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Hands over appointment letters to 41 NoKs of terror victims Jammu Tawi, Dec 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that no one in Jammu and Kashmir will ever again glorify terrorists, separatists, or extremist elements, asserting that the foundation of the terror ecosystem in the Union Territory has been demolished. He was [] The post Era of terrorist glorification is over in J&K: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 11:The Government of India on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that four major hydropower projects, totalling 3,014 MW, are under construction in Jammu and Kashmir through NHPC joint ventures. The figures placed before the house states that the ongoing projects include Ratle Hydroelectric Project (850 MW) with estimated cost Rs 5,282 crore [] The post NHPC executing 4 major Hydropower Projects in J&K worth Rs 25,945 Cr appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 11:Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have received Rs 6,974 crore in sanctioned funds under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to strengthen the power distribution network, reducing losses and improving supply reliability, Union Ministry of Power informed Lok Sabha on Thursday. The ministry has said that Jammu and Kashmir has been sanctioned [] The post J&K, Ladakh get Rs 6,900 Cr boost for power sector appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 11: Jammu and Kashmir remained a top Union Territory in generating employment under the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in 202425, with 9,863 micro enterprises assisted and an estimated 78,904 jobs created, Union Ministry informed Lok Sabha on Thursday. The ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises further informed the [] The post J&K created over 78, 000 jobs under PMEGP appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu and Kashmir has reported 831 road accident fatalities in 2024, Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) informed the Lok Sabha. The ministry also said that the UT of Ladakh also witnessed 61 deaths in 2024. As per official figures, J&K recorded 926 road accident deaths in 2017 followed by 984 in 2018, [] The post J&K records 831 road accident deaths in 2024 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 11:Jammu and Kashmir recorded 5,808 road accidents in 2024, Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) informed Lok Sabha on Thursday. The ministry further informed that Ladakh registered 264 accidents. The figures reveal that the road accidents in J&K have fluctuated over the last five years. J&K reported 4,860 accidents in [] The post J&K reports 5,808 road accidents in 2024 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 11: The administration on Thursday ordered a comprehensive audit of adherence to building plans and fire safety norms in all commercial establishments across Jammu district, officials said. The move gains significance in the wake of the recent major fire tragedy in north Goa that claimed 25 lives, including of 20 staff members [] The post Adm orders fire safety audit of commercial buildings appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 11: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday called for boosting revenues across all streams and exercising strict control over avoidable expenditure, and urged departments to sustain the momentum throughout the remaining months of the fiscal year. These directions were given by Abdullah while chairing a review meeting to assess the progress of [] The post CM orders revenue push, strict expense control appeared first on Northlines .

Budgam homestay owner booked for concealing stay Srinagar, Dec 11:A Chinese national who travelled through sensitive areas of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir in violation of visa conditions has been deported to Hong Kong, while police in Budgam have booked a homestay owner for failing to report the stay of a foreign national, officials said [] The post Chinese national deported for visa violations appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 11 : Police on Thursday carried out searches at multiple locations linked to the members of the banned organisation Tehreek-e-Hurriyat in the Sopore area, officials said. A police officer said the coordinated searches were part of the ongoing investigation of a case under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [] The post Police searches at locations linked to banned Tehreek-e-Hurriyat appeared first on Northlines .

The order issued by CEO Ramban with regard to suspension of a government school teacher for allegedly uploading an objectionable and community-targeted content on social media has once again made it clear that teachers are bound to act as role models for the society whether they are inside the educational institutions or not. Reportedly, the [] The post Teachers Must Uphold Values appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhis proposal focuses on democratic AI governance with free data By T N Ashok In a dramatic shift in global AI policy, an Indian government panel has recommended that developers of large-language models and other generative AI tools pay royalties to creators whose copyrighted works from news articles and books to music [] The post Indias bold gamble: Forcing AI giants to share royal ties with creators appeared first on Northlines .

By G. Madhumita Das Social security systems play a central role in reducing poverty, enhancing resilience, and promoting equitable development. Universal social security coverage allows every resident, regardless of income, employment status, or demographic characteristics, access to a minimum set of social protections such as pensions, healthcare, unemployment benefits, or disability support. India is [] The post Towards Universal Social Security powered by Indias Labour codes and Digital Pub

Article by Soldier and Monk IndiGo, Indias largest domestic airline, plunged into its worst operational crisis in years. What began as a crew-rostering problem triggered by new regulations quickly snowballed into a full-blown travel nightmare. Over days, flights across the country were cancelled en masse, passengers were left stranded at airports, luggage went missing and [] The post Indigo Files: Incompetence, Cover-Ups And A Brutal Reality Check For India appeared first on Northlines .

