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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 .

Srinagar, Jan 23: Kashmir witnessed fresh snowfall on Friday, including the seasons first snowfall in Srinagar city, disrupting normal life, forcing the closure of the SrinagarJammu national highway and leading to the cancellation of over 20 flights, officials said. Light to moderate snowfall was recorded across the plains of Kashmir, while the upper reaches [] The post Seasons First Snowfall Hits Srinagar, Flights Cancelled and Highways Closed appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 23: Amid prevailing inclement weather conditions, district administrations in several parts of the Jammu division have ordered the **closure of schools on Friday, January 23, 2026**, as a precautionary measure to safeguard students and staff. According to official information, **all government and private schools** will remain closed in the districts of **Rajouri, [] The post Schools Closed in Four Jammu Districts Amid Inclement Weather appeared first on Northlines .

Over 80% power supply disrupted in Kashmir; IMD issues orange alert Srinagar, Jan 22 (KNO): Strong and gusty winds swept through large parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening, causing widespread damage to property, disrupting electricity supply in over 80 per cent of Kashmir, and triggering forest fires at multiple locations, even as [] The post Gusty winds batter J&K, Trigger power outages and forest fires; Administration on high alert appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 22: J&Ks Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat on Thursday chaired a comprehensive security review meeting, to assess the prevailing security situation and review ongoing anti-terror operations in the districts of Anantnag, Kulgam and Police District Awantipora, ahead of Republic Day2026. The meeting held in Anantnag was attended by Special DGP (Coordination) S.J.M. [] The post DGP reviews security scenario in Anantnag appeared first on Northlines .

Refutes news item on J&K Civil Services Judicial (Main) 2025 Examination Jammu Tawi, January 22: In response to recent media and social media news items regarding fairness of the J&K Civil Services Judicial (Main) 2025 Examination, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (J&K PSC) puts on record that the examinations are conducted in completely [] The post Exams conducted in complete fair manner, no scope of manipulation or external influence: JKPSC appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 22: National Conference President, Farooq Abdullah on Thursday stressed that unity in diversity must continue to be Indias guiding principle if the country is to realise its aspiration of becoming a global power. Addressing a gathering in Naushera of Rajouri district on the 649th Prakash Parv of Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj, [] The post Unity in Diversity key to Indias rise as global power: Farooq appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 22: Northern Railways Jammu Division transported a 42-BCN goods rake loaded with rice to Anantnag from Sangrur (Punjab) in 24 hours, boosting freight movement in the valley, an official said on Thursday. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Jammu, Uchit Singhal said the successful arrival of the full rake of food grain wagons from [] The post First full goods train with rice reaches J-Ks Anantnag appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 22: The Congress on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in an accident in Doda district, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge stressing the urgent need to strengthen road infrastructure, improve mobility in difficult terrain and take road-safety measures to prevent such heartbreaking incidents. An armoured vehicle of the Army carrying troops [] The post Road infrastructure must improve in J&K: Congress appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 22: A fresh encounter broke out between security forces and holed up terrorists during the ongoing search operation in the higher reaches of Kishtwar district on Thursday, officials said. The operation was launched in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in Chatroo belt on Sunday, leading to a gunfight that left one paratrooper dead [] The post Fresh encounter breaks out in Kishtwar appeared first on Northlines .

Recovers fine of over Rs 145 crore from violators; impounds 15,947 vehicles Jammu Tawi, Jan 22:Jammu and Kashmirs Traffic Police have intensified their drive against rule-breakers. In 2025, the department issued a staggering 14.92 lakh digital fines, collected over Rs 145 crore in penalties, and even seized 15,947 vehicles for serious violations, officials said on [] The post J&K issues 15 lakh e-challans in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 22:Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today reviewed the implementation of road safety measures in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the need for GIS-based, data-driven identification of accident-prone road stretches across districts. He stressed that such targeted interventions, both technological and physical, could significantly reduce road accidents in the Union Territory. The Chief Secretary sought [] The post JK calls for GIS-based, data-driven road safety interventions in J&K appear

Strong WDs expected to trigger widespread snowfall Jammu Tawi, Jan 22:Minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir dipped further on Thursday, with most places in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero night temperatures, while Ladakh continued to reel under intense cold conditions, officials said. According to data, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius, [] The post J&K shivers as minimum temperatures plunge appeared first on Northlines .

EU and US have largest in integrated economic and trade relations By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: The debate gripping Western capitals sounds familiar: should governments tax the wealthy more aggressively to fund strained budgets? From Londons abolition of non-dom status to Californias proposed billionaire levy, the political momentum is unmistakable. But in [] The post European businessmen highly worried at trans-Atlantic facture appeared first on Northlines .

(On the Occasion of His 129th Birth Anniversary) By Ravi Rohmetra Subhas Chandra Bose was among the most celebrated and charismatic freedom fighters of India. A powerful influencer of the youth, he earned the revered epithet Netajiby founding and leading the Indian National Army (INA) during Indias struggle for independence. Though initially aligned with the [] The post Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Unyielding Spirit of Indias Freedom Struggle appeared first on Northlines .

GL Raina Subhas Chandra Bose, universally revered as Netaji, represents a distinctive ideological current within Indias freedom movementone that fused cultural nationalism, spiritual discipline, political realism, and revolutionary action. In an era when the Indian struggle against colonialism was often constrained by moral absolutism and incrementalism, Netaji articulated and practised a bold alternative: freedom was [] The post Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: An Ideological Blueprint for National

New Delhi, Jan 22: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday launched ECINET, a new digital platform for voters, officials, and political parties, describing it as a tool to counter misinformation in elections. The platform integrates over 40 existing mobile and web applications into a single interface, including the Voter Helpline App, Voter Turnout App, [] The post New ECINET Platform Launched to Counter Electoral Misinformation appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 22: At least three flights operating to and from Srinagar Airport were cancelled on Thursday following the issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) at Delhi Airport in connection with Republic Day security arrangements, officials said. According to a passenger advisory issued by Srinagar Airport authorities, the cancellations were caused by operational restrictions [] The post 3 Flights Cancelled At Srinagar Airport Due To Delhi NOTAM appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 22: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Delhi government after agreeing to hear the curative petition filed by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Arif against the death penalty awarded to him in the 2000 Red Fort attack case in which three Army jawans were killed. A special bench comprising Chief [] The post Red Fort Case: SC Issues Notice on LeT Terrorists Curative Petition appeared first on Northlines .

Bhaderwah/Jammu, Jan 22: Four Army personnel were killed and nine others injured on Thursday after a bullet-proof Army vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The accident occurred at Khanni Top along the BhaderwahChamba interstate road while the vehicle was en route [] The post J&K: 4 Soldiers Killed as Army Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge in Doda appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 22: A Delhi court on Thursday acquitted former Congress Member of Parliament Sajjan Kumar in a case relating to the alleged instigation of violence in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas of the capital during the 1984 Sikh Massacre Case. The acquittal was pronounced by Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh, who delivered [] The post 1984 Sikh Massacre case: Delhi court acquits Sajjan Kumar in Janakpuri-Vikaspuri matter appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 22: A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Wednesday sentenced a key accused to ten years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) in a Pakistan-linked case relating to recruitment and radicalisation of Muslim youth for the banned Laskar-e-Taiba terror organisation in West Bengal. Sayyad M. Idris of the Uttara Kannada district of [] The post NIA Court Awards 10-Year RI to Key Accused in LeT Recruitment Case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 22: An employee of University of Jammu was today found hanging under mysterious circumstances from a tree inside the campus, police here said. The deceased, identified as Balwan Singh (aged 42-45), an employee of the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) department and a resident of Hiranagar, district Kathua, was found hanging from a [] The post Jammu University employee found hanging from tree in campus appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 22: Various departments and clubs of Government Degree College (GDC) Paloura organised a series of activities to mark National Youth Day and National Vande Mataram Pride Phase-2, commemorating 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. As part of the celebrations, students participated in a group recitation of Vande Mataram under the [] The post GDC Paloura Celebrates National Youth Day, Vande Mataram Phase-2 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has informed the Health and Medical Education Department that it is not empowered to conduct fresh counselling or allocate supernumerary MBBS seats for the academic session 202526. In an official communication addressed to the Administrative Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department, JKBOPEE [] The post No fresh counselling for MBBS supernumerary seats: JKBOPE appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 21: Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief, Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday directed the force to deal firmly with anti-national elements posing a threat to public safety, peace and tranquility. Prabhat, the Director General of Police (DGP), was chairing a comprehensive security review meeting at the District Police Office in south Kashmirs Shopian. He later [] The post Ahead of R-Day, DGP reviews security scenario appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 21:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the implementation of the MSME Health Clinic under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme during a meeting with senior officers of the Industries & Commerce Department and other stakeholders. The review focused on progress achieved, outreach to enterprises, and mechanisms for early identification and [] The post Action plan for comprehensive MSME assessment appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 21:For the second consecutive day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today held pre-budget consultations with several key departments to assess priorities, sectoral needs and development imperatives for the upcoming Budget Session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, scheduled to begin on February 2. The Chief Minister, who also holds the portfolio of [] The post CM Omar chairs pre-budget consultation meetings appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 21:The Jammu and Kashmir administration Wednesday restored subsidized helicopter services to Gurez valley and other remote border areas of north Kashmirre-establishing a crucial winter lifeline for snowbound communities. In view of disrupted road connectivity during winters, the services operated by M/s Global Vectra Helicorp Limited aim to ensure smooth travel for residents, [] The post Helicopter service to snow bound border areas appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 21: A delegation of Congress leaders led by the partys Jammu and Kashmir unit working president Raman Bhalla met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here and discussed with him broader issues of public concern. According to a party spokesperson, the delegation, also comprising chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma, former minister Yogesh Sawhney and former [] The post Cong discusses issues of public concern with CM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 21: Northern Railways Jammu division has extended the services of special reserved trains operating between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra due to high passenger footfall, officials said on Wednesday. It has decided that the trains will make four more trips each, with the last service on January 27, they [] The post Spl train services between Delhi, Katra extended appeared first on Northlines .

The art of effecting land grab through a Peace process By T N Ashok NEW YORK: Donald Trump has never met a geopolitical catastrophe he couldnt rebrand as a development opportunity. His latest venturethe risibly titled Board of Peace for Gazais perhaps his most audacious grift yet: a scheme to dress up territorial control [] The post The Gaza Con: How Trump rebranded annexation as investment appeared first on Northlines .

The implementation of the Prime Ministers flagship PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) has gained remarkable traction in Jammu & Kashmir, positioning the Union Territory at the forefront of Indias household-level renewable energy revolution. Designed to provide free electricity up to 300 units per month through grid-connected rooftop solar systems, the scheme is rapidly [] The post PM Surya Ghar Yojana: Where rooftops turn into powerhouses for the households appeared first on Northlines .

With India refusing to reconsider its decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, concern is growing in Pakistan, which has termed the move an unprecedented crisis for its water security and a potential threat to regional stability. Pakistans Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Usman Jadoon, accused India of weaponising water and [] The post Unprecedented Water Crisis: Pakistan Flags Indus Treaty Suspension at UN appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 21: House Listing Operations (HLO) across Jammu and Kashmir will be held from June 1 to 30 as part of the upcoming census, with self-enumeration starting 15 days earlier, officials said Wednesday. The Union Territory Level Census Coordination Committee, chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, approved the schedule, with the government expected to [] The post Census-Linked House Listing Ops To Begin In J&K From June 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 21: A trainee aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed into a pond in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, officials said. Details regarding the cause of the crash, the exact location of the incident, and the condition of those on board are awaited. Rescue operations are currently underway, they [] The post IAF Trainee Aircraft Crashes Into Pond in UPs Prayagraj appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has underscored the need for a robust military power and having the will to use that power. Addressing the 22nd Subroto Mukerjee Seminar on National Security Imperatives in New Delhi, Mr. Singh said that military power stands as the ultimate arbiter of national power. Mr Singh [] The post Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh underscores need for robust military power appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Centre has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to strengthen compliance with user fee payments at toll plazas on National Highways, aiming to curb evasion and improve the efficiency of electronic toll collection systems. The Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified by the government, seek to enhance user fee compliance, [] The post No Toll Dues, No NOC: Centre Amends Motor Vehicle Rules appeared first on Northlines .

House Listing Operations slated for June 2026; first-ever fully digital census to feature self-enumeration and caste count Jammu Tawi, January 20: In a major step towards preparations for Census 2027, a Union Territory-level Census Coordination Committee meeting was held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo. The meeting was attended by the [] The post Digital Census 2027: J&K CS Finalises Roadmap, Timelines and Manpower Plan appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 20:Nitin Nabin on Tuesday assumed charge as the Bharatiya Janata Partys 12th national president, succeeding J P Nadda and marking a generational shift in the partys leadership as it looks to consolidate power and expand its political footprint across the country. After the formal announcement of his election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, [] The post Nitin takes over as BJPs 12th president; PM Modi says You are my Boss appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 20: As the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is scheduled to start on February 2, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday began pre-budget consultations with key departments here, an official spokesman said. Abdullah reviewed departmental priorities, assessed public needs and stressed the importance of aligning proposals with the overall [] The post CM holds consultations with key departments ahead of Budget Session appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 20: The Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, accusing her of pursuing divisive and communal politics that runs contrary to national interests. It charged that Mehboobas political conduct has been consistently centred on sectarian appeasement and identity-based mobilisation. The BJPs attack came a [] The post Mehboobas politics consistently divisive, against national interest: BJP appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested a man, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly murdering his friend in Samba district with the intent of grabbing his compensation money, an official said on Tuesday. The mutilated body of Jeevan Ahirwar, a resident of Bijawar tehsil of Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, was [] The post MP resident arrested for killing friend over money in Samba appeared first on Northlines .