Windstorm damages infra, power supply hit Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/ SRINAGAR, May 24: Heavy downpour after strong wind and thunderstorm brought some relief from the heat-wave in Jammu region while winter capital Jammu witnessed total darkness at around 5 pm today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The City of Temples experienced an unusual, night-scene during the day as thick dark clouds were seen hovering over the sky. Amidst darkness the vehicles were seen plying on the City roads with their head

SRINAGAR, May 22: The TMC on Thursday called for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the local government should be fully empowered. A five-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence on Wednesday, immediately after their arrival in the city. We believe that statehood is a legitimate aspiration of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. We firmly believe that statehood must be fully restored to Jammu and Kashmir, said [

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 21: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has framed a five member committee to make the detailed report based upon the field assessment of the damages caused to the people in border belt of J&K due to Pakistani shelling. This was disclosed by BJP general secretary (Org) Ashok Kaul at a high-level party meeting at its party Headquarters here, today to assess the ground situation in districts affected by recent Pakistan shelling. The meeting was presided over [] The

SRINAGAR, May 21: A Srinagar-bound Indigo flight from Delhi with more than 220 people on board experienced turbulence on Wednesday due to inclement weather, prompting the pilot to report the emergency to air traffic control at Srinagar. The aircraft later landed safely here and has been grounded, officials said. Videos of the moments of turbulence have emerged on social media in which panic-stricken passengers could be heard making religious supplications as the plane swayed. One passenger claim

New York, May 20: Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, former Wipro chairman Azim Premji and Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath have been named Tuesday by Time magazine in its inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in philanthropy. The TIME100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy 2025 list tells the stories of how generous donors and leaders of foundations and non-profits are directing funding into the communities that need it most, according to the publication. T

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, May 19: Leader of Opposition in Assembly, Sunil Sharma said his party will recommend a special package for the victims of Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharma along with BJP national secretary and MLA, Dr Narinder Singh, MLA and party vice president, Sham Lal Sharma and party spokesperson and MLA, R S Pathania and party general secretary, Vibodh Gupta was talking to reporters here, today during their tour to shelling hit areas in Rajouri district. Clic

Bivek Mathur JAMMU, May 18: On May 4, while the Indo-Pak borders were tense in view of the killing of 26 civilians, mostly tourists by Pakistani terrorists in Pahalgams Baisaran area on April 22 and Indias expected response to this dastardly terror act, a local Gurudwara in border Nikowal village in Suchetgarh Block of Jammu district made an announcement, appealing to locals to clean their individual and community bunkers for their safety. Following the announcement, like other villagers, Sunil

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip, May 18: Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 75 people overnight and into Sunday, hospitals and medics in the battered enclave said, as Israel intensifies its war in the territory that, after more than 19 months, shows no signs of abating. More than 20 people were killed in airstrikes that hit houses and tents sheltering displaced people in southern Gaza, according to Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Younis. In northern Gaza, [] The post Israeli Str

DEIR AL-BALAH (Gaza Strip), May 18: Hospitals and medics in the Gaza Strip say Israeli strikes across the Palestinian enclave killed at least 66 people overnight and into Sunday. The hospitals and medics said women and children were among the dead. The bloodshed came as Israel launches an escalation of its war in Gaza, which it says is meant to ramp up pressure on Hamas to agree to a temporary ceasefire. The Israeli military had no immediate comment. (AP) The post Israeli strikes across Gaza kil

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 17: BJP spokesperson for Jammu & Kashmir UT, Gaurav Gupta today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, here and submitted a detailed memorandum of demands highlighting the urgent need for relief measures to revive industrial and trade activities in Jammu, along with support for residents affected by cross-border shelling. Expressing grave concern over the deteriorating condition of Jammus business ecosystem, Gaurav Gupta emphasized the sev

SRINAGAR, May 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reaffirmed his governments unwavering commitment to addressing the genuine concerns of the people, stating that public service is not merely an administrative responsibility, but a solemn duty. We are duty-bound to resolve all genuine issues of our citizens with empathy and urgency, the Chief Minister said during a day-long public outreach programme held for second straight day at the Raabita Office in Srinagar. He emphasized that the true ess

KYIV, May 17: A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraines northeastern Sumy region on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four others, Ukrainian officials said. The attack came just hours after Moscow and Kyiv held their first direct peace talks in years which failed to yield a ceasefire. This is another war crime by Russia a deliberate strike on civilian transport that posed no threat, the Sumy regional administration said in a post on the Telegram messaging [] The post Russian d

