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Jammu Tawi, Dec 9: The Jammu and Kashmir health department on Tuesday initiated a detailed enquiry into the alleged cessation of supply of cardiac devices and stents by four private suppliers, threatening the lives of many patients, officials said. Taking stern action over the alleged disruption in supply, an inquiry has been ordered to ascertain [] The post Cardiac Device Crisis in Jammu: Health Dept closes shops, Vendors accuse Govt for not clearing pending Rs. 30 Cr appeared first on Northlin

Airlines CEO apologizes for past disruptions Srinagar, Dec 9:Flight operations at Srinagar Airport neared normalcy on Tuesday as IndiGo resumed most of its services, though 10 cancellations persisted. The airlines CEO, Peter Elbers, in a video message said, Your airline IndiGo is back on its feet and our operations are stable. Thousands of you could [] The post IndiGo operations steady, 10 cancellations in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 9 : The Jammu division of Northern Railways on Tuesday announced a special Vande Bharat train between New Delhi and Udhampur for three days starting December 12, to facilitate stranded passengers in the wake of frequent flight cancellations, an official said. Chaos prevailed at Jammu and Srinagar airports over the past [] The post Vande Bharat special to ease J&K travel crisis appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 9:Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed a significant surge in foreign tourist visits over the last five years, the Ministry of Tourism said in the Lok Sabha. As per the data, Jammu and Kashmir recorded a steep increase in Foreign Tourist Visits (FTVs) from 5,317 in 2020 to 65,452 in 2024reflecting a strong [] The post Sharp rise in foreign tourist arrival in JK, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu & Kashmir had sought Rs 2,827.54 crore from the Union Government under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for floods and landslides during 201415, but received only Rs 43.53 crore as actual release, reveals the date presented in Lok Sabha. The Ministry of Home Affairs said that a High-Level Committee (HLC) had approved Rs [] The post J&K got Rs 43 Cr for floods, demanded Rs 2,827 Cr appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu and Kashmir has pending liabilities of Rs 198.10 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) as of the first week of December 2025, Ministry of Rural Development said in Lok Sabha. The data shows that the UTs pending wage liabilities stand at Rs 6.10 crore, while material component arrears are [] The post JK has Rs 198 Cr MGNREGA liabilities appeared first on Northlines .

The Union Government has deputed an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to Jammu & Kashmir during the ongoing financial year 202526 to assess damages caused by disasters of severe nature, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed Lok Sabha on Monday. The ministry said that J&K is among 11 States and Union Territories where IMCTs [] The post MHA team to gauge disaster damages during floods appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 9 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed urban development projects and directed that local legislators and stakeholders be taken on board at the planning and implementation stages to ensure smooth execution. He instructed that periodic progress reports be submitted to his office and any bottlenecks be flagged [] The post Omar reviews urban development projects appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 9: Accompanied by sniffer dog units, teams of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and the BSF has conducted joint search operations in forward areas along the International Border (IB) in Kathua, Samba and Jammu districts as part of enhanced vigilance and security measures, an official said on Tuesday. Border Security Force [] The post Security forces launch joint IB searches in Jammu region appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently upheld the preventive detention of a man under the J&K Public Safety Act in view of allegations that he had been uploading anti-national content on Facebook with the goal of promoting terrorism and radicalizing the youth. Justice Sanjay Dhar dismissed a habeas corpus [] The post Court upholds detention for alleged anti-national posts appeared first on Northlines .

Positive efforts should be made to protect peoples rights Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora We celebrate Human Rights Day on December 10th. This day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. This declaration is the backbone of the human rights framework of our societies, where each [] The post Special on December 10th, Human Rights Day appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar Every year the government comes up with a Budget; a written plan that comes with hopes and aspirations for different sections of the society. It comes up with a blueprint for strengthening economy. It reflects hopes and aspirations wherein national goals, social needs and our vision gets translated into financial allocations [] The post PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) appeared first on Northlines .

