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Union Minister, CM Omar launch e-auction of Limestone Blocks Jammu Tawi, Nov 24: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Monday congratulated Jammu and Kashmir for formally joining Indias mineral auction map as he and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah jointly launched the e-auction of limestone blocks in Jammu. Speaking at the launch [] The post Reddy congratulates J&K for joining mineral auction map appeared first on Northlines .

Says SMVDU admissions based on merit Jammu Tawi, Nov 24: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Monday dismissed reports of a proposed 20% hike in peak-hour power tariffs in Kashmir, stating that no such proposal was under consideration. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of J&Ks first-ever e-auction of seven limestone mineral blocks, he said, [] The post Omar rules out 20 pc power tariff hike after backlash appeared first on Northlines .

Says forces active across all domainsfrom Ladakh to the Indian Ocean Srinagar, Nov 24:Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said the strength of armed forces lies in synergy and that the tri-services the Army, Navy and the Air Force form the trinity of Indias strategic strength. Speaking during the commissioning of INS Mahe [] The post Tri-services reflect Indias strategic might; Op Sindoor proves it: Army Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Ruhullah stands out with 93 pc attendance Srinagar, Nov 24: A single Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament from the Jammu region has asked four times more questions than all Kashmiri MPs combined. According to PRS Legislative Research, a New Delhi-based non-profit organisation, BJPs Jammu MP, Jugal Kishore Sharma, has asked 100 [] The post BJP MP from Jammu asks 4 times more questions than Kashmir MPs combined appeared first on Northlines .

Finance Deptt to hold discussions with 36 departments Jammu Tawi, Nov 24:As part of the exercise to prepare the Budget for the financial year 2026-27, the Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department will begin discussions on the budget proposals from December 1. In a communication, the Finance Department has informed administrative secretaries that the budget discussions [] The post Budget 2026-27: J&K Govt to begin budget discussions from Dec 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 24: Four persons, including a senior government officer, were injured on Monday after a Bolero vehicle crashed into an electric pole at Suthsoo Kalan in Chattergam area of Budgam district. Officials said that all the injured were first taken to CHC Chattergam and later referred to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for specialised treatment. The [] The post ICDS officials among four injured in road mishap appeared first on Northlines .

Chemical shops, hospitals checked to prevent unlawful activities Jammu Tawi, Nov 24:Jammu & Kashmir Police on Monday continued with its extensive security inspections and joint operations across the region as part of ongoing efforts to maintain public safety and prevent unlawful activities, officials said here. Officials said that the operations included checks of commercial establishments, [] The post Police continue security inspections, CASOs in districts appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 24:Directorate of Enforcement, Jammu has attached an immovable property worth Rs 1 Crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. According to a statement, the provisionally attached property comprises industrial land at Panipat, Haryana of M/s Vidit Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Sirmour, HP. The statement reads that the ED initiated investigation [] The post ED attaches property worth Rs 1 crore in money laundering case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 24:In a significant step toward strengthening the financial ecosystem for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jammu and Kashmir, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was today signed between Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of J&K, and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). [] The post CM advocates collaboration of Industries with NSE appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 24:The Handicrafts and Handloom Department is all set to confer the annual UT Artisan Awards for the year 2024 amongst the selected craft-persons, who have kept the famed handicrafts legacy alive in Jammu & Kashmir. Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, who is also Minister In-Charge Industries & Commerce, shall distribute the coveted [] The post J&K set to confer Artisan Awards in Handicrafts & Handloom sector appeared first on Northlines .

PM Modi refurbishes his image to a big extent as a defender for Global South By Nitya Chakraborty The two day G20 summit which ended at Johannesburg in South Africa on November 23 afternoon signalled two major political developments. First, the US, the leader of the democratic world got isolated geo-politically due to the [] The post G20 Declaration focuses on immediate economic agenda sideling views on conflicts appeared first on Northlines .

Kishan Bhawnani, Maharashtra Guru Tegh Bahadur Singhs message of martyrdom was not restricted to any single land or community. Over the centuries, his sacrifice has evolved into one of the strongest moral foundations of the global human rights movement. The international observance of the 350th martyrdom year of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji in 2025, therefore, [] The post Guru Tegh Bahadur Jis Sacrifice: A Historical Foundation for the Global Human Rights Struggle Against Religious Intolerance appeared

U.S. insistence on market access to agri and dairy remains the only major issue By Kalyani Shankar The long-awaited trade deal between the US and India is coming close. The US has indicated a potential reduction of the 50% tariff on Indian goods. President Donald Trump is expressing some flexibility on the matter. Were [] The post Indo-US trade deal is nearing conclusion as both sides dilute earlier hard stance appeared first on Northlines .

