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Healthcare costs in India are rising faster than ever, and for families, even a single serious illness can quickly become a financial burden. Regular health insurance often falls short in covering the high costs of critical conditions. Thats where critical illness riders make a real difference; they offer a dedicated financial cushion for serious illnesses [] The post Indias Rise of Medical Inflation Why Critical Illness Riders Matter More Than Ever appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the promotion of 18 Chief Prosecuting Officers (CPO) as Deputy Directors Prosecution in the Prosecution Department, officials said on Tuesday. The promotions were cleared on the recommendations of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission and have been made in Pay Level-12 under Government Order [] The post 18 CPOs Promoted as Deputy Directors Prosecution in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 27: India and the European Union today finalised a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hailed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as the mother of all deals. The agreement marks Indias biggest trade pact with the 27-member EU bloc. The deal was concluded during delegation-level [] The post India, EU Sign Historic Free Trade Deal; PM Modi Calls It Mother of All Deals appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: India today hit back at Pakistan in the United Nations, rejecting its false narrative on operation Sindoor. It asserted that Islamabad has no locus standi to comment on the internal matters of India, particularly on the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. In a strongly worded response at the United Nations Security [] The post India slams Pakistan at UN, dismisses false narrative on Op-Sindoor appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 27: An all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is underway on Tuesday to deliberate on ensuring smooth conduct of proceedings during the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and senior leaders from various political parties, including Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, are attending the customary meeting, which [] The post All-Party Meeting Underway Ahead of Parliaments Budget Session appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 27: Bank employees under the banner of various unions observed a strike in Jammu on Tuesday, demanding the implementation of a five-day work week in the banking sector. The strike, now in its fourth consecutive day, disrupted banking operations across the region, union representatives said. Employees from different banks assembled in Jammu as [] The post Bank Employees Strike in Jammu, Seek Five-Day Work Week appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 27: As many as 50 flights to and from Srinagar International Airport were cancelled on Tuesday due to persistent snowfall in Kashmir, officials said, disrupting air connectivity and stranding hundreds of passengers. An official of the Airport Authority of India said most airlines suspended operations in view of adverse weather conditions and continuous [] The post Snowfall Disrupts Air Traffic, 50 Flights Cancelled in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Kathua, Jan 27: Six persons, including the driver, were injured in a pre-dawn road accident in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The accident occurred when a private car travelling from Jammu towards Kathua rammed into a road divider near Mela Mode. Officials said the vehicle was being driven at high [] The post J&K: 6 Injured in Pre-Dawn Road Mishap in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: As per **Government Order No. 110-JK (GAD) of 2026**, the Jammu and Kashmir Government will confer **state awards on the occasion of Republic Day 2026**, honouring acts of exceptional bravery. The **Bravery Award** has been conferred **posthumously on Adil Hussain Shah of Hapatnar, Pahalgam**, in recognition of his courage and sacrifice. The award [] The post Republic Day 2026: J&K Govt to Confer State Bravery Awards appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 25: Prime Minister **Narendra Modi** on Sunday called upon industry and start-ups to focus on **quality-driven manufacturing** and make excellence the benchmark of Indian products, urging them to adopt a zero defect approach. Addressing the nation in his **130th episode of Mann Ki Baat**, the Prime Minister said Indian products should [] The post Mann Ki Baat: PM Urges Industry, Start-ups to Make Quality Hallmark of Indian Products appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 25: In view of the heavy rush of passengers following prolonged road closures and flight cancellations due to inclement weather, the Railways has decided to operate a **reserved special train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) and Srinagar (SINA)** on **January 27 and 28**, officials said. The special train will [] The post Railways to Run Special KatraSrinagar Train on Jan 2728 Amid Travel Disruptions appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 25: As many as 17 officers and personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police, including three Inspector Generals of Police, have been awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service in recognition of their distinguished and dedicated service. According to details , those awarded include Inspector Generals Mohd Suleman Choudhary, Sujit Kumar and Vivek Gupta. Other [] The post 17 J&K Police Officers Awarded Medals for Meritorious Service appeared first on Northlines .

It is important that all entities in the vicinity take the avalanche warnings very seriously because it is not about overcoming fear rather it is about showing respect for nature, science and precious human life. It is pertinent to mention that the concerned authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have issued a high-danger avalanche warning for [] The post Snow Can Betray appeared first on Northlines .

