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Open Merit share to rise by 10%; Decision to be sent to LG for approval Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:The Jammu & Kashmir cabinet on Wednesday green-signalled a proposal to slash quotas in the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Reserved Backward Area (RBA) categories to enhance the share of Open Merit (OM) by 10 per cent. [] The post Shake-up in J&K reservation policy: J&K cabinet clears proposal to slash EWS by 7 pc, RBA by 3 pc appeared first on Northlines .

Extend every possible support to persons with disabilities Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:Asserting that serving persons with disabilities is an act of virtue that brings punyas and reflects the administrations commitment to inclusive development, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged officers to extend every possible support to divyangjan citizens. Addressing International Day of Persons with [] The post Serving Divyangjan citizens brings punyas: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Rs 125 lakh compensation for police, CAPF, defence personnel, employees, civilians for death, disabilities, injuries Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday issued a consolidated set of instructions for sanctioning ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure (SRE) for persons affected by law-and-order disturbances. The General Administration Department has issued an order in [] The post Govt notifies revised ex-gratia relief structure appeared first on Northlines

Says, nearly 25,000 mobile towers installed across India last year Srinagar, Dec 3:Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia Wednesday informed the Parliament that Jammu and Kashmir remains a key focus area through the expansion plan of 100 percent 4G coverage under the Prime Ministers Digital India vision. The minister informed that the government is [] The post J&K a key focus for 100 pc 4G coverage: Centre appeared first on Northlines .

UT generates 1,470 tonnes daily, scientifically handles only 283.5 tonnes Srinagar, Dec 3:Jammu Kashmir generates 1,470.3 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day, but only 283.5 tonnes, less than 20 per cent, is scientifically treated, official figures reveal. According to data submitted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Lok Sabha [] The post J&Ks 80 pc daily waste goes untreated, Govt data reveals appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 3:Jammu & Kashmir has pending liabilities of Rs 196.29 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), according to data presented in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Responding to a question on funds owed to States under the scheme, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said the Union Territory [] The post J&K has Rs 196.29 Cr pending liabilities under MGNREGS appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : Praising the contribution of Village Defence Guards (VDGs), Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday said the force would not hesitate to induct them in regular force for exceptional contribution in counter-terrorism operations. He urged VDGs to remain vigilant and actively cooperate with police and security [] The post VDGs could join JK Police for exemplary anti-terror work: DGP appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : A traffic management plan was finalised on Wednesday to ensure two-way movement on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway amid construction work of a new flyover in Ramban district, an official said. The plan was approved by Jammu Traffic Range Deputy Inspector General Mohd Haseeb Mughal during his visit to the [] The post Traffic plan made for construction-hit Jammu-Srinagar highway appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : The arrest and subsequent release of businessman Shafat Ahmed Shangloo has taken a curious turn with the Special Court noting that his name had been inadvertently or mistakenly listed in the general arrest warrant issued in 2019 which became the basis for his arrest in the Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping case. [] The post Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping: Shangloo freed as his name inadvertently listed in 2019 arrest warrant appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 3:Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today unveiled the sacred coin of Shri Sukrala Mata Ji. The coin, prepared by Shri Mall Mata Sukrala Devi Dharmik Trust, features the holy image of Shri Sukrala Mata Ji. This special token will be offered along with prasadam to devotees visiting the revered Shri Sukrala Mata Shrine in [] The post LG unveils sacred Coin of Shri Sukrala Mata Ji appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired an extensive meeting with Nasscom to deliberate on the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Secretary IT; CEO JaKeGA; Chief Innovations Officer, IIT Jammu; senior leadership from Nasscom including its Head and [] The post CS discusses proposal with stakeholders for establishing CoE in AI appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : Two persons were killed and three others injured when a car hit a parapet on the JammuPoonch highway in Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. The accident took place near the Chingus area when the car was on its way from Jammu to Rajouri. The injured were admitted [] The post Two killed as Car hits parapet on JammuRajouri road appeared first on Northlines .

By Smt. Annpurna Devi When women rise, the nation soars. In a society rooted in values of equality and justice, a womans dignity must be non-negotiable. The Government of India, under the visionary leadership of Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has reaffirmed this belief by translating it into institutional frameworks through Mission Shaktiour [] The post Empowering Every Woman, Uplifting Every CommunityA New Era of Nari Shakti in Amrit Kaal appeared first on Northlines .

