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Murder of siblings and a police encounter that rocked Coimbatore 16 years ago

The Supreme Court, on August 1, 2019, confirmed the death sentence of Manoharan, finding the case to be of the rarest of rare category

Canada imposes Ebola-related travel ban, Bahamas to increase screening

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and other foreign nationals who have been in affected areas in recent weeks and do not have symptoms will

Shoppers throng markets in large numbers ahead of Eid

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, May 26: Markets across Kashmir witnessed massive crowds today as shoppers thronged commercial hubs ahead of Eid-ul-Adha,

J&K Bank sign MoU with Narayana Hospital under Corporate Salary Package

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 26: J&K Bank today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Narayana Vaishno Devi Speciality Hospital P

MIT ADT University students create Indias largest RC e-Airplane

Excelsior Correspondent PUNE, May 26: In a landmark achievement for student-led aerospace innovation in India, students of MIT Art, Design and Te

ICAI organizes training programme for peer reviewers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 26: The Jammu & Kashmir Branch of the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Acc

NASA's mega moon plans unveiled: Drones, landers, rovers, millions of dollars contracts to 4 US companies

During April's Artemis II mission, four astronauts flew around the moon, travelling deeper into space than the Apollo moon crews did during the l

Liberian proverb of the day: 'Do not look where you feel. Look where you...' Life lessons on pain, failure and why taking corrective action is essential to become a better human being

Liberian proverb of the day teaches an important lesson about failure, mistakes and self-reflection. The proverb explains why people should focus

Ladakhs deal, Lehs divide

Pushp Saraf pushapsaraf@yahoo.com The political storm that swept through Leh in the first fortnight of May barely crossed the Zojila Pass. It nev

Two statements of some significance

B L Saraf bushanlalsaraf@gmail.com Recently, two statements of the two most influential public and political persons have come in the public doma

Spanish Proverb of the Day: Better to love an old man who knows... Life lessons on attraction, loyalty, experience, commitment and why age is just a number

Spanish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Better to love an old man who knows what is love, and not love a lad, who flits around like

War Against Drugs or Food Adulteration Which battle will save more lives?

Dr Mandeep Singh Azad and Dr Preeti mandeepsinghazad@gmail.com India today stands at a dangerous crossroads. On one side, the nation is fighting

Rupee falls 44 paise to close at 95.70 vs USD

Mumbai, May 26: The rupee depreciated 44 paise to close at 95.70 against the US dollar on Tuesday, on renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia

Bob Horner death: What happened to all-star hall of fame baseman?

Bob Horner hit 218 homers in his 10-year career, including nine seasons with the Braves.

Stock markets snap rally to end lower

Mumbai, May 26: Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower in a volatile trade on Tuesday following a spike in crude oil prices amid r

Shah to chair Apex Comm meet on J&Ks industrial promotion in Delhi on May 30

I&C Minister, LG, top officers to attend *Package hike, adjustment of more units on agenda Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 26: Union Home Minister Amit

Dera chief Ram Rahim walks out on 30-day parole, his 16th since 2020

Centre sets up Panel on demographic changes

NEW DELHI, May 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today announced that the Centre has constituted a high-level committee under retired Supreme Cou

Trump shares US envoys post on his praise of PM Modi

WASHINGTON, May 26: US President Donald Trump shared a social media post of American envoy to India Sergio Gor highlighting his leaders praise fo

Quad unveils energy, critical minerals and maritime surveillance initiatives

NEW DELHI, May 26 : Seeking to inject fresh momentum into the grouping, the Quad on Tuesday announced energy security and critical minerals frame

JU among leading multidisciplinary institutions in THE WEEK rankings

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 26: University of Jammu, NAAC accredited A++ University with 51st rank in NIRF under University Category, has

Dr Jitendra addresses 150 year celebrations of Nobel Prize winning Kolkata institute

Excelsior Correspondent KOLKATA, May 26: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of St

Cuba Appeals For International Help As US Intensifies Pressure

Donald Trump has openly mused about taking over communist Cuba, saying that after the US attack in January that ousted Nicolas Maduro in Venezuel

Gold price drops Rs 2,800 to Rs 1.62 lakh/10g

New Delhi, May 26: Gold prices declined by Rs 2,800 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday as military tensions between

Gangsters escape after firing at police party in Gandhi Nagar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 26: Panic gripped the busy Mini Market, near Green Belt Park, Gandhi Nagar area here this evening after suspec

Resurgent Royals rely on Sooryavanshi, Archer to upstage power-packed Sunrisers

MULLANPUR, May 26: The ferocity and fearlessness of a 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be pitted against the combined might of an explosive

CM meets family of minor girl brutally murdered in Budgam, promises justice

Excelsior Correspondent BUDGAM, May 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the family of the minor girl who was brutally murdered on Sund

Weve seen number of positive developments: EAM Jaishankar to Aus FM on bilateral ties

NEW DELHI, May 26 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in Delhi as the two l

Canadian Parliamentary Seminar-o Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni Speaker Thomas A Sangma

Canadian Parliamentary Seminar-o Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni Speaker Thomas A Sangma, gipin parliament membor-rang aro official-rang baksa

