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Jammu Tawi, Aug 31:In a significant step towards passenger convenience and strengthening rail connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu Division has successfully resumed the operation of Train No. 04688/04687 Budgam Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Budgam Special Express with effect from 29th August 2026. With the resumption of this train, passengers travelling from [] The post Budgam-Katra Special Express resumes appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Director, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, J&K Rajesh Kumar Shavan on Monday chaired a meeting with the representatives of the 1 Gram Jewellery Association to review the sale and advertisement of imitation jewellery being marketed under the description of 1 Gram Gold. Taking serious note of advertisements and promotional material that may [] The post 48-Hour ultimatum to 1 Gram Gold traders to remove promotions appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 29: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today paid solemn tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, the wizard of hockey, on the occasion of National Sports Day. Recalling his legendary performance, the Lieutenant Governor described Major Dhyan Chand as one of Indias deepest and most enduring symbols, whose brilliance compelled the world to pause and [] The post LG Sinha Attends National Sports Day Function; Pays Tributes to Major Dhyan Chand appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 29: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday urged Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to hand over the Kishtwar rape and death case to the Crime Branch for a fair, transparent and time-bound investigation. In a post on X, the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said the incident was not merely [] The post Mehbooba Urges LG To Hand Over Kishtwar Rape-Death Case To Crime Branch appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 29: A Delhi court on Saturday took cognisance of the National Investigation Agencys (NIA) 7,500-page chargesheet against 13 accused in the Red Fort blast case and posted the matter for further proceedings on September 9. Special Judge Prashant Sharma took cognisance of the chargesheet, which relates to the high-intensity Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive [] The post Delhi Court Takes Cognizance Of NIA Chargesheet In Red Fort Blast Case appeared first on Northlines .

Bengaluru, Aug 29: Food safety officials have issued notices to five canteens and kitchens operating in medical college hostels in Karnataka after inspections found violations, including expired food items and labelling irregularities, officials said on Saturday. A total of 34 canteens and kitchens in government and private medical college hostels were inspected on August 27 [] The post Notices Issued To 5 Medical College Hostel Canteens Over Food Safety Violations appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India will work with fellow members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to advance a vision anchored in security, connectivity and opportunity, while striving for a region free from terrorism, separatism and extremism. Modi made the remarks ahead of his two-nation tour of Uzbekistan [] The post PM Modi Heads To Central Asia, Pledges Push For Terror-Free Region appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, Aug 28: Security forces launched a search operation along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district after suspected Pakistani drones were sighted in the Nowshera sector, officials said on Friday. The suspected drones were seen flying over the Rumlidhara area around midnight on Thursday, following which alert troops opened fire, forcing [] The post Suspected Pak Drones Spotted Along LoC In Rajouri, Search Op Launched appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 29: The Supreme Court will hear on August 31 a plea seeking mandatory and uniform disclosure of the exact ethanol content in petrol on every dispensing nozzle at fuel stations across the country. According to the apex courts causelist, the petition filed by Narendra Kumar Goswami will come up before a bench [] The post SC To Hear Plea Seeking Mandatory Disclosure Of Ethanol Content In Petrol On Monday appeared first on Northlines .

Kathmandu, Aug 29: The death toll from devastating flash floods in central Nepal rose to 626 on Saturday, with rescue teams continuing to recover bodies while nearly 2,000 people remain missing, authorities said. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said the bodies had been recovered from eight districts, with the highest number [] The post Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Climbs To 626, Nearly 2,000 Missing appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: The 57-day annual Amarnath Yatra formally concluded on Friday with the arrival of the Chhari-Mubarak the saffron-robed holy mace of Lord Shiva at the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas for special prayers, officials said. The conclusion of the yatra, which began on July 3, coincided with the festival of [] The post Amarnath Yatra concludes on Raksha Bandhan appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: Police on Friday foiled two alleged cattle smuggling attempts in Kathua district, rescuing 36 animals and arresting three persons, officials said. In the first incident, a police team intercepted a truck at the dispatch point in Lakhanpur during checking, officials said. The truck, allegedly travelling from Punjab towards Jammu, was being driven by [] The post Police foil cattle smuggling bids in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: A BJP leader was booked on cheating and fraud charges in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district on Friday, police said. Anantnag Police has registered the case based on a written complaint filed by Waheed Ahmad Itoo, a resident of Hassan Noor in Aishmuqam, who is currently residing at Government Degree College Boys Hostel in [] The post BJP leader booked for duping youth appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR:National Conference Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday said he would resign from Parliament but sought answers from party president Farooq Abdullah over the partys position on Article 370 before stepping down. Reports suggest that he may formally resign on November 3, the death anniversary of his father, Aga Syed Mehdi. In [] The post MP Ruhullah challenges NC leadership, says will resign appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu records maximum of 34.6C; Srinagar settles at 33.5C Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:Weather remained largely dry across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with Srinagar recording a maximum temperature of 33.5 degrees Celsius, 4.2 degrees above normal. According to the India Meteorological Department data, the minimum temperature in Srinagar was recorded at 18.3 degrees Celsius, 1.6 [] The post JK sees humid temperatures, IMD predicts dry weather ahead appeared first on Northlines .

