Srinagar, May 19: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Shopian and Pahalgam. He said that free hand has been given to the security forces to bring the perpetrators to justice. He said J&K Police, Army and Security Forces will hunt down the terrorists and those aiding and abetting them. Following is the text of Lt Governors message: I am deeply shocked at the terrorist attack and the brutal killing of former Sarpanch, Aijaz Ahmad [] The post J&K | LG

JAMSHEDPUR (Jharkhand), May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lashed out at the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi, asserting that any industrialist will think 50 times before investing in states ruled by the party, owing to the shehzadas use of Maoist language. Modi, addressing a poll rally here, also accused the grand old party of patronising dynastic politics and considering Lok Sabha seats as ancestral properties. The language used by the Congress shehzada will make any industrial

BARAMULLA, May 19: More than 40 years since his passing, Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah still in some sense shapes the election narrative here: his sobriquet Sher-e-Kashmir being remodelled and used as a slogan, his ideals invoked to propagates unity and his spirit presented as a potent symbol of Kashmiri identity and resilience. As one observes electioneering in this parliamentary constituency, it becomes evident that the slogan Sher aaya has emerged as a powerful battle cry not only for the National

JAMMU, May 19: Security forces have launched a massive search operation after picking up movement of three suspicious persons, believed to be terrorists, near the International Border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A Special Police Officer (SPO) reported the movement of suspected persons in Tarnah nallah near Jangi chak in Hiranagar sector during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, the officials said. A

CANNES, May 19: It was a night to remember, said actor Kiara Advani, who was honoured at the Women In Cinema Gala, which was held alongside the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Advani was one of the six women to be felicitated at the dinner, hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival and Vanity Fair Europe on Saturday on the sidelines of the ongoing extravaganza in France. For the event, she opted for an off-shoulder pink and [] The post Kiara Advani attends Women In Cinema Gala

NEW DELHI, May 19: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday claimed the BJP has launched a campaign Operation Jhaadu to crush the Aam Aadmi Party as the saffron party sees the AAP as a challenge. Addressing party workers and leaders ahead of the AAPs proposed protest march to the BJP headquarters here, he said there will be bigger challenges ahead and asked the cadre to be prepared to face them. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is worried about [] The post BJP sees AAP as challenge, it has l

NEW DELHI, May 19: State-owned Bank of Maharashtra recorded the highest growth rate last fiscal in terms of total business and deposit mobilisation among public sector lenders at a time when most banks are facing difficulty in achieving double-digit growth. The Pune-headquartered lender has registered a 15.94 per cent rise in the total business (domestic) in FY24, followed by the countrys largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) with 13.12 per cent growth, according to published financial number

NEW DELHI, May 19: Mutual funds (MFs) showed strong confidence in Indian equities this year, injecting around Rs 1.3 lakh crore, driven mainly by significant retail investor interest and the robust performance of the stock market. Mutual funds, which manage long-term wealth for domestic investors, prioritise the Indian markets underlying growth potential and are less rattled by short-term events like elections, which allows them to keep investing in equities, Tradejini COO Trivesh D said. Additi

SRINAGAR, May 19: Police on Sunday said that former Jamat-e-Islami spokesperson involved in conspiracy & many other crimes including anti-national slogans, attempt of jail break etc surrendered before Police in Srinagar. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The police said that the accused person namely Ali Mohd Lone @ Advocate Zahid Ali son of Habibullah Lone resident of Nihama Pulwama, who was involved in Case FIR No. 19/2019 under section 13 UAP Act and 147, 148, 149, 336, 332, [] T

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Colombo, May 19 : In Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, the serene ambiance of the Seetha Amman Temple is aglow with spiritual fervor as the auspicious Kumbaabhishekam puja unfolds. Devotees from far and wide have converged upon this sacred site, drawn by the reverence of the occasion. At the heart of the ceremony is a ritual known as Kumbaabhishekam, symbolising the renewal of divine energies within its hallowed confines. Among the distinguished guests gracing the event is the Indian High Commissioner []

JAMMU, May 19: Condemning the shooting of a man and a couple by terrorists in two different incidents in Shopian and Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Chief Farooq Abdullah said that terrorism continues to exist here. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Terrorism still exists here. No matter which party member he (BJP leader and ex-Sarpanch Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh) belonged to, targeting somebody, needs to be investigated. Whether he was killed by terrorists or people

Jammu, May 19: A day after a former panchayat official was shot dead by terrorists in South Kashmirs Shopian and a tourist couple from Rajasthan injured in a separate terror strike in Anantnag, former deputy chief minister of the erstwhile state, Kavinder Gupta, said on Sunday said the attack was aimed at disturbing and hurting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The senior BJP leader said, There was a record tourist footfall in Kashmir [] The post J&K |

