JAMMU, Jan 21: Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a significant milestone in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), with an 85% completion rate. During a review meeting, the Secretary highlighted this significant milestone in implementation of rural housing scheme, expressing confidence [] The post J&K achieves 85 pc completion rate under PMAY-G: Secretary RD&PR appeared first on Northli

JAMMU, JAN 21: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held a meeting of the Divisional and District administrations along with Health experts and Police Department to take assessment of the measures taken so far to identify the real causes behind the mysterious deaths reported from village Badhal in district Rajouri here. The meeting besides Secretary Health [] The post CS for enforcing stringent containment measures to stop further loss of lives appeared first on Northlines .

BADHAAL, Jan 21: Asserting that a probe is underway to unravel the mystery behind 17 deaths in this village of Rajouri district, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today assured people that all questions will be answered soon. Talking to reporters during his visit to the village to express sympathy with the bereaved families, Abdullah said building [] The post Rajouri Tragedy: Mystery behind 17 deaths to unravel soon, says CM; Central Team ramps up probe appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, (Jammu) Jan 22: Following extensive reporting by The Northlines, a team of senior forest officers visited Makol village in Nowshera to inquire about large-scale deforestation. However, no action has been taken against the erring officials responsible for the damage to the green zone. According to sources, Conservator of Forests Satpal, along with [] The post Forest Officers Inspect the vandalizing of Forest at Makol Village, no action against erring officials appeared fir

Srinagar, Jan 21: The operation in Sopore area that claimed the life of an army soldier was called off on day three Tuesday as terrorists fled from the scene, officials said. Sepoy Pangala Kartheek was injured in the exchange of fire with terrorists in a hideout at Zaloora Gujjarpati in the Sopore police district and [] The post J&K anti-militancy operation that killed soldier called off on day 3 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 21: The Enforcement Directorate has attached two hotels, valued at about Rs 15 crore, in the tourist town of Patnitop as part of a money laundering investigation. The federal agency said in a statement on Tuesday that the two facilities Hotel Trinetra Resorts and Hotel Green Orchid were built beyond [] The post ED attaches two hotels in Patnitop appeared first on Northlines .

Gangster shot dead in broad daylight by rival gang Jammu, Jan 21: The broad daylight murder of a 37-year-old gangster at the bustling Jewel Chowk has spotlighted the alarming rise in criminal activities in the citys core. Sumit Jandiyal, alias Gataru, a notorious gang leader, was shot dead by three armed assailants, exposing the growing [] The post Brazen daylight gang killing sparks fears of rising crime in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Services Commission has cleared that the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary) examination shall be held in two sessions on February 23, 2025. The post JKCCE Prelims on Feb 23: JKPSC appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 21: An army soldier was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. The 32-year-old soldier was part of a patrolling party when he accidentally stepped over the landmine in Krishna Ghati sector, the officials said. They said the mine went off, causing [] The post Soldier injured in landmine explosion in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 21: A woman and her six-month-old son died when a cylinder allegedly exploded inside their home in Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. Shazia Kousar, the wife of Sajjad Hussain, was preparing food when the incident took place at Jandrola village of the Mandi area in the evening, they said. Neighbours doused the [] The post Woman, infant son die in cylinder blast in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 21: In a powerful alliance rooted in compassion and driven by innovation, AIIMS Jammu and 4baseCare have joined forces to fight cancer, bring hope, and make precision Medicine accessible to all. This collaboration is about more than science and technology; its about giving patients and their families hope and a fighting chance at [] The post Jammu AIIMS to establish Precision Medicine Centre for Cancer treatment appeared first on Northlines .

Rules accused police officers were denied fair hearing Srinagar, Jan 21: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has set aside a 2008 order passed by the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in a custodial torture case, citing a violation of natural justice. The case in question involved a man, who claimed he [] The post High Court sets aside SHRCs custodial torture verdict, grants relief to police appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 21: Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat, along with senior officers, visited Samba-Kathua belt on Tuesday to review border security. An official said that the DGP assessed the infiltration challenges and visited Special Operations Group (SOG) camps near the International Border. The official said that DGP Prabhat also laid [] The post DGP reviews border security appeared first on Northlines .

It has been seen that there are several individuals having craving for sharing the information on the social media sites with extreme haste and without even verifying the genuineness or pondering about the repercussions of this behaviour. It is necessary to take into account the hard fact that placing content on social media without checking [] The post Curbing Irresponsible Social Media Sharing appeared first on Northlines .

META CEO is now a part of Silicon Valley brigade keeping Trump in good humour By Paris Marx NEW YORK: Until pretty recently, if you thought of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, youd probably come up with a flesh-and-blood automaton whose mission to connect the world turned into the upending of political systems and poisoning [] The post How Mark Zuckerberg fell for the Republican right after his liberal stint appeared first on Northlines .

Dr Sumit Goyal Neurosurgeon and Group Director Neurointerventionist, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and its prevalence is increasing in India, particularly with the rise in risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, and sedentary lifestyles. When a stroke occurs, every second counts. Immediate medical intervention can make [] The post Timely Surgical Intervention is Key to Stroke Recovery appeared first on Northlines .

Aizawl: Jammu & Kashmirs son of the soil, Amit Sharma, IAS in the AGMUT cadre, who is currently serving in the state of Mizoram, has been re-designated as Secretary to the Government of Mizoram vide Notification issued today by the Government of Mizoram, after having been promoted to the Selection Grade (Level 13 in the [] The post Amit re-designated as Secretary to the Government of Mizoram appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: A delegation from the Association of Industries (Regd.) Gangyal, Jammu, led by President Virendra Jain, met with Honble Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Chowdhary, to discuss the challenges faced by the Micro/Small Industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation, which included key members of the Association such as S.B. [] The post AOI delegation call on Dy CM, project demands appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 21:District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shahid Saleem on Tuesday called Pakistan and Afghanistan as the primary sources of drugs being smuggled into Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Speaking to reporters, the DDC according to news agency said, Opium cultivation is carried out in Tasmania, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. While it is regulated by the government [] The post Pak-Afghan nexus fueling drug menace in J&K and Punjab: DC Shopian appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 21: The Enforcement Directorate Jammu has attached two hotels worth Rs nearly 15 crore at Patnitop in a money laundering case. In a statement, A spokesperson said that the hotels have been attached in Patnitop Development Authority case under money laundering act. ED, Jammu has provisionally attached Hotel Trinetra Resorts and Hotel Green [] The post ED Jammu attaches 2 Hotels at Patnitop appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 21: Panic gripped Jammu city on Tuesday afternoon when unidentified gunmen shot at a man driving a luxury jeep (red Thar) near Jewel Chowk area here. Police said that unidentified gunmen (reportedly motorbike borne) fired four bullets at a man driving a Thar near the V-Mart showroom in the BC Road area of [] The post Man killed in shoot out by unidentified gunmen in Jewel Chowk appeared first on Northlines .

Washington, Jan 21: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday extending the operations of TikTok, the Chinese-owned short-video sharing platform, for an additional 75 days. This extension provides the administration with more time to pursue a resolution that safeguards national security while allowing the platform to remain accessible to the 170 [] The post Donald Trump orders 75-day grace period for TikTok appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 21:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, Vidhi Kumar Birdi has assured full-scale security measures for the upcoming 26th January celebrations, emphasizing the importance of safety for attendees of the parade and related functions. Speaking to the media, IGP Kashmir as per news agency said, As you know, the preparations for 26th January [] The post IGP Kashmir ensures multi-tiered security for R-Day, says Sopore encounter is over appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday hailed the security forces for neutralizing 14 Naxalites in a joint operation along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, and said this is another mighty blow to Naxalism. Taking to his social media handle X, Shah said, Another mighty blow to Naxalism. Our security forces achieved major [] The post Odisha-Chhattisgarh Border Op: Amit Shah hails security forces for neutralizing 14 naxalites appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 21: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is expected to visit Badhal village in Rajouri today to assess the situation surrounding a series of unexplained deaths that have deeply affected the local community. Sources confirmed to news agency that the Chief Minister will meet the affected families and review the ongoing investigation. [] The post Mysterious deaths: CM Omar likely to visit Badhal village amid ongoing investigation appeared first on Northlines .

Prayagraj, Jan 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 on February 5, according to sources. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the Mela on January 27, and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is scheduled to participate in the celebrations on February 1. Amit Shahs visit will include taking a [] The post PM Modi likely to visit Mahakumbh Mela on Feb 5 appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jan 21: The anti-terrorist operation in Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir entered the third day on Tuesday as security forces continued searches to track down the terrorists behind the killing of a soldier. The search operations are continuing in Zaloora Gujjarpati area to track down the terrorists. The terrain in rugged, making the [] The post J&K: Anti-terrorist operation in Sopore enters 3rd day appeared first on Northlines .

Washington, Jan 21: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO), media reports said on Tuesday. Oooh, thats a big one, the newly inaugurated US president said as he approved the document after arriving back at the White House. It [] The post Trump signs executive order to begin US withdrawal from WHO appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri, Jan 21: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district have resealed a house in Badhal village following the tragic deaths of multiple family members. This marks the latest development in a larger, mysterious tragedy that has claimed the lives of 17 villagers over the past month and a half. The decision to reseal the [] The post Mysterious deaths: Authorities reseal house after collecting fresh samples in Rajouris Badhal appeared first on Northlines .

Chhattisgarh, Jan 20: Twelve more Maoists were killed in a gunfight between security personnel and left-wing extremists along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border on Tuesday, bringing the total number of Maoists killed in the ongoing operation to 14, police said. The joint operation, carried out by the police forces of Odisha and Chhattisgarh along with the CRPF, [] The post 14 Maoists killed in gunfight along Odisha-Chhattisgarh border appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 21:Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra while debunking reports that the alliance with the National Conference is on the verge of a collapse, termed them as malicious and concocted. Karra, while speaking exclusively with news agency, asserted that there was no truth in these reports and that Congress [] The post Malicious, concocted: J&K Cong Chief debunks break-up reports with NC appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 21: The higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, including the famed tourist destinations of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received fresh snowfall overnight, officials said. According to the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar, scattered light to moderate rain and snow are forecast across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 48 hours. On January 22, the plains [] The post Higher reaches of Kashmir Valley receive fresh snowfall appeared first on Northlines .

KOLKATA, Jan 20: A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death on Monday after he was convicted of rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das in Sealdah had on Saturday held Roy guilty [] The post Kolkata Hospital Doctors Rapist, killer get life imprisonment appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister here on Monday cleared several administrative proposals. Sources told that the Cabinet cleared proposal of revision of Dearness Allowance (DA) rates payable to government employees, pensioners, and family pensioners, effective from July 1, 2024. It also gave its nod [] The post J&K Cabinet approves key proposals, recommends Assembly Session in March appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered reconstitution of board of directors of Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB). An order reads: In supersession of all previous orders issued on the subject, Board of Directors of J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board is reconstituted. Deputy Chief Minister and [] The post Govt reconstitutes KVIB; Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary replaces Hina Bhat as Chairperson appeared first on Northlines .

