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

Ajay Kumar Rundla, SS Verma The previous two or three decades have seen abrupt population rise, which has raised demand for food that is healthy as well as allowed agriculture to grow. With the change in consumer demands and food safety guidelines, food processing technologies have changed as well as the load on the environment and natural resources will consequently increase dramatically. Thermal food processing is still one of the key methods utilised in the food processing industry, having be

Ansh Chowdhari Traversing through a hilly tract, whether in the physical or metaphorical sense, mirrors the journey of life itself. The undulating terrain, with its ascents and descents, symbolizes the myriad of experiences, challenges, and triumphs that shape our existence. And one of these valleys in Tehsil Kalakote of District Rajouri harbours a marvellous piece of architecture beckoning the art lovers to come and witness its remarkable structure, which stands a testimony to the regions rich

Bollywood star, Ajay Devgan shooting a scene of Rohit Shetty upcoming Singham Again in Zaina Kadal on Saturday. -Excelsior/Shakeel The post Bollywood star, Ajay Devgan shooting a scene of Rohit Shetty upcoming Singham Again in Zaina Kadal on Saturday. -Excelsior/Shakeel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LG Manoj Sinha meeting with representatives of Youth Convention at Raj Bhawan. The post LG Manoj Sinha meeting with representatives of Youth Convention at Raj Bhawan. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

BJP National Executive Member and former Minister, Priya Sethi addressing a party meeting at Nowshera on Saturday. The post BJP National Executive Member and former Minister, Priya Sethi addressing a party meeting at Nowshera on Saturday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

DGP RR Swain being presented with a book on Sharda temple at Teetwal in Kupwara district on Saturday. The post DGP RR Swain being presented with a book on Sharda temple at Teetwal in Kupwara district on Saturday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh speaking at a Micro Management meeting of BJP Polling Booth Incharges at Kolkata. The post Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh speaking at a Micro Management meeting of BJP Polling Booth Incharges at Kolkata. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Members of DBPS talking to media persons at Jammu on Saturday. The post Members of DBPS talking to media persons at Jammu on Saturday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SSP Traffic NH Rohit Baskotra with drivers at Udhampur on Saturday. The post SSP Traffic NH Rohit Baskotra with drivers at Udhampur on Saturday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

BJP general secretary, Vibodh Gupta addressing a meeting of partys SC Morcha at Rajouri on Saturday, The post BJP general secretary, Vibodh Gupta addressing a meeting of partys SC Morcha at Rajouri on Saturday, appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Deputy Excise Commissioner Executive, Jammu, Kusum Sharma and other officers during surprise inspection of a liquor shop. The post Deputy Excise Commissioner Executive, Jammu, Kusum Sharma and other officers during surprise inspection of a liquor shop. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Pahari and BJP leaders during public meeting in Thannamandi in Rajouri. -Excelsior/Imran The post Pahari and BJP leaders during public meeting in Thannamandi in Rajouri. -Excelsior/Imran appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

By Anjan Roy There are reports in the financial press that the International institutional investors are moving their funds out of the Indian technology scrip. The reason: there is the calculation that the Indian ITeS sector is not getting tuned to the new artificial intelligence tools and therefore likely to fall behind the market. The technology sector indeed is fast changing in the post generative artificial intelligence regime. The ChatGPT4 and its subsequent avatar ChatGPT4o are capable of

O P Sharma Name of Book: Jo Katteya So Maahlein ( A collection of Dogri poems) Author: Pawan Verma Publisher: Highbrow Publications,B B, Jammu Year: 2023 Pages: 128 Price: Rs 400 Pawan Verma, a noted Dogri writer and dramatist, has penned down a set of sweet poems in his first Dogri book entitled Jo Katteya So Maahlein which recently hit the market and won the word of praise from the literary circles. This 128-page book contains 56 poetic compositions [] The post Khand Mithi Dogri Poetry appear

