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JAMMU, Dec 22: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today reviewed the implementation of the Prime Ministers Viksit Bharat RozgarYojana (PM-VBRY) in Jammu and Kashmir and emphasized the need for employers across the Union Territory to fully leverage the scheme to address unemployment and promote inclusive economic growth. Those who attended this meeting besides the ACS, APD; [] The post CS stresses optimal use of PM-VBRY to boost employment in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Traffic disruptions, 2 flight cancellations reported Jammu Tawi, Dec 22: Cold conditions across Jammu and Kashmir eased slightly on Monday following fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rainfall in the plains, even as the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecast further precipitation over the next 12 hours. In the Jammu division, Katra recorded the lowest minimum temperature [] The post Rain, snow bring relief from severe cold; cloudy weather to persist in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Police, CRPF conduct intensified frisking drives at citys key markets, complexes Srinagar, Dec 22: In a surprise operation, Srinagar Police, assisted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, intensified security checks across multiple areas of the city on Monday. An official said that joint teams conducted coordinated frisking drives and vehicle inspections at [] The post Surprise security checks held; shops, vehicles searched appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 22: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic Rural Kashmir, Ravinderpal Singh, on Monday warned owners of non-J&K registered vehicles to promptly transfer the automobiles in their names or face seizure. Speaking with reporters, the SSP Traffic said, Post-NoC registration is must to curb prolonged misuse of out-of-state vehicles. He urged immediate compliance [] The post Register non-J&K vehicles or face seizures: SSP Traffic appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 22 : National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday travelled to Srinagar by the Vande Bharat train from Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi. Abdullah arrived in Katra town, from where he took the Vande Bharat train to Srinagar, officials said. He said that the railway link between Kashmir [] The post Farooq travels to Srinagar in Vande Bharat train appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 22: Security forces widened the area of the search operation to track down terrorists hiding in the forest belt of Udhampur district on Monday, officials said. The cordon and search operation, which entered its second day, was launched in the Majalta forests after two terrorists reportedly took food from a house before [] The post Search Op widened to track down terrorists hiding Udhampur forest belt appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Dec 22 : India should be prepared to fight short-duration, high-intensity conflicts to deter terrorism, something like Operation Sindoor, and long duration conflict because of the territorial disputes with its neighbours, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Monday. Speaking at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Gen Chauhan said multi-domain operations [] The post India must be prepared to fight short, long duration wars: CDS appeared first on Northlines .

Force runs 10 de-addiction centres; 3,000 treated Jammu Tawi, Dec 22: Maintaining that Jammu and Kashmir Police are keeping a close watch on terrorism and all other forms of crime, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat, on Monday said that force is committed to end anti-national and anti-social activities in the Union Territory. Addressing [] The post Terrorism, Drug Mafia under constant vigil: DGP appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 22: The Cabinet on Monday gave its nod to the policy for allotment for five marlas of land to people affected by floods and enhancement in salary for Village Level Workers (VLWs), sources said. Sources said that the Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and was [] The post Cabinet approves 5-marla plots for flood-affected, VLW pay raise appeared first on Northlines .

New terminal at Belicharana 45 pc complete;2026 to boost capacity, connectivity, says Airport Director Jammu Tawi, Dec 22: The Jammu Airport has recorded steady growth in air traffic during 2025, handling over 13.5 lakh passengers and nearly 10,972 flight movements till mid-December. As per the data, the airport recorded 5,486 arrivals and 5,486 departures between [] The post Jammu Airport records over 13 lakh passengers, 10,900 flights in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

The sorry state of the Tawi bridges has once again exposed glaring lapses in the functioning of the local administration and the Jammu Municipal Corporation. What were projected as symbols of urban renewal and civic pride have today turned into an urban eyesore, raising uncomfortable questions about accountability and governance. Flower pots installed on the [] The post Vanishing Assets, Silent Administration! appeared first on Northlines .

Winter of discontent for desi techies as confusion over status grows By T N Ashok Hundreds of Indian professionals working in the United States on H-1B visas are stranded in India after returning home for what they believed would be routine visa renewals a process that has now spiralled into months-long uncertainty, financial [] The post H-1B Visa holders stranded in India as US backtracks on assurances appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan was born in a small village, Tika Nagrota, in Kangra district of present-day Himachal Pradesh. From modest beginnings, he rose to occupy the highest judicial office in the country as the third Chief Justice of India, besides serving as the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir at a [] The post Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan: Jurist, Statesman and Architect of Jammu & Kashmirs Accession appeared first on Northlines .

