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New Delhi, Dec 8: The government plans to take strict action against IndiGo to set an example for airlines that violate regulations, the Civil Aviation Minister said on Monday, as the countrys largest carrier added more flights as its operations limp back to normalcy following a week of widespread flight cancellations. IndiGo, whose delayed preparation [] The post Strict action against IndiGo to set example: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 8 : General Officer Commanding of Armys White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra passed the directions during his visit to Gandoh in the hilly district to assess the ground situation and review operational readiness and security dynamics, the Army said. The corps commander was accompanied by General Officer Commanding of [] The post Army stresses consistent approach in anti-terror ops appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8: The mobile phone of a 29-year-old Chinese national, detained in Srinagar for violating visa conditions, has been sent for detailed forensic examination after it was found that he had travelled to several strategically sensitive locations in Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The man, identified as Hu Congtai, [] The post Detained Chinese nationals phone sent for forensic exam appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8 : Following a probe into unauthorised movement of a drone during the Amarnath Yatra this year, the police have apprehended two youths from Srinagar, an official said on Monday. The case pertains to a security breach triggered by violation of no-flying zone restrictions imposed during the Amarnath Yatra, the police spokesman [] The post 2 drone operators held for violating no-fly rules appeared first on Northlines .

Lays foundation for 350 houses worth Rs 35 crore Jammu Tawi, Dec 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured sustained attention to the development of Jammu region, enabling the city of temples to emerge as a modern and inclusive urban centre. The LG made the [] The post Transforming Jammu into a Modern City in PMs focus: LG appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 8:The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that India and the United States have strongly condemned the terror attacks in Kashmirs Pahalgam on April 22 that left 26 tourists dead, and the Delhi blast that claimed 13 lives, during the 21st meeting of the IndiaUS Counter-Terrorism Working Group. Addressing a press [] The post India, US condemn Pahalgam, Delhi terror attacks: MEA appeared first on Northlines .

NHPC to execute project on BOOT mode Srinagar, Dec 8:The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) is set to decide on the environmental clearance of the 260-MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydroelectric project later this month. The run-of-the-river project will be reviewed by the panel during its meeting scheduled for [] The post Key panel to decide environmental clearance for Dulhasti-II project appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 8: With the Meteorological Department forecasting dry weather over the next ten days, minimum temperatures continued to dip across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday, with several places in the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh recording sub-zero readings, officials said. In the Jammu division, Katra experienced the coldest night at 9.6C, [] The post Cold wave intensifies in J&K, Ladakh; 10-day dry spell appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8: A court in Kupwara, has dismissed the bail applications filed by eight police officials, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, who were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly torturing a policeman in custody in 2023. In its order, the Court of Principal District and Sessions Judge Kupwara, [] The post Court rejects bail of eight cops in custodial torture case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8: The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has said Jammu and Kashmir is one of the major hotspots of forest fires with the region losing over 438 square Kilometers of land to blazes between November 2023 and June 2024. According to the news agency, the data placed before the Lok [] The post J&K lost 438 Sq Km to forest fires in 8 months appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8: The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned several major projects exclusively for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under national tourism development schemes, the Lok Sabha was informed. According to official documents, multiple projects have been approved under the Swadesh Darshan, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, PRASHAD and Challenge-Based Destination Development schemes that are aimed [] The post Centre sanctions major tourism projects for J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned is an old adage and if Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah is to be believed, it was a young womans complaint against her former boyfriend that helped the police crack the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)-linked white-collar terror module, involving several doctors from across the country. [] The post Jilted womans complaint helped bust white-collar terror module: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

By Syed Majid Gilani That evening, Hashmat climbed up to the attic in search of some old photographs. As his hand moved across a dusty shelf, his fingers touched something solid a first aid box. Slightly worn, its edges dulled with age, yet to him, it was a doorway to the past. When [] The post The First Aid Box That Carried a Fathers Heart appeared first on Northlines .

Rayees Ahmad Kumar The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, launched a three-day Know Your Artisan campaign on 20 November 2025 at the historic Sher-e-Kashmir Park in Srinagar. This much-needed initiative brought together thirty master artisans from diverse crafts, who showcased their skills in a beautifully curated manner, captivating both visitors and potential buyers. Live [] The post Know your Artisan A people friendly initiative appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma While navigating through history we observe that in the early 1670s, religious persecution intensified under Aurangzeb and Kashmiri Pandits living in Kashmir were severely threatened for forced conversions. Accordingly they decided to seek Gurus protection from persecution of Aurangzeb. Guru Teg Bahadur Ji responded with a bold moral stand: If the [] The post Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji: The Turning Point In Indian History appeared first on Northlines .

Narendra Modi reinforced a stable partnership with strategic autonomy By T N Ashok At a moment when Moscow is staring at a fresh barrage of Western sanctions on its energy giants, when NATO is threatening secondary measures against countries buying discounted Russian crude, and when Europe is again pushing an unpalatable ceasefire formula for [] The post It was a win-win situation for both India and Russia after Delhi summit appeared first on Northlines .

Despite Centres vigorous efforts, complex issues delay Manipur solution By Rabindra Nath Sinha KOLKATA: Actions and reactions, depending upon the situation that keeps on evolving, distinguish the narrative of the ethnic conflict in Manipur. The ministry of home affairs (MHA) held meetings on November 6 and 7 with the representatives of United Peoples Front [] The post Cocomi Memo urges PM to reject Kuki claims to jurisdiction over hills appeared first on Northlines .

A Hindu devotee-funded medical college caught between faith, regulation and a broken admission framework Rattan Singh Gill The first MBBS batch at shrine-funded institute sparks protests, exposes systemic faultlines, and revives debate on Hindu minority rights in J&K What should have been a routine academic exercisethe admission of the first MBBS batch at the Shri [] The post SMVDIME Admission row explodes appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 8: In a major security crackdown, Srinagar Police has registered multiple FIRs against hotels, homestays and houseboats for failing to submit mandatory Form-C details of foreign guests as required under the Immigration & Foreigners Act. According to police, routine inspections revealed widespread violations across several areas of the summer capital. In Rajbagh, Hotel [] The post Srinagar Police Book Hotels, Homestays, Houseboats for Form-C Violations appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 8: A Delhi court on Monday extended the NIA custody of three doctors and a preacher, who were arrested in connection with the November 10 Red Fort blast case, by four days. All four accused Dr Muzammil Ganai, Dr Adeel Rather, Dr Shaheena Saeed and Maulvi Irfan Ahmed Wagay [] The post Delhi Blast Case: Court Extends NIA Custody Of 3 Doctors, Preacher By 4 Days appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The government has initiated an inquiry into IndiGos large-scale flight cancellations and will take strict action against the airline for its operational failures, Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Responding to concerns raised by Congress MP Pramod Tiwari, Naidu said the ongoing crisis stemmed from IndiGos [] The post Govt Launches Probe Into IndiGo Crisis; Strict Action Likely, Says Aviation Minister Naidu appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached proceeds of crime worth 4,189.89 crore in crypto-related investigations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and declared one accused as a Fugitive Economic Offender, the government informed Parliament on Monday. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, in a written reply to the [] The post ED Attaches 4,190 Cr in Crypto Cases; One Accused Declared Fugitive Economic Offender appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that when the national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the Constitution was throttled and the nation was chained by the Emergency. Initiating a discussion in the Lok Sabha on 150 years of Vande Mataram, Modi recalled that when the song completed 50 years, [] The post Emergency Shrouded Vande Matarams 100th Year: PM Modi in Lok Sabha appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The Government is redesigning the Prasad scheme aimed at encouraging pilgrim tourism in various states of the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Responding to a supplementary during Question Hour, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said 54 projects have been sanctioned under the scheme in the last ten years. [] The post Centre Redesigning Prasad Scheme: Govt In Lok Sabha appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Indian Railways has announced 89 special train services over the next three days to manage the surge in passenger traffic triggered by winter travel, widespread flight cancellations and increased demand across major routes. The additional services, comprising more than 100 trips, will operate across multiple railway zones to ensure smoother travel and adequate [] The post Railways Deploys 89 Special Trains to Tackle Winter Rush, Flight Disruptions appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Dec 7: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the armed forces could have done much more during Operation Sindoor in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, but deliberately opted for a restrained and calibrated response. The operation in May underscored both the capability and discipline of the Indian forces, who neutralised [] The post Forces chose restraint in Op Sindoor, could have done much more: Rajnath appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 7: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the Centre should review its policy towards Jammu and Kashmir and launch a process of reconciliation, which will allow the people of the Union territory to live with dignity. After 2019 (abrogation of Article 370), the Centre said things are fine in Kashmir. It [] The post Mehbooba advises centre to review JK Policy, start Reconciliation appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 7: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Sunday accused Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of playing helpless over Public Service Commission conducting the Combined Competitive Examination, ignoring requests to relax the upper age limit to appear for it. He accused the chief minister of shifting the blame to Lieutenant Governors [] The post Sajad mocks Omar as Mr Bechara over Governance failures appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 7: An unusual chatter on the Internet intercepted by the army alerted security agencies in the Kashmir valley, leading to the detention of a Chinese national who had entered Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir without permission, officials said on Sunday. Hu Congtai, 29, arrived in Delhi on November 19 on a tourist visa, [] The post Chinese national detained for visa violation in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 7: Security forces on Sunday launched a search operation in Doda district, during which an SLR rifle and ammunition were recovered, officials said. Official sources told that a joint team of security forces began a search operation in the forest area of Bhallara, under the jurisdiction of Police Post Karrara and Police [] The post Terror hideout busted in Dodas Bhallara forest appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Dec 7: Around 61 per cent of candidates appeared for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) on Sunday as the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) conducted the test as scheduled, despite demands for postponement due to widespread flight cancellations and an ongoing row over the upper age limit. The examination was held [] The post 61 pc candidates take JK Combined Services Exam amid NC Govt-Lok Bhawan row appeared first on Northlines .

Cooperation extends to mutually beneficial new sectors By K Raveendran Russian President Vladimir Putins visit has drawn attention for the way it reinforced a partnership shaped increasingly by economic interdependence and investment-driven priorities. The backdrop to this years summit made the outcome particularly notable, as both countries have expanded trade, diversified energy cooperation, and [] The post Economy pivot makes Putins Delhi visit all the more significant appeared first on Nort

Producers facing quality issues quality issues as competition from Sri Lanka gets stiffer By Ashis Biswas KOLKATA: Despite official assurances to set up at least three tea testing laboratories in North Bengal to improve quality control methods, preliminary work undertaken by the West Bengal Government has made little progress. North Bengal tea producers recently [] The post West Bengal Govts assurances, work on testing Labs for Tea industry not progressing appeared first on Northlines .

Merger will lead to Worlds largest streaming company with 300 million paid subscribers By T N Ashok NEW YORK: In a deal that could redraw the entertainment landscape for decades, Netflix said Friday it has agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discoverys movie, television, and streaming operations for $82.7 billion, setting off alarm bells from [] The post Netflixs $82.7 Billion deal with Warner marks Silicon Valleys quiet takeover of Hollywood appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a plea filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) as illegal and arbitrary, violating his fundamental rights. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N. V. Anjaria is likely to [] The post SC to Hear Wifes Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks NSA Detention on Monday appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu/Srinagar, Dec 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission on Sunday conducted the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) as scheduled, with thousands of candidates appearing across exam centres despite widespread flight cancellations and an ongoing controversy over upper age relaxation. The exam commenced at 10 am, ending days of uncertainty triggered by disagreement between Lok [] The post JKPSC Conducts CCE Amid Age Limit Row, Flight Disruptions; Thousands Appear Across J&K appear

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: A Parliamentary Panel is likely to summon top executives of private airlines and the civil aviation regulator following the mass cancellation of IndiGo flights, which has left thousands of travellers stranded across airports nationwide. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, chaired by JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha, is expected [] The post Parl Panel Likely to Summon Airlines Executives, Regulator Over Flight Disruptions appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 7: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against two individuals accused of running a fraudulent job scam involving fake J&K Bank appointment orders. In a statement, the EOW said it submitted the chargesheet in FIR No. 50/2023 under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 120-B of the [] The post J&K: Crime Branch Files Chargesheet, Books Two in Job Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

Panaji, Dec 7: At least 25 persons were killed and six others injured in a massive fire that erupted after midnight on Sunday at a nightclub in North Goa, police said. Authorities, who had initially confirmed 23 deaths, later updated the toll to 25. The fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora [] The post 25 Killed in Goa Nightclub Blaze; PM, President Express Grief Over Mishap appeared first on Northlines .

Sinha rebuts social media posts as misleading Jammu Tawi, Dec 6: Amid a row over the delay in clearing a file related to age relaxation for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) scheduled for December 7, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the file was returned the same day it was received [] The post JKPSC Exam Row | File on Exam returned same day; No response received for 4 days: LG appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: In a crackdown on malpractices in fertilizer supply, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have taken more than 230 enforcement actions against black marketing, hoarding, and the supply of substandard products during the current Kharif season, Union Ministry informed in the Lok Sabha. As per the data submitted by J&K to the Centre, the [] The post 230 enforcement drives against tainted fertilizer supply in JK appeared first on Northlines .

14 IndiGo, 4 other airline cancellations in Sgr, 3 in Jammu Jammu Tawi, Dec 06:Flight disruptions continued for the second consecutive day at Srinagar and Jammu airports on Saturday, with IndiGo operations again hit by widespread cancellations and delays. Officials said that out of 64 scheduled flights for the day, 18 were cancelled, 14 operated [] The post IndiGos disruptions: 21 flights cancelled across J&K airports today appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 06:Jammu & Kashmir Police on Friday carried out a court-supervised search at a shop in Litter Pulwama, leading to the recovery of banned literature and incriminating material, officials said. In a statement issued to the news agency, Police Spokesperson said that acting on a search warrant issued by the NIA Court Pulwama in [] The post Police seize banned literature in Pulwamapublic view appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 6: Two persons, including a juvenile, were taken into custody for allegedly stealing a 12-bore gun from a local in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Saturday. The stolen weapon was recovered during the investigation, while further inquiries are underway to ascertain the motive behind the theft, the police [] The post 2 held for stealing 12-bore gun in Doda appeared first on Northlines .

PM Modi gifts Kashmiri saffron among other things to Putin New Delhi:From snow-capped mountains of the Kashmir Valley to the coastal flavours of South, India rolled out an elaborate culinary showcase for Russian President Vladimir Putin at a state dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. The menu, a copy of [] The post Doon Chetin, Sheermal add Kashmiri flavour to Putins state dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 06: Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the terror attacks in Pahalgam and Delhi show that home-grown terrorism never disappeared. He argued that the Union Territory governance model has failed to ensure coordination between civilian authorities and security agencies. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 [] The post Omar says UT governance model has failed appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 06:Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the INDIA alliance is on life support, warning that decisions taken without consensus have weakened the bloc ahead of upcoming elections. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Abdullah, as per the news agency, said the Bihar election [] The post INDI bloc on life support: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Kishtwar, Dec 06:At least four members of a family, including an infant were killed in a road accident in Dada Sarthal area of Kishtwar district on Saturday, officials said. Officials informed the news agency that a Chevrolet vehicle (DL5CE-5634) on its way to Drabshalla skid off the road and met with an accident. Three persons [] The post 4 of a family killed in Kishtwar accident appeared first on Northlines .

Indian PM bolsters strategic autonomy via deepening Indo-Russian ties By Nitya Chakraborty The India-Russia joint statement issued on December 5 after two days of talks between President Vladimir Putin and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is more a vindication of Indias renewed exercise of its geopolitical status defying the pressure from the USA [] The post Modi-Putin Summit reinforces Indias Geopolitical identity amidst headwinds appeared first on Northlines .

A dangerous trend is in vogue these days whereby cops indulge in thrashing people on different counts. On one side, the reforms in the police department have been taking place with helmsmen focusing on its modernization and efficacy, on the other, such cases of cops including officers taking law in their hands by hitting people [] The post Police Might, unchecked and abusive! appeared first on Northlines .