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However, more determined efforts are needed to improve the lives of vulnerable By Raju Kumar BHOPAL: An economic survey is often regarded as a mirror of a states socio-economic condition. It does not merely present figures on growth rates, investment, and production; it also reflects the states vision and the direction in which [] The post Women and children welfare schemes in Madhya Pradesh yielding results appeared first on Northlines .

By Satya Prakash Assembly elections are expected in Uttar Pradesh in February-March 2027, with elections for all 403 seats in the state assembly. The frustration of the Bahujan Samaj Party, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, and the Congress party has signaled a turning point in Uttar Pradeshs politics. The current Chief Minister of the state, [] The post Uttar Pradesh politics is in turmoil appeared first on Northlines .

Govt and the Corporates have to do requisites follow up to achieve results By T N Ashok At the center of Bharat Mandapam, the chiselled, lotus-shaped convention complex that has become the theatre for Indias global ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood for a family photo that looked less like a diplomatic formality [] The post India positions itself as the AI Worlds third pole under PM Modis leadership appeared first on Northlines .

By Puran Chand Sharma INTRODUCTION Madhav Sadashivrao Golwalkar, reverentially called GURU JI by his followers was one of the most influential ideological leaders of 20 th century India. As the second Sarsanghchalak of RSS, he shaped the organisations structure, philosophy and national reach for over three decades (19401973). Taking charge after the demise of RSS [] The post M S Golwalkar: A saga of his transition from academia to ideologue & Guruji appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today said, freebies culture is hampering the countrys economic development. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said, most of the states in the country are revenue deficit and yet they are offering such freebies overlooking development. The Apex court was taking [] The post Freebies Culture Hampers Indias Economic Development: Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 19: The Government on Thursday informed the legislative assembly that the Northern Railway is undertaking final location surveys for four new railway lines in Kashmir Valley, while assuring that landowners will be duly compensated as per law once the projects are sanctioned. Replying to an Assembly question tabled by MLA Javid Hassan Baig [] The post 4 New Rail Lines Proposed For Kashmir Valley, Surveys Underway: J&K Govt Tells House appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 19: The Government on Thursday informed the legislative assembly that around 70,000 persons, mostly youth, are involved in substance use in Kashmir, out of which nearly 50,000 are heroin users, largely through the intravenous route. Replying to a Assembly question tabled by MLA Javid Riyaz, the Health & Medical Education Department, said Jammu [] The post 50,000 Heroin Users Among 70,000 Addicts In Valley, J&K Govt Tells House appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 19: A 24-year-old Agniveer allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle while on guard duty at an Army camp in Nagrota on the outskirts of Jammu, officials said on Thursday. The soldier, a native of Uttar Pradesh, is reported to have taken the extreme step around midnight on Wednesday at the Nagrota [] The post J&K: Soldier Shoots Self Dead at Nagrota Army Camp appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Police, in a joint operation with the Army, arrested a man in Rajouri districts Nowshera belt and recovered foreign-made pistols, magazines and live rounds from his possession, officials said on Thursday. The suspect, identified as Sachin Kumar of Sair in Nowshera, was apprehended by a joint patrol of Police [] The post J&K: Man Held With Foreign Pistols, Ammunition in Nowshera appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 19: Congress MLAs Irfan Lone and Iftikhar Ahmed on Thursday staged a protest outside the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, alleging harassment of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory and demanding immediate intervention to stop such incidents. Holding a pamphlet reading Stop harassment of Kashmiris, Lone and Ahmed demonstrated on the assembly stairs and were [] The post Congress MLAs Protest in J&K Assembly Over Alleged Harassment of Kashmiris appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has established 43 temporary operating bases in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack to track and eliminate militants hiding in mountainous terrain, security officials said on Wednesday. These bases, located above 6,000 feet, serve as short-term camps for CRPF troops to [] The post CRPF Sets Up 43 High-Altitude Bases in J&K After Pahalgam Attack appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 19: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, directing him to appear for questioning on February 26 after he skipped deposition earlier this week, official sources said on Thursday. His wife, former actor Tina Ambani, has also sought adjournments twice and did not depose before [] The post ED Issues Fresh Summons To Anil Ambani For Feb 26 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 18: The holy month of Ramadhan will commence from Thursday as the crescent moon was sighted in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday evening, Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi, announced. Grand Mufti said that authenticated testimonies were received from various locations after Maghrib prayers confirming the sighting [] The post Ramadhan moon sighted; fasting to begin from today appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that a major portion of 436 kanals of land identified for industrial development in Samba district is yet to be handed over to the Industries department, while 150 kanals of this land is under encroachment. In a written reply to a question on development at [] The post 150 Kanals of industrial estate in Samba under encroachment: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed world leaders, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, for the ongoing AI Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam convention centre here. The world leaders, Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, were welcomed to an ensemble [] The post PM Modi welcomes world leaders for AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 18:J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau on Wednesday arrested a Revenue Official while demanding and accepting Rs 10,000 bribe in Reasi. In a statement issued, an ACB Spokesman said: Accused public servant, Mohammad Saleem Banday, Girdawar, Halqa Judda, Tehsil Arnas, District Reasi unlawfully demanded a bribe from the complainant in lieu of carrying out the [] The post ACB arrests Girdawar red-handed appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 18:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday informed the House that the process of bifurcation of ration cards has been put on hold. Replying to question tabled by MLA Zafar Ali Khatana regarding bifurcation of ration cards, the government said the bifurcation was put on hold vide Government Order No. 85-CAPD of [] The post Ration Card bifurcation process on hold since 2016 appeared first on Northlines .

