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SMVDU TBIC signs MoU with I3C IIT Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, May 30: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Technology Business Incubation Centre (SMVDU TBIC) signed a Memorandum o

J&K filmmaker Tariq Khans Bombay Story receives warm response at Cannes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: Filmmaker Tariq Khan from Jammu and Kashmir has earned international recognition with the world premiere o

SCERT Jammu organizes Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani 202526

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: The Divisional Office Jammu of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), J&K, organi

POWERGRID marks Swachhata Pakhwada with awareness drives across Jammu region

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: POWERGRID Northern Region-II is observing Swachhata Pakhwada from May 16 to 31 with a series of awareness

Educatus Expo 2026 helps students explore higher education options in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: Educatus Expo 2026 concluded on a successful note in Jammu with a large number of students and parents vis

PDUNASS, GNLU launch EDP on Labour Laws & Social Security

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), Employees Provident Fund Org

Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction

Dr Sushil Kumar Sharma kumarsushildm@yahoo.co.in World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31st May across the globe under the leadership of

Strength of BJP lies in its ideology, discipline: Sat Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: J&K BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, accompanied by district president, Rajeev Pandita, addres

On the day it set 3-month deadline for high courts, Supreme Court gave verdict reserved for 15 months

More married women take part in household decisions about purchases, health, family trips: NHS survey

Google fined by Delhi HC for misdirecting searches to rivals' products

Carbon rules, sustainability norms make ESG a compliance priority for industry: Experts

NEW DELHI, May 30: Frameworks such as the EUs carbon tax and the proposed Carbon Credit Trading Scheme by India are rapidly transforming environm

Congress condemns attack on Abhishek Banerjee, slams BJPs politics of vendetta

NEW DELHI, May 30: The Congress today strongly condemned the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengals Sonarpur and said the deliberate

Import duty cut to improve cotton supply, lower input costs: Textile Ministry

NEW DELHI, May 30: The Centres move to exempt all customs duties on cotton imports for five months till October 30 will ensure adequate availabil

Govt says 27 more airports to have DigiYatra by next year

NEW DELHI, May 30: The Civil Aviation Ministry today said DigiYatra facility, which has reduced the average airport entry time for passengers, wi

Paks Dadu sets new temperature record at 51.5 deg C

KARACHI, May 30: A new record high temperature of 51.5 degrees Celsius was recorded today in Dadu as a searing heat wave continued to grip large

Delhi HC: Taking part in protest no ground to deny PMLA bail

Grants Relief To PFI Member In Jail For Over A Year

Strictly monitor & regularly report on demographic changes in border districts: Amit Shah to DMs

AHMEDABAD, May 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the District Magistrates to strictly monitor and regularly report on demographic ch

CCPA slaps Rs 7 lakh fine on Vajiram & Ravi for misleading UPSC success claims

NEW DELHI, May 30: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 7 lakh on Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre for p

US says it disables another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran

WASHINGTON, May 30: The US military has stopped another merchant vessel trying to break through the American blockade of Iranian ports, a US offi

Shaurya Intl School felicitates toppers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: Shaurya International School organised an Excellence Award Ceremony to honour students who excelled in the

Omar calls MLAs meet on Wednesday

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called a meeting of NC legislators on Wednesday to deliberate on matte

Runway curbs force Haj baggage cut for return flights

*Excess luggage will reach pilgrims within days: HCJK Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, May 30: The Haj Committee J&K (HCJK) today said the reduction in b

Pahari identity in Chenab Valley region

Sadaket Ali Malik sadaketjammu@gmail.com The Chenab Valley region, comprising the districts of Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban in the Union Territory

Vietnam BrahMos deal already signed, Indonesia pact in final stages: DS

India ready to work with partners across region SINGAPORE, May 30: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Saturday that a BrahMos missile d

Shri Machail Mata over period of time

Preetam Rana Shri Machail Mata Temple is a famous Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga, located at an altitude of around 9,500 feet above sea

ISI-underworld network cracked, 8 arrested

NEW DELHI, May 30: The Delhi Police today said that they busted a Pakistan-backed ISI-underworld terror module and arrested eight suspected opera

Central Pay Comms J&K visit from today

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 30: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has initiated preparations for the visit of the 8th Central Pay Com

Salary denied for more than 2 years, Olympian judge moves CAT

SRINAGAR, May 30: International water sports star and high-profile sports administrator Bilquis Mir has filed a contempt case against the Jammu a

Mamong Minister Mlaya-ni Natl Games-na tarisoaniko nipilanga

Meghalaya-o kror 150-ni High-Altitute Training Centre-ko songgen SHILLONG: Meghalaya, chang 39-gipa National Games-ko sokchakna tarisoengon mamon

Ranveer poses with Arsenal star Declan Rice amid Don 3 row

Ranveer Singh, on Friday night was photographed with Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice ahead of a major football fixture. Ranveer shared

Janhvi reveals why she wont attempt Malayalam again

After making her Telugu debut with Devara: Part 1 in 2024 and trying her hand at Malayalam for the 2025 film Param Sundari, actress Janhvi Kapoor

Oscar-winning Star Wars editor dies

Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 Star Wars and was part of a group of women whose editing was essential to films New

Emilia Clarke dismisses GoT salary rumours

Actress Emilia Clarke has set the record straight on long-standing rumours surrounding the salaries earned by the cast of the hit fantasy series

Karisma dons cop role in Brown

The trailer of Brown series, starring Karisma Kapoor, was unveiled on Saturday afternoon. Headlined by Karisma Kapoor in the role of a cop, the s

Paris police detain 45 after violence erupts during celebrations of PSGs Champions League title

Paris police have detained 45 people after violence disrupted celebrations of Paris Saint-Germains second Champions League title win and a group

Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, adokni Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar baksa Assam-ni Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-ko uni office chamber-o grongenba

Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, adokni Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar baksa Assam-ni Chief Minister Himanta Biswa

Assam-o Cabinet minister-rang kumikchetahaon simani bidingo agangrikaniko abachengtaigen: CM

SHILLONG: Assam sorkarini gital Cabinet minister-rang, kumikchetaniko dakahaon, Meghalaya aro Assam adokni gisepo, simani bidingo agangrikaniko a

Kishtwar Timeless land of sacred springs and spiritual traditions

Dr Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com Hidden within the majestic Himalayas of Kishtwar lies a region where spirituality survives not merely in

NEET accused gets jail, another sent to custody

Dy CM inaugurates Rilang College, announces C&RD block for Mawkyrwat

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, May 30: Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Saturday inaugurated the Rilang College at Mawsaw village in

NPP yet to finalise RS nominee; James continues to lead race

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 30: The National Peoples Party (NPP) has not yet finalised its candidate for the upcoming election to Meghalayas lo

Drone attack struck turbine building at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, IAEA says

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expressed serious concern about the reported incident and said Attacking nuclear sites is like playing with fire.

Women cricketers harassment case: Govt vows zero tolerance

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 30: The state government on Saturday said it has taken serious note of alleged sexual harassment of women cricketer

From coins to Rs 500 notes, donations fuel VPPs Lok Sabha bypoll campaign

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 30: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) appears to be bucking the trend of political parties spending heavily and m

Union min unveils Rs 132-cr indoor sports complex

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 30: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday unveiled a major addition to its spor

RCBs Success Hinges on Early Dismissals of GTs Openers, Says Jatin Paranjpe

New Delhi, May 31: Former Indian cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjpe believes that the outcome of the IPL 2026 final, set to take plac

Lok Sabha bypoll: TMC keen to enter contest

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 30: The Trinamool Congress (TMC), largely inactive in Meghalaya since the 2023 Assembly elections, is holding inter

