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SRINAGAR, Mar 31: NC president, Dr. Farooq Abdullah expressed serious concern over the continued delay in restoring the full-fledged Statehood to J&K. During a meeting of party functionaries at his residence today, Farooq described the prolonged postponement of this constitutional right as deeply unfortunate and warned that it risks eroding of public trust in democratic institutions. He emphasized that the restoration of full Statehood, long assured by the Government of India, is not concessio ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 31: Varuna Anand today was appointed as the National Initiative Head for Textiles, Handlooms & Handicrafts and a National Governing Body (GB) Member of FICCI FLO for the term 2026-2027. She will work under the dynamic and visionary leadership of the 43rd national president, Puja Garg. This prestigious appointment underscores Varuna Anand's continued commitment to advancing India's rich textile heritage while fostering sustainable livelihoods and strengthening women-led enterprises. ...Read More >
JAMMU, 31: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway has generated an impressive revenue of approximately Rs 62 lakh during March, through its most extensive campaign against ticketless travel and irregularities. According to official figures, around 11,000 individuals were apprehended during ticket checking operations for traveling without valid tickets or engaging in irregular travel practices. The large-scale drive was conducted across the division with a focused approach to curb unauthorized t ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 31: Rescue teams today recovered the body of the third teenager, who had drowned along with two other boys in the Tawi River, near Sainik School Nagrota on the outskirts of Jammu on Sunday. The body of Sonam Dutt (16) was found around 200 metres downstream from the site of the incident, a police official said. Click here to watch video According to him, bodies of two other missing teenagers, Aditya Pandit (15) and Bavish Koul (15) were recovered on Monday. All the deceased were res ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday attended the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, a special event organized by S.S Jain Sabha, to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, at Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Sinha spoke on Lord Mahavira's teachings of Ahimsa and Anekantavada, emphasizing right faith, knowledge, and conduct in today's world, which urgently needs compassion, ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 31: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed former Jammu and Kashmir cadre IAS officer Rohit Kansal as Secretary, Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India (GoI). A 1995 batch AGMUT cadre officer, Kansal replaces Chhattisgarh cadre IAS officer Shailesh Kumar Singh, who retired on March 31, 2026. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Presently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles, Kansal ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 31: Over 11,000 ticketless passengers were penalised in the Northern Railway's Jammu division in March, with authorities recovering around Rs 62 lakh in fines during intensified checking drives, an official said on Tuesday. The achievement not only signifies an increase in revenue but also marks a significant step towards ensuring discipline and transparency within railway services, the official said. He said intensive checking drives were carried out at entry and exit points of maj ...Read More >
KOLKATA, Mar 31: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the BJP was trying to include illegal voters from NDA-ruled Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the electoral rolls of the state to turn the poll outcome in favour of the saffron party. Addressing an election rally in Paschim Medinipur's Chandrakona, Banerjee also reiterated her plea before the gathering to ignore who the TMC candidates in the state's assembly segments were and consider her as the can ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Mar 31: Don't let anyone define your limits: That's the mantra driving world No. 1 Sheetal Devi, who has been named 'Para Archer of the Year 2025' -- an honour she says embodies years of hard work, setbacks, and quiet sacrifice. The World Archery recognition adds to the world number one's extraordinary achievements, including a historic world championship crown. "It feels incredibly special. Just being nominated among the best in the world was a big moment for me but winning this ti ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 31: Rescuers on Tuesday recovered the body of a boy, who had drowned along with two others after being swept away by a strong current in the Tawi river near Nagrota Sainik school on the outskirts of Jammu, officials said. While the bodies of two boys were recovered on Monday, the third body was recovered on Tuesday. The body was found about half a kilometre downstream from the incident site, Inspector Vinood Kumar said. Three teenagers identified as Bavish Koul (15), Sonam Dutt (16) ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 31: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a drowning incident in the Tawi river at Nagrota. While the bodies of two boys who drowned in the river on Sunday have been recovered, the search for the third boy is underway. Sinha also spoke to senior officials and took stock of the search and rescue operations, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said "The loss of young lives is heartwrenching. My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: A US airstrike at Iran's Mashhad airport on Monday damaged a Mahan Air aircraft, potentially disrupting a mission to India to collect humanitarian aid, Iranian officials claimed. The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi this week to pick up essential medical supplies and aid for Iranian people, they said. US officials have not yet corroborated the claim. The Iranian officials said the aircraft was damaged following the US attack on Mashhad airport. According ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 30: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today directed the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) authorities to take firm action against Private schools indulging in arbitrary fee hikes and found violating prescribed norms or imposing unjustified financial burdens on parents. The Education Minister passed on these directions while chairing a comprehensive review meeting at Civil Secretariat here to assess the performance, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said eight Indian nationals have lost their lives while one remains missing in "various incidents" in the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp At an inter-ministerial briefing here on the West Asia situation, Additional Secretary (Gulf), MEA, Aseem R Mahajan, also said, "Yesterday, an Indian national unfortunately lost his life in an attack in Kuwait." However, he did ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, from the Ghazipur area here, officials said on Monday. After his arrest, he was produced before a court, which sent him to five days of police custody. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Terming Lone as a "hardcore and highly-trained terrorist," the police said that he reportedly established links with handlers operating on behalf of Pakistan's Inter-Servi ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 30: "Vande Mataram is our identity, strength, and vow. It is not just verses but a profound experience woven into our civilization's fabric. Vande Mataram singing and related events revives memories of immortal martyrs, honors their sacrifices, and renews our commitment to India's glory," Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said today. He called upon every section of society to share one dream: making India the world's greatest nation. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "We ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said India can play meaningful role in de-escalation of United States and Israel's war with Iran given the strong relations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with warring countries and their neighbours Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "Our Prime Minister has good and close relations with the United States, Israel and Iran besides Iran's neighbours. If these relations can be used to make some progress and help ease the situation, it ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 30: Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for united efforts by the Government and opposition to restore the strength and dignity of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Mufti made the remark after watching the Assembly proceedings from the Speaker's gallery, her first appearance in the House after the fall of her BJP-supported Government in 2018. The PDP chief remained present for some time dur ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Mar 30: National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah today pleaded before the court that he is not guilty of charges of fund misappropriation in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). Abdullah appeared through virtual mode before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar today. The Presiding Officer of the court formally read out the contents of the charge sheet filed by CBI against him. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "N ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 30: Government today ordered reshuffle in the civil administration, assigning new roles to five IAS and one JKAS officers. As per the Government order, Nazim Zai Khan (IAS, AGMUT 2013) has been transferred from his position as Mission Director, Mission Vatsalya/ Shakti (ICPS), J&K, and posted as Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In another key reshuffle, Sagar Doifode Dattatray (IAS, AGMUT 2014), who was ser ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 30: Nine Members introduced Private Member bills in the Legislative Assembly (LA) today, of which six bills were withdrawn by Legislators after assurances from the Government and two were rejected by voice voting. Legislator, Qaysar Jamshaid Lone introduced a bill in House which read, "A Bill to amend the Cooperative Societies Act, 1989 (LA Private Members Bill No. 1 of 2025)". Similarly, Legislator Mir Saifullah introduced a bill in House which reads, "A Bill to make it obligatory ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 30: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he would want the opposition to win next month's Assembly elections in four states and one Union territory, but added that the final decision rests with the people. Assembly elections will be held in West Bengal (April 23 and April 29), Tamil Nadu (April 23), Assam (April 9), Kerala (April 9) and the UT of Puducherry (April 9). All results will be announced on May 4. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an event h ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30: A Delhi court on Monday sent suspected Lashkar-eTaiba (LeT) handler Shabir Ahmed Lone to five days of police custody. Judicial Magistrate Vijayshree Rathore allowed the city police's plea seeking five days of custodial interrogation of the accused. Terming Lone as a "hardcore and highly trained terrorist," Delhi Police said that he reportedly established links with handlers operating on behalf of InterServices Intelligence (ISI). "Lone, also known by aliases Raja and Kashmi ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Mar 12: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau today received a written complaint alleging that Sajad Ahmad Raina, Technical Assistant in the office of the Rural Development Department (RDD), Block Budgam, resident of Kralwari Budgam, was demanding a bribe of ₹40,000 for preparation and release of bills in favour of the complainant for completion of work executed under the MGNREGA scheme. During the pre-trap verification, it was revealed that the accused public servant was insisting ...Read More >
Shillong, Mar 2: Residents of Meghalaya are set to witness the concluding phase of a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday evening, with the northeastern state expected to get a clearer view of the celestial event compared to most parts of the country. In Shillong, moonrise is expected at 5.23 pm, while the totality phase will end at 5.33 pm. However, the full eclipse will conclude at 6.48 pm, giving observers a viewing window of about one hour and 25 minutes from moonrise, IMD officials said on Monda ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Feb 17: India is engaging with international partners more intensively and from a "position of strength", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, citing a string of recent trade agreements as evidence of the country's growing economic clout. In an address at the Global Economic Cooperation conference, Jaishankar highlighted the successful negotiation of several high-profile deals, including a significant trade pact with the United States. The Global Economic Cooperation ...Read More >
JAMMU, Dec 17: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted a high-level enquiry committee to probe the selection process of the J&K football team for participation in the 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy 2025. As per Government Order No. 50-JK(YSS) of 2025 dated December 17 , the enquiry committee will examine the entire selection procedure to ascertain the factual position in a time-bound manner. The committee will be headed by Director General, Youth Services an ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 17: Intense cold wave conditions continued to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir, with most parts of the Kashmir Valley witnessing sub-zero night temperatures, while higher reaches experienced extreme cold. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of -1.6°C during the intervening night. Qazigund registered -3.0°C, while Pahalgam settled at -2.8°C. Several south Kashmir areas remained the coldest in the Valley, with Pulwama and Shopian recording -4.4°C each, followed by Anantnag at -4 ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Dec 16: An Army soldier died in a landmine blast in the Kupwara district. Havildar Zubair Ahmad of the Army's 13 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry was injured in a land mine blast at Putaha Khan Gali in the Trehgam area of the border district on Monday, they said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Officials said the injured soldier was rushed to a military hospital at Drugmulla but was declared dead on arrival. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gr ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) today filed a chargesheet against the former President of Municipal Committee Budgam and two others in a fraud case involving alleged embezzlement and illegal allotment of a Government-owned municipal building. Click here to watch video According to the CBK, the chargesheet was presented before the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, in connection with FIR No. 03/2022, which pertains to allegations of ...Read More >
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