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Says after 5-years of effort, vision of spiritually vibrant region taking shape Yogesh Jammu Tawi:Asserting that after centuries, Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a genuine spiritual, cultural, and social renaissance, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that the Union Territory is re-emerging as a center of knowledge, art, music, and philosophy. Addressing a gathering [] The post J&K experiencing spiritual, cultural & social renaissance: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Felicitates ground heroes, pushes for zero casualty Yogesh Jammu Tawi, Mar 07:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said that linemen of Power Development Department (PDD) are the true foot soldiers and indispensable workforce. Addressing the gathering at Lineman Diwas in Jammu, CM Omar as per the news agencypraised the efforts of Lineman and said that during [] The post CM hails linemen as True Foot Soldiers of PDD appeared first on Northlines .

Day temperatures likely to fall by 46C after Mar 9 Jammu Tawi: The Meteorological Department has forecast generally cloudy weather with light rain and snowfall in higher reaches at several places in Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days. According to the MeT office in Srinagar, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy between [] The post Cloudy weather, rain, snowfall likely in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Passengers in Jammu Division can order food from Zomato, Swiggy at their seats Jammu Tawi, Mar 07:The Indian Railways has launched its official super app RailOne to make passenger travel more convenient and comfortable by integrating multiple railway services on a single digital platform. The app allows passengers to access a wide range of services, [] The post Railways launches RailOne Super App for seamless travel services appeared first on Northlines .

Phagwara (Punjab), March 7: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta addressed the Rotary International District 3070 Annual Conference 2026 in Phagwara on the theme Kashmir Harmony with Mainstream India, highlighting the deep cultural, civilisational, and democratic ties linking Kashmir and Ladakh with the rest of India. Describing Kashmir as the crown of India, [] The post J&K was, is & will remain an Integral part of India: LG Kavinder appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 7: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Saturday stressed on intelligence-based operations and proactive policing to maintain peace and stability in the Union territory. Prabhat, the Director General of Police (DGP), chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the overall security scenario, counter-terror (CT) operations and the law and order situation [] The post DGP reviews security grid, seeks tough action on anti-nationals appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 7: A man accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter in Jammu, over the suspicion that she was not his biological child, was apprehended from southeast Delhi, police said on Saturday. The accused, Ramesh Kumar, a native of Madhya Pradeshs Chhatarpur district, was wanted in a 2016 murder case registered at Gandhi Nagar [] The post Man arrested from Delhi for killing daughter in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, Mar 7: A clash broke out among inmates inside a jail in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri on Saturday following a heated argument between two prisoners, officials said. The altercation between the two inmates one from Kashmir and the other from Rajouri soon escalated, triggering a scuffle among other prisoners, they said. During [] The post Clash inside prison in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Following the order issued by District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas to regulate the functioning of spa and massage centres in the district, the District Administration conducted a comprehensive inspection drive, during which the establishments found in serious violation of the prescribed directions and were closed forthwith with notices issued to them. In [] The post Adm closes Spa and massage centres for violations appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Police rescued three girls after busting a prostitution racket allegedly operating in Jammu, and arrested three persons, including a woman. The action followed information about immoral activities allegedly being carried out at a house owned by Amreek Singh in the Greater Kailash area of the city, a [] The post Prostitution racket busted, 3 girls rescued; 3 arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 7: The triumphant Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy team will celebrate its historic maiden title triumph with a victory march through Jammu city on Sunday afternoon, said sources in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Saturday. Last week, the Paras Dogra-led Jammu and Kashmir secured a historic first-ever Ranji Trophy [] The post Winner Ranji J&K team to have a victory parade in Jammu on Sunday appeared first on Northlines .

It is really a matter of great concern for the people of the country, especially middle-class and lower-income families, that the prices of domestic LPG and commercial cylinders have been hiked by a steep Rs 60 and Rs 114.5, respectively, on account of the increase in energy costs due to the present crucial situation in [] The post Litmus Test For A Welfare State appeared first on Northlines .

Trial run done successfully from Jammu to Katra Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Mar 07: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is most likely to inaugurate Indias high speed Vandhe Bharat Train from Jammu to Srinagar very soon as the date for inauguration of this first ever high speed train between two capital cities is being [] The post PM Modi likely to inaugurate 1st Vandhe- Bharat from Jammu to Srinagar soon appeared first on Northlines .

