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New Delhi, Feb 6:More than 20,000 emigration clearances have been issued to workers from Jammu and Kashmir for overseas employment during the past five years, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply, the Ministry of External Affairs said that 20,128 Emigration Clearances (ECs) were granted to passport holders from Jammu [] The post 20,000 Emigration clearances issued to J&K workers appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 6:Sixty-four faculty posts are lying vacant at AIIMS Jammu, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to an unstarred question, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, said that AIIMS Jammu has 183 sanctioned faculty positions, of which 119 are currently in position, while the remaining [] The post 64 faculty posts vacant at AIIMS Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 6:The Centre on Thursday informed the Parliament that 351 Jan Aushadhi Kendras, under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, are operational in Jammu and Kashmir, while only three are functional in Ladakh. In a written reply to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Jagat Prakash [] The post 351 Jan Aushadhi Kendras functional in J&K, 3 in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that a structured and phased roadmap for regularisation of daily wagers will be announced in the coming period. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly during the presentation of budget for 2026-27, the CM said the Government is committed to finding a just and humane resolution to [] The post CM promises roadmap for regularisation of daily wagers in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:The government on Friday said that there has been no change, hike or revision in electricity tariff for the past 3-years except Power Intensive Units (PIUs). The minister in-charge for Power Development Department (PDD) informed the Legislative Assembly that, There has been no change, hike or revision in electricity tariff for the [] The post No power tariff hike for 3 Yrs appeared first on Northlines .

LoP terms it NC-centric, Lone says drafted by bureaucrats Parra dismisses it vague, BJP MLAs call it fraud & old wine in new bottle Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:Leaders across the opposition spectrum on Friday slammed the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Budget, calling it hopeless, bureaucratic and anti-people, while alleging that it ignores unemployment, daily [] The post Opposition tears into hopeless, bureaucratic, anti-people Budget appeared first on Northlines .

Visits Gurnam and Bobiya Border Out Posts in Hiranagar sector Pays tributes to SI Imtiaz Ahmad, Constable Deepak Chingakham Lays foundation stone of infrastructure projects worth Rs 242 crore Nation sleeps secure as BSFs unwavering duty guards the borders Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Border Security Force completely [] The post BSF destroyed 118 Pak posts, 3 terror launch pads along JK frontier: HM appeared first on Northlines .

6 free gas cylinders for AAY families Fee waiver for students Scholarships for 6,000 orphans Upgradation of healthcare services in GMCs and border areas Crop insurance scheme for apples Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled a Rs 113767 crore budget for the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory for 2026-27. Presenting the [] The post Omar unveils Rs 11,3767 Cr budget for 202627 appeared first on Northlines .

Chairs high-level security review meeting in Jammu Calls for choking terrorists supply lines Lauds security agencies for maintaining peace in J&K Meets families of martyrs; hands over appointment letters to NOKs To chair development review meeting today; discuss future plans for J&K Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:Union Home Minister, Amit Shah on Friday directed the security [] The post Shah calls for zero infiltration, elimination of Pak terrorists in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches at the Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag, in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with its investigation into the Delhi car bomb blast case in November last year, official sources said. The blast has been linked to the so-called white collar terror module that [] The post NIA raids GMC Anantnag in connection with Delhi blast investigation appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 6: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Friday visited the headquarters of White Knight Corps, also known as XVI Corps, here and assessed the operational preparedness in the region. Gen Dwivedi also pinned Station House Officer of Majalta Sub-inspector Abdul Satar Choudhary with a commendation disc at a ceremony for his exceptional [] The post Army Chief assess operational preparedness appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the closure of 158 stone crushers and hot mix plants between January 1, 2021 and January 1, 2026, for operating in violation of environmental norms, Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Javed Ahmed Rana said on Friday. Replying to a question by MLA Ajaz [] The post Govt shuts down 158 stone crushers hot mix plants appeared first on Northlines .

