Srinagar, Apr 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed confidence that the Jammu region is on track to fully regain peace within the next six months. He said this while interacting with members of YPO-Global One, an international network of leaders and CEOs in business in Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor said that under the [] The post Jammu region on track to fully regain peace within next 6 months: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Without statehood there can be no meaningful governance Jammu Tawi, Apr 19 :Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hamid Karra on Saturday indicated that Congress and National Conference leaders may soon meet in New Delhi to strategize for strengthening their political alliance in the Union Territory. Speaking to the news agency about [] The post Karra dismisses cabinet expansion rumours appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Apr 19:The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said it filed two separate cases against three officials. Addressing a news conference here, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) ACB, Javaid Hassan Bhat said, Three officials including two Executive Engineers and the then AEE of Flood Spill Channel Division Narbal have been taken into the custody for [] The post ACBs twin cases reveal irregularities in Hokersar dredging, 3 taken into custody appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Apr 19:The parliamentary standing committee on Home Affairs is scheduled to visit Jammu & Kashmir from April 26. As per the news agency, the Department- Related Standing Committee on Home Affairs is scheduled to undertake a six-day visit of Jammu & Kashmir from April 26 to May 01. Headed by Rajya Sabha member, [] The post Parliamentary panel on MHA to visit J&K from April 26 appeared first on Northlines .

KATHUA, APRIL 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated that the progress and development of Jammu and Kashmir lies in cooperation between the J&K Government and the Central Government. The Chief Minister made these remarks while jointly inaugurating a new multi-storeyed Municipal Parking Complex in Kathua, alongside Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh and [] The post CM calls for J&K-Centre joint efforts to shape better future appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Apr 19: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that the judiciary remains perhaps the last and most critical institution capable of upholding the secular and inclusive spirit of the Indian Constitution. She made the remarks a day after the Supreme Court stayed the demolition [] The post Judiciary last hope for secular, inclusive India: Mehbooba appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: In pursuance of the directions issued by the District Administration, a joint enforcement drive was conducted today at various locations in Akhnoor town. The drive was carried out by a team of officers from the Motor Vehicles Department comprising ARTO Mohammad Saleem, MVI Er. Surinder Kumar, SMVI Amanish Sharma and MVTA Tarunjot Singh. [] The post 8 school buses among 94 vehicles challaned, 5 others seized for traffic violations appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Apr 19: Seven alleged hard-core criminals were arrested and sharp-edged weapons were seized in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police claimed. The criminals were roaming in a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) when they were intercepted and arrested by police near AIIMS Vijaypur, a police spokesman said. He identified the arrested [] The post 7 hard-core criminals arrested in Samba; weapons seized appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: In a major bureaucratic reshuffle aimed at streamlining governance and bolstering administrative efficiency, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment and reassignment of 18 senior officers to Secretary and equivalent-level positions across various ministries and departments. Meeta R. Lochan has been appointed as Secretary of the National Commission for [] The post 18 IAS appointed to Union Secretary-Level positions appeared first on Northlines .

For the Congress, the relief from Supreme Court is limited, outcome uncertain By Sushil Kutty Who won and who lost? The anti-waqf amendments lobby claims the government was forced to eat crow and give an undertaking to protect the status of notified and registered Waqf properties, including the all-important waqf-by-user properties. The government [] The post Centre has gone one step back but set to defend the amended Waqf Act appeared first on Northlines .

One can gauge well the situation with regard to terrorism in J&K by analyzing the statements made by LG Manoj Sinha and SSP Baramulla. Both these helmsmen have admitted that terrorism is very much there in parts of J&K, contrary to political leadership of the country sitting at helm and seeking electoral favours in the [] The post J&K Is Terrorism-Free? appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: In a major bureaucratic reshuffle aimed at streamlining governance and bolstering administrative efficiency, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment and reassignment of 18 senior officers to Secretary and equivalent-level positions across various ministries and departments. Meeta R. Lochan has been appointed as Secretary of the National Commission [] The post Centre: 18 IAS officers appointed to top Secretary-Level positions appeared first on Nort