Checkpoints, frisking, CASO, drones, and CCTV part of robust security Troopstomaintain vigilance along LoC, IB LG Sinha to take salute at main Jammu function, CM to be chief guest Jammu Tawi: Ahead of Republic Day, security has been tightened across Jammu and Kashmir with forces carrying out extensive area domination exercises, and sanitization operations. A [] The post Ahead of Republic Day, J&K on high alert appeared first on Northlines .

British PM Keir Starmer looks hopeless as the talks about appeasing the U.S. By Andrew Murray LONDON: Europes supine, corrupted and democratically exhausted bourgeoisie is finally starting to break from Donald Trump, at least superficially. Having effectively endorsed the aggression against Venezuela, and earlier capitulated entirely to the White House demagogue on trade, [] The post NATOs Arctic angst amidst dying Trans-Atlantic order in Trump era appeared first on Northlines .

By Er. Rajesh Pathak Much speculated days of an H-1B visa crackdown to backfire have come around, if the current trends are any indication. Around 7075% of H-1B visas go to India out of what is sought world over, notably. In the changed situation now, the US companies too have braced up to opt for [] The post How the loss incurred from the US is compensated by the market forces itself appeared first on Northlines .

By Girdhari Lal Raina At its core, the displacement of Kashmiri Pandits is not merely a story of political mismanagement or administrative collapse. It represents a profound failure of the Indian nation-state to uphold its most basic constitutional and civilisational obligationsobligations that were willfully neglected by those entrusted with power in Jammu & Kashmir. [] The post Displaced Kashmiri PanditsNation-State Responsibility: A Constitutional and Civilisational Failure appeared first on

British Prime Minister Is Facing His Worst Period In Domestic Politics By Berny Torre LONDON: Sir Keir Starmer could face another Labour rebellion after 100 MPs signed a letter calling for a Waspi U-turn. The letter called on ministers to reach the right decision for 1950s-born women and give an update on plans by [] The post Starmer Could Face Labour Rebellion As 100 MPS Call For Waspi U-Turn appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 24: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 World Cup after Bangladesh declined to travel to India, citing security concerns following Mustafizur Rahmans ouster from the IPL. Senior ICC officials, including Chairman Jay Shah, were in Dubai [] The post Bangladesh Out, Scotland In for T20 World Cup 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Jan 24: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said High Courts must act as proactive primary sentinels of the rule of law and remain alert to systematic failures, asserting that justice delayed is not only justice denied but justice destroyed. Speaking at the Fali Nariman memorial lecture and later at a felicitation [] The post High Courts Must Be Proactive Primary Sentinels of Rule of Law: CJI appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Jan 24: Amritsar authorities are preparing to register an FIR after a Muslim youth was seen performing ablutions in the sacred sarovar of the Golden Temple. This act has sparked widespread concern among the Sikh community. The youth, identified as Subhan Rangrez from Delhi, had previously apologized twice, but the manner of his actions [] The post SGPC to file FIR over act of disrespect at Golden Temple Sarovar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 24: The Patiala House Court on Saturday allowed jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Abdul Rashid Sheikh to attend the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament by granting him custody parole. Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma permitted Rashid, currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with a terror funding case, to participate in the Lok [] The post Jailed J-K MP Rashid Gets Custody Parole to Attend Parliament appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh: Punjab Police busted two terror modules of the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) with the arrest of five operatives in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur, foiling a possible terror strike and seizing a large cache of arms and explosives. In Hoshiarpur, police arrested four BKI operatives and recovered an RDX-based improvised explosive device weighing about [] The post Punjab Police Bust Two BKI Terror Modules, 5 Operatives Arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Jan 24: A portion of a railway track used for freight trains was found damaged near Sirhind in Punjabs Fatehgarh Sahib district, prompting police to investigate whether the damage was caused by an explosion, officials said on Saturday. According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), the damaged stretch of track is located near Khanpur [] The post Punjab: Rail Track Damaged Near Sirhind, Police Probe Explosion Angle appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Flight operations at Srinagar Airport resumed on Saturday after remaining suspended for a day due to heavy snowfall, officials said. The Airports Authority of India (AAI), in coordination with the Border Roads Organization (BRO), cleared snow from the runway, apron and taxiways on Saturday morning, making the aerodrome operational following an improvement [] The post Flights Resume at Srinagar Airport After Snow Cleared From Runway appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government is making efforts to create new opportunities for youth in India and abroad. He said India is signing trade and mobility agreements with several countries that open opportunities for the countrys skilled youth. The Prime Minister said this while addressing the 18th National Rozgar [] The post PM Modi Distributes Over 61,000 Appointment Letters at 18th Rozgar Mela appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Fresh snowfall was recorded across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir following a heavy spell triggered by a Western Disturbance, which has now moved out of the region, with meteorological officials forecasting largely dry weather for the next 48 hours. After intense snowfall on Friday, additional inches of snow were reported overnight [] The post Fresh Snowfall Hits Parts of J&K; Dry Weather Likely for 48 Hours appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 24: The JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained closed for the second consecutive day on Saturday due to slippery road conditions caused by heavy rain and snowfall, bringing life to a standstill across several hilly areas of Jammu province. Incessant snowfall continued for the second night in popular hill resorts including Patnitop, Nathatop, Sanasar [] The post Jammu-Srinagar NHW Remains Closed for 2nd Day as Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Life Across Jammu Hills appeared first on N