Renovated energy deals, Defence contracts as also labour mobility top the agenda By T N Ashok How a seemingly routine bilateral summit could reset global energy flows, defence alignments, and Asias security geometrics. When Vladimir Putin steps onto the tarmac in New Delhi on December 4 , it will not be merely another [] The post Russian President Putins Dec 4-5 visit to Delhi set to reboot 70 year old relationship appeared first on Northlines .

Parliamentary Committee has called the bluff, Centre has to act now By R. Suryamurthy By any meaningful measure, India should be the cheapest place on earth to fall sick. It is the worlds largest supplier of generic medicines, the factory floor for global pharma, the so-called pharmacy of the Global South. Yet for ordinary [] The post Indias Drug-Pricing Rot: A market engineered for profits by big firms appeared first on Northlines .

By Syed Majid Gilani I was a boy from Srinagar who had only seen locked cinema gates, and one day in Jammu, I discovered the magic of the silver screen a memory I still carry vividly. When I was in seventh grade, cinemas in my city had already closed. The big halls, life-size posters, [] The post Khuda Gawah: The Day I First Saw Cinema appeared first on Northlines .

Govt Stresses on the Need to Strengthen Legal Framework to Curb Fake News and AI-Driven Deepfakes New Delhi: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that the issue raised regarding social media and fake news is a very serious matter. He stated that fake news poses a threat [] The post Fake News is a Threat to Democracy: Ashwini Vaishnaw appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday told Parliament that the government-backed Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app cannot be used to snoop on citizens or access private data, amid political uproar over a mandate requiring the app to be pre-installed on all new smartphones. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Scindia said the app is entirely voluntary [] The post No Snooping, No Forced Use: Scindia Defends Sanchar Saathi App appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 03:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged officials, social organisations and stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of Divyangjans, stressing the need for sensitivity, awareness and a unified resolve to ensure their dignity and full participation in society. Speaking at an event marking the International Day of Persons [] The post LG Sinha calls for collective commitment to uphold rights, dignity and inclusion of Divyangjans appea

New Delhi: The DRDO has successfully carried out a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at a precisely controlled velocity, validating key safety parameters such as canopy severance, ejection sequencing, and full aircrew recovery, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. The test places India in an elite club of nations with advanced [] The post India Conducts High-Speed Rocket-Sled Test, Joins Elite Club appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 3: Kashmir experienced another freezing night as minimum temperatures continued to remain well below the freezing point, dipping 3 to 6 degrees across several parts of the Valley. The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar said the summer capital recorded a low of 4.4C on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, around 3.2 degrees [] The post J&K: Kashmir experiences another freezing night appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Leaders of several opposition parties met in Parliament on Wednesday to chalk out a joint strategy for the ongoing Winter Session, though the Trinamool Congress (TMC) remained absent for the second consecutive time, leaders said. Floor leaders from the Congress, DMK, RJD, SP, JMM, CPI(M), CPI, IUML, NCPSP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) attended [] The post Oppn Leaders Meet in Parliament to Finalize Winter Session Strategy appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, met in Jammu on Wednesday morning and approved several departmental proposals, including promotions in the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department and the establishment of an Animal Protection Board, officials said. The meeting, held at 9 am at the Chief Ministers residence, [] The post JK CM Omar-Led Cabinet Clears R&B Promotions, Seeks Urgent Report on Daily Wagers appeared first on Northlines .

Finding relevant opportunities in todays competitive market can feel challenging, especially with countless platforms and listings to navigate. A reliable job app can simplify the search by bringing verified, accessible, and timely roles into one organised space. Apna is one such platform that has gained strong visibility among job-seekers across India due to its ease [] The post Features That Make Apna One of the Highest Rated Job Apps in India appeared first on Northlines .

