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Nine bilaterals with leaders, CEOs New Delhi, Feb 20 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a series of meetings that included a roundtable with CEOs and founders of 16 AI and deeptech startups, seven back-to-back bilaterals and separate meetings with heads of two leading firms. During the roundtable, the prime minister discussed the [] The post PM holds roundtable with 16 heads of AI, Seeptech startups appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:Ahead of scheduled Kashmir visit of Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on February 26, Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V K Birdi, chaired a high-level review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar, while another meeting was held within the campus of University of Kashmir, officials said on Friday. They said that [] The post Vice-Prez to attend 21st KU convocation on Feb 26 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:Stating that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is scripting a tale of economic progress, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the entire world now acknowledges Bharat as an emerging global power. Speaking during a public function at the historic site of Bankatashiv in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, [] The post India emerges as global economic power: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to start the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll in Jammu & Kashmir from April 2026. In a letter, the ECI has written to Chief Electoral Officers of 17 States and six Union Territories including Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory to complete preparatory [] The post SIR in J&K expected to start in April: ECI appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:The Jammu and Kashmir government will fill more than 30,000 vacancies across departments during the current year, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Legislative Assembly on Friday. Responding to questions during the Budget Session, Abdullah said systems are in place to periodically assess vacant posts and refer them to the appropriate recruiting [] The post 30,000 vacancies to be filled this year: CM appeared first on Northlines .

4 districts get new DCs Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered an administrative reshuffle involving the transfer and posting of 22 IAS and JKAS officers across key departments. The reshuffle order issued by the government of Jammu and Kashmir reads that the transfers were made in the interest of administration. [] The post 22 IAS, JKAS Officers transferred, three relieved from J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Friday said that 152 persons lost their lives and 12,219 houses were damaged in the previous years floods and heavy rains across the Union Territory, while 289.39 crore has been released under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) during the current financial year 2025-26. Replying to [] The post 2025 Floods claim 152 lives, damage 12,219 houses; Rs 289 Cr SDRF released appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:The government on Friday said that Jammu Division has witnessed a steady rise in tourist footfall over the past three years, with 1,80,24,166 visitors in 2023, 2,00,91,379 in 2024 and 1,62,35,036 tourists recorded in 2025 so far. Replying to a starred question tabled by MLA Javid Hassan Baig in the Assembly, the [] The post Jammu Div records pilgrim tourists: 1.8 Cr in 2023, 2 Cr in 2024, 1.6 Cr in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:The Government on Friday informed the House that Rs 2106.7 crore have been awarded as compensation for land acquired for Ring Road projects in Jammu and Kashmir, of which Rs 1695.37 crore stand disbursed to landowners till date. In response to a query by MLA Devyani Rana, minister I/C said the compensation [] The post Rs 2106 Cr awarded as compensation for J&K ring roads appeared first on Northlines .

New J&K House proposed in Dwarka, DPR underway for Mumbai Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:The government on Friday said it has proposed expansion and redevelopment of Jammu and Kashmir Houses across major cities, with an outlay of Rs 36.61 crore allocated in the 2025- 26 financial year. Responding to Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lones query in [] The post Rs 36.61 Cr plan to expand J&K Houses across India appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that over Rs 1,684 crore in compensation has been released so far for land acquired for Ring Road projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Devyani Rana, the Revenue Department said the Ring Road in Jammu passes through Jammu [] The post Rs 1,684 Cr paid for Ring Road Land in J&K: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 20 : BJP MLA Devyani Rana on Friday suggested the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) during selection in sports trials in Jammu and Kashmir to promote transparency and ensure that the most deserving athletes are chosen. Demanding transparency in sports trials, reports and live-streaming, Rana stated that AI tools could significantly improve sports [] The post Devyani calls for use of AI in sports trials for fair selections appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 20 : Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Friday reviewed the anti-infiltration grid in Kashmir and assessed the operational preparedness of the forces along the Line of Control (LoC). Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, visited #NorthKashmir to review the anti-infiltration grid and assess operational preparedness along the #LoC, the armys Northern [] The post Nr Army commander reviews anti-infiltration grid appeared first on Northlines .

