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Srinagar, Oct 15 (UNI): A row erupted after an IAS officer allegedly called a woman Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer bloody shit during a heated exchange at an online review meeting. J&K Labour and Employment Department late Thursday said selectively edited video clips of the review meeting were circulating without the complete [] The post Row erupts over IAS officers inappropriate remark against woman JKAS officer appeared first on Northlines .

Says development of Ladakh top priority for Centre Leh, Oct 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated and dedicated to the nation five development projects worth around 3,350 crore in Ladakh. The projects cover airport infrastructure, road connectivity, renewable energy, heritage conservation and water security. Addressing people through video conferencing, PM Modi said, [] The post PM inaugurates Leh Airport Terminal, projects worth Rs 3350 Cr appeared first on Northlin

New Delhi, Oct 15: Stating that Indias commitment to peace should not be mistaken for a lack of resolve to defend its sovereignty, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned Pakistan that any future terror attack originating from its territory would invite a stronger Indian military response. Addressing the ASEAN-India Defence Think Tank Forum here, [] The post Rajnath warns Pakistan of stronger response to terror attacks appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday said that sports provide a constructive path for youth empowerment and initiatives such as Jashn-e-Dal channel youthful energy towards nation-building, creativity and positive social transformation. LG Sinha congratulated Jammu Kashmir Police on the successful completion of Jashn-e-Dal-2026, and in his message said, Sports is the celebration [] The post Sports provide constructive path for youth empowerment: LG appeared first on Nort

Srinagar, Oct 15: Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir received rain on Wednesday, while higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, including Razdan Pass and Tulail Valley, recorded snowfall, bringing down daytime temperatures across the region. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast light to moderate rain at many places and light snowfall over higher reaches on Thursday, [] The post Rain hits parts of J&K, snow in Kashmirs higher reaches appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 15: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday said that the schedule for the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in Jammu & Kashmir will be announced in due course of time, keeping in view the regions weather conditions. While unveiling the SSR schedule for 17 states, the pollbody said that [] The post ECI defers voter revision exercise for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 15: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has banned fuel-powered motorboats and jet skis from being plied on Dal Lake till further order. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Rajesh Sekhri on Wednesday issued the order on a petition filed by Mohammad Rafiq Mir. [] The post JK High Court bans motorboats on Dal Lake appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 15: At least 17 passengers were injured after a matador rolled into a ditch at Dhalpar in Udhampur district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the matador, bearing registration number JK14C-2791, was travelling from Udhampur towards Jhonu Tanal when the accident occurred. He said all 17 injured passengers were shifted [] The post 17 injured as mini-bus rolls into ditch in Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .

by P. Mohan Chandran How India Should Control the Cost of Essential Commodities Inflation is discussed in percentages. Families experience it in rupees. A government may say inflation is 4%, 5% or 6%. But the housewife buying vegetables does not purchase the Consumer Price Index. The pensioner does not eat the inflation rate. And the [] The post The Price of Survival appeared first on Northlines .

Kalams vision of empowered youth and the aspirations of rural women must converge to build a just, sustainable and prosperous India. Prof. Dr. Jayadeba Sahoo Yatra Nryastu Pjyante Ramante Tatra Devat; Yatraitstu Na Pjyante Sarvstatra Aphal Kriy. Manusmti (3.56) Where women are honoured, the [] The post Education and Equality for an Inclusive Viksit Bharat appeared first on Northlines .

Pharma sector has to ensure fair prices for medicines as a part of public welfare By Dr Arun Mitra The Supreme Courts order, following a hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Federation of Medical and Sales Representatives Association of India concerning unethical marketing practices in healthcare, is a welcome [] The post Supreme Court order concerning unethical practices of drug firms is welcome appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu and Kashmirs growing power deficit is no longer merely a seasonal challenge; it is emerging as a serious structural concern that demands sustained policy attention. With the onset of pre-winter demand, the Union Territory is increasingly dependent on power purchased from outside, exposing the limitations of its existing generation capacity and the widening gap [] The post Growing Power deficit! appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. M. L. Jat India has moved from food scarcity to record harvests. The next leap is from volume to value and from food security to nutrition security, powered by climate-smart science, post-harvest value chains and the blend of modern innovation with traditional knowledge, with farmers net income as the true yardstick of success. [] The post World Food Day Special: From farm to market, to farm to value appeared first on Northlines .

