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The recurring cycle of panic buying and official reassurance in Indias fuel sector once again underscores a critical gap-not in supply, but in public perception. The Governments repeated clarifications on the availability of petrol, diesel and LPG are not routine statements; they are responses to a wave of misinformation that has, time and again, triggered avoidable anxiety among consumers. The backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis is undeniably serious. Disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz and regional instability [] The post Stable Supply Situation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kala Kendra hosts painting exhibition
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: A painting exhibition organized by the Kala Kendra, Jammu was held today at the G R Santosh Gallery, located on the ground floor of the institution. The exhibition showcases around 40 works by noted artist from Reasi, Rajinder Pal Singh, reflecting his artistic journey spanning the last 17 years. A large number of prominent artists, writers and art lovers from Jammu visited the gallery and appreciated the exhibited works. Dr Javaid Rahi, Secretary Kala Kendra, [] The post Kala Kendra hosts painting exhibition appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kumaresh A leads, Devyanshu empresses in Intl Rating Chess Fiesta
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: Kumaresh A of Tamil Nadu continued his flawless run in the ongoing International Rating Chess Fiesta at IDPS School, Jammu, leading after six rounds with a perfect 6 points. His bold and precise play has set the pace in this competitive event. Close on his heels with 5 points each are Ram Prakash of Indian Railways, Ishmeet of Punjab and J&K players Aarav Gupta, Ashutosh Jamwal and Pazhany Kohli. A notable highlight has been the [] The post Kumaresh A leads, Devyanshu empresses in Intl Rating Chess Fiesta appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Awareness prog on Intellectual Property Rights by PHDCCI
Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Mar 29: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), with the support of the office of the Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of MSME, Government of India, organized an awareness programme on Intellectual Property Rights at Katra here today. The programe was inaugurated by the chief guest for the eventKumar Abhishek, Deputy Commissioner Reasiand attended by Vinujee Koul, from Ministry of MSME as guest of honour. The program brought together senior officials from the Ministry of MSME, Department [] The post Awareness prog on Intellectual Property Rights by PHDCCI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
19th UT J&K Wushu Cship concludes
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: The 19th UT J&K Wushu Championship 2025 concluded successfully at Indoor Sports Complex, Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, witnessing participation of over 1,000 athletes from 20 districts and five Khelo India Centres across the Union Territory. The championship was organized by the Wushu Association of Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council under the supervision of General Secretary Bhavneet. In Under-5 boys (below 15 kg), Atharav won gold, while Aadvik Singh Manhas took [] The post 19th UT J&K Wushu Cship concludes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K shines at Sub-Junior Throwball Nationals
Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Throwball teams delivered impressive performances at the 29th Sub-Junior National Throwball Championship 2025-26 held in Chitradurga from March 27 to 29, showcasing determination and teamwork on the national stage. The boys team featured Balal Shabir, Suhail Tanveer, Tahir Jaffar, Mansehj Singh, Danyal Ahmed, Gurasees Singh, Umar Abdul Aziz Mir, Toseef Ali Shah, Aqib Ahmed Malik and Mannatveer Singh. The girls team included Aliya Shabnum, Navdeep Kour, Aneesa Kohli, Rukhsana Choudhary, [] The post J&K shines at Sub-Junior Throwball Nationals appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
5th J&K UT-Level Carrom Cship begins
Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 29: The 5th Jammu & Kashmir UT-Level Carrom Championship 2025-26 was declared open today at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Wazirbagh. The championship is organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Carrom Association in association with the District Srinagar Carrom Association and in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council. As per handout issued around 365 players from across Union Territory, representing schools, colleges and institutions, are participating. Competitions are being held across four categories Cadet, [] The post 5th J&K UT-Level Carrom Cship begins appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ex Servicemen Welfare Association Kathua elects body
Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 29: Capt (retd) Gian Singh Pathania was elected as chairman of J&K Ex-Services Welfare Association Kathua and Manohar Singh as president of the Association in election of Executive Body held at PalliMorh here today. The election was held under the supervision of observes including Bal Krishan retired J&K Bank Manager,Shiv Dev Singh retired Excise Inspector and Krishan Chand retired Middle School Headmaster. No fresh candidates filed nomination for election. Ultimately the present executive body was declared [] The post Ex Servicemen Welfare Association Kathua elects body appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: The J&K UT Men Hockey Championship 2026 concluded at KK Hakku Hockey Stadium, Jammu, with Jammu North emerging as champions. The tournament, which began on March 24, saw participation from 17 teams across the Union Territory. In a thrilling final, Jammu North defeated JKP by 2-1 in a closely contested match. Gurpreet Singh (jersey no. 10) opened the scoring in the 39th minute by converting a penalty corner. Prabhjot Singh (jersey no. 3) equalized [] The post Jammu North wins Hockey Cship appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw attention to a deeply disturbing incident of road rage that recently occurred in Shillong. A viral video circulating on social media shows a private vehicle driver assaulting a tourist taxi driver for allegedly not giving way during a traffic jam. What is []
