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Jammu Tawi, Mar 30:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Power Amnesty Scheme for domestic consumers has been extended till March 31, 2026, providing continued relief to consumers by waiving interest and surcharge accumulated up to March 2025. Replying to an unstarred question raised by MLA Mian Mehar Ali, [] The post Power Amnesty Scheme extended till March 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has notified introducing the Jammu and Kashmir Secretariat (Subordinate) Service Recruitment Rules, 2026, establishing a comprehensive legal and administrative framework governing subordinate staff in the Civil Secretariat. As per the notification, the rules have been framed under the proviso to Article 309 of [] The post Secretariat Subordinate Service Recruitment Rules, 2026 notified appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 30 : Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the state assembly that traffic enforcement agencies in the Union Territory have fully transitioned to a 100 per cent e-challaning system, with over 52,000 challans issued in 2025. In a written reply to the National Conference MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar, Minister for Transport [] The post J-K transitioned to 100 per cent e-challaning system appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Delhi Police has arrested a 47-year-old man from Mysuru, Karnataka, for allegedly sending over 1,100 hoax bomb threats to schools, high courts and government offices across the country, officials said on Monday. The accused, identified as Srinivas Louis, was apprehended from his rented accommodation on Saturday in a joint operation by [] The post Mysuru Man Arrested for Over 1,100 Hoax Bomb Threats Across India appeared first on Northlines .

3 Appropriation Bills passed Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly on Friday approved the budget for 202627 with the passage of the Appropriation Bill for the next financial year. The Assembly today passed three key Appropriation Bills, including the one for 202627, which were introduced by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also happens [] The post J&K Assembly approves budget for 2026-27 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 25: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill 2026 along with 32 government amendments, completing its part of the Budget approval process. The Bill will now be taken up by the Rajya Sabha for consideration. Once approved by the Upper House, the Budget process for 2026-27 will be finalized. The [] The post Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill 2026 with 32 Amendments appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Centre calls for an all-party meeting on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing West Asia crisis, sources said, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Parliament on the issue. In his statement in the Lok Sabha, Modi warned that the difficult global conditions arising from the conflict are likely to persist and [] The post Union Govt Calls All-Party Meet on West Asia Crisis Tomorrow appeared first on Northlines .

By Sakshi Jha (IIMC Jammu) Spring arrives in Kashmir not gently but with a spectacular display of colour. As winter recedes from the valley, millions of tulips bloom across the slopes of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, creating one of the most magnificent flower spectacles in the country. Marking the beginning of [] The post Tulip Festival 2026 Heralds Spring in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 20: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Friday notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026 to operationalize the simplified Income-tax Act, 2025, which will come into force from April 1. The new rules provide enhanced benefits for house rent allowance (HRA) for salaried taxpayers while making disclosure of landlord-tenant relationships mandatory for [] The post CBDT Notifies Income-Tax Rules 2026, New Law Effective April 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Clears Appropriation Bill 2026 New Delhi, Mar 18 (UNI) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved the Demands for Grants for various ministries, authorising government expenditure for the financial year, and subsequently passed the Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet approved [] The post LS passes demands for grants of ministries for 2026-27 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha has extended the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the One Nation, One Election bills till the first day of the last week of the Monsoon Session 2026. The move was approved through a voice vote in the House. The legislation aims to introduce simultaneous elections to the [] The post JPC on One Nation, One Election Gets Extension Till Monsoon Session 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Calls for close monitoring of JTFRP, greater focus on disaster preparedness New Delhi, Mar 17:The Department-related Standing Committee on the Ministry of Home Affairs has observed that there has been a moderate increase in the allocation for Jammu & Kashmir in the Budget Estimates for 202627 compared to the previous year. In its report tabled [] The post Moderate increase in J&Ks central assistance allocation for 202627 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 17: The government has approved revised commission rates for Arthiyas and cooperative societies engaged in procurement of wheat and paddy on behalf of the government, effective from the Rabi Marketing Season 202627. Under the new rates, commission for wheat procurement in Punjab and Haryana will rise from Rs 46.00 per quintal to [] The post Govt Revises Commission Rates for Wheat and Paddy Procurement from Rabi 2026 27 appeared first on Northlines .

