SAMBA, Nov 4: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau, registered a case FIR No. 19/2025 U/S 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against public servant, namely, Sunil Kumar, Patwari, Patwar Halqa Dadui, Tehsil & District Samba, for demanding and accepting illegal gratification from the complainant. The said accused public servant, demanded the bribe amounting [] The post Patwari Caught Red-Handed Taking Bribe in Samba; 35 Lakh Cash Seized appeared first on Northlines .

Kathmandu, Nov 4: At least nine climbers, including two Nepali guides, lost their lives in two separate avalanche incidents in Nepals Himalayas, officials confirmed on Tuesday. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Gyan Kumar Mahato, seven climbers were buried by an avalanche near Mt. Yalung Ri (6,920 metres) under Gaurishanker Rural Municipality around 10 a.m. [] The post 9 Climbers, Including 2 Nepali Guides, Killed in Avalanches in Nepal appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Nov 4: Security forces recovered a drone from an open field in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Tuesday, triggering a security investigation in the border region. Officials said the drone was found in Sakhi Maidan village, located about six kilometres from the Line of Control (LoC). A team from the [] The post J&K: Drone Recovered From Field In Mendhar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 4: Gold and silver prices fell on Tuesday in domestic futures trade as a stronger dollar and easing trade tensions between the US and China reduced the precious metals safe-haven demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery declined by 836, or 0.69%, to 1,20,573 per 10 grams [] The post Gold, Silver Prices Fall as Strong Dollar, US-China Truce Weaken Safe-Haven Appeal appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 4: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday emphasized the need for India and Israel to jointly advance a global zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Speaking during a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, Jaishankar said both nations share common security concerns and must strengthen cooperation [] The post India, Israel Must Unite for Global Zero-Tolerance Approach to Terrorism: Jaishankar appeared first on Northlines

New Delhi, Nov 4: In a major consumer-friendly move, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed a new rule allowing air travellers a 48-hour window to cancel, reschedule, or seek refunds for flight tickets without penalty. The proposal, now open for public feedback until November 30, introduces a Look-in Option enabling passengers [] The post Air Travelers May Soon Get 48-Hours to Cancel, Reschedule or Refund Tickets appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued fresh guidelines for determining the seniority of police officers, amending provisions under Rule 111 of the J&K Police Rules, 1960. According to the new notification, seniority will now be determined by the order of appointment or promotion, with direct recruits taking precedence if appointments occur [] The post J&K Govt Notifies New Seniority Rules for Police Officers appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 4: A court in Srinagar has convicted former Managing Director of J&K Cooperative Central Land Development Bank, Mohammad Shafi Banday, for forging his date of birth to unlawfully extend his tenure in service. According to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir, the former MD manipulated his birth date from [] The post Former J&K Cooperative MD Convicted for Forging Birth Date to Illegally Extend Service appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri, Nov 4: At least 28 passengers, including several students, were injured on Tuesday when an overloaded and overspeeding minibus overturned in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district. According to officials, two children with critical injuries were airlifted to Jammu for advanced treatment, while the remaining victims were taken to Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri for [] The post J&K: 28 Injured as Overloaded Minibus Overturns in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3: Authorities have initiated an inquiry against three doctors, posted at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Khari in Ramban district, for their alleged absence from duty, officials said on Monday. The matter came to light following a road accident in a remote village in the district on Monday, they said. Five people, [] The post Inquiry against 3 Govt doctors for absence in Ramban appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will inaugurate the 10-day annual Jhiri Mela on the outskirts of Jammu city, with thousands of devotees from across the country expected to throng the fair to seek blessings at the Baba Jittoo temple. Around 10 to 12 lakh devotees, mainly from Jammu region, Punjab, Himachal [] The post Sinha to inaugurate 10-day Jhiri Mela today appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday congratulated the Indian womens cricket team on winning the ICC Womens World Cup, saying their determination and fighting spirit have inspired millions across the country. The Indian womens team clinched its first-ever World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa [] The post Women cricket teams fighting spirit have inspired millions across India: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday appeared before the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, urging it to take a humanitarian view and transfer all undertrial prisoners from the Union Territory who are currently lodged in jails outside J-K. The former chief minister questioned why such detainees, apprehended [] The post Mehbooba appears before HC in petition seeking transfers of undertrials appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3 : National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday accused Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of sitting on government files and obstructing the implementation of business rules. He also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure swift restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He (L-G) is sitting on [] The post Farooq accuses LG of sitting on files, urges PM to restore statehood appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 3: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Monday predicted generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till November 3, with a brief spell of rain and light snowfall expected over higher reaches between November 4 and 5. Director MET Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said that weather will remain generally cloudy on November 4 and 5, [] The post Light rain, snow likely in parts of J&K from Nov 5 appeared first on Northlines .

