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Jammu, Mar 17: Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi range, Sarah Rizvi on Tuesday reviewed security arrangements at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi and along the pilgrimage route ahead of the Navratri festival, set to begin March 19, officials said. Chairing a joint security review meeting at Katra, the base camp for the [] The post Higher vigil along Vaishno Devi yatra route ahead of Navratri: DIG appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday hosted Iftaar at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Center here, bringing together people from different walks of life in the spirit of harmony and togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan. The Iftaar was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javid Ahmad Dar [] The post Omar hosts Iftaar; emphasizes unity, compassion appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case, imposing strict conditions on his release after more than eight years in custody. In its March 12 order, a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said prolonged incarceration without timely trial [] The post Terror Funding Case: SC grants bail to Shabir Shah with strict conditions appeared first on Northlines .

United Nations, March 17: At the United Nations General Assembly, India strongly criticised Pakistan for what it described as fabricating imaginative narratives of Islamophobia while ignoring issues within its own borders. Speaking during a session marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Indias Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish questioned Pakistans credibility on the issue. Harish pointed [] The post India slams Pakistan at UNGA over religious persecution, Afghanistan ai

No DPC meeting of this Deptt held in 45 years Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Mar 17: Tourism is the backbone of the economy of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) but due to the official apathy the frontline officers responsible for promoting tourism and implementing various government schemes at ground level are [] The post Is this tourism promotion of CMs Deptt? appeared first on Northlines .

Warns of heavy price for disrupting peace Jammu Tawi, Mar 17:Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir will be terror-free soon, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that anyone who threatens peace, law and order, or the safety of innocent civilians in the Union Territory will have to pay a very heavy price. Addressing the Passing [] The post LG Sinha vows terror-free J&K soon appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 17:Revealing that Jammu and Kashmir Police have changed tactics to counter terror, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday said the force is now carrying out operations in dense forests and mountainous areas to neutralise terrorists operating in the region. Addressing a passing out parade of the constables at the STC [] The post JK Police shift battle to jungles, mountains to crush terror networks: DGP appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri (Jammu), Mar 17:The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau on Tuesday said they have arrested, a meter reader posted in PDD Rajouri, after catching him red-handed while accepting a bribe of rupees 30,000 from a complainant in exchange for reducing an inflated electricity bill. In a statement issued, a spokesperson said the J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a [] The post ACB traps PDD official for accepting Bribe appeared first on Northlines .

Calls for close monitoring of JTFRP, greater focus on disaster preparedness New Delhi, Mar 17:The Department-related Standing Committee on the Ministry of Home Affairs has observed that there has been a moderate increase in the allocation for Jammu & Kashmir in the Budget Estimates for 202627 compared to the previous year. In its report tabled [] The post Moderate increase in J&Ks central assistance allocation for 202627 appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi, March 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police has finally tightened noose againstrampant illegal sand mining by intercepting and seizing vehicles during a naka at Bambla Chowk, here. According to reports the police intercepted a tractor bearing registration number JK11 C9280 for allegedly transporting illegal sand. The tractor was also reportedly seized by the [] The post Police tightens noose against illegal sand mining in Reasi appeared first on Northlines .

Although snow and rain spells in J&K have delayed the summer season for awhile,surely the tourist season is about to start with the onset of Navratri Festival this week. Already the markets and other places are abuzz with activity making it necessary for the government to gear up the security grid as anti-national elements could [] The post Brace Up Security appeared first on Northlines .

Tushi Deb Is India recalibrating its approach to the West Asia crisis? Every time a conflict erupts in West Asia, the same question echoes across television studios and editorial pages: whose side will India take? With tensions around Iran spiralling into an open confrontation, the debate has returned with predictable urgency. Should India back Iran? [] The post Middle East Crisis: India Walks the Diplomatic Tightrope appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Harish Rana, a 32-year-old man from Ghaziabad, bid a tearful goodbye to the world on March 14, 2026, after a 13-year-long battle for life. His family, surrounded by loved ones and spiritual leaders, spent his final moments with him, seeking forgiveness and peace for his soul. Ranas story has sparked [] The post The Right to Die with Dignity Harish Ranas Case appeared first on Northlines .

