# cm omar abdullah (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cm omar abdullah. Page: Feed: --- ## [Terror plot foiled in Pulwama](https://thenorthlines.com/terror-plot-foiled-in-pulwama/) _2026-08-25 · Northlines · Northlines_ AK-47 rifle, grenades, ammunition recovered in Sopore Srinagar, Aug 25: Security forces on Tuesday foiled an alleged terror plot in Pulwama and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a separate joint operation in Sopore, officials said. In Pulwama, two terrorist associates were arrested and a pistol, 12 rounds of ammunition and a hand \[…\] The post Terror plot foiled in Pulwama appeared… ## [Prez Murmu, LG Sinha, CM Omar extend Milad greetings](https://thenorthlines.com/prez-murmu-lg-sinha-cm-omar-extend-milad-greetings/) _2026-08-25 · Northlines · Northlines_ Jammu Tawi, Aug 25: Top leaders and officers, including President Droupadi Murmu, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg extended greetings to people on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi (SAW). President Droupadi Murmu, in her message, extended best wishes to citizens in India and abroad, especially Muslims, saying the \[…\]… ## [JK PSC pushes panic button on recruitment rules](https://thenorthlines.com/jk-psc-pushes-panic-button-on-recruitment-rules/) _2026-08-25 · Northlines · Northlines_ Calls them obsolete, redundant; seeks their urgent revision Jammu Tawi, Aug 25: Terming the existing recruitment rules as “obsolete” and “redundant,” the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has recommended their urgent revision. In its Annual Report for 2025–26, the Commission expressed serious concern over what it described as decades-old recruitment rules of government… ## [No more power tariff hike during my tenure: CM assures](https://thenorthlines.com/no-more-power-tariff-hike-during-my-tenure-cm-assures/) _2026-08-25 · Northlines · Northlines_ Srinagar, Aug 25: Assuring that Jammu and Kashmir won’t see any further power tariff hike during his tenure, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the latest revision was imposed out of compulsion and not by choice. Addressing a gathering here in North Kashmir, CM Omar defended the tariff revision and hit back at opposition \[…\] The post No more power tariff hike during my tenure: CM… ## [Warming high-altitude zones put J&K glaciers at greater risk: Study](https://thenorthlines.com/warming-high-altitude-zones-put-jk-glaciers-at-greater-risk-study/) _2026-08-25 · Northlines · Northlines_ Srinagar, Aug 25: Climate change is increasing the vulnerability of the Himalayan region, with rising temperatures, changing snow patterns and accelerating glacier retreat posing growing risks to water security and climate-induced hazards in Jammu and Kashmir, according to a new study. The study, published in 2026 and based on long-term observations and climate projections, found a \[…\] The post… ## [3 held with grenades, HM posters](https://thenorthlines.com/3-held-with-grenades-hm-posters/) _2026-08-25 · Northlines · Northlines_ Shopian (Kashmir Valley), Aug 25: Security forces on Tuesday arrested three persons during a naka-checking operation in Shopian district and recovered two hand grenades and five posters allegedly bearing Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) markings. An official told the news agency KNO that the trio was apprehended along with a motorcycle during the naka-checking operation. He identified them \[…\] The post 3… ## [One killed, 3 injured as flyover collapses in Vijaypur](https://thenorthlines.com/one-killed-3-injured-as-flyover-collapses-in-vijaypur/) _2026-08-25 · Northlines · Northlines_ Jammu Tawi, Aug 25: A person was killed and three others injured after a flyover collapsed during construction work in the Jakh area of Vijaypur in Samba district on Tuesday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the incident occurred when the structure gave way during ongoing work. He said the \[…\] The post One killed, 3 injured as flyover collapses in… ## [Worker dies after falling from height in Sidhra](https://thenorthlines.com/worker-dies-after-falling-from-height-in-sidhra/) _2026-08-25 · Northlines · Northlines_ Jammu Tawi, Aug 25: A 45-year-old worker died after falling from a height at his workplace near Sidhra Tawi Bridge in Jammu, officials said on Tuesday. An official said that the worker was injured after he fell from a height at his workplace near Sidhra Tawi Bridge. He said the injured person was shifted to Government \[…\] The post Worker dies after falling from height in Sidhra appeared first on… ## [Shaping future of children shared duty of Govt, parents & teachers: CM](https://thenorthlines.com/shaping-future-of-children-shared-duty-of-govt-parents-teachers-cm/) _2026-08-25 · Northlines · Northlines_ Srinagar, Aug 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said shaping the future of children cannot be the sole responsibility of teachers, stressing that the government, parents and teachers must work together to prepare the next generation for a rapidly changing world. Addressing