DEIR AL-BALAH (GAZA), May 16: Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Gaza on Friday morning, as US President Donald Trump wraps up his Middle East visit. An Associated Press journalist counted the bodies at the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza, where they were brought. Survivors said many people were still under the rubble. The widespread attacks across northern Gaza come as Trump finishes his visit to Gulf states but not Israel. (Agencies) The post Israeli strikes kill 20 people in Ga

NEW DELHI, May 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people of Sikkim on its statehood day, lauding its strides in diverse sectors. He said on X, Warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day! This year, the occasion is even more special as we mark the 50th anniversary of Sikkims statehood! He added, Sikkim is associated with serene beauty, rich cultural traditions and industrious people. It has made strides in diverse sectors. May the people [] The post PM Modi gree

BALAKOTE, May 15: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today commended the unwavering courage of the people living along the Line of Control, who have consistently stood strong in safeguarding the nations security. The Minister visited villages along the Line of Control (LoC), for the third consecutive day, and met with the residents who have been severely affected by the ongoing hostilities. During his visit, the Minister heard heart-wrenc

RAJOURI, May 14: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, on second consecutive day, visited around 15 villages of Nowshera constituency to assess the impact of recent cross border shelling. He expressed the commitment of the government and unwavering support to the people residing in border areas. The two day tour was conducted in view of recent cross-border shelling incidents with an aim to assess the ground situation, interact with the affected families and address the public grievanc

JAMMU, May 14: Security forces on Wednesday launched a search operation after a woman reported suspicious movement of two persons at her village in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, officials said. The joint search operation by police and paramilitary forces was underway at Gaghwal and its adjoining areas, they said. The move followed after a local woman told the police that two persons wearing army uniform came to her home and asked for water before leaving, saying they were returning [] The

RAJOURI, May 14: Following the recent cross border shelling, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, undertook an extensive visit to the border areas in Nowshera subdivision of Rajouri district. During his visit, the Deputy Chief Minister visited the damaged houses, inspected the loss due to shelling, met with the affected families besides interacting with the border residents at various locations. During the interaction, he assured that the government stands firmly with them in this hour of

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip , May 14: At least 22 children were killed in Gaza overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday in a punishing series of Israeli airstrikes on homes in northern Gaza, according to local hospitals. The strikes killed at least 48 people in total, the Indonesian Hospital in Jabaliya reported. The strikes came a day after Hamas released an Israeli-American hostage in a deal brokered by the United States, and as President Donald Trump was visiting Saudi Arabia. On [] The post Israe

By T N Ashok CHICAGO: As America, especially the United States and Chicago celebrated the elect of an American pope, the newly elected pontiff Leo XIV, former Cardinal Robert Prevost , celebrated his first Mass at the Sistine Chapel, a day after being chosen on the second day of the conclave. In his first homily, he urged cardinals to make themselves small, echoing the humble approach of predecessor Pope Francis. HIs predecessor Pope Paul Francis was also from American continent [] The post Chic

NEW DELHI, May 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the people of Assam for giving the NDA a historic victory in the panchayat elections in the state, saying it is an endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modis people-centric policies. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X that the NDA won in 300 of the 397 seats in the Zila Parishad polls with 76.22 per cent votes share while in the [] The post NDA win in Assam panchayat polls endorsement o

NEW DELHI, May 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on Buddha Purnima that marks the birth anniversary of the Buddha, and said his message built on truth, equality and harmony have been a guide for humanity. Modi said on X that the Buddhas life dedicated to sacrifice and meditation will always inspire the world towards compassion and peace. The post PM Modi Greets People On Buddha Purnima appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

DEIR- AL-BALAH (Gaza Strip), May 11: Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday killed nine people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, according to local health officials. Two of the strikes hit tents in the southern city of Khan Younis, each killing two children and their parents. A third strike killed another child and wounded seven people, according to Nasser Hospital, which received bodies from all three strikes. The Israeli military says it only targets militants and tries to [] Th

LUCKNOW, May 11: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday greeted people on National Technology Day. In a post on X in Hindi, he said, Happy National Technology Day to all the scientists involved in building the New India! On this day, by conducting the Pokhran nuclear test, our scientists had taken a new step towards achieving the resolve of Strong India, Capable India (Samarth Bharat, Saksham Bharat) and established our scientific consciousness on the global stage. National [] T

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Jammu, May 10: Amid an ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan, the Jammu and Kashmir government advised people on Saturday to avoid engaging with or spreading rumours, asserting that the cooperation of the public in maintaining peace and discipline during these times is crucial. The government appreciates all its citizens for their continued resilience and trust in the face of recent developments, it said. Misinformation and unverified claims circulating on social media can cause u

Heena Choudhary is a celebrated Dogri writer from Jammu and Kashmir, whose literary contributions have significantly enriched the landscape of regional Indian literature. Hailing from Akhnoor, Heena has emerged as a powerful young voice in Dogri poetry, passionately advocating for the preservation and promotion of her native language. Her most notable achievement came in 2024 when she was conferred the prestigious Yuva Sahitya Puraskar by the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, for her acclaimed poetry

JAMMU, May 10: Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer Raj Kumar Thapa, who lost his life in Pakistani shelling early Saturday, was known for his unwavering professional devotion and people-friendly approach, leaving many in the union territory mourning. Thapa, 54, was widely respected for his unwavering professional devotion and approachable nature, a quality that deeply resonated with the people he served. An MBBS graduate, he joined JKAS in 2001. Thapa lost his life when a Pak

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/Srinagar, May 7: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi today spoke to JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra to enquire about the situation on the borders and asked the party cadres to render all sorts of help and assistance to the civilians affected in Pakistan shelling besides extending full cooperation to our forces and administration in the situation. He shared the grief and pain of the families of those martyred and prayed for recovery of the injured. []

Jammu/Srinagar, May 7: At least 13 people, including four children and a soldier, were killed and 57 injured as the Pakistan Army carried out one of the most intense artillery and mortar shelling in years targeting forward villages along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir after the Indian missile strikes against terror infrastructure in the neighbouring country and PoK, officials said on Wednesday. Hundreds of residents were forced to take refuge in underground bunkers or shift to safer places as [] T

NEW DELHI, May 7: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has appealed to all tourists, visitors and local people who might have any more information, photographs or videos relating to the Pahalgam terror attack on tourists to immediately contact the agency. The agency has already taken possession of a sizeable number of photographs and videos showing various aspects of the attack and is examining the same. It has now decided to scale up its efforts even more intensely to ensure that [] The post

New York/Washington, May 7 : As Indian early Wednesday launched missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan, US President Donald Trump said India and Pakistan have been fighting for a long time and people knew something was going to happen. Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor early Wednesday, carrying out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including Bahawalpur which is a stronghold of the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfit. Its a shame, we

HOUSTON, May 4: At least one person was killed when up to 14 people were shot at a party in Houston early Sunday, police said. The Houston Police Department began receiving calls reporting shots fired around 12:50 am at the 6000 block of of Cherry Hill in southeast Houston, Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu said during a news briefing. Officers arrived at the scene minutes later and saw multiple people wounded in various locations around a home, she said. A [] The post 1 dead after 14 people shot

LONDON, May 4: Five people, including four Iranian nationals, have been detained in the UK on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack, Metropolitan Police said. Counter Terrorism Police have arrested five people on suspicion of terrorism offences as part of a proactive investigation, which is being led by the Mets Counter Terrorism Command, the statement says. It is noted that the ethnicity of the fifth man is being established. They all currently remain in custody. The ages of the detainees []

ANANTNAG, May 3: National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah on Saturday urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to stand against the perpetrators of Pahalgam-like attacks for progress and prosperity, asserting that those behind the April 22 massacre would rot in hell. The former chief minister of the erstwhile state visited the residence of Adil Hussain Shah, a pony ride operator who was among the 26 victims, at Hapatnaar in this south Kashmir district. He (Shah) is a martyr. He sacrificed [] The

TEL AVIV, May 3: Israel has blocked aid from entering Gaza for two months and says it wont allow food, fuel, water or medicine into the besieged territory until it can prevent Hamas and other militants from siphoning it away from Palestinian civilians. But officials from the UN and aid groups say proposals Israel has floated to use its military to distribute vital supplies are untenable. These officials say they would allow military and political objectives to impede humanitarian [] The post Gr

LOS ANGELES, May 3: Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie is set to star in Anxious People. The upcoming film will be directed by Marc Forster, best known for Stranger Than Fiction and World War Z, and is an adaptation of Fredrik Backmans novel, reported entertainment news outlet Deadline. The story revolves around an investment banker, Zara (Jolie), who begrudgingly finds herself mingling with a group of strangers at an open house, a day before Christmas Eve. When a reluctant bank [] The post Angelin

