Jammu Tawi, May 6: All gates of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam on the Chenab River in Ramban district remain closed, even as a limited volume of water continues to flow downstream after India suspended the 1960 Indus Water Treaty post Pahalgam terror attack. This comes days after India announced it would hold the [] The post Gates of Baglihar Dam remain closed after suspension of Indus Water Treaty appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, May 6: The stage is set for a nationwide mock drill on Wednesday with all states and Union territories preparing to operationalise air-raid sirens and train people on evacuation protocols and cleaning of bunkers and trenches among other steps in the event of a hostile attack. The emergency preparedness, the first perhaps since [] The post India readies for Nationwide Mock Drill today appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 6: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said security forces should tread cautiously in their hunt for Pahalgam terror attack perpetrators and ensure that no innocents are harmed in the process. We all understand the situation. It will take time. We can neither deny the situation nor shut our eyes to it. But, [] The post Need to ensure innocent people are not harmed: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 6: An alleged overground worker (OGW) for terrorists was detained in the Poonch district on Tuesday, with police claiming that his presence and actions posed a serious threat to public order and tranquillity. Mohd Qayoom, a resident of Qasba village, has been nabbed under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA), a spokesperson of [] The post OGW arrested in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, May 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation status of various financial inclusion and social security schemes of the Government of India being executed through banks and financial institutions in J&K. The meeting focused on the progress under major schemes including Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana [] The post CS Dulloo pushes for swift claim settlements appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 6: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday said an India-Pakistan war can have long-term consequences but his party stands firmly with the government on any action it chooses to take against the Pahalgam massacre perpetrators. His comments come amid the Centre asking several states to conduct mock drills on [] The post War has lasting impact, but Cong backs Govts decision: Karra appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, May 6: Authorities in Doda here have prohibited the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPN), citing public safety, cybersecurity, and integrity of digital governance in the district, an official spokesperson said on Tuesday. The Doda administration also issued strict prohibitory orders against hate speech, provocative statements and acts that incite violence, he said. [] The post VPN use banned in Doda for 2 months appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, May 6: Four passengers including a soldier were killed and 44 others injured when a private bus skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed their grief over the accident. Abdullah rushed his cabinet [] The post Soldier among four killed after passenger bus falls into gorge in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 6:All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said the central government should respond effectively in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of over two dozen people. We want our government to give an effective response to it. We have said the same in the all-party meeting, [] The post Pahalgam attack barbaric, Govt must respond effectively: Owaisi in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 6:In a continued effort to curb the misuse of social media for radical activities and to save the Kashmiri youth from becoming the fodder of terrorism by following radical Social Media handles, the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday detained a radical social media user from Bemina Srinagar along with digital devices including [] The post Radical social media user from Bemina detained appeared first on Northlines .

Nobody listen to SG Guterres these days as he is heading a powerless body By Sushil Kutty India has a great friend in UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who has on a number of occasions held India back from the brink of war with arch enemy Pakistan, thus saving India from total annihilation. This time, [] The post UN Secretary General calls on India to restrain but offers no plan to punish the guilty appeared first on Northlines .

The mock drill scheduled for May 7, as directed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, is a crucial step in enhancing the countrys preparedness and vigilance. At a time when tensions between India and Pakistan are rising, this drill underscores how the entire nation including central and state governments, security forces, and citizens [] The post Mock Drill: Unity in Readiness appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, MAY 06: In a major crackdown on the illegal storage and distribution of banned materials, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) seized approximately 40 metric tonnes (40,000 kg) of polythene from the Narwal area, specifically from a warehouse located along Rajiv Nagar Road, late Monday evening. The operation was led by the Corporation Commissioner Devansh [] The post JMC team seizes huge stocks of banned Polythene material in Rajiv Nagar appeared first on Northlines .

Mendhar/Jammu, May 6: Four passengers including a soldier were killed and 44 others injured when a private bus skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed their grief over the accident. Abdullah rushed [] The post J&K: Soldier among 4 killed as bus falls into gorge in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, MAY 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has deputed 21 officers and officials from various departments to the Consulate General of India in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for Hajj-2025 duties. Check order copy here: Order Copy The post 21 J&K officials deputed for Hajj Duty in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, May 6: A Pakistani intruder was arrested along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The intruder, who is in his early 20s, was taken into custody by Army troops soon after he entered into this side from across the LoC, they said. The arrested [] The post J&K: Pak intruder arrested along LoC in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Suchetgarh, May 6: Farmers living along the nearly 200-km-long International Border in Jammu and Kashmir are racing against time to complete the harvest process amid heightened tension following the Pahalgam terror attack. In the three districts of Jammu, Samba, and Kathua, about 1.25 lakh hectares of agricultural land falls within the shelling range of Pakistan. [] The post J&K: Border farmers rush to wrap up harvest amid rising Indo-Pak tension appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 6: One man was killed and another injured after a landslide struck during stone extraction work in north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Tuesday, officials confirmed. The incident took place in Drugmulla, where the two victims were engaged in collecting stones when the landslide occurred. The deceased has been identified as Habibullah Malik, a [] The post One dead, one injured in stone quarry landslide in Kupwara appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 6: In yet another incident of ceasefire violation, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small-arms firing along the Line of Control in parts of five districts in Jammu and Kashmir. Defence spokesman on Tuesday morning said, During the night of May 5-6, Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small-arms firing from posts across [] The post Pak resorts to unprovoked firing on LoC in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 06: Two People were killed while as forty-two others were injured after a bus met with an accident at Ghani Mendhar area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Officials told news agency that that today morning a bus bearing registration number JK02X-1671 enrouted from Ghani Mendhar lost its control and [] The post J&K: 2 killed, 42 injured as bus falls into gorge in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, May 5 Following an expos by Northlines, the Forest Department has acknowledged a significant lapse in a development project in village Margalla, Ward No. 6, Panchayat Hathal. The issue, first reported, highlighted incomplete work on a local pond, triggering public outrage and prompting action from the department. A [] The post Northlines Impact: Forest Deptt Initiates Enquiry in abandoned Pond Project appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 5: New Delhi, May 5: Russia and Japan assured India of their support against its battle against terrorism that India has pursued after the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir. The United Nations Secretary General , Antnio Guterres, while condemning the Pahalgam Terror attack asked India and Pakistan to observe restrain [] The post Russia, Japan condemn Pahalgam terror attack, support Indias fight against terrorism appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 5: The Union Home Ministry has asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 for effective civil defence, government sources said. They said the measures to be undertaken include operationalization of Air Raid Warning Sirens and training of civilians, students, etc. on the civil defence aspects to protect themselves in [] The post MHA asks states to conduct Mock Drills for effective civil defence appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, May 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, Chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has addressed queries raised by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on the proposed Transaction of Business Rules (TBR). Some queries were raised by Raj Bhawan. Omar Abdullah Sahibs Cabinet met on Monday morning and the response has been prepared, said Tanvir Sadiq, [] The post JK Cabinet addresses LGs queries on Business Rules appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 5: The communication system inside the escape tunnels between two sections of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link Project (USBRL) is incomplete and yet to be fine-tuned, the Northern Railway complained in a written communication to the Konkan Railway Communication Limited, its service provider. The final Katra-Sangaldan section of the 272-km USBRL project was to [] The post NR flags delay in tunnel communication on Udhampur-Baramulla Rail Line appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, MAY 5: Jammu are urgently appealing for the repair and completion of pending construction work of border bunkers that serve as their only shield during cross-border shelling. The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives of tourists, has shattered the fragile peace brought about by the 2021 ceasefire agreement. As anxiety surges [] The post Amid fears of war, border dwellers demand urgent repair of bunkers appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 5: Police have arrested four persons over the sexual assault and murder of a nomadic woman in Srinagar, officials said today. Srinagar Police acted promptly upon receiving information regarding an attempted sexual assault on a woman (name withheld) by a group of individuals near Water Works Road, Nishat, said a police spokesman. He [] The post Four held over sexual assault, murder of nomadic woman appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 5: J&K Police on Monday transferred six Inspectors in Anantnag district, including the Station House Officer of Pahalgam. The police transfers took place nearly two weeks after the deadliest attack on civilians at Baisaran meadows near the Pahalgam resort that left 25 tourists and a local dead. According to the order issued by [] The post SHO Pahalgam among six Inspectors transferred in Anantnag appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 5: The Centre, at the highest level, wants to ensure that the Pahalgam terror attack does not derail the process of governance and development in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday. Addressing a review meeting with top officials at the Civil Secretariat, he acknowledged the adverse impact of recent [] The post Centre wont let Pahalgam attack derail J&K growth: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 5: Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing in eight forward sectors along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, violating ceasefire agreements and prompting retaliation from Indian troops, officials said on Monday. This marks the 11th consecutive night of Pakistans unprovoked firing along the LoC, amidst heightened tensions between New Delhi and [] The post Pakistan violates Ceasefire in 8 Forward Areas along LoC appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 5: The water level of the Chenab River in Akhnoor has increased following the announcements made by the local police and administration. The visuals from the area show a significant rise in the water levels in the river. It is to be noted that earlier on Monday morning the level of water had [] The post After decline, Chenab River swells in Akhnoor appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, May 5: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau on Monday produced challan in bribery case before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Doda, against officials of Block Development Office and Post Office employees in Kishtwar. The ACB spokesman here in a statement said that the Challan was produced against accused persons namely Irshad Ahmed [] The post ACB produces Challan against BDO, Post Office officials appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 5: As part of the ongoing crackdown on terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack, police on Monday carried out searches at 13 locations in Srinagar district. After the Pahalgam attack, the houses of over 130 militants and their associates have been searched in Srinagar district. A police spokesman said the searches at 13 [] The post Police conduct searches at 13 locations across Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today conducted the on-site inspection and reviewed ongoing construction work of the Office and Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor ascertained the progress of the work and emphasised on timely completion of the project. He was informed that the [] The post LG conducts on-site inspection of SASBs office, Yatri Niwas appeared first on Northlines .

