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Draft Media Policy 2026 proposes Digital Regulation Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday told the Assembly that the Directorate of Information and Public Relations has issued 28 rebuttals to fake and misleading news reports between April 1, 2025, and Jan 31, 2026, as part of its efforts to counter misinformation. Replying [] The post 28 rebuttals issued on fake news since April 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than Rs 7,647 lakh has been spent on the promotion of tourism across the Jammu and Kashmir divisions during the financial years 202425 and 202526. Replying to a question raised by MLA Yudhvir Sethi, the Tourism Department said that [] The post Rs 29 Cr spent on tourism promotion in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD), Satish Sharma on Thursday apologised for his conduct towards Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Kumar Sharma and MLA Sham Lal Sharma. As soon as the minister stood up to respond to a question from MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar, he requested the Speaker to [] The post Satish apologises for his conduct with 2 MLAs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a social media content creator for allegedly filming and sharing a video from inside the sanctum sanctorum (Bhawan cave) of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, in violation of strict prohibitions on photography and videography at the sacred site. The content creator reportedly [] The post FIR against Content Creator for protocol violation at Vaishno Devi Cave appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The government has demolished 1,425 residential and commercial structures across Jammu and Kashmir since October 2024, with Srinagar accounting for the highest share. The government ruled out any proposal to provide compensation or free land to the affected families for reconstruction of their houses. It also said that no construction is permitted [] The post 1,425 illegal structures demolished since Oct-2024 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12:Senior National Conference leader and MP Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan on Thursday raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha over rising unemployment and increasing drug abuse in Jammu and Kashmir, urging the Centre to outline concrete steps to tackle the twin challenges. Raising a supplementary during Question Hour in the Parliament, Choudhary said the [] The post Take concrete steps to address unemployment, drug menace in J&K: Ramzan appeared first on Northlines .

Law Department examining it; cases will be reviewed after approval Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has said that a policy regarding the establishment of private universities in the Union Territory has been framed. In a written response to a cut motion moved by Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani [] The post Policy for setting up private Universities in J&K framed appeared first on Northlines .

Legislators demand stern action against fake news, misinformation Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, announced on Thursday that the House will hold a halfhour discussion on online smear campaigns against legislators during the ongoing budget session. During Question Hour, BJP MLA R.S. Pathania said the issue of [] The post Assembly to discuss online smear campaigns against MLAs appeared first on Northlines .

Board to hold Pratham Pooja for annual pilgrimage on June 29 Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired the 50th Board meeting, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) and announced that the Pratham Pooja for the 2026 pilgrimage will be performed on June 29, 2026. According to the details, the meeting approved [] The post Sinha chairs SASB meeting for Amarnath Yatra 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Says Nations strength lies in its Spiritual Wisdom Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Asserting that India alone will guide the world towards the right path in near future, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the people to celebrate Indias grand renaissance. Speaking at the Dyar Daham celebrations, part of Mahashivratri Festivities, at Mata Bhadrakali Asthapan [] The post India alone will guide world towards right path: LG appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 201 registered civilian drones, while no drone has been registered in Ladakh so far, the Government of India informed Parliament on Thursday. The information was shared in the Lok Sabha in response to a question raised by MP Smt Sajda Ahmed regarding the promotion and regulation [] The post J&K has 201 registered drones, Ladakh none appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12:Many National Highway stretches in Jammu and Kashmir suffered damage due to heavy rainfall and landslides during the current financial year 2025-26, the Government of India informed Parliament on Thursday. The information was shared in the Lok Sabha in reply to a question by MPs Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram, Nilesh Dnyandev Lanke, Dr [] The post Many National Highway stretches in J&K hit due to heavy rainfall appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12:Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 15.48 lakh traffic violation cases in 2025, with authorities collecting more than Rs 34.17 crore as penalty under the Motor Vehicles Act, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday. The information was shared in the Lok Sabha in response to a question raised by MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal. [] The post J&K collects Rs 34.17 crore as penalty under Motor Vehicles Act appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12:The Government of India on Thursday said that several welfare schemes for Scheduled Tribes (STs) are being implemented in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST). Replying to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durga Das Uikey, said that [] The post Welfare schemes for STs under implementation in J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

By Er. Rajesh Pathak To fulfill its mission of taking the nation to supreme glory (Param Vaibhav) , RSS has evolved a few stages of man-making process in increasing order through which one has to go through wanting to work for it in correct perspective . First comes the Shakha, a get-together of one-hour [] The post When all the concerns for the self no longer exist appeared first on Northlines .

