KATRA, June 6: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha today said "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" is no more a slogan but has become a reality with Vande Bharat train to the Valley getting flagged off. Sinha said the inauguration of the Kashmir rail service has connected the hearts of the people of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country and will pave the way for the economic prosperity of the region. "Kashmir to Kanyakumari is no longer a slogan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned this decade-long dream...Read More
KATRA, June 6 : Referring to the recently discovered large stores of Lithium reserves in the same vicinity and district Reasi where PM Narendra Modi today inaugurated the world's highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge, Union Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh said that these huge lithium reserves will be the key to India achieving the target of "Net Zero by 2070" carbon emissions by 2070. He said this while addressing a public gathering in Katra to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Mod...Read More
KATRA, June 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has repeatedly been projecting demand for restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, once again reiterated the demand today but in a lighter vein and also pointed out his demotion from Chief Minister of a State to the Union Territory during past 11 years. Addressing the gathering at the stadium here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who flagged off first train to the Valley from holy town of Katra, the base camp of Shri Mata Vai...Read More
SRINAGAR, June 6: The family of Syed Adil Shah, a pony rider slain in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, expressed profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and said his public acknowledgement of their loved one's sacrifice significantly boosted their morale. Speaking at a public address in Katra after inaugurating a new rail service connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country, the Prime Minister lauded Adil Shah, saying that the young man was simply trying to earn a li...Read More
KATRA, June 6: Railway Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw today said that the dream of connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country through a railway link has become a reality due to the determination and sharp focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The nation had cherished the dream of this railway line for decades. There were great challenges in its construction, such as tall mountains and deep valleys. Instead of trying to conquer nature, working in harmony with nature, this railway line has become...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) A Delhi court on Friday decided to start hearing arguments on charge from July 2 in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case related to February 2020 riots. Additional Sessions Judge Lalit Kumar on June 2 noted that the prosecution and counsel for five accused persons had completed their arguments on charge. The court then sought the "schedule regarding the time frame" and the manner of addressing the arguments, "particularly time or hours" from the special public p...Read More
KATRA, Jun 6: As the valley delves into jubilation over freshly launched rail connectivity, traders in adjacent Jammu were a bit subdued, apprehending a loss of business because of the travellers bypassing them wholesale straight to Kashmir. As a result, traders' outfits in the district have urged the government to think about the economic impact and address it. "We congratulate the prime minister on this historic step. It will provide Kashmir with all-weather connectivity. But it will inevita...Read More
Bengaluru, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The political temperature in Karnataka soared after a tragic stampede near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru claimed the lives of 11 people during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL 2025 victory celebrations. As grief and anger mount, sharp criticism has emerged from the Opposition, with BJP leaders holding the Karnataka government squarely responsible for the chaos. BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched a scathing attack on the Congress adm...Read More
NEW DELHI, Jun 6: Delhi recorded 30 new COVID-19 infections taking the count of active cases to 592, according to Union Health Ministry data released on Friday. The number of fatalities since January 1 stands at seven, with no fresh deaths recorded since Thursday. Active cases across India stand at 5,364, with four deaths reported in the past 24 hours. Kerala continues to be the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, ministry data shows. (PTI)...Read More
KATRA, Jun 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the dream of a truly united India -- from Kashmir to Kanyakumari -- is no longer a mere slogan, but a lived reality, thanks to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has dedicated the Kashmir rail project to the nation. Addressing a gathering after PM Modi inaugurated Chenab Bridge, Anji Bridge and flagged off train to Kashmir, LG Sinha said, "By flagging off the Vande Bharat trains and dedicating the Kashm...Read More
Katra, Jun 6: With the flagging of the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday shared eight notable features of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. In a post on X, Vaishnaw described the project as a "remarkable feat of engineering," emphasising that it includes "India's longest transportation tunnel, T-50," which is 12.77 km long and located between Khari and Sumber. Additionally, the rail link fea...Read More
Katra, Jun 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday walked to the viewpoint near the world's tallest railway bridge over the Chenab river and was briefed about the project which is key in connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country by train. Accompanied by union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jitendra Singh and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the prime minister visited a railway museum set up near the iconic bridge. The prime minister walked to the viewpoint and was briefed about the engineeri...Read More
Mumbai: Some economists are batting for an outsized rate cut-of half a percentage point instead of the customary quarter-as future price pressures appear benign and credit demand remains subdued. Economists from the State Bank of India and Piramal Enterprises are advocating a 50-basis-point (bps) reduction in the policy rates, due to be announced after the latest bi-monthly review Friday morning, even though an ET survey of a dozen bankers and economists indicates a 25 bps cut. One basis point...Read More
JAMMU, June 5: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today arrested a Deputy Forester and a Forest Guard red-handed for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 11,000 from a complainant in the Kalidhar Range of Chowki Choura Block. An ACB official said the officials-Surinder Kumar, then posted as Deputy Forester, and Kewal Krishan, then Forest Guard-had demanded a total bribe of Rs 14,000 for the release of an additional CDR related to the construction of 126 boundary pillars in Compartment number 12/...Read More
Mumbai: While the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway is now fully operational, a crucial extension of the Mumbai-Nashik Highway from four to eight lanes over a 23-km stretch between Magathane and Vadpe remains incomplete -- even after more than four years of work. The project, whose revised deadline was Feb 2025, continues to be behind schedule.The widening of this stretch was supposed to be completed before the Samruddhi Expressway was opened, in order to accommodate the anticipated surge in tr...Read More