New discoveries lead to re-evaluation of Global Cosmology By Tirthankar Mitra Indias scientific community has quietly handed the world an intriguing cosmic puzzle. It is called Alakananda after the ancient Himalayan river, but its significance runs far deeper than its poetic name. Alakananda is one third the size of a Milky Way containing roughly [] The post Indian Researchers bring out new findings on Cosmic puzzle Alakananda appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi has to take lot of special measures to bridge the trade gap By Dr. Nilanjan Banik The world watched as Mr Vladimir Putin visited India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was particularly excited as the two countries signed deals spreading across defense, trade, healthcare, civil nuclear energy, and labour cooperation. How much [] The post Beyond diplomacy: Economic reality of India-Russias $100 billion target appeared first on Northlines .

It is quite praiseworthy that cops in J&K are on toes to contain the drug menace as a multi-pronged strategy has been adopted to end this vicious cycle of bringing narcotics from across the border, and selling the same to the vulnerable section of society including the youths and using this proceeds to fuel terrorism. [] The post Strengthen Anti-Drug Measures appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 9: The CBI has booked the son of industrialist Anil Ambani, Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL) in a case of alleged cheating in Union Bank of India that caused a loss of Rs 228 crore to the public bank, officials said on Tuesday. The CBI acted on [] The post CBI Books Anil Ambanis Son, Reliance Home Finance Ltd In Bank Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 9: Jammu Police have arrested three drug peddlers including a woman with heroin and weapons in Ranbir Singh Pura area here in the city outskirts. The police spokesman here today said that in a major action under the ongoing war against narcotics, Police achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting three drug peddlers with [] The post J&K: Woman among three drug peddlers nabbed with heroin, weapons appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday took serious note of threats against Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and other officials engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 of electoral rolls in West Bengal and other states, warning the Election Commission (EC) that ignoring such instances will cause anarchy. A bench of Chief Justice of [] The post SIR 2.0: SC slams states over BLO threats, warns of anarchy appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 9: As many as eight cricketers playing under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) have been shortlisted for the IPL auction 2026. As per the JKCA officials, eight players have been shortlisted for the auction scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. The shortlisted players are Auqib Nabi, Lone Nasir [] The post 8 J&K cricketers shortlisted for IPL Auction 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told NDA MPs that no innocent Indian should face harassment or inconvenience due to any law or rule, stressing that such measures must always serve the common people. Addressing an NDA parliamentary party meeting, he said reforms should extend across all sectors of society, not [] The post Laws Should Ease Citizens Lives, Not Burden Them: PM To NDA MPs appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Centre has initiated action against IndiGo following widespread chaos at airports nationwide, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) slashing the airlines winter schedule by 5 per cent. IndiGo, which operates around 2,200 domestic and international flights daily, will see roughly 110 flights cut from its operations, with the freed slots [] The post IndiGo Faces 5% Schedule Cut as Govt Probes Flight Cancellation Crisis appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A man accused of repeated criminal and anti-social activities was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. The accused, Pradeep Ambedkariya, has been named in four FIRs filed over the past two years under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) [] The post J&K: Habitual Offender Booked Under PSA in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 9: A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Constable Sukhdeep Singh, a resident of Ferozpur in Punjab, was discovered lying in a canal at Rehiyan village on Monday evening and was rushed to the district hospital, where [] The post BSF Jawan Found Dead in Samba; CRPF Constable Dies After Collapse in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Dec 9: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction will feature 350 players including 240 Indians and 110 overseas cricketers when bidding begins in Abu Dhabi on December 16, officials said. South Africas Quinton de Kock, who recently reversed his ODI retirement, has been added late to the final list with a [] The post IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players Shortlisted as De Kock, Smith Headline Final List appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Dec 9: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches in the Mattan forest area of Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, as part of its probe into the November 10 blast near Delhis Red Fort, officials said. NIA teams, assisted by police and CRPF personnel, brought two arrested accused Dr. Adeel Rather [] The post Red Fort Blast: NIA Conducts Searches In Forest Area In J&Ks Anantnag appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 8: The government plans to take strict action against IndiGo to set an example for airlines that violate regulations, the Civil Aviation Minister said on Monday, as the countrys largest carrier added more flights as its operations limp back to normalcy following a week of widespread flight cancellations. IndiGo, whose delayed preparation [] The post Strict action against IndiGo to set example: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 8 : General Officer Commanding of Armys White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra passed the directions during his visit to Gandoh in the hilly district to assess the ground situation and review operational readiness and security dynamics, the Army said. The corps commander was accompanied by General Officer Commanding of [] The post Army stresses consistent approach in anti-terror ops appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8: The mobile phone of a 29-year-old Chinese national, detained in Srinagar for violating visa conditions, has been sent for detailed forensic examination after it was found that he had travelled to several strategically sensitive locations in Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The man, identified as Hu Congtai, [] The post Detained Chinese nationals phone sent for forensic exam appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8 : Following a probe into unauthorised movement of a drone during the Amarnath Yatra this year, the police have apprehended two youths from Srinagar, an official said on Monday. The case pertains to a security breach triggered by violation of no-flying zone restrictions imposed during the Amarnath Yatra, the police spokesman [] The post 2 drone operators held for violating no-fly rules appeared first on Northlines .

Lays foundation for 350 houses worth Rs 35 crore Jammu Tawi, Dec 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured sustained attention to the development of Jammu region, enabling the city of temples to emerge as a modern and inclusive urban centre. The LG made the [] The post Transforming Jammu into a Modern City in PMs focus: LG appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 8:The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that India and the United States have strongly condemned the terror attacks in Kashmirs Pahalgam on April 22 that left 26 tourists dead, and the Delhi blast that claimed 13 lives, during the 21st meeting of the IndiaUS Counter-Terrorism Working Group. Addressing a press [] The post India, US condemn Pahalgam, Delhi terror attacks: MEA appeared first on Northlines .

NHPC to execute project on BOOT mode Srinagar, Dec 8:The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) is set to decide on the environmental clearance of the 260-MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydroelectric project later this month. The run-of-the-river project will be reviewed by the panel during its meeting scheduled for [] The post Key panel to decide environmental clearance for Dulhasti-II project appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 8: With the Meteorological Department forecasting dry weather over the next ten days, minimum temperatures continued to dip across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday, with several places in the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh recording sub-zero readings, officials said. In the Jammu division, Katra experienced the coldest night at 9.6C, [] The post Cold wave intensifies in J&K, Ladakh; 10-day dry spell appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8: A court in Kupwara, has dismissed the bail applications filed by eight police officials, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, who were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly torturing a policeman in custody in 2023. In its order, the Court of Principal District and Sessions Judge Kupwara, [] The post Court rejects bail of eight cops in custodial torture case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8: The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has said Jammu and Kashmir is one of the major hotspots of forest fires with the region losing over 438 square Kilometers of land to blazes between November 2023 and June 2024. According to the news agency, the data placed before the Lok [] The post J&K lost 438 Sq Km to forest fires in 8 months appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8: The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned several major projects exclusively for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under national tourism development schemes, the Lok Sabha was informed. According to official documents, multiple projects have been approved under the Swadesh Darshan, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, PRASHAD and Challenge-Based Destination Development schemes that are aimed [] The post Centre sanctions major tourism projects for J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned is an old adage and if Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah is to be believed, it was a young womans complaint against her former boyfriend that helped the police crack the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)-linked white-collar terror module, involving several doctors from across the country. [] The post Jilted womans complaint helped bust white-collar terror module: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

By Syed Majid Gilani That evening, Hashmat climbed up to the attic in search of some old photographs. As his hand moved across a dusty shelf, his fingers touched something solid a first aid box. Slightly worn, its edges dulled with age, yet to him, it was a doorway to the past. When [] The post The First Aid Box That Carried a Fathers Heart appeared first on Northlines .

Rayees Ahmad Kumar The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, launched a three-day Know Your Artisan campaign on 20 November 2025 at the historic Sher-e-Kashmir Park in Srinagar. This much-needed initiative brought together thirty master artisans from diverse crafts, who showcased their skills in a beautifully curated manner, captivating both visitors and potential buyers. Live [] The post Know your Artisan A people friendly initiative appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma While navigating through history we observe that in the early 1670s, religious persecution intensified under Aurangzeb and Kashmiri Pandits living in Kashmir were severely threatened for forced conversions. Accordingly they decided to seek Gurus protection from persecution of Aurangzeb. Guru Teg Bahadur Ji responded with a bold moral stand: If the [] The post Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji: The Turning Point In Indian History appeared first on Northlines .

Narendra Modi reinforced a stable partnership with strategic autonomy By T N Ashok At a moment when Moscow is staring at a fresh barrage of Western sanctions on its energy giants, when NATO is threatening secondary measures against countries buying discounted Russian crude, and when Europe is again pushing an unpalatable ceasefire formula for [] The post It was a win-win situation for both India and Russia after Delhi summit appeared first on Northlines .

Despite Centres vigorous efforts, complex issues delay Manipur solution By Rabindra Nath Sinha KOLKATA: Actions and reactions, depending upon the situation that keeps on evolving, distinguish the narrative of the ethnic conflict in Manipur. The ministry of home affairs (MHA) held meetings on November 6 and 7 with the representatives of United Peoples Front [] The post Cocomi Memo urges PM to reject Kuki claims to jurisdiction over hills appeared first on Northlines .

A Hindu devotee-funded medical college caught between faith, regulation and a broken admission framework Rattan Singh Gill The first MBBS batch at shrine-funded institute sparks protests, exposes systemic faultlines, and revives debate on Hindu minority rights in J&K What should have been a routine academic exercisethe admission of the first MBBS batch at the Shri [] The post SMVDIME Admission row explodes appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8: In a major security crackdown, Srinagar Police has registered multiple FIRs against hotels, homestays and houseboats for failing to submit mandatory Form-C details of foreign guests as required under the Immigration & Foreigners Act. According to police, routine inspections revealed widespread violations across several areas of the summer capital. In Rajbagh, Hotel [] The post Srinagar Police Book Hotels, Homestays, Houseboats for Form-C Violations appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 8: A Delhi court on Monday extended the NIA custody of three doctors and a preacher, who were arrested in connection with the November 10 Red Fort blast case, by four days. All four accused Dr Muzammil Ganai, Dr Adeel Rather, Dr Shaheena Saeed and Maulvi Irfan Ahmed Wagay [] The post Delhi Blast Case: Court Extends NIA Custody Of 3 Doctors, Preacher By 4 Days appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The government has initiated an inquiry into IndiGos large-scale flight cancellations and will take strict action against the airline for its operational failures, Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Responding to concerns raised by Congress MP Pramod Tiwari, Naidu said the ongoing crisis stemmed from IndiGos [] The post Govt Launches Probe Into IndiGo Crisis; Strict Action Likely, Says Aviation Minister Naidu appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached proceeds of crime worth 4,189.89 crore in crypto-related investigations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and declared one accused as a Fugitive Economic Offender, the government informed Parliament on Monday. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, in a written reply to the [] The post ED Attaches 4,190 Cr in Crypto Cases; One Accused Declared Fugitive Economic Offender appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that when the national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the Constitution was throttled and the nation was chained by the Emergency. Initiating a discussion in the Lok Sabha on 150 years of Vande Mataram, Modi recalled that when the song completed 50 years, [] The post Emergency Shrouded Vande Matarams 100th Year: PM Modi in Lok Sabha appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The Government is redesigning the Prasad scheme aimed at encouraging pilgrim tourism in various states of the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Responding to a supplementary during Question Hour, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said 54 projects have been sanctioned under the scheme in the last ten years. [] The post Centre Redesigning Prasad Scheme: Govt In Lok Sabha appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Indian Railways has announced 89 special train services over the next three days to manage the surge in passenger traffic triggered by winter travel, widespread flight cancellations and increased demand across major routes. The additional services, comprising more than 100 trips, will operate across multiple railway zones to ensure smoother travel and adequate [] The post Railways Deploys 89 Special Trains to Tackle Winter Rush, Flight Disruptions appeared first on Northlines .