Islamabad, May 19 : Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that trade ties between Islamabad and New Delhi have remained suspended since 2019 due to the imposition of heavy duties by India on imports from Pakistan after the Pulwama attack. In a written reply submitted to the National Assembly on Saturday, Dar, who also holds the deputy prime ministers slot, said: India decided to impose 200 per cent duty on imports from Pakistan, suspended the Kashmir bus service and trade [] The post Trade ties wi

DENVER May 19: Red Hat sees India as among the worlds high-growing markets, and the countrys expanding enterprise base and technical innovation capabilities offer exciting prospects for the IBM-owned company, its CEO Matt Hicks has said. Weighing in on the larger debate of AI and its impact on tech sector jobs and salaries, Hicks told PTI that artificial intelligence, if done well, will trigger massive value creation and spawn new industries beyond anyones imagination. Red Hat the enterprise op

New Delhi, May 19: The Delhi Police has beefed up security at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi in view of a protest announced by AAPs national convenor and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal there on May 19, officials said. The traffic police has also issued an advisory in view of the protest planned outside the BJP office on the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg. In view of the proposed protest by a political party at DDU Marg Delhi, Traffic will remain [] The post Security beefed at BJP headquarters in De

NEW DELHI, May 19: Eight of the top-10 most valued firms added Rs 1,47,935.19 crore in market valuation last week, with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainers. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 1,341.47 points or 1.84 per cent. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE conducted a special trading session in the equity and equity derivative segments on May 18 to check their preparedness for handling major disruptions or failures at []

SRINAGAR, May 19: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday condemned the twin terror attacks in Shopian and Anantnag districts of Jammu and Kashmir that left a BJP worker dead and a tourist couple from Rajasthan injured. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Former sarpanch and BJP worker Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh was killed by militants in Shopian district, while tourists from Jaipur, Farha and Tabrez, were injured in a terrorist firing at Pahalgam in Anantnag district on Saturday.

NEW DELHI, May 19: The last batch of quarterly earnings, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors will guide the equity market movement in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Volatility may continue amid investors cautious approach in the election season. Markets will remain closed on Monday due to the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai. We are at the end of Q4 earnings. Positive earnings reports could provide some relief in this uncertain market, said []

SRINAGAR, May 19 : Amid dry weather forecast, night temperature recorded decrease at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 13.8C against 14.5C on the previous night and it was 2.4C above normal for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Qazigund recorded a minimum of 10.8C against 11.0C on the previous night and it was 0.6C [] The post Amid Forecast For Dry

Kathmandu, May 19 : Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has exuded confidence that he would win the trust vote in the House of Representatives on Monday, days after a coalition partner withdrew its support for his government. Prachanda, 69, a former guerilla leader, belongs to the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), the third largest party in the House of Representatives (HoR). He will seek a vote of confidence in Parliament, the fourth within 18 months of taking [] The post

New Delhi, May 19: The national capital is likely to see heatwave conditions during the day on Sunday with the maximum temperature settling around 44 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weathermen predicted a mainly clear sky with strong surface winds. The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was recorded in the poor category at 9 am with a reading of 246, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. An AQI between zero and 50 [] The post Heatwa

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Astro India Automobile, the authorized dealer of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, has launched the much-anticipated XUV 3XO, marking a significant milestone in the compact SUV segment. The unveiling event saw the presence of Chairman Mohinder Gupta, MD Vikram Mahajan, Director Satyam Gupta, Dr C D Gupta, and Tarun of Small Town Rider. Priced starting at Rs 7.49 lakh, the XUV 3XO promises to set new benchmarks with its standout design, premium interiors, cutting-edg

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: A delegation led by Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairperson FADA Jammu, along with Vikas Rathore, Manik Batra, Ravinder Gandotra Regional Directors, FADA Jammu and Rohit Gandotra, Kanav Aggarwal, Ashwani Pardhan , Sumit Malhotra convened a meeting with Anil Sharma, Circle Head, Punjab National Bank here, today. Aggarwal discussed various issues of the dealers of Automobile Industry in J & K. He said that the banks and automobile business establishments have to work in

HC, JKJA organise training prog Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 18: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh organized a training programme on Conversion of Court Room into Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centre (VWDC) in association with Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy here today. The programme was organized under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, and Vulnerable Witness Committee for UT of J&K comprising of Chairperson, Justice Sanjay

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, May 18: Stating that saffron brigades alleged divisive policies were weakening Indias pluralistic ethos and social harmony, National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today said that India Alliance, on the other hand, is working to ensure justice and rights to the people living in wide stretch starting from Lakhanpur to Leh. He said this while addressing two back to back election rallies in Surankote and Poonch towns canvassing for party candidate Mian Altaf

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 18: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti today said that peoples participation in the elections is a strong message to New Delhi that they are opposing the Government of India decision of scrapping Article 370 and 35A. Mufti said that the active participation of people in the elections is a strong message to New Delhi, opposing the August 2019 decision that revoked Jammu and Kashmirs special status. She pointed out the high levels of unemp

Excelsior Correspondent KUPWARA, May 18: The Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain today visited the border area of Karnah in order to conduct a comprehensive review of the security arrangements put in place for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. He was accompanied by ADGP Law and Order, Vijay Kumar, DIG NK Range, Vivek Gupta and SSP Kupwara Shobhit Saksena. While reviewing the security preparations, the DGP assessed the deployment strategies and discussed measures to address potential c

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 18: Bollywood star Ajay Devgan was spotted today in Old Citys Zaina Kadal area, filming a scene for Rohit Shettys upcoming film, Singham Again. While the shooting location was off-limits to both the public and the media, some images still surfaced, and locals gathered, trying to catch a glimpse of the actor. Director Rohit Shetty and actors Ajay Devgan and Jackie Shroff are in Kashmir for the final phase of filming the movie. Click here to [] The post Singha

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) has alleged that JPDCL has failed to provide uninterrupted power supply to the industrial units in Bari Brahmana Industrial complex. An urgent meeting of BBIA was held today under the presidentship of Lalit Mahajan in presence of Tarun Singla-senior vice president, Ajay Langer- vice president, Viraaj Malhotra- general secretary, Rajesh Jain- secretary and Vivek Singhal- treasurer BBIA and other members to discuss

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Principal Sessions Judge Rajouri R N Wattal has acquitted two alleged accused in a murder case as the evidence brought on record by the prosecution regarding complicity of the accused in the commission of crime was not convincing and beyond shadow of doubt. The accused persons namely Ashok Kumar, son of Foju Ram and Narayan Dass, son of Des Raj, both residents of village Tibber in District Gurdaspur of Punjab (presently putting up in Ward [] The post Prosec

BENGALURU, May 18: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated defending champions Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs to secure the fourth and final play-off spot in the Indian Premier League here on Saturday. Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad had already qualified for the play-offs. Sent into bat, RCB posted a challenging 218 for five against CSK in their must-win. Skipper Faf du Plessis (54) and Virat Kohli (47) shared 78 runs for the opening stand in 9.4 [] The post RCB b

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: All India Charak Biradari Mahasabha has declared to hold the election of the office bearers of the Mahasabha on June 23. Talking to media persons here today, president of the Mahasabha, Rakesh Singh Charak said that this significant event will determine the leadership of the Charak biradari in the J&K UT. The election will be conducted through ballot system, and will be held at Shiv Charak Bhawan Lane No. 7, Greater Kailash Jammu on the [] The post Charak B

Weak Govt wont have changed situation *Dream of bringing back Art 370 will never be fulfilled AMBALA/SONIPAT (Hry), May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpened his attack on the Congress on Saturday and said it was his dhakad (strong) Government that brought down the wall of Article 370 and as a result, Jammu and Kashmir is now moving ahead on the path of progress. Tearing into the Congress, Modi said its history has been of betraying Indias forces and soldiers [] The post Kashmir now moving

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: National Conference (NC) additional general secretary and former Minister, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today lashed out at the BJP for conspiring to weaken the NC by creating proxies as its A, B and C teams. Addressing a meeting of Kashmiri Pandit Migrant Cell of the Party, which was convened to chalk out strategy for maximum polling in the Parliamentary elections on 20th and 25th May, Sadhotra said the BJP was shaking hands with those who were [] The post BJP hatc

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Bee Enn Care here today organized a contact programme especially for the internship students at Bee Enn General Hospital Complex (NABH). Dr. Chand Trehan, Director Bee Enn Care and Bee Enn Charitable Trust headed by Kunil Bhalla and Neelam Bhalla in collaboration had launched a meticulously planned internship programme for the students of Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, Educationists and Teaching to focus on skill building and contribute to the state profic

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/JAMMU, May 18: In commemoration of International Museum Day 2024, a series of events were organized across Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the theme Museums for Education and Research. The events included seminars, exhibitions, and workshops aimed at raising awareness about cultural heritage and its preservation. In Srinagar, the Culture Department, in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), J&K, organized a seminar at the SPS Museum in Lal Ma

