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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 .

Chandigarh, Jan 29: Punjab Police on Thursday recovered over 42 kg of heroin along with four hand grenades and ammunition during an operation in Amritsar, leading to the arrest of two local residents. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said Amritsar Rural Police, with the assistance of the Village Defence Committee (VDC), busted [] The post Over 42 Kg Heroin, Grenades Seized in Amritsar; Two Arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 29: The night temperature throughout Kashmir dropped notches below the freezing point on Thursday, while the ski resort of Gulmarg recorded minus 9 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature. Srinagar city had minus 0.6 degrees Celsius, and Pahalgam had a minimum temperature of minus 4.5. Jammu city had 7.2 degrees Celsius, Katra town [] The post J&K: Chillai Kalan To End On Jan 30; Tourists Throng Gulmarg, Sonamarg appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Dozens of livestock, including sheep and goats, were killed in a landslide in Kishtwar on Wednesday, officials said. The landslide struck near the Hasti bridge when a group of shepherds were crossing the area along with their livestock, the officials said. They said several animals were buried under the debris, but the accompanying [] The post Landslide buries dozens of livestock in Kishtwar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services is grappling with nearly 41 per cent manpower shortage with 1,490 posts vacant against a sanctioned strength of 3,639, an RTI reply has revealed. Of this, 103 posts fell vacant after termination of employees on December 15 last year, following findings of irregularities [] The post Fire Services reels under 41 per cent staff shortage appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: Security forces on Wednesday recovered arms and ammunition dumped by terrorists in a forest area near the Line of Control in Kupwara district, officials said. The recoveries, which included four pistols, seven magazines, three AK magazines and 308 AK-47 rounds, were made during a search operation in the Rati Tari forest area of Karnah [] The post Arms & Ammu recovered from forest appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Army troops successfully provided emergency medical assistance to a 24-year-old woman suffering from post-labour issues in a remote, snow-bound village in Udhampur district, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday. Due to heavy snowfall in Didi Beggar, all roads leading to the nearest hospital, Ayushman Arogya Mandir Primary Health Centre in Latti, were blocked, [] The post Army comes to rescue of ailing woman in snow-clad village appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi : Jammu witnessed a festive atmosphere on Wednesday evening as a two-day boat festival began at the newly developed Tawi Riverfront, drawing large crowds to the much-awaited artificial lake. Organised to showcase the riverfront as a new urban and tourism space, the event offered free boating rides and scintillating performances by music bands, [] The post Boat Festival marks opening of Jammus Long-Awaited Artificial Lake appeared first on Northlines .

Baramati: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed on Wednesday when a private aircraft crashed near Baramati airport in Pune district. The tragic death of the 66-year-old leader has created a major political vacuum in the BJP-led state government and raised uncertainty about the future of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), [] The post Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar, 4 others killed in plane crash appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 28: Normal life across Jammu and Kashmir began returning to track on Wednesday as the 270-kilometre JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) was fully reopened for passenger traffic following its temporary closure due to heavy snowfall a day earlier. Air and rail services also witnessed significant improvement, providing much-needed relief to commuters, tourists, and [] The post SrinagarJammu Highway reopens; flight, rail services return to normal appeared first on Northlines .

Says Govts focus on rural, tribal areas; Hails over 11 Cr treatments under Ayushman Bharat New Delhi, Jan 28:President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the government is focused on strengthening the public healthcare system and improving health outcomes for all citizens. In her ceremonial address at the commencement of the Budget Session of Parliament, Murmu [] The post Health, well-being critical pillars of progress: President appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 28:The Jammu and Kashmir administration has constituted district level monitoring committees in all districts of the Union Territory to ensure implementation, conduct inspections, and receive complaints concerning mental health protection and prevention of suicides by students across educational institutions. As per an order issued by the government, each district level monitoring committee [] The post J&K forms Panels for student mental health, suicide prevention appeared first

Stresses on mandatory pre-monsoon preparedness and district-level readiness Jammu Tawi, Jan 28: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today while reviewing the measures undertaken by the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRR&R) to strengthen the Union Territorys disaster preparedness, response and mitigation framework emphasises on anticipatory action, technology-enabled early warning systems, and seamless inter-agency [] The post CS assesses roadmap to strength

K. Ramachandran Two path-breaking interventions by the Government have had a great impact on planning, execution and monitoring of large projects PM Gati Shaktiand PRAGATI. We look at the latter in this piece. The 50th high-level review under the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) framework marks a fundamental shift in how the [] The post PRAGATI@50: Why Delivery, Not Intent, Defines Governance appeared first on Northlines .

Er. Prabhat Kishore The credit for bringing out the first full-fledged printed newspaper in Bharat goes to Irishman James Augustus Hicky. The first issue appeared on January 29, 1780 in Kolkata (then capital of British India), bearing the title, HICKYs BENGAL GAZETTE or The Original Calcutta General Advertiser. But before Hicky started his paper [] The post Hicky gifted India its first Newspaper appeared first on Northlines .

The fate of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), whereby the National Medical Commission (NMC) had reportedly revoked the recognition of this prestigious institution in Jammu citing serious lapses in minimum standards after various political and social organizations protested the admission criteria and staged demonstrations, should be taken as a lesson by [] The post Dont Politicize Issue Of National Law University appeared first on Northlines .

By Shivanand Pandit On 20 January 2026, the Ministry of Power released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, outlining a framework to ensure a reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity supply in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The draft policy has been made available to the public for stakeholder consultation, with comments [] The post Rewiring Indias Power Sector appeared first on Northlines .

Article By:- Soldier and Monk World Cancer Day reminds us that cancer is more than a medical condition-it is a family upheaval. While stories often focus on the individual fighting the disease, this is a story about everyone who fights alongside them. When cancer happens, it doesnt just affect one person, it reshapes [] The post Husband, Wife And The Uninvited Third- The deadly cancer appeared first on Northlines .

Economic forecasts are often reduced to numbers and rankings. A growth percentage gets quoted. A comparison is made. Then attention moves on. But behind those numbers are signals about direction, momentum, and resilience. Much like a height weight chart or a weight calculator, economic projections help place progress in context rather than pass a final [] The post India to Top Global Growth Rankings as Moodys Forecasts Strong GDP Expansion appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has said that the world has witnessed the valour and prowess of the Indian Defence Forces during Operation Sindoor. She said that, using its own resources, the country destroyed the base camps of terrorists. Addressing the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament today on the first day [] The post Budget session of Parliament begins, Prez says VB G Ram G Act will provide new momentum to rural development appeared first on Northlines .

Ahmedabad, Jan 28: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a man allegedly involved in a terror conspiracy after he was found to be radicalised by the ideologies of banned terror outfits Al Qaeda and Jaish-e-Mohammed, officials said on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Faizan Shaikh, a native of Dundawala in Uttar Pradeshs Rampur [] The post Gujarat ATS Arrests Man for Alleged Terror Plot, Weapons Seized appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 28 (KINS): The Meteorological Centre Srinagar (MeT) on Wednesday forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir on February 1 and 2, advising caution for travellers, farmers and people in higher reaches. According to the MeT forecast, the region witnessed widespread light to moderate rain and snowfall during the past [] The post Light to Moderate Rain, Snow Likely in J&K on Feb 12: MeT appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 28: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the governments sound policies and initiatives have resulted in a rapid increase in agricultural production across the country, citing record output of foodgrains and horticulture crops. Addressing the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session, the President [] The post President Murmu addresses joint sitting of both houses of Parliament appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 28: Traffic on the JammuSrinagar National Highway was partially restored on Wednesday with Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) being released from the QazigundNavyug Tunnel towards Jammu after a day-long suspension, officials said. An official of the Traffic Police said the movement of LMVs was permitted following improvement in road and weather conditions along the [] The post Jmu-Sgr Highway Reopens; LMVs Released From Qazigund-Navyug Tunnel Towards Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 28: President Droupadi Murmu was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Parliament House on Wednesday ahead of her address to the joint sitting of both Houses, marking the commencement of the Budget Session. The President was received at the Parliament premises by Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and [] The post President Murmu Accorded Ceremonial Welcome at Parliament appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai: In a tragic incident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Baramati on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred when the plane was attempting to land. According to DGCA, five people, including the crew, on board the chartered plane flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati died after a crash-landing at [] The post Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash appeared first on Northlines .