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Colombias defence ministry confirmed on Monday that a military aircraft carrying 110 soldiers crashed in the countrys southern region near the border with Peru. The aircraft, a Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130, went down while taking off from Puerto Leguzamo in the Amazon region, Defence Minister Pedro Snchez said, adding that the exact cause of the [] The post Colombia Military Plane with 110 Soldiers Crashes Near Peru Border appeared first on Northlines .

438 terror victim families given job letter since 2025 Jammu Tawi, Mar 23: Asserting that the era of terror and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is over, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday warned that those representing the remnants of the old terror ecosystem must realise there is no longer any safe space for terrorism [] The post Era of terror in J&K over, no space for terror ecosystem: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 23:As many as 72 private member bills are scheduled to be listed for introduction in the second leg of the budget session starting on March 27. However, the chances of these bills being passed remain bleak, given that such legislations have rarely been approved in J&Ks Legislative history. Despite politicking over these bills, [] The post 72 pvt member bills to be listed, but passage unlikely appeared first on Northlines .

Centre reviews PDS reforms, procurement targets Jammu Tawi, Mar 23:The Jammu & Kashmir is likely to roll out a three-month ration supply scheme from the month of April, with the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) working on modalities following directions from the Government of India, officials said here on Monday. A [] The post 3-month ration likely in J&K from April appeared first on Northlines .

Union Govt plans deployment of 200 Agro-AWS across country New Delhi, Mar 23:The Union Government on Monday said that one Automatic Weather Station (AWS) will be instopalled in Jammu and Kashmir in 2026 under Mission Mausam Phase-II to strengthen weather monitoring and agro-advisory services. Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Earth [] The post J&K to get its first automatic weather station appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 23:A mysterious blast outside the house of a former sarpanch in Samba district early Monday shook the neighbourhood, officials said. An official said that the blast, whose origins were not yet known, occurred outside the residence of Jai Ram Sharma in Gawala Talab, about 10 km from the International Border in the [] The post Blast outside a home in Samba; NIA, NSG teams visit site appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 23:The Centre on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is receiving focused attention under various central tourism schemes aimed at developing world-class infrastructure and promoting mountain tourism in the region. Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Tourism said that while development of tourism remains primarily the responsibility of [] The post J&K being developed as mountain tourism hub appeared first on Northlines .

Says fixed medical allowance, hospital reimbursements provided Srinagar, Mar 23:The Government of India (GoI) on Monday said that no Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centre is currently operational in the Union Territory of Ladakh, while outlining alternative healthcare provisions available to beneficiaries in the region. Replying to a starred question in Lok Sabha, the [] The post No CGHS wellness centre in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 23:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed that cybercrime cases in Jammu & Kashmir have witnessed a steady increase over the past three years, with 185 cases reported in 2023. According to official data presented in the Lok Sabha, J&K recorded 154 cybercrime cases in 2021, which rose to 173 in [] The post Cybercrime cases in J&K rise steadily, 185 reported in 2023 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 23:The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached Rs 16.86 lakh in a digital arrest cyber fraud case involving impersonation of law enforcement agencies to extort money from a victim, officials said on Monday. A spokesperson said the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has attached proceeds of crime amounting to rupees 16,86,465 [] The post ED attaches Rs 16.86 lakh in digital arrest case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 23:A Special Anti-Corruption Court in Srinagar on Monday convicted former Tehsildar Chadoora, in a 2010 bribery case and sentenced him to one years simple imprisonment along with a fine of rupees 20,000 A spokesperson said in a significant verdict reinforcing the commitment to combat corruption, the Honble Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar, Dr. [] The post Ex-Tehsildar convicted in 2010 bribery case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia worrisome as it is having a very adverse impact on the global economy and the livelihoods of people. Making a statement on the prevailing situation in West Asia in the Lok Sabha, Modi also said that the security [] The post War Situation Worrisome, having adverse impact on economy, people: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 23: A local court on Monday sent Kamal Singh Jamwal, accused of firing at National Conference president Farooq Abdullah at an event here, to judicial remand till April 6. Jamwal was produced in the court on the expiry of his police remand in the case. Abdullah had a miraculous escape on March [] The post Farooq Attack Case: Accused Jamwal sent to judicial remand till April 6 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 23: Armys Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Monday visited Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, appreciating the troops for their professionalism and urging them to maintain sustained momentum to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region. Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) suffered a major blow in Kishtwar district as the Army [] The post Nr Army Commander calls for sustained momentum to ensure peace appeared first on Northlines .