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hinted of a gathering gloom on the global front in relation to the Iran-Israel-US war that has been raging for the past one month. In his monthly Mann Ki Baat address to the nation, the Prime Minister highlighted the fuel crisis thats gripping the world on account of disruption of []
By H.H. Mohrmen Autumn is a beloved season of poets, yet what the poets and writers do not always tell us about this season of mellow fruitfulness, as John Keats describes it, is that it is also a season of trepidation. If it is the harvest season for humans to fill their granaries, it is []
Who Gave You This Power? A Question of Political Culture
By Leander Lyngwa A disturbing video circulated widely on social media last week: a driver being verbally abused, slapped, and threatened by a man who, through his language, demeanour, and threats, including references to a firearm, led many viewers to initially believe he was a police officer. The language was vulgar, the aggression unmistakable, and []
WTO talks stuck over e-commerce moratorium
For over 25 years, members of the WTO have upheld a rule no customs duties on electronic transmissions. While India has used it as a bargaining chip at every ministerial meeting. For India, the big win is managing to keep investment facilitation for development out of the WTO framework despite standing alone at the end. It has demanded guardrails against using plurilaterals, which are agreements between a select group of member nations.
Merit List For 174 Assistant Professor Posts Released
Certificate verification for shortlisted candidates will be held on April 1
Madhapur Trader Duped In 2 Crore Loan Fraud
A fraudster who promised to arrange a business loan and later routed transactions worth nearly 2 crore through them.
Govt eyes flexible-fuel vehicles faster rollout
People aware of the developments said since major car and two-wheeler manufacturers have their prototype FFV models ready, now govt needs to create the ecosystem for adoption of these vehicles. Govt has maintained that 20% ethanol blending in petrol has helped India save imports of around 4.5 crore barrels (700 crore litres) of crude annually.
Free Health Check-Up At Nims On March 31
Senior citizens aged 60 years and above have been urged to make use of the opportunity.
CII tells cos to work with govt, build reserves
Fuel efficiency: At Rs 2,728 crore, fine on car companies cut to 1/3rd
TOI has learnt that the ministry also said in its presentation that the credit-debit registry of each original equipment manufacturer (OEM) will be established and maintained by the designated authority. Officials said this will ensure better enforcement of penalties and provisions along with providing greater clarity as govt is working to finalise the norms for CAFE-3.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civilians
Afghan deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said that mortars and other heavy weaponry were used Sunday afternoon to strike rural areas and civilian homes on the outskirts of the city of Asadabad in Kunar Province
RBIs forced dollar unwind to keep rupee from sliding, bruise banks
Until Friday, banks could run net open positions of up to 25% of their net worth. In practice, large lenders often accumulated sizeable long dollar bets, sometimes in excess of of $1 billion, on expectations of rupee depreciation. The new cap forces a rapid reversal. By April 10, 2026, banks must cut these exposures to $100 million. This compels them to sell dollars and buy rupees to close the gap.
No jail term for farm goods, textiles export rule slip-ups
Similarly, failure to furnish information or sample, or furnishing false information or sample and damaging books of account or refusal to furnish it will not result in a jail term of up to three months, instead a fine of Rs 10,000-25,000 can be levied under the Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act.
Foreign brokerages cut India Incs earnings, index targets
Foreign broking major Goldman Sachs has cut the Nifty target to 25,900 points from 29,300 points earlier while Citigroup has revised down their target for the index to 27,000 points from 28,500 points earlier. On its part, HSBC said that historical trend shows that a 20% rise in oil price could drag down earnings of India Inc by 1.3 percentage points. Since the war started crude oil prices are up about 50-55%.
Maoist campaign saw continuity across regimes, sharper push recently: Former MHA official
He said that the years 2006-2009 were the most difficult, and the gradual gains made over the years found a resolute push in the past two-years when Home Minister Amit Shah set a deadline of March 31, 2026, to eradicate Left Wing Extremism from the country
Global acceptance of Pakistan a failure of Indian foreign policy: Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader says Pakistans improving global standing reflects failures in Indias diplomatic engagement
Dr Sivaranjani said the issue was not about the safety of the drink in isolation, but about how it is presented and perceived by consumers, particularly in high-pressure situations such as treating dehydration in children.
