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Chairs J&K Higher Education Council meet Srinagar, Nov 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday set a six-month deadline to roll out the Design Your Degree (DYD) program in universities of the Union Territory (UT). The Lieutenant Governor passed the directions in a high-level meeting of Jammu Kashmir Higher Education Council (JKHEC), at Lok Bhavan. [] The post LG sets 6-month deadline for Design Your Degree rollout in JK Universities appeared first on Northlines .

By-poll to be held within 6 months after seat falls vacant Srinagar, Nov 04: Former Lok Sabha Secretary General P.D.T. Achary on Wednesday said the Speaker is required to satisfy himself that a Member of Parliaments resignation is voluntary before accepting it. Achary said that if an MP personally hands over his resignation letter to [] The post Speaker must be satisfied MPs resignation is voluntary: Ex-LS Secy Gen appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 04: A day after Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi announced his exit from the National Conference, the party on Wednesday launched a scathing counterattack, with MLA Salman Ali Sagar claiming that BJP has succeeded in its Operation Lotus by pushing the Srinagar MP out of the party. Questioning Ruhullahs decision to walk away instead [] The post NC links Ruhullahs exit with BJP, claims it Op Lotus appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 04: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will visit the under-construction All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Awantipora in south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Thursday to review the projects progress and preparedness for the start of healthcare services. Officials said that Nadda will assess infrastructure, ongoing construction work and preparations for [] The post Nadda to visit AIIMS Awantipora today, OPD likely soon appeared first on Northlines .

50 pc qualifying marks in each paper; JKPSC to hold examination twice annually, 3 regular attempts and 1 mercy chance Srinagar, Nov 04: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has overhauled the two-decade-old probation and departmental examination framework for newly recruited Junior Scale officers of the Jammu Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS), making all seven examination papers [] The post Govt amends KAS probation rules, makes all 7 papers mandatory appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 04: To accommodate the additional rush of passengers during the festival season, Northern Railway will operate unreserved special trains between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra on November 5 and 6. According to an official railway communication, train number 04690 will depart from Srinagar at 11:45 am and reach Anantnag at 12:57 [] The post Northern Rly to run unreserved Spl Trains on Nov 5, 6 appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Nov 04: Two Indian Army personnel were killed after a military vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge near Namika La Pass on National Highway-1 in Ladakh, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that the accident took place near Namika La Pass, where the Army vehicle lost control and [] The post Two soldiers killed as vehicle plunges into gorge appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 04: Amran Farooq, JKPS, has been posted as Superintendent of Police (SP), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), Jammu, with immediate effect. According to an order, the transfer and posting was made with the approval of the CBI Director on November 03. Amran is known for his integrity, sound professional judgment [] The post Amran Farooq posted as SP, CBI Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday allowed eligible enterprises to commence operations on self-declaration through single window setup and granted them protection from routine inspections for three years under the Jammu Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Act, 2026. The government has also designated the executive committee as the single nodal agency for [] The post Start Business in J&K through self-declaration; 3-yr inspection exemption appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 4: In a major move to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain law and order, Authorities in Kishtwar district have issued a stringent preventive order, prohibiting the circulation of fake news, fabricated content and provocative material across social media and other digital platforms, an official said on Wednesday. The four-page order, [] The post Directions issued to curb fake news, provocative content appeared first on Northlines .

By Shri Prataprao Jadhav These familiar words from a Sanskrit prayer beautifully capture the connection between health, well-being and prosperity in our traditions. They remind us that true prosperity is not measured merely by material possessions, but also by the health and happiness of our loved ones. Every year, as [] The post The One Investment Every Family Must Make This Dhanteras appeared first on Northlines .

Shocked President reconciles to results, extends cooperation to democrats By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: The American electorate has delivered a stunning political verdict on President Donald Trump, with Democrats poised to seize control of both chambers of Congress following November 3 midterm elections. What began as a contest over a narrow Republican [] The post Democrats size control of both houses in Congress giving a big rebuff to Trump appeared first on Northlines .

