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The Northlines - 17 MAY 2025

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The Northlines Description:

Publisher: Northlines-Publishers

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

The Northlines is an English daily newspaper publishes from J&K, The Northlines is an independent source on the web for the latest news, facts and figures related to Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh and its surroundings.

In this issue

17 MAY 2025

DIPR artists promote awareness on dengue prevention

Jammu Tawi: To mark National Dengue Day, a Nukkad Natak (street play) was organized today at Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, by the artists of the Cultural Unit Jammu, Department of Information and Public Relations, in collaboration with the Directorate of Health Services, Jammu.

1 mins

'Pak's compensation to terrorist families is a state-endorsed terrorism'

Senior BJP leader and former State Secretary BJP J&K, Pawan Sharma, has issued a scathing condemnation of the Government of Pakistan for announcing financial compensation to families of terrorists neutralized during India's counter-terror operations.

1 mins

Functioning of School Education Dept reviewed

District Development Commissioner (DDC) Reasi, Nidhi Malik, convened a comprehensive review meeting with officers of the Education Department today to assess the overall functioning of the education sector in the district.

1 mins

BSP demands implementation of new industrial policy in J&K

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has called on the Government to take urgent and comprehensive measures for the welfare of border residents affected by Pakistani shelling.

1 mins

Suri urges swift compensation for conflict-hit border residents

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Executive Member Raman Suri on Thursday called for immediate government compensation for families affected by the recent Indo-Pak conflict, particularly in the border areas of Poonch, Rajouri, Samba, and Jammu.

1 mins

CEC Gyalson reviews Saboo-Mahabodhi Road upgradation

Chairman/CEC of LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson, chaired a high-level meeting at the Council Secretariat to review progress on the Saboo-Mahabodhi Road upgradation project.

1 mins

Dimple slams govt over non-functional websites

Mission State-hood President Sunil Dimple today criticized the Jammu and Kashmir administration, alleging complete administrative paralysis following the Pahalgam incident, with over 15 government department websites — especially of JMC, PDD, and PHE—non-functional for more than 15 days.

1 mins

JKMEF delegation call on Prpl GMC Jammu

In a significant relief to health workers of CHC Block RS Pura, Principal Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, on Thursday ordered the immediate release of budget funds to clear salary arrears pending for the last three months.

1 mins

Webinar held on 'Media Literacy in the Age of Deepfakes'

The Department of English at GGM Science College, Jammu organized a highly insightful webinar titled “Media Literacy in the Age of Deepfakes’ on Friday via Google Meet.

1 mins

Power shutdown

Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Bishnah, Chak Hasla, Rehal Pandorian, Kheri, Nandpur, Ramgarh, Kamore, Rangoor, Abtal, Nanga, Shahpur and adjoining areas will remain affected on May 18 from 6 am to 12 noon.

1 mins

Tejinder asks cadre to work tirelessly to address public issues

Tejinder Pal Singh Aman, Provincial President of Jammu and Kashmir Youth National Conference (JKYNC), on Thursday chaired a meeting of party office bearers at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu, and called upon the cadre to work tirelessly at the grass roots level to address public grievances and support community welfare.

1 mins

Kavinder calls INDIA Bloc a 'Tukde-Tukde Alliance' built on self-interest

Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta lashed out at the opposition's INDIA alliance, branding it a \"Tukde-Tukde alliance\" formed out of political desperation and self-interest.

1 mins

MLA Marh chairs crucial meeting to ensure citizen safety

In response to the escalating Indo-Pak tensions along the border, a key meeting was held at the Block Development Office (BDO) in Marh to strategize on safeguarding civilians during potential shelling incidents.

1 mins

SKUAST-J observes National Lac-Insect Day

The Division of Entomology at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Jammu) celebrated National Lac-Insect Day (N-LiD) on Friday, with a strong focus on reviving lac cultivation and promoting it as a sustainable agri-business opportunity in Jammu and Kashmir.

1 mins

'Swachhta Pakhwada 2025' begins at NHPC

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1 mins

Srinagar Airport records uptick in flights, passenger movement

Srinagar International Airport, Kashmir’s only operational airport, is witnessing a gradual but steady revival, with increased flight operations and passenger traffic indicating growing confidence in the valley’s connectivity.

