Locals blame JMC for mismanagement, say area now a hub for garbage and anti-social activities Ashu Kumar Jammu Tawi, July 10 A parking project in Gorkha Nagar, Ward No. 48, once envisioned as a model civic facility by the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), has today turned into a symbol of neglect, public discontent, and [] The post Gorkha Nagar parking turns into dumping yard: Rs. 1.5 Crore public project in ruins appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 10: The Congress on Thursday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he returned home from his five-nation visit, saying that now that he is back, he could find time to visit Manipur, review why the Pahalgam terrorists are yet to be brought to justice and reflect on infrastructure collapses [] The post Congress takes a jibe at PM on foreign trips, Taunts delay in justice for Pahalgam terror attack appeared first on Northlines .

Killers got SRO-43 jobs, victims ignored; misuse will face action Srinagar, July 10: Asking divisive elements to refrain from spreading fake and dangerous narratives, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday cautioned that such rhetoric mirrors the propaganda of terror outfit TRF and has, in the past, led to the tragic loss of many innocent lives. [] The post LG Sinha warns against divisive TRF-style propaganda, asks to end fake narratives appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 10: Jammu Kashmir does not hold any representation in the Rajya Sabha for over four and a half years, with all four of its seats currently lying vacant except for a lone member under nominated quota by the President of India. J&K has been without any member in the upper house of [] The post J&K without voice in Rajya Sabha since 2021, All 4 seats vacant appeared first on Northlines .

Yatra crosses 1.45 lakh mark Srinagar, Jul 10: Undeterred by intermittent downpours in the valley, thousands of devotees continue their pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath, with the total number of yatris who have performed darshan so far crossing the 1.45 lakh mark. According to official data, 17,022 pilgrims performed darshan [] The post Holy Mace of Lord Shiva reaches Pahalgam appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 10: A joint operation by the Indian Armys Romeo Force and the Jammu and Kashmir Polices Special Operations Group (SOG) on Thursday successfully dismantled a terrorist hideout in the Khanetar Top area of Poonch district. Officials informed that, acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the possible presence of a terror consignment, security [] The post Terror hideout busted; arms, explosives seized appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 10: The revered Shri Machail Mata Yatra, a cornerstone of spiritual devotion in Jammu and Kashmir, will be temporarily paused from July 15 to July 24, as announced by the Kishtwar administration and the Shri Chandi Mata Sewa Samiti. This pause is intended to facilitate final preparations for the annual pilgrimage, ensuring [] The post Machail Yatra on temporary halt from July 1524, to resume on July 25 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 10: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, held a comprehensive review of the operations and future strategies of the Department of Geology and Mining in a meeting here Thursday. During the deliberations, the Chief Secretary laid strong emphasis on leveraging technology to curb the illegal mining across the Union Territory. He directed the department to [] The post CS for tech-driven crackdown on illegal mining in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, July 10: A12-year-old girl lost her life while several others had a narrow escape as heavy rain triggered landslides and flash floods in parts ofJammu province on Thursday, severely impacting road and rail connectivity and prompting emergency rescue efforts. The tragic incident occurred in the mountainous Chak Bonalla area of Mendhar tehsil in [] The post Landslide triggered by rains hits Poonch, 12-yr-old girl killed appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 10: A brother-sister duo were arrested with 550 grams of heroin worth Rs 70 lakh on the outskirts ofJammucity on Thursday, police said. They said the accused have been identified as Gurjeet Singh and his sister Navneet Kour from Tanda village in R S Pura. During routine checking at the Balol checkpost [] The post Man, sister arrested with contraband worth Rs 70 lakh appeared first on Northlines .

Kolkata, Jul 10: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the Centre to take immediate steps to ensure the safety and security ofJammu Kashmir, stating that such measures were crucial for reviving tourism in the region. Banerjee made the remarks after meeting Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the state secretariat in [] The post Mamata extends solidarity with Omar, urges Centre to ensure safety in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 10: The Legislative Committee on Environment of theJammu and KashmirLegislative Assembly today expressed serious concern over the environmental degradation and called for coordinated efforts to address the escalating crisis. Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC) led by its Chairman Khurshid Ahmad Ganie also attended the meeting and put forth their views and suggestions. While [] The post Preserving our ecosystem, a collective responsibility: Panel on Environment appeared first on North

Narendra Modis dilemma increases as he holds the chair of BRICS Summit in 2026 By Nitya Chakraborty The 17th BRICS summit held in Brazil on July 6 and 7 has helped in partially restoring the image of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the defender of the interests of Global South against [] The post Can India emerge as the trusted leader of global south like earlier years? appeared first on Northlines .

