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By Ravi Rohmetra The great city of Jammu is well known as the City of Temples. It has witnessed the lives of many great men and women. There were kings and emperors known for their heroism and conquests. There have been great thinkers and scientists, while saints and sages have helped people to live a [] The post Dina Nath Mahajan: A Towering Public Figure of Jammus Civic and Political Life appeared first on Northlines .

RBI would do well to protect FOREX reserves By Nantoo Banerjee It does not make sense for India to deplete its hard-earned foreign currency reserves to temporarily protect the Rupees exchange value. In fact, Indian Rupees downturn vis--vis other major currencies has not adversely impacted the countrys impressive economic growth, at least for the [] The post Rupee decline may not be bad for Economy now appeared first on Northlines .

Dhakas obstinate stance on Hasina complicates relations further By Kalyani Shankar Bangladesh has been going through a massive political crisis since the resignation of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led government last year. This volatile situation has caused regional tensions. A series of riots, arson attacks, and political unrest hit across Bangladesh [] The post Bangladeshs intense political turmoil has potential to spill over appeared first on Northlines .

A decade after PM Modi assumed office in 2014, the farm sector in 2025 stands transformed, from a system once marked by low productivity, price uncertainty and import dependence into one defined by record output, assured farmer incomes, scientific innovation and long-term self-reliance. What makes 2025 significant is not a single scheme or statistic, but [] The post Indias Agricultural Turning Point: The Story of 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Amitabh Kant Multiple shocks over the past five years have brought increased global volatility and uncertainty. 2025 has been markedby geopolitical fragmentation, trade uncertainty, supply chain realignments, and a battle for technological supremacy. Amidst this unsettled global environment, Indias macroeconomic stability stands out. Growth came in at 8.2% in the latest quarter, surpassing even the [] The post Reform, Resilience, and Resolve: Indias Economy in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Puducherry, Dec 29: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday stressed the need for ensuring basic amenities for the poor, saying governments must prioritise food, shelter and essential facilities to meet the expectations of vulnerable sections. He was speaking after distributing keys to beneficiaries of multi-storied tenements constructed at a cost of 45.5 crore at [] The post Vice President Urges Focus On Basic Amenities For Poor appeared first on Northlines .

Oaxaca, Dec 29: At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured after an Interoceanic Train derailed near the town of Nizanda in Mexicos southern state of Oaxaca, authorities said on Sunday. The Mexican Navy said the train was carrying around 250 people, including nine crew members and 241 passengers, when the accident occurred. Of [] The post 13 Dead, Scores Injured As Interoceanic Train Derails In Mexico appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet eminent economists and sectoral experts on Tuesday to seek their inputs for the Union Budget 202627, a senior government official said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Budget on February 1, amid global geopolitical uncertainties and concerns over a steep 50 [] The post PM Modi to Consult Economists, Experts Ahead of Union Budget 202627 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 29: A suspicious balloon bearing Pakistani markings, including the national flag and the letters PIA (Pakistan International Airlines), was found in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district on Monday, prompting an investigation by security forces. The balloon, resembling an aeroplane, was recovered from the Pragwal area and subsequently seized by the Indian Army. [] The post J&K: PIA-Marked Balloon Found in Akhnoor; Probe On appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case involving a minor girl, and issued notice to him on a plea filed by the CBI challenging the relief. A vacation bench comprising [] The post Unnao Rape Case: SC Stays Delhi HC Order Suspending Life Sentence of Kuldeep Sengar appeared first on Northlines .