One battle after another deserved to be the best film as also Paul Anderson as director By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: There are Oscar nights that feel like clerical exercises the industry awarding itself with the dutiful efficiency of a board meeting and then there are nights that feel like history [] The post Hollywood long night of reckoning: The 98th Oscars finally got it right appeared first on Northlines .

Opportunities, challenges, and policy interventions for Jammu & Kashmir By Dr. Parshant Bakshi Head, Fruit Science A Turning Point for Himalayan Horticulture Across the lush valleys of Kashmir and the rolling hills of Jammu, orchards have long been the lifeline of rural livelihoods. Apple trees swaying in the cool mountain breeze, walnut groves [] The post Transitioning to Natural Farming in Himalayan Horticulture Systems appeared first on Northlines .

On eighteenth day, the U.S. President looked clueless on his forward strategy By Nitya Chakraborty On Wednesday, the 18th day of the U.S.-Israel combos war against Iran, Trump got two bad news simultaneously which made him ponder on how to go about on his next forward strategy to ensure Irans submission to the U.S. [] The post Trump is facing his moment of Truth in Iran war with isolation from NATO appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Satwant Singh Rissam The Jammu region has always been a place where cultures blended like colors in a painting. People of different religions coexist here like an extended family, sharing diverse languages, arts, and a deep traditional culture that connects everyone. The lively sounds of Dogri folk songs tell ancient stories, while the touching [] The post Cultural Unity Sidetracked By Social Media appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 17: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday urged the Centre to enact a law recognizing paternity leave as a social security benefit, stressing that parenting is a shared responsibility and not solely the mothers role. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan made the observation while ruling that [] The post Parenthood Not a Solo Role: SC Pushes for Paternity Leave Law in India appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 17: The Department of Posts on Tuesday launched three premium delivery services offering 24-hour and 48-hour guaranteed timelines for urgent and time-sensitive consignments. The services 24 Speed Post, 24 Speed Post Parcel, and 48 Speed Post were unveiled by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Initially, they will be available in six [] The post India Post Launches Premium 24-Hour, 48-Hour Delivery Services appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 17: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the passing out parade of J&K Police constables at STC Talwara, extending his best wishes to the newly inducted recruits. In a post on X, the LG said he was confident that the future of Jammu and Kashmir rests in secure hands [] The post LG Sinha Reviews J&K Police Passing Out Parade at Talwara appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that LPG Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (eKYC) is mandatory only for consumers whose connections remain unauthenticated, addressing concerns over compulsory verification for all users. In a statement issued Monday, the ministry said the eKYC requirement applies selectively and is not needed for customers whose details [] The post LPG eKYC Mandatory Only for Unverified Consumers, Govt Clarifies appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 17: A major fire broke out early Tuesday at the Asal Resort hotel in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, south Kashmir, officials said. While no casualties were reported from the blaze itself, an employee of a nearby hotel died after being hit by a reversing fire tender during the firefighting operation. The fire engulfed three [] The post Fire Engulfs Pahalgam Hotel; Man Killed in Fire Tender Accident appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Mar 17: The government has approved revised commission rates for Arthiyas and cooperative societies engaged in procurement of wheat and paddy on behalf of the government, effective from the Rabi Marketing Season 202627. Under the new rates, commission for wheat procurement in Punjab and Haryana will rise from Rs 46.00 per quintal to [] The post Govt Revises Commission Rates for Wheat and Paddy Procurement from Rabi 2026 27 appeared first on Northlines .

Ahmedabad, Mar 16: IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) have announced a strategic partnership allowing IndiGo BluChip members to earn rewards on duty-free shopping across AAHL-managed airports. Members can now earn five IndiGo BluChips for every Rs 100 spent on duty-free products pre-booked via the Adani platform. Travellers can browse, reserve, and pay for [] The post IndiGo, Adani Airports Team Up to Offer BluChips on Duty-Free Shopping appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, March 17: A man with a slit throat was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Chatha area here in the city outskirts. Superintendent of Police, South Jammu, Ajay Sharma said, A person identified as Balvir Singh of Chatha Fam was found in a pool of blood with serious injuries on the throat by [] The post Mans throat-slit body found in Jammu outskirts appeared first on Northlines .

Kabul, Mar 17: The death toll from a Pakistani airstrike on a hospital treating drug users in Kabul has risen to 400, Afghanistans deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said early Tuesday. Another 250 people were reported injured as rescue teams worked to control the fire and recover bodies. The strike on Monday night reportedly destroyed [] The post Pakistan Airstrike on Kabul Drug Rehab Hospital Kills 400 appeared first on Northlines .

