TEL AVIV, Dec 21: The Israeli military says a rocket fired from Yemen hit an area of Tel Aviv overnight, leaving 16 people slightly injured by shattered glass from nearby windows. A further 14 people sustained minor injuries as they rushed to shelters when air raid sirens sounded before the projectile hit just before 4 am Saturday, the military said. The attack comes less than two days after a series of Israeli airstrikes on Yemens Houthi rebel-held capital, Sanaa, [] The post Rocket fired from

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Arvind Gupta, senior BJP leader and MLA Jammu West, today visited Ward 28 to take a firsthand look at the issues faced by the general public. During the visit, he interacted with the people and listened to their concerns regarding sanitation, lanes and drains and other essential services. Accompanied by key officials like Imran Bandey, Executive Engineer JMC, AEE JMC Wani, and Sameer Bali, Sanitation Officer, the MLA toured various parts of the Ward and []

ZAGREB (Croatia), Dec 20: A 7-year-old girl died and a teacher and five other students were wounded in a knife attack at a school in the Croatian capital, Zagreb, authorities said Friday. Police said the attack happened at 9:50 a.m. at the Precko Elementary School in the neighborhood of the same name. They described the attacker as a young male and said he had been detained. Health Minister Irena Hristic said the attacker was over 18, while media reported [] The post Croatian police say 7-year-

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed with him a series of issues including restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp This was Omars second meeting with Shah after taking over as the Chief Minister on October 16 this year, the first being on October 23. The meeting lasted half an hour. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Omar [] The post Omar m

KABUL, Dec 19:Two highway crashes in southeastern Afghanistan have killed a combined total of 50 people and injured 76, a government spokesman said Thursday. One was a collision between a passenger bus and an oil tanker on the Kabul-Kandahar highway late Wednesday, said Hafiz Omar, a spokesman for the governor of Ghazni province. The other was in a different area of the same highway, which connects the Afghan capital with the south. The injured have been taken to hospitals [] The post Two highw

LUCKNOW, Dec 18: BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday said the Uttar Pradesh Government should start some schemes which can provide relief to people suffering from poverty, unemployment and inflation. The schemes can be announced in the Winter session of the state assembly which started on Tuesday, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said. In the interest of the people suffering from poverty, unemployment and inflation in UP, the government should also start some schemes in the ongoing assembly s

JAMMU, Dec 18: Union Minister Jitendra Singh condoled the death of 6 people in the house fire incident in the Shiv Nagar area of Kathua city in Jammu and Kashmir. Deeply shocked to learn about the accidental death of 6 members of a family resulting from fire incident in the Shiv Nagar area of Kathua city, stated a post on X by Singh. My sincere condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured, he [] The post Union MoS Jitendra Singh Condoles Death Of 6 People

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Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Dec 14: Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia today expressed confidence of former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal returning to power in the national capital after the Assembly elections, saying the people of Delhi have faith in Kejriwal and they do not need anyone else. Talking to reporters on his return from the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi slammed the BJP over Delhis deteriorating law and order situation. We have fought all the [

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: Provincial president of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), Rattan Lal Gupta today strongly criticized the BJP Government at the Centre, accusing it of misleading the public with hollow claims of unprecedented development while failing to utilize over Rs 1100 crore allocated under critical rural development schemes in Jammu and Kashmir. He termed this as a glaring example of administrative inefficiency and lack of accountability, further exposing

LONDON, Dec 12: A 32-year-old Indian student has died in a road accident in eastern Englands Leicestershire while four other people were hospitalised with serious injuries, according to police. Chiranjeevi Panguluri died on the spot as a passenger in a car that ended up in a ditch and three co-passengers, one woman and two men, and the driver were all taken to hospital, the Leicestershire Police said of the accident which was reported on Tuesday morning. A 27-year-old man, arrested [] The post I

LUND (Sweden), Dec 10: The number of people who read for fun appears to be steadily dropping. Fifty per cent of UK adults say they dont read regularly (up from 42 per cent in 2015) and almost one in four young people aged 16-24 say theyve never been readers, according to research by The Reading Agency. But what are the implications? Will peoples preference for video over text affect our brains or our evolution as a species? What kind of [] The post People who are good at reading have different b

