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War is a big business Trump understands its best along with his pals By T N Ashok NEW YORK: Strip away the flags. Silence the speeches. Turn off the generals with their grave faces and PowerPoint slides showing red arrows across sand-coloured maps. When the theatre clears, what remains is not a clash [] The post U.S. Defence Companies are making fortunes as Iran was escalates appeared first on Northlines .

Risks for India are immediate, multi-dimensional By Nantoo Banerjee The all-out war in West Asia, involving the US-Israel combine and Iran and covering 10 countries in the region, is expected to have a big economic backlash on India. At stake are Indias $120-billion trade in this region, huge oil imports, overall balance of payments, [] The post Iran war is likely to hit Indian Economy hard appeared first on Northlines .

Trump and his cronies failed to divide Teheran amidst brutal war By Asad Mirza Iran on Monday (March 9) named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as the supreme leader of Iran, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge. Iranian institutions and politicians, from the foreign ministry to lawmakers, issued statements expressing [] The post Naming Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader marks continuity of Iranian leadership appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar* Agriculture isthe backbone of Indian economy. Although its contribution to the countrys GDP has decreased from about 50% in 1950s to about 18% at present; yet it is the main source of livelihood for about half of the countrys population. It is also the largest source of employment for a vast [] The post Prime Minister Kisan & Shram-Yogi Maan Dhan Yojana appeared first on Northlines .

China is disgraced, India should move as equal partner to befriend new regime By Nitya Chakraborty With the final results of the March 5 elections in Nepal, almost available, it is clear that the Gen Z supported Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is set to form the next government in this tiny Himalayan nation headed [] The post Nepal electorate give unequivocal verdict against instability, old faces and corruption appeared first on Northlines .

It is a known fact that despite improvements in infrastructure, road accidents have remained alarming in J&K, with almost all regions confronting this issue with equal severity. There is no doubt that traffic authorities have been investing a lot in the awareness regarding road safety among the stakeholders with Road Safety Month remaining a major [] The post Time to discipline the roads appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Puneet Girdhar, Vice Chairman Ortho-Spine Surgery, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital As we age, our spine faces wear and tear, leading to degenerative spine disease, a common issue causing back pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. The good news is that simple lifestyle changes can significantly slow its progression, helping you stay active and pain-free [] The post Lifestyle Measures to Delay Progression of Degenerative Spine Disease appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 9: Authorities issued 445 traffic violation notices and seized 60 vehicles for serious offences during a special enforcement drive conducted across the Jammu division to strengthen road safety, an official said on Monday. He said 64 driving licences and 20 registration certificates have also been recommended for suspension for grave violations that adversely [] The post Traffic Crackdown In Jammu: 445 Challans Issued, 60 Vehicles Seized appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned twice on Mondayfirst till noon and later till 3 pmafter Opposition members raised slogans demanding a discussion on the escalating West Asia conflict while External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar briefed the House on the situation. The disruptions marked a stormy start to the second half of Parliaments Budget [] The post LS adjourned till 3 pm amid oppn slogans during Jaishankars briefing on West Asia crisis appeared first on Northlines .

Chicago, Mar 9: Crude oil prices surged above $115 a barrel on Monday as the escalating war involving Iran disrupted production and shipping routes in the Middle East, rattling global financial markets and raising fears of supply shortages. The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, briefly climbed to $119.50 per barrel before easing to [] The post Crude Oil Prices Jump Above $115 As US-Iran War Disrupts Supply, Shipping appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 9: India favours peace and a return to dialogue and diplomacy amid the widening conflict in West Asia, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Monday, stressing the need for restraint, de-escalation and protection of civilians. Making a suo motu statement in the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said the safety and well-being of [] The post India Calls For Dialogue, De-Escalation Amid West Asia Conflict: Jaishankar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Prerna Bhasin, a daughter of Jammu, has successfully earned a Masters degree in Information Technology along with a Diploma in Cyber Security from Central Queensland University in Brisbane, Australia, bringing pride and joy to her family and well-wishers. Prerna had travelled to Australia in 2022 to pursue a two-year postgraduate programme at the [] The post Jammu Girl Prerna Bhasin Earns IT Masters Degree From Australia University appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for accelerating the integration of Indias education sector with the real-world economy, stressing the need to expand focus on emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and automation. Addressing a post-budget webinar, the Prime Minister said the country must further strengthen the linkage between education [] The post Boost Focus On AI, Automation In Education: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Dubai/Jerusalem, Mar 9: Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei, a move that signals the continued dominance of hardliners in Tehran amid the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. The decision was taken by Irans Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical body responsible for [] The post Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei As Supreme Leader After Fathers Death appeared first on Northlines .