NC misleading people of J&K Avtar Bhat JAMMU, May 18: Ridiculing the statement of former Chief Minister and vice president of National Conference (NC) Omar Abdullah that Article 370 was hollowed, BJP national general secretary and in-charge J&K and Ladakh UTs, Tarun Chugh today said If the controversial Article 370 was already made hollow why NC and other constituents of Peoples Alliance of Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) approached Supreme Court for its restoration. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Kavinder Gupta, senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, strongly condemned the controversial statement made by Javed Rana, NC leader and former MLA, for declaring a Jihad against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), exposing the National Conferences true intentions to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement issued here, today, the senior BJP leader said that the National Conference has a long history of nurturing terrorism, supporting Jihad

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 18: The Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir (KU), Prof Nilofer Khan, while chairing the 8th Budget Assessment Approval Committee (BAAC) meetings of the university, emphasised on outcome-based spending for improving academics, research and skill development across all its campuses. The three-day meetings that concluded Friday, were aimed at ensuring transparency in allocation process and fiscal prudence in spending for administrative affairs, academics, re

Barring Rijiju, national leaders stay away from campaign *Hanle second highest Polling Station in world Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 18: Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency with just 1.84 lakh electorates has geared up for polling in fifth phase of elections on May 20 with lacklustre campaign ending this evening. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Polling parties in far off Polling Stations have been dispatched while in plain areas, the teams will leave tomorrow. Polling staff and EVMs we

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: An interactive seminar/practical session on Cyber Security and Hygiene was held here today at Government Polytechnic for Women. Neeraj Dubey, Associate Professor at GCET Jammu, a renowned Cyber Warrior of J&K, who is on the panel of various organizations spreading awareness about cyber security through a series of interactive sessions, was the resource person. He has set a target of making aware 50,000 stakeholders on the highly relevant topic of cyber secu

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 18: With the trees currently in the pollination phase, the pollen from the Russian poplar trees has made life difficult for the people of Kashmir. The residents said that the pollen is affecting the health of both children and adults, with the authorities nowhere to be seen regarding preventive measures. A few years ago, there was an order issued by the district administration of Ganderbal to fell these trees, but that order disappeared and no action [] The

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: An earthquake of 3.5 magnitude this morning hit Jammu and Kashmir. An official said that an earthquake of 3.5 magnitude was reported this morning in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He said that mild tremors were felt at around 8:35 am and the quake had Lat: 33.36 N, Long: 76.65 E, Depth: 10 Km. No injury or any damage was reported from anywhere across the Union Territory, he [] The post Earthquake hits J&K appeared

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: The much awaited air-conditioned environment friendly e-buses have today started their services between Jammu-Udhampur and Jammu-Katra. Five such buses moved for each of these routes, sources informed adding that the service of e-buses for Kathua is already in operation for the last about one week. It was a toll issue at toll plaza as we have to install Fastag over these buses for which I had issued an authorization letter and the e-bus service has [] The p

NEW DELHI, May 18: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwals aide Bibhav Kumar was arrested on Saturday in connection with the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal, officials said. Kumar was picked up from the Chief Ministers residence by a Delhi Police team around noon, a senior police officer said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He has been taken to the Police Station for interrogation. Maliwal has alleged that Kumar assaulted her at Kejriwals residence on May 13 [] The post DP

NEW DELHI, May 18: The Supreme Court has held that the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(CrPC) will apply to Jammu and Kashmir only with effect from 31.10.2019, the date when the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019 came into effect following the abrogation of the special status of J&K under Article 370 of the Constitution. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Court clarified that the CrPC will not have retrospective application to J&K prior to 31.10.2019 and hence [] The post

TBILISI, May 18: Georgias President today vetoed the so-called Russian law targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests. The law would require media and NGOs to register as pursuing the interests of a foreign power if they receive more than 20 per cent of their funding from abroad. Critics of the bill say it closely resembles legislation used by the Kremlin to silence opponents, and that it will obstruct Georgias bid to join the EU. President Salome Zourabichvili, [] The post Georgias

TUNIS, May 18: A total of 23 Tunisian illegal migrants have gone missing while sailing to Italy, according to a statement by the Tunisian National Guard released today. The group of 23 Tunisian migrants left the coast of Korba in the northwestern province of Nabeul late at night on May 3 in an attempt to cross the Mediterranean to enter Italy illegally, the Tunisian National Guard said in a statement posted on its Facebook page. The 23 individuals families reported [] The post 23 Tunisian migran

Shiv Kumar Padha Coming down the slopes of Himalayas, there is a town of rising temples Vishwasthali now named as Basohli, where, the ruins of a magnificent Palace dominate the whole landscape, where the mornings and evenings of the town resonate with the sounds of the temple bells and high notes of conch` shells emanating from the temples spread throughout the length and breadth of the town and where every local and social function starts and culminates with havan, yagyas [] The post Basohli, a