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SSP flags 2025 as challenging for NH-44 traffic Jammu Tawi, Jan 2:More than 340 people lost their lives in about 2,300 road accidents on the JammuSrinagar National Highway over the past two years, officials said on Friday. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic, National Highway, Raja Adil Hamid Ganaie said, As many as 1,056 road [] The post 340 dead in 2,356 JammuSrinagar Highway accidents in 2 years appeared first on Northlines .

No major activity till Jan 15; weak Western Disturbance on Jan 56 Jammu Tawi, Jan 2:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally dry weather from January 3 to 5, with partly cloudy skies expected between January 7 and 15. According to the details, dense to very dense fog is likely at a few places [] The post Weather to remain dry for 3 days; dense fog likely in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 2:The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday appointed senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh as the Director General of Police (DGP), Ladakh, with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the MHA, Mukesh Singh, an AGMUT cadre officer of the 1996 batch, has been posted as DGP, Ladakh on repatriation from Central [] The post Mukesh Singh appointed DGP Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out searches in Shopian and Pulwama districts as part of its probe into the November 10 blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, officials said. They said the NIA sleuths, assisted by police and CRPF, brought along one of the accused Yasir Ahmad Dar [] The post Red Fort blast: NIA conducts searches in Shopian, Pulwama appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: Police have initiated security proceedings against ten people, and counselled five minors, in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district for not complying with orders prohibiting the use of virtual private network (VPN) in the Union territory for security reasons. Authorities in Shopian and Kulgam districts on Monday (Dec 29, 2025) had suspended the use of [] The post Police acts against 10 for violating VPN ban order appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said there will be no general increase in electricity tariffs across Jammu and Kashmir in the current financial year. The Chief Minister made this announcement amid apprehensions over an additional 20 per cent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours in the UT. For 2025-26, [] The post No electricity tariff hike this year: CM appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The government has no plans to change its land acquisition policy, Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has said after it emerged that the issue has been one of the major hurdles in the pendency of infrastructure projects in the country. In the over 3,300 projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore, 7,735 issues were [] The post No plans to change land acquisition policy: Centre appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 2: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district have prohibited trekking, camping, hiking, and all similar outdoor activities in the high-altitude areas of Margan Top, Chauhar Nag, and Sinthan Top with immediate effect. The move follows inputs from police and other security agencies regarding concerns in certain high-altitude and forested areas falling [] The post Amid security concerns, J&K bans trekking, camping in some high-altitude areas appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 2: The Enforcement Directorates (ED) Jalandhar Zonal Office announced on Friday that it recently conducted a search operation at the premises of one Arpit Rathore, who was subsequently arrested during the search in connection with a money laundering investigation related to the digital arrest case of SP Oswal. Officials stated that during [] The post ED arrests key operative in multi-crore digital arrest scam appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 2: Several houses were gutted in a fire that broke out early this morning in Dachhan area of Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. A massive blaze broke out in Thechna village of the Dachhan area in which several houses were completely gutted, said officials. They said that the fire started in one [] The post J&K: Several houses gutted in fire in Kishtwars Dachhan appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: In a major relief for gig and platform workers who staged nationwide strikes on Christmas and New Year, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has released the draft Code on Social Security (Central) Rules, 2025, proposing social security coverage and mandatory registration for gig workers. The draft rules aim to extend [] The post Centre Releases Draft Social Security Rules for Gig Workers appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 2: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri Kavinder Gupta has declared the Bollywood film Dhurandhar tax-free in the Union Territory, a move aimed at supporting the film industry and promoting Ladakh as a key filmmaking destination. Shot extensively in Ladakh, the film highlights the regions scenic landscapes and natural beauty. Officials said the decision [] The post LG Kavinder Declares Bollywood Film Dhurandhar Tax-Free in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 2: In a significant development, the Union Finance Ministry has restored financial powers to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. The Ministry has delegated authority for appraisal and approval of projects up to Rs 100 crore to the Administrators and LGs of Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman [] The post Centre Restores Rs 100 Cr Project Approval Powers to Ladakh LG appeared first on Northlines .

SRI VIJAYA PURAM, Jan 2: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday inaugurated the resurfaced and upgraded runway at the Indian Air Forces Car Nicobar air base in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, significantly enhancing the IAFs operational capability in the eastern sector. The CDS arrived at Car Nicobar around 11.30 am [] The post CDS Anil Chauhan Inaugurates Upgraded Runway at IAFs Car Nicobar Base appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the regularisation of 13 Incharge Chief Accounts Officers and the promotion of 23 Junior Scale Accounts Officers as Chief Accounts Officers in the Finance Department. The orders were issued following the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee and the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission, [] The post J&K Govt Regularizes 13, Promotes 23 Accounts Officers as Chief Accounts Officers appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three accused, including a psychiatrist, in a 2023 Bengaluru terror conspiracy case linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), officials said on Friday. In its second supplementary chargesheet filed before a Bengaluru court on Thursday, the NIA named Anees Fathima, Chan Pasha A and Nagaraj S [] The post NIA Chargesheets Psychiatrist, Two Others in LeT-Linked Bengaluru Terror Plot appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jan 2: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch has filed a charge-sheet against 108 persons, including 15 Executive Engineers, for their alleged involvement in large-scale embezzlement of government funds and illegal appointments in the Electric Division, Sumbal, Bandipora. Officials said the charge-sheet in connection with a 2018 FIR was submitted before [] The post J&K: EOW Chargesheets 108, Including 15 Executive Engineers, in Sumbal Power Scam appeared first on Northli

JAMMU, Jan 2: Jammu and Kashmir Police have ordered a 14-day preliminary enquiry after a video circulated on social media showing a Kashmiri cricketer displaying a Palestinian logo on his helmet while playing cricket at the KC Door area of Muthi. The cricketer has been identified as Furqan Ul Haq, son of Tajamul Hussain Bhat, [] The post J&K: Enquiry Ordered Against Kashmiri Cricketer Over Palestinian Logo On Helmet appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Jammu once again stood still not because of a natural calamity or security threat, but because a few VIPs decided to move and show their presence. On New Years Day, Baghe Bahu Road turned into a symbol of administrative failure, where roads were blocked, citizens were halted and humiliated, ambulances with patience [] The post An Encounter: Jammu Held Hostage by VIP Culture on New Year appeared first on Northlines .

In a significant step towards recognising Indias linguistic heritage, the Constitution of India has been translated into the Kashmiri language for the first time. The historic edition was formally unveiled by President Droupadi Murmu on Constitution Day, November 27, and is now available on the official website of the Union Law Ministry. What sets this [] The post Kashmiri Edition of Constitution Marks Cultural and Linguistic Milestone appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 1 : The Mughal Road and Sinthan Top Road connecting Kashmir with the Jammu region were closed for vehicular traffic following snowfall, officials said. However, the JammuSrinagar national highway remained open for vehicular traffic, with commuters advised to prefer travel on the highway during daytime in view of the inclement weather. The Mughal [] The post Mughal Road, SinthanTop Rd shut due to heavy snowfall appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has discarded the old syllabus which was in vogue for the Failure students. The failure/ re-appear candidates of classes 10, 11 and 12 under the old syllabus were accordingly given multiple chances to pass the examination. In line with the Board regulations, the syllabus [] The post JKBOSE drops old syllabus in 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has decided to shelve the proposal of JKPDD seeking nod to charge an extra 20 percent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours in the UT. JERC said that the petitioners (JPDCL and KPDCL) had proposed to modify the [] The post JERC shelves PDDs 20 pc peak hour surcharge proposal appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:A surprise vigilance check on a train from Srinagar to Mata Vaishno Devi Katra led to the detection of cash irregularities and ticketless passengers, resulting in recovery of Rs 46,960 in undeclared and penalised amounts. A vigilance check was conducted on Train No. 26402 running from SINA (Srinagar) to SVDK (Shri Mata [] The post Jammu Rail Div collects Rs 3.73 Cr fine in 9 months appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:A surprise vigilance check on a train from Srinagar to Mata Vaishno Devi Katra led to the detection of cash irregularities and ticketless passengers, resulting in recovery of Rs 46,960 in undeclared and penalised amounts. A vigilance check was conducted on Train No. 26402 running from SINA (Srinagar) to SVDK (Shri Mata [] The post NR Vigilance recovers over Rs 40,000 on SrinagarKatra Train appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: More than 150 over-ground workers (OGWs) of terror outfits are operating in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, police said on Thursday. They also said that over 1,500 cordon and search operations (CASOs) were undertaken in the district in 2025 as part of the anti-terror campaign. Over 151 OGWs are operating in [] The post 150 OGWs active in Kishtwar, say cops appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: A unique controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir on New Years Day in the J&K Champions League tournament. Cricketer Furqan Bhatt, a specialist batter, was seen using a helmet that had a Palestine flag on it. Videos of this went viral quickly and Bhatt has been summoned by the state [] The post J&K Cricketer banned for using Palestine flag on helmet; summoned by police appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Jan 1: Senior IAS officer Ashish Kundra on Thursday took charge as the chief secretary of Ladakh and reaffirmed his commitment to effective governance, transparent administration and inclusive development across the Union territory, officials said. A 1996-batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre, Kundra took over from Pawan Kotwal, who retired from service on Wednesday, [] The post Ashish Kundra takes charge as CS Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

In a shining example of interfaith harmony and mutual respect standing in stark contrast to the mindset of intolerance seen elsewhere a 75-year-old Sikh woman has donated her private land for the construction of a mosque in Jakhwali village of Punjabs Fatehgarh Sahib district. Families from the Sikh and Hindu communities have also [] The post Faith beyond barriers: Punjab village shows the true spirit of Religious Unity, Tolerance appeared first on Northlines .

Posing as Hindu, Muslim man lures woman into divorce with fake marriage promise A disturbing case of identity deception has come to light in Madhya Pradeshs Ratlam district, where a man allegedly posed under a false religious identity to emotionally manipulate a woman into divorcing her husband, promising marriage that never materialised. In an alleged [] The post Identity deception case in Ratlam appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: The 17th Junior National Roll Ball Championship concluded successfully at the Maulana Azad Stadium here on Thursday, with Sports Minister Satish Sharma urging young players to act as ambassadors of Jammu and Kashmir and spread the message of unity, peace and sporting excellence across the country. Held from **December 29, [] The post Junior Roll Ball Nationals Conclude in Jammu; Satish Sharma Calls Athletes Ambassadors of J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Power, Absence, and the unfinished promise of democracy in Dhaka By T N Ashok By the end of 2025, Bangladesh finds itself without the two women figures who defined it. With the death of Khaleda Zia at 80 and the exile of Sheikh Hasina after her dramatic fall from power, Bangladesh has entered a [] The post Bangladesh after the Begums: From Hasinas fall to Zias demise appeared first on Northlines .

A mercurial Washington has kept Global politics on tenterhooks By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: When Donald J. Trump placed his hand on the Bible on January 20, 2025, it was not merely the inauguration of a second-term president. It was a hostile takeover of the American state by a man who believedmore than [] The post Trump 2.0: The year America shook up the old-world order appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhis multi-aligned posture rebalance ties across diverse blocs By Asad Mirza Indias foreign policy in 2025 continued to be anchored in the dual ethos of Bharat First and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, balancing national interest with global cooperation. Strategic autonomy, non-alignment, and economic diplomacy remained central pillars of its international engagement. India maintained a [] The post Indian diplomacy in 2025: Of National interests and Global ambitions appeared first on Northlines .

Didi is now resorting to temple run to woo back Bengali Hindus By Anjan Roy West Bengal is witnessing hectic political manoeuvring by leading political figures, even though the assembly elections are a clear six months away at least. One of these, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who was once a stalwart of the Congress, [] The post Drifting quick-sands of Bengal politics: Can Mamata hold fort? appeared first on Northlines .

It is quite satisfying that after the poor tourism season in J&K post April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, India-Pakistan military conflict and a bad monsoon, the famous tourist destinations in the Valley have again started witnessing a major revival on New Years Eve, with hotels in Gulmarg and Sonmarg fully booked for the [] The post Security Still A Big Challenge appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 1: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that certain elements in the country were following Hitlers ideology, asserting that time would come when extremism would end in India. Some people are walking on Hitlers path; they want Hitlers Nizam to be established here, Abdullah said while responding to a query on [] The post Extremism will end in India like Nazism: Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 1: Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel was reduced by **7.3%** on Thursday, while the price of commercial LPG cylinders rose by **Rs 111**, as state-owned oil companies implemented their monthly fuel revisions in line with global benchmarks. In Delhi, ATF was cut by **Rs 7,353.75 per kilolitre** to **Rs [] The post ATF Price Cut by 7.3%, Commercial LPG Hiked by Rs 111 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 1: Light to moderate snowfall was recorded in several higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir over the past 24 hours, while parts of the Jammu division witnessed light rain, officials said on Thursday, adding that no major weather system is expected till January 20. Meteorological officials said western disturbances are largely confined to [] The post Light Rain in Jammu, Snow in Kashmirs High Reaches; Dry Weather Till Jan 20 appeared first on Northlines .

Chennai, Jan 1: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is likely to conduct its first mission of 2026 on January 10 with the launch of the PSLV-C62 rocket carrying the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite along with 18 co-passenger payloads from Sriharikota. According to an ISRO Spaceflight update on X, PSLV-C62 is tentatively scheduled to lift [] The post ISRO Likely to Launch PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 on Jan 10 appeared first on Northlines .

Geneva [Switzerland], Jan 1: A powerful explosion triggered a fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana early Thursday, leaving several people dead and dozens injured, with hospitals overwhelmed by burn victims, Swiss media reported. The blast occurred around 1:30 am at a crowded bar, with more than 100 people inside [] The post Several Feared Dead as Bar Explosion Rocks Swiss Ski Resort appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 1: The government has imposed additional excise duty on tobacco products effective February 1, 2026, making cigarettes costlier for an estimated 10 crore smokers across the country. Late on Wednesday, the Finance Ministry notified the Chewing Tobacco, Jarda Scented Tobacco and Gutkha Packing Machines (Capacity Determination and Collection of Duty) Rules, 2026, [] The post Smoking Gets Costlier: New Excise Duty From Feb 01 appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 1: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday handed over a Bangladeshi national to the Jammu and Kashmir Police after he was apprehended near the International Border (IB) in the Gajansoo area of Jammu district. Officials said the individual was taken into custody by BSF personnel during routine border surveillance and later produced [] The post Bangladeshi National Apprehended Along IB in Jammus Gajansoo Area appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31 : Nearly 3.75 lakh passengers have travelled on the Vande Bharat Express across Jammu and Kashmir over the last six months, marking a significant milestone for the Jammu Railway Division in its first year of operations, officials said. The premium train service between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar [] The post 3.75 lakh travel on JK Vande Bharat trains appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31 : Braving sub-zero temperatures, the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their vigil in the high altitude areas of Chenab valley district to counter any attempt by terrorists to disrupt New Year celebrations, officials said on Wednesday. A massive counter-terrorist operation has been [] The post Vigil up to counter terror threat in Chenab region appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) before the Court of the Principal and Sessions Judge (Designated Special Court under the PMLA) in Srinagar against four persons in connection with an alleged bogus cryptocurrency fraud involving Emollient Coin. In a statement issued, a ED spokesman [] The post ED files complaint against 4 in Crypto-currency Fraud appeared first on Northlines .

NC cheated unemployed youth, fooled public Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday launched an all-out attack on the National Conference (NC) government, labelling it as a regime of nepotism, betrayal, and deception that has cheated unemployed youth and fooled the public with hollow promises. Speaking to reporters, Sunil Sharma slammed the [] The post Omar promised 1 lakh jobs, gave only 2 to favourites: LoP appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Supreme Court has held vacation courts for the first time with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant himself sitting twice during the winter break to hear urgent matters involving life and liberty as well as those requiring immediate judicial intervention. The top court holds vacation benches during longer summer break, [] The post SC vacation benches, CJI Kant, sit during winter break appeared first on Northlines .

Rs 200 crore for unity malls in Srinagar, Jammu Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: In a major boost to disaster resilience and infrastructure rebuilding, the Central Government has approved an allocation of over Rs 1,430 crore for Jammu and Kashmir for reconstruction of damaged public assets and implementation of long-term disaster mitigation measures. The assistance has [] The post J&K gets Rs 1,430 Cr for disaster mitigation appeared first on Northlines .

Likely to begin from first week of February Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:The budget session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly is likely to be held in two parts- the first before the holy month ofRamadhanand the second afterEid-ul-Fitr, sources said. Sources said that the NC-led government is considering holding the budget session in two [] The post Govt plans two-part budget session in 2026 appeared first on Northlines .