KATHUA, July 10: Railway traffic was disrupted after a boggy of a goods train on way from Jammu to Delhi derailed at Lakhanpur railway track due to land slide on the track as heavy rains lashed the Kathua and adjoining areas last night. Click here to watch video The train pilot after seeing boulders on the track applied the brake to stop the train but one boggy got derailed. Soon after the accident the technical staff of the Railways rushed to the spot and repaired the track and cleared the bo...Read More
JAMMU, July 10: Bhumi Pujan and other religious ceremonies of the Saffron robed silver mace of Lord Shiva known as Chhari Mubarak was performed at Pahalgam with religious fervour and gaiety on the occasion of Vyas Purnima also known as Guru Purnima, while 17,022 pilgrims drawn from different parts of the country paid obeisance at the holy cave on the eighth day of darshan today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Chhari Mubarak was ceremoniously taken to Pahalgam for the Bhumi Puja...Read More
JAMMU, July 10: Relentless overnight and early morning rainfall across the Jammu region, particularly in Kathua, Samba, and Jammu districts, caused major destruction to public and private property and claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl in a tragic landslide incident in Poonch district. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Several districts, including Kathua, Samba and Jammu were badly affected as floodwaters washed away roads, entered residential areas, damaged infrastructure, d...Read More
NEW DELHI, Jul 10: An Indian commerce ministry team will soon visit Washington for another round of talks on the proposed trade agreement with the US to iron out differences in sectors, like agriculture and automobiles, a government official said on Thursday. "We are not differentiating between an interim or the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement. We are negotiating a complete deal. Whatever will be finished, we can package it as an interim deal and for the rest, talks will continue,"...Read More
JAMMU/SRINAGAR, July 9: Heavy rains continued to batter large parts of Jammu and Kashmir today, damaging residential structures and local infrastructure, and triggering landslides and flash floods in several vulnerable regions. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In Poonch district's Ajamabad village of Mandi tehsil, two residential houses were damaged early morning due to a landslide, while in the remote Sazar area of Kishtwar's Padder region, a flash flood caused by downpour in th...Read More
JAMMU, July 9: Amid tight security arrangements, over 16,700 pilgrims paid obeisance at holy cave of Shri Amarnath Ji from twin tracks of Baltal and Nunwan in Pahalgam on the seventh day of pilgrimage today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to officials 16,7 20 pilgrims paid obeisance at the holy cave situated at the height of 3880 meters in South Kashmir district of Anantnag taking the total number of pilgrims who visited cave shrine in last seven days to 1,28,666. Of...Read More
SRINAGAR, July 9: In a major crackdown on terror operatives and their support structures, police today seized properties belonging to a Pakistan-based terrorist handler and top commander of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JUM) in Sogam area of Kupwara. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "The action was taken against the accused Ghulam Rasool Shah alias Rafia Rasool Shah son of Abdul Jabbar Shah originally a resident of Peer Mohalla Chandigam Lolab. The said terrori...Read More
JAMMU, July 9: ABVP Jammu Kashmir submitted Rs 1, 21,000 to the CM Relief Fund through Divisional Commissioner Jammu on its 77th Foundation Day. The fund has been collected to support individuals affected by shelling during Indo-Pak border tensions. Sannak Shrivats, State Secretary, ABVP Jammu Kashmir stated that ABVP has donated to the CM Relief Fund, as part of its 'Rahat Kosh' Abhiyan. ABVP collected this fund state wide by ABVP karyakartas across all organizational districts, nagar and col...Read More
JAMMU, July 9: Rajat Charak has made history by becoming the first-ever athlete from Jammu & Kashmir to win a Gold medal at the prestigious Asia Cup Wushu Championship, held in China from July 2 to 7, competing against a tough opponent from Kazakhstan in the final bout, Charak's victory brought immense pride to both Jammu & Kashmir and the nation. Charak was a part of the 16-member Indian Wushu contingent that performed exceptionally well, securing a total of 11 medals -- 3 Gold, 3 Silver and 5...Read More
AHMEDABAD, Jul 9: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has said natural farming is a scientific experiment with numerous benefits, including higher crop yield, and cautioned that growing wheat with chemical fertilisers often leads to multiple health issues. Shah noted that if a person consumes food that is devoid of chemicals and fertilizers, he won't require any medications. The senior BJP leader also said after retirement, he will dedicate rest of his life to ancient Indian scriptur...Read More