Col Anuj Bindra In an era when India is touching new heights in technology, governance, and social development, it is disheartening that something as natural and universal as menstruation continues to remain a taboo subject, particularly in our Jammu region, where, despite numerous government initiatives, awareness drives, and schemes for menstrual hygiene, the impact on [] The post Menstrual Health: Breaking A Silence That Has Lasted Too Long appeared first on Northlines .

Shivanand Pandit India has introduced a revolutionary proposal requiring AI developers to make statutory payments for using copyrighted works in model training. This initiative positions India as the first nation to pursue a compulsory licensing framework for generative AI, aiming to balance innovation with fair compensation for creators. The Department for Promotion of Industry and [] The post A Pragmatic Blueprint for AI Copyright appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 11: To curb misuse and improve fairness, Aadhaar-based OTP verification for online Tatkal ticket booking is now operational in 322 trains, and due to this, the confirmed Tatkal ticket availability time has increased by about 65 per cent in these trains, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. Aadhaar-based OTP for Tatkal bookings [] The post Aadhaar OTP Mandated for Tatkal Booking in 322 Trains; 3 Cr Fake IDs Deactivated appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 11:The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered an urgent investigation into reports of adulterated eggs being sold in markets after National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq warned of the presence of carcinogenic drug residues in eggs consumed across the region. In a formal communication issued by the Personal Section of the Minister for Food, [] The post J&K Govt orders probe after MLA flags presence of banned drug residues in eggs appeared first on Northlines .

Budgam, Dec 11: Budgam Police on Thursday booked the management of Rose Cottage Homestay/Guest House at Friends Enclave, Humhama, after routine inspections revealed that a foreign national had been accommodated without mandatory reporting to authorities. During checks conducted by the Police Party of Police Post Humhama, it was found that the homestay had deliberately failed [] The post Budgam Police Book Homestay Owner for Hiding Stay of Foreign National appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Housing and Urban Development Department on Thursday ordered all urban local bodies (ULBs) to map and secure schools, hospitals, stadiums, and major transport hubs from stray dog entry within two weeks. Mandatory three-month inspections and humane ABC-based removal of stray dogs have also been directed, along with a [] The post J&K Govt Directs ULBs to Secure Schools, Hospitals, Stadiums From Stray Dogs appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Dec 11: Police on Thursday arrested a man who had been absconding for nearly 10 years in a rash driving case in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district. The accused, Jagraj Singh of Gurdaspur district in Punjab, was wanted in a case registered under Sections 279 (rash driving) and 337 (causing injuries) of the IPC [] The post J&K: Man Absconding for 10 Years in Rash Driving Case Arrested in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will hear the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case on January 7. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the direction after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought adjournment, stating that Solicitor General [] The post Terror Funding Case: SC to Hear Separatist Leader Shabir Shahs Bail Plea on Jan 7 appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Dec 11: The Chief Education Office (CEO) Ramban has suspended a government school teacher under Rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1956. According to an official order issued on Wednesday, Balwant Singh, Teacher Grade-II posted at Government Primary School Killaseri in Batote zone of Ramban district, [] The post J&K: Teacher Suspended in Ramban for Alleged Misconduct appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: India today told the UN Security Council that it supports a pragmatic engagement with the Taliban, warning that reliance solely on punitive measures will reinforce a business as usual approach. It also backed the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistans (UNAMA) concerns over Pakistans recent airstrikes that resulted in the killing of women [] The post India Urges Pragmatic Engagement With Taliban, Backs UN Concerns Over Pakistans Airstrikes appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 11: Cybercrime Coordination Centre (14C), under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), government of India has issued a strong alert warning citizen about the rapid increase in fake loan applications that are deceiving people with false promises and illegal financial practices. The Centre is the National nodal agency for tackling cybercrime comprehensively. According to [] The post MHAs Cybercrime Coordination Centre, issues alert on rapid rise of fake loan apps appeared first on Northlin

New Delhi, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea by former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt seeking suspension of the 20-year jail sentence awarded to him in a 1996 drug seizure case. A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi said it was not inclined to entertain the petition. The apex court [] The post SC Dismisses Sanjiv Bhatts Plea for Suspension of Sentence in 1996 Drug Case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Arunachal Pradesh Police on Wednesday arrested two Jammu & Kashmir residents on charges of espionage and alleged links with Pakistan-based handlers, after one was found collecting and transmitting sensitive military information on army and paramilitary movements. According to the FIR filed by the officer-in-charge of Chimpu police station, the first accused, [] The post 2 Kashmir Residents Arrested for Alleged Espionage in Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 10 : The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached a property of a Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist in Doda district following court orders, officials said. Ancestral land measuring 1.16 kanal of Hizbul terrorist Zahid Hussain in Mangota village was identified, physically verified, inspected and formally [] The post Property of Hizbul terrorist attached in Doda appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 10 : A 28-year-old man crossed over to Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) from Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. Shahid Khan, a resident of Qasba village, has gone to attend a marriage function in the forward village of Kirni and is believed to have crossed the Line of Control (LoC) around 3:15 [] The post Poonch man crosses over to PoK appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 10 : The committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select the new Chief Information Commissioner met here on Wednesday and is learnt to have decided on the appointment of CIC and eight Information Commissioners, with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi apparently giving a dissent note. The meeting [] The post PM-led panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent appeared first on Northlines .

Congress defeat in polls due to its leadership, not EVMs or vote chori, says Shah New Delhi: Opposition members walked out of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after a heated exchange between Union home minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during a debate on electoral reforms and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision [] The post Shah, Rahul clash in Lok Sabha over voter fraud, Opposition walks out appeared first on Northlines .

Focus on originality, not rote learning Let children pursue passions freely Adopt transformative education for Indias future Jammu Tawi, Dec 10:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday described the National Education Policy (NEP) as the biggest gift given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the nation, asserting that the policy has transformed the fundamentals of teaching [] The post National Education Policy, PMs biggest gift to nation: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Highlights coordination, passenger facilitation, hygiene measures Jammu Tawi, Dec 10:Stating that the Jammu air terminal was among the least affected during the recent nationwide IndiGo flight disruptions, Jammu Airport Director Devender Yadav on Wednesday said flight operations at the airport remain fully stable. Addressing a press briefing at the Jammu Airport, Director Yadav said, All [] The post Jammu Airport least affected in IndiGo Flight disruptions appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 10:The Union Ministry of Planning has informed the Lok Sabha that it has included nine blocks from Jammu and Kashmir in its Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) list, targeting improved governance in underdeveloped areas. The ABP was launched in January-2023 that covers a total of 513 blocks across India as an extension of [] The post Centre includes nine J&K blocks in development push appeared first on Northlines .

The Union Ministry of Rural Development has informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh witnessed the deletion of more than 3.6 lakh MGNREGS job cards between 201920 and 202425. The Ministry also confirmed that 79,674 workers were removed from the rolls during a one-month verification window from October 10 to November 14, [] The post 3.6 lakh MGNREGA job cards cancelled in J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has installed 3,601 solar agriculture pumps under the Pradhan MantriKisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme till November-30 of the ongoing fiscal. The ministry said that J&K was sanctioned with 5,000 standalone off-grid solar pumps under [] The post J&K installs 3,600 solar pumps appeared first on Northlines .

The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has registered 9,396 consumer grievances on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) during the last three years. The rising complaints reflects a steady rise in complaints related to e-commerce, online purchases, delayed deliveries and defective products. The official data [] The post J&K, Ladakh log 9,396 consumer grievances on NCH appeared first on Northlines .

Phenomenon, instinctively natural performer, polyglot, and one who could harmonise mind, voice and body on screen this is how colleagues, film historians and cinema enthusiasts remember Dilip Kumar. Kumar was not only suave and soft, elegant and enchanting, but his performing skills continue to be respectfully emulated by leading actors and thespians of Indian [] The post Dilip Kumar: The Phenomenon Who Redefined Indian Screen Acting appeared first on Northlines .

