMs on Kashmir issue: Shabir Shah to SC appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 13:Authorities in Kashmir have initiated a profiling exercise of mosques, madrassas and individuals associated with their management following the busting of a so-called white-collar terror module last year, officials said. The move, however, has triggered sharp criticism from political and religious leaders, who have termed it an infringement of constitutional guarantees of religious [] The post Adm profile mosques, madrassas after busting white-collar terror module appeared first

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13 : Authorities in Poonch have imposed a ban on trekking, camping, hiking and similar outdoor activities in all high-altitude areas of the border district for a period of two months, an official said on Tuesday. It has been reported that unrestricted movement of individuals and groups in such areas poses a [] The post Trekking, camping banned for 2-months in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13: Several gunshots were heard on Tuesday after security forces launched a search operation following information about the suspected movement of terrorists in a remote village in Kathua district, officials said. The intermittent firing was reported from the Najote forest area of Billawar, about 10 km from the Kamadh nallah in the [] The post Gunshots heard during search operation in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, January 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched the special edition of Sangarmal magazine published by Hindu Education Society Kashmir, at Gandhi Memorial Camp College, Raipur Jammu. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on social cohesion and use of cultural-spiritual heritage and education as a unifying thread to create a blueprint for [] The post JKs spiritual, cultural heritage key to nations holistic growth: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13:In a continued crackdown on the terror support network, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday terminated five more government employees for their alleged links with terrorist organisations. The action was taken under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution, which allows dismissal in the interest of national security without a formal inquiry. With these [] The post LG terminates 5 more terror-friendly employees; tally reaches 89 appeared first on Northlines .

Op Sindoor on going against terror Majority of terrorists killed in 2025 were Pakistan-origin Development, tourism and peaceful Amarnath Yatra signal positive change in J&K No nuclear talks during May 2025 IndiaPakistan DGMO engagement Jammu Tawi, January 13: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that terrorist recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir is [] The post Terrorist recruitment negligible, local terrorists in single digits in J&K: Army Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13:A high-level selection committee headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is likely to meet later this month to finalise recommendation for the appointment of the State Election Commissioner. Sources said that the selection committee, also comprising Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, senior cabinet minister Sakina Itoo, [] The post CM-led selection panel to finalise SEC recommendation soon appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13:The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Tuesday said that it will announce annual regular results of Class-10 in the forenoon followed by 12th class results in the afternoon on Wednesday. An official informed that In the recent meeting, JKBOSE has decided to announce the results of 10th standard in [] The post JKBOSE to announce Class-10 results, Class-12 today appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 13:The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday executed proclamation orders against three absconding accused involved in a serious anti-national and unlawful activities case. In a statement, a spokesperson said that the proclamation was carried out in compliance with the Special NIA court order in Srinagar Kupwara in connection with FIR No. 07/2020 under [] The post Court proclaims three as absconders in digital propaganda case appeared first on Northlines .

Water level in rivers, dams goes down Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 13: The power production in almost all the hydel power projects of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has dropped to almost more than 25% as the water level in all the rivers has come down due to less [] The post Power production in J&K drops over 25% in dry winters appeared first on Northlines .

Ravi Rohmetra Duggar land has its own brilliant and unique history. It has given birth to veteran politicians, academicians, social workers, leaders of calibre, Chief Justices, Army and Police Generals, actors, doctors, singers, etc. One amongst them was Dr. Om Parkash Mengi. This is the tale of a towering personality who worked selflessly for the [] The post Dr. Om Parkash Mengi: A Life of Selfless Service and Social Transformation appeared first on Northlines .

Parent Care Leave is a necessary response to an ageing society and a changing workforce Dr. Ashaq Hussain In a quiet house on the edge of a fast-growing city, an elderly couple waits for a familiar knock on the door. Their children call them often. The voices are full of love, care, and [] The post Parent Care Leave: The Missing Link in Employee Welfare appeared first on Northlines .

From food debates to addiction, from insurance to unnecessary surgeries By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon akhoon.aubaid@gmail.com In todays public discourse, society seems trapped in a dangerous paradox. Foods that have nourished generations, like eggs, milk, and meat, are dragged into sensational debates. Meanwhile, substances that clearly destroy lives continue to be accepted in legal, [] The post Selective panic and silent profits: When Public Health loses its moral compass appeared first on Northline

Rajesh Pathak, Bhopal Whatever visible and invisible things exist around us are mutually sustained and complementary to each other and, in one way or another, are meant for the welfare of human beings as a whole. Therefore, in order to ensure their preservation, it is said: O Yudhishthira! The head of the family actually consumes [] The post When the power of law and the compassion of humanity blend together appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival, but it is celebrated jointly by people of various faiths. It fosters the principle of unity in diversity, which is the chief characteristic of the Indian nation. The festival of Makar Sankranti has great importance in Sanatan Dharmaand is celebrated on the second day after the festival [] The post Makar Sankranti: A Festival of Unity, Positivity and Cultural Harmony appeared first on Northlines .