The Creator, it seems, poured his last reserves of rugged grace and endearing charm into one manDharmendra Singh Deol. Actors like him are not sculpted by training, nor manufactured by film factories. They are born with a destiny, blessed with an aura that refuses to dim even with time. Today, as the curtain falls on [] The post The Heavens will not find his equal! appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 24: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre, the Election Commission (EC), and major political parties on a plea challenging the legality of the Income Tax Act provision that permits political parties to accept anonymous cash donations below 2,000. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta sought [] The post SC Seeks Centres Response on Plea Against Anonymous Cash Donations to Political Parties appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Jammu and Kashmir Polices Commando Training Centre (CTC) in Sunjwan to review specialised training modules and ongoing activities at the facility. The LG was briefed on operational preparedness, including counter-terror and tactical training imparted to trainees. He also interacted with police personnel undergoing various [] The post LG Sinha Reviews Training, Preparedness at JKP Commando Centre in Sunjwan appeared first on Nor

New Delhi/Ayodhya, Nov 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag atop the spire of the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, marking the completion of its construction, the PMO said. The triangular 10-by-20-foot flag features a radiant Sun symbol representing Lord Ramas valour, along with an Om and the [] The post PM Modi to Hoist Saffron Flag at Ayodhya Ram Temple Tomorrow appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri, Nov 24: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, conducted surprise inspections across several government offices on Monday, leading to disciplinary action against 12 employees who were found absent without authorization, officials said. The Deputy Commissioner immediately ordered the deduction of one days salary for all absent employees and instructed that strict disciplinary proceedings be initiated [] The post DC Rajouri Penalizes 12 Employees Found Absent During Surprise Checks

Srinagar: Kashmir remained in the grip of a severe cold wave on Monday as minimum temperatures across the Valley plunged well below freezing, with Srinagar recording its coldest night of the season at minus 3.2 degrees Celsius, officials said. Shopian in south Kashmir registered the lowest temperature in the Valley at minus 5.1 degrees Celsius, [] The post Kashmir Shivers as Winter Tightens Grip; Srinagar Records Seasons Coldest Night appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 24: Jammu & Kashmir will continue to witness predominantly dry weather conditions for the next two weeks, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Monday, warning of fog and a further dip in temperatures in several areas. Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, said the weather will remain generally dry across the Union Territory from [] The post Dry Spell to Continue in J&K Till December 10: MeT appeared first on Northlines .

Islamabad, Nov 24: Three people were killed in explosions at the federal police headquarters in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, Reuters reported. The explosions are presumed to be a suicide bombing, the agency said. The local outlet Dawn also reported the explosions. According to it, at least two explosions rocked the federal police headquarters in [] The post 3 killed in explosion at federal police headquarters in Pakistan appeared first on Northlines .

Locals Slam Traffic Police Inaction Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, November 23: The main chowk of Sunderbani town on the Jammu-Rajouri highway has become a daily headache for residents, commuters, and shopkeepers. Severe traffic congestion, during peak hours, that stuck people routinely for one to two hours almost every day. Local residents and traders have openly [] The post Sunderbani Main Chowk turns into nightmare for commuters appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 23: Two landlords have been booked for allegedly failing to provide details of their tenants for their verification here on Sunday, police said. According to a police spokesperson, R S Pura police station received information that two house owners had accommodated tenants in their premises without ensuring their mandatory police verification. [] The post Two landlords booked for violating tenant verification guidelines appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawo, Nov 23: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level security review meeting here, directing officials to take the strongest possible action against terror sympathisers and those trying to radicalise youth. He also asked officials to intensify intelligence-led operations against terrorists and concerted efforts to monitor digital platforms used by terror [] The post No tolerance for terror sympathizers, youth radicalisation: LG appeared first on Northlines .