Northlines Correspondent Jammu Tawi, March 08: In a grand and well-attended gathering of the Shri Amar Kshatriya Rajput Sabha, the Chairman of the Sabha, Justice (Retd.) Pavitra Singh, formally entrusted the responsibility of Working President of the organization to Shamsher Singh Charak. While announcing the appointment, Justice (Retd.) Pavitra Singh expressed deep confidence in the [] The post Leadership transition in Rajput Sabha: Shamsher Charak named Working President appeared first on Nort

New Delhi, Mar 8: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Sunday batted for greater institutional reforms in the judiciary to bring more women into the legal field and said that high court collegiums should consider meritorious women members of the Bar for judgeship as a norm and not as an exception. Addressing an [] The post CJI calls on High Court collegiums to consider female lawyers for judgeship appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A senior police officer has directed intensified surveillance across the hilly Doda district, with particular focus on tourist and religious places to thwart attempts by anti-national elements to disturb peace. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Doda, Sandeep Mehta was chairing a security review meeting which was attended by all Additional Superintendents of [] The post Police intensifies vigil to counter anti-national elements in Doda appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani, on Sunday clarified that all schools across the Kashmir division will reopen tomorrow as per the already notified schedule, dismissing rumours circulating on social media regarding any delay in reopening. The Director urged parents and the general public not to pay heed to unverified information being [] The post Schools to reopen today in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said his government is committed to ensure empowerment of women, and their safety, and dignity, and provide equal opportunities to them across all spheres of life. Abdullah greeted the women on the International Womens Day, and lauded their strength, resilience and contribution to the [] The post Govt committed to ensure womens safety, empowerment: CM appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU Tawi: Security was strengthened inside and around a jail in Jammu and Kashmirs border district of Rajouri on Sunday, a day after a clash among inmates left at least 12 people, including four security guards, injured, officials said. The incident at the district jail located in Dhangri village occurred on Saturday evening following a [] The post Security beefed up in Rajouri jail after clash among inmates appeared first on Northlines .

Ahmedabad: India produced a batting spectacle of rare ferocity to overwhelm New Zealand by 96 runs in the summit clash and defend the T20 World Cup title after posting a record total here on Sunday. Powered by a blazing 89 from Sanju Samson and explosive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (52) and Ishan Kishan (54), Indias [] The post India wins T20 World Cup after bulldozing New Zealand appeared first on Northlines .

Aditya Pandey Cricket is the most loved sport in India. Every cricket season brings new heroes, new tournaments, and new celebrations. Recently, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) won the Ranji Trophy for the first time in the tournaments history. J&K defeated Karnataka, which has won 8 titles, the second most after Mumbai. J&K took the mammoth [] The post Beyond the Ranji Glory: The Struggle in Kashmirs Willow Industry appeared first on Northlines .

Shaleen Mahajan Indias democratic system functions within one of the most linguistically diverse societies in the world. The country recognizes 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution and thousands of dialects spoken across different regions. Language in India is not merely a tool of communication; it is a marker of identity, culture, and [] The post The DogriKashmiri Debate in the Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Anantnag, Mar 8: Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Najeeb, Principal and Dean of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, was honoured with an appreciation award by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda for her exemplary services in promoting affordable healthcare and advancing the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). The award was presented during a ceremony in New Delhi [] The post Union Health Minister Honours GMC Anantnag Principal For Outstanding Services appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 8: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to challenge the interim bail granted to Al Falah University group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui by a Delhi court, stating that his release could influence the ongoing investigation in a money laundering case linked to alleged fraud involving student fees, officials said. A local court [] The post ED To Move Delhi HC Against Interim Bail Granted To Al Falah Chairman appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: More than 52,000 Indian nationals have been brought back home from Gulf countries between March 1 and March 7 following the outbreak of war in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. According to the MEA, a total of 52,000-plus passengers have returned to India during the period, including 32,107 travellers [] The post Over 52,000 Indians Evacuated From Gulf Since West Asia War Began: MEA appeared first on Northlines .

