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LEH, Sept 3: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday approved the notification for creation of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) in all seven districts of the Union Territory, completing the Centres initiative announced on July 13, 2026. The notification will extend the framework of elected local self-governance, earlier limited to Leh and Kargil, [] The post LG Saxena Approves LAHDCs for All 7 Ladakh Districts appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Sep 3: The Ramban administration has warned people against a fake WhatsApp and social media account created using the name and photograph of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, urging them not to respond to the account or share any personal or financial information. Khan, in a post on his official X account, said the [] The post Ramban Administration Warns Against Fake Account In DCs Name appeared first on Northlines .

CHANDIGARH, Sep 3: Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday alleged that his name was marked as shifted in the draft electoral rolls in Punjab despite his voter ID being registered in Mohali, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of using the electoral machinery for political vendetta. Chadha, who joined the BJP after leaving [] The post Raghav Chadha Claims His Name Marked Shifted In Punjab Draft Rolls At AAPs Behest appeared first on Northlines .

NUWAKOT, Sep 2: The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet has climbed to 1,250, while more than 4,000 people remain missing as rescue teams continued operations amid rain, mud and debris across the Himalayan region. Rescuers were searching for people believed to be trapped inside tunnels along the Bhotekoshi River and [] The post Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 1,250, Over 4,000 Still Missing appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Sep 02:Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu has taken a significant step towards strengthening advanced respiratory care with the successful introduction of Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) at its Chest Diseases Hospital, making it the first such facility established in the Jammu Division. According to the details available, the advanced minimally invasive procedure is expected to substantially [] The post GMC Jammu introduces EBUS for advanced lung disease diagnosis appeared first on No

Climate crisis is fundamentally a question of cumulative emissions By Li Yang The speed at which a glacier can become a disaster was revealed high in the Himalayas last week, at an elevation of roughly 5,200 meters (17,000 feet), when a glacier near the China-Nepal border fractured, unleashing a cascade of rock and ice. [] The post China-Nepal flood is a deadly warning from a warming planet appeared first on Northlines .

LEH, Sept 2: Ladakh is stepping up measures to tackle rising cybercrime, with authorities strengthening enforcement, investigation and public awareness as digital fraud and online financial scams increase across the Union Territory. Official figures show that 1,077 cybercrime complaints involving around Rs 10 crore were reported in Ladakh between 2021 and 2026. The number of [] The post Ladakh Intensifies Cybercrime Crackdown As Digital Fraud Cases Rise appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 2: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to take all policy decisions in consultation with the Attorney General for India and the Solicitor General for India. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued the direction while hearing pleas [] The post SC Directs BCI To Consult AG, Solicitor General On Policy Decisions appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 2: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at 14 premises across seven regions in connection with an alleged fraud in toll collection at National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plazas. The searches are being carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and cover locations in Uttar Pradesh, [] The post ED Searches 14 Premises Across Seven Regions In Alleged NHAI Toll Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

TEHRAN, Sept 2: At least four people were killed and 68 others injured after a US military attack hit a wedding ceremony in Kuhestak in Sirik County of Irans southern Hormozgan province, local officials said. Ahmad Nafisi, deputy governor of Hormozgan, confirmed that the number of injured in the attack had risen to 68. Earlier, [] The post 4 Killed, 68 Injured In US Strike On Wedding Ceremony In Iran appeared first on Northlines .