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SYDNEY, Dec 9: In late November, Australias federal parliament passed landmark legislation banning under-16s from accessing social media. Details remain vague: we dont have a complete list of which platforms will fall under the legislation, or how the ban will look in practice. However, the government has signalled that trials of age assurance technologies will be central to its enforcement approach. Video games and online game platforms are not currently included in Australias ban of social med

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 8: At the Westonaria agricultural park near Bekkersdal, east of Johannesburg, farm workers are busy tilling the soil and planting tomatoes and lettuce. Despite the hive of activity, there is silence around the park. Most people here are deaf and communicate using sign language. They are members of the Voiceout Deaf farming collective, started by entrepreneur Matebogo Victoria, to create a platform where deaf people can develop their skills in agriculture and find sustainable w

People carrying out protest march in various parts of Jammu over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh on Saturday. The post People carrying out protest march in various parts of Jammu over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh on Saturday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday urged people to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, describing it as a collective responsibility to ensure the welfare of the soldiers. The Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated every year on this day to honour the martyrs and the men in uniform who fought valiantly on the borders. In a video message on X, Singh said it is an opportunity for the citizens to recognise [] The post Rajnath exhorts people to contribute

Jammu, Dec 7: The Armed Forces Flag Day was observed today in UT of J&K. To mark the occasion, Armed Forces flag was pinned on the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Raj Bhavan. The Lieutenant Governor expressed his gratitude and appreciation by contributing to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund to honour the bravery and supreme sacrifice of valiant soldiers, sailors and airmen. He said our Armed Forces have always remained in the forefront, ever ready to serve the Nation [] The post LG Pays Homage

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Srinagar, Dec 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his government is working towards fulfilling the promises made to the people with a steadfast commitment to preserving the distinct identity of the region. Abdullah, who is the vice president of the National Conference, made these comments while chairing a working committee meeting with the partys provincial functionaries at the NC headquarters Nawa-e-Subha here. The civilian government is diligently working towards f

Srinagar, Dec 6: Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a raid at an individuals house allegedly involved in manufacturing and disseminating twisted false information in Srinagar on Friday. Police on Friday said that following the search warrants from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court, Srinagar Police carried out searches at the residence of one Abdul Hamid Parry at Budshah Nagar, Natipora. During the raid, incriminating materials and electronic devices were seized, police said. Further

JAMMU, Dec 5: Asserting that the National Conference-led government is powerful enough to address peoples issues, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday asked the employees to perform their duties in a responsible manner with focus on public welfare. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function organised by the National Conference (NC) at its headquarters here to pay tributes to the party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 119 birth anniversary, he sai

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 2: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, today exhorted upon the officers from Jammu division to work towards further improvement in ease of living for the people with emphasis on ensuring delivery of services at their doorsteps. The Minister issued these directions during a meeting of officers from Poonch district and other senior officers from various departments of Jammu division. He stressed the urgent

JAMMU, Dec 2: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, today exhorted upon the officers from Jammu division to work towards further improvement in ease of living for the people with emphasis on ensuring delivery of services at their doorsteps. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News The Minister issued these directions during a meeting of officers from Poonch district and other senior officers from various departments

CONAKRY (Guinea), Dec 1: Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guineas government said on Monday. Authorities are conducting an investigation to establish those responsible for the stampede on Sunday, Communications Minister Fana Soumah said in a statement read on national television. Among the victims are several children according to local media and a coalition of political parties. The stampede br

NEW DELHI, Dec 2: The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point to press for the acceptance of farmers demands, to persuade the protesting farmers not to obstruct highways and cause inconvenience to people. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Dallewal, who was removed from the Khanauri protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border [] The post SC

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 1: With Kashmir bracing for a likely harsh winter season under the La Nia influence, authorities today said that they have ensured effective readiness to deal with the challenges. Speaking with reporters after visiting the JKSSB examination centres, Divisional Commissioner V.K. Bidhuri said that this winter, the power supply is likely to improve, provided consumers cooperate. We were anticipating La Nia and started preparations well in advance. Last year, we

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: Jammu and Kashmir BJP president, Sat Sharma (CA), while addressing a massive gathering of farmers in border village of Salehar of Bishnah Assembly constituency, said that guns on borders are silent now and farmers are carrying on their agricultural activities fearlessly. He was speaking in a programme of BJP Kissan Morcha in the village. The programme was organized by Kissan Morcha general secretary, Rakesh Pant on the directions of Morcha president, Sarabj

LUCKNOW, Nov 30: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Saturday called on the Centre and the Opposition to ensure that the Winter Session of Parliament focuses on the countrys pressing problems rather than partisan clashes. The former Uttar Pradesh chief ministers appeal stemmed from controversies such as allegations against the Adani Group and the Sambhal mosque survey dispute, among others, which led to disruption in proceedings in both houses of Parliament this week. Both the govern

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 29: Following persistent efforts by MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta to highlight the developmental neglect of Ward No. 32, the JMC Commissioner, Devansh Yadav accompanied by administrative officers conducted a tour of the Ward to assess the problems faced by residents. During the tour, the JMC Commissioner was accompanied by Joint Commissioners, Health Officer, Executive Engineers PHE, Electrical and UEED along with team and Smart City officers. BJP leaders Dharam

Excelsior Correspondent SHOPIAN, Nov 27: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakina Itoo today visited Shopian and reviewed overall developmental scenario as well as progress on welfare schemes across the district. During the meeting, the Minister took comprehensive assessment of various projects like Sheikh Trenz Bridge, Polytechnic College, GDC Zainapora, Transit Accommodation, Industrial Estate Aglar, Industrial Estate Trenz, District Court Complex, PRI Acco

People staging protest over mysterious death of a woman, at Paloura Chowk, Jammu. The post People staging protest over mysterious death of a woman, at Paloura Chowk, Jammu. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Nov 26: It is the responsibility of the executive, legislature and the judiciary to work together to make the lives of common people better in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday. Addressing a special event on the occasion of 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution, Murmu also said the fundamental duties of every citizen had been clearly defined in the countrys founding document, which lay stress on protecting the [] The post E

NEW DELHI, Nov 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the opposition, saying those rejected by people 80-90 times were trying to control Parliament by resorting to hooliganism for their own political gains. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing reporters ahead of the start of the Winter Session of Parliament, Modi said such handful of people did not succeed in their intentions but people of the country observed their actions and punished them at an appropriate tim

JAMMU, Nov 25: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the genuine concerns of the people protesting against the proposed ropeway project along the Mata Vaishno Devi route would looked after. Sinha, who is also the chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), said a committee headed by the divisional commissioner of Jammu had already talked to the stakeholders to build a consensus on the development projects. He was talking to reporters after [] The post People

New Delhi, Nov 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the opposition, saying those who were rejected by people 80-90 times were trying to control Parliament by resorting to hooliganism for their own political gains. Addressing reporters ahead of the start of the Winter Session of Parliament, Modi said such handful of people did not succeed in their intentions but people of the country observed their actions and punished them at an appropriate time. Modis remarks came days after [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 24: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari today said that false and misleading propaganda against Apni Party led to its defeat in the Assembly elections. However, he asserted that those who misled the people and secured votes through unattainable and false promises and emotional sloganeering will soon be exposed, as they will fail to deliver on their poll commitments. Over time, people will realise that those who secured votes by making grand promises will be u

NEW DELHI, Nov 23: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday expressed gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for the historic victory of the Mahayuti alliance in the state polls and said that by giving such a huge mandate to the NDA, people have shut shops of fake well-wishers of the Constitution. Shah also thanked the people of Jharkhand for blessing the BJP with the highest percentage of votes. Jai Maharashtra! Heartfelt gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for this [] The post People have

