The Northlines

New Delhi: Counter-terrorism expert Rakesh Aggarwal was on Wednesday appointed as the new director general of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the countrys anti-terror agency. Aggarwal, a 1994-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, is currently working as special director general in the anti-terror agency. He was also holding the additional charge [] The post Counter-terrorism expert Rakesh Aggarwal appointed NIA chief appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 14: Just before the start of the upcoming budget session of the Assembly of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the J&K unit of the BJP will hold a 2day workshop for all its MLAs to train them on their conduct in the session, making them aware [] The post BJP to train its first time MLAs ahead of budget session, Workshop on Jan 24-25 appeared first on Northlines .

Reviews ongoing anti-terror ops, security measures for R-Day celebrations Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, who arrived here today on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, chaired a high-level security meeting in Jammu to review the ongoing anti-terror operations among other security aspects, sources said. Sources said Govind Mohan arrived in Jammu [] The post Home Secy reviews J&K security preparedness appeared first on Northlines .

Inaugurates Wall of Fame, launches dedicated police helpline service Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:Stating that ex-servicemen are not stories of the past but living role models, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said their courage, discipline and selfless service continue to inspire the nation, especially the youth. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of the 10th [] The post Ex-servicemen not stories of past but living role models: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Logs 4thlowest day temperature in decades colder than Kashmir Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:Jammu city on Wednesday recorded an unusually low maximum temperature of 7.4 degrees Celsius, making it colder than several places in the Kashmir Valley, including the hill resort of Gulmarg. According to the details, the temperature marked the fourth lowest maximum ever recorded [] The post Jammu Colder than Gulmarg at 7.4C appeared first on Northlines .

Kashmir records 87.63 pc pass percentage, 77.89% in Jammu Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education Wednesday announced results of annual regular exams of 10th standard with an overall pass percentage of 85 percent. JKBOSE officials informed that 85.03 percent qualified the exams. The board official also said that the pass [] The post JKBOSE declares Class-10 results, 85 pc qualify exams appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu records 87 pc pass percentage, 83 pc in Kashmir Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Wednesday announced annual regular results of 12th standard with at least 84 percent qualifying the exams. JKBOSE officials informed that 84 percent students qualify the exams. The board official also said that the [] The post JKBOSE Class 12 results declared, 84 pc pass appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 14: Pakistan is indulging in mischief along the borders, including sending drones, in an attempt to divert attention from its internal problems, particularly its poor financial situation, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Wednesday, asserting that its disintegration is inevitable. Talking to a national news agency here, the Lt Governor also [] The post Pakistan resorting to border mischief to deflect focus from internal issues: Ladakh LG appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 14: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended till January 16 the NIA custody of five accused in the Red Fort blast case including three doctors and a maulvi. Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna allowed the agencys plea to extend the custodial interrogation of Dr Adeel Rather, Dr Shaheen Saeed, [] The post Delhi Blast Case: Court extends NIA custody of five accused till Jan 16 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 14: In a significant development, a special court here on Wednesday convicted Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi and two others for offences including conspiracy to wage war against the country and being members of a terrorist organisation under stringent anti-terror law UAPA. Andrabi, the founder of the all-women separatist group Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) in [] The post Delhi Court convicts Kashmiri Separatist Asiya Andrabi, 2 others appeared first on Northlines .

There is no doubt that India proved its military superiority and dominance over Pakistan during Operation Sindoor by decimating the rogue countrys strategic installations which were helping to fuel terrorism in J&K and other parts of the country. But one thing, which the country has learned in this military conflict is that modern warfare has [] The post Modern Threats Demand Innovation appeared first on Northlines .

By Asad Mirza NEW DELHI: At the ongoing world Book Fair 2026, In New Delhi, Abu Dhabi-based Muslim Elders Council organised a panel discussion on AI for Humanity: Religious Perspective on Ethical AI, chaired by former ambassador Dr Zikrur Rehman, former Indian Ambassador to erstwhile Palestinian Authority (PA) and consul general in Riyadh. [] The post Artificial Intelligence an asset to media but cannot be a substitute appeared first on Northlines .

