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New Delhi, Aug 23: The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to appoint district-level nodal officers to accelerate the shift of households from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG) in areas where piped gas is available, citing the need for a faster and more coordinated transition. In an August 21 letter to state chief [] The post Centre Pushes States to Speed Up LPG-to-PNG Shift appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on Indias youth to dream bigger, innovate further and explore new frontiers as he hailed the countrys growing capabilities in space on National Space Day. In a social media post, Modi greeted the nation on the occasion and highlighted the expanding role of young [] The post PM Modi Urges Youth to Push Indias Space Frontiers appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 23: Ten days after both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die, the Monsoon Session has not yet been formally prorogued, triggering speculation that the government may seek to pass key legislation without convening a fresh session. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on August 13, but the [] The post Parliament Session Still Not Prorogued, Fueling Delimitation Bill Buzz appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: India is set to send court summons to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed through diplomatic channels in connection with the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack case, sources said, in a move aimed at establishing that the accused was given an opportunity to appear before the court and present his defence. The summons will be [] The post India to Serve Hafiz Saeed Court Summons in Pakistan Over Pahalgam Attack appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: India has achieved a major milestone in small arms indigenisation with the manufacture and successful test-firing of the first fully indigenous AK-203 assault rifle, named Sher, at the Korwa ordnance facility in Amethi. The rifle has been produced by Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), a joint venture between India and Russia established in [] The post India Test-Fires First Fully Indigenous AK-203 Sher Rifle at Amethi appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Aug 22:The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold its first-ever two-day Pradesh Working Committee meeting in Srinagar from Saturday, August 23, with senior party leaders, office-bearers and elected representatives expected to participate. The meeting is being organised as part of the partys organisational and political [] The post BJP holds first Working Committee meet in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Sarbjeet Singh Jammu Tawi /Kathua, August 22 In a significant verdict in a five-year-old acid attack case, the Court of Additional Sessions Judge, Kathua, presided over by Judge Pravin Pandoh, on Friday sentenced Vipul Sharma to life imprisonment and Reva Devi to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for the offence punishable under Section 326-A of [] The post Acid Attack Case: Kathua Court awards Life-term to Man, 10 yrs to Woman appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Rajouri, August 22:Despite government efforts to curb corruption, particularly in the health sector, allegations of irregularities have surfaced in the operation of a canteen at a Sub-District Hospital (SDH) in Rajouri, where contractors claim that bills for meals supplied to patients are allegedly cleared only after payment of commissions to certain officials and [] The post Rajouri Hospital Canteen Contractors allege Commission demand for bill clearance appeared first on Northlines

SRINAGAR, Aug 22: The final and spiritually significant leg of the annual Amarnath Yatra began on Saturday with the departure of Chhari Mubarak, the sacred mace of Lord Shiva, from the Dashnami Akhara in Srinagar. The sacred mace was taken out after traditional prayers and rituals at the Dashnami Akhara, with devotees participating in the [] The post Chhari Mubarak leaves Srinagar for Amarnath Shrine appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 22:Stating that Indian institute of Management (IIM) Jammu needs to convert its growth into new discoveries, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the institute should define its own bold and distinctive ideas to turn the boardrooms of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh region into living case studies. According to the details available [] The post IIM Jammu should root-research in border economies, frontier dev: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 22:Intermittent rain lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, bringing some relief from hot and humid conditions even as the Meteorological Centre here warned of possible flash floods, mudslides and landslides in vulnerable areas due to intense showers. According to the news agency, the weather remained generally hot and humid across the [] The post Rain brings brief relief in J&K, MeT predicts more showers appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 22:Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and presented the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan 100 Days Campaign Coffee Table Book to him. According to the details available with the news agency the book designed, curated and published by [] The post Sinha briefs PM on JK Nasha Mukt Abhyan appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Aug 22: Opposition leaders and trade bodies on Saturday criticised the reported 6.83 per cent hike in electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, questioning the National Conference-led government over its unfulfilled electoral promise of providing 200 units of free electricity to households. Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma termed the [] The post Oppn slams tariff hike, mocks NC Govts 200 free units promise appeared first on Northlines .

The statement given by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha that security forces alone cannot defeat terrorism is quite significant as it deserves serious attention of all the stakeholders in the Union Territory. It is a known fact that terrorism is not just a security challenge; rather, it is a social and economic challenge [] The post Cutting Terrorism At Roots appeared first on Northlines .

Ex-PM deliberately deprived of proper medical care By Tirthankar Mitra Much apprehension has been expressed about the health of imprisoned former Pakistan Imran Khan. The Pakistan Supreme Court has ordered moving him from prison to a hospital. The order raised a larger question about Pakistans institutions upholding basic constitutional obligations. It is all [] The post Pakistan Supreme Court orders moving Imran Khan to Hospital appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray After decades marked by militancy, violence and political unrest, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a perceptible and encouraging change in recent years. The transition from stone-pelters to flag-bearers captures, in a powerful metaphor, one aspect of this changing reality. The sight of ordinary citizens, political leaders and young people carrying and waving the [] The post From Stone-pelters to Flag-bearers: A positive transformation in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Police have approached the Union Home Ministry to serve the court proclamation orders via Interpol against six absconding accused, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founders Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, setting the stage to try them in absentia for their role in the 26/11 terror attacks. The police, represented by special public prosecutor Ujjwal [] The post 26/11 attacks: Cops seek MHA help to serve order against Hafiz Saeed, 5 others for trial in absentia appeared fi

JAMMU TAWI: The annual Kousarnag yatra commenced from the ancient Lord Shiva temple in Reasi on Friday, with police, the Army, CRPF, the special operations group, and other security agencies putting elaborate security arrangements in place for the pilgrims, officials said. The organisers estimated that the number of devotees could double from around 5,000 last [] The post Kousarnag yatra begins from Reasi amid multi-layer security appeared first on Northlines .

LEH: The general officer commanding, Fire and Fury Corps, Lieutenant General Madanraj Pande, visited forward areas of Ladakh and reviewed the operational preparedness and readiness of formations deployed in the area, officials said on Friday. During his visit to Trishul division on Thursday, the GOC interacted with troops and reviewed the induction of new generation [] The post GoC visits forward areas in Ladakh to review operational readiness appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Friday that reforms in all spheres are his governments commitment and that India continues to take several steps to ensure continued growth momentum. Addressing the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Modi also said India has political stability and continuity in its policies, and the world sees the [] The post India has political stability: Modi appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: The Model Recruitment Rules (MRRs) for Non-Gazetted cadre in all GMCs of Jammu and Kashmir will be notified by the 30th September, 2026. This decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today at Civil Secretariat here in the backdrop of protests [] The post Model recruitment rules for GMCs to be notified by Sept 30 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 21:A lady riding a scooty was killed while her pillion rider was injured after their two-wheeler was hit by an unidentified tanker on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Friday. An official said that the accident took place in the Seri area when the tanker, travelling from Srinagar towards Jammu, [] The post Lady rider killed, pillion critical in Ramban tanker crash appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 21:Authorities on Friday reopened Doodhpathri, one of the major tourist spots in Budgam district, for visitors. The destination temporarily closed due to inclement weather conditions and the risk of flash floods and landslides last month. Local traders, pony operators, cab drivers, food stall owners and other stakeholders, welcomed the decision, saying the reopening [] The post Doodhpathri reopens for tourists appeared first on Northlines .

Backs Rahul Gandhis role as Leader of Opposition Jammu Tawi, Aug 21:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday urged political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir to refrain from commenting on religious matters and instead focus on issues concerning the common people. Responding to recent remarks by Leader of Opposition and BJP senior leader Sunil Sharma, Omar [] The post Refrain from commenting on religious issues: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Colonel (Dr.) Dev Anand Lohamaror There was a time when Bharats national-security discourse was dominated by the concept of the two-and-a-half-front challengethe western front with Pakistan, the northern front with China, and the half-front represented by terrorism, insurgency and Naxalism within the country. But in 2026, the security environment has fundamentally changed. Terrorist violence in [] The post The New Security Map of Bharat: From Two-and-a-Half to Four Fronts appeared first on North

Puran Chand Sharma We love our freedom obtained in consequence of monumental sacrifices of our brave and loyal young heroes, revolutionaries and all other country men who rendered unconditional support amidst brutal onslaught and oppressive action of the imperial forces. In recognition and remembrance of the contribution rendered by all such people, it is inferred [] The post India from a Colonial Slave towards a Super Power appeared first on Northlines .

September 15 may witness another milestone in High Court By Dr. Gyan Pathak Jharkhand has just witnessed a multi group agitation of students, which ended on August 18 with an agreement reached between student leaders and the state government, and Devendra Nath Mahto ended his 16 days hunger strike. Jharkhand government, as per the agreement [] The post Jharkhand may witness a more complicated students movement appeared first on Northlines .

India careful not to give propaganda tool to Dhaka, Ankara By Asad Mirza Words matter in diplomacy, and Bangladeshs foreign affairs adviser Humayun Kabir chose his carefully. Asked whether Dhaka would join the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement the pact Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed on August 7 Kabir didnt say [] The post Bangladesh may be veering round to joining Makkah Pact appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, AUGUST 21: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated a series of new infrastructure facilities at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu. He also addressed the launch of the Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP. The event brought together the researchers, innovators, young entrepreneurs and farmers from across the Jammu division. [] The post LG Sinha inaugurates New Infrastructure and Startup Outreach Prog at SKUAST-Jammu appea

MENDHAR/JAMMU, Aug 21: The Army on Friday safely destroyed a live mortar shell detected along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mankote sector of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, officials said. The mortar shell was found in the Dabraj area, following which the Armys Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called in to neutralise the [] The post Live Mortar Shell Safely Destroyed Along LoC in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 21: The Supreme Court on Friday reduced the mandatory legal practice requirement for law graduates seeking to appear in entry-level judicial service examinations from three years to one year, modifying its May 2025 verdict. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices A.G. Masih and K. Vinod Chandran took the decision [] The post SC Cuts Mandatory Legal Practice for Entry-Level Judicial Exams From 3 Years to 1 appeared first on Northlines .

JAIPUR, Aug 21: Locals allegedly pushed a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) team out of Rampura Kanwarpura village in Jaipurs Bagru Assembly constituency on Friday when its members arrived to inspect a government primary school under the partys ongoing School Thik Karo campaign, sources said. The CJP workers had visited the village to assess the condition [] The post CJP Team Pushed Out of Jaipur Village During School Inspection appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Aug 21: The Special Crime Wing (SCW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch J&K, on Thursday conducted a search at a residential premises in Safakadal, Srinagar, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged forgery of date-of-birth and educational qualification documents used for appointment in the J&K Police Department. Officials said the search was conducted [] The post SCW Searches Safakadal House in J&K Police Appointment Forgery Case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 21: Two commercial vessels carrying a total of 22 Indian nationals have been hijacked by pirates in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia, with the Indian crew members reported to be safe, a senior Shipping Ministry official said on Friday. An Eritrea-flagged oil products tanker, M T Sibu 1, carrying 20 crew [] The post Two Vessels With 22 Indians On Board Hijacked By Pirates In Yemen, Somalia appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) on Thursday sealed a Blinkit store operating from the basement of Surya Towers at Bahu Plaza, Jammu, for functioning in violation of the sanctioned building permission and applicable building norms. The premises form part of a building that also houses the Aakash Coaching Centre, where a large number [] The post JDA seals Blinkit store at Surya Towers appeared first on Northlines .

Govt proposes corridor connecting GMC-J & its Hospitals: Principal Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Aug 20: In a revolutionary step for patient care in the Jammu division, the government has decided to construct a corridor/over-bridge across the road starting right from the premier hospital of the region, the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H) Jammu, its [] The post Patient care in Jammu to be revolutionized appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Police cannot commence an independent investigation of the offences under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, the Supreme Court said on Thursday. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh held that authorities designated under the law must take action in such cases. The PCPNDT Act was enacted with [] The post Police cannot investigate offences under PCPNDT Act: SC appeared first on Northlines .

