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CM reviews PW(R&B) Deptt projects; stresses on timely completion, quality execution

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today undertook a comprehensive review of the projects being executed by the P

WaveX, FITT-IIT Delhi to boost innovation in B&E

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: In order to strengthen innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship in media, Entertainment and Broadcasting

AI, Innovation and Global Learning forge next generation of leaders at CBS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6 : In an era defined by rapid technological shifts, evolving business models, and heightened global interconn

CM unveils 2026 Tourism, JKCCC Calendars

Launches Tourism Kashmir website, skiing courses Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the 2026 calen

Why Conflicts Outlive Their Leaders

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com Some images travel fast. The reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores fro

Rich cant bypass tiers of court & come directly to us: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, asserted that the rich and influential cannot bypass judicial tiers to approach the SC directly. The be

GCC to expedite work on flyovers as Revenue officials complete land acquisition

Chennai District Administration has completedwork on private negotiationfor 29 land parcels for the construction of the Ganesapuram flyover

To boost civilian ties in border areas, Army sets up solar plant in Sikkim, water facility in Arunachal

Canada's Indigenous governor general to visit Greenland as Trump renews talk of annexing it

The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom joined Denmark's Frederiksen on Tuesday (Janaury 6) in defend

VB G RAM G: From Entitlement to Empowerment

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com Change is as spontaneous as the flow of water. In public policy, stagnation is often the ugliest ch

Railways awaits CRS nod for services on MRTS extension

Southern Railway initially planned to get safety certificate before Pongal festivalfor services from Velachery to St. Thomas Mount. However, offi

Pakistan is an epicenter of terrorism

Ronik Sharma roniksharma21@gmail.com Bharat has exposed Pakistan, Pakistani agencies, and Pakistani establishment for their neck deep involvement

Uttarakhand: Govt open to all forms of probe, says Dhami on 2022 resort murder; CM to meet girls parents

Venezuelan Opposition leader offers to share Nobel with Trump

Mara Corina Machado, Venezuelas Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Opposition leader, has declared her intention to share the honour with US Presiden

Ordnance unit to face criminal action for blast that killed 9: National green tribunal

The National Green Tribunal has ordered criminal proceedings against the administration of a Bhandara ordnance factory following a deadly blast t

Murder of Indian-origin woman in Maryland sparks international hunt for suspect

MARYLAND, Jan 6: The father of a 27-year-old Indian-origin woman who was stabbed to death in Howard County, Maryland, has demanded strict punishm

FTA with India to boost exports and open doors for farmers, businesses: NZ PM

WELLINGTON, Jan 6 : New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said that the Free Trade Agreement with India will boost exports and open do

Tirupati: Mauritius Prez offers Prayers at Tiruchanoor Temple

TIRUPATI, Jan 6: Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool visited the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple in Tiruchanoor near here on Tuesday evening an

No further division of J&K sustainable: Minister

Statement misleading; doesnt reflect peoples aspirations Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Jan 6: Cabinet Minister Javed Rana today said that Jammu and Kashm

GFI seeks two qualified judges from J&K for Natl Rhythmic Gymnastics Meet

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) has directed the Gymnastics Association of Jammu and Kashmir to

On UAE visit, Army Chief Gen Dwivedi emphasises evolving global security landscape

NEW DELHI, Jan 6 : Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday emphasised the evolving global security landscape and the changing charac

Bangladesh air force chief visits Islamabad, discusses potential purchase of PAFs JF-17 fighter jet

ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 : Deepening bilateral defence ties, the air force chiefs of Pakistan and Bangladesh held detailed discussions on the potential p

Mandaviya assures BMS to look into issues raised by union

NEW DELHI, Jan 6: Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh on Tuesday said Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has assured that he will look into various issues rai

Uttarakhand govt ready for any probe in Ankita Bhandari case, says Dhami

DEHRADUN, Jan 6 : Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said the Uttarakhand government is prepared for any investigation into the Ankita

3 Indians arrested with LKR 500 mn worth cannabis in largest drug bust at Colombo airport

COLOMBO, Jan 6 : Three Indian nationals were arrested in Sri Lanka for allegedly possessing 50 kg of cannabis, valued at LKR 500 million (over Rs

Rupee rises 12 paise to close at 90.18 against USD

Mumbai, Jan 6: The rupee snapped its four-day losing streak and appreciated by 12 paise to settle at 90.18 against the American currency on Tuesd

Kushwahas fate uncertain as 3 of 4 party MLAs revolt

Bihar's panchayati raj minister Deepak Prakash faces an uncertain future as his father Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) appears pois

Gold price rises Rs 1,100 to Rs 1.41 lakh on global cues

New Delhi, Jan 6: Rising for the fourth straight day, the gold price on Tuesday jumped by Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,41,500 per 10 grams, tracking firm glo

Piped water supply to two city zones will be disrupted for 24 hours from January 8

Residents have been requested to store water in advance or book water tankers online for immediate needs. However, the water agency would continu

