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SRINAGAR, AUGUST 15: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today hoisted the National Flag at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of the Nations 80th Independence Day. A ceremonial police contingent presented the National Salute. Paying homage to the countless freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the nation, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized the difficult journey, struggle [] The post 80th Independence Day: LG Sinha hoists National Flag at Lok Bhavan appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 15: The Congress on Saturday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the arrangement of his saffron, green and white pocket squares worn during the Independence Day celebrations, sarcastically suggesting that he appeared to be celebrating Irelands Independence Day instead of Indias. Modi attended the Independence Day ceremony in a [] The post Ireland I-Day? Congress Takes Dig at PM Modis Pocket Squares appeared first on Northlines .

NC & BJP all set to grill each other Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Aug 14: As the government has informed that the 6thAssembly session will be held from 21stof next month onwards, the political activity in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is most likely to intensify after the Independence Day, with [] The post Political activity to intensify in J&K after Aug 15th appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 14: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has issued fresh guidelines to streamline the filing, scrutiny and listing of cases, directing that petitions, appeals and applications filed up to noon on a working day, after being found complete, be listed on the next working day through the supplementary cause list. [] The post HC streamlines filing, listing of cases appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 14:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a meeting of the Tourism Department to review the renewed Homestay Policy aimed at expanding homestay infrastructure across Jammu & Kashmir, promoting tourism in unexplored destinations and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities. Describing homestays as the bedrock of tourism in unexplored destinations, the Chief Secretary observed [] The post Homestay Policy a bedrock to boost Sustainable Tourism: CS appeared fi

Satellite phones launched for authorised users Jammu Tawi, Aug 14:Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday announced an expansion of its telecom network in Jammu and Kashmir, including 4G connectivity in remote and border areas, a Re 1 SIM offer and the launch of satellite phone services. Addressing a launch ceremony at the BSNL Kashmir [] The post BSNL expands 4G reach in J&K, launches Re 1 SIM offer appeared first on Northlines .

LG Sinha congratulates J&K Police Personnel Jammu Tawi, Aug 14:As many as 51 Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel have been selected for gallantry and meritorious service medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, according to the official honours list. As per the details obtained, the awardees include 38 recipients of the Medal for Gallantry [] The post 51 JKP personnel to get gallantry, meritorious service medals appeared first on Northlines .

J&K, Ladakh belong to India; World must note PoJK developments New Delhi, Aug 14:Days after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that any attempt to stop his countrys water supply would invite a decisive response, India on Friday said there is no change in its position on the Indus Waters Treaty. Ministry of External Affairs [] The post No change in Indus Waters Treaty stance: India appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 14:Hailstorm accompanied by intense rain lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, damaging orchards in parts of Shopian district, while flash floods hit Pahalgam after a spell of heavy showers. According to the details, the hailstorm, with hailstones reportedly measuring around 2-3 cm or more in some areas, caused damage [] The post Rain, hailstorm lash J&K; MeT warns of flash floods appeared first on Northlines .

State party team reports expanded Chinese presence By Vishnu Raja Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has stepped up pressure on the government over allegations that Chinese troops have prevented Army patrols from reaching traditional points in Arunachal Pradesh, turning a localised border dispute into a fresh political confrontation over the handling of China. [] The post Arunachal patrol row sharpens China border dispute appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar* As the country completes 79 years of freedom, agriculture sector remains the bedrock of Indias growth story all through the last eight decades. The transformation of the sector from shortages and imports to surplus and exports is unparallel and marvelous. Agriculture in India defied Malthusian theory. As per the third [] The post Progressive Farmers, Promising Farms, Prosperous Nation appeared first on Northlines .

