JAMMU, MAY 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid a wreath and paid homage to BSF Braveheart Sub Inspector Md. Imteyaz, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland. Sub Inspector Md. Imteyaz was martyred during unprovoked firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in R.S Pura area, Jammu. I salute the supreme [] The post LG Sinha pays homage to BSF Braveheart Sub Inspector Md. Imteyaz appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Vivek Bali, State President Jammu and Kashmir, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), has welcomed the ceasefire decision agreed upon by India and Pakistan, hailing it as a significant step towards maintaining peace and stability in the region. This development is expected to bring relief to the people who have been suffering due [] The post SBSP welcomes ceasefire decision between India & Pakistan appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 11: Life is slowly limping back to normal in border areas of Kashmir, as no firing was reported from any sector along the Line of Control (LoC) for the first time in over a fortnight on Sunday. India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday evening, bringing an end to days of [] The post Life limping back to normalcy along LoC as ceasefire holds appeared first on Northlines .

LUCKNOW, May 11: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor here. The Rs 300 crore facility is a key part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and represents Indias commitment to self-reliant defence manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence said. [] The post Defence Minister Rajnath inaugurates BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility appeared first on N

NEW DELHI, May 11: The Indian Air Force on Sunday said it has successfully executed its assigned tasks with precision and in line with national objectives during Operation Sindoor. The operation was launched on early May 7 to destroy seven terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. All subsequent [] The post IAF confirms precision strikes under Operation Sindoor; says ops still ongoing appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday with top government functionaries, including Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, a day after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military actions. NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan and all three [] The post Indo-Pak situation: PM Modi chairs high-level meeting appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 11: The Congress on Sunday demanded that an all-party meeting chaired by the prime minister be held and a special session of Parliament convened for a detailed discussion on the Pahalgam incident, Operation Sindoor and the understanding reached between India and Pakistan to stop all firing and military action. Congress general secretary [] The post Cong seeks all-party meet, special parliament session on Indo-Pak situation appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 11: A soldier died after being hit by a Pakistani drone shortly before a ceasefire announcement at Udhampur Air Base in Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources here said that a Rajasthani soldier, who was on duty, was critically injured on Saturday when he was hit by a portion of a Pakistani drone [] The post J&K: Hit by portion of intercepted Pak drone, soldier dies at Udhampur Air Base appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 10: Every misadventure and future escalation by Pakistan will be responded to with strength and decisive action, Indian military said on Saturday. The remarks came shortly after the two neighbours reached an understanding to stop military actions. While we will be adhering to the understanding reached today, we remain fully prepared to [] The post Every Pakistani misadventure will invite decisive response: Army appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 10: Several houses and vehicles were damaged early morning on Saturday as Pakistan targeted parts of Jammu city while Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Raj Kumar Thappa among five people was killed in heavy Pak shelling in Rajouri town. Multiple blasts were heard and sirens sounded in the Jammu city, officials said. They [] The post Multiple blasts by Pak rocks Jammu; houses, vehicles damaged, ADC among 5 killed in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 10:Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that he reviewed security situation in the border districts after Pakistan resorted to massive shelling, and firing of drones and missiles in several parts of India, including the Union Territory. In a post on X, LG Sinha, as per news agency, said he was [] The post Reviewed security in border districts: LG appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: In a significant shift in its security posture, top Government of India (GoI) sources have stated that any future act of terrorism targeting Indian interests will be treated as an Act of War. The decision signals a tougher and more direct response policy, with officials confirming that such incidents will no longer be [] The post Any future act of terror will be taken an Act of War against India: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, May 10: In a violation of a bilateral understanding by Pakistan to end military action, drones were observed flying in multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday night, prompting swift action by the armed forces which shot them down with the air defence mechanism. A series of blasts took place in Srinagar city [] The post Drones shot down at multiple places in J&K as Pak violates bilateral understanding appeared first on Northlines .

Says Armed Forces asked to deal strongly with any repetitions along LoC, IB New Delhi, May 10:Just a few hours after India and Pakistan reached on an understanding to halt military operations, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on late Saturday night accused Pakistan of indulging in repeated violations of understanding arrived earlier in the day. [] The post Pak indulging in repeated violations: Foreign Secretary appeared first on Northlines .