Seek Rs 30,000 stipend; resident doctors extend support Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:MBBS interns across Jammu and Kashmir have announced a united protest from August 31, demanding an immediate revision of their monthly internship stipend from the existing Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000 According to the interns, those participating in the protest will refrain from joining [] The post MBBS interns across J&K to protest from Aug 31 appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri (Jammu Div), Aug 28:Army foiled an infiltration attempt from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri sector on Friday. A source said that soldiers noticed suspiciousmovement of an infiltrator along the LoC this morning. The intruder was challenged. He opened fired which was retaliated to. The infiltrator is believed to be hiding in [] The post Army foil infiltration bid appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:MK Sinha took over the charge as Additional Director General (ADG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from Nitish Kumar, who has been transferred as ADG Armed Police J&K. According to a statement, he held a meeting with senior officers of CID J&K and reviewed the overall functioning of intelligence wing after [] The post MK Sinha takes charge as new JK CID chief appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi, Aug 28:Tall claims about improving government education infrastructure appear to face a reality check at Government High School Nagar in Reasi district, where students are reportedly facing difficulties due to a shortage of teaching staff and the absence of a regular headmaster for the past nearly two years. According to local sources, [] The post GHS Nagar faces acute Teacher shortage, seven of 15 posts vacant appeared first on Northlines .

Criticised collegium system, executive interference in appointments By Tanishka Shah IN 1833, WILLIAM BENTINCKs government admitted that Indias criminal justice reforms had failed to achieve the twin objects of a court viz., cheap and quick decision of cases. Nearly two centuries later, Justice S. Muralidhar told an audience gathered for the28th D.S. Borker Memorial [] The post Broken legal system we inherited has broken: Justice Muralidhar appeared first on Northlines .

(Abid Hussain Rather) We live in a world where people do not simply buy things because they need them; rather things persuade people to buy them. The marketplace has changed from a place where we fulfil our needs into a powerful system that creates new desires in us every day. From the moment we wake [] The post Needs or Market-Made Desires? appeared first on Northlines .

Sujit Kumar is IGP Kashmir, Tejinder IGP Jammu Jammu Tawi, Aug 27:In a major reshuffle in Jammu and Kashmir Police, senior IPS officer M.K. Sinha, who was serving as Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Headquarters, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, CID J&K, the Intelligence Chief of the Union Territory. According to an [] The post M K Sinha posted as J&Ks Intelligence Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Assembly Secretariat writes to GAD to withdraw order Jammu Tawi, Aug 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat has written to the General Administration Department (GAD), seeking withdrawal of the order appointing a Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer in the Assembly Secretariat. In a letter, the LA Secretariat has asked the Commissioner Secretary, [] The post Uproar over posting of JKAS officer in LA appeared first on Northlines .

Urge people to wear masks, avoid unnecessary antibiotics Jammu Tawi, Aug 27: With seasonal respiratory infections, including influenza, expected to increase during the monsoon and winter months, health authorities have urged patients, attendants, visitors and healthcare workers to follow preventive measures to check the spread of infection in hospitals. The advisory, issued under the Institutional [] The post Seasonal influenza may rise, advisory issued appeared first on Northlines .

