KISHTWAR, June 28: In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure in the region, the first-ever Phacoemulsification (Phaco) Unit in District Hospital Kishtwar was inaugurated today by Member Legislative Assembly Kishtwar Shagun Parihar in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma. The state-of-the-art Phaco Unit, aimed at providing advanced cataract surgeries and enhanced ophthalmic care, marks a historic milestone-not only for the district but for the entire Union ...Read More
NEW DELHI: The government on Saturday extended the term of the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Ravi Agrawal by one year, an official notification said.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the re-appointment of Agrawal, an IRS officer of the 1988 batch, as CBDT chairman for one year from July 1 this year to June 30, 2026, on contract basis.Agrawal took over as the CBDT chairman from Nitin Gupta in June 2024 after Gupta's extended tenure ended. Agrawal has been a...Read More
SRINAGAR, June 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today held a meeting with the members of civil society organisations, religious leaders, elected representatives, trade and business community and discussed the arrangements for forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; Special Director General (Coordination), PHQ, SJM Gillani; Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor and CEO, Shri Amarnathji...Read More
RAMBAN, June 28: A truck veered off the road and landed in a deep gorge near Nachlana on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Banihal area of mountainous Ramban district this morning leaving two persons on-board dead. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The ill-fated vehicle bearing registration number JK14J-7550 was moving towards Srinagar from Jammu when the driver lost control over the vehicle and it plunged into a gorge leaving both the driver and his helper dead on the spot. Cli...Read More
JAMMU, June 28: Destroyed by the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan army backed by the Government, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and top terrorist commanders has started rebuilding the terror training centres using sophisticated technology this time to save them from future strikes by India. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Moreover, the terror facilities are now being raised by Pakistan to accommodate small number of terrorists like 20 to 30 like previous...Read More
NEW DELHI, June 28: Parag Jain, one of the brains behind the meticulous planning of 'Operation Sindoor', has been appointed as the new Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), officials said here on Saturday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The two-year tenure of Jain, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1989 batch of the Punjab cadre, officially begins on July 1. He takes over from Ravi Sinha, who retires on June 30. The decision to appoint Jain as chief of t...Read More
JAMMU, June 28: Three hotels in the famed tourist destination of Patnitop and their income have been attached under the Anti-Money Laundering Act as part of a probe, the Enforcement Directorate said today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to the probe agency, the cumulative value of three properties and their total income is worth Rs 15.78 crore. Click here to watch video The probe stems from a CBI FIR filed against the owners and directors of hotels, guest houses, re...Read More
JAMMU, June 28: The search operation to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in a forested area of Basantgarh in Udhampur district entered its third day today amid heightened aerial surveillance, officials said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The cordon and search operation is being carried out by a joint team of security forces. A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, while three of his associate...Read More
Puri, Jun 28: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and his family members on Saturday attended the Rath Yatra here and offered prayers. Accompanied by wife Priti, son Karan and other family members, Adani paid obeisance to Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath, by standing in front of their chariots near Gundicha Temple, considered the deities aunt's house. Taking to X, Adani said: "By the grace of Lord Shri Jagannath Ji, we have been blessed with the opportunity to serve in the sacre...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 28: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday asserted that the Preamble of a constitution is "not changeable" as it is the "seed" on which the document grows. He said the preamble of no other constitution has undergone change except that of India. "But this Preamble was changed by the 42nd Constitution (Amendment) Act of 1976," he said noting that the words "socialist", "secular", and "integrity" were added. "We must reflect," he said adding that B R Ambedkar did painstaking...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): In a continuing crackdown under Operation Chakra-V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted coordinated search operations at multiple locations in Ahmedabad and Mumbai on June 25 in connection with a transnational cyber extortion case, the probe agency said on Friday. CBI said that the searches led to the recovery of incriminating evidence. The main suspect behind a transnational cyber extortion syndicate was arrested on June 26 in Mumbai. Also Rea...Read More
SRINAGAR, June 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that it is the collective duty of the Government and tourism stakeholders to restore Jammu and Kashmir's position as the country's pre-eminent tourist destination and ensure it remains so. The Chief Minister was addressing the 'Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Revival Dialogue' organized jointly by FICCI and the Department of Tourism, J&K at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here. "It is binding on us that we do every...Read More
Koraput: While the state celebrates Rath Yatra on Friday, the temple town of Jeypore in Koraput district continues to observe a unique tradition, pulling of the chariots a day later even though all other rituals, such as Pahandi and Chhera Pahanra, are conducted on the same day as the main festival.Though there is no official or documented historical evidence supporting this deviation, the practice has over the years given rise to a blend of local legends, cultural beliefs and royal anecdotes.Ac...Read More
Srinagar, June 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with National Cadet Corps (NCC) Cadets at the Special National Integration Camp, today at Badami Bagh Cantonment here. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO In his address, Sinha commended the NCC Directorate, J&K and Ladakh, Headquarters 15 Corps and Headquarters 31 Sub Area for organising Special National Integration Camp to provide an opportunity to expose youth from various parts of the country to the rich culture and traditions of J&K and ...Read More
JAMMU, June 27: White Knight Corps General Officer Commanding (GOC) Lieutenant General P K Mishra today visited Rajouri district to review the operational preparedness and prevailing security situation in the sector. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He impressed upon the troops to maintain high readiness and dominate the operational environment in the twin border districts. "GoC White Knight Corps visited the Headquarters of Romeo Force to review the operational preparedness and...Read More
JAMMU, June 27: Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat today reviewed the security arrangements ahead of Shri Amarnath Yatra in Kathua district. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp This year's 38-day long Shri Amarnath Yatra is starting from July 3 and will conclude on August 9. The first batch of pilgrims will be flagged off from Jammu on July 2 by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha from Bhagwati Nagar based Yatri Niwas. The DGP along with IGP Jammu Zone Bhimsen Tutti, DIG JK...Read More
SRINAGAR, Jun 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday filed a chargesheet before the Court of Additional Judge Anti-Corruption, Kashmir, against two persons in a bribery case involving a ₹9,000 demand for land record processing. "Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau has filed a charge- sheet under Section 173 Cr.P.C. before the Hon'ble Court of Addl. Judge Anti-Corruption, Kashmir in Case FIR No. 15/2022, against the following accused persons: Jamil Hussain Khan, th...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with National Cadet Corps (NCC) Cadets at the Special National Integration Camp, today at Chinar Auditorium, Badami Bagh Cantt, Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the NCC Directorate, J&K and Ladakh, Headquarters 15 Corps and Headquarters 31 Sub Area for organising Special National Integration Camp to provide an opportunity to expose youth from various parts of the country to the rich culture and traditions of...Read More
Jammu : The 38-day-long yatra is scheduled to start on July 3 from the twin routes -- the traditional 48-km Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in the Ganderbal district -- leading to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath. The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from the Jammu-based Bhagwati Nagar base camp a day before the start of the yatra. The administration is ready and committed to ensuring a successful yatra this year....Read More
NEW DELHI: (Jun 27) Union External Affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India wanted a reference to terrorism in the outcome document of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers' meeting, but it was not acceptable to one member country, an oblique reference to Pakistan. Jaishankar said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's view on the matter was right since the main purpose of SCO was to fight terrorism and without a reference on it (on India's concerns on terrorism), he...Read More
SHIMLA: (Jun 27) Search and rescue operation by joint teams of national and state disaster response forces, police and home guards to look for six missing people following cloudbursts and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh resumed on Friday morning, officials said. These people are feared to have been swept away following cloudbursts and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra and Kullu districts on Wednesday. So far, five bodies have been recovered from a hydro project site in the Kangra dist...Read More
MUMBAI, June 27: Realty firm Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd has bagged a housing society redevelopment project at Mulund in Mumbai, and it is expecting a revenue of about Rs 1,250 crore from this upcoming property. Mahindra Lifespace Developers is the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group. In a regulatory filing on Friday, the company informed that it has been appointed as the "preferred developer for the redevelopment of a premium housing society in Mulund (W...Read More
NEW DELHI, June 26: In a proud and historic moment for the nation, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today lauded the successful docking of the Dragon spacecraft with the International Space Station (ISS), carrying aboard Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla along with three other crew members. Living up to the spirit of "Atmanirbhar Bharat" and "Vishwabandhu Bharat" envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Jitendra Singh...Read More
SRINAGAR, June 26: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdhi, today said the Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with other security forces, have made elaborate and advanced security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, including the deployment of Facial Recognition Systems (FRS), multi-layered security grids and anti-drone measures. Click here to watch video Speaking to Excelsior in an exclusive interview, Birdhi said that this year's Yatra-set to begin from 3rd July-will se...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): It was a moment straight out of a fan's dream -- and Alia Bhatt was living it. The actress turned heads at the special screening of Umrao Jaan, dressed in a gorgeous saree inspired by one of Rekha's most iconic looks from the 1981 film Silsila. Dressed in a light pink saree, Alia's look was styled by Rhea Kapoor. Also Read | 'Squid Game 3' Full Series Leaked on Tamilrockers, Movierulz & Telegram Channels for Free Download & Watch Online; Is Lee Jung...Read More
KOLKATA, Jun 26: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lashed out at the Election Commission of India (ECI) for allegedly isolating voters born between July 1987 and December 2004 and seeking documentary evidence of their citizenship in the name of 'special intensive revision of electoral rolls'. Alleging that the ECI was "acting like a stooge of the BJP", Banerjee asked whether the move was a backdoor attempt to implement the NRC. Addressing reporters in the coastal town of D...Read More
BHUBANESHWAR, June 26 : AIIMS-Bhubaneswar has been ranked second among the top 10 Emerging Medical Colleges in the country, the hospital authorities said today quoting the latest India Today-MDRA Best Medical Colleges Survey 2025. The national recognition reflects AIIMS Bhubaneswar's unwavering commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and compassionate patient care, said Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director, AIIMS Bhubaneswar. "This recognition is a reflection of our relent...Read More
Mumbai: Upset by the city police's alleged pressure to remove loudspeakers from mosques, some mosques in the city have found a solution through the introduction of a dedicated mobile Azaan app to relay call to prayers five times a day, directly to the worshippers.Globally, Muslim citizens, including those in the US, the UK, Saudi Arabia and UAE, use Azaan apps to get notification for Azaan time for the masjid located in specific areas.Developed by a group of volunteers in Tamil Nadu , the online...Read More
QINGDAO/NEW DELHI, June 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday refused to sign a joint communique of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) following the omission of the Pahalgam terror attack and not explicitly addressing India's concerns over Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp At a conference of SCO Defence Ministers' conclave, Singh demanded inclusion of the dastardly terror attack in the communique while the Pakistani side pr...Read More
JAMMU, June 26: Two senior IAS officers of the erstwhile Jammu & Kashmir cadre, Bipul Pathak and Pandurang K Pole, have been assigned significant responsibilities in the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per an order issued today by the office of the Lt Governor of Delhi, Bipul Pathak, a seasoned bureaucrat from the erstwhile J&K cadre, who is presently serving as Additional Chief Secretary (Industries) and holding addi...Read More