Congress-DMK fight in Tamil Nadu before election is ominous for opposition By Dr. Gyan Pathak Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections scheduled to be held on January 15, have sprung up the symptoms of sinking of the INDIA bloc, while fighting erupted on seat sharing between the Congress and the DMK in Tamil Nadu [] The post Maharashtra polls spring up symptoms of sinking INDI Alliance appeared first on Northlines .

The talk is very difficult but the only alternative for betterment of the nation By C.J. Atkins NEW YORK: Lashing out with deadly violence, the theocratic regime that rules Iran has murdered, according to unverified numbers, several hundred demonstrators in a desperate attempt to crush the mass popular uprising thats rapidly spread across [] The post Iranian people have the dual challenge of fighting dictatorship inside and Trump appeared first on Northlines .

A global study reveals U.S. stands alone in abandoning patients By T N Ashok NEW YORK: While families across America opened their January insurance statements to find premiums doubled overnight, governments from New Delhi to Brussels were doing something the United States Congress refused to consider: fighting back. The contrast is damning. As [] The post How Americas middle class got fleeced while the world watched appeared first on Northlines .

Shaleen Mahajan The fragile Himalayan ecosystem has once again been placed at the intersection of aggressive infrastructure expansion and environmental protection. The recent issuance of show-cause notices by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and its contractor, M/s Gawar Mandi Highways Private Ltd, for illegal and unscientific muck [] The post Infrastructure at the Cost of Ecology: The Beas River Case and the Crisis of Environmental Governance

JAMMU, Jan 14: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has extended winter vacations for all government and private schools falling in the Summer Zone of Jammu till January 17, 2026, due to prevailing inclement weather conditions. According to an official order, the extension will apply to both students and teaching staff. However, board examinations [] The post Winter Vacations Extended in Jammu Summer Zone Schools Till Jan 17 appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 14: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir is a vital pillar of Indias national-security architecture, not only because of its geographical importance but also due to its strong military ethos and human resources. Addressing a gathering at the concluding ceremony of the 10th Veterans-Day celebrations in [] The post J&K Vital Pillar Of Indias National-Security Architecture: Nr Army Commander appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 14: Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday expressed hope for a positive outcome from the upcoming talks between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ladakh representatives, asserting that dialogue remains the best way to resolve all issues. The MHA has decided to convene a meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) on [] The post LG Kavinder Gupta Optimistic as MHA Calls Ladakh Groups for Talks appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government deputed 40 officers from various departments to perform Republic Day celebration duties in Jammu. Check order copy here: Order Copy The post J&K Govt Deputes 40 Officers for Republic Day Duties in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Bangkok, Jan 14: At least 22 people were killed and 55 others injured after a passenger train collided with a construction crane that had collapsed onto the tracks in Thailand early Wednesday, according to local media reports. The accident occurred in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province when a passenger train travelling from Bangkok [] The post 22 Killed, 55 Injured as Passenger Train Hits Crane in Thailand appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 14: The air and rail operation remained hit as a dense blanket of fog on Wednesday hit normal life in Jammu. Due to dense fog, the flight operation remained affected since morning in view of poor visibility, said an official. Meanwhile a senior railway official said that the trains are arriving 3 to [] The post Air, rail service hit as dense fog throws life out of gear in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 14: Security forces on Wednesday intensified an ongoing search operation in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district by expanding the cordon to track down and neutralise terrorists hiding in remote villages, officials said. The operation was launched in the Najote forest area of Billawar tehsil on Tuesday following specific inputs about the presence of [] The post J&K: Search Operation Intensified in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Prayagraj, Jan 14: More than nine lakh devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday morning as part of the Makar Sankranti festivities during the ongoing Magh Mela, officials said. Superintendent of Police (Magh Mela) Neeraj Pandey said pilgrims began arriving at the ghats early in the [] The post Magh Mela: Over 9 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 14: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Tapan Deka and other senior officials arrived in Jammu on Wednesday for a two-day visit to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir amid fresh infiltration attempts and increased drone activity along the borders. Officials said the high-level meeting is being held [] The post Home Secretary Govind Mohan, IB Chief to review security situation in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jan 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival celebrated across the country under different names and traditions, praying for happiness, prosperity and good health for all. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar) [] The post PM Modi Extends Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Uttarayan Greetings appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Wednesday announced the annual regular results of the 12th standard, with at least 85 percent students qualifying the examination. Officials of JKBOSE said that 85 percent of candidates cleared the Class 12 exams this year. The Board also informed that 84 percent [] The post JKBOSE Declares Class 12 Results; 85% Students Qualify appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13: Ladakh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday strongly rejected Chinas claim over the Shaksgam valley, asserting that the entire region of Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK) belongs to India. He also asserted that no expansionist attempt would be tolerated. China on Monday reaffirmed its territorial claims over the Shaksgam valley in the backdrop of [] The post Chinas attempt on Shaksgam Valley unacceptable; entire PoJK belongs to India: LG Kavinder appeared first on Northlin

New Delhi, Jan 13 : Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, an accused in a terror funding case, on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that he had met five prime ministers of India on the Jammu and Kashmir issue and his speeches mostly represented the aspirations of the people in the erstwhile state. A bench [] The post Represented peoples aspiration before 5 PMs on Kashmir issue: Shabir Shah to SC appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 13:Authorities in Kashmir have initiated a profiling exercise of mosques, madrassas and individuals associated with their management following the busting of a so-called white-collar terror module last year, officials said. The move, however, has triggered sharp criticism from political and religious leaders, who have termed it an infringement of constitutional guarantees of religious [] The post Adm profile mosques, madrassas after busting white-collar terror module appeared first

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13 : Authorities in Poonch have imposed a ban on trekking, camping, hiking and similar outdoor activities in all high-altitude areas of the border district for a period of two months, an official said on Tuesday. It has been reported that unrestricted movement of individuals and groups in such areas poses a [] The post Trekking, camping banned for 2-months in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13: Several gunshots were heard on Tuesday after security forces launched a search operation following information about the suspected movement of terrorists in a remote village in Kathua district, officials said. The intermittent firing was reported from the Najote forest area of Billawar, about 10 km from the Kamadh nallah in the [] The post Gunshots heard during search operation in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, January 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched the special edition of Sangarmal magazine published by Hindu Education Society Kashmir, at Gandhi Memorial Camp College, Raipur Jammu. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on social cohesion and use of cultural-spiritual heritage and education as a unifying thread to create a blueprint for [] The post JKs spiritual, cultural heritage key to nations holistic growth: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13:In a continued crackdown on the terror support network, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday terminated five more government employees for their alleged links with terrorist organisations. The action was taken under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution, which allows dismissal in the interest of national security without a formal inquiry. With these [] The post LG terminates 5 more terror-friendly employees; tally reaches 89 appeared first on Northlines .

Op Sindoor on going against terror Majority of terrorists killed in 2025 were Pakistan-origin Development, tourism and peaceful Amarnath Yatra signal positive change in J&K No nuclear talks during May 2025 IndiaPakistan DGMO engagement Jammu Tawi, January 13: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that terrorist recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir is [] The post Terrorist recruitment negligible, local terrorists in single digits in J&K: Army Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13:A high-level selection committee headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is likely to meet later this month to finalise recommendation for the appointment of the State Election Commissioner. Sources said that the selection committee, also comprising Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, senior cabinet minister Sakina Itoo, [] The post CM-led selection panel to finalise SEC recommendation soon appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13:The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Tuesday said that it will announce annual regular results of Class-10 in the forenoon followed by 12th class results in the afternoon on Wednesday. An official informed that In the recent meeting, JKBOSE has decided to announce the results of 10th standard in [] The post JKBOSE to announce Class-10 results, Class-12 today appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 13:The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday executed proclamation orders against three absconding accused involved in a serious anti-national and unlawful activities case. In a statement, a spokesperson said that the proclamation was carried out in compliance with the Special NIA court order in Srinagar Kupwara in connection with FIR No. 07/2020 under [] The post Court proclaims three as absconders in digital propaganda case appeared first on Northlines .

