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Srinagar, Oct 15 (UNI): A row erupted after an IAS officer allegedly called a woman Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer bloody shit during a heated exchange at an online review meeting. J&K Labour and Employment Department late Thursday said selectively edited video clips of the review meeting were circulating without the complete [] The post Row erupts over IAS officers inappropriate remark against woman JKAS officer appeared first on Northlines .

Says development of Ladakh top priority for Centre Leh, Oct 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated and dedicated to the nation five development projects worth around 3,350 crore in Ladakh. The projects cover airport infrastructure, road connectivity, renewable energy, heritage conservation and water security. Addressing people through video conferencing, PM Modi said, [] The post PM inaugurates Leh Airport Terminal, projects worth Rs 3350 Cr appeared first on Northlin

New Delhi, Oct 15: Stating that Indias commitment to peace should not be mistaken for a lack of resolve to defend its sovereignty, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned Pakistan that any future terror attack originating from its territory would invite a stronger Indian military response. Addressing the ASEAN-India Defence Think Tank Forum here, [] The post Rajnath warns Pakistan of stronger response to terror attacks appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday said that sports provide a constructive path for youth empowerment and initiatives such as Jashn-e-Dal channel youthful energy towards nation-building, creativity and positive social transformation. LG Sinha congratulated Jammu Kashmir Police on the successful completion of Jashn-e-Dal-2026, and in his message said, Sports is the celebration [] The post Sports provide constructive path for youth empowerment: LG appeared first on Nort

Srinagar, Oct 15: Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir received rain on Wednesday, while higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, including Razdan Pass and Tulail Valley, recorded snowfall, bringing down daytime temperatures across the region. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast light to moderate rain at many places and light snowfall over higher reaches on Thursday, [] The post Rain hits parts of J&K, snow in Kashmirs higher reaches appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 15: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday said that the schedule for the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in Jammu & Kashmir will be announced in due course of time, keeping in view the regions weather conditions. While unveiling the SSR schedule for 17 states, the pollbody said that [] The post ECI defers voter revision exercise for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 15: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has banned fuel-powered motorboats and jet skis from being plied on Dal Lake till further order. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Rajesh Sekhri on Wednesday issued the order on a petition filed by Mohammad Rafiq Mir. [] The post JK High Court bans motorboats on Dal Lake appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 15: At least 17 passengers were injured after a matador rolled into a ditch at Dhalpar in Udhampur district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the matador, bearing registration number JK14C-2791, was travelling from Udhampur towards Jhonu Tanal when the accident occurred. He said all 17 injured passengers were shifted [] The post 17 injured as mini-bus rolls into ditch in Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .

by P. Mohan Chandran How India Should Control the Cost of Essential Commodities Inflation is discussed in percentages. Families experience it in rupees. A government may say inflation is 4%, 5% or 6%. But the housewife buying vegetables does not purchase the Consumer Price Index. The pensioner does not eat the inflation rate. And the [] The post The Price of Survival appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. M. L. Jat India has moved from food scarcity to record harvests. The next leap is from volume to value and from food security to nutrition security, powered by climate-smart science, post-harvest value chains and the blend of modern innovation with traditional knowledge, with farmers net income as the true yardstick of success. [] The post World Food Day Special: From farm to market, to farm to value appeared first on Northlines .

Celebrating 22 Years of Dedicated Service to Agricultural Education, Research, Extension and Institutional Development Prof. (Dr.) Parshant Bakshi has completed 22 years of dedicated professional service in teaching, research, extension and academic administration at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) since joining the University on 15 October 2004 as Assistant [] The post A Journey of Commitment, Innovation and Excellence in Horticulture a

NEW DELHI, Oct 1: Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices were increased by Rs 16 per litre from Thursday, while the price of commercial LPG was hiked by Rs 62.59 per 19-kg cylinder, in line with firming international benchmarks, according to state-owned oil companies. With the latest revision, ATF prices for domestic airlines have risen to [] The post ATF Price Jumps Rs 16/Litre, Commercial LPG Up Rs 62.59 appeared first on Northlines .

Gurmeet Jammu Tawi, September 30: Tension reportedly gripped the area outside Science College on Kanal Road after a dispute between students allegedly escalated into a violent clash, leaving two students injured. According to preliminary information, the confrontation began with an argument between some students over an undisclosed issue inside the college premises. The [] The post Clash Outside GGM Science College: Two injured, sharp weapons used appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday described Pashmina artisans as the true custodians of Jammu and Kashmirs cultural heritage and called for fair remuneration, social security, global market access and greater institutional support for the traditional craft sector. Addressing the Pashmina Artisan Awards 2026 organised by the Pashmeena Entrepreneurs Makers and Artisans [] The post Pashmina artisans are true custodians of J&Ks heritage: LG appeared first on Northlines

Srinagar, Sep 30: Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir have seen a steep decline in graduate numbers by over 22 percent in the past three academic years. According to the news agency, the government in a reply to the question tabled by Arjun Singh Raju said that in academic session 2023-24, there were a total of [] The post Graduate numbers in J&K colleges fall by over 22% appeared first on Northlines .

