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New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra and three others in connection with an alleged Rs 1,322-crore fraud involving LIC Housing Finance Ltd (LICHFL), officials said on Saturday. According to the FIR, the case relates to two loans totalling Rs 980 crore sanctioned to [] The post CBI Books Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra In LICHFL Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 5: Self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, accused of seriously injuring a 38-year-old man during a protest at Jantar Mantar in June, was arrested and sent to one-day police custody on Saturday by a Delhi court. The Patiala House court passed the order through Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Pratap Singh Laler. Bhardwaj, 21, and [] The post Influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj Arrested, Sent To One-Day Police Custody appeared first on Northlines .

United Nations, Sep 5: India has voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution seeking to promote a more accurate and equitable representation of the worlds regions on maps, particularly addressing the under-representation of Africa. The 193-member General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly adopted the resolution titled Correct the map: rebalancing global cartographic representation and [] The post India Backs UNGA Resolution For More Accurate World Map appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Sep 5: The Jammu Zonal Unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has exposed two distinct routes being used to smuggle heroin into Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan, directly through the Uri sector and indirectly via Punjab, seizing a cumulative 6.920 kg of heroin in a series of operations over about a month. An [] The post NCB Busts Twin Heroin Routes Into J&K, Seizes 6.92 Kg In Month appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 5: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released admit cards for candidates appearing in the UGC-NET June 2026 re-examination for English, Commerce and Sociology, scheduled for September 9 and 10. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official UGC-NET website using their login credentials. The NTA had announced the re-test for [] The post UGC NET June 2026 admit card released for English, Commerce, Sociology re-exam appeared first on Northlines .

Dubai, Sep 5: India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the final Group A clash of the T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium tonight, with the match scheduled to begin at 8 PM IST. India have already secured their place in the semi-finals after registering convincing victories over Thailand and Hong Kong in [] The post T20 Asia Cup: India To Face Pakistan In Final Group A Clash Tonight appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged teachers to make students aware of the dangers of drugs and help reduce their screen time, stressing that educators must pay attention to childrens behaviour and everyday lives beyond their academic performance. Interacting with national award-winning teachers on Friday, on the eve of Teachers Day, [] The post PM Modi Urges Teachers To Shield Students From Drug Menace appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Sep 5: The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has selected 20 teachers and education officials from across the Union Territory for the Teachers Award 2026, with one awardee representing each district. The list includes teachers, lecturers, senior lecturers and principals from all 10 districts of the Jammu division and 10 districts of the [] The post 20 Teachers Selected For J&K Teachers Award 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR:One terrorist was killed and an AK-series rifle along with other war-like stores was recovered during a joint operation by the Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF in the Ashdar Gali area of central Kashmirs Budgam district, officials said on Friday. The operation was launched on the basis of specific intelligence inputs after security forces [] The post Terrorist killed in Budgam encounter, hunt on for second appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep04:The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has remained headless for nearly three weeks, rendering the constitutional body virtually non-functional. The Commission, mandated to conduct recruitment for gazetted posts, has been without a chairperson since August 15, 2026, when Arun Kumar Choudhary, a former IPS officer, completed his term as Chairman. The [] The post Public Service Commission headless for nearly 3 weeks appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep04:Ladakhi groups have postponed their proposed Padyatra from Kargil to Leh in view of the upcoming talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Addressing a press conference in Leh, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, said the leadership has collectively decided to defer the march. The talks have been scheduled just one day before the [] The post Ahead of talks, proposed KargilLeh Padyatra postponed appeared first on Northlines .

