The Northlines News

Srinagar, Dec 15:Flight cancellations at Srinagar Airport by IndiGo have largely normalised, airport officials said on Monday, noting that the airline is gradually resuming operations after earlier disruptions. An official from Srinagar International Airport said that of the 64 scheduled flights for the day, including 32 arrivals and 32 departures. Among them, 36 were operated [] The post IndiGo flight at Sgr Airport by-and-large normalised appeared first on Northlines .

Vote Chori issue is Congress agenda not of INDI Alliance Srinagar, Dec 15 (KNO): Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Monday reiterated that political interference in the functioning of institutions is unacceptable and must be addressed firmly. He said elected representatives deserve due respect and should be properly consulted in administrative decisions. Omar further added that [] The post Omar decries political interference in Power Projects, Corp appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to arrange suitable premises within a month for the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Jammu, expressing concern over continued delays in addressing the tribunals infrastructure needs. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant said the absence of [] The post Arrange CAT Jammu premises in a month: SC to Centre, J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 15:Amid persistent cold temperatures, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to witness a power deficit of more than 34 percent in the month of December. The officials said that in the anticipated power supply position in the northern region for December-2025, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to have a power [] The post 34 pc power deficits loom in J&K, Ladakh amid cold wave appeared first on Northlines .

Pakal Dul nearing completion, Ratle 26 pc ready New Delhi, Dec 15:NHPC Limited is currently operating six hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir with a total installed capacity of 2,250 MW, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik in a written reply to a question by Chowdry Mohammad [] The post NHPC runs 6 hydropower projects in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Union Ministry of Tourism has implemented a series of targeted initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir to advance green and eco-tourism. These efforts form a key component of the Ministrys nationwide strategy to foster sustainable and responsible tourism practices across India. Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat informed the Lok Sabha that the [] The post Centre pushes green, eco-tourism in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Union Ministry of Tourism has approved multiple tourism infrastructure initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir. These projects, sanctioned under flagship schemes like Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD, and the Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development (ACATID), aim to bolster tourism facilities and elevate the overall visitor experience in the Union Territory. Minister [] The post Centre sanctions key tourism projects for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 15:Jammu and Kashmirs unemployment rate for July-September 2025 stood at 6.1 percentexceeding the national average of 5.2 percent, the Parliament was informed on Monday. In a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question by MP P. Santhosh Kumar, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Rao Inderjit Singh said that the figures were drawn [] The post J&K unemployment rises above national average appeared first on Northlines .

ByRavi Rohmetra Padma Shri Dr. Ved Kumari Ghai was one of Indias most distinguished Sanskrit scholars, a committed social worker, and a revered citizen of Jammu and Kashmir. Born on 16 November 1931at Pratap Garh Mohalla, Jammu, she received her early education at Arya Samaj School, Jammu, where her mother served as Principal. An exceptionally [] The post A Life of Scholarship and Service: Tribute to Padma Shri Dr. Ved Kumari Ghai appeared first on Northlines .

State cooperation is the key to success of private entry in Atomic power sector By Nantoo Banerjee It is difficult to explain why the government took nearly 17 years to decide on launching a bill in Parliament to allow private participation in Indias nuclear power generation programme. The proposed Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement [] The post SHANTI Act alone may not fully protect nuclear plants against liabilities appeared first on Northlines .

GL Raina, Ex- MLC The BJP-led National Democratic Alliances historic victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation marks more than a local electoral upsetit signals a structural shift in Keralas political landscape. By ending 45 years of uninterrupted Left rule in the state capital, voters have delivered a clear verdict against the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic [] The post NDA breakthrough in Thiruvananthapuram signals a structural shift in Kerala politics appeared first on Northlines .

Weapons manufacturers increase profits as people are in perpetual crisis By Ben Chacko LONDON: The world appears to be facing one of its most dangerous moments for many years. In the Middle East Israel menaces Lebanon and Syria and pushes forward its genocidal project across Palestine. In Sudan and DR Congo proxy wars [] The post 2025 ending with wars in different parts of the World and conflicts rising appeared first on Northlines .