JAMMU, Apr 19: Six days visit of Panel of Parliamentary Committee of Ministry of Home Affairs to Jammu and Kashmir is starting from April 26 to May 1. While Jammu and Kashmir Government appointed 15 Liaison officers for the scheduled visit. Sources within the government said that the six days visit of Ministry of Home [] The post Parl Panel to visit J&K from Apr 26 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Apr 19: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on April 23 a plea seeking uniformity in granting compensation to the victims of hate crime and mob lynching. The apex court had in April 2023 sought responses from the Centre, states and Union Territories (UTs) on the petition filed by Indian Muslim for [] The post SC to hear plea on uniform compensation for hate crime victims on Apr 23 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the progress on Compliance Reduction and Deregulation under the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) framework aimed at making the regulatory environment more conducive for businesses. Chief Minister reiterated Governments commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and streamlining regulatory [] The post CM Omar reviews progress of EoDB for compliance reduction appeared first on N

Srinagar, Apr 19: A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snow while rain lashed the other parts, including the plains, of the valley on Saturday, officials said. Tulail and Gurez in Bandipora district of north Kashmir and Sinthan Top in south Kashmir received fresh overnight snow. Owing to the moderate snowfall, [] The post J&K: Fresh snowfall in Kashmirs higher reaches, rain lashes plains appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Apr 19: A moderate-intensity earthquake with its epicentre in Afghanistan shook Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said and added there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property. A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, with the epicentre at a longitude of 71.20 degrees east and a latitude [] The post 5.8 magnitude earthquake with epicentre in Afghanistan jolts J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Apr 19: Police in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday said they attached a vehicle belonging to a known militant associate under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. Police said the seized vehicle, an Innova, in possession of Mudasir Ahmad Rather, resident of Kantbagh Kralpora, Budgam was linked to a terror [] The post J&K: Vehicle of a terrorist associate attached in Budgam appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Neelam Banerjee, Senior Consultant and Head of Department IVF, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida In todays world, more women are choosing to have children later in life. Whether its due to career priorities, financial planning, late marriages, or personal reasons, the average age of starting a family is steadily rising, especially in urban India. [] The post IVF Over the Age of 35 Still Offers Hope for Motherhood appeared first on Northlines .

RAJOURI, Apr 19: A severe windstorm accompanied by thundering hailstorms and heavy rainfall caused destruction across the Kalakote sub-district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving dozens of families homeless and widespread property damage in its wake. The worst-affected areas include Tehsil Kalakote and Mogla Block, where strong winds tore through the region. Some houses [] The post J&K: Windstorm wreaks havoc in Kalakote; dozens left homeless, schools damaged appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, April 19:The Meteorological Department has issued a fresh weather advisory warning of heavy rain, snowfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds across Jammu and Kashmir from April 19 to April 20. News agency reported that in a fresh advisory the Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a comprehensive weather update and advisory for Jammu & Kashmir, forecasting [] The post Rain, snowfall and storms likely across J&K till Apr 20: MeT appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, April 19: In a spiritually enriching gathering held at Gurdwara Baba Fateh Singh Ji, Jammu, Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh today addressed the devoutsangaton the auspicious occasion of Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The Jathedars address was marked by a profound message of sacrifice, unity, and cultural [] The post Jathedar Shri Akal Takht Sahib demands recognition of Punjabi in J&K, CBI probe in TS Wazirs killing appeared first on Northlines .

