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Says no place for infiltrators in electoral rolls Jammu Tawi, Nov 2: Reiterating Centres commitment to eliminate terrorism from the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the government is working on a plan to make India drug-free by 2029. Addressing a public gathering in Hyderabad, Telangana, HM Shah said, Prime Minister [] The post Committed to eliminate terrorism; make India drug free by 2029: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 2: Weather is expected to remain largely dry across Jammu and Kashmir till November 9, with brief spells of light rain and light snowfall over higher reaches possible on November 5 and 6, the Meteorological Department said on Monday. According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, dry weather is likely to prevail on [] The post Dry weather till Nov 9 appeared first on Northlines .

Dehradun, Nov 2: Helicopter operators have threatened to suspend Char Dham charter services from Monday in protest against the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authoritys (UCADA) co-pilot rule, a move likely to disrupt the final leg of the pilgrimage before the shrines close for winter. In a letter written to the UCADA on Sunday, the [] The post Uttarakhand: Helicopter Operators To Suspend Char Dham Services From Nov 2 Over Co-Pilot Rule appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 2: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday resumed functioning from the winter capital, Jammu, as the Civil Secretariat, Lok Bhawan and other government offices reopened under the 154-year-old biannual Darbar Move practice. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour upon his arrival at the Civil Secretariat, the seat [] The post Darbar Move: Civil Secretariat Reopens in Jammu, Omar Abdullah Takes Guard of Honour appeared first on Northlines .

4 MLAs sworn in, Satish dropped Jammu Tawi, Oct 27: The much-awaited cabinet expansion-cum-reshuffle of the National Conference-led government was carried out on Tuesday with four party MLAs being sworn in as ministers. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office and secrecy to NC legislators Ali Muhammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shamima Firdous [] The post Cabinet expansion: LG administers oath to new ministers appeared first on Northlines .

Tribunal upholds senior citizens right to dignity, safety and peaceful possession Jammu Tawi, Oct 27: In a significant ruling underscoring the right of senior citizens to live with dignity in their own homes, an appellate tribunal in Doda has directed the eviction of an elderly mans son and daughter-in-law from portions of his self-acquired property, [] The post Doda tribunal orders eviction of son, daughter-in-law to protect elderly mans rights appeared first on Northlines .

Leaders bat for UN reforms, international cooperation against terrorism New Delhi, Oct 27: Calling for comprehensive reforms of the United Nations, including its Security Council, the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on Tuesday unanimously condemned the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that left 26 people dead. In a joint declaration adopted [] The post BRICS forum condemns Pahalgam attack, calls for global action against terrorism appeared first on Northlines .

Drass, Oct 27: District Police Drass on Tuesday issued a public advisory announcing restrictions on vehicular movement along the Zojila Axis from October 28 to 30 due to scheduled maintenance work and blasting operations. According to the advisory, accessed by the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), all types of vehicles will be restricted from travelling [] The post Zojila traffic restricted from Oct 28 to 30 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 27: Shopian recorded the lowest minimum temperature in Kashmir at minus 0.5 degrees Celsius as night temperatures dropped across the Valley, while the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast largely dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till November 6. According to the MeT department, most parts of Kashmir are likely to witness dry weather [] The post Dry weather likely across J&K till Nov 6 appeared first on Northlines .

Directs security forces to dismantle radicalization networks, choke terror funding Srinagar, Oct 27: Directing security forces top brass to aggressively target and dismantle networks trying to misguide and radicalize the people, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that operations must continue to neutralize remnants of the terrorist ecosystem. Chairing a Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting [] The post Operations continue to neutralise terror ecosystem: LG appeared first on Northlines

By Colonel (Dr) Dev Anand Lohamaror October 27 holds immense historical significance for Jammu and Kashmir and the entire nation of Bharat. While some observe it as Shaurya Diwas (Day of Valour), others associate it with the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to Bharat. The Indian Army commemorates the occasion as Infantry Day. Whatever the [] The post October 27: A Day of Valour, Sacrifice and National Responsibility appeared first on Northlines .