Examines neurotoxins after 17 deaths over 50 days, takes samples, interacts with locals Srinagar, Jan 20: A high-level inter-ministerial team formed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has arrived in Budhal village, Rajouri, to investigate the mysterious deaths that have claimed 17 lives over the past 50 days. An official told that the team was [] The post Inter-ministerial team arrives in Rajouri to investigate mysterious deaths in Budhal village appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: In a significant legal action, the Honble Court in Jammu has ordered the attachment of property valued at 2.22 crores under the BNSS Act in connection with a fraud case. The property, located in the Channi Bija area, was purchased by Harpreet Singh, who posed as a Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army [] The post Property worth 2.22 Crores attached in fraud case, auction pending appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: In Jammu and Kashmir more than 31,000 students are enrolled in those schools that function with a single teacher posted or deployedthus raising a question on quality of the education in educational institutes. The updated official figures reveal that In Jammu and Kashmir, 31,054 students were enrolled in those educational institutes wherein [] The post 1330 schools in J&K with 31,000 enrolment run by single teachers appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: A soldier from the Armys elite counter-insurgency unit was killed in an ongoing anti-militancy operation in Sopore sub-district, officials said on Monday. The encounter, the first of the year in Kashmir, began on Sunday evening when joint forces launched an operation in the Zaloora, Gujjarpati area of Sopore. During the operation, a [] The post Army soldier killed in Sopore gunfight appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jan 20: Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir today warned showroom owners dealing with hand-made craft products to desist from selling machine-made items in the garb of genuine handmade products, failing which strict action under the ambit of Tourist Trade and Quality Control Acts shall be initiated. In a press statement issued here today, a [] The post Govt warns traders to desist from selling machine-made handicrafts to tourists appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 20: Senior BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha member Shamsher Singh Manhas died after a prolonged illness at his residence here on Monday, his party colleagues said. Manhas, 65, is survived by his wife, son and a daughter. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over Manhass death. Saddened by the [] The post Ex-MP Shamsher Singh Manhas passes away appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday elevated five Senior Superintendents of Police, including SSP Srinagar, Imitiyaz Hussain Mir, to the grade of Super Time Scale 1. An order stated that Imtiyaz Hussain Mir (SSP SrinagarJKPS:1999) Suhail Munawar Mir (JKPS:1999), Ramesh Kumar Angral (JKPS: 1999), Mohammad Arshad (JKPS: 1999) and Tahir Sajad [] The post SSP Srinagar, 4 others promoted appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday accorded sanction to the promotion of 125 JKPS officers to the grade of Superintendent of Police Selection Grade (II). An order copy reads: In terms of J&K Police (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules 2024notified vide SO 500 of 2024 dated 10/10/2024 and as recommended by the [] The post 125 SPs elevated, get Police Selection Grade II appeared first on Northlines .

Judge makes critical observation about Police and Health Department handling By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the rape and murder case of a post graduate student of RG Kar Medical College and hospital in Kolkata was pronounced guilty by additional district and sessions judge, Sealdah court, Anirban Das. The civic [] The post Life imprisonment sentence against RG KAR Medical Doctors killer does not satisfy many appeared first on Northlines .

Although the mystery associated with the unexplained deaths of 17 people in Rajouris Budhal village continues to haunt the people as well as the concerned authorities, the revelation which has come to fore regarding the contamination of the local water body has highlighted a bigger problem in the Union Territory. Reportedly the spring (Bawli) in [] The post Contamination of Water Bodies! appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Three employees of a flour mill here were booked on Monday for embezzlement of more than Rs 2 crore, police said. The crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police registered a case on the basis of a complaint by Jammu Flour Mills owner Arun Mahajan alleging financial irregularities and embezzlement of Rs 2 [] The post Crime Branch books 3 employees of Flour Mill for fraud appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, January 20, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has pledged to donate his organs by registering on the Ayushman Bharat Organ Donation Registry of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) representatives, including Dr. Elias Sharma (Nodal Officer), Dr. Sanjeev Puri (Joint Director), and [] The post Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Pledges for Organ Donation appeared first on Northlines .

KOLKATA, Jan 20: A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death on Monday after he was convicted of rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das in Sealdah had on Saturday held Roy guilty [] The post RG Kar rape-murder case: Sanjay Roy sentenced to life imprisonment till death appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 20: A high level inter-ministerial team on Monday visited Badhaal village in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district to ascertain the cause of death of 17 members of three families under mysterious circumstances, officials said. The central team headed by a director-rank officer in the Ministry of Home Affairs reached Rajouri district headquarters on [] The post J&K: Central team visits Budhal village to investigate mysterious deaths appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 20: Former Rajya Sabha Member and senior BJP leader Shamsher Singh Manhas passed away today at 12 Noon. He had been battling an illness prior to his death. Manhas was a prominent political figure in Jammu and Kashmir and had made significant contributions to the regions political landscape. His demise is being [] The post Former Rajya Sabha MP and Senior BJP Leader Shamsher Singh Manhas passes away appeared first on Northlines .