6 900 Amarnath pilgrims leaveJammubase camp forKashmir Jammu, Jul 5: Amid stringent security arrangements and multi-layer protection more than 47,000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy Amarnath Cave Shrine, nestled in Himalayas, in first three days, officials told on Saturday. According to data, 21,109 pilgrims visited the shrine on July 5 (Saturday), which included [] The post 47,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath Shrine appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 5: A case has been registered against several individuals for allegedly attempting to provoke unrest and disturb public order and communal harmony during a Muharram procession in the city, police said on Saturday. In violation of laid-down conditions, certain individuals committed deliberate and unlawful acts during the Muharram procession on MA Road on [] The post Case registered over attempt to provoke unrest during Muharram Procession in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, July 5: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused persons in a cross-border narco-terror case. The official spokesman here today said that a case has been registered at Police Station SIA Jammu and the FIR, initially lodged in the year 2022, pertains to a cross-border narco-terrorism and terror [] The post Cross-Border Narco-Terror Case: J&K SIA files chargesheet against Pak-based terrorists among 11 appeared first on Northlines .

Says NC not afraid of Polls Srinagar, Jul 5: Senior National Conference (NC) leader and Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs Advisor, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Saturday asserted that holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are not a prerequisite for the restoration of statehood. Talking to reporters, Wani said, The NC is fully prepared for elections [] The post Statehood not linked to Elections: CMs Advisor appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 5: The Jammu & Kashmir Assemblys committee on subordinate legislation has decided to review the rules of land laws in the Union Territory. Chairman of the panel and MLA Pampore, Justice (retired) Hasnain Masoodi said that they have decided to scrutinize the rules of land laws to assess whether they align with the [] The post J&K House Panel to examine rules of land laws appeared first on Northlines .

Pahalgam sees all-time highest July temp; MeT predicts relief from today Srinagar, Jul 5: In the ongoing heatwave across Kashmir, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has surpassed the seven-decade-old record, witnessing the hottest July temperature since 1953 on Saturday at 37.4 degrees. According to the Meteorological department (MeT), the all-time third highest [] The post Heatwave: Sgr surpasses 72-yr-old record, swelters at 37.4 degrees appeared first on Northlines .

In many Indian cities, auto-rickshaws remain a vital mode of transport for the common man. However, the lack of regulation and accountability often leads to exploitation, especially during peak tourist seasons or religious events. Overcharging by auto-rickshaw drivers has become a pervasive menace, troubling locals and visitors alike. In the absence of metered fares and [] The post Amarnath Pilgrims Overcharged Daily appeared first on Northlines .

By Nitya Chakraborty On the eve of the 17th BRICS Summit scheduled at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on July 6 and 7, the ongoing discussions among the senior officials of the member countries for the preparation of the draft joint declaration from the Summit, are showing big divergence of views on the two [] The post Discussions on Draft Joint Declaration at BRICS Summit showing sharp divide appeared first on Northlines .

Willing to sacrifice shot term price spikes for preserving market shares By K Raveendran OPEC+ appears to be navigating one of its most intricate balancing acts in recent years as it prepares to announce a fourth consecutive production hike. The move, at first glance, seems at odds with its long-standing goal of stabilizing [] The post Oil Cartel shedding its price hawk role in favour of Market-driven strategies appeared first on Northlines .

Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit July 6 is observed as the World Zoonoses Day. Zoonosis is the spread of infectious disease from animals to humans. In case of vice versa, it is called reverse Zoonosis or Anthroponosis. The purpose of the day is to spread awareness of the risks of Zoonotic diseases. The French biologist, Louis [] The post The Animal-Human Connection: Understanding Zoonotic Diseases appeared first on Northlines .

By Syed Majid Gilani Noon Chai and Srinagar are never two separate things, they are one a seamless bond of culture, tradition, and kindness that touches every home, every heart, and every street. Kashmirs soul feels incomplete without that special pink tea, brimming with salt, history, and the fragrance of simple, honest lives [] The post Noon Chai: The Soul of a Lost Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 5: Jammu and Kashmirs Education Minister, Sakina Itoo, on Saturday said that the government will take a final decision on the possible extension of summer vacations on Sunday, keeping in view the ongoing heatwave that has gripped the region. Speaking to reporters, Sakina Itoo acknowledged the growing concerns from students and parents alike, [] The post Decision on summer vacation extension likely on Sunday: Sakina Itoo appeared first on Northlines .