By- Savitri Thakur India is a rich country with diverse cultural traditions and livelihoods, home to a scheduled tribe population exceeding 10.45 crore, constituting about 8.6% of the total population. This figure is not just a demographic statistic but represents a unique expression of Indias vibrant, ancient, and multifaceted cultural heritage. This community has [] The post Role and Leadership of Tribal Women appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 15: The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned till January 7, 2026, the hearing on a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria deferred the matter citing paucity of [] The post SC Adjourned Hearing on Sonam Wangchuk Detention Plea to Jan 7 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 15: National Conference MP and Rajya Sabha member Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan has urged Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to include Anantnag Railway Station as a scheduled halt for the Vande Bharat Express, citing public inconvenience and regional importance. In a letter written on December 12, Ramzan said Anantnag is a major administrative, commercial [] The post NC MP Ramzan Urges Vande Bharat Halt at Anantnag appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 15: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two accused in connection with the attack on a Sub-Inspector in the Gurha Morh area of the city, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when Sub-Inspector Nitin Khajuria, posted as Investigating Officer at Police Station Bakshi Nagar, was intercepted and assaulted by [] The post 2 Arrested for Attack on Sub-Inspector in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Sydney, Dec 15: Australia was rocked by one of its deadliest mass shootings in decades after a Pakistani-origin father and son opened fire at Sydneys Bondi Beach during a Jewish festival, killing 16 people, including the gunman, in an attack declared a terrorist incident by authorities. Police identified the attackers as 50-year-old Sajid Akram and [] The post Sydneys Bondi Beach Attack Declared Terror Act; Father-Son Duo Kill 16 During Jewish Festival appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday appointed Bihar cabinet minister Nitin Nabin as its national working president with immediate effect. The decision was taken by the BJP parliamentary board, which picked Nabin for the key organizational post. Announcing the appointment, BJP national general secretary Arun Singh said in a notification, The [] The post Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin Appointed BJP National Working President appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary, recalling his monumental contribution to Indias unity and nation-building. In a message posted on X, Prime Minister Modi said, [] The post PM Modi, Shah, LG Sinha Pay Tribute to Sardar Patel on 75th Punyatithi appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 15: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will file a charge sheet on Monday in the Pahalgam terror attack case, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by Pakistan-based terrorists, officials said. NIA investigations had found direct involvement of three terrorists in the April 22 terror attack. The anti-terror probe [] The post NIA To File Charge Sheet In Pahalgam Terror Attack Case Today appeared first on Northlines .

Ashu Kumar Jammu Tawi, Dec. 14: Even as the controversy over regional bias in admissions to the SMVD Medical College, refuse to die down, another flashpoint has eruptedthis time on the sports field. The selection of Jammu & Kashmirs Santosh Trophy football team has triggered outrage across the Jammu region after the Sports Authority and [] The post All-Kashmir squad for Santosh Trophy triggers outrage, Re-ignite Jammu discrimination row appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), founded by Ladakh educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk, is doing exemplary work and should be granted recognition by the University Grants Commission, a Parliamentary panel has noted. In its report tabled in Parliament earlier this week, the committee headed by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh expressed [] The post Cong led Parli-panel backs recognition for Wangchuks HIAL appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 14: Amid rising complaints from parents regarding private schools allegedly charging exorbitant annual fees, the Fee Fixation Committee (FFC) on Sunday asked aggrieved parents to formally approach the committee through the prescribed channel for redressal. Chairman of the Fee Fixation Committee, Justice (Rtd) Sunail Hali said that action would be taken against schools [] The post Parents should lodge complaints over excessive annual charges: FFC appeared first on Northlines .

Lok Adalat not meant for amnesty or bill exemptions Srinagar, Dec 14: Superintending Engineer Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Shabir Ahmad Khan, today clarified that the power distribution wing has no authority to waive off electricity bills or grant exemptions, stating that all billing is done through a centralized online system and payments collected [] The post Power Distribution wing cant waive off electricity bills: KPDCL appeared first on Northlines .

