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New Delhi, Dec 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended a Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in the national capital, joining a large congregation of Christians from Delhi and north India, and extended warm Christmas greetings to citizens. The service featured prayers, hymns and carols, along with a special [] The post PM Modi Attends Christmas Service in Delhi, Extends Festive Greetings appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary, saying that his personality, work and leadership will continue to serve as a guiding light for the all-round development of the nation. Vajpayee, a Bharat Ratna awardee, served as Prime [] The post Vajpayees Leadership a Guiding Light for Nations Development: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a major fake jobs and land allotment racket, uncovering how a Srinagar-based government employee allegedly duped unemployed youth and poor families by issuing forged appointment and allotment orders using fabricated official seals and signatures. According to an official [] The post Crime Branch Busts Fake Jobs, Land Allotment Scam in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 24: Indias heavy-lift launch vehicle LVM3, popularly known as Bahubali, on Wednesday successfully launched and precisely placed the US-based AST SpaceMobiles advanced communication satellite BlueBird-6 into a Low Earth Orbit (LEO), marking a major milestone in Indias commercial space capabilities. After a smooth 24-hour countdown, the 43.5-metre-tall, 640-tonne LVM3 rocket lifted [] The post Indias Bahubali LVM3 launches heaviest US satellite BlueBird-6 appeared

Jammu Tawi, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued the roster of Administrative Secretaries who will remain available at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, during January 2026. As per the order issued by the General Administration Department, Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Culture Department, and M. Raju, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department, will be [] The post January roster of Admn Secys for Srinagar Sectt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Wednesday filed the chargesheet against a businessman in a bribery case filed against him by former Superintendent of Police, Jammu South. The ACB Spokesman said that J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau filed the charge-sheet before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu against Chander Sekhar Vohra, proprietor of [] The post Chargesheet against businessman in bribery case filed by Ex-SP Jammu South appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 24 : The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a PIL filed by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti seeking transfer of prisoners from outside jails to prisons in J-K. A division bench of the high court, comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal, in a 15-page order passed [] The post J&K HC dismisses Mehboobas PIL on transfer of prisoners from outside jails to J-K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 24 : A 35-year-old woman from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was repatriated from Poonch district to Pakistan on Wednesday, nine days after she inadvertently crossed the Line of Control (LoC), officials said. Shahnaz Akhter, a resident of village Mohra Shareef in Kotli district, was apprehended by Army troops soon after she intruded into [] The post PoK woman repatriated after crossing LoC in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Says decisive policies over the past decade transformed internal security Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 24:Asserting that the PM Modi led government has brought lasting peace to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that decisive policies and sustained efforts over the past decade have transformed the internal security scenario across the country. [] The post Modi led regime brought lasting peace to J&K: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 24: In 2025, Jammu and Kashmirs school education system faced stark realities that exposed deep structural and academic weaknesses. Despite policy initiatives and incremental reforms, poor learning outcomes, high dropout rates, infrastructure gaps, and staff shortages continued to undermine educational quality. One of the most serious concerns was the academic calendar. During [] The post J&K Education 2025: A system under strain amid reform efforts appeared first on Northlines .

62 pc works incomplete, Ministry blames unforeseen events Jammu Tawi, Dec 24:A performance audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has exposed major lapses in the implementation of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) in Jammu & Kashmir, including Ladakh. The audit report tabled in the Parliament on December 18, reveals that [] The post CAG flags major lapses in rural power scheme in J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 24:Acting tough against offenders involved in illegal mining and sand extraction, Police in North Kashmir registered 202 FIRs and arrested 272 accused in the year 2025. According to the details, Police carried out a sustained crackdown in Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Sopore and Handwara. It also seized 240 vehicles, including tippers, tractors and earthmoving [] The post 2025: Police register 202 FIRs, nab 272 accused, seize 240 vehicles in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 24:Traffic moved slowly on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Wednesday due to single-lane traffic and the breakdown of two heavy motor vehicles (HMVs). An official said, Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and passenger vehicles have been advised to travel on NH-44 during the day and avoid night journeys, particularly between Nashri Tunnel and Navyug [] The post Traffic crawls on JammuSrinagar Highway; others closed appeared first on Northlines .