Name of Book : Manai De Aale (Collection of Dogri poetry} Author : Brig Mohan Publisher : Highbrow Publications, Jammu Year : 2024 Price : Rs. 300 Brij Mohan, a noted music composer turned poet, has penned a Dogri book entitled Manai De Aale which is his unique collection of choicest poetic literary creative writings with musical qualities. There is marked distinction of his experiences and experimentation with new ideas. In this well-designed book, there is richness of Dogri [] The post Brij M

Rajinder Chand Anthal Gou-Karan is one of the main Tirthas in the Panjtirthi pilgrimage circuit Sudhmahadev. It is situated towards the northern end of Sudhmahadev town on the bank of holy Devika rivulet. From Devika bridge, Sudhmahadev, this tirtha is at a walkable distance of five minutes only. Devika originates just two kilometers above this place and flows down to join river Tawi at Benisangam. In Karam Purana, Gou-Karan tirtha has been described as a great tirtha and its location [] The pos

Hi Friends! We are back with your favourite column for the week. Please have a look at OUR MESSAGE before you send in your message to us. 1. From Subhagi Sharma to all: How big would you dream if you know you wouldnt fail? The only thing stopping you is you. 2. To all from Mavi: To bring clarity in life one should make habit to learn from adverse situations instead of crying and remain strongly determined. 3. From [] The post Cipher Decipher appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

(When life is joyful, miracles can happen. Its not overly complicated, but its pretty straightforward for someone who has some maturity and experience). Dr Shahid Amin Looking back into the past, we typically see a simpler time. On the other hand, the current situation presents a contrasting image, characterized by intricacy and a sense of urgency that appears to be present in many areas of our lives. In the past, life was a fabric of simplicity, stitched together with the [] The post Nostalgia

The wait was worth it, says actor Karuna Pandey, whose popularity soared like never before due to her TV show Pushpa Impossible. She says she has never experienced such a fan-following ever in her career. In a career of almost 20 years, Pandey has played supporting to lead roles in many Indian television shows like Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, Yahan Mein Ghar Ghar Kheli, Bhaage Re Mann, Devanshi, among others. But Pushpa Impossible, which went on air on Sony [] The post It took a long time but it

Dr Kanika Gupta Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience. Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness refers to the practice of intentionally focusing ones attention on the present moment, without judgment or distraction. It involves cultivating awareness of ones thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. Through mindfulness practices such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, and body scans, individuals develop the ability to observe their experiences without

SRINAGAR, May 18 : A tourist couple was injured after militants fired upon them in Yannar area of tourist resort of Pahalgam in district Anantnag tonight. They were fired at Yannar area of tourist place and were evacuated to hospital. They have been identified as Farah Khan and Tabrez Khan of Jaipur. Taking on to micro-blogging platform X, the Kashmir police wrote: Terrorist fired upon and injured a lady Farha R/O Jaipur and spouse Tabrez at Yannar, Anantnag. Injured evacuated [] The post 2 tour

SRINAGAR, May 18: Police on Saturday said that two tourists were injured after terrorists fired upon them in Yannar area of South Kashmirs Anantnag district. Taking on to micro-blogging platform X, the Kashmir police wrote, Terrorist fired upon and injured a lady Farha R/O Jaipur and spouse Tabrez at Yannar, Anantnag. Injured evacuated to hospital for treatment. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow, reads the post. As per the sources condition of the injured tourists is said to be []

Massive crowd watches movie shoot at Zainakadal Srinagar, May 18: The historic Zainakadal area in downtown Srinagar witnessed an electrifying atmosphere on Saturday as the acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker Rohit Shetty commenced shooting for his highly anticipated action movie, Singham Again. Crowds gathered in excitement, watching the cast and crew bring the bustling streets to life with action sequences. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per the details, Singham Again, also known a

UDHAMPUR, May 18: To beat the scorching heat, the Jammu and Kashmir Wild Life Protection Authorities have made special arrangements for deers in Udhampurs Tanday Park. The enclosures are covered with curtains to protect the inmates from direct sun rays. The park authorities are also doing water sprinkling on them to protect them from the scorching heat. Adequate arrangements of drinking water are also made for them. Meanwhile, some changes have been made in the diet of the animals as [] The post