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New Delhi, Nov 2: The Centre has notified new aviation rules empowering the government to intervene in airline ticket pricing in extraordinary situations and in the public interest, amid concerns over rising airfares driven by elevated crude oil and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices. Under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, notified by the Union Ministry [] The post Centre Notifies New Airfare Rules, Allows Intervention In Extraordinary Situations appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 01: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha inaugurated the newly constructed Transit Residential Complex at Zewan, Srinagar for PM Package Employees. The Lieutenant Governor also inaugurated residential complexes at Kakan Maran in Budgam and Kulangam Bagh in Kupwara through virtual mode. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that the inauguration of 1,416 flats [] The post LG Sinha Inaugurates 1,416 Transit Accommodation Flats for PM Package Employees in Kashmir

Jammu, Nov 1: Eminent Dogri and Hindi litterateur, Sahitya Akademi Fellow and Bollywood personality Ved Rahi passed away at his residence in Maharashtras Thane district on Sunday morning. He was 93. His last rites will be performed at the Kopari cremation ground in Thane later this afternoon. He is survived by his two daughters, Geetanjali [] The post Eminent Dogri Writer Ved Rahi Passes Away at 93 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 1: Supporters and workers of various INDIA bloc parties gathered at Delhis Ramlila Maidan on Sunday for the Opposition alliances Chalo Dilli protest against alleged electoral irregularities, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Senior Opposition leaders, including former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, [] The post INDIA Bloc Mobilizes Thousands in Delhi Rally, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation ap

Chamoli, Nov 1: The mortal remains of all six people killed in a helicopter crash near Joshimath in Uttarakhand were recovered and airlifted to AIIMS, Rishikesh, on Sunday morning, bringing an end to an over 24-hour-long rescue operation in the difficult mountainous terrain. According to the Chamoli district administration, the mortal remains were first brought [] The post Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash: Mortal Remains Of All Six Victims Recovered, Sent To Rishikesh AIIMS appeared first on Northli

Northlines Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that those who profited from separatism and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir had been exposed, asserting that peace had been established through a zero-tolerance policy rather than by buying it. Addressing the 8th J&K UT Foundation Day function, Sinha said sustained action had [] The post 8th J&K UT Foundation Day | Profiteers of Separatism exposed, Peace restored in J&K: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlin

Srinagar, Oct 31: Legislators of the National Conference (NC), who are up in arms against the party leadership over Tuesdays cabinet reshuffle-cum-expansion, have prepared a memorandum listing a set of demands, including a cabinet reshuffle, intensified efforts for the restoration of statehood and Article 370, and the time-bound implementation of the partys 2024 election manifesto. [] The post Dissident NC MLAs seeks cabinet reshuffle, to intensify struggle for statehood, Art- 370 appeared first

New Delhi, Oct 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the abrogation of Article 370 had integrated Kashmir with the rest of the country, describing it as one of the major achievements of the Narendra Modi government. Addressing a gathering ahead of flagging off the Run for Unity in New Delhi on [] The post Abrogation of Art- 370 integrated J&K with India: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Kishtwar, Oct 31: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Saturday claimed that growing discontent within the ruling National Conference (NC) following the recent Cabinet expansion could deepen the partys internal crisis and threaten the stability of both the party and the government. Speaking to reporters in Kishtwar, Sharma, according to the news agency, said he [] The post NC will collapse like house of cards, govt wont last: LoP appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 31: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has married his long-time friend television journalist Nidhi Razdan here. In a tweet on Saturday, 56-year-old Omar said, a new journey began yesterday and tagged Nidhi in it. The tweet included four pictures of the couple. Sources said the marriage was [] The post CM Omar marries TV Journalist Nidhi Razdan appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Deputy Inspector General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Sandeep Chaudhary, who led the investigation into the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, has been awarded the Union Home Ministers Medal for Excellence in Investigation (Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak) for 2026. The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the awardees on Saturday, recognising Chaudhary in [] The post Pahalgam attack probe Chief Sandeep Chaudhary gets HMs medal appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 31: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has received the top award from the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) for recording the highest number of guarantee coverage cases in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The award was presented at the Member Lending Institutions (MLI) Felicitation Ceremony 2026 in Mumbai. Divisional [] The post JK Bank wins Top CGTMSE award for highest loan guarantee coverage appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered an administrative reshuffle involving six senior IAS and IPS officers, assigning additional charges to four officers and transferring two others to new positions with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 1718-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department on October 31, Shailendra Kumar, IAS [] The post Six IAS Officers given new assignments appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 31: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against a dental doctor for allegedly duping a man of 5.50 lakh on the false promise of securing him a government job in the Health Department. The chargesheet against Dr Liaqat Ali Khan, a resident of Gujjar Nagar, [] The post Charge-sheet filed in Job Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

