SRINAGAR, Mar 8: BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, Saturday said that people of Jammu and Kashmir were unhappy with the Budget presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. He said the Budget lacked significant benefits for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Koul pointed out that the Budget did not fulfill the promises made by the National Conference government in their manifesto, such as providing 12 LPG cylinders to households. He also highlighted the increase in fuel prices, with pe

BUENOS AIRES, Mar 8: At least 10 people were killed as heavy rains caused flooding in the city of Bahia Blanca in Argentinas Buenos Aires Province, the Infobae portal reported on Saturday, citing local authorities. Over 1,300 people were evacuated from the affected area, the portal said. The EFE broadcaster reported that heavy rains started already on Friday morning and local authorities cut off electricity over safety concerns. (UNI) The post 10 people killed in flooding in Argentina Reports a

OTTAWA, Mar 8: At least 11 people were injured in a shooting at a Toronto pub in Canada, Canadian television channel CTV News reported on Saturday, citing medical workers. The incident occurred on Friday evening at a pub near Scarborough Town Centre. The injuries ranged from minor to critical, while the suspect is still at large, CTV News said, citing the police. (UNI) The post 11 people injured in shooting at Toronto Pub Reports appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Mar 8: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that 32 people died and 269 were injured in man-wildlife conflicts during the last two years. The information was shared by Forest Minister Javed Ahmed Rana in a written reply to a question in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Sixteen people each died in man-wildlife conflicts in 2023-24 and 2024-25, Rana said in response to a question by National Conference member Mir Saifullah. He said 124 people were injured [] The post 32 People D

LAHORE, Mar 7 : Pakistans Punjab province on Friday released a list of over 80 banned organisations, including alleged Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeeds outfit, and urged people not to give any charity to them for Ramadan or Eid. The Punjab governments notification said it would be a crime to provide any kind of assistance to the banned organisations under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997. The Pakistan government had proscribed/banned Saeeds Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Masood Azhars Jaish-e-Mohamm

Imphal, Mar 7: People handed over to the security forces more than 1,000 arms along with ammunition during the two-week provided to them for voluntarily surrendering looted and illegally held weapons in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, a police officer said on Friday, a day after the deadline ended. This figure, however, is provisional and the actual number of given up arms is likely to go up after details from all districts reach the authorities in Imphal, the capital of the northeastern [] The post

LUCKNOW, Mar 7: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday hailed the Janaushadhi initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one further strengthening the resolve of Swasth Bharat, Samarth Bharat. He took to social media platforms to hail the affordable healthcare initiative for generic drugs on the Janaushadhi Diwas, celebrated on March 7. Heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the transformative initiative Jan Aushadhi Diwas, which aims to provide affordable, high-qu

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Mar 6: Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday stated that minorities in India are the luckiest people, as the country provides exclusive schemes and welfare programmes for them, unlike anywhere else in the world. Addressing the regional review meeting and training workshop on the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) for the states and union territories of the Southern Region here, he alleged that some people are pushing a

Jammu, Mar 6: Asserting that nobody can snatch a right from citizens to discuss Article 370, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said some people are trying to intimidate, threaten and silence us but his party will continue its fight for the rights of people of Jammu and Kashmir. Winding up the discussion on motion of thanks to Lt Governor Manoj Sinhas address, Abdullah said the dignity of J&K has gone with the downgrading of the erstwhile state into the [] The post Some People Trying To In

SEOUL, Mar 6:Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a joint live-fire exercise with the US military Thursday, injuring eight people, officials said. The MK-82 bombs released by the KF-16 fighter jets fell outside a firing range, causing civilian damage, the air force said in a statement. The air force said it will establish a committee to investigate why the accident happened and examine the scale of the civilian damage. It said the [] The post S

New Delhi, Mar 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday expressed gratitude to the people of Telangana for blessing the BJP with a thumping victory in the election to the states legislative council. BJP-backed candidates have won two of the three MLC seats in Telangana for which elections were held on February 27. Gratitude to the people of Telangana for blessing the BJP with a thumping victory in the MLC election. Your trust inspires us to serve even harder, [] The post Amit Shah expresses