Two individuals have been arrested in the R S Pura area of Jammu district after they were allegedly leaking sensitive information to foreign intelligence agencies. Two individuals from Mathwar, Akhnoor and village Mokhey, R S Pura were arrested after intelligence reports. Initial investigations found that the accused were leaking photos and electronic information about [] The post Stay alert against spying appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar* As the world is moving towards digitization, the digital practices like digital payments, cloud computing and artificial intelligence are now rapidly expanding to reach to the grassroots level. This is because of their faster communication, wider outreach, ease of doing operations and affordability besides its ability to substitute shortage of human [] The post Cyber security @1930: Stop-Think-Take Action appeared first on Northlines .

In 24 years since 2002, the services have undergone phenomenal expansion By T N Ashok NEW YORK: A great metro system is much more than a railway: it changes how a city grows, where people live and work, how businesses attract customers, and how public spaces evolve. The Delhi Metro illustrates this [] The post New Delhi Metro figures among CNNs 18 best metros in the World appeared first on Northlines .

G. L. Raina, Ex MLC This October just before the country is preparing to celebrate Jammu Kashmir Diwas to commemorate the signing of the Instrument of Accession (IoA) on October 26, National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah chose to trigger apolitical row by saying that Pakistan was protecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir [] The post Congress and National Conference must confront their past appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma A saint has well said with regard to the captioned subject One suffers as a result of ones own actions. So instead of blaming others for suffering, one should pray to the lord and depending entirely on His grace, try to bear them patiently with forbearance under all circumstances, one must be [] The post Understanding the cause of human suffering appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has defended its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls before the Supreme Court, asserting that the exercise was legally authorised and the relevant orders were approved unanimously by all three members of the poll panel. In a 248-page counter-affidavit, the Commission rejected allegations that Form 6, [] The post EC Defends SIR Before Supreme Court, Seeks Dismissal of Petitions Against CEC appeared first on Northlines .

Theni, Oct 27: Seventeen inmates escaped from Theni District Jail in Tamil Nadu after allegedly staging a medical emergency to lure jail staff into their barrack and then attacking them, prompting a massive manhunt across neighbouring districts. Police have arrested four of the escapees, while efforts are underway to trace the remaining 13. According to [] The post 17 Inmates Stage Epileptic Attack, Attack Cops To Flee From Prison; 4 Nabbed, 9 Guards Suspended appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Unified Headquarters (UHQ) at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar to review the prevailing security situation across Jammu and Kashmir and assess the preparedness of various agencies to tackle emerging challenges. The meeting was attended by senior officials of the Jammu and [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Reviews J&K Security Scenario at High-Level UHQ Meet appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 27: Kashmiri Pandit activist Rakesh Handoo has been arrested in Haryanas Faridabad for his alleged involvement in cyber-terror threats issued against Kashmiri Pandit employees in Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Handoo has been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other relevant provisions, with Inspector General of Police Sujit Kumar stating [] The post Kashmiri Pandit Activist Held Over Cyber-Terror Threats to Employees appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 27: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has recommended four judges for appointment as chief justices of various High Courts. The recommendations were made at a Collegium meeting held on October 26. The Collegium comprises CJI Surya Kant and Justices Vikram Nath and B V Nagarathna. [] The post SC Collegium Recommends Four Judges as High Court Chief Justices appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Registrar General of India (RGI) has directed its countrywide units in states and union territories not to use or release to the press any data or population figures collected during the Census 2027. In a communique to chief secretaries of all states and its directorate, RGI and Census Commissioner Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan [] The post Do not release provisional census data to press: RGI to states, UTs appeared first on Northlines .

Protests over Kharges remarks on PMs father Jammu Tawi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday celebrated the 79th anniversary of Jammu and Kashmirs accession to the Union of India. The BJP leaders and workers assembled at the party office here and distributed sweets to celebrate the decision taken by Maharaja Hari Singh to [] The post BJP celebrates 79th anniversary of J&Ks accession to India appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in a forest area of Kathua district on Monday following reports by villagers about the presence of suspected persons, officials said. A joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Special Operations Group (SOG), Army and CRPF launched a search operation in the Karnadi area [] The post Search operation launched in Kathua after suspicious movement appeared first on Northlines .

