Both Administration and organisers have to ensure proper order at the rally By Sushil Kutty Thursday and Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, just this side of Parliament Street and a kilometre from Parliament House, which was not long ago claimed as Waqf Property, will see a massive protest against the Modi Governments Waqf Board [] The post Muslim Personal Law Board to stage protests against Waqf Amendment Bill on Thursday appeared first on Northlines .

After solemnly acknowledging in the J&K Assembly that the regularization of daily wagers is a humanitarian issue and quite justified, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is left with no other option but to help this community to come out of the state of suffering as this has become utmost necessary. The decision of Omar Abdullah, [] The post Just Do It ! appeared first on Northlines .

Balochistan: Separatist militants fired at a passenger train carrying hundreds of passengers in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, injuring a train driver, police and railway officials said. The Jaffar Express, with around 400 passengers on board in nine bogies, was on its way from Quetta in Pakistans southwestern Balochistan province to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when [] The post Passenger train hijacked in Pakistans Balochistan; BLA claims responsibility appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has re-designated two Administrative Secretaries as Commissioner/ Secretary to the Government. As per a Government Order, Babila Rakwal, Administrative Secretary of the Cooperative Department, and Shabnam Kamili, Administrative Secretary of the ARI and Trainings Department, have been elevated to Commissioner/Secretary for their respective departments with immediate effect. [] The post Babila Rakwal, Shabnam Kamili re-designated as Comm Secy appeare

NEW DELHI, Mar 11: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda announced on Tuesday in the Rajya Sabha that the government plans to open 200 day cancer care centres in the country by 2025-26. These centres, aimed at providing basic cancer care facilities, will be established in every district across India within the next three years. Replying [] The post Govt to open 200 Day Cancer Care Centres by 2025-26: Nadda appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday praised the BJP government and said that the biggest achievement of the ruling party is that it has reduced the distance between the Northeast and the rest of India. Addressing the North-East Students and Youth Parliament organised by ABVP, Amit Shah said, The biggest [] The post Reducing distance between Northeast, Rest of India BJPs biggest achievement: Shah appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Shri Birendra Rai Hospital in Areraj, Motihari, Bihar. The hospital, which will provide specialized services using cutting-edge healthcare technology, was dedicated to the public in memory of the late Shri Birendra Rai. The Lieutenant Governor extended his congratulations to the family of Late Shri Birendra [] The post India has made rapid strides in healthcare under Modi Govt: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI, Mar 11: Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to locate two boys, Deenu (15) and Rehmat Ali (12), who went missing from Raj Bagh in Kathua district. Senior police officials have assured the families of all possible efforts to trace the missing boys. DIG Jammu-Kathua-Samba Range Shiv Kumar Sharma visited Raj [] The post J&K: SIT formed to trace missing boys in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 11: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday announced a committee for the regularization of daily wagers. The committee will be headed by the Chief Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir government and will submit its report after six months. Speaking in the legislative assembly, CM Abdullah said, I also wanted [] The post J&K: CM Omar forms committee for regularization of daily wagers appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 11: Asserting that the lathi charge on the protesting daily wage employees of the Jal Shakti department should not have happened, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he does not hold control over the police. As the House assembled for the day, opposition members highlighted the massive protests by [] The post Lathi-charge on daily wagers: No control over police, says J&K CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 11: BJP members staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday after a war of words with NC MLAs over the detention and baton charge of protesting daily wage employees of the Jal Shakti department. Scores of Jal Shakti (PHE) department workers and daily wagers were baton-charged and detained on [] The post J&K Assembly: BJP MLAs stages walkout over baton-charge on daily wagers appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 11: The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to respond to a petition seeking improved facilities for disabled prisoners and the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, across prisons in India. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to the Union of India and [] The post SC seeks Centres response on plea for adequate facilities for disabled prisoners appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 11: Border Security Force (BSF) troops successfully foiled an infiltration attempt along the International Border in the Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir on the intervening night of March 10-11, officials said. According to sources, BSF personnel noticed suspicious movement near the Khora Post and fired a few rounds to thwart the infiltration [] The post BSF troops foil infiltration bid in J&Ks Samba appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed noisy scenes on Tuesday as members cutting across party lines raised the issue of lathi charge and detention of protesting daily wage employees of the Jal Shakti department demanding release of wages and regularization of jobs. As the House assembled for the day, BJP MLA Vikram [] The post J&K Assembly witnesses chaos over lathi charge on protesting daily wagers appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 11: Heated exchange of words between Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone and National Conference (NC) members were witnessed in the legislative assembly on Tuesday over the establishment of Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara. During the Question Hour, NC MLAs Mir Saifullah, Qaiser Jamsheed Lone, and Javed Mirchal demanded that GMC Handwara be [] The post J&K Assembly: War of words between Lone and NC MLAs over GMC Handwara appeared first on Northlines .

