HC recommends dismissal of another The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recommended the compulsory retirement of District and Sessions Judge Tejwinder Singh, reportedly for constructing a house without obtaining mandatory permissions. Singh, once recognized as the youngest magistrate in the country, had notably presided over the high-profile 2019 Kathua rape and murder trial in [] The post Punjab judge who delivered Kathua rape case verdict recommended for compulsory retirement appeared first o

Security beefed up in J&K, LG Sinha chairs preparatory meet Jammu Tawi, Jun 3:Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Katra visit to inaugurate theChenabBridge worlds highest railway bridgeand train toKashmiron Friday (June 6), security has been beefed up acrossJammu and Kashmir. It would be PM Modis first visit to the region since Operation Sindoor. Prime [] The post PM to inaugurate worlds highest Rail Bridge; Train to Kashmir on June 6 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jun 3: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday dismissed three government employees for their alleged involvement with proscribed terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, officials said. A police constable, a school teacher and a junior assistant in a government medical college were terminated under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution, which [] The post Cop, teacher among 3 Govt staffers sacked over terror links appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, June 3: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday attached the property of one terrorist settled in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in the Ramban district under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. Police spokesman here said that the Police attached property under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act in Dharamkund area of District Ramban. In a significant move to [] The post Police attaches property of PoK-settled terrorist in Ramban appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, June 2: A hoax bomb threat was received at Jammu Railway Station. Jammu Police and Railway Police conducted a search, and nothing suspicious was found. Jammu Police received a call from an unknown caller regarding a bomb or an explosive at the railway station on Sunday evening. Sharing a note on social media, the [] The post Hoax bomb threat at Jammu Station, nothing found appeared first on Northlines .

PUNE, Jun 3: Professional militaries are not affected by temporary losses as the overall outcomes are much more important than such setbacks, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said on Tuesday. The top military commander said that Pakistan has been following an approach of bleeding India by thousand cuts but New Delhi drew a [] The post Pakistan wants to bleed India; we set new redlines: Gen Chauhan appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 3:The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela was celebrated with religious fervour and cultural unity at the historic Mata Ragnya Devi temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal. Thousands of devotees, primarily from the Kashmiri Pandit community, thronged the temple to offer prayers and perform age-old rituals in a vibrant atmosphere underscored by communal harmony. Set amidst towering [] The post Mela Kheer Bhawani becomes symbol of Kashmirs shared heritage appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 3:Jammu and KashmirPradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday said that the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley cannot be achieved through symbolic gestures or cosmetic measures but requires serious political empowerment and resolution of longstanding issues. Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela [] The post Political empowerment must for return of KPs: Karra appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Kishtwar is a small town in the Jammu province, nestled in the thick Himalayan woods beside the Chenab River, which rushes impatiently toward the plains. Quiet and peaceful, yet full of life, it was in this scenic town that Krishna Mehta was born on June 4, 1913, into the illustrious Mehta family. [] The post Krishna Mehta: A Life of Quiet Resolve and Lasting Impact appeared first on Northlines .

U.S. citizens are getting reconciled to a life of stress, strain and uncertainties By T N Ashok WASHINGTON: A never-ending dispute is on. Who is most powerful among the five pillars of democracy? The government, the executive, the judiciary, the legislature and the media. We can bunch the government and the executive in one group. [] The post In Trumps America, it is now a no hold battle between Executive and Judiciary appeared first on Northlines .

Failure to protect witnesses undermines the very basics of fair trial in India By Piyush Rewatkar The Supreme Court of India, in a catena of decisions spread over decades, has emphasised for the Witness Protection Scheme and the setbacks caused by the lack of it in offering a fair trial. However, the said plea [] The post The reformed criminal laws put a cosmetic patch on Indias witness protection appeared first on Northlines .

In a decisive move to uphold ethical standards and prioritize patient care, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued a directive banning the entry of medical representatives (MRs) into central government hospitals across India. This policy, effective from May 28, aims to prevent undue influence on doctors and promote transparency in prescribing practices. [] The post Protect Ethics in Healthcare appeared first on Northlines .

Ankit Sharma @Soldier&Monk VANDE BHARAT HYPE In early April 2025, anticipation swept across the valley. The launch of the Vande Bharat Express to Srinagar was hailed as a watershed moment- a symbol of integration, development and revival. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to inaugurate the high-speed train, which was expected to drastically cut [] The post Kashmir Tourism: From Vande Bharat hype to deserted Dal Lake appeared first on Northlines .