SEBI proposes 30-day delay for stock price data in educational content

Mumbai, Jan 6: Indias market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Tuesday proposed a uniform 30-day delay for sharing

Strategy stock slumps as bitcoin buying power shrinks ahead of MSCI decision

Strategys stock has dropped sharply, reducing its ability to buy more bitcoin. The companys market value is now close to the value of its bitcoin

UP SIR: Lucknow Records Highest Voter Deletions, Ghaziabad Second

Following the completion of the enumeration phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Uttar Pradesh, the Office of the state Chief Electoral O

Pre-Primary-o Khasi, Garo-ko nangtelgipa ongatna skang skigiparangna skie ongen

SHILLONG: Class-I-ona kingking pre-primary-o Khasi aro Garo subject-rangko nangtelgipa ongatna skiing, adokni pilak ajarangon skigiparangna dingt

NAUP holds protest, demands deportation of Rohingya, Bangladeshi immigrants

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Against the continued illegal settlement of Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants in the Jammu region, activi

Shiv Sena stages protest, torches Bangladesh flag

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Workers of Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K unit here today staged a protest demonstration against the ongoing attacks o

LFO-BHF distributes winter hygiene kits to Balgran children

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Live for Others-Being Helpful Foundation (LFO-BHF), in collaboration with Talla Jewellers, organized a wint

BJP takes stock of peoples problems in Bantalab

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Reinforcing its commitment to the welfare of the displaced community, a delegation of the BJP Kashmir Displ

From abandonment to revival: Pre-1947 R S Pura Railway Station being conserved

Archival photos, memorabilia to narrate rail history *Work apace on Rs 1.05 crore heritage project Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Jan 6: The historic Rail

Dr Malik elected IDA president

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 6: Dr. Nusrat Malik was today elected President of the Indian Dental Association (IDA) J&K Srinagar branch,

Nrityanjali presents its annual production Raas Rang

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Nrityanjali, a classical dance academy presented its annual production Raas Rang under the banner of Rangyu

Notorious drug peddler booked under PIT NDPS Act

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 6:- In a major success against drug peddlers, Kathua police under the overall supervision of SSP Kathua, Mohi

Wnagar-o Songkritan chroksusaaniko ongata

WILLIAMNAGAR: East Garo Hills ajani Williamnagar constituency ningo donggipa dingtang dingtang song aro gittimrangna Mongolbar salo, Dawa Gitting

MRSSA-ko galchipanina adok sorkariko HYC matnanga

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Residents Safety & Security (Amendment) Bill 2020 (MRSSA)-ko National Peoples Party (NPP)-chi dilenggipa Meghalaya Democratic

SWGH ajao adita gulirangko police-rang mana

AMPATI: South West Garo Hills ajani Salmanpara jolo gulirangko dongnue donenga ine koborrangko mansoani jaman Mongolbar salo, Salmanpara aro Ampa

Garo Labour Corps-ni bidingo segatna jaku dea

TURA: 1917-1918 bilsirango First World War ba agilsak gimikni dakgrikanio kamrangko dakchake onna gita France asongona reanggipa Achik pagitchamr

Chennai Book Fair to be held from Jan. 8; free entry for visitors

Mini buses will run between Saidapet and the book fair venue to transport visitors to and from the grounds

Trump Says His Voters Loved Venezuela Attack. Here's A Fact Check

It's only been days since an audacious US raid snatched Nicols Maduro from a Venezuelan military base and sped him to a Brooklyn prison, yet Detr

Meghalayas PHCs and CHCs An Unsung Public Health Strength

Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw attention to an often-overlooked strength of Meghalayas healthcare system,

Publisher issues apology to Shivaji heir over unverified statements in 2003 book

Surreptitious Mining & Land Grabbing

All talks of scientific mining are a huge cover-up for the illegal coal mining that continues to happen across Jaintia Hills and Garo Hills. Ther

Clean Politics or Old Games? KHADC and the Politics of Tradition

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Theres never a dull moment with politics in Meghalaya. The year ended with the highly irregular move of the KHADC appointing

Court allows forensic test of Unnao survivor's voice sample

A Delhi court has permitted a forensic examination of the Unnao rape survivor's voice sample. This comes after an accused's lawyer argued that th

France's Macron says security statement endorsed by Ukraine's allies 'significant step'

Prospects for progress at the meeting were uncertain as the Trump administration's focus is shifting to Venezuela, while U.S. suggestions of a Gr

With gun in hand, Lalu's daughter Rohini Acharya warns 'enemies'

Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya posted a picture with a gun, stating she can discern right from wrong with a perfect aim. This follows a pu

Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control on Day 3

THE ASHES Sydney, Jan 6: Travis Heads third century of the series and Steve Smiths first guided Australia to a 134-run first-innings lead over En

Ruben Gallego introduces measure to stop Trump from taking over Greenland

Senator Ruben Gallego has introduced a resolution to stop any U.S. military action against Greenland. His move comes after President Donald Trump