She Traded a Home for Hashtagsand Lost Everything By Syed Majid Gilani Mehr never imagined that silence could be so loud. Once, her world was alivethe clink of cups in the morning, children racing through the house, shared meals, routine disagreements, familiar laughter, and the quiet reassurance of a man returning home after a long [] The post A Marriage Lost to Neglect appeared first on Northlines .

MOSCOW, Dec 22: A Russian lieutenant general was killed on Monday after a car bomb exploded in Moscow, Russias Investigative Committee said, raising fresh concerns over targeted attacks on senior military officials. Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff, succumbed to his injuries following the [] The post Russian Lieutenant General Killed in Car Bomb Blast in Moscow appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Dec 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered the transfer and posting of several JKAS officers in the interest of administration, according to an official order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD). As per Government Order No. 1934-JK(GAD) of 2025, Mr. Lal Chand, JKAS, Deputy Commissioner (South), Jammu Municipal Corporation, has [] The post Govt Orders Transfers, Postings of JKAS Officers appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 22: Security forces on Sunday carried out searches in areas surrounding Bakshi Stadium, the main venue for Republic Day celebrations in Kashmir, officials said. The searches were conducted in the densely populated commercial and residential areas of Amirakadal and Maharaja Bazaar, located close to the stadium. Sniffer dogs and metal detectors were deployed [] The post J&K: Search Operations Conducted Near Bakshi Stadium Ahead of Republic Day appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 22: In view of prevailing adverse weather conditions and concerns over student safety, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Jammu on Monday cancelled all previously granted permissions for school picnics scheduled from December 22 onwards, officials said. According to a notice issued by the Office of the CEO Jammu, all permissions granted to government [] The post School Picnic Permissions Cancelled in Jammu Amid Adverse Weather appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Dec 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a high-level committee to finalise inputs and comments for submission to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, officials said on Monday. The committee will examine and consolidate actionable points arising from the Prime Ministers interaction with Secretaries to the Government of India [] The post J&K Govt Forms Committee to Finalize Inputs for MHA appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Dec 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a Cabinet meeting here to review ongoing projects and discuss several key administrative and developmental matters. Sources said the meeting focused on assessing the progress of major works being executed by different departments and clearing time-bound proposals related to governance and public welfare. Measures [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Chairs Cabinet Meet to Review Projects, Clear Key Proposals appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 22: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that India is a Hindu Rashtra and does not require constitutional approval for it, asserting that it is a factual reality. He made the remarks while addressing a programme at Science City auditorium in Kolkata. Expressing concern over the condition of [] The post India Is a Hindu Rashtra, No Constitutional Approval Needed: RSS Chief Bhagwat appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 22: A Mumbai-bound Air India Boeing 777 aircraft returned to Delhi on Monday morning after developing a technical issue in its right engine, sources said. The aircraft, operating flight AI887 and carrying around 335 passengers, remained airborne for nearly an hour before making an air turn-back and landing safely at the national [] The post Mumbai-Bound Air India Flight Returns to Delhi Following Engine Snag appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 22: Amid dense fog persisting across several areas over the past two days, Traffic Police Rural Jammu on Saturday issued a comprehensive traffic advisory, warning commuters of poor visibility and an increased risk of road accidents and congestion. According to the advisory issued by SSP Traffic Rural Jammu, motorists have been advised to [] The post Dense Fog Prompts Traffic Advisory in Rural Jammu, Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 22: Light rain or snowfall is likely in parts of Jammu and Kashmir till Tuesday morning as a weak Western Disturbance may affect the region, the weatherman said on Monday. The Meteorological Department said the main weather system has already moved out, but the influence of another Western Disturbance could bring light precipitation [] The post Light Rain, Snow Likely in Parts of J&K Till Tuesday Morning: Weatherman appeared first on Northlines .

Fresh snowfall marks the start of Chillai-Kalan Heavy snow blocks Mughal Road Dense fog triggers traffic advisory in Jammu Jammu Tawi, Dec 21:Flight operations at Jammu and Srinagar airports faced major disruptions on Sunday as dense fog and snowfall reduced visibility, leading to the cancellation of 20 flights. At Jammu Airport, five flights were cancelled [] The post 20 Flights cancelled at Jammu, Srinagar Airports due to adverse weather appeared first on Northlines .

New law enhances statutory employment guarantee to 125 days; Panchayats to lead the future planning New Delhi, Dec 21: The President of India has given assent to theViksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VBG RAM G) Bill, 2025marking a significant milestone in the transformation of rural employment policy. The Act enhances the statutory [] The post VB- G RAM G Bill gets Presidents Assent appeared first on Northlines .

Dangers of Judicial decision guided by extraneous considerations By K Raveendran A pointed observation from the apex court has opened an uncomfortable but necessary conversation about judicial integrity, a subject that has long been discussed in hushed tones but rarely confronted head-on within the system itself. A bench of the Supreme Court of India [] The post CJIs Bench hits the nail on a problem that the courts were always shy to discuss appeared first on Northlines .

From slow burn to full-blown emergency ARTICLE BY- SOLDIER & MONK For years, Delhis Air Quality Index(AQI) has been a source of alarm. In winter 2025 alone, readings regularly soared above 450, well into the hazardous category, affecting visibility, delaying flights, forcing office and school closures and choking 30 + million residents in [] The post DELHI FILES: Ignorance, the blame game and AQI appeared first on Northlines .

The landscape of rural development in India is poised for a significant shift with the introduction of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), known as the VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025. Supporters hail it as a bold step towards employment security and livelihood support for millions of rural households, while critics [] The post Reimagining Rural Employment Security appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 21: The Railway Ministry on Sunday announced an increase in train fares, effective December 26, 2025. Ordinary class passengers traveling beyond 215 km will pay an additional 1 paise per km, while non-AC classes of mail/express trains and all AC classes will see a 2 paise per km hike. Officials clarified that [] The post Railways Hikes Train Fares: 12 Paise/Km From Dec 26 appeared first on Northlines .

Johannesburg: At least nine people were killed and several others injured in a mass shooting at a township west of Johannesburg in the early hours of Sunday, South African authorities said. The shooting occurred around 1 am at a tavern in Bekkersdal township, located southwest of Johannesburg, according to details released by the South African [] The post Nine Dead, Several Injured as 12 Gunmen Open Fire Near Johannesburg appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Dec 21: In a major boost to food security and logistics in Kashmir, the first-ever food grain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) arrived at the Anantnag Goods Terminal on Sunday. Depot Manager, FCI Kashmir, K L Mina said the train, which originated from Punjab, carried around 1,384 tonnes of food [] The post J&K: 1st-Ever Food Grain Freight Train Reaches Anantnag appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu/Srinagar, Dec 21: Traffic is moving on the JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) from both sides as of Sunday morning despite prevailing inclement weather, officials said. An official confirmed that the national highway remains open for vehicular movement amid wet weather conditions. However, the Mughal Road, Sinthan Road and the SrinagarSonamargGumri (SSG) Road have been closed [] The post NH-44 Open Amid Inclement Weather; Mughal, Sinthan, SSG Roads Closed Due To Snowfall appeared first

DHAKA, Dec 21: Security has been significantly tightened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the Indian visa application centre in Bangladeshs Sylhet city amid protests and rising tensions following the death of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, officials said. Additional security deployment was made to ensure that no third party can exploit [] The post Security Tightened at Indian Mission, Visa Centre in Bangladesh Amid Protests appeared first on Northlines .

SRIHARIKOTA, Dec 21: ISROs LVM3-M6 mission is set to launch the next-generation BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite on December 24 under a commercial agreement with US-based AST SpaceMobile, marking a major step toward global direct-to-smartphone connectivity. The mission will deploy the advanced satellite into low Earth orbit to provide high-speed cellular broadband directly to smartphones worldwide, [] The post ISROs LVM3 to Launch Next-Gen Communication Satellite on Dec 24 appeared first

JAMMU, Dec 21: Security forces on Sunday launched a massive search operation in a village of Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district after terrorists allegedly took food from a local house before escaping into the nearby forest area, officials said. A joint team of police and paramilitary forces began the operation in Chore Motu village and [] The post J&K: Searches Underway After Terrorists Take Food From House In Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reaffirmed that J&K administrations commitment to the national goal of tuberculosis elimination. Chairing a high-level meeting here to review the implementation and progress of Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the UT, LG Sinha, according to the news agency emphasized on conducting a deep analysis [] The post LG reaffirms Adms commitment to eliminate TB appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20:In a renewed push to safeguard Indias hard-earned polio-free status, Jammu and Kashmirs Health Department has set up more than 5,000 polio booths across the Union Territory to vaccinate over 11 lakh children below the age of five during the Pulse Polio Immunisation (PPI) Drive scheduled for December 21, 2025 (tomorrow). Health [] The post 11 lakh children to be covered under Pulse Polio drive today appeared first on Northlines .

