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Team Jammu visualised threat of drug menace a decade ago

Excelsior Correspondent A decade ago, when concern over the growing drug menace in Jammu was largely confined to discussions among law enforcemen

Living in the Luminous Middle

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R ), Dr Sumedha Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com The principle of the Middle Path is perhaps the most elegant, universal,

Dayanand: A Life of Truth

Arun Kumar Gupta arunsukriti89@gmail.com In the vast continuum of Indias intellectual and spiritual evolution, certain figures emerge whose lives

Remembering roots and trauma of exile

Indu Bhushan Zutshi ibzutshi@gmail.com Name of Book Songs Beneath a Lost Sky (Exile and Longing) Author Avtar Mota Paublisher; Notion Press Che

DU extends PG admission registration window

No safe haven now for cross-border smugglers, terror financiers: LG

No mercy for those who ruin future of young generation *Drug addicts seeking path to recovery to get all assistance Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU

PM holds deliberations on economic transformation, development priorities

Discusses strategy to sustain growth at EAC meet NEW DELHI, June 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Prime Minis

Anti-Infiltration Grid improved, enhanced, upgraded to thwart intrusion bids on LoC

Pak desperate to push terrorists, troops on high alert *UAS, drones being used regularly for surveillance Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, June 6: The Anti-

SHO among 4 police personnel suspended for facilitating compromise in POCSO case

Action linked to sexual exploitation of cognitively disabled minor boy Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, June 6: Senior Superintendent of Police (SS

12 years highlight of Modi Govt is prioritizing unexplored sectors including Himalayas: Dr Jitendra

2-day Lavender Festival at Bhaderwah *Azad lauds Union Ministers efforts Avtar Bhat BHADERWAH, June 6: Union Minister of State in PMO with Indepe

Ekta Kapoor: The Queen of Indian Television and a Trendsetter for Three Decades

New Delhi, June 7: When discussing Indian television, it is nearly impossible to overlook Ekta Kapoor. Over the past three decades, she has profo

HC cautions Judicial Officers against blind reliance on AI, unverified citations

Accuracy of orders is judges responsibility, not digital tools *UT-wide directions issued for strict compliance Mohinder Verma JAMMU, June 6: In

US shoots down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Hormuz

Trump ramps up pressure on Iran to make deal BRIDGEWATER, June 6: The US military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launche

Praggnanandhaa triumphs at Norway Chess in historic first for India

OSLO, June 6: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa etched his name in the history books as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess

Army officer falls into gorge during searches, dies

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: An army officer died after slipping in a mountainous area and falling into a deep gorge during an anti-ter

Kathua police arrests another woman from Haridwar for financial links with Pak

Excelsior Correspondent DEHRADUN, June 6: The Jammu and Kashmir police has arrested another woman from Haridwar in much talked about suspected fi

GCW wins Gold Award for green campus initiatives

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 6: Government College for Women (GCW), M.A. Road, Srinagar, has been conferred the Gold Award for Green Ca

India slams Pak for reference to J&K at UN

UNITED NATIONS, June 6: India has slammed Pakistan for its unwarranted reference to Jammu and Kashmir at the UN, telling the current non-permanen

Ashish Purtis hat-trick powers India to mens U-18 Asia Cup title

KAKAMIGAHARA, June 6: Ashish Purti struck a fine hat-trick as a dominant India defeated hosts Japan 4-1 in the final to lift the mens Under-18 As

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy Withdraws Resignation After Talks with Congress Leadership

Bengaluru, June 7: Karnatakas Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy has retracted his resignation following discussions with Congress leadersh

CAJK organises ASMITA Cycling League

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: The Cycling Association of Jammu & Kashmir (CAJK), under the aegis of the Cycling Federation of Ind

Shillong-ni dingtang dingtang bakrango gari waal soa

SHILLONG: Sonibar-o Shillong-ni dingtang dingtang biaprango gari bol briko waal soaha uarangoni gari bolsade police department-ni onga. The incid

Can Koeman lead Netherlands to go deeper?

