Jammu Tawi, Oct 13: Inclusion is the key for prosperity, the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha said on Monday. He said in the past few years, the governments efforts were focused on ensuring all members of society participate fully in J&Ks developmental journey and people with special abilities are able to unlock their potential and [] The post Inclusion is key for prosperity: LG Manoj Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 13 : Police on Monday conducted searches at several locations here linked to persons associated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and Hurriyat Conference, officials said. The searches were carried out at the homes of Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat alias Goga Shahib, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai, Mehrajuddin Kalwal, and Zameer Ahmad Sheikh. Continuing its sustained [] The post Police search premises linked to JeI, Hurriyat Conference appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 13 : Two brothers were arrested in Punjab on Monday for allegedly murdering a man over a personal dispute on the outskirts of Jammu city, officials said. According to the police, the incident occurred at Simbal Camp in the Miran Sahib area on October 9, when Narinder Singh was attacked by Tanveer [] The post 2 Brothers accused of murder arrested in Punjab appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Oct 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reiterated his governments commitment to addressing infrastructural and other constraints to make Jammu and Kashmir a more attractive destination for investment and manufacturing. He was speaking during an interactive session with the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) held in Srinagar. The meeting was attended by [] The post Omar for attracting investment, strengthening manufacturing base in J&K appeared first on Northlines

7 key candidates in fray; forms of 2 non-locals to be rejected Srinagar, Oct 13: Battle lines have become clear for the Rajya Sabha polls in Jammu & Kashmir, with nine candidates-four from the National Conference and three from the Bharatiya Janata Party-filing nomination papers on Monday, the last date for nominations. A total of [] The post Battle lines drawn for RS polls: NC, BJP lock horns as Congress opts out of race appeared first on Northlines .

Claims BJP cant win even one without horse trading Srinagar, Oct 13: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Monday said the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections will act as a test of political loyalties in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cannot win even a single seat without indulging in horse trading. He [] The post Rajya Sabha polls will expose BJPs real allies, says Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Cross-voting fears sink last-minute unity efforts between NC & Congress Srinagar, Oct 13: Did National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah assure senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi that a safe seat would be allocated to the party in the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls? Congress leaders claim he did, but the National Conference has denied giving any [] The post Did Farooq Abdullah assure safe RS seat to Sonia Gandhi? appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 13: The nomination process for Budgam and Nagrota assembly segments began on Monday with the Election Commission of India (ECI) issuing two separate notifications for it. According to the notifications issued by the poll-body, the ECI said that candidates can file their nomination papers until October 20 for 27-Budgam and 77 -Nagrota. The [] The post Assembly by-polls: Nomination process begins for Budgam, Nagrota seats appeared first on Northlines .

Northlines Desk When India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) on March 10, 2024, it marked the beginning of a new phase in Indias engagement with Europe. Coming into force on October 1, 2025, this landmark pact bridges Indias economic vision with four developed European nationsSwitzerland, [] The post IndiaEFTA Trade Pact: A New Era of Investment, Jobs, and Trust appeared first on Northlines .

By Bushan Parimoo It is a mortifying truth, and ought to teach the wisest of us humility, that many of the most valuable discoveries have been the result of chance rather than of contemplation, and of accident rather than of design, said Caleb C. Colton (17801832), the English clergyman and one of the most frequently [] The post J & K Cultural Academy Logo: A Change from Secular to Parochial Symbolism appeared first on Northlines .

In his four decade long career, he pursued a fierce personal sense of politics By K Raveendran Sushil Kutty, who passed away on Sunday night, lived and wrote like a man apart a loner in every sense, and yet deeply connected to the world through the force of his words. A regular [] The post Passing away of IPA Columnist Sushil Kutty is a big loss to Independent Media appeared first on Northlines .

Tourism being one of the mainstays of Jammu and Kashmirs economy needs to be given special focus to ensure that not even a single tourist faces trouble when in Union Territory. In this context, the step taken by Jammu and Kashmir Police in Ganderbal against 20 members of a self-styled gang, locally known as 16/96, [] The post Ensuring Safe Tourism Environment appeared first on Northlines .