1 mins

Arrangements for Mela Kheer Bhawani reviewed

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a comprehensive meeting with officers to review and finalize the arrangements for the smooth conduct of Mela Kheer Bhawani at Manzgam and Mata Tripur Sundari, Khanbarni, Devsar.

1 mins

Passengers get warm welcome at Srinagar airport

As a gesture of goodwill and respect, the defence personnel and civilian passengers arriving at the Srinagar International Airport were welcomed with flowers on Friday.

1 mins

Secy DLSA holds meeting with Adhikar Mitras

A meeting to review the functioning of front offices, Village Legal Care & Support Centres and Legal Aid Clinics was today held in District Ganderbal.

1 mins

PROF NILOFER KHAN RE-APPOINTED AS VC KU

The Chancellor of the J&K Universities, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday re-appointed Prof. Nilofer Khan as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir (KU) with effect from May 19, 2025.

1 mins

IUST’S CIED holds review meet

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED) at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) held a comprehensive review meeting of its eight verticals at Campus III on Thursday, focusing on evaluating past performance and strategizing future initiatives.

1 mins

'Strawberry Village' braces up as harvesting season begins

As the early morning sun warms the fields of Kashmir’s famous ‘Strawberry Village’ in Gassoo, located near Dargah Hazratbal on the outskirts of Srinagar, the farmers have begun harvesting their first bunch of vibrant red strawberries, marking the start of the much-awaited season.

1 mins

Javid reaffirms commitment to rural empowerment, calls for efficient governance

Minister of Rural Development Department (RDD) & Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, today reaffirmed the government’s commitment to rural empowerment, stating that ensuring eligible individuals benefit from RDD schemes without obstacles is a government obligation.

2 mins

Raabita reflects continued commitment of Govt: Sakeena Itoo

In line with the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah’s Public Outreach Programme Raabita, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo met scores of public delegations and individuals at Civil Secretariat here today.

1 mins

2 drug peddlers arrested

In continuation of its relentless efforts to eradicate the drug menace from society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Srinagar & Awantipora and recovered contraband/psychotropic substances from their possession.

1 mins

Dry fruit, Kehwa, saffron sellers in Lethpora, Pampore say they face losses after Pahalgam attack

The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam has dampened the tourism sector in the Kashmir Valley, leaving local traders and vendors in Lethpora and Pampore in Pulwama district struggling to survive.

1 mins

DDC reviews performance of RDD sector

District Development Commissioner (DDC) Harvinder Singh convened a review meeting today in the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex to assess the progress and future plans of the Rural Development Department (RDD) for the financial year 2025-26.

1 mins

DC pays tribute to shelling victim S. Amarjit Singh

Deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal paid a heartfelt visit to Gurudwara Baithak Mahant Mohar Singh Ji, here near District Hospital today to participate in the 10th Day (Antim Ardas) ceremony held in memory of Late S. Amarjit Singh, who lost his life in the recent cross-border shelling.

1 mins

Rana visits LoC villages in Mankote sector

Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today conduct ed an extensive tour of Line of Control (LoC) villages in Mankote Sector, includ ing Uchhad and Jhulas, of Poonch district to meet people affected by recent cross-border shelling.

1 mins

Samba Adm convenes outreach camp at Tribal Village

The District Administration Samba has geared up to implement focused developmental initiatives under the Dharti Aaba Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan in the tribal villages of Rakh Barotian and Bari.

1 mins

Youth Congress organizes Blood Donation Camp

The Youth Congress Unit of Nowshera Assembly, under the leadership of President Ravinder Singh Chouhan, organized a blood donation camp at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Nowshera on Thursday, contributing to the ongoing relief efforts for victims of cross-border shelling.

1 mins

Ban Exists, Enforcement Missing

The persistent use of banned poly carry bags in Jammu continues to pose a grave environmental and public health hazard.

2 mins

Digital empowerment of Haj Pilgrims from India

In recent years, the Government of India has placed extraordinary emphasis on inclusive governance. Governance, that reaches every citizen, regardless of geography, background or belief. This is also clearly visible in its handling of the annual Haj pilgrimage. Far from a routine administrative exercise, it is a massive humanitarian, diplomatic, and logistical operation that spans nations and cultures. Guided by the ethos of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas the Government has turned Haj management into a model of 21st-century service delivery.

3 mins

The Gorkha Voice: “We Are the Guardians of India-Nepal’s Security”

Tiger Rana, a former soldier of the Indian Army's Gorkha regiment and a prominent nationalist voice, issued a stern warning against Islamic terrorism.

1 mins

Nepal supports India's fight against terrorism

Gorkha Tiger Rana's Warning: “We Will Not Let Nepal Become a Breeding Ground for Islamic Terror”

1 mins

What is a Raga? Its Structure and Emotional Analysis

The soul of Indian classical music lies in the concept of the “Raga”. A raga is not just a random collection of musical notes; rather, it is a specific emotional expression conveyed through a structured arrangement of selected notes, their ascent and descent, resting points, and characteristic musical phrases. The aim of a raga is not merely musical presentation but also the evocation of emotions and moods in the listener.

3 mins

From fire to fizzle – President Trump has to take a U-Turn in his global Tariff war

Concept of reciprocal tariff will never succeed in the present trade scenario

4 mins

Mortar shell defused

Security forces detected and defused a mortar shell in a village on the outskirts of Jammu, officials said on Friday.

1 mins

Two cops injured in GA Mir's escort vehicle-truck collision

Two cops were injured when an escort vehicle of Congress national general secretary and MLA Ghulam Ahmed Mir collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Ramban district on Friday, officials said.

1 mins

Dir Health cancels attachments ordered of Medicos

The Directorate of Health Services Jammu on Friday issued a directive cancelling all attachments and deployments made by subordinate offices in the Jammu Division, and instructed the concerned officials to report back to their original place of posting immediately.

1 mins

Notorious criminal associate arrested with weapons

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1 mins

Multi-tasking may actually improve Performance

Those who say you cannot do two things at once and do them both well may actually be wrong, says a new study that recorded benefits of multi-tasking on exercise.

1 mins

Tips to de-stress at Work place

With a demanding boss, a long list of to-dos, and negative environment, you get stressed in office. Beat the stress by downloading an app or gorging on oranges.

1 mins

Here's how your summer routine should be like

With the scorching heat upon us, here are a few basic rules that you can follow to keep heat at bay.

1 mins

Get rid of a nagging headache

Many people instantly reach out to allopathic medicines (aspirin, paracetamol, etc.) as soon as they get a headache.

1 mins

Combat your hangover the natural way

Nutritionist Jacquie Newson doles out tips on how one can remain fine after a few drinks, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

1 mins

Drones, Space, Cyberspace add new paradigm to military conflicts: Ex-DGMO

Operation Sindoor has brought into sharp focus the importance of drones in modern warfare, which along with space and cyberspace will write the new paradigm of future military conflicts, a former Director General of Military Operations who oversaw the Doklam crisis, has said.

2 mins

Justice Bela M. Trivedi, Eleventh Woman Judge in Supreme Court history, bids adieu

Justice Bela M. Trivedi, who was the eleventh woman Judge to be elevated to the Supreme Court in its 75-year-old history on Friday demitted office after spending three-and-a-half years on the Bench.

2 mins

India Ranks 151st on World Press Freedom Index

India's ranking on the World Press Freedom Index improved to 151 among the 180 countries surveyed by Reporters Without Borders this year from 159 the previous year.

1 mins

IMF must rethink assistance to Pakistan: Rajnath

India on Friday called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its USD one billion assistance to Pakistan, suggesting that Islamabad could use it for terror funding.

1 mins

'Everyone wants name in Newspapers': SC says no to fresh pleas against Waqf Law

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2 mins

Punjab Police busts ISI-Controlled, Pak-Based Narco-Smuggling module

Punjab Police on Friday said it has busted a Pakistan-based and ISI-controlled narco-smuggling module and arrested its Indian operative with 85 kg of heroin.

1 mins

Import duty cuts on wine in FTAs may hurt local makers: CIABC

NEW DELHI: Alcoholic beverage maker’s body CIABC on Friday said any import duty cuts in future trade deals on wine could hurt the domestic makers, as concessional tariffs on imported spirit from the EU, US, Australia and New Zealand may flood the Indian market.

1 mins

GJC urges nationwide ban on gems, jewellery trade with Turkiye, Azerbaijan

The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) on Friday urged the industry to suspend all business transactions with Turkiye and Azerbaijan in order to show support for 'Operation Sindoor'.

