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SRINAGAR, Jun 17: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed a case against a patwari for amassing wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income in Lolab area of Kupwara district. According to a statement, a verification was conducted by ACB into the allegations of accumulation of disproportionate assets raised by one Ayoub Khan S/o [] The post J&K: ACB files disproportionate assets case against Patwari appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, Jun 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday interacted with a delegation of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) and discussed steps to boost tourism in the Union Territory. The tour operators too appealed to its members to promote Jammu and Kashmir as a premier travel destination. A post on [] The post J&K: CM Omar meets tour operators, discusses measures to promote tourism appeared first on Northlines .
Panchmarhi, June 17: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a political party where training is considered an integral part of its organizational structure. Addressing the concluding session of a three-day training camp for the partys MPs and MLAs from Madhya Pradesh at Pachmarhi on Monday, Singh said that [] The post Training an integral part of BJPs organizational structure: Rajnath Singh appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, Jun 17: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan arrived here on Tuesday to review the security preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra that starts on July 3. Officials said the Union Home Secretary will review security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra and also review the prevailing security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. The Union [] The post Union Home Secy arrives in Srinagar to review Amarnath Yatra security preparedness appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu, June 17: The security grid in and around the Jammu-based Shri Amarnath Yatra base camp is being augmented with the additional installation of watchtowers and a dedicated check post as the 38-day-long annual pilgrimage is starting from July 3. The first batch of Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims will leave from Jammu on July [] The post Amarnath Yatra: Security tightened at Jammu Base Camp; Watchtowers, Check Posts Installed appeared first on Northlines .
JAMMU, Jun 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the formation of a Contract Committee for awarding the contract for the construction of an additional gynecology block at Lal Ded Hospital in Srinagar. Check order copy here: Order Copy The post J&K: Govt forms contract committee for Lal Ded Hospital Project appeared first on Northlines .
Jerusalem, June 17: The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it killed Ali Shadmani, Irans wartime chief of staff and one of the Islamic Republics most senior military figures, in an overnight airstrike on a command centre in central Tehran. The strike was carried out by the Israeli Air Force following precise intelligence and a [] The post Israel says it killed Irans military chief in strike on Tehran appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, Jun 17: Several parks in Jammu and Kashmirs tourist places, including some in Pahalgam, that were closed in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack were reopened on Tuesday, officials said. The reopening of the parks has been welcomed by the tourists and local visitors alike who thronged the parks at several places. [] The post Parks at tourist destinations in J&K, including some in Pahalgam, reopened appeared first on Northlines .
JAMMU, Jun 16: The Delhi Government has assigned Bipul Pathak, the 1992 cadre AGMUT Cadre IAS officer, and Additional Chief Secretary (Industries), the responsibility of Chief Secretary of the GNCTD from June 14 to June 19, 2025. This arrangement was made as Chief Secretary Dharmendra, IAS (AGMUT:1989), proceeded on leave during this period. Pathak has [] The post Bipul Pathak gets temporary charge as Delhi Chief Secy appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, June 17: The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a 247 control room amid the continuing hostilities between Iran and Israel and in view of the large number of Indians residing in both nations. The Indian Embassy in Tehran, Iran has also set up a 247 emergency helpline with contact details [] The post MEA sets up 247 control room in view of continuing Iran-Israel hostilities appeared first on Northlines .
Kolkata, Jun 17: An Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffered a technical snag in one of its engines, due to which passengers had to be deplaned during a scheduled halt at the Kolkata airport early on Tuesday. Flight AI180 arrived on time at 12.45 am at the airport, but a technical snag [] The post Another AI Flight suffers technical snag, passengers deplaned in Kolkata appeared first on Northlines .
PUNE, Jun 17: A high-level multi-disciplinary committee formed by the Centre to investigate the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash will submit its report within three months, Union minister Murlidhar Mohol said on Tuesday. The Air India operates 34 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The safety checks of 12 of them have been done and [] The post Centres high-level panel to submit report on Ahmedabad Air India Crash in 3 months appeared first on Northlines .
Iran, meanwhile, announced it had launched some 100 missiles and vowed further retaliation for sweeping attacks on its military and nuclear infrastructure that have killed at least 224 people in the country since Friday Emergency personnel work at an impact site after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 16, [] The post Iran missile attacks on Israel kill 8, Israel warns Tehran residents to evacuate before strikes appeared first on Northlines .
