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Srinagar, Dec 25:A local court has directed the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and the Police to ensure compliance of an earlier court order restraining authorities from obstructing the access road leading to the residence of a Soura resident. The order was passed by the Court of Ist Civil Subordinate Judge/Municipal Magistrate Srinagar while hearing an [] The post Soura Access Road Dispute: Court directs SMC, Police to ensure compliance of 2023 restraint order appeared first on Northlines

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:Security forces have ramped up vigilance along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and in frontier districts of neighbouring Punjab following intelligence inputs about potential terrorist infiltrations from Pakistan. An official told the alert comes amid dense fog conditions expected to persist for at least a month, providing cover for such attempts, [] The post Ahead of New Year, Jammu, Punjab frontier areas on high alert appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Dec 25: Seasonal precipitation in Jammu and Kashmir from October 1 to December 25 remained 44 per cent below normal in Kashmir division, indicating a significant deficit, while Jammu division recorded a near-normal rainfall with a 9 per cent shortfall, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Between October 1 [] The post Jammu records 9 pc rainfall deficits, Kashmir 44 pc appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:The Indian Army has issued an internal directive revising its policy on the use of social media applications by personnel, underscoring the need for heightened operational security and responsible online conduct in an era of evolving cyber threats. The guidelines disseminated through the Directorate General of Military Intelligence (DGMI), have come into [] The post Army revises social media guidelines appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 25 : Estranged National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday threatened the government with a protest if it did not apprise the students of the steps taken to resolve the reservation matter. He announced that he would go on a protest on Sunday if the NC-led government did not meet [] The post End reservation row or face agitation: NC MP challenges Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 25 : Several right-wing Hindu groups held a protest in Jammu on Thursday evening, demanding the shifting of Muslim students from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence and reservations for Hindu students. They also warned of intensifying the agitation if their demands are not met. The controversy began after admissions [] The post Sangharsh Samiti lead protests warn of shutdown over SMVD medical college admissions appeared first on Northlines .

Says Aug 5, 2019 decision ended two flags, two constitutions, strengthened national unity Lucknow, Dec 25: Terming revocation of Article 370 in 2019 as matter of pride for BJP and the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the move strengthened national unity and fulfilled a long-pending ideological commitment. Addressing the inaugural [] The post Devitalizing Art 370 matter of pride for country: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:Highlighting Indias rise as the worlds fastest-growing economy, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership, the nation is steadily moving towards realising the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Speaking at a commemorative event at Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Inter College in Ghazipur, LG Sinha said, Under [] The post India moving steadily towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Focus on promoting collaborative approaches to counter terrorism Enhancing mechanisms to disrupt terror financing networks Sharing intelligence and best practices across agencies Developing strategies to tackle emerging terrorism-related threats New Delhi, Dec 25:Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate 2-day Anti-Terror Conference in New Delhi on Friday. According to the details, the conference, shaped under [] The post Home Minister to inaugurate 2-day Anti-Terror Conference today appeare

Northlines Correspondent Jammu/Srinagar:The festival of Christmas was celebrated with devotion, joy and a spirit of harmony across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, as churches witnessed large gatherings of devotees offering special prayers to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. In Jammu, the winter capital wore a festive look with prominent churches illuminated with colourful lights [] The post Christmas celebrated with devotion, festive spirit across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Satellite Mission showcases price, power and strategic leverage By R. Suryamurthy By any technical measure, Indias successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite should have been routine. Rockets lift satellites into orbit every week now. SpaceX alone has normalised spaceflight to the point of near banality. And yet, the LVM3-M6 mission which placed [] The post Bluebird Block-2 launch: Indias heavy-lift moment is beyond space appeared first on Northlines .

Producers reshaping strategies to cope with oil revenue loss By K Raveendran As 2026 approaches, the global oil market is heading into a year that could decisively reshape price dynamics, fiscal planning in producing states, and energy security calculations for importing economies. The defining feature of the coming year is not demand destruction or [] The post 2026 would be a year of lower oil prices and crude oversupply appeared first on Northlines .