Recruitment bodies conducted 369 exams for 15,964 advertised posts; Rs 113.92 cr collected as application fees Srinagar, Sep 30: More than 21.12 lakh applications were received for recruitment examinations conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) during the last three financial years, with 15,964 posts [] The post 21.12 lakh applications received for JKPSC, JKSSB exams in 3 yrs appeared first on Northlines .

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs portfolio, introduced several Bills in the Legislative Assembly during the ongoing Autumn Session. He introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, designated as L.A. Bill No. 11 of 2026. The proposed legislation seeks to replace permission-based control with [] The post Omar introduces Bills to amend salary, pensions of Ministers, MLAs appeared first on Northlines .

PDD cuts electricity to 88,387 defaulters in FY26, 50,226 in FY27 Srinagar, Sep 28: In Jammu and Kashmir, government, semi-government, commercial sectors and security forces establishments owe a whopping over Rs 6870 crore to Power Development Department (PDD) on account of unpaid electricity dues. The government in a reply to the query of MLA [] The post JK Deptt, Commercial users, security forces owe Rs 6,870 Cr in power dues appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 28: The government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that it has referred 1238 posts in the Health and Medical Education Department to recruitment agencies in the recent past. In a written reply to a question by MLA Wagoora-Kreeri Irfan Hafiz Lone informed the house that 480 Medical Officer (Allopathic) posts were referred [] The post 1238 posts referred for recruitment in Health: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

BJP, Congress MLAs marshalled out; Speaker warns protesting members of strict action Srinagar, Sep 28: The Legislative Assembly witnessed high drama on Monday as BJP legislators staged a mock Assembly session from the Well of the House, while the ongoing uproar led to the marshalling out of BJP and Congress members during the debate [] The post Amidst uproar, BJP runs mock Assembly from Well appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 28: The government on Monday said that the drop out ratio at primary and upper primary level has decreased during 2025-26. The government in a reply to the question tabled by Mehraj Malik in Legislative Assembly said, Drop out ratio at the Primary level (Class I-V) has declined to 1.1 percent during 2025-26 [] The post School dropout rate decreases at primary, upper primary levels appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 28 : The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that no eligible household or individual has been deliberately and officially rejected or deleted from the Awaas+ database under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), while 42,540 system-flagged cases have been recommended for deletion after verification at the Block and District levels. The issue [] The post No eligible PMAY-G household deleted: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 28: The Jammu and Kashmir government is yet to notify the headquarters or location of the proposed Jammu and Kashmir National Law University under the Jammu and Kashmir National Law University Act, 2018, the Legislative Assembly was informed. The issue was raised by MLA Sunil Sharma through a question, seeking details about whether [] The post JK Govt yet to notify HQ of National Law University appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi /Kathua, September 28: Kathua Police have taken strict disciplinary action after a video allegedly showing a Special Police Officer (SPO) accepting 100 from a truck driver during naka-checking duty at the Lakhanpur Truck Terminal Point went viral. As per Order No. 768/2026 dated September 28, 2026, issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police [] The post Video of SPO taking bribe at Naka goes viral appeared first on Northlines .

Vacant key posts hamper functioning, supervision of infrastructure projects across J&K Ajay Sharma Jammu, September 28: A large number of key posts in the Public Works Department (PWD) and allied engineering departments are lying vacant across Jammu and Kashmir for several months, raising questions over the effective supervision and implementation of ongoing infrastructure projects. [] The post Adhocism rules the roost in J&K PWD appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Sept 28: The government employees of Jammu and Kashmir who were appointed against posts or vacancies advertised or notified before the introduction of the New Pension Scheme (NPS) in this Union Territory (UT) will now get a one-time opportunity to switch to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). In this [] The post Pre-NPS appointees in J&K to get one-time option for old pension scheme appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reaffirmed the Centres zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and called for institutionalizing the PRAHAAR counter-terrorism strategy over the next decade. Addressing the PRAHAAR CT Policy and Strategy conference, Shah stressed continuous assessment of terror threats, stronger coordination among agencies and an automated counter-terror response [] The post Zero-tolerance against all forms of terrorism: Amit Shah appeared first on Nort

BJP rejects pre1953 references Srinagar, Sep 28: Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Monday said there was no place for any Pakistani agenda in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the Union Territory would remain an integral part of India. Addressing reporters, Sharma said the BJP was committed to the restoration of statehood but opposed [] The post No place for Pakistani agenda in J&K: LoP Sharma appeared first on Northlines .