Trump is clueless on his next strategy as the Tehran stands firm against U.S. By Asad Mirza The decision last week by the United States to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already at sea sparked immediate reactions on social media. Apparently, the hasty American move is viewed by experts at cooling [] The post Easing sanctions on Iranian oil shipments is a big relief for the importing nations appeared first on Northlines .

Compared to 2021 Assembly polls, the 2026 elections will be more challenging to ruling DMK By Kalyani Shankar Tamil Nadu is poised for a competitive three-way contest in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. This election has significant implications for the state and its leaders. The ruling DMK aims to [] The post Tamil Nadu is set to witness three way contests with actor Vijay playing a crucial role appeared first on Northlines .

By Girdhari Lal Raina (Ex-MLC, J&K) Cultural heritage is an integral part of a nations identity and plays a significant role in shaping society. It includes both tangible elements, such as historic sites, artifacts, and monuments, and intangible elements, such as traditions, customs, language, and beliefs. These aspects are not only sources of pride [] The post Preservation of Cultural Heritage: The Case for a Kashmiri Pandit Museum and Heritage Centre appeared first on Northlines .

By T N Ashok The boy who once sold tea on railway platforms in Vadnagar, Gujarat, now commands the longest unbroken run of executive power in the history of the worlds largest democracy. At 8,931 days and counting spanning thirteen years as Chief Minister of Gujarat and over a decade as Prime Minister [] The post Narendra Modi with unbroken run of executive power in India has created an enigma around him appeared first on Northlines .

It is laudable that the government in J&K has decided to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into governance by constituting a Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) to vet a proposal on the use of AI in the investigative operations of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Of course this step will remove the chances of bias in investigations of [] The post Smart fight against corruption appeared first on Northlines .

Transformed by the SFURTI Scheme: The New Image of Jute Wali Didi Sarabjit Singh Jammu/Lucknow, March 23: The Lucknow Multi-Products Cluster, established in the Bhulbhulpur-Rasulpur Sadat area of Lucknow, has today emerged as a powerful example of rural entrepreneurship. At the heart of this success stands Jute Wali Didi (The Jute Sister)Anjali Singhwho began her [] The post From Lucknow to America: Anjali The Success Story of Jute Wali Didi appeared first on Northlines .

Northlines Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Mar 22: In a significant ruling impacting medical and dental education in the Union Territory, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that posts of Senior Resident, Registrar and Tutor are strict tenure positions limited to three years, and cannot be extended beyond this period under [] The post HC caps tenure of Registrars/Tutors at 3 yrs in JK Medical Institutions, sets aside CAT order appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said there is no proposal under consideration for a complete loan waiver for farmers, while outlining measures taken to strengthen their financial condition. Replying in the Lok Sabha, she said the government is ensuring timely and adequate credit through schemes like the Kisan Credit Card, [] The post No Proposal For Farm Loan Waiver, Govt Focuses On Credit Support: Sitharaman appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia as worrisome, saying it is adversely affecting the global economy and peoples livelihoods. Making a statement in the Lok Sabha, Modi said the ongoing crisis, which has continued for over three weeks, has posed significant economic and humanitarian [] The post West Asia Crisis Worrisome, Impacting Economy, Lives: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 23: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday announced a relaxation in the rules governing compassionate appointments, stating that families of government employees who died natural deaths will now be considered for jobs, a move that comes amid a continuing drive to streamline the recruitment process in the Union Territory. LG [] The post LG Sinha Announces Relaxation In Compassionate Appointments, Says 438 Get Approval Letters appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR, Mar 23: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted searches at multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with its probe into the Red Fort car bomb blast case, officials said. The searches were carried out at nine locations, including Handwara in Kupwara district, Rafiabad in Baramulla district, and parts of [] The post Red Fort Blast Probe: NIA Conducts Raids At Multiple Locations In J&K appeared first on Northlines .

ANANTNAG, Mar 23: Police have registered an FIR against a hotel in Pahalgam for allegedly concealing the stay of foreign nationals and violating mandatory reporting norms, officials said on Sunday. During a routine check in the Dehwatoo area, authorities found that 23 foreign nationals, including 19 British citizens, had checked into a hotel in Laddi [] The post Pahalgam Hotel Booked For Concealing Stay Of Foreign Tourists appeared first on Northlines .

