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Kailash Kund Yatra sees limited participation over security concerns
The participation of people in the three-day Kailash Kund Yatra beginning August 20 will be restricted, prohibiting children, elderly individuals, and women from taking part to ensure their safety, it was decided at a security review meeting today.
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August 18, 2025
The Northlines
Search for trapped cloudburst victims enters day 4 in Kishtwar
Chisoti (Kistwar-Jammu), Aug 17: Amid overcast conditions, the search operation to trace those missing in the cloudburst in this remote village of Kishtwar district entered the fourth day on Sunday with rescuers hopeful of clearing a major impact spot during the day, officials said.
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August 18, 2025
The Northlines
'Janmashtami' celebrated with religious fervour across J&K
The festival of Janmashtami, commemorating the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety here today with temples witnessing huge rush of devotees since early this morning.
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17 AUG 2025
The Northlines
Health Deptt mobilizes emergency medical response in Chashoti
In the wake of the cloudburst that struck the Chashoti area of District Kishtwar and under the supervision of Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr Sayed Abid Rasheed Shah, the Directorate of Health Services Jammu (DHS Jammu) has initiated emergency medical response measures to assist those affected.
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17 AUG 2025
The Northlines
On day 3, rescuers use explosive, 82 still missing
Army, NDRF and police intensify search; survival hopes fade; Chief Secretary, GOC Delta Force, CISF DIG, Div Com, IGP and DC stationed at ground zero
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17 AUG 2025
The Northlines
61 dengue cases reported in J&K this year so far
Dengue cases are on the rise in Jammu & Kashmir, with a total of 61 reported so far this year.
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17 AUG 2025
The Northlines
PM Modi hoists tri-color at Red Fort, delivers 103-minute speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday delivered a 103-minute Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the longest by any prime minister in India's history.
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17 AUG 2025
The Northlines
J&K procures 40-50% electricity from markets during lean season
With the minimal power generation availability, Jammu and Kashmir is procuring approximately 40-50 percent of electricity from the imported power markets during lean season.
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17 AUG 2025
The Northlines
Vipin Gupta Named PCDA (NC) Jammu; 11 IDAS Officers shifted
The Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) has ordered transfers of 11 officers of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), bringing changes in key positions across the country.
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17 AUG 2025
The Northlines
Digital Meltdown: 91 Govt Websites Down in J&K
In a stunning revelation, the Jammu & Kashmir government has disclosed that 91 official websites remain nonoperational, affecting public access to vital services across the Union Territory.
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17 AUG 2025
The Northlines
12,000 kgs of unsafe meat seized in week-long crackdown
Srinagar, Aug 16: In the ongoing crackdown against unsafe food practices, authorities have seized and destroyed nearly 12,000 kilograms of unsafe and decomposed frozen meat across Jammu and Kashmir over the past few weeks.
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17 AUG 2025
The Northlines
Kishtwar cloudburst a 'huge' disaster: CM
Multi-pronged approach taken for rescue op Announces ex-gratia from CM's Relief Fund
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17 AUG 2025
The Northlines
Cloudburst hits Kishtwar; 50 dead, 200 missing, 120 injured
A massive cloudburst hit Kishtwar district on Thursday leaving at least 50 persons dead and 120 injured. Over 200 people are reported missing.
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15 Aug 2025
The Northlines
Prez calls Kishtwar incident 'extremely tragic' PM assures assistance
Srinagar, Aug 14: President of India, Droupadi Murmu Thursday condoled the loss of lives due to the cloudburst in Kishtwar while Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his prayers with all the affected people.
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15 Aug 2025
The Northlines
LG tells CM to issue appointment letters to 235 youth selected under sports quota
Says Sports participation rose from 2.5 to 40 lakh in 5 years
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14 Aug 2025
The Northlines
Petitions on J&K statehood, nomination of 5 MLAs listed today
Two separate petitions—one seeking the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir's special status, and another challenging the nomination of five MLAs—are listed for hearing in the Supreme Court and the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, respectively, on Thursday.
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14 Aug 2025
The Northlines
PWD diverts Non-Plan Funds to construct New Roads Instead of Intended Road Repairs
In an alleged misappropriation of funds, the officials of the Public Works Department (PWD) in Reasi and Rajouri districts have been accused of allegedly diverting non-plan funds—intended strictly for road repairs—to construct new roads.
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14 Aug 2025
The Northlines
Tricolour flies high at Lal Chowk ahead of I-Day
Srinagar, Aug 13: In a symbolic gesture ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday hoisted the Tricolour at the historic Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) in Lal Chowk, Srinagar.
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14 Aug 2025
The Northlines
Soldier dies in exchange of fire with terrorists in Uri
An Army soldier lost his life in an exchange of fire with terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir’s Uri sector on Wednesday.
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14 Aug 2025
The Northlines
MeT predicts heavy rains in Jammu till Aug 15
Jammu Tawi, Aug 13: As the temperatures continued to soar once again across the valley, the weatherman here has predicted moderate showers in Kashmir and heavy to very heavy rainfall in Jammu division for the next two days.
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14 Aug 2025
The Northlines
Ahead of I-Day security on high alert along LoC in J&K
SMART FENCING, DRONES & RAPID RESPONSE TEAMS IN PLACE TO PREVENT INFILTRATION
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14 Aug 2025
The Northlines
CBK conducts searches at multiple locations in Sgr
Srinagar, Aug 13: The Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) Wednesday carried out searches at multiple locations in District Srinagar.
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14 Aug 2025
The Northlines
Over 4,500 Govt devices secured in J&K’s Cyber Defence Drive
Jammu and Kashmir has secured more than 4,500 government devices with advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems as part of its ongoing Cyber Security Action Plan, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said on Tuesday while reviewing the Union Territory's defence against emerging digital threats.
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14 Aug 2025
The Northlines
Tiranga symbol of pride; Aatmanirbhar J&K our goal; Skies shine with tricolor
Calling the Tiranga a symbol of India's pride and resilience, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday lauded the armed forces for avenging the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians, mostly tourists dead.
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13 Aug 2025
The Northlines
CAT grants stay on DPM reversion
The Central Administrative Tribunal has stayed the reversion of district programme managers to block programme managers by the Department of Rural Development Department.
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13 Aug 2025
The Northlines
Medical terminations in J&K more than double in five years
CASES ROSE FROM 3,532 IN 2020-21TO 9,600 IN 2023-24
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13 Aug 2025
The Northlines
Heavy rains lash Jammu region, schools shut
Flash Flood damages High School in Surankot
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13 Aug 2025
The Northlines
Preserve, uphold honour of Tricolour: CM Omar
Recalls when Tricolor flew only on Govt buildings
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13 Aug 2025
The Northlines
Parliament clears six bills amid opposition protests
Defying opposition protests, the government on Tuesday pushed through its legislative agenda, securing the passage of six bills in Parliament before a five-day Independence Day recess.
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13 Aug 2025
The Northlines
J&K's forest area grows by over 224 sq km: GoI
Jammu & Kashmir has recorded a notable increase in forest cover over the last four years, according to the latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023 released by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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