Mlaya Speaker, Canadian Parliamentary Seminar-o bak raenga

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni Speaker Thomas A Sangma-ba, May 25 tarikoni 29 tarikona, Canada asongni Ottawa songjinmao Canada Parl

Patidar blitz powers RCB into 2nd straight IPL final

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | GILL-SUDHARSAN FIRST IN IPL TO SCORE 600+ RUNS EACH IN TWO CONSECUTIVE SEASONS MATCH TODAY SUNRISERS HYDERABAD VS RAJAST

Nokma Sani Union-ko gital dake songpiltaia

TURA: Gitcham Nokma Union-ko Nokma Sani Union ine mingskaenba, gital dake songpiltaiaha. Ia Nokma Sani Union-ko songani bidingo talate onatengon,

North Korea Tests New Multi-Purpose Missile Launch System: Report

South Korea said on Tuesday the North fired several projectiles, including a ballistic missile, off its west coast, the latest in a flurry of tes

Shillong LS by-poll-na saksku manderang, BJP-ni tikitna nidingenga

SHILLONG: Shillong Lok Sabha by-election-ko ongatanio Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ba susana tik kamanahani gimin saksku manderang, party-ni tiki

Government panel to examine 'demographic changes'

To Recommend Framework To Tackle Illegals

Bail denied to accused in POCSO case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 26: The Special Judge Fast Track Court (POCSO Cases), Jammu, Renu Dogra, has dismissed the bail application of

Woman killed, 12 other labourers injured in culvert collapse

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, May 26: A woman labourer was killed and 12 other labourers got injured when an under-construction culvert collapsed

HED enables UG allotment, cut-off trends

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 26: The Higher Education Department (HED) today enabled Tentative College Allotment and indicative cut-off

'Caretaker stole benefits without': Vance reveals shocking medicare fraud, claims 'billions' saved

Dr Jitendra, Suvendu Adhikari hold meeting; Bengal to implement StartUp, healthcare initiatives immediately

Excelsior Correspondent KOLKATA, May 26 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of

Gaurav Gupta meets LG, seeks fast-track J&K semiconductor policy

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 26: BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta on Tuesday met Lieutenant Governor,

Take Modi Govts achievements to every household: Sat to party activists

Koul for Morchas, Cells coordination Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 26: J&K BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP, Sat Sharma, today said that the

Samba police seizes 4 dumpers for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA: May 26: Samba police has seized four dumpers in the jurisdiction of Police Stations (PS) Ramgarh and Samba which w

Two Govt employees among 8 held with narcotic substances

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 26: Eight individuals, including two Government employees, were arrested with substantial quantity of narcotic

Court acquits 2 persons in 2006 terror attack case

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 26: A local court today acquitted two persons for their alleged involvement in a terror attack of 2006 as t

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Case Filed Against Mamata Banerjee Over 2025 Ganda Dharma Remark

The complaint alleges that Mamata Banerjee's comments hurt the sentiments of followers of Sanatan Dharma and promoted communal disharmony.

Double delight for Iniyan

Indian Grandmaster P. Iniyan won gold in both rapid and blitz at the Commonwealth championships.

Why this relaxation for Mlaya? Netas, babus go on foreign visits

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: At a time when Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has directed all government departments to strictly follow Prime

20-Year-Old Sentenced To 20 Years In Jail And Rs 50,000 Fine For Raping 4-Year-Old

Police said Kumar had lured the victim, who was playing with her friends, and assaulted her.

Eighth Indian Open Para Athletics Championships

Pala claims division in NPP, says Congress only viable alternative

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Vincent H. Pala on Tuesday claimed that internal division

Memos Issued To Hospital Superintendents For Poor Services

The action comes in the wake of feedback collected through an IVRS system by the state government to assess the quality of services being deliver

SMC to collect animal hides door-to-door

Excelsior Correspodent Srinagar, May 26: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) today said it will ensure door-to-door collection of animal hid

Admin Secy reviews progress of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Schemes in UT Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 26 : Administrative Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, UT Ladakh, Nidhi Malik, today ch

Yasha Mudgal reviews performance of Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd Anantnag

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, MAY 26: Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a meeting to review the operat

Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner reviews arrangements for Mela Kheer Bhawani Yatra 2026

JAMMU, MAY 26: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) J&K Dr. Arvind Karwani to review the neces

Fertilizers shortage, fuel price hike hit farmers: Cong

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, May 26: Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committees (JKPCC) Kissan Cell, Bharat Priye today led a de

Women have power to bring change in society: Bhalla

JAMMU, May 26: The J&K Congress Committee working president, Raman Bhalla today said that women who make half of the population of the country, h

LG Saxena says creation of new Distts will strengthen governance

LEH, May 26: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today visited Khaltse, and participated in the celebrations marking the creation

BJP demands tender norms review for local contractors

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The BJPs Meghalaya unit on Tuesday urged the state government to revisit tender eligibility norms to create gre

MSCW probe into woman cricketers sexual harassment case faces delay

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) could not conclude its inquiry on Tuesday into the alleged fail