Lucknow, Nov 23: With the Uttar Pradesh assembly bypoll trends and results coming in favour of NDA-BJP candidates, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said these are proof of peoples unwavering faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP and its ally RLD are leading in six of the nine seats where bypolls were held on November 20 this week. The votes are being counted on Saturday. The victory of the BJP-NDA in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly [] The post NDA-BJP candidates w

Jammu, Nov 23: At least seven people were injured in a road accident at Myari bridge in Katra area of J-Ks Udhampur district on Saturday, reports said. Quoting officials, that a bus bearing registration number JK-02BB- 2577 on its way from Katra towards Jammu turned turtle at Myari bridge resulting injuries to seven people. All the injured were immediately shifted to CHC Katra for treatment. The injured persons have been identified as Darshana Devi wife of Bansi lal (45) resident [] The post 7 P

Leh/Jammu, Nov 21: Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday reviewed the functioning of the power and housing departments in Ladakh, and announced to conduct a survey of all the homeless people in the Union Territory to ensure no one remains homeless. Highlighting Ladakhs immense potential for solar power development due to its vast area, Khattar said work is progressing on a 13 GW solar plant which aims to meet local energy needs besides addressing energy demands in other [] The pos

New Delhi, Nov 21: In the wake of fresh violence in strife-torn Manipur, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said the people of the state deserve better than a part-time governor, a failed chief minister and a super-failed Union home minister. The Congress general secretary in-charge of communications said the tenure of former Governor Anusuiya Uikey was curtailed to less than 18 months, and even she was puzzled as to why the prime minister did not visit Manipur despite several [] The post

Jammu, Nov 20: Exemplary punishment would be meted out to anti-India elements and the separatist ecosystem if they compromise the countrys integrity or try to put peoples lives in danger, said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News He warned those trying to disrupt normal life in the Union Territory or dreaming of bringing disorder that existed before 2019, saying the law enforcement agencies were monitor

Srinagar, Nov 20: Minister Satish Sharma on Wednesday said that enhancing ration quota and 12 gas cylinders will be the New Year gift to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking with reporters, minister Sharma said that all arrangements have been put in place for winter. He also said that statehood restoration is a priority and chief minister Omar Abdullah has himself met top leadership in New Delhi. I believe PM Modi is himself interested in restoring the statehood and [] The post Increasing R

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 18: Advising the NC president Dr. Farooq Abdullah to go in public with proper homework, Jammu and Kashmir BJP president and former Minister, Sat Sharma, said that the former Chief Minister is trying to mislead the people of Jammu by levelling false charges against his party and misleading public. He (Dr Abdullah) should seek apology from the people of Jammu for his act, said Sat Sharma. Addressing a group of party activists from Poonch at BJP [] The post Farooq

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UMRED (Nagpur), Nov 17: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday claimed that divisive slogans raised by some BJP leaders was an attempt to polarise the society and asserted it should not be allowed. Addressing a rally at Umred in Nagpur ahead of the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls, Kharge said the BJP leaders have already been trying to divide the society, and raising slogans like batenge to katenge (divided we fall) to further polarise it. But, there is [] The post BJP leaders

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed gratitude to those who added momentum to the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign and urged more people to plant a tree as a tribute to mothers and contribute to a sustainable planet. The Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam was launched by Prime Minister Modi on June 5 to mark the World Environment Day. He had urged everyone in India and across the globe to plant a tree to honour [] The post PM urges more people to plant tree in honour of mothers as part of

Indecisiveness kept Kashmir mired in violence NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that terrorists now do not feel safe in their homes unlike the rule of previous Governments when terrorism made people feel unsafe. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Delivering the keynote address at the HT Leadership Summit here, the Prime Minister said the times have changed. Click here to watch video Modi said he saw reports of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack [] The p

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAr, Nov 16: Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are happy with the changes witnessed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking to reporters here after inaugurating the CSIR Healthcare Theme Conclave at SKICC, Dr. Jitendra said that a common man wants to be a part of the countrys journey of progress, noting that, due to the PM, J&K [] The post People of J&