SRINAGAR, Jun 15: At least ten people were injured when a Taveera vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident near the NHW Fruit Mandi in Jalblipora area of Bijbhera in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Sunday. The vehicle, bearing registration number JK14B-9328, hit a road divider near the National Highway Fruit Mandi, resulting in injuries to all ten passengers on board. The injured were immediately shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Bijbhera. Seven among them were later referre

New Delhi, Jun 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that his government in its 11 years has brought innumerable benefits for people by leveraging the power of technology. Powered by the youth of India, we are making remarkable progress in innovation and application of technology. It is also strengthening our efforts to become self-reliant and a global tech powerhouse, he said on X. The prime minister said the use of technology has greatly boosted service delivery and transparency. [

Humongous tasks fulfilled, GDP up due to reforms Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, June 11: Union Minister for Railways and Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw today said India grew faster on all fronts and lives of the people were transformed during 11 years rule of Narendra Modi-led BJP Government at the Centre. Addressing an event here in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president and Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda and Union Minister for Road

BHOPAL, Jun 11: A railway overbridge (RoB) built near Aishbagh Stadium in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal has become the talk of the town even before its official launch as it has a peculiar 90 degrees turn, with locals residents raising concerns over potential risks to commuters. Officials associated with its construction argue that they had no other option than building it this way given the paucity of land and the presence of a metro rail station nearby. This RoB, which [] The post Railway over

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, June 11: Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rakesh Minhas today dedicated two ambulances to the people at a simple event held here. The ambulances have been donated by Avaada Foundation under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. While appreciating the contribution, Dr. Rakesh Minhas informed that with the addition of these two ambulances, the districts total ambulance fleet now stands at 41-translating to approximately 6 to 8 ambulances per medical block. Th

Srinagar, Jun 10: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday said the security of the upcoming annual Amarnath yatra is the responsibility of the people of Kashmir. Mufti held a meeting with various stakeholders and PDP workers at the Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmirs Anantnag district ahead of the yatra that begins next month. The security of the yatris is your responsibility. Every stakeholder has the responsibility to safeguard the yatra and yatris. More than the poli

RANCHI, Jun 10: Senior BJP leader and former Union minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday said around 25 crore people were lifted out of multidimensional poverty in the country in the past 11 years of the Modi government. She said four crore houses were provided to the poor and tap water supply to 15 crore families in the country. Bringing people out of multidimensional poverty has been a resolution of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As a result, today India has witnessed [] The post 25 cr people lifted

INDORE, Jun 10: One of the persons arrested for alleged involvement in the murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya had taken people to the latters funeral here, as per an eyewitness. The case has taken a sensational with the Meghalaya police arresting Raghuvanshis wife Sonam (25) and her three alleged aides Akash Rajput (19), Vishal Singh Chauhan (22) and Raj Singh Kushwaha (21) in connection with the murder. According to the Meghalaya police, Sonam had allegedly [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, June 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Kathua Waterfront and dedicated the landmark urban rejuvenation project to the people of Kathua. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the District Administration Kathua for providing a unique public space that will foster community interaction and cultural activities in the beautiful and historical city of Kathua. He said, the 1200-meter stretch along Kathua Canal in the heart of the city wil

Pak brought to its knees within 3 days by Armed Forces *PM made it clear that development of UT wont stop Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, June 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said Jammu and Kashmir has been facing pain of terrorism for last 30-35 years and over 50,000 innocent persons have become victims of terror violence but now Pakistan has been taught a lesson by the Indian Armed Forces under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Follow the Daily [] The post J&K facing pain of terro

MUMBAI, Jun 8: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, instead of introspecting on the defeat in the 2024 state assembly polls, has been repudiating the mandate given by the people because they rejected him. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha is preparing his excuses for future defeats in the upcoming assembly elections, including Bihar, Fadnavis said in his articles published in the Indian Express and Marathi daily Loksatta. On Saturday, Gand

DHAKA, June 7: People are disappointed by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunuss announcement to hold elections in April 2026, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said on Saturday, reiterating the partys demand for polls by December this year. Peoples victory was achieved through the immense sacrifices made by students and the masses during the July uprising. But the unwarranted delay in arranging the election has disappointed and angered the people, Dhaka Tribune quoted the party as saying in a statemen

NEW DELHI, June 7: People from diverse backgrounds thronged mosques across the national capital on Saturday morning to offer namaz on the occasion of Bakrid, also known as Eid-ul-Adha, embracing the spirit of unity and devotion that marks the festival. Wearing traditional clothes, prayer caps and festive smiles, men, women and children gathered in large numbers to participate in the special prayers. From toddlers held in arms to elderly walking with sticks, the sense of celebration and brotherh

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Katra (J-K), Jun 6: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said Kashmir to Kanyakumari is no more a slogan but has become a reality with the flagging off the Vande Bharat train to the valley. The inauguration of the Kashmir rail service has connected hearts of people of J-K with rest of the country and will pave way for economic prosperity for the region, he said. I feel Kashmir to Kanyakumari is not just a slogan any [] The post Kashmir Rail Service Connected Hearts Of People: LG S

JAMMU, June 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that June 6 (Friday) will be a special day for the people of Jammu and Kashmir as projects worth Rs 46,000 crore will be inaugurated which will have a positive impact on the lives of the people in the union territory. The Prime Minister said on X on Thursday on the eve of his June 6 visit that tomorrow, 6th June is indeed a special day for my sisters and [] The post June 6 Going To Be A Special Day In The Lives Of Jammu And Kashmir Peo

