With the government racing against time to implement the next phase of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms by early October, the 56th meeting of the GST Council is scheduled for September 3 and 4. A formal notice issued on Friday by the GST Council Secretariat, signed by Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava, confirmed the dates [] The post GST Overhaul on Fast Track: Council to Hold Two-Day Crucial Meeting on September 3-4 appeared first on Northlines .

Bharat emerged stronger in last decade with innovative initiatives Srinagar, Aug 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday described the upliftment of over 25 crore people from poverty in the past decade as one of Bharats greatest achievements, crediting reforms and innovation for the nations transformation. Speaking at the felicitation ceremony of the Centre for [] The post Pulled 25 Cr out of poverty in 10 yrs, biggest achievement: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 22: The government on Friday overthrow 215 schools that were affiliated proscribed organisation Jamat-e-Islami (Jel) and Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT). Secretary to government for School Education Department (SED) Ram Niwas Sharma said that the 215 JeI and FAT schools were reported adversely upon by the intelligence agencies. Sharma in an order said that the [] The post Govt confiscates 215 schools affiliated with JeI, FAT appeared first on Northlines .

Break Pak Armys Delusion, Keep Fighting Spirit Alive New Delhi, Aug 22: Accusing Pakistan Army Chief of having lottere (thief-like) mentality, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the neighbouring country continues to live in a state of delusion. Addressing a function here, the Defence Minister said, The Chief of the Pakistan Army, knowingly [] The post Rajanth accuses Pak Army Chief of having thief-like mentality appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 22: Search operation by multiple agencies to trace people who went missing during the recent cloudburst and flashfloods in Kishtwar district entered the ninth day on Friday. Meanwhile, the family of one person who was earlier listed missing reported that he has returned home safely, officials said. No fresh bodies were found during [] The post J&K Cloudburst: Search ops on Day 9, missing man returns home, 32 still missing appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 22: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Jammu Sub Zonal Office, has provisionally attached several immovable properties worth Rs 66.77 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) here, the agency said on Friday. The provisionally attached properties comprise factory land and building of Messrs Bharat Papers Limited and two residential houses [] The post ED attaches assets worth Rs 66 Cr under PMLA appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Of the 30 chief ministers in the country, 12 of them, or 40 per cent, declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a new report by poll rights body ADR. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has declared 89 cases against him, the highest, followed by Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, who declared 47. [] The post 40 pc of chief ministers face criminal cases: ADR appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The stage is set for a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy for the September 9 vice-presidential election. After a scrutiny of the nominations filed for the vice-presidential poll, all four sets of nomination papers of both the candidates were found to be [] The post Direct contest between NDA, opposition for VPs post appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, has dismissed a set of applications seeking rescheduling of the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) examination slated to be held later this month. The plea had been filed separately by four candidates on the grounds that the JKSSB test dates August 24 (Junior [] The post CAT dismisses plea for rescheduling JKSSB examination appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 22: The transport ministry has raised the registration renewal fee for motor vehicles older than 20 years to discourage people from keeping them. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), in a notification, announced that the renewal fee for light motor vehicles (LMVs) older than 20 years has been doubled to [] The post Govt raises renewal fee for vehicles over 20 years old appeared first on Northlines .

Denies role in employee sackings, Assures aid to Kishtwar, Kathua Victims Srinagar, Aug 22: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that the political struggle for the restoration of statehood to Jammu & Kashmir will now begin anew. We are going to launch a mission from now onwards. We didnt expect to put in such [] The post Fight for J&Ks Statehood will begin anew, says CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

The significant move, to bring Constitution (One-Hundred-and-Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025that proposes automatic removal of the top political offices like the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or other ministers if they remain in judicial custody for 30 consecutive days for serious offences (with punishments of five years or more), is a long desired step. After 30 days [] The post No Governance from Jail! appeared first on Northlines .

From serene lakes to majestic rivers, Indias youth are poised to make waves on the Olympic stage Dr. Shahid Ali Khan India is steadily making its mark on the global sports map and water sports are emerging as a key avenue for nurturing talent and achieving Olympic glory. The recent Khelo India Water Sports [] The post Khelo India Water Sports: Charting a Pan-India Voyage from Kashmir to Kanyakumari appeared first on Northlines .