Celebrating 22 Years of Dedicated Service to Agricultural Education, Research, Extension and Institutional Development Prof. (Dr.) Parshant Bakshi has completed 22 years of dedicated professional service in teaching, research, extension and academic administration at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) since joining the University on 15 October 2004 as Assistant [] The post A Journey of Commitment, Innovation and Excellence in Horticulture a

SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Srinagar Police has attached and frozen residential properties and a vehicle worth over Rs 13.43 crore in a major crackdown on drug trafficking, targeting assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of narcotic activities. The coordinated operation was carried out by police stations Khanyar, Pantha Chowk, Shalteng, Safakadal, Soura and Ahmadnagar under the Narcotic [] The post Police Attach Assets Worth Rs 13.43 Cr in Srinagar Drug Crackdown appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 15: The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Election Commission of India (ECI) and its top officials on a plea filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders alleging large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. A bench comprising Chief Justice [] The post SC Seeks EC Reply on Rahul Gandhis Plea Over SIR Irregularities appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated five major development projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh, focusing on airport infrastructure, strategic road connectivity, renewable energy, heritage conservation and water security. The projects include a new passenger terminal at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, the 298-km Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, [] The post PM Modi Inaugurates 5 Key Projects Worth Rs 3,350 Crore In Ladakh appeared first on N

PESHAWAR, Oct 15: At least 29 people, including 28 children and a female teacher, were killed and more than 40 others injured after the roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar, the capital of Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Thursday, police said. The incident occurred in Dir Colony in the inner-city area, Peshawar Capital [] The post 29 Dead, Over 40 Injured as School Roof Collapses in Pakistan appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Madras High Court judgment striking down a Tamil Nadu government order that allowed people from backward classes, most backward classes, denotified communities and Scheduled Castes who convert to Islam to claim reservation benefits under the Backward Class Muslim category. Rejecting the Tamil Nadu governments appeal, a [] The post Hindu Converts to Islam Cant Claim Muslim Quota: Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 15: The Meteorological Department has forecast generally cloudy weather across Jammu and Kashmir, with light to moderate rainfall at many places and light snowfall over higher reaches on Wednesday. Thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms are also possible at isolated places. According to the forecast, weather is likely to remain generally dry on October [] The post MeT Warns of Rain, Hailstorms Across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 14: The Line of Actual Control (LAC) has to be stable for normalising relations between India and China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, asserting that any disturbance along the border will have consequences. Jaishankar also linked expansion of trade and investment ties between the two countries to peace and tranquillity [] The post LAC must be stable for normalization of ties with China: Jaishankar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation five major development projects worth around Rs 3350 crore in Ladakh on Thursday through virtual mode. According to a statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the Prime Minister will also address a gathering on the occasion. These projects [] The post PM to inaugurate Rs 3350 Cr projects for Ladakh today appeared first on Northlines .

Written assurance given in Srinagar talks; Morcha to announce formal withdrawal of agitation at press conference on Thursday Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, October 14: The All J&K Sikh Sangats Punjabi Morcha has achieved a significant breakthrough, with the government providing a written assurance regarding the inclusion of Punjabi as an official language of Jammu and [] The post Punjabi Morcha scores major victory; Govt assures official language status in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 14: Highlighting the need to establish a balanced relationship between development and conservation, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the vision of Viksit Bharat can only be realized when the Himalayas remain secure, healthy and vibrant. Addressing the valedictory session of the 13th Sustainable Mountain Development Summit here, LG Sinha, said, We [] The post LG links vision of Viksit Bharat with secure Himalayas appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 14 : The administration demolished the residential house of a drug peddler on Wednesday here, allegedly built on government land, in the Kathua district here, officials said. The house belonged to Rupesh Kumar alias Bobby, son of Kapoor Chand and a resident of the Prithi Chak village, who is a habitual offender [] The post Admin demolishes house of drug peddler built on Govt land appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 14 : A central team on Wednesday visited Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)-affected areas of Samba, Kathua and Jammu districts to assess the livestock health situation and review measures being undertaken to contain the disease, an official spokesman said. Dr Sudam Bagh, Deputy Commissioner (Livestock Health), Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Union [] The post Central team reviews measures to control Lumpy Skin Disease in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has adopted the Class-IV Services (Special Provision) Regulations, 2014, of Jammu and Srinagar Municipal Corporations as the basis for formulating a similar regularisation mechanism for eligible casual labourers, contingent paid workers, consolidated workers and other similarly placed employees working in Urban Local Bodies across the Union [] The post Govt adopts Class-IV Service Rules for regularisation of casual, CP workers appeared first o

