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Jammu Tawi, Oct 19: The ongoing Navratri festival witnessed a heavy rush at the Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine in Reasi district, with over 3.81 lakh pilgrims having visited the temple since Oct 11, officials said on Monday. The footfall is likely to increase further on Dussehra. The pilgrimage has been witnessing a steady flow of devotees [] The post 3.81 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi on Navratri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 19 : The Railway Board has introduced a concessional freight scheme offering a 50 per cent discount on return trips booked in advance on Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) trains to reduce transportation costs for traders and logistics operators, an official spokesperson said. Under the scheme, traders booking parcel coaches for [] The post Rlys offers 50 pc discount on return trips for advance parcel bookings appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 19: Jammu Railway Division is set to enhance operational coordination and efficiency with the construction of a new Integrated Control Office (ICO) here, which will bring the control units of all departments under one roof, an official said. The foundation stone for the ICO was laid by Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu Vivek [] The post Jammu Railway div to get new integrated control office appeared first on Northlines .

Grant released in 2005, last deadline extended in 2022 Srinagar, Oct 19: In a major embarrassment for the Jammu & Kashmir Government, the Government of India has sought Rs 4.12 crore from it after successive regimes in the erstwhile state failed to execute a dream project for apple growers. The Agricultural and Processed Food [] The post Centre seeks Rs 4.12 Cr refund from J&K Govt over 20-yr delay in Apple Infrastructure Project appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 19: With the commencement of annual regular Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) exams, nearly 97,000 students appeared for the Class 10th exams on Monday. The officials said that the exam was held in 1,003 centres across Kashmir and a few districts of winter-zone areas of Jammu division. JKBOSE has said [] The post 97,500 appear in Class-10 JKBOSE exams appeared first on Northlines .

If Ruhullah wants to resign, he is free to do so, It makes no difference Srinagar, Oct 19: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to the Valley. Talking to reporters here, Dr [] The post Cabinet expansion after LG Sinhas return: Farooq appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 19: Fraudulent overseas job offers are increasingly being used to lure vulnerable people into human trafficking networks, with victims allegedly routed through multiple countries, stripped of legal protections and forced into exploitative situations, DIG Crime Branch Abdul Qayoom said on Monday. Expressing deep concern over the growing menace, Qayoom, speaking to reporters here [] The post Cyber slavery adds dangerous dimension to human trafficking: DIG-CB appeared first on Northli

Pak using platform to push its agenda; J&K, Ladakh integral parts of India New Delhi, Oct 19: Accusing Pakistan of using Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to advance its political agenda and divert international attention from its own internal issues, India on Monday rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in resolutions adopted at an OIC [] The post OIC has no locus standi to comment on Indias internal affairs: MEA appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 19: Grief and anger gripped Darpora village of Hallpora in Kokernag area on Monday after the body of a 28-year-old labourer, Aijaz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Majeed Dar, who had been missing for weeks, was brought home from Punjab. According to the details, soon after the body arrived family members of Dar [] The post Missing Kokernag labourer found dead in Ludhiana, family demands investigation appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 19: Srinagar International Airport has withdrawn restrictions limiting operations to 8 am to 5 pm, paving the way for flights beyond 5 pm, subject to operational requirements, ahead of the winter schedule beginning October 25. An official at Srinagar International Airport said that the restrictions on airport operational hours have been withdrawn, allowing [] The post Srinagar Airport lifts operational curbs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 19: A 45-year-old woman was injured after jumping from a window upon seeing her son hanging at their home in the Mahore area of Reasi district on Monday, officials said. An official said that a heart-wrenching incident occurred in Baggodas village of Mahore tehsil, where a young boy was found hanging at [] The post SHOCKER! Mother jumps from window after finding young son hanging appeared first on Northlines .

By Rajesh Pathak Being powerful enough to overpower injustice is true worship of the mother goddess If we take a look into an aspect of mother cow, then the calf when sucks her milk , it keeps tending it in sheer love, withdrawing herself from everywhere. But now just imagine that at the same [] The post Vandemataram appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. Dr. Jayadeba Sahoo Reimagining Navadurga & Dussehera for a Peaceful, Inclusive and Sustainable World Ya Devi Sarva-Bhuteshu Shakti-Rupena Samsthita, Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai NamasTasyai Namo Namah. Salutations again and again to the Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of power. This timeless invocation invocation invites humanity to recognise the sacred potential of [] The post Slaying inner Mahishasura, Burning inner Ravana: Spiritual imperative of Festive Trilogy Navaratri, D

Privatisation is not withdrawal of State from Economy, it is redeployment for better use By Dr. Nilanjan Banik The Union Cabinets approval, on 14 October 2026, to sell the governments and LICs combined 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to a Fairfax Financial Holdings subsidiary for about 52,878 crore is more than another entry [] The post IDBI Bank -Fairfax deal has some lessons for the Govts Disinvestment strategy appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. Parshant Bakshi Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of Indias most significant festivals, symbolising the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness, truth over falsehood and courage over injustice. On this auspicious occasion, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) traditionally observes its annual Vijayadashami programme, which may include Shastra Pujan- the ceremonial worship of weapons. For [] The post Shastra Pujan on Vijaydashmi: Symbolism of Strength, Self-discipline and

Digital media has become a powerful tool to disseminate information and raise awareness about incidents that might have otherwise remained buried in the depths of obscurity. But in the wrong hands, this tool could be used to spread rumours, jump to conclusions and stoke tensions far beyond the scope of an incident. This can have [] The post Peace needs prudence appeared first on Northlines .

LUDHIANA, Oct 19: A Srinagar-bound passenger bus was allegedly attacked with stones near Doraha in Punjabs Ludhiana district late Sunday night, leaving its windowpanes shattered but passengers unharmed. The incident occurred less than 24 hours after a similar attack on a Kashmir-bound bus in Haryanas Karnal district injured two people. The latest attack took place [] The post After Haryana, Kashmir-bound bus attacked with stones near Ludhiana in Punjab appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 19: The government has asked Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to review its recommendation algorithms to prevent users from being disproportionately exposed to a single or limited set of narratives and curb the amplification of misleading or out-of-context content that could trigger public confusion, violence or disorder. In an advisory dated [] The post Govt Warns Meta Against Exposing Users to Limited Narratives appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 19: Prices of 137 anti-cancer drugs are set to decline from November 9 after the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) capped trade margins on the identified non-scheduled medicines at 30 per cent of their maximum retail price (MRP), a move expected to reduce prices by up to 70 per cent, depending on [] The post Govt Caps Margins on 137 Cancer Drugs at 30%, New Prices From Nov 9 appeared first on Northlines .

LAHORE, Oct 18: Muhammad Sarwar, a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative designated a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by the US Treasury Department in 2016, died in Pakistans Lahore on Sunday under circumstances that have not been officially clarified. Sarwar, president of the Punjab chapter of Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), collapsed while reportedly on his way [] The post US-Designated Lashkar-e-Taiba Operative Muhammad Sarwar Dies in Lahore appeared first on Northlines .

KOTA, Oct 19: Three men allegedly involved in the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbai have been arrested at Kota railway station in Rajasthan while travelling on the Pune-Jaipur Express, officials said. The accused have been identified as 17-year-old Phool Singh and 18-year-old Rehan, both from Sonipat in Haryana, and 22-year-old Hritik [] The post Tiger Shroff Firing Incident: Three Alleged Accused Arrested In Kota appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu & Kashmir Bank reported a 12.5% YoY decline in Q1FY27 standalone net profit to 424.18 crore, driven by increased tax expenses and higher standard asset provisions despite robust 25% credit growth and total business crossing 3 trillion. Jammu & Kashmir Bank reported a 12.5% year-on-year decline in standalone net profit for the quarter ended [] The post JK Bank Q1FY27 profit falls 12.5% as tax costs rise appeared first on Northlines .

LEH: In a historic milestone for the administration of justice in the Union Territory of Ladakh, Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, on Sunday inaugurated the newly established Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Melongthang, Leh. The establishment of the Bench marks a significant step towards bringing [] The post CJI Justice inaugurates Ladakh Bench of High Court in Leh appeared first on Northlines .

LEH: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Sunday said lawyers from Leh and Kargil would soon be able to virtually access the Supreme Court from the Ladakh Bench of the High Court. All matters originating from Ladakh would be listed on a single day and heard through video-conferencing, sparing lawyers and litigants the [] The post CJI announces virtual SC access for Lawyers from Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Omar seeks stringent action over attack on J&K-bound bus KARNAL: Two men have been rounded up for allegedly throwing stones at a Jammu and Kashmir-bound bus following a dispute in Haryanas Karnal district, leaving a passenger and a dhaba employee injured, police said on Sunday. The incident drew a reaction from Jammu and Kashmir [] The post Two rounded up for stone-pelting on J&K-bound bus in Karnal appeared first on Northlines .

