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Shri R K Jain Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project is one of the most ambitious rail infrastructure initiatives undertaken since Independence. Designed to provide a high-capacity, technology-enabled rail corridor for freight transportation, the DFC aims to help Indian Railways regain its freight market share by offering faster, safer, more reliable and cost-effective logistics solutions. The [] The post Pragati Portal: A Game Changer in Accelerating Indias Dedicated Freight Corridor Project

New Delhi, Jan 7: The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned to January 8 the hearing of a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). A bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale deferred the matter, with Justice Kumar noting [] The post SC to Hear Plea Against Sonam Wangchuks NSA Detention on Thursday appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the presence of stray dogs on highways and public roads, observing that they pose safety risks and can cause accidents, while hearing a batch of interlocutory applications in the ongoing stray dogs case. A three-judge bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V. [] The post Cant read a dogs mind when he is in a mood to bite: Supreme Court On Stray Menace appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 7: Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma on Wednesday assailed before the Supreme Court the constitution of an inquiry committee by the Lok Sabha Speaker to probe corruption charges against him, contending that the panel was formed in violation of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. Appearing for Justice Varma, senior advocate [] The post Justice Yashwant Varma Challenges Lok Sabha Speakers Inquiry Panel in Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .

Bengaluru, Jan 7: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to kick off the new year with the launch of its PSLV-C62 mission on January 12 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, in Andhra Pradesh. According to an ISRO official, the primary payload of the mission is EOS-N1, an imaging satellite developed [] The post ISRO to Begin 2026 With PSLV-C62 Launch on Jan-12 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 7: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has issued fresh directions ordering the immediate detachment of teaching staff deployed in the offices of Chief Education Officers (CEOs) and Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs). In a circular issued by Director School Education Jammu, Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary, it was stated that despite repeated instructions, [] The post DSEJ Orders Immediate Detachment of Teachers From CEO, ZEO Offices appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 07: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness largely dry and stable weather conditions till January 22, with cold nights and persistent fog expected over the Jammu plains, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Wednesday. The MeT Centre warned that moderate fog will prevail across the plains of Jammu division, with dense fog [] The post Cold Nights, Dense Fog to Grip Jammu Plains; Mostly Dry Weather Till Jan 22: MeT appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 7: Delhi Police on Wednesday registered an FIR and detained several individuals following violence that broke out during an anti-encroachment drive near the Syed Faiz Elahi Mosque in the Ramlila Maidan area, officials said, as investigators examine whether the clashes were orchestrated. At least five police personnel were injured when a group [] The post FIR Registered, Several Detained as Delhi Police Probe Planned Violence During Demolition Drive appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 7: The Counter Intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday conducted raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley in connection with an ongoing cyber terror investigation, officials said. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) launched a major crackdown targeting mule accounts, as authorities intensified action against networks allegedly facilitating cyber fraud [] The post CIK Conducts Valley-Wide Raids in Cyber Terror Probe appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 6:The Jammu & Kashmir Government has decided that Grant-in-Aid expenditure will no longer be booked under a single head but classified into three distinct categories. In a circular, the Finance Department has intimated that the newly adopted heads are 031 -GIA (General), 035 -GIA (Creation of Capital Assets) and 036 GIA [] The post Govt introduces new classification for grant-in-aid expenditure appeared first on Northlines .

Met predicts temperature dip till Jan 10; Mughal Road closed Jammu Tawi, Jan 6:With higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley receiving fresh snowfall on Tuesday, minimum temperatures fell across most parts of Kashmir, while dense fog affected normal movement in parts of the Jammu region, officials said. In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded a [] The post Snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir; dense fog in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Religious-based boundary changes may have serious consequences Budget Session, tourist season key challenges ahead BCCI order to KKR questioned PM urged to respond firmly on killings of Hindus Jammu Tawi, Jan 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday warned that any further division of Jammu and Kashmir on religious lines could have far-reaching consequences, while [] The post If separated Jammu will face Ladakhs fate: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