Political scientists say that there is a method in his madness of global diplomacy By T N Ashok WASHINGTON DC: The US President Donald Trump has flummoxed political leaders all over the world including his buddies as also leaders of Russia, India, China and Israel by constantly shifting his political stance day to day. [] The post Trumps continuous shifting of Eco-Political positions flummox world leaders appeared first on Northlines .

In recent years, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an alarming rise in drug trafficking, with narcotic peddlers adopting increasingly sophisticated methods to evade law enforcement. No longer limited to their home state, these traffickers have expanded their operations to neighboring sates like Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. The use of fake identities, including counterfeit Aadhar [] The post Combating Inter-State Drug Trade appeared first on Northlines .

Mendhar/Jammu, July 10: A 12-year-old girl was killed after a landslide, triggered by heavy rains, struck the Chak Bonalla area in Mendhar tehsil of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Thursday, officials confirmed. The deceased has been identified as Afiya Kousar, a resident of the affected area. The landslide occurred in a mountainous region, where [] The post 12-year-old girl killed in rain-triggered landslide in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Samba, July 10: A one-day workshop on Blooms Taxonomy was successfully held at Army Public School (APS) Samba on Thursday, to enhance teaching strategies and improve classroom effectiveness across cognitive domains. The session, attended by teachers from various disciplines, aimed to strengthen lesson planning, assessment design, and student engagement. The workshop was led by Ms. [] The post APS Samba hosts workshop on Blooms Taxonomy to empower teachers appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 10: The government is working on further stake sale in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) and the disinvestment department would work out finer details of the transaction, sources said. The government currently holds 96.5 per cent stake in LIC. It had sold 3.5 per cent through an initial public offering (IPO) in May [] The post Govt likely to sell minority stake in LIC appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jul 10: A brother-sister duo was arrested with 550 grams of heroin worth 70 lakh on the outskirts of Jammu city on Thursday, police said. The accused, identified as Gurjeet Singh and Navneet Kour of Tanda village in R.S. Pura, were intercepted at the Balol checkpost in the Miran Sahib area during routine police [] The post Brother-sister duo arrested with heroin worth Rs 70 lakh in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 10: A significant salary and pension hike may be on the horizon for over 11 million central government employees and pensioners, as the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is set to be implemented from January 2026. According to a report by brokerage firm Ambit Capital, the new pay commission could lead to [] The post 8th Pay Commission| 30-34% salary hike likely for govt employees, pensioners: Report appeared first on Northlines .

Kolkata, Jul 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that there is an air of optimism about the revival of tourism in the Union Territory after the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people, mostly visitors, dead. Speaking at a travel and tourism event here, Abdullah said there is hope for [] The post Tourism bouncing back in J&K Post Pahalgam Attack, says CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen border surveillance and enhance indigenous defence capabilities, India is fast-tracking the acquisition of 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for its armed forces, defence sources said. The project, valued at over 20,000 crore, will be executed under the Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured (IDDM) category, aiming [] The post India fast-tracks Rs 20,000 Cr Indigenous Drone Deal to boost border surveillance appeared first on Nort

Shimla, July 10: After three days of partial respite, Himachal Pradesh is once again under threat from renewed monsoon fury, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert today for several districts including Mandi, Kullu, Chamba, Kangra, Shimla, and Sirmaur, warning of low to moderate flash flood risks and intense rainfall over isolated [] The post Flood fears mount as IMD issues orange alert for Himachal appeared first on Northlines .

