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RAJOURI/JAMMU, Jun 8: At least 15 passengers were injured when a bus overturned on a highway near Rajouri town in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. The bus was on its way from Rajouri to Manjakote when the accident took place at Tandwal, they said. Local shifted the injured passengers to the Government Medical College (GMC)-Associated Hospital, Rajouri. The post Bus Overturns In J&Ks Rajouri, 15 Passengers Injured appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Asad Mirza asad.mirza.nd@gmail.com The latest phase of the US-Iran confrontation presents a paradox. While President Donald Trump publicly dismisses negotiations as boring and claims indifference to their outcome, Washington and Tehran continue exploring a possible agreement. Yet escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon threaten to derail diplomacy and deepen regional instability. For much of the past three months, the Middle East has been trapped between the prospects of a historic dip

DURG, Jun 4: Three persons, who recently returned to Chhattisgarhs Durg district from Ebola virus-affected countries in Africa, have been placed under 21-day home isolation as a precautionary measure, officials said on Thursday. The three travellers, however, show no symptoms of the disease and have no history of contact with Ebola-infected persons, officials said. Durg Collector Abhijeet Singh said one woman arrived in Durg from the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 31, while two others reach

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, June 3: Mocking at Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs claim that he would unveil a major political development in Jammu and Kashmir, Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma today said the promised bombshell had instead culminated in a picnic-like gathering of party leaders and MPs in Dachigam National Park on the outskirts of Srinagar. Click here to watch video Speaking to reporters in South Kashmirs Anantnag district, Sharma said Omar had claimed he would create a political cloudburs

JAMMU, Jun 2: Farmers in the Jammu region are increasingly turning to litchi cultivation under the high-density plantation (HDP) programme, attracted by better yields and annual earnings of around Rs 24,000 to Rs 30,000 from a kanal of land, officials said. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has set a target of converting over 3,200 kanals of conventional litchi orchards into high-density plantations over the next few years to boost productivity and farmers income, they noted. Farmers in the r

SRINAGAR, Jun 2: The first batch of Haj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir returned from the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and were received at the airport here by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, officials said. They said the first flight carrying 144 pilgrims arrived at the Srinagar International Airport in the afternoon. The pilgrims returning from the Haj were received at the airport by the chief minister, who was accompanied by his advisor, Nasir Aslam [] The post

Srinagar Jun 1: Authorities have changed check-in baggage weight requirements for Haj pilgrims returning to Srinagar international airport as there are temporary runway length restrictions and payload limitations due to a NOTAM issued for runway maintenance work at the airport. The return journey of Haj pilgrims operated by Akasa airlines to the Srinagar Embarkation Point has been planned via Ahmedabad with 35 kg check-in baggage allowed up to Ahmedabad, Union Ministry of Minority Affairs said.

*Excess luggage will reach pilgrims within days: HCJK Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, May 30: The Haj Committee J&K (HCJK) today said the reduction in baggage allowance for returning Haj pilgrims was necessitated by operational restrictions at Srinagar International Airport due to ongoing runway maintenance. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Committee assured pilgrims that the remaining luggage would be transported separately and delivered within a few days of their arrival, as return

KABUL, May 30: A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from neighbouring Pakistan overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing at least 18 people and injuring 35 others, most of them women and children, officials said. The accident occurred in Laghman province on the main highway linking Kabul, the Afghan capital, with Nangarhar province, said Abdul Malik Niazai, the spokesperson for the provincial governor. He said among the dead were 10 children and five women and the

Bandipora, May 25: A massive public turnout was witnessed in Bandipora on Monday during the Mega Padyatra organised under the ongoing 100 Days Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, aimed at spreading awareness against drug abuse and promoting a healthier society. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha arrived at SK Stadium Bandipora to lead the anti-drug padyatra, receiving a warm welcome from locals, youth and members of civil society. Participants appreciated the Lieutenant Governors initiative and hi

LUCKNOW, May 22: Punjab Kings will need something spectacular to arrest a disastrous slide and keep their fading playoff hopes alive when they take on already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants, in their IPL clash, here on Saturday. Punjabs campaign has unravelled dramatically since their record 265-run chase against Delhi Capitals on April 25. From remaining unbeaten till the midway stage and looking like genuine title contenders with six wins in seven matches, the last seasons runners-up have cra

Chandigarh, May 22: A private bus overturned on the Amritsar-Pathankot national highway on Friday, leaving two students dead and five injured, police said. The deceased, both aged around 23, hailed from Jammu, Station House Officer Rajwant Kaur said. The deceased were students of a college in Punjab, she said, adding that around 10 students were among the passengers travelling in the bus. Five injured, including three who sustained head injuries, were shifted to a hospital in Gurdaspur, the offi

NEW DELHI, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday landed in the national capital, returning from a five-nation tour during which he signed pacts on energy, defence, and critical minerals. The prime minister embarked on his tour on May 15, visiting the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy over a course of several days. In the UAE, India signed a series of landmark pacts spanning strategic petroleum reserves, long-term LPG supply, defence and shipping, with Ab

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NEW DELHI, May 19: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said Indian businesses should turn the current global economic uncertainties into opportunities for growth and not panic over the situation. He said the present global situation and geopolitical uncertainties should be viewed as an opportunity for India to strengthen business processes, undertake faster reforms, build greater resilience and strengthen supply chains. India and Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi have never let a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 16: An elderly villager died while nine others turned sick after consuming wild vegetable at Kandi Morha, in upper reaches of Kotranka Sub Division of district Rajouri last night. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Reports said two families hailing from Mohra Kandi consumed the wild vegetable, locally known as `Ban Ganeri (Saag) on Friday evening. At around 9 pm, at least ten members of these two families started feeling drowsiness and vomiting and

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 15: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president, Dr Farooq Abdullah today said the 2018-2024 phase in Jammu and Kashmir proved that bureaucratic administration can never substitute a democratically elected government that remains deeply connected with the aspirations, emotions and day-to-day concerns of the people. While addressing a gathering at Anantnag, Farooq said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have decisively expressed their will through the ba

NEW DELHI, May 13 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Cabinet approval for the Rs-20,667 crore Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)-Dholera semi-high-speed double rail line project is a powerful testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modis visionary goal of transforming the country into a hub of connectivity, innovation and manufacturing. In a post on X, Shah said the project will play a crucial role in establishing Gujarat as a global centre for manufacturing and logistics, while also generating

SRINAGAR, May 13: National Conference leader and MLA, Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday hit back at Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma over his remarks targeting the Omar Abdullah-led government, saying the BJP leader had forgotten the politics of Jammu and Kashmir after returning from Assam. Reacting to Sharmas statement that the NC is a sinking ship and will drown at any cost, Sadiq, who is also the chief spokesman of the ruling party, said the BJP leader was disconnected from [] The post Tanvir

LOS ANGELES, May 13: Comedian Conan OBrien will return to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor have announced. OBrien is set to reunite with producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who return as the shows executive producers for the fourth consecutive year, while Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return as producers for a third time. Sweeney will also serve as a writer. We are thrilled [] The post Conan OBrien set

PESHAWAR, May 12: At least seven people were killed and three others sustained injuries on Tuesday during a gunfight between rival groups over a tree-cutting dispute in northwest Pakistan, police said. The incident occurred in Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, located around 40 kilometres from the capital city, Peshawar. According to police, the clash erupted after tensions escalated between the two groups over the cutting of trees in the area. The police confirmed that seven peo

MUMBAI, May 11: The diversified Bajaj group, having interests in auto and financial services, turned 100 years old on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the groups work through the decades, noting that it has helped in the cause of nation-building. Over the decades, the Bajaj Group has played an important role in nation-building by creating jobs, fostering innovation and supporting community development, Modi said in a congratulatory message. The group celebrated with an event in centra