His extraordinary life, political transformation, and historic contribution to National Unity Puran Chand Sharma Manpower without unity is not a strength unless it is harmonized and united properly, then it becomes spiritual power. This thought is widely associated with the Philosophy of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, whose life exemplified the importance of unity, [] The post Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel The Iron Man of India appeared first on Northlines .

Non-Party Voters to play deciding role in Republican strongholds By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: With exactly 60 hours remaining until Election Day on November 3, 2026, the battle for control of the United States Congress has reached a fever pitch. Driven by plunging approval ratings for President Donald Trumpwhich hit a historic low [] The post Democrats still maintaining edge over Republicans two days before polling appeared first on Northlines .

Holding marathons in Jammu and Kashmir is a great way to make the young generation aware and conscious of living a healthy lifestyle. As many young individuals have taken to their mobiles and live sedentary lifestyles, marathons can encourage them to look after their bodies and mind. The Jammu Mid-Night Marathon has set a great [] The post Marathons building a culture of fitness appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 31: A woman has gone missing in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district and is suspected to have crossed the Line of Control (LoC) into Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK) along with eight goats, officials said on Saturday. Rubina Kousar, a resident of Karni village near the LoC, took the goats out for grazing on [] The post Missing Woman In J&K Suspected To Have Crossed LoC Into Pakistan appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Oct 31: Jammu is being spruced up to welcome the government for the winter session as preparations for the biannual Darbar Move have entered the final stage, with beautification, road repairs and security arrangements being intensified ahead of the reopening of offices on November 2. Meanwhile, the Traffic Department has imposed a two-day restriction [] The post Jammu Gears Up for Darbar Move; NH-44 Traffic Curbs on Oct 31, Nov 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Dubai, Oct 30: Saudi Arabia on Friday claimed to have intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemens Iran-backed Houthi rebels near Mecca, Islams holiest city, while a tanker caught fire in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz following an attack involving explosives. A Saudi-led coalition spokesperson, Maj Gen Turki al-Malki, said the drone was [] The post Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Mecca; Tanker Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 30: Central government employees reinstated after dismissal, removal or compulsory retirement following an appeal or review will be entitled to count their service rendered before the disciplinary action towards pension eligibility, the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare has clarified. In an office memorandum, the department reiterated Rule 25 of the Central [] The post Centre Clarifies Pension Rules For Dismissed, Removed Employees Reinstated After Appeal Or Review appe

Banaskantha, Oct 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the transfer of over Rs 18,000 crore to the bank accounts of nearly 10 crore farmers under the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi scheme, reiterating that farmers remain one of the strongest pillars of the country. Addressing a public gathering in Banaskantha, Gujarat, [] The post Over Rs 18,000 Cr Transferred to Nearly 10 Cr Farmers Under PM-KISAN: Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Tel Aviv, Oct 30: Israels parliamentary election has left government formation uncertain, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus Likud-led bloc securing 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, eight short of the majority mark, while allegations of electoral fraud and foreign interference have triggered a political controversy. According to the final results published by the Central Elections [] The post Netanyahu Bloc Falls Short of Majority as Israel Election Leaves Government Formation Uncertain

Jammu, Oct 30: Police have arrested a car owner for allegedly ramming his vehicle into a security checkpoint and attempting to flee during routine checking on the Jammu-Rajouri highway in the Nowshera area. The incident took place during the intervening night of October 27 and 28 when the vehicle was stopped at a security checkpoint [] The post Car Owner Arrested for Ramming Security Checkpoint on Jammu-Rajouri Highway appeared first on Northlines .

