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Dr. Parveen Kumar* Under the dynamic leadership of Prof. B N. Tripathi and guidance of Prof. Amrish Vaid, Director Extension SKUAST-J, KVK-Ramban has been proactively engaged in serving farming community, youths and farm women of the district. This is being done through technology transfer, awareness and sensitization regarding different government schemes, laying a series [] The post Preparing for a different battle: KVK-Ramban trains Jawans on Natural Farming appeared first on Northlines .

Shivanand Pandit Budget 2026 is just around the corner. It will be the ninth consecutive Budget presented by a finance ministeran achievement in itself. Adding to the list of firsts, it will be presented on a Sunday, a rare occurrence. While these two milestones relate to time, the third is about place: departing from tradition, [] The post Budget 2026: Time to Deliver, Not Defer appeared first on Northlines .

By Staff Reporter The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, faced a decisive setback in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, with the party failing to make any electoral impact in Indias financial capital. Contesting 75 wards in the 227-member civic body, AAP drew a blank, winning not a single seat and losing [] The post Mumbai Civic Polls Deliver a Reality Check to AAP appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Defence Ministry on Monday said that around 10,000 special guests have been invited to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi this year. The ministry said the invitees include individuals who have undertaken exemplary work in income and employment generation, innovators, start-ups, self-help groups and top performers [] The post 10,000 Special Guests Invited for 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday raised Indias economic growth projection to 7.3 per cent for the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking an upward revision of 0.7 percentage point from its October forecast, citing better-than-expected economic performance. The Washington-based multilateral agency also revised Indias Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth estimate for 2026-27 to [] The post IMF Raises Indias Growth Forecast to 7.3% for FY26 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Cancelling confirmed tickets on newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will now be costlier for passengers, with the Railways notifying stricter cancellation norms for the premium service. Under the new rules, a 25 per cent deduction will apply if a confirmed ticket is cancelled anytime after booking. If cancellation is made between 72 [] The post Vande Bharat Sleeper: Higher Penalties for Ticket Cancellations appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 19: A paratrooper critically injured during a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district succumbed to his injuries, as security forces continued a massive search operation in the upper reaches of the district for the second consecutive day on Monday, officials said. The operation was launched on Sunday in Sonnar village [] The post J&K: Paratrooper Succumbs To Injuries As Search Ops Continue In Kishtwar appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governors or administrators of five Union Territories have been empowered to authorize officers to conduct searches and seize records linked to misleading advertisements claiming magical properties or cures for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. According to a recent gazette notification issued by the Union Home Ministry, the Centre has [] The post Centre Authorizes LGs of Five UTs to Act Against Misleading Drug Ads appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Jan 19: An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck Leh district in Ladakh on Monday, officials said. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremor occurred at 11:51 am (IST) at a depth of 171 kilometres. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property. Authorities said the [] The post 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Leh, No Casualties Reported appeared first on Northlines .

