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JAMMU, Mar 15: Jammu and Kashmir has achieved 97 per cent of its target under the Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaGramin, with more than 3.23 lakh houses completed so far, officials said on Sunday. Secretary of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, directed officials to speed up work on the remaining 11,340 [] The post J&K Achieves 97% PMAY-G Target, Over 3.23 Lakh Houses Completed appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Mar 15: Punjab Police on Sunday arrested six persons allegedly linked to a cross-border arms and drug smuggling network connected with Pakistan-based smugglers, officials said. Police in Amritsar recovered six sophisticated pistols, 60 live cartridges and 3.51 kg of heroin from the accused, according to Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav. Preliminary investigations revealed [] The post Punjab: Six Arrested With Pistols, Heroin in Cross-Border Smuggling Case appeared first on Nor

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule for upcoming Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory at 4 PM today. Assembly elections are due in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, along with the Union Territory of Puducherry. The term of the 294-member West Bengal Legislative Assembly will [] The post EC to Announce Assembly Poll Schedule for 4 States, 1 UT Today appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 15: The government has barred households with piped natural gas (PNG) connections from retaining or obtaining subsidised domestic LPG connections, directing such consumers to immediately surrender their LPG supply to prioritise cooking gas for families without pipeline access. In a notification issued on March 14, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas [] The post Govt Bars PNG Users From Holding LPG Connections, Pushes Faster Gas Network Rollout appeared first on Northlines .

A Tribute to the Veteran Statesman on His Punyatithi Fourteen years ago, the people of Jammu and Kashmir lost this visionary and people-centric leader Lala Shiv Charan Gupta. His contribution to the growth and development of Udhampur as a vibrant town and a centre of nationalist political thought remains deeply etched in public memory. A [] The post Lala Shiv Charan Gupta: The Lion of Duggar Land Remembered appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 14: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Rakesh Minhas on Saturday announced the formation of special monitoring teams to verify LPG and fuel stock at distributorships to ensure transparency and strict adherence to supply guidelines. The decision was taken during a meeting with LPG distributors and oil marketing companies here, an official spokesperson said. The [] The post Spl teams to monitor LPG, fuel supply stock in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

JammuTawi, Mar 14: Jammu and Kashmir Police have constituted a seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent assassination attempt on former chief minister and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah during a marriage function here. Inspector General of Police, Bhim Sen Tuti ordered the setting up of the SIT, considering the seriousness and sensitivity [] The post SIT to probe attack on Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Northlines .

More students await relocation from various Iranian cities Srinagar, Mar 14:In a significant development in the ongoing evacuation of Indian medical students from Iran, the first batch of around 101 students, including many from Jammu and Kashmir, is expected to reach India on March 15. According to details obtained by the news agency, the first [] The post Iran evacuation: 101 JK students to reach home today; 90 cross Azerbaijan border appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched an online ticketing solution for garden entry across Jammu and Kashmir gardens from Badamwari here. Ministers Javed Ahmed Dar and Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Gardens & Parks Zubair Ahmed, along with senior officers of [] The post CM launches online ticketing system across JK Gardens appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Jammu, March 14 Notwithstanding clear cut directions from the Supreme Court, and subsequent orders from the Jammu and Kashmir government,the designated agency reportedly appears reluctant to conduct Teachers Eligibility Test (TET). According to sources, aligning with the Right to Education (RTE) Act and a Supreme Court judgment, the Jammu and Kashmir School Education [] The post Despite Apex Court directives & Govt Orders, JKBOSE Reluctant to Conduct TET appeared first on Northlines

