The Northlines - 12 JUNE 2025
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Utgiver: Northlines Publishers
Kategori: Newspaper
Språk: English
Frekvens: 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.
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12 JUNE 2025
NCORD meeting held
Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting of the District level Committee under Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review drug control measures and assess progress of enforcement departments in curbing the menace in the district.
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Implementation of Mission YUVA reviewed
Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for Mission YUVA.
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DHS reviews medical facilities to handle heat wave induced ailments
Director Health Services Jammu Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar today reviewed preparedness of health institutions to handle heat wave triggered health conditions here at a meeting.
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Ancient Bawa Bhair Mela concludes
The two-day Ancient Bawa Bhair Mela concluded on Wednesday evening at the Bawa BhairDevsathan in Block Nagrota.
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DC Rajouri inspects key projects, govt institutions
Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma today conducted a comprehensive inspection of the ongoing development works and government institutions in Thanamandi Sub Division.
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Railway Taxi Association meets Satish Sharma
A delegation from the Railway Taxi Association today called on Minister for FCS&CA and Transport, Satish Sharma, to discuss key concerns affecting the taxi service providers operating from railway station to various parts of the valley.
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Sakeena conducts surprise inspection of GGHS Drugjan Dalgate
Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today conducted the surprise inspection of Government Girls High School (GGHS) DrugjanDalgate and took on-spot assessment of functioning of the school.
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Shri Raghunathji Corridor Development Council organizes 'Jammu Tawi Aarti'
A grand \"Jammu Tawi Aarti\" was held on Wednesday evening at the scenic Aarti Ghat on the Tawi River Front, organized by the Shri Raghunathji Corridor Development Council. Dedicated to the Indian Army, the monthly event paid tribute to the 28 tourists killed in the recent Pahalgam terror attack and the brave Army jawans who sacrificed their lives defending the nation.
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BJP confident of historic victory in Ludhiana West Bypoll: Bhagat
Senior BJP leader and former Minister from J&K, Bali Bhagat today exuded confidence that the people of Ludhiana West assembly constituency would decisively vote for change, accountability, and development in the upcoming by-election scheduled for June 19.
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Randhawa holds public darbar at BJP HQ
Senior BJP leader and MLA Bahu constituency Vikram Randhawa on Wednesday criticized the Jammu and Kashmir administration for making Urdu a mandatory paper in the recruitment process for Naib Tehsildar posts, calling the decision discriminatory and unfair to the youth of the Jammu region.
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'PM Modi's 11 years represents a decade of development-driven governance'
The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday held a review meeting to assess the ongoing activities under the nationwide campaign “Viksit Bharat Ka Amritkaal-Sewa, Sushasan, Gareeb Kalyan Ke 11 Saal,” celebrating 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governance.
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Wattal calls on Azad in New Delhi to enquire about his health
Kiran Wattal, President of Vishwa Kashmiri Samaj and Vice President of the Gymnastics Association of India, paid a courtesy visit to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad at his residence in New Delhi to enquire about his health following a recent health scare during an overseas visit.
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Urdu language mandate for Jobs persistent regional bias: Suri
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) executive member Raman Suri on Tuesday strongly criticized the Jammu and Kashmir government's decision to mandate Urdu proficiency for the Naib Tehsildar recruitment, calling it discriminatory and regionally biased.
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Dimple leads protest over power cuts, water crisis in Jammu
Sunil Dimple, president of Mission Statehood, led a strong protest on Janipur High Court Road today against the Power Development Department (PDD) and Jal Shakti (PHE) Department over unscheduled power cuts and acute water shortage in Jammu city.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) demands end to mandatory Urdu in govt jobs
Shiv Sena (UBT) Jammu and Kashmir unit president Manish Sahni has called for the immediate end of Urdu's compulsory use in government jobs and official proceedings, citing it as a barrier to accessibility for the common people.
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JMC launches crack down on unregistered Pet, Bird Shops
The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), under the Directions of Commissioner JMC, Dr. Devansh Yadav, has intensified its drive against unregistered pet and bird sellers operating illegally within the city.
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KU observes World Environment Week
To mark World Environment Week (05-12 June 2025), the Department of Environmental Science, University of Kashmir (KU), in collaboration with the Department of Students’ Welfare (DSW) and Wular Conservation & Management Authority (WCMA), organized a series of awareness events under the theme “Empowering the Next Generation” with a special focus on “Beat Plastic Pollution.”
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Bandipora woman breathing new life into traditional crafts
A 26-year old woman from north Kashmir’s Bandipora district is breathing a new lease of life into traditional crafts. Shahida Khanum, a resident of Aragam Bandipora brought a cultural revolution as she has made it her life’s mission to resurrect and preserve the fading tribal art forms of the region.
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Young entrepreneur establishes 1st VSTL in Kangan
KANGAN: In a remarkable step toward promoting agricultural innovation and empowering youth through self-employment, a 27-year-old Saqib Sidiq Mir from Thune village has successfully established the first-ever Village Soil Testing Lab (VSTL) in Kangan sub-division of Ganderbal district.