Madrid/Adamuz, Jan 19: At least 39 people were killed and 152 injured after a high-speed passenger train derailed and crashed into an oncoming train in southern Spain on Sunday, pushing the second train off the tracks, police sources said. According to Reuters, the accident occurred near Adamuz in Cordoba province when an Iryo-operated high-speed train [] The post Train Disaster in Spain Leaves 39 Dead, Over 150 Injured appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 19: Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday accused Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation about the VB-G RAM G scheme, and asserted that the new Act will strengthen the Right to Work. Addressing a press conference here, the Union minister referred to Congress nationwide campaign against [] The post Congress Spreading Lies About VB-G RAM G: Chouhan appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 19: Three flights operating to and from Srinagar airport were cancelled on Sunday following the issuance of a NOTAM at Delhi airport in view of Republic Day arrangements, officials said. According to Srinagar airport authorities, the cancellations were made by the respective airlines after airspace and operational restrictions were imposed at Delhi airport. [] The post Three SrinagarDelhi Flights Cancelled Due to NOTAM at Delhi Airport appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a January 21 deadline to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to confirm the national teams participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. The move comes after BCB expressed its unwillingness to play the tournament in India, citing security concerns following the [] The post ICC Sets Jan 21 Deadline for BCB on T20 World Cup Participation appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 19: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against a former Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department employee for allegedly fraudulently availing migrant relief exceeding 18 lakh by misrepresenting his service status and unlawfully registering as a migrant along with his family members. According to an official [] The post Crime Branch Files Chargesheet Against PHE Employee for Migrant Relief Fraud appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 19: Security forces on Monday resumed search operations to hunt down terrorists believed to be hiding in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district after a night-long halt, officials said. The operation, launched on Sunday in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the Chatroo belt, led to an encounter in which eight [] The post Search Operations Resume in Kishtwar to Track Hiding Terrorists appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 19: A 45-year-old woman was found tied with a rope inside a plastic bag in an isolated area of Rajouri district, triggering a police investigation, officials said on Monday. The woman, identified as Azeem Akhtar, was rescued and rushed to GMC Hospital in a serious condition late Sunday. She was discovered after locals [] The post J&K: Woman Found Tied Inside Plastic Bag in Rajouri; Probe Underway appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a renewed wave of infrastructure-led development, with projects worth lakhs of crores being implemented across key sectors, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said on Saturday. In an interview, Dulloo said development momentum in the Union Territory has accelerated significantly in recent years and is expected to [] The post J&K infrastructure gets Rs 4.12 lakh Cr boost appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: Eight soldiers of the Army were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote forested area in the upper reaches of Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. The intense exchange of fire between the two sides lasted several hours before the guns fell silent. Reinforcements have been deployed to strengthen [] The post Eight soldiers injured in Kishtwar encounter appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday asked the youth to take a pledge to build brighter Jammu and Kashmir and work with dedication as the history remembers those who dare to challenge limits, conquered fear, and turned the impossible into reality. Addressing youngsters at the 7th annual day celebration of [] The post Youth must commit to building a brighter J&K: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: The BJP high command has summoned all the National Executive and State Executive members of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi ahead of the election for its National President. There are eight (08) National Executive members and one hundred and eight [] The post All 116 J&K BJP voters for electing National President summoned to Delhi Nomination today appeared first on Northlines .

As against required 9, the NC Govt has 6 ministers NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: It will be for the first time that the budget session of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Legislative Assembly at Jammu beginning from 2nd of February onwards will be held with full House strength of [] The post For 1st time; Budget session with full Assly members to be held with less ministerial strength in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Article by- Soldier and Monk RAJOURI- TOWN OF COURAGE AND SACRIFICE The film Padmaavat brought the Johar of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan to the consciousness of every Indian. We felt the pain, courage and supreme sacrifice of those strong women who chose honor over humiliation.But a similar, even more tragic story unfolded in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir [] The post Rajouri Files: 1947 The Unforgettable Massacre & Johar appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray Empty, deserted, hollow, and emotionally barren homes have become an unfortunate by-product of modern, hectic living. In simple terms, empty homes are the consequence of overly busy lives. We live in an age where name, fame, power, and money have become dominant pursuits. In this materialistic world, men and women often work like [] The post Busy Lives, Empty Homes: A Modern Social Paradox appeared first on Northlines .

By Girdhari Lal Raina, Ex-MLC Every January, the world celebrates renewalreaffirming universal values and drafting resolutions for a hopeful future. Yet there exists a community for whom this month evokes memories not of beginnings, but of terror, displacement, and prolonged erasure. For Kashmiri Hindusparticularly Kashmiri PanditsJanuary marks the anniversary of a largely unacknowledged episode [] The post Kashmiri Hindu Exodus When Will the Civilised World Awaken to Its Responsibility? appear

Srinagar, Jan 18: Security forces have intensified sanitization, search and area domination exercises across Kashmir ahead of Republic Day to ensure peaceful smooth and peaceful celebrations in the Valley, officials said on Sunday. Random frisking of vehicles is being carried out at major intersections in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir to check suspicious movement. [] The post Security Tightened Across Kashmir Ahead of Republic Day Celebrations appeared first on Northlines .