Fresh inductions, portfolio changes and regional balance in focus; One Jammu Division Minister likely to be dropped SRINAGAR: Preparations for a much-anticipated reshuffle of the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir government have gathered momentum, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reportedly beginning to extend invitations to guests for the proposed swearing-in ceremony of new ministers, [] The post Cabinet reshuffle likely tomorrow as Lok Bhavan sends Oath Ceremony invitations appeared fi

By: Pupuji Kaul It is deeply unfortunate, distressing and disappointing that certain self-styled leaders of the Kashmiri Pandit community have reportedly approached the office of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants), Jammu, and conveyed that the allottees of the Chowgam quarters are unwilling to take possession of their allotted flats because of the absence [] The post Chowgam Quarters: A call for early possession appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 19: The ongoing Navratri festival witnessed a heavy rush at the Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine in Reasi district, with over 3.81 lakh pilgrims having visited the temple since Oct 11, officials said on Monday. The footfall is likely to increase further on Dussehra. The pilgrimage has been witnessing a steady flow of devotees [] The post 3.81 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi on Navratri appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 19: Grief and anger gripped Darpora village of Hallpora in Kokernag area on Monday after the body of a 28-year-old labourer, Aijaz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Majeed Dar, who had been missing for weeks, was brought home from Punjab. According to the details, soon after the body arrived family members of Dar [] The post Missing Kokernag labourer found dead in Ludhiana, family demands investigation appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 19: Srinagar International Airport has withdrawn restrictions limiting operations to 8 am to 5 pm, paving the way for flights beyond 5 pm, subject to operational requirements, ahead of the winter schedule beginning October 25. An official at Srinagar International Airport said that the restrictions on airport operational hours have been withdrawn, allowing [] The post Srinagar Airport lifts operational curbs appeared first on Northlines .

By Rajesh Pathak Being powerful enough to overpower injustice is true worship of the mother goddess If we take a look into an aspect of mother cow, then the calf when sucks her milk , it keeps tending it in sheer love, withdrawing herself from everywhere. But now just imagine that at the same [] The post Vandemataram appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. Dr. Jayadeba Sahoo Reimagining Navadurga & Dussehera for a Peaceful, Inclusive and Sustainable World Ya Devi Sarva-Bhuteshu Shakti-Rupena Samsthita, Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai NamasTasyai Namo Namah. Salutations again and again to the Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of power. This timeless invocation invocation invites humanity to recognise the sacred potential of [] The post Slaying inner Mahishasura, Burning inner Ravana: Spiritual imperative of Festive Trilogy Navaratri, D

Pharma sector has to ensure fair prices for medicines as a part of public welfare By Dr Arun Mitra The Supreme Courts order, following a hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Federation of Medical and Sales Representatives Association of India concerning unethical marketing practices in healthcare, is a welcome [] The post Supreme Court order concerning unethical practices of drug firms is welcome appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu and Kashmirs growing power deficit is no longer merely a seasonal challenge; it is emerging as a serious structural concern that demands sustained policy attention. With the onset of pre-winter demand, the Union Territory is increasingly dependent on power purchased from outside, exposing the limitations of its existing generation capacity and the widening gap [] The post Growing Power deficit! appeared first on Northlines .

Hajipur, Oct 14: At least 13 children were killed after a boat carrying more than 20 passengers capsized in the Ganga river in Bihars Vaishali district, with rescue operations continuing on Wednesday to trace any missing persons, officials said. Vaishali District Magistrate Varsha Singh said the death toll remained at 13, with no fresh recovery [] The post Bihar Boat Tragedy: 13 Children Dead, Rescue Operations Continue appeared first on Northlines .

BENGALURU, Oct 13: An FIR has been registered against an Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer and three others for allegedly abusing and assaulting a police inspector and his colleagues during a late-night inspection at a pub in Bengaluru, police said on Tuesday. The incident reportedly occurred around 1.30 am on October 10 at a pub [] The post IAS Officer, Three Others Booked for Allegedly Assaulting Police in Bengaluru Pub appeared first on Northlines .

Poonch, Oct 12: A Border Security Force (BSF) constable died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, officials said. An official said that the constable complained of chest pain in the morning, following which he was taken to District Hospital (DH) Poonch. He said the BSF constable [] The post BSF Jawan dies of cardiac arrest appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 12 : A suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion rocked a forward village along the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district on Monday, triggering heightened security measures, officials said. The powerful blast reportedly occurred in Satwal-Naki area near the zero line, during the movement of a group [] The post Powerful blast rocks forward areas in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

20-minute journey reduced to just 5 minutes Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Oct 12: On the second day of Navratras dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the people of Jammu got a major gift as both tubes of the SatwariKunjwani flyover were opened for traffic today. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) opened the [] The post Both tubes of Satwari-Kunjwani flyover thrown open appeared first on Northlines .

J&K likely to witness light rain, snowfall over higher reaches Jammu Tawi, Oct 08: A severe hailstorm lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening, damaging standing crops and orchards and disrupting normal life for some time. The hailstorm, accompanied by gusty winds, affected several areas of Jammu Kashmir, with residents reporting unusually intense [] The post Hailstorm hits parts of J&K, damages crops appeared first on Northlines .

Says swift combat transition reflected forces operational preparedness New Delhi, Oct 08: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, on Thursday said that the Indian Air Forces swift transition into combat operations during the Operation Sindoor demonstrated its destructive power as well as effective air defence operations. Addressing the 94th Air Force [] The post Op Sindoor showcased IAFs combat readiness: Air Chief appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 08: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers from across the country, along with senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, Government [] The post CM attends 57th GST Council meeting appeared first on Northlines .

Visakhapatnam, Oct 6: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for a strong and integrated national maritime ecosystem involving the Navy, shipyards, DRDO, academia, industry, MSMEs and start-ups to enhance Indias maritime power and strengthen its defence capabilities. Singh made the remarks while launching Fleet Support Ship-1, laying the keel for Fleet Support Ship-5 and [] The post India Needs Integrated Maritime Ecosystem To Boost Defence: Rajnath appeared first on Northlines .

A banyan tree in Landi Kotal, Pakistan, has remained chained to the ground for more than a century under a bizarre colonial-era arrest order, with a sign declaring, I am under arrest. According to a long-running local account, the unusual incident dates back to 1898, when the region was under British rule. British Army officer [] The post One Drunken Order, 128 Years in Chains: The Story of Pakistans Prisoner Tree appeared first on Northlines .

Aditi Raina Gill Teachers Day is not merely an occasion to greet teachers with flowers, cards or words of appreciation. It is a reminder of the profound influence that a teacher can have on an individuals life and, through that individual, on society as a whole. A good teacher does much more than complete a [] The post Teachers: The Guiding Light Behind Every Generation appeared first on Northlines .

Repeated incidents of people crossing the Line of Control (LoC) into Indian territory raise both security and humanitarian concerns. The recent apprehension of a teenage girl from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), who allegedly crossed the LoC and entered Indian territory in Pukherni village of Nowshera sector late Friday evening, is another such case that [] The post LoC Crossings: Questions Remain appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Oct 02: Amid the growing intense political battle between the ruling National Conference (NC) and the main opposition party in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) over Statehood, the BJP high command has deputed its senior national leaders here to take stock of the whole political scenario unfolding [] The post Post-Assembly Session, BJP HQ deputes leaders to gauge political pulse in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

JALANDHAR, Oct 2: The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead two suspected Pakistani intruders along the International Border in Punjabs Tarn Taran district on Friday, officials said. The incident took place around noon in the Tarn Taran area, where the two suspected intruders were intercepted along the border front, according to officials. The identities of [] The post Two Suspected Pakistani Intruders Shot Dead in Punjab appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 2: The Delhi High Court has deleted two media defendants from a defamation suit filed by former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta after they published unconditional apologies over articles concerning him. In CS(OS) 859/2025, Arun Kumar Mehta v. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar & Ors., counsel for Mehta informed [] The post Delhi HC Records Apologies In Former J&K Chief Secretary Arun Mehta Defamation Case appeared first on Northlines .

HYDERABAD, Oct 2: Panic broke out aboard an IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Kadapa after a passenger allegedly attempted to open the emergency door while the aircraft was taxiing for takeoff at Shamshabad Airport in the early hours of Friday. Alert cabin crew members immediately intervened and restrained the passenger, averting any untoward incident, officials [] The post Passenger Tries To Open Emergency Door On IndiGo Flight At Hyderabad Airport appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 2: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed States and Union Territories where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been completed to launch a special drive to identify and enrol eligible voters left out of the rolls, with particular focus on first-time and young electors. The direction was [] The post ECI Orders Special Drive To Enrol Left-Out, Young Voters appeared first on Northlines .