SRINAGAR, Jan 23: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir issued a high-danger avalanche warning on Friday for six districts of the Union territory following fresh snowfall, officials said. Avalanches with a high-danger level are likely to occur above 2,300 metres in Ganderbal district, in Central Kashmir, over the next 24 hours, the officials said. [] The post J&K issues high-danger avalanche warning In 6 districts appeared first on Northlines .

Vaishno Devi Yata suspended, schools closed, over 240 people rescued, avalanche alert issued Jammu Tawi, Jan 23: Normal life was thrown out of gear across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday as the seasons first widespread snowfall, accompanied by heavy rain and gale-force winds, ended a prolonged dry spell. The severe weather disrupted road, rail and [] The post Heavy snow, gusty winds paralyse J&K; Highways closed, 31 flights cancelled appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 23:Security forces on Friday neutralized a Pakistani terrorist affiliated with the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit in a joint operation in the Billawar area of Kathua district According to the details available, the operation, conducted by a small team from the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), in coordination with the Army and the Central [] The post Top JeM terrorist killed in Kathua encounter appeared first on Northlines .

As against required 12500 MW, the supply came down to 35 MWs Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 23: The heavy rainfall and snowfall continuing since last night has caused extensive damage to the power infrastructure across the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir, especially the Jammu region. Many poles, towers, [] The post Heavy rains, snowfall causes extensive damage to power Infrastructure, severe power crisis in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Hails Shri Baba Kashi Vishwanath Seva Samiti for serving Amarnath pilgrims Varanasi (U.P), Jan 23:Asserting that spiritual beliefs should be converted into tangible actions, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday asked the people to work together for the betterment of the society. Addressing the Silver Jubilee commemorative event of the Shri Baba Kashi Vishwanath Seva [] The post Convert spiritual beliefs into tangible actions: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Crop insurance, fiscal relief and MSME revival dominate pre-Budget consultations Srinagar, Jan 23:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday held pre-Budget consultations with representatives of trade, tourism and industry, during which Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured stakeholders of an aggressive nationwide tourism promotion drive in the coming year. The meeting saw detailed presentations from key [] The post Aggressive tourism push promised as trade bodies pitch Budget priorities appeared

Jammu Tawi, Jan 23:In a solemn ceremony at the technical airport here, senior military and police officials paid homage to 10 Army soldiers who lost their lives in a road accident in Doda district on Thursday. The wreath-laying ceremony was led by Lieutenant General P.K. Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps [] The post Gen Mishra leads wreath laying ceremony of soldiers killed in Doda accident appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 23:Two women tourists and a labourer were found dead in different areas of Srinagar on Friday. An official said that tourist Kamla Bai (65), of Karnataka was found unconscious in her hotel room at Munawarabad here this morning. She was immediately shifted to Khyber Hospital, Khayam, where doctors declared her brought dead. The [] The post 2 women tourists among 3 found dead in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 23: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma chaired an inter-agency core group security review meeting here, with a focus on enhancing joint operations and strengthening coordination among various security agencies in Kashmir, the Army said on Friday. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma chaired a Core Group Security Review meeting at Srinagar with senior [] The post Nr Army Commander reviews inter-agency core group security appeared first on Northlines .

It is a well-known fact that the region possessing a good road network always has an edge over those places which lack this facility because this public infrastructure automatically leads to colossal development as roads help in making education, healthcare and other needs of daily life accessible. In this regard, the work done by the [] The post Road Infrastructure Spurs Growth appeared first on Northlines .

Natalie praises Khelo Indias move to introduce figure skating in Winter Games Natalie came to Ladakh for the first time in 2018 out of curiosity and has since been a regular visitor She had been a senior-level figure skater in the United States, and teaches the local kids in Ladakh pure out of the goodness [] The post How a Ladakh lover from US, coach Natalie Falsgraf giving back to local community through her figure skating expertise appeared first on Northlines .

A Noble Vision for a Viksit Bharat 2047 By Vijay Anant Kamble, Administrative Officer-Administration, IIM Jammu Indias aspiration to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047 encompasses more than just economic expansion, technological advancement, and infrastructural progress; it is also contingent upon the robustness of its social fabric, cultural integration, and institutional development. Within a nation characterized [] The post Brotherhood and Diversity: Pillars of Indias National Strength appeared firs

Prabhat Kishore Increasing Gender-based problems affect girls in every aspect of social and cultural environment. To grow into active, efficient and confident women, girls must be raised in an environment that provides them with respect, dignity and fair opportunities. But in Bharat, the deprivation and suffering caused by poverty for most girls is further aggravated [] The post Daughters of Bharat : A Deprived Section of the Society (Part-1) appeared first on Northlines .

Mohammad Hanief Caring for elderly parents is one of the most profound responsibilities faced by families and societies today. It is a subject that goes beyond private homes and enters the public domain, touching upon values, social structures, healthcare systems, and economic priorities. As life expectancy increases and family patterns evolve, the question of [] The post Caring for Elderly Parents: A Shared Social Responsibility appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 23: Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place across the Kashmir Valley, with special focus on Srinagar city, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi said on Friday. Speaking to reporters after paying tribute at the Balidan Stambh in Srinagar city centre, IGP Birdi said [] The post Multi-layered security arrangements in place across Kashmir for R-Day appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 23: The strategic JammuSrinagar National Highway and several other key roads were closed for traffic on Friday morning following fresh snowfall, while normal life in the plains of Jammu was disrupted by heavy rains. Officials said that the major hilly areas of Jammu received the seasons first snowfall after a long dry spell. [] The post Jammu-Srinagar NH closed after fresh snowfall appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The government has notified 33 questions that will be asked of citizens during the first phase of Census 2027, which begins on April 1, officials said. The first phase, known as the house-listing and housing census, will be conducted over a 30-day period to be specified by each State and Union Territory between [] The post Govt Notifies 33 Questions for First Phase of Census Beginning April 1 appeared first on Northlines .

London, Jan 23: The United States on Thursday officially withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO), ending its membership after a year-long notice period and despite repeated warnings that the move could harm public health in the U.S. and worldwide. Washington said the decision stemmed from what it described as failures by the UN health [] The post US quits WHO, ending global health role appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 23: The Supreme Court on Friday issued fresh notices to industrialist Anil Ambani and the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged large-scale banking and corporate fraud involving the group and its companies. The apex court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation [] The post SC Issues Fresh Notice to Anil Ambani, ADAG in Banking Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, which is commemorated as Parakram Diwas. In a social media post, President Murmu said Netaji Subhash Chandra Boses call for independence awakened courage, self-confidence, unity and the spirit [] The post Prez, VP and PM Modi pay tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Parakram Diwas appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 23: In a major boost to the financial security of employees and pensioners in key financial institutions, the Centre on Friday approved **wage and pension revisions** for employees and retirees of **Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs)**, the **National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)** and the **Reserve Bank of India [] The post Centre Approves Wage, Pension Hike for PSGICs, NABARD and RBI Staff appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 23: The **Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra** was suspended on Friday as **heavy rain and snowfall** continued across Jammu and Kashmir, disrupting normal life and prompting authorities to take precautionary measures in the interest of public safety. Officials said the pilgrimage was halted in **Katra** due to adverse weather conditions. Pilgrims have been [] The post Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra Suspended Amid Heavy Rain, Snowfall in J&K appeared first on Northlines .