Srinagar, Mar 14:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that focussed efforts under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have made Jammu Kashmir the top trout producer in the country. Addressing the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries, organised by Central Fisheries Department, Sinha said. Under the guidance of PM Modi, our focused efforts [] The post Focussed efforts turn J&K into top trout producer: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Director, Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Shakti Kumar Pathak has said that corruption continues to remain one of the biggest challenges to governance in Jammu and Kashmir, but asserted that increasing public complaints indicate rising trust in anti-corruption institutions. He said the bureau is committed to acting on credible complaints against corrupt [] The post Corruption cant be fought by agencies without public cooperation: Dir ACB appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi:Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories are likely to depend on nearly 30 per cent of coal-based energy by the year 2030. According to official documents available with the news agency, the likely total projected contracted capacity for the year 2035-36 is around 11,001 Megawatts (MW). The projected contracted capacity consists of 3239 [] The post J&K, Ladakh to rely on 30% coal energy by 2030 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday revoked the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act with immediate effect. The MHA in a statement, issued to news agency, said: After due consideration, the government has decided to revoke the detention of Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect. It said that the [] The post MHA revokes NSA detention of Sonam Wangchuk appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Rain and snowfall are likely across Jammu and Kashmir from March 15 as a series of Western Disturbances are set to affect the region over the next few days, the India Meteorological Department said on Saturday. According to the details available with the news agency the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has predicted that [] The post MeT predicts rain, snow from today appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: Voices are growing across Jammu and Kashmir demanding the extension of the Ladli Beti Scheme to all districts of the Union Territory, with residents questioning why the scheme currently covers only a limited number of districts while many others remain excluded. The scheme, which was launched to promote the birth and education of girl [] The post Demand grows for extension of Ladli Beti scheme to entire J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 14: The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Jammu and Kashmir, has suspended nine Mineral Dealer Licences (MDLs) across the Union Territory for alleged violations of licence conditions under the Minor Mineral Concession Rules, officials said. According to an order issued by Director Geology and Mining S.P. Rukwal, KAS, the action followed reports [] The post 9 Mineral dealer licenses suspended appeared first on Northlines .

Iranian Presidents assurance to Modi on Hormuz should improve oil supply further By T N Ashok NEW YORK: In the fog of war stretching from the Persian Gulf to Eastern Europe, a quiet recalibration of global energy policy is unfolding in Washington. The Donald Trump administration has moved to temporarily ease restrictions on [] The post Trumps sanctions easing Indias relief, Chinas opportunity and Russias windfall appeared first on Northlines .

Frustrated Trump is mulling the option of ground assault by troops By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: The new voice of power in Tehran did not sound conciliatory. It sounded resolute. Offensive, defensive and no apologies for its programmes or human rights violations. Warned neighbouring Arabs to take off the US naval bases. [] The post Irans defiance of US-Israel axis becomes stronger under Mojtaba Khamenei appeared first on Northlines .

A pragmatic national interest driven foreign policy is the hallmark of Xi and Putin By Nitya Chakraborty As the U.S. Israel war against Iran entered its fourteenth day on Friday March 13, in the diplomatic corridors in the UN headquarters in New York and in other major capitals including the EU headquarters in [] The post China, Russia join hands to move cautiously in defending their ally Iran in war against U.S. appeared first on Northlines .

By Ashutosh Pandey India is a player in the world economy today. The country has done well in the last ten years. It has grown economically. A lot of people are using digital technology. The infrastructure is also getting better and more people are starting their businesses. But there is a problem. Many young [] The post Rising Youth Unemployment: The challenge of jobs amid economic growth appeared first on Northlines .

In recent weeks, reports of LPG cylinder shortages across several parts of the country have triggered a wave of anxiety among households, with long queues outside gas agencies and frantic calls to distributors becoming an increasingly common sight. While the concern of the common citizen is understandable, it is equally important to step back, assess [] The post Be Calm, Cylinders will come appeared first on Northlines .

Rayees Ahmad Kumar Schools across the valley organised a Welcome Day on Monday as primary and middle schools across the Kashmir Valley reopened after the long winter vacation. Students returned to school with great enthusiasm and excitement. The young students looked cheerful and happy to meet their classmates and teachers after the prolonged break. While [] The post Joy Returns as Educational Institutions Resume Classwork Across Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Mohammad Hanief Tobacco addiction has increasingly become one of the most pressing social and public health concerns affecting young people in many parts of India. In the region of Jammu and Kashmir, this issue has begun to take on worrying proportions, particularly among school, college and university-going students. Health experts, teachers and social workers [] The post Rising tobacco use among youth : A growing social challenge appeared first on Northlines .

