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Rain brings not only relief but also danger and destruction; therefore, people need to be aware and take all safety measures during the rainy season. The incident of October 11 in Jammu, where a woman lost her life during the rain spell, is a tragic reminder that a little negligence can cost a precious life. [] The post Rain also brings risks! appeared first on Northlines .

Nobel Peace Award winner Navi Pillay carries tradition of Mahatama Gandhi who was denied By T N Ashok NEW DELHI: The Nobel Prize has a remarkable Indian story. It begins with a poet who carried Bengali literature to the world, passes through scientists who transformed our understanding of light, stars and the machinery [] The post Nobel Prize has a remarkable story relating to Indian citizens and PIOs appeared first on Northlines .

Zelensky is sidelined as he battles to prove his political legitimacy By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: In the volatile intersection of energy economics, electoral politics and international diplomacy, Donald Trump has once again demonstrated his preference for dramatic declarations over painstaking negotiation. His latest initiativeto facilitate Russian diesel supplies, relax sanctions on Russian [] The post Trump-Putin energy deal raises uncomfortable questions before mid-term poll appea

by Prof. Dr. K. Ram Kishore Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping education, journalism, medicine, research, business, literature and the arts. Its ability to process enormous volumes of information and generate content within seconds offers undeniable advantages. But technological progress cannot be measured only by speed and efficiency. It must also be judged by how [] The post AI and Human Dignity appeared first on Northlines .

Nine days of spiritual practice, inner strength and a commitment to building an empowered society Smt Savitri Thakur Sharadiya Navratri is a sacred festival in Indian culture that celebrates strength, faith, spiritual practice and self-purification. Worshipping the nine forms of Maa Durga inspires us to embrace courage, restraint, patience, compassion and self-confidence in our [] The post Sharadiya Navratri: Awakening womens power through the worship of Maa Durga appeared first on Northlines .

Dubai, Oct 13: Two Maldivian pilots employed by flydubai have been arrested by UAE police in connection with an alleged attempt by an Omani co-pilot to hijack and crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, in which Indian Captain Smit Machchhar was injured while foiling the suspected plot, according to media reports. The duo were taken [] The post 2 Maldivian Pilots Detained In UAE Over Alleged Plot To Down Flydubai Aircraft appeared first on Northlines .

CHANDIGARH, Oct 13: The killing of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Mansa has triggered a political storm in Punjab, with opposition leaders accusing the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of failing to maintain law and order and effectively tackle the drug menace. Jhota, who was known for his campaign against drugs in [] The post Killing Of Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Jhota In Punjab Ignites Political Firestorm, Oppn Alleges Failure Of Mann Govt appeared first on Nor

Jammu Tawi, Oct 12: In a move to ensure timely services, the Jammu and Kashmir General Administration Department has issued a notification setting a strict 21-day timeline for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for building permissions from the Fire and Emergency Service. According to the official order, the Joint Director, Fire and Emergency Services will [] The post Govt sets 21-day deadline for fire NoC appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 12: The President of India has approved the appointment of six Governors across different states, according to a press communiqu issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The appointments include changes in the governorships of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Sikkim. The new appointments will take effect from the dates on [] The post President appoints 6 Governors appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Oct 12: Three persons, including a woman employed as a follower in the Jammu and Kashmir Police, were arrested in two separate incidents in Jammu district, with police recovering heroin-like substances and illegal firearms from their possession. A police spokesman said approximately 15 grams of a heroin-like substance was recovered from Shameem Begum, a [] The post Lady Police Follower Among 3 Held With Heroin, Pistols in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 12: Delhi remained on high alert for the third consecutive day on Monday, with over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed across the capital ahead of an opposition protest march to the Supreme Court against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of vote chori. The entry and exit gates at [] The post Delhi on High Alert Ahead of Oppn March; Metro Gates Shut at Six Stations appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Oct 12: Entry into Dachigam National Park has been suspended until October 31 to protect the endangered Hangul, or Kashmiri stag, from human disturbance during its ecologically sensitive rutting season. The month-long restriction applies to all visitors, tourists and other persons, except those involved in essential departmental duties, wildlife protection and management operations, emergencies [] The post Dachigam National Park Shut Till Oct 31 to Protect Hangul During Rutting Season

JAMMU, Oct 12: National Conference (NC) leader and former minister Sardar Harbans Singh died at a private hospital here early Monday. He was 84. Singh, who had been unwell for some time, breathed his last around 2 am while undergoing treatment, his elder son Kulwant Singh said. His last rites will be performed at the [] The post Former Minister, NC Leader Harbans Singh Dies at 84 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, October 11: A 33-year-old man was found hanging at his residence under suspicious circumstances in the Nagrota area of Jammu. The deceased has been identified as Masoom Ali Khan, originally from Mohalla Hardaspura, Tehsil Chamba, Mugla, and currently residing at Kamini Market in Nagrota. According to the information received, the man was found [] The post Man found hanging in Nagrota, declared dead appeared first on Northlines .

Gurmeet Jammu Tawi, October 11: The presence of Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals in Jammu has once again become a subject of public debate, with questions being raised over their actual numbers, identification and documentation. The difference between official records and claims made by local sources has brought the issue back into focus. What [] The post Questions over Rohingya population in Jammu? appeared first on Northlines .

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Jammu: Homes flooded, Roads turn into streams, Landslides disrupt traffic. Gurmeet Jammu Tawi, October 11: Sunday morning brought misery to residents across Jammu as heavy rainfall disrupted normal life in several parts of the city. Roads were submerged, rainwater entered homes and shops, and landslides blocked key routes, leaving [] The post Jammu sees record-breaking rainfall; 2 dead, life disrupted appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday extended support to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting that he does not need to resign over the allegations of deliberate voter deletions. Out of the 13 crore voter deletions, six crore were due to change of residence for various reasons. Gyanesh Kumar ji does not need to [] The post No need to resign: Athawale backs CEC appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi reverberated with religious chants as nine-day Navratra commenced amid a heavy rush of devotees on the first day of the festival on Sunday. Despite inclement weather conditions, pilgrims continued to arrive in large numbers to seek the blessings of the goddess Mata Vaishno Devi, [] The post Navratra commences at Vaishno Devi Shrine amid heavy rush of devotees appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Prompt action by a railway employee helped save the life of a passenger who suffered a cardiac arrest after deboarding the Jhelum Express at Jammu Tawi Railway Station on Sunday, an official said. The passenger collapsed on the platform after getting off the train, drawing the attention of on-duty railway staff member Bablu [] The post Alertness of railway staff saves passengers life appeared first on Northlines .

DUBAI: At least 11 Indians were among the more than 300 people injured in an attack at Saudi Arabias international airport in Riyadh, the Indian Embassy said on Sunday a day after the attack that killed 12 people. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, in a social media post, on Sunday said it has been [] The post 11 Indians among 300 injured in attack at Saudi airport that killed 12 appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 11: India on Sunday strongly condemned the repeated attacks on Saudi Arabias King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, including the October 10 strike that killed 12 people and injured more than 300, calling the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure completely unacceptable and demanding an immediate halt to such attacks. In a [] The post India Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Calls for Immediate Halt to Strikes appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Slamming Pakistan for continuing to abuse the United Nations platform to peddle lies and falsehoods about Jammu and Kashmir, India on Saturday reiterated that J&K is and will always remain, an integral and inalienable part of India. Indias response, according to the news agency, came during a discussion on Decolonisation in the UN [] The post India slams Pakistan at UN, reaffirms J&K as integral part appeared first on Northlines .

By Ashraf Hussain Katoch For decades, the progress of a child in our government schools has been judged by a single sheet of paper: the report card. A few numbers, a percentage, a rank1st, 2nd or 3rd. This system told us how much a child had memorised in three hours, but it never told [] The post What is HPC and why is the school education department implementing it? A paradigm shift beyond marks appeared first on Northlines .

by Dr. Priyanka Saurabh Wildlife is not just a countrys natural wealth; it is also a vital link in its ecosystem. Forests, grasslands, wetlands, rivers, and marine ecosystems can remain balanced only when the diverse species inhabiting them are protected. India is among the worlds most important countries in terms of biodiversity. It is home [] The post Wildlife Conservation: Securing the Future with Nature appeared first on Northlines .

Trump led Republicans launch fierce campaign to get last minute mileage By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: Three weeks before November 3, American voters are not waiting for Election Day. In the states reporting, they are returning ballots at a pace well ahead of the last midterm, and the partisan lean of those ballots [] The post Early voting trends in select states are favouring Democrats in mid-term appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, October 10: Two police personnel were injured after stones were allegedly pelted at them near Akashwani Bhawan in the national capital amid heightened tensions ahead of the proposed CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Police detained at least 30 people following the incident. Security was tightened in the area as police personnel moved to [] The post Delhi protest: Stones Pelted at Police Near Akashwani Bhawan, 2 Personnel Injured; 30 Detained appeared first on Northlines .

PANAMA CITY: A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 struck Panama, triggering concerns over structural damage, possible casualties and tsunami waves along the countrys coastline, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Local media reported structural damage in several parts of the country, while the USGS warned that casualties were possible and [] The post 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Panama, Tsunami Warning Issued appeared first on Northlines .

WASHINGTON, Oct 10: The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on the sale and import of Russian-origin diesel fuel until April 7, 2027, amid a surge in global fuel prices and mounting pressure on President Donald Trump to bring down domestic energy costs ahead of the November midterm elections. The US Treasury Department announced the [] The post US Lifts Sanctions on Russian Diesel Until April 2027 Amid Global Price Surge appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 10: Elon Musk on Saturday intensified his criticism of industrialist Mukesh Ambani amid a standoff over the launch of Starlink satellite internet services in India, sharing media reports alleging that a Reliance-funded firm helped boost BJP campaigns on social media and a Reliance-linked company made substantial political donations to the ruling party. [] The post Musk Escalates Starlink Row, Shares Reports on Reliance-Linked Firms BJP Donations appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 10: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and three leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday ahead of the partys proposed protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, according to police sources and the party. Rathee was detained from his residence in Sector 56 of [] The post Dhruv Rathee, Three CJP Leaders Detained Ahead of Delhi Protest appeared first on Northlines .

A Constitutional Guarantee By Shri Ramdas Athawale A just and inclusive society is built on the assurance that every citizen can live with dignity, equality and security. For the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), this commitment finds concrete expression through strong constitutional safeguards, effective laws and responsive institutions. The Government of India [] The post Strengthening Justice and Protection for SC and ST Tribes appeared first on Northlines .

Both the CPI(M) and rebel TMC showed their irrelevance amongst rural voters By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: By-poll results are usually predictable going in favour of the ruling party but the victory margin of twin electoral contests at Rejinagar and Nandigram declared on Friday, October 9 came as surprises. Even as a motley Opposition [] The post Two Bypoll results in Bengal vindicate state BJPs success in courting minorities appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: The Jammu railway division on Friday announced the cancellation of four key trains heading to the national capital, including the superfast Rajdhani Express, ahead of a planned protest in New Delhi by the CJP against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The cancellations are part of a decision by Northern Railway affecting 48 incoming [] The post Four trains from Jammu cancelled ahead of Oct 10 protests appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday charge-sheeted four accused, including three killed Pakistani terrorists, in connection with a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district in February this year. The chargesheet was filed before a special NIA court in Jammu against arrested accused Maneer Ahmed, son of Mohammad Yousuf Koli, resident [] The post NIA charge-sheets 4 accused, including 3 killed Pakistani terrorists appeared first on Northlines .

Calls for anticipating technological changes to prepare for future warfare New Delhi, Oct 09: Operation Sindoor and ongoing global conflicts have reinforced the importance of air power in modern warfare, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said here on Friday. He stressed the need to anticipate technological changes to prepare for [] The post Op Sindoor proved Air power can deliver decisive victory: IAF Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Says 7 seats were added in J&K, BJP won 6; same pattern is continuing Jammu Tawi, Oct 9: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday alleged that the Election Commission is colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to distort the peoples mandate in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, CM Omar [] The post EC-BJP collusion to distort J&K mandate, alleges Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 09: A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel succumbed to his injuries after sustaining a gunshot wound while on duty in Jammus Reasi district on Friday, officials said. An official said that the CISF personnel sustained a gunshot wound in Reasi and later succumbed to his injuries. He said the injured personnel [] The post CISF personnel succumbs to injuries of gunshot wound appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 09: An Assistant Commandant of the Border Security Force (BSF) died after being found unconscious in north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Friday, officials said. An official said that the BSF personnel was found unconscious and unresponsive in the Doban area here in Kupwara. He was immediately shifted for medical assistance but was declared [] The post BSF Asstt Commandant found unconscious, dies appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 09: Two persons were killed and 21 others sustained injuries after a passenger vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Rajouri District on Friday. An official said that the vehicle (bearing no. JK20C-8295), met with an accident near Moghla village within the jurisdiction [] The post Passenger vehicle plunges into gorge, 2 killed, 21 injured appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 9: Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday rejected allegations of monopolistic practices in Indias satellite communications (satcom) sector, asserting that three companies have secured licences and can begin operations once they individually fulfil prescribed security requirements and other conditions. His remarks come amid a public spat between the Indian government and billionaire [] The post Scindia Rejects Satcom Monopoly Claims, Says 3 Licensed Players Must Me