Abdullah has dismissed Dulats claims that he had privately backed the abrogation of Article 370 as a cheap stunt to boost the sales of the top spys forthcoming memoir Former RAW chief A S Dulat on Friday vehemently refuted claims suggesting that former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah privately supported the abrogation of [] The post Dulat refutes reports suggesting Farooq Abdullah supported Article 370 appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Apr 18: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said cryptocurrency is being used in narco dealings as the dark web is emerging as the new marketplace for drug trade. Speaking at the passing out parade at Police Training School, Manigam, in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, Sinha said technology is changing at [] The post LG Sinha links Crypto to Narco deals, warns of Dark Web appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Apr 18: With the operation to track down terrorists who escaped after an encounter in Poonch district entering the fifth day on Friday, a senior police official said security agencies have formulated an action plan by identifying areas with suspected terrorist presence. He said terrorism, which has re-emerged over the past one-and-a-half to [] The post Security agencies identify terrorist zones; Combing Ops enter Day-5 in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Apr 18: Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain on Friday renewed his partys demand for immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have not set a firm timeline for its implementation. Accusing the BJP of engaging in vindictive politics [] The post Cong to write to PM over J&K Statehood delay: Hussain appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Apr 18: Two suspected criminals, including a cattle smuggler, were detained under the stringent Public Safety Act in Jammu and Udhampur districts on Friday, police said. Lakhit Ali alias Liaqat, a resident of Sira Manjla village in Ramnagar and a cattle smuggler, was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) on the orders [] The post Two criminals detained under PSA appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Apr 18: In a significant move towards revitalising tourism in Jammu division, the Department of Tourism today presented a strategic and action oriented roadmap to the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, regarding promotion of tourism across the region, during an exclusive meeting held here in this regard. Besides Commissioner Secretary, Tourism; Secretary, PWD and [] The post CS discusses Jammu tourism boost plans with stakeholders appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Apr 18: The Army on Friday ordered an inquiry after a university professor accused the troops of assaulting him during a checking of vehicles in a village in Rajouri district, officials said. The professor, Liaqat Ali, suffered head injuries in the alleged assault near the border village Laam late Thursday night and a [] The post Weapon Snatching: Army orders probe into alleged assault on Prof in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, April 18: Dr Shakeel Ahmad, Block Development Officer (BDO) in Shopian District, highlighted the transformative impact of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, emphasising its role in plugging leakages and improving welfare delivery across India. He said it grew from 28 schemes in 2013-14 to 320 schemes, saving Rs 3.48 lakh crore. [] The post DBT grew from 28 to 320 schemes saving Rs 3.48 lakh Cr appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Apr 18 : A high-level Congress team led by national general secretary Syed Naseer Hussain on Friday called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here and discussed the current political landscape in the Union Territory. Flanked by AICC general secretary G A Mir and Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed [] The post Cong team discusses political situation with CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Apr 17: Kupwara district has been selected for the prestigious Prime Ministers Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 in the category of Holistic Development of Districts. The award will be presented by the Prime Minister of India during the Civil Services Day celebration on April 21, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. In [] The post Kupwara wins PMs Award for Holistic Development appeared first on Northlines .

European leaders are clueless on its anti-Russia strategy under US regime By Ben Chacko LONDON: The statement attributed to Mao: Everything under heaven is in utter chaos; the situation is excellent appears nowhere in his writings. And like many apocryphal aphorisms it only illuminates a small part of reality. Nevertheless it has been [] The post Failing at both economic war and real war, Trumps alliance realign appeared first on Northlines .

The recent circular issued by the School Education Department directing all Deputy Commissioners in Jammu and Kashmir not to deploy government teachers and other educational staff for non-teaching or administrative duties has come as a much-needed sigh of relief. However, whether this directive will be taken seriously remains uncertain. Similar instructions have been issued in [] The post Sigh of Relief for Government Teachers appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Apr 18: In the backdrop of the alleged manhandling of a civilian by the Army in Nowshera area of Rajouri district, the Indian Army on Friday in an official statement said that the individual tried to snatch the weapon of soldiers and initiated a scuffle with them. An incident has come to light wherein [] The post J&K: Army orders enquiry into alleged manhandling of civilian in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

GANDERBAL, Apr 18: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Friday said that J&K Police are strengthening the counter terrorism grid and efforts are on to tackle the cyber criminals. Addressing a passing out parade here in Central Kashmir, DGP Prabhat, according to the news agency said, We are thankful to Centre and Ministry [] The post Counter terrorism grid being strengthened in J&K: DGP Prabhat appeared first on Northlines .