LEH: A 30-year-old critically ill civilian patient was airlifted from Leh to Delhi in a C-130J aircraft, with the mission being carried out by the IAF in darkness and challenging weather conditions, officials said on Sunday. The evacuation mission required a high degree of operational preparedness, professional coordination and timely execution, they said. [] The post IAF Airlifts critically ill patient from Leh to Delhi appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: State-run oil marketing companies have barred ethanol made from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup and B-heavy molasses from their latest procurement tender for the 2026-27 supply year for blending in petrol, as the government seeks to protect domestic sugar supplies while sustaining its nationwide petrol-blending programme. The tender, issued on October 16 by Bharat [] The post India bars Sugarcane-based Ethanol in 2026-27 Petrol blending tender appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU: Two persons are feared drowned after allegedly jumping into the Chenab in Doda and Ramban districts on Sunday, officials said. Rescue operations are underway to trace the missing persons, they said. Officials said a 30-year-old woman, identified as Priya resident of Balwana village and mother of two minor children allegedly jumped into [] The post Two feared drowned after jumping into Chenab in Doda, Ramban appeared first on Northlines .

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after gunmen opened fire at him in Juhu area of Mumbai on Sunday evening, police said. His driver and another driver of an autorickshaw were injured in the incident, police said, adding that 15 teams have been formed to investigate the incident from various angles. The incident took [] The post Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt after Gunfire in Mumbais Juhu appeared first on Northlines .

Education must remain a public good, not a commercial arrangement that places an unnecessary financial burden on families. Education Ministers warning against private schools compelling parents to purchase books, uniforms and other educational materials from designated vendors is a timely reminder that institutional autonomy cannot come at the cost of parental choice. For [] The post Education without compulsion appeared first on Northlines .

by Dr. A. Adityanjee Everyone heaved a sigh of relief on October 13th, 2026, when Saudi Arabias Supreme Court, on appeal, set aside the Shariah court death sentence handed to Anojan Sivarasa, a Sri Lankan Tamil, Hindu expatriate engineer over a Facebook comment. Anojan Sivarasa, a 24-year-old Sri Lankan citizen, originally comes from Narpittimunai, [] The post Provocation, Entrapment, Persecution & Blasphemy with Saudi Arabian Characteristics appeared first on Northlines .

By Girdhari Lal Raina, Ex-MLC The tragedy of forced displacement extends beyond the loss of an ancestral homeland to encompass cultural dislocation, unresolved grievances and the continuing struggle for a secure and dignified return. The tragedy of Kashmiri Pandits is far more than the story of a community displaced from its ancestral homeland. It [] The post The Unfinished Exodus: Kashmiri Pandits and 36 Years of Displacement appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 17: Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) is poised for further growth through 5G adoption, home broadband expansion, artificial intelligence (AI) and international technology sales, according to research reports by GEPL Capital, Ventura Securities and SMC Global ahead of its 30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO). The IPO will open on October 21 and close [] The post JPL IPO: A Ticket to Indias Next Digital Decade, Built on 5G, Broadband and AI appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken up the incident involving an attack on a Jammu and Kashmir-bound bus in Haryana with the state government, seeking stringent action against those responsible and measures to ensure the safety of passengers. The Chief Ministers Office has conveyed its concern to the Government of Haryana over [] The post CM Omar Abdullah seeks stringent action over attack on J&K-bound bus in Haryana appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Oct 18: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has abolished two temporarily created posts of Principal Chief Conservators of Forests (PCCFs) in Jammu and Kashmir with effect from August 1, 2026. The abolished posts comprise one cadre post and one ex-cadre post. The decision was taken on the recommendation of the [] The post Centre Abolishes Two PCCF Posts in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

LEH, Oct 18: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Sunday inaugurated the newly constituted Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Leh, bringing judicial services closer to litigants in the Union Territory. Hearings before the bench will commence on October 21, with 75 cases identified for listing. [] The post CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates Ladakh Bench of J&K High Court in Leh appeared first on Northlines .

KOLKATA, Oct 17: At least 19 people were killed and 25 injured in a stampede at the Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening amid heavy crowding and rain on Maha Saptami. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced compensation of Rs 25 lakh and a Group D government job for the [] The post Kolkata Puja Pandal Stampede Kills 19, Injures 25; Probe Ordered appeared first on Northlines .

GWALIOR, October 18: At least 14 people were killed and 28 injured when a speeding truck ploughed into devotees outside the Sheetla Mata temple in Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior district in the early hours of Sunday, police said. The incident occurred around 1.30 am on Chinor Road, near a slope outside the temple, when the [] The post 14 Killed, 28 Injured as Truck Rams Devotees Outside Gwalior Temple appeared first on Northlines .

Residents of Kalika Colony, Gorkha Nagar face harassment and restricted access to homes amid Navratra security arrangements Jammu Tawi, October 17: An accredited journalist has alleged misbehaviour and intimidation by a Sub-Inspector posted at Bagh-e-Bahu Police Station after he was stopped near his home in Kalika Colony amid restrictions imposed in view of the ongoing [] The post Journalist alleges misbehaviour by Bagh-e-Bahu SI appeared first on Northlines .

Hundreds of govt vehicles set to worsen traffic scenario Monthly duty roster for ministers & Admn Secys on anvil JAMMU Tawi, Oct 17: The government offices falling under the Darbar Movemost notably Lok Bhavan, the Chief Ministers Office, the Civil Secretariat, and Police Headquarterswill reopen in Jammu, the winter capital of the Union Territory (UT) [] The post VIP culture to add woes to Jammuites from Nov 2 onwards appeared first on Northlines .

SCI-J, HBCHRC helped in this historic medical achievement Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Oct 17: The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Jammu has strengthened its cancer diagnostic capabilities with the introduction and operationalisation of specialised Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry (IHC) services, marking a significant step towards improving cancer diagnosis and supporting personalised treatment in [] The post GMC-J brings advanced cancer diagnostic to improve precision treatm

Banihal, Oct 17: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday warned private schools against compelling parents to purchase books, uniforms and other educational materials from specific vendors or shops, asserting that strict action would be taken against institutions found violating the rules. Speaking to reporters during her visit to Banihal, the minister, as [] The post No school can compel parents to buy items from specific shop: Edu Min appeared first on Northlines .

Budgam, Oct 17: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday said the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir remains a crucial issue, asserting that the resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly reflects the collective will of the elected representatives of the people. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a workers convention held at [] The post Centre should respect J&K Assemblys statehood resolution: Speaker appeared first on Northlines .

Ladakh, Oct 17: Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Saturday said Article 371 of the Constitution offers sufficient flexibility to provide constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, with a separate provision, proposed as Article 371K. Addressing a press conference here, Chief Secretary Kundra, as per the news agency, said, These provisions were discussed during negotiations to address [] The post Art-371 can provide constitutional safeguards for Ladakh: CS appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters (PHQ) has ordered the adjustment of six IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre and the transfer and posting of 12 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) across various units and formations in the Union Territory. According to official Order No. 2897 of 2026, the six IPS officers [] The post 6 IPS officers, 12 DySPs transferred appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed an over 1,000-page chargesheet against 15 accused in the Kishtwar minor sexual exploitation and death case within 60 days of taking over the investigation, citing 143 witnesses. A spokesperson said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) filed the chargesheet within the stipulated period. The [] The post CB Chargesheets 15 accused in Kishtwar Minor Death Case appeared first on Northlines .

LEH/JAMMU, Oct 17: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant will visit Ladakh on Sunday to inaugurate the newly constituted Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference, Kundra said the CJI would be accompanied by four Supreme Court [] The post CJI Surya Kant to inaugurate Ladakh HC Bench today appeared first on Northlines .

Proposal to set up centre cleared in 2016 Jammu Tawi, Oct 17: The proposal to establish a Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) learning centre in Jammu & Kashmir continues to remain in limbo despite its approval way back in 2016 by the Union Government. Documents in possession of news agency, reveal that [] The post CIPET Centre in J&K stuck over land allotment appeared first on Northlines .

The sight of children absorbed in mobile phones, tablets and television screens has become commonplace in homes, schools, restaurants and public spaces. What was once considered a source of entertainment or a tool for learning has gradually become an inseparable part of childhood. While digital technology offers undeniable benefits, excessive screen time is increasingly raising [] The post Childhood Beyond the Screen appeared first on Northlines .

Running, fitness and social change in the National Capital By Raju Kumar Running has gained remarkable popularity in India in recent years. From morning runners on streets and in parks to marathons across cities, the growing enthusiasm is hard to miss. No longer confined to professional athletes, running is becoming part of everyday [] The post Beyond the finish line: 21 years of the Delhi half Marathon appeared first on Northlines .