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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the beginning of holy month of Ramzan. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: Heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people on the commencement of the holy month of Ramzan. May this time of prayer and forgiveness guide us to support those in need and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood. May this sacred month foster a spirit of mutual goodwill, love, [] The post LG, CM

GANDHI NAGAR, Feb 17 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a nearly 21-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, saying that it would inspire citizens, especially the youth, for generations to come. Addressing a gathering at the event, Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi fulfilled Shivaji Maharajs vision during the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Hindavi Swaraj, is being installed here. This ne

MADRID, Feb 17: Five people have died and five others suffered light injuries in northeastern Spain in a fire that broke out in an apartment building, regional emergency services said late Monday. The fire originated in the storage room of a five-story apartment block in Manlleu, a town of 21,000 north of Barcelona, regional authorities in Catalonia said in a statement. For reasons not yet known, the victims could not escape the attic storage room, authorities said. What caused the [] The post A

Police foils INCs march to LG house, 300 detained *Send all party MLAs team to KP migrants camps: Karra Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: The police detained over 300 Congress leaders and workers and foiled the protest march of Indian National Congress (INC) to Lt Governors house in the winter capital Jammu here today. A massive protest march was organised by the Congress Party to the Lok Bhawan (LG house) over the slogan of MGNREGA Bachao and restoration of statehood [] The post Cong fully

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, which will be celebrated tomorrow on February 15. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: On the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all. I pray for the health, happiness, and prosperity of every citizen. The sacred festival, celebrated as Herath by Kashmiri Pandit community, is

New Delhi, Feb 14: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the partys victory in the local body elections in Telangana was an endorsement of the governments people-centric policies that focus on social justice, dignity and inclusive growth. Gandhi said the Congress is committed to its vision of creating a Prajala Telangana where progress reaches every family in the state. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge has also hailed the partys win, saying it reflects the trust of people in the Congre

PMs schemes being sabotaged Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 13: Taking Bureaucracy to task, BJP MLA from Jammu North and former Minister, Sham Lal Sharma accused them of not being interested to work for welfare of the people of J&K UT. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Participating in the demand of grants for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Forests and Tribal Affairs Ministries in UT Assembly today, the MLA said They (bureaucrats) should change their style of functioning, otherwise [] The p

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: Senior political leader from Udhampur, Pawan Khajuria called on Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and raised several pressing issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir, particularly those affecting residents of border areas. During the meeting, Khajuria drew the Defence Ministers attention to the daily hardships faced by people living in border areas. Referring specifically to Udhampur district, he highlighted that in many cases, despite the transfer of

Jammu, Feb 13: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed uproar on Friday after BJP member Vikram Randhawa claimed that people hailing from Kashmir valley have encroached land in Jammu city. Replying to a question by Randhawa during Question Hour in the Assembly, Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo said that, according to available records, land measuring 688 kanals (8 kanals is 1 acre) and 17 marlas (160 marla is 1 acre) in Tehsil Bahu and 579 kanals in Tehsil Jammu South is [] The post BJP MLA Says

* Attends Dyar Daham celebrations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today called upon the people to celebrate Indias grand renaissance. He said for thousands of years, the sacred land of India has journeyed toward spiritual excellence, with our saints and great souls reaching the pinnacle of consciousness. In near future, India alone will guide the world towards the right path. The society, especially the youth should also recognize and harness its spiritual

NEW DELHI, Feb 12: The government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is working to bring the youth of Jammu and Kashmir into the national mainstream and prevent them from going on the wrong path, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Replying to supplementary questions in the Upper House during the Question Hour, she said there was a time when incidents of stone pelting were commonly seen in [] The post Govt Working

NEW DELHI, Feb 10: People with obesity could be 70 per cent more likely to be hospitalised or die from an infectious disease, including flu, COVID-19 and pneumonia, according to a study published in The Lancet journal. In 2023, obesity was linked to one in ten infection-related global deaths, researchers said, even as they said estimates of obesitys global impact should be interpreted with caution. Researchers from the UK and Finland said that people with obesity were seen to have [] The post St