NEW YORK, Apr 18: An Indian, wanted in connection with multiple terror attacks across Punjab and who is alleged to have collaborated with Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has been arrested by the FBI, the US agency said. Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia alias Jora, an alleged terrorist who had illegally entered the US, was arrested [] The post FBI arrests Punjab terror suspect Harpreet Singh in US appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Apr 18: In a significant action to maintain law and order, Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked a notorious criminal under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in the Arnia area of Jammu. Raman Kumar of Kathar, Arnia, has been booked under PSA for his repeated involvement in violent and unlawful activities, posing a [] The post Notorious criminal booked under PSA in Arnia, Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Apr 18: In a landmark moment for Jammu & Kashmir, O Health, a Jammu-based digital healthcare StartUp, has entered into a research collaboration with the world-renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston. Founded by a son of soil, Arunoday Singh, O- Health is one of the countrys earliest Health StartUps of its kind which [] The post J&K StartUp O-Health strikes prestigious collaboration with MIT Boston appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Apr 18: The manuscripts of Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Munis Natyashastra are among the 74 new documentary heritage collections that have been added to UNESCOs Memory of the World Register. Entries on scientific revolution, womens contribution to history and major milestones of multilateralism from 72 countries and four international organisations were included in [] The post Manuscripts of Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra added to UNESCOs memory of world register appeared first on Northlines

Poonch, Apr 18: The Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) continued their joint operation on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day in the forest area of Lasana in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch to trace terrorists believed to be hiding in the region. The search operations started back on Tuesday [] The post J&K: SFs continue anti-terror op for 4th day in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Four new members have been appointed to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) by the Union government. An official order said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the names of four 1989 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers of the Income Tax cadre [] The post Centre appoints 4 IRS officers as new CBDT members appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Apr 18: BSF and Punjab Police have recovered six pistols along with 14 magazines in the border area of Amritsar following an extensive search operation, an official said on Friday. The joint search operation carried out on Thursday led to the recovery of a large packet wrapped in yellow colour adhesive tape with a [] The post Arms recovered by BSF-Punjab Police near Amritsar border appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Apr 18: Indias fraught ties with Bangladesh appeared to have slipped another notch down, as New Delhi today rejected Dhakas remarks over the Murshidabad violence, terming it as a barely disguised and disingenuous attempt to draw a parallel with Indias concerns over the ongoing persecution of minorities in Bangladesh. In a strong statement, [] The post India trashes Bangladeshs unwarranted comments on Murshidabad violence appeared first on Northlines .

Hails CRPF for keeping J&K peaceful New Delhi, Apr 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday praised the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for playing a vital role in maintaining peace in the country, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir and confining Naxalism to a few districts. While speaking at the 86th Central Reserve Police [] The post Home Minister sets March 2026 deadline for ending Naxalite era appeared first on Northlines .

Foreign occupation cant claim our jugular vein New Delhi, Apr 17: India on Thursday firmly rejected recent remarks by Pakistans Army Chief General Asim Munir, concerning Kashmir and the two-nation theory, stating that Jammu and Kashmir remains an integral part of India and that Pakistans only connection with the region lies in vacating its illegally [] The post Kashmir belongs to us, Pak must vacate illegally held regions: India appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Apr 17: Asserting that Pakistan is a failed state, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said it continuously tries to disturb peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir by sending terrorists to the Union Territory. He urged people to inform the police about individuals within society who are inimical to peace and public [] The post Pakistan a failed state, disrupting peace in J&K: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Apr 17: School Education Department Thursday granted one-time relaxation up to September-30 for reckoning the minimum age for admission to Class 1st for the students of Jammu division. However, the department clarified that with effect from the academic session 2026-27 onwards, the minimum age for admission to Nursery, Balvatika, Pre-School, Anganwadi shall be reckoned [] The post Age criteria relaxed for Class-1 admission for 2025-26 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Apr 17: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Thursday issued an interim order, directing status quo in relation to the functionality of the Waqf Boards till the next hearing on May 5. A three-judge Bench of the top court, led by Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv Khanna recorded the Centres [] The post Waqf Hearings: SC orders interim status quo till May 5 appeared first on Northlines .

Neemuch (MP), Apr 17: The Central Reserve Police Force has decided to raise a special CoBRA battalion for counter-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 17 years after this jungle warfare unit was raised in the paramilitary to undertake operations in Naxal-affected states. CRPF Director General (DG) Gyanendra Pratap Singh announced this during the 86th Raising [] The post Special CoBRA Unit for anti-terror Ops in J&K: DG CRPF appeared first on Northlines .