SRINAGAR, June 3: Police in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir have asked people not to use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) as their use has been banned in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Anantnag District Magistrate had on May 7 suspended the use of all VPNs for two months as police reported large-scale use of these networks to access websites and content blocked by the Centre in the aftermath of [] The post Dont use VPNs: Poli

NEW DELHI, Jun 2: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday greeted people of Telangana on their statehood day, and said the young state has a vibrant ecosystem of economic and technological development. I wish that the people of Telangana march ahead on the path of progress and prosperity, she said in a post on X. Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh and accorded statehood on this day in 2014. Warm greetings to the people of Telangana on Statehood Day! This [] The post Hope people of Telangana m

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: CPI (M) leader and MLA Kulgam, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami today said that the off-season snowfall over the past few days in higher reaches such as Margan, Warwan, Gurez, Peer ki Gali, and upper areas of Aharbal has caused significant damage to maize crops and livestock. He said the snowfall has badly affected many people residing in the upper belts, and the Government should provide them with relief. In a press statement here Tarigami said that [] The post

Households compensated, written to CM for losses suffered by business organizations Sanjeev K Sharma RAMBAN, June 1: The people of mountainous Ramban district are still awaiting some rehabilitation package to restart their lives after the devastation caused by the flashfloods triggered by cloudbursts on April 20 shattered the lives of these people with many losing their homes and others suffering massive damage to their business organizations. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Sourc

MOSCOW, June 1: As a result of a train accident in Russias Bryansk Region 47 people, including three children have been hospitalized, the regions governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Sunday. Earlier in the day, Bogomaz said that a bridge had collapsed in the Vygonichsky district of the Bryansk region. As Moscow Railways reported, the locomotive and carriages of passenger train No. 86 from Klimov to Moscow derailed due to the collapse of the bridge span as a result of illegal [] The post Over 45 pe

Ludhiana, June 1: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh Sunday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has completely failed on all fronts. Chugh made the remark campaigning for party candidate Jiwan Gupta for the upcoming Ludhiana West assembly bypoll. The seat fell vacant following the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi in January. The bypoll for the seat will take place on June 19 and the counting will be held on June 23. Speaking to the [] The post Punjab: AAP failed on

Patna, June 1: Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, who was recently expelled from the RJD by his father and party supremo Lalu Prasad, on Sunday blamed greedy people playing politics with him for his predicament within the party and the family. Prasad had on May 25 expelled his elder son Yadav from the party and snapped all family ties with him, stating that his actions were irresponsible and not in accordance with public conduct. In a post in Hindi [] The post Greedy people playing politics

LOS ANGELES, May 31: Hollywood actor Issa Rae, best known for Insecure, is set to star in MRCs comedy thriller, titled Good People, Bad Things. According to the entertainment news outlet Deadline, the film is written and directed by Ninian Doff. It follows an overwhelmed woman (Rae) who gets lost in a seemingly infinite parking garage and soon discovers she is not alone. Good People, Bad Things is produced by Rae alongside Montrel McKay for Hoorae. Laura Tunstall and [] The post Issa Rae to hea

NEW DELHI, May 30: Describing the negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement a breakthrough in India-New Zealand economic relationship, Foreign Minister Winston Peters on Friday said we are not in it to enrich ourselves, we are in it to enrich both peoples. In an interactive session after delivering an address at an event here, Peters also elaborated on the trade talks, and said he understands the concern of the dairy industry in India. We have started off, and this [] The post Not in

MELBOURNE, May 30: People with disability are missing out on screening programmes that could help detect cancer early, and after diagnosis, are less likely to survive, our study shows. Overall, this means people with disability are more likely to die from cancer than people without disability. We draw together evidence showing the striking inequity at the heart of current approaches to controlling cancer. But there are ways to improve access to the types of screening programmes and cancer servic

Poonch, May 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Friday to meet the victims of cross-border shelling by Pakistani troops earlier this month. This is Shahs first visit to the Union Territory after Operation Sindoor. Shah said that that a package would soon be announced by the Centre for damaged homes, businesses, and religious sites. Soon after his arrival in Poonch, Shah visited Gurudwara Singh Sabha, which was damaged in the Pakistani shelling. He [] T

Karakat (Bihar), May 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the Congress and the RJD of cheating people belonging to SC, ST and OBC communities in the garb of social justice and said these INDIA bloc constituents are now trying to grab power again in Bihar where assembly elections are due later this year. Addressing a public rally in Karakat in Rohtas district, the PM alleged that RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and his family had snatched land from people [] The post Cong, RJD Cheated SC, S

New Delhi, May 29: People of Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) are part of Indias own family and the day is not far when they will return to the Indian mainstream by listening to their inner voice, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Laying out Indias policy approach towards Pakistan, Singh said New Delhi has redesigned and redefined its strategy and response to terrorism and that possible dialogue with Islamabad will be only on terrorism and PoJK. In an [] The post People

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New Delhi, May 28: India gave a firm, resolute and measured response by destroying terror centres and launchpads in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, and the countrys right to defend its people against terrorism has also been recognised by nations across the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. In his address at an event held at the Italian embassy here, he also recalled the solidarity expressed by Italy following the barbaric terror attack on April 22 [] The post Indi

NANDED, May 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the success of Operation Sindoor has sent the message to not just Pakistan but also the world that no one can mess with Indias armed forces, its people and borders. He was addressing a Shankhnaad rally in Maharashtras Nanded. Operation Sindoor has sent the message to not just Pakistan but also the world that no one can mess with our armed forces, people and borders. Else, the perpetrators will [] The post Operation Sindoor Showed No On

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