1 mins

Airtel launches Fraud Detection Solution, a First in the World

In continuation of its fight against spam, Airtel today unveiled a new cutting-edge solution that will detect and block malicious websites across all communication Over-The-Top (OTT) apps and platforms including emails, browsers, OTTs like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, SMSesetc., in real time.

1 mins

India joins Global Ranks with Enliva's Accelerator-free nitrile gloves from Wadi Surgicals

Wadi Surgicals, India’s foremost manufacturer of nitrile gloves, has announced a major innovation milestone with the launch of accelerator-free nitrile gloves under its flagship brand Enliva.

1 mins

AlphaBake launches virtual try-ons for online clothing brands

AlphaBake, a pioneer in generative AI solutions for the fashion industry, has launched a virtual try-on option for online clothing brands, which combines the best of GenAI foundational models with proprietary AI models and workflows, to create a seamless and scalable customer experience saving time and energy.

2 mins

Meghalaya entrepreneurs showcase state innovation and culture at Vienna UP 2025

A delegation of eight dynamic startups from Meghalaya who are currently at Vienna are making the state proud through their participation in the Vienna UP 2025, being held from May 8th to May 16th, 2025, touted to be one of the most diverse and forward-thinking startup festivals in Europe.

1 mins

Signature Global aims 21.5 pc rise in sales bookings to Rs 12,500 cr in FY26 on strong demand

Realty firm Signature Global is targeting 21.5 per cent increase in its sales bookings to Rs 12,500 crore for the current fiscal as it plans to launch multiple housing projects to encash strong demand.

1 mins

India's GDP growth revised downward to 6.3% for 2025

Country remains one of fastest- growing large economies: UN

1 mins

OPG Mobility strengthens leadership to accelerate innovation and growth in India's EV Sector

OPG Mobility (formerly Okaya EV), one of the leading names in India’s electric mobility space, announced a strategic expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of three senior executivesRaushan Kumar as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Sales Head for Solar System Solutions at MTEKPOWER; Sandeep Mathur as Vice President and Sales Head for Inverter & Battery Businesses at MTEKPOWER; and Amit Kumar Gupta as Associate Vice President (AVP) for the OTTOOPG 3-Wheeler business.

1 mins

MLA Ahsan Pardesi Inaugurates Restaurant Showcasing Kashmiri Cuisine, Affirms Government Support for Business and Sports in Srinagar

J&K Govt \"Leaving No Stone Unturned\" for State Prosperity, Says MLA Pardesi

1 mins

VAJK celebrates 12th Anniversary of AOG

The Volleyball Association of J&K as part of fortnight drive all across JKUT in connection with celebrations of 12th anniversary of Art of Giving (A0G) organised an exhibition VB Girls Match between Trikuta ClubJammu & Abyas VB Academy Samba at M.A.Stadium Jammu today. to bring home the ideals of AOG & it's founder Prof Achuta Samanta., Theme of this

1 mins

UTT season 6 to begin on May 31 with double header, Goa face Ahmedabad, Delhi clash with Jaipur

Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) season 6 will kick off with a double-header on May 31 at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, with the opening night witnessing defending champions Dempo Goa Challengers taking on home side Ahmedabad SG Pipers in a primetime clash.

1 mins

Spotlight on Kohli as RCB host KKR to secure playoffs spot

After a 10-day pause triggered by military tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to roar back to life this Saturday. And it does so with a blockbuster clash in Bengaluru — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - where the spotlight will undeniably shine brightest on one man: Virat Kohli.

2 mins

Rousing reception to J&K Kalarippayattu team

Jammu and Kashmir Kalarippayattu Association extended a rousing reception to the Bronze medal winner, Nitin Kumar and other team members on their return from the 7th Khelo India Youth Games held in Bihar.

1 mins

DBN holds Karate meet

The DBN Vidya Mandir, Mubarak Mandi, here hosted a day-long Karate competition involving young students of the institution.

1 mins

Cycling Association of J&K conducts election; Dr. Arvinder Singh Aman elected President

Annual General Body Meeting of Cycling Association of Jammu and Kashmir held today at Press Club, Jammu with the agenda to elect the new office bearers of the Association.