Karra for better utilization of allocated funds Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 10: Peoples Conference Member Legislative Assembly, Sajjad Lone and opposition BJP MLA from Udhampur, Pawan Gupta grilled ruling National Conference over the Budget proposals and said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are feeling cheated. Taking part in the Budget discussion in the Legislative Assembly today, Sajad Lone said, it is a typical political budget. It does not show any sign of NCs election manifesto. That is en

Jammu, Feb 7: President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee and MLA Tariq Hamid Karra, on Saturday expressed concern over shortcomings in the implementation and execution of the previous budget, saying delays in fund allocation had caused widespread public dissatisfaction. Speaking to reporters outside assembly complex in Jammu, Karra said, I want to place on record that when the last budget was presented, there were serious shortcomings in its implementation and execution. Becau

Jammu, Feb 7: Nagrota Member of the Legislative Assembly Devyani Rana, on Saturday, paid tribute to her late father and senior leader Devender Singh Rana, while raising serious concerns over sharp cuts in disaster management allocations and other pressing civic issues affecting the Union Territory. Addressing the House in her maiden speech during the Budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, while speaking on the Budget presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Rana said the

Jammu, Feb 6: Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday sharply criticised the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory budget, calling it National Conference-centric and alleging that it offers nothing to daily wagers, unemployed youth, BPL and EWS families. Addressing a press conference, Sharma claimed the budget was crafted to benefit National Conference MLAs, alleging that funds allocated by the Centre were diverted to NC-held constituencies. This is a budget for NC MLAs. Th

NEW DELHI, Feb 5 : India on Thursday said ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion Indians is its supreme priority, an assertion that came days after US President Donald Trump claimed that New Delhi has agreed to stop buying Russian crude oil. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said diversifying energy sourcing in keeping with market conditions and evolving global dynamics is at the core of Indias strategy on energy procurement. Following a phone conversation with

NEW DELHI, Feb 4: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday vehemently urged the Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to save democracy, alleging the state is being targeted and its people are being bulldozed. The top court took note of Banerjees petition and rare arguments ever advanced by a serving chief minister before it, and said genuine persons must remain on the electoral roll. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya []

NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained for instigating people in a border area where regional sensitivity is involved. Justifying Wangchuks detention, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale that all procedural safeguards were followed while ordering his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Follow the Daily Excelsior c

NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained for instigating people in a border area where regional sensitivity is involved. Justifying Wangchuks detention, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale that all procedural safeguards were followed while ordering his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). This court is dealing with a

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Jammu, Feb 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly holds special importance as it provides an opportunity to review the journey so far and outline priorities for the future. Addressing the House on the inaugural day of the Budget Session, LG Sinha said the session enables all stakeholders to assess past performance, deliberate on achievements and collectively chart a clear roadmap for the Union Territory. He observed that

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 29: As the transformers in the Dhannidhar area of Ward Number 16 in Rajouri town have been damaged, causing widespread anger among the residents, the locals came out on the road today and held strong protest against the Power Development Department authorities. Expressing their strong resentment, the local residents blocked the Rajouri -BGSB University road and staged a strong protest against the power department, demanding immediate restoration of electricit

New Delhi, Jan 29: Action has been taken against more than 4,000 people across India following complaints of irregularities in implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, while responding to a supplementary question, said that based on complaints, teams were formed to investigate issues. The reports of the teams were also shared with states. Primarily, the complaints were lodged for poor quality of work, financial irregulariti

New Delhi, Jan 28: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, over 11 crore free medical treatments have been provided in hospitals till last year, with 2.5 crore patients having received free treatment last year alone. Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, signalling the start of the Budget session, she said that during the past almost one-and-a-half years, Vay Vandana cards have been issued to approximately one crore senior citizens.