No more assurances; strike to continue till stipend hiked to Rs 30,000 Jammu Tawi, Sep 04:A delegation of protesting MBBS and BDS interns on Friday met Health Minister Sakeena Itoo and the Chief Ministers Advisor, urging the government to take immediate steps to resolve their long-pending demand for enhancement of their monthly stipend. During the [] The post MBBS, BDS interns meet Health Minister, reject one-month timeline appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed a range of key issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on restoration of Statehood, finalisation of the Transaction of Business Rules, rationalisation of reservations and other important matters related to public welfare and development. [] The post CM discusses Statehood, other key issues with Home Minister appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Friday called for a reliability-first and fiscally prudent approach to electric mobility in Jammu and Kashmir, with EV adoption to be scaled up with establishing adequate service readiness, winter performance and dependable charging infrastructure. The Chief Secretary was chairing a meeting to review the comprehensive framework of the Draft [] The post CS reviews framework of Draft J&K EV Policy 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: Police on Friday carried out a joint search-cum-area domination exercise in the border areas in Samba district to strengthen security and enhance vigilance, officials said. The exercise began in Regal village and extended to Chillerian, Nadala, and Ploora. Security personnel carried out thorough checks and maintained a presence along identified routes and vulnerable [] The post Joint search ops carried out in Samba border to enhance security appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Army personnel rescued an unidentified teenage girl after she was found floating in Mendhar Nala near Balnoi in Poonch district on Friday, officials said. The girl, aged around 14-16 years, was noticed in the flowing water at around 1.30 pm, following which Army personnel launched an immediate rescue operation and pulled her to [] The post Army rescues teenage girl found floating in Mendhar Nala appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 4: A senior police official on Friday led a joint security review of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and the entire route from Katra to Bhawan in Reasi district, officials said. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shiv Kumar Sharma, who looks after the operation area of the twin districts of Udhampur and Reasi, [] The post Security review of Vaishno Devi shrine, enroute conducted appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi:Shri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with religious fervour and enthusiasm across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with temples witnessing large gatherings of devotees and a range of religious and cultural programmes. In Jammu, devotees thronged prominent temples to offer prayers and seek blessings of Lord Krishna. Special pujas, bhajan-kirtans and other religious programmes were [] The post Janmashtami celebrated with religious fervour across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma Teachers should be the best minds in the country-Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan The history of modern India is enriched by the lives of distinguished individuals who contributed significantly to the nation through their wisdom, service and leadership. Among them, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan occupies a prominent place as a scholar who successfully combined intellectual [] The post Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, The ideal teacher and philosopher appeared first on Northlines .

Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora Teachers are not merely sources of bookish knowledge in our lives; they are guides who show us the right path. From early childhood education to the shaping of our careers, they inspire us to learn, understand, and progress. That is why, in our country, teachers are accorded a status even higher than [] The post Teachers: Guides of Society appeared first on Northlines .

The classroom changed, the technology changed, but the purpose of teaching remained the same. By Prof. (Dr.) Parshant Bakshi Head, Division of Fruit Science, SKUAST-Jammu I still remember the classrooms where I began my journey as a teacher with a blackboard, a piece of chalk and a group of curious studentssitting before me. There was [] The post From Black Board to Smart Board: A Teachers Journey Through Changing Times appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday hailed the successful launch of ISROs GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05, describing the mission as a major achievement that strengthens Indias space capabilities and Earth-observation programme. Prime Minister Modi, in a social media post, congratulated ISRO on the successful launch of Indias [] The post PM Modi, Rajnath Singh Hail Successful EOS-05 Launch appeared first on Northlines .

Has term of erstwhile Kargil Hill Council ended? Jammu Tawi, Sep 03:In a significant move, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Wednesday established seven Autonomous Hill Development Councils for the Union Territory. Close on the heels of the creation of five new districts in Ladakh, taking the total to seven, the [] The post 7 Autonomous Hill Councils created in Ladakh UT appeared first on Northlines .

Plug gaps in early-warning systems, improve community preparedness Jammu Tawi, Sep 03:The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked Jammu and Kashmir and other Himalayan States and Union Territories to strengthen monitoring and early-warning systems for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches, with a focus on vulnerable areas and timely evacuation. The directions, were [] The post Strengthen preparedness against GLOFs, avalanches: MHA to J&K, other Himalayan states appeared first on No