Strong response indicates growing acceptance of digital participation: CPCO Amit Sharma ARVINDSHARMA JAMMU Tawi, Sept 01: The Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027 has begun in the snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, with the field exercise formally launched from the remote areas of Dudu and Basantgarh in Udhampur district of Jammu [] The post Census 2027: Population Enumeration begins in snow-bound areas of J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 2: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against five persons for allegedly fabricating and using forged transfer and adjustment orders to secure appointments as teachers in the Education Department, officials said on Wednesday. The chargesheet was presented before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, [] The post EOW Kashmir Chargesheets Five In Fake Teacher Appointment Case appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Sept 2: Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with the Traffic Police, have intensified a crackdown on number plate masking, seizing and fining 158 vehicles in the past 10 days for concealing, tampering with or improperly displaying registration plates. Police officials said the drive was launched after number plate masking emerged as a growing [] The post 158 Vehicles Seized In 10 Days As Jammu Police Crack Down On Number Plate Masking appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: In a major leap forward for public healthcare and social welfare, the Chief Minister led government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the landmark Cancer Treatment & Management Fund for Poor (CTMFP) to ease the out-of-pocket financial burden on poor and vulnerable patients battling cancer. This major policy shift directly targets the critical gaps [] The post CM revamps J&K Cancer Treatment, Management Fund for poor appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: A teenage student drowned in the Chenab river after being swept away by strong currents while taking a bath in the Ramban district of on Tuesday, officials said. The 19-year old victim was identified as Ravi Kumar, a resident of Tangar village in Ramban, they said. Soon after the teenager drowned in the [] The post Teenager drowns in Chenab appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials and assessed the security apparatus and strategic preparedness across the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home Department; S.J.M.Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; Dr Mandeep [] The post LG calls for a robust counter-terrorism strategy appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sep 1: In a major step towards accelerating sustainable and investment-driven urban transformation in J&K, the Union Territory Level High Powered Steering Committee (UTHPSC), chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has approved three major urban development projects with a cumulative base cost of Rs 2,692.58 crore under the Government of Indias Urban Challenge Fund [] The post Urban transformation projects worth Rs 2,693 Cr cleared appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: A Special NIA Court in Jammu has rejected the bail application of a private school teacher who was arrested more than five years ago for allegedly providing shelter, food and logistical support to Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists in the Doda-Kishtwar region. The court, presided over by Special Judge Prem Sagar, dismissed the bail plea [] The post NIA court denies bail to teacher arrested for backing Hizbul terrorists appeared first on Northlines .

JMC launches Dogri signage initiative JAMMU TAWI: The Jammu Municipal Corporation has launched an initiative to promote the Dogri language by bringing it and its traditional Takri script into the citys everyday public landscape through signboards at prominent chowks, intersections and public places. The move seeks to increase the visibility of Dogri and reconnect the [] The post Takri script returns on Jammu roads appeared first on Northlines .

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off the September 5 protest march after all its demands, including quashing of FIRs against NEET protesters, have been met, the groups founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Tuesday. He welcomed the Supreme Courts move to quash all FIRs registered against the students who took part in the [] The post CJP called off Sep 5 march as all our demands met, says Dipke appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu may witness brief intense showers; Kathua, Katra record highest rainfall Jammu Tawi, Sep 01:Rainfall lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, while the Meteorological Centre here predicted intermittent rain across more areas of the Valley on Wednesday. According to the details available, fresh showers were reported in Pahalgam, Shopian, Kulgam, Pulwama, Bandipora [] The post Rain lashes parts of J&K, MeT predicts more showers across Valley appeared first on Northlines .

It is really a sad state of affairs that most of the irrigation canals in Jammu region today are facing the neglect of the people. The Ranbir Canal network in Jammu region is a marvelous example of planning and execution because it has many unique features to ensure that the silt-ridden water of River Chenab [] The post Irrigation canals turns into drains appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 1: A record over 7.8 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed for assessment year 2026-27 till August 31, the Income Tax Department said on Tuesday. The department said the latest figure marks a new high in ITR filings, with more than 7.8 crore returns submitted as of August 31. Last [] The post ITR Filings For AY 2026-27 Cross 7.8 Crore, Set New Record appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 1: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and Meta Platforms on a plea filed by National Conference Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi challenging the suspension of his Facebook page. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notices to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Ministry of [] The post Delhi HC Seeks Centre, Meta Response On NC MP Mehdis Facebook Page Suspension appeared first on Northlines .

BISHKEK, Sep 1: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) must work unitedly to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism and its financing, with no room for double standards in combating the menace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing the annual SCO summit in the Kyrgyz capital, Modi said terrorism must be confronted collectively and [] The post SCO Must Unite Against Terrorism, Its Financing: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 1: India has rejected a ruling by the World Bank-constituted Court of Arbitration on the Indus Waters Treaty, questioning the tribunals authority and asserting that its decisions have no legal validity or binding effect on New Delhi. In a social media post, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India has never [] The post Indus Waters Treaty: India Rejects Arbitration Panels Ruling appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 31:Senior Congress leader and MLA Dooru Ghulam Ahmad Mir met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday evening and is understood to have discussed the issue of joining the council of ministers in J&K with him. Sources disclosed that the issue of joining the Cabinet in Jammu & Kashmir also came up for [] The post Cabinet Expansion: Mir meets Rahul, says High Command to take final call appeared first on Northlines .

Directs DCs to boost resource mobilisation, explore innovative funding avenues Srinagar, Aug 31:Emphasising the need to take Red Cross services closer to the people, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called for greater outreach in far-flung and border areas. Chairing the Annual General Meeting of the Indian Red Cross Society, J&K UT, LG Sinha said, [] The post Take Red Cross services closer to people: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu hottest at 33.4C, Gulmarg coolest at 19.9C in J&K Jammu Tawi, Aug 31:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather on September 1, with light to moderate rain and thundershowers expected at many places, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Monday. The weather office said brief spells of intense heavy [] The post Intense showers may trigger flash floods, landslides in J&K: MeT appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 31:In a significant step towards passenger convenience and strengthening rail connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu Division has successfully resumed the operation of Train No. 04688/04687 Budgam Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Budgam Special Express with effect from 29th August 2026. With the resumption of this train, passengers travelling from [] The post Budgam-Katra Special Express resumes appeared first on Northlines .

It is the time to decide that if killer Chinese string Gattu cannot be stopped as witnessed in the Jammu region, the authorities should mull on banning the kite flying. There is no doubt in the fact that flying kites is a joyful tradition but the authorities cannot allow this interesting activity to celebrate festivals [] The post Time to ground Kite-Flying appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 29: An alleged ATM-swapping fraudster, who was also found to be involved in drug abuse and peddling, was arrested in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Saturday, police said. Aejaz Ahmed, a resident of Morha Bachai village, was arrested following investigation in a case related to cheating and theft registered at [] The post ATM-swapping fraudster with drug peddling links arrested in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Sunday addressed the Foundation Day Celebrations of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Annual Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul. The Lieutenant Governor appreciated the initiatives undertaken by the Shrine Board to enhance convenience, safety, and facilities for devotees. He noted that these achievements reflect dedication, [] The post Service, discipline, dedication define Sanatan spirit: LG appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: More than 200 building blocks and about 5,000 flats and community halls across migrant camps in Jammu are set to undergo major repair and renovation works soon, with the J&K government having approved Rs 82.45 crore for it, an official spokesperson said on Sunday. The information was given at a meeting chaired by [] The post 5,000 flats to undergo repair, renovation in migrant camps appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens to unite against drug abuse and build a stronger future for the youth, noting that addiction engulfs not just an individual but impacts the entire society. In his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, he noted that the Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India [] The post Make India drug-free: PM urges citizens appeared first on Northlines .

There is not an iota of doubt in the fact that in recent times Jammu and Kashmir has shown its dominance in the sports arena not only at national level but globally also. It is encouraging that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has observed this aspect and rightly batted for exploring a new possibility, which the [] The post Beyond Participation appeared first on Northlines .

Kangana-Ramdev reconciliation: Much ado about nothing By TN Ashok The Kangana RanautBaba Ramdev quarrel was a classic case of a political-cultural argument acquiring a very personal edge and then being rescued, rather neatly, by the symbolism of Raksha Bandhan. The important point is that the truce was not brokered by a publicly identified [] The post Baba and the Bollywood Belle declare political truce appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo, Itanagar The Grandeur Concealed within the Small History repeatedly reveals a magnificent paradox: what appears small in physical dimension may be colossal in transformative consequence. A seed contains the possibility of a forest; a rivulet eventually contributes to the grandeur of an ocean; a single lamp can disperse darkness. Likewise, a [] The post From Cottage to Cosmos: Small Industries as the Colossal Force of Viksit Bharat @2047 appeared first on Northlines .

By C Adhikesavan More than 5,200 Indian nationals were deported from the United States in the first 15 days of August, according to reports. The figure marks a sharp acceleration in immigration enforcement. What makes the number significant is that it is not limited to people who entered the country without permission. Many of those [] The post US turns talent into targets; Immigration regimes ever-tightening noose fails working people appeared first on Northlines .