Farmers in India, Bangladesh particularly hit By Matein Khalid The Strait of Hormuz is a maritime chokepoint for 20 percent of the worlds crude oil and liquefied natural gas tanker traffic, but its role in the global nitrogen fertiliser trade is even more significant. More than half of all urea and ammonia [] The post Asia, Africa paying a high price for Iran war appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Let your aspirations be united, your hearts united, and your minds united. This ancient invocation from the Rig Veda encapsulates the enduring spirit of national integration and collective aspiration. As India observes its 80th Independence Day in 2026, the occasion offers an opportunity to reflect not only on the sacrifices that [] The post From Swaraj to Surajya: Let the Tricolour Live Within Every Indian Heart appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Naveen Pandita, Principal Consultant Spine Surgery & Spinal Deformity, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali (Ghaziabad) Neck pain has become increasingly common in todays fast-paced, screen-driven world. Long hours at desks, frequent mobile phone use, and poor posture are placing added strain on the cervical spine, the part of the spine that supports the [] The post Neck Pain, Slipped Disc and Nerve Compression: Understanding Cervical Spine Problems appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has brought alleged drug kingpin Virendra Singh Basoya back to India from the United Arab Emirates in connection with a Rs 13,000-crore narcotics case, officials said. Basoya is accused of playing a key role in the movement of large quantities of drugs from India to overseas [] The post Drug Kingpin Wanted In Rs 13,000-Crore Case Brought Back From UAE appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: Union Health Minister J P Nadda was admitted to AIIMS Delhi after experiencing uneasiness and underwent coronary angiography, the hospital said on Friday. Nadda was admitted on Thursday evening and is currently stable, with doctors keeping him under observation in the cardiology department, according to an AIIMS statement. Union Health Minister [] The post Health Minister J P Nadda Hospitalised, Undergoes Coronary Angiography appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: The Delhi High Court received a bomb threat email on Thursday, triggering a security alert and prompting authorities to step up security measures ahead of Independence Day celebrations, officials said. The email, carrying the subject line BOMB Blast Delhi High Court @ 2:11PM, claimed that bomb blasts would take place at [] The post Delhi High Court Gets Bomb Threat Email, Security Alert Issued appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Aug 14: As many as 53 personnel from Jammu and Kashmir, including 52 from the J&K Police and one from the Home Guard and Civil Defence, have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2026. Among the J&K Police awardees, 38 personnel have been conferred the Medal for Gallantry [] The post 53 J&K Personnel Among I-Day Medal Awardees, SSP Shoket Hussain Shah Gets Presidents Medal appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached two immovable properties in Amritsar belonging to an alleged drug peddler in connection with a 500-kg heroin smuggling case involving a transnational narco-terror conspiracy, officials said on Friday. The properties, located in Phase-I of Akash Vihar and Sultanwind in Amritsar, are registered in the [] The post NIA Attaches Two Amritsar Properties In 500-Kg Heroin Narco-Terror Case appeared first on Northlines .

DEHRADUN, Aug 14: Seven people were killed and 14 others injured after a landslide and water seepage occurred inside an under-construction tunnel at a hydroelectric project site in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Thursday evening. A total of 21 people were brought out of the tunnel following the incident. Seven of them were declared dead, [] The post 7 Killed, 14 Injured In Tunnel Mishap At Chamoli Hydro Project appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: The Centre has notified 40 questions to be asked during the population enumeration phase of Census 2027, including caste, Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and the place of Covid-19 vaccination, according to a government order issued on Friday. The population enumeration in Ladakh and snow-bound non-synchronous areas of [] The post Census 2027: Centre Notifies 40 Questions, Caste Details To Be Recorded appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: A total of 1,057 personnel from the Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Friday. Of the total awards, 301 are Medals for Gallantry (GM), including 272 [] The post 1,057 Personnel Awarded Gallantry, Service Medals On Independence Day appeared first on Northlines .

