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Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said erratic weather conditions are likely to continue in Jammu and Kashmir till March 20, with intermittent spells of rain in plains and snowfall in higher reaches expected over the coming days. According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, the weather on March 12 is expected to [] The post Erratic weather likely in J&K till March 20; rain, snow forecast: MeT appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, will be observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam said Jumat-ul-Vida will fall on March 13 this year, as the following Friday may coincide with Eid-ul-Fitr. Meanwhile, Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid held a meeting chaired by Mirwaiz Mirwaiz Umar [] The post Jumat-ul-Vida to be observed today, holiday declared appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 12:The phased repatriation of Indian students stranded in Iran has begun as the first batch departed from the country amid escalating tensions and the ongoing war in the Middle East, bringing a sense of relief to anxious families awaiting their safe return. According to details, Indian students enrolled in different medical universities [] The post Phased repatriation of Indian students from war-hit Iran begins appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review the progress of projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. The review focused on the progress of works, reforms and opportunities, covering a wide spectrum of projects being executed by different departments. Advisor to the Chief Minister [] The post CM reviews progress of works under SASCI appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today reviewed a comprehensive roadmap for establishing future-ready IT Parks in Jammu and Kashmir in a phased manner, aimed at strengthening the Union Territorys technology ecosystem, creating employment opportunities and building institutional capacity to meet future technological challenges. While reviewing the proposal, the Chief Secretary emphasized the importance [] The post CS assesses roadmap for future-ready IT Parks in J&K appeared first

Srinagar, Mar 12 : A local court on Thursday recalled a non-bailable warrant hours after issuing it against former chief ministerFarooq Abdullahin the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case, considering his condition following a murderous attack a day before. Earlier in the day, Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar Tabassum had issued a non-bailable warrant [] The post JKCA Scam case: Non-bailable Warrant against Farooq Abdullah recalled hours after issue appeared first on Northlin

Our duty is to honour, preserve peace won by our brave hearts Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:Warning anti-peace elements of dire consequences, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that those who seek to destroy the peace in Jammu and Kashmir will find no place to hide. Speaking at the closing ceremony of 2nd All India [] The post Anti-peace elements will find no place to hide in J&K: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12 : Around 2 kg of heroin worth Rs 12 crore dropped by a Pakistani drone was recovered near the International Border here, officials said on Thursday. The recovery was made by Jammu Police and 101 Battalion BSF from an agricultural land in Bahadurpura village in the Bishnah area late Wednesday night, [] The post Pakistani drone-dropped heroin worth Rs 12 Cr seized in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 12:Union Health Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday condemned the assassination attempt attack on National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, describing it as a matter of grave concern and assuring that a thorough investigation will be carried out. [] The post Accused will be thoroughly investigated: Nadda appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 12: The National Security Guard (NSG) will undertake a comprehensive security audit of all its Z-plus category high-risk VIPs following the assassination attempt on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, officials said on Thursday. The Black Cats commando force currently provides elite protection to nine VIPs, including Abdullah, Defence Minister [] The post Attack on Farooq Abdullah: NSG to undertake security audit of Z-Plus category persons appeared first on No

C M Sharma India, the most populous country of the world with more than 140 crore population, is also the worlds 7thlargest country with approximately 32,87,263 sq. km. land area and a land boundary of about 15,200 km. length. The country produces a wide range of agricultural commodities in her 15 delineated agro-climatic zones, broadly [] The post Investing In Agriculture For Resilience Of Indian Economy appeared first on Northlines .

It seems that the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir has been jinxed, as stakeholders are once again in a dilemma this year on account of the unprecedented problem of LPG shortage just before the start of the tourist season. It is pertinent to mention that last year also proved unlucky for the tourism sector [] The post Fuel Crisis Threatens Tourism appeared first on Northlines .

A Case for Tier-Differentiated Voting Rights for Displaced Kashmiri Hindus By GL Raina Thirty-seven years after the forced exodus of the minority Hindu community from Kashmir, India continues to treat displacement as a logistical inconvenience rather than a democratic wound. The ethnic cleansing of Kashmiri Hindus is a documented and nationally acknowledged tragedy. Yet, beyond [] The post Democracy Must Not Penalize Exile appeared first on Northlines .

Domestic manufacturing may get a boost but the adverse trade balance issues remain By R. Suryamurthy Six years after India introduced the controversial Press Note 3 (PN3), the government has finally moved to adjust the framework governing foreign investments from countries sharing land borders with India. But the latest changes, unveiled in 2026, fall [] The post Indias China investment filter gets a cautious technical patch keeping intact deeper contradictions appeared first on Northlines .

-By Prataprao Jadhav Over the past decade, Yoga has evolved from being widely appreciated as a traditional wellness practice to being increasingly recognized as an evidence-based approach to health and well-being. Scientific research, digital innovation, and global collaboration are now helping us understand Yoga not only as Indias cultural heritage but also as a [] The post Yoga Leading the Way in Preventive Healthcare appeared first on Northlines .

By Shaleen Mahajan The legitimacy of any criminal justice system rests upon its ability to deliver justice in a fair, timely, and transparent manner. The well-known legal maxim justice delayed is justice denied captures the central idea that when legal proceedings are excessively prolonged, justice itself begins to lose meaning. A system that allows individuals [] The post Right to a speedy trial under Article 21: Jammu & Kashmir no exception appeared first on Northlines .

By Rajesh Pathak The 24 tribal labourers from Bheempura (Betul district) were reported to have been taken to Erode district of Tamil Nadu for reaping sugarcane on the lure of better working conditions and a handsome salary in return. However, when they reached the workplace, they were forced to perform continuous overwork without being provided [] The post An Advocate rescues 24 Tribal labourers held captive in Tamil Nadu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned the promotion of 24 Junior Scale officers to the Time Scale of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) in Pay Level-11 (67,7002,08,700), with effect from January 1, 2026 on a notional basis and on a regular basis prospectively. According to Government Order No. 314-JK(GAD) [] The post 24 Junior Scale Officers Promoted to JKAS Time Scale appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 12: Political leaders across the political spectrum on Thursday condemned the attack on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and demanded a thorough probe into the incident. The veteran politician Abdullah had a narrow escape on Wednesday night after a man fired a gunshot from close range towards him. Abdullah, who [] The post Political leaders condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah, demand thorough probe appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 12: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case in which he was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in June 2019. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said a detailed order outlining stringent bail conditions will [] The post SC Grants Bail to Separatist Leader Shabir Shah in Terror Funding Case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 12: Security forces have seized over 1.5 kg of heroin worth more than 8 crore that was allegedly dropped by a Pakistani drone near the International Border in Jammu, officials said on Thursday. The contraband was recovered from a field in Bahadurpura village of the Bishnah area late Wednesday night after a local [] The post Drone-Dropped Heroin Worth 8 Crore Seized Near IB in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Guwahati in Assam on Friday, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Chouhan said the Prime Minister will transfer 18,640 crore through Direct Benefit [] The post PM Modi to Release 22nd PM-Kisan Instalment on March 13 appeared first on Northlines .

Dehradun, Mar 12: Entry of non-Hindus into 47 temples in Uttarakhand, including the prominent shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath, will be prohibited from this year, a temple committee official said. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of its president Hemant Dwivedi. The proposal [] The post Entry of Non-Hindus Banned in 47 Temples, Including Kedarnath and Badrinath appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Indias domestic production of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has increased by 25 per cent following government measures aimed at boosting supplies for household consumers, officials said. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on the West Asia situation in New Delhi, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Sujata Sharma said that on [] The post India Ramps Up LPG Production by 25% to Strengthen Domestic Supply appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 12: Veteran politician and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said God saved me after a man allegedly attempted to assassinate him during a marriage function in Jammu on Wednesday night. The accused, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, allegedly targeted Abdullah, president of the ruling National Conference, during the [] The post God Saved Me: Farooq Abdullah Reacts After Assassination Bid in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 12: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district in connection with an ongoing probe into a terror conspiracy case, officials said. The searches were conducted in Mohalla Khorinar and Hari-Surankote areas as part of the investigation into a case related to [] The post Terror Conspiracy Case: NIA Carries Out Raids in J&Ks Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 12: Security forces have busted a terrorist hideout in a remote forest area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir and recovered an improvised explosive device (IED), officials said on Thursday. The hideout was unearthed during a search operation launched by troops of the Rashtriya Rifles in the Chamrer forest area of Thanamandi [] The post J&K: Terror Hideout Busted in Rajouri Forest, IED Recovered appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 12: Iran has allowed Indian-flagged vessels to pass safely through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz despite heightened tensions in West Asia that have disrupted maritime traffic in the region, sources said. The development comes as the ongoing conflict in West Asia has placed severe pressure on key global fuel supply routes [] The post Iran Allows Indian-Flagged Ships Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, March 12: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against 17 accused persons, including a Chief Medical Officer, a Block Medical Officer and 12 beneficiary employees, in connection with a fraud case involving alleged manipulation of government orders in the Health Department, officials said on Thursday The [] The post J&K:17 including CMO, BMO charge-sheeted in health department fraud case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 11:Kavinder Gupta, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, on Wednesday reiterated his commitment to work towards making the hill state drug-free while promoting organic farming and meaningful youth engagement as key priorities of his tenure. Gupta, who arrived in Jammu for the first time after taking oath as Governor in Shimla on Tuesday, said [] The post HP Guv vows to make state drug-free, promote organic farming, youth engagement appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 11:Northern Railways Jammu Division will attach an additional third AC (3AC) coach to Train No. 12426 JammuNew Delhi Rajdhani Express on March 13, 14 and 15 to accommodate increased passenger demand, officials said on Wednesday. An official told that the move comes as part of efforts to manage the rush of passengers [] The post Additional 3AC coach to Jammu Rajdhani from Mar 1315 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 11:Around 67.47 lakh beneficiaries in Jammu & Kashmir and 1.13 lakh in Ladakh are currently covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, the Government of India informed Parliament on Wednesday. Replying to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Nimuben [] The post 67.47 lakh in JK, 1.13 lakh beneficiaries in Ladakh covered under NFSA appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 11:The Government of India on Wednesday said that 6.63 lakh in penalties has been received from publications in Jammu & Kashmir through the Press Sewa Portal under the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Act, 2023. Replying to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting [] The post Rs 6.63 lakh penalty charged from publications in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 11:Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in north Bandipora district and recovered a cache of arms and explosives during a search operation, officials said on Wednesday. Acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of a militant hideout, security forces launched a search operation in the area, the officials said. During the operation, [] The post Forces bust terrorist hideout in Bandipora appeared first on Northlines .

Stresses technology, enforcement to curb road accidents Jammu Tawi: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a comprehensive review of the Transport Department on Tuesday, directing all agencies to strengthen road safety mechanisms across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, attended by Deputy Commissioners and representatives of NHAI, BRO, SAMPARK and NHIDCL via video conferencing, reviewed enforcement drives, [] The post CS directs weekly surveillance alerts to check illegal mining appeared first on Nor

Directs cultural imprint on all properties NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reviewed plans to establish new JK Houses in Dwarka in the national capital and Mumbai, and to revamp existing government properties across several states and Union Territories to strengthen Jammu and Kashmirs presence nationwide. The review meeting was attended by Resident [] The post CM reviews plans for new JK Houses in Delhi, Mumbai appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 11: The terrorist who was killed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district during a failed infiltration attempt has been identified as a launching operative of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit, officials said on Wednesday. According to the army, the terrorist was killed in the general area of Jhangar in the [] The post Terrorist killed along LoC in Rajouri identified as LeT operative appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 11 : Forty-three projects worth Rs 423.86 crore were undertaken across the Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) sectors in J&K in 2025, with 874 villages getting certified under the Har Ghar Jal scheme in 2025-26, an official said on Wednesday. Under SASCI (Special Assistance to States for [] The post Rs 423 Cr projects taken up in PHE, IFC sectors in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 11 : A single-storey municipal council office and two residential houses were gutted in a fire in Kishtwar district, officials said on Wednesday. The fire broke out in the municipal council building in the densely populated Kishtwar town around midnight and engulfed two nearby residential houses, a spokesperson of the fire and [] The post Kishtwar Municipal Council office, two houses gutted in fire appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 11:A man opened fire at National Conference President Farooq Abdullah accompanied bySurinder Choudhary, the Dy CM of J&K, an official said on late Wednesday. The officials said that the two were returning from a marriage function in the Jammu outskirts when the incident happened. Both the JKNC chief and the deputy CM [] The post Man opens fire at Farooq Abdullah, arrested appeared first on Northlines .