Yogesh Jammu Tawi, Dec 20:At least ten students, four teachers and a cook were injured after a school picnic bus met with an accident in Jammu on Saturday. According to the details available with the news agency that the bus ran over the divider and overturned on the Ring Road near Bishnah area this evening, [] The post School picnic bus overturns, 15 injured appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20: Marking a major boost to food security and logistics in Kashmir, the first-ever food grain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) is set to reach the Anantnag Goods Terminal on Sunday. The moved is stated to ensure uninterrupted supplies to far-flung areas of the Valley. Officials [] The post 1st FCI Food Grain Freight train to reach Anantnag today appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20: Jammu and Kashmir has completed a comprehensive security audit of all departmental websites and decommissioned 35 redundant portals as part of a major push to strengthen cybersecurity across government systems, a senior official said. Secretary, IT Department, Piyush Singla said Endpoint Detection and Response and Unified Endpoint Management solutions have been [] The post JK Govt decommissions 35 Redundant Portals appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called for frequent checking and surveillance of prisons across Jammu and Kashmir. Chairing a high-level review meeting of Subordinate Departments of Home Department at Lok Bhavan here, LG Sinha, according to the news agency took a comprehensive review of progress achieved under vital ongoing projects including [] The post LG calls for frequent checking, surveillance of prisons across J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 20:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said he has consistently acknowledged and given credit to the Centre wherever it has acted fairly and deserved recognition. Talking to the reporters here, CM Omar, according to the news agency said, I will not lie to please anyone over the unfulfilled promise of restoring Jammu and [] The post Where Centre helps, I thank it; on statehood, I wont oblige them: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20:Dense fog covered large parts of Jammu, Kashmir on Saturday, severely reducing visibility and disrupting road and air travel as cold conditions persisted. According to the details available with the news agency Jammu Airport reported flight cancellations, including flights 6E5207 (DelhiJammu), 6E6510 (JammuDelhi), 6E2293 (DelhiJammu) and 6E2527 (JammuDelhi). In Srinagar, visibility dropped [] The post Dense fog disrupts travel, flights cancelled across J&K appeared first on No

Srinagar, Dec 20: An NIA special court in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam district on Saturday issued a non-bailable warrant against Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen chief Mohammad Yousuf Shah alias Syed Salah-ud-din, directing the police to arrest him. The Court of Special Judge designated under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act issued the direction after hearing [] The post Non-bailable warrant issued against Hizbul Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday launched an online verification portal, Kirayedar, to address gaps in tenant reporting that have persisted despite enforcement action, including FIRs against defaulting landlords. The web portal aims to ease compliance and streamline tenant verification, according to officials. Jammu SSP Joginder Singh launched the Kirayedar for [] The post Police launches Kirayedar Portal for Online Tenant Verification appeared first on Northlines .

The persistent problem of food adulteration continues to cast a dark shadow over public health and consumer confidence, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite the existence of regulatory bodies and repeated assurances of strict vigilance, markets remain vulnerable to the circulation of unsafe and inferior food products. Recently, the Food Safety Organisation (J&K) banned the [] The post Silent Assault on Public Health appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level review meeting of Subordinate Departments of Home Department, at Lok Bhavan, Jammu. The meeting discussed the Budget and Expenditure Position of Prisons, Prosecution, Home Guards/CD & SDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, Forensic Sciences Laboratory, Sainik Welfare, and Advisory Board under PSA in BE 2025-26. The [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Reviews Performance of Home Department Subordinate Units appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 20: Shubman Gill has been left out of Indias T20 World Cup 2026 squad, with his recent T20I form influencing the decision, officials and sources said. The India Test captain has gone 18 T20I innings without a half-century, a drought that has cast doubts over his impact in the shortest format. Gills [] The post India Announces T20 World Cup 2026 Squad: Gill Excluded, Axar Patel as Vice-Captain appeared first on Northlines .

Sri Ganganagar, Dec 20: A German couple and four others were detained today in Rajasthans Sri Ganganagar district near the India-Pakistan border for their alleged involvement in illegal religious conversions, officials said. According to a report by the Times of India, German nationals Swan Baz Bat Jaler and his wife Sandra, Santosh Varghese from Karnataka, [] The post German Nationals Among Six Arrested in Rajasthan Religious Conversion Case appeared first on Northlines .