Felling Far Beyond Permit in Protected Category, Whistleblower Alleges ForestContractor Nexus Viral Video Triggers Alarm Ajay Sharma Reasi, February 6: In an apparent case of number manipulation, the illegal cutting of Khair trees in the Pouni Range of Reasi Forest Division is reportedly so rampant that it far exceeds official permissions. Khair is a [] The post Khair Trees cutting scam explodes in Reasi: appeared first on Northlines .

Finally the Omar Abdullah led National Conference Government has started working full throttle to fulfill its long pending promises and proving its mettle by taking back to back decisions to provide succor to the needy sections of the society. In this regard, the Chief Minister has made several announcements in the Assembly that have the [] The post Promises Turn Into Action appeared first on Northlines .

Rajesh Agrawal India has shared a rich trading relationship with Europe that dates back to 250 BC, even predating the Silk Road. For most part of the next 2000 years, Indian muslins, cotton, handicrafts, spices, emeralds and gems had become the most coveted merchandise in international trade, a bulk of which made their way [] The post India-EU Trade Agreement: Commitment to free and fair trade appeared first on Northlines .

Dr Vipul Gupta, Director Neurointerventional Surgery, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai Cerebral aneurysms are abnormal balloon-like dilations of blood vessels in the brain that develop due to weakening of the vessel wall. These aneurysms are extremely dangerous because they can rupture without warning, leading to severe internal bleeding in the brain known as [] The post Flow Diverter Stents Transform Emergency Treatment of Brain Aneurysms, Saving Lives with Advanced Minimally Inva

ISLAMABAD: A massive explosion rocked Pakistans capital Islamabad on Friday, killing several people and injuring more than 30 others, police said, as a state of emergency was declared in the city. The blast, suspected to be a suicide bombing, occurred at the Tarlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area shortly after Friday prayers. Security forces [] The post Several Feared Dead As Blast Rocks Imambargah In Islamabad appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that his government will provide six free LPG cylinders per year to all Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households in Jammu & Kashmir. Speaking in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said the scheme will cover the poorest of the poor, ensuring that [] The post CM Omar Announces 6 Free Gas Cylinders To AAY Families Per Year appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Feb 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches at the Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the white collar terror module busted in November last year, officials said. A team of NIA officials arrived at the medical college and carried out searches linked to the [] The post NIA Conducts Searches At GMC Anantnag In White Collar Terror Case appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited forward areas along the International Border in Kathua district, beginning his two-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The Home Minister visited the Border Security Force (BSF) outposts of Gurnam and Bobiyian in the Hiranagar sector, where he interacted with personnel deployed along [] The post Amit Shah Visits IB Forward Posts In Kathua, Reviews Border Security In J&K appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Feb 6: Night temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir continued to remain below normal, with all weather stations in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero minimums, even as the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecast largely dry weather across the Union Territory till February 16. The MeT said no major spell of rain or snowfall is expected during [] The post Sub-Zero Nights Persist In J&K; MeT Rules Out Major Snowfall Till Feb 16 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Feb 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with students during the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, offering guidance on managing exam stress, building confidence and pursuing holistic development beyond marks. In a video released today, the Prime Minister was seen addressing students on overcoming stress and anxiety during examinations. He [] The post PM Modi interacts with students during 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Feb 6: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday strongly criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for raising the issue of the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane in the Lok Sabha, accusing him of disrupting parliamentary proceedings and politicising sensitive defence matters. In a social media post, Rijiju [] The post Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Parliament Disruption appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 6: The RSS on Friday started a Dhwaj Yatra (flag rally) from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to clear the misgivings about the outfit. The yatra symbolically began from the historic Lal Chowk and culminated at the Tourist Reception Centre, where the participants boarded vehicles for onward journey to other parts of the country. [] The post RSS Kick-Starts Kashmir To Kanyakumari Dhwaj Yatra appeared first on Northlines .

