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DEHRADUN, Sept 28: The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for two days due to adverse weather conditions, officials said. The pilgrimage was suspended from the afternoon of September 26 till September 27 as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of pilgrims and travellers following a weather forecast issued [] The post Char Dham Yatra Resumes After Two-Day Weather Halt appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Four MLAs were marshalled out of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday amid an uproar over Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs resolution seeking restoration of statehood, as protesting members raised slogans and disrupted proceedings. The disruption began as BJP members staged mock proceedings in the well of the House despite warnings [] The post Four MLAs Marshalled Out As J&K Assembly Witnesses Uproar appeared first on Northlines .

PANCHKULA, Sept 28: Six workers were killed after a three-storey under-construction building partially collapsed in Haryanas Ambala district, with rescue teams continuing a search through the debris, officials said on Monday. The building collapsed at Dhulkot village near Ambala City around 3 pm on Sunday while workers were casting a concrete roof slab on the [] The post Six Workers Killed As Under-Construction Building Collapses In Ambala appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday introduced five bills in the Legislative Assembly, including legislation proposing amendments to the salaries and allowances of ministers and legislators, as well as measures aimed at promoting ease of doing business in the Union Territory. Abdullah introduced three separate bills seeking amendments to [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Introduces Five Bills In J&K Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

BHOPAL, Sept 28: Tension prevailed in Ujjain on Monday as protesters clashed with police at the site where a portion of the Shahi Masjid is proposed to be demolished as part of a road-widening project, with security forces using tear gas and resorting to lathi charge to disperse the crowd. Videos from the spot showed [] The post Tensions Flare In Ujjain Over Proposed Shahi Masjid Demolition appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Monday strongly opposed Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs resolution seeking restoration of statehood, calling it a violation of the Constitution and saying the BJP would not allow it to be passed in its present form. Speaking to reporters ahead of the [] The post LoP Sunil Sharma Slams Omars Statehood Resolution, Calls It Constitutional Violation appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the 2016 surgical strikes were Indias decisive response to the pain of terror attacks and presented a new example of the countrys counter-terrorism policy. Asserting that India follows a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism, he said in his monthly broadcast Mann Ki [] The post Surgical strikes showed Indias new anti-terror resolve: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sept 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is likely to witness acrimonious scenes on Monday, amid the opposition BJPs protest against a resolution brought by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah seeking immediate restoration of statehood. Soon after Abdullah tabled the resolution on Friday, BJP MLAs created a ruckus in the assembly, leading to an abrupt [] The post Statehood Resolution: Assembly likely to witness heated scenes today appeared first on Northlines .

LG calls J&K a blend of natural beauty, hospitality; CM highlights diverse tourism experiences Srinagar, September 27: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday invited tourists from across the country and abroad to visit the Union Territory and experience its natural beauty, cultural heritage and hospitality on [] The post Sinha, Omar invite tourists to explore J&K on World Tourism Day appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sept 27: In a move to address the long-pending demand of displaced Kashmiri Pandit families, the government has launched an extensive repair and renovation programme across migrant camps in Jammu, covering more than 200 building blocks and around 5,000 flats, besides community halls and other common facilities. An official said on Sunday [] The post After years of wait, a renovation drive underway in migrants camps appeared first on Northlines .

With 3 thousand vehicles capacity, high resolution CCTV cameras will ensure 24X7 surveillance Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Sep 27: The people of Jammu are set to get relief from the parking and traffic-related problems near the ever-busy Jewel Chowk and its surrounding areas as the government has approved the [] The post Multi-level car parking to come up at Jammus busiest Jewel Chowk appeared first on Northlines .

Gurmeet Kaur Jammu Tawi, Sept 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for September 28, 2026, covering the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and other major routes. During the past 24 hours, traffic remained slow at Dawal in Udhampur and between Marog and Kishtwari Pather due to single-lane stretches and uneven [] The post Traffic advised to keep lane discipline on Jammu-Sgr highway, Two-way traffic allowed on Sept 28 appeared first on Northlines .

Workshop highlights demographic concerns in tribal areas; speakers stress development, community outreach and protection of tribal interests Er. Rajesh Pathak A workshop on the challenge of demographic imbalance in the country brought to the fore a number of concerns relating to changing population patterns, tribal communities and the need for sustained social and developmental [] The post Before an anarchic ecosystem takes root appeared first on Northlines .

