Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed on Tuesday that the indigenous communities of the state are facing invasion from people of one religion, who are allegedly encroaching on land in different parts to alter the demography of those areas. He said the governments eviction drives, through which over 1.19 lakh [] The post Invasion by people of one religion altering demography across Assam: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Amid ongoing debates about demographic shifts in Hindu-majority constituencies across Assam, the states Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker,Dr. Numal Momin, has claimed that15 districts in Assam have now become Muslim-majority, raising alarm over what he alleges is a tactical infiltration intended to alter the states demographic character. As of now, 15 districts have become Muslim majority. [] The post Assams 15 districts have now become Muslim-majority: Dy Speaker appeared first on Northlines

Jammu Tawi, July 15: Jammu and Kashmir Police have cracked an inter-state gold fraud and arrested one person in Majalta area of Udhampur district, an officer said today. The officer said a complaint was received from one Bandana Rajput of Majalta, alleging that an unknown person posing as a gas stove repairman duped her by [] The post Police crack inter-state gold fraud; accused arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 15: Despite overcast weather conditions in the higher reaches of Kashmir, the annual Amarnath Yatra continues to progress smoothly, with thousands of devotees undertaking the pilgrimage to the holy cave. According to official figures, a total of 13,490 pilgrims performed darshan at the holy cave on July 15, including 9,096 male, 3,546 female, [] The post 13,000 Perform Amarnath Darshan, Yatra crosses 2.34 lakh appeared first on Northlines .

8.5 pc schools without electricity; 50 pc without benches, desks Jammu Tawi, Jul 15: In Jammu and Kashmir at least 1900 government-run-schools lack basic amenities of separate girls toilets while 8.5 percent schools are without electricity. Besides, at least 184 Hanging Schools upgraded from time to time without creation of staff and are functioning through [] The post 1900 Govt schools lack separate toilet facility for girls in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

LG, CM, others express grief over loss of lives Jammu Tawi, Jul 15: Seven persons were killed and 17 were injured after a passenger vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Ponda area of hilly Doda district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that an accident occurred when a [] The post 7 dead, 17 injured in Doda accident appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday said it was better late than never that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha admitted intelligence failure for the Pahalgam attack, and called for fixing responsibility for the terror incident in which 26 persons were killed. Abdullah was reacting to Sinhas reported remarks in an interview [] The post Fix responsibility for security lapses in Pahalgam terror attack: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 15: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a crucial meeting to thoroughly review cyber security measures safeguarding government websites and critical infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting besides the Secretary IT was attended by all Administrative Secretaries of various departments, and key officers from NIC, JaKeGA, and the IT Department. In this [] The post CS Dulloo calls for time-bound cyber-security audits of websites appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a 120-bedded state-of-the-art additional block at the Bone & Joint Hospital, Srinagar, reaffirming his governments firm commitment to strengthening the two foundational pillars of developmenthealth and education. Post inauguration, the Chief Minister also took a round of the operation theatres, staircase, ramp and wards, and interacted [] The post Health, education pillars of J&Ks progress, prosperity: Omar appeared first on Northl

NEW DELHI, Jul 15: In a momentous occasion,Jammu and Kashmirhas been awarded the Gold medal in the States (Category B) at the National One District One Product (ODOP) Awards 2024. This prestigious ceremony was held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan,New Delhi, marking the second consecutive year that J&K has received this esteemed honour for its [] The post J&K wins Gold at ODOP Awards 2024 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 15: The top Congress leadership decided on Tuesday to raise issues, such as the Pahalgam terror attack, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar, the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and rising atrocities against women in the country, during the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, [] The post Pahalgam Attack: Cong gears up to grill PM in Parl session appeared first on Northlines .

By Rao Inderjit Singh In a country as vast and varied as India, the true measure of progress lies not merely in GDP figures or infrastructure milestones but in how well a nation nurtures its people. Human capitalour education, skills, health, and productivityis not just an economic asset but a moral imperative. Over the [] The post NITI Aayogs Human Capital Revolution appeared first on Northlines .

