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NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Arunachal Pradesh Police on Wednesday arrested two Jammu & Kashmir residents on charges of espionage and alleged links with Pakistan-based handlers, after one was found collecting and transmitting sensitive military information on army and paramilitary movements. According to the FIR filed by the officer-in-charge of Chimpu police station, the first accused, [] The post 2 Kashmir Residents Arrested for Alleged Espionage in Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 10 : The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached a property of a Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist in Doda district following court orders, officials said. Ancestral land measuring 1.16 kanal of Hizbul terrorist Zahid Hussain in Mangota village was identified, physically verified, inspected and formally [] The post Property of Hizbul terrorist attached in Doda appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 10 : A 28-year-old man crossed over to Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) from Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. Shahid Khan, a resident of Qasba village, has gone to attend a marriage function in the forward village of Kirni and is believed to have crossed the Line of Control (LoC) around 3:15 [] The post Poonch man crosses over to PoK appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 10 : The committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select the new Chief Information Commissioner met here on Wednesday and is learnt to have decided on the appointment of CIC and eight Information Commissioners, with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi apparently giving a dissent note. The meeting [] The post PM-led panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent appeared first on Northlines .

Congress defeat in polls due to its leadership, not EVMs or vote chori, says Shah New Delhi: Opposition members walked out of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after a heated exchange between Union home minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during a debate on electoral reforms and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision [] The post Shah, Rahul clash in Lok Sabha over voter fraud, Opposition walks out appeared first on Northlines .

Focus on originality, not rote learning Let children pursue passions freely Adopt transformative education for Indias future Jammu Tawi, Dec 10:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday described the National Education Policy (NEP) as the biggest gift given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the nation, asserting that the policy has transformed the fundamentals of teaching [] The post National Education Policy, PMs biggest gift to nation: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Highlights coordination, passenger facilitation, hygiene measures Jammu Tawi, Dec 10:Stating that the Jammu air terminal was among the least affected during the recent nationwide IndiGo flight disruptions, Jammu Airport Director Devender Yadav on Wednesday said flight operations at the airport remain fully stable. Addressing a press briefing at the Jammu Airport, Director Yadav said, All [] The post Jammu Airport least affected in IndiGo Flight disruptions appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 10:The Union Ministry of Planning has informed the Lok Sabha that it has included nine blocks from Jammu and Kashmir in its Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) list, targeting improved governance in underdeveloped areas. The ABP was launched in January-2023 that covers a total of 513 blocks across India as an extension of [] The post Centre includes nine J&K blocks in development push appeared first on Northlines .

The Union Ministry of Rural Development has informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh witnessed the deletion of more than 3.6 lakh MGNREGS job cards between 201920 and 202425. The Ministry also confirmed that 79,674 workers were removed from the rolls during a one-month verification window from October 10 to November 14, [] The post 3.6 lakh MGNREGA job cards cancelled in J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has installed 3,601 solar agriculture pumps under the Pradhan MantriKisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme till November-30 of the ongoing fiscal. The ministry said that J&K was sanctioned with 5,000 standalone off-grid solar pumps under [] The post J&K installs 3,600 solar pumps appeared first on Northlines .

The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has registered 9,396 consumer grievances on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) during the last three years. The rising complaints reflects a steady rise in complaints related to e-commerce, online purchases, delayed deliveries and defective products. The official data [] The post J&K, Ladakh log 9,396 consumer grievances on NCH appeared first on Northlines .

Phenomenon, instinctively natural performer, polyglot, and one who could harmonise mind, voice and body on screen this is how colleagues, film historians and cinema enthusiasts remember Dilip Kumar. Kumar was not only suave and soft, elegant and enchanting, but his performing skills continue to be respectfully emulated by leading actors and thespians of Indian [] The post Dilip Kumar: The Phenomenon Who Redefined Indian Screen Acting appeared first on Northlines .

Bangladesh faces serious economic challenges, public frustration By Tajul Islam The political situation in Bangladesh has entered an era of heightened complexity and instability, shaped most dramatically by the events of August 5, 2024. On that day, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India, reportedly fearing for her life as the Meticulous Design [] The post Yunus Administration faces mounting questions amid political uncertainty appeared first on Northlines .

A mutually beneficial deal appears to be in sight after a tortuous journey By K Raveendran Trade negotiations between Washington and New Delhi have moved into a critical phase as senior American trade officials arrive in India with the stated intention of clearing the final hurdles to a long-discussed agreement. The presence of Deputy [] The post US Officials Delhi trip takes trade negotiations into a decisive stage appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh: In a strategic move to fortify the technical framework of Gatka game, the National Gatka Association of India (NGAI), an apex body for Gatka sport in India and affiliated with World Gatka Federation (WGF), is organizing its 3rd National Gatka Refresher Course. The intensive three days program is scheduled from December 12 to December [] The post NGAI launches nationwide drive to fortify Gatka officiating corps appeared first on Northlines .

