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Gopalganj, Bangladesh, Feb 12: A crude bomb exploded today at a polling center in Gopalganj district during Bangladeshs national parliamentary elections, injuring three people, officials said. This marks the first major vote since the 2024 events that led to the ousting of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The blast occurred around 9:00 AM at the [] The post Crude Bomb Blast Injures 3 at Bangladesh Polling Center appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 12: Two BJP legislators on Thursday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in protest over the extension of reservation benefits under the Pahari quota to eligible community members, including Pakistani refugees residing in the plains. Narinder Singh Raina and Arvind Gupta walked out, expressing dissatisfaction with the governments response on [] The post Two BJP MLAs Walk Out of J&K Assembly Over Pahari Reservation Issue appeared first on Northlines .

Nagpur, Feb 12: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said veterinary practitioners have a significant role in Indias economic growth and urged them to broaden their perspective beyond conventional responsibilities. Speaking at the National Symposium on the Role of Canine in One Health: Building Partnership and Resolving Challenges, jointly organised by the [] The post Veterinarians Key Stakeholders in Society, Says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat appeared first on Northlines

SRINAGAR, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA)on Thursday urged the Chief Ministers of J&K and Rajasthan to intervene to safeguard the academic futures of several Kashmiri students suspended for allegedly protesting an unapproved nursing course at Mewar University. JKSA expressed grave concern over the suspension of 33 Kashmiri students at Mewar [] The post JKSA Seeks CMs Intervention Over Suspension Of 33 Kashmiri Students At Mewar University appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 12: Opposition MPs on Thursday staged a protest in the Parliament House complex against the India-US interim trade deal, accusing the government of surrendering Indian interests. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC general secretaries K C Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh, DMKs TR Baalu, SPs Dharmendra Yadav, Jaya Bachchan, CPI-MLs Sudama Prasad, and others [] The post Oppn MPs Protest Against India-US Trade Agreement in Parliament appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has expanded the mandate of its Sexual Harassment Probe Committee to include complaints by transgender persons, alongside women. An order issued by the Registrar General at Jammu stated that the decision was made in compliance with the Supreme Court of Indias directions in [] The post J&K High Court Expands Sexual Harassment Panel to Transgender Persons appeared first on Northlines .

Dhaka, Feb 12: Bangladesh began voting on Thursday in its 13th parliamentary elections, with top leaders of the rival Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami and interim chief Muhammad Yunus casting their ballots early as polling opened nationwide. The elections the first since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in mass protests in August [] The post Bangladesh Votes in Landmark Poll, Yunus Seeks New Beginning Amid Rigging Claims appeared first on Northlines .

A United Nations sanctions monitoring report has linked Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to last years deadly attack near Delhis Red Fort, while recording contrasting claims by Member States over whether the group remains operational. The findings are part of the 37th report of the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, submitted under Resolution [] The post UN Report Links Jaish-e-Mohammed to Red Fort Terror Attack, Contradicts Defunct Narrative appeared first o

Drastic change in Labour Got policy is needed if he wants to survive By Ben Chacko LONDON: As the wheels come off the Starmer operation we need pressure from the left for policy change as sweeping as the personnel clear-out at No 10.The PM may not last long, but the culture of cynicism, greed [] The post British PM Keir Starmer is facing his moment of truth during his tenure appeared first on Northlines .

For New Delhi, expansion of ties is important for its role in global order By T N Ashok Indo-French relations will elevate to a higher level with the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India from February 17 to 19, 2026. The visit will underscore what both governments describe as a maturing strategic [] The post French President Macrons India visit: Strategic signals for collaboration appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Dayanand Saraswati was born on February 12, 1824, in Tankara, a small town in the present-day state of Gujarat, India. His father, Karshanji Lalji Tiwari, was a wealthy and devout Brahmin deeply rooted in orthodox Hindu traditions. Dayanand was raised in a religious environment, where he was taught the importance of rituals, [] The post Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati: Remembering the Vedic Reformer on His 202nd Birth Anniversary appeared first on Northlines .

There are many cases reported from across the nation on a regular basis where people inadvertently violate the norms of National Flag Code by disrespecting the Tricolour on different counts. In this very context, reportedly the Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested a man for disrespecting the National Flag in Doda district. The cops have [] The post Flag Code Violations appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 11:District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, has issued a comprehensive order to regulate the functioning of spa and massage centres and prevent their alleged misuse for unlawful and immoral activities. The order has been promulgated underSection 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The action follows reports that some spa [] The post DM Jammu Cracks Down on Spa, Massage Centres appeared first on Northlines .

Announces new cath labs, PET scans, chemotherapy units in 86 SDHs, cancer control strategy Jammu Tawi, Feb 11: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Minister Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday announced a major expansion and modernisation of healthcare infrastructure across the Union Territory, aimed at improving patient care, boosting hospital capacity and ensuring access [] The post J&K to add 3,200 Hospital Beds, 900 Critical Care Beds: Itoo appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday asserted that the Agriculture First policy is crucial for achieving a developed India and an Aatma-Nirbhar Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating the Centres firm commitment to safeguarding farmers interests. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Agriculture Summit and Kisan Mela at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences [] The post Agriculture First policy key to Developed India, Aatm-Nirbhar J&K: LG appeared first on North

MLAs stage walkout, storm in well of House Jammu Tawi, Feb 11:Uproarious scenes were witnessed in the Legislative Assembly for the second consecutive day on Wednesday over remarks made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah against BJP lawmakers. As the House assembled in the morning, BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma said the words used by the [] The post Pandemonium in Assembly over CMs remarks against BJP lawmakers appeared first on Northlines .

Rattan Singh Gill Jammu Tawi, Feb 11: The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed Demands for Grants for four key departments School Education, Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Higher Education approving allocations running into lakhs of crores of rupees through a voice vote after a day-long discussion by members. [] The post JK Assembly clears Education, Health, Social Welfare grants worth over Rs 28, 250 Cr appeared first on Northlines .

Rattan Singh Gill Jammu Tawi, Feb 11:The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday told the Legislative Assembly that over11.8 lakh reservation certificatesacross various reserved categories have been issued so far, with10.16 lakh in Jammu divisionand1.65 lakh in the Kashmir Valley. While the raw figures indicate a wide regional gap, the category-wise break-up shows that the [] The post Quota Certificates: Regional gap mirrors SC/ST population spread appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 11: The Union Territory Level Steering Committee (UTLSC) meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary on Wednesday late evening has approved the purchasing of 200 hundred new e-buses for both Jammu and Srinagar under PM e-Bus Sewa for both capital cities of J&K. The UTLSC [] The post Northlines Exclusive | Its official; JK Govt okays proposal for purchasing 200 more e-buses, rates finalized by CS appeared first on Northlines .

S.Krishnan Indias digital public sphere is at a defining moment. Advances in artificial intelligence, particularly in the generation and alteration of audio, visual, and audio-visual content, have fundamentally reshaped how information is created, consumed, and trusted. While these technologies expand the possibilities of expression, creativity, and accessibility, they also introduce new risks that touch directly [] The post Empowerment, Due Process and Dignity: Governing Synthetic Media in Indi

JAMMU: (Feb 11) The process of regularisation of residential colonies in Jammu was initiated earlier and the Jammu Development Authority has already regularised 31 colonies, but the process was later stayed by the high court, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question raised by BJP MLA [] The post 31 colonies regularized in Jammu, process now stayed by HC: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday appointed the Administrative Secretary, Finance Department, as the Union Territory-Level Nodal Officer in connection with the 8th Pay Commission. The appointment was notified through Circular No. 01-JK (GAD) of 2026 dated January 7, 2026, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD). According to the order, [] The post Adm Secy Finance Appointed UT-Level Nodal Officer for 8th Pay Commission appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha has resumed discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had presented the Union Budget in Parliament on the 1st of this month. Participating in the discussion, Arun Bharti of LJP (R) has described the Union Budget as a budget for the nations development. He termed [] The post Lok Sabha resumes discussion on Union Budget 2026-27 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday issued new rules mandating that Vande Mataram, the national song, be played before the national anthem Jana Gana Mana at all government events and in all schools across the country. Under the revised guidelines, all persons must stand when Vande Mataram is played at official functions. The [] The post New Protocol: Vande Mataram Mandatory Before National Anthem Nationwide appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 11: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has installed more than 12.36 lakh smart electricity meters across the Union Territory under central schemes, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. The information was shared by the Power Development Department (PDD) in a written reply to a question raised by legislator Waheed-Ur-Rehman Para. According [] The post Over 12.3 Lakh Smart Meters Installed in J&K: Govt Tells Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 11: BJP legislators on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, protesting against what they termed unparliamentary and indecent language used by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the proceedings. Leader of the Opposition Sunil Sharma alleged that Abdullahs remarks, including the phrase joote maaro (hit with shoes), violated parliamentary decorum [] The post BJP Walks Out of J&K Assembly Over CM Omars Remarks; Demands Apology appeared first on Northlines .

Amritsar: Punjab Police have foiled two separate terror-related plots in Amritsar, arresting two men and recovering an RDX-based improvised explosive device (IED) and two hand grenades in intelligence-led operations linked to Pakistan-based handlers. In the first operation, the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, arrested Rahul Kumar alias Gaju, a resident of Chamrang Road who [] The post ISI-Backed Terror Plot Foiled in Amritsar; IED, Grenades Seized, Two Arrested appeared first on

Ottawa: A mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby residence left 10 people dead, including the suspected shooter, and more than two dozen injured in one of the deadliest school-related attacks in Canada in decades. Police said six victims were found dead inside the school, while another succumbed to injuries while [] The post 10 Killed in School and Home Shooting in Canadas Tumbler Ridge appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has decided not to attend the proceedings of the House on moral grounds until the no-confidence motion notice moved against him by the Opposition is resolved. The decision comes a day after Opposition parties submitted a notice of no-confidence against Birla to the Secretary General of the Lok [] The post No-Confidence Row: Om Birla Opts Out of House Proceedings appeared first on Northlines .

IMD predicts largely dry weather till Feb 20 Jammu Tawi, Feb 10:Fresh snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, while several areas in the plains received rainfall, even as temperatures showed a marginal improvement across Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Light snowfall occurred in the middle and upper reaches [] The post Fresh snowfall, rain across J&K; temperatures improve slightly appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 10:Lieutenant Governors Sainik Sahayta Kendra (LGSSK) continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment and steadfast support to serving soldiers and their families, honoring their priceless service to the nation. Through proactive intervention and seamless coordination with various authorities, the LGSSK has successfully resolved several representations and provided time-bound assistance. Upon receiving a martyrs [] The post LGs Sainik Sahayta Kendra ensures timely welfare supp

Asserts deal benefits others, not UT; rules out apology amid Assembly Jammu Tawi, Feb 10:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday warned that the proposed IndiaUS trade deal could have serious repercussions for Jammu and Kashmirs traditional economy, particularly its horticulture and dry fruit sectors, asserting that the Union Territory stood to lose far more than [] The post IndiaUS Trade Deal may adversely impact J&K economy: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Accuses NC Govt of evading responsibility Jammu Tawi, Jan 10:Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Kumar Sharma on Tuesday slammed the National Conference-led government, saying it was evading its responsibility by questioning the Union Government whenever confronted about its own performance. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Sharma said that whenever the opposition seeks accountability from the [] The post LoP slams Budget, calls it repetition of decades-old lies appeared first on Northlines .

BJP protests, seeks apology Jammu Tawi, Feb 10:Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs remarks in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday triggered protests from opposition BJP legislators, who demanded an apology for what they termed objectionable words. Winding up the discussion in the Legislative Assembly on the budget, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the Indo-US trade [] The post Pandemonium in Assembly over CMs remarks appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 10:The Government of India on Tuesday informed the Parliament that Jammu and Kashmir received Rs 10,155 crore in central assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) over the past ten years and the current financial year. Replying to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Rural Development [] The post Rs 10,155 Cr to J&K for rural roads under PMGSY appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 10:The Centre on Tuesday informed Parliament that Jammu and Kashmir has two agricultural universities, both functioning under the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) system SKUAST-Jammu and SKUAST-Kashmir (Srinagar). Replying to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, said that under the [] The post J&K gets Rs 35.63 Cr under ICAR in 3 yrs appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 10:The Government of India on Monday informed the Lok Sabha that Panchayat elections have not been held in both Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh after the expiry of their respective tenures, leaving grassroots democratic institutions non-functional in both the Union Territories. In a written reply, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said that [] The post Panchayats non-functional in J&K, Ladakh: Centre appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 10:As many as 316 rural road projects covering a length of 1,781.33 kilometres have been sanctioned for UT J&K under Phase-IV of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV), the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. In a written reply to a starred question, the Ministry of Rural Development said that [] The post 316 rural road projects sanctioned for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 10:Jammu and Kashmir has reported a limited number of cases related to crimes against Scheduled Castes (SCs) during the last three years, according to official data tabled in the Lok Sabha. The information was shared by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in response to an unstarred question raised by Lok [] The post Crimes against SCs in J&K remain limited: GoI appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 10:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting of senior officers to deliberate upon and give shape to a robust mechanism for rehabilitation and reintegration of drug abuse victims across the districts of Jammu and Kashmir. While reviewing the framework, the Chief Secretary stressed the need for systematic tracking of every [] The post CS stresses robust rehab mechanism for drug abuse victims in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu: Police on Tuesday filed a First Information Report against persons running a spa here and detained several individuals after a raid linked to immigration law violations and alleged illegal activities, officials said. The action comes after a raid at the Shine Spa Centre in the Narwal area, they said. According to the police, the [] The post FIR over immigration violations at spa, several detained appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Northern Railway on Tuesday announced the extension of the train service with the panoramic Vistadome coach to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra from Srinagar, aimed at enhancing travel experience for the tourists and local commuters along the scenic Katra-Baramulla route. Launched in October 2023, the Vistadome train service in Kashmir features specialised [] The post Northen Railway extends Vistadome coach service up to Katra appeared first on Northlines .

no proposal to declare J&K a dry UT Jammu Tawi, Feb 10 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that there is no proposal under consideration to declare the Union Territory a dry UT, even as liquor sales have generated over3,450 crore in revenue during the last three financial years. [] The post Rs 3,450 Cr earned from bars, wine shops across J&K in 3 Yrs appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Signalling the end of the gridlock between the treasury and the opposition benches, Lok Sabha on Tuesday afternoon took up discussion on the Union Budget, which had been held up for days over the oppositions demand that Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak on a variety of issues. When the House assembled at [] The post End of Govt-Oppn logjam, LS takes up discussion on Budget appeared first on Northlines .

In 13 years since its operation; SSH-J yet to start surgery Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 10: In what could be termed as a pathetic situation of health services, no coronary procedure/work of the patients suffering from serious heart diseases is being performed in the Jammus high-tech Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) ever since it became [] The post Heart patients at Gods mercy in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

The success achieved by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in recovering Rs 9000 counterfeit currency and huge consignment of 1937.80 grams of cocaine worth over Rs 19 lakh from a smuggler in Samba District has come as an opportunity to catch the big fish in this whole gamut by carrying out thorough investigation. As the [] The post Dont Miss The Opportunity appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was born on September 25, 1916, in the village of Nagla Chandrabhan in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, now known as Deendayal Dham, near Farah town. His father, Bhagwati Prasad, was a well-known astrologer, and his mother, Rampyari, was deeply religious. He lost both his parents at a young [] The post Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya: Apostle of Integral Humanism and Selfless Public Life appeared first on Northlines .

Costs of U.S. Presidents action will hit generations even after he is gone By T N Ashok NEW YORK: When the Environmental Protection Agency moves this week to repeal the endangerment findingthe 2009 scientific determination that greenhouse gases threaten human healthit will mark more than regulatory rollback. It represents the culmination of a worldview [] The post Trumps dismantling of Obamas endangerment is danger to climate science appeared first on Northlines .

byP. Mohan Chandran The Supreme Courts Selective Morality in Hindu Temples Let us begin where the Constitution itself claims to stand.If discrimination is unconstitutional, how does geography suddenly sanitize it?If equality before God is non-negotiable, why does money receive a divine fast-track?If the judiciary is the final moral arbiter, why does its conscience fluctuate by [] The post When Discrimination Depends on The Address appeared first on Northlines .

By Ms. Rubal Chib Indias conversation on artificial intelligence is maturing. The focus is shifting from abstract capability to applied impact; from what AI can do in theory to what it can solve in practice. Few sectors make this distinction clearer than food and agriculture, where inefficiencies are not marginal but systemic, and where [] The post Why India Must Use AI to Save What It Already Grows appeared first on Northlines .