Dubai, Jan 27 : Activists said Tuesday that at least 6,126 people were killed in Irans crackdown on nationwide protests and many more are still feared dead. The new figures came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate in multiple rounds of unrest in Iran. The group verifies each death with a network of activists on the ground in Iran. The Associated Press has been unable to independently assess the death toll given authorities cutting [] The post Activists s

New Delhi, Jan 25: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that people are paying a heavy price for air pollution with their health and the countrys economy, and that children and the elderly are bearing the brunt the most. In a post on his X account, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha urged people to speak up against air pollution. He also asked them to write to him, sharing their views on how it has affected crores [] The post People paying a heavy price for air pollution with their

Jakarta (Indonesia), Jan 24 : A predawn landslide triggered by torrential rains on Indonesias main island of Java killed at least eight people on Saturday and left 82 missing as rescuers struggled through deep mud, searching for survivors. Days of torrential rains had caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through Pasir Langu village in the West Bandung district of West Java province. Mud, rocks and trees tumbled down the mountainside, burying some 34 houses. Rescuers were searching for the

Srinagar, Jan 23: Ruling National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday urged the administration to remain alert and responsive, seeking relief and compensation for those who have suffered losses due to inclement weather. In a statement issued here, Abdullah also called upon party legislators and office bearers to step out and stand firmly with the people during the prevailing spell of inclement weather. The much-awaited precipitation has brought relief to the land and its people, offer

Srinagar, Jan 23: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Friday held a pre-Budget consultation with a wide spectrum of stakeholders from the Kashmir Division as part of efforts to frame a people-centric Budget. According to a post on X by the Office of the Chief Minister, the consultation involved representatives from industry, trade, tourism, hospitality, horticulture, agriculture and academia. The meeting focused on gathering sector-wise suggestions, concerns and priorities to en

Kolkata, Jan 23: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday claimed that three to four people are dying by suicide everyday in the state due to anxiety over the ongoing SIR exercise. Banerjee, addressing a programme at Red Road here on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, asserted that the Election Commission and the central government must take responsibility for the deaths. More than 110 people have already died; everyday three to four people are [] The post

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23: Hailing the BJPs victory in the Thiruvananthapuram corporation, which ended over four decades of the Left rule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed confidence that there will be changes in Kerala in the upcoming Assembly polls as well. Addressing a massive party-organised rally here, Modi recalled that the BJPs rise to power in Gujarat started with winning a single city nearly four decades ago, and said the same would happen in Kerala. He said that prior

LUCKNOW, Jan 21: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said that people repose deep faith in the electoral process with the expectation that their elected representatives will take their problems, difficulties and challenges to the legislature and work towards resolving them. Addressing the concluding session of the 86th All India Presiding Officers Conference and the 62nd Conference of Secretaries of Legislative Bodies here, Birla said the legislature is the forum through which the voice of t

Jammu, Jan 20: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said Kashmir is incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits and people of the Valley are eagerly awaiting their return. The former chief minister also suggested that reservation of two Assembly seats for Kashmiri Pandits would be preferable. Kashmiri Pandits must take their own decision. We are eagerly waiting for their return as the Valley is incomplete without them, Mehbooba told reporters at PDP headquarters in Gandhi Nagar h

Srinagar, Jan 16: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday called upon the people of Iran to stand united to defeat the ploys of the US and Israel, and also appealed to the leadership in the Islamic Republic to address the grievances of the protesters there. Speaking to reporters here, Mufti, a former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, said the US has a habit of intervening in other countries with an eye on their resources. The [] The post People Of Iran Must Stand United Agai

NEW DELHI, Jan 16: The BJP on Friday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with a khandani chor barb, accusing him of misleading people by discrediting the Maharashtra civic poll process while the counting of votes was underway. This came in response to Gandhi asserting that vote chori is an anti-national act and accused the Election Commission of gaslighting citizens amid a row over the quality of indelible ink used in marker pens in Maharashtra civic polls. Reacting sharply to Gandhis [] The p

PRAYAGRAJ (UP), Jan 15: More than one crore devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and the Sangam at the ongoing Magh Mela here on Thursday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, officials said. According to the Mela administration, people thronged the Ganga ghats from 12 in the night. Till evening, 1.03 crore devotees took a holy dip in the river. On Wednesday, on the occasion of Ekadashi, over 85 lakh people had taken a dip in the river. [] The post Magh Mela: Over one crore people take dip on Mak

New Delhi, Jan 15: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership is giving decisive resolutions to global challenges at a time when the world is looking at him for leadership. Addressing the 28th conference of speakers and presiding officers of Commonwealth in the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan (the old Parliament building), the speaker said in Indias over seven-decade-long parliamentary journey, democracy has been strengthened through people-cent

VB-G RAM G Act a landmark step Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 14: MLA Jasrota, Rajiv Jasrotia, today held a public darbar at Logate Morh near here, to listen to the grievances and issues raised by people from different Panchayats of the constituency. The initiative aimed at ensuring direct public outreach and providing a platform for residents to place their concerns before their elected representative. During the interaction, Rajiv Jasrotia heard issues related to basic amenities, developm

NAKHON RATCHASIMA (Thailand), Jan 14: A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment Wednesday that killed at least 30 people and injured scores in northeastern Thailand. The derailment occurred on part of a planned high-speed rail project that will eventually connect China with much of Southeast Asia. Anuphong Suksomnit, the governor of Nakhon Ratchasima province, where the accident took place, said four passengers among the 171 believed to have been on boar

BANGKOK, Jan 14: A construction crane fell on a passenger train in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people, officials said. The crane, which was being used to construct an elevated high-speed railway, fell onto the moving train as it was travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province, causing the train to derail and catch fire, according to Nakhon Ratchasimas Public Relations Department. The department said in a Facebook post that the fire was under control and that

NEW YORK, Jan 13: Indian-American TV personality and food expert Padma Lakshmi voiced concern over the current dark period in the US and hoped her new book will encourage people from diverse communities to reach out and connect with each other in these times. She also said that this period will probably get darker before the light finally comes back. Lakshmis latest cookbook Padmas All American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond is a commemoration of [] The post Very d

New Delhi, Jan 13: Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, an accused in a terror funding case, on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that he had met five prime ministers of India on the Jammu and Kashmir issue and his speeches mostly represented the aspirations of the people in the erstwhile state. A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, which was hearing Shahs bail plea, asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to produce a couple of his speeches [] The post Represented Peopl

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Jan 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the occasion of the festivals of Lohri, which fall on January 13th and Makar Sankranti, which falls on January 14th. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: On the auspicious occasion of Lohri and Makar Sankranti, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all and wish them health, bliss and prosperity. I pray that this festive season and the year that lies [] The post LG, CM greet

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 9: Senior leaders of the National Conference from Jammu province today addressed a meeting of the District Jammu Urban, organised by District President Jammu Urban, Chandar Mohan Sharma, in coordination with State Vice President, Womens Wing, Bimla Luthra and party functionaries. Addressing the gathering, National Conference Additional General Secretary, Ajay Sadhotra, highlighted the people-centric approach of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference Governme

New Delhi, Jan 8: Chief of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, on Thursday praised NCC cadets for their contributions during Operation Sindoor, and said the military action reinforced the message that life is not just about earning money or personal pursuits, but also doing something for the country. Addressing cadets at the ongoing National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantonment, the IAF chief urged them to continue giving their best for [] The post Operation Si

New Delhi, Jan 7: Flagging non-compliances of rules and directions by civic bodies, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said that people were dying not only due to dog bites alone in the country but also because of accidents caused by stray animals on roads. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria, which was hearing pleas for modification of its earlier orders of the apex court filed by dog lovers and those seeking stringent compliance of [] The post People Dying Not Only Due T

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Reinforcing its commitment to the welfare of the displaced community, a delegation of the BJP Kashmir Displacement District (KDD), led by district president, Rajiv Pandita, conducted an extensive tour of Ganga Nagar and Bharat Nagar in the Bantalab area today. The visit was aimed at assessing the ground-level challenges faced by residents and ensuring that the party remains a steadfast advocate for their developmental needs. The delegation, which included se

NEW DELHI, Jan 6: Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday asked Bureau of India Standards (BIS) to develop new standards expeditiously and also modernise testing labs for ensuring quality products and services to people. He said that the BIS has been regulating the quality standards eco-system in an efficient manner, but now it should also focus on creating an enabling environment where the manufacturing industry itself do not make products below certain standards. Add

DUBAI, Jan 6: The death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35 people, activists said Tuesday. The figure came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which said more than 1,200 people have been detained in the protests, which have been ongoing for more than a week. It said 29 protesters, four children and two members of Irans security forces have been killed. The group, which relies on an activist network inside [] The post At least 35 people kille