a day-long education conference organised by the J-K Teachers Forum on the theme \[…\] The post Shaping future of… ## [Panun Kashmir seeks NIA probe into fresh terror threat](https://thenorthlines.com/panun-kashmir-seeks-nia-probe-into-fresh-terror-threat/) _2026-08-25 · Northlines · Northlines_ Jammu Tawi, Aug 25: Panun Kashmir chairman Tito Ganju on Tuesday demanded a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into fresh terror threats against Kashmiri Pandit employees, warning that recurring threats and targeted violence cannot be allowed to become a “normalised” reality for the displaced community. He said the use of personal details in the threat communications \[…\] The post Panun… ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wABbjlilctxG) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [BJP holds first Working Committee meet in Kashmir](https://thenorthlines.com/bjp-holds-first-working-committee-meet-in-kashmir/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Aug 22: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold its first-ever two-day Pradesh Working Committee meeting in Srinagar from Saturday, August 23, with senior party leaders, office-bearers and elected representatives expected to participate. The meeting is being organised as part of the party’s organisational and political \[…\] The post BJP… ## [Acid Attack Case: Kathua Court awards Life-term to Man, 10 yrs to Woman](https://thenorthlines.com/acid-attack-case-kathua-court-awards-life-term-to-man-10-yrs-to-woman/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ Sarbjeet Singh Jammu Tawi /Kathua, August 22 In a significant verdict in a five-year-old acid attack case, the Court of Additional Sessions Judge, Kathua, presided over by Judge Pravin Pandoh, on Friday sentenced Vipul Sharma to life imprisonment and Reva Devi to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for the offence punishable under Section 326-A of \[…\] The post Acid Attack Case: Kathua Court awards… ## [Rajouri Hospital Canteen Contractors allege Commission demand for bill clearance](https://thenorthlines.com/rajouri-hospital-canteen-contractors-allege-commission-demand-for-bill-clearance/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ Ajay Sharma Rajouri, August 22: Despite government efforts to curb corruption, particularly in the health sector, allegations of irregularities have surfaced in the operation of a canteen at a Sub-District Hospital (SDH) in Rajouri, where contractors claim that bills for meals supplied to patients are allegedly cleared only after payment of commissions to certain officials and \[…\] The post Rajouri… ## [NIA searches 10 locations in cross-border terror conspiracy](https://thenorthlines.com/nia-searches-10-locations-in-cross-border-terror-conspiracy/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ Srinagar, Aug 22: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations across Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama and Budgam Districts as part of its ongoing investigation into a cross-border terror conspiracy case involving Pakistan-based handlers and a network of local Over Ground Workers (OGWs) accused of providing logistical and other support to infiltrated… ## [Chhari Mubarak leaves Srinagar for Amarnath Shrine](https://thenorthlines.com/chhari-mubarak-leaves-srinagar-for-amarnath-shrine/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ SRINAGAR, Aug 22: The final and spiritually significant leg of the annual Amarnath Yatra began on Saturday with the departure of Chhari Mubarak, the sacred mace of Lord Shiva, from the Dashnami Akhara in Srinagar. The sacred mace was taken out after traditional prayers and rituals at the Dashnami Akhara, with devotees participating in the \[…\] The post Chhari Mubarak leaves Srinagar for Amarnath… ## [NIA Court rejects bail plea of Pulwama terror attack accused](https://thenorthlines.com/nia-court-rejects-bail-plea-of-pulwama-terror-attack-accused/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ Jammu Tawi: A special NIA court here has rejected the bail plea of Insha Jan alias Insha Tariq, an accused in the 2019 Pulwama suicide attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel, holding that sufficient material existed to prima facie believe the allegations against her were true. Special Judge Prem Sagar, in a 15-page order passed \[…\] The post NIA Court rejects bail plea of Pulwama terror attack… ## [IIM Jammu should root-research in border economies, frontier dev: LG](https://thenorthlines.com/iim-jammu-should-root-research-in-border-economies-frontier-dev-lg/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ Jammu Tawi, Aug 22: Stating that Indian institute of Management (IIM) Jammu needs to convert its growth into new discoveries, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the institute should define its own bold and distinctive ideas to turn the boardrooms of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh region into living case studies. According to the details available \[…\] The post IIM Jammu should… ## [Rain brings brief relief in J&K, MeT predicts more showers](https://thenorthlines.com/rain-brings-brief-relief-in-jk-met-predicts-more-showers/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ Srinagar, Aug 22: Intermittent rain lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, bringing some relief from hot and humid conditions even as the Meteorological Centre here warned of possible flash floods, mudslides and landslides in vulnerable areas due to intense showers. According to the news agency, the weather remained generally hot and humid across the \[…\] The post Rain brings brief relief… ## [Sinha briefs PM on JK Nasha Mukt Abhyan](https://thenorthlines.com/sinha-briefs-pm-on-jk-nasha-mukt-abhyan/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ Jammu Tawi, Aug 22: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and presented the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan – 100 Days Campaign Coffee Table Book to him. According to the details available with the news agency the book designed, curated and published by \[…\] The post Sinha briefs PM on JK Nasha Mukt Abhyan appeared… ## [Oppn slams tariff hike, mocks NC Govt’s 200 free units promise](https://thenorthlines.com/oppn-slams-tariff-hike-mocks-nc-govts-200-free-units-promise/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ SRINAGAR, Aug 22: Opposition leaders and trade bodies on Saturday criticised the reported 6.83 per cent hike in electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, questioning the National Conference-led government over its unfulfilled electoral promise of providing 200 units of free electricity to households. Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma termed the \[…\] The post Oppn… ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/J813YJBtX85A) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Peace Education Prog concludes in Kathua](https://thenorthlines.com/peace-education-prog-concludes-in-kathua/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ KATHUA, Aug 22: A five-day Peace Education Programme (PEP), aimed at promoting self-awareness, inner strength and positive human values among educators, concluded at Boys Higher Secondary School, Kathua. Organized under the initiative of The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF), with the support of the District Administration and Education Department, the programme was attended by 50 principals \[…\] The… ## [LG Sinha attends 10 Years Celebration of IIM Jammu](https://thenorthlines.com/lg-sinha-attends-10-years-celebration-of-iim-jammu/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ JAMMU, AUGUST 22: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha joined the Board of Governors, faculty, students, alumni and dignitaries today to celebrate 10 years of IIM Jammu. Reflecting on IIM Jammu’s remarkable journey, the Lieutenant Governor said that from a modest beginning to its current standing as one of India’s fastest-emerging business schools, the Institute \[…\] The post LG Sinha attends… ## [Govt Removes 12-Minute Advertisement Cap for TV Channels](https://thenorthlines.com/govt-removes-12-minute-advertisement-cap-for-tv-channels/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ NEW DELHI, Aug 22: The Central Government has removed the 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels by notifying an amendment to the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, in the Gazette. The change has come into effect following the notification, allowing television broadcasters greater flexibility in determining the duration of advertisements carried on their channels. \[…\] The… ## [NHRC seeks probe into allegation against Punjab CM’s wife](https://thenorthlines.com/nhrc-seeks-probe-into-allegation-against-punjab-cms-wife/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ NEW DELHI, Aug 22: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Punjab Government and the state’s Director General of Police to inquire into an allegation that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s wife demanded Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case, officials said on Saturday. The Commission has sought an action taken report from \[…\] The post NHRC seeks probe into allegation against Punjab… ## [J&K power tariff hiked by 6.83% from September 01](https://thenorthlines.com/jk-power-tariff-hiked-by-6-83-from-september-01/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ Srinagar, Aug 22: The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh has approved a 6.83% average hike in power tariff for Jammu and Kashmir for 2026-27. According to an order issued by JERC, a copy of which is in posession of news agency, the hike will come into effect from September 1, \[…\] The post J&K power tariff hiked by 6.83% from September 01 appeared first on… ## [‘Paise Ki Goonj’: BJP Claims Cong Paid Influencers To Draw Crowds For Rahul Gandhi’s Event](https://thenorthlines.com/paise-ki-goonj-bjp-claims-cong-paid-influencers-to-draw-crowds-for-rahul-gandhis-event/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ MUMBAI, Aug 22: The BJP on Saturday dubbed Rahul Gandhi‘s student event in Pune as “Paise Ki Goonj”, alleging that the Congress had paid social media influencers to mobilise crowds, triggering a fiery response from the Opposition, which claimed the saffron party feared the growing Gen Z support. While BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban alleged \[…\] The post ‘Paise Ki Goonj’: BJP Claims Cong Paid… ## [J&K Govt Sanctions Rs 15.20 Lakh Grant for AYUSH Boards](https://thenorthlines.com/jk-govt-sanctions-rs-15-20-lakh-grant-for-ayush-boards/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ SRINAGAR, Aug 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned Rs 15.20 lakh as Grant-in-Aid to the concerned AYUSH Boards for the financial year 2026-27, with the amount to be released through the Director, AYUSH, J&K. The sanction was issued by the Health and Medical Education Department through Government Order No. 642-JK(HME) of 2026, dated \[…\] The post J&K Govt Sanctions Rs 15.20 Lakh… ## [Special NIA Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Pulwama Terror Attack Accused](https://thenorthlines.com/special-nia-court-rejects-bail-plea-of-pulwama-terror-attack-accused/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ JAMMU, Aug 22: A special NIA court here has rejected the bail plea of Insha Jan alias Insha Tariq, an accused in the 2019 Pulwama suicide attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel, holding that sufficient material existed to prima facie believe the allegations against her were true. Special Judge Prem Sagar, in a 15-page order \[…\] The post Special NIA Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Pulwama Terror Attack… ## [J&K: NIA Raids Two Locations in Anantnag Terror Case](https://thenorthlines.com/jk-nia-raids-two-locations-in-anantnag-terror-case/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ SRINAGAR, Aug 22: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at two locations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district as part of its investigation into a terror case, officials said. The raids were carried out at Bijbehara and Dooru in south Kashmir, where NIA teams, accompanied by personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir \[…\] The post J&K: NIA Raids Two Locations in Anantnag… ## [Govt restricts use of Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine combinations for children below 4](https://thenorthlines.com/govt-restricts-use-of-chlorpheniramine-and-phenylephrine-combinations-for-children-below-4/) _2026-08-22 · Northlines · Northlines_ NEW DELHI, Aug 21: The government has restricted the manufacturing, sale and distribution of all fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children below four years of age, citing potential health risks. The Health Ministry, through a notification, directed manufacturers to prominently display a warning stating, “Fixed Dose Combination… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dxmWMMsSChaH) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [26/11 attacks: Cops seek MHA help to serve order against Hafiz Saeed, 5 others for trial in absentia](https://thenorthlines.com/26-11-attacks-cops-seek-mha-help-to-serve-order-against-hafiz-saeed-5-others-for-trial-in-absentia/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ MUMBAI: The Mumbai Police have approached the Union Home Ministry to serve the court proclamation orders via Interpol against six absconding accused, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founders Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, setting the stage to try them in absentia for their role in the 26/11 terror attacks. The police, represented by special public prosecutor Ujjwal \[…\] The post 26/11… ## [‘Forgery’ in securing appointment, constable’s residence searched: Police](https://thenorthlines.com/forgery-in-securing-appointment-constables-residence-searched-police/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch on Friday searched the residence of a policeman as part of an investigation into alleged forgery to secure an appointment in the police department, an officer said. The case pertains to allegations regarding the appointment of selection grade Constable Manzoor Ahmad Najar, a resident of Safakadal area of \[…\] The post ‘Forgery’ in securing appointment,… ## [Kousarnag yatra begins from Reasi amid multi-layer security](https://thenorthlines.com/kousarnag-yatra-begins-from-reasi-amid-multi-layer-security/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ JAMMU TAWI: The annual Kousarnag yatra commenced from the ancient Lord Shiva temple in Reasi on Friday, with police, the Army, CRPF, the special operations group, and other security agencies putting elaborate security arrangements in place for the pilgrims, officials said. The organisers estimated that the number of devotees could double from around 5,000 last \[…\] The post Kousarnag yatra begins… ## [GoC visits forward areas in Ladakh to review operational