Tehran: More than 1,300 people have been killed and nearly 100,000 displaced in Iran as the humanitarian crisis worsens over a week into the ongoing conflict, with relief agencies reporting mounting civilian casualties and growing displacement across affected areas. According to media reports, the scale of devastation continues to rise as hostilities intensify, forcing thousands [] The post Over 1,300 Dead, 100,000 Displaced As US-Iran Conflict Deepens appeared first on Northlines .

Says after 5-years of effort, vision of spiritually vibrant region taking shape Yogesh Jammu Tawi:Asserting that after centuries, Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a genuine spiritual, cultural, and social renaissance, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that the Union Territory is re-emerging as a center of knowledge, art, music, and philosophy. Addressing a gathering [] The post J&K experiencing spiritual, cultural & social renaissance: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Felicitates ground heroes, pushes for zero casualty Yogesh Jammu Tawi, Mar 07:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said that linemen of Power Development Department (PDD) are the true foot soldiers and indispensable workforce. Addressing the gathering at Lineman Diwas in Jammu, CM Omar as per the news agencypraised the efforts of Lineman and said that during [] The post CM hails linemen as True Foot Soldiers of PDD appeared first on Northlines .

Day temperatures likely to fall by 46C after Mar 9 Jammu Tawi: The Meteorological Department has forecast generally cloudy weather with light rain and snowfall in higher reaches at several places in Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days. According to the MeT office in Srinagar, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy between [] The post Cloudy weather, rain, snowfall likely in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Passengers in Jammu Division can order food from Zomato, Swiggy at their seats Jammu Tawi, Mar 07:The Indian Railways has launched its official super app RailOne to make passenger travel more convenient and comfortable by integrating multiple railway services on a single digital platform. The app allows passengers to access a wide range of services, [] The post Railways launches RailOne Super App for seamless travel services appeared first on Northlines .

Phagwara (Punjab), March 7: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta addressed the Rotary International District 3070 Annual Conference 2026 in Phagwara on the theme Kashmir Harmony with Mainstream India, highlighting the deep cultural, civilisational, and democratic ties linking Kashmir and Ladakh with the rest of India. Describing Kashmir as the crown of India, [] The post J&K was, is & will remain an Integral part of India: LG Kavinder appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 7: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Saturday stressed on intelligence-based operations and proactive policing to maintain peace and stability in the Union territory. Prabhat, the Director General of Police (DGP), chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the overall security scenario, counter-terror (CT) operations and the law and order situation [] The post DGP reviews security grid, seeks tough action on anti-nationals appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 7: A man accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter in Jammu, over the suspicion that she was not his biological child, was apprehended from southeast Delhi, police said on Saturday. The accused, Ramesh Kumar, a native of Madhya Pradeshs Chhatarpur district, was wanted in a 2016 murder case registered at Gandhi Nagar [] The post Man arrested from Delhi for killing daughter in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, Mar 7: A clash broke out among inmates inside a jail in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri on Saturday following a heated argument between two prisoners, officials said. The altercation between the two inmates one from Kashmir and the other from Rajouri soon escalated, triggering a scuffle among other prisoners, they said. During [] The post Clash inside prison in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Following the order issued by District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas to regulate the functioning of spa and massage centres in the district, the District Administration conducted a comprehensive inspection drive, during which the establishments found in serious violation of the prescribed directions and were closed forthwith with notices issued to them. In [] The post Adm closes Spa and massage centres for violations appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Police rescued three girls after busting a prostitution racket allegedly operating in Jammu, and arrested three persons, including a woman. The action followed information about immoral activities allegedly being carried out at a house owned by Amreek Singh in the Greater Kailash area of the city, a [] The post Prostitution racket busted, 3 girls rescued; 3 arrested appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 7: The triumphant Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy team will celebrate its historic maiden title triumph with a victory march through Jammu city on Sunday afternoon, said sources in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Saturday. Last week, the Paras Dogra-led Jammu and Kashmir secured a historic first-ever Ranji Trophy [] The post Winner Ranji J&K team to have a victory parade in Jammu on Sunday appeared first on Northlines .

