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Sarabjit Singh Jammu Tawi, September 22: Teams of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) reportedly visited offices associated with the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council and the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports in Jammu on Monday, triggering speculation about the nature of the operation. According to information available, vehicles of the J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau were [] The post ACB teams visit Sports Council, Youth Services offices in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

BJP legislators stage walkout Jammu Tawi, Sep 22: Pandemonium broke out in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday after National Conference (NC) legislator Abdul Majid Larmi demanded that the government should either restore the holiday on the birth anniversary of NC founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah or cancel the holiday marking the birth anniversary [] The post Pandemonium in J&K Assembly as NC, BJP clash over holiday row appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the Jammu and Kashmir Government is examining reintroducing or extending the amnesty scheme for power consumers. Replying to a question of MLA Vikram Randhawa during Question Hour, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Power portfolio, said the matter regarding reintroduction and extension of the [] The post Govt examining issue of extension in amnesty scheme: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged the youth to dream big and dedicate their lives to serving society and the nation, saying they are the first generation growing up with artificial intelligence (AI) as a companion and have the responsibility of shaping a future where humanity flourishes. Addressing a gathering [] The post Sinha urges youth to dream big, serve society and nation appeared first on Northlines .

Bank posts record 2,363-Cr profit Srinagar, Sep 22: Jammu and Kashmir Bank is set to restart recruitment of banking assistants and officers after a gap of five years, with a recruitment notification likely to be issued within days, Managing Director and CEO Amitava Chatterjee said on Tuesday. Chatterjee made the announcement while responding to [] The post JK Bank to resume recruitment appeared first on Northlines .

Over 1 lakh workers registered: Govt tells House Srinagar, Sep 22: Casual and daily-wage workers on Tuesday announced that they will gherao the Assembly on September 28 to press for their long pending demands including regularisation, wage enhancement and pension benefits. Daily wagers staged a protest at Polo View Park here today. The protest was [] The post Daily-wage workers to gherao Assembly on Sept 28 appeared first on Northlines .

Rs 4385 Cr outstanding against Govt Depts Srinagar, Sep 22: Consumers in Jammu and Kashmir will have to pay an additional Rs 251 crore due to recent tariff hike, the government admitted in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question by MLA Sajad Gani Lone, the Power Development Department, [] The post Power tariff hike puts Rs 251 Cr burden on consumers appeared first on Northlines .

Col (Dr) Dev Anand Lohamaror The global energy system has reached a point where wars, sanctions, maritime routes, pipelines and tariffs have become deeply interconnected. In 2024, the Strait of Hormuz carried an average of around 20.7 million barrels per day, equivalent to nearly 20 percent of global petroleum-liquids consumption. The Bab el-Mandeb carried [] The post The New Geopolitical Oil Crisis: From the Saudi Pipeline to Trumps 100% Tariff Power appeared first on Northlines .

A progressive monarch remembered for social reforms, education and his vision of justice By Ravi Rohmetra Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruling Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, was a visionary and progressive ruler who introduced several social, economic and educational reforms for the welfare of his subjects. His oft-quoted words, As a ruler [] The post Maharaja Hari Singh: The Reformist Ruler appeared first on Northlines .

Girdhari Lal Raina On the 131st birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruling monarch of the princely State of Jammu and Kashmir, it is appropriate to recall his legacy as a ruler associated with administrative reform, social legislation, institution-building, expansion of health services and the political transition of the State in the [] The post Remembering Maharaja Hari Singh: A Legacy of Reform, Institution-Building and National Integration appeared first on Northlines .

Teachers hold a greater responsibility to show ethical behaviour as they are supposed to set examples for society. In this context, if a person is holding the coveted position of a government teacher, his or her responsibility becomes even greater because such a person is expected to protect children, guide them and show them the [] The post Befitting Action appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Jammu and Kashmir Government is examining on merits the matter of reintroducing or extending the Amnesty Scheme for power consumers, while stressing that repeated waivers of electricity dues would be unfair to consumers who pay their bills on time. Replying to a question [] The post Govt Examining Extension Of Power Amnesty Scheme; Relief For Poor Consumers May Be Considered On Merit: CM appeared first on Northlines .

COLOMBO, Aug 31: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has withdrawn the hosting rights for the inaugural Womens Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in 2027, from Sri Lanka following concerns over government interference in the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket. Sri Lanka had been scheduled to host the first edition of the womens Champions Trophy, [] The post ICC Withdraws 2027 Womens Champions Trophy Hosting Rights From Sri Lanka appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Aug 26: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Jammu has busted a major cross-border heroin trafficking cartel with the arrest of three persons, including the suspected mastermind, and seizure of 5.16 kg of heroin, officials said on Wednesday. Acting on specific intelligence, the NCB intercepted a vehicle at Panjtirthi in Jammu on Saturday and recovered [] The post NCB Busts Cross-Border Heroin Cartel in Jammu, 3 Held With 5.16 Kg Heroin appeared first on Northlines .

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: A sudden and massive flood swept through northern Nepal on Wednesday morning, causing extensive damage in border settlements of Rasuwa district and prompting authorities to place several downstream districts on high alert. The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River at around 9 am local time, reportedly from the direction of Tibet. [] The post Massive Flood Sweeps Northern Nepal, Five Districts Put on High Alert appeared first on Northlines .

WASHINGTON, Aug 26: The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide as the US State Department steps up scrutiny of applicants who could potentially become dependent on government-funded public benefits, according to a Financial Times report. The department has launched a global training programme for consular officers to ensure they assess visa applications more [] The post US Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide Amid Trump Administration Crackdown: Report appe

NEW DELHI, Aug 25: An Indian Harop loitering munition accidentally struck Pakistans Kirana Hills near Sargodha during Operation Sindoor after running critically low on fuel, former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Tuesday, clarifying that India had not deliberately targeted Pakistans nuclear facilities. Speaking at the Vivekananda Centre in New Delhi, Chauhan [] The post Fuel-Depleted Indian Harop Inadvertently Hit Paks Kirana Hills During Op Sindoor: Ex-CDS Chauhan appeared f

COLOMBO, Aug 26: India enforced the follow-on after bowling Sri Lanka out for 290 on the third day of the second Test on Wednesday, taking a commanding 213-run first-innings lead as Sonal Dinusha hit his second successive Test century. India, who had declared their first innings at 503/9, now lead the two-match series 1-0 after [] The post India Enforce Follow-On After Bowling Sri Lanka Out for 290 appeared first on Northlines .

BEIJING, Aug 25: India and China have agreed to continue efforts towards a political settlement of their boundary dispute while stressing the need to maintain peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. The understanding was reached during the 25th round of Special Representatives [] The post India-China Agree to Pursue Political Settlement of Boundary Issue: MEA appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 26: The Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued notices to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs and sought their replies within seven days on disqualification petitions filed by TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee under the anti-defection law, sources said on Wednesday. The notices, dated August 25, include copies of Banerjees petition filed on June [] The post Lok Sabha Secretariat Notifies 20 Rebel TMC MPs, Seeks Replies in 7 Days appeared first on Northlines .

Islamabad, Aug 26: At least 15 infants were reportedly killed after a fire broke out in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), a major public hospital in Pakistans capital, on Wednesday. The incident occurred at around 7 am, with the fire breaking out in a ward where 15 babies were [] The post 15 Infants Reportedly Killed in Fire at Islamabad Hospital appeared first on Northlines .

Ladakh, Aug 26: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested its Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at one of the worlds highest-altitude drop zones in Ladakh, demonstrating the systems capability to support high-altitude airborne operations under extreme conditions. The trial was conducted at Nyoma in south-eastern Ladakh, close to the Line of [] The post DRDO Successfully Tests Combat Parachute System at High-Altitude Ladakh appeared first on Northlines

It seems that the enemies of peace in Kashmir want to disrupt the tranquility achieved through sacrifices and hard work of the security personnel and the political class in the country working for this goal for the past over one decade. In this context, the threat letter against Kashmiri Pandits, which is in news, is [] The post Protecting KP Employees appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi, August 16:A farmer from Pouni tehsil has accused the Agriculture Department of alleged irregularities in a high-tech polyhouse project, claiming that he suffered substantial financial losses after the structure was damaged by heavy rains. Farmer Kuldeep Raj alleged that he invested several lakh rupees in the project, which was intended to improve [] The post Farmer alleges fraud in Greenhouse Project, Names officials appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A tragic road accident in the Dachhan area of mountainous Kishtwar district left five peopleall labourersdead after the vehicle they all were on-board veered off the road and rolled down a steep mountain and finally landed in a rivulet. Soon after the accident locals along with cops started a rescue operation and [] The post Vehicle plunges into rivulet, 5 workers of Pakal Dul Project killed appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 16: Indian Armys assault dog Tyson, who is attached to 2 Para Special Forces, has been honoured during the Independence Day 2026 celebrations for showing bravery and extraordinary courage during a counter-insurgency operation in J&K as part of Operation Rakshak early this year. The name of Tyson, a German Shepherd of Remount [] The post Army Dog Tsyon wounded by terrorists in Kishtwar gets President I-Day Honour appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, reviewed the implementation of the Recovery & Reconstruction (R&R) Plan2025 and utilization of the disaster recovery assistance sanctioned for Jammu & Kashmir by GoI directing departments to accelerate project formulation and execution while ensuring that every reconstructed asset is made more resilient to future disasters. The Chief Secretary [] The post CS pushes fast execution of Rs 1,579 Cr disaster package appeared first on Northlines .

Says PoJK people would have wanted to join India pre-2019 Srinagar, Aug 15 : Asserting that the historic decision taken by National Conference leaders 80 years ago to accede to India was the right decision, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday renewed his pitch for the restoration of special status and [] The post Omar pitches for special status, statehood appeared first on Northlines .