By-Er. Rajesh Pathak Of the different issues regarding which our history-writing is found adopting disturbing silence one is inclusive study in the Tribal-life . Only as to undo this shortcoming to an extent that the Hindi magazine, Apna Sanchar, published by Akhil Janajati Sanskruti Sanrakshan Samiti is before the readers. To get accustomed with Janjati [] The post How the magazine, Apna Sanchar, explores tribal life in entirety a review appeared first on Northlines .

By: Shri Pabitra Margherita A Moment That Captures a Movement During a recent visit to an artisan cluster in rural Assam, a simple scene revealed a profound transformation underway in Indias handicraft ecosystem. Several craftspersons were weaving dry water hyacinth, not into the traditional baskets their community had made for centuries, but into sleek office [] The post Tradition in Transition: How Indian Handicrafts Are Shaping a Modern Design Identity appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 10: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday announced a 15-day winter vacation for district courts across Kashmir, selected courts in Jammu division, and all courts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. As per a notification issued by Registrar General M.K. Sharma, the winter break will be observed [] The post High Court Announces Winter Vacation For Courts Across J&K, Ladakh from Jan 1 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 10: Deepavali, Indias festival of lights, was on Wednesday inscribed on UNESCOs Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during a key meeting of the organisation being held at the Red Fort in Delhi. This marks the first time India is hosting a session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the [] The post Deepavali Inscribed to UNESCOs Intangible Cultural Heritage List appeared first on Northlines .

SYDNEY, Dec 10: Australia on Wednesday became the worlds first country to enforce a nationwide ban on social media use for children under 16, blocking access to major platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. Ten major platforms were ordered to restrict underage access from midnight (1300 GMT Tuesday) or face penalties of up to [] The post Australia Enforces Worlds First Teen Social Media Ban appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 10: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday said that it has filed a chargesheet in the HPZ Token Investment Fraud case, where Shigoo Technology Pvt. Ltd., an entity owned and controlled by a Chinese national, allegedly cheated the public during the Covid-19 lockdown. The CBI said that the accused launched [] The post 2 Chinese Nationals Among 30 Charge-sheeted in Cyber Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 10: A bomb threat received at Lovely Public School in east Delhis Laxmi Nagar on Wednesday morning led to a rapid emergency response and full evacuation, officials of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said. The call, received around 10.40 am, claimed an explosive device had been planted on the campus. Authorities immediately [] The post Bomb Threat Sparks Evacuation at East Delhi School; Searches Underway appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 9: The Jammu and Kashmir health department on Tuesday initiated a detailed enquiry into the alleged cessation of supply of cardiac devices and stents by four private suppliers, threatening the lives of many patients, officials said. Taking stern action over the alleged disruption in supply, an inquiry has been ordered to ascertain [] The post Cardiac Device Crisis in Jammu: Health Dept closes shops, Vendors accuse Govt for not clearing pending Rs. 30 Cr appeared first on Northlin

Airlines CEO apologizes for past disruptions Srinagar, Dec 9:Flight operations at Srinagar Airport neared normalcy on Tuesday as IndiGo resumed most of its services, though 10 cancellations persisted. The airlines CEO, Peter Elbers, in a video message said, Your airline IndiGo is back on its feet and our operations are stable. Thousands of you could [] The post IndiGo operations steady, 10 cancellations in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 9 : The Jammu division of Northern Railways on Tuesday announced a special Vande Bharat train between New Delhi and Udhampur for three days starting December 12, to facilitate stranded passengers in the wake of frequent flight cancellations, an official said. Chaos prevailed at Jammu and Srinagar airports over the past [] The post Vande Bharat special to ease J&K travel crisis appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 9:Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed a significant surge in foreign tourist visits over the last five years, the Ministry of Tourism said in the Lok Sabha. As per the data, Jammu and Kashmir recorded a steep increase in Foreign Tourist Visits (FTVs) from 5,317 in 2020 to 65,452 in 2024reflecting a strong [] The post Sharp rise in foreign tourist arrival in JK, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu & Kashmir had sought Rs 2,827.54 crore from the Union Government under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for floods and landslides during 201415, but received only Rs 43.53 crore as actual release, reveals the date presented in Lok Sabha. The Ministry of Home Affairs said that a High-Level Committee (HLC) had approved Rs [] The post J&K got Rs 43 Cr for floods, demanded Rs 2,827 Cr appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu and Kashmir has pending liabilities of Rs 198.10 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) as of the first week of December 2025, Ministry of Rural Development said in Lok Sabha. The data shows that the UTs pending wage liabilities stand at Rs 6.10 crore, while material component arrears are [] The post JK has Rs 198 Cr MGNREGA liabilities appeared first on Northlines .

The Union Government has deputed an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to Jammu & Kashmir during the ongoing financial year 202526 to assess damages caused by disasters of severe nature, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed Lok Sabha on Monday. The ministry said that J&K is among 11 States and Union Territories where IMCTs [] The post MHA team to gauge disaster damages during floods appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 9 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed urban development projects and directed that local legislators and stakeholders be taken on board at the planning and implementation stages to ensure smooth execution. He instructed that periodic progress reports be submitted to his office and any bottlenecks be flagged [] The post Omar reviews urban development projects appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 9: Accompanied by sniffer dog units, teams of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and the BSF has conducted joint search operations in forward areas along the International Border (IB) in Kathua, Samba and Jammu districts as part of enhanced vigilance and security measures, an official said on Tuesday. Border Security Force [] The post Security forces launch joint IB searches in Jammu region appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently upheld the preventive detention of a man under the J&K Public Safety Act in view of allegations that he had been uploading anti-national content on Facebook with the goal of promoting terrorism and radicalizing the youth. Justice Sanjay Dhar dismissed a habeas corpus [] The post Court upholds detention for alleged anti-national posts appeared first on Northlines .

Positive efforts should be made to protect peoples rights Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora We celebrate Human Rights Day on December 10th. This day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. This declaration is the backbone of the human rights framework of our societies, where each [] The post Special on December 10th, Human Rights Day appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar Every year the government comes up with a Budget; a written plan that comes with hopes and aspirations for different sections of the society. It comes up with a blueprint for strengthening economy. It reflects hopes and aspirations wherein national goals, social needs and our vision gets translated into financial allocations [] The post PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) appeared first on Northlines .

New discoveries lead to re-evaluation of Global Cosmology By Tirthankar Mitra Indias scientific community has quietly handed the world an intriguing cosmic puzzle. It is called Alakananda after the ancient Himalayan river, but its significance runs far deeper than its poetic name. Alakananda is one third the size of a Milky Way containing roughly [] The post Indian Researchers bring out new findings on Cosmic puzzle Alakananda appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi has to take lot of special measures to bridge the trade gap By Dr. Nilanjan Banik The world watched as Mr Vladimir Putin visited India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was particularly excited as the two countries signed deals spreading across defense, trade, healthcare, civil nuclear energy, and labour cooperation. How much [] The post Beyond diplomacy: Economic reality of India-Russias $100 billion target appeared first on Northlines .

It is quite praiseworthy that cops in J&K are on toes to contain the drug menace as a multi-pronged strategy has been adopted to end this vicious cycle of bringing narcotics from across the border, and selling the same to the vulnerable section of society including the youths and using this proceeds to fuel terrorism. [] The post Strengthen Anti-Drug Measures appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 9: The CBI has booked the son of industrialist Anil Ambani, Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL) in a case of alleged cheating in Union Bank of India that caused a loss of Rs 228 crore to the public bank, officials said on Tuesday. The CBI acted on [] The post CBI Books Anil Ambanis Son, Reliance Home Finance Ltd In Bank Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 9: Jammu Police have arrested three drug peddlers including a woman with heroin and weapons in Ranbir Singh Pura area here in the city outskirts. The police spokesman here today said that in a major action under the ongoing war against narcotics, Police achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting three drug peddlers with [] The post J&K: Woman among three drug peddlers nabbed with heroin, weapons appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday took serious note of threats against Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and other officials engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 of electoral rolls in West Bengal and other states, warning the Election Commission (EC) that ignoring such instances will cause anarchy. A bench of Chief Justice of [] The post SIR 2.0: SC slams states over BLO threats, warns of anarchy appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 9: As many as eight cricketers playing under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) have been shortlisted for the IPL auction 2026. As per the JKCA officials, eight players have been shortlisted for the auction scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. The shortlisted players are Auqib Nabi, Lone Nasir [] The post 8 J&K cricketers shortlisted for IPL Auction 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told NDA MPs that no innocent Indian should face harassment or inconvenience due to any law or rule, stressing that such measures must always serve the common people. Addressing an NDA parliamentary party meeting, he said reforms should extend across all sectors of society, not [] The post Laws Should Ease Citizens Lives, Not Burden Them: PM To NDA MPs appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Centre has initiated action against IndiGo following widespread chaos at airports nationwide, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) slashing the airlines winter schedule by 5 per cent. IndiGo, which operates around 2,200 domestic and international flights daily, will see roughly 110 flights cut from its operations, with the freed slots [] The post IndiGo Faces 5% Schedule Cut as Govt Probes Flight Cancellation Crisis appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A man accused of repeated criminal and anti-social activities was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. The accused, Pradeep Ambedkariya, has been named in four FIRs filed over the past two years under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) [] The post J&K: Habitual Offender Booked Under PSA in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 9: A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Constable Sukhdeep Singh, a resident of Ferozpur in Punjab, was discovered lying in a canal at Rehiyan village on Monday evening and was rushed to the district hospital, where [] The post BSF Jawan Found Dead in Samba; CRPF Constable Dies After Collapse in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Dec 9: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction will feature 350 players including 240 Indians and 110 overseas cricketers when bidding begins in Abu Dhabi on December 16, officials said. South Africas Quinton de Kock, who recently reversed his ODI retirement, has been added late to the final list with a [] The post IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players Shortlisted as De Kock, Smith Headline Final List appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Dec 9: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches in the Mattan forest area of Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, as part of its probe into the November 10 blast near Delhis Red Fort, officials said. NIA teams, assisted by police and CRPF personnel, brought two arrested accused Dr. Adeel Rather [] The post Red Fort Blast: NIA Conducts Searches In Forest Area In J&Ks Anantnag appeared first on Northlines .

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 .