By Shaleen Mahajan The digital revolution has fundamentally transformed how information is produced, circulated and consumed. Online news portals, social media platforms and independent content creators now play a central role in shaping public discourse. This transformation has democratized access to information, enabling citizens to participate more actively in political debates, social movements and governance [] The post J&K Media Policy 2026: Balancing Print and Digital Regulation with Cons

Mumbai: With the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League set to begin on March 28, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has issued fresh practice guidelines for all 10 franchises ahead of the tournament. The opening match will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy [] The post IPL 2026: BCCI Issues Stern Warning to Franchises appeared first on Northlines .

Anantnag, Mar 8: Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Najeeb, Principal and Dean of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, was honoured with an appreciation award by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda for her exemplary services in promoting affordable healthcare and advancing the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). The award was presented during a ceremony in New Delhi [] The post Union Health Minister Honours GMC Anantnag Principal For Outstanding Services appeared first on Northlines .

Tehran: More than 1,300 people have been killed and nearly 100,000 displaced in Iran as the humanitarian crisis worsens over a week into the ongoing conflict, with relief agencies reporting mounting civilian casualties and growing displacement across affected areas. According to media reports, the scale of devastation continues to rise as hostilities intensify, forcing thousands [] The post Over 1,300 Dead, 100,000 Displaced As US-Iran Conflict Deepens appeared first on Northlines .

Dry conditions to prevail in J&K till March 6, says IMD Jammu Tawi, Mar 3:February 2026 has emerged as one of the driest months on record across Jammu and Kashmir, with several meteorological stations reporting either their lowest-ever rainfall or figures close to historic lows, according to data. According to independent weatherman Faizan Arif of [] The post Record-Dry Feb 2026: Jammu sees zero rainfall, Srinagar lowest since 1960 appeared first on Northlines .

CS Calls for Stakeholder Conference Jammu Tawi, Feb 28:Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today stressed the need for holding a comprehensive stakeholders conference to ensure smooth, time-bound and effective implementation of reform-oriented deregulations introduced under the Reduction of Compliance Burden initiative aimed at strengthening Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) across Jammu & Kashmir. The Chief Secretary [] The post J&K aims for 100% Business Reform Compliance in 3 months appeared first on Nor

Highlights Role of Universities in nation-building Jammu Tawi, Feb 27: Asking the faculty members to make their higher education campuses the manufacturing hubs of new ideas, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday said that technological explosion has quietly transformed both educational institutions and industries alike. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Goonj 2026, [] The post Goonj 2026 | LG calls for innovation-led transformation in Higher Education appeared first on Northlines .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a remarkable record on Thursday, becoming the worlds first leader and politician to surpass 100 million followers on Instagram. His following is now so significant that it exceeds the combined total of the next five most-followed global leaders. PM Modi had primarily used to share scenes of official engagements, [] The post Modi crosses 100 million on Instagram: appeared first on Northlines .

Senator Bernie Sanders warns against increasing domination of political system by superrich By Mark Gruenberg PALO ALTO(USA):The U.S. faces a tsunami of lost jobs100 million over the next decadeto the rapid development of artificial intelligence and robotics taking over a wide range of occupations, ranging from accounting to fast food, the AFL-CIO, [] The post United States faces fast loss of 100 million jobs to Artificial Intelligence in a decade appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 24: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded the sale of over 5.63 crore bottles of liquor during the current financial year up to January 2026, with Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer accounting for the major share. According to official data, a total of over 5.63 crore bottles were sold across civil and [] The post Over 5.63 Cr liquor bottles sold in J&K up to Jan 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Board to hold Pratham Pooja for annual pilgrimage on June 29 Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired the 50th Board meeting, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) and announced that the Pratham Pooja for the 2026 pilgrimage will be performed on June 29, 2026. According to the details, the meeting approved [] The post Sinha chairs SASB meeting for Amarnath Yatra 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha has resumed discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had presented the Union Budget in Parliament on the 1st of this month. Participating in the discussion, Arun Bharti of LJP (R) has described the Union Budget as a budget for the nations development. He termed [] The post Lok Sabha resumes discussion on Union Budget 2026-27 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Union Parliamentary Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused the opposition MPs of disrupting the proceedings of Lok Sabha, saying that their conduct reflects that they dont have any respect for the dignity of the House. Talking to the Media, Rijiju said that Congress Women MPs had crossed over the treasury bench, even reached [] The post Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accuses opposition MPs of disrupting Lok Sabha proceedings appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha has taken up the discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27. Initiating the debate, Congress MP P Chidambaram raised questions over the growth rate of the Indian economy, saying that the nominal growth rate in 2023-24 was 12% while in 2024-25 it came down to 9.8%. He added that in 2025-26, it [] The post Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on Union Budget 2026-27 appeared first on Northlines .