Universal access to information must be matched by digital discernment, verification and ethical responsibility By Prof. Jayadeba Sahoo No Bhadr Kratavo Yantu Vivata May noble thoughts come to us from every side. This Vedic aspiration from the Rig Veda (Mandala 1, Sukta 89, Mantra 1) can be reimagined for the digital [] The post Beyond the Infodemic: Defending Truth in the Digital Age appeared first on Northlines .

As it is an established fact that rabies is a dangerous disease with the potential to take lives, it is necessary to take effective measures to curb its spread. It is transmitted through the bite or scratch of infected animals, including dogs, monkeys and cats. While animal vaccination is an important preventive measure, immediate medical [] The post Expand The Anti-Rabies Drive appeared first on Northlines .

Urgent Appeal to Uphold Constitutional Health Guarantees by Eradicating Food Safety Leniency and Combating Public Health Degradation The Environment Awareness Forum addresses this urgent appeal to the Honorable Chief Minister Jb. Omar Abdullah, seeking immediate intervention to combat the severe, systemic degradation of public health in the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. We petition [] The post An Open Letter to the Honble Chief Minister, Jb. Omar Abdullah J&K UT appeared first on Northline

PHAGWARA, Sept 27: Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) staged a protest, damaged property on the campus and blocked the Jalandhar-Phagwara national highway early Sunday over an unverified claim that a female student was allegedly raped by an outsider on the university premises. Police said an FIR would be registered on the complaint of the [] The post Students Block Highway, Damage Property at Private Punjab University Over Rape Claim appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 28: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will now have CISF security at its newly allotted premises in New Delhi, with stricter access control and monitoring of designated confidential areas following controversies over the NEET-UG paper leak and administrative lapses, officials said. The Home Ministry has approved CISF security cover for the premises, [] The post CISF To Guard NTA Premises, Confidential Areas To Face Stricter Monitoring appeared first on Northlines .

JOHANNESBURG, Sept 27: At least 27 people were killed and 26 others wounded in two separate mass shootings at entertainment venues in South Africa, police said on Saturday, as a manhunt was launched for suspects in the first attack. In the deadliest incident, 17 people were killed and 15 wounded when gunmen opened fire at [] The post 27 Dead, 26 Wounded in Two Mass Shootings in South Africa appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the 2016 surgical strikes carried out by the Indian Army on terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC), saying India had made it clear that terrorism would be met with a strong and decisive response. Speaking during his monthly Mann Ki Baat [] The post Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi Recalls Surgical Strikes, Says Terrorism Will Face Decisive Response appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 27: Leading consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers are set to raise prices of air-conditioners, LED TVs, washing machines, refrigerators and other products by 5 per cent to 8 per cent from October 1, ahead of the peak festive season, citing rising costs of copper, steel, aluminium, crude derivatives, freight and currency volatility [] The post ACs, TVs, Other Appliances Set to Get Costlier From Oct 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Police recover two 250-KVA transformers, seize tipper & Scorpio used in thefts Gurmeet Kaur Jammu Tawi, September 26: Janipur Police have busted an alleged transformer theft gang and arrested five persons, recovering two stolen 250-KVA transformers and seizing a tipper and a Scorpio allegedly used in the thefts. The action was taken in connection with [] The post Five held in transformer theft case appeared first on Northlines .

Gurmeet Kaur Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, September 26 : The ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly session has witnessed sharp exchanges between the government and opposition, with issues concerning employment, electricity tariffs, regularization of daily-wage workers and demands of NHM employees coming to the forefront. The session began on a stormy note, with BJP legislators [] The post Govt Cornered Over Jobs, Power Tariffs, Employees appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 26: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma, today called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and held detailed discussions on a range of important issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. In a statement issued to the news agency, a BJP spokesman said that [] The post LoP Sharma meets HM, discusses key J&K issues appeared first on Northlines .

Over 14,000 vacancies referred, thousands still chasing the hope of a government job Aditi Raina Gill Jammu Tawi, Sep 26: Jammu and Kashmirs two major recruiting agencies, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), collected a combined Rs 82.45 crore in examination and [] The post JKPSC, JKSSB collect Rs 82 cr from youth desperate for jobs appeared first on Northlines .