Jaipur/New Delhi, Jul 9: Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed on Wednesday morning in a crash of a Jaguar trainer aircraft near Churu in Rajasthan. The IAF said a court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident. "An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Churu in Rajasthan, today," it said in a brief statement. "Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the accident. No damage to any civil ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 9: In line with its vision to become an engine of growth and diverting from an oil-based economy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has restructured its visa programme to offer renewable residency of up to 10 years for investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, doctors, athletes and students. The UAE's "Golden Visa" programme provides talented and high-net-worth Indians and other nationalities the opportunity of long-term residency in the Gulf nation, UAE officials said. One of the most...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 9: The CBI successfully extradited alleged economic offender Monika Kapoor from the United States on Wednesday, bringing an end to her more than 25-year flight from justice, officials said. Kapoor, who had an Interpol Red Notice against her, was taken into custody in the US by a CBI team which has boarded an American Airlines flight AA 292 expected to land here Wednesday night, they said. This marks the second major success for the agency in recent days, following the arrest of ...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Following the violent protest at Kerala University, a case has been registered against 27 activists of the ruling CPM's Students Federation of India (SFI), including its state secretary P S Sanjeev, who has been named the prime accused, police said. The case also names 1,000 identifiable protesters who have been accused of damaging public property, forcibly entering the university campus, and assaulting police and university staff, police said ...Read More
SRINAGAR, July 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation and progress of Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Secretary, Health and Medical Education; Baseer UI Haq Chaudhary, Mission Director, NHM J&K; Deputy Commissioners; Heads of Medical & Health institut...Read More
Srinagar, July 8: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah today strongly criticized the Election Commission's decision to carry out a special intensive revision of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar, calling it unconstitutional and aimed at pleasing their masters. Click here to watch video Speaking at a party function in South Kashmir's Kulgam district, Abdullah questioned the timing and intent behind the move, saying, "There is an election in Bihar, and today the Election Commissi...Read More
JAMMU, July 8: Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta today slammed National Conference President Farooq Abdullah for terming the Election Commission's special electoral roll revision in Bihar as "anti-Constitutional", saying such statements are not only irresponsible but also expose the NC leader's deliberate attempts to mislead the public and undermine the democratic process. In a press release issued here today, the BJP leader said it is unfortunate that a senior ...Read More
NEW DELHI, Jul 8 : Banking, postal and other services are likely to face disruption on Wednesday as more than 25 crore workers affiliated with central and sectoral trade unions have announced to go on strike across the country to protest against new labour codes and privatisation, and press for demands such as minimum wage of Rs 26,000 and old pension scheme, according to union leaders....Read More
JAMMU, July 8: Dr. Ajay Chrungoo, Chairman of Panun Kashmir (PK) , emphasized the strategic importance of flagship course on Genocide and atrocities studies being imparted by Jonaraja Institute of Genocide and Atrocities Studies (JIGAS) for the community's younger generation. Addressing the valedictary function of the Institute here, today he said "The study of genocide is not a luxury for our community, it is a necessity. For the youth of PK, understanding the concept of Jatividhwans is essent...Read More
Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, July 8: Schools across Kashmir reopened today after a 15-day summer break, with new timing announced by the School Education Department (SED). Education Minister Sakeena Itoo said that the timings are "not final" and subject to revision based on public feedback. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As early as 7:30 a.m., students were seen heading to their schools, accompanied by parents. Queues of yellow school buses were witnessed outside major institutions...Read More