Dehradun, Jun 3: Cracking the whip, the Pushkar Singh Dhami government in Uttarakhand on Tuesday suspended two IAS officers besides eight others in connection with an alleged Rs 54-crore land scam in Haridwar. Those suspended officials include Haridwar District Magistrate Karmendra Singh, the then Municipal Commissioner Varun Chaudhary and Sub Divisional Magistrate Ajayveer Singh, according [] The post Haridwar DM, Municipal Commissioner among 10 officials suspended for alleged land scam appeare

New Delhi, June 3: The second phase of the consecration (Prana Pratishtha) ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya began on Tuesday. Deveshacharya Ji Maharaj of the Siddha Peeth Hanumangarhi expressed his joy over the event, stating, It is a matter of great joy for all Sanatanis and devotees of Lord [] The post 2nd phase of Ram Darbar Consecration begins in Ayodhya appeared first on Northlines .

Pune: Losses suffered in a military conflict are not as important as the targeted outcome of a mission or operation, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said Tuesday afternoon in a special lecture on Future Wars and Warfare organised by the Savitribai Phule University in Pune. Asked about the armed forces losses during Operation [] The post Not Losses, Outcomes Important: CDS Chauhan on Op Sindoor appeared first on Northlines .

GANDERBAL, Jun 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday described the large number of devotees attending the Kheer Bhawani Mela as a good sign, especially in light of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The devotees have come in large numbers to attend the Mela Kheer Bhawani. This is a good sign and this is [] The post Devotees coming for Kheer Bhawani after Pahalgam attack a good sign: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 3: Police in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir have asked people not to use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) as their use has been banned in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The Anantnag district magistrate had on May 7 suspended the use of all VPNs for two months as police reported [] The post J&K Police asks Ang residents not to use VPNs appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Vinay Aggarwal Past National President Indian Medical Association, Former Chairman Action Committee Indian Medical Association, Recipient of Dr BC RoyNationalAward The recent announcement of Indias first integrated MBBS and Ayurveda course at JIPMER, Pondicherry, has sparked intense debate within the medical fraternity. Marketed as a visionary step towards One Nation, One Health [] The post Mixopathy: A Threat to the Integrity of Healthcare in India appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, June 3: A large number of Kashmiri Pandits gathered at Tulmulla in Jammu and Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Tuesday to participate in the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela, officials said. This years celebration comes in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local. [] The post KPs attend Kheer Bhawani Mela amid high security in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Karachi, June 3: In a dramatic and alarming incident late Monday night, 216 inmates escaped from Karachis District Jail Malir known locally as Bacha Jail amid panic triggered by earthquake tremors. The seismic activity created chaos within the prison, which inmates exploited to overpower guards and break free, according to SamaTV. Witnesses described [] The post 216 inmates escape Karachis Malir jail amid earthquake-induced chaos appeared first on Northlines .

Bangladesh has unveiled new currency notes that will come into circulation. Critics of the Muhammad Yunus-led administration see it as an effort to wipe out the legacy of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The new banknotes have dropped political figures, including Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The redesigned currency note of Taka [] The post Bangladesh: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman out, new currency notes feature Hindu, Buddhist temples appeared first on Northlines .

Thiruvananthapuram, June 3: COVID death cases in Kerala rose to 8, and with this the cumulative death toll touches 72,147 since the pandemic began in 2020. COVID-19 cases in Kerala rose to 1,435 with the new 35 cases tested positive on Monday evening. As COVID cases are being reported in large numbers in [] The post COVID-19 death cases rise to 8 in Kerala appeared first on Northlines .