Vadodara: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday alleged that Indias first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to construct the Babri Masjid with public funds, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel opposed the move and prevented it. Singh made the remarks at Sadhli village near Vadodara during a Unity March commemorating Patels 150th birth anniversary. Singh said Nehru [] The post Nehru Wanted Babri Masjid Built With Public Funds But Sardar Patel Blocked His Plan: Rajnath Singh appeared first on No

NEW DELHI, Dec 2: The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday appointed senior advocate Madhav Khurana as the special public prosecutor (SPP) to conduct the trial and related proceedings in the November 10 Red Fort car blast case that claimed 15 lives, a government order said. According to the order, Khurana will serve as SPP for [] The post Red Fort Blast Case: Senior Advocate Madhav Khurana Appointed as Special Public Prosecutor appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri, Dec 3: Two people lost their lives and three others were injured in a road accident on the Chingus stretch of the Rajouri highway on Wednesday morning, officials said. According to officials, the vehicle skidded off the road early in the day, leading to the fatal mishap. Two occupants died on the spot, while [] The post J&K: Two Dead, Three Injured in Rajouri Accident appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma SUNDERBANI, Dec 2: For the past three years, the X-ray wing of Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Sunderbani has been functioning without its designated supervisor, forcing patients to pay heavy amounts at private diagnostic centres. According to sources, the supervisor posted in the radiology section has not reported for duty even once in the [] The post Despite being Absent from Office, Influential Supervisor at SDH Sunderbani draws full salary appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 2 : Two persons have been booked for using banned virtual private network (VPN) applications on their mobile phones in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, and one of them was arrested, officials said on Tuesday. The action was taken following strict enforcement of prohibitory orders issued by the Rajouri district magistrate (DM), banning [] The post Two men booked for using VPN on mobiles in Rajouri, one arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 2 : Police have arrested two notorious criminals and recovered three pistols and ammunition following an investigation into a firing incident on the outskirts of Jammu city, officials said on Tuesday. Two notorious criminals were arrested by police in the Domana jurisdiction, and three pistols, ammunition and a sharp-edged weapon were recovered, Superintendent [] The post 2 notorious criminals arrested with three pistols, ammunitions appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 2:Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governors Secretariat has announced the renaming of the Union Territorys Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan, Jammu and Kashmir. This building serves as the official residence and office of the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory, according to an order issued today. The order, signed by Principal Secretary Dr Mandeep [] The post J&Ks Raj Bhavan renamed as Lok Bhavan appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 2: The Centre on Tuesday said 4,29,954 (four lakh twenty-nine thousand, nine hundred and fifty-four) youth were trained in Jammu and Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) as part of the Skill India Mission (SIM), while multiple other centrally sponsored schemes continue to operate for reskilling and upskilling in [] The post 4.29 lakh youth trained in J&K under Skill India Mission: Centre appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 2: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ensured enhanced financial transparency and accountability in the Union Territory of Ladakh while retaining full powers with the Lieutenant Governor (LG), official sources from MHA said on Tuesday. Under the new framework, Administrative Approval (AA) and Expenditure Sanction (ES) for major projects will be [] The post Financial transparency ensured in Ladakh, LGs authority intact: MHA appeared first on Northlines .

Says, UT utilised Rs 33.50 crore from 2019-24 New Delhi, Dec 2: The Union Government on Tuesday said Jammu and Kashmir continues to be one of the implementing regions of the country under the National Mission for a Green India (GIM) with afforestation and ecosystem restoration activities undertaken in selected landscapes during the last five [] The post Centre highlights J&Ks afforestation work under GIM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 2: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Tuesday commended the troops for their high morale, professionalism, and unwavering commitment in safeguarding the nations borders under harsh terrain and weather conditions. According to the details available with the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) GOC Mishra [] The post GOC Mishra lauds troops for their unwavering commitment appeared first on Northlines .

Met predicts light snow at isolated areas Dec 45 Srinagar, Dec 2: Jammu and Kashmir continues to witness freezing temperatures with mercury plummeting below zero degrees Celsius in several areas of the regions, meteorological department said. The department said that shallow to moderate fog is likely to persist at many places in Kashmir division and [] The post Sub-Zero chill grips J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Partys J&K leaders cite devotees resentment; demand review of admission Jammu, Dec 2: A delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Tuesday met Union Health Minister JP Nadda and urged a review of the controversial admission of 42 Muslim candidates in the first MBBS batch at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute [] The post Vaishno Devi medical college controversy reaches BJP national chief appeared first on Northlines .

Says Art 370 abrogation ensured J&Ks integration into countrys mainstream New Delhi, Dec 2:Terming Operation Sindoor as proof of Indias strength to give a befitting reply to those who do not understand the language of peace and goodwill, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday likened Indias action against terrorism to the iron will and leadership [] The post Op Sindoor proof of Bharats will to respond strongly: Rajnath appeared first on Northlines .