Visakhapatnam, Dec 29: One person was killed after two coaches of the TatanagarErnakulam Express caught fire at Yalamanchili in Andhra Pradesh, around 66 km from Visakhapatnam, a senior police official said on Monday. The official said information about the fire was received at around 12:45 am, following which emergency teams rushed to the spot. At [] The post One Killed as TatanagarErnakulam Express Coaches Catch Fire in Andhra Pradesh appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 29: Reinforcing public trust and accountability, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K registered a strong performance in 2025 by taking decisive action against a wide range of economic offences across the Valley, disposing of 100 FIRs and resolving 1,270 complaints, officials said. In a statement, the EOW said it [] The post CBK Disposes 100 FIRs, Resolves 1,270 Complaints in Major Crackdown on Economic Crimes in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 29: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday imposed strict restrictions on trekking in the upper forest areas of Tangmarg in north Kashmirs Baramulla district, prohibiting non-local tourists from entering the forests and directing local residents to obtain prior permission before venturing into the area. Police said the safety advisory was issued following an [] The post J&K: Police impose restrictions on trekking in Tangmarg Forests appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 29:Dense fog and low visibility led to major disruption at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Monday, with at least 128 flights cancelled, eight diverted and nearly 200 services delayed, officials said. An official said 64 departures and 64 arrivals were cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, while eight flights were [] The post Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi Airport Operations, 128 Flights Cancelled appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 28: The dastardly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 not only pierced through the heart of humanity but also cast a grim shadow on tourism in the Valley and impacted the sector at large. The attack in Baisaran meadows, a prime tourist location, in its immediate aftermath, had dealt [] The post Pahalgam terror attack hit tourism in 2025; Govt on footfall revival appeared first on Northlines .

A slow-motion public health disaster unfolds in the National Capital By T N Ashok Before the Indian Supreme Court, theres not just another plea on Delhis choking air; its not adjudicating a new emergency. It is confronting an old failureone that has returned with brutal predictability, thick smog, and a mounting toll on public [] The post Delhis un-breathable air crisis returns to the Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .

by Dr. P.V. Laxmiprasad Lessons from IsraelGaza and RussiaUkraine Conflicts The writings of Bertrand Russell have spanned over a century and profoundly impacted the world. He viewed war as an evil that should be abolished, advocating for international governance and diplomacy as the ideal path to peace. Who is encouraging war? Is it the war [] The post How can Warring Nations Come to the Dialogue Table? appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 28: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district have recommended the suspension of an Arabic lecturer of a government higher secondary school for allegedly ordering the construction of a platform on a school building for offering prayers, officials said on Sunday. According to officials, the recommendation follows a preliminary inquiry based on a [] The post J&K: Rajouri Education Authority Recommends Lecturers Suspension Over Prayer Platform In School appeared first on Northli

Srinagar, Dec 28: Authorities on Sunday placed several political leaders, including PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, under house arrest to prevent them from joining a students protest against the existing reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said those confined to their homes include Mehbooba Mufti, her daughter [] The post Mehbooba, Ruhullah, Others Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of Students Quota Protest appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 28: The Cyber Police Srinagar conducted a raid in the Rajbagh area on Sunday and detained two persons in connection with an online fraud case, officials said. During the raid, police recovered office-related documents and electronic equipment, an officer said. The action was taken in connection with FIR No. 20/2025 registered at Cyber [] The post Cyber Police Raid Rajbagh, Two Detained in Online Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 28: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday embarked on a submarine sortie at the Karwar naval base in Karnataka, officials said. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi accompanied the President onboard INS Vaghsheer, a Kalvari-class submarine. President Murmu, as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, undertook the sortie as part [] The post Prez Murmu Embarks On Submarine Sortie at Karwar Naval Base appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 28: Amid controversy over the definition of the Aravalli hills approved earlier, the Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and is scheduled to hear it on Monday. As per the cause list, a three-judge vacation bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices J.K. Maheshwari and [] The post SC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Aravalli Definition Row, Hearing on Monday appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 28: PDP MLA Waheed Para accused the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir of showing zero intent to resolve the reservation issue, calling the existing quota policy an existential concern for the future of the youth. In a post on X, Para said the reservation policy strikes at the very foundation of [] The post J&K Govt Showing Zero Intent To Resolve Reservation Issue: PDP MLA Para appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 28: Jammu and Kashmir continues to face sustained terror threats this winter, with intelligence agencies assessing the presence of over 30 Pakistani terrorists operating in the Jammu region, even as the Indian Army has intensified counter-terror operations during Chillai Kalan to prevent militants from exploiting harsh weather conditions. Defence and intelligence sources said [] The post Intel Alerts: Over 30 Pakistani Terrorists Active in Jammu; Army Steps Up Winter Ops appeared firs

Islamabad, Dec 28: Pakistans Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has publicly acknowledged that India carried out precision strikes on the Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi in May, causing damage to military installations and injuring personnelan admission that undercuts Islamabads earlier attempts to downplay the impact of the operation. Speaking at a [] The post Paks FM Confirms Indias Strikes On Nur Khan Air Base In May, Says Damaged Installations, Injured Personnel appeared fi