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DC Sgr reviews preparation for ‘International Yoga Day’
To review preparations for 'International Day of Yoga' being observed on June 21, a meeting of senior Officers was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here.
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Darakhshan highlights 11 years of Modi-led Governance in Ang
BJP National Executive Member, Minister of State, and J&K Waaf Board Chairperson, Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, addressed a press conference in Anantnag today as part of BJP’s outreach programme marking 11 years of Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre.
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KVK leads Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan in Reasi
As part of the nationwide Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Reasi, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture Reasi and allied departments, organized a series of agricultural outreach programmes across various villages of the district.
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NGO ACC assists Forest Dept to control forest fire in Sunderbani
In a commendable act of civic responsibility, NGO Anmol Cultural Club of Sunderbani extended night-time assistance to the Forest Department in battling a forest fire that broke out near Yogi Nala and Neela Dub areas.
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ABRSM demands withdrawal of Urdu language clause in NT recruitment
The Akhil Bhartiya RashtriyaShaikshikMahasangh (ABRSM), Jammu and Kashmir unit, has strongly opposed the recent JKSSRB advertisement for Naib Tehsildar posts, which mandates Urdu language qualification as a compulsory criterion.
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Ravinder leads 'Jai Hind Yatra' in Sunderbani, Ramban
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) intensified its nationwide 'Jai Hind Yatra' campaign on Tuesday with massive rallies in Sunderbani (Rajouri) and Ramban, aimed at honoring the Indian armed forces and countering what the party called the BJP's politicization of Operation Sindhoor.
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DLIC meeting held at Kishtwar
The first meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for the Mission YUVA initiative was held today here under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan.
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Katra Chamber organizes MSME Carnival Session
The Chamber of Tourism Trade and Industry Katra (CTTIK), in collaboration with UCO Bank, organized a dynamic MSME Carnival Session focused on empowering local entrepreneurs and promoting financial literacy among stakeholders in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.
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NSS volunteer Harish Patel participated in Global Youth Summit
Harish Patel, a dedicated volunteer of the NSS unit at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, proudly represented Jammu & Kashmir at the Global Youth Summit 2025 held in Mangalore. Organised by the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with NSS Cell Karnataka, the three-day international summit brought together youth leaders from over 20 Indian states and 10 countries.
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KVK Samba leads agricultural outreach under VKSA
Samba, JUNE 11 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Samba has emerged as a leader in the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), driving extensive outreach in agricultural technology, farmer engagement, and rural development across Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district.
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SAKS holds meeting, awards scholarships to meritorious students
Shri Amar Kshatriya (Rajput) Sabha (SAKS) held a significant meeting at its Sabha Bhawan in Tehsil Billawar under the leadership of Vice President Jagdish Singh Sangwal and Tehsil President Rajkumar. The gathering focused on community welfare, development of infrastructure, and youth empowerment within the Rajput Biradari.
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Discriminatory Language Barrier
The recent advertisement by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) for Naib Tehsildar posts, mandating proficiency in Urdu as a compulsory qualification, has stirred a storm of justified outrage across the Jammu region.
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Remembering My Father: Syed Iftikhar Gilani on His 24th Death Anniversary
This is the story of a man whose memory has never faded from my heart — my beloved father, Syed Iftikhar Gilani. Born in 1950 in Khanquahi Moulla, Srinagar, he graduated in Electronics from S.P. College in 1972 and joined the government's Sales Tax Department through the Services Selection Board. Fate, however, had a different plan. My father left this world while still in service, in the prime of his life, leaving behind a family shattered but proud of the life he lived and the love he gave.
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From Silence to Security: How Legal Reforms Under Modi Government Redefined Women's Safety
In 2012, the brutal Nirbhaya incident shocked the conscience of the nation. It also exposed the deep fissures in India's legal and administrative framework for women's safety. Inadequate policing, slow judicial response, outdated laws, and near-total absence of survivor support systems painted a bleak picture.
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World Bank gives a relief to India by focusing on poverty reduction
When the Narendra Modi government started building toilets for people to use, tens of thousands in India’s hinterlands were reluctant as they were used to open air defecation, the traditional way of clearing the bowels in the relative freedom of an open sky!
3 mins
Trump targeting IVY League Universities is part of ideological fight against Democrats
Many of the Institutions may finally give in to the big pressure from administration
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JK-CM Omar cries
Puducherry or Jammu and Kashmir— what is the point of keeping them as Union Territories? You allow a government to form, but then you tie its hands behind its back.”
1 min
Read your baby's Body Language
Newborns communicate with grown-ups long before they can speak their first words.Babies are born with the ability to express several emotions, including distress and contentment.
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4 ways to save money when single
Are you among those who desperately wait for their salaries to get credited, so that they don't have to struggle to manage their daily expenses?