BARAMULLA, Feb 6: An enquiry has been ordered into allegations of misconduct by officials of the Municipal Committee TangmargGulmarg following a controversy linked to a routine market checking drive in the Tangmarg area of North Kashmir. According to an official communication issued by the Municipal Committee, the matter has been referred to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate [] The post J&K: Probe Ordered Into Alleged Misconduct By Tangmarg Municipal Officials appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to abolish the Union Territory-with-Assembly system, while expressing hope that long-pending Transaction of Business Rules would be approved in the coming days to end governance confusion in Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a debate on the motion of thanks to the [] The post Abolish UT-with-Assembly system: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reiterated in the budget session of the assembly that his government remains committed to restoring the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Winding up the discussion on the Motion of Lieutenant Governors Address in the assembly, Abdullah said Article 370 was not specifically mentioned in the address [] The post No need to mention Article 370 in Address: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 5: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday demanded that the centre spell out a clear timeline for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. Taking part in the motion of thanks on the Lt Governors address in the legislative assembly here, Karra also suggested the [] The post Karra seeks clear timeline for statehood appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed the Assembly today during the Budget Session, replying to discussions on the Motion of Thanks to the Lieutenant Governors address. As Leader of the House, he outlined his governments priorities, countered opposition criticisms, and reaffirmed commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood. Thanking the [] The post Budget Session 2026: CM reaffirms commitment to Statehood, People-Centric Governance appeared first on Northlin

New Delhi: In a landmark step towards realizing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modis vision of a peaceful and prosperous North East, the Government of India, Government of Nagaland, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation (ENPO) signed a historic agreement in New Delhi today. The accord, signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Shri Amit [] The post Central Govt, Nagaland Govt, ENPO Sign Agreement to Form FNTA appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 5: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday formally launched Indias first cooperative-based taxi service, Bharat Taxi, in New Delhi, marking a major step towards empowering drivers through an ownership-based model. The launch event was attended by Union Minister of State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar, Murlidhar Mohol, Cooperation Secretary [] The post Shah launches Indias first cooperative-based Bharat Taxi appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 5:The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Thursday said that it would bring a bill on drug abuse during the ongoing session of the Legislative Assembly. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakina Itoo said that the bill has been prepared and will be introduced in the House [] The post J&K Govt to table drug abuse Bill in Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 5:A proposed amendment to the Lieutenant Governors Address regarding the attacks on Kashmiris working in other states was defeated in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. After the CMs reply to the LGs Address, Peoples Conference president Sajad Lone, pressed that his amendment be put to vote. When the amendment was put to [] The post J&K Assembly rejects amendment on attacks against Kashmiris appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 5:Nearly 23000 jobs were outsourced in Jammu and Kashmir in the past two years, Govt informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. In a written reply to the question of MLA Sajad Ahmad Lone, the Finance Minister stated that around 22,886 jobs were outsourced. The government follows the procedures as laid down in [] The post 23000 jobs outsourced in J&K in 2-yrs appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 5:The Jammu and Kashmir Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthen the healthcare system by ensuring adequate availability of doctors, specialists, nurses and paramedical staff across the Union Territory. Acknowledging that human resources form the backbone of efficient and quality health services, the Health and Medical Education Department has initiated a large-scale [] The post Health Deptt refers over 2400 jobs to PSC, JKSSB appeared first on Northlines .

Over 910 TMT allocated to J&K, 59 TMT to Ladakh under PMGKAY New Delhi, Feb 5:The Centre on Thursday informed the Parliament that Jammu and Kashmir received around 4.5 lakh metric tonnes of food grains annually under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), while Ladakh received around 0.320.35 lakh metric tonnes per year, under the [] The post J&K received 4.5 lakh metric tonnes of food grains annually: Centre appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 5:The Union Government has informed Parliament that a Cyber Forensic Laboratory is available and functioning in Jammu and Kashmir as part of efforts to strengthen digital crime investigation and forensic capabilities in the Union Territory. In a written reply to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Home Affairs, said [] The post Cyber Forensic Laboratory functioning in J&K: MHA appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 5:The Government of India on Wednesday informed the Parliament that five new toll (fee) plazas have become operational in Jammu and Kashmir during the past six financial years as part of National Highway infrastructure expansion. In a written reply to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Minister for Road Transport and [] The post In 6-yrs, 5 new toll plazas have come up in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 5:Over 5.76 lakh smart meters have been installed across Jammu and Kashmir under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) till January 2026, the Government of India informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to an unstarred question (No. 1143) raised by Ashish Dubey, the Union Ministry of Power said [] The post 5.76 lakh smart meters installed in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 5:Jammu and Kashmirs economy is projected to grow by 5.82 per cent in real terms in 202526, reflecting a steady post-pandemic recovery and improved fiscal management, according to theEconomic Survey Report 202526 tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. As per the report, the Union Territorys real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) [] The post J&K economy grows 5.82% in 202526: Economic Survey appeared first on Northlines .

Combating adulteration in food items is a challenging task in the modern day world as erring stakeholders employ various tactics to get undue profit by deliberately mixing things of lesser values in food entities. Conventionally, water was mixed in milk but with the advancement of science and greed of the people today the scenario has [] The post Adulteration Biggest Challenge appeared first on Northlines .

Saurabh Garg Inflation, one of the most closely watched macroeconomic indicators, is something, most people feel in daily life, through routine household expenses. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) captures this reality by tracking the prices of goods and services that households regularly consume, turning everyday experiences into an official measure of inflation. For the common [] The post CPI Base Revision: What has Changed and Why It Matters appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Lata Mangeshkar, remembered lovingly as the Swar Kokila (Nightingale of India), remains one of the most iconic playback singers in the history of Indian music. On her 4th death anniversary on February 6, 2026, the nation once again pays tribute to the voice that defined melody for generations. Her singing career spanned [] The post Lata Mangeshkar: The Eternal Voice of India Remembering the Swar Kokila on Her 4th Death Anniversary appeared first on Northlines .

Has the U.S. President taken some lessons from new experience? By T N Ashok NEW YORK: On February 3, 2026, President Donald Trump renewed a controversial call to nationalize U.S. elections an idea that would shift significant electoral authority away from the fifty states to a centralized federal body. Trumps remarks, given [] The post From federalism to nationalization: Trumps election gambit mid-term eve appeared first on Northlines .

By Rameshwar Singh Jamwal Jammu is smoldering and seems to be heading for another agitation, this time again for the discrimination meted out to it in allocation of a prestigious educational institution, National Law University and the issue has also been raised in the Assembly by BJP Legislators. Demands for setting up NLU in Surankot, [] The post NLU in Jammu, The Quagmire appeared first on Northlines .

Er. Prabhat Kishore Examinations are often a source of stress for students and their families. This is a common challenge faced by students of all ages, especially teenagers who are preparing for significant milestone such as board exams or competitive exams. The intense focus on academic performance, coupled with expectations from society and family, often [] The post Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 : Empowering Students, Transforming Lives appeared first on Northlines .

PALAKKAD, Feb 5: Police seized a pick-up van carrying more than 100 boxes of explosives near the Palakkad town area in Kerala late Wednesday night, officials said. An officer of the Palakkad Town South police station said the vehicle was found transporting over 100 boxes of gelatin sticks along with more than 20 boxes of [] The post Over 100 Boxes of Explosives Recovered from Pick-Up Van in Kerala appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 4: Lok Sabha proceedings on Wednesday were adjourned till 12 noon following vociferous protests by Opposition members over the suspension of eight MPs and related issues, highlighting escalating tensions in the Parliament during the Budget Session. As soon as the House convened, Opposition members erupted into slogans and sought to raise [] The post Opp protest stalls Lok Sabha; House adjourned amid tensions over suspended MPs appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi, February 4 Large-scale illegal felling of Khair trees in the Pouni Range of Reasi Forest Division has apparently exposed the authorities. Field report by The Northlines revealed freshly cut stumps of Khair trees were concealed under soil and leaves. Talking to this reporter, locals accused forest officials of complicity [] The post Reasis Khair Forests Under Axe, Loot goes on unabated appeared first on Northlines .

Pakistan Govt is still not caring to redress the grievances of the tribals By Tirthankar Mitra Balochistan is on the boil. As gun battles and bomb attacks hit Balochistan province of Pakistan, the Sharief Government as also the Pak military which are the real rulers , are in bind. Day after day, their loss [] The post Balochistan is on boil as the rebels are controlling more areas appeared first on Northlines .