Only registered media persons to access official events Srinagar, Nov 3: The government has initiated a verification drive to regulate media operations in the valley, making it mandatory for all journalists to register and validate their credentials with the District Information Offices. The directive issued by the District Information Officers (DIOs) of Baramulla and Kupwara, [] The post Govt steps in to regulate media operations appeared first on Northlines .

PM Modi hit terrorism with full force Cross-border strikes as proof of Modi Govts firm policy Congress fed terrorists biryani, PM eliminated them Jammu Tawi, Nov 3: Holding the Congress rule responsible for decades of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the [] The post Congresss mistakes cost Kashmir its peace: Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Organisers abscond leaving behind chaos, unpaid dues; Police probe underway From a star-studded opening featuring global cricket icons to chaos, Kashmirs privately-run IHPL T20 league collapses under controversy; police begin probe Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Nov 03: What began as a glittering sporting spectacle in Kashmir featuring global cricket stars has ended [] The post IHPL cricket league scam hit Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Satwant Singh Rissam The growth of gaming platforms has changed entertainment, giving people exciting and immersive experiences. However, this digital change also has some downsides, especially for health. Both doctors and gamers now recognize that gaming has physical and mental health risks. To begin with, one of the biggest problems is sitting too much. [] The post Gaming Platforms Promoting Sedentary Behaviour appeared first on Northlines .

By: Sh. Vijay Kumar Imagine a future India where goods glide on barges instead of trucks, logistics corridors slide along rivers instead of highways, and the carbon footprint shrinks even as trade expands. That future is not fantasyit is within reach. For India to be Viksit Bharatand truly Atmanirbhar, Inland Water Transport (IWT) has [] The post Driving Sustainable Logistics Along with National Waterways appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra North Indias biggest fair, celebrated on Kartik Purnima, honours the sacrifice and spirit of honesty, courage, and selflessness. According to an ancient legend, there was an honest, truthful, and simple farmer called Baba Jitto, a Brahmin and devotee of Mata Vaishno Deviand Raja Mandalik. Jitto lived in Aghar village, near Katra, Vaishno [] The post Jhiri Mela: A Tribute to the Farmer Saint, Baba Jitto appeared first on Northlines .

Lack of judicial access is physical, intellectual, and legislative By Vikas Gupta The Indian judicial system is famousfor its slow pace. The crawling of cases with it the lives of millions involved has been the subject matter of numerous films, caricatures in media and commentary in the runaway world of social media. [] The post For Indias disabled litigants, Justice is an insurmountable challenge appeared first on Northlines .

In a strange decision reportedly mulled by the Highways Ministry to penalize contractors if more than one accident happens in a year on a particular stretch of any National Highway built under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model is surely unsustainable because the same defies logic and exposes the intellectual bankruptcy of those responsible for policymaking in [] The post Penalty without proof appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, November 3: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Monday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and discussed measures to strengthen humanitarian assistance and improve air connectivity in the Union Territory during the harsh winter months. During the meeting, the Lt Governor briefed the Defence Minister on the unique challenges faced [] The post LG Kavinder meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 3: In a strong move to uphold media integrity, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a crackdown on fake journalists operating across Jammu and Kashmir and directed that all online media platforms be registered and verified through the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR). Chairing a high-level review meeting on the security [] The post LG Orders Action Against Fake Journalists, Seeks Verification of Online Media appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 3: National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that those who wanted to divide Jammu and Kashmir have failed, as government offices reopened in Jammu under the revived Darbar Move tradition. Speaking to reporters during the reopening ceremony, Abdullah said the Union Territory stands united and must collectively [] The post Those Trying to Divide J&K Have Failed: Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 3: In a major personnel boost, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday announced the promotion of 577 officers to the rank of Sub-Inspector. The department said the promotions were approved after due consideration of service records and recommendations from departmental promotion committees. Check order copy here: Order Copy The post J&K: 577 Officers Promoted as Sub-Inspectors appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 3: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his governments decision to revive the age-old Darbar Move tradition aims to bridge the emotional and regional divide between Jammu and Srinagar, asserting that some matters should not be weighed in money. The Darbar Move, a 150-year-old practice started by the Dogra [] The post Darbar Move Revival a Step Toward Bridging Regional Divide: Omar Abdullah appeared first on Northlines .

Kabul, Nov 3: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 jolted northern Afghanistan early on Monday morning, causing at least seven people dead and over 100 injured, according to media reports. The US Geological Survey (USGS) issued an orange alert through its PAGER systeman automated tool that assesses the potential impact of [] The post Powerful Earthquake Hits Afghanistan Killing 7, Over 100 Injured appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 3: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday congratulated the Indian womens cricket team on clinching their maiden ICC World Cup title, lauding the players for their courage and determination. Speaking to reporters at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu, Abdullah, an avid cricket enthusiast, said the teams victory is a moment [] The post Played With Courage: J-K CM Omar Hails Womens Cricket Team for Historic World Cup Triumph appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian womens cricket team for clinching their maiden ICC World Cup title, saying the entire nation is proud and overjoyed by their achievement. Speaking at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) in New Delhi, the Prime Minister began his address by [] The post PM Modi Congratulates Womens Team on Historic World Cup Win appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 3: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will deliver its order in the stray dogs case on November 7, while noting that chief secretaries of most states and Union Territories were present before it in compliance with its earlier directive. A three-judge special bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and [] The post SC to Pass Order in Stray Dogs Case on November 7 appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Nov 3: Following Indias historic triumph in the ICC Womens ODI Cricket World Cup 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of 51 crore for the team marking the countrys first-ever womens World Cup victory. The Women in Blue scripted history at DY Patil Stadium, [] The post BCCI Announces 51 Crore Reward for Indias Womens World Cup Winners appeared first on Northlines .

Hyderabad, Nov 3: At least 19 people were killed and four others suffered injuries when a tipper lorry carrying gravel collided head-on with a public transport bus in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana on Monday, police said. The tipper collided with the Telangana Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus near Chevella on Monday morning, resulting in [] The post 19 Killed, 4 Injured as Tipper Truck Collides With Bus in Telangana appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday walked from his official residence to the Civil Secretariat in Jammu, marking the formal resumption of the biannual Darbar Movea 150-year-old tradition revived after a four-year gap. As Abdullah made his way through Residency Road and Raghunath Bazar, traders and residents lined the streets, showering flower [] The post Darbar Move Returns: Omar Abdullah Walks to Office as Govt Shifts to Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Kulgam, Nov 3: Security forces busted two old terrorist hideouts during a joint search operation in the forest area of Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam district, officials said on Monday. An official said that the operation was launched jointly by the 9 Rashtriya Rifles and the police following specific intelligence inputs. Two old hideouts were [] The post J&K: 2 Terrorist Hideouts Busted In Kulgam Forests appeared first on Northlines .

Defence preparedness against Pakistan gets a fresh boost By Girish Linganna India is set to purchase Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles worth USD 180 million (approximately 1,500 crore) in a game-changing move that will significantly boost the countrys air combat capabilities. These advanced missiles will be fitted on Rafale fighter jets, giving India a decisive [] The post India to buy 1,500 Cr more Meteor Missiles for Rafales appeared first on Northlines .

Ten-year pact signals strategic priorities in Indo-Pacific power play By TN Ashok In a striking display of geopolitical pragmatism, India and the United States finalized a sweeping 10-year defence framework agreement this week, even as a bitter tariff dispute threatens to derail a $530 billion trade deal between the worlds largest democracies. The defence [] The post India, U.S. forge Defence alliance even as trade war looms large appeared first on Northlines .

Midnight dismissals have become a daily routine with major players By K Raveendran The narrative circulating among professionals in high-performing technology firms is increasingly marked by anxiety. Reports of employees receiving lay-off notifications at 3 a.m. are emblematic of a culture in which even top-paid staff feel tethered to the abyss of you may [] The post Big Techs brutal culture pushes employees down an abyss of anxiety appeared first on Northlines .

The issue raised in the Assembly in context with losses incurred by the Smart Bus Service launched under the Smart City Mission crossing crores of rupees on monthly basis needs to be looked with a changed perspective because government being the welfare state should spend money for the welfare of the people as the entities [] The post When Welfare Arithmetic pinches! appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has granted clearance to the Jammu and Kashmir government for the proposed cable car project in Baisaran, Pahalgam, where a deadly terror attack on April 22 claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, officials said on Sunday. The Union Territory administration had sought the NIAs approval since the [] The post J&K: NIA Grants Clearance to Cable Car Project in Pahalgam appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 2: A sweeping ban on the entry of commercial goods vehicles not registered in Delhi and compliant only with BS-III or lower emission norms came into effect on Saturday, as authorities moved to curb rising air pollution in the national capital. According to official data from the Delhi Traffic Police, more than [] The post Ban on Entry of Polluting Goods Vehicles Below BS-IV Norms Begins in Delhi appeared first on Northlines .

Muzaffarpur, Nov 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a scathing attack on RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and his family, alleging that if Lalus son Tejashwi Yadav came to power, Bihar would see the creation of three ministries for murder, kidnapping, and extortion. Addressing a poll rally in Muzaffarpur, Shah urged people [] The post Ministries for Murder, Kidnapping, Extortion: Amit Shah Targets Lalus Son in Bihar Rally appeared first on Northlines .

Hermosillo (Mexico), Nov 2: At least 23 people, including several children, were killed and 11 others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a supermarket in northern Mexicos Sonora state on Saturday, officials said. The injured were rushed to hospitals in Hermosillo, where the blast occurred, as rescue teams searched the debris for survivors. Sonora [] The post At Least 23 Killed, 11 Injured in Mexico Supermarket Explosion appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 2: The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the promotion of three Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKPS) officers to the rank of Superintendent of Police Selection Grade (II), according to Government Order No. 525-Home of 2025 issued on November 1. As per the Home Departments order, the officers promoted to the Selection Grade [] The post 3 JKPS Officers Elevated to Superintendent of Police Selection Grade (II) appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Bollywood actor Sunil Shetty jointly flagged off the Kashmir Marathon 2.0 2025 in Srinagar on Sunday, marking a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, peace, and unity. The race began at 6 AM from Polo View, Srinagar, with participants running along the scenic Boulevard Road overlooking Dal Lake. [] The post CM Omar, Actor Sunil Shetty Flag Off Kashmir Marathon 2.0 appeared first on Northlines .

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 2: Indias space agency ISRO is gearing up for the launch of its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, weighing around 4,410 kg, onboard the powerful LVM3-M5 rocketnicknamed Bahubali for its heavy-lift capability. The liftoff is scheduled for 5.26 p.m. on Sunday from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre [] The post ISROs Bahubali Rocket to Launch Heaviest Satellite CMS-03 Today appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 2: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on November 3 the case concerning stray dogs in which it had directed the chief secretaries of all the states and Union Territories, except West Bengal and Telangana, to remain present before it. While hearing the matter on October 27, the top court had [] The post SC to hear Stray Dogs Case on Nov 3; Chief Secretaries of States, UTs summoned for non-compliance appeared first on Northlines .

Says J&K Proxy War Theatre for Pak New Delhi, Nov 1 National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday said that terrorism has been effectively controlled across India, noting that the last major terror attack outside Jammu and Kashmir occurred in 2013. Speaking at the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture on Governance, Doval asserted that [] The post Terrorism effectively countered in India: NSA Doval appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 01:Asserting that a new era has begun for startups and micro and small-scale industries, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that PM Modi is giving new impetus to build self-reliant India and investors in J&K will directly benefit from it. Addressing the maiden Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Outreach event here, LG Sinha, [] The post New era for start-ups, MSMEs has begun in J&K: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .