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Two WDs to affect J&K from Jan 22 to 28; MeT says widespread rain, snowfall likely Jammu Tawi, Jan 19:Minimum temperatures across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh rose on Monday compared to the previous day, bringing partial relief from the intense cold conditions that prevailed on Sunday, even as higher reaches received [] The post Slight Rise in Temperatures Brings Relief Across J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 19:Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat Monday instructed officers to intensify surveillance of anti-national elements and enhance area domination in preparation for Republic Day-2026 celebrations. Officials said that the DGP chaired a general security review meeting at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir, which was attended by senior officers of [] The post DGP Prabhat calls for tighter security vigil ahead of R-Day celebrations appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 19: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary Monday said that the demand for separate state for Jammu region is supporting the agenda of Pakistan to divide the Union Territory. He said that Islamabad has been attempting to divide Jammu and Kashmir since 1947. They have failed to achieve [] The post Separate Jammu demand supports Pakistans agenda: Dy CM appeared first on Northlines .

People of J&K Never desired to go with Pakistan, chose India in 1947 Jammu Tawi, Jan 19:The National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that nobody is stopping Kashmiri Pandits from coming back to home, saying they can come anytime and stay in their homes like those [] The post Dont think Kashmiri Pandits would return to valley permanently: Farooq appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Monday and the two leaders discussed various issues related to the Union territory. No details of the meeting were available. The meeting comes amid growing tensions between the elected government of the Union territory and the Lieutenant Governors (LG) administration. [] The post Omar briefs Amit Shah on J&K matters appeared first on Northlines .

LG Sinha pays tribute to martyr Jammu Tawi: A paratrooper, who was critically injured in gunfight with terrorists, succumbed to his injuries on Monday, while the ongoing search operation uncovered a suspected terror hideout packed with rations for winter in Kishtwar district, officials said. The operation was launched in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the [] The post Paratrooper succumbs to injuries as search Ops continue; hideout busted appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 19: Five-time Bihar MLA Nitin Nabin was on Monday elected unopposed as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), becoming the youngest leader at 45 to assume the partys top organisational post. His election comes at a crucial time as the BJP looks to expand its footprint with key Assembly [] The post Nitin Nabin elected unopposed as BJP President appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Jan 19: More than 1000 athletes will take part in the Ladakh leg of the 2026 Khelo India Winter Games starting in Leh on Tuesday. The Nawang Dorjan Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, the Army rink and the frozen Gupukhs Pond will be the centres of attraction till the Games end on January 26. The opening [] The post Khelo India Winter Games 2026 begins today in Leh appeared first on Northlines .

Questions of all MLAs being received by Assy Secretariat Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 19: The Government of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has directed all the departments to be fully prepared and be ready with all the data and information to reply to the various questions to be [] The post Budget session: J&K Govt directs all deptts to be ready with replies appeared first on Northlines .

Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Effective communication is the backbone of success, and listening is a crucial part of it. As Rajeev Sethi points out in his book Building a Successful Career, What we hear or understand when someone speaks to us is largely based on our own experience and background. We hear what our [] The post Listen Well, Succeed Bigger appeared first on Northlines .

Puran Chand Sharma Thinkers and Philosophers eagerly working and dreaming for Progressive and ever Rising India have been suggesting and strongly advocating for Rising India. Let us have a close look at them and draw a positive inference with regard to their significance for progressive and rising India. Let us endeavor to understand and implement [] The post Significant Five Social Changes For Rising India appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra His father, Bohlamal, and mother, Krishna Devi, were filled with supreme bliss at the appearance of Shri Bawa Lal Ji. The entire village celebrated the great festival of the divine birth of child Lal and was overwhelmed with jubilation. Child Lal was nurtured with profound love and care by his family. One [] The post 671st Jayanti of Sri Satguru Bawa Lal Dayal Ji Maharaj appeared first on Northlines .