By Puran Chand Sharma Veer Bal Divas, observed annually on 26 December, is a solemn and inspiring national day dedicated to commemorating the unparalleled courage, faith and martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh aged 9 and Sahibzada Fateh Singh (6), the younger sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji, the tenth Sikh Guru. This day stands [] The post Honouring the supreme sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh & Sabibzada Fateh Singh as VEER BAL DIVAS appeared first on Northlines .

Road safety has quietly grown into one of the most serious public safety challenges in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming lives on a scale that rarely provokes sustained outrage or policy debate. The recent three-week special enforcement drive by the Jammu and Kashmir Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) must therefore be seen not as a routine administrative [] The post Time To Act Now appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday paid tributes to Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the occasion of their birth anniversary. The Lieutenant Governor said the ideals and vision of Mahamana and Atal Ji for Developed India and their message of social harmony, equality and [] The post LG Sinha Pays Tribute to Malaviya, Vajpayee on Birth Anniversaries appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 25: Two wanted criminals were booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) on the outskirts of Jammu and shifted to a jail in Poonch district, police said on Thursday. The accused were identified as Paramjeet Kumar alias Jungi, a resident of R S Pura, and Shubham Saini alias Mundi, from the Arnia area. [] The post J&K: Two Criminals Booked Under PSA, Shifted to Poonch Jail appeared first on Northlines .

Dar es Salaam, Dec 25: Five people were killed after a helicopter crashed on Tanzanias Mount Kilimanjaro, Africas highest peak, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) said on Thursday. According to the aviation authority, the helicopter went down near Barafu Camp on the mountain on Wednesday. Local media reports said the aircraft was engaged in [] The post Five Killed as Helicopter Crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania appeared first on Northlines .

Dhaka [Bangladesh], Dec 25: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka on Thursday after spending 17 years in exile, marking a significant political moment in the country following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during last years July Uprising. Rahman arrived from London on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight [] The post BNP Acting Chief Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 25: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial Sadaiv Atal on the occasion of his 101st birth anniversary. A prayer ceremony was held at the memorial, which was attended by several senior [] The post President, VP, PM Modi Pay Tributes to Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended a Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in the national capital, joining a large congregation of Christians from Delhi and north India, and extended warm Christmas greetings to citizens. The service featured prayers, hymns and carols, along with a special [] The post PM Modi Attends Christmas Service in Delhi, Extends Festive Greetings appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary, saying that his personality, work and leadership will continue to serve as a guiding light for the all-round development of the nation. Vajpayee, a Bharat Ratna awardee, served as Prime [] The post Vajpayees Leadership a Guiding Light for Nations Development: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a major fake jobs and land allotment racket, uncovering how a Srinagar-based government employee allegedly duped unemployed youth and poor families by issuing forged appointment and allotment orders using fabricated official seals and signatures. According to an official [] The post Crime Branch Busts Fake Jobs, Land Allotment Scam in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 24: Indias heavy-lift launch vehicle LVM3, popularly known as Bahubali, on Wednesday successfully launched and precisely placed the US-based AST SpaceMobiles advanced communication satellite BlueBird-6 into a Low Earth Orbit (LEO), marking a major milestone in Indias commercial space capabilities. After a smooth 24-hour countdown, the 43.5-metre-tall, 640-tonne LVM3 rocket lifted [] The post Indias Bahubali LVM3 launches heaviest US satellite BlueBird-6 appeared

Jammu Tawi, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued the roster of Administrative Secretaries who will remain available at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, during January 2026. As per the order issued by the General Administration Department, Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Culture Department, and M. Raju, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department, will be [] The post January roster of Admn Secys for Srinagar Sectt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Wednesday filed the chargesheet against a businessman in a bribery case filed against him by former Superintendent of Police, Jammu South. The ACB Spokesman said that J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau filed the charge-sheet before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu against Chander Sekhar Vohra, proprietor of [] The post Chargesheet against businessman in bribery case filed by Ex-SP Jammu South appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 24 : The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a PIL filed by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti seeking transfer of prisoners from outside jails to prisons in J-K. A division bench of the high court, comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal, in a 15-page order passed [] The post J&K HC dismisses Mehboobas PIL on transfer of prisoners from outside jails to J-K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 24 : A 35-year-old woman from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was repatriated from Poonch district to Pakistan on Wednesday, nine days after she inadvertently crossed the Line of Control (LoC), officials said. Shahnaz Akhter, a resident of village Mohra Shareef in Kotli district, was apprehended by Army troops soon after she intruded into [] The post PoK woman repatriated after crossing LoC in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Says decisive policies over the past decade transformed internal security Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 24:Asserting that the PM Modi led government has brought lasting peace to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that decisive policies and sustained efforts over the past decade have transformed the internal security scenario across the country. [] The post Modi led regime brought lasting peace to J&K: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 24: In 2025, Jammu and Kashmirs school education system faced stark realities that exposed deep structural and academic weaknesses. Despite policy initiatives and incremental reforms, poor learning outcomes, high dropout rates, infrastructure gaps, and staff shortages continued to undermine educational quality. One of the most serious concerns was the academic calendar. During [] The post J&K Education 2025: A system under strain amid reform efforts appeared first on Northlines .

62 pc works incomplete, Ministry blames unforeseen events Jammu Tawi, Dec 24:A performance audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has exposed major lapses in the implementation of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) in Jammu & Kashmir, including Ladakh. The audit report tabled in the Parliament on December 18, reveals that [] The post CAG flags major lapses in rural power scheme in J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 24:Acting tough against offenders involved in illegal mining and sand extraction, Police in North Kashmir registered 202 FIRs and arrested 272 accused in the year 2025. According to the details, Police carried out a sustained crackdown in Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Sopore and Handwara. It also seized 240 vehicles, including tippers, tractors and earthmoving [] The post 2025: Police register 202 FIRs, nab 272 accused, seize 240 vehicles in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 24:Traffic moved slowly on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Wednesday due to single-lane traffic and the breakdown of two heavy motor vehicles (HMVs). An official said, Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and passenger vehicles have been advised to travel on NH-44 during the day and avoid night journeys, particularly between Nashri Tunnel and Navyug [] The post Traffic crawls on JammuSrinagar Highway; others closed appeared first on Northlines .

The prolonged breakdown of CT scan machines in three of Jammus five major government hospitals exposes a troubling picture of administrative inertia and misplaced priorities in public healthcare. Diagnostic services like CT scans are not luxuries; they are essential tools for timely and accurate treatment. Yet, patients in Jammu are being denied this basic facility [] The post Administrative Delays Cost Lives appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued an order seeking voluntary annual salary contributions from employees of all departments, corporations, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies towards the Red Cross Fund for the year 202526. Officials said the contribution will be on a voluntary basis and aimed at supporting humanitarian and welfare [] The post J&K Govt Seeks Voluntary Salary Contribution for Red Cross Fund appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 24: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was injured after a leopard strayed into a paramilitary camp and attacked him in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. The incident occurred at a CRPF camp in the Kapran area of Verinag in south Kashmir when the leopard entered the [] The post J&K: CRPF Jawan Injured in Leopard Attack in Anantnag appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday approved an 18 per cent hike in public transport fares following a high-level meeting held here this evening. The meeting was chaired by Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Santosh D. Vaidhya. It was attended by Secretary Transport Avny Lavasa; Acting Transport Commissioner J&K Anju [] The post J&K Govt Gives Nod to 18% Transport Fare Hike appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 24: Security forces on Wednesday recovered ten balloons carrying a Pakistani flag in north Kashmir areas close to the Line of Control (LoC), prompting heightened vigil and surveillance in the region. Officials said around ten balloons with a Pakistani flag attached were sighted landing near Sarna Top in the Khadinayar area of Baramulla [] The post J&K: 10 Suspicious Balloons Carrying Pakistani Flag Recovered Near LoC appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri, Dec 24: A 15-year-old student was killed and two others were injured in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a Tata mobile load carrier in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district on Wednesday. Officials said the collision took place in Manjakote, leaving three students injured. All of them were immediately shifted to a [] The post J&K: Teen Killed, Two Injured in Manjakote Road Accident appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 23 : Amid fog-related disruptions over the past many days, the Northern Railways Jammu Division has arranged scratch rake to minimize delays in train operations and to ensure passenger convenience during winter months, an official said on Tuesday. The significant decision has been taken on the directions of Divisional Railway Manager, Vivek [] The post Railways introduces scratch rake to curb fog-related delays in Jammu Div appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 23: Surveillance has been stepped up along the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi to manage the expected New Year pilgrim rush, with focus on high-footfall and congested stretches, officials said on Tuesday. A multi-tier security grid has also been put in place in and around [] The post Surveillance stepped up on Vaishno Devi route before New Yr rush appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 23 : Security forces on Tuesday carried out anti-sabotage operations around vital installations in Srinagar city with the aim to strengthen security measures and counter any potential threats. Police, in close coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), conducted Area Security/Anti-Sabotage (AST) operations around major vital installations and sensitive locations in the [] The post Joint security exercise in Srinagar for security preparedness appeared first on Northl

Leh: Lt Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday deferred an official programme to facilitate the emergency air evacuation of a critically ill patient from Leh to Srinagar, officials said. The gesture was warmly welcomed by Ladakh BJP president Khachu Tashi who praised the LG for demonstrating exemplary humanitarian leadership by prioritising a medical emergency [] The post Ladakh LG defers official engagement to enable air evacuation of critical patient appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 23: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday announced the schedule for winter vacations in all Government Degree Colleges across the Union Territory. As per an order issued by the Higher Education Department, Government Degree Colleges falling under the Winter Zone in both Kashmir Division and Jammu Division will observe winter [] The post Winter vacations announced for Govt colleges appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected the appeals filed by Kashmiri separatist leaders Masarat Alam Bhat, Shabir Ahmed Shah, Nayeem Ahmad Khan, businessman Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali and others against the trial court order framing charges against them in a terror funding case under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). [] The post J&K Terror Funding Case: Delhi HC rejects Masarat Alam, Shabir Shah pleas against Order Framing Charge appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 23: The administration in Samba district on Tuesday issued an order making it mandatory for landlords, property owners, industries, business establishments and contractors to disclose details of outsiders working or residing in the district, citing security concerns. The order was issued by Samba District Magistrate Ayushi Sudan under Section 163 of the [] The post Disclose outsiders working, residing in Samba: Adm appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 23: Police on Tuesday arrested an alleged drug peddler associated with a Pakistan-based drone-dropped narcotics module in Kathua district, officials said. The accused identified as Siraj Din alias Saraju is said to be a chief recipient of drone-dropped heroin from Pakistan, police said. His arrest was made in connection with [] The post Police arrests key-receiver of drone-dropped heroin appeared first on Northlines .

Rising burden of non-communicable diseases Acute shortage of healthcare staff Lack of advanced diagnostic facilities in new medical colleges Delay in completion of AIIMS Kashmir Jammu Tawi, Dec 23: In 2025, Jammu and Kashmirs health sector witnessed visible progress through policy reforms, infrastructure expansion and new service [] The post J&K health sector makes gains in 2025, but challenges strain system appeared first on Northlines .

New guide to boost planning, timely execution of infrastructure in J&K, Ladakh New Delhi, Dec 23: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday released a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) manual aimed at streamlining the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for road infrastructure projects, a move expected to significantly benefit strategic road construction in Jammu [] The post Rajnath unveils BRO manual to enhance strategic road projects in JK, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Power Ministry denies irregularities; audit finds proof for only Rs 0.09 crore Srinagar, Dec 23:The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has revealed that Rs 27.59 crore were spent in Jammu & Kashmir, including Ladakh, on unapproved works under an ambitious scheme of the Union Power Ministry. The audit report, tabled in Parliament on [] The post Rs 27.59 Cr spent on unapproved works in JK: CAG appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 23:A special NIA court on Tuesday ordered immediate attachment of land belonging to Ghulam Nabi Fai, a US-based Kashmiri lobbyist and convicted agent of Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). According to the details, the attachment of immovable property was ordered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Judge Yahaya [] The post Court orders attachment of Budgam property linked to US-based ISI agent appeared first on