Srinagar, Jun 25: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday expressed hope that more film-makers would make movies in Kashmiri language to showcase the Valleys beauty and local talent. Speaking to reporters after the premiere of the first-ever Kashmiri-Kannada film Harmukh in Srinagar, he said, This is very good, they have acted very well. The [] The post Farooq asks film-makers to make movies in Kashmiri language appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, JUNE 25: In what could contribute to the further development of Information Technology and related fields in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu, has initiated the process to establish Innovation and Future Technology Enabled Services Park. This was revealed during a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo at Civil [] The post IIT Jammu to develop Innovation & Future Technology Park: CS appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 25: A 47-year-old Village Defence Guard (VDG) allegedly shot himself dead in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district on Wednesday, officials said. Omkar Nath used his own muzzle loading gun to end his life inside his house at Nichla village in Ghagwal district, the officials said. They said Naths family rushed to his [] The post VDG member shoots himself dead in Samba appeared first on Northlines .

J&K Govt to build memorial for terror attack victims Srinagar, Jun 25: In a significant move to bring the tourists back to Kashmir, the Centre is planning a high-level review meeting in Pahalgam on July 7 and 8, sources said on Wednesday. Top sources said that the meeting is being organised by the Ministry of [] The post Centre to organise high-level meet in Pahalgam to revive tourism appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 25: Terming imposition of Emergency in 1975 by the Indira Gandhi led Congress Government as the darkest period in the history of Independent India, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the new generation needs to know how the nations democracy was held captive for 21 months. Addressing Samvidhan Hatya Diwas here, [] The post New generation must know 21-month democracy captivity: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 25: In a significant development, a parliamentary panel is scheduled to undertake a study tour of Kashmir Valley in the first week of July. This is the first such visit following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives, most of them tourists. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and [] The post Parli panel to visit J&K in July appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jun 25: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress Party is considering contesting future elections independently. The development was underlined during a high-level party convention in Srinagar, where All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir acknowledged that a large section of party workers preferred an independent electoral strategy over alliances. [] The post Congress to go solo in J&K future polls appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jun 25: In a significant development, Jammu & Kashmir Police has been adjudged among the best-performing police forces in India for their outstanding contribution to passport verification services for the year 2024-25. Based on official verification data, J&K Police finalized an impressive 134219 passport application verifications during the period April-2024 to March-2025 reflecting [] The post MEA hails JK Police for outstanding passport verification job appeared first on Northline

Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit 26thJune is observed as theInternational Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking(International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking),often referred to asthe International Day against Drug Abuse. It is to strengthen global action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse. Observance of this day aims [] The post The Human Impact of Drug Abuse appeared first on Northlines .

The recent delays in internship registration for MBBS students in Jammu and Kashmir have caused considerable distress among aspiring doctors, especially those who have pursued their medical degrees abroad. With nearly 2,500 applications pending for internship registration, the situation highlights the urgent need for streamlining processes within the Jammu and Kashmir Medical Council (JKMC). Foreign [] The post Resolve Internship Backlog appeared first on Northlines .

Huge funds released for Non-existent, incomplete projects Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, June 24: With the passage of time, the investigation initiated by Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB), in an alleged corruption in Nala Panchayats development project, appears to have been shelved to cold storage. According to sources, there were allegations regarding payments of money for non-existent or [] The post ACB investigation in embezzlements fades off appeared first on Northlines .

The President has proclaimed an Emergency. There is no need to panic,this is what Indira Gandhi said on All India Radio on June 25, 1975. Her words left the citizens of India in shock and, at the same time, marked one of the most significant moments in the countrys democratic history. Today marks [] The post The Black Spot of Emergency 1975: The Court Verdict That Pushed Indira Gandhi to Declare Apaatkaal appeared first on Northlines .