Trump deciding on terms on the basis of respecting bargaining capacity By T N Ashok NEW YORK: For years, transatlantic economic ties have been both a bedrock of Western prosperity and a source of simmering disputes. The newly announced USEU Framework Agreement on trade, unveiled in August 2025 after months of behind-the-scenes negotiations and [] The post US Tariff Policy has no definite framework varies from country to country appeared first on Northlines .

Animal lovers have reasons to be happy to get innocent dogs back in localities By Sushil Kutty The Supreme Court has modified its dog-order of August 11 and dog-lovers are beyond relief, except that the order doesnt meet everybodys expectations. The best thing about the order is that dog-lovers have been told not to [] The post Supreme Courts refurbished order on stray dogs of Delhi is a welcome compromise appeared first on Northlines .

Girdhari Lal Raina Former MLC J&K Criminalisation of politics is one of the most pressing challenges confronting Indian democracy. Despite seven decades of constitutional democracy, regular elections, and strong institutions, the political system has been unable to insulate itself from the steady entry of individuals with criminal backgrounds. The problem is not new, but its [] The post Criminalisation of Politics: Will the 130th Amendment Finally Draw the Red Line? appeared first on Northlines

Jammu, Aug 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the promotion of 20 Inspectors to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySPs) with immediate effect. According to an official order issued by the Home Department, the promoted officers include Nargis Kirmani, Fayaz Ahmad, Gh Hassan, Mahash Kumar, Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Jagdeep Singh, Ravinder [] The post J&K: 20 Inspectors promoted as DySPs appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Aug 22: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to allow excluded voters to submit claims through online mode besides making physical submissions in the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise of electoral roll in poll-bound Bihar. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi allowed claim forms [] The post Bihar SIR: SC allows excluded voters to submit claims with Aadhaar, other docs appeared first on Northlines .

GAYAJI (BIHAR), Aug 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the RJD and the Congress, alleging that the opposing parties were against the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill as most of their leaders were either in jail or out on bail. The Bill proposes the removal of the Prime Minister, chief [] The post RJD, Congress Oppose 130th Amendment Bill to Shield Tainted Leaders: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Kochi, Aug 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership Indias economy has moved up sharply, and called upon the people of the country to put in their utmost effort to take it to the top in every field in the world. He, however, expressed regret that [] The post No right to rest until India reaches the pinnacle, says HM Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday dismissed two government employees from service over alleged involvement in terror activities, officials said. The action was taken under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution, which allows dismissal without an inquiry in the interest of national security. The employees were identified as Siyad Ahmad [] The post LG Sinha dismisses 2 govt employees for alleged terror links appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 21:The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has revealed significant developments in highway construction and upgradation projects across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh over the last four years. According to the response given by Union Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari to a question raised by Dr M. K. Vishnu Prasad, both Jammu [] The post J&K, Ladakh got Rs 28,000 cr highway projects in 4 yrs: Centre appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 21:The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has shared comprehensive data in the Lok Sabha on various developmental initiatives targeted at Scheduled Tribes acrossIndia, including specific progress in theUnionTerritoryof Jammu & Kashmir. As per the reply by Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey, J&K has made significant strides in tribal development through [] The post Rs 4.43 cr disbursed to J&K tribals; 1,134 students in EMRS schools appeared first on Northlines .

Ladakh, Aug 21:Indiais moving closer to a landmark clean energy milestone as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) nears completion of the countrys first geothermal power well in the Puga Valley of Ladakh. Rising at nearly 14,000 feet above sea level, the project marksIndias debut in harnessing geothermal energy for electricity generation. The initiative, led [] The post ONGCs geothermal well in Puga Valley nears completion appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 21:A Special Courtin Baramulla acquitted two men accused of trafficking 300 kilograms of poppy straw following a trial lasting nearly three years. The court found the prosecution failed to provide conclusive evidence to prove the charges against Ashiq Hussain Mughloo and Jahangir Ahmad Lone, both from Khushalpora Chanad, Baramulla. The accused were taken [] The post Court acquits 2 accused in drug case after 3 year trial appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 21:Rupesh Kumar (IAS) was on Thursday assigned the additional charge of the post of Director Information, J&K. An order reads, Rupesh Kumar, IAS (AGMUT:2019) and Vice Chairman of the Jammu Development Authority, has been assigned the additional charge of Director Information, J&K. The order states that Rupesh Kumar will hold the charge of [] The post Rupesh gets Addl charge of Director Info appeared first on Northlines .