Outcome will have deep political impact on Latin America, Europe and even India By Nitya Chakraborty The results of the U.S. midterm elections are going to have big impact not only on the current administration of President Donald Trump, but also on the latest political situation in Latin America, Europe and even in [] The post U.S. Mid-Term result is a clear verdict against Trumps authoritarianism appeared first on Northlines .

Indian Journalists Union calls upon centre to introduce safety mechanism By Jag Mohan Thaken Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 (Resolution A/RES/68/163), the date commemorating the 2013 assassination of two French journalists in Mali (Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon), 2nd November is marked as the International Day to End Impunity [] The post Crimes against Journalists are increasing Globally, more so in India appeared first on Northlines .

A college is an educational Institution where the young minds are moulded, dreams are created and the future of the society is formed. This process relies heavily on the teachers and staff. In order to create a successful educational institution you need good infrastructure but also honest, punctual and committed employees. Having a reliable staff [] The post The Bell Must Ring For All appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 4: Gold prices on Wednesday rose by Rs 510 to Rs 1,39,962 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on firm spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contract for December delivery traded higher by Rs 510, or 0.37 per cent, at Rs 1,39,962 [] The post Gold Futures Rise To Rs 1.39 Lakh/10 Gm On Firm Spot Demand appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 4: Delhi Police have registered an FIR against senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan for allegedly sharing a digitally manipulated video of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov containing fabricated remarks critical of India. The case was registered at the Special Cell Police Station following cyber patrolling on November 3, when police noticed [] The post FIR Against Prashant Bhushan Over Sharing Fake Video of Russian Foreign Minister appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 4: Senior National Conference leader and former member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, Sheikh Ghulam Qadir Pardesi, passed away here on Tuesday night after a prolonged illness. He was 88. Family sources confirmed his demise on Wednesday. Pardesi is survived by his wife, son Ahsan Pardesi, the sitting NC MLA from [] The post Senior NC Leader Ghulam Qadir Pardesi Dies at 88 appeared first on Northlines .

Washington, Nov 4: Democrats have regained control of the US Senate, ending Republican dominance in Congress and delivering a major political setback to President Donald Trump, as voters expressed frustration over rising prices, the Iran war and concerns about government corruption. The midterm elections, which concluded on Tuesday, saw Democrats register a string of stunning [] The post Democrats Seize US Senate, Trump Suffers Major Midterm Setback appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 4: Three workers were injured in an incident at the Uri Phase-II Tunnel Project in Jammu and Kashmir and shifted to Government Medical College (GMC), Baramulla, for treatment, officials said. The injured were identified as Abdul Karim Ganaie and Shukar Din, both residents of Garkote, and Chiez Ahmad Mugal, a resident of Bandi, [] The post 3 workers injured at Uri Phase-II tunnel project, hospitalized appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inspected the under-construction Legislative Assembly complex here, with Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary saying the 2028 budget session is likely to be held in the new building. Abdullah, accompanied by Choudhary, Additional Chief Secretary Public Works Department, Anil Kumar Singh and [] The post CM reviews progress of new Assembly Complex; 2028 budget session likely there appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU Tawi, Nov 3: In a significant step towards safeguarding its land assets and addressing long-pending land-related issues, the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) has successfully carried out the demarcation of land measuring 7.9 kanal at Lower Gadigarh, nearly 15 years after the land was originally leased out to the allottee in 2011. The said drive [] The post JDA demarcates 7.9 kanal of land at Lower Gadigarh after 15 yrs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3: An alleged interstate criminal network linked to Jammu and Kashmirs Gataru gang had developed a chain of local contacts in Meerut to arrange safe hideouts for its members, an investigation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has revealed. In a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, the UP [] The post Gataru Gang: J&K Gangs Meerut hideout network busted; four held appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 03: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at four premises in Srinagar city in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged terror financing, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the investigation pertains to allegations that Umar Adil Dar was functioning as an Over Ground Worker [] The post ED conducts searches at four locations in terror funding case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 03: A man was killed and two others injured after a Tata Sumo skidded off the road near Chaka Sarbagni Bus Stand in Ramban on Tuesday morning, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the vehicle met with an accident and skidded off the road while negotiating [] The post Man killed, two injured after Sumo plunges off road appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3: A male body was found inside a Mahindra Thar vehicle in the Berwar area of Kishtwar district on Tuesday, officials said. An official told that the body was found inside a Mahindra Thar vehicle in Berwar. He said locals spotted the body and informed the police, who rushed to the spot [] The post Body found inside parked Thar appeared first on Northlines .