Calls upon young generation to dream big like people in metro cities Jammu Tawi, Aug 20:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said women are scripting a new chapter in Jammu and Kashmir by transforming border economies, while calling upon youth in frontier villages to dream big and actively shape their future. Addressing residents of six [] The post Nari Shakti transforming border economies in J&K: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Says Rs 31-Cr Srinagar abattoir revived; Private Universities likely soon; Srinagar, Aug 20:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday said Pakistans summoning of the US Charge dAffaires following his meeting with the American envoy was a matter between Pakistan and the United States. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, CM Omar said that Pakistan had summoned [] The post Pakistan-US row matter between Islamabad-Washington, not mine: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 20:United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor reached Leh on Thursday as part of his visit to Ladakh. Gor, who met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar on Wednesday, flew to Leh today after his flight was delayed due to adverse weather conditions. Sources said that the Ambassador took part in river [] The post US Ambassador Gor arrives in Leh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 20:Rain lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, with several areas receiving light to moderate showers as the Meteorological Centre forecast generally hot and humid conditions with intermittent rainfall across the Union Territory till August 27. The weather department said one or two spells of light to moderate rain or thundershowers [] The post MeT forecasts hot, humid weather till Aug 27 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug20:Outstanding sportspersons in Jammu on Thursday called off their prolonged hunger strike after Youth Services and Sports Minister Satish Sharma gave a written assurance that the controversial SO 12 selection list would be reviewed and kept on hold. According to the details available, Minister Satish Sharma had earlier visited the protest site on [] The post Sportspersons end hunger strike after Ministers assurance appeared first on Northlines .

Reasi (Jammu Div), Aug 20:Security forces on Thursday launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in remote areas of Pouni in Reasi district following reports of suspicious movement. Sources said that locals spotted some suspicious persons in the area and immediately alerted the police. They said that following the information, joint teams of the police, [] The post CASO launched in Pouni after suspicious movement report appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 20:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the functioning and performance of the Administrative Reforms, Inspections (ARI) & Trainings Department, with a focus on key governance and administrative reform initiatives, including finalization of Recruitment Rules, cadre restructuring, resolution of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) issues, and operational efficiency of the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations [] The post CS launches online DPC Portal to fast-track promotions

LGs decision to regularise long-pending Nautor land tenancy rights Leh, Aug 20:Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra on Thursday said that cases against 25 individuals found to have had limited or no involvement in last years protest in Ladakh would be withdrawn, with necessary closure proceedings undertaken in accordance with law. Addressing a news conference here, [] The post Adm to withdraw cases against 25 persons in Leh protests: Kundra appeared first on Northlines .

Rajasthans Historic Step to Protect Children, School Integrity and the Learning Environment By Col. (Dr.) Dev Anand Lohamaror Imagine entering a private office, hospital, bank or reputed educational institution. At the entrance, visitors are normally asked who they are, whom they wish to meet and why they have come. Identification is recorded and entry is [] The post From Right to Education to Right to Safe Education appeared first on Northlines .

No comparison to Hormuz imbroglio as IWT is a bilateral issue By T N Ashok For 66 years, the Indus Waters Treaty IWT survived wars, military crises and diplomatic breakdowns between India and Pakistan. Today, it is facing its gravest challenge. India has kept the treaty in abeyance since April 2025, [] The post Water wars: Can India turn Indus crisis into a new water compact? appeared first on Northlines .

Change reflects transformation taking place on ground By T N Ashok US Envoy Sergio Gors visit to Srinagar describing J&K as an integral part of India is a moment that redefines US government perception of the decades old Indo Pak dispute on Kashmir as his choice of words about Indias sovereignty over the [] The post A new American view of Jammu Kashmir as integral part of India appeared first on Northlines .

There is a silent epidemic spreading across Indias homes. It does not arrive with fever or cough, but through the glow of a smartphone, tablet or laptop. Children are increasingly spending several hours a day staring at screens, watching reels, playing online games and consuming a constant stream of digital content designed to hold their [] The post Reclaiming childhood from screens appeared first on Northlines .

Former MLC GL Raina The continuing controversy over Vande Mataram has once again exposed a disturbing mindset within the Congress establishmentone that appears increasingly disconnected from Indias civilisational consciousness, national sentiment and the symbols that inspired the countrys freedom struggle. For the Congresss first family and its political camp, this is hardly an isolated episode. [] The post Vande Mataram: From the Song of Freedom to the Politics of Appeasement appeared first on