REASI, Mar 11: At least four people were killed and eight others injured early Tuesday when a tempo vehicle veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported. The incident occurred when the tempo, traveling from Jammu to Bagankote, lost control and skidded into the [] The post J&K: 4 killed, 8 injured as Tempo falls into gorge in Reasi appeared first on Northlines .

Speaker rules out discussion, cites Business Rules Jammu Tawi, Mar 10: The Legislative Assembly on Monday witnessed uproarious scenes and heated exchanges over civilian killings in Kathua and an objectionable fashion show in Gulmarg. As soon as the House assembled this morning, NC and Congress MLAs stood up and demanded discussion over Billawar killings and [] The post Protests in Assembly over Billawar killings, Gulmarg fashion show appeared first on Northlines .

Over 4,800 youth placed through 246 job fairs in 2-years; Mission YUVA survey reveals 4.73 lakh individuals willing to work in J&K Jammu Tawi, Mar 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday said that it provided employment opportunities to 4,893 skilled and unskilled youth in the past two-years through job fairs conducted across the [] The post 3.70 lakh unemployed registered in J&K; majority up to 10+2 appeared first on Northlines .

Waiting for selection of 181 MOs from JKPSC, 292 paramedics posts referred to JKSSB Srinagar, Mar 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday announced that it is in the process of operating a waiting list of 91 selected medical officers to utilise their services across the Union Territory. Responding to a query from MLA [] The post Govt to invoke waiting list of 91 selected medical officers appeared first on Northlines .

Zoo to offer more thrilling, educational experience for wildlife enthusiasts NORTHLINES CORRESPONDENT JAMMU: Jambu Zoo is all set for a grand expansion aimed at attracting a surge of tourists this year. The Zoo administration has initiated an ambitious plan to introduce a range of exotic animals from other states, promising an unforgettable experience for [] The post Boosting Tourism: Jambu Zoo embarks on major expansion with new wildlife & enhanced facilities appeared first on Northlines .

3336 master, 4175 lecturer, 702 headmasters posts lying vacant across UT Srinagar, Mar 10: The government on Monday said that at least 4,358 schools in Jammu and Kashmir have been merged with the nearby institutions under the rationalisation scheme. In response to a question by MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, Education minister Sakina Itoo, said that among [] The post Govt merged 4,358 zero enrolled, rented schools in JK appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 10: A Delhi court on Monday rejected the plea of jailed Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid seeking custody parole to attend the upcoming Parliament session. Additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh dismissed the plea and posted the order on Rashids regular bail plea on March 19. A detailed order is awaited. [] The post Delhi Court rejects custody parole plea of MP Sheikh Rashid appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 10: The Supreme Court has censured Jammu and Kashmir officials for not complying with a high court over the regularisation of daily wagers and called it as a glaring and textbook example of obstination. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said instead of complying with the 2007 order [] The post SC pulls up JK Govt for non-compliance of HC Order on regularisation of daily wagers appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 10: The Centre on Monday cleared the appointment of three permanent judges to theJammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium. In a post on X, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President, after consultation with the Chief [] The post 3 HC Judges made permanent appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 10: Two suspected criminals were arrested and a country-made pistol and 8.13 grams of heroin seized from them in Samba district on Monday, police said. Pritam Singh alias Sethi and Narayan Sharma alias Shunna were arrested from a house in the Ramgarh area, a police spokesperson said. The criminals were planning to commit [] The post Two arrested with pistol, heroin in Samba appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 10: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has ordered promotion of five senior IPS officers of the AGMUT Cadre, currently posted in Jammu and Kashmir, to the rank of DIG in level 13A of the pay matrix. Those officers who are promoted are Maqsood-ul-Zaman, Mubassir Latifi Ameer, Shiv Kumar Sharma, [] The post Five IPS Officers of J&K promoted to DIG rank appeared first on Northlines .

By Sunil Dutt Bali Jammu Tawi, March 10: A fashion show held at Gulmarg during Ramadan has sparked widespread condemnation and outrage in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to intense debates in the Legislative Assembly. The event that held on March 7 at a private Hotel Nedous, drew fierce criticism from the political and [] The post To Gulmarg Fashion Show Kashmir says No Despite presence of Kin Omar says he doesnt know appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Pouni, March 11 A critical portion of a connecting culvert on the Kothian- Sudheen road in PMGSY Sub-Division Pouni, has been severely damaged, making it highly prone to accidents. According to reports, the road, constructed just 1.5 to 2 years ago, spans approximately 11-12 km, has already worn out and [] The post Damaged Portion of Kothian-Sudheen culvert connecting Poses Risk to Commuters appeared first on Northlines .

President Xi Jinping moving cautiously looking for allies for a joint front By Asad Mirza As if the tariff war against almost the whole world, leading among them China, Mexico, Canada, and India, hots up, it portrays the leading hero, Trump in this case, frothing at the mouth and cursing and cussing everyone, if [] The post China is preparing for a fight at equal level with Trump on Tariff war appeared first on Northlines .

The arrest of a woman drug peddler in Rajouri District has once again brought to light the ever changing tactics of narcotics smugglers in Jammu and Kashmir. Going by the fact that drug mafia is constantly relying on new strategies to smuggle and distribute drugs in the region it has become imperative that the law [] The post Using Women, Children by Drugs smuggling appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 10: In the backdrop of recent killings of three persons in Billawar tehsil, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Monday said that she was not allowed to visit the families of the deceased and meet them. We wanted to visit Billawar to pay condolences to the families but were not allowed, [] The post Billawar killings | Not allowed to visit Kathua to meet families of deceased: Iltija Mufti appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 10: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday condemned the attack on independent MLA Rameshwar Singh in Kathua after the legislator raised the issue in the House and sought action against those responsible. As the assembly convened for the day, Singh walked to the corner of the well of the [] The post J&K: Speaker condemns attack on MLA in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 10: The Central government on Monday cleared the appointment of three additional judges of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court as permanent judges. The judges who have been made permanent judges are Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal; Justice Rajesh Sekhri; Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani. The Supreme Court Collegium had on March 5 approved [] The post 3 Addl Judges of J&K High Court Made Permanent appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 10: Jammu Police on Monday foiled a march of protesting PHE daily wagers heading towards the Civil Secretariat. The daily wagers were protesting over no mention of them and considering their demands in the recent Jammu and Kashmir government budget presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the Legislative Assembly. The protesting daily [] The post Jammu Police foils PHE daily wagers march to civil secretariat appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Jammu and Kashmir Youth Congress (JKPYC) staged a massive protest in Jammu on Monday, condemning the recent killing of three youth in Kathua district by terrorists. The protest was organized under the direction of IYC President Uday Bhanu Chib and IYC Incharge J&K Maan Singh Rathore, with JKPYC General Secretary Anirudh Sawhney leading [] The post Youth Congress stages protest in Jammu over Kathua killings appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 10: An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York returned to Mumbai following a bomb threat on Monday morning, according to sources. The aircraft, carrying more than 320 people, landed safely at Mumbai and is undergoing mandatory checks by the security agencies. A potential security threat was detected mid-flight on AI119 [] The post Air Indias New York-bound flight returns to Mumbai after bomb threat appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 10: The controversy over the controversial fashion show at the world-famous ski resort of Gulmarg refuses to die down with Peoples Democratic Party chief criticizing the government for attempting to distance itself by terming the event a private affair. Her remarks appeared to be in response to Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs statement in [] The post Gulmarg Fashion Show: Govt cannot simply absolve itself of responsibility, says Mehbooba appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on his birthday, and wished for his long and healthy life. Abdullah, who is also the vice president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, turned 55 on Monday. Birthday wishes to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister [] The post PM Modi greets J&K CM Omar on his birthday appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Mahipal Singh Sachdev, Chairman, and Managing Director of Centre For Sight Group of Eye Hospitals World Glaucoma Week 9 to 15 March 2025 Theme Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World Glaucoma, often referred to as the silent thief of sight, is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Despite its devastating impact, it [] The post Fighting the Silent Threat of Glaucoma Together Before Its Too Late appeared first on Northlines .