BJP seek varsity in Jammu Jammu Tawi, Feb 18:The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly was adjourned on Wednesday after BJP MLAs protested against police action on students who were protesting to demand the establishment of a National Law University in Jammu. The House witnessed uproar during the discussion on grants of departments headed by Chief Minister [] The post Assembly adjourned over NLU appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 18:Jammu & Kashmir cricket team etched its name in the record books by qualifying for the final of the prestigious Ranji Trophy for the first time in 66 years. The historic achievement came after a spirited and hard-fought semi-final victory, powered by outstanding performances from pace sensation Auqib Nabi and dynamic all-rounder Abdul [] The post J&K creates history, storms into Ranji Trophy final for first time in 66 years appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 18: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday ruled out any proposal to revive the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for its employees. In a written reply to a cut motion submitted by Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone, the Minister in-charge of Finance informed the Legislative Assembly that there is no proposal [] The post Govt rules out OPS revival, employees to remain under NPS appeared first on Northlines .

Says Katra to emerge as Global Spiritual Hub;Ropeway project wont hit livelihoods of people Jammu Tawi, Feb 18: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today said that the soul of the union Territory is deeply rooted in Indias rich civilizational heritage, so we have decided to channel Vedic educations vast wisdom to the youth to nurture this [] The post Sinha lays foundation stone of Sri Shankaracharya Temple in Katra, envisioned in 1960 appeared first on Northlines .

10-12 patients from AIIMS come to GMC-J daily for treatment Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 18: The high-tech All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Vijaypur in Jammu region was meant to be a referral institute but it has instead become a referring institute as the patients with different ailments from this institute [] The post Jammu AIIMS has become a referring hospital amid staff, Bed shortage appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi, February 18 An alleged unholy nexus between contractors and certain Forest Department officials has led to large-scale illegal felling of Khair trees in Reasi district, raising serious concerns over enforcement and oversight. According to a whistleblower, some contractors and officials have allegedly colluded to exceed permitted limits and facilitate the smuggling of [] The post Khair tree smuggling alleged in Reasi as ContractorOfficial nexus comes under scanner appeared firs

Amidst Trumps unilateralism, two leaders underline space for multilateralism By T N Ashok The optics of French President Emmanuel Macrons visit to India for a 4th official in quick time are unmistakable. When he landed in Mumbai a warm embrace from PM Modi welcomed him reestablishing the bonhomie enjoyed between them. Narendra Modi, [] The post India France bilateralism and Macron-Modi bonhomie have special significance appeared first on Northlines .

Highly rejuvenated Jamaat will be deciding factor in the course of bilateral relations By Nitya Chakraborty Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the right move in sending a personal message to the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman by stating that your victory is a testimony to the trust and confidence reposed by [] The post Mending fences with Bangladesh: Modi has taken the right move but the task is too tough appeared first on Northlines .