MADRID, June 5: The Netherlands will start as favourites to emerge from a competitive Group F at the World Cup, but Japan, Sweden and Tunisia all

GHADC-o Judicial officer-na Judge-ko donchina Lawyers union dabia

TURA: GHADC-ni District Council Judiciary-ni ningo Distirct Council Court-na Judicial Officer dake Judge-ko tarake songchina All Garo Hills Advoc

U Tirot Sing-ni mangkrongko taripilchina Bdesh-ni High Commissioner-ko molmola

SHILLONG: Bangladesh asongni skotong Dhaka-o Khasi jatoni asongna dakgrikgipa matgrik U Tirot Sing-ni mangkrongko nosto kae galgipako taripilchin

Meghalaya PSC Recruitment 2026: Job Openings for Junior Football Coach and More

Shillong, June 7: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for youth preparing for government jobs and awaiting vacancy announcements. The Meghalaya P

De Bruyne, Salah headline intriguing group G contest

BEIJING, June 6: Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features Belgium, Iran, Egypt and New Zealand, with experienced stars Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu

Pakistan Interior Minister visits Tehran for third time in weeks amid U.S.-Iran tensions

During his visit, Mr. Naqvi will hold talks with various top officials, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran'ssemi-official ne

Bihars Alcohol Ban Under Scrutiny as Illegal Sales Persist Along Kosi River

Katihar, June 7: Bihar has marked nearly a decade since the implementation of its complete alcohol ban. The state government has consistently tou

Kerala Government Revokes Suspension of Senior IAS Officers B. Ashok and N. Prashant

Thiruvananthapuram, June 7: The Kerala government, led by V.D. Satheesan, has officially revoked the suspension of senior IAS officers Dr. B. Ash

Bus stops and milestones

A look at the lives that cant help coming to the stops every day for meagre returns

In defence of solitude

One does feel the need sometimes to distance oneself well away from others in order to take stock of ones life

Thirukkural and modern medicine

For Thiruvalluvar, medicine is nothing but what we ingest as food

New Regulation Mandates Interstate Transit Pass for Mineral Transport in Bihar

New Delhi, June 7: In Bihar, all vehicles transporting sand, stones, and other minor minerals from other states are now required to obtain an Int

Bihar Agricultural University to Host Grand Mango Festival Celebrating Taste, Culture, and Prosperity

Bhagalpur, June 7: Bihar Agricultural University in Sabour, Bhagalpur, will host a grand two-day Mango Festival on June 27 and 28, 2026. This yea

Can we get rid of kerbside parking?

It may seem like its impossible to find a car park on the street. As a recent Grattan Institute report makes clear, Australia actually has an ove

India Dominates World Yoga Championship 2026 with 22 Gold Medals

Ahmedabad, June 7: At the World Yoga Championship 2026, India has showcased its prowess by surpassing 20 gold medals on the third day of the even

Octopuses can use mirrors to locate food, says study

Researchers at Dartmouth found that octopuses can learn to use mirrors to locate food hidden behind them, a skill previously seen only in vertebr

BSF ends border standoff, says illegals sent to Bangladesh

The Five Youngest Goal Scorers in FIFA World Cup History

New Delhi, June 7: The FIFA World Cup has been a stage for legends, but it has also shone a light on young stars who showcased their talent at an

KL Rahul Emphasizes Natural Stroke Play in Test Cricket Transition

New Chandigarh, June 7: Indian opener KL Rahul has stated that he did not intentionally restrain his natural stroke play while transitioning from

At nearly 50%, no. of deaths without medical care up sharply since 2020

Job Opportunities at De-addiction Centers in Andhra Pradesh: Apply by June 10

Amaravati, June 7: The Government General Hospital (GGH) in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, has announced job openings for various positions at de-addict

C-DAC Opens Recruitment for 27 Positions: Apply by June 20

Thiruvananthapuram, June 7: A government job is a dream for millions of youth in the country. If you are among them, an excellent opportunity has

Political Controversy Surrounds Khan Sir Coaching Center in Patna

New Delhi, June 7: The controversy surrounding Faisal Khan, known as Khan Sir, the operator of a coaching center in Patna, Bihar, has taken a pol

BJP Leaders Demand Accountability Following Shaukat Mollas Arrest in Bengal Blast Case