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired the 91st Board of Directors meeting of Jammu Development Authority (JDA) and 85th Board of Directors meeting of Srinagar Development Authority (SDA), to discuss proposals regarding amendments to be made in the Master Plans of Jammu and Srinagar. Chairman SDA Shabir Hussain Bhat and Chairman JDA Rupesh [] The post CM calls for planned urban growth appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Thursday reviewed the status and implementation status for introduction of inland water transport on the rivers Jhelum and Chenab, besides the rollout of electric mobility infrastructure under the Government of Indias PM E-DRIVE scheme in J&K. The meeting besides ACS, PWD was attended by Secretary, Transport; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; [] The post CS reviews rollout of Water Transport, PM E-DRIVE initiatives appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, on Thursday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat here. The Chief Minister welcomed the High Commissioner to Jammu and Kashmir and held discussions on areas of mutual interest, including horticulture, medical education and other potential areas of cooperation. The post Bangladesh High Commissioner calls on CM appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: Jailed Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Mohammad Yasin Malik has denied involvement in the murder of Kashmiri Pandit woman Sarla Bhat and submitted a 25-page affidavit before a special court here, pleading not guilty while refusing to contest the trial and seeking capital punishment. Malik, 60, who is lodged in Delhis Tihar [] The post Yasin Malik denies involvement in KP murder case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released Raksha a strategic blueprint on defence diplomacy which carries a comprehensive framework outlining Indias strategic roadmap and vision for global partnerships over the next decade. As defence diplomacy is a core pillar of Indias foreign policy, this document provides a clear, actionable vision for the [] The post Govt unveils defence diplomacy blueprint for next decade appeared first on Northlines .

By Dr. Neha Lohamaror My land Rajasthan is full of stories; whatever I have written is just a drop in the ocean. Perhaps no sentence captures Vijaydan Detha better than this. On his 100th birth anniversary, Rajasthan should not merely remember Bijji, as he was affectionately known, as a celebrated writer. We should remember him [] The post The Folklore Stories and the Storyteller of Rajasthan: Remembering Vijaydan Detha on his 100th Birth Anniversary appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray Today on 4 September,2026 Friday, Krishan Janmashtami is being celebrated with great devotion, dedication & the propagation of Bhagavad Gita and worship of Lord Shri Krishna is done with fervor and enthusiasm. The teachings of the song of divine, treasure trove, its message and principles of humanity which are most relevant in todays [] The post The Relevance of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita in Modern Times appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma The recent tragedy on the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage route has shocked millions of devotees across the world. Hundreds of pilgrims and tourists were reported dead or missing after devastating flash floods and mudslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border region on August 29, 2026. The disaster occurred on one of the most sacred pilgrimage [] The post Kailash Mansarovar Tragedy: Man Made Disaster or Natures Fury appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Sep 3: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Jammu, has filed a chargesheet against two accused, including a former Tehsildar, in a case involving alleged cheating, forgery and manipulation of revenue records. The chargesheet was filed before the Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge (Anti-Corruption Court), Udhampur, against Allah Din, a resident [] The post Ex-Tehsildar Among Two Charge-sheeted in Land Record Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 3: A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a corruption case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) tendering process. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh allowed Jains bail plea in a brief oral order and directed him to furnish [] The post Court Grants Bail to Satyendar Jain in Delhi Jal Board Corruption Case appeared first on Northlines .

LEH, Sept 3: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday approved the notification for creation of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) in all seven districts of the Union Territory, completing the Centres initiative announced on July 13, 2026. The notification will extend the framework of elected local self-governance, earlier limited to Leh and Kargil, [] The post LG Saxena Approves LAHDCs for All 7 Ladakh Districts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Sep 3: A Pakistani intruder was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the International Border in the Kanachak sector of Jammu on Thursday morning, officials said. Officials said the intruder was apprehended by personnel of 44 BSF Battalion near Border Out Post (BOP) Sohan in morning hours. He said following the apprehension, [] The post Pakistani Intruder Apprehended Along IB In Jammus Kanachak appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 3: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named six IAS officers in its third charge sheet in connection with the alleged 504-crore IDFC Bank fraud involving several Haryana government departments and organisations, officials said. The charge sheet, filed before the special CBI court, names Pardeep Kumar, then member secretary of the [] The post IDFC Fraud Case: CBI Charge Sheets Six IAS Officers appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Sep 3: The Ramban administration has warned people against a fake WhatsApp and social media account created using the name and photograph of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, urging them not to respond to the account or share any personal or financial information. Khan, in a post on his official X account, said the [] The post Ramban Administration Warns Against Fake Account In DCs Name appeared first on Northlines .