It is really a matter of great concern for the people of the country, especially middle-class and lower-income families, that the prices of domestic LPG and commercial cylinders have been hiked by a steep Rs 60 and Rs 114.5, respectively, on account of the increase in energy costs due to the present crucial situation in [] The post Litmus Test For A Welfare State appeared first on Northlines .

Trial run done successfully from Jammu to Katra Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Mar 07: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is most likely to inaugurate Indias high speed Vandhe Bharat Train from Jammu to Srinagar very soon as the date for inauguration of this first ever high speed train between two capital cities is being [] The post PM Modi likely to inaugurate 1st Vandhe- Bharat from Jammu to Srinagar soon appeared first on Northlines .

By Syed Majid Gilani It was the 19th of Ramadan, July 30, 2013, a peaceful and blessed day filled with fasting and prayers. I was at home that day, as it was my day off from duty. At that time, I was posted at the Lower Munda Check Post along the SrinagarJammu Highway. Around 11 [] The post It Was the 19th of Ramadan A Phone Call That Chilled Me to the Bone, One I Can Never Forget appeared first on Northlines .

A State that turns its guns on its own populace By S P Singh State Response to Peaceful Demonstrations What began as solemn gathering of mourners to express grief over the killing of Irans Supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khomenei, has turned into a tragic chapter in history of Giligit Baltistan.Shias marched peacefully, [] The post Gilgit Baltistans destiny Life of a protestor appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Duggar land (Jammu) has produced numerous great personalities who have left indelible marks in diverse fields. The Duggar region has a distinct cultural identity in the landscape of India. Lovers of the Dogri language laid the foundation of Dogri Sanstha in 1944 on the auspicious day of Basant Panchami. Duggar is the [] The post Tribute to Padma Shri Prof. Ram Nath Shastri Architect of the Dogri Literary Movement appeared first on Northlines .

Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora International Womens Day is celebrated to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and to advocate for gender equality. It is a day to raise awareness, break barriers, and promote equal opportunities for all. This day reminds us that societies and nations are strengthened when women advance. It is [] The post Attitudes towards women are changing in India appeared first on Northlines .

By Er. Rajesh Pathak on International Women Day Famous as the Rani Laxmibai of Nagaland, the brave Rani Gaidinliuwaged an armed revolution against the British when she was as young as 16 years of age. She protected Naga culture, aroused the local people against the missionaries conversion tactics, and also organized them to fight when [] The post Rani Gaidinliu: The Rani Laxmibai of Nagaland appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Mar 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) to strictly adhere to financial rules while processing payments for works contracts and ensure proper submission of invoices for materials used during execution of works. In a circular issued by the Finance Department, authorities noted that in several cases [] The post J&K Govt Orders Strict Invoice Checks for Work Contracts appeared first on Northlines .

MEHDHAR/JAMMU, Mar 7: Security forces on Saturday safely defused a live mortar shell found in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, officials said. The unexploded shell was spotted by a border resident lying in a secluded area of Brari village in the Sawjian sector, who immediately [] The post J&K: Live Mortar Shell Found, Defused in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Mar 7: Life returned to normal across Kashmir on Saturday after authorities lifted restrictions imposed earlier this week following protests in several parts of the Valley over the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Officials said restrictions had been withdrawn from all areas and the situation was normal. Barricades erected at several [] The post Curbs Lifted in Kashmir, Life Returns to Normal After Week-Long Restrictions appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 7: Authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle mobile phones to a jail inmate in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district after two handsets were recovered from a parcel during routine checking at District Jail Bhaderwah on Saturday, officials said. The parcel was meant for an inmate lodged in the jail under the Public Safety [] The post J&K: Attempts To Smuggle Phones To Jail Inmate Foiled In Doda appeared first on Northlines .

Senior Citizens Raise Alarm as Centuries-Old Trees Face Silent Disappearance Ashu Kumar Jammu:The Peepal tree, scientifically known asFicus religiosa, has long been considered one of the most valuable trees for both the environment and society. Known for its ability to provide large amounts of oxygen and support biodiversity, the Peepal tree plays a vital role [] The post Peepal Trees: Natures Lifeline Under Threat in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .