Jammu, July 25: Two alleged overground workers (OGWs) were arrested for their involvement in a terror attack on an army patrol party in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, police said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In a significant breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to counter terrorist activities, two OGWs were apprehended for their involvement in supporting terror-related actions, a police spokesperson said. On July 8, five army personnel, including a junior commissioned offi

SRINAGAR, July 25: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the supply scenario of water and electricity in J&K. The meeting was called in view of ongoing heat wave besides assessing response mechanism being adopted by the government to ensure uninterrupted supply of drinking water, irrigation and electricity to the consumers as per designated schedules. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Chief Secretary enquired about the status of present water levels in main rivers of Jhel

PARIS, July 25: Lim Si-hyeon from South Korea broke the archery world record with 694 shots at womens individual ranking round at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, beating the previous record of 692 shots. (UNI) The post South Korean athlete Lim Si-hyeon breaks archery world record appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

PARIS, July 25: Some would be carrying a huge burden of expectations, some others would look to spring a surprise and a few more would be eyeing the perfect closure to their glittering careers as the 117-strong Indian contingent aims for a better-than-before performance in the Olympic Games, starting here on Friday. India returned from Tokyo with seven medals, and it is only natural that a double-digit performance is now desired in Paris. Except for wrestlers, who have waded through [] The post

DAMBULLA, July 25: Shafali Verma will be aiming to come out all guns blazing while Smriti Mandhana will be more than motivated to get a big one as India start overwhelming favourites against Bangladesh in the semi-final of the womens Asia Cup here on Friday. Shafali, with 158 runs, has been the second highest run-scorer in the tournament so far and against Nigar Sultanas team, which has a host of slow bowlers, she will have to give India a good [] The post Womens Asia Cup Semi-final: India start

NEW DELHI, July 25: Former All India Chess Federation (AICF) chief Sanjay Kapoor has been unanimously elected the president of FIDE India Zone, the sports apex body in the country said on Thursday. The announcement was made during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of AICF in Ahmedabad. Kapoor has been elected as the zone president for four years, and FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich congratulated the Indian administrator. Kapoors new role marks a pivotal moment for chess governance in India, entr

Jammu, Jul 25: Amid concerns about infiltration attempts by terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have launched an operation along the International Border (IB) in the Samba sector to detect underground and cross-border tunnels, police said on Thursday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Scores of police and security personnel equipped with specialised gear are meticulously scanning border areas, focusing on dense bushes and forested regions as part of this operation, th

Sumedha Manhas We all have heard the popular phrase An apple a day, keeps the doctor away as children. However, in the lush valleys of Kashmir however, where apples are more prized than prescriptions, this saying takes on a flavor far sweeter than mere health advice. Among orchards that could tempt Eve herself, every crisp, juicy bite of an apple truly gives us the taste of Paradise on Earth. Apples find their historical roots dating back to the 12th century [] The post Apples of Kashmir appeare

NEW DELHI, July 25 : Close on the heels of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans announcement in her Budget speech about the plan to develop Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) with a gross allocation of Rs 36,159.93 crore for 2024-25 for the projects under the Department of Atomic Energy, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space and MoS Personnel, Publ

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), July 25:A Cambodian court on Thursday found the president of the countrys main opposition party guilty of defamation and ordered him to pay USD 1.5 million in damages to the government, his lawyer and legal observers said. Teav Vannol, president of the opposition Candlelight Party, was not present for the courts ruling and is believed to be outside Cambodia. He holds dual Cambodian-U.S. Citizenship. His lawyer, Choung Chou Ngy, said he will talk with his client about [] Th

KATHMANDU, July 25: Nepalese authorities on Thursday recovered the black box of the aircraft that crashed here a day before and handed it over to a probe team formed to inquire into the tragic accident that killed 18 persons, including a child. A Pokhra-bound Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft of Saurya Airlines, carrying 19 people, crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from the Tribhuvan International Airport here on Wednesday, killing 18 people aboard, and seriously injuring the pilot. The

Islamabad, July 25: Pakistans jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has filed a petition against his potential handover to military custody in connection with the May 9 riot cases, arguing that detainees involved in the events should remain under the jurisdiction of civilian courts, a media report said on Thursday. The petition was submitted by Khans lawyer, Uzair Karamat, to the Lahore High Court. The federal government and the Inspector Generals (IGs) of all four provinces have been made res

Jerusalem, July 25: Israeli forces said Thursday they have recovered the bodies of five Israeli hostages from Khan Younis city in southern Gaza, who were abducted by Hamas militants last October and held in Gaza since. They were identified as Maya Goren from Kibbutz Nir Oz and four soldiers, whose bodies were held hostage, according to a joint statement released by the Israeli military and the Shin Bet internal security agency. The soldiers-Oren Goldin, Tomer Ahimas, Ravid Aryeh Katz, and [] The

Singapore, July 25:The threat of terrorism has risen since the re-escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict on October 7 last year, and developments since have also impacted Singapore, the Internal Security Department (ISD) said here on Thursday. The Yemen-based Houthis have reportedly attacked over 80 commercial vessels since November last year. In the past months, at least two Singapore-flagged vessels have been struck in these attacks, said Channel News Asia. The conflict has generated emot

NEW YORK, July 25:Former first lady Melania Trump has a memoir coming out this fall, Melania, billed by her office as a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence. Its the first memoir by Trump, who has been mostly absent as her husband, former President Donald Trump, seeks to return to the White House. Melania will be released by Skyhorse Publishing, which has published such Donald Trump supporters [] The post Melania

NEW DELHI, July 25: Private sector owns over 52 per cent of the total installed power generation capacity of 446GW in the country, playing an important role in the sector, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik said, Private sector is playing an important role in Indias power generation. Generation is a de-licensed activity as per the Electricity Act, 2003 and 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) [] The post Private

NEW DELHI, July 25: India needs a clearer set of guidelines for approving Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) from China expeditiously as the system of case-by-case review is slow, NITI Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery has said. Bery further said at the moment India scrutinises FDI proposals from China for security purposes similar to what the United States is doing. I think what is needed, on the basis of experience, is a clearer set of guidelines because case-by-case review is slow [] The post Clea

NEW DELHI, July 25: Minimum support price (MSP) has become maximum suffering for farmers under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government and the Budget 2024-25 has failed to address issues of people involved in farm activities, Congress Rajya Sabha member Randeep Singh Surjewala said on Thursday. Taking part in the discussion on the Union Budget, he said the budget is an attempt to save the coalition government, appease allies and take revenge for defeat. When the finance minister began the bu

I Am Delighted To Note That 22 Of 27 Students Who Received Their Gold Medals Today Are Girls: LG AWANTIPORA, July 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the 3rd Convocation of Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) Awantipora, today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Lt Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, congratulated and extended his felicitations to the students and appreciated the commendable achievements of IUST in setting a shining e

New Delhi, July 25: There has been no incidence paper leakage reported in the recruitment examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), during the last two years, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. Recently, National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted NEET(UG) examination on May 5, 2024 in OMR (Pen and paper) mode. Certain cases of alleged irregulariti

SRINAGAR, July 25: Desire and determination will guide students to harness opportunities and steadily contribute to build Viksit Bharat, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Sinha, who presided over the 3rd Convocation of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in Awantipora in Pulwama district, said the prime objective of education is to develop independent thinking in students. Desire & Determination

JAMMU, July 25: To ensure effective implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty Against Animal Act and the smooth operation of the ABC programme, as well as to manage issues related to stray animals and oversee the regulation of slaughterhouses and cattle ponds, the Housing and Urban Development Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the restructuring of the Veterinary Division of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). See order copy click here. The post J&K Govt Restructures

NEW DELHI, July 25: The potential investors in IDBI Bank have received necessary security clearance from the Home Ministry and a nod from the Reserve Bank is expected to come in soon, an official said on Thursday. The government along with LIC is selling a nearly 61 per cent stake in IDBI Bank. This includes a 30.48 per cent stake of the Government of India and 30.24 per cent of LIC. In January 2023, the Department of Investment and Public [] The post IDBI Bank privatisation: Security clearances

NEW DELHI, July 25: Rationalisation of customs duties in the Budget on leather sector will help create more jobs and push exports, CLE said on Thursday. The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) said that the Budget announcement of support for setting up working women hostels, establishing creches and women-specific skilling programmes will further enhance the women workforce in the sector. The employment linked incentive scheme is a major support measure for the leather and footwear sector, as this

WASHINGTON, July 25: Welcoming the abolition of angel tax by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her annual budget presentations, a top Silicon Valley entrepreneur and venture capitalist on Wednesday described it as a phenomenal move that will increase the activity of angel investing in the India-US corridor. I think that (abolition of angel tax) is definitely a great first step and one would have not expected anything less than Finance Minister (Nirmala) Sitharamans move. She always se

WASHINGTON, July 25: The United States is concerned about the possibility of growing Chinese presence in Bangladesh, a senior administration official has told the lawmakers. We are concerned about the possibility of a growing Chinese presence in Bangladesh. But I would say the Bangladeshis have been pretty careful about not overextending quickly, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia told the lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on Tuesday. In terms of Russia, Chinese influ

WASHINGTON, July 25: President Joe Bidens decision to endorse Kamala Harris as the Presidential nominee has generated a burst of energy and enthusiasm within the party and it now has the chance to win back the White House, prominent Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has said. Over the weekend, Vice President Harris was endorsed by Biden, who announced his decision to drop out of the race for the White House. On Wednesday he told the nation that he did this to [] The post Harris end

WASHINGTON, July 25: The United States on Wednesday said it has engaged with India on the importance of equal treatment for members of all religious communities. We have seen those reports. We have also seen the reports that the Indian Supreme Court on July 22nd issued an interim stay on the implementation of those rules, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters when asked about reports that a few States are forcing the Muslims owners of restaurants to display their [] The pos

WASHINGTON, July 25: The United States is disappointed about the symbolism and timing of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Russia visit at a time when it hosted the NATO summit here, a senior State Department official has told the lawmakers, who have expressed concerns over the increasing India-Russia ties. I could not agree with you more about our disappointment about the symbolism and the timing of Prime Minister Modis trip to Moscow. We are having those tough conversations with our Indian [] The

KATHMANDU, July 25: Captain Manish Raj Shakya, the lone survivor of a deadly plane crash in Nepal that killed 18 other people on board, was saved after the cockpit of the aircraft was sheared off by a freight container seconds before the rest of the aircraft went up in flames, a media report said on Thursday. The Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft of Saurya Airlines, carrying 19 people, including two crew members, technical staff of the airline and a child and his [] The post Pilot miraculously survive

NEW DELHI, July 25: On the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, July 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial at around 9:20 AM and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Prime Minister will also launch the Shinkun La Tunnel project by virtually carrying out its first blast, the Prime Ministers Office said in a release on Thursday. Shinkun La Tunnel Project consists of [] The post PM Modi To Visit Kargil On July

KATHUA, July 25: In a significant breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to counter terrorist activities, Kathua Police at PS Malhar have arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) for supporting terror related activities. These individuals were also found to have purposefully withheld crucial information by not disclosing it to police in time. Both individuals deliberately chose not to disclose vital information to the police, thereby obstructing efforts to prevent terrorist actions. Follow the Daily

NAGPUR, July 25: Senior NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh on Thursday dared Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to make public the video clips against him purportedly showing him speaking against NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray. Addressing a press conference here, Deshmukh said, Fadnavis should make the video clips public because I know he possesses none. Deshmukh also showed a pen drive saying that it contains evidence about the allegations he made aga

New Delhi, Jul 25: In a setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that states have the legislative competence to impose taxes on mines and minerals-bearing lands under the Constitution. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In a majority verdict of 8:1, a nine-judge Constitution bench held that royalty payable on minerals is not a tax. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, who read out the verdict for himself and seven judges of the bench, held that [] The post States Have Legi

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JAMMU, July 25: The Public Works (Road & Building) Department of Jammu and Kashmir has directed 5 Incharge Superintendent Engineers (SEs) to submit their APRs and other requisite documents on JKPWDOMS for their promotions to the next rank. See order copy click here. The post 5 PWD Incharge SEs Asked To Upload APRs On JKPWDOMS For Promotion appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU: Revised Tentative Seniority List Of Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil)-Degree Holders of Public works (R&B) Department. See List Click Here. The post J&K | Revised Tentative Seniority List Of Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil) PWD appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, July 25: In a recent administrative move, Sanjeev Sharma, Deputy Secretary to the Government, Labour and Employment Department, has been transferred and appointed as the Sub-Registrar of Kathua. This appointment is effective immediately and relieves Vishav Partap Singh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kathua, of his additional charge of the post. See order copy click here. The post Sanjeev Sharma Appointed Sub-Registrar Kathua appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Shimla/Manali, Jul 25: A stretch of the National Highway-3 was closed for vehicular traffic following a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst in Himachals Kullu district, police said on Thursday. No casualty has so far been reported in the incident that occurred late Wednesday, they said. According to officials, the stretch between Dhundi and Palchan Bridge on NH-3, also known as Leh-Manali Road, was affected due to the cloudburst at Anjani Mahadev nullah in the Manali area. Vehicles headed to [

MUMBAI, July 25: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has held a meeting with Union Home Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah in Delhi. Sources close to Pawar confirmed the development and said the meeting took place late on Wednesday night. Pawar is likely to make another visit on July 28, they said. The meeting assumes significance as the ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, B

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 24: Expanding its network in Jammu and Kashmir, Ather Energy, an electric scooter manufacturer today launched its first Experience Centre, here today. At the Experience Centre, enthusiasts can test ride Ather scooters, including the Ather 450X, 450S, and the 450 Apex known for their performance. Speaking on the occasion, Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy, said We are thrilled to announce the opening of our first Experience Centre i

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid wreath and paid homage to Naik Dilwar Khan, who laid down his life during anti-terror operation in Kupwara. I salute the indomitable courage of our braveheart, who made supreme sacrifice for the nation. His valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The entire nation stands firmly with the family of the martyr in this hour of grief, the Lt Governor said. The post LG pays homage to martyr Dilwar Khan appeared first

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, July 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released a commemorative postage stamp to honour the contributions of Late Wazir Mohd Hakla Poonchi, renowned Gujjar Leader, social worker and writer. In his address, the Lt Governor recalled the significant contribution of Wazir Mohd Hakla Poonchi in socio-economic upliftment of the Gujjar Bakarwal community of J&K. Wazir Mohd Hakla Poonchi has played a vital role for the cause of national integration and dedicated

Excelsior Correspondent Kargil, July 24: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) took stock of the arrangements for the visit of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Kargil War Memorial in Drass. The PM is scheduled to visit and pay homage to the Kargil War Heroes on July 26 in Drass on the occasion of 25th anniversary of Indias victory over the enemy forces during the Kargil War in 1999. LG visited various locations and reviewed the arrangements [] The post LG Ladakh takes

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 24: Continuing its awareness activities in the Indian Organ Donation Month, J&K State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) in its third event organized a Nukkad Natak competition on Organ Donation at Institute of Nursing, University of Kashmir, South Campus, Fatehgarh (Anantnag), today. Students from various Nursing Colleges viz. Florence Paramedical and Nursing Institute, Nai Basti; Government Nursing College/GNM, Pulwama; South Kashmir Paramed

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 24: Senior Army, civil and police officers on Wednesday joined a wreath-laying ceremony to pay rich tribute to the soldier who lost his life in a gunfight with terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district. Lance Naik Subhash Chander sacrificed his life during a gunfight in the Battal area of Krishna Ghati sector early Tuesday as the Army scuttled an infiltration attempt by a group of terrorists from across the border. The wreath-laying [] The

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 24: An emergency meeting of the Confederation of Physically Handicapped (PH) Organizations was convened at Ved Mandir today, resulting in the unanimous election of the new office bearers for the 2024-27 term. As per a statement, Roshan Bhan was elected as Chairman, Ram Dass Dubey as President, Gopal Krishan Sharma as Senior Vice President and Rahul Sharma as Vice President. Other key positions include Umesh Sharma as General Secretary, Sushil Sharma as Secreta

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 24: Tarun Chugh, BJP national general secretary and Prabhari J&K, and other senior leaders of party addressed different Morcha Sammelans across the region. Tarun Chugh addressed the Yuva Morcha Sammelan organized at TRC Mughal Maidan, Inderwal and Mahila Morcha Sammelan organized at Chatroo in Inderwal Assembly constituency in Kishtwar district today. BJP general secretary Sunil Sharma, district president Chuni Lal Shan, Tariq Keen, Rocky Goswami, Akshay, Lali

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, July 24: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy ,Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, who is also the Minister Incharge Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), today informed the Lok Sabha about DoPTs successful novel initiative Mission Karmayogi. In response to a question by an honou

Ladakh among 5 States/UT beneficiaries NEW DELHI, July 24: As the Government continues its thrust on comprehensive development of villages located remote areas along the border with China, the Union Budget has allocated Rs 1,050 crore for the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) that will benefit select villages in 19 districts in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Government approved the VVP as a centrally-sponsore