Narendra Modis sudden Beijing embrace alerts U.S. policy makers By Sushil Kutty Everybody is looking to benefit from the India-United States standoff. The Trump-Modi rift has also caught the fancy of Indian-American and Trumps Republican colleague Nikki Haley, who was Trumps United Nations ambassador till they parted ways and Haley took off for a [] The post Nikki Haley plays spoilsport with Trump, uses her big China card appeared first on Northlines .

Prospects of peace in Ukraine are flickering like a candle in winds By T N Ashok NEW YORK: When Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill met off the coast of Newfoundland in 1941 to sign the Atlantic Charter, they did more than draft a document. They staged a symbolic alignment of values that set [] The post Budapest is discussed as the next venue for Putin-Zelensky Summit appeared first on Northlines .

By Ruchi Chabra Many children today find studies burdensome. They drag themselves through routines, waiting for the bell to ring rather than hungering for the lesson. Behind this lies a deeper failingnot always of the child, but often of the adults who raise them. Too many parents never nurture curiosity, never sharpen analytical abilities, never [] The post Beyond Screens and Selfies: Building a Generation That Thinks appeared first on Northlines .

The point raised by none other than the Chief Minister of J&K Omar Abdullah himself that the condition of the government schools cannot improve until the elected representatives and senior government officers enroll their kids in these institutions is nothing but an alibi, that can be explained with ease using famous Hindi adage, Na Nau [] The post Elite Must Share Burden appeared first on Northlines .

Kishtwar, Aug 21: The multi-agency search operation to trace 33 missing persons in cloudburst-hit Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir entered the eighth day on Thursday, officials said. The death toll in the natural calamity that struck the last motorable village en route to the Machail Mata temple on August 14 during the yatra stands [] The post Kishtwar Cloudburst: Search Op intensified to trace 33 missing people appeared first on Northlines .

New Aug 21: Opposition Vice-Presidential candidate Justice (Retd) B Sudershan Reddy today filed his nomination papers. He filed the nomination in presence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav, Shiv Sena (UBT) [] The post Oppn Vice President candidate B Sudershan Reddy files nomination appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 21: The Rajya Sabha on Thursday agreed to send the Constitution (One Hundred & Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to a Joint Committee, consisting of 21 Lok Sabha members and 10 Rajya Sabha members to be nominated [] The post Rajya Sabha Refers 3 Key Bills, Including J&K Reorganization, to JPC appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 21: Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill amid protests and sloganeering by the Opposition. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had moved The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill as passed by Lok Sabha for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha. Highlighting the aspects of the [] The post Rajya Sabha passes online gaming bill amid Oppn protests appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Aug 21: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale struck Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara on Thursday afternoon. The earthquake struck at around 1.40 pm at a depth of 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). EQ of M: 3.5, On: 21/08/2025 13:41:33 IST, Lat: 34.68 N, Long: 74.39 E, [] The post 3.5 magnitude earthquake hits J&Ks Kupwara appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 21: The CBI will seek from the Srinagar Special Court the police remand of eight Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel arrested by it for inflicting brutal and inhuman custodial torture on a fellow police constable two years ago, officials said. The eight officers who were taken into custody on Wednesday night after [] The post CBI Seeks Remand of 8 J&K Cops in Custodial Torture Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 21: The curtains fell on the 18th Lok Sabha on Thursday as Speaker Om Birla adjourned the House sine die, bringing an end to a session marked by legislative productivity on paper but marred by persistent disruptions and vocal protests from the Opposition over the special intensive revision of Bihars electoral rolls. [] The post Monsoon Session: LS adjourned sine-die, 14 bills introduced 12 passed appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 21: Judicial activism should not become judicial terrorism, Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said on Thursday during the presidential reference hearing which raised constitutional questions on whether the court can impose timelines for governors and the president to deal with bills passed by state assemblies. The chief justices remark came [] The post Judicial Activism Must Not Turn Into Judicial Terrorism: CJI Gavai appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Aug 21: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed his condolences over the tragic bus accident in Samba, which claimed one life and left many injured. The bus was carrying pilgrims to Vaishno Devi. The condolence message was posted on the official account of the Jammu and Kashmir CMO X handle. The [] The post J&K: CM expresses condolences over Samba Bus Accident appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 21: In a significant step to strengthen food safety, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has directed all food businesses to strictly comply with FSSAI guidelines on handling, packaging, labeling, and sale of frozen raw meat, chicken, and related products. The directive, issued by Commissioner of Food & Drug Administration (FDA), J&K, Smita Sethi, [] The post No sale without labeling: J&K Govt issues fresh guidelines for frozen meat products appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested six policemen, including two senior officers, and two civilians in connection with the alleged custodial torture of a police constable at the Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) Kupwara in 2023. The arrests came after the Supreme Court ordered an FIR and compensation for the [] The post Kupwara Custodial Torture: DySP, Inspector among 6 cops arrested by CBI appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 20 : Anticipating future warfare scenarios through predictive technologies and creating precise, targeted systems for counter-action are among the three-fold goals when it comes toIndias futuristic defence programme, Sudarshan Chakra Mission, the government said on Wednesday. In a broad synopsis of the countrys security scenario, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday [] The post India to respond with full force against terror threats: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 20 : A free vaccination drive to prevent cancer of the uterine cervix among the girls ofJammu and Kashmirwas launched here on Wednesday, an official said. Health Minister Sakeena Itoo inaugurated the first-of-its-kind initiative, reaffirming the governments commitment to saving lives and building a healthy future for women across the region. She emphasised [] The post Vaccination drive launched to make J&K cervical cancer-free by 2030 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 20: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday said to have filed a charge-sheet against 14 accused, including SMC and Revenue officials, in illegal building permission case. A spokesman said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau produced a chargesheet in a case under FIR number 04/2019 for the commission of offences [] The post ACB chargesheets 14 accused in illegal building permission case appeared first on Northlines .

By Ajay Sharma Jammu, Aug 18: The Health Department has transferred Dr. Rajesh Kumar from Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Nowshera to Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, in compliance with the directions of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). Dr. Kumar had approached the tribunal after being denied transfer for several years, despite repeated representations. On August [] The post Health Dept complies with Tribunal Order, transfers doctor to Gandhi Nagar Hospital appeared first on North

Search intensified, sniffer dogs deployed to trace missing persons Srinagar, Aug 21: Rescue operations in Kishtwar district entered seventh consecutive day on Wednesday, following the devastating cloudburst that triggered flash floods in Chasoti village on August 14, officials said on Wednesday. The officials said that four specially trained sniffer dogs from the National Disaster Response [] The post Day 7: Rescue ops continues in Chasoti village appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 20: In a remarkable and unique achievement, a Delhi-based infant, Ana Noor, who was earlier living in Srinagar, has entered the International Book of Records as the Youngest to Reach Khardung La, Ladakh. At just 4 months and 21 days old, Ana reached the worlds highest motorable pass on July 4, 2025, breaking [] The post 4-month-old sets record as youngest to reach Khardung La appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 20: The Government of India is undertaking several projects to enhance satellite-based communication and remote sensing in the Union Territory of Ladakh. These efforts aim to improve telecommunication, disaster management and resource monitoring in the strategically important region. According to the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and the Prime Ministers [] The post ISRO satellite projects, disaster management in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

Applies to States, UTs; separate Bill for J&K JPC to review bills, report before next session New Delhi, Aug 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha aimed at removing elected representatives, who are arrested and held in custody for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges. The [] The post Amit Shah tables 3 Bills to disqualify jailed PM, CMs, Ministers after 30 days appeared first on Northlines .

Despite cloudburst, Kishtwar records major rainfall deficit Met predicts rains at isolated places till Aug 26 Srinagar, Aug 20: Amid the cloudbursts, flash floods, and heavy rainfall, Jammu & Kashmir has recorded normal precipitation in the last 81 days. As against the normal rainfall of 398.9 mm, the region has received 397.8 mm during this [] The post J&K receives normal precipitation in last 81 days appeared first on Northlines .