The Indian Railways, often referred to as the lifeline of the nation, serves millions of passengers daily across its vast network. However, in recent years, trains have increasingly become a convenient medium for illicit activities ranging from theft and drug trafficking to the transportation of contraband and even unidentified bodies. This emerging threat not only [] The post Modern Safety For Railways appeared first on Northlines .

Former President Barack Obama calls for fresh strategy to get back to power By T N Ashok NEW YORK: Why are democrats in USA still sulking in the shadows whining and not gotten over the shock defeat of Ms. Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential elections when her rival Trump stole the democrats voter [] The post Beleaguered Democratic Party regrouping again to take on Trump in local elections appeared first on Northlines .

AI has to be used keeping the best interests of the people in minds By Harsh Gour A recent academic paper in Acta Astronautica, The protection of AI-based space systems from a data-driven governance perspective, authored by Giovanni Tricco and eleven others attempts to tackle a complex and timely topic: how our existing legal [] The post How to revisit the human angle in data driven space governance? appeared first on Northlines .

All four major companies are reorienting strategy to meet the challenge of Trumps high tariff rate By Kunal Bose India, the worlds second largest aluminium maker with production in 2024 rising marginally to 4.2m tonnes from 4.16m tonnes in the previous year, is already a big producer of hydropower with large new [] The post Indias Aluminium producing units to invest US$ 5 Billion to build 20GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 appeared first on Northlines .

Tushi Deb What binds Bengal to Kashmir today? Not geography. Not culture. But a tenuous political thread woven through the INDI Alliancea coalition that increasingly resembles a sartorial patchwork of frayed egos and fractured ambitions. The recent meeting between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in [] The post Kashmir Watches: Modis normalcy or INDI Alliances rifted integration? appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 15: A Delhi court on Tuesday reserved its order on Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashids plea to attend the monsoon session of Parliament starting July 21. Additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh reserved the order for July 21 on the plea of the Baramulla MP seeking either interim bail or custody parole [] The post Delhi Court reserves order on J&K MP Rashids plea to attend Parliament appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 15: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to order the premature release of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, a convict in a triple murder case allegedly linked to a terrorist act. A bench comprising Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and SVN Bhatti, however, allowed Bhat to challenge the remission policy of Union Territory of Jammu and [] The post SC rejects early release of J&K triple murder convict citing terror angle appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, July 15: The execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, whose execution was set for tomorrow in Houthi-controlled Sanaa, Yemen, on charges of murder, has been postponed thanks to the efforts of Indian officials who were in regular touch with the authorities there, sources said. In the case of Nimisha Priya, it [] The post Execution of Nimisha Priya in Yemen postponed, thanks to efforts of Indian officials appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, July 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a tragic road accident that occurred in the Ponda area of Doda district. In a condolence message, the LG said, Pained by the loss of lives due to the tragic road accident in Doda. My heartfelt condolences to the [] The post LG Sinha condoles loss of lives in Doda Road Accident appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, July 15: The deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam, which killed 26 people, was part of a closely guarded conspiracy directed by Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and executed by the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), security sources have revealed. According to reports, the plan was approved at the highest political and military [] The post Pahalgam Attack a Closely Guarded ISI-LeT Conspiracy: Reports appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 15: The Supreme Court on Tuesday fixed July 31 for hearing a batch of pleas seeking review of the 2022 verdict that upheld the Enforcement Directorate (ED) powers of arrest and attachment of property involved in money laundering, search and seizure under PMLA. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi [] The post SC to hear review pleas on ED powers under PMLA on July 31 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid warm tributes to veteran marathoner Fauja Singh, who died in a road accident, saying he was extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on the topic of fitness. Singh, who was 114 years old, [] The post PM Modi pays tribute as 114-year-old marathoner Fauja Singh dies in road accident appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, July 15: Amid rains, a fresh batch of more than 6000 pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Yatra amid the chants of Bam Bam Bhole this morning left for the holy cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas here from Bhagwati Nagar based Yatri Niwas. Officials said that the pilgrims left from the Jammu base camp in [] The post Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of over 6000 pilgrims leaves from Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

NL Desk Doda, July 15: A tragic accident unfolded on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district when a tempo traveller (registration number JK06-4847) veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in the Ponda area along the Doda-Barath road. According to initial reports, several passengers were onboard the ill-fated vehicle at the [] The post Doda Accident: Tempo Skids Off Cliff, Rescue Teams Rushed appeared first on Northlines .