NRPC predicts 1277 MWs shortfall Jammu Tawi, Jan 6:Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to witness power deficiency of more than 34 percent during the peak demand in the month of January, Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) officials said. According to the official figures, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh during the peak demand will [] The post 34 pc power deficit likely in January appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 6:Punjab Police have detained a 15-year old boy from Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly sharing sensitive information with handlers in Pakistan. According to the details available, the teenage boy from Bari Brahmana presently residing in bordering Sujanpur of Pathankot district in Punjab was providing information to people sitting in Pakistan. Police received [] The post Jammu teen held for sharing info with Pak handlers appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 6:It is a concerning development for the people of Jammu and Kashmir that more than 50 per cent of children aged 5 to 9 years are found to have high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood. According to the Children in India 2025 report by the Ministry of [] The post Over 50 pc J&K children have high Triglycerides appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a revenue official in Udhampur district after he was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe for the issuance of land documents, an official said. The ACB has registered a case against the public servant, identified as Pardhan Singh, Patwari of Patwar Halqa Laddha in Moungri tehsil of Udhampur [] The post Revenue official caught red-handed accepting bribe appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: The day is not far when Ladakh will once again become a part of a united Jammu and Kashmir, as there is no other alternative for the Centre, J-K minister Javed Rana said on Tuesday. Rana, who holds the Jal Shakti, forest, ecology and environment, and Tribal Affairs portfolios, was responding to a question [] The post Ladakh will become part of united Jammu Kashmir: Rana appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A notorious drug peddler was booked under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Kathua while two others were arrested along with heroin in Samba district on Tuesday, police said. Mohd Sadiq alias Siku, a resident of Galak village of Ramkot, is a habitual drug [] The post Drug peddler booked under PIT-NDPS Act; two held appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The setting up of new AIIMS across the country has received a boost due to the PRAGATI platform initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leading to the fast-tracking of works and clearance of hurdles in building such institutes in Jammu, Bibinagar and Guwahati. The success of these three institutions, born from the synergy [] The post PRAGATI platform fast-tracks AIIMS projects in Jammu, Bibinagar, Guwahati: Sources appeared first on Northlines .

NMC withdraws Letter of Permission of 50 MBBS Seats with immediate effect, Admitted students to be adjusted in other Medical Colleges New Delhi, January 06: The National Medical Commissions Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has withdrawn the Letter of Permission (LoP) granted to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, Kakryal, Jammu [] The post SMVD Medical College stripped of permission to run MBBS Course forthwith appeared first on Northlines .

Over the past year, few global leaders have dominated headlines like US President Donald Trump. His return to the White House has not been defined by social reform or economic revival, but by a sweeping, often volatile reassertion of American power that is unsettling allies and adversaries alike. Trumps second presidency is increasingly shaped by [] The post Trumps Power Play appeared first on Northlines .

Reckless U.S. President is eyeing to take over Greenland to great discomfiture of EU By T N Ashok NEW YORK: The unmarked aircraft that spirited Nicols Maduro from Miraflores Palace three days ago was meant to close a chapter. Instead, it has opened a Pandoras box of interventionist ambition that now stretches from the [] The post Trumps Venezuelan invasion facing serious roadblocks leading to uncertainty appeared first on Northlines .

byP. Mohan Chandran The Making of A Mess Part 1 Nehrus Pre-Independence Blunders That Shaped Indias Fate Before we canonize any leader as inevitable, a few uncomfortable questions deserve daylight: When does personal ambition stop being political confidence and start becoming a civilizational liability? How many national ruptures are born not from enemy strength [] The post How Congress Power Games Helped Birth A Broken Map appeared first on Northlines .

Wine drinking has become a national phenomenon giving a big Global boost By Kunal Bose Till not very long ago, people around the world loved to believe that bigness in volume of industrial and agricultural products was the only hallmark of China. But this is now disabused by a growing number of sectoral experts. [] The post State help is helping Chinese Auto Industry to dominate overseas market appeared first on Northlines .

Leh/Jammu, Jan 6: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the office of the Directorate of Census Operations in Leh, marking the beginning of preparations for the exercise in the Union Territory in 2027. The Union Cabinet on December 12 last year approved an outlay of Rs 11,718 crore for conducting the Census [] The post Ladakh LG Inaugurates Office Of Directorate Of Census Ops In Leh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 6: CPI(M) activists on Tuesday held a protest here to condemn the US military operation in Venezuela with senior party leader and Kulgam MLA M Y Tarigami appealing to the Centre to review its statement and convey a strong message against this open aggression. Chanting slogans and carrying placards to denounce the action [] The post J&K: CPI(M) Holds Protest Against US Military Operation In Venezuela appeared first on Northlines .

LUCKNOW, Jan 6: In a fresh twist to the case involving a resident doctor of King Georges Medical University (KGMU) accused of sexually exploiting a colleague, police on Tuesday said the absconding accused had allegedly coerced his wife to convert to Islam before their marriage in February 2025. Police have intensified efforts to trace the [] The post Lucknow KGMU doctor, accused of conversion, made wife adopt Islam before marriage appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 6: An intense cold wave continued across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday with the minimum temperature dropping to minus 4 degrees Celsius in Srinagar city. According to the Meteorological Department, no major Western Disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir till January 20, implying that the prospects of a major snowfall [] The post Bone-chilling cold in J&K; Srinagar records minus 4 degrees Celsius appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday virtually inaugurated a 14-day Integrated Ski Training Programme aimed at promoting winter sports and positioning Kashmir as a premier skiing destination at the national and international levels. The programme will be conducted across key winter hubsGulmarg, Sonmarg and Doodhpathriand is designed to strengthen Kashmirs presence [] The post CM Omar virtually inaugurates Integrated Ski Training Programme appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 6: Police on Tuesday sealed the Civil Secretariat in Jammu to prevent any protest following a call by the recently formed Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti over MBBS admissions at the SMVD Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), officials said. The Sangharsh Samiti has alleged religious bias by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi [] The post Police Seal Jammu Secretariat Following Protest Call Over SMVDIME MBBS Admissions appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jan 6: Violence against minorities in Bangladesh claimed the lives of two Hindu men within 24 hours, taking the death toll of Hindus to six in the last 18 days as unrest continues to spread across the country. Moni Chakraborty was killed after being attacked with sharp weapons in Narsingdi district around 10 [] The post Two Hindus Killed in Bangladesh in 24 Hours, Six Minority Deaths in 18 Days appeared first on Northlines .

PATHANKOT, Jan 6: Punjab Police on Monday arrested a 15-year-old boy for allegedly sharing sensitive information related to national security with Pakistani terror agencies, including the ISI and Pakistan military officers, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pathankot Daljinder Singh Dhillon said. The juvenile, identified as Sanjeev Kumar, had allegedly been in contact with Pakistan-based agencies [] The post From Social Media to Spying: How Pak Handlers Targeted a Minor appeared first on Nor

CHANDIGARH, Jan 6: In a major crackdown on trans-border drug smuggling, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), recovered nearly 20 kg of heroin and apprehended four accused, including a key operative managing the supply chain. Punjab Police Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday that [] The post Punjab: Nearly 20 Kg Heroin Seized, Four Smugglers Held appeared first on Northlines .

LEH, Jan 6: The Ladakh Power Development Department has directed that all electricity connections of Government departments equipped with smart meters will be shifted from postpaid to prepaid mode with effect from February 1, 2026. Check order copy here: Order Copy The post All Govt Power Connections in Ladakh to Switch to Prepaid Mode from Feb 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

PUNE, Jan 6: Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi passed away early Tuesday in Pune after a prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 81. Kalmadi breathed his last at around 3.30 am, the sources added. A prominent political figure from Pune, he represented the city several times in the Lok Sabha [] The post Former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi Dies at 81 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 5: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the alleged larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Pronouncing the judgment, a Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B. Varale said that the prosecution material disclosed a prima facie [] The post Delhi Riots Case: SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; grants relief to 5 others appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: In view of the forthcoming Republic Day celebrations and the heightened security arrangements, Police Station Bahu Fort, Jammu have registered two cases under Section 223 of BNS against house owners for violating the orders of the District Magistrate, Jammu, by keeping tenants in their residential premises without mandatory police verification. The details of [] The post Two booked for keeping tenants without verification appeared first on Northlines .

Says Khelo India a Game-Changer for Indian Sports Jammu Tawi, Jan 5:Asserting that the Khelo India initiative has emerged as a turning point in the history of Indian sports, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said its impact is now clearly visible across the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the [] The post India witnessing sports revolution under PMs leadership: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 5:In a significant development, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Monday set December 2026 as the deadline for commissioning the 1000MW Pakal Dul and 624MW Kiru hydroelectric projects, and March 2028 as the deadline for the 540MW Kwar project. The Union Minister, who was on a two-day visit to Jammu & Kashmir, [] The post Power Minister set deadlines for Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar Projects appeared first on Northlines .