GURUGRAM, Mar 6: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday told newly passed out CRPF officers to serve the people and take decisions that are meant for their well being. He was speaking while officiating as the chief guest at the passing out parade of the 55th batch of trainee CRPF officers at their training academy in Kadarpur here. This is a new chapter in your life. I wish you a successful, exciting and challenging career, the CM [] The post Serve people, take decisions for their

JAMMU, Mar 5: Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma hit out at the ruling National Conference in the Union Territory and said that the Budget did not reflect peoples issues. Sunil Sharma said, Citizens of Jammu and Kashmir were eagerly waiting for the Budget session. People expected that the government would reflect the solution to their problems in this Budget session, but from what has been seen so far, I dont think that this government [] The post Jammu And Kashmir B

Srinagar, Mar 3 : PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Monday accused the National Conference of validating the abrogation of Article 370 and urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to stand up for the rights and self-respect of his people. The former chief minister of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state also said its problems were not limited to statehood restoration. Reacting to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhas address in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on the first day of [] The post P

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LUANDA, Mar 2: The number of people killed in the latest cholera outbreak in Angola has risen to 201, the countrys Health Ministry announced. A total of 5,574 people have been infected since early January, the ministry said in a press release on Friday. Cholera cases have been reported in 13 of Angolas 21 provinces. The outbreak originated in the capital province of Luanda, which has recorded the highest number of cases, followed by the neighbouring provinces of Bengo and [] The post Cholera out

Reviews preparedness for Ramadan month Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Mar 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that there is no need for a shadow Cabinet as the elected Government will fulfil the promises made to the people. Speaking to reporters after offering condolences to Mirwaiz Moulvi Omar Farooq and National Conference MLA Hasnain Masoodi, the Chief Minister said that his Government stands by the promises made with the people of J&K. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp There is

Jammu, Mar 1: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the beginning of holy month of Ramzan. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: Best wishes on the commencement of the holy month of Ramzan. May this sacred month of prayers, blessings and forgiveness inspire us to work towards upliftment of the underprivileged with complete dedication and devotion. May this sacred month also strengthen mutual goodwill and encourage each one of us to follow the path of [] The post LG

Jammu, Mar 1: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday said the doors of his party are open for those who want to contribute to the political discourse and development of the region. He stated that Congress believes in empowering the people and is committed to the equitable development of the Union Territory. The people who want to contribute to the political discourse and development of Jammu and Kashmir must become part of Congresss [] The pos

Srinagar, Mar 1: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said his government would fulfil all the promises made to the people and slammed the BJP that has reportedly formed a shadow cabinet, saying there is no such system in India. There is only one cabinet. There is no shadow cabinet in our country. The BJP has ruled here till now. Now, the peoples government will do its work. There is no need for a shadow. We have promised [] The post Will Fulfil All Promises Made To People, No

BEIJING, Mar 1: A small ferry was hit by an oil spill cleaning vessel on a river in southern China, state media said, killing 11 people while five more are missing. Nineteen people fell overboard during the crash on the Yuanshui River in Hunan province on Tuesday morning, and three were rescued the same day, according to the countrys official news agency Xinhua. The accident happened at a point where the river is more than 60 metres (200 feet) [] The post Boats collide on river in southern Chin

Srinagar, Feb 27: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday said that the people have to play a constructive role to control the drug menace in the society. The Deputy Chief Minister was talking to media persons in central Kashmir Budgam district. I appeal to people in general to play a constructive role to control the drug menace which has found space in our homes and in the society, Choudhary told media persons. We dont know where [] The post People Have To Play Co

Chitrakoot (MP), Feb 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday hailed the contribution of social reformer late Nanaji Deshmukh, saying some people leave a lasting impact and become the reason for change of an era. Shah was addressing a programme organised to pay tributes to Deshmukh, a veteran RSS leader, on his 15th death anniversary. The life of some people leaves an impact not only for years but for ages and they become the reason for change of an [] The post Shah hails Nanaji Deshmukhs c

LYON (France), Feb 27: A Tunisian national was sentenced late Wednesday to life imprisonment without parole, Frances most severe sentence possible, over the killing of three people in a basilica in the French Riviera city of Nice in 2020, one of multiple attacks that year linked to Islamic extremism. Brahim Aouissaoui, 25, was charged with terrorist murder and attempted terrorist murder. He admitted responsibility for the attack during the trial in Paris, even though he had said he couldnt [] T

TOKYO, Feb 27: The birth rate in Japan fell to nearly 721,000 people in 2024, the lowest rate since 1899, when such statistics began to be kept, the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper reported on Thursday, citing preliminary data from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. The data includes foreigners living in Japan as well as Japanese living abroad. More accurate annual statistics will be released in June, and it is possible that the birth rate in 2024 did not [] The post Japans birth rat

LUBBOCK, Feb 26: A person who was hospitalised with measles has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month. Lubbock city spokesperson Lauren Adams confirmed the death Wednesday. It wasnt clear the age of the patient, who died overnight. Covenant Childrens Hospital in Lubbock didnt immediately respond to a request for comment. The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 124 cases across nine counties, the state health department [] The pos

Lucknow, Feb 25: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday targeted the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of selectively doling out financial help to SP-affiliated individuals during its reign and branding all welfare initiatives under the party name. In contrast, the BJP government is working sensitively for every resident of the state, Adityanath asserted. Responding to opposition queries in the legislative council, he said, It is no longer difficult for any poor person to receive med

*Reviews progress on BRAP Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to assess the household survey to be carried out by the Department in collaboration with the Planning Development & Monitoring Department for identification of houseless people in J&K. Those who attended the meeting included Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Secretary, Planning; DG, E&S; MD, Housing Board; SIO, NIC and other concern

Srinagar, Feb 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he was happy to join the campaign against obesity, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Abdullah also nominated 10 people to join the campaign. Im very happy to join the campaign against obesity launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, he said in a post on X. Obesity causes a number of lifestyle-related health issues like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, strokes and breathing problems, not to [] The post Happ

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: Claiming that people of Jammu and Kashmir are suffering badly due to absence of powers with the elected Government, JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra today asked BJP to explain whether the commitment to restore Statehood was another `Jumla of Modi Government. Addressing workers convention of district Jammu Rural in Muthi area of Jammu today, Karra questioned the local BJP for its stand over the continued neglect of most popular demand of people of entire Jammu

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Jammu, Feb 22: On the occasion of Jammu and Kashmir Sankalp Diwas, BJP President in the Union Territory Sat Sharma claimed that people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) felt insecure in Pakistan and wanted to be part of India and today the atmosphere existed when people in PoJK would come out in open and express their dissent against Pakistan. Sat Sharma said, 31 years back on this same day, our parliament passed a historic resolution on POJK. During 90s [] The post People Of PoJK Wa

Srinagar, Feb 21: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his government would make attempts to live up to the expectations of the people but all issues cannot be addressed in one go. I know people have expectations (from us) and it will be our endeavour to live up to those. But you should also realise that people have given us five years time (mandate). It cannot be that all the demands can be fulfilled in the [] The post People Gave Us Five Years, Will Live Up To Their Ex

New Delhi, Feb 21: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday voiced concern over the alleged USAID funding for raising voter turnout in India, saying people who allowed such an attack on the countrys democratic values should be exposed. He also said that it was the national duty of people to strike at such forces. Addressing an event in Miami on Thursday, US President Donald Trump once again questioned the USAID funding of USD 21 million for voter turnout in India, [] The post People behind atta

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: The BJP government in Delhi will make the city the best capital of the world by making it clean, beautiful and prosperous, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday, as he congratulated new Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her ministerial colleagues for taking oath of office. Referring to the defeat of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the recent assembly elections, Shah also said the people of Delhi have ended the reign of deceit and [] The post People Of Delhi Ended Reign Of D

Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday accused the BJP of disrespecting the peoples mandate by running the affairs of Jammu and Kashmir through proxy despite the formation of a popular government last year. Addressing a party convention in Ramban as part of a 15-day campaign for the restoration of statehood and safeguarding constitutional values, Karra questioned the BJPs delay in fulfilling its commitment to restoring Jammu and K

Patna, Feb 17: The East Central Railway (ECR) on Monday said it has been strictly enforcing the prohibition on peoples entry into stations without valid tickets in view of the heavy rush of passengers across Bihar for Maha Kumbh. The announcement comes two days after 18 people died in a stampede at the packed New Delhi railway station. Adequate arrangements to ensure proper management of crowds at railway stations under the jurisdiction of ECR have been made. The railways is [] The post Maha Kum

Jammu, Feb 16: Two people were found dead in a remote village in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, a police officer said. Bodies of Roshan Lal, 45, and Shamsher, 37, were retrieved from the banks of a stream at village Batheri, station house officer of Billawar police station Jitender Singh told PTI. He said preliminary information revealed that the deceased had been strangulated by unknown persons. The exact cause of the death will be known only after [] The post Bodies Of Two Peo

Katra, Feb 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Convocation Ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU). The Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar for blessing the graduating students of SMVDU at Universitys 10th Convocation. Todays moment will remain etched in students memories for a lifetime, he said. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the youth to carry forward the countrys development and m

WASHINGTON, Feb 14: Republicans are trying again to exclude people who are in the US illegally from the numbers used to portion out congressional seats among the states. But a new study says their inclusion in the past four censuses has had little impact on presidential elections or control of Congress. If residents lacking permanent legal status had been excluded from the census numbers used in the apportionment process from 1980 to 2020, no more than two seats in [] The post Including people

NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the World Radio Day, describing the medium as a timeless lifeline. In a post on X, he said, Happy World Radio Day! Radio has been a timeless lifeline for several people, informing, inspiring and connecting people. From news and culture to music and storytelling, it is a powerful medium that celebrates creativity. Complimenting all those associated with the world of radio, he urged people to share their [] The post PM M

SRINAGAR , Feb 12: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that even if statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is restored, terrorism will still not end and that it needs peoples support. Speaking with reporters, Farooq Abdullah, said that the issue of statehood has been there for many years. Even if statehood is restored and we will get everything, but do people think it will end terrorism here. Those who have been making tall claims that terrorism has [] The post Statehood W

Prayagraj, Feb 12: Amid elaborate arrangements, over 73 lakh people took a dip at the Sangam till 6 am on Wednesday on the occasion of Magh Purnima during the Maha Kumbh mela here. The sacred bath began early Wednesday and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been monitoring the event from Lucknow. With the Magh Purnima bath, the month-long Kalpavas will also end and around 10 lakh Kalpvasis will start leaving the Maha Kumbh. The administration has requested them to follow [] The post Maha Kumbh |

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 11: The National Conference (NC) today said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has told Home Minister Amit Shah that Sopore and Kathua-like incidents will only alienate the people of J&K. Speaking to reporters, NC chief spokesperson and MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, said that during the recently held meeting-the third in a row-the CM urged the Home Minister to conduct a time-bound inquiry into these incidents. No innocent person should be killed. In this regard,

Jammu, Feb 11: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday said the people of the country have rejected the INDIA bloc, claiming that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi are a liability for the opposition alliance, their party and the nation. He also advised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to concentrate more on fulfilling the election promises of his party rather than thinking on restoration of the statehood to the Union Territory as Prime [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Sat Sharma, President, J&K BJP today said that the party has gained trust of people from across the regions and religions vindicating its development policy over the politics of deceit and hatred by the opposition. The landslide victory of the party in Delhi and its performance in other states along with the massive joinings prove that the partys nation first policy has gone very well with the people, he said, while addressing a joining programme [] The pos

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ANKARA, Feb 10: Turkish security forces have detained 45 people in nationwide raids over the past week for alleged links to a coup attempt in 2016, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Monday. The detained are accused of links to the Gulen movement, which Ankara blames for the failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016. The operations conducted by gendarmerie teams named Clamp-38 were carried out in 22 provinces, Yerlikaya said on social media platform X. He said that out of [] The post T rkiye detain

All graft cases will be probed NEW DELHI, Feb 8: Projecting BJPs win in Delhi Assembly polls as no ordinary victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that the people have got rid of AAP-da after a decade and promised the entire national capital region the countrys best urban infrastructure. Addressing joyous BJP workers at its headquarters here, Modi delivered a warning to the outgoing Aam Aadmi Party Government saying that the CAG reports, which have reportedly highlighted its [] T

NEW DELHI, Feb 8: Peoples power is supreme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as the BJP headed for a big win in the Delhi assembly elections. Modi asserted that his party will leave no stone unturned for the citys all-round development and making the lives of its residents better. Development and good governance have won, the prime minister said as he thanked Delhis voters for giving the BJP a historic win. We guarantee that we will leave no [] The post Peoples Power Supreme; Develo