By Syed Majid Gilani It was the 19th of Ramadan, July 30, 2013, a peaceful and blessed day filled with fasting and prayers. I was at home that day, as it was my day off from duty. At that time, I was posted at the Lower Munda Check Post along the SrinagarJammu Highway. Around 11 [] The post It Was the 19th of Ramadan A Phone Call That Chilled Me to the Bone, One I Can Never Forget appeared first on Northlines .

A State that turns its guns on its own populace By S P Singh State Response to Peaceful Demonstrations What began as solemn gathering of mourners to express grief over the killing of Irans Supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khomenei, has turned into a tragic chapter in history of Giligit Baltistan.Shias marched peacefully, [] The post Gilgit Baltistans destiny Life of a protestor appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Duggar land (Jammu) has produced numerous great personalities who have left indelible marks in diverse fields. The Duggar region has a distinct cultural identity in the landscape of India. Lovers of the Dogri language laid the foundation of Dogri Sanstha in 1944 on the auspicious day of Basant Panchami. Duggar is the [] The post Tribute to Padma Shri Prof. Ram Nath Shastri Architect of the Dogri Literary Movement appeared first on Northlines .

Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora International Womens Day is celebrated to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and to advocate for gender equality. It is a day to raise awareness, break barriers, and promote equal opportunities for all. This day reminds us that societies and nations are strengthened when women advance. It is [] The post Attitudes towards women are changing in India appeared first on Northlines .

By Er. Rajesh Pathak on International Women Day Famous as the Rani Laxmibai of Nagaland, the brave Rani Gaidinliuwaged an armed revolution against the British when she was as young as 16 years of age. She protected Naga culture, aroused the local people against the missionaries conversion tactics, and also organized them to fight when [] The post Rani Gaidinliu: The Rani Laxmibai of Nagaland appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) to strictly adhere to financial rules while processing payments for works contracts and ensure proper submission of invoices for materials used during execution of works. In a circular issued by the Finance Department, authorities noted that in several cases [] The post J&K Govt Orders Strict Invoice Checks for Work Contracts appeared first on Northlines .

MEHDHAR/JAMMU, Mar 7: Security forces on Saturday safely defused a live mortar shell found in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, officials said. The unexploded shell was spotted by a border resident lying in a secluded area of Brari village in the Sawjian sector, who immediately [] The post J&K: Live Mortar Shell Found, Defused in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Mar 7: Life returned to normal across Kashmir on Saturday after authorities lifted restrictions imposed earlier this week following protests in several parts of the Valley over the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Officials said restrictions had been withdrawn from all areas and the situation was normal. Barricades erected at several [] The post Curbs Lifted in Kashmir, Life Returns to Normal After Week-Long Restrictions appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 7: Authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle mobile phones to a jail inmate in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district after two handsets were recovered from a parcel during routine checking at District Jail Bhaderwah on Saturday, officials said. The parcel was meant for an inmate lodged in the jail under the Public Safety [] The post J&K: Attempts To Smuggle Phones To Jail Inmate Foiled In Doda appeared first on Northlines .

Senior Citizens Raise Alarm as Centuries-Old Trees Face Silent Disappearance Ashu Kumar Jammu:The Peepal tree, scientifically known asFicus religiosa, has long been considered one of the most valuable trees for both the environment and society. Known for its ability to provide large amounts of oxygen and support biodiversity, the Peepal tree plays a vital role [] The post Peepal Trees: Natures Lifeline Under Threat in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