Lucknow, Jan 18: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra made an emergency landing at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, on Sunday following a bomb threat. According to airport sources, ATC received a bomb threat on Indigo flight 6E-6650 at 8:46 am on Sunday. The plane landed at Lucknow airport at 9:17 am. After [] The post IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow following bomb threat appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 17: Ruling National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq has submitted a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, calling upon the Centre to review the decision to revoke the permission for MBBS course to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College. The National Medical Commission (NMC) revoked the Letter of Permission to the college, citing [] The post NC to move resolution in JK Assembly for reverting NMC decision on SMVD Medical College appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jan 17: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday comprehensively reviewed the operational environment in the Kashmir valley. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC visited formations and units across North and South Kashmir and carried out a comprehensive review of the operational environment, the Armys Northern Command said on X. It said the [] The post Nr Army Commander reviews operational alert appeared first on Northlines .

New track being put in place, yard being readied for maintenance Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 17: The Jammu Railway Station will soon have a stoppage of Indias high speed Vandhe Bharat Train as the new railway track is being put in place for operation of this train by the Indian Railways and more than [] The post High speed Vandhe Bharat to soon have stoppage at Jammu as more than 80% work completed appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 17:Terming sports as a powerful force that shapes individuals, brings communities together, and plays a vital role in nation-building, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called for linking sports with education and essential life skills. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 2-day National Level Sports Conference SRIJAN organised by Department of [] The post Link sports with education, life skills: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 17:As many as 81.13% of projects sanctioned under the Prime Ministers Development Package (PMDP) for Jammu & Kashmir have been completed or substantially completed, official documents reveal. Documents in possession of the news agency show that significant progress has been made in the implementation of the mega development package in J&K. As [] The post PMs Development Package for J&K records 81% completion appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 17:In the month of December-2025, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has recorded a variation of nearly 900 Megawatts (MWs) in power availability against the anticipated power availability during the peak hours. Besides, the regions has witnessed a variation of minus five percent in power requirement against the anticipated requirement. According to the [] The post J&K, Ladakh record 900 MWs power swing last month appeared first on Northlines .

MeT predicts prolonged wet spell till Jan 26 Jammu Tawi, Jan 17: Minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remained largely unchanged on Saturday compared to the previous day, even as the Meteorological Department forecast a prolonged wet spell with the possibility of heavy rain and snowfall in several areas later this month. [] The post Cold conditions persist in J&K as another wet spell looms appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 17:Principal Chief Controller of Accounts Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Dr Ajay Shanker Singh virtually inaugurated the newly established offices of the Home Department in Jammu and Kashmir. A PIB statement issued to the news agency read: Dr Singh inaugurated the offices of Controller of Accounts, Deputy Controller of Accounts (DCA) and [] The post MHAs PCCA inaugurates Home Dept offices in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded administrative approval for the permanent restoration of the damaged approach of the 4th Tawi Bridge near Bhagwati Nagar, which was affected by the August 2025 floods. The project has been approved at an estimated cost of 1,975.16 lakh (19.75 crore). The approval has been granted [] The post 19.75 Cr for Restoration of 4th Tawi Bridge appeared first on Northlines .

SAHIL VERMA For the first time in the history of Ladakh after attaining the status of a Union Territory, the Honble Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has taken a visionary step by rolling out a comprehensive sports policy viz Ladakh Sports Policy-2025, marking a new era for honing the skills of youth and preparing them [] The post Ladakh Sports Policy-2025 To Provide New Playfield Of Opportunities For Youth appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Saigal was a perfect gentleman, full of compassion and generosity. He was often known to give away his money and even his clothes to the poor and needy. It is said that his salary was collected by his family directly from the New Theatres office for fear that he might part with [] The post K. L. Saigal: The First Superstar of Indian Cinema appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray The stray dog menace in Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a serious public safety and public health crisis. It particularly affects vulnerable groups such as children and school-going students, with major hotspots in Srinagar and Jammu. The root causes are inadequate waste management, which attracts stray dogs, and the insufficient and erratic [] The post Stray Dogs in Jammu and Kashmir: A Growing Public Health Emergency appeared first on Northlines .