Shimla, July 5: Relentless rains, landslides, and flash floods have left 72 people dead with and 37 still missing in Himachal Pradesh, according to the latest figures from the State Emergency Operation Centre. Another 113 persons have been injured, while 27 deaths have occurred in road accidents since the beginning of the monsoon season. The [] The post 72 dead, 37 missing as Monsoon fury continues in Himachal appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jun 5: The government has reduced the toll rates up to 50 per cent for the sections of National Highways that have structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers or elevated stretches, a move which will lower travelling cost for motorists. User charges at fee plazas on National Highways are collected as per NH [] The post Govt cuts toll rates by up to 50% on Highways with Tunnels, Bridges, Flyovers appeared first on Northlines .

ANAND, Jul 5: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday laid the foundation stone of Tribhuvan, Indias first national university for cooperatives, in Gujarats Anand district. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, Union ministers of state for cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar and Muralidhar Mohol attended the event held on the campus of the Water [] The post Gujarat: Amit Shah lays foundation of Indias 1st National Cooperative University appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 5: There was a minor accident at Chanderkote when a Pahalgam bound vehicle collided with other stationary vehicles due to brake failure. 36 pilgrims had received minor injuries. They were discharged after preliminary treatment and now on their way to holy cave. The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, By the blessings of Lord [] The post Amarnath yatra: LG Sinha issues directives on pilgrims safety appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from a terrorist hideout in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district during a routine search operation on Thursday, officials said. A joint team of the Army and police uncovered the hideout during a combing operation in the area. The recovered items include 14 AK rifle [] The post J&K: Arms cache seized from terror hideout in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Amritsar, July 4: A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) opened fire on his family on Friday, killing his son and injuring his wife and daughter-in-law, according to police reports. The incident occurred near a police station on Majitha Road. Police said the accused, identified as Tarsem Singh, [] The post Retired CRPF Officer kills son, injure wife and daughter-in-law near Amritsar Police Station appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 5: Srinagar Police have attached a residential property valued at 1.5 crore under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), citing its connection to terror-related financing. According to an official statement, the property, consisting of 8 marlas and 202 square feet of land with a building structure in Mir Masjid Mohalla, Shallabagh Khanyar, is [] The post Property worth Rs 1.5 Crore linked to terror funding attached in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Moga, July 4 Anil Jit Singh Kamboj, father of Punjabi actress Tania, was critically injured after being shot by two unidentified assailants at his clinic, Harbans Nursing Home, in Kot Ise Khan, Moga district on Friday afternoon. According to eyewitnesses, two men on a motorcycle entered the clinic pretending to be patients. While [] The post Punjabi actress Tanias father shot at Moga Clinic; Condition critical, probe underway appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, July 5: The fourth batch of 6,979 pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Yatra amid the chants of Bam Bam Bhole left today for the holy cave shrine from Bhagwati Nagar based Yatri Niwas in South Kashmir Himalayas. Official sources said that the pilgrims left from the Jammu base camp in a fleet of 312 [] The post 4th batch of 6979 Amarnath pilgrims leaves from Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Ramban/Jammu, Jul 5: At least 36 Amarnath pilgrims suffered minor injuries when five buses slammed into each other in Ramban district on Saturday, officials said. The buses were part of a convoy headed for Pahalgam base camp in south Kashmir from Jammus Bhagwati Nagar. The accident took place near Chanderkoot, along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, [] The post J&K: 36 Amarnath pilgrims injured after 5 buses collide in Ramban appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, July 4: Deputy Chief of Army Staff (CD&S) Lt General Rahul R Singh today highlighted the growing military cooperation betweenPakistanandChinaas a key concern emerging from Operation Sindoor, calling it a strategic challenge forIndia. Addressing the conference-cum-exhibition on New Age Military Technologies, organised by FICCI here, Lt Gen Singh said, We had one border [] The post Op Sindoor exposed Pak-China military nexus: Dy COAS appeared first on Northlines .

Third batch of 6,411 yatris fromJammureaches base camps Jammu Tawi, Jul 4: Amid multi-layer security cover and tight vigil in two days more than 26000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine, officials told on Friday. According to official data, 14,515 pilgrims visited the holy cave shrine till 7 PM on Friday. [] The post Over 26,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at Sri Amarnath Shrine in 2 days appeared first on Northlines .