By Khushi Tyagi | Jammu Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable rise in recent years. Government data shows that the Union Territory recorded over 2.36 crore tourist arrivals in 2024, one of the highest numbers in its history. Hotels, transport services, and tourism-related businesses have expanded rapidly as the region continues to [] The post Tourism Boom vs Rural Reality: Is Kashmir becoming too dependent on tourism? appeared first on Northlines .

By Shivanand Pandit Indias digital payments landscape has grown rapidly over the past decade. With millions of people relying on mobile banking, UPI, and online payments every day, safeguarding customers has become increasingly important. In response to this development, the Reserve Bank of India has issued the draft Third Amendment Directions, 2026, as part of [] The post Relief for Digital Fraud Victims appeared first on Northlines .

Experts debating two-four months war scenarios and oil outlook By K Raveendran Uncertainty surrounding the trajectory of the Iran war has unsettled global oil markets, producing dramatic price swings that underline the fragility of energy supply expectations in a period of geopolitical stress. Within a matter of days, benchmark crude prices have oscillated sharply [] The post Wild swings in petroleum prices may be an exaggerated response appeared first on Northlines .

Tehrans Shahed-136 drone is achieving wonders against U.S. Ballistic missiles By Asad Mirza Recent US and Israeli operations against Iran and the latters retaliatory strikes have once again demonstrated the mathematics of modern air defence. Waves of Iranian-designed Shahed-136 dronescrude, slow, and estimated to cost as little as $20,000 apiecehave in a number of [] The post Trumps high value missiles are battling cheap Iranian drones in sky war appeared first on Northlines .

PM designate Balen Shah hopes to take along both India and China as partners By T N Ashok For decades, Nepals politics functioned like a wheel that never stopped spinning. Governments rose and collapsed. Coalitions formed and fractured. The same surnames recycled through the same ministries. Voters grew cynical, the young grew restless, and [] The post New RSP Government of Nepal has put job generation task as top most priority appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 11: Police have arrested three alleged drug peddlers on Wednesday, and recovered cannabis from their possession in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district, officials said. The police, during routine patrolling and checking in the Kishtigarh area, arrested Mubashir Hussain, Muzamil Raja Beg and Khalid Shah, and recovered cannabis from their possession, they said. A [] The post J&K: 3 Drug Peddlers Arrested In Doda appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 11: Newly appointed Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday said he would work for the overall development of the state while ensuring that all sections of society are taken along, and stressed the need for strong relations between Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Gupta, who was sworn in as the Governor [] The post HP Governor Kavinder Gupta Pledges Inclusive Development, Stresses J&KHP Ties appeared first on Northlines .

Searches launched in Samba after suspected drone activity near IB Jammu Tawi, Mar 10:Army on Tuesday said that it foiled an infiltration bid by killing a terrorist along the Line of Control in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district. An official said that alert troops detected the movement of two suspected terrorists in the Jhangar [] The post Army foils infiltration bid, terrorist killed appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 10:The Government of India on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that over 90 percent land parcels in Jammu & Kashmir have been geo-referenced under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). According to the details shared by Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a total of 68,36,683 land parcels [] The post 90 pc land parcels in J&K geo-referenced under DILRMP appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 10:The Government of India on Tuesday said that more than 99 percent of eligible rural habitations in Jammu & Kashmir have been connected with all-weather roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Replying to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan said that [] The post PMGSY connects 99 pc eligible rural habitations in JK appeared first on Northlines .