Embassy asks Indians to exercise caution Three Kashmiri students sustained minor injuries in an Israeli strike at the Hujat Dost Ali Hostel in Tehran, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has said. This comes as Indian nationals in Iran were on Sunday asked to exercise caution and maintain contact with the Embassy of India [] The post 3 Kashmiri students hurt in Tehran strike appeared first on Northlines .
Attends Passing-out Parade of probationers DySPs, PSIs Udhampur, Jun 16:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with the Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), have been given a free hand to wipe out terrorism from the Union Territory. Speaking at the Passing-out Parade of Deputy Superintendents of Police [] The post Security forces given free hand to crush terror ecosystem in J&K: LG appeared first on Northlines .
Reference date for snow-bound areas of J&K set as October 1, 2026 New Delhi, June 16: The government of Monday officially notified that the next Census of the population of India will be conducted in the year 2027. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) made the announcement through a Gazette notification issued under Section 3 [] The post Notification for Census-2027 issued appeared first on Northlines .
NICOSIA, Jun 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III of Cyprus, the countrys highest civilian honour. Humbled to receive the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III of Cyprus. I dedicate it to the friendship between our nations, the prime minister said [] The post PM conferred with Cyprus highest honour appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Jun 16: The Delhi Government has assigned key responsibilities to several IAS officers, including two from the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir cadre. While Pandurang K Pole, a 2004 batch officer who recently joined GNCTD, has been posted as Secretary (Higher Education & TTE), Rashmi Singh, a 2007 batch officer, has been appointed as [] The post Pole, Rashmi get key postings in Delhi appeared first on Northlines .
MeT predicts rains, gusty winds, thunderstorms till June 22 Mudassir Ahmad Jammu Tawi/ Srinagar, June 16: After battling an intense and prolonged heat-wave for over a week, residents of Jammu regions plains and its hilly areas finally breathed a sigh of relief as the maximum temperatures across the region dropped below the seasonal average. The [] The post Relief from Heatwave in J&K: Jammu gets respite as temperatures dip below normal appeared first on Northlines .
600 Indian students, including maximum from Kashmir, relocated at safer places: JKSA Srinagar, Jun 16:Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the Embassy of India in Tehran Monday said that it has made arrangements for evacuation of Indian students and may be permitted to leave the Universities. According to the news agency, Embassy of India, [] The post Evacuation process for stranded students begins in Iran appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Jun 16:The number of active COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir has increased to 15, with a total of 18 cases reported this year so far, officials said. An official informed the news agency that while 15 cases remain active, three patients have recovered, bringing the total reported cases for 2023 to 18. Over [] The post COIVD active cases rise to 15 in J&K; total 18 since January appeared first on Northlines .
Handwara, Jun 16:Three people were injured after an explosion occurred during demolition of a mosque in the Kasheri area of Handwara in Kashmir this morning. Details available with the news agency, state that the incident took place while locals were razing the old structure to pave way for a new one. The blast happened unexpectedly [] The post 3 injured in explosion during mosque renovation appeared first on Northlines .
As the Iran-Israel conflict deepens with the threat of all-out war looming large, its ripple effects are being felt far beyond the Middle East particularly in India, where anxious families await news of their children stranded in conflict-hit Iran. In an urgent and commendable move, the Embassy of India in Tehran has initiated evacuation [] The post Rescuing Indians amidst Iran-Israel conflict appeared first on Northlines .
In just four days of fighting, Teheran sees its regional power stature disrupted By Asad Mirza Iran and Israel continued their military strikes against each other for a fourth straight day (June 16). Last night, Iran targetted the northern Israeli port city of Haifa. As Israels defence system intercepted Irans ballistic missiles, two hypersonic missiles [] The post Israel has degraded Irans Missile Infra and neutralised early warning system appeared first on Northlines .
Caste Census in March 2027, Delimitation are the main challenges to Modi Govt before that By Kalyani Shankar The Modi governments recent announcement of the Census date as March 2027, before the implementation of a 33 per cent quota for women in Parliament and State legislatures in 2029 polls, has been welcomed by women. This [] The post Implementation of 33 per cent Women reservation to take place from 2029 Polls appeared first on Northlines .
Rayees Ahmad Kumar The valley of Kashmir is undoubtedly famous across the globe, for its lush green meadows, dense forests, suitable climate, lofty mountain peaks and crystal clear fresh water sources. It is also an abode of hundreds of noble saints, whose guiding light continues to inspire and impact our lives. Besides this, Kashmir is [] The post Theij-kad A Cherished festival like season appeared first on Northlines .
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Desertification and Drought Day was officially declared by the UN General Assembly as World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17thJune.The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The day is a unique moment to remind [] The post Land Degradation: Local Solutions for a Global Issue appeared first on Northlines .
Nitin Gadkari When Narendra Modi took oath as Indias Prime Minister in 2014, from that very moment, the BJP-led Central government prioritised infrastructure development above all else. In this direction, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways became the focal point of infrastructure growth. Under Modis leadership, this Ministry has not only accelerated the [] The post Roads that Changed the Direction of Indias Development! appeared first on Northlines .
Dr. Deepak Raina,Senior Director & Unit Head Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Max Hospital, Dwarka Joint pain can be more than just discomfort it can take away your ability to move freely, enjoy daily activities, or maintain your independence. When medications, physiotherapy, and lifestyle changes no longer provide relief, joint replacement surgery may be the [] The post Regain Mobility and Live Pain-Free: When Is Joint Replacement the Right Choice? appeared first on Northlines .
UDHAMPUR, JUNE 16: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the Passing-out Parade of the Probationers Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySsP) 17th Batch and Probationers Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) 26th Batch at SKPA, Udhampur. A total of 49 Deputy Superintendents of Police and 1112 Probationary Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) completed their rigorous training today at the Police Academy. In [] The post LG Sinha attends Passing-out Parade of Probationers DySsP and PSIs at SKPA, Udhampur appeared fi
Nicosia, Jun 16: India will soon become the third-largest economy in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, highlighting myriad economic opportunities the country offers to companies from Cyprus. Modi, who is in Cyprus on the first leg of his three-nation tour, made the remarks as he, along with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, [] The post India positioned to become worlds 3rd-largest economy, says PM Modi in Cyprus appeared first on Northlines .
NEW DELHI: A Delhi-bound Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner returned to Hong Kong airport on Monday morning after the aircraft reportedly encountered a technical snag mid-air. The flight, AI-315, was operated by Air India. It had departed from Hong Kong and was en route to Delhi when the crew detected a possible technical issue. As [] The post Delhi bound AI plane returns to Hong Kong after mid-air snag appeared first on Northlines .
Reference date for snow-bound areas of J&K set as October 1, 2026 New Delhi, June 16: The government of Monday officially notified that the next Census of the population of India will be conducted in the year 2027. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) made the announcement through a Gazette notification issued under Section [] The post Center issues notification for population census in 2027 appeared first on Northlines .
TEL AVIV, Jun 16: Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday (June 16, 2025), triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported projectiles striking and shrapnel falling in Israels north and center, wounding at least 67 people. Powerful explosions, likely from Israels defense systems intercepting Iranian [] The post Iran renews missile attacks on Israel, wounding dozens of people appeared first on Northlines .
Ahmedabad, Jun 16: Four days after the horrific crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, 87 victims have so far been identified through DNA matching and 47 bodies have been handed over to their families, officials said on Monday. Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the [] The post Ahmedabad Tragedy: 87 victims identified by DNA tests, 47 bodies handed over to kin appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, June 16: Amitabh Kant, Indias G20 Sherpa and a seasoned bureaucrat with 45 years of public service, has resigned from his post, marking the end of a distinguished government career that spanned transformative roles across economic, developmental, and diplomatic sectors. A 1980-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, Kant was appointed G20 Sherpa [] The post Amitabh Kant resigns as G20 Sherpa after 45 years in public service appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Jun 16: Three persons, including a 10-year-old boy, were injured on Monday in an explosion in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here. The explosion took place during demolition of an old mosque at Kachri in Langate area of the district, they said. The mosque management committee was demolishing the old mosque [] The post J&K: Explosion injures three during mosque demolition in Kupwara appeared first on Northlines .
Lucknow (UP), Jun 15: With Operation Sindoor targeting and destroying terror bases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a message to Pakistan that Indias blood is not meant to be shed, and whoever does dare will be punished for it, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said during a public gathering in Uttar Pradeshs Lucknow on [] The post Indias blood is not meant to be shed: Shah appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Tawi, June 15: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday attended a commemoration event on Sant Kabir Das here at Bishnah. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor paid homage to Sant Kabir and highlighted his profound societal impact. Kabir was an enlightened spiritual master, who had stressed on the idea of the [] The post Show equal respect for all sections of society, faiths: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .
Pahalgam, Jun 15: Nearly two months after the deadly terror attack here left 26 persons dead, the tourism trade in this south Kashmir resort is limping back to normalcy as locals and a trickle from Punjab have started visiting the valley of shepherds after the Eid holidays. A significant number of Kashmiris from other parts [] The post Tourism limping back in Pahalgam appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Tawi, Jun 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday carried out raids at several places in Poonch district as part of a major operation to break terror networks in the border area. According to officials, searches were conducted at eight locations, mainly targeting the houses of people suspected to be associated with Pakistan-based [] The post Multiple raids in Poonch to crack down on terror links appeared first on Northlines .
LEH, Jun 15: Grappling with sharp decline in tourist arrivals in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, various delegations, including tourism players, met the visiting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here and advocated special relief for tourism and allied sectors in the Union Territory of Ladakh, an official said on Sunday. The delegations also demanded [] The post FM lends ears to Ladakh delegations on special relief for tourism appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR, JUNE 14: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today had a detailed review of the critical infrastructure and services being provided across the associated hospitals of medical colleges besides assessing the status of faculty and courses offered in each of these colleges. The Chief Secretary, while chairing a meeting held in this regard, thoroughly analysed the [] The post Upgradation of GMC services prime concern: CS appeared first on Northlines .
Rudraprayag/Dehradun, June 15: Seven people, including the pilot, died when a helicopter carrying pilgrims returning from the Kedarnath Temple crashed in the Gaurikund area of Uttarakhands Rudraprayag district today, official sources said. The helicopter was bringing back five devotees and an employee of the temple committee after the darshan of Baba Kedarnath when it crashed [] The post Pilot, six others die in Uttarakhand chopper crash appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Tawi, June 15: Jammu and Kashmir Police have cracked the recent chain snatching case in Durga Nagar, recovering a gold chain worth lakhs and arresting two accused involved in the crime. The incident took place on June 4 when two helmet-wearing men on a scooty snatched a gold chain from a woman waiting near [] The post Two held in chain snatching case appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Jun 15: A man in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara district was on Sunday arrested for allegedly trying to bribe a police officer, police said. Talib Peer, a resident of Lolab, approached the SHO of Lalpora police station and offered bribe in exchange for the unlawful release of a seized JCB vehicle. Following this, he [] The post Man held for offering bribe to SHO! appeared first on Northlines .
The Middle East stands dangerously close to a full-blown war as tensions between Iran and Israel escalate beyond previous thresholds. Israels recent operation Rising Lion, targeting Irans military generals, nuclear scientists, and key defence facilities, triggered a sharp and unprecedented Iranian response. Iran managed to breach Israels Iron Dome missile defence and struck central Tel [] The post Implications of Iran-Israel Conflict for India appeared first on Northlines .
London Talks were preceded by alarming spiral in trade tensions By Dr Imran Khalid We made a great deal with China. Were very happy with it. So declared President Donald Trump in his familiar tone of triumphant ambiguity on June 11, fresh off what was touted as a breakthrough agreement to restore a trade [] The post High stakes of latest agreement between US and China appeared first on Northlines .
Virat Singh As the world rewrites the rules of money, India is not just at the table; with the digital rupee, its actively drafting the first lines, writes Virat Singh For millennia, money has told the story of human progressan ever-evolving symbol of trust. From crude barter to glittering gold, from paper notes to plastic [] The post Digital Rupee: A New Foundation Of Trust, Tech And Access appeared first on Northlines .
Jag Mohan Thaken Sambhar, a world fame name for its salty water lake and as Indias largest saline wetland, also designated as Ramsar Site (recognized wetland of international importance), enticing not only the tourists, but also thousands of migratory birds from northern Asia and Siberia from November to February, came into hot news last week [] The post What Forcing World Fame Sambhar Villagers to Display Posters- House on Sale? appeared first on Northlines .