Says nation indebted to him for his reforms Jammu Tawi, Mar 16:Asserting that Maharaja Ranbir Singh did not merely rule Jammu and Kashmir but he bestowed it a new vision, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that nation is indebted to him for his reforms. Addressing the unveiling ceremony of the bust of Maharaja [] The post Maharaja Ranbir Singh bestowed J&K with vision, culture: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Union Govt bears cost of LS polls; UT bears Assembly expenses Jammu Tawi, Mar 16:The expenditure for conducting Parliamentary and Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir in 2024 touched Rs 364 crore, official documents reveal. According to records, the combined cost of the two elections amounted to Rs 364.57 crore. Of this, Rs 205.37 crore [] The post Rs 364 Cr spent on J&K elections in 2024 appeared first on Northlines .

Nearly 18 lakh tulips of 70+ varieties in bloom at Tulip Garden Srinagar, Mar 16:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated the Tulip Festival2026 and formally threw open the iconic Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden at foothills of Zabarwan mountain range here. According to the details available, the garden has been adorned with around 18 [] The post Tulip Bloom brings fresh hope for Kashmirs tourism sector: CM appeared first on Northlines .

Warns strict action against black-marketing Srinagar, Mar 16:Jammu and Kashmir has sufficient stocks of fuel and essential commodities to last around 21 days, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Satish Sharma said on Monday. He added that kerosene distribution, which was suspended after J&K was declared kerosene-free, had been temporarily resumed, with around 2.5 litres to [] The post J&K has sufficient fuel stock: Minister appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:Shab-e-Qadr (Lailatul Qadr), one of the holiest nights in Islam, will be observed tonight with lakhs of devotees expected to spend the night in prayers, recitation of the Holy Quran at Masjids and Shrines across Jammu and Kashmir. According to details, the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar is likely to witness the largest [] The post J&K to observe Shab-e-Qadr tonight appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Rajouri, March 16 Instead of clearingHorticulture pending subsidy liabilities, the Horticulture Department continues to sanction cases under horticulture initiatives, including fruit plant distributions and irrigation support such as water tanks and bore-wells. According to sources, the Horticulture Department had conducted regular awareness camps in villages, encouraging people to plant fruit trees like oranges, [] The post Pending subsidy backlog cast shadow on Horticulture schemes

Jammu Tawi, Mar 16 : The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed a chargesheet against a revenue official in a case involving alleged misuse of official position in Udhampur district, officials said. The ACB presented the chargesheet before the court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption Udhampur, against Mohd Saleem Banday, a former Patwari Halqa Mand in [] The post ACB files chargesheet against Patwari appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 16: The Jammu administration on Monday conducted inspections at LPG outlets amid panic buying and complaints of delivery failures of gas cylinders and took action against some dealers who were allegedly found violating norms. Long queues were reported at several LPG outlets in Jammu over the past few days in the wake [] The post Jammu Adm cracks down on LPG Dealers over delivery failures appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday directed officers to ensure there is no artificial scarcity or black marketing of essential commodities across the Union territory ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr and Navratri festivals. Abdullah chaired a meeting to review the stock of essential commodities and petroleum products in Jammu and Kashmir in view of [] The post CM reviews stock of LPG, Essentials appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 16 : More than 1.60 lakh voters were added to the electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir during the recent special summary revision (SSR), while 67,690 names were deleted and 2.29 lakh corrections carried out, according to official data. Jammu district recorded the highest number of deletions, which included duplicate and shifted [] The post 1.60 lakh additions in voter JK roll revision, 67,690 entries deleted appeared first on Northlines .

Om Birla also has to do his best to perform without any perceived bias By Kalyani Shankar The role of the Lok Sabha Speaker in promoting parliamentary stability and Independence is incredibly important and deserves recognition. On March 11, 2026, the Oppositions impeachment motion against Speaker Om Birla was defeated by a voice [] The post After defeat of impeachment motion against Speaker, Opposition needs to cooperate appeared first on Northlines .