Udhampur, Jul 10: At least seven passengers were injured after the bus they were travelling in skidded off the road and overturned in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district on Thursday, officials said. The incident occurred near Highway School, Sunetar, in Ramnagar tehsil. Locals of the area informed officials and assisted in the rescue operations. A [] The post J&K: 7 injured as bus overturns in Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jul 10: A goods train travelling from Jammu to Punjab derailed on Thursday morning near Lakhanpur in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district after a landslide caused by heavy rainfall blocked the tracks, officials said. The derailment occurred when debris from the landslide fell onto the railway line, disrupting train movement in the region. [] The post J&K: Goods train derails in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Hyderabad, Jul 10: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case to look into the role of more than two dozen celebrities, including actors like Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj, apart from some social media influencers and YouTubers in Telangana as part of a money laundering probe against certain online betting platforms, [] The post Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati among 29 celebrities booked in online betting linked PMLA Case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 9: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has revealed that a key aluminium component used in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack was procured by the perpetrators through an online platform. The FATF 2025 report, quoting officials states that a suicide bombing that targeted a convoy of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), resulting in [] The post Pulwama Terror Attack-2019 Terrorists procured bomb materials from Amazon e-portal, says FATF appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi:The Jammu and Kashmir Government is considering building a two-phase ropeway to the Amarnath Shrine to make the pilgrimage easier for elderly people and those with disabilities. Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha shared this plan during a meeting of tourism secretaries from Union Territories in Srinagar. Sinha said the proposed ropeway is aimed at [] The post Govt proposes ropeway to Amarnath Shrine appeared first on Northlines .

WINDHOEK, Jul 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with Namibias highest civilian award, Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis. The award was presented by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Modi is in Namibia on the last leg of his five-nation visit. This is the first visit of Prime Minister Modi to Namibia [] The post PM conferred with Namibias Highest Award appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, July 9: CM chaired back-to back board meetings here today at SKICC Srinagar. He presided over the 19th board meeting of SKICC which was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Administrative Secretaries of Finance, Tourism, DG Planning, Director Tourism, MD JKTDC and Director SKICC. CM called [] The post CM calls for strategic marketing, full utilization of JKTDC assets appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 9: The Union Rural Development Ministry has sanctioned Rs 4,224 crore for the construction of 316 roads across 19 districts in Jammu and Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Phase 4 (PMGSY-4), with a total project length of 1,781 kilometers. Sources said that the highest number of roads stand sanctioned in [] The post Centre allocates Rs 4,224 Cr for 316 rural roads in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Says around 500 new Doctors appointed to strengthen rural healthcare Srinagar, Jul 9: Minister of Health & Medical Education, Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said that the shortage of doctors in remote areas is a legacy issue, not a recent failure, saying that around 500 new appointments were made to bridge the gaps. The Minister said [] The post Doctors shortage inherited, cant be fixed overnight: Itoo appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 9: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress on Wednesday said it will intensify the statehood restoration movement ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament that is set to start from July 21. At a meeting of party coordinators for different districts of the Jammu region, the Congress Jammu and Kashmir [] The post Cong to intensify Statehood Movement in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 9: In a landmark action under the BNSS, Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully executed a property attachment in a Rs 2.39 crore job scam here, resulting in the recovery and refund of Rs 75 lakh among 17 victims, a senior officer said on Wednesday. Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, Joginder Singh, said [] The post JK Police invoke New Criminal Laws in job scam appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 9:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today visited the Nunwan Base Camp at Pahalgam to review the arrangements made for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025. He chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers of the civil administration, police, security forces, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) and other line departments to assess the facilities [] The post CS emphasis multi-tier security for safety of devotees appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 9: Vande Bharat and Chenab Bridge have emerged as a star attraction at the ongoing World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, drawing enthusiastic crowds and high praise from visitors for its remarkable journey of modernisation and technological innovation, the Railway Ministry on Wednesday said. Held at Yumeshima, an artificial island on Osakas [] The post Vande Bharat, Chenab Bridge takes spotlight at World Expo 2025 in Osaka appeared first on Northlines .

The recent revelations by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding the 2019 Pulwama terror attack have once again jolted the nations conscience. At the center of this renewed scrutiny lies a deeply disturbing detail: a 19-year-old youth from Srinagar, Waiz-ul-Islam, procured key components of the improvised explosive device [] The post How E-Commerce aided in Pulwama Terror Attack appeared first on Northlines .

By Sushil Kutty US President Donald Trump has been talking of a trade deal with India for quite some time. In the same breath as when hes threatening to slap fresh tariffs on a number of countries. As many times as President Trump burps after polishing off a McDonalds hamburger, which is Trumps favourite [] The post What is happening at India -US trade deal talks? Indians must know appeared first on Northlines .

