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Srinagar, Dec 5: Top National Conference (NC) leaders on Friday commemorated the 120th birth anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, offering prayers and floral tributes at his mausoleum in Naseem Bagh, Hazratbal. NC president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, vice president and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam Wani (Sogami), senior leader [] The post NC Leaders Pay Tributes to Sheikh Abdullah on His 120th Birth Anniversary appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday, marking the start of a packed day of high-stakes diplomatic engagement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed him [] The post Russian President Putin receives guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 5: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth 1,120 crore in its ongoing money-laundering investigation against companies of the Reliance Group led by Anil Ambani, officials said on Friday. The attachment, made under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), covers 18 properties including the Reliance Centre at Ballard Estate [] The post ED Attaches Fresh Assets Linked to Reliance Group; Total Attachments Cross 10,000 Cr appeared first on Northli

Srinagar, Dec 5: Flight operations of IndiGo continued to face disruptions on Friday as 10 out of 18 scheduled IndiGo flights at Srinagar International Airport were cancelled, an airport official said . We have 18 scheduled flights of IndiGo today. Out of that, 10 flights are reported cancelled. In case of any significant change, we [] The post 10 IndiGo flights cancelled at Srinagar Airport amid ongoing nationwide disruptions appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Dec 5: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday unanimously decided to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent with immediate effect, while retaining a neutral monetary stance. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the policy decision after the conclusion of the three-day MPC meeting held [] The post RBI unanimously decides to reduce repo rate to 5.25 pc maintaining neutral stance appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 5: Delhi Airport on Friday issued an advisory alerting passengers to significant operational disruptions that have triggered widespread delays and cancellations across domestic flights, including more than 225 IndiGo services. The airport cautioned travellers to check their flight status directly with airlines before heading to the terminal, citing operational challenges affecting [] The post 225 IndiGo Flights Cancelled as Delhi Airport Warns of Major Operational Disruptions app

Jammu Tawi, Dec 04: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session ofAPCON 2025, the 73rd Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Pathologists & Microbiologists (IAPM) and the International Academy of Pathologists Indian Division (IAP-ID), held at Government Medical College, Jammu. The five-day conference, themedEmerging Trends in [] The post LG Sinha urges for modern labs, better diagnostic access in remote areas appeared first on Nor

New Delhi, Dec 4: Maintaining that United States President Donald Trump had no role to play in ceasefire between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor in May this year, the Centre on Thursday informed the Parliament that the agreement to end hostilities was arrived directly between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both [] The post Operation Sindoor | US President didnt play any role in India-Pak ceasefire: Govt informs Parliament appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 4:The Government of India on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir continues to reel under the highest Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses in the country with 48.08 percent for the fiscal year 202324. Minister of State for Power, Shripad Naik informed the parliament that the national [] The post J&K has highest power losses in India at 48 pc appeared first on Northlines .

Claims ambiguity on revision process risks mistrust, says delimitation already changed electoral balance Srinagar, Dec 4:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to hold consultations with political parties over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying clarity was needed to address issues raised by several groups. [] The post Consult parties on voter roll revision: CM to ECI appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 4: A day after the Cabinet approved the proposal to reduce quotas in the EWS and RBA categories to raise open merit quota by 10 percent, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said the file has been signed and sent to the Lieutenant Governor for approval and the government expects to issue a formal [] The post File sent to LG, formal order expected soon: Omar on Reservation policy appeared first on Northlines .