Meghalaya posts strong gains in maternal care

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 30: Meghalaya has recorded encouraging progress in maternal healthcare, with 65% of births now taking place in heal

From Siddaramaiah to DK Shivakumar: Congress hopes Karnataka change of guard will blunt anti-incumbency, fill gaps

Supriya Sule Calls for Pune Police Commissioners Leave Amid Rising Crime Concerns

Pune, May 31: Supriya Sule, the acting president of the NCP (SP) and a Member of Parliament, has demanded that Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh K

Consumer Outrage Over Electricity Surcharge in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, May 31: Discontent among electricity consumers in Uttar Pradesh is escalating due to rising rates. Avadhesh Kumar Verma, president of th

Shah Nawaz Khan Dominates Long Jump at Asian U-20 Athletics, India Secures Second Place with 7 Golds

Hong Kong, May 30: At the 22nd Asian U-20 Athletics Championship held in Hong Kong, Indian athletes added three more gold medals to their tally o

Shylla downplays medicine recall row; docs raise alarm over timing

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 30: Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Saturday dismissed concerns over the recent recall of medicines supplied t

Transforming Bastar: Health Services Reach Remote Villages in Dantewada

New Delhi, May 31: The village of Baderpalli, nestled among the dense forests and rugged hills of Dantewada, is witnessing a remarkable transform

Shimlas Charm Enhanced by Cool Breezes and Rain, Tourists Delight in the Weather

Shimla, May 31: The weather in Himachal Pradesh has taken a sudden turn. Intense rainfall and cool breezes have significantly lowered temperature

From the Hills of Doda Sirajis / Sarazis: A Distinct Pahari Ethnic Group

Shyam Bijyal A group of people or a community that speaks the same dialect/language, professes the same faith/religion, and demonstrates cultural

Tragic Motorcycle Collision in Madhubani Claims Three Lives

Patna, May 31: A tragic motorcycle accident in Madhubani district, Bihar, resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left two others critica

Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'He who is afraid of suffering, is already suffering...'-Life lessons on courage, creativity, resilience, and why fear often causes more suffering than failure itself

Ancient Chinese wisdom reveals fear is a self-inflicted suffering. This fear stifles true creativity and innovation. The proverb highlights how w

BJP Leaders Link Attack on Abhishek Banerjee to Newtons Third Law and Karma

New Delhi, May 31: Political rhetoric has intensified following the attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengal. Sever

Concerns Raised Over Delays in CUET Exam by Former DGP SP Vaid

Jammu, May 31: Former Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir, SP Vaid, expressed concerns regarding delays in the CUET exam due to

Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana Secure Silver in Munich Shooting World Cup

New Delhi, May 31: In a thrilling finale at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup, Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana clinched th

Man Kills Wife Over Two-Wheeler Dispute, Dies by Suicide

Anjaiah, allegedly addicted to alcohol, used to quarrel with his wife often to buy a bike for his sister-in-law.

Rajasthans Hanuman Beniwal Criticizes BJP, Threatens Legal Action

Jaipur, May 31: Hanuman Beniwal, the national president of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) and MP from Nagaur, has criticized BJP state pres

BJP Launches Nationwide Campaign to Celebrate 12 Years of Modi Government

New Delhi, May 31: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to launch a nationwide campaign to commemorate the completion of 12 years of the Modi

BJPs Claims of Victory in Panchayat Elections Misleading, Says Naresh Chauhan

Shimla, May 31: Naresh Chauhan, the Chief Ministers Principal Media Advisor in Himachal Pradesh, stated on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Par

Siddaramaiah Congratulates DK Shivakumar on His Leadership Role in Congress

Bengaluru, May 31: Karnatakas outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah congratulated DK Shivakumar on his unanimous selection as the leader of the Co

Kochi sailor who endured Equatorial Guineas detention feels relieved with international tribunals verdict

Kochi-based sailor Sanu Jose was the chief officer of Heroic Idun when the vessel was detained by Equatorial Guinea on charge of violating their

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Sunday, May 31, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 39C and 29C respectively.

Gurjar Community Should Not Be Underestimated: Vijay Bainsla

Jaipur, May 31: Gurjar leader Vijay Singh Bainsla delivered a strong message to political leaders on Saturday, asserting that the Gurjar communit

Oppn. accuses Kochi Mayor of abuse of power over extension of biomining agreement

LDF alleges that the contract with the company engaged in biomining legacy waste was renewed after its expiry without the councils approval

Audit of fundamental rights effectiveness could yield uncomfortable findings: J. Chelameswar

Assam Chief Minister Meets Union Rail Minister to Discuss Infrastructure Projects

New Delhi, May 31: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday in New Delhi. The discussio

What caused the massive boom heard across Boston? Here's what happened

A spectacular meteor explosion lit up the skies off the Massachusetts coast Saturday afternoon, unleashing a powerful sonic boom felt across the

Central Minister Outlines Roadmap for Power and Urban Development in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 31: Central Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, reviewed initiatives related to electricity and urban dev

Delhi: 3-Storey Commercial Building Reduced to Rubble; 9 Rescued as Search Operation Continues

Police said nine people have been rescued so far while a massive multi-agency operation is underway to search for those feared to be under the de

Tensions Rise in Punjab Following the Murder of RTI Activist Simranjeet Singh

New Delhi, May 31: The murder of RTI activist and lawyer Simranjeet Singh in Jalandhar has escalated tensions across Punjab. Former cabinet minis

Family Stories Inspire AU Art Exhibition

Students turn personal struggles, memories into powerful creative expressions

Hyderabad Set to Lead Indias Semiconductor Design

The 10year road map, unveiled by Niti Aayogs Frontier Tech Hub on Friday, identifies semiconductor design talent development as one of its five k

Water Crisis Deepens Amidst Scorching Heat in Madhya Pradesh: Political Battle Erupts Between Congress and BJP

Bhopal, May 31: Madhya Pradesh is currently grappling with extreme heat and severe water shortages. Many districts are experiencing temperatures

PIB Fact Check Exposes Fake Postal Service Gifts Offers, Urges Public Caution

New Delhi, May 31: A message claiming that India Post is offering gifts and rewards under the name Postal Service Gifts has been rapidly circulat

TG DEECET 2026 Results Out: 84.36% Clear Entrance; English Medium Logs Highest Pass Percentage

The examination took place on May 21 for admissions into the two-year courses offered by Government DIETs and private unaided elementary teacher

Swift Clearances Key to Industrial Growth: NTR Collector

Dr Lakshmisha said the state government was making sustained efforts to attract investments and promote industrialisation, and urged all departme

Central Government Blamed for Infiltration Issues in West Bengal: Ravidas Mehrotra

Lucknow, May 31: Ravidas Mehrotra, a legislator from the Samajwadi Party, has raised significant questions regarding various political and nation

TGBIE Is Geared Up To Welcome New Academic Year

District education officers and principals are stepping out into communities, informing students and parents about the courses offered to make th

West Bengal Launches Swachh App to Enhance Urban Cleanliness

Kolkata, May 31: Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, launched the Swachh app for West Bengal during an event in

TG Deecet Results Declared, 84.36% Qualification Rate

The examination took place on May 21 for admissions into the two-year courses offered by government DIETs and private unaided elementary teacher

Indian Army Fully Prepared: A Clear Message to Pakistan, Says Defense Expert P.K. Sehgal

New Delhi, May 31: Defense expert P.K. Sehgal has interpreted the recent statement by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi as a clear message regar

NIA Conducts Raids in Kerala Over Seizure of Illegal Explosives

New Delhi, May 31: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched extensive search operations across three southern statesKerala, Tamil Nadu, a

Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds

In a landmark Supreme Court ruling, businesses are cashing in on refunds for import tariffs. Yet, the Trump administration intends to challenge t