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Laxman Singh expelled from Cong for six years over anti-party activities
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expelled former Madhya Pradesh MLA Laxman Singh for six years.
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Yogi govt charts new course for educational empowerment of Divyangjans
Free education being provided to 1,680 differently- abled students in 16 special schools across UP
1 min
'9 Baloch men forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces'
Pakistani security personnel have reportedly forcibly disappeared nine Baloch men from two separate regions of Balochistan, according to local media outlet The Balochistan Post (TBP).
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Govt showcases milestones achieved under Modi Govt in last 11 yrs
NEW DELHI, JUNE 11
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CM Yogi to felicitate 166 meritorious students in Lucknow on Thursday
Each student to receive Rs 1 lakh, a tablet, citation certificate, and medal
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BJP using ED to target SC, ST, OBC Cong leaders: Surjewala
Senior Congress leader and AICC general secretary in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala, on Wednesday accused the BJP of misusing central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to target Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) leaders from the Congress party.
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India's rapidly expanding infrastructure network boosting ‘Ease of Living': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said it has been 11 years of infrastructure revolution, and asserted that India’s rapidly expanding infrastructure network is boosting ‘Ease of Living’ and enhancing prosperity.
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Only Aadhar authenticated users can book Tatkal Tickets from July 1: Railway Ministry
Only Aadhar authenticated users will be able to book tickets under the Tatkal scheme from July 1, 2025, onwards, the Railway Ministry said in an announcement.
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Will PM agree to have full debate in Parliament on country’s Post- Pahalgam Security, asks Cong
The Congress on Wednesday asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi, having met the members of the seven parliamentary delegations that were sent abroad, will now agree to have a full debate in the monsoon session of Parliament on the country’s post Pahalgam security and foreign policy challenges.
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MIT-WPU launches India's First Private University Battery Research Center
In a significant step toward advancing sustainable energy solutions, MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has launched a state-of-the-art battery fabrication and research facility focused on lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) technologies.
1 min
ISB launches 'Culture Catalyst'
India’s journey to a trillion-dollar economy has a powerful, yet often overlooked, ally—culture.
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Mahindra Group arm's Phaltan warehousing facility starts ops
Mahindra Group's logistics arm MLL on Wednesday said its new warehousing facility in Phaltan (near Pune) has become functional, according to a statement.
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Avaada Electro eyes 12 GW module & cell manufacturing capacity by FY27 at Butibori facility
Greenply Industries crosses 50 million tree plantations under its green vision initiative
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Good regulatory framework important in India to attract investments: Swiss diplomat
Switzerland’s State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger Artieda has said a good regulatory framework and cut in red tape in India is important to attract Swiss investments.
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Gold jumps Rs 820 to Rs 98,490/10 g; silver remains flat
Gold prices jumped Rs 820 to Rs 98,490 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday due to fresh buying by retailers and stockists in line with firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
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AFLI announces record bonus of 176.32 Crore for FY 2024-25
Ageas Federal Life Insurance (AFLI), one of India's leading private life insurers, has announced its highest-ever total bonus of INR 176.32 crore during the annual valuations for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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India's social security coverage increased from 19 pc to 64 pc in 10 years
India's social security coverage has increased to 64.3 per cent in 2025 from 19 per cent in 2015, according to the ILO data.
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India's AI market to triple to USD 17 billion by 2027: Report
The Indian AI market is expected to grow to over USD 17 billion by 2027, more than tripling its current size, driven by increased investments in enterprise technology, a flourishing digital ecosystem, and a strong pool of skilled professionals, according to BCG.
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Anuradha assumes charge as Director General Youth Services & Sports
Anuradha Gupta Wednesday assumed charge of Director General Youth Services and Sports J&K after taking over the same from outgoing Director General YSS, Rajinder Singh Tara at the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Sports House, MA Stadium Anuradha is a dynamic officer who has served the Union Territory in various capacities including Deputy Commissioner Samba, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Director School Education Jammu and Controller Legal Metrology, J&K. On the outset, Tara introduced Anuradha with the officers and officials of the Directorate and briefed her about the activities and programmes of the Department.
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Achabal Clinches U-17 Handball, Srigufwara Wins U-14 Baseball in YSS Anantnag Sports Fest
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Anantnag Wednesday concluded two major district-level sports events today, bringing together hundreds of enthusiastic student-athletes from various zones of the district.
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A privilege to ring the bell at the historic Lord's ground: Jay Shah
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah called it a moment of pride to ring the iconic bell at Lord's ahead of the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa on Wednesday.
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Manya Banotra selected for BCCI's U-19 Girls High Performance Camp
For her fabulous all-round display, promising batting all-rounder Manya Banotra has got the nod of All India Women's Selection Committee to be part of the High Performance Camp for U-19 Girls, being conducted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)--Centre of Excellence New Campus, Bengaluru from June 23 to July 23.
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