PHE tops the list with Rs 1,476 Cr outstanding Jammu Tawi, Sep 26: The Public Health Engineering Department (PHE) emerged as the biggest defaulter among Jammu and Kashmir government departments in power tariff payments, with outstanding dues of Rs 1,476.11 crore. According to government data, accessed by news agency, the Irrigation and Flood Control [] The post Govt biggest defaulter of Rs. Rs 4,385.30 Cr power tariff payments appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 25: Jammu and Kashmir is unlikely to receive approval for new road projects under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme in the immediate future, with the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways citing outstanding liabilities of around Rs 1,210 crore against an annual fund allocation of just Rs 150 [] The post Rs 1,210 Cr liability puts new roads on hold in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Ashaq Hussain During my recent visit to Gurdaspur in Punjab, I found myself standing with a striking agricultural scene unfolding before me. On one side, sugarcane rose like a dense green wall, its tall leaves moving gently in the morning breeze. On the other, stretches of rice fields shimmered under the soft sunlight, extending [] The post A Lesson in Unity from the Fields appeared first on Northlines .

Nepotistic appointments and dismissal of nephews show her insecurity By Pradeep Kapoor The Bahujan Samaj Partys confused national president Mayawati has this time brought her younger nephew, Ishan Anand, as the national coordinator of the party, at a time when crucial UP Assembly elections are scheduled for early 2027. Frequent changes at [] The post Confused Mayawati is now fighting for the survival of BSP in UP polls appeared first on Northlines .

To replace Lok Kerala Sabha, new initiative for expatriates soon By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The VD Satheesan-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Government has temporarily stayed an order implementing minimum marks for classes VI-II, IX and X in the 2026-27 academic year. Implementation of minimum marks was one of the most significant and debated [] The post Keralam Govt stays implementation of minimum marks in schools appeared first on Northlines .

Super-intelligence becomes a contest between two super powers By K Raveendran The meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping carried all the ceremony expected when the leaders of the worlds two most powerful countries sit across the table. On artificial intelligence, however, the encounter produced little that matched either the scale of the [] The post AI rivalry eclipses safeguards and regulation at Trump- XI Summit appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray The phenomenal increase in the number of two-wheelers and four-wheelers on Indian roads has brought with it another growing urban problemparking. Parking disputes are increasingly turning into arguments, conflicts and, in some cases, serious violence. It is unfortunate that people often engage in quarrels over parking their vehicles, sometimes even for a very [] The post Parking Chaos: A Daily Battle on Indian Streets appeared first on Northlines .

It is unfortunate that some people, overwhelmed by severe emotional stress and difficult circumstances, may contemplate ending their lives. Suicide leaves behind shattered families and friends who have to endure deep pain and grief. In todays highly competitive society, where people often face constant pressure, stress and uncertainty, mental health concerns deserve greater attention. [] The post Awareness Can Save Lives appeared first on Northlines .

Reviews progress under SBM(U) 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0; directs timely completion of ongoing projects SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 26: With Jammu and Kashmir making significant headway in modernising waste management and strengthening civic infrastructure under SBM-U and AMRUT 2.0, the Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a meeting to review the progress of these flagship Centrally Sponsored Schemes [] The post CS for leveraging SBM-U for cleaner, greener J&K appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 26: A Delhi court on Saturday adjourned to September 28 the hearing on an appeal filed by four women wrestlers challenging the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case. The appeal also challenges the acquittal of former WFI assistant secretary Vinod [] The post Delhi Court Adjourns Wrestlers Appeal Against Brij Bhushan Acquittal appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 26: Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth on Saturday reviewed the operational preparedness of Rashtriya Rifles units in Kashmir for counter-terrorist operations and called upon troops to remain mission-ready and counter-terror-ready. Army said that Gen Seth visited Rashtriya Rifles Sector Headquarters under the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps and reviewed operational preparedness for counter-terrorist operations.He was [] The post Army chief reviews operational preparedness in Kashmir, urges