Uncertainty over decision is adversely affecting governance in the state By Kalyani Shankar Karnatakas political crisis is rooted in an intensifying power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The unresolved question of a rotating chief minister system has deepened the crisis, making it critical for the Congress High Command [] The post Congress high command must resolve Karnataka leadership crisis soon appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar* Under the dynamic leadership of Prof. B N. Tripathi and guidance of Prof. Amrish Vaid, Director Extension SKUAST-J, KVK-Ramban has been proactively engaged in serving farming community, youths and farm women of the district. This is being done through technology transfer, awareness and sensitization regarding different government schemes, laying a series [] The post Preparing for a different battle: KVK-Ramban trains Jawans on Natural Farming appeared first on Northlines .

Shivanand Pandit Budget 2026 is just around the corner. It will be the ninth consecutive Budget presented by a finance ministeran achievement in itself. Adding to the list of firsts, it will be presented on a Sunday, a rare occurrence. While these two milestones relate to time, the third is about place: departing from tradition, [] The post Budget 2026: Time to Deliver, Not Defer appeared first on Northlines .

By Staff Reporter The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, faced a decisive setback in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, with the party failing to make any electoral impact in Indias financial capital. Contesting 75 wards in the 227-member civic body, AAP drew a blank, winning not a single seat and losing [] The post Mumbai Civic Polls Deliver a Reality Check to AAP appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Defence Ministry on Monday said that around 10,000 special guests have been invited to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi this year. The ministry said the invitees include individuals who have undertaken exemplary work in income and employment generation, innovators, start-ups, self-help groups and top performers [] The post 10,000 Special Guests Invited for 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday raised Indias economic growth projection to 7.3 per cent for the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking an upward revision of 0.7 percentage point from its October forecast, citing better-than-expected economic performance. The Washington-based multilateral agency also revised Indias Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth estimate for 2026-27 to [] The post IMF Raises Indias Growth Forecast to 7.3% for FY26 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Cancelling confirmed tickets on newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will now be costlier for passengers, with the Railways notifying stricter cancellation norms for the premium service. Under the new rules, a 25 per cent deduction will apply if a confirmed ticket is cancelled anytime after booking. If cancellation is made between 72 [] The post Vande Bharat Sleeper: Higher Penalties for Ticket Cancellations appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 19: A paratrooper critically injured during a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district succumbed to his injuries, as security forces continued a massive search operation in the upper reaches of the district for the second consecutive day on Monday, officials said. The operation was launched on Sunday in Sonnar village [] The post J&K: Paratrooper Succumbs To Injuries As Search Ops Continue In Kishtwar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governors or administrators of five Union Territories have been empowered to authorize officers to conduct searches and seize records linked to misleading advertisements claiming magical properties or cures for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. According to a recent gazette notification issued by the Union Home Ministry, the Centre has [] The post Centre Authorizes LGs of Five UTs to Act Against Misleading Drug Ads appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Jan 19: An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck Leh district in Ladakh on Monday, officials said. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremor occurred at 11:51 am (IST) at a depth of 171 kilometres. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property. Authorities said the [] The post 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Leh, No Casualties Reported appeared first on Northlines .