Global South working towards UNSCs expansion and reform By Kalyani Shankar India is campaigning for both a permanent and a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Securing a permanent seat requires significant changes to the UN structure, which are progressing slowly. India is seen as a key voice for the Global South [] The post India eyes permanent seat at high table of UN Security Council appeared first on Northlines .

IBA and UFBU agree to discuss mode of implementation and modification By Dr. Gyan Pathak United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) called off its three-day all India bank strike from September 28 to 30, 2026 in the late night of September 27. In a circular issued in the late night, UBFU said that [] The post Bank strike called off after agreement on forming a high-level committee appeared first on Northlines .

Broken information flows have long cost hospitals in lost clinician hours and stuck claims; the case now is for systems built to talk to each other Dr Girdhar J. Gyani Across much of India, the patient is still the main link between one doctor and the next. She carries her own medical history [] The post The Cost of Fragmentation is No Longer Hidden appeared first on Northlines .

By Shivanand Pandit The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed major changes to how insurance companies pay agents, banks, brokers, and other distributors. The aim is to reduce excessive distribution costs, curb mis-selling and improve value for policyholders. However, the proposed changes have also raised concerns about whether lower commissions could [] The post Insurance Reform Push Needs the Right Balance appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 26: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Saturday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed a range of issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir, including security, law and order, development and matters related to the ongoing Assembly session. During the meeting, [] The post Sunil Sharma Meets HM Amit Shah, Raises Key J&K Issues appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: India launched a sharp rebuttal against Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing Islamabad of pursuing its interests through terrorism, deceit and duplicity and asserting that the country remains effectively controlled by its military. The response came during Indias Right of Reply after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raised Jammu and Kashmir [] The post India Tears Into Pakistan at UNGA, Reiterates Kashmir Stand appeared first on Northlines .

LEH: Ladakh Traffic Police has adopted a new white uniform, replacing its earlier sky-blue attire, following approval from Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, officials said. The change has been introduced to improve the visibility of traffic personnel and give the force a smart, neat and uniform appearance while performing duties on roads across the Union [] The post White replaces sky-blue as Ladakh Traffic Police new uniform appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that Patnitop has not been declared a world-class tourism destination by the Government of India, while the J&K Government has proposed the destination for consideration under the Centres Globally Competitive Tourism Destination Scheme. Replying to a question by MLA Chenani Balwant Singh Mankotia during [] The post Patnitop proposed under Centres Globally Competitive Tourism Destination Scheme appeared first on No

Srinagar, Sep 25 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir government has acknowledged gaps in access to internships, fellowships and apprenticeships for youth, particularly in rural and far-flung areas, while informing the Legislative Assembly that several platforms and schemes are already in place to expand opportunities. The disclosure came in response to a question by Budgam MLA [] The post Govt admits rural youth face gaps in access to internships, apprenticeships appeared first on Northlines .

NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Sep 25: The manpower situation at Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) Hospital Jammu provides another glimpse into the challenges confronting the public healthcare system, with 382 posts lying vacant against a sanctioned strength of 1,071 employees. The information was provided in the Legislative Assembly in response to a question by MLA [] The post SMGS Hospital on crutches, 382 posts vacant; MRI, multi-tier parking in pipeline appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 25 (KNO): Over 26 years after the Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Thanamandi in Rajouri was upgraded to a Community Health Centre (CHC), the institution is still awaiting the creation of 24 additional posts proposed to strengthen its manpower. The issue came up in the Assembly in response to a question raised by [] The post 26 years on, CHC Thanamandi still awaits finance nod for 24 posts appeared first on Northlines .

Tangdhar, Sep 25: Deep beneath the rugged terrain of Tangdhar along the Line of Control (LoC), an underground operation theatre is providing a secure and specialised setting for critical medical care in one of North Kashmirs shelling-prone frontier zones. Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Head of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment, said, [] The post From The LoC: In shelling-prone Tangdhar, underground operation theatre provides critical medical support appeared

Srinagar, Sept 25: Peoples Conference president and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone on Friday hit back at the BJPs objections to the Jammu and Kashmir Assemblys resolution on statehood, arguing that the political and constitutional relationship between J&K and India cannot be divorced from the commitments and assurances surrounding the events of 1947. Lone said the [] The post Statehood is no charity: Lone defends J&K resolution appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi,Sept 25: The functioning of Government High School Nagar in Zone Pouni, district Reasi, has come under apparent scrutiny over the continued absence of a regular headmaster and alleged deficiencies in staff deployment. According to locals, the issue was raised after the school was previously reported to be catering to around 81 students [] The post GHS Nagar without Headmaster for months, Edu Deptt staffing in disarray appeared first on Northlines .

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 .