Cloudburst blocks SSG Road near Ranga Mode on Zojila Jammu Tawi, Aug 13:Two persons were killed and two others injured in a lightning strike in Anantnag District on Thursday as rain lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir, with the Meteorological Centre predicting spells of heavy rain and thundershowers across the region between August 16 [] The post Lightning strike claims 2 lives in Anantnag, heavy rain forecast across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 13:The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has recommended adequate and timely financial support for the expeditious completion of works under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Jammu and Kashmir. In its report, tabled in Parliament on August 7, 2026, the panel noted that the pace of implementation of JJM in the [] The post Parli panel seeks timely finding for JJM in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 13: Aheadof the Independence Day celebrations, Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat on Thursday directed forces to step up patrolling, checking and surveillance at vulnerable locations. According to the details, DGP Prabhat chaired a high-level security meeting at the Police Control Room here and reviewed the security preparedness across Jammu and [] The post DGP asks forces to step up surveillance ahead of I-Day appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 13:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K Birdi on Thursday said police currently have no information confirming an alleged Al-Qaeda link to the November 25, 2025 Red Fort blast in New Delhi. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the full-dress rehearsal for the August 15 celebrations at Bakshi Stadium here, IGP [] The post No information on Al-Qaeda link to Red Fort blast: JKP appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 13:The Government Railway Police (GRP) Jammu on Thursday arrested an absconding terrorist accused in a 1991 bomb blast at Jammu Railway Station, bringing a 35-year-old manhunt to an end. According to the details available, the accused identified as Altaf Hussain Sheikh, of Marhama-Bijbehara in Anantnag, had initially gone underground and subsequently lived [] The post 1991 Jammu Railway Station blast: 35-year manhunt ends, accused arrested appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded approval to the Chief Ministers Digital Internship Programme 2026 (Batch-I), a six-month paid internship initiative aimed at providing talented local youth with hands-on experience in emerging areas of technology and digital governance. Executed by the J&K e-Governance Agency, the programme will offer eligible students pursuing BE/B.Tech, M.Tech, [] The post Govt approves CMs Digital Internship Programme appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday approved three major heritage conservation projects worth Rs 18.60 crore, aimed at restoring historically and culturally significant sites and strengthening the regions heritage tourism potential. The approved projects include restoration and revival of old heritage structures at Uttervehini Heritage in Samba at a cost of Rs [] The post Govt approves 3 heritage conservation projects appeared first on Northlines .

Div Com hoists Tricolour, takes salute at march past JAMMU TAWI: The full-dress rehearsal of the Independence Day Celebrations- 2026 conducted on Thursday here at MA Stadium. Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar hoisted the National Flag and took the salute from marching contingents during the rehearsal. In his address, the Divisional Commissioner congratulated the participants [] The post Full dress rehearsal held at MA Stadium appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: Security has been strengthened at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and across the Reasi district ahead of Independence Day, with police carrying out anti-sabotage checks, frisking, hotel verification and area domination operations, the SSP said. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a Tiranga Rally, Tibrewal said that Independence Day is a sensitive [] The post Security tightened at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Northern Railways Jammu Division has decided to restore stoppages of six important trains at Samba Railway Station, providing a major relief to passengers and pilgrims from the region. The restored stoppages will be introduced in a phased manner from August 15 and will cover Train Nos. 20434 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi KatraSubedarganj, 16787 [] The post Six Trains to resume stoppages at Samba Station from August 15 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Jammu Division has signed a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI) to extend cash pickup services to 18 additional railway stations, strengthening revenue security and financial management across the division. With the expansion, cash pickup facility will now be available at 67 railway stations in Jammu Division. [] The post Jammu Div expands SBI Cash Pickup facility to 67 stations appeared first on Northlines .

Col Dev Anand Lohamaror When Bharat took its first breath of freedom on August 15, 1947, rivers of blood were flowing across the subcontinent. That day became a symbol of glory and tragedy. Bharat gained independence, but the price was a Partition that uprooted millions of lives. It was not merely a division of territory; [] The post Fifth Anniversary of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: The Human Tragedy of Bharats Partition and the Lessons of History appeared first on Northlines .

When Democracy shifts focus outside Parliament By K Raveendran Another session of Parliament has closed with an uncomfortable sense of dj vu. Repeated adjournments, slogan-shouting, demonstrations inside and outside the chambers and legislation moving through amid uproar have again raised the question of whether Parliament is performing the function for which representative democracy created [] The post Parliament is losing the argument to the Smartphone appeared first on Northlines .

Audience becoming more commercial and discerning By T N Ashok Indian cinema entered 2026 with a paradox. The theatrical business is producing extraordinary blockbusters at one end and equally spectacular failures at the other, while a large middle class of well-made, meaningful films struggles to find an audience. The lesson from 2025 and the [] The post Moment of Indian Cinemas Box-office reckoning has arrived appeared first on Northlines .

With Jammu becoming a significant metropolitan city, smart and efficient policing has become imperative to contain the avoidable crimes and have improved law and order situation. In this context, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has taken a meaningful public-friendly step by activating the National General Emergency Response System, Dial 112, across police stations in the [] The post One Number, Quick Help appeared first on Northlines .