The statement given by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that the process of phase-wise regularisation of all daily wagers would begin in a legal, financially viable manner in 2026 has rekindled hopes of the distressed lot of daily wagers as all eyes are on NC Governments next move to deliver justice. Considering the remarks made by [] The post Justice Long Overdue Today appeared first on Northlines .

Punjab Govt revokes the ban boosting old tradition By Jag Mohan Thaken CHANDIGARH: Ultimately, after a long wait of 13 years, the ban on bullock cart races has been quashed by the Punjab Government. Bullock cart races were halted during the tenure of previous governments in the Rural Olympics. Addressing a gathering during the [] The post Restarting Bullock-Cart races in rural Olympics is a welcome move appeared first on Northlines .

By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Optics rather than cohesive groundwork to build up an efficient poll machinery marks the activities of West Bengal unit of BJP in the run up to the Assembly elections in April/May this year.. Prime Minister Narendra Modis proposed meeting on March 15 at Brigade Parade ground in Kolkata seeks to [] The post Bengal BJP leaders looking for March 15 rally of PM Modi for poll boost appeared first on Northlines .

November mid-term elections will reflect the polarisation of two years By Ramzy Baroud NEW YORK: A January 2026 Gallup poll showed that 89 per cent of all Americans expect high levels of political conflict this year, as the country heads toward one of its most decisive midterm elections ever. Gallup, however, was stating [] The post Trumps second tenure has led to vertically splitting the U.S. society appeared first on Northlines .

Pioneer of Journalism, Social Reformer and the Enduring Voice of Duggar Land By Ravi Rohmetra Lala Mulk Raj Saraf was a pioneer in journalism, especially in the J&K State. He was born on 8th April 1894 at Samba to father Dayanand Saraf and mother Smt. Jamuna Devi. After matriculation, he joined Prince of Wales College [] The post Padma Shri Lala Mulk Raj Saraf appeared first on Northlines .

Mohammad Hanief In Jammu and Kashmir, health is deeply intertwined with geography, climate, and tradition. From the cold winters of the Valley to the temperate plains of Jammu, daily life follows rhythms shaped by seasons, food availability, and physical activity patterns. Yet even in this naturally rich environment, diabetes and hypertension have emerged as [] The post Turning Daily Habits into Healing appeared first on Northlines .

Kabul: A newly introduced penal code in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has triggered widespread outrage among womens rights groups and legal experts, with provisions reportedly equating women to slaves, permitting husbands to beat wives under certain limits, and institutionalising a rigid social hierarchy with unequal punishments. The 90-page code, known as De Mahakumu Jazaai Osulnama and signed [] The post Taliban Legalizes Domestic Violence, Allows Beatings Without Visible Injury appeared first on

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a roundtable with CEOs of AI and deeptech startups at Seva Teerth in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Prime Minister discussed the potential of harnessing AI technology in various sectors like agriculture, environmental protection, and promoting higher education in mother tongue, among others. Modi underscored the [] The post PM Modi Chairs AI and Deeptech Startup Roundtable at Seva Teerth in New Delhi appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 20: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) plans to introduce a hyper-local weather forecasting system in Himalayan states, with Ramban and Kishtwar districts selected from Jammu and Kashmir for focused intervention and early cloudburst warnings, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday. Replying to a question by NC MLA Sajad Shaheen in the Assembly, [] The post IMD to Roll Out Hyper-Local Weather Forecasting System For Himalayan States: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: India and the United States have signed the Pax Silica declaration at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi today. This declaration will strengthen collaboration in areas like the production of critical minerals and semiconductors and in the rapidly evolving Artificial Intelligence space, to create a safe and strong global silicon and [] The post India, US Sign Pax Silica Declaration at India AI Impact Summit appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday clarified in the Legislative Assembly that the recent order issued by the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar regarding regulation of charity donations during Ramadan was not arbitrary, but based on inputs from local religious leaders and committees. Speaking in the House, the Chief Minister said that during yesterdays [] The post Dont Politicise Religious Matters: CM Omar Clarifies DC Kishtwars Order On Charity appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 20: The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the NIA whether Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashids movement could be restricted to a specific geographical area if he were granted bail in a terror funding case. Hearing Rashids plea, a bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Madhu Jain [] The post Think About Geographical Restriction: Delhi HC To NIA On JK MP Rashids Bail Plea appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Rajouri, February 19 The residents of Nala Panchayat in Sunderbani Tehsil of Rajouri District have accused the political leadership of alleged interference that are hindering progress of bridge construction. According to locals, the bridge, intended to span a nala, aims to provide safe passage for dozens of schoolchildren who currently face significant hardships [] The post Years on: Political Interference Hinders Progress of Bridge Construction in Nala Panchayat, Residents Demand Ac