Even six decades after his death, his classics remain relevant for the film lovers By Tirthankar Mitra Talk of organising a retrospective of films of Guru Dutt, it will be welcomed. The audience would be all ears, at a proposal to make a show of films of Guru Dutt. And there is good reason [] The post Guru Dutt gave a new dimension to film making by using music to express melancholy appeared first on Northlines .

By Sanjay Saxena, Lucknow Indian politics is a stage where new drama, fresh controversies, and intriguing stories are born every day. Its a theater where political parties and their leaders sometimes fall into a deep silence on certain issues, while at other times they create an uproar over the most trivial matters. This silence and [] The post Political Silence for Gain and the Drama of Uproar appeared first on Northlines .

Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Guru Purnima (10thJuly) is a Hindu festival dedicated to honoring teachers and spiritual guides, and is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadha.Its also known as Vyasa Purnima, as it marks the birth anniversary of the sage Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata. The term Purnima [] The post Guru Purnima: A Tribute to the Light of Knowledge appeared first on Northlines .

Rayees Ahmad Kumar The two specially designed Vande Bharat trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar were flagged off on 06-06-2025 by Honorable Prime Minister. The inauguration of a direct rail link to the Valley is a historic milestone that is likely to have a far-reaching impact on the development, trade, and tourism [] The post Train to Kashmir an anticipated game-changer appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma Nature is said to the power of God and created for sustaining all living beings. By virtue of Nature, ALMIGHTY has provided us everything to live a wonderful and purposeful life on the Earth planet but the modern man at this critical juncture is awfully busy in so many insignificant things unaware [] The post Mortal World Not Living In Harmony With Nature appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, July 9: A prisoner was injured during a scuffle between inmates and security personnel inside Poonch district jail in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. The clash occurred when a group of undertrial prisoners from Kashmir demanded a separate barrack for themselves. Jail authorities attempted to persuade them to return to their designated [] The post J&K: Prisoner injured in scuffle over barrack demand in Poonch Jail appeared first on Northlines .

Vadodara: At least nine people were killed and five others critically injured after a section of the four-decade-old Gambhira bridge collapsed in Gujarats Vadodara district early Tuesday morning, sending multiple vehicles into the Mahisagar river. The incident occurred around 7:30 am on the PadraMujpur stretch, a crucial link between Central Gujarat and the Saurashtra region. [] The post Gujarats Gambhira bridge collapses; 9 dead, vehicles plunge into river appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, July 8: A Hyderabad-based businessmans plan to invest in rare blue sapphires turned into a multi-crore fraud, as he was duped of 3 crore by conmen posing as gemstone dealers, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Wednesday. Mir Firasath Ali Khan, the victim, lodged a complaint at Bahu Fort Police Station last year, [] The post J&K Sapphire scam: Hyderabad businessman duped of Rs 3 crore by fraudsters appeared first on Northlines .

Rajasthan: An Indian Air Force fighter jet crashed near Banoda village in Rajasthans Churu at around 1.25 pm on Wednesday. The aircraft crashed in an agriculture field in Bhanoda village around 1.25 pm, SHO Rajaldesar Kamlessh told news agency. Initial reports indicate that human body parts were found scattered around the crash site, suggesting that [] The post IAF fighter jet crashes in Rajasthans Churu appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 9: The Srinagar police today attached a residential property worth approximately Rs 75 lakh belonging to two notorious drug-peddler brothers, under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. According to police, the attached property comprising a single-storey residential house along with a land is located in Athwajan, Srinagar, [] The post Property of 2 drug peddler brothers attached in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 9: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana till August 13. Special Judge Chander Jit Singh passed the order after Rana was produced before it through video conference after expiry of his judicial custody granted earlier. Rana is a close associate [] The post Delhi Court extends Tahawwur Ranas judicial custody till Aug 13 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, July 9: The eighth batch of 7579 pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Yatra amid the chants of Bam Bam Bhole this morning left for the holy cave shrine in the South Kashmir Himalayas here from Bhagwati Nagar-based Yatri Niwas. Officials said that the pilgrims left from the Jammu base camp in a fleet of [] The post 8th batch of 7579 Amarnath pilgrims leaves from Jammu appeared first on Northlines .