GoI to provide 75 seven-mtr e-mini buses Will ply & link inner uptown areas of Jammu Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, March 14: The public transport in the entire Jammu province is soon going to be revolutionized as the Government of India (GoI) has decided to provide seventy five (75) eco-friendly (e-buses) measuring 7 mtrs, almost [] The post Public transport to be revolutionized in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

SILCHAR, Mar 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Centre was working to minimise the impact of global conflicts on citizens, while accusing the Indian National Congress of acting irresponsibly by trying to create panic in the country. Addressing a public meeting in Silchar, Assam, Modi said the world was witnessing wars and [] The post Govt Working To Minimise Impact Of Global Conflicts, Cong Trying To Create Panic: PM appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 14: The United States Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million (over Rs 92 crore) for information on key leaders of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps under its Rewards for Justice Program. The reward targets individuals who command and direct various elements of the IRGC, which the [] The post US Announces $10 Million Reward for Info on Mojtaba Khamenei appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 14: A nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court of India will begin hearing arguments on March 17 on the contentious issue of defining the term industry under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. According to the apex courts cause list, the bench will be headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant [] The post SCs Nine-Judge Bench to Hear Key Case on Industry Definition from Mar 17 appeared first on Northlines .

BHUBANESWAR, Mar 13: Former Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir Rashmi Ranjan Swain has been appointed as the first Chairman of the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC), officials said. A 1991-batch IPS officer from Odisha, Swain recently retired as DGP of Jammu and Kashmir in 2024 and now becomes the inaugural [] The post Former J&K DGP Rashmi Ranjan Swain Appointed First Chairman of OUSSSC appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 14: The government on Saturday revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect under the powers of the National Security Act (NSA), officials said. Wangchuk had been detained on September 26, 2025, two days after violent protests erupted in Leh over demands for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion [] The post Sonam Wangchuk Released From NSA Detention After Six Months appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 14: The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Jammu and Kashmir, has suspended nine Mineral Dealer Licences (MDLs) across the Union Territory for alleged violations of licence conditions under the Minor Mineral Concession Rules, officials said. According to an order issued by Director Geology and Mining S.P. Rukwal, KAS, the action followed reports of [] The post J&K Geology Dept Suspends Nine Mineral Dealer Licences Over Violations appeared first on Northlines .

Bhaderwah/Jammu, Mar 13: A head constable of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and his wife were killed, while their two children injured after their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a stream in Doda district on Friday, officials said. The accident occurred around 9 am when the four were on way to [] The post Cop, Wife killed as vehicle falls Into stream in Doda appeared first on Northlines .

Katra, Mar 13: Cricketer Abhishek Sharma recently visited the famous Katra Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu, a few days after Team India clinched the ICCs Mens T20 World Cup 2026. On Friday, Abhishek took to Instagram and shared pictures from the shrine. Jai Mata di, he simply captioned the post. He could be seen standing [] The post Cricketer Abhishek Sharma pays obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 13:Calling upon practitioners of literature and arts to preserve Jammus rich heritage, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday asked the youth to uphold the living legacy of values passed down through generations. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of two-day literary-cultural conclave Sahitya Sanskriti Samagam, organised by University of Jammu here, LG Sinha [] The post Preserve Jammus heritage, uphold legacy of values: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Approved enhanced allowances of Ministers, MLAs; 136 GMC faculty posts to be created Jammu Tawi, Mar 13:The Cabinet on Friday approved an 18 percent hike in fares for all passenger vehicles, sources disclosed. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a Cabinet meeting here this morning in which several important decisions were taken. The proposals cleared by [] The post Cabinet approves 18 pc passenger fare hike appeared first on Northlines .

Panel to revisit recruitment process; 12351 MTS,3808 gazetted, 24507 non-gazetted posts vacant Jammu Tawi, Mar 13:In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has decided to review the rules governing the appointment of Class IV employees, commonly referred to as multi-tasking staff. To initiate the process, the government has constituted a high-level committee under [] The post JK Govt to overhaul rules for class IV jobs appeared first on Northlines .

DCs told to furnish yearly balance details Jammu Tawi, Mar 13:The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Friday directed officers that the unspent Constituency Development Fund (CDF) balance from a preceding financial year shall be prioritised for utilization under the scheme in the next fiscal. Citing CDF scheme guidelines, which state that funds under the scheme [] The post Unspent CDF balances must be spent first: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Mar 13:Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday took oath as the fourth Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh at a ceremony held in Leh. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Arun Palli at the Arya Nagarjuna Auditorium of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies in Choglamsar. Earlier, Chief Secretary Ashish [] The post Vinai Saxena takes oath as 4th LG of Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 13:Erratic weather conditions are likely to continue across Jammu and Kashmir till March 20, with spells of rain and snowfall expected at several places, the Meteorological Department said on Friday. According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, the Union Territory is expected to witness generally dry weather on March 13 and 14. From [] The post Dry weather till March 14, rain likely from 15: MeT appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 13:In yet another successful example of effective coordination between the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu & Kashmir, and the Indian Railways, two hippopotamuses transported from Chennai were safely received at Jammu Railway Station on Thursday before being shifted to the Jammu Zoo. According to a statement, the animals were transported in a [] The post Two Hippopotamuses arrive safely at Jammu Zoo appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi has a number of options to arrange supply of petro products By Subrata Majumder With the outbreak of combined USA-Israel war against Iran, threats loomed large on oil price hike. It turns double whammy, combined with Trumps tariff war. It raised a new era of global political and economic conflict, which [] The post Modi Govt is in a position to deal with current oil crisis due to Iran war appeared first on Northlines .

Oil prices may shoot up to sky high if the supply line in Gulf is not restored By Anjan Roy As in any war, conflicting narratives are emerging in Iran war and it is becoming increasingly difficult to get at what is happening on the ground. These have become all the more real as [] The post Trump is continuously giving misleading picture on Hormuz strait creating confusion appeared first on Northlines .

By including India under section 301 investigation, new issues may block deal By T N Ashok NEW YORK: In the fraught geometry of global trade, pressure rarely disappears; it merely changes form. That is precisely what appears to be unfolding in Washington. With punitive tariffs increasingly constrained by legal challenges and geopolitical complications, the [] The post U.S. Govt is making a mockery of India-US trade relations at this war time appeared first on Northlines .

By Shaleen Mahajan The digital revolution has fundamentally transformed how information is produced, circulated and consumed. Online news portals, social media platforms and independent content creators now play a central role in shaping public discourse. This transformation has democratized access to information, enabling citizens to participate more actively in political debates, social movements and governance [] The post J&K Media Policy 2026: Balancing Print and Digital Regulation with Cons

By Puran Chand Sharma In this twilight hour, India is well poised towards being a briskly rising nation and transform sooner into a fully developed country. The leadership of the times do have the needed capability and manoeuvrability to take the challenges head-on to ensure social cohesion, mutual understanding, tolerance and impactful harmony. India, often [] The post Strengthening communal harmony across national horizon appeared first on Northlines .

It is intriguing that Pakistan has been continuously attempting to strike at the foundations of Jammu and Kashmir by giving shape to new and dangerous designs and spending enormous amounts of money to create unrest in J&K. In its latest illegitimate effort, the rogue country has sent a huge consignment of narcotics, particularly heroin worth [] The post Pakistans Drone Narcotics Plot appeared first on Northlines .

Authorities to approach Centre for continuation of works under various centrally sponsored schemes Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Mar 12: The Smart City Mission in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has been closed and now there will be no more funding from the Government of India (GoI) under the mission in J&K, [] The post Smart City Mission stands closed in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 13: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held fresh talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi as India stepped up efforts to ensure safe passage for its merchant vessels near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The two leaders spoke over phone on Thursday night, marking their fourth [] The post Jaishankar Holds Talks With Iran FM Over Hormuz Shipping Concerns appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday urged the practitioners of literature and arts to preserve Jammu divisions rich heritage, promote its legacy, and connect the new generation to their roots. Jammus traditions in literature, culture, and spirituality have taught us to rise above divisions of caste, creed, and artificial boundaries. The values [] The post LG Sinha Inaugurates Literary-Cultural Conclave At JU appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Shafiq Ahmed, Senior Director Urology, Andrology & Renal Transplant, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital Kidney failure affects millions in India, turning everyday lives upside down with dialysis dependence and endless fatigue. But a quiet revolution is underway in our operating rooms: robotic kidney transplants. This advanced technique is delivering better results, faster recoveries, [] The post How Robotic Kidney Transplant Is Changing Outcomes appeared first on Northlines .