Srinagar, Feb 20: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has charge-sheeted four persons in a major overseas MBBS admission fraud, accusing them of cheating and criminal conspiracy after allegedly swindling lakhs from a Srinagar complainant on the pretext of securing his sons admission in a Bangladesh medical college. The chargesheet in [] The post Bangladesh MBBS Admission Scam: Four Charge-Sheeted by EOW Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Feb 20: Security forces detected and safely defused an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Janbazpora area of Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said on Friday. The device was spotted during a night operation on Thursday, following which a bomb disposal squad was immediately rushed to the site. The squad neutralised the IED [] The post J&K: IED Detected, Defused Safely in Bla appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Slamming Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for failing to provide employment to youth, Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi saved the lives of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, but the Omar Abdullahled government is taking away their jobs. Speaking during the grants of departments [] The post Omar Govt promised 1 lakh jobs, created only 653 in One & half years: LoP appeared first on Northlines .

Says Modi Govt committed to return of KPs Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government is committed to ensure return of Kashmiri Pandits with full dignity and security, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir will soon be completely free from the scourge of terrorism. Addressing a [] The post J&K to be terrorism free soon: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Daily-wagers regularisation to begin in phases;No plan to privatise power distribution companies Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that his government would work to fill 30000 vacancies this year. Replying to the discussion on the Grants of departments under his charge, the Chief Minister said they would work to fill 30000 [] The post Will fill 30000 vacancies this year: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:The Jammu & Kashmir Government has revealed that its prized properties in New Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh are not in its hands-but under occupation. The revelation has raised questions over how assets of such huge financial value slipped out of the states control. In a written reply to cut motion of Peoples [] The post Prime state properties in Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh under occupation: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Army on Thursday said that it foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district. In a post on X, the Armys White Knight Corps said, Suspicious movement of terrorists was detected in the general area of Nathua Tibba in Sunderbani following specific intelligence [] The post Infiltration bid foiled along LoC appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday informed the House that a total of 11 universitiesnine public and two centralare presently functional in the Union Territory, with detailed figures of student enrolment and staff strength placed on record. Replying to a starred question by MLA Dr. Rameshwar Singh, the Minister-in-Charge, Higher [] The post 11 universities functional in J&K: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday said that the Health and Medical Education Department is actively promoting the prescription of generic medicines across healthcare institutions in line with national regulations. Replying to a question raised by MLA Javaid Bedar, the Minister stated that the government is ensuring strict adherence to norms laid [] The post Doctors being sensitised to prescribe generic medicines: Itoo appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 19 : The Election Commission on Thursday asked 22 states and Union Territories including Delhi to complete preparatory work related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) at the earliest as the exercise is expected to start from April. Once the exercise is completed, all states and UTs will be covered. In a [] The post EC asks states, UTs including J&K to prepare for final phase of SIR appeared first on Northlines .

Process initiated after appointment of SEC Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 19: The elections for the much awaited panchayats and the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are most likely to be held in September or October this year as the weather in both Jammu and [] The post Panchayat, ULB elections likely to be held in Sep-Oct this year appeared first on Northlines .

However, more determined efforts are needed to improve the lives of vulnerable By Raju Kumar BHOPAL: An economic survey is often regarded as a mirror of a states socio-economic condition. It does not merely present figures on growth rates, investment, and production; it also reflects the states vision and the direction in which [] The post Women and children welfare schemes in Madhya Pradesh yielding results appeared first on Northlines .