Leh/Jammu, Oct 30: Womens organisations in Ladakh have suspended their protest against the Union Territory administrations liquor policy after the government agreed in principle to all their demands and sought a weeks time to formalise the agreement, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said. The four organisations suspended their planned dharna from October 29 to November 5 [] The post Protest Against Liquor Policy In Ladakh Suspended After Govt Agrees To All Demands: Wangchuk appeared first on Nort

Srinagar, Oct 30: Police in Shopian district have busted an intra-UT terror financing module and arrested 10 overground workers allegedly linked to terrorists and their associates lodged in different jails, officials said on Friday. The arrests followed a focused investigation into suspected financial networks being used to fund terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. During [] The post 10 Terror Associates Arrested as Shopian Police Bust Financing Network appeared first on Northlines .

Leh/Jammu, Oct 29: The Ladakh administration has proposed setting up a State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) to strengthen power-grid management, optimise electricity flows and ensure a reliable year-round power supply across the Union Territory. The proposal was discussed at a review meeting of the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD), chaired by Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra, [] The post Ladakh Plans Load Despatch Centre to Ensure Year-Round Power Security appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 29: OPPOs latest flagship smartphones, the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max, went on sale in India on Thursday, with prices starting at Rs 1,39,999. The company has also launched sales of its Pad Mini tablet and Enco X4 wireless earphones, expanding its premium device portfolio. The OPPO Find X10 is [] The post OPPO Find X10 Series Goes on Sale in India, Prices Start at Rs 1.39 Lakh appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 29: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday assured shopkeepers affected by the devastating fire at Shiva Market near Jammu Railway Station of all possible government assistance, saying special relief would be explored to help them rebuild their businesses and restore their livelihoods. Choudhary gave the assurance during a visit [] The post Govt to Extend Special Relief to Fire-Hit Jammu Shopkeepers: Dy CM appeared first on Northlines .

Reasi, Oct 29: A 45-year-old woman was killed and three others, including a minor girl, were injured after a tempo skidded off the road and rolled down near Last Galla in the Dansal area of Reasi district during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, officials said. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital, [] The post Woman Killed, Three Injured as Tempo Plunges Off Road in Reasi appeared first on Northlines .

United Nations, Oct 29: India has voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution calling for an end to the US economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba, urging the lifting of restrictions to help the Caribbean nation achieve its development aspirations. The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution on Wednesday, with 130 countries [] The post India Backs UN Call to End US Embargo on Cuba appeared first on Northlines .

Surinder retains R&B, Sakina Health; Sagar gets PDD, Altaf Rural Development, Shamima Education Srinagar, Oct 28: A day after the cabinet expansion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday assigned charge of departments to ministers. According to details, Javid Ahmad Dar has been appointed as finance minister of J&K. Apart from retaining Agriculture Production & Cooperatives [] The post Javid Dar is new finance minister of J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Says emotional intelligence, technology must complement each other in AI age Srinagar, Oct 28: Asserting that future-ready institutions must encourage continuous learning, and multidisciplinary collaboration, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that emotional intelligence and technological capability must go hand in hand in an era of rapid technological advancement and artificial intelligence. Addressing a [] The post Future-ready institutions must encourage continuous learning: Si

Srinagar, Oct 28: Ahead of chilling winters, more than 600 Megawatts (MW) power deficit is looming over Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in November 2026. An official informed that during peak solar and non-solar hours, both the regions are likely to face a power deficiency of 623 MW in the month of November. The official [] The post Power deficit of over 600 MW looms for J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 28: Ahead of Diwali, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), benefiting over 1.17 crore central government employees and pensioners. Announcing the Cabinet decision, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described it as a Diwali gift. An additional instalment of [] The post 3 pc DA/DR hike for Central Employees, Pensioners appeared first on Northlines .

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 28 : ISRO will launch the much awaited navigation satellite NVS-03 aboard a GSLV rocket on October 30, the premier space agency said on Wednesday. NVS-03 is the third satellite in the next generation navigation satellite system envisaged for providing continuity of navigation services for IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System) [] The post ISRO to launch NVS-03 navigation satellite on Oct 30 appeared first on Northlines .

Kashmir to dominate as 8 out of 10 Jammu districts have no say in govt as ratio is now 7:2 in favour of Kashmir ARVIND SHARMA JAMMU Tawi, Oct 28: With the yesterdays reshuffle in the ministry of the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, led government in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir [] The post Reshuffle pushes Jammu to wall appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 28: Army busted a terrorist hideout in a remote forest area in Rajouri District on Wednesday and recovered a cache of grenades and ammunition. An official said that the Rashtriya Rifles unearthed the hideout during a search and cordon operation in Doba Gali in the upper reaches of Kotranka sub-division. The recovered [] The post Army bust hideout; recover ammunition appeared first on Northlines .

O P Sharma opsharmajournalist@gmail.com Dr. Jitendra Udhampuri, a prolific writer in Dogri, Punjabi and Hindi, is a highly educated and recipient of many awards and honours. He bagged the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1981 for his book Ik Sheher Yaaden Da a compilation of poems in Dogri.Recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Jitendra Udhampuri has [] The post Dr. Jitendra Udhampuri: He Who Enriched Multiple Languages appeared first on Northlines .

By: Colonel (Dr.) Dev Anand Lohamaror Recent developments in the Middle East have raised serious questions regarding the strategic priorities of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran. On the one hand, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have sought to bolster collective security through a mutual defense arrangement in Mecca; on the other hand, regional tensions [] The post The Ransom Trap: Iran, Saudi Arabia, and The Dangerous Cost of Peace appeared first on Northlines .

Cost of living issue is haunting Trump as he makes all efforts to retain GOP lead By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: The final week of Americas 2026 midterm election campaign has become a high-stakes confrontation between President Donald Trump and a Democratic opposition seeking to turn voter dissatisfaction over the economy into control [] The post Barack Obama imparts big momentum to Democratic campaign in last phase appeared first on Northlines .

By Omkar Dattatray Karwa Chauth is an important Hindu festival celebrated with great devotion, particularly by married women in North India. On this auspicious occasion, women observe a fast from sunrise until moonrise, praying for the long, healthy, happy and prosperous lives of their husbands. Traditionally, they break the fast after sighting the moon through [] The post Karwa Chauth: A Celebration of Love, Faith and Marital Bonding appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 28: The Supreme Court on Wednesday discontinued live streaming of case mentioning proceedings in the court of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant. The development came a day after the CJI expressed displeasure over a lawyer mentioning a matter related to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Case mentioning is a procedural mechanism [] The post Supreme Court Stops Live Streaming of Case Mentioning in CJIs Court appeared first on Northlines .

Theni, Oct 27: Seventeen inmates escaped from Theni District Jail in Tamil Nadu after allegedly staging a medical emergency to lure jail staff into their barrack and then attacking them, prompting a massive manhunt across neighbouring districts. Police have arrested four of the escapees, while efforts are underway to trace the remaining 13. According to [] The post 17 Inmates Stage Epileptic Attack, Attack Cops To Flee From Prison; 4 Nabbed, 9 Guards Suspended appeared first on Northlines .

Only Trump and Modis intervention will lead to a final agreement By T N Ashok NEW YORK: The latest diplomatic signals from Washington and New Delhi suggest that a prolonged IndiaUS trade confrontation may finally be approaching a settlement. US President Donald Trump says a deal is close. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, [] The post India-U.S. Trade Deal draft is ready, but still there are few gaps appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the exceptional courage, determination and selfless service of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel, popularly known as Himveers, as he extended greetings to the force on its Raising Day, paying tribute to their contribution to safeguarding the nations security. In a message posted [] The post PM Modi hails ITBP Himveers for valour and sacrifices on Raising Day appeared first on Northlines .

Bandipora, Oct 24: Bandipora Police have arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in a clandestine network linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, with the investigation focusing on suspected separatist propaganda, prison-linked contacts, financial transactions and efforts to mobilise women for propaganda-related activities. According to police, the preliminary investigation has indicated the possible involvement of [] The post Six Arrested as Bandipora Police Probe All

New Delhi, Oct 24: The Government of India has appointed senior IAS officer Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav as the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir following his transfer from Delhi to the Union Territory, with the posting taking effect from November 1, 2026, or the date of his joining, whichever is later. According to an [] The post Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav Appointed J&K Chief Secretary appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 24: A Delhi court has ordered the trial of jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik, Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid, and five others in a money laundering case linked to alleged funding from Pakistan through hawala channels for secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Special Judge Prashant Sharma ordered the [] The post Court Orders Trial of Yasin Malik, MP Rashid, Five Others in Money Laundering Case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police have removed traffic personnel from field duty and attached them to headquarters after a video purportedly showing them collecting money from truck drivers in the Greater Kailash area went viral on social media. Official sources said Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, Jammu, Amit Bhasin initiated action and ordered [] The post Traffic Cops Removed From Duty After Bribery Video Goes Viral In Jammu appeared first on Northlines .