Bangladesh faces serious economic challenges, public frustration By Tajul Islam The political situation in Bangladesh has entered an era of heightened complexity and instability, shaped most dramatically by the events of August 5, 2024. On that day, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India, reportedly fearing for her life as the Meticulous Design [] The post Yunus Administration faces mounting questions amid political uncertainty appeared first on Northlines .

A mutually beneficial deal appears to be in sight after a tortuous journey By K Raveendran Trade negotiations between Washington and New Delhi have moved into a critical phase as senior American trade officials arrive in India with the stated intention of clearing the final hurdles to a long-discussed agreement. The presence of Deputy [] The post US Officials Delhi trip takes trade negotiations into a decisive stage appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh: In a strategic move to fortify the technical framework of Gatka game, the National Gatka Association of India (NGAI), an apex body for Gatka sport in India and affiliated with World Gatka Federation (WGF), is organizing its 3rd National Gatka Refresher Course. The intensive three days program is scheduled from December 12 to December [] The post NGAI launches nationwide drive to fortify Gatka officiating corps appeared first on Northlines .

By-Er. Rajesh Pathak Of the different issues regarding which our history-writing is found adopting disturbing silence one is inclusive study in the Tribal-life . Only as to undo this shortcoming to an extent that the Hindi magazine, Apna Sanchar, published by Akhil Janajati Sanskruti Sanrakshan Samiti is before the readers. To get accustomed with Janjati [] The post How the magazine, Apna Sanchar, explores tribal life in entirety a review appeared first on Northlines .

By: Shri Pabitra Margherita A Moment That Captures a Movement During a recent visit to an artisan cluster in rural Assam, a simple scene revealed a profound transformation underway in Indias handicraft ecosystem. Several craftspersons were weaving dry water hyacinth, not into the traditional baskets their community had made for centuries, but into sleek office [] The post Tradition in Transition: How Indian Handicrafts Are Shaping a Modern Design Identity appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 10: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday announced a 15-day winter vacation for district courts across Kashmir, selected courts in Jammu division, and all courts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. As per a notification issued by Registrar General M.K. Sharma, the winter break will be observed [] The post High Court Announces Winter Vacation For Courts Across J&K, Ladakh from Jan 1 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 10: Deepavali, Indias festival of lights, was on Wednesday inscribed on UNESCOs Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during a key meeting of the organisation being held at the Red Fort in Delhi. This marks the first time India is hosting a session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the [] The post Deepavali Inscribed to UNESCOs Intangible Cultural Heritage List appeared first on Northlines .

SYDNEY, Dec 10: Australia on Wednesday became the worlds first country to enforce a nationwide ban on social media use for children under 16, blocking access to major platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. Ten major platforms were ordered to restrict underage access from midnight (1300 GMT Tuesday) or face penalties of up to [] The post Australia Enforces Worlds First Teen Social Media Ban appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 10: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday said that it has filed a chargesheet in the HPZ Token Investment Fraud case, where Shigoo Technology Pvt. Ltd., an entity owned and controlled by a Chinese national, allegedly cheated the public during the Covid-19 lockdown. The CBI said that the accused launched [] The post 2 Chinese Nationals Among 30 Charge-sheeted in Cyber Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 10: A bomb threat received at Lovely Public School in east Delhis Laxmi Nagar on Wednesday morning led to a rapid emergency response and full evacuation, officials of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said. The call, received around 10.40 am, claimed an explosive device had been planted on the campus. Authorities immediately [] The post Bomb Threat Sparks Evacuation at East Delhi School; Searches Underway appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 9: The Jammu and Kashmir health department on Tuesday initiated a detailed enquiry into the alleged cessation of supply of cardiac devices and stents by four private suppliers, threatening the lives of many patients, officials said. Taking stern action over the alleged disruption in supply, an inquiry has been ordered to ascertain [] The post Cardiac Device Crisis in Jammu: Health Dept closes shops, Vendors accuse Govt for not clearing pending Rs. 30 Cr appeared first on Northlin

Airlines CEO apologizes for past disruptions Srinagar, Dec 9:Flight operations at Srinagar Airport neared normalcy on Tuesday as IndiGo resumed most of its services, though 10 cancellations persisted. The airlines CEO, Peter Elbers, in a video message said, Your airline IndiGo is back on its feet and our operations are stable. Thousands of you could [] The post IndiGo operations steady, 10 cancellations in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .