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

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&

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that while previous governments used to frame policies to suit vote bank politics, the current dispensation has ensured that peoples faith in Government is restored. Addressing the HT Leadership Summit, the Prime Minister said his Government is moving forward with the mantra of progress of the people, by the people and for the people. When in many countries Governments change with every election, people in India elected our [] The

MADRID, Nov 15: At least 10 people died and others were injured in a blaze at a nursing home near Zaragoza, Spain, before firefighters managed to extinguish the flames, local authorities said Friday. The alarm was raised early Friday morning in Villafranca de Ebro, about 28 kilometres from the northeastern city. Two people remained in critical condition, officials said. The cause of the fire was not yet known, local media reported. Local media said 82 people had been living in [] The post Fire b

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 14: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has greeted the people on the eve of Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: On the auspicious occasion of Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, I convey my heartiest greetings and good wishes to all. The life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is an abiding source of inspiration for all and continue to guide the path of humanity. [] The post LG, CM greet people on Prakash Parv of

Srinagar, Nov 14: The Peoples Conference on Thursday said it would seek judicial intervention against the police verification process in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it violates natural justice and imparts collective punishment. The decision comes a day after a landmark Supreme Court judgment condemning the bulldozing of properties as unjust punishment targeting families holistically, the party said in a statement. Party chief Sajad Lone, who is also the MLA from Handwara, has announced a plan to m

SRINAGAR, Nov 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC), led by Sajad Lone, is preparing to file a petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the current police verification system in Jammu and Kashmir. The party argues that this system imposes a collective punishment on entire families, citing the recent bulldozer judgment from the Supreme Court as the basis for their plea. The bulldozer judgment, in which the Supreme Court ruled that demolishing homes as retribution for one family me

MUMBAI, Nov 12: BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, alleging that the partys history was littered with broken promises and people of Himachal Pradesh were paying a price by voting it to power. Thakur, who is in Maharashtra amid the BJPs campaign for the November 20 assembly polls, urged people to vote for the Mahayuti if they wanted to save the state. Talking to reporters, the BJP leader highlighted Mahayutis track record on [] The post Congresss histo

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 9: Yudhvir Sethi, MLA of East constituency, affirmed the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) commitment to preventing any anti-national agenda proposed by the National Conference (NC) and Congress from taking root in Jammu and Kashmir. Sethi was addressing a meeting of traders and party activists of East constituency here, today. He expressed his firm stance on the regions future within the framework of the Union of India. Speaking to an enthusiastic gathering, Sethi

SRINAGAR, Nov 9: Lieutenant Governor J&K, Manoj Sinha Saturday extended greetings to people of Uttarakhand on its foundation day. LG Sinha said may this land touch new heights of progress and prosperity in coming years. On Uttarakhand Foundation Day, my heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Devbhoomi. May this land of spirituality scale new heights of progress and prosperity in the years to come, Office of LG J&K said in a post on X. The post J&K | LG Manoj Sinha Greets People Of

SRINAGAR, Nov 9: The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday directed the officials not to let the people suffer in winters as dry weather has added to challenges. He asked the officers to ensure adequate electricity and keep the men and machinery ready to tackle any situation. The directions were passed in a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Omer Abdullah at Civil Secretariat here. The arrangements for the winter preparedness were reviewed in which the strict directions were passed [] The

Centre sanctions additional 300 MWs of power Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Nov 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that people found their voice after the passage of the resolution on special status of Jammu and Kashmir by the Assembly. After its passage, I am happy that people have found their voice and they are able to talk, he said while speaking on the vote of thanks to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhas address. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp We [] The post People found voice

Impossible to work on other things in absence of peaceful atmosphere: J&K CM Srinagar, Nov 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday claimed the people of Jammu and Kashmir found their voice after the passage of the resolution on the restoration of the special status of the erstwhile state and it seems that the burden is off their shoulders. Speaking on the vote of thanks for the Lt Governors address in the House, he said, The first session of the [] The post J&K People Found Their Voice After P

Srinagar, Nov 7: The opposition BJP in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday said it was unfortunate that the ruling National Conference has compromised the integrity of the assembly, and made a joke of democracy by bringing a resolution that questions a decision of the countrys Parliament. This is a fraud, a drama, that has been attempted with the people of J-K, BJP MLA from Ramnagar, R S Pathania, told reporters here after the assembly was adjourned for the day following [] The post BJP Slams NC Over

SRINAGAR Nov 6: J&K Congress Legislature Party (CLP) Leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Wednesday said his party has endorsed the resentment of people against downgrading and bifurcation of the erstwhile state of J&K, describing the move as undemocratic and unconstitutional on the part of BJP Government at Centre. Reacting to the resolution passed in favour of the restoration of Special Status to Jammu and Kashmir in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, CLP Leader Mir said that the Congress Party thro

TIRUVARUR (Tamil Nadu), Nov 6: Although, Democrat Kamala Harris does not appear to be winning the US presidential election, she will make a comeback as she is a fighter, said residents of Thulasendrapuram, the village of her maternal ancestors, on Wednesday. Since morning, locals were glued to television screens, monitoring election results, and many checked trends on media websites. Several residents also visited the Sri Dharma Sastha Perumal temple to pray for Harriss victory. However, as the

By P. Sudhir In September this year, average price rise hit a nine-month high of 5.5 per cent. More significantly, prices of food items crossed 9.2 per cent. A majority of Indians spend nearly half of their income on food. So, food inflation hurts the most. Among food items, vegetables in particular saw a staggering price rise with year-on-year price increases of 42.4 per cent for tomatoes, 66.2 per cent for onions, and 65.3 per cent for potatoes. These [] The post Steep Price rise in Food Pric

MAUMERE (Indonesia), Nov 4: Indonesias National Disaster Management Agency said Monday that at least six people have died as a series of volcanic eruptions widens on the remote island of Flores. The eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki just after midnight on Monday spewed thick brownish ash as high as 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) into the air and hot ashes hit a nearby village, burning down several houses including a convent of Catholic nuns, said Firman Yosef, an official at [] The post Volcanic e

New Delhi, Nov 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the Congress stands badly exposed in front of people for promising to them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver. Modi launched a fierce attack on the opposition party as he seized on its president Mallikarjun Kharges comments that the Congress state units should make promises that are properly budgeted and do not lead to financial troubles amid reports of fiscal problems the party-ruled states are [] The post Cong Badly

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 31: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the joyous occasion of Diwali. Taking to the microblogging site X, he shared: Wishing everyone celebrating today a very happy Diwali. May the light of all the lamps fill our lives with good health, happiness, and success. He expressed his hope that the festival of lights would bring peace and prosperity to every household in the region. The post CM greet

SRINAGAR, Oct 31: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the joyous occasion of Diwali. Taking to the microblogging site X, he shared: Wishing everyone celebrating today a very happy Diwali. May the light of all the lamps fill our lives with good health, happiness, and success. He expressed his hope that the festival of lights would bring peace and prosperity to every household in the region. The post J&K | Chief Minister Omar Abdull

Gujarat, Oct 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected separatism and terrorism, making the Constitution and democracy of India victorious. Addressing the National Unity Day parade in Gujarats Kevadia, Prime Minister Modi said, The people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected the age-old agenda of separatism and terrorism. They have made the Constitution of India, the democracy of India victorious. They have put an end to the propaganda goi

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 30: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said, On the joyous occasion of Deepawali, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all. The festival of Deepawali signifies the triumph of righteousness and celebrates the victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and knowledge over ignorance. On this occasion, let us dedicate ourselves towards il