By Mool Raj Winter in my village Bhagota is long and unforgiving. Snow covers the land, water bodies freeze, and the earth shuts itself down. For humans, it is a season of hardship, but for birds, it is a season of hunger. Food becomes scarce, seeds disappear beneath the snow, insects vanish, and survival turns [] The post Keep the Skies Alive by Feeding Hungry Wings appeared first on Northlines .

By Er. Rajesh Pathak Launching not an attack on the enemy fleeing the battle with his back turned; granting pardon to the enemy fallen into ones hands; raising not arms against an unarmed adversary; backtracking not from the promise once given, come what may; unconcerned with victory or defeat on the battlefield, sacrificing life in [] The post How the Real Power Had Shrunk into the Hands of the Marathas from the Mughals appeared first on Northlines .

Gen Z who ousted Oli Govt in last September rally behind RPP By Nitya Chakraborty Just twenty days after the February 12 national elections in Bangladesh, another South Asian country Nepal is going to the polls on March 5 just six months after the Gen Z movement in the country ousted the K [] The post Veteran politicians are back in strength as Nepal votes on March 5 appeared first on Northlines .

Though the Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal has hinted at an early decision regarding the return of statehood in Jammu and Kashmir, it is too early to anticipate anything in this direction for now. As Meghwal himself has described the matter as sensitive, people should understand that the chances [] The post Statehood still uncertain appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 18: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday said that the issue to enhance the upper age limit for candidates appearing in the Jammu & Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination (JKCCE) is under examination. In response to cut motion of MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone, the Minister in-charge General Administration Department said that issue is [] The post J&K: Govt Examining Proposal To Raise Upper Age Limit For Civil Service Examination appeared first on Northlines .

By Dr. Biplab Das, Director Neurology & Interventional Neuroradiology, Batra Hospital The spine is vital to the health and function of the human body. It houses the spinal cord and protects it from injury, as well as provides structural support for the spleen. It is the main way that information travels between the brain [] The post Spine and Nerve Issues: When the Bodys Communication Network Breaks Down appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has enhanced the maximum Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) limit for employees under the 7th Pay Commission from 20 lakh to 25 lakh with effect from January 1, 2024, following Dearness Allowance reaching 50% of basic pay. A Finance Department clarification said the increase takes effect automatically under Note [] The post J&K: Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity Ceiling For Govt Employees Raised To 25 Lakh appeared first on Northlines .

Prakash Singh Mumbai, February 18, 2026 In a major policy decision, the Government ofMaharashtra today formally cancelled its defunct order issued in 2014 on granting reservations to some sections of Muslim community in admission to educational institutions and government jobs. Maharastras Social Justice Departmenthas issued a fresh Government Resolution (GR) formallywithdrawing its earlier orderthat granted [] The post Maharashtra cancels 5 % Muslim reservation in admissions, jobs appeared firs

Jammu, Feb 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday informed the Assembly that 219 ventilators are defunct across 10 Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) and the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in the Union Territory. Replying to a starred question by MLA Shamim Firdous, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo said 658 of [] The post 219 Ventilators Non-Functional Across J&K Medical Colleges, SKIMS: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Meghwal highlights inclusive and digital legal services Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, February 17, 2026: A Regional Event-cum-Workshop under the Tele-Law Initiative of the DISHA (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice) Scheme was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, to [] The post Tele-Law workshop focuses on Technology-driven access to justice appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 17:Calling upon the youth to transform knowledge into creation, silos into synergy, and aspirations into achievements, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday said that educational campuses will lead the way to realise the vision of Developed India@2047. Speaking at the valedictory function of a 48-hour national-level Hackathon under Innovathon 1.0 here, LG [] The post Youth will drive innovation-journey to developed India@2047: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 17:Reiterating that the Centre remains committed to its assurance given in Parliament, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Tuesday said a decision on the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is likely very soon. Talking to reporters at SKICC Srinagar, Meghwal termed the [] The post Statehood decision for J&K very soon: Meghwal appeared first on Northlines .