SRINAGAR, Jul 8: Amid a backlash over revised school timings, Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Tuesday said the decision is not final and can be reviewed. The education department on Monday changed the timings of all schools in Kashmir and the winter zone of the Jammu division. The schools, which were closed for summer vacations due to a prolonged heatwave, reopened on Tuesday. According to an education department order, the timings for schools falling within the municipal l...Read More
Mumbai: The Adani Group has emerged as the only bidder without conditions in the race to acquire Jaiprakash Associates, submitting a ₹12,600 crore offer under the ongoing insolvency process. The other bidders - Dalmia Bharat, Vedanta, Jindal Power and PNC Infratech-have tied their bids to the resolution of a critical land dispute involving the Gautam Buddh Nagar Sports City project, currently pending before the Supreme Court. Jaiprakash Associates has attracted five bids, with Dalmia Bharat lea...Read More
JAMMU, July 7: Based on the traditional Ayurvedic technique, Patanjali launched a new product called Dant Kanti Gandush Oil Pulling in a function held here today. "Gandush" or oil pulling is considered an essential part of daily routine (Dinacharya) in Ayurveda. The grand launch was conducted by Swami Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna and senior members of the Indian Dental Association (IDA), Uttarakhand Chapter, pesident Dr Rajeev Bansal, secretary Dr Vishwajit Walia and treasurer Dr Vaibhav Pahwa. ...Read More
NEW DELHI, July 7: Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today called for a wider public understanding and inclusive participation in India's biotechnology mission, stating that every Indian is a stakeholder in the country's bioeconomy. Speaking here during the nationwide celebration of World Bioproduct Day - The BioE3 Way, the Minister reiterated the Government's commitment to realising a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030. The event, organised by the Department of Biotechnol...Read More
Mumbai: Net profit of Nifty 50 companies at the aggregate level is expected to increase 4.6% year-on-year while revenue may increase 4.5% for the June 2025 quarter. Net profit is likely to show single-digit year-on-year growth for the first time in at least nine quarters amid an anticipated poor performance by select companies, including Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank and Coal India. The sample's revenue is expected to grow in single digit for the fourth consecutive quarter reflecting persistent mu...Read More
Srinagar, July 7: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today said tourism in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a strong revival after the setback caused by the Pahalgam attack, crediting coordinated efforts by the Union Territory administration and the Central Government for restoring public confidence and attracting tourists back to the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking on the sidelines of a two-day National Conference of State Tourism Sec...Read More
Srinagar, July 7: The School Education Department (SED) today ordered the resumption of classes across schools in Kashmir after the summer break, but with changes in timings. The resumption not only involves altered school hours but also the introduction of online classes after school hours, a move that has drawn criticism from parents. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per the order issued here, schools within municipal limits will operate from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, while scho...Read More
JAMMU, July 7: BJP spokesperson for Jammu & Kashmir UT, Gaurav Gupta, today said that Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's forceful and uncompromising address at the BRICS Summit 2025 has sent a clear and much-needed message to the global community - that terrorism cannot be fought with half measures, diplomatic silence, or selective outrage. Gaurav Gupta pointed out that in stark contrast to the recent SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) Summit, where the brutal Pahalgam terror attack failed to...Read More
NEW DELHI, July 7: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the Modi Government of making the rich richer and pushing ordinary investors to the brink of ruin by being silent on 'manipulation' by big players in the F&O market. Gandhi, in a post on X, said that he had predicted the loopholes in the Futures and Options (F&O) markets. "I clearly stated in 2024 - the F&O market has become a playground for 'big players,' and small investors' pockets are continuously being dra...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 7: The Army on Monday paid rich tributes to Capt Vikram Batra, recalling his heroics during the 1999 Kargil war when he had displayed the "most conspicuous courage and valour" and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid homage to Capt Batra on his death anniversary, and said his "unmatched bravery and sacrifice" during the Kargil war remains a glorious example of courage in service of the nation. The Army is gearing up to mark 26 years...Read More