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BJP legislators protest over power tariff hike, dailywagers, storm into Well NC Congress counters with statehood slogans Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly began on Monday with noisy scenes as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators staged protests over power tariff hike and the regularization of dailywagers. As soon [] The post Ruckus on opening day of J&K Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

403 roads, bridges proposed restoration at Rs 185 Cr; Rajouri power infra suffered Rs 27.99-Cr damage Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has disbursed around Rs 3.22 crore in relief among families affected by recent flash floods and landslides in Rajouri, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday. He [] The post Rs 3.22-Cr relief disbursed to Rajouri flood, landslide-hit families: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: Asking farmers to embrace Millet cultivation as a pathway to self-reliance and resilience against climate change, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that it (Millet cultivation) would boost the confidence of marginal farmers in Jammu Kashmir and will also help in reducing risks associated with farming. After inaugurating the National [] The post Embrace Millet cultivation to fight climate change: LG to farmers appeared first on Northlines .

Govt outlines measures for time-bound recruitment Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that 40,672 posts are vacant under the direct recruitment quota across various departments in the Union Territory. While responding to MLA Sajad Gani Lone and Irfan Hafiz Lones queries, the government stated that the vacancies [] The post 40,672 posts vacant across deptt: Govt informs LA appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The House Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, constituted to examine alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), has flagged widespread administrative, technical and executionrelated lapses in the programme and recommended a series of measures including highlevel inquiries and comprehensive physical and financial audits of [] The post JJM implementation: House Panel recommends highlevel inquiries into irregularities appea

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The Jammu & Kashmir Government will tomorrow move a resolution in the Legislative Assembly seeking amendments to the Right to Education Act to exempt teachers from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). As per the list of business circulated by the Assembly Secretariat, the resolution unanimously urges the Union Government to make [] The post Govt to move resolution today seeking TET exemption appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: Lieutenant General Mohit Seth will take over as the General-Officer-Commanding (GOC) of the strategically important White Knight Corps, also known as XVI Corps, at Nagrota in Jammu on October 1. According to the details available, Lieutenant General Seth will succeed Lieutenant General P K Mishra, who will move to a new [] The post Lt Gen Mohit Seth to take over as GOC 16 Corps on Oct 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the House that it is examining a uniform framework for the regularisation of temporary workers, including daily-rated workers, casual and seasonal labourers, and other contractual and need-based employees engaged across departments. In a written response to a question raised by MLA Irfan Hafiz [] The post Examining uniform framework for regularization of temporary, daily-rated workers: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 21: The Jammu and Kashmir government has dismissed a Teacher Grade-II from service, citing a case registered against him under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. According to a government order, the Government said it was satisfied, after considering [] The post Govt dismisses POCSO accused teacher at Kishtwar appeared first on Northlines .

Swachhta Hi Seva: Sep. 17- Oct. 02 Dr. Parveen Kumar* Inspired by Honble Prime Minister of the nation Sh. Narendra Modis vision of a clean and healthy India, the fifteen days long Swachhta Pakhwada is going on in the country with the active participation and cooperation of all.. The dates of Pakhwada which [] The post Clean India: Developed India appeared first on Northlines .

Bloc should focus on facing climate change, energy needs together By Kalyani Shankar Following last weeks significant BRICS summit in Delhi, what are the next steps? The summit produced several recommendations that could help advance the BRICS agenda. It has positioned India to play a proactive role in shaping global governance, and the Modi [] The post Trade Agreements and Economic partnerships must strengthen BRICS appeared first on Northlines .

Why ignore Greenhouse-Gas emissions from arms race and warfare? By Dr Arun Mitra Forest fires across different parts of Europe, devastating heat waves in many western countries, growing concern over El Nio & similar phenomena and the rapid melting of glaciers are alarming indicators of a planet under severe stress. The formation of large glacial [] The post Triple whammy: Ongoing wars, nuclear threats worsen climate crisis appeared first on Northlines .

Today it has become nearly impossible to carry out daily chores without mobile phones, internet banking, UPI, online shopping and other digital services as digital technology has become a vital part of our daily life. These services have made life easier, faster and more convenient, but with the comfort new risks have also appeared making [] The post Cyber security begins with awareness appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 6: India on Sunday said any UN-initiated proposed world map must depict the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in accordance with Indias official map, asserting that any inaccurate or misleading representation of the countrys territory would be unacceptable. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Indias position on its [] The post UN-Backed World Map Must Show J&K, Ladakh As Per Indias Official Map: MEA appeared first on Northlines .

KATHMANDU, Sep 6: The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 1,344, while around 5,000 people, including nearly 590 foreign nationals, remain missing, even as rescue and relief operations continue across the affected areas. More than 13,100 people have been rescued so far, with authorities facing major challenges in identifying the [] The post Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Rises To 1,344; 5,000 Still Missing appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 5: The Centre on Saturday appointed chief justices to eight high courts, days after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended their names, including Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointments in a post on X. [] The post Eight High Courts Get New Chief Justices appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 6: The Indian and Chinese armies are scheduled to hold their first Corps Commander-level meeting in the eastern sector at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, amid continuing issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The meeting, scheduled for September 6, will be held at the Wacha [] The post India, China Set For First Corps Commander-Level Talks In Arunachal Today appeared first on Northlines .

JAIPUR, Sep 6: Nearly one in four accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is inoperative, while 5.72 crore accounts have zero balance, according to data provided by the Department of Financial Services in response to an RTI application. As of August 12, 2026, more than 59 crore PMJDY accounts were holding [] The post One In Four Jan Dhan Accounts Inoperative, 5.72 Crore Have Zero Balance: RTI appeared first on Northlines .

Rs 96 lakh prize purse, over 300 delegates to attend Srinagar, Sep 05:A film fever is set to sweep across Kashmir from Monday, with the maiden International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 bringing 135 films from over 40 countries to the Union Territory from September 7 to 10 under the theme [] The post IFFJK-2026 to screen 135 films from 40 countries appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, September 5: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a supplementary charge-sheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Reasi, in an alleged government treasury fraud involving the misappropriation and diversion of Rs 1.38 crore from Sub-Treasury Dharmari. The case pertains to alleged manipulation of the Treasury-Net system [] The post Charge-sheet filed in Rs 1.38 Cr Treasury Fraud appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 05:The UT Level Joint Coordination Committee of NHM Employees of Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday said that the forum has decided to observe a 72-hour strike from September 9 onwards in support of their long-pending demands. A spokesman of the committee, according to the news agency, said that the decision was taken after [] The post NHM employees announce 72-hrs strike from Sept 9 appeared first on Northlines .

Involved in IAF convoy ambush at Poonch, Sonamarg killings and Bota Pathri attack; hunt on for 2ndterrorist Naveed Ul Haq Ganaie Budgam, Sep 05 (KNO):Terrorist killed during a joint operation in the higher reaches of Yusmarg in Central Kashmirs Budgam district has been identified as Yasir, a Pakistani national, affiliated with the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), [] The post Pakistani LeT terrorist killed, linked to 3 major terror attacks appeared first on Northlines .

Kishtwar, Sep05:Two persons were killed after an oil tanker skidded off the road and overturned in the Pathimhal area of Palmar in Kishtwar district on Saturday, officials said. A senior police officer told the news agency that the accident occurred when the tanker was travelling through the area and apparently lost control, skidding off the [] The post 2 killed as oil tanker overturns in Kishtwar appeared first on Northlines .