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NEW DELHI, Sept 23: Public sector banks and regional rural banks will remain open and function normally on Sunday, September 27, ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, the Ministry of Finance said. The decision has been taken to ensure uninterrupted banking services in view of the strike called by [] The post Banks To Remain Open On Sunday, Sept 27 Ahead Of Three-Days Proposed Strike appeared first on Northlines .

By Dr Vipul Gupta, Director Neurointerventional Surgery, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai A person in their 20s or 30s is unlikely to think about a brain aneurysm when they develop a severe headache. It is much easier to blame a late night, work stress, dehydration or a migraine and carry on with the day. [] The post Young Age Can Mask the Warning Signs of Brain Aneurysm appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Sept 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid rich tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to social reforms, public welfare and inclusive development. In a message posted on X, the Lieutenant Governor described Maharaja Hari Singh as an enlightened statesman and progressive thinker who introduced several far-reaching [] The post LG Sinha Pays Tribute To Maharaja Hari Singh, Recalls Progressive Reforms appeared first on Northlines

SRINAGAR, Sept 23: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla district seized six vehicles during a special enforcement drive in Tangmarg on Tuesday following complaints of harassment and overcharging of tourists and visitors. The seized vehicles, including Sumos and autos, were found violating provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and were taken into custody under relevant [] The post Six Vehicles Seized In Tangmarg For Overcharging Tourists appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Sept 22: A team of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday conducted a raid at the office of the Sports Council in Jammu. The raid was reportedly carried out in connection with an ongoing investigation. Further details regarding the purpose of the operation and any documents or evidence seized were awaited. The post ACB Team Conducts Raid At Sports Council Office In Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

PANCHKULA, Sept 22: Consumers will now be able to identify whether soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, cosmetics and toiletries are of vegetarian or non-vegetarian origin at a glance, with the Centre making colour-coded labels mandatory on their packaging. The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Fourth Amendment [] The post Veg, Non-Veg Labels Made Mandatory On Soaps, Shampoos, Toothpaste appeared first on Northlines .

JAMUI (BIHAR), Sept 22: The main accused in the Jamui molestation case, Nandan Yadav, was arrested after a police encounter on Tuesday, with preliminary information indicating that he sustained a bullet injury in his leg. Another accused, identified as Hareram Yadav, also suffered a leg injury during the police action, according to preliminary reports. Police [] The post Jamui Molestation Case: Main Accused Nandan Yadav Arrested After Police Encounter appeared first on Northlines .

NISSHIN (JAPAN), Sept 22: Harmanpreet Kaur and her Indian teammates clinched the countrys first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games, thrashing Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the womens cricket final here on Tuesday. The victory also enabled India to successfully defend the womens cricket title they won at the previous edition of the [] The post Harmanpreet Kaur-Led India Clinch Asian Games Gold, Crush Sri Lanka By 147 Runs appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 22: Gold prices declined sharply in futures trade on Tuesday, with the October contract falling Rs 914 to Rs 1,52,180 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), as a stronger US dollar and hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve weighed on investor sentiment. The yellow metal futures opened on a [] The post Gold Futures Fall Rs 914 To Rs 1.52 Lakh/10g On Stronger Dollar, Fed Signals appeared first on Northlines .

SINGAPORE, Sept 22: India has advised its nationals not to misuse Malaysias 30-day visa-free entry facility to seek employment, warning that those arriving on tourist visas for jobs could face illegal status, exploitation, detention and legal action. In an advisory issued on Tuesday, the High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur said it had noticed [] The post India Issues Advisory Against Seeking Jobs On Malaysias Visa-Free Entry appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed noisy scenes on Tuesday after National Conference (NC) MLA Abdul Majeed Larmi demanded that either the holiday on the birth anniversary of NC founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah be restored or the holiday on the anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh be cancelled. The demand, raised soon [] The post NC, BJP Clash Over Holidays On Maharaja Hari Singh, Sheikh Abdullah Anniversaries appeared first on Northlines .

Trump has compelling reason to be circumspect about new empowerment By K Raveendran Donald Trump now possesses one of the most formidable economic weapons available to an American president against countries sustaining Russias energy revenues. Yet, the decision on how aggressively to wield it is complicated by a contradiction that Washington cannot easily [] The post Sanctions against Russian oil collide with economics of affordable oil appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 21: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the National Dialogue on Millets for Health: Building Healthy Ecosystems, Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems at SKUAST, Jammu. Expressing gratitude to Padma Shri Dr. Khadar Vali, popularly known as the Millet Man of India and Shri Umendra Dutt of Kheti Virasat Mission, the Lieutenant [] The post LG Sinha Calls Millets Key To Climate-Resilient Farming In J&K appeared first on Northlines .

We will corner govt, make it accountable for its anti-people approach: Cong ARVIND SHARMA JAMMU Tawi, Sept 18: The differences between the coalition partners, the ruling National Conference (NC) and the Congress Party, have become so much bitter that the Congress has, for the first time, decided to corner the NC Government and [] The post Upcoming Assy session to witness intense political battle between NC & Cong appeared first on Northlines .

BIS did not disclose the shop selling fake Hallmark jewelry Jammu Tawi: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office, has seized 1,095 gold-colored jewelry articles during a search and seizure operation at a jewelry outlet in Jammu over the suspected misuse of the BIS Hallmark/Standard Mark. According to BIS, the [] The post 1,095 articles of 1 Gram Gold Imitated Jewellery seized appeared first on Northlines .

LG stresses dismantling narco-terror networks, merit-based recruitment and integrity in police service Jammu/Srinagar, Sep 18:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called for a coordinated fight against drug abuse and narco-terrorism while urging newly appointed police officers to serve the people with courage, integrity and compassion. Addressing two separate programmes in Jammu and Srinagar, Sinha underlined [] The post Sinha Calls for Drug-Free J&K and People-Centric Policing appeared fir

Srinagar, Sep 18: The Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission Employees Association (JKNHMEA) has decided to defer its strike following a written assurance from the Health and Medical Education Department on the long-pending demands of NHM employees. The decision came after a meeting of the JKNHMEA Joint Coordination Committee with Health and Medical Education Minister [] The post NHM employees defer strike after Govts assurance appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 18 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to new appointees in various government departments and organisations at a Rozgar Mela (Employment Fair) on Saturday. Modi will also address the newly-selected candidates virtually, a statement issued by the Prime Ministers Office said. The Rozgar Mela will be [] The post PM to distribute 51,000 appointment letters today appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 18 : To meet the anticipated festival rush and facilitate passenger movement, the Northern Railways Jammu division will operate three special trains connecting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Jammu Tawi, Varanasi and New Delhi from next month. Terming the decision a big gift to rail passengers, a railway spokesperson said the operation [] The post Nr Railways to run 3 Spl Trains to meet festival rush appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 18 : Turning Jammus urban problems into opportunities for innovation, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has teamed up with IIT and IIM incubation centres and local organisation JK Economic Growth and Development Dialogue (LEAD) to launch the Jammu Smart City Hackathon. JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav said the initiative is designed to bring [] The post JMC launches hackathon with IIT, IIM to meet Jammus urban challenges appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 18 : In a major public-safety initiative, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Friday ordered a survey of dilapidated, dangerous and structurally unsafe buildings across the city, with particular attention to Old City and institutional buildings where many people reside or gather. JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav said the corporation had been receiving [] The post JMC to identify unsafe buildings in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sept 18 : A day after security forces killed two Pakistani terrorists belonging to the proscribed outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Jammu-based White Knight Corps, Lt Gen P K Mishra, on Friday visited the encounter scene in Udhampur district to review the ongoing counter terrorism operation, the Army said. Lt [] The post White Knight Corps GOC visits encounter site appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 18 : A celebration on a roadside turned fatal when the birthday boy allegedly attacked and killed his friend with a sharp-edged weapon here after a dispute over cake being smeared on his face, police said on Friday. Police arrested the accused and his brother. At about 9 pm on Thursday, Police [] The post Birthday boy kills friend for smearing cake on his face appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. Rao R. Tummala India stands at a pivotal moment in its semiconductor journey. While the nation has achieved global recognition in chip design and software, it now has a unique opportunity to become a leader in advanced packaging and eventually evolve into a world-class Systems Foundry. By focusing on advanced packaging and workforce [] The post A Vision for Advanced Packaging: Delivering Maximum Value with Minimum Investment appeared first on Northlines .

The decision taken by National Health Mission (NHM) employees to extend their strike till September 21 has become a matter of serious concern, especially for the healthcare sector and the people who depend on public hospitals and health centres. Akin to the case of medical interns who were also on strike a few days ago, [] The post Resolve NHM Logjam Amicably appeared first on Northlines .

The Double Standard of Kashmirs Political Leadership Former MLC GL Raina This year while remembering and paying respectful Tributes to all the martyrs who made supreme sacrifice for the nation and its civilizational ethos lets take a look at what has changed during the intervening period. Let go of what happened. Forget the past. Move [] The post Let Go But Only When It Suits You? appeared first on Northlines .

Focus on image building instead of nation building wont work now By Mahesh Rathi The world has already entered such a technological transition, the impact of which can be broader than even the Industrial Revolution. AI, Generative AI, AGI, advanced computing, semiconductors, robotics and quantum technology are no longer merely subjects of scientific [] The post For AI growth, India must develop state-of-the-art computing infra appeared first on Northlines .

Ozone Protection and the Spiritual Call for Sustainability By Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Om Dyauh Shaantih Antarikssam Shaantih Prthivii Shaantih may be understood as a profound ecological aspiration: may peace prevail in the heavens, atmosphere and Earth. Here, shanti is not merely the absence of conflict; it signifies balance, harmony and ecological equilibrium. [] The post Cooling the Earth, Awakening the Soul appeared first on Northlines .

By Dr. Biplab Das, Director Neurology & Interventional Neuroradiology, Batra Hospital A headache is one of the most commonly ignored symptoms in medicine. In most cases, that is understandable. Headaches are frequently associated with stress, inadequate sleep, dehydration, long hours in front of a screen, migraine or simply the demands of a busy day. [] The post When the Worst Headache of Your Life Is a Warning Sign appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Sep 17: A 37-year-old man died in a mysterious firing incident in Resham Ghar Colony in the heart of Jammu city on Thursday, police sources said. The deceased was identified as Deepu Sharma, a resident of Resham Ghar Colony. Police sources said Sharma sustained a gunshot injury under circumstances that were yet [] The post Man Dies In Mysterious Firing Incident In Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 17: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a tentative calendar for 14 competitive examinations scheduled to be conducted between December 2026 and March 2027, including JEE-Main, UGC-NET, Joint CSIR UGC-NET, CMAT and CUET-PG. The NTA said the proposed dates may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. [] The post JEE-Main, UGC-NET Dates Out; CUET-PG in March appeared first on Northlines .

Bangalore has emerged as one of Indias leading cities for technology, business, education, and employment. Its strong economic activity has attracted professionals, businesses, and families from across the country, contributing to the citys steady residential growth. Over the years, Bangalore has also developed into a preferred destination for people seeking opportunities alongside a well-established urban [] The post Why Villas in Bangalore Continue to Attract High-value Investments? appeared f

SRINAGAR, Sept 17: Peoples Conference president and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone on Thursday slammed the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Secretariat over silence on his resolution seeking a probe into the rigging of the 1987 Assembly elections. In a post on X, Lone questioned the silence on the resolution. The Assembly cannot act like [] The post Sajad Lone Slams Assemblys Silence On 1987 Poll Rigging Resolution appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 17: The Union Health Ministry has advised States and Union Territories to ensure that stem cell therapy is offered as standard clinical care only for approved disease conditions, while its use for autism remains restricted to duly approved clinical trials. The advisory, issued on September 16 to States and UTs that have [] The post Health Ministry Restricts Stem Cell Therapy to Approved Diseases appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Sept 17: A special NIA court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Saifullah, who has been linked by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to several major terror attacks, including the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, officials said on Thursday. Saifullah, a resident of Changa Manga village in Pakistans [] The post Jammu NIA Court Issues NBW Against LeT Commander Linked To Pahalgam, Other Terror Acts appeared first on Northli

NEW DELHI, Sept 17: India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people and will continue to pursue diversified sources of energy based on evolving market dynamics, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday, while responding to the US legislation proposing sanctions on Russia and tariffs on its trading [] The post India Committed To Ensure Its Energy Security: MEA On US Russia Sanctions Act appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Sept 16:The preparations for the long-pending Panchayat and Urban Local Body (ULB) elections in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir appear to have slowed down and it is now almost unlikely that these elections will be held this year as was earlier expected. Highly placed sources informed that this [] The post NC-BJP confrontation mars prospectus for Panchyat, ULB polls in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, September 16: Despite allegations of continued illegal mining in parts of Sunderbani tehsil of Rajouri district, tipper trucks are reportedly being used to lift construction material from riverbeds in broad daylight, according to local residents. The alleged activity has raised questions over the effectiveness of the monitoring mechanism and the action being [] The post Illegal mining continues unabated in Sunderbani, Questions raised over official monitoring appeared fir

Srinagar, Sept 16: In a move targeting expired commercial leases in the prime business hubs in the summer capital here, the Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the eviction of several occupants of Nazool (state) land, citing the absence of a subsisting lease (active rental agreement) or valid renewal order. The properties that have been [] The post Nazool land occupants get eviction notice in Srinagar over expired lease appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 16: There is no question of a re-think on the issue of imposition of 0.4 per cent MDR charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions over Rs 2,000, government sources said on Wednesday. A top official, when asked whether the government was considering to roll back the proposed Merchant Discount Rate charges [] The post No question of rollback of 0.4% MDR charges on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 16: Private landowners have started vacating settlements rented out to illegal immigrants as the Jammu administration has begun major action here against settlements of Rohingya and Bangladeshi refugees in various parts of the city. The process has been initiated to vacate several such settlements in different parts of the city as the [] The post After notices, landowners asks Rohingyas/BDs to vacate rented settlements appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 16:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday advised the leadership in Ladakh not to rely merely on verbal assurances from the Central government, saying that any major commitment should be formally documented. Speaking to reporters during his visit to Pulwama, Omar said the experience of Jammu and Kashmir should serve as a reminder that [] The post Omar incites Ladakh leaders not to rely on Centres verbal promises appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 16:Describing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as political SRO 43 beneficiary, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma on Wednesday questioned his political standing without the Abdullah family name. Talking to the reporters here, LoP Sharma, took a swipe at CM Omar saying, The Chief Minister considers himself a prince while I belong to a [] The post LoP Sharma calls CM political SRO 43 beneficiary appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sept 16:Stating that what our ancestors envisioned millennia ago is now being embraced by nations worldwide, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the ancient mantraVasudhaiva Kutumbakam the world is one family- is now being embraced by nations globally as a foundation for peace and collective welfare. According to the details available, LG Sinha [] The post Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam emerging as mantra for peace, collective welfare: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Lord Vishwakarma: Considered the First Engineer of Creation Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora Vishwakarma Puja is a major festival celebrated across India. On this day, special prayers and rituals are performed in factories, workshops and various workplaces to honor labor, craftsmanship and technical skill and to seek blessings for the year ahead. Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated annually [] The post Special Feature on Vishwakarma Jayanti appeared first on Northlines .

Traditional conservation and the need for greater Govt attention ! Bhushan Parimoo Learning brings joy, wisdom and a sense of discovery. One of the greatest lessons humanity has learned is that a single lifetime is far too short to uncover all the secrets of nature. Science has revealed only a fraction of them. Every plant, [] The post Sacred Groves stand ignored appeared first on Northlines .

Long before cameras and screens, prehistoric artists recorded fragments of human life on stone. Thousands of years later, their images still speakthough we may never know exactly what they meant. Rattan Singh Gill There are no captions at Bhimbetka. No dates written below the raw paintings. No names of the artists. No explanation of what [] The post The stories Bhimbetka left behind! appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Governments Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment on Wednesday ordered transfers and postings of 17 forest officers and officials, with several officers assigned additional charges. The orders were issued with immediate effect through Government Order No. 205-JK(FST) of 2026, dated September 16, 2026, in the interest of administration. [] The post 17 Forest Officers Transferred in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Sep 15:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally cloudy weather with brief spells of rain, thundershowers and gusty winds at many places on September 16 and 17, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Tuesday. The weather department has forecast generally dry weather across the Union Territory from September 18 to 25, with [] The post Rain, thundershowers likely in J&K over next two days: MeT appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Tuesday visited operational locations in the Surankote area of Poonch district to review the prevailing security situation and ongoing focused counter-terrorism operations, the Army said. The Corps Commander was briefed on ongoing operations for domination of the Pir Panjal [] The post Army GOC reviews security, counter-terrorism ops appeared first on Northlines .