By: Omkar Dattatray Hunger remains one of humanitys most persistent contradictions. In an age defined by unprecedented technological advancement, artificial intelligence, sophisticated medical discoveries and extraordinary economic productivity, millions of people continue to go to bed without adequate food. The coexistence of abundance and deprivation is not merely an economic paradox; it is a [] The post The need for a second revolution to eliminate hunger appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Aug 30: A 45-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, was shot dead by four armed assailants in Punjabs Mamdot town, police said on Sunday. The incident took place in the main bazaar on Saturday evening when Singh was travelling in a car with 22-year-old Harpreet Singh alias Happy. According to [] The post AAP Leader Shot Dead by Four Armed Men in Punjabs Mamdot appeared first on Northlines .

BENGALURU, Aug 30: An NIA court sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in an ISIS-linked terror conspiracy aimed at carrying out targeted killings to provoke communal riots, an official statement issued on Sunday said. According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation, the conspiracy was masterminded by Mehaboob [] The post NIA Court Awards 7 Years To Man In ISIS-Linked Terror Conspiracy Case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar/New Delhi, Aug 30: Security agencies have uncovered a new communication tactic allegedly being adopted by terror groups and their handlers, involving pornography websites, niche encrypted applications and Tor-based platforms to secretly communicate with recruits in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The development comes as agencies intensify efforts to counter the misuse of [] The post Terror Handlers Turn to Porn Apps, Tor-Based Platforms for Secret Messaging in J&K appeared

Bengaluru, Aug 30: CID officials have detained 2016-batch IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with the alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment examination for veterinary officers, official sources said on Sunday. Gangwar was detained after being questioned by CID officials on Friday and Saturday. He had appeared before the investigating [] The post IAS Officer Detained in KPSC Recruitment Irregularities Probe appeared first on Northlines

Kathmandu, Aug 30: The death toll from flash floods in central Nepal rose to 734 on Sunday, with more bodies being recovered even as nearly 2,500 people are still missing following the disaster. Bodies have been recovered from all eight affected districts as rescuers race against time to search for those missing and rescue those [] The post Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Reaches 734; Nearly 2,500 still missing appeared first on Northlines .

REASI, Aug 29: The District Police Headquarters Reasi on Saturday ordered the transfer and posting of 13 police officers, including several inspectors, with immediate effect in the interest of administration. As per Order No. 349 of 2026 issued by SSP Reasi Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, new Station House Officers have been appointed at five police stationsArnas, [] The post 2 Probationary DySPs among 13 Police Officers transferred appeared first on Northlines .

Baramulla, Aug 29:Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday said the archaeological site at Zehanpora in Baramulla district is another significant treasure in J&Ks rich history. Talking to the reporters on the sidelines of his visit to the archaeological site, Duloo, according to the news agency said, The ongoing excavation expected to reveal more about the [] The post 2000-yr old Buddhist site another treasure in J&Ks history: CS appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, AUG 29: The Higher Education Department, J&K, has notified Phase-II of undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session in Government Degree Colleges, with online registration opening on September 1. The admission process is open to candidates who have qualified the 2026 Class 12 biannual, supplementary or private examinations conducted by JKBOSE and other recognised [] The post UG Phase-II admissions open Sept 1 for biannual pass-outs appeared first on Northlines .

Glacial avalanche led to Ice-Rock Tsunami, drowning downstream villages By Sebastian Dipirro At least 389 people are dead and 1,400 missing in the still developing flash flood disaster at the Nepal-China border, with casualty numbers only expected to rise. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on August 26, a wall of water, ice, and rock came [] The post Disastrous Floods hit Nepal-China border, ravaging Himalayan nation appeared first on Northlines .

Examining the Ideological, Intellectual and Urban Influence Networks After the Decline of Armed Naxalism Col. (Dr.) Dev Anand Lohamaror On 15 August 2026, addressing the nation from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to the changing nature of the Naxal challenge, stating that India had achieved decisive success against armed Naxalism, but that [] The post From Guns to Minds: Is Intellectual Naxalism the New Challenge After Armed Naxalism? appeared first on Northlines .