English to be used for all official purposes; 33% seats reserved for women in Hill Councils Srinagar, Jun 03: The Union Government on Tuesday notified English, Hindi, Urdu, Bhoti and Purgi as official languages of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The President of India promulgated the Ladakh Official Languages Regulation, 2025 to [] The post Hindi, Bhoti, Urdu, Purgi among 5 languages notified as official languages of Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jun 3: The government on Tuesday introduced new reservation and domicile rules for the Union Territory of Ladakh, reserving 85 per cent jobs for locals and one-third of the total number of seats in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils for women. The move is aimed at safeguarding local interests as people in [] The post Centre notifies new reservation, domicile rules for Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jun 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday sacked three Government employees for working with Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizb-ul-Mujahidin. The three employees, who are in jail are Malik Ishfaq Naseer, a police constable; Ajaz Ahmed, a teacher in the school education department; and Waseem Ahmad Khan, a Junior Assistant in Government Medical College, Srinagar. Since [] The post LG Sinha sacks three govt employees over terror links appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, June 2: Indias active COVID-19 cases climbed to 3,961 as of Monday morning, marking a steady rise from 3,758 reported just days earlier, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of COVID-19-related deaths since January 2025 has now reached 32, with four new fatalities reported in the past [] The post Four new COVID deaths reported as active cases near 4,000 in India appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jun 2: Over 60 unexploded shells have been successfully located and neutralized in forward villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, a defence spokesperson said. The shells were defused in villages Chajla, Jhulas, Mendhar, Mankot and Lower Krishna Ghati as part of an ongoing effort to protect lives and property in [] The post 67 Unexploded shells neutralized in forward villages in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jun 2: Security forces on Monday launched a search operation near a forest area in Kathua district after suspicious movement was detected, officials said. The operation was launched after a civilian spotted three suspected persons in Saladhi area of Hiranagar, they said. A joint operation team is engaged in the search, and vigilance has [] The post Three suspected persons spotted: search operation underway in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jun 2: At least two persons were killed and six others suffered injuries in a mishap on the Bani-Basohli road in Bani tehsil of Kathua district on Monday. Police said that a cab met with an accident and rolled down on the road on the Bani-Basohli road, in which eight persons suffered injuries. Two [] The post Two killed, six injured in Bani-Basohli road mishap appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 2: The tourism sector in Kashmir has started the long journey to normalcy as tourists, though in smaller numbers, are returning to the valley after the Pahalgam terror attack served a big blow to the industry. Groups of tourists, especially from states like Maharashtra and Gujarat, are reaching the famous tourist resorts of [] The post Kashmir tourism on path to normalcy after Pahalgam attack appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 2: The government is likely to complete the process of installing smart meters by March-2026 in Jammu division and August-2026 in Kashmir region respectively. An official informed that more than 6.5 Lakh consumers have been upgraded to prepaid smart metering. The DISCOMs are implementing the centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) viz. PMDP and RDSS [] The post Smart meter rollout likely to finish by next year appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 2: Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday batted for the reservation of Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was time to remove a blot on Kashmir Muslims over the exodus of KPs. Addressing a press conference here after meeting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for [] The post Mehbooba seeks KP reservation, says time to end blot on Kashmiri Muslims over exodus appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 2: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday said the Congress, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, was the only party capable of steering Jammu and Kashmir out of its current political and economic crisis. Speaking to the media here, Karra said, Whether the issues are political [] The post Congress only hope for J&Ks political, economic issues: Karra appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 2: Chairman of Dharmarth Trust, Dr. Karan Singh paid a visit to the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla on Monday and urged devotees to participate in the annual pilgrimage. Speaking to the media during his visit, Dr. Singh addressed concerns raised after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, acknowledging that the [] The post Dr. Karan Singh visits Kheer Bhawani, urges public to join Mela appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 2: In a decisive action against subversive and criminal elements inimical to the security and integrity of the Nation, Srinagar Police on Monday said to have booked five terror associates of proscribed terror outfits involved in subversive activities under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The spokesman said that these individuals have been identified [] The post 5 terror associates booked under PSA appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 2: Chief Secretary, Atul Dulloo on Monday chaired a high level meeting to review progress on PM Gati Shakti (PMGS), National Master Plan implementation at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting focused on assessing the progress, identifying challenges and enhancing the coordination among various departments and stakeholders under the PM Gati Shakti initiative. The [] The post CS reviews progress on PM Gati Shakti implementation appeared first on Northlines .

PM to focus on governance as Modi 3.0 turns one New Delhi, Jun 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on Wednesday, the first after the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor. According to the details available, the meeting also assumes significance as the Modi [] The post PM Modi to chair first Ministerial Meet post Operation Sindoor appeared first on Northlines .

J&K proposes road projects worth Rs 4400 crore Srinagar, Jun 2: The Union Government has directed the Jammu & Kashmir administration to reassess its latest proposals under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to ensure alignment with the parameters of phase IVth of the road connectivity programme. A record note of the PMGSYs empowered [] The post Centre asks J&K to revise PMGSY plans as per Phase IV norms appeared first on Northlines .

Reviews security arrangements for Eid, Amarnath Yatra Srinagar, Jun 2: Director General of Police J&K, Nalin Prabhat on Monday directed the field officers to intensify their efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and ensure robust security arrangements for Eid-ul-Adha, Amarnath Yatra and other upcoming events. While chairing a joint meeting of Police & CAPF at [] The post Intensify efforts to dismantle terror ecosystem: DGP Prabhat appeared first on Northlines .

Unpredictable weather has once again caught Jammu and Kashmir off guard, reminding us of the fragile relationship between nature and human preparedness. The recent spell of sudden snowfall in the hilly regions and relentless rainfall in the plains has not only caused a dramatic dip in temperature but also disrupted life across the Union Territory. [] The post Unpredictable Fury of Weather appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai: Ratnakar Patnaik, who has been elevated to the rank of Managing Director of LIC of India on 1stJune 2025, has taken over the charge of his new responsibilities. He was appointed as Managing Director vide Government of India notification dated 14th May 2025. Born in 1968, Mr. Patnaik joined LIC of India in March [] The post Ratnakar Patnaik takes charge as Managing Director of LIC appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai: Dinesh Pant, who has been elevated to the rank of Managing Director of LIC of India on 1stJune 2025 has taken over the charge of his new assignments. He was appointed as Managing Director vide Government of India notification dated 14th May 2025. Dinesh Pant has been the Appointed Actuary and Executive Director (Actuarial) [] The post Dinesh Pant takes charge as Managing Director of LIC appeared first on Northlines .

Prime Minister addressed a huge women rally at Bhopal attacking Pakistan By L S Herdenia BHOPAL: The BJP organised an impressive show of strength in Bhopal on May 31 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event, christened Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan (Ahilyabai Women Empowerment Conference), was supposed to [] The post In Madhya Pradesh, slugfest between BJP and Congress over Operation Sindoor appeared first on Northlines .

Hegseths threat perception however, is not fully shared by Asian allies including Japan By Asad Mirza At the recently concluded Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged US allies in Asia to boost defences fast, saying America is shifting its strategy to counter growing threats from China. During his speech at [] The post U.S.-China bonhomie at Ganeva talks over: Washington again in aggressive move against China appeared first on Northlines .

Right Victory is a major blow to Prime Minister Donald Tusks coalition government By Satyaki Chakraborty For European Union, its political woes are showing no signs of abating as the June 1 Presidential runoff results in Poland showed that the populist right opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki backed by the Law and Justice Party(PIS) won defeating [] The post Pro-Trump Nawrocki wins Presidential elections in Poland adding to woes of EU appeared first on Northlines .

Bankers have warned how illegal funds are being legalised through deals By T N Ashok NEW YORK: Former US President Joe Biden considered regulating crypto currency just like many level headed presidents and prime ministers of other countries because US intelligence reports revealed that the crypto currency was largely used by the underworld to [] The post President Trump going all out to boost Crypto-currency Market in USA appeared first on Northlines .

INDI Bloc, despite Lok Sabha gains, failing to put up a solid challenge By Kalyani Shankar As Prime Minister Narendra Modis government approaches its first anniversary in his third term on June 9, the ruling BJP claims that India has made some significant strides in the past one year. His supporters argue that since Modi [] The post Narendra Modi led NDA stands more consolidated after first year of his third term appeared first on Northlines .

The war may continue till the Goal is achieved By Nantoo Banerjee Gazas Hamas militants face an unmitigated disaster as Israel is all set to take full control over Gaza strip after a gap of almost 20 years. Simultaneously, Israel seems to be gearing up to annex a substantial portion (Area C) of West [] The post Israel is all set to take over Gaza, West Bank area appeared first on Northlines .

By Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora Bicycle is by far the most efficient means of converting human energy into mobility. Bicycles are widely used for transportation, recreation and sports. Bicycles are essential for transporting people and goods in areas where fewer vehicles are available. Cycling reduces air pollution and provides full body exercise. In such a situation, [] The post Bicycle is the common mans ride appeared first on Northlines .