Water level in rivers, dams goes down Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 13: The power production in almost all the hydel power projects of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has dropped to almost more than 25% as the water level in all the rivers has come down due to less [] The post Power production in J&K drops over 25% in dry winters appeared first on Northlines .

Ravi Rohmetra Duggar land has its own brilliant and unique history. It has given birth to veteran politicians, academicians, social workers, leaders of calibre, Chief Justices, Army and Police Generals, actors, doctors, singers, etc. One amongst them was Dr. Om Parkash Mengi. This is the tale of a towering personality who worked selflessly for the [] The post Dr. Om Parkash Mengi: A Life of Selfless Service and Social Transformation appeared first on Northlines .

Parent Care Leave is a necessary response to an ageing society and a changing workforce Dr. Ashaq Hussain In a quiet house on the edge of a fast-growing city, an elderly couple waits for a familiar knock on the door. Their children call them often. The voices are full of love, care, and [] The post Parent Care Leave: The Missing Link in Employee Welfare appeared first on Northlines .

From food debates to addiction, from insurance to unnecessary surgeries By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon akhoon.aubaid@gmail.com In todays public discourse, society seems trapped in a dangerous paradox. Foods that have nourished generations, like eggs, milk, and meat, are dragged into sensational debates. Meanwhile, substances that clearly destroy lives continue to be accepted in legal, [] The post Selective panic and silent profits: When Public Health loses its moral compass appeared first on Northline

Rajesh Pathak, Bhopal Whatever visible and invisible things exist around us are mutually sustained and complementary to each other and, in one way or another, are meant for the welfare of human beings as a whole. Therefore, in order to ensure their preservation, it is said: O Yudhishthira! The head of the family actually consumes [] The post When the power of law and the compassion of humanity blend together appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival, but it is celebrated jointly by people of various faiths. It fosters the principle of unity in diversity, which is the chief characteristic of the Indian nation. The festival of Makar Sankranti has great importance in Sanatan Dharmaand is celebrated on the second day after the festival [] The post Makar Sankranti: A Festival of Unity, Positivity and Cultural Harmony appeared first on Northlines .

There is dire need that people, especially those who often question the governments functioning should change their viewpoint in context with the services which are being provided to the public by utilizing the exchequer. In this regard, a report has come to fore divulging that under the governments free transport service for women in Jammu [] The post Change the perception appeared first on Northlines .

By: Mr. Varun Adhikari When I joined the Bairabi-Sairang railway project in 2015, it felt like stepping into a part of the country that rarely entered national focus. The journey itself told the story. National Highway-154, now NH-06, the only access route, was badly damaged and unreliable. Heavy trucks were often stranded for days, and [] The post From the Edge of the Map to the Centre of Decision: PRAGATI and Rail Infrastructure in Mizoram appeared first on Northlines .

Buying a used car is a high-stakes emotional rollercoaster. On one hand, there is the excitement of driving home a new-to-you vehicle at a fraction of the showroom price. On the other hand, there is that nagging voice in the back of your head: Is this car actually as good as it looks? The traditional [] The post The Buyers Safety Net: How Car Inspection Services Enhance the Pre-Delivery Inspection for Used Cars. appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 13: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought an explanation from 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Abu Salem on his claim that he has already completed 25 years of imprisonment, while hearing his plea seeking premature release. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta asked Salem to justify the [] The post SC hears Abu Salems plea for premature release appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 13: Authorities in Kashmir have initiated a detailed profiling of mosques, madrassas and individuals managing these religious institutions following the busting of a white collar terror module last year, officials said. As part of the exercise, a proforma has been distributed to village numberdars to collect comprehensive details of mosques, madrassas, their imams, [] The post After White Collar Terror Bust, Authorities Begin Profiling Mosques, Madrassas in Kashmir appeared first o

Mendhar/Jammu, Jan 13: Nearly a dozen landmines exploded on Tuesday as a forest fire continued to rage for the second consecutive day along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, officials said. The fire, which broke out on Monday afternoon in the Basooni forward area of the Balakote sector, spread [] The post J&K: Fresh Landmine Blasts Along LoC As Forest Fire Rages For 2nd Day In Poonch appeared first on Northlines .