ICC to hold talks with BCB over World Cup standoff

New Delhi, Jan 6: The International Cricket Council is set to engage with the Bangladesh Cricket Board in an effort to resolve the standoff over

Telangana, AP fisherfolks spar over fake IDs in border village

Tensions escalated between fisherfolks from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in the border village of Reballe in Chintalapalem mandal, Suryapet distr

At least 24 security officers in Caracas killed in U.S. operation to capture Maduro: Venezuela's military

The number is on top of an announcement by Cuba's government on Sunday (January 4) that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuel

It would be silly to underestimate Kohli, Rohit: Bracewell

NEW ZEALAND ODIS Mumbai, Jan 6: New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell on Tuesday said it would be silly to underestimate Indian batting superstar

'Typo' triggers SIR notice to Amartya, TMC cries 'insult'

Kohli set for milestone spree as India face New Zealand in ODIs

New Delhi, Jan 6: Indias three-match ODI series against New Zealand is set to double up as a milestone watch for Virat Kohli, with the former cap

IBBI revises liquidation forms to simplify compliance for insolvency professionals

The amendments cover four forms LIQ-1 to LIQ-4 addressing the full liquidation lifecycle, including asset realisation, distribution, and stakeh

Two suspected cattle smugglers thrashed in city

In an age of nationalism, a month-long art exhibition in Kolkata on the idea of land

Land carries deep cultural and emotional significance, anchoring identity, heritage and community ties, curator Ina Puri says

Human cases don't get so many appeals: SC on stray dogs row; matter slated to come up for hearing today

The Supreme Court expressed surprise at the sheer volume of interlocutory applications filed in the stray dogs case, noting it exceeds typical hu

Centre praises GHMC for containing dengue, other diseases

Hyderabad: The Union government on Tuesday, January 6, lauded the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) for successfully containing vect

U.S. and Ukraine discussed 'some ideas' on issue of territory: Zelenskyy

Ukraine had said earlier that the U.S. offered the idea of a free economic zone if Kyiv withdraws from parts of the Donetsk region that Ukrainian

US military an option as Trump weighs acquiring Greenland: White House

Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and part of the NATO alliance, and European leaders have strongly rejected

Mix of good, bad and ugly: The Indian team in the ODIs against the Kiwis

It looks like the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plays a game of musical chairs to pick the Indian team before the beginning of any

ISL to start Feb. 14, all clubs to participate: Sports Minister

The top-tier ISL will feature 91 matches on home and away basis, the logistics of which are still being worked out

Trump says acquiring Greenland national security priority, U.S. military always an option: White House

The U.S. President and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal

Jupiters moon Europa may lack key ingredients for life in its subsurface ocean: study

Scientists found that Europas rocky seafloor is likely too strong to support tectonic or volcanic activity, processes that on Earth provide chemi

Chargesheet filed in August, Haryana yet to give prosecution sanction: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court questioned Haryana's delay in granting sanction for Professor Mahmudabad's prosecution, noting the chargesheet was filed last y

Winged visitors bank on Yamuna, ecological threats worry birders; four teams survey 22km stretch on river floodplain, spot 131 species

YSRC Wants Immediate Restarting Of Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Works

The leaders accused the CM of deliberately stalling the Rayalaseema lift irrigation works to undermine former AP chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan

Quote of the day by Arthur Koestler: 'Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears.' Here's timeless quotes by popular novelist

Quote of the day by Arthur Koestler highlights the meaning of courage through a short statement. The quote explains how fear should not control a

Insurance companies making SO MUCH money!: Trump tears into Democrats over Obamacare

Udupi: Police Register Cases Over Social Media Posts Opposing Muslim Groups Role In Paryaya Celebrations

The Paryaya celebration of Shirooru Math, one of the 8 Mutts of Udupi, is scheduled on January 18.

Phansi-gharrow: panel report seeks proper action against Kejriwal

DMRC official, wife, daughter die in house fire; probe on

Trump Officials In Talks With Venezuela On Oil Exports To US: Report

US refineries on the Gulf Coast can process Venezuela's crude and have imported it in the past, before the US imposed sanctions on Venezuela.

Over 300,000 taxpayers face small HMRC bills Heres why

HMRC has sent over 300,000 small tax bills to workers and pensioners in 2023-24. Most are under 300. The rise is caused by frozen tax thresholds,

Stray dog duty row: Sood writes to Kejriwal, seeks public apology

49.3% of Delhi Jal Board posts vacant, Assembly told

Migrant worker held for sexual assault

Two persons assaulted on suspicion of smuggling cow

MNS Leader Joins BJP, Attacks Shiv Sena (UBT)

Dhuri was a strong contender for the MNS ticket from ward no 194 in Mahim assembly constituency, but the seat was given to Shiv Sena (UBT) in the

European leaders reject Trumps push for US takeover of Greenland

Leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK joined Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in defending Greenlands sovereignty.

Tamil Nadu To Challenge HC Order On Deepam: TN Minister

The division bench of Justices G. Jayachandran and K.K. Ramakrishnan dismissed more than 10 appeals, including those filed by the state governmen