Congress MLAs, Khursheed protests; Randhawa offers to retract remarks Jammu Tawi, Feb 17:Uproarious scenes were witnessed in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday over remarks made by BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa, who alleged on February 13 that Kashmiris were encroaching land in Jammu. As soon as the House assembled, Khursheed stood up and [] The post Uproarious scenes in Assembly over BJP MLAs remarks against Kashmiris appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 17:Top Army Commander on Tuesday visited the general areas of Potha and Thanamandi to undertake a comprehensive review of the prevailing security environment in the border district of Rajouri. According to the details available, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps (16 Corps), Lieutenant General P K Mishra, accompanied by [] The post GOC 16 Corps reviews security scenario appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 17:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the House that posts of General Line Teachers (GLTs) have remained vacant due to freezing of posts. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Budgam Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi regarding teaching and non-teaching staff, the government said that vacant posts under promotion quota have [] The post Teacher posts vacant due to freeze appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 17:Two Pakistani inmates who had escaped from an observation home at RS Pura on Monday were arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana Police from Ambala Railway Station, officials said on Tuesday. According to the details, the arrested inmates were identified as identified as Ahsan Anwar, son of Mohammad Anwar, [] The post RS Pura Juvenile Home Escape: Two nabbed, six cops suspended appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 17:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that no Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) is presently being implemented by the Labour and Employment Department exclusively for the welfare of building and construction workers in the Union Territory. Replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly tabled by MLA Chadoora Ali Mohammad Dar [] The post No welfare scheme for construction workers in J&K: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 17:The J&K Government on Tuesday appointed retired IAS officer Shantmanu as the State Election Commissioner. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, Lieutenant Governor has appointed Shantmanu as State Election Commissioner. He will serve for five years or until he turns 70, whichever is earlier, reads the order. The [] The post Shantmanu appointed State Election Commissioner appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 17:The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir on Tuesday filed a comprehensive charge sheet before the Competent Court against two accused persons Altaf Hussain Wagay, resident of Reban Gund Behram, Shopian, and Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Rampora, Qaimoh, Kulgam (presently operating from across the border) for their involvement in unlawful [] The post Two charged for spreading secessionist content to radicalize youth appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, FEBRUARY 17. Over 50 thousand students appeared in class 10 examination across 527 centres set- up by J&K BOSE. In a statement issued, the JKBOSE informed that the examination was held smoothly across the summer zone of Jammu Division. The Board has made elaborate arrangements for ensuring fair, transparent and orderly exams. For [] The post Over 50,000 Candidates in Class 10 Exams appeared first on Northlines .

Sharief Govt is under dock for mistreating a top leader with such negligence By Tirthankar Mitra Things are not going well for Pakistans former prime minister and front ranking Opposition leader Imran Khan and democratic process of this country. Imprisonment of the former prime minister not dominating the political debate in a country which [] The post Former PM Imran Khans health in jail speaks of failing democracy in Pakistan appeared first on Northlines .

Political parties in Kerala to manipulate religious sentiments in elections By Dr. Gyan Pathak With the Supreme Court scheduling the petitions challenging its 2018 Judgment allowing women to enter into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala for hearing before a nine-judge constitution bench from April 7 to 22, it is most likely to impact elections [] The post Supreme Court hearing on Sabarimala in April to impact assembly polls appeared first on Northlines .

The issue calls for a holistic development strategy for Indias Islands By Raju Kumar Agatti, one of Lakshadweeps smallest inhabited islands, has recently found itself at the centre of a serious policy debate. Gazette notifications issued by the Lakshadweep Administration in January 2026 propose the acquisition of land for three separate purposes: 1,01,020 square [] The post Lakshadweeps Island Agatti poses vexed questions of development cum security appeared first on Northlines .

By Kalyani Shankar Demands to award the Bharat Ratna to Hindu thinker Vinayak Damodar Savarkar have revived an ongoing political debate between the Congress-led Opposition and the BJP, highlighting the deep divisions over his ideas, beliefs, and role in Indias independence movement. The issue first gained major political traction in 2019, when the [] The post Debate rekindles over Bharat Ratna for V.D. Savarkar as Political Positions Sharpen appeared first on Northlines .

It is unfortunate that daily rated workers in Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed almost all shades of governments over the years, yet none has done justice to them. Every dispensation, under different political nomenclaturesincluding those under the Centres control, such as the LG administrationshas failed to address the aspirations of this section of people, who [] The post Regularisation Still a Mirage! appeared first on Northlines .