The prolonged breakdown of CT scan machines in three of Jammus five major government hospitals exposes a troubling picture of administrative inertia and misplaced priorities in public healthcare. Diagnostic services like CT scans are not luxuries; they are essential tools for timely and accurate treatment. Yet, patients in Jammu are being denied this basic facility [] The post Administrative Delays Cost Lives appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued an order seeking voluntary annual salary contributions from employees of all departments, corporations, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies towards the Red Cross Fund for the year 202526. Officials said the contribution will be on a voluntary basis and aimed at supporting humanitarian and welfare [] The post J&K Govt Seeks Voluntary Salary Contribution for Red Cross Fund appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 24: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was injured after a leopard strayed into a paramilitary camp and attacked him in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. The incident occurred at a CRPF camp in the Kapran area of Verinag in south Kashmir when the leopard entered the [] The post J&K: CRPF Jawan Injured in Leopard Attack in Anantnag appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday approved an 18 per cent hike in public transport fares following a high-level meeting held here this evening. The meeting was chaired by Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Santosh D. Vaidhya. It was attended by Secretary Transport Avny Lavasa; Acting Transport Commissioner J&K Anju [] The post J&K Govt Gives Nod to 18% Transport Fare Hike appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 24: Security forces on Wednesday recovered ten balloons carrying a Pakistani flag in north Kashmir areas close to the Line of Control (LoC), prompting heightened vigil and surveillance in the region. Officials said around ten balloons with a Pakistani flag attached were sighted landing near Sarna Top in the Khadinayar area of Baramulla [] The post J&K: 10 Suspicious Balloons Carrying Pakistani Flag Recovered Near LoC appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri, Dec 24: A 15-year-old student was killed and two others were injured in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a Tata mobile load carrier in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district on Wednesday. Officials said the collision took place in Manjakote, leaving three students injured. All of them were immediately shifted to a [] The post J&K: Teen Killed, Two Injured in Manjakote Road Accident appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 23 : Amid fog-related disruptions over the past many days, the Northern Railways Jammu Division has arranged scratch rake to minimize delays in train operations and to ensure passenger convenience during winter months, an official said on Tuesday. The significant decision has been taken on the directions of Divisional Railway Manager, Vivek [] The post Railways introduces scratch rake to curb fog-related delays in Jammu Div appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 23: Surveillance has been stepped up along the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi to manage the expected New Year pilgrim rush, with focus on high-footfall and congested stretches, officials said on Tuesday. A multi-tier security grid has also been put in place in and around [] The post Surveillance stepped up on Vaishno Devi route before New Yr rush appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 23 : Security forces on Tuesday carried out anti-sabotage operations around vital installations in Srinagar city with the aim to strengthen security measures and counter any potential threats. Police, in close coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), conducted Area Security/Anti-Sabotage (AST) operations around major vital installations and sensitive locations in the [] The post Joint security exercise in Srinagar for security preparedness appeared first on Northl

Leh: Lt Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday deferred an official programme to facilitate the emergency air evacuation of a critically ill patient from Leh to Srinagar, officials said. The gesture was warmly welcomed by Ladakh BJP president Khachu Tashi who praised the LG for demonstrating exemplary humanitarian leadership by prioritising a medical emergency [] The post Ladakh LG defers official engagement to enable air evacuation of critical patient appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 23: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday announced the schedule for winter vacations in all Government Degree Colleges across the Union Territory. As per an order issued by the Higher Education Department, Government Degree Colleges falling under the Winter Zone in both Kashmir Division and Jammu Division will observe winter [] The post Winter vacations announced for Govt colleges appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected the appeals filed by Kashmiri separatist leaders Masarat Alam Bhat, Shabir Ahmed Shah, Nayeem Ahmad Khan, businessman Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali and others against the trial court order framing charges against them in a terror funding case under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). [] The post J&K Terror Funding Case: Delhi HC rejects Masarat Alam, Shabir Shah pleas against Order Framing Charge appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 23: The administration in Samba district on Tuesday issued an order making it mandatory for landlords, property owners, industries, business establishments and contractors to disclose details of outsiders working or residing in the district, citing security concerns. The order was issued by Samba District Magistrate Ayushi Sudan under Section 163 of the [] The post Disclose outsiders working, residing in Samba: Adm appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 23: Police on Tuesday arrested an alleged drug peddler associated with a Pakistan-based drone-dropped narcotics module in Kathua district, officials said. The accused identified as Siraj Din alias Saraju is said to be a chief recipient of drone-dropped heroin from Pakistan, police said. His arrest was made in connection with [] The post Police arrests key-receiver of drone-dropped heroin appeared first on Northlines .