KARNAL (Haryana), May 1: We dont want people going after Muslims and Kashmiris, Himanshi Narwal said on Thursday, stoic and firm as she mourned her husband, Naval officer Lt Vinay Narwal, who was gunned down in Pahalgam just 10 days ago. He would have been 27 today. A week after Narwals ashes were immersed in Ganga, hundreds of people gathered in Karnal, the naval officers hometown, to celebrate his life by taking part in a blood donation camp. We want [] The post Dont want people going after Mu

NEW DELHI, May 1: In view of soaring temperatures in several parts of the country, the NHRC has asked 11 states to take immediate preemptive measures to protect the vulnerable sections of society, who are at a risk of suffering heat-related illnesses. The National Human Rights Commission, in a statement issued on Thursday, highlighted data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) about the reported deaths of 3,798 persons between 2018 to 2022 due to heat and sun strokes, [] The post NHRC a

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 30: Vice Chairperson District Development Council Udhampur Juhi Pathania today called for formulation of a holistic and inclusive Area Development Plan to achieve participatory governance and grassroots level development. While having detailed discussions with ADDC (CEO, DDC) Rajinder Singh, the Vice Chairperson Pathania underscored the importance of aligning gram sabha proceedings with the legal framework laid out in the Panchayati Raj Act and relevant rule

Calls for strong action against OGWs Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials to review the prevailing security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home; Nitish Kumar, ADGP CID J&K; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu and Shiv Kumar Sharma, DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua R

SRINAGAR, Apr 30: Kashmirs chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday urged the people of India not to fall prey to hatred and media propaganda creating mistrust of Kashmiris and reciprocate in ensuring their safety. Mirwaiz was responding to a report which revealed that at least 16 shawl sellers from Kashmir left Mussoorie after two vendors were allegedly attacked by locals last week . The physical and verbal assault on Kashmiri shawl vendors in Mussoorie, who had [] Th

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New Delhi, Apr 28: You are constructing huge highways but people are dying there because of lack of facilities, the Supreme Court on Monday said as it pulled up the Centre over the delay in formulating a cashless scheme for treating motor accident victims. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan observed despite its January 8 order, the Centre neither complied with the direction nor did it ask for an extension of time. The top court said [] The post You Constructing Huge Highways But Pe

DERA ISMAIL KHAN (Pakistan), Apr 28: At least seven people were killed and 16 wounded on Monday after a powerful bomb went off outside the office of a pro-government peace committee in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the restive northwest, police said. The attack happened in Wana, a main city in the district of South Waziristan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a local police chief, Usman Wazir, told The Associated Press. He said the bomb targeted the [] The post Bombing in former

Jammu, Apr 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government would strengthen peoples crusade against terrorism as it can be defeated only by the cooperation of the public. Abdullah, however, cautioned that the government should avoid any step that will alienate the public. Militancy or terrorism will finish when people are with us. Given peoples outrage against the terror, this is the beginning of its finishing if we take proper steps, the chief minister said, []

Iran, Apr 26: The number of injured from an explosion at a port in southern Iran has jumped to 406, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. IRNA attributed a previous figure of 281 injured to Mojtaba Khaledi, the spokesman of Irans National Emergency Organisation, before the reported injuries rose again. The blast happened at the Rajaei port just outside of Bandar Abbas, a major facility for container shipments for the Islamic Republic that handles some 80 million tons (72.5 million [] The post

Chandigarh, Apr 26: Ensure exemplary punishment for the Pahalgam terror attack perpetrators but spare the regular folks from bearing the brunt. That was the common refrain among Pakistani visitors at the Attari-Wagah land route racing to exit India ahead of a short deadline. India has announced that all visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be revoked from April 27 and advised Indians residing in Pakistan to return home at the earliest, as tensions between the two countries escalated over the

Pune, Apr 26: BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday said India will give a befitting reply to those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 persons lost their lives earlier this week. Speaking to reporters here after offering prayers to Shrimant Dagadusheth Ganapati, Nadda said the entire country hopes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give a strong response to the attack. At least 26 people were killed when terrorists opened fire on tourists in the popular [] The post India W

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: Peoples Hut Foundation and Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity Jammu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to improve healthcare access and delivery in the region, leveraging the strengths of both organizations to benefit the community. TheMoUsigning ceremony took place in Jammu and was signed in presence of representatives from both institutions. Peoples Hut Foundation was represented by Dr Rohit Koul, Director and CEO and Dr Ritu Koul, Director and COO, i