3 years on, acid attack survivor wins right to disability review

Rajasthan man held for impersonating IPS officer in cyber fraud

Our Bureau SHILLONG/NONGPOH, May 26: In a significant breakthrough, Ri-Bhoi Police have arrested a man from Rajasthan for allegedly impersonating

Assam UCC A Backdoor Imposition Of Hindu Law : Asad

Owaisi stated that in Islam, no one could exclude an heir from inheritance nor one can write a will to give their whole property to one son or de

MeECL staff dies of electrocution in West Garo Hills

From Our Correspondent TURA, May 26: An MeECL employee lost his life on Monday while repairing electric lines near the Edenbari locality, on the

Quote of the day by Julia Roberts: 'I don't think I realized that the cost of fame is...' Life lessons on human nature, success and hardships by remarkable American actor

Quote of the day by Julia Roberts highlights the reality of fame and public attention. Julia Roberts said that fame opens every part of life to p

Ponnam Urges Denizens To Consider Water Harvesting Seriously

Prabhakar accused former MA&UD minister K.T. Rama Rao of his failure to formulate any plan

Pala raps govt over Lapangap row, failed scientific mining

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Vincent H Pala on Tuesday criticised the state government

Church hits out at Synod-ousted pastor

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The opposing faction of the Mawkhar Presbyterian Church (MPC), under Mawkhar District, Shillong Ri-Lum Presbyte

Digital platform to boost clinical competency of nurses in state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The Meghalaya Nursing Council (MNC), in collaboration with the Meghalaya Health Systems Strengthening Project (

Police Urges Court To Not Quash The Case Against Earlier Service Providers Of T-WALLET APP

The government had selected Purview India Consulting and Services LLP as the new operator

Being mute spectators no ground to prosecute in-laws for cruelty: SC

'Isn't $9B Minnesota Somali fraud not serious to you?': GOP hammers Walz, Ellison in fiery hearing

Moizuddin Murder: 4 More Supari Gang Members Arrested in Goa; SUV Driver Claims 10Cr Bounty Offer

The accused initially wanted to portray the murder as a hit-and-run road accident

Himachal panchayat polls: 78.53% polling in first phase, women voters outnumber men

Shimla recorded 79.80% voter turnout, Mandi 79.39%, Una 78.76%, Bilaspur 77.39%, Kangra 75.75%, Hamirpur 73.05% and Kinnaur 73.59%

Covid To Ebola, What Makes Doctors And Medical Staff Frontline Workers?

When a patient enters a hospital with symptoms of a disease, frontline workers are usually the first people to examine, test, treat, and monitor

Japanese Proverb of the Day: If you keep a secret from your lover, you are Life lessons on trust, silence, transparency, cheating and why hiding truths create distance in relationships

Japanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of If you keep a secret from your lover, you are alone twice. The saying reflects how secrecy

Quote of the Day by Father of Tragedy Aeschylus: Married love between man and woman is Inspiring lessons on marriage, commitment, trust, obligations and why actions speak louder than vows by the ancient Athenian playwright known for his powerful tragedies and deep insight into human nature and morality

Quote of the Day by Aeschylus: Aeschyluss quote, Married love between man and woman is bigger than oaths guarded by right of nature, explores the

Scientists say this simple thing may reverse brain aging and restore memory in weeks

Scientists have developed an experimental nasal spray that shows promise in reversing brain aging. This treatment targets chronic inflammation, a

1-time gene therapy can cut bad cholesterol by up to 62%: Study

Quote of the day by Selena Gomez: I may not be perfect, but i'm... Life lessons on identity, character and human behavior by popular American actor and singer

Quote of the day by Selena Gomez highlights the importance of identity, honesty and self-acceptance. Selena Gomez shared the line, I may not be p

Israel Says Targeted New Hamas Armed Wing Chief In Gaza Strike

Gaza's civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue service under Hamas, meanwhile said at least three people were killed and 20 wounded in a

India Staring At A Poorer Than Predicted Monsoon

The El Nino is expected to be a strong event this year

Ladakh LG cautions Sonam Wangchuk over 'misleading aarratives'; Activist admits Manipur comparison was an error

Days after Ladakhi groups and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs reached an in-principle agreement on restoring democratic governance in Ladakh,

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang advises students: 'Whatever you decide is your passion, the only one thing that you have to do is...' - here are the list of careers and skills he says will continue to remain valuable in the AI era

Nvidia CEO advice for students choosing careers: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang advises parents against stressing over AI-proof subjects for their child

All India Art Competition And Exhibition 2026 Open At Madhapur

249 artworks shortlisted from 833 entries showcased

Kurnool Panel Awards Consumer Rs.50,000 for Olas Service Deficiency

After examining the evidence, the commission found a clear deficiency in service and directed Ola to pay the compensation within 45 days, while a

Quote of the day by Bruce Lee: 'Art calls for complete mastery of techniques, developed by...' Life lessons on learning, success and human nature by American-born actor known for martial arts films

Quote of the day by Bruce Lee highlights the importance of practice, reflection, learning, and inner growth. Bruce Lees words explain how mastery

Telangana Steps Up Ebola Surveillance

Teams comprising doctors, health inspectors, field staff and paramedical personnel have been deployed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to sc