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 30: DIG Traffic Jammu Range, Dr Mohd Haseeb Mughal today said that about 600 people die in road accidents in Jammu region including on Jammu-Srinagar national highway. Interacting with media persons here today, the DIG said about 12,000 vehicles ply daily on highway and while roads are getting better there has been increase in accidents. He said nationally about 1.60 lakh people died in traffic accidents annually but still people are not taking it seriously. He

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 30: The J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed today chaired the District Congress Committee presidents meeting and other senior leaders at Srinagar Party headquarters in which discussions were held over the wide range of issues including the organizational affairs and activities in the districts. MLA Bandipora, Nizam-Ud-Din Bhat was also present in the meeting. JKPCC chief during meeting received feedback with respect to current socio

Srinagar, Oct 30: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: On the joyous occasion of Deepawali, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all. The festival of Deepawali signifies the triumph of righteousness and celebrates the victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and knowledge over ignorance. On this occasion, let us dedicate ourselves towards illuminating the live

Banihal/Jammu, Oct 30: Four people were killed and as many were injured in two separate road accidents in Ramban and Reasi districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. A cab bearing a Punjab registration number plunged into a deep gorge near Magarkoot along Jammu-Srinagar in Ramban district around 7 am, killing the driver and a female passenger on the spot, the officials said. They said four other passengers Neha (35), Aman (36), Manisha (40) and Megna (35), [] The post Four Peo

Udhampur, Oct 29: Atleast four to five people were injured after a mini-bus skidded off the road and plunged into a ditch in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district on Tuesday, police said. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News The incident took place near Shiv Mandir in the Farna area of Udhampur Districts Salmari. Amod Ashok Nagpure, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur said, Four to five people were injured in the accident and are [] The post Five People In

SRINAGAR, Oct 28: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief, Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to address the priorities of people of his central Shalteng Constituency. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News The Congress President Karra won the recently held Assembly elections from the Central Shalteng Constituency with an impressive margin and expressed his gratitude to the voters and supporters during his visit on Monday. Karra

Bhubaneswar, Oct 27: A total of 35.95 lakh people in Odisha have been impacted by cyclone Dana and subsequent flooding in 14 districts, the states Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said on Sunday. Pujari also said as many as 8,10,896 people were evacuated to 6,210 cyclone relief centres. The worst-hit districts include Kendrapara, Balasore and Bhadrak, while the human casualty still stands at zero, he told reporters here. By 10.30 am of Sunday, evacuated people were sheltere

NEW DELHI, Oct 26: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said her first journey as a public representative of Wayanad is not her first as a public fighter as she asserted that fighting for democracy, justice and values enshrined in the Constitution is central to her life. In an open letter to the people of Wayanad, after she filed her nomination papers from the constituency, she told them that she would work with them closely and help address [] The post First journey as public repr

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 25: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today reaffirmed his commitment to the people of J&K and assured that the Omar Abdullah Government will fulfill all the promises outlined in the Partys manifesto. Click here to watch video The NC Government will fulfill all the promises outlined in our manifesto. We will work tirelessly to restore the priorities set by the Omar Abdullah-led government and revive the States development, the Deputy CM said while addres

Raipur, Oct 25: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday stressed the need for modern technologies in the medical sector for the welfare of people living in remote areas of the country, citing the impact of such advancements on human lives. Speaking at the second convocation function of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur in Chhattisgarh, she said medical professionals have immense responsibilities to deliver as their decisions are linked to saving lives. She also said medical professionals

Srinagar, Oct 25: Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone on Friday said the delay in granting statehood to Jammu and Kashmir was a sin against the people of the Union Territory. Lone, an MLA from Handwara in north Kashmir, also called for the inclusion of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in all security-related meetings. Irrespective of the political differences that we have here amongst us, the Union government needs to move fast on some issues. Delay of even a moment in granting [] The post Delay In

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: Days after India and China firmed up an agreement on patrolling by their militaries along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, the Congress on Wednesday said it expects that the disengagement will restore the status quo ante as it existed in March 2020 and asked the government to take the people of India into confidence on the matter. The opposition partys assertion comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinpings bilateral talks on [] The post Questions Rem

JAMMU, Oct 22: An government that takes appropriate steps to meet the expectations of the people would have the full support of the LGs office, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News Sinha said the local bodies elections in the Union territory will be held as soon as the backward classes commission submits its report on the number of reserved seats for the OBCs, weather conditions allow [] The post LG Office Will

SRINAGAR, Oct 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he will not allow vested interests to prevent the benefits of peace and development from reaching the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who enthusiastically participated in the recent elections. The statement comes a day after a deadly terror attack at a tunnel construction site in Jammu and Kashmirs Ganderbal left seven people, including a doctor and six migrant labourers, dead. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get [] Th

Srinagar, Oct 21: A day after seven persons were killed in a terror attack in Ganderbal, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said Pakistan was still trying to kill innocent people and disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Sinha asked the police to investigate the Ganderbal terror attack so that justice is done to the victims and their families. Yesterday, an unfortunate incident happened in Ganderbal. I urge the police and other authorities to look into it so that justice [] The post Ganderb

New Delhi, Oct 19: Elections alone dont make a country a democracy, it becomes one only when the voice of the people is heard, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been sitting on a fast in Delhi for the last 14 days, said. Wangchuk, who led a padayatra from Leh to Delhi, was detained last month with several of his supporters and later released. Since then, he has been sitting on an indefinite fast at Ladakh Bhawan here with about [] The post Elections Alone Dont Make A Democracy, Peoples Vo

Jammu, Oct 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said his government will not be run on the voting pattern witnessed in the assembly elections as he wants to see the missing smiles back on the faces of the people in both the divisions of the Union Territory (UT). Abdullah, who assumed the charge of the new government in Srinagar on Wednesday, was accorded a rousing reception on reaching the National Conference (NC) headquarters in the winter [] The post Want To See Smile

PANAJI, Oct 19: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said the role of the Supreme Court as a peoples court must be preserved for the future, but it does not mean that it has to fulfil the role of an Opposition in Parliament. He said one is entitled to criticise the court for the inconsistency of legal doctrine or an error, but one cannot look at its role or its work from the perspective of outcomes. The [] The post SC Need Not Act As Opposition In Parliament, Its Role As Peoples Co

New Delhi, Oct 19: The Enforcement Directorate has issued a fresh circular directing its officials or investigating officers (IOs) to not question people called on summons at unearthly hours and not keep them waiting for hours at their office. The technical circular was issued on October 11 after the Bombay High Court directed the federal agency to issue directives in this context as it took up the petition of a person who was summoned by the ED and detained overnight [] The post ED Asks Officer

New Delhi, Oct 18: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday called upon people to observe a day-long fast with him and vow to give up consumerism. Wangchuk, who is on the 13th day of his hunger strike, also alleged that his supporters were not being allowed in Ladakh Bhawan to meet him. The Ramon Magsaysay awardee called upon people in Delhi to join him on Sunday for a fast. This is the 13th day of our fast, we are a [] The post Wangchuk Urges People To Join Him For Fast Against Consumerism app

NEW DELHI, Oct 18 : Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has stated that, in heart of hearts, people of Kashmir Valley also support abrogation of Article 370 though they may not say so openly . They realise that Art 370 deprived them of the benefits available to people in the rest of country while serving the purpose of only a handful few in power, he said. Dr Jitendra Singh said, the governments decision to abrogate Article 370 has garnered widespread [] The post People Of Kashmir Valley Also Suppo

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16 : Hailing the people of Jammu for their overwhelming support and a massive mandate to BJP in the recently held Assembly elections, senior BJP leader and MLA, Jammu North, Sham Lal Sharma today said that the party will work hard to fulfil the aspirations of the people without any discrimination. He said people of Jammu region have voted for peace, security, strengthening of communal harmony, mutual brotherhood and safeguarding the Dogra heritage and culture,