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Jammu, Jan 17: Ruling National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq has submitted a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, calling upon the Centre to review the decision to revoke the permission for MBBS course to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College. The National Medical Commission (NMC) revoked the Letter of Permission to the college, citing [] The post NC to move resolution in JK Assembly for reverting NMC decision on SMVD Medical College appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jan 17: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday comprehensively reviewed the operational environment in the Kashmir valley. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC visited formations and units across North and South Kashmir and carried out a comprehensive review of the operational environment, the Armys Northern Command said on X. It said the [] The post Nr Army Commander reviews operational alert appeared first on Northlines .

New track being put in place, yard being readied for maintenance Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 17: The Jammu Railway Station will soon have a stoppage of Indias high speed Vandhe Bharat Train as the new railway track is being put in place for operation of this train by the Indian Railways and more than [] The post High speed Vandhe Bharat to soon have stoppage at Jammu as more than 80% work completed appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 17:Terming sports as a powerful force that shapes individuals, brings communities together, and plays a vital role in nation-building, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called for linking sports with education and essential life skills. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 2-day National Level Sports Conference SRIJAN organised by Department of [] The post Link sports with education, life skills: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 17:As many as 81.13% of projects sanctioned under the Prime Ministers Development Package (PMDP) for Jammu & Kashmir have been completed or substantially completed, official documents reveal. Documents in possession of the news agency show that significant progress has been made in the implementation of the mega development package in J&K. As [] The post PMs Development Package for J&K records 81% completion appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 17:In the month of December-2025, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has recorded a variation of nearly 900 Megawatts (MWs) in power availability against the anticipated power availability during the peak hours. Besides, the regions has witnessed a variation of minus five percent in power requirement against the anticipated requirement. According to the [] The post J&K, Ladakh record 900 MWs power swing last month appeared first on Northlines .

MeT predicts prolonged wet spell till Jan 26 Jammu Tawi, Jan 17: Minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remained largely unchanged on Saturday compared to the previous day, even as the Meteorological Department forecast a prolonged wet spell with the possibility of heavy rain and snowfall in several areas later this month. [] The post Cold conditions persist in J&K as another wet spell looms appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 17:Principal Chief Controller of Accounts Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Dr Ajay Shanker Singh virtually inaugurated the newly established offices of the Home Department in Jammu and Kashmir. A PIB statement issued to the news agency read: Dr Singh inaugurated the offices of Controller of Accounts, Deputy Controller of Accounts (DCA) and [] The post MHAs PCCA inaugurates Home Dept offices in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded administrative approval for the permanent restoration of the damaged approach of the 4th Tawi Bridge near Bhagwati Nagar, which was affected by the August 2025 floods. The project has been approved at an estimated cost of 1,975.16 lakh (19.75 crore). The approval has been granted [] The post 19.75 Cr for Restoration of 4th Tawi Bridge appeared first on Northlines .

SAHIL VERMA For the first time in the history of Ladakh after attaining the status of a Union Territory, the Honble Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has taken a visionary step by rolling out a comprehensive sports policy viz Ladakh Sports Policy-2025, marking a new era for honing the skills of youth and preparing them [] The post Ladakh Sports Policy-2025 To Provide New Playfield Of Opportunities For Youth appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Saigal was a perfect gentleman, full of compassion and generosity. He was often known to give away his money and even his clothes to the poor and needy. It is said that his salary was collected by his family directly from the New Theatres office for fear that he might part with [] The post K. L. Saigal: The First Superstar of Indian Cinema appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray The stray dog menace in Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a serious public safety and public health crisis. It particularly affects vulnerable groups such as children and school-going students, with major hotspots in Srinagar and Jammu. The root causes are inadequate waste management, which attracts stray dogs, and the insufficient and erratic [] The post Stray Dogs in Jammu and Kashmir: A Growing Public Health Emergency appeared first on Northlines .