Dr Shailesh Jain, Associate Director Neurosurgery & Head Neuro-intervention, Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh Brain tumours are considered unique as being one of the most poorly understood medical conditions. Because of the wide-spread misdiagnosis, and the never-ending misinformation that presents as articles on the internet and even hard copy publications, patients and their families [] The post Busting Common Myths About Brain Tumours appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed the successful launch of the Axiom-4 Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US and said Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla carries with him wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. The Prime Minister said Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is [] The post PM welcomes successful launch of Axiom-4 space mission appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, June 25: While days in Srinagar have been unbearably hot over the past 10 days, even the usual nighttime relief was absent today, as the minimum temperature soared to 25 degrees Celsius the highest ever recorded in June. The maximum in Srinagar on Tuesday was at 35.5C 6.3 degrees above normal. According [] The post Srinagar sizzles even before sunrise as city logs hottest-ever June night appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, June 25: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia was today arrested in a disproportionate assets case after the state Vigilance Bureau raided his Amritsar house. The former Punjab minister was present in the house at the time of the raid and confronted officials alleging that they had barged into his house. [] The post SADs Majithia arrested in disproportionate assets case appeared first on Northlines .

Tehran: Irans parliament has approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), marking a sharp escalation in nuclear tensions amid fallout from recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes. The legislation, reported by multiple sources on Tuesday, aims to halt IAEA inspections and restrict access to Irans nuclear sites. The move [] The post Iran passes bill to suspend cooperation with IAEA: Reports appeared first on Northlines .

Tehran: Iran on Wednesday executed three men convicted of spying for Israels Mossad and smuggling assassination-related equipment, according to the judiciarys Mizan news agency. The men Idris Ali, Azad Shojai, and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul were executed in the northwestern city of Urmia, near the Turkish border. Authorities claimed they smuggled tools used in [] The post Iran executes 3 men for spying for Israel; accused of smuggling assassination equipment appeared first on Northlines .

Tehran, June 25: Iran covertly moved 400 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium to undisclosed underground locations shortly before recent U.S. airstrikes, top intelligence sources revealed. The uranium, if further enriched to 90% weapons-grade, could be sufficient to produce two nuclear bombs, significantly raising global security concerns. Despite strikes targeting the Fordow and Isfahan nuclear facilities, [] The post Iran relocates 400kg of enriched Uranium to secret sites before US strikes: Sour

Jammu, June 25: Nine people were rescued from the swollen Tawi River on Wednesday morning in a joint operation by the police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local volunteers after heavy rainfall caused a sudden surge in water levels across Jammu and Kashmir. Among those rescued was Madan Lal, a 52-year-old labourer trapped near [] The post 9 people trapped in swollen Tawi River rescued in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, June 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Police today attached a residential property comprising a two-storeyed house along with adjoining land worth approximately Rs 1 crore, of an alleged drug peddler in Srinagar district. Police identified the drug peddler as Pervaiz Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Takanwari, Karnabal. He is accused in an 2024 FIR [] The post Drug peddlers property worth Rs 1 Cr attached in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Parveen Kumar Known for its mountainous landscape including conifer forests and snow-capped peaks, Gool sub division of district Ramban lies at an elevation of 1600 meters above mean sea level. Lying west of the district, the area is also part of the Gool-Gulabgarh area in the Chenab Valley. A notable ancient site called Gora-Gali [] The post Rearing Silkworm: Weaving Livelihood appeared first on Northlines .

In a major breakthrough in the Pahalgam terror attack case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two men for harbouring the terrorists who had carried out the horrendous attack that killed 26 innocent tourists and grievously injured 16 others, the NIA said in a statement. The two men Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote, [] The post NIA confirms Pahalgam terrorists Pak nationals, Locals involved in sheltering them appeared first on Northlines .

In a sharply worded rebuttal on Monday, India condemned the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for making unwarranted and factually incorrect statements on internal Indian matters during its recent two-day foreign ministerial meeting held in Turkiye. The OIC, heavily influenced by Pakistan and backed by Turkey, once again used its platform to push a politically [] The post OICs fabricated allegations reflect Pakistan-Turkey Axis of propaganda against secular India appeared first on Northl

After suspension of Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), India wrote to the World Banks neutral expert, Michel Lino, requesting a pause in his proceedings on the Ratle and Kishanganga hydropower disputes, according to a report by Indian Express. The IE report stated that Lino sought Pakistans views on Indias request, which Islamabad has opposed. The [] The post India asks WB neutral expert to halt Kishanganga-Ratle proceedings under IWT appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, June 24: In a continuing effort to bust espionage rings operating in the country, Punjab police arrested two persons an Army soldier and his civilian associate over their alleged links to the Pakistani intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrests were carried out in Jammu. According to a police official, [] The post An ISI mole in Army arrested In Jammu, Dubai Link Uncovered appeared first on Northlines .

Operation Sindoor clearly demonstrated Indias firm, uncompromising policy against terrorism No shelter safe for terrorists who spill blood of Indian citizens New Delhi, Jun 24:Stating that todays India takes decisions based solely on what is right for national interest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Operation Sindoor has clearly demonstrated Indias [] The post Todays India takes decisions based on what is right for national interest: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Anantnag, Jun 24:Former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC), president, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed relief over the ceasefire between Iran and the United States and called it a positive step for global peace. Speaking to reporters in Anantnags Dooru, Abdullah, as reported by news agencysaid innocent people were being killed in the escalating [] The post Iran-Israel ceasefire a positive step: Farooq, hopes for peaceful Amarnath Yatra appeared first on Northlines .

Planted stories wont work; Statehood constitutional, democratic right of people Gulmarg, Jun 24:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asserted that statehood is not the privilege of elected representatives but the constitutional and democratic right of the people of the region. Speaking to reporters, Omar, as per the news agency took strong [] The post Dont threaten us with Assembly dissolution over Statehood: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .

Policy to attract private power producers for setting-up of SHP, LHP projects Srinagar, Jun 24:The Jammu and Kashmir government has drafted a Independent Power Producer (IPP) policy of Small Hydro Power (SHP) and Large Hydro Power (LHP) project and is likely to be rolled out soon to attract the private power producers. A top [] The post Govt likely to dole out IPP policy soon appeared first on Northlines .

Gulmarg, Jun 24:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday reaffirmed his governments resolve to reestablish Gulmarg as a premier global golf destination, promising focused attention on golfing infrastructure, international-level tournaments and tourism-friendly facilities. Speaking at an award ceremony for golfers and hoteliers at the Gulmarg Golf Championship, the Chief Ministerwho also holds the Tourism portfoliosaid, We want [] The post CM Omar vows to develop Gulmarg as world-class golf destinati

Jammu, Jun 24: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday directed identifying of vulnerable spots along the track leading to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills to mitigate the risk of landslides and shooting stones. Sinha passed the directions while chairing the 75th meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine [] The post LG Sinha directs identifying vulnerable spots to mitigate landslide risk along Vaishno Devi Track appeared first on Northlines .

RAJOURI/JAMMU, Jun 24: Two women were killed and nine persons seriously injured in a head-on collision between a tempo traveller and a mini load carrier in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district on Tuesday, officials said. The tempo traveller, which was on its way to Jammu from Rajouri town, was badly damaged in the accident, which [] The post 2 killed, 9 injured in head-on collision in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, June 24: The Jammu police have arrested two more suspects wanted in Gangyal firing case of June 6. A police spokesman on Tuesday said in continuation to the ongoing investigation into the Gangyal firing incident, the police have apprehended the remaining two main accused, who were evading the arrest. On June 6 at Gangyal [] The post Gangyal firing case: Police arrest two absconding shooters appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, June 24: Security forces today launched search operations in Rajouri, Kishtwar and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources said that acting on specific inputs on suspicious movement along the Line of Control in Keri area of Rajouri, Army along with police launched a massive Cordon and Search Operation (CASO). They [] The post Security Forces launch search ops in Rajouri, Kishtwar, Poonch districts appeared first on Northlines .

As the sacred Amarnath Yatra is set to commence on 3rd July 2025, preparations in Jammu have taken a decisive turn towards strengthening surveillance and security. Though the Yatra is yet to begin formally, the arrival of pilgrims has already started in large numbers, especially via trains, turning the Jammu Railway Station and surrounding areas [] The post Strengthening Surveillance appeared first on Northlines .

Resumption of sixth round of talks between U.S. and Tehran the immediate task By Nitya Chakraborty The most unpredictable President in the history of the United States Donald Trump has done it again. At a time when the world was expecting fierce retaliation by the US missiles after Irans attacks on US bases in [] The post Israel-Iran ceasefire after 12 days of war is a big relief to the world appeared first on Northlines .

IMF study shows how India performed better compared to other ASEAN Members By Subrata Majumder Concerns loomed large on Indias double standard for its neutral stand on Ukraine Russia war and sanction on Russia. Analysts apprehended Indias isolation from global geopolitical influence and global market, which could slow down its growth. Nevertheless, [] The post India has tactfully tackled the challenges to economy from Russia-Ukraine war appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra Jammu, often hailed as the City of Temples, has always been a crucible of history and culture. Beyond its spiritual grandeur, this land has given rise to towering personalitiesrulers, sages, thinkers, warriors, scientists, and reformerswho have left a lasting imprint on society. Among the distinguished sons of this sacred soil was Harbans [] The post The distinguish son of Jammu: Harbans Lal Bhagotra A life of service to people appeared first on Northlines .

Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Dalai Lama has very nicely quoted One clear lesson we know from history is this: If you keep people permanently unhappy, you cannot have a stable society. Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama, who turns 90 this July, has released a new book Voice for the Voiceless that offers insights into [] The post Tibets Struggle Universal Message of Dalai Lama appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, June 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said there was no local involvement in the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, asserting that all the assailants were foreign nationals. Omar said this two days after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) made its first major breakthrough in the [] The post Pahalgam Attack: No local involvement, all gunmen were foreigners, says Omar Abdullah appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jun 24: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, saying it was a good step, and expressed hope that it lasts so that innocent people do not get killed. I am thankful to the Almighty if there is indeed a ceasefire. It is a good thing. Innocent [] The post Farooq Abdullah welcomes Iran-Israel ceasefire, hopes for lasting peace appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jun 24: A thief was paraded with a garland of shoes on the streets and also briefly made to sit on the bonnet of a moving police vehicle after he was caught outside a hospital in the heart of the city on Tuesday, an official said. The accused, a notorious criminal, is part of [] The post Thief paraded with shoe garland after caught outside Jammu Hospital appeared first on Northlines .

Kargil, June 24: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC Kargil, Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extends his heartfelt gratitude to the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh, particularly to Chief Secretary Pawan Kotwal, for their vital support in facilitating the successful evacuation of UT Ladakh students pursuing MBBS studies in Iran. These students have now safely [] The post CEC Kargil express gratitude to UT Adm for successful students evacuation from Iran appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jun 24: Asserting that Operation Sindoor has made clear to the world Indias stringent policy against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that his government takes whatever steps are appropriate in national interest. Weapons manufactured in India showed their impact during the conflict with Pakistan, he said, without naming the country, [] The post Op Sindoor made clear Indias stringent policy against terrorism to world: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jun 24: The defence ministry has concluded 13 contracts worth Rs 1,980 crore under the emergency procurement mechanism to boost the Indian Armys operational readiness in countering cross-border terrorism. Under the acquisition programme, the Armys integrated drone detection and interdiction systems are being significantly enhanced, officials said. India has been ramping up the [] The post Defence Ministry seals Rs 1,981 cr deals to boost Armys Anti-Terror Ops appeared first on Northli

Jammu, June 24: The Jammu police have arrested two more suspects wanted in Gangyal firing case of June 6. A police spokesman on Tuesday said in continuation to the ongoing investigation into the Gangyal firing incident, the police have apprehended the remaining two main accused, who were evading the arrest. On June 6 [] The post 2 absconding shooters arrested in Gangyal firing case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, June 24: Pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine faced disruptions on Tuesday as the new track remained closed due to a landslide near Hemkoti, while chopper services were suspended for the sixth consecutive day due to dense fog, officials said. Triggered by heavy rainfall on Monday, the landslide and accompanying mudslide blocked the [] The post Landslide, Fog disrupts Vaishno Devi Yatra; New Track and Chopper services suspended appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, June 24: Two people were killed and nine others injured in a head-on collision between a tempo van and a Tata Mobile vehicle near Chattiyar-Chingus in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning. According to police, the accident occurred near Chingus when the two vehicles collided, leading to a swift rescue operation [] The post J&K: 2 killed, 9 injured in Rajouri road accident appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Jun 24: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently directed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to repatriate a 63-year-old woman, who was deported to Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The High Court passed the order, taking note of the exceptional nature of facts and circumstances of the case, as [] The post J&K: High Court directs MHA to bring back 63-year-old woman deported to Pak appeared first on Northlines .