Kolkata, June 7: The political landscape in West Bengal has intensified following the arrest of Shaukat Molla, a leader of the Trinamool Congress

CM defends Shillong traffic paralysis as unavoidable

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has defended the near-total paralysis of Shillongs arterial roads during Union H

Former TMC MLA Shaukat Mollah Sent to 14-Day NIA Custody in Bengal Bomb Blast Case

Kolkata, June 7: Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Shaukat Mollah has been remanded to 14 days of custody by a special NIA court in Kolkata. Th

Demand for border food testing over slow poison fears in GH

From Our Correspondent TURA, June 6: Citing a slow poison threat from chemically treated produce and livestock arriving from Assam, the Achik Sta

Jharkhand Government Allegedly Operates on Rahul Gandhis Instructions: Nishikant Dubey

Ranchi, June 7: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has launched a strong attack on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. He accused Soren of running his gov

Tourists purchase vegetables near Shillong Peak in the city

Tourists purchase vegetables near Shillong Peak in the city on Saturday. (UB)

Crackdown on VIP culture: No official, no board rule enforced

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: Meghalaya has officially drawn a line on the states VIP culture, enforcing a strict new no official, no board r

Ayodhyas Laxman Path Project Gains Momentum, Target Completion by October 2026

Ayodhya, June 7: The construction of the Laxman Path in Ayodhya, costing 1,500 crores, is progressing rapidly. Approximately 70% of the 6.70-kilo

Coordinated arson attacks in 4 city localities raise alarm

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: In a brazen challenge to the states security apparatus, coordinated arson attacks rocked four different localit

India Dominates Afghanistan in Test Match; Gill Scores His Sixth Century as Captain

New Chandigarh, June 7: India has established a strong foothold against Afghanistan in the ongoing Test match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh In

KSUs 20-point ultimatum to CM conditions railways on ILP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has presented the state government with a 20-point ultimatum, conditioning futur

Sukhoi-57: A Leap Forward for Indias Air Force, Says Defense Expert Prful Bakshi

New Delhi, June 7: The discussion surrounding Russias offer of the advanced Sukhoi-57 (SU-57) fighter jet to India has intensified. Defense exper

St. Edmunds admission row resolved amicably

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: The parents at the centre of the recent admission dispute involving St. Edmunds School have expressed gratitude

Over 1 Million Pilgrims Visit Gangotri and Yamunotri During Char Dham Yatra

Uttarkashi, June 7: The enthusiasm for the sacred Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is steadily increasing. Particularly, the number of devotees vis

Indian Golfers Karan Deep Kochhar and Kartik Singh Shine at IGPL India Classic

New Delhi, June 7: Indian golfers Karan Deep Kochhar and Kartik Singh are making strong progress at the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) India C

Some forces trying to push countrys youths towards negative politics: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

Some forces are trying to make the country's youths anti-establishment, Mr. Nabin said during an interaction with intellectuals in Ranchi.

VPP questions symbolic green campaigns on World Env Day

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: Amid the widespread observance of World Environment Day across Meghalaya, Voice of the People Party (VPP) leade

Jiva Cares distributes over 800 saplings in Shillong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: Jiva Cares organised a free sapling distribution drive at the Old Assembly Bus Stand here on Friday to mark Wor

Trust in PM Modis Policies Boosts GDP Growth, Says Shrikant Bhartiya

Mumbai, June 7: BJP MLC Shrikant Panditrao Bhartiya praised Prime Minister Narendra Modis economic policies for contributing to a 7.7% GDP growth

Delhi Government Cracks Down on Illegal Constructions with Major Enforcement Action

New Delhi, June 7: Under the strict directives of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government is rigorously implementing a zero-tolerance po

District Magistrate Reviews Forest Land Transfer Cases for National Security in Uttarkashi

New Delhi, June 7: In a bid to enhance national security and accelerate infrastructure development in the border areas of Uttarkashi district, Di

Who is Manav Suthar? The Rising Star of Indian Cricket Against Afghanistan

New Chandigarh, June 7: Rajasthans spin-bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar made his international cricket debut on Saturday. He was included in Ind

NIA Files Charges Against Four Former PFI Members in Ramalingam Murder Case

Chennai, June 7: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against four former members of the banned organization Popular F