CHANDIGARH, Mar 23: The Punjab Polices Counter-Intelligence unit in Amritsar has busted a drug smuggling module and arrested two persons with 5 kg of heroin, officials said on Monday. Preliminary investigation has revealed links to a Pakistan-based smuggler and a foreign-based handler allegedly orchestrating cross-border consignments, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said in a [] The post Punjab Police Bust Drug Module, 2 Held With 5 Kg Heroin appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 23: A mysterious blast damaged the main gate and part of a boundary wall of a house in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir early Monday, though no injuries were reported, officials said. The explosion occurred around 2 am near the residence of former sarpanch Jai Ram Sharma in Gawala Talab village, located [] The post Mysterious Blast Outside Ex-Sarpanchs House In Samba, No Injuries Reported appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set to experience unsettled weather from tomorrow as a fresh Western Disturbance moves across the region, bringing rain to parts of the Kashmir plains and snowfall to higher altitudes, officials said. Gusty winds, thunderstorms, and the possibility of isolated hailstorms are also expected to affect various areas in both Kashmir [] The post WD to bring rain, snow to J&K appeared first on Northlines .

KOLKATA: The Election Commission is likely to publish the first supplementary voters list for poll-bound West Bengal on Monday evening as part of the on-going SIR exercise, officials said. The list will be released in the same manner as the final electoral roll, with copies sent to district election officers and subsequently displayed at polling [] The post EC to publish SIR supplementary voter list on Monday appeared first on Northlines .

JAIPUR: A civilian employee posted at an Indian Air Force station in Assam has been arrested for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive information with Pakistani handlers, Rajasthan Intelligence said on Sunday. Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Prafull Kumar said the accused was arrested in a joint operation by Rajasthan Intelligence and Air Force Intelligence. [] The post IAF staffer arrested for spying, Sharing sensitive info appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 22: A committee set up by the University of Jammu to review the syllabus of MA Political Science has recommended the removal of topics related to former Pakistan president Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Mohammad Iqbal from the course content. The decision follows protests by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi [] The post JU to drop Jinnah, Sir Syed, Iqbal chapters from syllabus appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: Nearly 350 personnel of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, trained in jungle and mountain warfare in Andhra Pradesh alongside elite Army units, have been deployed across snow-bound heights, dense forests and rugged terrain in the Union Territory as part of an intensified counter-terror strategy, according to reports attributed to [] The post Counter-Terror Strategy | Specialised SOG units deployed in J&K Forests, 7 BSF Bn reinforce border grid appeared firs

Leh, Mar 22: Leh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk who returned to the region after his release from detention has said he is ready to engage in dialogue on issues linked to Ladakh. Wangchuk said he felt positive about returning to the mountains after nearly six months. I am feeling very good. After 170 days, coming [] The post Wangchuk returns to Leh, calls for Dialogue on Ladakh issues appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone in Indian politics by becoming the longest-serving head of an elected government in the country. With this, PM Modi has surpassed Pawan Kumar Chamling, who held office as Chief Minister of Sikkim for 8,930 days. He has now completed 8,931 days as head of [] The post 8,931 days in office, PM Modi becomes Indias longest-serving head of Govt appeared first on Northlines .

BJP finalizes strategy, ex-NC minister Slathia to lead party in House Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Mar 22: The estranged coalition partners in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the National Conference (NC) and the Congress, are still poles apart ahead of the 2ndhalf of the Assembly session, while the main opposition [] The post NC-Cong still at loggerheads ahead of 2nd half of Assembly session appeared first on Northlines .

It is really appreciable that the authorities at Katra have been monitoring the situation on a real time basis to ensure convenience and safety of the devotees thronging the holy cave shrine on the auspicious occasion of ongoing Navratras. Reportedly, the Yatra to the holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi was suspended on account [] The post Good Step Indeed appeared first on Northlines .

The ruling Left Coalition has to redraw its strategy to broaden electoral base By Andre Pagliarini NEW YORK: Here in South America, we present ourselves as a region of peace, Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva declared last week as he hosted South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa, adding that nobody here has an [] The post Brazils October Presidential elections is a big challenge to Lula to rebuff surging right appeared first on Northlines .

Western Bankers including U.S. Federal Reserve hold talks for redrawing monetary policy By Anjan Roy The West Asia crisis has now morphed into a global economic challenge, with the latest strikes by Israel on the South Pars gas field and Iranian attacks on the Qatari gas facilities in the adjacent North Dome gas [] The post Another Global Economic meltdown seems real as was spreads to Worlds largest gas field appeared first on Northlines .

World Meteorological Day: March 23 Dr. Parveen Kumar* An interdisciplinary science entrusted with the task of providing actionable intelligence to all for thriving in an unpredictable atmospheric environment; Meteorology has become an inevitable science in our day to day life. Byfocusing on three basic aspects of observation, understanding and prediction of weather, itenables [] The post Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow appeared first on Northlines .

NIKITA KANDPAL Srinagar undergoes a striking transformation as winter loosens its grip and spring welcomes at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. The valley comes alive with colour, stretching down towards the banks of the Dal Lake, which feels surreal. In March 2026, the familiar seasonal burst of colour has arrived at Indira Gandhi Memorial [] The post Tulips and Tourism: Blooming Amid Recovery in Kashmir Valley appeared first on Northlines .

KOCHI, Mar 22: A case has been registered against two US nationals for allegedly flying a drone near the Coast Guard Headquarters, police said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Katie Michelle Phelps (32) and Christopher Ross Harvey (35), both from California, were reportedly in Kochi as tourists when they flew a drone to record [] The post 2 US Tourists Booked for Flying Drone Near Coast Guard HQ in Kochi appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 22: The pilgrimage to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine resumed on Sunday after being temporarily suspended due to heavy rush, officials said. The yatra was halted on Saturday as thousands of devotees gathered at the Bhawan, with over 39,000 pilgrims offering prayers till late afternoon, according to officials. The pilgrimage resumed after [] The post Vaishno Devi Yatra Resumes After Brief Suspension Amid Heavy Devotee Rush appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 22: Terrorist organizations Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba have reportedly begun targeting schools in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) to recruit children and groom a new generation of terrorists, according to the report from across LoC. Posters and advertisements have surfaced across major cities and PoJK, urging parents to enrol children aged [] The post JeM, LeT Target Children in Schools to Build New Terror Cadre: Report appeared first on Northline

NEW DELHI, Mar 22: The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union territories to submit updated and comprehensive data on prisons, including capacity and overcrowding, by May 18. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also sought details on womens prisons and facilities available for female inmates and children living [] The post SC Directs States, UTs to Submit Updated Prison Data by May 18 appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra and participated in the auspicious rituals. In a post on X, Office of J&K LG, wrote, Flagged off Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra, today. [] The post LG Sinha Flags Off Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra appeared first on Northlines .

CAIRO, Mar 22: Iranian missiles struck southern Israel late Saturday, hitting areas near the countrys main nuclear research center, injuring dozens and causing widespread damage, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face attacks on its power plants. The strikes on Dimona and Arad mark [] The post Iran Strikes Near Israeli Nuclear Site As Trump Threatens Attacks On Iranian Power Plants appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Mar 22: Police have booked former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and his personal assistant Dilbag Singh in connection with the alleged suicide of a state warehousing corporation official, officials said on Sunday. Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, district manager of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation in Amritsar, allegedly died after [] The post Former Punjab Minister Bhullar, Father Among 3 Booked in Officials Suicide Case appeared first on N

Ludhiana: The Shri Amarnath Barfani Langars Organisation (SABLO) has raised serious objections to the revised process for granting permissions to langar organisations for Amarnath Yatra 2026, alleging lack of transparency and clarity. SABLO said the earlier Expression of Interest (EOI)-based system has been discontinued without explanation, making the selection process opaque. It pointed out that [] The post SABLO flags concerns over langar permissions for Amarnath Yatra appeared first on Northl

Inter-faith marriage, delayed disclosure after family shifted to Kashmir Rattan Singh Gill Jammu/Srinagar, Mar 21 In a significant ruling reflecting the complexities of identity and demography in Jammu and Kashmir, a court in Srinagar has directed authorities to officially recognise conversion to Islam by a family from Janipur, Jammu16 years after they embraced the faith. [] The post Srinagar Court clears name, identity change after conversion to Islam appeared first on Northlines .