Rising burden of non-communicable diseases Acute shortage of healthcare staff Lack of advanced diagnostic facilities in new medical colleges Delay in completion of AIIMS Kashmir Jammu Tawi, Dec 23: In 2025, Jammu and Kashmirs health sector witnessed visible progress through policy reforms, infrastructure expansion and new service [] The post J&K health sector makes gains in 2025, but challenges strain system appeared first on Northlines .

New guide to boost planning, timely execution of infrastructure in J&K, Ladakh New Delhi, Dec 23: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday released a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) manual aimed at streamlining the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for road infrastructure projects, a move expected to significantly benefit strategic road construction in Jammu [] The post Rajnath unveils BRO manual to enhance strategic road projects in JK, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Power Ministry denies irregularities; audit finds proof for only Rs 0.09 crore Srinagar, Dec 23:The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has revealed that Rs 27.59 crore were spent in Jammu & Kashmir, including Ladakh, on unapproved works under an ambitious scheme of the Union Power Ministry. The audit report, tabled in Parliament on [] The post Rs 27.59 Cr spent on unapproved works in JK: CAG appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 23:A special NIA court on Tuesday ordered immediate attachment of land belonging to Ghulam Nabi Fai, a US-based Kashmiri lobbyist and convicted agent of Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). According to the details, the attachment of immovable property was ordered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Judge Yahaya [] The post Court orders attachment of Budgam property linked to US-based ISI agent appeared first on

Ajay Kumar, Lucknow There is no shortage in India of leaders and political parties who do not hesitate to stand with Muslims in any corner of the world. When Israel takes action against Hamas terrorists in Gaza, leaders of many parties and Muslim organizations here start beating their chests and even turn violent in [] The post Where are the sympathizers of Palestine when Hindus are being persecuted in Bangladesh? appeared first on Northlines .

By Sanjay Saxena, Lucknow Congress MP Imran Masood has suddenly thrown his partys leadership into a fresh storm of debate. Until yesterday, he spoke of making Rahul Gandhi the Prime Minister, but now his tone has changed. In an interview to a news agency, Imran openly advocated making Priyanka Vadra the Prime Minister. He said, [] The post Imran Masood Changes His Tone, Demands Priyanka as Prime Minister appeared first on Northlines .

Sanjay Saxena, Lucknow Senior Journalist skslko28@gmail.com 9454105568, 8299050585 After the forced removal of Sheikh Hasinas government in Bangladesh, the brutality being inflicted on the Hindu community there has drawn global attention. In matters of atrocities against Hindus, Bangladesh now appears to be moving along the same path as Pakistan. Since Hasinas government fell, nearly two [] The post Worlds Shameless Silence on the Massacre of Hindus in Bangladesh appeared first on Northlines .

By Girdhari Lal Raina, Ex-MLC The passage of the Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VBG RAM G) Act, 2025 marks a significant moment in the evolution of Indias rural development policy. Introduced in Parliament on December 16, passed by both Houses, and receiving Presidential assent on December 21, the Act replaces [] The post VBG RAM G: A Rural Reform Grounded in Outcomes, Not Optics appeared first on Northlines .

The unchecked operation of banquet halls in Jammu and Kashmir without valid permission has emerged as a serious environmental and regulatory concern. Running any industry or banquet hall without valid consent is not merely an administrative lapse but a clear violation of environmental laws. These establishments generate significant air emissions, wastewater, solid waste, and noise [] The post Environmental Laws under threat! appeared first on Northlines .

By Piyush Goyal The IndiaNew Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) represents a strategic leap in Prime Minister Narendra Modis trade diplomacy one that accelerates job creation, boosts investment, and opens transformative opportunities for small businesses, students, women, farmers, and youth across India. Announced jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister [] The post Indias new FTA to increase Jobs and Prosperity from Farms to Factories appeared first on Northlines

Srinagar, Dec 23: The Health and Medical Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir has referred 480 posts of Medical Officers to the Jammu and Kashmir Public Services Commission (JKPSC) for direct recruitment, according to an official communication issued on Tuesday. An official letter from the Civil Secretariat stated that the referral has been made under [] The post 480 Medical Officer Vacancies Sent to JKPSC for Direct Recruitment appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 23: An Army Subedar died of a suspected cardiac arrest while on operational duty in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara district, officials said on Tuesday. Subedar Laike Ram, a resident of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, was posted in the Nowgam sector when he suffered a severe cardiac arrest during operational duty, they said. The [] The post J&K: Army Subedar dies of cardiac arrest in Nowgam sector appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 23: Security forces have stepped up security arrangements across Srinagar ahead of the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations, officials said on Tuesday. Police and Central Reserve Police Force personnel have intensified vehicle checking and surveillance at several key locations in the city, including tourist and public movement zones such as the Dal [] The post Security Forces Step Up Vigil Across Srinagar Before Festivities appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 23: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed the pleas filed by two sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and others challenging the framing of charges against them in a terror funding case investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). A bench comprising Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain rejected the [] The post Delhi HC Rejects Plea of Hizbul Chiefs Sons Against Charges in Terror Funding Case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 23: A special NIA court in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday ordered the attachment of more than 1.5 kanals of land belonging to US-based Kashmiri lobbyist Ghulam Nabi Shah alias Dr Fai, who has been declared an absconder in a terror-related case. The order was passed by Judge Yahaya Firdous [] The post NIA Court Attaches Property of US-Based Kashmiri Lobbyist appeared first on Northlines .

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 23: The 24-hour countdown has begun for the launch of ISROs LVM3-M6 rocket, which will carry the next-generation US communication satellite BlueBird Block-2, the space agency announced on Tuesday. ISRO is scheduled to launch the satellite at 8.54 am on Wednesday from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space [] The post Countdown Begins for ISROs BlueBird Block-2 Commercial Mission from Sriharikota appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: Dense fog and low visibility conditions disrupted flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Tuesday, leading to the cancellation of at least 10 flights and delays to more than 270 others. Airport officials said six arriving flights and four departures were cancelled during the day due to adverse [] The post Fog Disrupts Air Traffic at Delhi Airport, Over 270 Flights Delayed, 10 Cancelled appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary, asserting that a grateful nation can never forget his immense contribution to nation-building, especially in agriculture, rural development and social justice. Taking to social media platform X, [] The post Nation Will Always Remember Charan Singhs Role in Strengthening Agriculture, Rural India: PM Modi appeared first on

Srinagar, Dec 23: The University of Kashmir has placed an assistant professor of the Department of Kashmiri under suspension in connection with an FIR registered at Police Station Nigeen, Hazratbal in summer capital Srinagar. According to an official order issued by the university administration, Dr. Altaf Ahmad Ganie, also known by his pen name Shafqat [] The post FIR Over Obscene Online Content: KU Suspends Assistant Professor appeared first on Northlines .

Itanagar, Dec 23: Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested two more men from Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara district for allegedly spying and passing sensitive information to handlers based in Pakistan, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five. The latest accused, identified as Aijaz Ahmed Bhat and Bashir Ahmad Ganai, were arrested on [] The post Two Kashmir Residents Arrested in Arunachal for Alleged Espionage appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Dec 22: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today reviewed the implementation of the Prime Ministers Viksit Bharat RozgarYojana (PM-VBRY) in Jammu and Kashmir and emphasized the need for employers across the Union Territory to fully leverage the scheme to address unemployment and promote inclusive economic growth. Those who attended this meeting besides the ACS, APD; [] The post CS stresses optimal use of PM-VBRY to boost employment in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Traffic disruptions, 2 flight cancellations reported Jammu Tawi, Dec 22: Cold conditions across Jammu and Kashmir eased slightly on Monday following fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rainfall in the plains, even as the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecast further precipitation over the next 12 hours. In the Jammu division, Katra recorded the lowest minimum temperature [] The post Rain, snow bring relief from severe cold; cloudy weather to persist in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Police, CRPF conduct intensified frisking drives at citys key markets, complexes Srinagar, Dec 22: In a surprise operation, Srinagar Police, assisted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, intensified security checks across multiple areas of the city on Monday. An official said that joint teams conducted coordinated frisking drives and vehicle inspections at [] The post Surprise security checks held; shops, vehicles searched appeared first on Northlines .