Says peoples sacrifices can never be forgotten Jammu, May 10 (KNO):Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Saturday said Pakistan will always face defeat by fighting India, asserting that the sacrifices rendered by the people can never be forgotten. Talking to reporters here, Choudahry, as per the news agency, said the family of Additional [] The post Pakistan will always face defeat by fighting India: Dy CM appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 10: In response to Pakistan launching multiple attacks on India, the Indian Armed Forces carried out precision attacks on military targets in Pakistan, in Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian, hitting command and control centres, radar sites and weapon storage areas, Indian defence officials said. Defence Officials, Wing Commander [] The post India carries out precision strikes on Pak military targets, hits command and control centres, weapon storage areas

New Delhi/Jammu, May 10: A BSF trooper was martyred and seven others were injured in Pakistani firing along the International Border in Jammu on Saturday, officials said. The incident took place in the R S Pura sector, they said. A senior Border Security Force (BSF) officer said sub-inspector Mohammed Imteyaz made the supreme sacrifice while [] The post BSF trooper killed, seven injured in Pakistani Shelling appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, May 10: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the announcement of the stoppage of military action by India and Pakistan, saying the primary responsibility to bridge the trust deficit lies with Islamabad, which must address New Delhis concerns regarding cross-border terrorism. In a statement here, the former chief minister emphasised the urgent [] The post Primary responsibility to bridge trust deficit lies with Pak: Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Northli

Dr. Parveen Kumar Agriculture in the country is the backbone of the economy and has a major contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. Despite this, the sector suffers from some generic issues. Among those, lack of adequate linkages has been one of the major challenges affecting development of agriculture and overall [] The post Fostering Academia-Industry Linkages in Agriculture appeared first on Northlines .

The International Monetary Fund (IMF)s approval of a $2.3 billion loan tranche to Pakistan has sparked widespread criticism, particularly against the backdrop of heightened Indo-Pakistani tensions. This move comes at a time when Pakistans record of adhering to IMF conditions remains dubious, with the country having been a chronic borrower from the fund but consistently [] The post IMFs Disappointing Decision appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi/Washington, May 10: India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, US President Donald Trump announced today. In a post on his Truth Social handle, the US President posted: After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan [] The post India, Pak have agreed to full and immediate ceasefire, says US President appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: In a significant shift in its security posture, top Government of India (GoI) sources have stated that any future act of terrorism targeting Indian interests will be treated as an Act of War. The decision signals a tougher and more direct response policy, with officials confirming that such incidents will no longer be [] The post Any future act of terror will be considered an Act of War against India: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi/Jammu, May 10: Eight Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been injured in Pakistan shelling along the international border (IB) in Jammu on Saturday, officials said. The incident took place in the R S Pura sector, they said. The troops have been rushed to a nearby military medical facility, the officials said. The BSF [] The post J&K: 8 BSF troops injured in Pak shelling along IB appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 10: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said all necessary measures were being taken to maintain security of vital installations and that it was fully equipped to handle any situation emerging from Pakistans drone and missile attacks. There is no cause for alarm, said government sources. The general public is requested [] The post No need to panic, fully equipped to handle any situation: J&K govt appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 10: The Government on Saturday advised all media channels to refrain from using civil defence air raid sirens sounds in their programmes other than community awareness drive. In an advisory, the Directorate General Fire Service, Civil Defence and Home Guards said exercising the powers conferred under the Civil Defence Act, 1968, all [] The post Govt advises media channels to refrain from using civil defence sirens sounds in progs appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 10: Srinagar was rocked by massive explosions on Saturday, just hours after similar blasts shook Jammu and Kashmir summer capital earlier in the day, officials said. Explosions were reported near vital installations in Srinagar and several other parts of Kashmir, triggering alarm and widespread concern. The first blasts in Srinagar were heard in [] The post Multiple blasts rock Srinagar, trigger panic appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 10: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and Peoples Democratic Party Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday urged India to lead a peace push amid rising India-Pakistan tensions. She said that India should embrace its leadership role in the subcontinent and take the first step to de-escalate. Mehbooba said amid the escalating tensions, US [] The post Mehbooba urges India to lead peace push amid rising tensions appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, May 10: In view of the increasing tension between India and Pakistan, the Char Dham Yatra helicopter service has been suspended with immediate effect in Uttarakhand, officials said on Saturday. After the orders from Delhi, the helicopter service of Char Dham Yatra will remain shut till further orders. The move will have a [] The post Heli service of Char Dham yatra suspended amid Indo-Pak tensions appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, May 10: A missile-like object landed deep inside the Dal Lake a major tourist attraction in Srinagar after loud explosions rocked the city on Saturday morning, officials said. Smoke bellowed from the surface of the lake when the object landed, the officials said. The debris of the object, which has been fished [] The post Missile-like object lands in Srinagars Dal Lake, triggers panic appeared first on Northlines .