New Delhi, Oct 9: INDIA bloc MPs will meet at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan at 3 pm on Friday and could proceed for another protest against vote chori, sources said. They also said the INDIA bloc has sought time from President Droupadi Murmu and if they do not get an appointment, [] The post INDIA Bloc MPs To Meet At Samvidhan Sadan; All Options For Protest On Table: Sources appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 8: The Crime Branch Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Jammu, has filed a chargesheet against siblings Poonam Sharma and Akash Sharma, residents of Janipur, in an alleged Australia visa fraud case. The chargesheet was filed before the Court of 13th FC Jammu in connection with FIR No. 08/2026 registered under Sections 420, 468, 120-B [] The post Crime Branch Jammu Files Chargesheet In Visa Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 8: The GST Council on Thursday began deliberations on a broad set of reforms aimed at making the indirect tax regime more trust-based and business-friendly, including scrapping the arrest powers of GST officers and decriminalising several offences. The 57th meeting of the Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and attended by [] The post GST Council Weighs Scrapping Arrest Powers, Decriminalizing Tax Offences appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 8: The Government on Thursday reconstituted the Press Council of India (PCI), nominating 13 members, including six editors and seven working journalists from the non-editor category. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry issued a notification nominating the members under the provisions of the Press Council Act, 1978. Those nominated under the [] The post Press Council Reconstituted, 13 Journalists Nominated appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 8: Air India will offer travel SIM cards to passengers for their overseas trips. EasyRoam, an Air India-branded travel SIM card that offers international roaming services, has been developed in partnership with Tata Communications. The ancillary product will be available for purchase as a physical SIM card as well as [] The post Air India To Offer Travel SIM Cards To Passengers For Overseas Trips appeared first on Northlines .

United Nations, Oct 8: Exposing Pakistans doublespeak on terrorism at the UN, India has called out Islamabads efforts to gloss over its state support for terror by announcing rewards for JeM chief Masood Azahar, underlining that the world has not forgotten 9/11, 26/11 and Pahalgam attacks. India on Wednesday exercised its Right of Reply [] The post India Exposes Pak Doublespeak At UN, Says World Has Not Forgotten 9/11, 26/11 And Pahalgam Attacks appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a global mechanism to tackle cyber frauds, deepfakes and digital crimes, saying digital threats have crossed national borders and require coordinated action by governments and other stakeholders. Inaugurating the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, Modi said governments, technology companies, [] The post PM Modi Calls For Global Mechanism To Combat Cyber Frauds, Deepfakes appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Oct 8: Two persons were killed and seven others injured when a Tata Sumo carrying nine people met with an accident on the Senabati-Chounthan Road in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir today. Police officials said the accident occurred when the Sumo was travelling on the Senabati-Chounthan Road, leaving all nine occupants injured. The [] The post Two Dead, Seven Injured In Ramban Road Accident appeared first on Northlines .

Preparation for an entrance test demands more than merely revising old topics. It involves understanding the kind of thinking that the entrance test demands, finding out ones own strengths and weaknesses, & practicing the application of concepts under time constraints. The Ashoka Aptitude Assessment is an entrance test that demands an integrated approach because it [] The post How To Prepare For The Ashoka Aptitude Assessment appeared first on Northlines .

PANAJI, Oct 8: Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his powerful performances and commanding screen presence, died at his residence in Goa in the early hours of Thursday. He was 75, according to multiple reports, though a news feed described him as 76. Patekar was found unconscious at his apartment in Dona Paula and [] The post Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies in Goa appeared first on Northlines .