EC granted for 10-year period in 2012 New Delhi, Jan 5:The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will consider the Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limiteds request for an extension of its Environmental Clearance for the 850-MW Ratle hydroelectric project in Jammu & Kashmir. Documents accessed that the panel [] The post EAC to decide on extension of environmental clearance for 850-MW Ratle project appeared first on Northlines .

Power demand hovering around 3200 MWs Jammu Tawi, Jan 5:Amid peak winter, Jammu and Kashmir valley is reeling under severe low voltage issues, official said. The official further said that the heating load is also picking up during early morning and night hours. The demand may further increase in the coming days. It also said [] The post J&K reels under severe low voltage issues appeared first on Northlines .

Gulmarg Freezes at 8.8C; MeT Forecasts Snow Srinagar, Jan 5:Sub-zero night temperatures continued across most parts of Kashmir, while Ladakh recorded severe cold conditions, according to data released on Monday. According to details, Jammu region, Jammu city recorded a minimum temperature of 8.7 degrees Celsius, while Jammu Airport recorded 11.1 degrees. Banihal recorded a low [] The post Sub-zero nights continue across Kashmir, Ladakh remains colder appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A soldier of the Armys Chinar Corps died on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest at a camp in Anantnag district, officials said here. Naik Pargat Singh died at the 19 Rashtriya Rifles Camp at Larkipora in Anantnag district, they said. Singh hails from Amritsar in Punjab and joined the Army in 2015. [] The post Army soldier dies after suffering cardiac arrest appeared first on Northlines .

By Dr. David Leffler The Limits of Conventional Peacebuilding For decades, intrastate and interstate violence have been deadly forms of armed conflict worldwide. Civil wars, insurgencies, terrorism and collective unrest continue to destabilize societies despite extensive reliance on mediation, peacekeeping, and negotiated settlements. These conventional strategies often provide only temporary relief, leaving the deeper causes [] The post Invincible Defence Technology: Consciousness-Based Solutio

Gorakhpur: An unusual situation has emerged at BRD Medical College here, where an MBBS student of the 2014 batch has remained in the first year for over a decade after failing to clear the first-year examination, prompting the college administration to approach the National Medical Commission (NMC) for directions. According to college authorities, the student [] The post MBBS Student Stuck In First Year For 11 Years, Gorakhpur Medical College Seeks NMC Guidance appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu players cry foul over trials, five-member committee to submit report by Jan 5 Jammu Tawi, Jan 05: Even as the controversy surrounding the selection of football teams for the National School Games continues to simmer, a similar dispute has now surfaced in cricket, once again bringing allegations of regional discrimination and imbalance in sports [] The post After Football, Jammu Controversy Reaches Cricket appeared first on Northlines .

Projects worth4.12 lakh Crore under monitoring; 57 of 59 issues resolved successfully JAMMU, JANUARY 05: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today highlighted the transformative impact of the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform in expediting major developmental projects across J&K, stating that it has emerged as a powerful instrument for resolving long-pending issues and ensuring [] The post PRAGATI driving timely execution of mega projects in J&K: Chief Secretary appeare

Srinagar, Jan 5: The ski resort of Gulmarg recorded the coldest night of the season on Monday as temperatures plunged to minus 8.8 degrees Celsius, marking the lowest minimum across Kashmir, officials said. According to the Meteorological Department, all weather stations in the Valley continued to record sub-zero temperatures during the intervening night, with both [] The post Gulmarg Shivers At Seasons Coldest Minus 8.8C As Sub-Zero Chill Grips Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Jaipur, Jan 5: British Member of Parliament Bob Blackman on Sunday reiterated his long-standing support for Indias position on Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the entire Union Territory should be reunited with India and recalling that he had called for the abrogation of Article 370 as early as 1992. Speaking at a Hi-Tea Programme at [] The post Entire J&K Should Be Reunited With India: British MP Slams Pakistans Illegal Occupation appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 5: Flight operations at Leh airport were disrupted on Monday after heavy snowfall forced the temporary suspension of all take-offs and landings, prompting IndiGo Airlines to issue a travel advisory for passengers. The airline said services have been put on hold due to adverse weather conditions, cautioning travellers about possible extended wait [] The post Snowfall In Leh Halts Flight Services; IndiGo Issues Advisory appeared first on Northlines .