2 Youngsters Drown In Anakapalli
Police said the two youths entered the river for a bath and drowned.
Meghalaya students receive scholarships
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: A total of 88 students from different schools across Meghalaya were awarded scholarships by the Vidyadhan Foundation recently. Prior to receiving the financial support, the successful candidates participated in a four-day residential soft skills training programme at the Bosco Integrated Development Society (BIDS). Managed by Fr James Thyrniang, BIDS []
NPP condemns assault on driver, seeks swift justice
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: The National Peoples Party (NPP) on Sunday condemned the assault of a commercial vehicle driver at Umshyrpi and called for immediate legal action against the perpetrator. NPP state working president Hamletson Dohling described the incident as shocking and stated that such lawlessness has no place in a civilised society. []
Unruly touts, cabbies mar tourist experience in city
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: For the past few years, Shillong has attracted a huge number of tourists, not only from neighbouring Assam and West Bengal but from across the country. While these visitors come for pleasant stays, some touts and taxi drivers in the state capital often create problems for them, leading to []
Mahila Congress slams FCRA Amendment, seeks reversal
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress has condemned the recently introduced amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in the Lok Sabha, describing it as deeply dangerous for civil society and democratic functioning. In a statement, Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress president Joplyn Scott Shylla said the amendment poses a []
HC Notices Over Pollution In Himayatsagar, Osmansagar
The letter, based on a news report, highlighted an increase in toxic levels of pollution in the reservoirs
BJP is fully prepared for GHADC polls: Kharkrang
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: The state BJP has vowed to give its best shot in the upcoming elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) as and when they are held. Speaking to media persons here, BJP spokesperson M Kharkrang said the party has already named its candidates. As we are contesting []
A missed opportunity to guarantee minimum wages
The VB-G RAM G Act is a missed opportunity to correct serious anomalies in the determination of wage rates for MGNREGA workers
Pakistan PM appreciates Saudi Arabia for showing 'remarkable restraint' during West Asia tensions
Mr. Sharif was talking to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who called on the Prime Minister, according to a statement by the PMO
A Bill that secures IPS officers role in deputation
The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 strengthens service rules and clarifies IPS deputation policy
A Deeper Look At The Meaning Of Resilience
Neena Varmas book argues that adversity does not just test us, but transforms us
The Commerce Ministry said that fisheries subsidies were one of the key agenda items discussed by trade Ministers at the World Trade Organisations 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) held from March 2629 in Yaounde, Cameroon
MBBS Student Adopts Honey Badger At Zoo
Prakash said he was inspired by his father
Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowns in sea
He was 43, and left behind his 13-year-old son and actor-wife Priyanka Sarkar
On a wing: On the Modified UDAN scheme
Subsidies will not create demand for air travel to small towns
Over 20,000 Candidates Appear for TGRTC Supervisor Trainee Exams in Hyderabad
20,128 candidates had downloaded the hall tickets for the traffic supervisor trainee examination
Many women may make Social Security decisions without looking at their full retirement plan. Waiting for higher benefits sounds good, but it can mean using savings early. This may create risks, especially for longer retirements. Experts say timing affects taxes, investments and lifestyle. The best choice depends on personal goals, income sources and when someone wants financial flexibility in retirement.