There is dire need that people, especially those who often question the governments functioning should change their viewpoint in context with the services which are being provided to the public by utilizing the exchequer. In this regard, a report has come to fore divulging that under the governments free transport service for women in Jammu [] The post Change the perception appeared first on Northlines .

By: Mr. Varun Adhikari When I joined the Bairabi-Sairang railway project in 2015, it felt like stepping into a part of the country that rarely entered national focus. The journey itself told the story. National Highway-154, now NH-06, the only access route, was badly damaged and unreliable. Heavy trucks were often stranded for days, and [] The post From the Edge of the Map to the Centre of Decision: PRAGATI and Rail Infrastructure in Mizoram appeared first on Northlines .

Buying a used car is a high-stakes emotional rollercoaster. On one hand, there is the excitement of driving home a new-to-you vehicle at a fraction of the showroom price. On the other hand, there is that nagging voice in the back of your head: Is this car actually as good as it looks? The traditional [] The post The Buyers Safety Net: How Car Inspection Services Enhance the Pre-Delivery Inspection for Used Cars. appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 13: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought an explanation from 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Abu Salem on his claim that he has already completed 25 years of imprisonment, while hearing his plea seeking premature release. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta asked Salem to justify the [] The post SC hears Abu Salems plea for premature release appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 13: Authorities in Kashmir have initiated a detailed profiling of mosques, madrassas and individuals managing these religious institutions following the busting of a white collar terror module last year, officials said. As part of the exercise, a proforma has been distributed to village numberdars to collect comprehensive details of mosques, madrassas, their imams, [] The post After White Collar Terror Bust, Authorities Begin Profiling Mosques, Madrassas in Kashmir appeared first o

Mendhar/Jammu, Jan 13: Nearly a dozen landmines exploded on Tuesday as a forest fire continued to rage for the second consecutive day along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, officials said. The fire, which broke out on Monday afternoon in the Basooni forward area of the Balakote sector, spread [] The post J&K: Fresh Landmine Blasts Along LoC As Forest Fire Rages For 2nd Day In Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 13: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that the terrorist recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir is almost non-existent and that local terrorists are now in single digits, indicating a positive change in the Union Territory. Speaking to reporters during his first press conference of 2026, General Dwivedi, per news agency, [] The post Terrorist recruitment non-existent, local terrorists now in single digits in J&K: Army Chief appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 13: The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which mandates prior sanction before initiating any probe against a government servant in corruption cases. Justice B.V. Nagarathna held that Section 17A is unconstitutional and liable to be [] The post Supreme Court Split on Validity of Section 17A of Anti-Graft Law appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 13: Bitter cold continued to grip Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday as night temperatures dropped further under a clear sky, with Srinagar recording a freezing minus 4.9 degrees Celsius, while dense fog in Jammu city severely disrupted normal life and halted surface and air traffic due to poor visibility. In the Kashmir Valley, [] The post Kashmir Shivers as Temperatures Plunge, Dense Fog Disrupts Life in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

New York/Washington, Jan 13: The United States has revoked more than 100,000 visas in 2025, including around 8,000 student visas, as part of an intensified crackdown on immigration over criminal activity, the State Department said. In a social media post on Monday, the department said it would continue deporting offenders to ensure public safety. The [] The post US Cancels Over 1 Lakh Visas in 2025, 8,000 Student Permits Revoked appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 13: The Lashkar-e-Taiba is heading for a major split, and the situation in Pakistan could get more chaotic, Indian Intelligence agencies have learnt. For years, the Lashkar has remained Pakistans favourite proxy, and never has there been a rebellion within the outfit. Moreover, the outfit has always towed the ISIs line [] The post Cracks in Pakistans favourite proxy: Lashkar-e-Taiba faces internal revolt appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 12: Jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, told the Supreme Court on Monday that the detaining authority had not applied his mind and relied on irrelevant material while detaining her husband. She told the court that four videos relied upon by the detaining authority have not been furnished to [] The post Detention lacked application of mind: Wangchuks wife to SC appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 12: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday issued orders re-designating several IAS officers of the J&K segment of the AGMUT cadre following their promotion to higher scales of the Indian Administrative Service by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. According to Government Order No. 43-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated [] The post 4 IAS Officers promoted, re-designated appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:Urging young generation to use the power of art for positive change, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday described art as mirror and a guide for society. Addressing the Golden Jubilee celebration of Kesar Art Circle at Kala Kendra here, LG Sinha said, Art is both a mirror and a guide for [] The post Use power of art for positive change: Sinha to youth appeared first on Northlines .

2-month long session to begin with LGs Address on Feb 2 Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah will present Jammu & Kashmir Union Territorys second budget in the Legislative Assembly on February 6. According to the tentative calendar issued by the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, the annual financial statement for 2026-27 and the supplementary statement [] The post Budget 2026-27 to be presented by CM on Feb 6 appeared first on Northlines .

JKBOSE notifies date-sheets for Class 11, 12 Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) will announce the result of annual regular exams of class 10th and 12th on January-14. The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (J&K BOSE) has also notified [] The post Class-10, 12 results on Jan-14 appeared first on Northlines .