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NEW DELHI, June 7: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that 23 political parties have confirmed their participation in a meeting of the INDIA alliance, or INDIA Janbandhan, scheduled to be held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on June 8. In a post on social media platform X, Ramesh said the meeting would take place at 12 noon and would bring together a broad spectrum of Opposition parties united against what they describe as the Narendra Modi [] The post 23 political parties to att

SRINAGAR, Jun 3: The Government on Wednesday clarified that entry to Dachigam National Park remains fully open for visitors and no restrictions have been imposed on public access today. In an official statement, the Government spokesperson said the clarification was being issued in response to certain claims circulating regarding alleged restrictions on entry to Dachigam National Park on June 3, 2026. It is clarified that entry for all visitors to Dachigam National Park remains completely open a

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 30: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has initiated preparations for the visit of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), which is scheduled to visit the Union Territory from May 31 to June 5, 2026, to interact with various stakeholders, including Government employees, unions and associations. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to an official communication, issued by the Finance Department (Codes Division), Civil Secretariat Jammu/Srina

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LUDHIANA, May 18: Three private schools on Monday received bomb threat emails, prompting authorities to launch anti-sabotage checks at the institutions, officials said here. However, nothing suspicious was found after detailed search operations at the schools, they said. School authorities alerted police soon after receiving the threat mails, following which teams from the local police stations, along with anti-sabotage and bomb disposal squads, rushed to the campuses. The schools were evacuated

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 15: With a strong vision to prepare students for the future through industry-focused education in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Full Stack Development, Digital Skills and Global Education Pathways, Antierly Schools & Beyond (ASB) today announced its expansion into Jammu. This was announced by Gurinder Sadra, co founder ASB, in a press conference held here today. Addressing to the media persons, Gurinder said, To empower students with future-ready careers

Security challenges before country to come up for review Major focus on indigenization and Aatmanirbharta Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 6: On first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, second edition of two-day Joint Commanders Conference is being held in Jaipur on May 7 and 8 in which Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will reviews security challenges of the country with top brass of the tri-services. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp It was on May 7, 2025 that to take revenge of [] The post

MUMBAI, May 4: Gateway and cargo service operator Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) has signed an agreement with Samsung Data Systems India to fast-track shipments of the latters products from the multi-modal cargo hub at the Noida International Airport. Samsung has a manufacturing facility at Noida in Uttar Pradesh, one of the worlds largest mobile manufacturing clusters, producing smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices. This partnership will significantly enhance cargo efficie

SHIMLA, May 4: Multiple schools in Shimla were evacuated on Monday after they received a bomb threat email, triggering panic among the school management, police said. Several schools in Shimla received the email threatening to blow up the school buildings with explosives placed on their premises, they said. The schools immediately informed the police, who carried out a thorough search of the school premises after evacuating them. No suspicious items were found during the searches, police said. T

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 3: The Civil Secretariat will reopen in the summer capital Srinagar tomorrow as the administration shifts from Jammu under the revived bi-annual Darbar Move after 5 years. All the offices, including the office of the Chief Minister, will commence their activities in Srinagar from May 4. On this day, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will be felicitated with an official guard of honor. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Last week, the Secretariat i

NEW DELHI, May 1: The Election Commission today ordered repolling on May 2 in 15 polling stations in West Bengal, where voting was held on April 29 in the second phase of the assembly elections. In a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of Bengal, the Election Commission (EC) said the repolling has been ordered based on inputs received from the state poll machinery and voting will be held from 7 am to 6 pm. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel [] The post Repolling in 15 stns in Bengal today appe

MS, DyMS, AMSs to be re-designated as Prof, APs *JKAS officers to be promoted, Distts to get 9 DAOs Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 29: The UT Cabinet will meet here tomorrow for the last time before shifting of Civil Secretariat to Srinagar for next six months with large items on agenda including Cadre Review and Reorganization of Jal Shakti Department, finalization of Recruitment Rules for State Motor Garages, re-designation of Medical Superintendents, Deputy Medical Superintendents and Assistant Me

NEW DELHI, Apr 23: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that Africa occupies a central place in Indias foreign policy today, and New Delhis engagement with it is guided by a clear vision, rooted in the principles of equality, mutual respect and shared progress. Addressing a gathering at the unveiling of the logo, theme and website for the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit-IV, Jaishankar said, We gather here to mark the next chapter in the enduring partnership between India []

KOCHI, Apr 21: For the family of N Ramachandran, one of the 26 tourists killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, nothing has changed a year later and the kin is yet to recover from his untimely death. The 65-year-old Ramachandran, on holiday in Kashmir with his wife, daughter, and grandchildren, was gunned down by terrorists in an attack that sent shockwaves across the country, prompting India to launch Operation Sindoor, a military response targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan. Arathi R [] The

NEW DELHI, Apr 20: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would call for a report from the chief justice of the Calcutta High Court today itself after it was alleged that the appellate tribunals constituted for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal were not functioning. Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat mentioned the matter before a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi. This is the West Bengal SIR matter.Your lordships have listed the matter for [] The post SIR

NEW DELHI, Apr 19: South Korean consumer electronics major Samsung sees innovation and education as both an enabler of progress and a catalyst for inclusion in India, according to its Southwest Asia Corporate Vice President SP Chun. The company, which increased its CSR commitment in India to Rs 193.89 crore for 2025-26, from Rs 144.48 crore in 2024-25, has helped 15 lakh people benefit from Samsung Indias citizenship programmes. As we complete three decades in India, we see innovation and [] The

New Delhi, Apr 17: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the constitution amendment bill has nothing to do with womens reservation but is an attempt by the government to change the countrys electoral map by taking away representation from southern, northeastern and smaller states, which is nothing short of an anti-national act. Participating in a debate in the Lok Sabha on the three bills introduced for amendments in the womens quota law and setting up a delimitation commission, [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: The University of Jammu is going to launch 100-day Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), which will be formally inaugurated tomorrow by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Umesh Rai, through a pledge ceremony at the University campus. The programme is being organised in alignment with the vision of the Lieutenant Governor and Chancellor, Manoj Sinha, under whose leadership the 100-day campaign was launched across Jammu & Kashmir on April 11, 2026. The announcement in thi

(Ambedkar Jayanti) Dr Manmeet Motan, Dr Mandeep Singh Azad mandeepsinghazad@gmail.com As India prepares to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti, we do more than commemorate the birth of a great leader we revisit a living philosophy. In an age marked by global unrest, widening inequalities, identity conflicts, and technological disruption, the question arises: What would Dr. B. R. Ambedkar have done if he were leading us today? To answer this is not merely an exercise in imagination, but a necessity for na

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 11: The BJP leaders while elaborating on the significance of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, described it as a transformative Constitutional reform aimed at enhancing womens participation in governance. This was stated by BJP women leaders including party spokespersons, Purnima Sharma and Rajni Sethi, Mahila Morcha president, Neha Mahajan, its general secretaries, Urvashi Gupta and Poonam Gupta here, today. They said the Act provides for one-third reser

Actor Saqib Saleem says success in the Hindi film industry doesnt always lead to more work, something he has experienced firsthand despite earning acclaim for projects like 83, Rangbaaz, and Citadel. The 38-year-old actor calls himself a searcher who is always looking for the right opportunity. Theres so much work happening, there is OTT, theatrical, you have to find the right fit for yourself. Not every project that is happening is for you. So, Im a searcher, I keep roaming [] The post Every fi