Chairs 84th Meeting of University Council of KU Srinagar, Dec 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired the 84th Meeting of the University Council of the University of Kashmir (KU), at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, emphasized the need to introduce contemporary, interdisciplinary and skill-oriented [] The post LG calls for NEP-aligned, skill-oriented academic programmes appeared first on Northlines .

Imposes Rs. 25000 as cost to JK Health Deptt Northlines Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Dec 14: In a significant ruling strengthening maternity rights of contractual employees, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Health Department to grant paid maternity leave along with full salary to a contractual Medical Officer [] The post CAT orders paid Maternity Leave to Contractual Doctor appeared first on Northlines .

By Bhushan Parimoo Originating in Kashmir and spreading widely across north-west Indiaincluding the Punjab hills and the old Gandhara regionSharada is the supreme indigenous alphabet of ancient Kashmir. It flourished between the 8th9th century and the 15th century, after which it was gradually replaced by the Persian script following the advent of Islam in [] The post Entrusting Sharada Revival to Persian Departments: A Monumental Historical Mistake appeared first on Northlines .

Shivanand Pandit Amid strong opposition from the BJP, the Karnataka government on December 10, 2025, introduced the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, in the Legislative Assembly during the ongoing winter session, even as concerns were raised over the potential misuse of the extensive powers granted under the proposed law. The Bill, [] The post Karnatakas Hate Speech Bill: A Constitutional Disaster appeared first on Northlines .

Introduction of high tech and AI has led to further widening of inequality By Sanjay Roy Since the past three decades policy makers in India and across the developing world had been grappling with the problem of identifying the appropriate engine of growth for future development. A recent report by the NITI Aayog seems [] The post Real income of present low paid Indians have to be hiked to pep up further demand appeared first on Northlines .

The people of Jammu and Kashmir must be in severe dilemma these days because the man who they have voted to power with full mandate is behaving in a manner as if he was part and parcel of the opposition rather than head of the government. This statement has a strong basis because the chief [] The post Is Omar in power or opposition? appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 14: Jammu and Kashmirs public grievance redressal platform, JK Samadhan, has received 1.02 lakh grievances so far in 2025, resolving 88,091 cases and achieving an overall disposal rate of 86.27 per cent, officials said on Sunday. The data was reviewed at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to assess the performance [] The post JK Samadhan Records Over 1.02 Lakh Grievances in 2025, Achieves 86.27% Disposal Rate appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Centre has asked all states to prioritize the nomination of women officers and those belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) for key positions on central deputation to ensure adequate representation at the national level. In a communique to chief secretaries of all states, the Ministry of Personnel [] The post Centre Urges States to Nominate Women, SC/ST Officers for Central Deputation appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against 17 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for allegedly orchestrating a transnational cyber crime syndicate that defrauded victims of over 1,000 crore through a vast network of shell companies and digital scams, officials said on Sunday. The investigation [] The post 4 Chinese Nationals Among 17 Charge-sheeted in 1,000 Cr Cyber Fraud; 111 Shell Firms Exposed appeared first on Nor