Say CMs assurance yet to act, warn of hunger strike Jammu Tawi, Aug 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Casual Daily Wagers Forum on Thursday announced a peaceful protest on September 1 over the prolonged delay in the regularisation of around 61,000 daily wagers, warning that the agitation could be intensified through hunger strikes and work stoppages [] The post Daily wagers to protest on Sep 1 over regularisation delay appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 27:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for a balanced and integrated healthcare strategy combining advanced quaternary care with stronger primary and secondary healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the valedictory function of the Quaternary Healthcare & Research Summit: 4th J&K Medical Conference-2026 at SKICC, the Chief Minister said upgrading tertiary healthcare to [] The post CM calls for balanced healthcare strategy in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Kishtwar observed a complete bandh on Thursday following a joint call by the Majlis-e-Shura and Sanatan Dharam Sabha over the alleged rape and death of a 15-year-old tribal girl in the district. Shops and business establishments remained closed across the district, while public transport was also affected, officials said. Security forces and police [] The post Kishtwar observes bandh over minor girls rape, death appeared first on Northlines .

From Siblinghood to Universal Brotherhood Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Human civilisation today presents a striking paradox. Never before have people been so closely connected through technology, yet ideological, religious, ethnic, political and psychological divisions often appear to be widening. Wars and conflicts persist, communities remain polarised, families experience strains, ecosystems are under pressure, and many [] The post Raksha Bandhan: The Luminous Filament of Love appeared first on

byCh. V. Prabhakar Rao From Institutional Dominance to the Protection of Democracy In a society, it is natural in a democracy for social, cultural or religious organisations to undertake service activities among the people. The freedom of individuals to establish organisations based on their beliefs, culture and ideas is also part of their fundamental liberty. [] The post Why Human Rights Matter appeared first on Northlines .

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has highlighted an important healthcare issue stressing that advanced healthcare should not remain a luxury for the rich. Addressing the Quaternary Healthcare and Research Summit at SKICC in Srinagar, he has said that quaternary care should become a right of every citizen. Quaternary care means highly specialized medical treatment that requires [] The post Uniform access to healthcare appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 27: Kishtwar observed a complete bandh on Thursday following a joint call by the Majlis-e-Shura and Sanatan Dharam Sabha over the alleged rape and subsequent death of a 15-year-old tribal girl, with shops closed and public transport affected across the district. Police and security forces were deployed in large numbers, particularly in Kishtwar [] The post Kishtwar Observes Bandh Over Minors Rape and Death appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Peush Bajpai, Senior Director & Unit Head Medical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, Delhi For many years, a diagnosis of lung cancer was often associated with limited treatment options and poor outcomes. This picture has changed significantly. Advances in early detection, precision medicine, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and modern radiation techniques have improved treatment [] The post Lung Cancer Is No Longer the End of the Road: Early Detection and Modern Treatment Are C

KANPUR, Aug 27: An instructor pilot and a trainee pilot were killed after a twin-engine, four-seater training aircraft crashed into a field near the Ganga Barrage in Kanpur on Thursday, police said. The aircraft crashed near Natthupurwa village, close to the banks of the Ganga, prompting police, rescue teams and other emergency personnel to rush [] The post Two Pilots Killed as Training Aircraft Crashes Near Ganga in Kanpur appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 25: The results for 84 subjects of UGC-NET will be announced this week, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said on Wednesday. The final answer keys and results for UGC-NET (84 Subjects), CSIR-NET and ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE (PhD) 2026 will be published on NTAs website, this week. Candidates are advised to [] The post UGC-NET Results for 84 Subjects likely this week appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 26 : The Army on Wednesday detected and safely destroyed an old mortar shell found along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, officials said. The mortar shell was found by troops near Nangi Tikri area along LoC and bomb disposal squad of army called to spot to [] The post Mortar shell destroyed at LoC appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 26 : Police seized 4,080 pregabalin capsules and apprehended a man in the Reasi district on Wednesday, officials said. Pregabalin is a prescription medicine, but it is also misused recreationally and diverted into the illicit drug trade. The accused, identified as Ankush Kumar, a resident of Chak Mathyani in the Rajouri district, [] The post Police seizes 4080 Pregabalin capsules appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 26: Two POCSO under-trials who allegedly escaped from Central Jail Srinagar earlier this week have been arrested in Rajasthan, officials said on Wednesday. Farman Khan, a resident of Rajasthan, and Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar, a resident of Anantnag district, were arrested from Khans native town of Sadanpora in Rajasthan, they said. The duo, who [] The post 2 escaped POCSO undertrials arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 26: Stating that advanced healthcare must no longer remain a luxury confined to metropolitan cities, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said it should reach far-flung areas and become a right, not a privilege. Addressing the Quaternary Healthcare & Research Summit, the Lieutenant Governor said quaternary care should not be reserved for the [] The post Advanced healthcare must reach the last mile: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Cong lukewarm to proposal; high command likely to take final call Srinagar, Aug 26:Ahead of the reshuffle-cum-expansion in the council of ministers, the ruling National Conference (NC) has renewed its offer of a berth to ally Congress, sources disclosed. Sources familiar with the development said that the NC leadership has formally approached the Congress with [] The post NC renews offer to Congress for ministerial berths appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 26:At least six people are feared dead and several others injured in a road accident in Surankote area of Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the accident took place near Shiendra area today evening. He said that at least six persons are feared dead and four to five [] The post Six dead, several injured in road mishap appeared first on Northlines .