Pune, Nov 3 : Citing a World Bank report, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said around 50 crore people had been lifted out of extreme poverty in India over the last 10 to 12 years, noting that the fight against poverty was limited to slogans in the past. Modi doubled down on the development [] The post Around 50 Cr people lifted out of extreme poverty in India: PM appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU Tawi, Nov 3: The President of India has inducted four officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Service into the Indian Police Service (IPS) on probation and allocated them the AGMUT cadre. The officers include Ramesh Angral and Tahir Sajad from the Select List of 2021, Shailendra Singh from the Select List of 2023 [] The post Four Police Officers inducted into IPS appeared first on Northlines .

Targets Omar, Farooq, accuses party of betraying peoples mandate NC hits back, BJP says rally had blessings of our people Srinagar/Jammu, Nov 3: In a major political development in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference (NC) MP from Srinagar Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday announced his resignation from the party as well as his [] The post Ruhullah quits NC, Lok Sabha; calls for new political movement in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

BJP national vice-president Ram Madhav said the National Conference was visibly divided and remarked that Ruhullahs rally was being held with the blessings of our people. However, Madhav maintained that the BJP had no involvement in the NCs internal developments, describing the matter as an internal affair of the ruling party. Former J&K BJP president [] The post BJP distances itself, Ram Madhavs remark triggers NC reaction appeared first on Northlines .

Vote-Chori Allegations Are a Convenient Diversion from Congresss Leadership Crisis GL Raina The controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has become the latest political instrument of the Congress-led INDI Alliance to deflect attention from a much deeper problem: its continuing electoral decline and the failure of its leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi, [] The post Vote Chori or Leadership Failure? The Congress Needs to Look Within appeared first on North

A Congress under Democrats may cripple unilateralism of U.S. President By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: America enters Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, with its political temperature rising and its institutional balance of power hanging in the balance. The midterm elections, ordinarily a referendum on the party occupying the White House, have become [] The post America on edge: November 3 mid-term polls outcome may weaken Trump appeared first on Northlines .

Global organisations ask the U.S. Congress to prevent the disaster By Dr Arun Mitra Global civil society organisations have appealed to the US Congress to take immediate steps to prevent the use of nuclear weapons against Iran. The appeal, initiated by the Back from the Brink Coalition, the International Physicians for the Prevention [] The post Use of Nuclear weapons against Iran could trigger a Global chain reaction appeared first on Northlines .

First phase of agreement is expected to be signed by the end of 2026 By T N Ashok NEW YORK: India and the United States are approaching a decisive phase in negotiations over a bilateral trade agreement that could reshape commercial relations between the worlds largest economy and one of its fastest-growing major [] The post Both India and U.S. have made some last-minute compromise for the trade deal appeared first on Northlines .

Producers are happy at substantial lowering of transport costs, timely delivery By Ashis Biswas KOLKATA: In Tripura, the fledgling tea industry received a major boost a few days ago with the inauguration of Agartala Tea Auction Centre (ATAC) the fifth such unit in India. State Chief Minister Mr Manik Saha, while thanking [] The post Inauguration of Agartala Tea auction centre is a big boost to Tripura tea industry appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 03: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today distributed appointment letters to 17 candidates appointed in the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department here at the Civil Secretariat. The appointment letters were distributed in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works (R&B), Anil Kumar Singh, Director Finance, R&B, [] The post CM Omar Abdullah distributes appointment letters to 17 candidates in PWD (R&B) Department app

Budgam, Nov 3: Senior National Conference leader and Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday announced his decision to part ways with the party and said he would resign from his Lok Sabha membership, launching a sharp attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the party leadership over what he termed their failure to [] The post Aga Ruhullah Quits NC, Announces Resignation as Srinagar MP appeared first on Northlines .