Hands over appointment letters to 39 NoKs of terror sufferers Srinagar, Dec 13: Reiterating his commitment to deliver justice, jobs and dignity to terror victim families, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 39 Next of Kins (NoKs) of terror victims from Kashmir Division, at Lok Bhavan here. LG [] The post Justice, jobs, dignity for terror-victims families top priority: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has sought a legal opinion to determine when the five-year term of District Development Councils (DDCs) began, a decision which will decide on the date of their dissolution. Authoritative sources told news agency that the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj [] The post JK Govt seeks legal opinion on dissolution date of DDCs appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that accessible, affordable and quality healthcare has become a reality in Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the Union Territory witnessing transformative changes in medical education and public health over the past five years. Speaking at the valedictory ceremony [] The post Accessible Healthcare a Reality in J&K: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi:The Army has intensifies patrols in the higher reaches of the Jammu region to prevent infiltration and maintain constant vigil over sensitive areas along the Line of Control (LoC) even as there has been absence of heavy snowfall. Officials told news agency, that the Army has strengthened its presence along high ridges, dense forests, [] The post Army tightens winter vigil along LoC appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 13: Former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal will be sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, officials said. A three-member panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recommended Goyals name, they said on Saturday. Goyal is a 1990-batch (retired) Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of [] The post R K Goyal is the new CIC appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the Centre cannot claim normalcy in the Union Territory unless tourist destinations closed after the Pahalgam attack earlier this year are reopened. He also called for a review of the decision to shut several tourist spots following the incident. Speaking to reporters after [] The post No normalcy claim without reopening closed tourist spots: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi:Over the past three financial years, the Centre has allocated more than Rs 350 crore to Jammu and Kashmir under the National Health Mission (NHM), reveals the data tabled in Lok Sabha. These funds were specifically designated for the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) components of the mission. According to the news [] The post J&K gets Rs 350 Cr for SC, ST components appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi:According to official data tabled in the Lok Sabha, a total of 34 cases were registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, in Jammu and Kashmir over the past five years. As per the figures shared by the Ministry of Law and Justice, 21 cases were registered in [] The post J&K records 34 SC, ST atrocity cases in 5-yrs appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13:A court in Srinagar has issued a proclamation notice against a doctor from south Kashmirs Qazigund area in connection with the Delhi blast case that claimed nearly a dozen lives and injured many others on November 10 near iconic Red Fort area. According to court order, a copy of which lies with news [] The post Proclamation issued against Qazigund doctor in Delhi blast case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday detained around 200 suspected over-ground workers (OGWs) of terror outfits as part of a massive crackdown in the valley, officials said here. The police, along with other security forces, launched the operation against the OGW network in many areas of the Kashmir valley, including Srinagar city, [] The post 200 suspected terror-OGWs detained in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Just released document is the basis of regime change in Latin America By W. T. Whitney, Jr. WASHINGTON DC: The National Security Strategy (NSS) is a document setting U.S. foreign policy goals that the Executive Branch periodically sends to Congress. Commenting on the NSS released on Dec. 5, Rebecca Lissner, associated with the establishment-oriented [] The post Venezuela and Honduras first targets of Trumps new security strategy appeared first on Northlines .

Russian President may be helpful in ensuring harmony among Asian nations By Dr Arun Mitra The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the warm reception accorded to him once again underline that Jawaharlal Nehrus legacy of a trusted IndiaRussia friendship continues to endure. While todays Russian Federation is not the former Soviet Union, [] The post Putins India visit should be followed up by serious work on building place appeared first on Northlines .

By Sadaket Ali Malik The on-going debate around schools and their newly mandated role in stray dog monitoring has entered the centre stage of educational and administrative discourse in Jammu and Kashmir, following a series of sweeping directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in August 2025 and corresponding government orders that have reshaped [] The post Preventing stray dog ingress: Boon or Bane appeared first on Northlines .

No one can deny that modern warfare has changed drastically, giving a clear indication that countries which remain reluctant in adopting new strategies and techniques can be at serious risk, because wars are no longer fought merely with boots and bullets. The nature of conflict has evolved, demanding preparedness that goes far beyond conventional military [] The post India & Future Wars appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with other security agencies, on Saturday launched a major crackdown against the Over Ground Workers (OGWs) network of terrorists across the Kashmir Valley, detaining over 150 suspects, sources said. A senior official said more than 150 suspected individuals have been detained so far in Srinagar, while raids [] The post Over 150 Detained as Police Intensify Action Against OGW Network in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 13: The Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast the possibility of very light snowfall at isolated places in the higher reaches of north and central Kashmir between December 13 and 17, even as minimum temperatures across the valley showed a slight rise due to overcast skies. Officials said Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of [] The post Light Snowfall Forecast in Higher Reaches of Kashmir Till Dec 17: MeT appeared first on Northlines .

Vows to end terror ecosystem in J&K; Sympathisers, supporters of terrorism to face harshest punishment Srinagar, Dec 13:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over appointment letters to family members of terror victims at Lok Bhavan Auditorium, Srinagar, reiterating the administrations commitment to provide justice, jobs and dignity to the affected families. Addressing [] The post LG Sinha hands over job letters to terror victim families in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .