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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set to experience unsettled weather from tomorrow as a fresh Western Disturbance moves across the region, bringing rain to parts of the Kashmir plains and snowfall to higher altitudes, officials said. Gusty winds, thunderstorms, and the possibility of isolated hailstorms are also expected to affect various areas in both Kashmir [] The post WD to bring rain, snow to J&K appeared first on Northlines .

KOLKATA: The Election Commission is likely to publish the first supplementary voters list for poll-bound West Bengal on Monday evening as part of the on-going SIR exercise, officials said. The list will be released in the same manner as the final electoral roll, with copies sent to district election officers and subsequently displayed at polling [] The post EC to publish SIR supplementary voter list on Monday appeared first on Northlines .

JAIPUR: A civilian employee posted at an Indian Air Force station in Assam has been arrested for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive information with Pakistani handlers, Rajasthan Intelligence said on Sunday. Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Prafull Kumar said the accused was arrested in a joint operation by Rajasthan Intelligence and Air Force Intelligence. [] The post IAF staffer arrested for spying, Sharing sensitive info appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 22: A committee set up by the University of Jammu to review the syllabus of MA Political Science has recommended the removal of topics related to former Pakistan president Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Mohammad Iqbal from the course content. The decision follows protests by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi [] The post JU to drop Jinnah, Sir Syed, Iqbal chapters from syllabus appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: Nearly 350 personnel of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, trained in jungle and mountain warfare in Andhra Pradesh alongside elite Army units, have been deployed across snow-bound heights, dense forests and rugged terrain in the Union Territory as part of an intensified counter-terror strategy, according to reports attributed to [] The post Counter-Terror Strategy | Specialised SOG units deployed in J&K Forests, 7 BSF Bn reinforce border grid appeared firs

Leh, Mar 22: Leh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk who returned to the region after his release from detention has said he is ready to engage in dialogue on issues linked to Ladakh. Wangchuk said he felt positive about returning to the mountains after nearly six months. I am feeling very good. After 170 days, coming [] The post Wangchuk returns to Leh, calls for Dialogue on Ladakh issues appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone in Indian politics by becoming the longest-serving head of an elected government in the country. With this, PM Modi has surpassed Pawan Kumar Chamling, who held office as Chief Minister of Sikkim for 8,930 days. He has now completed 8,931 days as head of [] The post 8,931 days in office, PM Modi becomes Indias longest-serving head of Govt appeared first on Northlines .

BJP finalizes strategy, ex-NC minister Slathia to lead party in House Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Mar 22: The estranged coalition partners in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the National Conference (NC) and the Congress, are still poles apart ahead of the 2ndhalf of the Assembly session, while the main opposition [] The post NC-Cong still at loggerheads ahead of 2nd half of Assembly session appeared first on Northlines .

It is really appreciable that the authorities at Katra have been monitoring the situation on a real time basis to ensure convenience and safety of the devotees thronging the holy cave shrine on the auspicious occasion of ongoing Navratras. Reportedly, the Yatra to the holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi was suspended on account [] The post Good Step Indeed appeared first on Northlines .

The ruling Left Coalition has to redraw its strategy to broaden electoral base By Andre Pagliarini NEW YORK: Here in South America, we present ourselves as a region of peace, Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva declared last week as he hosted South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa, adding that nobody here has an [] The post Brazils October Presidential elections is a big challenge to Lula to rebuff surging right appeared first on Northlines .

Western Bankers including U.S. Federal Reserve hold talks for redrawing monetary policy By Anjan Roy The West Asia crisis has now morphed into a global economic challenge, with the latest strikes by Israel on the South Pars gas field and Iranian attacks on the Qatari gas facilities in the adjacent North Dome gas [] The post Another Global Economic meltdown seems real as was spreads to Worlds largest gas field appeared first on Northlines .

World Meteorological Day: March 23 Dr. Parveen Kumar* An interdisciplinary science entrusted with the task of providing actionable intelligence to all for thriving in an unpredictable atmospheric environment; Meteorology has become an inevitable science in our day to day life. Byfocusing on three basic aspects of observation, understanding and prediction of weather, itenables [] The post Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow appeared first on Northlines .

NIKITA KANDPAL Srinagar undergoes a striking transformation as winter loosens its grip and spring welcomes at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. The valley comes alive with colour, stretching down towards the banks of the Dal Lake, which feels surreal. In March 2026, the familiar seasonal burst of colour has arrived at Indira Gandhi Memorial [] The post Tulips and Tourism: Blooming Amid Recovery in Kashmir Valley appeared first on Northlines .

KOCHI, Mar 22: A case has been registered against two US nationals for allegedly flying a drone near the Coast Guard Headquarters, police said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Katie Michelle Phelps (32) and Christopher Ross Harvey (35), both from California, were reportedly in Kochi as tourists when they flew a drone to record [] The post 2 US Tourists Booked for Flying Drone Near Coast Guard HQ in Kochi appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 22: The pilgrimage to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine resumed on Sunday after being temporarily suspended due to heavy rush, officials said. The yatra was halted on Saturday as thousands of devotees gathered at the Bhawan, with over 39,000 pilgrims offering prayers till late afternoon, according to officials. The pilgrimage resumed after [] The post Vaishno Devi Yatra Resumes After Brief Suspension Amid Heavy Devotee Rush appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 22: Terrorist organizations Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba have reportedly begun targeting schools in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) to recruit children and groom a new generation of terrorists, according to the report from across LoC. Posters and advertisements have surfaced across major cities and PoJK, urging parents to enrol children aged [] The post JeM, LeT Target Children in Schools to Build New Terror Cadre: Report appeared first on Northline

NEW DELHI, Mar 22: The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union territories to submit updated and comprehensive data on prisons, including capacity and overcrowding, by May 18. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also sought details on womens prisons and facilities available for female inmates and children living [] The post SC Directs States, UTs to Submit Updated Prison Data by May 18 appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra and participated in the auspicious rituals. In a post on X, Office of J&K LG, wrote, Flagged off Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra, today. [] The post LG Sinha Flags Off Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra appeared first on Northlines .

CAIRO, Mar 22: Iranian missiles struck southern Israel late Saturday, hitting areas near the countrys main nuclear research center, injuring dozens and causing widespread damage, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face attacks on its power plants. The strikes on Dimona and Arad mark [] The post Iran Strikes Near Israeli Nuclear Site As Trump Threatens Attacks On Iranian Power Plants appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Mar 22: Police have booked former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and his personal assistant Dilbag Singh in connection with the alleged suicide of a state warehousing corporation official, officials said on Sunday. Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, district manager of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation in Amritsar, allegedly died after [] The post Former Punjab Minister Bhullar, Father Among 3 Booked in Officials Suicide Case appeared first on N

Ludhiana: The Shri Amarnath Barfani Langars Organisation (SABLO) has raised serious objections to the revised process for granting permissions to langar organisations for Amarnath Yatra 2026, alleging lack of transparency and clarity. SABLO said the earlier Expression of Interest (EOI)-based system has been discontinued without explanation, making the selection process opaque. It pointed out that [] The post SABLO flags concerns over langar permissions for Amarnath Yatra appeared first on Northl

Inter-faith marriage, delayed disclosure after family shifted to Kashmir Rattan Singh Gill Jammu/Srinagar, Mar 21 In a significant ruling reflecting the complexities of identity and demography in Jammu and Kashmir, a court in Srinagar has directed authorities to officially recognise conversion to Islam by a family from Janipur, Jammu16 years after they embraced the faith. [] The post Srinagar Court clears name, identity change after conversion to Islam appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu/Srinagar, March 21: Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, with thousands of devotees offering prayers at mosques and Eidgahs amid elaborate security arrangements. In Jammu, large congregations were seen at various locations, with the main gathering at Eidgah on Residency Road drawing thousands of worshippers. A spirit [] The post Eid celebrated with fervour across J&K amid tight security appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 21: The pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi was suspended on Saturday due to heavy rush at the Bhawan, as 39,000 devotees offered prayers till late afternoon, officials said. The rush has increased due to the ongoing Chaitra Navratri, which began on March 19 and will end on March [] The post Vaishno Devi yatra suspended amid rush during Chaitra Navratri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday expressed gratitude to the Centre for the release of central funds amounting to Rs 111.66 crore aimed at implementing a comprehensive fisheries development project in the union territory. In a post on X, LG Sinha as per news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) [] The post Centre releases Rs 111.66 Cr for fisheries project in J&K, Sinha thanks PM appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, March 21: The government has approved an additional 20 per cent allocation of commercial LPG to states, raising the total allocation to 50 per cent, including 10 per cent linked to ease of doing business reforms for PNG expansion. The additional supply will be prioritised for sectors such as restaurants, dhabas, hotels, industrial [] The post Govt approves Addl 20% Commercial LPG allocation to States appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The University of Jammu has constituted a high-level committee to examine concerns related to the Political Science syllabus that were recently highlighted in the media and raised by students. According to an order issued by the Office of the Dean Academic Affairs, the committee will be headed by Prof Naresh Padha as Convener [] The post JU sets up panel to examine Pol Science syllabus concerns appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Press Club of India (PCI) on Saturday expressed deep shock and condemned the manhandling of journalists by Delhi Police and CRPF personnel at the United News of India (UNI) premises during the sealing of the news agency premises at Rafi Marg, following a court order related to a land dispute. In a [] The post PCI condemns police action against journalists at UNI premises appeared first on Northlines .

India will be among the major nations affected due to disruptions in South Pars Fields By T N Ashok Beneath the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf, straddling the maritime border between Iran and Qatar, lies what may be the single most consequential piece of real estate on earth. The South Pars/North Dome field [] The post How the bombing of Worlds largest Natural Gas deposit is putting Global LNG supply in chaos? appeared first on Northlines .

Intended beneficiaries are still being left out of the Centres relief programme By R. Suryamurthy When India recalibrated its GST structure in September 2025, the promise was seductively simplecut taxes, soften prices, revive demand. It was a proposition that carried both political appeal and economic logic, particularly in an economy where consumption had yet [] The post GST 2.0s Missing Link: Why consumer protection must anchor tax reform? appeared first on Northlines .

Infighting, bitter bickering mar the selection process By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Four days after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the Kerala Assembly elections, the principal Opposition party in the State, Congress is struggling to finalise its list of candidates. Unabashed group wars and bitter bargaining for seats have [] The post Congress struggling to finalise candidates list in Kerala appeared first on Northlines .

Schemes abound in the agricultural sector, but benefits come only when farmers understand and adopt them By Ashutosh Pandey Agriculture is very important for Indias economy. 45 To 50 percent of the people in India depend on agriculture for their livelihood either directly or indirectly. However agriculture only contributes about 15 to 18 [] The post The Path to Agricultural Transformation: Awareness is the Real Key appeared first on Northlines .

By Sakshi Jha (IIMC Jammu) Spring arrives in Kashmir not gently but with a spectacular display of colour. As winter recedes from the valley, millions of tulips bloom across the slopes of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, creating one of the most magnificent flower spectacles in the country. Marking the beginning of [] The post Tulip Festival 2026 Heralds Spring in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 21: A Parliamentary panel has raised concerns over the underutilisation of funds in the Interlinking of Rivers scheme during 2025-26 and called for faster execution to ensure timely completion of key projects. In its report, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources noted that only about 25 per cent of the Revised [] The post Parl Panel Flags Low Fund Use In River Linking Scheme, Urges Speedy Execution appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Kashmir on Saturday with traditional fervour, with the largest congregation of over 50,000 devotees gathering at Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of Dal Lake, while authorities barred prayers at the historic Jama Masjid in old city. A heavy deployment of security forces was put in place in the Nowhatta area [] The post Eid Celebrated Across Kashmir; Hazratbal Sees Massive Turnout, Jama Masjid Closed appeared first on Northlines .

Washington, Mar 21: The United States has announced a one-month suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea, aiming to stabilise surging global crude prices by releasing about 140 million barrels into the market. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move allows the sale of oil already in transit but strictly prohibits new [] The post US Temporarily Lifts Sanctions On Iranian Oil To Ease Global Price Surge appeared first on Northlines .

ECI transfers RTI query to Returning Officer Srinagar, Mar 20: The ghost of cross-voting is once again set to haunt political parties in Jammu & Kashmir, as the Election Commission of India has transferred an RTI application seeking details on whether parties had appointed authorised agents to verify whom their MLAs voted in the [] The post Did parties appoint authorised agents to verify votes of JK MLAs in Rajya Sabha polls? appeared first on Northlines .

LG Sinha CM Omar, others extend greetings Jammu Tawi, Mar 20:Mosques and Eidgahs across Jammu and Kashmir are being prepared to host thousands of worshippers for the special Eid prayers on Saturday morning, as the region gears up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan. According to the details available, [] The post Eid-ul-Fitr today appeared first on Northlines .