Leh/Jammu, Nov 3: The Ladakh administration has directed the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, founded by innovator Sonam Wangchuk, to stop activities at its Desert Flower School pending a final decision by the high court. The direction was issued through a notice dated November 1 by the tehsildars office in Leh and was addressed to [] The post Ladakh Admin Directs Sonam Wangchuk-Founded School To Halt Activities Pending HC Verdict appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Nov 3: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea by traders organisations seeking a halt to the ongoing protests against the chief election commissioner during the festive season, and said that the protest site cannot be occupied for all times to come. A bench [] The post SC seeks replies from Centre, others on traders plea against protest at Ramlila Maidan appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 3: The Supreme Court on Tuesday scheduled the hearing on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, for January 21, 2027, while directing all parties to complete their pleadings by December 31, 2026. A bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale asked the parties to file their [] The post SC Fixes January 21 for Hearing on Waqf Act Validity appeared first on Northlines .

Russian forces bombed a humanitarian aid centre in Ukraines Zaporizhzhia region, killing 26 people, including two rescue workers and four police officers, Ukrainian officials said. The attack came as the United States announced plans to hold fresh peace talks. The aid centre, located inside a school in the village of Komyshuvakha, was being used [] The post Russian Strike on Ukraine Aid Centre Kills 26 appeared first on Northlines .

Move offices reopen in Jammu Jammu Tawi, Nov 02: As part of the 152-year-old tradition of the biannual shifting of government offices between Srinagar and Jammu and vice versa, the Darbar Move offices, including the Civil Secretariat, which houses the offices of Jammu and Kashmirs Chief Minister, Ministers, and top bureaucrats, reopened here on [] The post 152-yr-old Darbar Move tradition lives on appeared first on Northlines .

Drones, electronic surveillance, rapid-response teams deployed to maintain tight vigil Jammu Tawi, Nov 02: To prevent any attempt to disrupt the festive celebrations authorities have beefed up the security along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Diwali. An official said that security forces are conducting a [] The post Ahead of Diwali, security along J&K borders augmented appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 2: All eyes will be on Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi tomorrow as he is set to announce his decision to resign from the Lok Sabha during a rally in Budgam district. Ruhullah said he would resign from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. I will resign from the Lok Sabha tomorrow, [] The post Ruhullah to resign from LS, NC today appeared first on Northlines .

Says no place for infiltrators in electoral rolls Jammu Tawi, Nov 2: Reiterating Centres commitment to eliminate terrorism from the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the government is working on a plan to make India drug-free by 2029. Addressing a public gathering in Hyderabad, Telangana, HM Shah said, Prime Minister [] The post Committed to eliminate terrorism; make India drug free by 2029: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 2: Newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Monday recalled the Indian Air Forces role in Operation Sindoor, saying the force demonstrated the capabilities of precise and decisive air power under the leadership of his predecessor, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh. In his first address [] The post IAF showed decisive air power in Op Sindoor: New Air Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 2: Weather is expected to remain largely dry across Jammu and Kashmir till November 9, with brief spells of light rain and light snowfall over higher reaches possible on November 5 and 6, the Meteorological Department said on Monday. According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, dry weather is likely to prevail on [] The post Dry weather till Nov 9 appeared first on Northlines .

Affected traders seek financial assistance Jammu Tawi, Nov 02: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday visited the fire-ravaged Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station and interacted with traders whose shops were gutted in a massive blaze last month, leaving them with huge financial losses. The visit marked Omar Abdullahs first public engagement in Jammu on [] The post CM meets fire-hit Market traders, takes stock of losses appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 02: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired an introductory meeting with Ministers and senior officers of the Civil Administration at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, following the resumption of the traditional bi-annual Darbar Move. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, all Ministers, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Acting [] The post CM directs ministers to fast-track dev works appeared first on Northlines .

BJP reverses in Varanasi are a jolt to both PM and Yogi Adityanath By Kalyani Shankar The biennial Legislative Council elections in four states once again put the nations two largest parties, the Indian National Congress (Congress) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the spotlight. The main takeaway is that local factors [] The post Congress loss in MLC polls in Karnataka should worry central leadership appeared first on Northlines .