CHANDIGARH, Sep 3: Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday alleged that his name was marked as shifted in the draft electoral rolls in Punjab despite his voter ID being registered in Mohali, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of using the electoral machinery for political vendetta. Chadha, who joined the BJP after leaving [] The post Raghav Chadha Claims His Name Marked Shifted In Punjab Draft Rolls At AAPs Behest appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sep 3: Jailed Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik has decided not to contest the trial proceedings in the 1990 murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat and has instead urged the court to award him capital punishment, according to reports. Malik submitted a 25-page statement before the Additional Sessions Judge [] The post Yasin Malik Declines to Contest Sarla Bhat Murder Trial, Seeks Capital Punishment appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 3: The Government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, paving the way for Indian Standard Time (IST) to become the common, legally recognised and traceable time reference across the country. The rules were notified by the Department of Consumer Affairs on August 27 and published in the Official [] The post Govt Notifies Rules Making IST Mandatory Across India appeared first on Northlines .

NUWAKOT, Sep 2: The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet has climbed to 1,250, while more than 4,000 people remain missing as rescue teams continued operations amid rain, mud and debris across the Himalayan region. Rescuers were searching for people believed to be trapped inside tunnels along the Bhotekoshi River and [] The post Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 1,250, Over 4,000 Still Missing appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sept 2:The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction the promotion of11 Inspectors of the General Cadre as Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs), General Cadre, with immediate effect. The officers promoted areSheikh Azad (PID No. ARP985554), Imtiyaz Ahmad (ARP985553), Bashir Ahmad (ARP985435), Mohd. Amin (ARP985496), Mohd. Ilyas Malik (ARP981649), Sanjeev Kumar (ARP983931), Mohd. [] The post 3 DySPs promoted, 11 Inspectors promoted as DySPs appeared first on Northlines .

LoP Sharma target NC Govt over power, jobs, development: either work or step down Srinagar, Sep 2:Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers marched towards the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on Wednesday for a protest against the National Conference-led government over unemployment, electricity tariffs, water supply, roads and alleged failures on the development front. The [] The post Police stop BJP march toward Srinagar Secretariat appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 02:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday described doctors as the last ray of hope for patients and urged newly appointed Medical Officers to serve with dedication, particularly in remote and far-flung areas. Addressing a function at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here after handing over appointment orders to newly recruited Medical Officers, [] The post Doctors are last ray of hope for patients: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 02:National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday questioned the Centre over the continuous delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the sequence of steps promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood completed but the final commitment remained unfulfilled. Talking to reporters, Dr Farooq said, People of Jammu and Kashmir had [] The post Farooq questions delay in restoring J&Ks statehood appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 02:The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) has directed Jammu and Kashmir Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL) to expedite the clearance of outstanding dues, warning that the promised six-month deadline has already elapsed. NRPC has said that during a hearing on December-03 last year, J&K has sought six months to clear all outstanding dues. Commission [] The post NRPC cracks whip on J&K as deadline for pending dues elapse appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has trapped and arrested Ajay Kumar, son of Late Ram Murti, resident of Village Gango Chak, Gajansoo, Jammu, presently posted as a Junior Assistant in the Office of the Assistant Commissioner (General), Jammu, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000. According to an ACB [] The post Clerk in DC Jammu office held for taking bribe appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 02:Security forces have foiled seven infiltration attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir so far this year, killing several terrorists and intruders, officials said on Wednesday. The Army, Border Security Force (BSF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police have maintained a tight security grid along [] The post Seven infiltration bids foiled along LoC, IB in J&K this yr appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep02:The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed its Registry to ensure strict compliance with the prescribed rules while preparing paper books in civil and criminal cases, after noticing discrepancies in the manner in which case records were being compiled. According to the details, the directions were issued by the [] The post HC flags Registry lapses in case records, orders strict compliance appeared first on Northlines .