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Jammu Tawi, Mar 24:Asserting that pledge for a TB-free Jammu Kashmir is not just the Health Departments duty but it is a collective responsibility, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called upon the officials to ramp up testing, help in identifying TB-sensitive areas, and spread awareness door-to-door. Speaking at the launch of TB Mukt Bharat [] The post Making J&K TB-free collective responsibility: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Bill likely to be tabled in second leg of budget session Srinagar, Mar 24:In a significant move to expand the higher education landscape in Jammu & Kashmir, the government is likely to bring legislation for the establishment of private universities in the Union Territory, sources disclosed. Sources said that the NC-led government is expected to [] The post Govt mulling to bring law to establish Pvt Universities in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Assesses fuel stock position; assures availability of essential commodities Jammu Tawi, Mar 24:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Tuesday reiterated zero-tolerance policy, against hoarding, black marketing, overcharging, or diversion of petroleum products. Chairing a comprehensive review meeting here to assess the availability and distribution of petroleum products across Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Secretary, according to [] The post No leniency for black marketing of fuel: CS appeared first on

New Delhi, Mar 24:The Centre on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that hundreds of cases of missing girl children have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir over the past five years, with a significant number of them traced by authorities. Replying to an unstarred question, the Minister of State for Home Affairs said that data [] The post 509 Girl children reported missing in J&K in 2023, 300 still untraced: Centre appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 24:A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in New Delhi on Tuesday awarded life imprisonment to Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief, Asiya Andrabi while two of her aides, Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen, were sentenced to 30 years in prison each. The quantum of sentence was announced after her conviction on January 14, [] The post 2018 Kashmir Secession Conspiracy Case: NIA Court awards Life Term to Asiya Andrabi, 30 yrs to two aides appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 24:Minister Javed Ahmad Dar on Tuesday said the government is preparing to hold panchayat elections, with necessary formalities currently underway. Speaking during his Rafiabad visit, the Minister said the administration is putting required mechanisms in place before announcing the election schedule. We are ready for panchayat elections. Some formalities need to be completed. [] The post Panchayat polls on cards: Minister Dar appeared first on Northlines .

Cybercrimes against women rise in J&K, 68 cases reported in 2023 New Delhi, Mar 24:The Government of India Tuesday said that multiple measures have been put in place to strengthen cyber security across the country including in Jammu & Kashmir, as part of efforts to build a Cyber Secure Bharat. Replying to a question in [] The post Cyber shield strengthened for J&K in national push appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 24:The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Tuesday predicted that Jammu and Kashmir will witness another wet spell from March 26 onwards. Pertinently, the Union Territory has witnessed multiple spells of snow and rain during the ongoing month. A MeT official said, From March 26 to 28 the region is expected to witness generally cloudy [] The post Wet spell from March 26 28 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 24:The Union Government on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that eight custodial deaths have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir since April 2021, with year-wise data indicating a consistent pattern over the past four years. The details were shared in response to an unstarred question raised by MPs Selvaraj V, K. Subbarayan [] The post Eight custodial deaths in J&K since 2021 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 24:The Government of India (GoI) on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that a Cabinet Sub-Committee has been constituted in Jammu and Kashmir to examine and review issues related to the rationalisation of reservation policy in the Union Territory. The information was provided in response to an unstarred question raised by Member of [] The post Cabinet Sub-Committee to review reservation policy in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

No plans to extend legal time limit New Delhi, Mar 24:The Centre on Tuesday said that cases of dowry deaths in Jammu and Kashmir remain relatively low, while ruling out any proposal to extend the legal time limit under the relevant law. The information was provided in response to an unstarred question raised by MP [] The post Centre says low incidence of dowry deaths in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 24:The Government of India on Tuesday said that the National Livestock Mission (NLM) is being implemented across the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on employment generation, entrepreneurship development and enhancement of livestock productivity. Replying to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha, the Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying [] The post NLM implemented in J&K to push employment, livestock productivity appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 24:The Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday that thousands of works under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme are being executed across Jammu and Kashmir, with substantial expenditure recorded during the ongoing and previous financial years. Replying to an unstarred question, Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development [] The post 1.8 Lakh MGNREGA Works completed in J&K in 202425 appeared first on Northlines .