New guidelines allow legislators to propose works throughout the year Srinagar, Jul 04 (KNO): In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday announced an enhancement of Rs one crore in the constituency development fund (CDF) allocated to members of the legislative assembly (MLAs). The Finance Department, in an order, enhanced the annual [] The post Govt enhances MLA development fund to Rs 4 Cr appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Kashmir at Srinagar.Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony. The Union Minister extended his best wishes to the graduating students on their new beginning. Viksit Bharat, [] The post Proud of our daughters excelling in Agri-Science & Tech: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday saidJammu and Kashmiris on the path of transformation and called upon the youth to lead the change. Abdullah saidJammu and Kashmiris on the path of transformation economically, socially and politically and the youth should become active contributors to this change through service, innovation and leadership. [] The post Youth key to J&Ks transformation journey: CM appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, July 4: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday appealed to the general public to visitJammu and Kashmir, the region recently hit by several terror killings. I want to tell the public that the people here are waiting to welcome with their hearts filled with love and warmth. So, come here without fear and [] The post Chouhan gives call to tourists to visit Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, July 4: A search operation by security forces to track down terrorists hiding in a forest area of Kishtwar district entered the third day on Friday, with additional deployment made in the area to reinforce the cordon, officials said. The operation follows an encounter that broke out between the terrorists and the security [] The post Search for terrorists in Kishtwar enters day 3 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 4: A court here on Friday dismissed a case related to Model Code of Conduct violation by PDP leader and MLA Waheed-Ur-Rehman Parra during parliamentary elections in Pulwama district last year. Dismissing the case, Additional Special Mobile Magistrate, Awantipora, Muneer Ahmad Bhat said that following the principles of law laid down by the [] The post Poll Code Violation case against PDPs Para dismissed appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 4: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has notified that from July 7, 2025, all District Courts in Jammu Province will follow the office and court timings outlined in an earlier order dated May 22, 2020. As per the revised schedule, office hours will be from9:30 a.m.to1:00 p.m.and from2:00 [] The post New timings for District Courts from July 7 appeared first on Northlines .

The recent joint statement by the Quadcomprising the United States, India, Australia, and Japancondemning the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam marks a significant moment in the global consensus against terrorism. The groups united demand to bring the perpetrators, organizers, and financiers of this heinous act to swift justice reflects the growing resolve among like-minded democracies [] The post No Haven for Terrorists appeared first on Northlines .

Left Coalition President Sheinbaum is negotiating with U.S. on trade deal with dignity By Kurt Hackbarth MEXICO CITY: On Sunday, March 9, over 350,000 people crammed into Mexico Citys central square, the Zcalo, in repudiation of US President Donald Trumps tariff threats. Just days before, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the reaching of an agreement [] The post Mexico is showing the World how to stand up to Donald Trumps bullying appeared first on Northlines .

Can the rival Democratic Party meet his challenge in 2026 mid-term elections? By Sushil Kutty July 4, big day for the United States, and President Donald Trumps signature piece of legislation, his Big Beautiful Bill is on his desk in the Oval for his sprawling signature. BBB was passed on Thursday and includes [] The post After the passing of Big Beautiful Bill in the House, Trump may be more autocratic appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, JULY 04: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Kashmir at Srinagar. Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony. The Union Minister extended his best wishes to the graduating students on their new [] The post LG Sinha addresses 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST-K appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 4: A pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh died after falling unconscious at Sheshnag base camp of the annual Amarnath Yatra, officials on Friday said. The pilgrim, identified as Dileep Srivastav, a resident of Uttar Pradeshs Lakhmipur Kheri, fell unconscious at Sheshnag base camp on the second day of the 38-day pilgrimage, the officials said. [] The post UP pilgrim dies after falling unconscious at Sheshnag Base Camp appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 4: A police constable was injured on Friday after his service rifle accidentally discharged while he was on duty for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district, officials confirmed. The incident occurred in Pahalgam, a key base for the annual pilgrimage. Selection Grade Constable Shabir Ahmad, deployed for yatra security [] The post J&K: Cop injured in accidental firing in Pahalgam appeared first on Northlines .