Operation Kavach: 5,000 Cops Raid 562 Lodges

City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said the objective was to thwart the movement of antisocial elements

Police Crackdown on Unregistered Pony Operations in Reasi: Five Cases Filed

Reasi, June 7: The police in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, have taken significant action against unregistered pony operations in the district. This c

Tamil Nadu Government Rejects TASMAC Privatization, Justifies Closure of 717 Liquor Shops

Chennai, June 7: Tamil Nadus Prohibition and Excise Minister Vignesh clarified on Saturday that the state government has no plans to privatize th

Vaishali Shines in Tokyo, Wins WR Womens Chess Tour Title

Mumbai, June 7: In a remarkable achievement, Vaishali Rameshbabu has claimed the title at the inaugural WR Womens Chess Tour event in Tokyo, just

Political Unity Essential for Restoring Jammu and Kashmirs Statehood: Satish Sharma

Jammu, June 7: Political discussions have intensified in Jammu and Kashmir following the recent meeting of National Conference legislators, parti

Former Minister Udayan Guha Accused of Threatening Folk Singers Life, FIR Filed

Kolkata, June 7: An FIR has been registered against former West Bengal Minister Udayan Guha at the Mathabhanga police station in Cooch Behar dist

INTUC Sweeps HMWS&SB Union Poll

Of the 2,761 votes polled, 39 were declared invalid. The INTUC, contesting on the Trishul symbol, secured 1,739 votes, while the BRTU received 98

Surya Kumar Yadav Expresses Joy Over Shreyas Iyers Appointment as T20 Captain

Mumbai, June 7: Surya Kumar Yadav has expressed his happiness over Shreyas Iyer being appointed as the new captain of the Indian mens T20 team. Y

VRO Dies By Suicide In Kurnool, Revenue Staff Protest

Sheikh Mohammed Hussain had been serving at the Gandhinagar Secretariat under the Kurnool Municipal Corporation

CII, Yi Amaravati Offer Support for Guntur Development Initiatives

The delegation highlighted CIIs role in facilitating engagement between industry and government and proposed regular interactions to address busi

Suresh Bhardwaj Criticizes Himachal Governments Legitimacy Amidst Election Controversy

Shimla, June 7: In a recent statement, BJP leader and former minister Suresh Bhardwaj has leveled serious allegations against the Himachal Prades

73 Cadets Celebrate Graduation from Army Cadet College in Dehradun

Dehradun, June 7: The atmosphere at Chatwood Hall was filled with pride and excitement as 73 cadets from the Army Cadet College (ACC) Wing succes

Chennai Corporation Commissioner orders officials to expedite work on new council hall

G.S. Sameeran also inspected the gymnasium and parking lot on the premises of Ripon Buildings and ordered officials to improve maintenance of the

India Hands Over 72 Health Facilities and 12 Cultural Heritage Projects to Nepal

New Delhi, June 7: Indias External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met virtually with his Nepali counterpart Shishir Khanal on Saturday. Durin

Netas Natter for Telangana

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi is troubled by the UP governments list of 200 traditional dishes, as part of its one district, one product/cuisine i

Quote of the Day by Paulo Coelho: One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.

Paulo Coelho's words offer a new view on love. He suggests love needs no reason to exist. True love is unconditional, not based on what someone d

Ahead of INDIA bloc meet, CPM asks Congress to 'clear air' on Kerala poll remarks on deal with BJP

Salim Kumar: the ultimate meme king

For three years after winning the National Award in 2011, the genial actor had stayed away from silver screen due to poor health. Yet he remained

Neta Natter for AP

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu wanted to hit two birds with one shot by promoting the power of cycle by reaching out to the places where spe

Indias Economic Resilience Under PM Modis Leadership: Lanka Dinkar

Vijayawada, June 7: BJP leader Lanka Dinkar recently addressed Indias economic performance amidst global crises. He highlighted that the world is

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spark major wedding speculation after reports claim Madison Square Garden could host their big day

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are at the center of growing wedding speculation after multiple reports suggested they could be planning a ceremony

Three held with illegal arms in outer Delhi; police say gang war averted