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Indias sporting story is one of extraordinary diversity. From the mountains of the North-East to the forests of central India, talent exists in every corner of our nation. It has been eight years since the launch of the Khelo India programme, and in this relatively short span, it has rapidly evolved into [] The post Khelo India Tribal Games: A Stepping Stone for Indias Olympic Dreams appeared first on Northlines .

Owaisi will be in Kolkata on Wednesday to announce seat sharing in April polls By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress is likely to face a stiff competition in minority dominated constituencies in poll bound West Bengal next month after Asaduddin Owaisis All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has decided to form an alliance with Humayun [] The post AIMIM joining TMC rebel Humayun Kabirs front should cause worry to Mamta Banerjee appeared first on Northlines .

Cameroon convlave this week to witness India leading attack against China led investment Pact By Nitya Chakraborty It is a history of twists and turns in India-China economic relations for decades. The same is being repeated now as India after taking special measures to make Chinese direct investment easier and agreeing to start border [] The post Amidst India-China bonhomie in bilateral ties, both sides to fight each other at WTO Meet appeared first on Northlines .

Over-jealous execution, rigid rules and uneasy transition, may erode trust By R. Suryamurthy Indias tax reform story has long oscillated between two competing impulses: simplify the law to make compliance easier, and expand the states ability to track and tax an increasingly complex, globalised economy. With the notification of the Income-tax Rules, 2026, the [] The post From Simplification to surveillance: Indias Tax System turns Data-driven appeared first on Northlines .

The issue doesnt seem to be as trivial as it appears because the frequency of suspicious balloons with Pakistani markings breaching Indian skies has increased drastically, indicating that all is not well along the sensitive border regions. Multiple balloons, often marked with Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan Zindabad, or even designed in the shape of aircraft, [] The post Are Balloons Challenging Border Security? appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Centre calls for an all-party meeting on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing West Asia crisis, sources said, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Parliament on the issue. In his statement in the Lok Sabha, Modi warned that the difficult global conditions arising from the conflict are likely to persist and [] The post Union Govt Calls All-Party Meet on West Asia Crisis Tomorrow appeared first on Northlines .

Ghaziabad: In a major crackdown, security agencies have busted a sophisticated espionage network with the arrest of 18 people who allegedly used digital surveillance tools, including solar-powered cameras, to track Army movements and pass information to handlers abroad. The network, uncovered by Uttar Pradesh Police, is suspected to have installed surveillance devices in sensitive cantonment [] The post 18 Arrested in Spy Racket Using Solar Cameras to Track Army Movements appeared first on North

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace in West Asia, highlighting Indias concerns over the ongoing conflict while addressing the Rajya Sabha. Speaking on Indias position, Modi said the country has called for de-escalation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, noting that the conflict, now continuing [] The post PM Modi Bats for Dialogue on West Asia Conflict, Flags Energy Concerns appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, March 24: Six alleged drug peddlers were arrested in Udhampur and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. According to police, Mahandeep Singh, Suresh Kumar and Vikram Kumar were intercepted at separate checkpoints at Manwal Chowk in Majalta, Circular Road near Devika and Gole Mela, leading to recovery of heroin from [] The post J&K: 6 Drug Peddlers Arrested in Udhampur, Samba appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Delhi Legislative Assembly received a bomb threat email on Tuesday warning of explosions at the Assembly building and Delhi Metros Vidhan Sabha station, hours before Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was scheduled to present the Budget. The threat email also mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S [] The post Hoax Bomb Threat Disrupts Delhi Assembly Ahead of Budget appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday ruled that a person professing a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism cannot be considered a member of a Scheduled Caste, holding that conversion leads to loss of SC status. A two-judge bench headed by Justice P K Mishra upheld an April 30, 2025 order [] The post Converted Christians Cannot Claim SC Status: Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Drugs Controller of India has intensified regulatory surveillance against unauthorized sale and promotion of GLP-1 based Weight Loss Drugs. The move comes amid growing concerns over the increasing availability of multiple generic variants of these drugs in the Indian market, through retail pharmacies, online platforms, wholesalers, and wellness clinics. The Ministry [] The post India Tightens Surveillance on GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Sales appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, March 24: India Meteorological Department has forecast generally dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir for the next two days, with a fresh spell of rain and snowfall expected from the night of March 28. According to the forecast, March 24 and 25 will remain largely dry across the Union Territory, while March 26 is [] The post Rain, Snow Likely in J&K From March 28 Night appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday granted Permanent Commission to women military officers, terming it a step towards complete justice, in a landmark ruling aimed at ensuring gender equality in the armed forces. The court held that women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers in the Army, Navy and Air Force who were [] The post SC Grants Permanent Commission to Women Military Officers, Ensures Complete Justice appeared first on Northlines .

Colombias defence ministry confirmed on Monday that a military aircraft carrying 110 soldiers crashed in the countrys southern region near the border with Peru. The aircraft, a Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130, went down while taking off from Puerto Leguzamo in the Amazon region, Defence Minister Pedro Snchez said, adding that the exact cause of the [] The post Colombia Military Plane with 110 Soldiers Crashes Near Peru Border appeared first on Northlines .

438 terror victim families given job letter since 2025 Jammu Tawi, Mar 23: Asserting that the era of terror and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is over, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday warned that those representing the remnants of the old terror ecosystem must realise there is no longer any safe space for terrorism [] The post Era of terror in J&K over, no space for terror ecosystem: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 23:As many as 72 private member bills are scheduled to be listed for introduction in the second leg of the budget session starting on March 27. However, the chances of these bills being passed remain bleak, given that such legislations have rarely been approved in J&Ks Legislative history. Despite politicking over these bills, [] The post 72 pvt member bills to be listed, but passage unlikely appeared first on Northlines .

Centre reviews PDS reforms, procurement targets Jammu Tawi, Mar 23:The Jammu & Kashmir is likely to roll out a three-month ration supply scheme from the month of April, with the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) working on modalities following directions from the Government of India, officials said here on Monday. A [] The post 3-month ration likely in J&K from April appeared first on Northlines .

Union Govt plans deployment of 200 Agro-AWS across country New Delhi, Mar 23:The Union Government on Monday said that one Automatic Weather Station (AWS) will be instopalled in Jammu and Kashmir in 2026 under Mission Mausam Phase-II to strengthen weather monitoring and agro-advisory services. Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Earth [] The post J&K to get its first automatic weather station appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 23:A mysterious blast outside the house of a former sarpanch in Samba district early Monday shook the neighbourhood, officials said. An official said that the blast, whose origins were not yet known, occurred outside the residence of Jai Ram Sharma in Gawala Talab, about 10 km from the International Border in the [] The post Blast outside a home in Samba; NIA, NSG teams visit site appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 23:The Centre on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is receiving focused attention under various central tourism schemes aimed at developing world-class infrastructure and promoting mountain tourism in the region. Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Tourism said that while development of tourism remains primarily the responsibility of [] The post J&K being developed as mountain tourism hub appeared first on Northlines .

Says fixed medical allowance, hospital reimbursements provided Srinagar, Mar 23:The Government of India (GoI) on Monday said that no Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centre is currently operational in the Union Territory of Ladakh, while outlining alternative healthcare provisions available to beneficiaries in the region. Replying to a starred question in Lok Sabha, the [] The post No CGHS wellness centre in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 23:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed that cybercrime cases in Jammu & Kashmir have witnessed a steady increase over the past three years, with 185 cases reported in 2023. According to official data presented in the Lok Sabha, J&K recorded 154 cybercrime cases in 2021, which rose to 173 in [] The post Cybercrime cases in J&K rise steadily, 185 reported in 2023 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 23:The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached Rs 16.86 lakh in a digital arrest cyber fraud case involving impersonation of law enforcement agencies to extort money from a victim, officials said on Monday. A spokesperson said the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has attached proceeds of crime amounting to rupees 16,86,465 [] The post ED attaches Rs 16.86 lakh in digital arrest case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 23:A Special Anti-Corruption Court in Srinagar on Monday convicted former Tehsildar Chadoora, in a 2010 bribery case and sentenced him to one years simple imprisonment along with a fine of rupees 20,000 A spokesperson said in a significant verdict reinforcing the commitment to combat corruption, the Honble Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar, Dr. [] The post Ex-Tehsildar convicted in 2010 bribery case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia worrisome as it is having a very adverse impact on the global economy and the livelihoods of people. Making a statement on the prevailing situation in West Asia in the Lok Sabha, Modi also said that the security [] The post War Situation Worrisome, having adverse impact on economy, people: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 23: A local court on Monday sent Kamal Singh Jamwal, accused of firing at National Conference president Farooq Abdullah at an event here, to judicial remand till April 6. Jamwal was produced in the court on the expiry of his police remand in the case. Abdullah had a miraculous escape on March [] The post Farooq Attack Case: Accused Jamwal sent to judicial remand till April 6 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 23: Armys Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Monday visited Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, appreciating the troops for their professionalism and urging them to maintain sustained momentum to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region. Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) suffered a major blow in Kishtwar district as the Army [] The post Nr Army Commander calls for sustained momentum to ensure peace appeared first on Northlines .

Trump is clueless on his next strategy as the Tehran stands firm against U.S. By Asad Mirza The decision last week by the United States to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already at sea sparked immediate reactions on social media. Apparently, the hasty American move is viewed by experts at cooling [] The post Easing sanctions on Iranian oil shipments is a big relief for the importing nations appeared first on Northlines .

Compared to 2021 Assembly polls, the 2026 elections will be more challenging to ruling DMK By Kalyani Shankar Tamil Nadu is poised for a competitive three-way contest in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. This election has significant implications for the state and its leaders. The ruling DMK aims to [] The post Tamil Nadu is set to witness three way contests with actor Vijay playing a crucial role appeared first on Northlines .

By Girdhari Lal Raina (Ex-MLC, J&K) Cultural heritage is an integral part of a nations identity and plays a significant role in shaping society. It includes both tangible elements, such as historic sites, artifacts, and monuments, and intangible elements, such as traditions, customs, language, and beliefs. These aspects are not only sources of pride [] The post Preservation of Cultural Heritage: The Case for a Kashmiri Pandit Museum and Heritage Centre appeared first on Northlines .

By T N Ashok The boy who once sold tea on railway platforms in Vadnagar, Gujarat, now commands the longest unbroken run of executive power in the history of the worlds largest democracy. At 8,931 days and counting spanning thirteen years as Chief Minister of Gujarat and over a decade as Prime Minister [] The post Narendra Modi with unbroken run of executive power in India has created an enigma around him appeared first on Northlines .

It is laudable that the government in J&K has decided to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into governance by constituting a Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) to vet a proposal on the use of AI in the investigative operations of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Of course this step will remove the chances of bias in investigations of [] The post Smart fight against corruption appeared first on Northlines .

Transformed by the SFURTI Scheme: The New Image of Jute Wali Didi Sarabjit Singh Jammu/Lucknow, March 23: The Lucknow Multi-Products Cluster, established in the Bhulbhulpur-Rasulpur Sadat area of Lucknow, has today emerged as a powerful example of rural entrepreneurship. At the heart of this success stands Jute Wali Didi (The Jute Sister)Anjali Singhwho began her [] The post From Lucknow to America: Anjali The Success Story of Jute Wali Didi appeared first on Northlines .

Northlines Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Mar 22: In a significant ruling impacting medical and dental education in the Union Territory, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that posts of Senior Resident, Registrar and Tutor are strict tenure positions limited to three years, and cannot be extended beyond this period under [] The post HC caps tenure of Registrars/Tutors at 3 yrs in JK Medical Institutions, sets aside CAT order appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said there is no proposal under consideration for a complete loan waiver for farmers, while outlining measures taken to strengthen their financial condition. Replying in the Lok Sabha, she said the government is ensuring timely and adequate credit through schemes like the Kisan Credit Card, [] The post No Proposal For Farm Loan Waiver, Govt Focuses On Credit Support: Sitharaman appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia as worrisome, saying it is adversely affecting the global economy and peoples livelihoods. Making a statement in the Lok Sabha, Modi said the ongoing crisis, which has continued for over three weeks, has posed significant economic and humanitarian [] The post West Asia Crisis Worrisome, Impacting Economy, Lives: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .