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JAMMU, July 10: Security forces today recovered a cache of arms and ammunition including six hand grenades and two pistols during a search operation at village Khanetar Top in Poonch district. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Police, Special Operations Group (SOG), and the Army launched a joint search operation in general area of Khanetar and adjoining areas in Poonch district today, the officials said. At around 4.20 PM, the team recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and explos ...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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Chennai: PMK founder S Ramadoss has removed his son and party president Anbumani Ramadoss from the working committee, signalling an intensification of the leadership tussle between the two.Ramadoss has released details of the reconstituted working committee, filling it up with those loyal to him and removing Anbumani's supporters late on Saturday. The previous committee had 19 members but the new one has 21 members. PMK honorary president G K Mani and Vanniyar Sangam president P T Arulmozhi were ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 125th birth anniversary celebration of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, at Tagore Hall, here. Paying rich tribute to Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, Sinha recalled his immense contributions as one of the key architects of modern India. "Dr Mookerjee was a visionary statesman, educationist and fearless Parliamentarian whose ideals continue to shape the destiny of India. His profound knowledge, and resolute commitment to social c ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 6: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today said that the people of Kashmir have shown the world they will not be deterred by terrorism and will give a befitting reply to it. Speaking to reporters after attending the Traders' Conclave-2025, organized by the Federation of Trade and Industry of India (FTII) at SKICC, Goyal, referring to the recent attack in Pahalgam, said terrorists are unable to tolerate Kashmir's development. "I congratulate the people of Kashm ...Read More >
RAJOURI, July 6: An Army personnel died of a bullet injury from his own service rifle, inside a camp in Rajouri district last night. Identified as Naik Ravi Kumar, the soldier, posted with 54 Rashtriya Rifles, was on Sentry duty when he died in the company headquarters in Solki, area near Sunderbani at around 1.30 am on Sunday, an official said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He said his colleagues heard the sound of gunshot from his post and rushed to the scene to find him de ...Read More >
Kochi: Edison Babu's neighbours in Muvattupuzha knew him as the quiet engineer who had returned home during the pandemic. The 35-year-old former auto industry professional seemed to lead an unremarkable life in this sleepy Kerala suburb, occasionally visiting the local post office with packages: nothing unusual for someone running what appeared to be a small online business. What they didn't know was that their mild-mannered neighbour had built India's most sophisticated darknet drug empire, o ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 5: At least 36 Amarnath pilgrims, hailing from different States, suffered minor injuries when five buses, which were part of a convoy headed for Nunwan (Pahalgam) base camp from Bhagwati Nagar, slammed into each other in Ramban district this morning. All the injured persons rejoined the yatra after receiving treatment at the Ramban district hospital. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The accident took place near Chanderkote, along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 5: The Government has reduced the toll rates up to 50 per cent for the sections of National Highways that have structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers or elevated stretches, a move which will lower travelling cost for motorists. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp User charges at fee plazas on National Highways are collected as per NH Fee Rules, 2008. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has made amendment to 2008 rules and notified a new method or formula ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 5 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the state government is prioritising quality education for students, and quality teachers are being recruited through the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). Saha also informed that more recruitments will be made in the future. Also Read | Centre Notifies Waqf Management Rules 2025; Portal, Database, Audit of Waqf Properties. "Textbook education can never be the standard of life. One can become morally strong th ...Read More >
Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, July 4: Urging graduates to help shape a "new story," Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that Jammu and Kashmir is on the path of economic, social and political transformation. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing students at the 6th Convocation of SKUAST-K, Omar emphasized the need to bridge science and society, not just to seek jobs, but to create them. "J&K is undergoing a transformation, economically, socially, and politically. Help us sh ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 4: On Day 2 of annual pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji in South Kashmir Himalayas; 14,515 devotees performed darshan of holy Ice Lingam of Lord Shiva today while third batch of 6400 yatris left Bhagwati Nagar base camp here early this morning for Baltal and Nunwan and reached safely there tonight. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Officials told the Excelsior that 14,515 pilgrims paid obeisance to Lord Shiva's Ice Lingam in the cave shrine during the day today taking tot ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing Marathi-non-Marathi row, a group of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers allegedly stormed a man's residence in the Vanaz area of the city on Thursday and threatened to assault him over an objectionable social media post targeting MNS chief Raj Thackeray. The man, identified as Kedar Soman, had reportedly posted a comment on Facebook that MNS workers found offensive and disrespectful to their leader. Enraged by the post, a group o ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 3: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today that the Government will establish a Clean Plant Centre in Kashmir to provide disease-resistant plants to the horticulturists in the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a press conference here, the Minister said local horticulture products are facing problems as imported new plants were getting infected by viruses within three to four years of being planted. Click here to watch video " ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 3: The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival will be held at Srinagar's iconic Dal Lake from August 21 - 23. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp This was announced by the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi today. Part of its growing Khelo India calendar, the inaugural edition of the Water Games in Jammu and Kashmir comes on the back of the first Khelo India Beach Games which were held in Diu in May. The Water Sports Fes ...Read More >
Kolkata: The CBI on Wednesday filed a supplementary charge sheet in the 2021 murder case of BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar, who was killed during post-election violence in Kankurgachhi. The charge sheet names Beleghata MLA Paresh Pal, Kolkata Municipal Corporation councillors Swapan Samaddar and Papiya Ghosh, along with 15 others.In the FIR, Sarkar's mother Madhabi said that on May 2, 2021, eight persons barged into their house at Narkeldanga around 3 pm and started enquiring about her son. The miscr ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to increase the frequency of Vande Bharat trains to the Valley. He also sought an increase in the number of coaches in the Vande Bharat trains. In a letter to Vaishnaw last week, Abdullah said the recent launch of the Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar has been widely welcomed and has generated immense public enthusiasm across Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsAp ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 2: Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on July 3 and 4. During his visit, he will chair high-level meetings and participate in key programmes related to agriculture, rural development, and academia. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp On the morning of July 3, Chouhan will hold a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar with senior officials from the Minis ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 2: Another encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kanzal Mandu area of Chatroo in Kishtwar district this evening. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A Defence spokesperson said: "based on specific intelligence, a joint search operation was underway in Kanzal Mandu area of Kishtwar." He said a contact has been established with the terrorists "The operation is in progress," he added. The encounter started when security forces launched a search an ...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 >
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