Pakistan trying to mislead world by spreading disinformation New Delhi, May 10Terming Pakistans claim about India firing missiles towards Afghanistan as frivolous and false Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday said that Afghanistan doesnt need to be reminded which country has been bleeding and targeting them. Addressing a special joint briefing here, Misri, [] The post Foreign Secy blasts Paks claim of India firing missiles toward Afghanistan appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday visited two residential localities hit by explosions triggered by suspected Pakistani drones or shells, causing damages to a house and several parked vehicles, officials said. Abdullah visited the explosion sites in Rehari and Roop Nagar and interacted with the affected families, they said. [] The post CM Omar Abdullah visits blast-hit areas in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 10: Several houses and vehicles were damaged early morning on Saturday as Pakistan targeted parts of Jammu city while Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Raj Kumar Thappa among five people was killed in heavy Pak shelling in Rajouri town. Multiple blasts were heard and sirens sounded in the Jammu city, officials said. [] The post Multiple blasts by Pak rocks Jammu city; houses, vehicles damaged, ADC among 5 killed in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday hit out at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for granting loan to Pakistan claiming that it would enable Pakistan to devastate border areas of the Union Territory that have seen cross-border shelling. The IMF cleared a USD 1-billion tranche for Pakistan as part [] The post J&K: Omar hits out at IMF for reimbursing Pak for devastating border areas appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi/Jammu, May 10: The Border Security Force on Saturday said it has completely destroyed a terrorist launchpad opposite Akhnoor in Jammu in response to unprovoked firing from the other side along the International Border. The base was located at Looni in Pakistans Sialkot district, a BSF spokesperson said. This came after Pakistan initiated unprovoked [] The post BSF destroys terrorist launchpad in Sialkot after unprovoked firing from Pak appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A senior Jammu and Kashmir government official was killed and two of his staff members critically injured in Pakistani shelling that struck Rajouri town early Saturday, officials confirmed. Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Raj Kumar Thapa, was fatally injured when an artillery shell hit his official residence. His two staff members, also wounded [] The post J&K: ADC killed, two others injured in Pak shelling in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, May 9: Punjab Roadways has suspended its bus service from Hoshiarpur to Jammu for the day due to the military conflict between India and Pakistan, an official said on Friday. Jasvir Kotla, General Manager of Punjab Roadways, Hoshiarpur, said none of the depots buses were sent to Jammu on Friday as a precautionary [] The post Punjab Roadways suspends bus service to Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Over 250 flights including 4 Haj services cancelled since May 7 in Kashmir alone; IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa, among others extend flight suspensions; May 10 Haj flight also cancelled Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, May 09 (KNO):For the third consecutive day, the authorities have decided to close three airports including Srinagar International Airport till May 14 amid [] The post J&K, Leh airports closed till May 14, Haj flights cancelled appeared first on Northlines .

Amid on going tensions between India and Pakistan, World Bank President Ajay Banga has said that the international financial institution will not step in and fix the problem between both the countries regarding the Indus Waters Treaty. Banga has clarified that the World Banks role is nothing beyond being the facilitator of the Indus Waters [] The post WB on Indus Water Treaty, Limited role, only a facilitator appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 9: In a major escalation alongIndias western front, the Pakistani army carried out multiple airspace violations and drone intrusions on the night of May 7 and 8, targeting Indian military infrastructure. Addressing a press briefing on Friday, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that 300 to 400 drones were deployed across 36 locations, with [] The post Pakistan-fired Turkish Drones foiled at 36 Sites appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 9: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and the current hostile scenario, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday asked the states and Union Territories to exercise emergency powers under Civil Defence rules to ensure effective implementation of essential precautionary measures. The MHA in a letter to the Chief Secretaries [] The post MHA asks states, UTs to invoke Civil Defence powers appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 9: The Northern Railway on Friday introduced three special trains from Jammu and Udhampur to New Delhi after noticing increasing demand for travel on this route. One special train with 12 unreserved and 12 reserved coaches left from Jammu to New Delhi around 10.45 am. The second one, a 20-coach Vande Bharat [] The post Northern Railway runs extra trains to Delhi from Jammu, Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .

Says Pak stopping low, its claims nothing short of deranged fantasy New Delhi, May 9:Asserting thatIndiahas responded to all the actions ofPakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday slammed the neighbouring country for indulging in false propaganda thatIndiaattacked its own cities and religious places. Addressing a special joint briefing here, Misri said, Pakistanis propagating blatant [] The post Pak propagating blatant lies, Indias unity a challenge for it: Foreign Secretary appeared f

Sirens echo acrossJammuas blasts trigger blackout; CM Omar posts urgent advisory on social media Jammu, May 9: Pakistani drones were sighted in the Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot sectors on Friday, according to defence sources. Red streaks were visible and explosions were heard in the Samba sector of Jammu as Indias Air Defence intercepted multiple Pakistani [] The post Pakistani drones sighted again in Jammu, Samba, Pathankot Sector: Defence Sources appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 9: India deployed Barak-8 missiles, S-400 Triumph air defence systems, Akash surface-to-air missiles and indigenously developed anti-drone equipment in thwarting Pakistans attempts to hit 15 Indian cities on Wednesday night, official sources said on Friday. Pakistani military attempted to target Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, [] The post India deployed Barak-8 missiles, S-400 systems, Akash mis

Lauds Defense forces for foiling drone attack; meets injured, evacuee families Jammu, May 9:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday accusedPakistanof attempting to escalate tensions along the border, saying it would be in their best interest to lower their guns to improve the situation. Addressing reporters after meeting families from border districts, Omar Abdullah said Pakistan [] The post Pakistan escalating tensions wont help; they should lower their guns: CM Omar appeared first on Northline

Jammu, May 9: The Border Security Force on Friday said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the India-Pakistan International Border in Jammu, killing at least seven terrorists and destroying a Rangers post. The terrorists were engaged around 11 pm on Thursday in Samba district after a big group of terrorists was detected by [] The post BSF foils infiltration bid along Pak Border in Jammu; kills seven terrorists appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 9: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday said India is confronting the challenge of terrorism, which is a shared threat to the international community. The minister thanked those who have expressed solidarity with the country and understand the resolute response that is underway. He was delivering an address at an event [] The post India confronting challenge of terrorism, shared threat to international community: Jaishankar appeared first on Northlines .

The night sky over Jammu has changed. Once filled with the hum of life, it now carries the sound of sirens, intercepted drones, and distant blasts. The sighting of Pakistani drones in Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot sectors has shaken the region once again. The hostile action clearly a deliberate provocation has not just [] The post Dont Panic, Stay Calm appeared first on Northlines .

Facing big isolation, Russia depends on China to stage a comeback in global diplomacy By Nitya Chakraborty The joint declaration issued by the Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Chinese President Xi Jinping on the eve of the Victory Day on May 9 upholding longstanding friendship to pursue mutual benefit and win-win outcomes in the [] The post XI-Putin declaration in Moscow on the eve of victory day on May 09 has major geopolitical significance appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, May 9: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday appointed Shaleen Kabra, Financial Commissioner, as the official spokesperson for the Union Territory. According to an official order issued by the Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, It is hereby ordered that Shaleen Kabra, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Jal Shakti Department, shall be the [] The post Shaleen Kabra appointed as Official Spokesperson for J&K appeared first on Northlines .