CHENNAI, Jul 1: At least eight workers, including two women, were killed in a sudden blast at a firecracker manufacturing factory in Sivakasi in the district on Tuesday, police said. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, who condoled the accident, announced solatium to the kin of the deceased. The devastating fire gutted the unit and left many injured, police said. Smoke that billowed from the factory as the firecrackers burst, could be seen from a distance. Police and fire and rescue service...Read More
Jaipur: In a decisive move, the state govt informed the Rajasthan High Court Tuesday it would not cancel the controversial 2021 sub-inspector recruitment examination, despite allegations of paper leaks and use of dummy candidates. After months of protests for and against the demand to cancel the exam as well as the court's directives for administrative clarity in the matter, the state govt finally made its stand clear during the hearing before the single bench of Justice Sameer Jain.Advocate gen...Read More
SRINAGAR, July 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today directed for identifying the Government employees who were part of the terror ecosystem in the past and they are likely to face the axe. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Chairinga a high-level meeting here, the LG directed for identifying those elements from the terror ecosystem who were involved in killing of common Kashmiris and are currently working in Government Departments. The Government for the last few years termina...Read More
Srinagar, July 1: The Anti-Corruption Bureau today said that they have found irregularities in the recruitment process in the Fire and Emergency Services Department. A spokesman for ACB said, "Based on complaint about irregularities in the recruitment process of Fireman and Fireman Drivers in 2020, the Anti Corruption Bureau J&K through P/S Central ACB J&K conducted verification into the matter where certain irregularities were found in the recruitment process and certain candidates were wrongl...Read More
JAMMU, July 1: National Doctors' Day was celebrated today by various health and medical education institutions across Jammu and Kashmir to honour the unwavering dedication, selfless service and invaluable contributions of doctors towards the well being of humanity. Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, while addressing the gathering during National Doctors Day celebrations at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura, remarked that doctors and healthcare prof...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 1: India and Pakistan on Tuesday exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody. Under the provisions of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access 2008, such lists are exchanged every year on 1st of January and July. Pakistan has been requested to ensure the "safety, security and welfare" of all civilian prisoners and fishermen, pending their release and repatriation to India...Read More
SRINAGAR, Jul 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting and discussed the issues concerning victim families whose loved ones were brutally killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. The Lieutenant Governor directed the Deputy Commissioners and SSPs to reopen cases which were deliberately buried and file an FIR and ensure jobs are provided to Next of Kins (NoKs) on priority. He further directed them to take immediate measures to free terror victim families' property and la...Read More
SRINAGAR, Jul 1: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Srinagar has registered a formal case against sitting District Development Council (DDC) Member and his associate Ghulam Mohammad Khathana for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹5 lakh in exchange for arranging official NOCs for a local school. In a statement, ACB, Srinagar has registered a case FIR No. 12/2025 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended 2018), section 61(2) BNS against a sitting District Development Counc...Read More
JAMMU, June 30: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu has reached a major milestone by becoming the fifth among 21 IIMs in India to earn two top international accreditations-BGA (Business Graduates Association) and EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development)-for its MBA programme. It is also the first among second- and third-generation IIMs to achieve both honours, marking a significant step forward in its global recognition. A statement said the journey towards internationa...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar and dedicated the new facility to Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrims. The Yatri Niwas has been built through donation and it will accommodate 1300 pilgrims. "This Yatri Niwas is a symbol of our dedication and commitment to provide better facilities for devotees of Baba Barfani and make their pilgrimage more comfortable and safer. The construction of the second p...Read More
SRINAGAR, Jun 30: In another decisive action against the menace of drugs and to dismantle infrastructure supporting the illegal narcotics network, Srinagar Police on Monday attached a residential property, comprising a single-storeyed residential property worth Rs 50 lakh, as per a release. The property belonged to a notorious drug peddler identified as Hilal Ahmad Bhat. The accused is involved in case FIR No. 01/2025 u/s 8/20,29 NDPS Act, 111 BNS registered in Police Station Karan Nagar. The...Read More
JAMMU, Jun 30: Authorities have opened multiple spillway gates of the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district due to a continuous rise in water levels in the Chenab River following heavy rainfall in the region. Officials have issued advisories urging locals to stay away from the riverbanks and follow all safety instructions. The gates were opened to safely discharge excess water and prevent any possible flooding downstream. According to a prior report, Heavy rainfall across parts of J...Read More
New Delhi: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is probing from all angles, including sabotage, in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed 274 people on board and on the ground last month, Minister of State (MoS) For Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said. Mohol said the black box of the Air India flight AI 171 that has been recovered is in AAIB's custody and will not be outside the country for a thorough assessment. The MoS was speaking at the Pune chapter of the Emerging ...Read More
SRINAGAR, June 29: The J&K Bank has appointed Ketan Kumar Joshi as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a term of three years, replacing Fayaz Ahmad Ganai. As per a statement, Joshi's appointment has been notified to the stock exchanges in line with SEBI regulations. Joshi is a seasoned banking and finance professional with over 20 years of experience in Indian and international financial institutions. Before joining J&K Bank, he served as CFO at North East Small Finance Bank Ltd. from 2...Read More
Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra SRINAGAR, June 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps, today and reviewed the arrangements for the holy pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji, which is scheduled to begin from July 03. At Nunwan base camp, the Lieutenant Governor inaugurated a foot overbridge for smooth movement of pilgrims. The new facility will ensure efficient security checks and reduce the waiting time for devotees. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the admi...Read More
Kullu: All eyes will be on the Dalai Lama when he turns 90 on July 6, as he may announce his successor that day. The year-long birthday celebration of the Tibetan spiritual leader will kick off on July 6 in Mcleodganj near Dharamshala, the headquarters of the Tibetan govt-in-exile, and conclude on July 5 next year.Many ministers in the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), including Penpa Tsering, Sikyong or the elected head of CTA, and deputy speaker Dolma Tsering, have said the Dalai Lama may ...Read More
POONCH, June 29: To strengthen their campaign to aware the common populace about the ill effects of cardiovascular diseases, Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu in collaboration with management of Gurudwara Sant Bhai Bahadur Singh Ji held a day long cardiac awareness cum health checkup camp at Dharamsal Khari Poonch. The camp was inaugurated by SSP Poonch Shafket Hussain, Dr Sushil Sharma along with ADC Tahir Mustafa, Harcharan Singh, Hardev Singh, Sunil Sharma (president Bar Association P...Read More
Pune: Several educators in the state on Sunday reiterated that govt's decision on the three-language policy announced earlier in June was taken in haste and without consultation with experts, leading to complete chaos that resulted in the resolution being revoked.Many asserted that the widespread opposition to the policy was not against the Hindi language, but its introduction from Std I.On Sunday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a committee to suggest the way forward...Read More
JAMMU, June 29: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has not utilised nearly half of the Central funds allocated for building underground bunkers for border residents over the last five years, according to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application. The revelation comes amid heightened calls for civilian safety, following last month's Operation Sindoor and the intense cross-border shelling. Responding to an RTI application, the Jammu and Kashmir Home Department said,...Read More
JAMMU, June 29: The administration of Ladakh UT has issued official notification declaring specific areas as Areas Adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, as amended by the Union Territory of Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025. As per the notification, 18 revenue villages in Leh district situated along the Line of Control (LoC) and Line of Actual Control (LAC), and 34 revenue villages in Kargil district situate...Read More
JAMMU, June 29: Army today apprehended a Pakistani guide of the terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tarkundi sector of Rajouri district. He was apprehended while trying to cross over to this side from across the LoC, the official said. The Army officials are presently questioning the Pakistani national, identified as Mohammad Arib Ahmed, 22, son of Mohd Yousaf, a resident of Detote in Nikiyal tehsil of Kotli district in PoJK Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Some items...Read More
NEW DELHI, June 29: The Centre has asked States and Union Territories to make any proposed changes in the boundaries of administrative units before December 31, when they will be considered final for the census exercise. In a letter to all States and Union Territories, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan has said that for the Census, all villages and towns are divided into uniform enumeration blocks and for each block, an enumerator is assigned to avoid an...Read More
PURI, June 29: At least three persons, including two women, were killed and around 50 others injured in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple in Odisha's Puri on Sunday morning, officials said. The incident took place around 4 am when thousands of devotees gathered near the temple to witness Rath Yatra festivities, they said. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital, and the condition of six people is stated to be critical. "Out of the 50 injured, six are still unconscious and thei...Read More
NEW DELHI, June 29: Farm machinery and construction equipment major Escorts Kubota Ltd is gunning for the number two spot in the Indian tractor market by combining the Indian firm's cost competitiveness with the Japanese partner's technology and quality strengths as part of its future plans, according to its top officials. The company, formed after Japan's Kubota Corporation acquired a majority stake in Escorts Ltd in a multi-structured merger deal announced in 2021, is working to finalise a mid...Read More
NEW DELHI, Jun 29: The Congress on Sunday attacked the Centre and Rajasthan governments over the reported plan to redraw the boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve for the reactivation of over 50 mining operations, saying the move would be "ecologically devastating". The Opposition party also said that with the Rajasthan and Union Environment Ministers both being from Alwar, this "double engine" cannot be supporting such a move. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Rames...Read More
Dehradun, Jun 29: The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for the next 24 hours following a heavy rain alert, officials said on Sunday. Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said that the pilgrimage had been halted temporarily as a precautionary measure. "I have given instructions to the police and administration officials to stop the pilgrims in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Sonprayag and Vikasnagar," Pandey told. The suspension followed a cloudburst that hit Silai B...Read More
PURI, Jun 29: At least three persons were killed and around 50 others injured in a stampede that took place near Shree Gundicha Temple in Odisha's Puri on Sunday, a senior official said. The incident took place around 4 am when hundreds of devotees gathered near the temple, Puri District Collector Siddharth S Swain said. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital, and the condition of six people is critical, he said. The deceased were identified as Basanti Sahu from Bolagarh, and Pre...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 29 (ANI): Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and its workers were detained by the police as they were protesting at Lalbazar against the alleged gangrape incident at South Calcutta Law College. Claiming links between the accused in the gangrape of a law student in Kolkata and top TMC leaders, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata. Also Read | Bhopal's Aishbagh Railway Overbridg...Read More
SRINAGAR, June 28: In a significant stride towards transparent land records management system, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the ongoing digitization and modernization of land records across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting saw the participation of key officials including the Secretary, Revenue; Secretary, IT; Secretary, Law; CEO, JaKeGA; Director, Land Records; a representative of BISAG-N and other concerned officers. Deputy Commissioners joined the meeting virtual...Read More
Kolkata: The political slugfest following the alleged gang rape of a law student inside a south Kolkata college continued on Saturday as Trinamool took pains to distance itself from the "misogynistic remarks" of its own netas, emphasising the "quick action taken against the accused". The opposition, however, questioned security for women at workplaces and educational institutes and "promised to stay on the roads"."The remarks by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra concerning the heinous crime...Read More