Speaker rules out discussion on both issues Jammu, Mar 10:The Legislative Assembly on Monday witnessed uproarious scenes over the killing of civilians in Billawar, Kathua, and an obscene fashion show at Gulmarg. As soon as the Question Hour began, as per news agency, NC and Congress MLAs were on their feet seeking discussion on the [] The post Ruckus in J&K assembly over Billawar civilian killings, fashion show in Gulmarg appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday clarified that the Jammu and Kashmir government had no role in organizing the fashion show at Gulmarg. Speaking in the Assembly, Abdullah, stated that the event was a private function held at a private hotel, with no government infrastructure involved. He said the administration has been [] The post J&K govt had no role in Gulmarg Fashion Show: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Rs 3407 crore in Kashmir, Rs 7108 crore in Jammu Jammu, Mar 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday disclosed that an investment of Rs 10516 crore has been made in the Union Territory since 2019. The Minister in-charge Industries & Commerce Surinder Choudhary informed the House that an investment of Rs 10516 crore [] The post Rs 10516 cr investment made in J&K since 2019: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Discusses upcoming Amarnath Yatra, Kashmir train, Jammu situation with top brass Billawar observed complete Bandh, protests erupt Jammu, Mar 9: Hours after the recovery of three bodies of missing persons in Bani-Billawar area of Kathua district, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Sunday reviewed the situation in a high-level meeting here. The Union Home Secretary [] The post Union Home Secretary conducts high-level review on Kathua killings appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 9: The Congress Jammu and Kashmir Chief, Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday accused the Centre and the lieutenant governor-led administration of being clueless over the deteriorating security situation in Kathua district. Addressing party workers in Samba district as part of the Congress ongoing campaign for statehood restoration, Karra said the shocking incidents in [] The post Security situation worsening in Kathua; Centre, LG clueless: Karra appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 9: A recent fashion show held in the snow-covered resort of Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramzan has sparked outrage in Kashmir, with Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemning it as obscenity under the guise of tourism promotion. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed shock and anger, citing a complete disregard for [] The post Fashion show in Gulmarg during Ramzan sparks outrage; CM seeks report appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Mar 9: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday attached properties worth Rs 3.50 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Budgam district, officials said. In a decisive step towards eliminating the menace of drugs, police have attached immovable properties of a drug peddler in the Soibugh area, a police spokesman said. The attached [] The post J&K: Properties of drug peddler worth Rs 3.50 cr attached in Budgam appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 9: The neonatal mortality rate (NMR) has reached single digit at 9.8 per 1,000 live births in Jammu and Kashmir, recording a 13.3-point decrease, while the sex ratio at birth has recorded significant improvement from 923 to 976, official data showed. The infant mortality rate (IMR) also dipped to 16.3, marking a drop [] The post J&K marks 13.3-point drop in NMR; sex ratio at birth improves from 923 to 976 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 9: Police have arrested a 20-year-old youth for murdering his brother over a domestic dispute in the Domana area in the city outskirts. Police said that on the intervening night of March 8-9, one Mukesh Kumar (23), son of Kamal Lal, a resident of Smailpur, Domana, was murdered by his brother, Anil Kumar, [] The post Youth arrested for murdering his brother in Jammus Domana appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: In a spiritual discourse delivered to a large congregation in Rakhbandu today, Sadguru Madhuparamhans Ji Maharaj of Sahib Bandagi enlightened devotees with profound teachings. He began by addressing the baseless attempts to tarnish the image of Kabir Sahib, asserting that such efforts are futile. He said, If you throw dust towards the sun, [] The post Sadguru Madhuparamhans delivers sermons to devotees at Rakhbandu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: In an emergent meeting, the Kisan Sabha expressed deep anguish over the recent killings of three youthVarun Singh, Yogesh Singh, and Darshan Singhof villages Marhon and Dheota, who were on their way to attend a marriage function in Village Malhar (Ishoo). These killings, along with the earlier deaths of two youth, Shamsher Chand [] The post Kisan Sabha condemns Billawar killings, demands strong action against terrorism appeared first on Northlines .