Uttarakhand Police have arrested a Bajrang Dal functionary and registered an FIR following an assault on a Kashmiri shawl vendor in Udham Singh Nagar, where the victim was allegedly threatened with death. The police action came after the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) took up the matter with authorities. The Ministry of Home [] The post Bajrang Dal functionary held for attack on Kashmiri Shawl Seller, MHA reaffirms No Tolerance stand appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 27: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, VK Birdi on Saturday lauded district heads for their efforts in crime prevention, while stressing the need to further improve the quality of investigations to enhance conviction rates, especially in narcotics and terror-related cases. The IGP Kashmir chaired the annual crime review meeting at Police Control [] The post IGP Kashmir stresses for quality of probes to enhance conviction rates appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 27: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday heard a habeas corpus petition of detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik and listed the matter for further hearing on January 29 next year. Malik, who is president of J&K unit of AAP, was detained under stringent Public [] The post HC hears plea of MLA Mehraj Malik for Jan 29 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 27:In a significant administrative overhaul, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) on Saturday ordered the placement of 40 In-charge Assistant Engineers (Electrical) as In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers on an officiating basis. According to the order, the promoted officers include 25 degree-holder engineers and 15 diploma holders. The move is aimed [] The post Adm reshuffle in PDD; 40 AEs elevated, 77 engineers transferred appeared first on Northlines .

Ramban, December 27: The Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Ramban has disqualified the driving licenses of three persons involved in serious illegal activities, including bovine smuggling. As per official orders issued by the ARTO, Driving Licence No. JK1920180000395 issued in favour of Mohammad Akram S/o Mohd Rafiq Khan, R/o Shaban Bass, Banihal, Licence No. JK1920250001293 [] The post Driving licenses of three disqualified in Ramban appeared first on Northlines .

Light rain or snowfall likely from Dec 30, dry conditions expected after Jan 2 Jammu/Srinagar, Dec 27: Temperatures dipped sharply across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, with the Jammu plains witnessing a notable fall in minimum temperatures accompanied by dense to moderate fog, while Kashmir continued to reel under widespread sub-zero conditions. In the Jammu [] The post Cold wave grips Jammu plains, sub-zero chill deepens in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 27: Hundreds of protesters on Saturday staged a demonstration outside Lok Bhavan here, setting ablaze an effigy of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and demanding revocation of the MBBS admission list of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Raising slogans like LG go back, [] The post Protesters burn LGs effigy over SMVD Medical College admission row appeared first on Northlines .

Ganderbal, Dec 27:A total of 1,41,044 pilgrims paid obeisance at the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla during JanuaryDecember 2025, reflecting steady pilgrimage activity throughout the year, official data revealed. Month-wise figures, as per the data gathered by the news agency, show that 4,447 pilgrims visited in January, 4,722 in February, 16,094 in March, [] The post Year-Ender: 1.41 lakh pilgrims visit Mata Kheer Bhawani in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 27:Hinting at major political and administrative changes on the horizon, National Conference (NC) Rajya Sabha Member Choudhary Ramzan on Saturday said that the Union Home Ministry has assured positive developments for Jammu and Kashmir before December 31 this year. Speaking at a convention in North Kashmir, Ramzan, as per the news agency, said [] The post Major political, Adm changes in J&K on cards: MP Ramzan appeared first on Northlines .

A hero of our times, the young soul displayed valour, compassion By Jag Mohan Thaken History repeats itself; but a few are fortunate to get the recognition. The spiritual world, especially the Sikh world, is proud of the act of kindness, humility and service to mankind exemplified by Bhai Kanhaiya Ji, who is widely [] The post Honouring Punjab boy Sharvan Singh, A bearer of true patriotism appeared first on Northlines .

The Wests hypocrisy is glaring, where Islamists are romanticised as activists and fighters while Hindu victims of Muslim intolerance and violence are dismissed as footnotes in a regional pattern. By Shraddha Pandey In a horrific incident, Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment factory worker in his thirties, was brutallylynched by an Islamic mob [] The post Hypocrisy of Americans: NY Times refuses to name Islamic mob for brutal lynching of Hindus in Bangladesh, attributes it to South Asia pattern a

In the early 2010s, doing business in India felt like a hurdle race where the hurdles were raised mid-sprint. Do you know India once ranked an abysmal 184 out of 190 countries just to get a construction permit? Do you know it took 186 days, over six months of bureaucratic purgatory, not to build anything, [] The post Indias Regulatory Revolution: How 2025 Made Ease of Doing Business a Habit! appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar* The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) enacted in 2005 and that provided 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to adult members of rural households willing to do unskilled manual work is now a history. The Act was a landmark achievement of the than UPA government giving a legal guarantee [] The post Guarantee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission-Grameen (G RAM G) appeared first on Northlines .

As the New Year approaches, the revered Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is once again witnessing a steady rise in the number of pilgrims. This annual surge is not merely a matter of numbers; it reflects the deep-rooted faith of devotees who begin the year by seeking blessings at one of Indias most sacred religious [] The post Safety Must Prevail appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 27: Hundreds of protesters on Saturday staged a demonstration outside Lok Bhavan here, setting ablaze an effigy of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and demanding revocation of the MBBS admission list of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Raising slogans like LG go back, the [] The post Protests Outside Lok Bhavan, LGs Effigy Burnt Over Medical College Admission Row appeared first on Northlines .

Shopian, Dec 27: In a major preventive action to safeguard peace and security, Shopian Police have detained three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for their alleged repeated involvement in activities prejudicial to the security of the Union Territory. According to a police statement, the detention orders were obtained after following [] The post 3 OGWs Detained Under PSA in Shopian for Terror-Linked Activities appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked two persons, including a social media influencer, for allegedly performing dangerous driving stunts on snow at the ski resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla district. An FIR was registered at Police Station Gulmarg on Tuesday under Sections 281 (rash and negligent driving) and 125 (acts endangering life [] The post Influencer, Aide Booked for Life-Threatening Snow Stunts in Gulmarg appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 27: General Officer Commanding (GOC) Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, on Saturday reviewed the operational preparedness of troops during his visit to remote areas of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a post by the Rising Star Corps on X, the GOC reviewed the preparedness of troops deployed in [] The post GOC Rising Star Reviews Operational Preparedness in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 27: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in a major livestock fraud case involving alleged cheating and forgery amounting to several lakhs of rupees, officials said on Friday. According to a statement, the chargesheet has been submitted in FIR No. [] The post EOW Files Chargesheet in Multi-Lakh Livestock Scam appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 27: The Centres green panel has approved the 260-megawatt Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, officials said on Saturday. The approval was granted by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) on hydel projects during its 45th meeting earlier this month, clearing the way for floating [] The post Centre Clears 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II Hydel Project on Chenab appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 27: A 16-year-old non-local boy sustained serious injuries after his throat was allegedly slit with a sharp-edged object inside his rented accommodation in the Safakadal area of Srinagar, officials said on Saturday. According to official sources, the incident occurred inside the minors rented room, following which he was referred to SMHS Hospital for [] The post Non-Local Minor Injured in Throat-Slitting Incident in Srinagars Safakadal appeared first on Northlines .

Calls Delhi blast and Pahalgam probes exceptional Praises J&K Police and other agencies Says attack aimed to disrupt harmony and tourism Notes terrorism evolving with technology New Delhi, Dec 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the probe into the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 civilian lives, will put Pakistan in the [] The post Pahalgam attack probe to be studied worldwide, Pakistan in dock: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 26:Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured justice to the to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that under the leadership of PM Modi, historic steps have been taken to honor the legacy of Sikh Gurus. While paying tributes to the Sahibzades, Mata Gujri [] The post PM Modi ensured justice to victims of 1984 anti-Sikhs massacre: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Law Dept says term begins from date of constitution, cites J&K Panchayati Rules Srinagar, Dec 26:Ending weeks of speculation over the fate of the District Development Councils (DDCs), the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has opined that the five-year tenure of the councils began on the day of their constitution- a ruling that [] The post 5-year clock ticks: DDCs to wind up on Feb 24 appeared first on Northlines .

Services to operate from Dec 27 amid increased pilgrim, tourist movement Jammu, Dec 26: Northern Railways Jammu Division has announced the operation of special reserved trains between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during the New Year period, officials said on Friday. An official informed [] The post Nr Railway to run New Year specials between DelhiKatra appeared first on Northlines .