With vehicular density increasing with each passing day in Jammu city and in its periphery, it has become necessary to focus on pedestrian safety because undoubtedly the roads have become hostile for those walking along the fast moving traffic. It is pertinent to mention that in western world and continent-country Australia the pedestrian safety is [] The post Strengthen Pedestrian safety appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 17: Ruling National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq has submitted a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, calling upon the Centre to review the decision to revoke the permission for MBBS course to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College. The National Medical Commission (NMC) revoked the Letter of Permission to the college, citing [] The post J&K: Resolution Seeks Review Of NMC Decision On Mata Vaishno Devi College appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Delhi and several other cities across the country have been placed on high alert following intelligence warnings of possible threats from Khalistani and Bangladesh-based terror outfits. According to intelligence sources quoted by news agency ANI, agencies have cautioned that Khalistani terrorist organisations and Bangladesh-based terror groups may attempt [] The post Republic Day Alert: Delhi, Other Cities on High Vigil Over Terror Threats appeared

New Delhi: The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is set to allow members to withdraw their provident fund balances directly into their bank accounts through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) from April 2026, in a major digital push aimed at simplifying and speeding up withdrawals, according to a PTI report citing a top official source. [] The post EPFO to Allow PF Withdrawals via UPI From April 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

Malda, Jan 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off Indias first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya) from Malda Town station in north Bengal. He also virtually flagged off the return GuwahatiHowrah service. Developed to meet modern transportation needs, the fully air-conditioned sleeper train aims to provide passengers an airline-like [] The post PM Modi Flags Off Indias 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper Train From Malda appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 17: Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain closed for public visits from January 21 to 29 in view of the upcoming Republic Day Parade and the Beating Retreat ceremony, an official statement said on Saturday. According to the Presidents Secretariat, visits to Rashtrapati Bhavans Circuit-1, which takes visitors through the main building, will be [] The post Rashtrapati Bhavan to Remain Closed for Visitors From Jan 2129 appeared first on Northlines .

Dr Vipul Gupta, Director Neurointerventional Surgery, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai Every year it has been seen that the dipping temperatures are responsible for a rise in number of cardiovascular problems, among which stroke is one of critical illness. This year, the temperatures have started to take sudden dip and is expected to [] The post Winter Weather Raises the Risk of Stroke, Particularly Among Elderly and Hypertensive Patients appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Indias Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has approved a proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from French aerospace major Dassault Aviation in a deal estimated at around 3.25 lakh crore, marking the largest-ever acquisition for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The proposal was cleared by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar and now moves to [] The post India approves largest-ever defence acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 17: As many as 30 tableaux will roll down Kartavya Path during the Republic Day Parade on January 26, showcasing Indias rich cultural heritage and key developmental milestones. The tableaux will be based on the themes Svatantrata Ka Mantr Vande Maataram and Samrddhi Ka Mantr Aatmanirbhar Bharat, marking 150 years [] The post 30 Tableaux to Parade Along Kartavya Path on Republic Day appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 17: The Meteorological Department (MeT) Srinagar on Saturday forecast a fresh wet spell in Jammu and Kashmir from January 19, warning of the possibility of heavy rain and snowfall in a few areas of the Union Territory. MeT Director Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said January 17 and 18 are likely to remain partly to [] The post Fresh Wet Spell Likely in J&K From Jan 19; Heavy Snowfall Likely in Few Areas appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 17: Amidst large scale surrender by Naxalites in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh a couple of days ago, reports of fresh encounter between security forces and Naxalites are reported from the same region in the state on Saturday. Exchange of fire is reported from the Northwestern part of Bastar which is a hilly [] The post 2 Naxalites Killed in Bijapur Encounter as Anti-Maoist Ops Intensify appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet before a Delhi court against Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, Chairman of the Al Falah Group, in an alleged money-laundering case linked to false claims of accreditation by an educational institution. The chargesheet also names the Al Falah Charitable Trust, taking the total number of accused to [] The post ED Chargesheets Al Falah Group Chairman in Money-Laundering Case appeared first on Northlines .