Proposal seen as Baghdads bid for self-preservation Arjavi Indraneesh Iraqs proposal for a joint security council bringing Saudi Arabia and Iran into a formal mechanism is more than another attempt at regional mediation. It reflects Baghdads growing conviction that diplomatic contact between the two powers, while valuable, is no longer sufficient to prevent security [] The post Iraq Tests anew security formula for Saudi-Iran rivalry appeared first on Northlines .

Political Controversy Over the National Song Is Unnecessary and Disturbing Omkar Dattatray It is ironic, unfortunate and disturbing that the countrys National Song, which inspired generations during the freedom struggle and continues to evoke national consciousness and unity, has once again become the subject of political controversy. In a democracy as vast and diverse as [] The post Vande Mataram: A National Symbol Should Rise Above Politics appeared first on Northlines .

J&K advances AgriStack frame work under DILRMP SRINAGAR, AUGUST 25: In a major step towards modernising land administration and creating a more transparent, citizen-centric system of Revenue and Agricultural services, Jammu and Kashmir has accelerated the digitisation and updation of land records while simultaneously preparing the verified land database for integration with the AgriStack framework [] The post Land Records goes Digital, Farmer Services gets Smarter appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi:The parents of nine-month-old Aditi Nilani, who has been diagnosed with the rare and severe genetic disorder Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2, are making urgent efforts to raise 16 crore for her treatment. Aditi requires a gene therapy drug, which has to be imported from abroad, at an estimated cost of 16 crore. [] The post 16-Crore Lifesaving Appeal for 9-Month-Old Girl Battling Rare SMA appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 25: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Tuesday sealed 46 shops at the vegetable market in Indira Chowk for defaulting on rent payments for more than four years, officials said. The sealing action was carried out after the shop allottees failed to clear their outstanding dues despite repeated notices issued by the civic [] The post JMC Seals 46 Indira Chowk Shops Over Four-Year Rent Default appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 25: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completed a decade of operations on Tuesday, emerging as the backbone of Indias digital payments ecosystem with its annual transaction volume surging nearly 13,000-fold since its launch in 2016. Launched on August 25, 2016, UPI has transformed the way people make payments by providing an interoperable [] The post UPI Turns 10, Transaction Volume Surges Nearly 13,000-Fold appeared first on Northlines .

Says 200 free units to be provided to eligible consumers;Calls threats to Pandit employees serious Srinagar, Aug 24:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday defended the governments decision to increase electricity tariffs by 6.83%, saying those questioning the hike should also remember that previous governments had raised power rates by more than 14%. The Chief Minister [] The post Omar defends power tariff hike, cites 14% rise by previous Govts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 24:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally hot and humid weather over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers at scattered places, the Meteorological Centre here said on Monday. According to the latest forecast brief spells of rain or thundershowers are likely at scattered places during the early [] The post Hot, humid weather to prevail, brief rain spells likely appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 24:The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah on Monday rolled out a phased plan to upgrade 714 High Schools into full-fledged K-12 composite institutions. The decision was taken in a review meeting on Monday chaired by CM Omar Abdullah. K-12 education refers to the system of public and private primary and [] The post Govt to upgrade 714 High Schools into K-12 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 24:Two persons fell into the Chenab River at Murnall Nalla in the Bunjwah area of Kishtwar district on Monday, prompting a search operation, officials said. An official said that the two persons fell into the river this afternoon under circumstances that are yet to be ascertained. He said that soon after the [] The post Duo falls into Chenab in Kishtwar, search Op launched appeared first on Northlines .