NEW DELHI, Sept 26: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Saturday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed a range of issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir, including security, law and order, development and matters related to the ongoing Assembly session. During the meeting, [] The post Sunil Sharma Meets HM Amit Shah, Raises Key J&K Issues appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: India launched a sharp rebuttal against Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing Islamabad of pursuing its interests through terrorism, deceit and duplicity and asserting that the country remains effectively controlled by its military. The response came during Indias Right of Reply after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raised Jammu and Kashmir [] The post India Tears Into Pakistan at UNGA, Reiterates Kashmir Stand appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Indias womens kabaddi team clinched the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Iran 37-34 in a tense final at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium in Aichi-Nagoya, completing an unbeaten campaign. The Indian women produced a dominant display throughout the competition and held their nerve in a closely fought final to secure [] The post India Women Beat Iran to Clinch Asian Games Kabaddi Gold appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday moved a resolution in the assembly to seek urgent restoration of full statehood to the union territory, leading to ugly scenes in the House and even fist fights. Members of the opposition BJP stormed the well of the House in protest, and angry words broke out between [] The post Ruckus over resolution for statehood restoration; House adjourned appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday rejected a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate seeking addition of charges related to receipt and concealment of stolen property in a case linked to the alleged Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association fund scam. Justice Sanjay Parihar, however, set aside a trial courts finding that [] The post HC rejects EDs plea seeking to add more charges in JKCA scam case appeared first on Northlines .

LEH: Ladakh Traffic Police has adopted a new white uniform, replacing its earlier sky-blue attire, following approval from Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, officials said. The change has been introduced to improve the visibility of traffic personnel and give the force a smart, neat and uniform appearance while performing duties on roads across the Union [] The post White replaces sky-blue as Ladakh Traffic Police new uniform appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that Patnitop has not been declared a world-class tourism destination by the Government of India, while the J&K Government has proposed the destination for consideration under the Centres Globally Competitive Tourism Destination Scheme. Replying to a question by MLA Chenani Balwant Singh Mankotia during [] The post Patnitop proposed under Centres Globally Competitive Tourism Destination Scheme appeared first on No

Says focus shifted to maintenance, updating, computerization, digitization of land records Srinagar, Sep 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has said that the conventional settlement operations in J&K were closed in 2014, with the focus thereafter shifting towards maintenance, updating, computerisation and digitisation of land records. The information was given by the Revenue Department in [] The post Conventional Settlement operations in J&K closed since 2014: Govt appeared first on Northlines

Srinagar, Sep 25 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir government has acknowledged gaps in access to internships, fellowships and apprenticeships for youth, particularly in rural and far-flung areas, while informing the Legislative Assembly that several platforms and schemes are already in place to expand opportunities. The disclosure came in response to a question by Budgam MLA [] The post Govt admits rural youth face gaps in access to internships, apprenticeships appeared first on Northlines .

40 Sr Specialists, 393 Consultants, 840 Medical Officers and 6,248 paramedical posts unfilled Rattan Singh Gill Jammu/Srinagar, Sep 25: The governments own figures have laid bare the scale of the manpower crisis confronting Jammu and Kashmirs public healthcare system, with 40 senior specialist, 393 consultant, 840 Medical Officer and 6,248 paramedical and other staff posts [] The post Who will treat J&K? 7,500 vacancies leave Health Infrastructure crumbling appeared first on Northlines .

NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Sep 25: The manpower situation at Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) Hospital Jammu provides another glimpse into the challenges confronting the public healthcare system, with 382 posts lying vacant against a sanctioned strength of 1,071 employees. The information was provided in the Legislative Assembly in response to a question by MLA [] The post SMGS Hospital on crutches, 382 posts vacant; MRI, multi-tier parking in pipeline appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 25 (KNO): Over 26 years after the Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Thanamandi in Rajouri was upgraded to a Community Health Centre (CHC), the institution is still awaiting the creation of 24 additional posts proposed to strengthen its manpower. The issue came up in the Assembly in response to a question raised by [] The post 26 years on, CHC Thanamandi still awaits finance nod for 24 posts appeared first on Northlines .

Residents of even most remote & snow-bound parts are being covered Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Sept 25: The residents of even the most remote and snow-bound parts of Ladakh are being covered in the ongoing population enumeration exercise for Census 2027, with senior Census officials reviewing the fieldwork to ensure complete and accurate data collection. [] The post Census 2027: Top Census official reviews population enumeration across remote areas of Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Tangdhar, Sep 25: Deep beneath the rugged terrain of Tangdhar along the Line of Control (LoC), an underground operation theatre is providing a secure and specialised setting for critical medical care in one of North Kashmirs shelling-prone frontier zones. Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Head of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment, said, [] The post From The LoC: In shelling-prone Tangdhar, underground operation theatre provides critical medical support appeared