Water levels to drop; drinking supply & hydropower may be hit Srinagar, Dec 4: Weatherman on Thursday said no major change in weather is expected over the next 10 days across Jammu and Kashmir. Independent weather forecaster Faizan Atif Keng said that the region is set to continue experiencing dry weather over the [] The post Weather to remain dry for next 10 days appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 4:The Union Government on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu & Kashmir received Rs 37,978 crore for the development and maintenance of National Highways over the last five years, with almost full utilisation of funds each year. According to the details, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways allocated funds to J&K in [] The post J&K got Rs 37,978 Cr for highways in 5 yrs; 426 road deaths in 2024 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 4:The Union Government on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu & Kashmir has achieved 81.22% coverage of rural households with tap water supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The figures were shared in a written reply by Minister of State for Jal Shakti, V. Somanna. As per data, J&K has [] The post 81 pc JK households have tap water connection: Minister appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 4:The Union Government on Thursday informed Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has a total of 98 drinking water quality testing laboratories of which 42 are NABL-accredited or recognised. Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna said J&K currently operates with 2 state-level labs, 20 district or regional labs and 76 [] The post J&K has 42 NABL-accredited water labs appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Rajouri, December 4: Farmers across Jammu region have accused the Agriculture Department of gross mismanagement and deep-rooted corruption after distribution of vital wheat (Kanak) seeds for the Rabi season completely failed to reach the farmers this year. According to sources, several aggrieved farmers and whistle-blowers claimed that not a single seed of [] The post Seed distribution fizzles out, Leaving farmers helpless appeared first on Northlines .

Beijings steady progress at cheaper costs has unnerved Trump and Silicon valley By T N Ashok NEW YORK: A global competition is reshaping technology, geopolitics, and the world economy as Washington and Beijing race to dominate artificial intelligencewith no guarantee of success. In the spring of 2024, executives at a prominent Chinese artificial [] The post The great AI battle between U.S. and China is a new Version of 21st century cold war appeared first on Northlines .

By Kamran Hamid Bhat This article is dedicated to all mothers who have had to endure the nightmare of delivery on their own, and every woman who has gone miles through war-torn areas with life inside her and to the unspoken power of motherhood that cannot die when the world has forgotten her They say [] The post The Forgotten Mothers Of Jammu And Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

By: Lakshmi Puri Gender equality and womens empowerment is the organising idea for our brighter todays and our transformed tomorrows. In this age of acceleration, we cannot afford to wait another century to achieve gender parity. The cardinal concept of nari shakti (womens power) and of women as devis (goddesses), which is Indias civilisational gift [] The post Nari Shakti to Vikas: Focus must shift to Women-led progress appeared first on Northlines .

A Major Milestone in Purity Assurance and Curbing Fake Hallmarking Within the first three months following implementation of mandatory HUID for silver, over 17lakh pieces have been hallmarked, reflecting strong uptake among jewellers and consumers. While theSilver Hallmarking Scheme remains voluntary,HUID marking has been made mandatoryfor any silver article that is hallmarked. Strong Uptake: Over [] The post Update on Mandatory HUID for Silver Jewellery appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 4: The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is scheduled to hold two separate meetings on December 10 and December 17 to seek expert advices. In the December 10 session, the committee will seek opinion from prominent [] The post Parl Panel on simultaneous polls to seek advice from experts on Dec 10, 17 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 4: The national capital was placed on high alert Thursday as authorities enforced a multi-layered security grid ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putins arrival for a two-day visit. Delhi Police said the exact location of Putins stay remains undisclosed due to strict security norms, while every movement from arrival to departure [] The post Putins Delhi Visit: Capital on High Alert With Multi-Layer Security Grid appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The threat of narcotics smuggling in India remains persistent as transnational crime syndicates increasingly exploit couriers, e-commerce shipments and maritime routes, CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi said on Thursday. Speaking at the 68th Foundation Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Chaturvedi urged officers to stay ahead of emerging threats by leveraging advanced [] The post Narcotics Smuggling Threat Persistent, Syndicates Misusing Courier & E-Commerce Channels:

Open Merit share to rise by 10%; Decision to be sent to LG for approval Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:The Jammu & Kashmir cabinet on Wednesday green-signalled a proposal to slash quotas in the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Reserved Backward Area (RBA) categories to enhance the share of Open Merit (OM) by 10 per cent. [] The post Shake-up in J&K reservation policy: J&K cabinet clears proposal to slash EWS by 7 pc, RBA by 3 pc appeared first on Northlines .