Pakistan intended to create communal divide, to hit Kashmirs economy Srinagar, Jul 14: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has acknowledged that the deadly attack in Pahalgam earlier this year was a grave security lapse, taking personal responsibility for the incident that killed several innocent civilians. In an interview to The Times of India, [] The post LG Sinha admits Pahalgam attack a security lapse appeared first on Northlines .

Walk, Auto, Scooty different modes, one destination forAbdullahs,NCleaders Srinagar, Jul 14: Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah did a virtual power walk, security personnel struggling to keep pace with him, his father Farooq Abdullah took an auto and Minister Sakina Ittoo drove pillion on a scooty. Unprecedented scenes played out inSrinagaron Monday as National Conference [] The post Amidst house detention, Omar jumps fence to reach Naqsband Graveyard appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, July 14: In a significant development, theJammu and KashmirGovernment has ordered the promotion of several officers of theJammu and KashmirPolice Service (JKPS) across various senior ranks. As per the Home Departments orders, three JKPS officers of the 2001 batch Abrar Ahmad Choudhary, Gh. Jeelani Wani, and Amit Bhasin have been promoted [] The post JKPS Officers promoted to SSP, SP Selection Grades appeared first on Northlines .

6,143 pilgrims leave fromJammu Srinagar, Jul 14: The annual Amarnath Yatra has entered its twelfth day and continues to proceed smoothly, witnessing a steady rise in the number of pilgrims each day. As of Monday, over 2.20 lakh devotees have offered prayers at the holy cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 3. Officials [] The post Amarnath Yatra: 2.20 lakh devotees perform Darshan appeared first on Northlines .

SED to move a de-freezing proposal to address staff shortage Srinagar, Jul 14: In a major development, the government is mulling to de-freeze the half of General Line Teachers (GLTs) posts that were freezed by the erstwhile State Administrative Council (SAC) in December-2018. Pertinently, in 2018, the SAC had freezed 6576 GLT posts for drawl [] The post Govt mulls de-freezing of 50 pc General Line Teacher posts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jul 14: Lieutenant General P K Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps, commonly known as 16 Corps, accompanied by senior officers, reviewed operational preparedness in the forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in the bordering districts of Jammu, Rajouri, and Poonch. Accompanied by the GOCs of the Ace of [] The post GOC 16 Corps reviews security along LoC appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jul 14: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a meeting to review implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on ensuring seamless integration of healthcare data and digital services across the UT. Taking stock of the ongoing initiatives under ABDM, the Chief Secretary underscored the [] The post CS pushes for 100 pc digital health records appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 14: After holding several key positions including as Deputy Chief Minister and Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta, who is poised to start a new innings as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, on Monday said that it is a challenging assignment and he will work together [] The post Kavinder appointed as new LG of Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jul 14: In a major relief to aspirants acrossJammu and Kashmir, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, has stayed the enforcement of a provision in theJammu and KashmirRevenue (Subordinate) Service Recruitment Rules, 2009, that mandated Graduation with knowledge of Urdu as a compulsory qualification for the post of Naib Tehsildar. According to [] The post CAT stays Urdu-only requirement for Naib Tehsildar posts appeared first on Northlines .

As the largest producer, Beijing intensifies its export drive to developing countries By Kunal Bose China whose annual production of primary aluminium routinely well exceeds the metals combined output in the rest of the world has in place a comprehensive Action Plan for the white metal covering 2025-27. But in order to support production, the [] The post China ready to meet Trumps Tariff threat through Tech-driven Aluminium production appeared first on Northlines .

India as the host of 2026 summit must take the lead to restore global peace By Dr Arun Mitra Several important developments have emerged from the recently concluded BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On July 6 and 7.Although U.S. President Donald Trump expressed strong displeasure over the summit even calling it [] The post BRICS 2025 Declaration expressed concern over growing threat and conflict appeared first on Northlines .

Studentssummit calls for Attorney General Pam Bondis resignation for her role By T N Ashok NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump faces a revolt from a MAGA base he created in Tampa in Florida. The ghost of the Jeffrey Epstein files and Clients list has come back to haunt him. The weekend was dominated by [] The post Trumps faces revolt from his young MAGA supporters of Florida over Epstein files appeared first on Northlines .

The latest nationwide strike call failed to get good response By Nantoo Banerjee Trade unionism seems to have lost focus in India. It has failed to reform itself to keep pace with economic reforms and globalisation, and changing job scenarios. It is also facing the biggest leadership crisis. The poor public and industry response to [] The post Indian Trade Unions need to reform themselves to remain relevant appeared first on Northlines .

Swami Vivekananda said My hope of the future lies in the youths of character, intelligent, renouncing all for the service of others, and obedient good to themselves and thecountry at large.The U.N. has designated the World Youth Skills Day on July 15to create awareness on the importance of technical, vocational education, training and the [] The post Building a Skilled Generation The Impact of World Youth Skills Day appeared first on Northlines .

As India gears up to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, the nation is witnessing a renewed push to enhance its sporting ecosystem. States across the country are building world-class infrastructure, hiring professionals, and laying the groundwork for global competitiveness. But amid this national ambition, Jammu and Kashmir risks being left out of the frame. [] The post J&K Deserves Equal Opportunity appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: After holding several key positions including as Deputy Chief Minister and Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta, who is poised to start a new innings as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, on Monday said that it is a challenging assignment and he will work together with everyone [] The post Will work together with everyone for development of Ladakh: Kavinder appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jul 14: Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson on Monday said AAIBs preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash last month found no mechanical or maintenance issues with the aircraft or engines, and that all mandatory maintenance tasks had been completed. Amid speculations in various quarters about the reasons for the fatal [] The post No mechanical, maintenance issues found with Boeing 787-8 Plane: AI CEO appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, July 14: The Centre has stepped up efforts to remove Justice Yashwant Varma, who is at the centre of a cash recovery and corruption row, by mobilizing parliamentary support for a motion in the Lok Sabha. A signature campaign is underway, with BJP and NDA allies nearing completion and around 3540 Opposition MPs [] The post Centre pushes for Justice Varmas removal; Signature drive gains momentum appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday announced the appointment of BJP leader Kavinder Gupta as new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. The President of India has accepted the resignation of Brig. (Dr.) BD Mishra (Retd.) as Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory, the press communique read. The President of India also announced the appointment of Asim [] The post Kavinder Gupta appointed new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jul 14: A day after being locked indoors, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and several National Conference leaders on Monday slipped through security barricades to pay tributes to July 13 martyrs at Naqshband Sahib graveyard in Old City. Abdullah lambasted the Lieutenant Governor and the police for trying to stop him and [] The post Omar Abdullah slips past barricades to honor July 13 Martyrs, slams LG over house arrest appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jul 14: Wholesale price inflation (WPI) declined to (-) 0.13% in June as prices of food articles and fuel saw deflation, along with easing in manufactured product costs, government data showed on Monday. WPI-based inflation was 0.39% in May. It was 3.43% in June last year. Negative rate of inflation in June, 2025 [] The post WPI turns negative in June, drops to -0.13% appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jul 14: The Supreme Court on Monday scheduled a hearing for August 3 to address multiple petitions challenging the transparency of the NEET-PG examination process, particularly the release of answer keys and evaluation methods. A bench comprising Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria heard the matter briefly before setting the next date [] The post SC to hear pleas over NEET-PG transparency on August 3 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, July 13: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered the installation of CCTV cameras in all 74,000 coaches and 15,000 locomotives of the Railways to enhance passenger safety. According to a statement issued by the Railway Ministry on Sunday, the decision was taken after Vaishnaw and Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh [] The post Railways to install CCTV cameras in 74K coaches, 15K locos for enhanced safety appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, July 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today accused a large section of local newspapers in Jammu and Kashmir of deliberately burying the mass detention of the elected government along with most elected representatives on the Martyrs Day. The administration of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha denied permission for any event to mark the anniversary of [] The post J&K: Omar slams local media silence over detention of elected leaders on Martyrs Day appeared first on Northlines .