Jaipur, Feb 07:Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Saturday said that water from the Indus River will not be allowed to flow to Pakistan, as the Centre has made all the preparations to divert it for Indias benefit. Patil, while talking to reporters at the BJP headquarters in Jaipur, according to the news agency [] The post Water from Indus wont flow to Pak anymore: Union JS Minister appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 07: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday began discussion on the Budget 2026-27 presented by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday Initiating the debate on the Budget, Legislator, Javid Hassan Baig described Budget 2026-27 as a pro-people document that addresses and fulfils the aspirations and needs of the citizens of Jammu and [] The post Budget Session 2026: Discussion on Budget begins in Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Mohammad Hanief The Union Budget 202627 and the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 202627 together present a comprehensive picture of Indias economic direction and its practical impact on ordinary citizens, particularly in a region that has long faced social, political, and economic challenges. While the national budget outlines the countrys broader development agenda, the budget [] The post How Budget -2026 plans to shape Jammu and Kashmirs tomorrow appeared first on Northlines .

6 free gas cylinders for AAY families Fee waiver for students Scholarships for 6,000 orphans Upgradation of healthcare services in GMCs and border areas Crop insurance scheme for apples Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled a Rs 113767 crore budget for the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory for 2026-27. Presenting the [] The post Omar unveils Rs 11,3767 Cr budget for 202627 appeared first on Northlines .

Er. Prabhat Kishore Examinations are often a source of stress for students and their families. This is a common challenge faced by students of all ages, especially teenagers who are preparing for significant milestone such as board exams or competitive exams. The intense focus on academic performance, coupled with expectations from society and family, often [] The post Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 : Empowering Students, Transforming Lives appeared first on Northlines .

PALAKKAD, Feb 5: Police seized a pick-up van carrying more than 100 boxes of explosives near the Palakkad town area in Kerala late Wednesday night, officials said. An officer of the Palakkad Town South police station said the vehicle was found transporting over 100 boxes of gelatin sticks along with more than 20 boxes of [] The post Over 100 Boxes of Explosives Recovered from Pick-Up Van in Kerala appeared first on Northlines .

Financial Times sees it as Modi Govts attempt to shield the economy from trade storms By T N Ashok Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled her ninth budget on February 1 , a fiscal blueprint designed to sustain the worlds fastest-growing major economy at 6.5% even as Donald Trumps tariff threats and global economic [] The post Indias 2026-27 Budget gets cautious welcome for maturity from western media appeared first on Northlines .

By Girdhari Lal Raina The Union Budget 202627, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marks a decisive shift from incrementalism to long-term nation-building. Rooted in the vision of Viksit Bharat, the Budget is unmistakably Yuva Shaktidriven, capacity-focused, and technology-led. It recognises that Indias greatest strategic asset over the next quarter century is not merely [] The post Union Budget 202627: A Moment for Jammu & Kashmir to Invest in Its Youth appeared first on Northlin

New Delhi: The first lunar eclipse of 2026, popularly known as the Blood Moon, is just a month away and is set to be visible across large parts of India on March 2, exciting space and astronomy enthusiasts. According to available details, the total lunar eclipse will begin at 3:22 pm IST and conclude at [] The post Lunar Eclipse 2026: When and Where to Watch in India appeared first on Northlines .