By Er. Rajesh Pathak Sri Sri Ravi Shanker of Art of Living says, Yog is thescience of material life; Bhakti, the spiritual. If both gets integrated the man attains what is called immutable bliss granted from the supreme knowledge! The same thingShri Krishna says in his words thatGyan-Vigyan truptatma. Going further deep in Yog-Vigyan, Ravishankeradds, [] The post Being a part of resolving the challenge! appeared first on Northlines .

President Xi-Jinping starts his programme of wooing neighbours through new mechanism By Satyaki Chakraborty Just three days after the conclusion of the eight day National Peoples Congress in Beijing, Chinese Government launched on March 15 an innovative strategic dialogue with its neighbours focusing on political, security as also defence cooperation issues. The dialogue is [] The post In a period of Global Turmoil, China and Vietnam launch innovative strategic dialogue appeared first on Northl

CPI, CPI (M) steal a march by announcing list of candidates By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing April 9 as the date for the 2026 Assembly election, the stage has been set for a bruising, no-holds-barred battle of ballots in Kerala. With less than a month left [] The post Stage set for bruising battle of ballots in Kerala on April 9 appeared first on Northlines .

Narendra Modi has access to all three contenders for starting a dialogue By T N Ashok On the 17th day of one of the most dangerous conflicts to erupt in the Middle East since the Gulf War, the worlds attention has fixed on missiles, supertankers, and a coral island barely a third the size [] The post Diplomats globally are looking for India to play active role in ending West Asian war appeared first on Northlines .

Those young boys and girls who wanted to crack IAS or JKAS exams should learn a meaningful lesson from JKAS topper 2026, Absyu Sharma who claimed that he maintained distance from social media soon after completing his college studies and burned midnight oil to reach the height of success. The point raised by this topper [] The post Meaningful Lesson appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Balbir Singh, Group Chairman Cardiac Sciences, Pan Max & Chief of Interventional Cardiology&Electrophysiology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket In interventional cardiology, precision, safety, and efficiency are now essential considerations. As medical procedures grow in complexity, advanced imaging solutions that provide doctors with real-time, high-resolution views are becoming truly necessary for patient care. A major [] The post Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE): Redefining Precisi

Central Sanskrit University, Jammu Campus renamed as Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh Campus JAMMU, MARCH 16: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the Nation owes Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh Ji a profound debt for his reforms, building vibrant culture and forging a robust and thriving Jammu Kashmir. Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh saw [] The post LG Sinha unveils bust of Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh Ji at CSU, Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: Indias wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation rose to 2.13 per cent in February on a year-on-year basis, up from 1.81 per cent recorded in January, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. However, on a month-on-month basis, the WPI inflation rate slipped to 0.25 per cent [] The post Indias Wholesale Inflation Rises To 2.13% In February appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Monday announced that his upcoming film Battle of Galwan has been retitled Maatrubhumi. The film, based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between India and China, is directed by Apoorva Lakhia, known for the film Shootout at Lokhandwala. Khan shared the new title along with the [] The post Salman Khans Battle of Galwan Renamed Maatrubhumi appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Mar 16: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday opened Asias largest tulip garden on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar for visitors, expressing hope that the tourism sector would recover after setbacks faced last year. The Chief Minister, accompanied by his Cabinet colleagues and National Conference MLAs, inaugurated the Indira [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Throws Open Srinagar Tulip Garden For Visitors appeared first on Northlines .

KOLKATA, Mar 16: A day after announcing the Assembly election schedule in West Bengal, the Election Commission on Monday ordered the removal of the states Director General of Police and the Kolkata Police Commissioner, officials said. Senior IPS officer Siddh Nath Gupta has been appointed as Director General and Inspector General of Police (in-charge), replacing [] The post EC Removes DGP, Kolkata CP In Poll-Bound West Bengal appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would hear next week a suo motu case concerning victims of digital arrest, a growing form of cybercrime in which fraudsters impersonate officials to extort money. The issue was mentioned before a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi by Attorney [] The post SC To Hear Suo Motu Case On Digital Arrest Scam Next Week appeared first on Northlines .

BHUBANESWAR, Mar 16: At least ten people were killed after a major fire broke out in an ICU of the government-run SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odishas Cuttack in the early hours of Monday, officials said. The blaze erupted in the Trauma Care ICU of the hospital, where critically ill patients were undergoing treatment. [] The post 10 Killed As Major Fire Engulfs ICU At SCB Medical College Hospital In Cuttack appeared first on Northlines .