Says religion-based MBBS seats violate law, Constitution, policy Asserts NEET admissions must stay merit-based Jammu, Dec 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said there can be no allocation of seats on religious lines in the proposed Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) at Katra, asserting that admissions have to remain strictly [] The post Vaishno Devi Quota Row: Omar demands Return grants & land first appeared first on Northlines .

Likely to act on CSC report on reservation Srinagar, Dec 2: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah will chair a crucial meeting of the cabinet on Wednesday morning, which is likely to discuss the implementation of the cabinet sub-committees report on reservation. Sources said that the CM will chair the first meeting of the cabinet [] The post CM to chair crucial meeting of cabinet today appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 2: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday said that the Indian Navys persistent presence in the northern Arabian Sea during Operation Sindoor compelled Pakistans naval assets to remain positioned close to their bases, significantly limiting their operational mobility for several days. Addressing the media in New Delhi, Admiral [] The post Operation Sindoor | Persistent naval presence locked Pak fleet near ports: Navy Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Trump Administration is adopting a policy of installing friendly regimes By Roger McKenzie LONDON: We have grown used over the years to client regimes in the Middle East and parts of Africa doing the bidding of the various colonial rulers. Sadly, these misleaders are not restricted to those regions. We are seeing the [] The post US power play in the Caribbean: Washingtons new Monroe Doctrine appeared first on Northlines .

Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora Disability is seen as a social stigma in society, which needs to be addressed. This years theme for World Disability Day is promoting disability-inclusive societies to advance social progress. It underscores the importance of empowering persons with disabilities to shape their own destiny and play a leading role in contributing to [] The post Special on World Disability Day | Awareness about people with disabilities needs to be increased appeared first on Northlines .

European as also developing countries looking at the ways of drug prices rigging By T N Ashok In a windowless committee room on Parliament Street, Indian lawmakers have lit a fuse that threatens to detonate the business model of the worlds most profitable industry. The numbers are stark, even obscene. A common allergy [] The post Parliaments Standing Committee report on Pharma attracts Global attention appeared first on Northlines .

Users May Delete the App Anytime; App Activates Only After Voluntary Registration Sanchar Saathi is Not Surveillance, it is a Citizen Safety Tool Rooted in Jan Bhaagidaari: Scindia New Delhi: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, today clarified the Sanchar Saathi App mandate, emphasising that Sanchar Saathi is completely [] The post Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Clears the Air on Sanchar Saathi App Mandate appeared first on Nor

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully busted a major smuggling operation involving prohibited electronic cigarettes worth Rs. 10.41 crore at Tuticorin Port. Three persons have been arrested in connection with the case. Based on specific intelligence that a gang involved in smuggling of e-cigarettes had planned to import a container containing e-cigarettes from [] The post DRI seizes 45,984 e-cigarettes worth 10.42 crore at Tuticorin; 3 arrested appeared first on Northlin

New Delhi: India will soon induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi announced, marking a significant boost to the nations sea-based nuclear deterrent. The milestone follows the formal commissioning of the second SSBN, INS Arighaat, into the Strategic Forces Command in Visakhapatnam in August. With Aridhaman entering [] The post Navy to get INS Aridhaman, 3rd Indian-made nuclear submarine appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a couple accused of defrauding a man of 38 lakh by falsely promising to arrange a gas agency licence. The chargesheet, filed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Budgam, names Zahid Bashir Shagoo and his wife Shugufta, residents of Koker Bazar Srinagar [] The post Absconding Kashmir Couple Booked for 38 Lakh Gas Agency Scam appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The government has agreed to the oppositions demand for a parliamentary debate on electoral reforms, including the contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls for all states, NDTV reported on Tuesday afternoon, citing sources. The Business Advisory Council is expected to decide the duration of the debate later today. The winter session, [] The post Centre Ready for SIR Debate After Lok Sabha Uproar: Sources appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 2: Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 PM on Tuesday following intense protests by Opposition members against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The vociferous protest disrupted proceedings in the Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour, which lasted about 10 minutes, when several papers and standing committee reports [] The post Both Houses Adjourned Till 2 PM Over SIR Protests appeared first on Northlines .