Shivanand Pandit On 6thOctober 2025, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) introduced a new proposal that requires companies using Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to regularly review and update their algorithms to identify and mitigate any potential unfair competition. This idea originates from the CCIs Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition (2025), which aims to [] The post Artificial Intelligence under scrutiny: CCI proposes a self-audit plan appeared first on Northli

Sh. Hardeep S Puri As lamps are lit across India, a timeless scene from the Ramayana speaks to our present. Hanumanstands at the edge of the ocean, uncertain of his strength, until Jambavanreminds him of what he already possesses. The leap that follows is not a miracle; it is self-belief in motion. That is what [] The post Modis Hanuman Moment: Indias Longer Leap in a World of Walls appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 13: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sought additional time to take a final decision on granting prosecution sanction against IAS officers allegedly involved in the Arms Licences Scam. The development came after the MHA filed a fresh affidavit in the Public Interest Litigation (PIL No. 09/2012) Sheikh Mohammad Shafi [] The post Arms Licenses Scam: MHA Seeks More Time to Decide on Prosecution Sanction appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Oct 13: Security forces detected and safely defused an old mortar shell found in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, officials said. The shell was discovered in a farm land in Karol Mathura border village in the Hiranagar sector on Sunday evening following information provided by local residents, they said. A bomb disposal squad was [] The post J&K: Old Mortar Shell Defused in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Congress was willing to contest risky Rajya Sabha seat if 5 NC MLAs voted for its candidate instead of alliance-supporting independents Srinagar, Oct 13:Last-ditch efforts to bring alliance partners-the National Conference (NC) and Congress-together for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls have failed due to disagreements over voting preference of independent MLAs, who are [] The post Fear of cross-voting by independent MLAs derailed final push for unity between NC and Cong appeared first on Northli

Islamabad/Kabul, Oct 14: Once close allies, Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghanistan are now locked in some of the fiercest fighting seen along the Durand Line, with both sides claiming heavy casualties and accusing each other of aggression. According to the Pakistan Army, more than 200 Taliban and affiliated militants were killed in self-defence actions after [] The post Pakistan Says 200 Taliban Dead; Kabul Claims 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed appeared first on Northlines .

Poonch, Oct 13: One person was killed and another injured after a Tata Mobile vehicle lost control and met with an accident in the Dingla area of Poonch district on Monday. The vehicle, bearing registration JK08F-7490, overturned, resulting in the death of Mohd Rafiq, son of Sattar Din, aged about 60, while Mohd Saif, [] The post J&K: One Killed, Another Injured in Dingla Tata Mobile Accident appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri, Oct 14: The Deputy Commissioner of Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, on Monday suspended three Block Development Officers (BDOs) over unsatisfactory performance and failure to implement the governments flagship Aadi Karamyogi Abhiyan in their respective blocks. The suspended officers are: Khadam Shah (BDO Budhal Old/Rajnagar), Kuldeep Raj (BDO Kalakote), and Dutta Ram (BDO Doongi). The action [] The post J&K: 3 BDOs Suspended in Rajouri for Poor Performance appeared first on Northlines .

Chennai, Oct 14: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out searches at seven locations in Chennai linked to Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of the cough syrup Coldrif, which has been blamed for the deaths of at least 22 children in Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara district. According to officials, the raids are part of a money [] The post Coldrif Case: ED Raids Chennai Pharma Firm Linked to Death of 22 Children appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 13: With the Congress deciding not to contest what it terms a risky Rajya Sabha seat, the National Conference (NC) is now likely to nominate its spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar as the candidate for the fourth seat from Jammu and Kashmir. Sources told news agency that Dar is expected to be fielded for [] The post After Congress Refusal, NC Likely to Field Imran Nabi Dar for 4th RS Seat appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 13: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Tamil Nadus Karur, observing that a fair and impartial investigation is a right of the citizens. A three-member panel led by retired Supreme Court judge Justice [] The post SC Orders CBI Probe into Vijays TVK Rally Stampede appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 13: A Delhi court on Monday framed charges against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and their son Tejashwi Yadav in the alleged IRCTC scam case, paving the way for a trial ahead of the upcoming Bihar elections. Special Judge Vishal Gogne [] The post Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi Charged in IRCTC Scam; Trial to Begin Before Bihar Polls appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 13:Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sunil Sharma on Monday launched a strong attack on the Congress, accusing it of being completely subservient to the National Conference (NC) and lacking any independent political identity in the Union Territory. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Sharma as per news agency said the Congress has long [] The post Congress has no existence in J&K, it is a puppet of NC: LoP Sharma appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 13: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Courts three-judge Full Bench on Monday issued a notice while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the governments decision to ban 25 books alleged to promote false narratives and secessionism. The court has listed the matter for final hearing on December 4. The special bench, [] The post J&K HC Full Bench Issues Notice in 25 Books Ban Case, Final Hearing on Dec 4 appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Oct 12: Ganderbal Police have booked twenty members of a self-styled gang, locally known as 16/96, for allegedly harassing young couples and tourists visiting Abdullah Park, Dumping Park, and other popular recreational sites in the district, officials said on Sunday. According to press statement, a police spokesperson said that the group used to [] The post Police book group of 20 miscreants for harassing tourists, visitors appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 12 : Two persons, facing separate charges of abduction and rape of two minor girls, were arrested, while two missing women were reunited with their families in Doda and Kathua, police said on Sunday. Swami Raj, a resident of Ramnagar area of Udhampur, was arrested for his alleged involvement in the abduction [] The post 2 Rape accused held, 2 missing women reunited with families appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 12 : Armys northern commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma has reviewed the operational preparedness of the troops deployed in Rajouri district, officials said on Sunday. The General Officer Commanding-in-chief, northern command, visited the forward areas of the border district on Saturday, the officials said. Lt Gen Sharma reviewed the operational preparedness [] The post Army commander reviews operational preparedness in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Directs for ensuring benefits reach end consumers SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review the implementation and enforcement of GST 2.0 reforms across J&K. The reforms are aimed at ensuring that the benefits of tax rate reductions, especially on lifesaving medicines and essential commoditiesare passed on directly to consumers, [] The post CS reviews implementation and enforcement of GST 2.0 reforms appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 12:The National Conference (NC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are set to formally enter the fray for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with three candidates from each party scheduled to file their nomination papers on Monday. According to the news agency, the nomination process will take place at the Legislative Assembly complex in [] The post NC, BJP candidates set to file nominations papers today appeared first on Northlines .

Denied safe seat by NC, Cong not to contest RS polls in J&K Srinagar, Oct 12:Top leaders from the Congress and National Conference, including Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Syed Nasir Hussain, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, were involved in high-level discussions over seat-sharing for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu [] The post Congress-NC Alliance faces rift over Rajya Sabha seat allocation appeared first on Northlines .

Questions Persist Over Local Collaborators Named in Court Testimonies Bhaderwah, October 12: More than two decades after the brutal killing of SarpanchSher Mohammad Ratherin Changa, Gandoh, a Bhaderwah court has finally delivered justice by convictingIrfan Ali alias Babloo, a resident of Kilhotran, for the murder that symbolized the silencing of democracy during the peak of [] The post Justice after 23 Years: Irfan Ali convicted for Sarpanch Sher Mohammads murder in Changa appeared first on Nort

NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Oct 12: In a significant step to strengthen community participation and promote collective responsibility in managing local religious institutions, the Dogra Sabha Committee of Gorkha Nagar, Ward No. 48, Bahu Fort, Jammu, has constituted a new Mandir Committee under the leadership of Kulbir Singh. The newly formed committee will oversee the [] The post Dogra Sabha Ward No. 48 Constitutes New Mandir Committee appeared first on Northlines .

Mass Tourism from mainland leading to unfortunate accidents in snowy region By Anjan Roy The Chinese authorities are behaving in an extremely insensitive manner and destroying the Himalayan ecology while at the same time putting people at the risk of a frozen death. A Chinese government mouthpiece had proudly announced that last [] The post Chinese model of crash development disturbing the climate in Himalayas in Tibet appeared first on Northlines .

Industry needs to accelerate efforts towards Decarbonisation, says report By Kunal Bose To the common man not aware of challenges of technology and issues of funding, the progress in production and procurement of low emission steel worldwide will appear to be excruciatingly slow. The global demand for low emission steel now at a measly [] The post Indias steel production capacity may go up to 500 million tonnes by 2050 appeared first on Northlines .

SP and Congress have taken note of big Dalit response in context of 2027 state polls By Pradeep Kapoor LUCKNOW: With her soft approach towards BJP and attack on Samajwadi Party and Congress, BSP national President Mayawati sent her clear political message to party leaders workers while addressing the mega rally here on October [] The post BSP Supremo Mayawati hints at understanding with BJP at her mega rally on Thursday appeared first on Northlines .

Jan Suraaj Party looking a role in the event of a hung-Assembly By Dr. Gyan Pathak Filing for nomination papers for the first phase of Bihar election has began on Friday , October 10 but both the NDA and INDI Alliance are still trying to overcome the troubles on account of seat-sharing among [] The post Nomination begins for Bihar election but seat-sharing troubles continue appeared first on Northlines .

It is a serious matter that J&K largely being mountainous region with many people living on steep slopes and landslide prone areas should revisit planning to ensure safeguard against landslides, mudslides, stone slides and floods which have lately become common killing the people on vehicles, in homes and at business establishments, whichever comes under the [] The post Living on the Edge appeared first on Northlines .

Kabul/Islamabad, Oct 12: The Taliban claimed on Sunday that at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and over 30 wounded in retaliatory strikes near the Durand Line in Behrampur district. Taliban spokesperson Zabeehullah Mujahid warned that Pakistan would face harsh responses for any future attacks and accused Islamabad of allowing ISIS operatives to operate from [] The post Taliban Claims 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Retaliatory Strikes Along Durand Line appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received an official invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to attend the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El Sheikh. While PM Modi will not attend in person, Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh will represent India at the high-level summit. The summit, co-chaired by former [] The post PM Modi Gets Invite for Global Gaza Peace Talks appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 12: Fayaz Ahmad Ganayee, a farmer from Ganderbal district, interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the launch of the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojna in New Delhi. News agency reported that Ganayee shared insights on modern farming practices and expressed his commitment to adopting innovative agricultural techniques to boost productivity and [] The post Ganderbal farmer meets PM Modi at Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojna launch appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Oct 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has already officially unveiled its 20-member Ranji Trophy squad for the 202526 domestic season, reaffirming its commitment to consistency, strategy, and player rotation as per the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) guidelines. As mandated, the match-day squad will include 15 players, [] The post JKCA announces 15-member squad for match against Mumbai; 20-member season squad already finalized appeared first on Northlines

Srinagar, Oct 12: President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee, Tariq Hamid Karra, stated on Sunday that the party will discuss the deliberations held between the Congress high command and the National Conference regarding the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, and will seek the opinion of party members on the next course of action. [] The post Congress to Brief Core Committee on Alliance Talks, Seek Opinion on RS Poll Strategy: Karra appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress leadership will hold a crucial meeting this afternoon at the party headquarters in Srinagar to plan its strategy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections and assembly by-polls. The meeting will be chaired by PCC president Tariq Hameed Karra and attended by senior party leaders, according to officials [] The post J&K Congress to Meet in Srinagar Today to Strategize RS, Assembly By-Polls appeared first on Northlines .

Kasauli, Oct 12: Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday termed Operation Blue Star, the June 1984 Army action at the Golden Temple in Amritsar to flush out militants, as the wrong way and said that then Prime Minister **Indira Gandhi paid with her life for that mistake. The veteran Congress leader, who has served [] The post Op Blue Star Was the Wrong Way, Indira Gandhi paid with her life for the mistake: Chidambaram appeared first on Northlines .

Helmand, Oct 12: At least 15 Pakistani soldiers were killed in Afghanistans Helmand province after Taliban forces retaliated against Pakistani airstrikes, including those targeting Kabul and Paktika provinces. Mawlawi Mohammad Qasim Riaz, spokesperson for the Helmand provincial government, said Afghan forces conducted retaliatory operations near the Durand Line in Bahrampur district, capturing three Pakistani military [] The post 15 Pak Soldiers Killed as Taliban Retaliates to Airstrikes in Afgh

Srinagar, Oct 12: The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) has executed a long-pending warrant and arrested Khalid Sahani, a resident of Shaheed Gunj, Srinagar, who had been evading arrest for four years in a financial fraud case. According to a CBK handout, the warrant against Sahanison of Farooq Sahaniwas issued by [] The post Crime Branch Kashmir Arrests Absconding Fraud Accused After Four Years appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 12:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah participated in the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon today, achieving his personal best finishing time. Sharing his experience on social media as per news agency, Omar Abdullah expressed satisfaction over his performance, calling the marathon an energizing and motivating event. The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon witnessed participation [] The post Omar Abdullah Clocks Personal Best at Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon appeared first on Northlines

New Delhi, Oct 12: The BJP on Sunday named three candidates, including its Jammu and Kashmir unit president Sat Pal Sharma, for the elections to four Rajya Sabha seats in the Union Territory scheduled for October 24. Two other candidates are Ghulam Mohammed Mir and Rakesh Mahajan. The Election Commission has issued three separate notifications [] The post BJP Names 3 Candidates for 4 Rajya Sabha Seats in J&K appeared first on Northlines .