With vehicular density increasing with each passing day in Jammu city and in its periphery, it has become necessary to focus on pedestrian safety because undoubtedly the roads have become hostile for those walking along the fast moving traffic. It is pertinent to mention that in western world and continent-country Australia the pedestrian safety is [] The post Strengthen Pedestrian safety appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 17: Ruling National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq has submitted a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, calling upon the Centre to review the decision to revoke the permission for MBBS course to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College. The National Medical Commission (NMC) revoked the Letter of Permission to the college, citing [] The post J&K: Resolution Seeks Review Of NMC Decision On Mata Vaishno Devi College appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Delhi and several other cities across the country have been placed on high alert following intelligence warnings of possible threats from Khalistani and Bangladesh-based terror outfits. According to intelligence sources quoted by news agency ANI, agencies have cautioned that Khalistani terrorist organisations and Bangladesh-based terror groups may attempt [] The post Republic Day Alert: Delhi, Other Cities on High Vigil Over Terror Threats appeared

New Delhi: The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is set to allow members to withdraw their provident fund balances directly into their bank accounts through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) from April 2026, in a major digital push aimed at simplifying and speeding up withdrawals, according to a PTI report citing a top official source. [] The post EPFO to Allow PF Withdrawals via UPI From April 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Malda, Jan 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off Indias first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya) from Malda Town station in north Bengal. He also virtually flagged off the return GuwahatiHowrah service. Developed to meet modern transportation needs, the fully air-conditioned sleeper train aims to provide passengers an airline-like [] The post PM Modi Flags Off Indias 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper Train From Malda appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 17: Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain closed for public visits from January 21 to 29 in view of the upcoming Republic Day Parade and the Beating Retreat ceremony, an official statement said on Saturday. According to the Presidents Secretariat, visits to Rashtrapati Bhavans Circuit-1, which takes visitors through the main building, will be [] The post Rashtrapati Bhavan to Remain Closed for Visitors From Jan 2129 appeared first on Northlines .

Dr Vipul Gupta, Director Neurointerventional Surgery, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai Every year it has been seen that the dipping temperatures are responsible for a rise in number of cardiovascular problems, among which stroke is one of critical illness. This year, the temperatures have started to take sudden dip and is expected to [] The post Winter Weather Raises the Risk of Stroke, Particularly Among Elderly and Hypertensive Patients appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Indias Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has approved a proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from French aerospace major Dassault Aviation in a deal estimated at around 3.25 lakh crore, marking the largest-ever acquisition for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The proposal was cleared by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar and now moves to [] The post India approves largest-ever defence acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 17: As many as 30 tableaux will roll down Kartavya Path during the Republic Day Parade on January 26, showcasing Indias rich cultural heritage and key developmental milestones. The tableaux will be based on the themes Svatantrata Ka Mantr Vande Maataram and Samrddhi Ka Mantr Aatmanirbhar Bharat, marking 150 years [] The post 30 Tableaux to Parade Along Kartavya Path on Republic Day appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 17: The Meteorological Department (MeT) Srinagar on Saturday forecast a fresh wet spell in Jammu and Kashmir from January 19, warning of the possibility of heavy rain and snowfall in a few areas of the Union Territory. MeT Director Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said January 17 and 18 are likely to remain partly to [] The post Fresh Wet Spell Likely in J&K From Jan 19; Heavy Snowfall Likely in Few Areas appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 17: Amidst large scale surrender by Naxalites in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh a couple of days ago, reports of fresh encounter between security forces and Naxalites are reported from the same region in the state on Saturday. Exchange of fire is reported from the Northwestern part of Bastar which is a hilly [] The post 2 Naxalites Killed in Bijapur Encounter as Anti-Maoist Ops Intensify appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet before a Delhi court against Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, Chairman of the Al Falah Group, in an alleged money-laundering case linked to false claims of accreditation by an educational institution. The chargesheet also names the Al Falah Charitable Trust, taking the total number of accused to [] The post ED Chargesheets Al Falah Group Chairman in Money-Laundering Case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 17: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Kashmir, has exposed a fake government job racket and registered a case against a former police employee for allegedly duping multiple aspirants of nearly 23 lakh by issuing forged appointment orders and documents. According to an official statement, the case was registered after the EOW [] The post J&K: EOW Books Ex-Police Employee in Fake Job Scam appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi:Security agencies detained three youth from the remote Dorsi village under the Rajbagh police station in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Two are from Anantnag in Kashmir, while another is from Dorsi. Three Pakistani numbers, two Saudi Arabia numbers, and one Philippines number were found on the mobile phone of one of the [] The post 3 held after Pakistan, Saudi numbers tracked on their mobiles appeared first on Northlines .

MoS Home Nityanand Rai to chair high-powered committee meeting Jammu Tawi, Jan 16:The high-powered committee (HPC) constituted by the Union Home Ministry to deliberate on the issues of the Ladakh Union Territory is set to meet in the first week of February in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Home, Nityanand [] The post Centre-Ladakh talks to resume on Feb 4 in Delhi appeared first on Northlines .

Says institutions must incorporate AI, cutting-edge IT technologies Jammu Tawi, Jan 16: Asserting that universities should become powerhouses of ideas, talent and ready to solve real-world problems, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called upon the varsity administrations to look beyond degrees and transform the campuses into epicentres of creative solutions. Chairing the [] The post Universities must drive innovation, solutions: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 16:The Jammu and Kashmir Medical Council (JKMC) has recorded a historic milestone in 2025 by processing a record 2,381 permanent medical registrations, the highest ever in a single year, reflecting a significant expansion of the healthcare workforce and improved regulatory efficiency in the Union Territory. According to details, the number of permanent [] The post JKMC registers 2,381 doctors in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Says vested interests politicising issue Srinagar, Jan 16:Stating that the verification of Imams, Khateebs and mosques is purely administrative to safeguard Waqf assets and dismiss any political motives, the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Friday dismissed any political motives in the verification of Imams, Khateebs and mosques, terming it a [] The post Imam, mosque verification to protect Waqf properties: Waqf chairperson appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 16:In a significant anti-terror breakthrough, joint teams of security forces have dismantled three terrorist hideouts in the forest areas of Billawar in Kathua district, officials told on Friday. The operation began on January 7, 2026, following credible intelligence inputs about the movement of anti-national elements in the forested regions of Kamaad Nallah, [] The post 3 terrorist hideouts busted in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Jan 16:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today addressed leading stakeholders from the travel and trade sector in Mumbai, calling upon them to partner with the government in promoting Jammu & Kashmir as a safe, vibrant and all-season tourism destination. Addressing travel agents, tour operators and representatives of travel associations from Maharashtra and Gujarat, the Chief [] The post CM pitches J&K as all-season destination appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 16: The government on Friday blocked links to 242 illegal betting and gambling websites, according to official sources. The order follows the governments ban on real money gaming apps in August last year. Government of India today (Friday) blocked 242 illegal betting and gambling website links. So far, over 7,800 illegal betting [] The post Govt blocks 242 illegal betting, gambling website links appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 16: Hundreds of workers associated with various services, including accommodation and transportation of pilgrims, along the route to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, sought compensation from the authorities on Friday over the proposed ropeway link to the shine, expressing apprehension that the project would spell doom for their livelihoods. The [] The post Locals seek compensation over Vaishno Devi Ropeway appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 16: Scores of aspirants of a BSF recruitment rally on Friday held protests and blocked the JammuAkhnoor highway over allegations that their names were missing from the recruitment call list, prompting the police to use force to disperse them. However, BSF officials said that there was confusion among the aspirants over the [] The post Aspirants Block highway over missing BSF call list appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 16: A Delhi court on Friday sought a response from the NIA on a plea filed by jailed Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Rashid seeking to attend the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament in custody. Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma issued the notice to the National Investigating Agency (NIA) and posted the matter [] The post Delhi Court seeks NIA reply on Rashid Plea appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 16: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, will chair a meeting of both the National Conference (NC) and Congress MLAs at Jammu just 2 days before the start of the second budget session of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). All is not well [] The post Despite rift; Omar to chair meeting of NC-Cong MLAs 2 days before budget session appeared first on Northlines .

With governments both at the Centre and in the Union Territory boasting about spending hefty amounts on improving the education sector in Jammu and Kashmir, it is quite strange that every time the mercury plummets in the region, with temperatures in many places recording a steep fall, the concerned department has to announce unscheduled holidays. [] The post Infrastructure Gaps Affect Schooling appeared first on Northlines .

On the 19th Punyatithi (17 January 2026) By Ravi Rohmetra Justice R. P. Sethi, the first Chairman of the Accountability Commission of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir, was born on 7 July 1937 at Mirpur in undivided Jammu and Kashmir (now in Pakistan). He completed his graduation from the University of Kashmir in [] The post Justice R. P. Sethi: An Enduring Legacy of Integrity and Public Service appeared first on Northlines .

byB.S. Ramulu Many forms of discrimination against women continue to this day. When a husband dies, a woman is told not to wear the bindi (forehead dot). Flowers and ornaments are forbidden for her. In the name of tradition, along with her husbands body on the funeral pyre, 140,000 women were burned alive. The British [] The post Religion, Mind, and Us appeared first on Northlines .

South Asia to record robust growth in new year amidst uncertainty By Satyaki Chakraborty The global economic outlook has improved modestly but remains uncertain, with asset valuations, mounting debt, geoeconomic realignment and rapid artificial intelligence deployment creating both opportunities and risks, according to the World Economic Forums latest Chief Economists Outlook, released on January [] The post Artificial Intelligence to dominate Global investment trend in 2026 appeared first on N

After Washington talks failure, the largest island is waiting for inevitable By Nitya Chakraborty The Washington talks for discussing the future of Greenland failed on Wednesday with the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland returning back home with the message from White House that Greenland rightfully belongs to USA and Trump will be deciding [] The post How far European Union can go to defend Greenland from Trump annexation? appeared first on Northlines .

Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Doctors handwriting has become a legendary topic of discussion, and for all the wrong reasons. Its a fact that only an experienced pharmacist can decipher the mysterious scripts, leaving patients scratching their heads. It is fact that Doctors handwriting can only be read by an experienced pharmacist who can know what medicine [] The post Scratching the Surface: The Perils of Doctors Handwriting appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday promoted several Section Officers as Under Secretaries in the J&K Secretariat (Gazetted) Service-I, officials said. The promotions were ordered through Government Order No. 73-JK(GAD) of 2026 issued by the General Administration Department, following recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee and the J&K Public Service Commission. [] The post 11 Section Officers Promoted as Under Secretaries in J&K Secretariat appeared first

Srinagar, Jan 16: Security forces on Friday recovered a live mortar shell in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, which was later safely defused by the Armys bomb disposal squad, officials said. The shell was detected during digging work near an Army unit in the Rampur area of north Kashmir. Following the recovery, the area was [] The post J&K: Live Mortar Shell Recovered, Safely Defused in Baramulla appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 16: India emerged as the country with the worlds second-largest adult diabetes population in 2024, with an estimated 90 million people living with the condition, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology. China topped the list with 148 million cases, while the United States ranked third with 39 [] The post India Second Only to China in Global Diabetes Burden in 2024: Study appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Jan 16: Senior Indian Police Service officer Mukesh Singh on Friday took over as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Ladakh, marking a key leadership change at a time of heightened focus on law enforcement, border management and internal security in the strategically important region. A 1996-batch IPS officer, Singh formally assumed charge [] The post Mukesh Singh Takes Over As DGP, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Washington, Jan 16: US President Donald Trump on Thursday accepted a Nobel Peace Prize medal presented to him by Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado during a meeting at the White House, a highly unusual gesture that prompted a swift clarification from the Norwegian Nobel Committee that the prize cannot be transferred or shared. Machado, [] The post Trump Accepts Nobel Peace Prize Medal From Machado; Nobel Committee Says Prize Non-Transferable appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 16: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced the schedule for the election of its new national president, with nominations set to be filed on January 19 and the name of the new party chief to be declared on January 20. As per the organizational election programme released by BJP national [] The post BJP to Elect New National President on Jan 20 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 16: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea filed by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma challenging the Lok Sabha Speakers decision to admit a motion seeking his removal and the legality of the parliamentary inquiry panel probing corruption charges against him. A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and S [] The post SC Dismisses Justice Varmas Plea Against Parliamentary Probe on Corruption Charges appeared first on Northlines .