By Dr Arun Mitra For some time now, the events that are fast occurring in South Asia one after other are a cause of concern. We witnessed terrorist violence in Pahalgam on 22nd April 2025 where 26 innocent people were killed. Now 15 people have died after a blast in a car near the [] The post It is time South Asian countries deal bilateral relations with caution and cooperation appeared first on Northlines .

by P. Mohan Chandran Inside Indias Faithtech-Fueled Devotion Economy Is faith now a product with SLAs and tracking IDs? Who owns the ritual when a puja becomes a playlist and the priest a creator? Are we expanding access or shrinking the sanctum? And most crucially can technology scale sanctity without stripping it? Indias faith-and-religion [] The post Society: Click, Pray, Repeat appeared first on Northlines .

Jag Mohan Thaken After a thumping win in the Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP-led central government has begun implementing its long-pending policy agendas. On Friday, November 21, 2025, it officially notified the four labour codes that had been awaiting implementation since 2019 and 2020. The government claims that Indias Labour Codes mark a major reform [] The post Indias New Labour Codes: The Pros and Cons appeared first on Northlines .

A new chapter in Indias labour reforms replacing 29 archaic laws with four modern labour codes is being hailed as a historic step toward global standards, worker welfare, and industry competitiveness. However, a joint platform of 10 labour unions has criticised this move as anti-worker, arguing that it will strengthen employer dominance and [] The post Indias New Labour Codes: A transition from archaic laws to modern reform appeared first on Northlines .

As far as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, it is quite logical that the people should stop believing in the promises made by different political parties in run up to polls because in many instances the electorate has been deceived by the political class by not fulfilling the same even after receiving absolute mandate. In [] The post Stop believing in Poll Promises! appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi/Jammu, Nov 23 The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), tasked with guarding the 3,488 km India-China Line of Actual Control (LAC), will establish 10 all-women border outposts (BOPs) along the high-altitude frontier, ITBP Director General Praveen Kumar announced on Saturday. Speaking at the 64th Raising Day parade in Jammu, the DG said the [] The post ITBP to Set Up 10 All-Women Border Posts Along India-China LAC appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a plea by climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife challenging his detention under the National Security Act, calling it illegal and an arbitrary violation of his fundamental rights. On October 29, the apex court had sought responses from the Centre and the Ladakh administration on her amended [] The post SC To Hear Plea Against Sonam Wangchuks NSA Detention on Nov 24 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Jammu to assess the overall situation in the Union Territory and evaluate ongoing measures to strengthen preparedness. Top officials, including Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, DGP Nalin Prabhat, Special DG (Coordination) S.J.M. Gillani and IG Jammu Zone B.S. Tuti, attended [] The post LG Sinha Reviews Security Preparedness in High-Level Jammu Meeting appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 22: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha will chair a high-level security meet in Jammu on Sunday to review the situation following the deadly blast in Delhi last week and oversee winter preparedness by the forces, sources said. Sources told the news agency that the LG will chair the meeting at [] The post Sinha to chair high-level security meet today appeared first on Northlines .

NIA probe reveals conspiracy to carry out blasts in Delhi, other cities was hatched in 2023; Explosives, detonators, other devices had been arranged over past 2 years; AK-47 rifle recovered from Dr Adils locker was purchased for Rs 6.5 lakh Srinagar, Nov 22:The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Saturday detained a man from the Batamaloo [] The post One more detained, being questioned in Delhi blast case appeared first on Northlines .

OP-Drishti: Over 2,000 people screened, 400 surgeries performed Udhampur, Nov 22:Asserting that Bharat does not need to prove its strength to the world as the Indian Army itself is the symbol of the countrys power and parakram, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that soldiers are an embodiment of the countrys resolve and their [] The post Army symbol of Bharats power, parakram: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 22:Jammu & Kashmir Police on Saturday carried out multiple security operations across the region, including industrial audits in Ganderbal, property seizure in Awantipora, heightened security in Chenab Valley, and a multi-agency exercise at Jammu Airport, officials said. Officials told the news agency, that in Ganderbal, police conducted extensive inspections of industrial estates to [] The post Security, audits, anti-terror measures stepped up across J&K appeared first on Northlin

Srinagar, Nov 22:Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 2,071 new HIV cases and 66 deaths between 2019 and June 2025, a Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed. The data was shared by the J&K AIDS Control Society (JKACS) in response to the RTI. As per documents accessed by the news agency, new HIV cases stood [] The post 2,071 HIV cases, 66 deaths reported in J&K since 2019: RTI appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Saturday chaired a high-level meeting of all concerned Administrative Heads to review the status of data layers uploaded on the PM Gati Shakti (PMGS) Portal across Jammu & Kashmir and to assess progress in leveraging the platform as a comprehensive decision-support system for holistic and evidence-based governance. During the meeting, [] The post CS for creating analytical tools on PMGS Portal to ease governance appeared first on Northlines .

Mendhar/Jammu, Nov 22: A junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the Army and an Agniveer died in separate incidents in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. JCO Sajeesh K, a resident of Kerala, was leading a search party in the Seri Mastan area of Behramgalla on Friday evening when he lost balance [] The post JCO, Agniveer die in separate accidents in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 22: Police in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama district on Saturday attached the property of a terror handler operating from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, officials said. Police attached the immovable property at Syedabad Pastoona in the Tral area of the south Kashmir district, a police spokesperson said. He said the property belongs to Jammu and Kashmir [] The post Property of terror handler attached appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The anti-encroachment drive against land grabbers and drug peddlers continued for the second day on Saturday on the outskirts of Jammu, with authorities demolishing several illegal constructions and retrieving 1.75 acres of land, an official said. On the first day of the drive, more than 16 acres of prime land worth crores of [] The post 1.75-acre encroached land retrieved on 2nd day appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The investigation into the Delhi blast has uncovered a plot by a Jaish-linked white-collar terror module to execute serial blasts across multiple Indian cities, sources told news agency. One of the accused has confessed that the conspiracy was hatched in 2023, as agencies decoded the network behind the November 10 blast that killed [] The post Terror Doctor Spills Secrets Behind Delhi Blast Conspiracy appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Saturday busted a major ISI-backed arms racket operating across multiple states, arresting four alleged members of the network and seizing a large cache of foreign-made weapons and ammunition. The breakthrough comes amid an ongoing crackdown on a Pakistan-sponsored Jaish doctor terror module behind the Delhi Red Fort [] The post ISI-Backed Multi-State Arms Network Busted; Elite-Grade Foreign Weapons Recovered appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 22: A coordinated multi-agency mock exercise was conducted at Jammu Airport to assess the operational readiness and emergency response capability of multiple security and support agencies, officials said. The drill saw joint participation of the CISF, Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police, Indian Air Force, Airports Authority of India (AAI), J&K Fire [] The post CISF Conducts Multi-Agency Mock Drill to Test Emergency Readiness at Jammu Airport appeared first on Northlines .

Poonch: A junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the Army died after accidentally slipping into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, officials said on Saturday. The subedar was leading a search party in the Seri Mastan area of Behramgalla on Friday evening when he lost balance while negotiating a steep slope and fell [] The post J&K: JCO dies after falling into gorge in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Intelligence agencies probing the November 10 suicide car blast near Delhis Red Fort, which killed 15 people and injured several others, have uncovered major evidence pointing to a transnational terror network, multi-layered handlers, and preparations for coordinated attacks, officials said. The attacker, Dr Umar Nabi, died in the explosion, while four key accused [] The post Delhi Blast: 5 Lakh AK-47, Deep-Freezer Bomb Lab, Multi-Tier Handler Network Exposed appeared first on Northli

Samba: A Pakistani drone was sighted hovering over a forward village along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district, officials said on Saturday. The drone reportedly entered from Pakistans Chak Bhura post late Friday and hovered for a few minutes over Regal village in the Ghagwal area before flying back across the border, [] The post J&K: Pak Drone Sighted Along International Border in Samba appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Jammu (JKHCBAJ), observed a strong and unanimous protest within the entire court premises at Janipur, Jammu, in response to the recent enforcement of the Jammu and Kashmir Tenancy Act, 2025. Members of the legal fraternity of whole Jammu Province completely abstained from work throughout the [] The post JK Bar stages protest against J&K Tenancy Act appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi, November 21: Notwithstanding the tall claims of the government of brining transparency in transfers, authorities in Reasi district have allegedly manipulated teacher postings to benefit a select few well-connected educators at the expense of students of remote schools. According to sources, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) of Reasi district on November 18 [] The post Nepotism behind School Teachers transfers within neighbourhood in Reasi appeared first on Northlines .

GoI committed to rehabilitate victim families hit by violence, natural calamities Jammu Tawi, Nov 21: Asserting that Poonch has long faced the brunt of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said the government remains fully committed to rehabilitating families affected by recent natural calamities and unprovoked Pakistani shelling earlier this year. During his [] The post Poonchs resilience to terror & Pak shelling an inspiration: LG Sinha appeared first on Nort