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CHANDIGARH, May 10: A voter turnout of 47 per cent was recorded in the elections to seven municipal bodies and 528 Panchayati Raj posts in Haryana on Sunday, amidst reports of bogus voting, allegations of bribery, and opposition protests. While polling officially concluded at 6 PM, the Election Commission allowed voters already present in queues to exercise their franchise. According to official data, Uklana municipal body recorded the highest turnout at 69 per cent, while Sonipat remained at th

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LONDON, May 8 (AP) The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work. But the worlds most famous wildlife presenter is likely to be uncomfortable with all the attention as he celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday, said Alastair Fothergill, the producer of some of Attenboroughs most well-known documentaries. Hes always been very clear to all of [] The post David Atte

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MELBOURNE, May 6: A number of Australian women with alleged ties to Islamic State group militants will be arrested and face criminal investigations if they return from Syria, police said Wednesday. The Australian Government had been alerted Wednesday that four women and nine children had booked flights from Damascus to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said. He did not say when they were expected to arrive. Australian Federal Police since 2015 have been investigating the behavior of Au

COLOMBUS, May 5 : Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has spent his campaign for Ohio governor focused on Novembers general election and finally gets the chance Tuesday to put the long primary season behind him, as the Trump-endorsed biotech entrepreneur positions for an expensive run against Dr Amy Acton, the former state health director. Contests on the ballots also will set the stage for Ohios third competitive US Senate race in the last four years, as well as a handful of US [] The post Ramaswamy loo

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 5: The members of Executive Committee, Kashmiri Pandit Sabha (KPS) wholeheartedly appreciated the open-arm welcome by Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of JKUT to the displaced Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley. In the Executive Committee Meeting of the Sabha (KPS), held under the chairmanship of president, K. K. Khosa, the members deliberated upon the recent statements made by both, the president of the National Conference (NC), Dr. Farooq Abdullah and the Chief Mini

KOLKATA, May 2: Repolling in 15 booths of two assembly constituencies in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district concluded at 6 pm today, with around 87 per cent turnout recorded an hour before the close of voting, an official said. A voter turnout of 86.90 per cent was recorded till 5 pm, with the figure from one booth still awaited, he said. Voting began at 7 am and continued till 6 pm. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Polling [] The post 87 pc turnout in Bengal repoll appeared f

SURAT, May 2: Union Minister JP Nadda on Saturday said India must convert prevailing global uncertainties into opportunities to build domestic strength, calling for higher manufacturing capacity, resilience and self-reliance to achieve the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing the valedictory function of the two-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for south Gujarat, Nadda said recent global developments underline the need to reduce strategic dependencies and strengthen supply chains. T

NEW DELHI, May 1: West Bengal recorded a strong turnout among third gender electors in the second phase of the assembly polls, with 91.28 per cent of them exercising their franchise, according to the Election Commission. A total of 1,257 third gender electors turned up in two phases of West Bengal elections 465 in phase I and 792 in phase II. The turnout stood at 56.79 per cent in phase I, while it rose sharply to 91.28 per cent [] The post WB phase-II polls see 91.28 pc turnout among third gen

JAMMU, Apr 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has granted a 15-day relaxation for employees to file their annual property returns for 2025. This decision comes after the General Administration Department observed that many employees missed previous deadlines or failed to complete their submissions on the PRS portal. See Notification Click Here. The post J&K Govt Grants 15-Day Extension To Employees For Filing Property Returns appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

KOLKATA, Apr 29 : West Bengals high-stakes assembly elections ended on Wednesday with a massive voter turnout of 91.66 per cent in the second and final phase, capping one of the most intense electoral contests in the recent years andsetting the stage for a far-reaching verdict on whetherchief minister Mamata Banerjee will continue her dominance or the BJP will break the TMCs hold in the state. With 91.66 per cent at the closing of the voting, and reportedly lakhs of [] The post 2026 WB poll batt

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Several exit polls on Wednesday predicted a thumping victory for the BJP in Assam and a clear edge for the party over the ruling TMC in West Bengal, while projecting a return of the DMK government in Tamil Nadu and a comeback by the Congress-led UDF in Kerala after 10 years. The pollsters also forecast a return to power for the AINRC-led NDA government in Puducherry. Axis My India predicted a sweep for the BJP in [] The post Exit Polls Predict BJP Win In Assam, Edge In Bengal;

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NEW DELHI, Apr 28: In a major breakthrough, the Narcotics Control Bureau on Tuesday secured the return of notorious drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Turkiye, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced here. Calling it zero tolerance against Narco syndicate, the Home Minister said on X, Under Modi governments mission to ruthlessly smash drug cartels, our anti-narcotics agencies have extended their claws across borders through a robust network of global agencies. Now, no matter where they hid

Sporadic incidents of violence KOLKATA/CHENNAI, Apr 23: West Bengal registered a record voter turnout of 92.72 per cent in the first phase of assembly polls today amid sporadic incidents of violence, while Tamil Nadu recorded unprecedented voting of 85.14 per cent as the BJP pushed to unseat Mamata Banerjee in Bengal and expand in the South. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In the first phase, 152 constituencies in West Bengal went to polls, while voting for the 234-member [] The p

COLOMBO, Apr 22 : Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nireekshak has arrived in Sri Lanka for Operational Turnaround (OTR) and a training visit, aimed at further strengthening maritime cooperation between the two neighbours, the Indian High Commission said on Wednesday. The Sri Lankan Navy welcomed the visiting ship at the port of Colombo in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions on Tuesday. Commanded by Commander Sailesh Kumar Tyagi, this Diving Support Vessel in Sri Lanka is set to conduct a train

LOS ANGELES, Apr 22: Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden return as elite spies in the second season of Prime Video series Citadel, which is set to premiere on the platform on May 6. In the new season, Mason Kane (Madden), Nadia Sinh (Priyanka), and Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci) reunite as the elite operatives of a legendary agency, which was destroyed by Manticore, a ruthless network backed by the worlds most powerful families in the first season. The three are pulled [] The post Citadel 2 to be

HONG KONG, Apr 20: He knows what he will see and hes already hurting, but he has to go back. For the first time since Hong Kongs deadliest fire in decades engulfed his apartment in November, Keung Mak will step into it again Monday. But he expected little remained. A photo from his social worker had already shown the devastation. The ceiling of the apartment where he and his wife lived for over 40 years and raised their children was [] The post Hong Kong fire victims to return to burned homes, g

NEW DELHI, Apr 20: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday sought time to file its reply on a plea by actor Jacqueline Fernandez seeking to turn approver in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. Special Judge Prashant Sharma posted the matter for further proceedings on May 8. The court had earlier on April 17 issued notice to the agency after the actors counsel filed the application. Fernandez, who was summoned by the ED several times [] The post ED se

LAHORE, Apr 19: Over 2,200 Indian Sikhs on Sunday returned to their homeland after attending the 10-day Baisakhi Festival and the 327th Khalsa Janam Din celebrations in Pakistan, an official said. Pakistans Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, Chairman Evacuee Trust Property Board Qamar-uz-Zaman and Additional Secretary Shrines Nasir Mushtaq saw the Sikh pilgrims off at Wagah Border, Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) spokesperson Ghulam Mohyuddin said. Around 2,238 S

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WASHINGTON, Apr 11 : The path to the moon is open, but the work ahead is greater than the work behind, Amit Kshatriya, NASA Associate Administrator, said shortly after the Artemis-II crew returned to earth off the coast of San Diego. Amid claps and cheers, four astronauts of NASAs Artemis-II mission splashed down in the Pacific ocean at 8:07 eastern time on Friday after a historic flight to the moon the first by humans in more than 50 years. [] The post After safe return of 4 astronauts, focus

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WASHINGTON, Apr 11: Amid claps and cheers, four astronauts of NASAs Artemis-II mission splashed down in the Pacific ocean after a historic flight to the moon the first by humans in more than 50 years. The path to the moon is open but the work ahead is greater than the work behind, Amit Kshatriya, Indian-origin NASA Associate Administrator told a press conference shortly after the Artemis-II crew returned to earth off the coast of San Diego at 8:07 eastern [] The post Four Astronauts Return Afte