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Neerja Bhatla In 2008, Professor Harald zur Hausen received the Nobel Prize for his discovery that persistent infection with high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) is the necessary cause of cervical cancer, an important cause of morbidity and mortality globally, but more so in low and lower middle income countries (LMICs). His [] The post HPV Vaccination: One small jab for girls, One giant leap to Cervical Cancer elimination appeared first on Northlines .

byRenu Dhotre An Assessors Perspective In many schools, the stated commitment to supporting weaker learners does not translate into consistent classroom practice. The institutional narrative often emphasizes inclusion and care, yet observable systems reveal gaps in early identification, structured intervention, and sustained monitoring. From an assessors standpoint, the issue is not merely the presence of [] The post A Practical Appraisal of Remedial Learning Systems appeared first on Northlines

Prabhat Kishore For achieving universalization of elementary education, it is essential that all children of appropriate age group have access to schooling facilities within a reasonable distance. In the absence of easily accessible schools, children are less likely to enroll or continue their education, even if they have been formally admitted. Therefore, the Right of [] The post Children need Physical and Social Access to School appeared first on Northlines .

Recent policy brief by ICRIER Shows the big gap between promise and action By R. Suryamurthy Indias trade negotiators have, over the past decade, begun to speak a new languageone that acknowledges women not merely as beneficiaries of growth, but as agents within it. Yet, as the fine print of the countrys recent free [] The post Indias trade agreements are gender-aware, not gender-responsive appeared first on Northlines .

The report concerning change in schedule of flights at Srinagar Airport due to ongoing runway work just before the start of tourism season has raised many apprehensions in the minds of stakeholders. It is obvious that any alteration in the flight schedule will have an impact on the influx of tourists especially if the number [] The post Tourism confronts fresh headwinds appeared first on Northlines .

Kathmandu, Mar 28: Nepals former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday following the governments decision to act on a probe commission report into last years Gen Z protest crackdown that left 76 people dead. Oli, who also chairs the CPN-UML, was detained early morning from Gundu in Bhaktapur district, about 12 [] The post Former Nepal PM Oli Arrested Over Gen Z Crackdown; Probe Report Triggered Action appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 28: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a spell of generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, officials said on Saturday. Director MET Centre Srinagar, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that from March 28 to 30, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy [] The post Rain, Snow Likely Across J&K Till March 30: Director MeT appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday claimed to have busted a job fraud-extortion racket, arresting five persons, recovering Rs 34 lakhs and rescuing two victims from captivity at a hotel in Kolkata. Superintendent of Police, Jammu city south, Ajay Sharma, said the module was involved in luring gullible youth on [] The post Job-extortion racket busted, two victims rescued appeared first on Northlines .

Urges CMs to ensure smooth supply chains; For harsh action against hoarding, profiteering New Delhi, Mar 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States via video conferencing to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in the Middle East [] The post PM Modi calls for Team India spirit Amid Middle East Crisis 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 .

Price of essential commodities may go up significantly Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Mar 27: The people of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will have to face high financial burden from next month onwards for not only traveling in the public transport vehicles but also for buying electric items like ACs, vehicles, [] The post Costlier days ahead for J&K next month on appeared first on Northlines .

Congress, BJP members clash; NC MLAs resort to massive proIran sloganeering Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:Massive protests rocked the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly on Friday as legislators from the National Conference and other parties staged demonstrations against the US-Israel attack on Iran and the killing of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. As soon as proceedings began, [] The post Protests rock J&K Assembly over US-Israel attack on Iran appeared first on Northlines .

LG Saxena, CM express grief over loss of lives Srinagar, Mar 27:At least five persons were killed and seven others sustained injuries when a snow avalanche struck near Dayal Pass along the Zojila axis in Kargil sub-division on Friday, officials said. An official said that three to four passenger vehicles were caught in the avalanche, [] The post Avalanche hits Zojila; 5 dead, 7 injured; Rescue Op underway appeared first on Northlines .

Details city-wise funds sanctioned & utilised, asserting successful execution across UT Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that centrally sponsored schemes under the Smart City Mission have been fully implemented in the Union Territory. Replying to an unstarred question (A.Q. No. 892) by MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar, [] The post Smart City Mission Projects J&K complete appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that the construction of ongoing power projects has accelerated in the backdrop of the abeyance of Indus Water Treaty. The concerned minister in the Legislative Assembly informed that In the backdrop of the abeyance of Indus Water Treaty, the pace of construction for ongoing [] The post Power Projects pick up pace after Indus Water Treaty Abeyance: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The government Friday said that it is in process of tripling the hydroelectric power generation over the next decade. The concerned minister in the Legislative Assembly informed that a comprehensive road map for the next decade has been drawn and is under implementation. The UT is on the fast track to triple [] The post Hydropower capacity output to triple by next decade appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday said that the inflow of plant and nursery material, pesticides, and fertilizers from outside the Union Territory does not pose any threat of diseased or substandard inputs, as all such consignments are subjected to stringent quarantine and regulatory procedures. Replying to a question raised by [] The post Strict quarantine checks in place to safeguard J&K agriculture: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Ladakh, Mar 27:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that the Government of India has approved 1196.22 crore for the construction of a unidirectional twin-tube tunnel along with approach roads across Fotu La Pass on National Highway-1 in the Union Territory of Ladakh. In a post on X, Gadkari said [] The post Centre Okays Rs 1196 Cr for construction of twin-tube tunnel, approach roads across Fotu La Pass appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The Health and Medical Education Department on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that efforts are underway to further strengthen infrastructure and patient-care services at Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh Hospital (SMGS), Jammu, including the installation of an MRI facility, augmentation of staff, and development of a multi-tier parking system. Replying to a question [] The post SMGS Hospital to get MRI facility soon; Parking expansion planned appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu tops list, Baramulla, Anantnag follow Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that a total of 39,153 housing units have been sanctioned across the Union Territory under various housing schemes, out of which 31,173 units have been completed so far. Replying to a starred question by MLA [] The post 39,153 housing units sanctioned in J&K, over 31,000 completed appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:The government on Friday said smart metering is being rapidly expanded across Jammu and Kashmir under the RDSS, covering all categories of consumers. Replying to a query by MLA Vijay Kumar in the Legislative Assembly, the government, said a total of 13,28,733 smart meters have been installed so far. Of these, 6,52,548 [] The post 6.5 lakh meters installed in Kashmir, 6.7 lakh in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Mar 27:Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant arrived in Leh on Friday on an official visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh. Upon his arrival, the CJI was accorded a warm reception by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, and Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, [] The post CJI Surya Kant in Ladakh to inaugurate judicial facilities appeared first on Northlines .

The simple logic is that panic buying cannot prevent an imminent crisis, if one is indeed in the offing; rather, it is certain to invite trouble ahead of time. The people in Jammu and Kashmir therefore must show sensible behaviour and not create unnecessary mayhem by forming long serpentine lines outside petrol pumps and offering [] The post Avoid Panic Fuel Buying appeared first on Northlines .

US President wants to make it a Monumental Event irrespective of Iran war By Nitya Chakraborty U.S. President Donald Trump finally rescheduled his much awaited visit to China on May 14 and 15 by announcing in his Truth Social there by creating big interest in the diplomatic circles about the possibility of a sort [] The post Trump-Xi Summit rescheduled on May 14-15 in Beijing worries Japan and Taiwan appeared first on Northlines .

Modis bonhomie with Israel-US axis is coating the Countrys diplomacy heavily By Nilotpal Basu All across the world, a million-dollar question is being asked: what will be the final outcome of the war of aggression the US and Israel jointly initiated with the elimination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28? Subsequently, there were [] The post Trumps war against Iran has exposed the limit of U.S.s mighty imperial power appeared first on Northlines .

In the days of India=China bonhomie, the bunker turned caf tells a story of amity By T N Ashok In Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, there is a caf where coffee is excellent. The altitude is 10,000 feet. And beneath your chair, under riveted steel plates that once shook with the boots of soldiers retreating [] The post Where soldiers once marched, Gen Z now orders Cappuccino in a caf in Tawang appeared first on Northlines .

C M Sharma Jammu, March 27. May be, because of the inadequate men and material resources with the concerned municipal authorities in Jammu, the administration has been unable to provide adequate necessary arrangements for collection and disposal of trash and waste left after immersing the Holy Sakh by thousands of devotees in the rivers and [] The post Mass mobilisation needed to keep Jammu neat, clean and beautiful appeared first on Northlines .

By Syed Majid Gilani It was the first March after Waleeds marriage to Zarah, a union that had taken place in September 2010. Life had begun to change, slowly and gently, and Waleed had started to see the world through a different lens. One morning, the newlyweds decided to take a short trip, just a [] The post Before the Storms Came: A Day of Togetherness, Forever Frozen in Time appeared first on Northlines .

Aditya Pandey In Jammu and Kashmir, people often talk about politics, development and security. But beyond these changes, there is a major problem of drug abuse, which is rapidly growing in the state, prevailing among the younger generation. According to a report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment, around 13.5 lakh [] The post Jammu and Kashmir Faces Quiet War on Drugs Consumption appeared first on Northlines .

-Nikita Kandpal Navratri is a special Hindu festival that lasts for nine nights, dedicated to worshipping the goddess Durga in her different forms. Its a time when people show their deep devotion through fasting, praying, and celebration. In India, during Navratri, temples come alive, homes shine with rituals, and everyone feels a strong sense of [] The post Vaishno Devi: A Smart Management for Navratri Crowds appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered prayers to Lord Ram and virtually witnessed the Surya Tilak ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on the occasion of Ram Navami. The ceremony saw a beam of sunlight precisely illuminating the forehead of Ram Lallas idol at noon, forming a celestial tilak, as [] The post PM Modi Offers Ram Navami Prayers, Witnesses Surya Tilak at Ayodhya Temple appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has promoted 14 Junior Legal Assistants appointed under the Prime Ministers Special Package to the posts of Associate Law Officers in the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. According to Government Order No. 3898-JK(LD) of 2026 dated March 26, the promotion follows the upgradation of 14 [] The post 14 Junior Legal Assistants Promoted as Associate Law Officers in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The Central government has reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each for domestic consumption, aiming to shield consumers from rising fuel prices amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. Announcing the decision, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move is intended to protect citizens from price volatility [] The post Govt Slashes Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by Rs 10/Litre Amid West Asia Crisis appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The Union Government has increased commercial LPG allocation for states to 70 per cent, with 20 per cent earmarked for key sectors such as steel, automobile, textile and other labour-intensive industries, in a move aimed at easing supply constraints. Announcing the decision, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said priority [] The post Centre Raises Commercial LPG Allocation to 70%, Focus on Core Industries appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: A Joint Parliamentary Committee examining three bills proposing removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers and ministers after 30 consecutive days of arrest on serious charges has been granted more time to submit its report. The Lok Sabha on Friday extended the panels deadline till the first day of the last [] The post Parliament Panel on PM, CMs Removal Bills Gets Extension Till Monsoon Session appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 27: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators staged a protest inside the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday, demanding the establishment of a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu as the second phase of the Budget Session commenced. The BJP MLAs raised slogans and held placards while seeking clarity from the government [] The post BJP MLAs Protest Inside J&K Assembly, Demand National Law University in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 27: National Conference (NC) leaders, led by Tanvir Sadiq, staged a protest outside the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday, expressing solidarity with Iran amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Speaking to the media, Tanvir Sadiq said the entire NC and the J&K government stand together. He noted that, like former [] The post NC Leaders Protest Outside J&K Assembly, Express Solidarity with Iran appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: The government has reduced excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre and exempted diesel from the levy to shield consumers from rising global crude prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Global crude rates have surged nearly 50% since February 28, when the United States and Israel launched [] The post Govt Cuts Petrol Excise Duty to Rs 3, Diesel Exempted Amid Iran Tensions appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 26 : India has about 60 days of oil stock cover and has arranged one full month of LPG supply, the government said on Thursday, adding that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG, calling reports of shortages as a deliberate misinformation campaign aimed at triggering panic buying. Amid reports [] The post 60 days of oil stocks, 800,000 tonnes of LPG secured, says Govt Dismissing shortage reports as misinformation appeared first on Northlines .

PM to coordinate with states to protect supplies, citizens New Delhi, Mar 26:Prime Minister Narendra Modi would interact with Chief Ministers of all states and Union Territories on Friday to review preparedness amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, now in its fourth week. An official said the meeting will focus on coordination between the Centre [] The post PM to discuss West Asia crisis with CMs today appeared first on Northlines .

Sinha, Omar thank PM, HM, Finance Minister New Delhi, Mar 26:The Centre on Thursday approved additional central assistance of Rs 5000 crore for Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at supporting infrastructure development and easing fiscal pressures in the Union Territory. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah [] The post Centre approves Rs 5,000 Cr additional aid for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 26 : The second leg of the Jammu and Kashmir Assemblys budget session is expected to begin on a stormy note on Friday, with opposition parties gearing up to corner the government over its poll promises and the restoration of statehood. During the 18-day-long first half of the session, which began on [] The post Second part of JK Assemblys budget session today, likely to have stormy start appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 26: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level meeting to review the steps taken by the Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department as part of an ongoing effort to implement healthcare reforms in Jammu & Kashmir based on recommendations of NITI Aayog. Senior officers from the Health & Medical Education Department and [] The post CS evaluates key initiatives to transform healthcare in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Exercise to be completed by May 15 Jammu Tawi, Mar 26:In a significant move, the State Election Commission (SEC) on Thursday issued a schedule for revision of Panchayat electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir. State Election Commissioner, Shantmanu said the Commission has issued a calendar for revision of Panchayat electoral rolls. As per calendar, a [] The post Schedule out for revision of electoral rolls appeared first on Northlines .

247 multi-lingual helpline received over 1.64 lakh calls in 2025 New Delhi, Mar 26:The Centre has stated that Jammu and Kashmir has put in place dedicated tourist police and helpline facilities to enhance safety and security for visitors at major tourist destinations across the Union Territory. Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union [] The post Tourist police deployed across J&K to boost visitor safety: Centre appeared first on Northlines .

Clears introduction of appropriation bills in Assembly New Delhi, Mar 26:The Jammu & Kashmir cabinet on Thursday approved the construction of a major flyover in Srinagar, along with the introduction of appropriation bills in the Legislative Assembly. Sources said that the cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, gave its nod for the construction of [] The post Cabinet Okays major flyover in Srinagar, new staff in Health, judiciary appeared first on Northlines .

Gen Pratik to confer 92 awards upon soldiers, units of Army for exceptional service, bravery Jammu Tawi, Mar 26:The Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 is slated to be held on Saturday (March 28) at the headquarters in Udhampur. According to the details available, ninety-two (92) awards will be conferred upon soldiers and units of the [] The post Nr Command gears up to hold Investiture Ceremony tomorrow appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 26:The Government of India (GoI) informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has an annual groundwater recharge of 2.30 billion cubic meters (BCM), with extractable resources estimated at 2.07 BCM. Replying to an unstarred question, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said that the total annual groundwater extraction [] The post J&Ks groundwater recharge 2.30 BCM, extraction 0.51 BCM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 26:The India Meteorological Department on Thursday forecast generally cloudy weather with spells of rain and snow across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days. According to the details provided by theMeteorological Centre Srinagar from March 28 to 30, the weather is likely to remain generally cloudy with intermittent light to moderate rain [] The post J&K to witness rain, snow, gusty winds till March 30 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 26:The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed in Ramban district on Thursday after massive boulders fell on the road, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded on both sides, officials said. An official said that the highway remained blocked due to large boulders and a landslide between Karol Bridge and Chanderkot, halting vehicular movement. Traffic [] The post Jmu-Sgr highway closed after landslide appeared first on Northlines .