readiness](https://thenorthlines.com/goc-visits-forward-areas-in-ladakh-to-review-operational-readiness/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ LEH: The general officer commanding, Fire and Fury Corps, Lieutenant General Madanraj Pande, visited forward areas of Ladakh and reviewed the operational preparedness and readiness of formations deployed in the area, officials said on Friday. During his visit to Trishul division on Thursday, the GOC interacted with troops and reviewed the induction of new generation \[…\] The post GoC visits forward… ## [India won’t be safe till its borders are secure: Amit Shah](https://thenorthlines.com/india-wont-be-safe-till-its-borders-are-secure-amit-shah/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ SILIGURI: Asserting that neither the state nor the country will be safe until its frontiers are secured, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday slammed former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee over the delay in the India-Bangladesh border fencing, alleging that his “repeated pleas” to her for land to erect the fences fell on \[…\] The post India won’t be safe till its borders are secure:… ## [India has political stability: Modi](https://thenorthlines.com/india-has-political-stability-modi/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Friday that reforms in all spheres are his government’s commitment and that India continues to take several steps to ensure continued growth momentum. Addressing the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Modi also said India has political stability and continuity in its policies, and the world sees the \[…\] The post India has political stability:… ## [Model recruitment rules for GMCs to be notified by Sept 30](https://thenorthlines.com/model-recruitment-rules-for-gmcs-to-be-notified-by-sept-30/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ SRINAGAR: The Model Recruitment Rules (MRRs) for Non-Gazetted cadre in all GMCs of Jammu and Kashmir will be notified by the 30th September, 2026. This decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today at Civil Secretariat here in the backdrop of protests \[…\] The post Model recruitment rules for GMCs to be… ## [Lady rider killed, pillion critical in Ramban tanker crash](https://thenorthlines.com/lady-rider-killed-pillion-critical-in-ramban-tanker-crash/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ Jammu Tawi, Aug 21: A lady riding a scooty was killed while her pillion rider was injured after their two-wheeler was hit by an unidentified tanker on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Friday. An official said that the accident took place in the Seri area when the tanker, travelling from Srinagar towards Jammu, \[…\] The post Lady rider killed, pillion critical in Ramban… ## [Doodhpathri reopens for tourists](https://thenorthlines.com/doodhpathri-reopens-for-tourists/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ Srinagar, Aug 21: Authorities on Friday reopened Doodhpathri, one of the major tourist spots in Budgam district, for visitors. The destination temporarily closed due to inclement weather conditions and the risk of flash floods and landslides last month. Local traders, pony operators, cab drivers, food stall owners and other stakeholders, welcomed the decision, saying the reopening \[…\] The post… ## [Poland backs India’s right to pursue terrorists beyond borders: Envoy Switalski](https://thenorthlines.com/poland-backs-indias-right-to-pursue-terrorists-beyond-borders-envoy-switalski/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ Recalls Pahalgam terror attack; calls India ‘very effective partner New Delhi, Aug 21 : Asserting that Poland supports India’s fight against terrorism and understands its concerns, Polish Ambassador Piotr Antoni Switalski on Friday said that his country backs India’s right to pursue terrorists beyond borders. Talking to reporters here, Switalski said “Poland itself has been a victim \[…\] The post… ## [LG Sinha inaugurates New Infrastructure and Startup Outreach Prog at SKUAST-Jammu](https://thenorthlines.com/lg-sinha-inaugurates-new-infrastructure-and-startup-outreach-prog-at-skuast-jammu/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ JAMMU, AUGUST 21: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated a series of new infrastructure facilities at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu. He also addressed the launch of the Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP. The event brought together the researchers, innovators, young entrepreneurs and farmers from across the Jammu division.… ## [Live Mortar Shell Safely Destroyed Along LoC in Poonch](https://thenorthlines.com/live-mortar-shell-safely-destroyed-along-loc-in-poonch/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ MENDHAR/JAMMU, Aug 21: The Army on Friday safely destroyed a live mortar shell detected along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mankote sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. The mortar shell was found in the Dabraj area, following which the Army’s Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called in to neutralise the \[…\] The post Live Mortar Shell Safely Destroyed Along LoC in Poonch… ## [J&K: 15 Injured as SMVDU Staff Bus Crashes Near Jhajjar Kotli](https://thenorthlines.com/jk-15-injured-as-smvdu-staff-bus-crashes-near-jhajjar-kotli/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ JAMMU, Aug 21: At least 15 people were injured after a staff bus of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) met with an accident near Jhajjar Kotli in Jammu district on Friday, officials said. According to an official, the accident was allegedly caused by brake failure while the bus was travelling through the Jhajjar Kotli \[…\] The post J&K: 15 Injured as SMVDU Staff Bus Crashes Near Jhajjar… ## [SC Cuts Mandatory Legal Practice for Entry-Level Judicial Exams From 3 Years to 1](https://thenorthlines.com/sc-cuts-mandatory-legal-practice-for-entry-level-judicial-exams-from-3-years-to-1/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ NEW DELHI, Aug 21: The Supreme Court on Friday reduced the mandatory legal practice requirement for law graduates seeking to appear in entry-level judicial service examinations from three years to one year, modifying its May 2025 verdict. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices A.G. Masih and K. Vinod Chandran took the decision \[…\] The post SC Cuts Mandatory Legal Practice for… ## [CJP Team Pushed Out of Jaipur Village During School Inspection](https://thenorthlines.com/cjp-team-pushed-out-of-jaipur-village-during-school-inspection/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ JAIPUR, Aug 21: Locals allegedly pushed a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) team out of Rampura Kanwarpura village in Jaipur’s Bagru Assembly constituency on Friday when its members arrived to inspect a government primary school under the party’s ongoing ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign, sources said. The CJP workers had visited the village to assess the condition \[…\] The post CJP Team Pushed Out of Jaipur… ## [Starlink Would Help Least Served In India: Elon Musk](https://thenorthlines.com/starlink-would-help-least-served-in-india-elon-musk/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ WASHINGTON, Aug 21: SpaceX founder Elon Musk has pitched Starlink’s satellite internet services as a way to connect underserved parts of India, particularly rural areas. “Starlink would help the least served in India, especially in rural areas,” Musk said in a social media post on Wednesday local time. He was responding to a post by \[…\] The post Starlink Would Help Least Served In India: Elon Musk… ## [J&K Govt Transfers 24 BDOs, Orders Immediate Relieving](https://thenorthlines.com/jk-govt-transfers-24-bdos-orders-immediate-relieving/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ SRINAGAR, Aug 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 24 Block Development Officers (BDOs) and equivalent officials across the Union Territory with immediate effect, according to an order issued by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. The transfers were ordered under Government Order No. 234-JK(RD&PR) of 2026, \[…\] The post J&K Govt Transfers… ## [J&K: Budha Amarnath Pilgrim Dies of Cardiac Arrest in Poonch](https://thenorthlines.com/jk-budha-amarnath-pilgrim-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-in-poonch/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ POONCH/JAMMU, Aug 21: A 68-year-old pilgrim from Bihar undertaking the Budha Amarnath Yatra died of cardiac arrest after developing chest discomfort at a lodging centre in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said on Friday. The deceased was identified as Dinesh Prasad, a resident of Belaganj in Gaya district of Bihar. According to officials, Prasad \[…\] The post J&K: Budha Amarnath… ## [SCW Searches Safakadal House in J&K Police Appointment Forgery Case](https://thenorthlines.com/scw-searches-safakadal-house-in-jk-police-appointment-forgery-case/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ SRINAGAR, Aug 21: The Special Crime Wing (SCW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch J&K, on Thursday conducted a search at a residential premises in Safakadal, Srinagar, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged forgery of date-of-birth and educational qualification documents used for appointment in the J&K Police Department. Officials said the search was conducted \[…\] The post SCW Searches… ## [Two Vessels With 22 Indians On Board Hijacked By Pirates In Yemen, Somalia](https://thenorthlines.com/two-vessels-with-22-indians-on-board-hijacked-by-pirates-in-yemen-somalia/) _2026-08-21 · Northlines · Northlines_ NEW DELHI, Aug 21: Two commercial vessels carrying a total of 22 Indian nationals have been hijacked by pirates in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia, with the Indian crew members reported to be safe, a senior Shipping Ministry official said on Friday. An Eritrea-flagged oil products tanker, M T Sibu 1, carrying 20 crew \[…\] The post Two Vessels With 22 Indians On Board Hijacked By Pirates In…