JAMMU, June 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the train to Kashmir valley will ensure all weather connectivity and boost spiritual tourism and create livelihood opportunities. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp His statement comes a day ahead of inauguration of train services to Kashmir from Katra Railway Station by him marking end to years-long wait for the people to ride on train to the Valley. Click here to watch video The Prime Minister will flag off Vande Bharat tra...Read More
JAMMU, June 5: A special NIA court today framed charges against four men for allegedly aiding terrorism in Doda district. The charges have been framed against Muneer Hussain of Malwas, Tanveer Ahmed of Kulhand, Noor Alam of Baggar-Assar and Kunj Lal of Herani, who were booked under various Sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) by the Dessa Police Station on July 16 last year. Hearing the case under the UAPA, the Additional District And Se...Read More
JAMMU, June 5: A day after its formal inauguration, the Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar will start commercial operations from June 7. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to the Northern Railway, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) platform will start reflecting these trains for prospective passengers to book tickets after the inauguration. Two Vande Bharat train sets will make four trips during the day between Katra and Srinag...Read More
JAMMU, June 5: The BJP Government is committed to improve the life standard of citizens of Bharat by providing much needed push to developmental projects including connectivity through railways and road network. This was stated by BJP spokesperson and former MLC Girdhari Lal Raina in a press conference held here today. Addressing to the media persons, Raina said that PM Modi will inaugurate the iconic Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, followed by a visit to the Anji Bridg...Read More
KATRA, June 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inspected arrangements in Katra today ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled public meeting tomorrow. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He reviewed the preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the event and directed the officials for strict security, safety measures and seamless coordination among all departments. The Prime Minister will dedicate the iconic Chenab bridge, the tallest railway bridge in the world, country...Read More
JAMMU, June 5: Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Dr Jitendra Singh and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited Katra to review arrangements, a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit during which he will flag off train to the Kashmir valley. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Dr Jitendra Singh along with Omar Abdullah visited different venues of the Prime Minister's function including the iconic Chenab railway bridge, the highest in the world...Read More
Mumbai: The birth of three penguin chicks at Mumbai's Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo has sparked an unexpected row not over their care, but their names. BJP functionary Nitin Bankar from the Byculla Assembly constituency has objected to the chicks being given English names, insisting they be named in Marathi instead. The BMC is expected to respond by June 10, after which Bankar will decide his next move. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Bankar said, "When penguins were brought from a...Read More
KATRA, Jun 5: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inspected arrangements in Katra on Thursday ahead of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's scheduled Public Meeting on 06th June. The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the event and directed the officials for strict security, safety measures and seamless coordination among all departments. Hon'ble Prime Minister will dedicate the iconic Chenab Bridge, the tallest railway bridge in the world, Cou...Read More
JAMMU, Jun 5: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a deputy forester and a forest guard for demanding and accepting Rs 11,000 bribe from a complainant. According to a statement, the ACB received a complaint alleging that public servants namely Surinder Kumar, posted as deputy forester in the Range Office, Kalidhar, and Kewal Krishan, then forest guard with the deputy forester demanded illegal gratification for release of additional CDR. The statemen reads that the accused persons ...Read More
MUMBAI, Jun 5: India's head coach Gautam Gambhir was on Thursday scathing in his criticism of everyone involved in organising Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, which led to the death of 11 fans due to stampede. Gambhir, who has been part of two IPL title-winning celebrations in Kolkata and also during India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning campaign, urged everyone to be "responsible citizens" and not conduct a function when people are not ready for it. "I was never a believer...Read More
Jammu, May 21: Given the deployment of ex-servicemen to protect vital installations after 'Operation Sindoor', secretary, Jammu Zila Sainik Board, Col (retd) Bhupinder Singh Sambyal on Wednesday said that not just 4,000 volunteers but many others were ready to serve the country. The Sainik Welfare Board of Jammu and Kashmir had moved a proposal for mobilising Ex-Servicemen (ESM) to safeguard vital infrastructure across the Union Territory. This proposal has been formally approved by the Jammu a...Read More
Srinagar, May 21: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday hit out at External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement that India had informed Pakistan beforehand about the missile strikes on terror infrastructure in the neighbouring country. "Our external affairs minister says that we informed Pakistan that we are going to strike at terror training centres. Are wars fought like this? Do you give advance notice?" Karra said, while addressi...Read More
MUMBAI, Jan 31: Jammu and Kashmir's travel and tourism industry has expressed the hope that the successful participation of J&K Government in the OTM will herald more tourist footfall to the UT even as they have thanked the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and the Department of Tourism for ensuring participation of the UT in the event. Expressing optimism on the outcome of the ongoing OTM on tourism industry in J&K, the trade leaders hoped it to significantly boost tourist arrivals to the region. ...Read More
Chandigarh, Dec 18: Train services in Punjab were affected as farmers squatted on rail tracks on Wednesday as part of their three-hour 'Rail Roko' protest to press the Centre into accepting their various demands, including a legally binding minimum support price for crops. The call for the 'rail roko' was given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said farmers have been squatted on rail tracks at many places fro...Read More
NEW DELHI, Dec 12: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and vowed to take the state to the "next level" of development under his guidance. Fadnavis called on the prime minister for the first time after assuming office of chief minister on December 5. "In last 10 years, with your support Maharashtra is Number 1 in almost every sector and now aims to take this journey of VIKAS to the next level under your leadership and guidance," Fadnavis sai...Read More