DGP Prabhat, IGP Birdi visit downtown, assess situation Srinagar, Mar 6:Authorities have decided to lift precautionary restrictions across Kashmir from Saturday onwards, while high-speed internet and prepaid mobile calling services were restored across the Valley on Friday evening. According to the details, the decision to lift curbs was taken after a review of the situation [] The post Restrictions lifted in Valley; internet, prepaid services restored appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 6:As many as 17 candidates from Jammu & Kashmir have qualified the prestigious All India Civil Services Examination, the results of which were declared by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday. Among the qualifiers from Jammu & Kashmir, Suvan Sharma secured the highest position with an All India Rank of 148, [] The post 17 youth from J&K qualify All- India civil service examination appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 6:Security forces have been put on high alert in Jammu and Kashmir following intelligence inputs about possible infiltration attempts by terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border, official sources said. According to security officials, several terrorist launching pads across the border have reportedly become active in recent days, [] The post Infiltration threat rises, forces on high alert across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 6:Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the district-wise performance of Mission YUVA across Jammu and Kashmir, assessing progress on key parameters of Culture, Capital, Capacity and Connectivity aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and employment generation among the youth. Deputy Commissioners participated in the meeting through video conferencing from their [] The post Mission YUVA: Dulloo calls for faster implementation appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked farmers to leverage Indias diverse climatic conditions and focus on scaling up the harvest of high-value crops to enable the countrys agri products to effectively compete in global markets. Addressing a post-budget webinar on Agriculture and Rural Transformation, Modi said steps need to be [] The post Need to make Agri products export-oriented, globally-competitive: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday announced it will hold protests across districts on March 9 against the India-US trade deal, with party unit chief Tariq Hameed Karra demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue. Addressing a rally against the trade deal in the R S [] The post Cong to protest across J&K on Mar 9 against India-US trade deal appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 6 : Senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on Friday called the responsibility to serve the nation a matter of great pride and expressed his gratitude to the president, prime minister and home minister after his appointment as the governor of Himachal Pradesh. Gupta said, as the governor of Himachal Pradesh, he will [] The post Great pride to serve nation: Kavinder on appointment as Himachal Governor appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 6 : Domestic airlines are scheduled to operate 96 flights to and from the Middle East on Friday while the carriers have cancelled 278 international services for the day, the government said on Friday amid the conflict in the region. The situation in the Middle East has disrupted flight operations as there [] The post Indian Airlines cancel 278 Intl flights appeared first on Northlines .

Emerges as inspiration for young females; balances roles of officer, athlete, and mother Yogesh Jammu Tawi, Mar 06 (KNO):Squadron Leader Neha Devi, a Jammu Indian Air Force officer, has emerged as an inspiration for young women by completing seven marathons in just one year, balancing the roles of an officer, athlete, and mother. According to [] The post In 1-year, Jammu woman IAF officer runs 7 marathons appeared first on Northlines .

It is a good initiative taken by the Northern Railways Jammu Division to temporarily add a third AC Coach in the Jammu-New Delhi Rajdhani Express taking into account the passenger rush. Of course, this step will ensure a better and comfortable journey for passengers who are currently unable to travel due to the large number [] The post Make Passenger Audit A Routine appeared first on Northlines .

A Tribute on His Birth Anniversary (7 March) By Ravi Rohmetra Comrade Dhanwantri remains one of the most remarkable yet largely unsung heroes of the Indian freedom struggle from the Duggar region. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, it is important to remember the sacrifices and revolutionary commitment of this great son of the [] The post Comrade Dhanwantri: The Unsung Revolutionary Hero of Duggar appeared first on Northlines .

By Ankit Sharma Politics in Jammu has always been shaped by personalities who carried both influence and responsibility. Today, a new name enters that narrative, Devyani Rana, young in years, yet carrying the weight of legacy. Daughter of the late Devender Singh Rana Ji, she did not grow up watching politics from television screens. [] The post Legacy, Leadership and a larger dream: Devyani Rana, a leader in making appeared first on Northlines .

Verdict was unequivocal against status quo, corruption and old faces By Nitya Chakraborty The resounding victory of the Gen Z supported Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in the March 5 general elections in Nepal is a game changer not only in the political history of this tiny Himalayan nation but also in the evolving [] The post Gen Z supported RSPs resounding win in Nepal elections is a game-changer appeared first on Northlines .

By Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda , , , The true measure of a nations progress is often reflected in how easily its citizens can access basic necessities like healthcare. For decades, the high cost of medicines remained a major financial barrier to health and wellness for millions in India. In this context, Pradhan [] The post Strengthening Public Health: The Strategic Evolution of the Janaushadhi Pariyojana for Affordable & Quality Generic Medicines appeared first on Northlines .

By Shivanand Pandit Recently, IDFC First Bank has been facing several problems. Its share price fell sharply and hit the lower circuit limit. The Government of Haryana has also removed the bank from the list of banks allowed to handle the State governments business. In addition, the bank has appointed KPMG to conduct a forensic [] The post A Bank, A Breach, A 590-Crore Scandal appeared first on Northlines .

Kolkata: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said oceans have once again emerged as the centre of global power balance amid rapidly changing geopolitics, asserting that India must provide maritime leadership with confidence, capability and a clear vision. Addressing an event in Kolkata, Singh referred to the escalating tensions in West Asia and described the [] The post Rajnath Urges Strong Indian Maritime Leadership Amid West Asia Crisis appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: A court in Shopian has rejected the bail applications of five HDFC Bank officials arrested in connection with a large-scale financial fraud case being investigated by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir. The officials were arrested by the EOW Kashmir in a case registered last year and are [] The post Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Five HDFC Employees In Shopian Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: For the fifth consecutive day, large parts of the Kashmir Valley remained under strict security restrictions amid fears of protests following congregational Friday prayers over the killing of Irans Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Security measures continued in several sensitive areas of Srinagar, particularly around Lal Chowk and in a number of Shia-majority localities. [] The post Strict curbs in parts of Kashmir amid fears of protests over Iran appeared first on Northlines .

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Mar 6: The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil to ensure stability in global energy supplies amid the escalating conflict involving Iran. Announcing the decision on Thursday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the waiver was aimed at keeping oil flowing into the global [] The post US Grants 30-Day Waiver For Indian Refiners To Buy Russian Oil appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 6: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad in connection with a money laundering probe involving Reliance Power Ltd., a company of the Anil Ambani group, officials said. Around 1012 premises linked to the company and its executives are being searched in the [] The post ED Conducts Raids On Anil Ambanis Reliance Power In Mumbai, Hyderabad appeared first on Northlines .

GUWAHATI, Mar 6: Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed after a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet crashed in Assams Karbi Anglong district during a training mission, the IAF said on Friday. The aircraft had taken off from the Jorhat air base on Thursday evening and crashed about 60 km away in the hilly terrain [] The post Two IAF Pilots Killed As Sukhoi-30 Fighter Jet Crashes In Assam appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 5: The Government of Jammu and Kashmirs General Administration Department (GAD) on Thursday issued an order regarding transfers and postings of several officials in the interest of administration. According to Government Order No. 284-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated March 5, 2026, the following transfers and postings have been ordered with immediate effect: Anuradha [] The post Nine Officials shifted appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 5: The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has apprehended a habitual fake job fraudster from Faridabad, Haryana, who had allegedly cheated several innocent youths from Srinagar by promising overseas job placements, particularly in Armenia. According to officials, a special team of SCW tracked and arrested the accused, identified as Farhat [] The post Crime Branch arrests fake job fraudster from Faridabad appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 5 : Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri and reviewed the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism operations, officials said on Thursday. The Army commander commended the troops for their high state of morale and professionalism while guarding the borderline. Lt Gen [] The post Nr Army Commander reviews counter-terror ops appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 5:Day temperatures remained 7-9 degrees Celsius above normal in many parts of Kashmir and 6-11 degrees above normal in several areas of Jammu division, the Meteorological Department said on Thursday. According to the IMD data, the highest maximum temperature in Kashmir division was recorded at Muzaffarabad at 27.0 degrees Celsius, while in [] The post MeT predicts light rain from March 7 to 9 appeared first on Northlines .

Kavinder appointed Himachal Governor The President of India has accepted the resignation of Dr C.V. Ananda Bose, Governor of West Bengal and reshuffled nine governors and LGs New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has approved a major reshuffle in the appointments of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several states and Union Territories. In [] The post President orders reshuffle of Governors, LGs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 5:The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India is visiting Jammu & Kashmir to participate in a programme relating to the conduct of the Census-the largest headcount exercise in the country, being held after a gap of 15 years. Sources said that Census Commissioner Mritunjay Kumar Narayan is expected to participate in [] The post Census Commissioner to visit J&K Monday appeared first on Northlines .