Extend every possible support to persons with disabilities Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:Asserting that serving persons with disabilities is an act of virtue that brings punyas and reflects the administrations commitment to inclusive development, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged officers to extend every possible support to divyangjan citizens. Addressing International Day of Persons with [] The post Serving Divyangjan citizens brings punyas: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Rs 125 lakh compensation for police, CAPF, defence personnel, employees, civilians for death, disabilities, injuries Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday issued a consolidated set of instructions for sanctioning ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure (SRE) for persons affected by law-and-order disturbances. The General Administration Department has issued an order in [] The post Govt notifies revised ex-gratia relief structure appeared first on Northlines

Says, nearly 25,000 mobile towers installed across India last year Srinagar, Dec 3:Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia Wednesday informed the Parliament that Jammu and Kashmir remains a key focus area through the expansion plan of 100 percent 4G coverage under the Prime Ministers Digital India vision. The minister informed that the government is [] The post J&K a key focus for 100 pc 4G coverage: Centre appeared first on Northlines .

UT generates 1,470 tonnes daily, scientifically handles only 283.5 tonnes Srinagar, Dec 3:Jammu Kashmir generates 1,470.3 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day, but only 283.5 tonnes, less than 20 per cent, is scientifically treated, official figures reveal. According to data submitted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Lok Sabha [] The post J&Ks 80 pc daily waste goes untreated, Govt data reveals appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 3:Jammu & Kashmir has pending liabilities of Rs 196.29 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), according to data presented in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Responding to a question on funds owed to States under the scheme, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said the Union Territory [] The post J&K has Rs 196.29 Cr pending liabilities under MGNREGS appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : Praising the contribution of Village Defence Guards (VDGs), Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday said the force would not hesitate to induct them in regular force for exceptional contribution in counter-terrorism operations. He urged VDGs to remain vigilant and actively cooperate with police and security [] The post VDGs could join JK Police for exemplary anti-terror work: DGP appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : A traffic management plan was finalised on Wednesday to ensure two-way movement on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway amid construction work of a new flyover in Ramban district, an official said. The plan was approved by Jammu Traffic Range Deputy Inspector General Mohd Haseeb Mughal during his visit to the [] The post Traffic plan made for construction-hit Jammu-Srinagar highway appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : The arrest and subsequent release of businessman Shafat Ahmed Shangloo has taken a curious turn with the Special Court noting that his name had been inadvertently or mistakenly listed in the general arrest warrant issued in 2019 which became the basis for his arrest in the Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping case. [] The post Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping: Shangloo freed as his name inadvertently listed in 2019 arrest warrant appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 3:Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today unveiled the sacred coin of Shri Sukrala Mata Ji. The coin, prepared by Shri Mall Mata Sukrala Devi Dharmik Trust, features the holy image of Shri Sukrala Mata Ji. This special token will be offered along with prasadam to devotees visiting the revered Shri Sukrala Mata Shrine in [] The post LG unveils sacred Coin of Shri Sukrala Mata Ji appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired an extensive meeting with Nasscom to deliberate on the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Secretary IT; CEO JaKeGA; Chief Innovations Officer, IIT Jammu; senior leadership from Nasscom including its Head and [] The post CS discusses proposal with stakeholders for establishing CoE in AI appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : Two persons were killed and three others injured when a car hit a parapet on the JammuPoonch highway in Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. The accident took place near the Chingus area when the car was on its way from Jammu to Rajouri. The injured were admitted [] The post Two killed as Car hits parapet on JammuRajouri road appeared first on Northlines .

By Smt. Annpurna Devi When women rise, the nation soars. In a society rooted in values of equality and justice, a womans dignity must be non-negotiable. The Government of India, under the visionary leadership of Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has reaffirmed this belief by translating it into institutional frameworks through Mission Shaktiour [] The post Empowering Every Woman, Uplifting Every CommunityA New Era of Nari Shakti in Amrit Kaal appeared first on Northlines .

Renovated energy deals, Defence contracts as also labour mobility top the agenda By T N Ashok How a seemingly routine bilateral summit could reset global energy flows, defence alignments, and Asias security geometrics. When Vladimir Putin steps onto the tarmac in New Delhi on December 4 , it will not be merely another [] The post Russian President Putins Dec 4-5 visit to Delhi set to reboot 70 year old relationship appeared first on Northlines .

Parliamentary Committee has called the bluff, Centre has to act now By R. Suryamurthy By any meaningful measure, India should be the cheapest place on earth to fall sick. It is the worlds largest supplier of generic medicines, the factory floor for global pharma, the so-called pharmacy of the Global South. Yet for ordinary [] The post Indias Drug-Pricing Rot: A market engineered for profits by big firms appeared first on Northlines .

By Syed Majid Gilani I was a boy from Srinagar who had only seen locked cinema gates, and one day in Jammu, I discovered the magic of the silver screen a memory I still carry vividly. When I was in seventh grade, cinemas in my city had already closed. The big halls, life-size posters, [] The post Khuda Gawah: The Day I First Saw Cinema appeared first on Northlines .

Govt Stresses on the Need to Strengthen Legal Framework to Curb Fake News and AI-Driven Deepfakes New Delhi: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that the issue raised regarding social media and fake news is a very serious matter. He stated that fake news poses a threat [] The post Fake News is a Threat to Democracy: Ashwini Vaishnaw appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday told Parliament that the government-backed Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app cannot be used to snoop on citizens or access private data, amid political uproar over a mandate requiring the app to be pre-installed on all new smartphones. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Scindia said the app is entirely voluntary [] The post No Snooping, No Forced Use: Scindia Defends Sanchar Saathi App appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 03:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged officials, social organisations and stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of Divyangjans, stressing the need for sensitivity, awareness and a unified resolve to ensure their dignity and full participation in society. Speaking at an event marking the International Day of Persons [] The post LG Sinha calls for collective commitment to uphold rights, dignity and inclusion of Divyangjans appea

New Delhi: The DRDO has successfully carried out a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at a precisely controlled velocity, validating key safety parameters such as canopy severance, ejection sequencing, and full aircrew recovery, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. The test places India in an elite club of nations with advanced [] The post India Conducts High-Speed Rocket-Sled Test, Joins Elite Club appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 3: Kashmir experienced another freezing night as minimum temperatures continued to remain well below the freezing point, dipping 3 to 6 degrees across several parts of the Valley. The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar said the summer capital recorded a low of 4.4C on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, around 3.2 degrees [] The post J&K: Kashmir experiences another freezing night appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Leaders of several opposition parties met in Parliament on Wednesday to chalk out a joint strategy for the ongoing Winter Session, though the Trinamool Congress (TMC) remained absent for the second consecutive time, leaders said. Floor leaders from the Congress, DMK, RJD, SP, JMM, CPI(M), CPI, IUML, NCPSP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) attended [] The post Oppn Leaders Meet in Parliament to Finalize Winter Session Strategy appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, met in Jammu on Wednesday morning and approved several departmental proposals, including promotions in the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department and the establishment of an Animal Protection Board, officials said. The meeting, held at 9 am at the Chief Ministers residence, [] The post JK CM Omar-Led Cabinet Clears R&B Promotions, Seeks Urgent Report on Daily Wagers appeared first on Northlines .

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Vadodara: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday alleged that Indias first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to construct the Babri Masjid with public funds, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel opposed the move and prevented it. Singh made the remarks at Sadhli village near Vadodara during a Unity March commemorating Patels 150th birth anniversary. Singh said Nehru [] The post Nehru Wanted Babri Masjid Built With Public Funds But Sardar Patel Blocked His Plan: Rajnath Singh appeared first on No

NEW DELHI, Dec 2: The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday appointed senior advocate Madhav Khurana as the special public prosecutor (SPP) to conduct the trial and related proceedings in the November 10 Red Fort car blast case that claimed 15 lives, a government order said. According to the order, Khurana will serve as SPP for [] The post Red Fort Blast Case: Senior Advocate Madhav Khurana Appointed as Special Public Prosecutor appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri, Dec 3: Two people lost their lives and three others were injured in a road accident on the Chingus stretch of the Rajouri highway on Wednesday morning, officials said. According to officials, the vehicle skidded off the road early in the day, leading to the fatal mishap. Two occupants died on the spot, while [] The post J&K: Two Dead, Three Injured in Rajouri Accident appeared first on Northlines .