Dharamshala, July 4: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today carried out an early morning raid at a communication centre located on Naoroji Road, Ward No. 4, in McLeodganj, Dharamshala. The NIA team is conducting an in-depth probe into the bank accounts and documents of the owner of the communication centre, located near the Dalai [] The post NIA raids communication centre in McLeodganj over suspected hawala links appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 4: Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development and Sustenance), Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh, on Friday, outlined several key lessons learnt from the Operation Sindoor, a conflict that revealed the complexity of modern warfare. Speaking at the New Age Military Technologies organised by FICCI, the Deputy COAS highlighted the importance of [] The post One border, three adversaries: Army Dy Chief exposes Pak-China-Turkey nexus in Op Sindoor appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Viresh Mahajan, Chairman Pediatric Cardiac Sciences, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida Every year in India, over 2.5 lakh babies are born with congenital heart disease a structural problem in the heart that is present from birth. Yet, despite the scale of the issue, only about 30,000 of these children receive the treatment they [] The post Born with a Heart Problem: How Early Detection Can Save a Childs Life appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 4: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan today described Kashmir as the crown jewel of India and heaven on earth, saying its people are eagerly waiting to welcome fellow countrymen without fear or hesitation. I have been in Srinagar since yesterday, among the people, feeling [] The post Kashmir is crown of India, people awaiting fellow countrymen with open hearts: Shivraj appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, July 3: Weeks after the fatal crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad, which claimed 241 lives, families of the victims have accused the airline of coercion and threats during the initial compensation process. Relatives allege that Air India pressured them into completing a compensation questionnaire, warning that failure to comply would [] The post Air India Crash victims families allege pressure, threats over compensation appeared first on Northlines .

SHIMLA, July 4: At least 63 people have died and dozens are missing as relentless monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, triggering flash floods, landslides, and cloudbursts, officials confirmed Thursday. A heavy rain alert remains in effect across all districts until Monday, July 7, with authorities intensifying relief, rescue, and restoration efforts, [] The post 63 dead, dozens missing as Monsoon triggers devastation across Himachal Pradesh appeared first on Northlines

Srinagar, Jul 4: The Shia community in Kashmir on Friday took out a Muharram procession on the traditional route in the city to mark the eighth day of mourning, officials said. The procession was taken out in a peaceful manner with authorities making adequate security arrangements. This is the third consecutive year that the administration [] The post Thousands join Muharram procession in Srinagar amid tight security appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, July 3: The Health and Medical Education Department has suspended Dr. Ashfaq Hassan, Incharge Block Medical Officer (BMO) Gool, pending an inquiry into his conduct. As per a Government order, Dr Hassan will remain attached to the Community Health Centre (CHC) Basholi in Kathua during the suspension period. Meanwhile, Dr Mohammad Iqbal Malik, District [] The post BMO Gool suspended, DHO Ramban given addl charge appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, July 4: A third batch of 6,411 pilgrims began their journey from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu early Friday morning to participate in the annual Amarnath Yatra, officials said. The pilgrims including 4,723 men, 1,071 women, 37 children, and 580 sadhus and sadhvis departed in two convoys comprising 291 vehicles. [] The post Amarnath Yatra: 3rd batch of over 6,400 pilgrims leaves Jammu amid tight security appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, July 03: A division bench of the Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh High Court, presided by chief justice Arun Palli, on Wednesday stayed a repatriation order passed by a single judge bench on June 6 pertaining to a 63-year-old Pakistani woman, Rakshanda Rashid. Hailing from Lahore, Rakshanda Rashid claimed to have married a Jammu [] The post JK HC stays order on bringing deported Pakistani women back appeared first on Northlines .

Even as Jammu and Kashmir records a commendable decline in multidimensional povertydropping from 40.45 per cent in 2005-06 to a mere 2.81 per cent in 2022-23the revelation by Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan that five lakh people in the Union Territory still lack pucca houses casts a long shadow on this progress. [] The post A Wake-Up Call for Administration appeared first on Northlines .

Regime change a favourite theme for the world outside By Manish Rai The question of regime change in Iran has recently resurfaced after the killing of Irans top military commanders following the Israeli airstrikes. However, Israels short-term goal was to damage Irans nuclear facilities to severely diminish its weapons program. But the Israeli Prime [] The post Iran is not Syria, nor like any other country in Middle-East appeared first on Northlines .

The Kannada Writers Heart Lamp stories expose in its unique style the struggle of tormented Muslim women By Jenny Farrell NEW YORK: When Banu Mushtaqs Heart Lamp became the first Kannada workand the first short story collectionto win the 2025 International Booker Prize, it marked more than a literary milestone. It represented a long-overdue recognition [] The post Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq transcends her regional roots appeared first on Northlines .