Madrid/Adamuz, Jan 19: At least 39 people were killed and 152 injured after a high-speed passenger train derailed and crashed into an oncoming train in southern Spain on Sunday, pushing the second train off the tracks, police sources said. According to Reuters, the accident occurred near Adamuz in Cordoba province when an Iryo-operated high-speed train [] The post Train Disaster in Spain Leaves 39 Dead, Over 150 Injured appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 19: Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday accused Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation about the VB-G RAM G scheme, and asserted that the new Act will strengthen the Right to Work. Addressing a press conference here, the Union minister referred to Congress nationwide campaign against [] The post Congress Spreading Lies About VB-G RAM G: Chouhan appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 19: Three flights operating to and from Srinagar airport were cancelled on Sunday following the issuance of a NOTAM at Delhi airport in view of Republic Day arrangements, officials said. According to Srinagar airport authorities, the cancellations were made by the respective airlines after airspace and operational restrictions were imposed at Delhi airport. [] The post Three SrinagarDelhi Flights Cancelled Due to NOTAM at Delhi Airport appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a January 21 deadline to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to confirm the national teams participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. The move comes after BCB expressed its unwillingness to play the tournament in India, citing security concerns following the [] The post ICC Sets Jan 21 Deadline for BCB on T20 World Cup Participation appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 19: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against a former Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department employee for allegedly fraudulently availing migrant relief exceeding 18 lakh by misrepresenting his service status and unlawfully registering as a migrant along with his family members. According to an official [] The post Crime Branch Files Chargesheet Against PHE Employee for Migrant Relief Fraud appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 19: Security forces on Monday resumed search operations to hunt down terrorists believed to be hiding in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district after a night-long halt, officials said. The operation, launched on Sunday in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the Chatroo belt, led to an encounter in which eight [] The post Search Operations Resume in Kishtwar to Track Hiding Terrorists appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 19: A 45-year-old woman was found tied with a rope inside a plastic bag in an isolated area of Rajouri district, triggering a police investigation, officials said on Monday. The woman, identified as Azeem Akhtar, was rescued and rushed to GMC Hospital in a serious condition late Sunday. She was discovered after locals [] The post J&K: Woman Found Tied Inside Plastic Bag in Rajouri; Probe Underway appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a renewed wave of infrastructure-led development, with projects worth lakhs of crores being implemented across key sectors, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said on Saturday. In an interview, Dulloo said development momentum in the Union Territory has accelerated significantly in recent years and is expected to [] The post J&K infrastructure gets Rs 4.12 lakh Cr boost appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: Eight soldiers of the Army were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote forested area in the upper reaches of Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. The intense exchange of fire between the two sides lasted several hours before the guns fell silent. Reinforcements have been deployed to strengthen [] The post Eight soldiers injured in Kishtwar encounter appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday asked the youth to take a pledge to build brighter Jammu and Kashmir and work with dedication as the history remembers those who dare to challenge limits, conquered fear, and turned the impossible into reality. Addressing youngsters at the 7th annual day celebration of [] The post Youth must commit to building a brighter J&K: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: The BJP high command has summoned all the National Executive and State Executive members of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi ahead of the election for its National President. There are eight (08) National Executive members and one hundred and eight [] The post All 116 J&K BJP voters for electing National President summoned to Delhi Nomination today appeared first on Northlines .

As against required 9, the NC Govt has 6 ministers NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: It will be for the first time that the budget session of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Legislative Assembly at Jammu beginning from 2nd of February onwards will be held with full House strength of [] The post For 1st time; Budget session with full Assly members to be held with less ministerial strength in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Article by- Soldier and Monk RAJOURI- TOWN OF COURAGE AND SACRIFICE The film Padmaavat brought the Johar of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan to the consciousness of every Indian. We felt the pain, courage and supreme sacrifice of those strong women who chose honor over humiliation.But a similar, even more tragic story unfolded in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir [] The post Rajouri Files: 1947 The Unforgettable Massacre & Johar appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray Empty, deserted, hollow, and emotionally barren homes have become an unfortunate by-product of modern, hectic living. In simple terms, empty homes are the consequence of overly busy lives. We live in an age where name, fame, power, and money have become dominant pursuits. In this materialistic world, men and women often work like [] The post Busy Lives, Empty Homes: A Modern Social Paradox appeared first on Northlines .

By Girdhari Lal Raina, Ex-MLC Every January, the world celebrates renewalreaffirming universal values and drafting resolutions for a hopeful future. Yet there exists a community for whom this month evokes memories not of beginnings, but of terror, displacement, and prolonged erasure. For Kashmiri Hindusparticularly Kashmiri PanditsJanuary marks the anniversary of a largely unacknowledged episode [] The post Kashmiri Hindu Exodus When Will the Civilised World Awaken to Its Responsibility? appear

Srinagar, Jan 18: Security forces have intensified sanitization, search and area domination exercises across Kashmir ahead of Republic Day to ensure peaceful smooth and peaceful celebrations in the Valley, officials said on Sunday. Random frisking of vehicles is being carried out at major intersections in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir to check suspicious movement. [] The post Security Tightened Across Kashmir Ahead of Republic Day Celebrations appeared first on Northlines .

Lucknow, Jan 18: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra made an emergency landing at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, on Sunday following a bomb threat. According to airport sources, ATC received a bomb threat on Indigo flight 6E-6650 at 8:46 am on Sunday. The plane landed at Lucknow airport at 9:17 am. After [] The post IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow following bomb threat appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 17: Ruling National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq has submitted a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, calling upon the Centre to review the decision to revoke the permission for MBBS course to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College. The National Medical Commission (NMC) revoked the Letter of Permission to the college, citing [] The post NC to move resolution in JK Assembly for reverting NMC decision on SMVD Medical College appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jan 17: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday comprehensively reviewed the operational environment in the Kashmir valley. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC visited formations and units across North and South Kashmir and carried out a comprehensive review of the operational environment, the Armys Northern Command said on X. It said the [] The post Nr Army Commander reviews operational alert appeared first on Northlines .

New track being put in place, yard being readied for maintenance Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 17: The Jammu Railway Station will soon have a stoppage of Indias high speed Vandhe Bharat Train as the new railway track is being put in place for operation of this train by the Indian Railways and more than [] The post High speed Vandhe Bharat to soon have stoppage at Jammu as more than 80% work completed appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 17:Terming sports as a powerful force that shapes individuals, brings communities together, and plays a vital role in nation-building, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called for linking sports with education and essential life skills. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 2-day National Level Sports Conference SRIJAN organised by Department of [] The post Link sports with education, life skills: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 17:As many as 81.13% of projects sanctioned under the Prime Ministers Development Package (PMDP) for Jammu & Kashmir have been completed or substantially completed, official documents reveal. Documents in possession of the news agency show that significant progress has been made in the implementation of the mega development package in J&K. As [] The post PMs Development Package for J&K records 81% completion appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 17:In the month of December-2025, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has recorded a variation of nearly 900 Megawatts (MWs) in power availability against the anticipated power availability during the peak hours. Besides, the regions has witnessed a variation of minus five percent in power requirement against the anticipated requirement. According to the [] The post J&K, Ladakh record 900 MWs power swing last month appeared first on Northlines .

MeT predicts prolonged wet spell till Jan 26 Jammu Tawi, Jan 17: Minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remained largely unchanged on Saturday compared to the previous day, even as the Meteorological Department forecast a prolonged wet spell with the possibility of heavy rain and snowfall in several areas later this month. [] The post Cold conditions persist in J&K as another wet spell looms appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 17:Principal Chief Controller of Accounts Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Dr Ajay Shanker Singh virtually inaugurated the newly established offices of the Home Department in Jammu and Kashmir. A PIB statement issued to the news agency read: Dr Singh inaugurated the offices of Controller of Accounts, Deputy Controller of Accounts (DCA) and [] The post MHAs PCCA inaugurates Home Dept offices in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded administrative approval for the permanent restoration of the damaged approach of the 4th Tawi Bridge near Bhagwati Nagar, which was affected by the August 2025 floods. The project has been approved at an estimated cost of 1,975.16 lakh (19.75 crore). The approval has been granted [] The post 19.75 Cr for Restoration of 4th Tawi Bridge appeared first on Northlines .

SAHIL VERMA For the first time in the history of Ladakh after attaining the status of a Union Territory, the Honble Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has taken a visionary step by rolling out a comprehensive sports policy viz Ladakh Sports Policy-2025, marking a new era for honing the skills of youth and preparing them [] The post Ladakh Sports Policy-2025 To Provide New Playfield Of Opportunities For Youth appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Saigal was a perfect gentleman, full of compassion and generosity. He was often known to give away his money and even his clothes to the poor and needy. It is said that his salary was collected by his family directly from the New Theatres office for fear that he might part with [] The post K. L. Saigal: The First Superstar of Indian Cinema appeared first on Northlines .