By Vinod ChandrashekharDixit The Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlights Indias fiscal journey with sustained policy continuity and a clear economic vision. In her ninth consecutive Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized Indias need to stay integrated with global markets, boost exports, and attract long-term investments. It showcases resilience, [] The post Union Budget 2026 A Snapshot of Government Finances appeared first on Northl

Indias Budget 2026 comes at a decisive stage in the countrys development journey when policy focus is shifting from recovery and resilience toward structural expansion, innovation, and regional balance. The Budget presents a forward-looking growth framework that combines infrastructure, technology, entrepreneurship, and social investment. Importantly, its direction holds special relevance for frontier and strategic [] The post Budget 2026: Growth push with opportunities appeared first on Northl

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Union Budget 2026-27 presents an ambitious roadmap to give new momentum to the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. In a video message, Mr Modi said, this years budget will give Indias reform express new energy and new momentum. He said, the budget turns [] The post PM Modi describes Union Budget 2026-27 as historic appeared first on Northlines .

By Shivanand Pandit Budget 2026 reinforces confidence among markets and long-term investors by sustaining high capital expenditure of 12.2 lakh crore while keeping the fiscal deficit anchored around 4.3%. Measures to deepen the corporate bond market and relax NRI and foreign portfolio investment limits enhance liquidity, improve price discovery, and facilitate the flow of long-term [] The post FIRST TAKE | Budget 2026: Structurally Sound, Tactically Timid appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 1: The Centre on Sunday announced the development of ecologically sustainable mountain trails in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the Union Budget 202627, aimed at promoting eco-friendly tourism while protecting fragile ecosystems. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Jammu and Kashmir will be developed for sustainable [] The post Budget 202627: Centre Announces Sustainable Mountain Trails for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday approved the Union Budget for 202627, paving the way for its presentation in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Following the Cabinets nod, Sitharaman will present her ninth Budget, a record, amid global economic uncertainties and a slowdown [] The post Cabinet Approves Union Budget 202627 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The government today dismissed as fake a message circulating on social media claiming that a scanned copy of the Union Budget 202627 has been leaked on a messenger application. The Press Information Bureaus (PIB) fact-check unit clarified that the claim is false and misleading. It said one of the images being shared does [] The post Union Budget 2026 leaked? Government issues clarification appeared first on Northlines .

By Shivanand Pandit The Economic Survey 202526 arrives at a moment of profound global disruption. Trade fragmentation, geopolitical conflicts, volatile capital flows, technological realignments, and the erosion of a rules-based international order have fundamentally altered the global economic landscape. Against this backdrop, the Survey presents a nuanced assessment of Indias economic resilience while issuing a [] The post Economic Survey 2025-2026 Stability Won, Execution Awaits appeared first

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday informed the House about the successful conduct of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2026, which was held in India from January 14 to 16 after a gap of 16 years. Birla said the conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister [] The post LS Speaker hails success of 28th CSPOC 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 29: The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) on Thursday introduced an online self-booking facility for flight tickets for Haj-2026 pilgrims, a move aimed at enhancing transparency, convenience and operational efficiency. Under the new system, pilgrims can book their flights directly through the pilgrim login on the HCoI website and the Haj Suvidha [] The post Haj Committee Launches Self-Booking Facility for Haj-2026 Flights appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: As per **Government Order No. 110-JK (GAD) of 2026**, the Jammu and Kashmir Government will confer **state awards on the occasion of Republic Day 2026**, honouring acts of exceptional bravery. The **Bravery Award** has been conferred **posthumously on Adil Hussain Shah of Hapatnar, Pahalgam**, in recognition of his courage and sacrifice. The award [] The post Republic Day 2026: J&K Govt to Confer State Bravery Awards appeared first on Northlines .

British Prime Minister Is Facing His Worst Period In Domestic Politics By Berny Torre LONDON: Sir Keir Starmer could face another Labour rebellion after 100 MPs signed a letter calling for a Waspi U-turn. The letter called on ministers to reach the right decision for 1950s-born women and give an update on plans by [] The post Starmer Could Face Labour Rebellion As 100 MPS Call For Waspi U-Turn appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 24: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 World Cup after Bangladesh declined to travel to India, citing security concerns following Mustafizur Rahmans ouster from the IPL. Senior ICC officials, including Chairman Jay Shah, were in Dubai [] The post Bangladesh Out, Scotland In for T20 World Cup 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 20: Ahead of the beginning of the budget session of Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will begin chairing pre-budget consultations with different administrative departments from Tuesday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also the Finance Minister of J&K, will hold pre-budget consultations with various departments starting today. According to the [] The post Budget 2026-27: CM Omar To Hold Key Pre-Budget Meetings From Today appeared first on Northlines .