By Satya Prakash Assembly elections are expected in Uttar Pradesh in February-March 2027, with elections for all 403 seats in the state assembly. The frustration of the Bahujan Samaj Party, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, and the Congress party has signaled a turning point in Uttar Pradeshs politics. The current Chief Minister of the state, [] The post Uttar Pradesh politics is in turmoil appeared first on Northlines .

Govt and the Corporates have to do requisites follow up to achieve results By T N Ashok At the center of Bharat Mandapam, the chiselled, lotus-shaped convention complex that has become the theatre for Indias global ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood for a family photo that looked less like a diplomatic formality [] The post India positions itself as the AI Worlds third pole under PM Modis leadership appeared first on Northlines .

By Puran Chand Sharma INTRODUCTION Madhav Sadashivrao Golwalkar, reverentially called GURU JI by his followers was one of the most influential ideological leaders of 20 th century India. As the second Sarsanghchalak of RSS, he shaped the organisations structure, philosophy and national reach for over three decades (19401973). Taking charge after the demise of RSS [] The post M S Golwalkar: A saga of his transition from academia to ideologue & Guruji appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today said, freebies culture is hampering the countrys economic development. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said, most of the states in the country are revenue deficit and yet they are offering such freebies overlooking development. The Apex court was taking [] The post Freebies Culture Hampers Indias Economic Development: Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 19: The Government on Thursday informed the legislative assembly that the Northern Railway is undertaking final location surveys for four new railway lines in Kashmir Valley, while assuring that landowners will be duly compensated as per law once the projects are sanctioned. Replying to an Assembly question tabled by MLA Javid Hassan Baig [] The post 4 New Rail Lines Proposed For Kashmir Valley, Surveys Underway: J&K Govt Tells House appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 19: The Government on Thursday informed the legislative assembly that around 70,000 persons, mostly youth, are involved in substance use in Kashmir, out of which nearly 50,000 are heroin users, largely through the intravenous route. Replying to a Assembly question tabled by MLA Javid Riyaz, the Health & Medical Education Department, said Jammu [] The post 50,000 Heroin Users Among 70,000 Addicts In Valley, J&K Govt Tells House appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 19: A 24-year-old Agniveer allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle while on guard duty at an Army camp in Nagrota on the outskirts of Jammu, officials said on Thursday. The soldier, a native of Uttar Pradesh, is reported to have taken the extreme step around midnight on Wednesday at the Nagrota [] The post J&K: Soldier Shoots Self Dead at Nagrota Army Camp appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Police, in a joint operation with the Army, arrested a man in Rajouri districts Nowshera belt and recovered foreign-made pistols, magazines and live rounds from his possession, officials said on Thursday. The suspect, identified as Sachin Kumar of Sair in Nowshera, was apprehended by a joint patrol of Police [] The post J&K: Man Held With Foreign Pistols, Ammunition in Nowshera appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 19: Congress MLAs Irfan Lone and Iftikhar Ahmed on Thursday staged a protest outside the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, alleging harassment of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory and demanding immediate intervention to stop such incidents. Holding a pamphlet reading Stop harassment of Kashmiris, Lone and Ahmed demonstrated on the assembly stairs and were [] The post Congress MLAs Protest in J&K Assembly Over Alleged Harassment of Kashmiris appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has established 43 temporary operating bases in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack to track and eliminate militants hiding in mountainous terrain, security officials said on Wednesday. These bases, located above 6,000 feet, serve as short-term camps for CRPF troops to [] The post CRPF Sets Up 43 High-Altitude Bases in J&K After Pahalgam Attack appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 19: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, directing him to appear for questioning on February 26 after he skipped deposition earlier this week, official sources said on Thursday. His wife, former actor Tina Ambani, has also sought adjournments twice and did not depose before [] The post ED Issues Fresh Summons To Anil Ambani For Feb 26 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Feb 18: The holy month of Ramadhan will commence from Thursday as the crescent moon was sighted in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday evening, Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi, announced. Grand Mufti said that authenticated testimonies were received from various locations after Maghrib prayers confirming the sighting [] The post Ramadhan moon sighted; fasting to begin from today appeared first on Northlines .