US-Japan relations will be smoother as also Indias ties with Tokyo By Tirthankar Mitra The landslide victory of Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi in the snap polls she called earlier this week puts doubts about the future of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to rest. It also gives her a clear mandate to pursue [] The post Far Right LDP leader Takaichi consolidates her grip on party after big poll win appeared first on Northlines .

EU leaders must make proper review if global reality at Munich summit By Mark Ellmann MUNICH: These days, the Bavarian capital resembles a fortress. Dozens of heads of government and foreign ministers from around the world have arrived for the Munich Security Conference, which will be opened by Germanys conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz on [] The post Germany pushes European rearmament, using Trump as an excuse appeared first on Northlines .

The conventional grudge of the people living in Jammu Division that governments in the past had discriminated badly as far as tourism sector is concerned holds good amount of truth because in the name of tourism what Jammu has got till date is meager and unsubstantial as except Mansar and Patnitop besides development of Mata [] The post Railway to revive tourism appeared first on Northlines .

Gopalganj, Bangladesh, Feb 12: A crude bomb exploded today at a polling center in Gopalganj district during Bangladeshs national parliamentary elections, injuring three people, officials said. This marks the first major vote since the 2024 events that led to the ousting of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The blast occurred around 9:00 AM at the [] The post Crude Bomb Blast Injures 3 at Bangladesh Polling Center appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 12: Two BJP legislators on Thursday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in protest over the extension of reservation benefits under the Pahari quota to eligible community members, including Pakistani refugees residing in the plains. Narinder Singh Raina and Arvind Gupta walked out, expressing dissatisfaction with the governments response on [] The post Two BJP MLAs Walk Out of J&K Assembly Over Pahari Reservation Issue appeared first on Northlines .

Nagpur, Feb 12: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said veterinary practitioners have a significant role in Indias economic growth and urged them to broaden their perspective beyond conventional responsibilities. Speaking at the National Symposium on the Role of Canine in One Health: Building Partnership and Resolving Challenges, jointly organised by the [] The post Veterinarians Key Stakeholders in Society, Says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat appeared first on Northlines

SRINAGAR, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA)on Thursday urged the Chief Ministers of J&K and Rajasthan to intervene to safeguard the academic futures of several Kashmiri students suspended for allegedly protesting an unapproved nursing course at Mewar University. JKSA expressed grave concern over the suspension of 33 Kashmiri students at Mewar [] The post JKSA Seeks CMs Intervention Over Suspension Of 33 Kashmiri Students At Mewar University appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12: Opposition MPs on Thursday staged a protest in the Parliament House complex against the India-US interim trade deal, accusing the government of surrendering Indian interests. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC general secretaries K C Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh, DMKs TR Baalu, SPs Dharmendra Yadav, Jaya Bachchan, CPI-MLs Sudama Prasad, and others [] The post Oppn MPs Protest Against India-US Trade Agreement in Parliament appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has expanded the mandate of its Sexual Harassment Probe Committee to include complaints by transgender persons, alongside women. An order issued by the Registrar General at Jammu stated that the decision was made in compliance with the Supreme Court of Indias directions in [] The post J&K High Court Expands Sexual Harassment Panel to Transgender Persons appeared first on Northlines .

Dhaka, Feb 12: Bangladesh began voting on Thursday in its 13th parliamentary elections, with top leaders of the rival Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami and interim chief Muhammad Yunus casting their ballots early as polling opened nationwide. The elections the first since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in mass protests in August [] The post Bangladesh Votes in Landmark Poll, Yunus Seeks New Beginning Amid Rigging Claims appeared first on Northlines .

A United Nations sanctions monitoring report has linked Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to last years deadly attack near Delhis Red Fort, while recording contrasting claims by Member States over whether the group remains operational. The findings are part of the 37th report of the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, submitted under Resolution [] The post UN Report Links Jaish-e-Mohammed to Red Fort Terror Attack, Contradicts Defunct Narrative appeared first o

Drastic change in Labour Got policy is needed if he wants to survive By Ben Chacko LONDON: As the wheels come off the Starmer operation we need pressure from the left for policy change as sweeping as the personnel clear-out at No 10.The PM may not last long, but the culture of cynicism, greed [] The post British PM Keir Starmer is facing his moment of truth during his tenure appeared first on Northlines .

For New Delhi, expansion of ties is important for its role in global order By T N Ashok Indo-French relations will elevate to a higher level with the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India from February 17 to 19, 2026. The visit will underscore what both governments describe as a maturing strategic [] The post French President Macrons India visit: Strategic signals for collaboration appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Dayanand Saraswati was born on February 12, 1824, in Tankara, a small town in the present-day state of Gujarat, India. His father, Karshanji Lalji Tiwari, was a wealthy and devout Brahmin deeply rooted in orthodox Hindu traditions. Dayanand was raised in a religious environment, where he was taught the importance of rituals, [] The post Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati: Remembering the Vedic Reformer on His 202nd Birth Anniversary appeared first on Northlines .

There are many cases reported from across the nation on a regular basis where people inadvertently violate the norms of National Flag Code by disrespecting the Tricolour on different counts. In this very context, reportedly the Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested a man for disrespecting the National Flag in Doda district. The cops have [] The post Flag Code Violations appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 11:District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, has issued a comprehensive order to regulate the functioning of spa and massage centres and prevent their alleged misuse for unlawful and immoral activities. The order has been promulgated underSection 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The action follows reports that some spa [] The post DM Jammu Cracks Down on Spa, Massage Centres appeared first on Northlines .

Announces new cath labs, PET scans, chemotherapy units in 86 SDHs, cancer control strategy Jammu Tawi, Feb 11: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Minister Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday announced a major expansion and modernisation of healthcare infrastructure across the Union Territory, aimed at improving patient care, boosting hospital capacity and ensuring access [] The post J&K to add 3,200 Hospital Beds, 900 Critical Care Beds: Itoo appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday asserted that the Agriculture First policy is crucial for achieving a developed India and an Aatma-Nirbhar Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating the Centres firm commitment to safeguarding farmers interests. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Agriculture Summit and Kisan Mela at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences [] The post Agriculture First policy key to Developed India, Aatm-Nirbhar J&K: LG appeared first on North

MLAs stage walkout, storm in well of House Jammu Tawi, Feb 11:Uproarious scenes were witnessed in the Legislative Assembly for the second consecutive day on Wednesday over remarks made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah against BJP lawmakers. As the House assembled in the morning, BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma said the words used by the [] The post Pandemonium in Assembly over CMs remarks against BJP lawmakers appeared first on Northlines .

Rattan Singh Gill Jammu Tawi, Feb 11: The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed Demands for Grants for four key departments School Education, Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Higher Education approving allocations running into lakhs of crores of rupees through a voice vote after a day-long discussion by members. [] The post JK Assembly clears Education, Health, Social Welfare grants worth over Rs 28, 250 Cr appeared first on Northlines .

Rattan Singh Gill Jammu Tawi, Feb 11:The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday told the Legislative Assembly that over11.8 lakh reservation certificatesacross various reserved categories have been issued so far, with10.16 lakh in Jammu divisionand1.65 lakh in the Kashmir Valley. While the raw figures indicate a wide regional gap, the category-wise break-up shows that the [] The post Quota Certificates: Regional gap mirrors SC/ST population spread appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 11: The Union Territory Level Steering Committee (UTLSC) meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary on Wednesday late evening has approved the purchasing of 200 hundred new e-buses for both Jammu and Srinagar under PM e-Bus Sewa for both capital cities of J&K. The UTLSC [] The post Northlines Exclusive | Its official; JK Govt okays proposal for purchasing 200 more e-buses, rates finalized by CS appeared first on Northlines .

S.Krishnan Indias digital public sphere is at a defining moment. Advances in artificial intelligence, particularly in the generation and alteration of audio, visual, and audio-visual content, have fundamentally reshaped how information is created, consumed, and trusted. While these technologies expand the possibilities of expression, creativity, and accessibility, they also introduce new risks that touch directly [] The post Empowerment, Due Process and Dignity: Governing Synthetic Media in Indi

JAMMU: (Feb 11) The process of regularisation of residential colonies in Jammu was initiated earlier and the Jammu Development Authority has already regularised 31 colonies, but the process was later stayed by the high court, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question raised by BJP MLA [] The post 31 colonies regularized in Jammu, process now stayed by HC: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday appointed the Administrative Secretary, Finance Department, as the Union Territory-Level Nodal Officer in connection with the 8th Pay Commission. The appointment was notified through Circular No. 01-JK (GAD) of 2026 dated January 7, 2026, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD). According to the order, [] The post Adm Secy Finance Appointed UT-Level Nodal Officer for 8th Pay Commission appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha has resumed discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had presented the Union Budget in Parliament on the 1st of this month. Participating in the discussion, Arun Bharti of LJP (R) has described the Union Budget as a budget for the nations development. He termed [] The post Lok Sabha resumes discussion on Union Budget 2026-27 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday issued new rules mandating that Vande Mataram, the national song, be played before the national anthem Jana Gana Mana at all government events and in all schools across the country. Under the revised guidelines, all persons must stand when Vande Mataram is played at official functions. The [] The post New Protocol: Vande Mataram Mandatory Before National Anthem Nationwide appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 11: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has installed more than 12.36 lakh smart electricity meters across the Union Territory under central schemes, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. The information was shared by the Power Development Department (PDD) in a written reply to a question raised by legislator Waheed-Ur-Rehman Para. According [] The post Over 12.3 Lakh Smart Meters Installed in J&K: Govt Tells Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 11: BJP legislators on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, protesting against what they termed unparliamentary and indecent language used by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the proceedings. Leader of the Opposition Sunil Sharma alleged that Abdullahs remarks, including the phrase joote maaro (hit with shoes), violated parliamentary decorum [] The post BJP Walks Out of J&K Assembly Over CM Omars Remarks; Demands Apology appeared first on Northlines .

Amritsar: Punjab Police have foiled two separate terror-related plots in Amritsar, arresting two men and recovering an RDX-based improvised explosive device (IED) and two hand grenades in intelligence-led operations linked to Pakistan-based handlers. In the first operation, the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, arrested Rahul Kumar alias Gaju, a resident of Chamrang Road who [] The post ISI-Backed Terror Plot Foiled in Amritsar; IED, Grenades Seized, Two Arrested appeared first on

Ottawa: A mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby residence left 10 people dead, including the suspected shooter, and more than two dozen injured in one of the deadliest school-related attacks in Canada in decades. Police said six victims were found dead inside the school, while another succumbed to injuries while [] The post 10 Killed in School and Home Shooting in Canadas Tumbler Ridge appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has decided not to attend the proceedings of the House on moral grounds until the no-confidence motion notice moved against him by the Opposition is resolved. The decision comes a day after Opposition parties submitted a notice of no-confidence against Birla to the Secretary General of the Lok [] The post No-Confidence Row: Om Birla Opts Out of House Proceedings appeared first on Northlines .

IMD predicts largely dry weather till Feb 20 Jammu Tawi, Feb 10:Fresh snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, while several areas in the plains received rainfall, even as temperatures showed a marginal improvement across Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Light snowfall occurred in the middle and upper reaches [] The post Fresh snowfall, rain across J&K; temperatures improve slightly appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 10:Lieutenant Governors Sainik Sahayta Kendra (LGSSK) continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment and steadfast support to serving soldiers and their families, honoring their priceless service to the nation. Through proactive intervention and seamless coordination with various authorities, the LGSSK has successfully resolved several representations and provided time-bound assistance. Upon receiving a martyrs [] The post LGs Sainik Sahayta Kendra ensures timely welfare supp

Asserts deal benefits others, not UT; rules out apology amid Assembly Jammu Tawi, Feb 10:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday warned that the proposed IndiaUS trade deal could have serious repercussions for Jammu and Kashmirs traditional economy, particularly its horticulture and dry fruit sectors, asserting that the Union Territory stood to lose far more than [] The post IndiaUS Trade Deal may adversely impact J&K economy: CM appeared first on Northlines .