J&K higher reaches receive snowfall, rain in plains Jammu Tawi, Mar 20:Jammu and Kashmir witnessed light to moderate rainfall in the plains and snowfall in the higher reaches over the past 24 hours, the Meteorological Department said on Friday. Officials said snowfall was recorded in higher altitude areas, including Gurez, Keran, Tangdhar, Uri, Gulmarg and [] The post Dry spell likely from today, MeT predicts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 20: The ABVP on Friday staged protests at the University of Jammu, demanding the withdrawal of a chapter on former Pakistan president Muhammad Ali Jinnah included in the revised postgraduate political science syllabus under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The university, however, maintained that the chapter on Jinnah is part of [] The post JU includes a chapter on Jinnah in Pol Science syllabus, ABVP protests appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 20: In a massive crackdown against illegal gambling and betting websites, the government has blocked 300 such websites and applications, sources said on Friday. The blocked sites and apps are related to online sports betting platforms; online casinos offering slots, roulette, live dealer tables; betting exchanges functioning like P-2-P betting marketplaces. Action [] The post Govt cracks down on illegal gambling, betting websites; 300 sites, apps blocked appeared first on Northlin

Jammu Tawi, March 20: Braving inclement weather, over 31,000 pilgrims visited the holy town of Katra and paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on the first day of Navratri, officials said on Friday. As many as 31,690 pilgrims visited the cave shrine and paid [] The post 31,000 Vaishno Devi pilgrims brave inclement weather appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) to examine and vet the specifications for the proposed Classroom Digital Board project, as per Government Order No. 424-JK(GAD) of 2026 issued by the General Administration Department. According to the order, the Chief Executive Officer, JaKeGA, will head the [] The post Govt sets up panel to vet Classroom Digital Board Project appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 20: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is all set to use artificial intelligence (AI) for investigations in Jammu and Kashmir, as the government on Friday constituted a technical appraisal committee (TAC) to examine the proposed adoption of AI in investigative operations of the anti-graft body. Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of [] The post ACB set to use AI for investigation in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

It is worthwhile to note that the Jammu Municipal Corporation has started a comprehensive campaign with regard to spreading awareness about clearing the water bills as all the daily newspapers have carried news asking the consumers to pay bills before March 31, 2026. The initiative reflects a serious concern on the part of the authorities [] The post Pay Water Bills On Time appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Mar 20: A new political battle has begun in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) ahead of the upcoming second half of the Assembly session as the political parties here have pulled up their socks before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to keep their vote bank intact [] The post SIR showdown in J&K: BJP mobilises across 20 districts, Cong sounds alert amid Assembly Session appeared first on Northlines .

Iranian authorities have turned this into a missile city from a tourist spot By Asad Mirza Apparently, Persian Gulfs largest island Qeshm has transformed from a tourist spot to its new sobriquet the Missiles city of Iran. Qeshm with its labyrinthine salt caves and emerald mangrove forests in the Strait of Hormuz, [] The post Persian Gulfs largest Island Qeshm is now getting focus from U.S.-Israel axis appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi can follow Vietnam model for extracting maximum benefits for domestic units By Subrata Majumder Recently, Government of India tweaked Press Note 3, 2026 to open door for Chinese investment. It permitted Automatic Approval system for Chinese investment after closing down in 2000, owing to clash with China in Galwan valley, killing several [] The post Latest Policy tweak to encourage more investments from China is helpful for Indian Industry appeared first on Northlines .

After nearly five decades, the learned judges have to take into account new challenges By T N Ashok There is something almost poetic about Indias Supreme Court being forced, in 2026, to sit nine judges deep and argue about what exactly constitutes an industry. Not because the question is trivial. Precisely because it [] The post Supreme Court is set to review its 1978 Judgment on the definition of Industry appeared first on Northlines .

A 400-crore project will transform thousands of schools into smart institutions; STEM labs and digital libraries provide a new direction, while government schools show improved performance in JEE Main By Ashutosh Pandey With the aim of giving a new direction to the education system in Punjab, the state government has launched several ambitious [] The post Punjabs Education Revolution 2.0: From Chalkboards to Smart Boards, a changing landscape appeared first on Northlines .