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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday remarked that Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, 27, and Ashutosh Ranka, 32, were not members of Generation Z while hearing their plea challenging the extension of their judicial custody over an attempt to unfurl the national flag at Jantar Mantar in violation of prohibitory orders. [] The post You are not Gen Z: Delhi HC to CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka on plea against judicial custody appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 21: Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) rose around 2 per cent on Wednesday after its digital arm, Jio Platforms, saw its 30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO) fully subscribed within just 100 minutes of opening, setting a record for the fastest subscription of a public issue. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), [] The post RIL Shares Rise 2% as Jio Platforms IPO Fully Subscribed in 100 Minutes appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 21: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid tributes to police personnel who laid down their lives for the nation, honouring their courage, duty and sacrifice. On Police Commemoration Day, I pay heartfelt tribute to the brave police personnel who laid down their lives in service of the nation. [] The post Valour Of Martyrs Inspires Us To Strengthen Peace, Security: LG Sinha On Police Commemoration Day appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: State Bank of India (SBI) has confirmed a cyber incident after 3,897 customer records containing personally identifiable information were identified during a preliminary analysis of data available on the dark web. In a statement to stock exchanges on Wednesday, the bank said it received alerts on October 16 from its Threat Intelligence Service [] The post SBI Confirms Cyberattack, 3,897 Customer Records Found on Dark Web appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 21: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR and taken over the probe into the alleged murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjabs Mansa, with a special team reaching the district to investigate the case, officials said on Wednesday. The CBI team, comprising experts in forensics, drug [] The post CBI Registers FIR, Takes Over Probe Into Anti-Drug Activists Killing in Punjab appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to the brave police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day. He said it is an occasion to express the deepest gratitude to the countrys police personnel, who serve with remarkable [] The post PM Modi Pays Homage To Policemen Who Sacrificed Life In Line Of Duty appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 21: The Financial Commissioner (Revenue), Jammu and Kashmir, has ordered the dismissal of former Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) employee Fozia Afzal following departmental proceedings over allegations of financial fraud, forgery of official documents and misuse of official position in connection with purported land and shop allotments in Srinagar. The dismissal was ordered through Government [] The post Former Srinagar MTS Employee Dismissed Over Alleged Forgery, Fraud appeared first on

Chandigarh, Oct 21: Punjab Police have arrested seven people and recovered a hand grenade, two pistols and 3.491 kg of heroin while dismantling a drug trafficking, illegal arms and explosives smuggling network, an official said on Wednesday. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the recovery was made by Amritsar Rural Police as part [] The post Seven Held in Punjab With Grenade, Pistols, 3.49 Kg Heroin appeared first on Northlines .

Ravan effigies go up in flames in Jammu, Srinagar and districts; Farooq, Sharma call for righteousness, unity and social harmony Jammu Tawi, October 20: Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday with traditional gaiety, religious fervour and enthusiastic public participation, as the burning of effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakarn [] The post Dussehra celebrated across J&K with religious fervour, grandeur appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 20: In a significant organizational rejig, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the appointment of Jammu and Kashmir MLA Shagun Parihar as the National Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the partys youth wing. Shagun Parihar, who represents the Kishtwar Assembly segment, has steadily risen as a prominent [] The post BJP appoints MLA Shagun as National Vice President of BJYM appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 20 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reached out to political parties, urging all to join hands in national interest and to fulfil the aspirations of the people, amidst the governments efforts to build consensus for the passage of the delimitation-linked Womens Reservation Bill. Participating in Vijaya Dashami celebrations in the [] The post PM reaches out political parties, asks all to stand together for national interests appeared first on Northlines .

Worshipping Goddess Shakti must go beyond rituals to ensure dignity, equality and respect for women in everyday life By Omkar Dattatray Navratri is one of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, celebrated with deep devotion and traditional fervour. As the auspicious festival begins, greetings to all countrymen, with the hope that Goddess Shakti [] The post Navratri: A Celebration of Feminine Power and Energy appeared first on Northlines .

A tribute to the visionary ruler who laid the foundations of the princely state and expanded its frontiers By Ravi Rohmetra As Jammu and Kashmir observes the 234th birth anniversary of Maharaja Gulab Singh on October 21, 2026, it is an occasion to recall the life and legacy of the ruler who founded [] The post Maharaja Gulab Singh: The Founder of Jammu and Kashmirs Dogra Dynasty appeared first on Northlines .

Daily footfall remains above 30,000; Oct 17 records highest single-day rush at 48,470 Yogesh Jammu Tawi, Oct 20: More than four lakh pilgrims visited the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in the Trikuta Hills of Jammu and Kashmir during the nine-day Shardiya Navratra festival, reflecting the deep faith and devotion of devotees who undertook [] The post 4 lakh pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi Shrine During Shardiya Navratras appeared first on Northlines .

Patients suffering the most Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Oct 20: The official neglect in respect of patient care in Jammu region could well be gauged from the fact that despite the passage of more than seventy one (71) years, the regions only Chest Diseases (CD) Hospital has so far not been able to acquire the [] The post In 71 years; CD Hospital fails to acquire much needed Ventilator appeared first on Northlines .

Order raising monthly stipend to Rs 25,000 expected tomorrow Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Oct 20 (KNO): Medical interns across Jammu and Kashmir will continue their indefinite strike until the government issues a formal order enhancing their monthly stipend to Rs 25,000, the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) said on Tuesday. AIMSA president Dr Mohammad [] The post Medical Interns continue strike, Await written stipend hike order appeared first on Northlines .

Rajnath calls for dismantling entire terror-ecosystem, for united approach against terror without selective standards New Delhi, Oct 20: Asserting that there should be no double standards in dealing with terrorism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that those financing, supporting or sheltering terrorists must be held accountable. Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council [] The post Hold terror sponsors, financers accountable: India tells SCO appeared first on

Terrorism is one of the biggest threats to peace, security and human development in the modern world. It not only kills innocent lives but spreads fear among people, impacts the economy and kills the dreams of youth. In this context, Indias strong stand on terrorism is perfectly justified as it has always stood by peace, [] The post Terrorism not acceptable! appeared first on Northlines .

LEH/JAMMU, Oct 20: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday notified the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Amendment) Regulation, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of Hill Development Councils in all eight districts of the Union Territory, including newly created Sankoo district. Saxena said the regulation, promulgated by President Droupadi Murmu, was implemented [] The post Ladakh Notifies Amendment for Hill Councils in All 8 Districts appeared first on North

Nagpur, Oct 20: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said attempts to change governments rarely resolve the problems facing societies, warning that protests could be exploited by vested interests to deepen divisions and fuel unrest. Addressing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghs annual Vijayadashami function in Nagpur, Bhagwat referred to political upheavals in Bangladesh, Nepal, France [] The post RSS Chief Bhagwat warns regime-change movements may deepen social divisions appeared first on Northlin

Kota, Oct 20: The three shooters allegedly involved in the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff, who were arrested by Rajasthan Police from a train at a railway station on Monday, were taken back to Mumbai by Mumbai Police under tight security on Tuesday morning. The trio, allegedly acting on the behest of the [] The post Tiger Shroff shooting case: Shooters sent Mumbai from Kota appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 19: The ongoing Navratri festival witnessed a heavy rush at the Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine in Reasi district, with over 3.81 lakh pilgrims having visited the temple since Oct 11, officials said on Monday. The footfall is likely to increase further on Dussehra. The pilgrimage has been witnessing a steady flow of devotees [] The post 3.81 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi on Navratri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 19 : The Railway Board has introduced a concessional freight scheme offering a 50 per cent discount on return trips booked in advance on Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) trains to reduce transportation costs for traders and logistics operators, an official spokesperson said. Under the scheme, traders booking parcel coaches for [] The post Rlys offers 50 pc discount on return trips for advance parcel bookings appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 19: Jammu Railway Division is set to enhance operational coordination and efficiency with the construction of a new Integrated Control Office (ICO) here, which will bring the control units of all departments under one roof, an official said. The foundation stone for the ICO was laid by Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu Vivek [] The post Jammu Railway div to get new integrated control office appeared first on Northlines .

Grant released in 2005, last deadline extended in 2022 Srinagar, Oct 19: In a major embarrassment for the Jammu & Kashmir Government, the Government of India has sought Rs 4.12 crore from it after successive regimes in the erstwhile state failed to execute a dream project for apple growers. The Agricultural and Processed Food [] The post Centre seeks Rs 4.12 Cr refund from J&K Govt over 20-yr delay in Apple Infrastructure Project appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 19: With the commencement of annual regular Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) exams, nearly 97,000 students appeared for the Class 10th exams on Monday. The officials said that the exam was held in 1,003 centres across Kashmir and a few districts of winter-zone areas of Jammu division. JKBOSE has said [] The post 97,500 appear in Class-10 JKBOSE exams appeared first on Northlines .

If Ruhullah wants to resign, he is free to do so, It makes no difference Srinagar, Oct 19: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to the Valley. Talking to reporters here, Dr [] The post Cabinet expansion after LG Sinhas return: Farooq appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 19: Fraudulent overseas job offers are increasingly being used to lure vulnerable people into human trafficking networks, with victims allegedly routed through multiple countries, stripped of legal protections and forced into exploitative situations, DIG Crime Branch Abdul Qayoom said on Monday. Expressing deep concern over the growing menace, Qayoom, speaking to reporters here [] The post Cyber slavery adds dangerous dimension to human trafficking: DIG-CB appeared first on Northli

Pak using platform to push its agenda; J&K, Ladakh integral parts of India New Delhi, Oct 19: Accusing Pakistan of using Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to advance its political agenda and divert international attention from its own internal issues, India on Monday rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in resolutions adopted at an OIC [] The post OIC has no locus standi to comment on Indias internal affairs: MEA appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 19: Grief and anger gripped Darpora village of Hallpora in Kokernag area on Monday after the body of a 28-year-old labourer, Aijaz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Majeed Dar, who had been missing for weeks, was brought home from Punjab. According to the details, soon after the body arrived family members of Dar [] The post Missing Kokernag labourer found dead in Ludhiana, family demands investigation appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 19: Srinagar International Airport has withdrawn restrictions limiting operations to 8 am to 5 pm, paving the way for flights beyond 5 pm, subject to operational requirements, ahead of the winter schedule beginning October 25. An official at Srinagar International Airport said that the restrictions on airport operational hours have been withdrawn, allowing [] The post Srinagar Airport lifts operational curbs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 19: A 45-year-old woman was injured after jumping from a window upon seeing her son hanging at their home in the Mahore area of Reasi district on Monday, officials said. An official said that a heart-wrenching incident occurred in Baggodas village of Mahore tehsil, where a young boy was found hanging at [] The post SHOCKER! Mother jumps from window after finding young son hanging appeared first on Northlines .

By Rajesh Pathak Being powerful enough to overpower injustice is true worship of the mother goddess If we take a look into an aspect of mother cow, then the calf when sucks her milk , it keeps tending it in sheer love, withdrawing herself from everywhere. But now just imagine that at the same [] The post Vandemataram appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. Dr. Jayadeba Sahoo Reimagining Navadurga & Dussehera for a Peaceful, Inclusive and Sustainable World Ya Devi Sarva-Bhuteshu Shakti-Rupena Samsthita, Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai NamasTasyai Namo Namah. Salutations again and again to the Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of power. This timeless invocation invocation invites humanity to recognise the sacred potential of [] The post Slaying inner Mahishasura, Burning inner Ravana: Spiritual imperative of Festive Trilogy Navaratri, D

Privatisation is not withdrawal of State from Economy, it is redeployment for better use By Dr. Nilanjan Banik The Union Cabinets approval, on 14 October 2026, to sell the governments and LICs combined 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to a Fairfax Financial Holdings subsidiary for about 52,878 crore is more than another entry [] The post IDBI Bank -Fairfax deal has some lessons for the Govts Disinvestment strategy appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. Parshant Bakshi Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of Indias most significant festivals, symbolising the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness, truth over falsehood and courage over injustice. On this auspicious occasion, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) traditionally observes its annual Vijayadashami programme, which may include Shastra Pujan- the ceremonial worship of weapons. For [] The post Shastra Pujan on Vijaydashmi: Symbolism of Strength, Self-discipline and

Digital media has become a powerful tool to disseminate information and raise awareness about incidents that might have otherwise remained buried in the depths of obscurity. But in the wrong hands, this tool could be used to spread rumours, jump to conclusions and stoke tensions far beyond the scope of an incident. This can have [] The post Peace needs prudence appeared first on Northlines .

LUDHIANA, Oct 19: A Srinagar-bound passenger bus was allegedly attacked with stones near Doraha in Punjabs Ludhiana district late Sunday night, leaving its windowpanes shattered but passengers unharmed. The incident occurred less than 24 hours after a similar attack on a Kashmir-bound bus in Haryanas Karnal district injured two people. The latest attack took place [] The post After Haryana, Kashmir-bound bus attacked with stones near Ludhiana in Punjab appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 19: The government has asked Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to review its recommendation algorithms to prevent users from being disproportionately exposed to a single or limited set of narratives and curb the amplification of misleading or out-of-context content that could trigger public confusion, violence or disorder. In an advisory dated [] The post Govt Warns Meta Against Exposing Users to Limited Narratives appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 19: Prices of 137 anti-cancer drugs are set to decline from November 9 after the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) capped trade margins on the identified non-scheduled medicines at 30 per cent of their maximum retail price (MRP), a move expected to reduce prices by up to 70 per cent, depending on [] The post Govt Caps Margins on 137 Cancer Drugs at 30%, New Prices From Nov 9 appeared first on Northlines .

LAHORE, Oct 18: Muhammad Sarwar, a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative designated a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by the US Treasury Department in 2016, died in Pakistans Lahore on Sunday under circumstances that have not been officially clarified. Sarwar, president of the Punjab chapter of Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), collapsed while reportedly on his way [] The post US-Designated Lashkar-e-Taiba Operative Muhammad Sarwar Dies in Lahore appeared first on Northlines .

KOTA, Oct 19: Three men allegedly involved in the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbai have been arrested at Kota railway station in Rajasthan while travelling on the Pune-Jaipur Express, officials said. The accused have been identified as 17-year-old Phool Singh and 18-year-old Rehan, both from Sonipat in Haryana, and 22-year-old Hritik [] The post Tiger Shroff Firing Incident: Three Alleged Accused Arrested In Kota appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu & Kashmir Bank reported a 12.5% YoY decline in Q1FY27 standalone net profit to 424.18 crore, driven by increased tax expenses and higher standard asset provisions despite robust 25% credit growth and total business crossing 3 trillion. Jammu & Kashmir Bank reported a 12.5% year-on-year decline in standalone net profit for the quarter ended [] The post JK Bank Q1FY27 profit falls 12.5% as tax costs rise appeared first on Northlines .

LEH: In a historic milestone for the administration of justice in the Union Territory of Ladakh, Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, on Sunday inaugurated the newly established Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Melongthang, Leh. The establishment of the Bench marks a significant step towards bringing [] The post CJI Justice inaugurates Ladakh Bench of High Court in Leh appeared first on Northlines .

LEH: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Sunday said lawyers from Leh and Kargil would soon be able to virtually access the Supreme Court from the Ladakh Bench of the High Court. All matters originating from Ladakh would be listed on a single day and heard through video-conferencing, sparing lawyers and litigants the [] The post CJI announces virtual SC access for Lawyers from Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Omar seeks stringent action over attack on J&K-bound bus KARNAL: Two men have been rounded up for allegedly throwing stones at a Jammu and Kashmir-bound bus following a dispute in Haryanas Karnal district, leaving a passenger and a dhaba employee injured, police said on Sunday. The incident drew a reaction from Jammu and Kashmir [] The post Two rounded up for stone-pelting on J&K-bound bus in Karnal appeared first on Northlines .

LEH: A 30-year-old critically ill civilian patient was airlifted from Leh to Delhi in a C-130J aircraft, with the mission being carried out by the IAF in darkness and challenging weather conditions, officials said on Sunday. The evacuation mission required a high degree of operational preparedness, professional coordination and timely execution, they said. [] The post IAF Airlifts critically ill patient from Leh to Delhi appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: State-run oil marketing companies have barred ethanol made from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup and B-heavy molasses from their latest procurement tender for the 2026-27 supply year for blending in petrol, as the government seeks to protect domestic sugar supplies while sustaining its nationwide petrol-blending programme. The tender, issued on October 16 by Bharat [] The post India bars Sugarcane-based Ethanol in 2026-27 Petrol blending tender appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU: Two persons are feared drowned after allegedly jumping into the Chenab in Doda and Ramban districts on Sunday, officials said. Rescue operations are underway to trace the missing persons, they said. Officials said a 30-year-old woman, identified as Priya resident of Balwana village and mother of two minor children allegedly jumped into [] The post Two feared drowned after jumping into Chenab in Doda, Ramban appeared first on Northlines .

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after gunmen opened fire at him in Juhu area of Mumbai on Sunday evening, police said. His driver and another driver of an autorickshaw were injured in the incident, police said, adding that 15 teams have been formed to investigate the incident from various angles. The incident took [] The post Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt after Gunfire in Mumbais Juhu appeared first on Northlines .