Ms. Roop Rashi and Dr. Nitesh Dhawan We are proud citizens of India -today the sixth largest economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP. Much of the economic growth is driven by the MSME sector contributing one-third in the overall GDP of the country. Herein again, major share comes from rural micro enterprises. [] The post Khadi and Village Industries: Weaving the Fabric of Inclusive and Sustainable India appeared first on Northlines .

International Day of Rural Women: Oct.15 Dr. Parveen Kumar* Today is a very important day, a day dedicated to rural women who bring life to land and bring hope for their peoples. According to United Nations, Oct. 15 every year is reserved for rural women to recognize and duly acknowledge the critical role and [] The post Rural Women: Bringing life to land appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 14: A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court here has declared Pakistan-based terrorist Mushtaq Ahmad Mir a proclaimed offender in a 2022 terror-funding case involving the Al-Huda Education Trust (AHET) and alleged unlawful activities of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami. Special Judge, NIA Court, Prem Sagar, passed the order while disposing of an application filed [] The post NIA Court Declares Pakistan-Based Terrorist Proclaimed Offender in Terror-Funding Case appeared first on

Washington, Oct 14: US President Donald Trump has defended a deal to release Russian diesel into global markets amid criticism, saying the move is intended to ease high fuel prices and is not meant to supply the United States. Trump said last Friday that Russia would supply more than 3 lakh tonnes of diesel initially, [] The post Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal, Says Move Aims to Ease Global Fuel Prices appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 14: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a report from Tihar Jail authorities after separatist leader Yasin Malik was not produced virtually before it during a hearing on the National Investigation Agencys (NIA) plea seeking the death penalty for him in a terror funding case. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla [] The post Delhi HC Seeks Tihar Jail Report on Yasin Maliks Non-Appearance in Terror Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 14: The Supreme Court on Wednesday advanced the hearing on a plea seeking disclosure of the list of voters issued notices during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi, along with the specific reasons for each notice, to October 28. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioners, mentioned the [] The post SC to Hear Delhi SIR Voter List Plea on October 28 appeared first on Northlines .

Jaipur, Oct 14: An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday morning following a bomb threat, with security personnel conducting checks on the aircraft, officials said. Flight AI2030, operated by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, made an emergency landing at Jaipur International Airport and was moved to an isolation bay [] The post Bomb Threat Diverts Air Indias Frankfurt-Delhi Flight to Jaipur appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Vipul Gupta, Director Neurointerventional Surgery, Sir H.N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral or intracranial aneurysm, is a weakened area in the wall of a blood vessel in the brain that develops into a bulge or balloon like sac. Many aneurysms remain unruptured and may never cause symptoms, [] The post Could Your Lifestyle and Family History Be Raising Your Risk of Brain Aneurysm appeared first on Northlines .

The Gujarati Who Taught India to Own, Not Just Save How Dhirubhai Ambani took the stock market into middle-class homes and became Audhyogik Gujarat na Nath Gujarat has always understood commerce, thrift and calculated risk. But it took a man from Chorwad to show the state, and the country, what that spirit could truly [] The post Three Generations, One Dream | Part 1 Of 4 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 14: A Delhi court on Wednesday remanded Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to five days of judicial custody, while another party leader, Ajinkya Shinde, was released on a personal bond following their detention over an alleged attempt to enter Jantar Mantar. The three leaders were detained by [] The post Delhi Court remands CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to five days judicial custody appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 14: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a supplementary chargesheet in the NEET paper leak case before a Delhi court on Wednesday. Special Judge Ajay Gupta directed that a copy be supplied to the counsel of the 14th accused, Sheshrav Bajrang Suryawanshi alias Raj Suryawanshi, and posted the matter for [] The post CBI Files Supplementary Chargesheet In NEET Paper Leak Case appeared first on Northlines .

Hajipur, Oct 14: At least 13 children were killed after a boat carrying more than 20 passengers capsized in the Ganga river in Bihars Vaishali district, with rescue operations continuing on Wednesday to trace any missing persons, officials said. Vaishali District Magistrate Varsha Singh said the death toll remained at 13, with no fresh recovery [] The post Bihar Boat Tragedy: 13 Children Dead, Rescue Operations Continue appeared first on Northlines .

Churu, Oct 14: The main shooter in the murder of Punjab anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota was arrested from Salasar in Rajasthan on Wednesday in a joint operation by Punjab and Rajasthan Police, officials said. According to Salasar Station House Officer Shankar Lal Bhari, the accused was apprehended from Shri Ganganagar Dharamshala near the Salasar [] The post Main Shooter in Anti-Drug Activist Jhotas Murder Arrested in Rajasthan appeared first on Northlines .

India follows zero tolerance towards terrorism Drug proceeds used for terror financing India does not believe in attacking other countries Jammu Tawi, Oct 13: Asserting that there is no scope for terrorist safe havens in India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday called for stronger regional cooperation among BIMSTEC member countries [] The post No scope for terrorist safe havens in India: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 13 : Northern Railway has invited tenders for the development and operation of a modern warehouse and storage facility at Bari Brahmana railway station in Samba district, marking the first such project in its Jammu railway division under the cargo-related facility (CRF) policy, officials said on Tuesday. The proposed facility aims to [] The post Nr Railway invites tenders for modern warehouse in Jammu Div appeared first on Northlines .

Residents battle mud and debris as farmers report complete crop losses; affected families seek urgent relief and compensation Jammu, Oct 13: Unseasonal rainfall, hailstorms and flash floods have brought misery to residents and farmers across Jammu, inundating homes, damaging household belongings and infrastructure, and destroying standing basmati paddy crops just days before harvest. While residents [] The post Rain, Floods Wreak Havoc in Jammu; Homes, Basmati Crops Damaged appeared first on Nor

Jammu Tawi, Oct 13: A possible terrorist hideout inside a natural cave in Surankote area of Poonch district was busted on Tuesday, leading to the recovery of an automatic rifle, six hand grenades, and ammunition, officials said. The arms cache was unearthed during a joint operation by Army and police at Satharban forest following reports [] The post Terrorist hideout busted; weapons recovered appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 13: Union Minister of State L Murugan on Tuesday resigned from the Modi government and said he wanted to return to Tamil Nadu to strengthen the BJP in the state, raising speculation about an imminent reshuffle in the Council of Ministers. This was the third resignation of a Minister of State (MoS) [] The post Union Minister Murugan resigns appeared first on Northlines .

12-year-old girl among deceased; truck driver dies after vehicle plunges into gorge in Ramban Jammu Tawi, Oct 13: Two persons, including a 12-year-old girl, were killed and 11 others injured in three separate road accidents in the Rajouri, Ramban and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. In Rajouri district, 12-year-old Afiya [] The post Two killed, 11 injured in 3 road accidents in Jammu region appeared first on Northlines .

ICMR-NIV team surveys hotspots and collects samples in Doda; doctors urge vigilance, early diagnosis and mosquito-control measures despite decline in UT-wide cases Jammu Tawi, Oct 13: Jammu and Kashmir has reported around 1,200 dengue cases so far this year, significantly lower than the figures recorded over the past few years. However, the continued rise [] The post Dengue Cases Cross 190 in Doda as J&K Reports 1,200 Infections appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 13: The Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) has achieved 94.3 per cent of its annual target for the academic session 202627 in Jammu and Kashmir, with 4,715 scholarships allotted against the target of 5,000, an official said on Tuesday. PMSSS provides students of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh through the All [] The post PM Spl Scholarship achieves 94.3 pc of target in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma In the history of aviation, there are rare moments when an individuals courage, professional excellence, and selfless commitment to human life prevent an unimaginable tragedy. The recent actions of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar belong to that extraordinary category. While commanding a Fly Dubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Captain Machchhar [] The post Captain Smit Machchhar: A Beacon of Courage for Indias Youth appeared first on Northlines .

Rain brings not only relief but also danger and destruction; therefore, people need to be aware and take all safety measures during the rainy season. The incident of October 11 in Jammu, where a woman lost her life during the rain spell, is a tragic reminder that a little negligence can cost a precious life. [] The post Rain also brings risks! appeared first on Northlines .