Parents Conduct Wedding For Son, Partner 23 Years After Deaths
The annual ritual, held on Sri Rama Navami, commemorates a relationship that ended in tragedy in 2003
West Bengal Assembly polls: Congress names 284 candidates, fields heavyweights
Former party leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and former Rajya Sabha MP Mausam Benazir Noor are among candidates; Party ends electoral understanding with Left Front
US ground troops will be burnt, warns Iran
Regional diplomats gather in Pak to broker end to war Dubai: A top Iranian official warned the US against a ground invasion, saying American troops would be set on fire, as regional diplomats gathered in Pakistan on Sunday in a push to broker an end to the month-long war. Irans parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, []
Goa should adopt Kerala model, have homoeopaths in pchayats
Homoeopathy role crucial, says chief of IHMA Panaji: Stating that homoeopathy can be integrated into the treatment of cancer, Dr E S J Prabhu Kiran, president of Indian Homoeopathic Medical Association (IHMA), on Sunday said that there are many lifestyle disorders where allopathy or conventional treatment may not be very successful, but homoeopathy can play []
Toxic tourist destination in Rajasthan draws visitors in hordes
Experts flag marble waste site as health hazard Kishangarh: Endless white plains glowing under the sun, no pine trees, no chill in the air, yet the scenery looks straight out of a winter postcard. Many confuse it for Bolivias Salt Flats, snow-clad Gulmarg or even picturesque Switzerland. This scenic location, which has become a popular []
PM cautions against politicisation of crisis in West Asia
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged all citizens to join hands to overcome the challenging situation emerging due to the ongoing fierce war in West Asia. Addressing his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, Modi also cautioned those politicising the present crisis and said there is no place for self-serving politics in []
Delhi police spent 43.51 crore on VVIP vehicles, reveals RTI reply
Changes to MCD Act aim to make laws more citizen-friendly: Mayor
Demolition notice on CMs turf sparks AAP-BJP clash
Poor awareness, patchy legal aid and systemic gaps leave road accident victims uncompensated: report
Chinese Artists Stage Dance Drama Based On Ramayana In Beijing
The drama, directed by Chinese Bharatanatyam exponent Jin Shanshan, featured a cast of over 50 local performers and was held at the old Indian Embassy premises on Saturday.
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, March 30, 2026
Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 38 C and 25 C respectively.
How to secure Indias supply chains
Supply chain resilience cannot be built through isolated interventions. It requires an integrated, forward-looking approach
Patient benefits most when medical systems work together
Panaji: Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Sunday said that the future of medicine lies in integration, collaboration, and mutual respect among different systems of healing. He said that as medical science continues to evolve, there is a growing emphasis on evidence-based prac- tices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centred care. In this evolving landscape, homoeopathy too []
Seat Hike, Womens Quota Set to Redraw Rayalaseema Politics
Delimitation and 33% reservation likely to disrupt strongholds, open space for new leaders
DGP Honours Umesh Chandras Legacy At SR Nagar
The DGP unveiled a book written by Umesh Chandra
Firewood shortage looms as demand spikes amid LPG crisis
DCIL Celebrates its Golden Jubilee of Strengthening Indias Maritime Infrastructure
Union minister of state Shantanu Thakur highlighted the companys contribution to infrastructure development and its support for Indias goal of becoming a self-reliant maritime nation.
22-26: Rs 4.27 crore disbursed under rd mishap claims scheme
Panaji: The state governments road accident claim scheme has disbursed approximately Rs 4.27 crore to claimants between 2022 and early 2026. A total of 232 applications were received during this period. There are no cases where compensation has been approved but not disbursed, said officials. Six applications remain pending, including five from 2025 and one []
CM hints at IIT plan for Ponda, promises Panaji-like development
Ponda: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that Ponda could soon host a full-fledged IIT campus. Describing Ponda as an emerging Temple City surrounded by a growing educational hub, Sawant hinted at plans to establish an Indian Institute of Technology in Ponda taluka. Our government is committed to inclusive growth under the vision of []
Over 1,000 Pedal for Fitness at IIT Hyderabad's 'Sundays on Cycle' Event
Badminton champion Pullela Gopichand flagged off the event
Israel: Working closely with US to respond to attack from Houthis
Dubai: Israel and the US are working in very close coordination to respond after Yemens Houthi rebels said they had launched missiles toward Israeli targets, Israel military spokesperson Col Nadav Shoshani told reporters on Sunday. He declined to provide details on operations against the Iran-backed group, which controls parts of Yemen, but said Israel had []
Indian-origin man held in UK after car ploughs into crowd
London: An Indian-origin man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after seven people were seriously injured when a car drove into pedestrians in England, police said on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday at 9:30 pm in a city centre street, Friar Gate, Derby, after a car crashed into pedestrians. The police confirmed []
US fundraiser: $200k to empower 1 lakh specially-abled Indians with assistive tech
Washington: A community-led fundraiser in the national capital has raised $200,000, as a US-based non-profit body set a goal to support 100,000 people with special abilities in India this year through assistive technology, healthcare access, and volunteer-driven programmes. The Voice of Specially Abled People (VOSAP) gala in Fairfax, a suburb of Washington, DC, brought together []
A sidetracked railway in Visakhapatnam
The delay in the functioning of a Railway zone has led to anxieties flaring up
Fifty years ago | Space dept. posts out of UPSC purview
Cops Help Refund Of 25 Crore To Cybercrime Victims
Since its inception, TGCSB has facilitated refunds totalling 399.06 crore
Anaesthesiologists Grow into Recovery Architects
Experts called upon policymakers to recognise, support and integrate anaesthesiologists as leaders in perioperative care through policy reforms, improved infrastructure, advanced training and stronger patient safety systems.
Mumbai Indians break first-game jinx
Rickelton (81)and Rohit (78) power their 6-wicket win against KKR Mumbai: Mumbai Indians rode on blistering half-centuries from former skipper Rohit Sharma (78) and Ryan Rickelton (81) to comfortably beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets thus breaking the hoodoo of not winning any of their opening games in last 13 editions of the IPL, []
Shario Gomes and Ashnoy Gomes score one each in their 2-0 win Mapusa: Cortalim Villagers SWSC eased past Bidesh XI SC 2-0 in the GPL Relegation League at Duler Stadium, Mapusa on Sunday. The contest began at a lively tempo with Bidesh XI showing early intent. Joel Passoni tested the Cortalim backline twice in quick []
They maul Xpress Challengers by 134 runs Chicalim: Legal Lions CPL clinched the Corporate Premier League (CPL) T20 Season 3 title, thrashing Xpress Challengers by 134 runs in a one-sided final at the SAG Cricket Ground, Chicalim, on Sunday. Powered by a dominant batting effort, Legal Lions piled up a formidable 244 for 4 in []
Churchill Brothers suffer massive loss
Benaulim: Churchill Brothers suffered a 1-9 loss against Football Club Mangalore in the AIFF Sub Junior League at Holy Trinity ground, Benaulim on Sunday. Mangalores Muhammad Midlaj netted a brace while Ajul Dev, Muhammmed Rishal, Muhsin CP, Sidharth U, Adhithyan M, Muhammed Arshad and Abdul Nabhan scored once in their victory.
India U23 men thrash Bhutan in U23 Tri-Nation Championship
The India U23S, coached by Naushad Moosa, were at Bhutan's throats from early on, and missed several early chances
Death ofAkolaman outside gas agency sparks political row
Russia's Ust-Luga port damaged by Ukrainian drones, fire breaks out
A Ukrainian drone strike hit Russia's Ust-Luga port on Sunday. This major oil export facility caught fire. Ukraine has targeted Russia's oil infrastructure this month. Attacks have disrupted oil supplies. This comes as global oil prices are high. The port handles significant oil exports daily. Ukraine's security agency confirmed the strike caused serious damage and a fire.
Piyush Goyal defends low fisheries subsidies, seeks fair rules at WTO
India is pushing for fair global fishing subsidy rules. Minister Piyush Goyal stated India's subsidies are very low. He urged the WTO to consider developing nations' needs. India wants a 25-year transition period for these countries. The aim is to prevent overfishing and protect vulnerable communities. These discussions are happening at the WTO Ministerial Conference.
Hyderabad Eateries Flout LPG Charge Ban
With the LPG shortage increasing in the country, especially to commercial outlets, businesses which are dependent on commercial LPG cylinders are facing severe troubles.
Disney opens 'World of Frozen' at Paris park in 2-billion expansion
The enchanted land at Disneyland Paris features the Frozen Ever After boat ride and character encounters with Anna and Elsa. The broader relaunch adds a vast central lake, a Tangled attraction, 15 new dining locations and a nighttime spectacular using what Disney calls the world's first combined aquatic and aerial drone system.
WTO talks run overtime as Brazil, US clash on ecomm moratorium
World Trade Organization talks in Cameroon extended beyond deadlines. Negotiators from the US and Brazil debated agriculture and electronic transmission tariffs. India prevented a China-backed investment agreement from joining the WTO. This pact will now be negotiated separately. India also pushed for progress on development issues and special treatment for developing nations.
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: AIADMK takes the lions share of advantageous seats
Sabalenka sinks Gauff to win second straight Miami Open title
It means a lot, Sabalenka said after joining Poland's Swiatek, German great Steffi Graf, Belgian Kim Clijsters and fellow Belarusian Victoria Azarenka on the list of women to win both titles in the same year
Karnataka Information Commission orders probe after dead man appears in Mysuru land records
Tambaram DMK MLA S.R. Rajas supporters protest denial of poll ticket
Bengaluru metro ridership doubles as IPL ticketmetro integration draws over 22,000 commuters
According to a release by BMRCL, the move saw a sharp rise in ridership compared to the usual 8,00010,000 commuters on match days, while also easing congestion and parking pressure in the central business district.
BJP Offers CBI Probe into BRS Scams if CM Provides Clarity
Maheshwar Reddy said that there was no mention of corruption in the terms of reference of Justice P.C. Ghosh commission