By Pushp Saraf There are increasingly stark and undeniable signs that Pakistans grip on Balochistanits largest, yet most sparsely populated and underdeveloped provinceis slipping. Armed Baloch insurgents, demanding a separate, sovereign state, now operate with alarming impunity. Key highways linking Balochistan to the rest of the country have effectively become ambush zones. Commuters are routinely [] The post Whose writ runs in Balochistan? appeared first on Northlines .

The governments claim about zero tolerance against corruption in J&K has lately become a hollow slogan only because hardly there is any department from where the cases of corruption are not being reported. A few days back a revenue official from Udhampur district was caught accepting bribe and now the Incharge Police Post (PP), Government [] The post Anti-Corruption claims ring hollow appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, Chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has addressed queries raised by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on the proposed Transaction of Business Rules (TBR). Some queries were raised by Raj Bhawan. Omar Abdullah Sahibs Cabinet met on Monday morning and the response has been [] The post J&K Cabinet addresses queries raised by LG on Transaction of Business Rules appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 5: The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, transferring the matter to a bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai for further proceedings on May 15, 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, and [] The post Waqf Act Challenge: SC defers hearing, transfers case to Justice Gavai-led Bench appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation that the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror strike must be brought to justice as he strongly condemned the horrific attack. Putin also told Modi that Russia fully supports Indias fight against terrorism, according to the [] The post Putin dials PM Modi, says Pahalgam attack culprits must face justice appeared first on Northlines .

DUBAI, May 5: India retained their top position in the ODIs and T20Is to extend their dominance in the white-ball formats but slipped a place to fourth spot in the Test format, in which Australia reigned supreme, in the latest ICC annual mens ranking update issued on Monday. The latest rankings rate all matches played [] The post India extends dominance in white-ball formats, retain top spot in ODIs and T20Is appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 4: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has extended its support to Himanshi Narwal, wife of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal who was among those killed in a recent terror attack in Pahalgam, saying it is not right to troll a woman on the basis of her ideological expression or personal life. Himanshi Narwal [] The post Pahalgam attack victims wife trolled online, NCW extends support appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 5: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the backdrop of increasing tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting comes a day after Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh met Prime Minister Modi and is understood to [] The post Defence Secy meets PM Modi amid rising Indo-Pak tensions appeared first on Northlines .

Guwahati :When we think of liver problems, we often associate them with adults. But the truth is, liver conditions can affect children tooespecially when they are inherited through family genes. These are called genetic liver disorders. Though they may sound worrying, understanding them early and getting the right help can make a big difference in [] The post Is Your Child at Risk of a Genetic Liver Disorder? Early Treatment Can Change Everything appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 5: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the plea of a woman, who claimed to be the widow of great-grandson of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar-II, seeking possession of the Red Fort here on account of being the legal heir. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar termed [] The post Supreme Court rejects plea of woman claiming possession of iconic Red Fort appeared first on Northlines .

MENDHAR/JAMMU, May 5: Security forces unearthed a terrorist hideout in a forest area in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the recovery of five improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and two wireless sets, officials said on Monday. All the ready-to-use IEDs, weighing between half-a-kg and five kg, were destroyed in a controlled explosion on-the-spot, [] The post J&K: Terrorist hideout busted in Poonch; 5 IEDs, wireless sets recovered appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, May 5: Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing in eight forward sectors along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, violating ceasefire agreements and prompting retaliation from Indian troops, officials said on Monday. This marks the 11th consecutive night of Pakistans unprovoked firing along the LoC, amidst heightened tensions between New Delhi and [] The post Pak troops violate ceasefire for 11th night along LoC; India retaliates appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 4: Pakistan has banned the use of its ports by Indian flag carriers, hours after New Delhi imposed fresh punitive measures, including a ban on import of goods and entry of Pakistani ships into its ports, against Islamabad. India on Saturday imposed a ban on the import of goods coming from or [] The post Pakistan closes ports to Indian Ships in retaliation appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, May 4: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has returned the transaction of business rules (TBR) file to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after finding it in contravention of the Reorganisation Act 2019. Sources said here that the file was sent to the L-G for approval in March, but was returned. The L-G has [] The post LG returns back Business Rules framed by Omar Govt with remarks -contrary to J&K Act appeared first on Northlines .

Ramban (Jammu Div), May 4: Three Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer, were killed when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a 500-metre deep gorge in Ramban district on Sunday, officials said. The Army truck was part of a convoy moving fromJammutoSrinagaralong national highway-44. The accident occurred near Battery Chashma at [] The post Three soldiers die as Army vehicle plunges into gorge martyred appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, May 4: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a batch of pleas challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Acts constitutional validity, weeks after the government paused two central aspects of the contentious law in the face of probing questions by the top court. The Centre assured the apex court on April 17 [] The post SC to hear pleas challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act today appeared first on Northlines .