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New Delhi, Mar 13: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held fresh talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi as India stepped up efforts to ensure safe passage for its merchant vessels near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The two leaders spoke over phone on Thursday night, marking their fourth [] The post Jaishankar Holds Talks With Iran FM Over Hormuz Shipping Concerns appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday urged the practitioners of literature and arts to preserve Jammu divisions rich heritage, promote its legacy, and connect the new generation to their roots. Jammus traditions in literature, culture, and spirituality have taught us to rise above divisions of caste, creed, and artificial boundaries. The values [] The post LG Sinha Inaugurates Literary-Cultural Conclave At JU appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Shafiq Ahmed, Senior Director Urology, Andrology & Renal Transplant, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital Kidney failure affects millions in India, turning everyday lives upside down with dialysis dependence and endless fatigue. But a quiet revolution is underway in our operating rooms: robotic kidney transplants. This advanced technique is delivering better results, faster recoveries, [] The post How Robotic Kidney Transplant Is Changing Outcomes appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday chaired a Cabinet meeting in Jammu, taking key decisions aimed at strengthening governance and accelerating development across the Union Territory. According to the Chief Ministers Office, the decisions were focused on improving administrative efficiency and enhancing public service delivery. The meeting was attended [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Chairs Cabinet Meeting in Jammu, Focus on Governance appeared first on Northline

New Delhi, Mar 13: Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Friday. According to sources, 130 MPs in the Lok Sabha and 63 in the Rajya Sabha have signed the notice demanding action against the CEC. The [] The post Opposition Moves Notice in Parliament Seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumars Removal appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian early Friday, discussing the serious situation in the region and stressing the need for peace and diplomacy. During the call, Modi reiterated Indias commitment to peace and stability and urged dialogue and diplomatic engagement to de-escalate tensions. He also [] The post PM Modi, Iran President Discuss Peace Amid Escalating West Asia Tensions appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 13: Authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Kashmir on Friday after protests erupted in some Shia-dominated areas against US-Israel strikes on Iran, officials said. Demonstrations were reported from areas including Magam and Budgam, where protesters raised slogans against the US and Israel and expressed support for Palestine. Officials said the protests remained peaceful [] The post Curbs in Kashmir as Protests Erupt in Shia Areas Over Iran Strikes appeared first on Northlines

Mumbai: With the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League set to begin on March 28, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has issued fresh practice guidelines for all 10 franchises ahead of the tournament. The opening match will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy [] The post IPL 2026: BCCI Issues Stern Warning to Franchises appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Friday following uproar by opposition members over various issues soon after the House assembled. When proceedings began at 11:00 AM, Speaker Om Birla attempted to take up the Question Hour, but opposition members stood up and started raising their concerns, leading to noisy scenes [] The post Opposition uproar over various issues in Lok Sabha appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: The Union Government has approved Rs 330.34 crore as additional central assistance for Jammu and Kashmir to support relief and recovery efforts after floods, flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides during 2025. The High-Level Committee, headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, sanctioned a total of Rs 1,912.99 crore for six States [] The post Centre Sanctions Rs 330.34 Crore Additional Disaster Aid for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, March 13: A head constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police and his wife were killed, while their two children sustained injuries in a road accident near Basti village in Bhaderwah area of Doda district. Officials said an Alto car lost control near Basti village and plunged into a river. Head constable Zulfikar Ali and [] The post J&K: Police Head Constable, Wife Killed; 2 Children Injured in Bhaderwah Accident appeared first on Northlines .

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 .