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Direct train service between Jammu & Srinagar hailed as game changer

CORAS Commandos to guard Vande Bharat Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: People across Jammu and Kashmir have hailed the launch of the direct

Union Minister asks students to remain connected with Indias rich cultural heritage

Visits LJK Store Jammu, SIBVM School Udhampur Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/ UDHAMPUR, Apr 30: B. L. Verma, Union Minister of State for Social Ju

Starc boost for DC against high flying Rajasthan Royals

JAIPUR, Apr 30: Delhi Capitals have little time to dwell on what has been a bruising stretch of results as they gear up to face a confident Rajas

Drug abuse form of silent terrorism, not merely matter of law & order: LG

Drug traffickers will be treated like terrorists Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today ignited the Drug-F

Dir RDD gets addl charge of MD SPSA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Director, Rural Development, Jammu has been assigned the additional charge of the post of Managing Directo

LG, CM greet people on Buddha Purnima

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion o

Saina Nehwal reaches Jammu, praises Citys Beauty

*To seek blessings at Vaishno Devi Shrine Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Ace Indian badminton player and Olympian Saina Nehwal arr

Sanctity of judicial proceedings cannot be sullied: HC

Baseless allegations against Judicial Officers to invite strict action *Petitioner asked to show remorse, tender apology Excelsior Correspondent

Cabinet clears DA, key proposals of various Deptts including development projects

MS, DyMS re-designation to increase PG seats *JKAS officers promoted, order after LGs approval Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: The Jammu a

Amit Sharma assures full census coverage for migrants, visits camps in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Chief Principal Census Officer and Director Census Operations, J&K and Ladakh, Amit Sharma today reviewed

MSME Health Clinics programme concludes at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: A three-day capacity building programme on the implementation of MSME Health Clinics concluded at the Indi

Satyarth Pandita presents his book to Chief Secretary

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Satyarth Pandita, author of the recently released book Grammar of the Void, today called on Chief Secretar

Dewan Mandir celebrates Narsingh Jayanti with devotional fervor

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Narsingh Jayanti was today celebrated at historic Dewan Mandir, with deep devotion, cultural vibrancy and

Swami Ram Swarup stresses importance of Vedic learning

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: At the ongoing 78-day Yajna (Vedic ritual) of all four Vedas at Ved Mandir, Yol (Himachal Pradesh), Swami

Baldev submits memorandum to Railway Minister

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Apr 30: MLA, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi constituency, Baldev Raj Sharma, today met the Union Minister for Railways, As

Padma Bhushan Kushok Bakula : A Renowned Tribal Hero of Ladakh

Nawang Tsering Shakspo sntsering52@gmail.com Unlike other tribal areas of India, the tribal people of Ladakh are the inhabitants of what they cal

Seminar on Ayurveda beyond Borders organised at GAMC Akhnoor

Excelsior Correspondent AKHNOOR, Apr 30: A one-day international seminar on Ayurveda beyond Borders organised at the Government Ayurveda Medical

NC slams PDP over repression, inconsistency and duplicity in J&K politics

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 30: MLA Tanvir Sadiq, Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) today launched a

Trump Says Lifting Scottish Whisky Tariffs To 'Honor' King Charles

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was removing tariffs on Scottish whisky in honor of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as th

To foil West Bengal post-poll unrest, Election Commission to retain 70,000 CAPF personnel

Ahead of West Bengal's vote counting, the Election Commission is deploying approximately 70,000 central forces to maintain order, especially in a

West bengal elections: CM Mamata Banerjee claims bid to open EVMs, EC says boxes secure

Tensions flared at Kolkata's counting centres as Trinamool Congress alleged EVM tampering, citing CCTV footage. Election officials refuted claims

Foreign investors dump 60,847 cr. in April, devaluing rupee

This was the primary reason for the rupee depreciating further, touching a low of 95 a dollar before closing just short of that on Thursday

Manjit Singh condemns passenger fare hike, seeks rollback

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Apni Party provincial president, Manjit Singh today strongly condemned the recent arbitrary hike in passen

SSP Anantnag reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 30: Senior Superintendent of Police Anantnag Amod Ashok Nagpure today chaired a meeting to review arrangeme

Police organises drug awareness campaign

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 30: Continuing its focused campaign under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Jammu and Kashmir Police c

Finance Department transfers 2 Directors, 12 Financial Advisors

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: The Finance Department of J&K Government here today transferred two Directors and 12 Financial Advisors. A

HC upholds 2 PSAs, quashes 3

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 30: High Court today upheld two detention orders passed under Public safety Act and quashed three with the

Four day mega eye camp organised by Fire & Fury Corps concludes

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Apr 30: The four-day mega eye camp- Operation Netra 1.0, organised by the Fire & Fury Corps, held from April 27 to A

IHCL signs to expand amStays & Trails homestay offering to Andaman& Nicobar

am Stays & Trails, Port Blair will offer the bungalows set amidst lush green surroundings, within walking distance from Manjery beach

New body of J&K Bank Retired Employees Association announced

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 30: Bi -annual meeting of the J&K Bank Retired Employees Welfare Association Unit Udhampur was held here wh

You can't force 15-year-old to become mom, Supreme Court tells AIIMS

'Parents' Word Will Be Final On 30-Week MTP'

Why are US stock market indexes up today, and will S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones stay in green or turn red again? Wall Street April gains, biggest gainers and losers, analysts insights and market outlook

Why are US stock market indexes up today, and will S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones stay in green or turn red again? US stocks closed higher as earn

One of the best ever I've seen against spin: Head lauds Abhishek after SRH's win over MI

Head said on his stand with Abhishek that he prefers giving Abhishek the strike whenever a spinner comes to bowl and is in awe of his abilities a

We halted 'Op Sindoor' on our own terms, prepared for long battle: Rajnath Singh; says 'Sudarshan air defence a key example of exemplary AI application

Defence minister Rajnath Singh asserted that India's 'Operation Sindoor' sent a strong global message, demonstrating a shift from mere diplomatic

Haryana dominate women's wrestling, freestyle; Services top in Greco-Roman

Haryana secured the Womens Wrestling title with 215 points and added the Freestyle crown with 205 points

On May Day, a workforce in India without a floor

From Noidas streets to furnace rooms in Chhattisgarh, Indias new labour regime delivers for employers and for workers, what it long warned of

Antonelli bids for hat-trick as F1 returns in Miami

Antonelli's early triumphs made him the first Italian driver since Alberto Ascari in 1953 to win two consecutive races. Ascari completed his treb

Thomas Cup Finals: India take on Chinese Taipei in quarters, look to stay on course for title

India made a strong start to their campaign with a 4-1 win over Canada, followed by a 5-0 sweep of Australia, before going down 2-3 to China desp

US oil reserves dropping sharply? Global oil prices swing as war disrupts supply and demand

US oil reserves dropping sharply? Global oil markets face volatility as Brent and WTI crude move after a four-year high. Strategic Petroleum Rese

Luis Enrique weighs PSG rotation in Ligue 1 before Bayern return as Hakimi ruled out

Brilliant on the European stage, PSG has been less dominant domestically and holds a six-point lead over second-placed Lens

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express

A new 20-coach Vande Bharat Express now connects Jammu and Srinagar directly, significantly cutting travel time to five hours. This direct rail l

IPL 2026: Munaf Patel backs bowlers, confirms Starc availability before RR clash

The 36-year-old left-armer has been out of action since late January following a heavy workload during the Ashes, where he was named Player of th

GOAT in Kashmir: Swiss Saanen sparks milk rush, but wait is long

Srinagar's agricultural university has welcomed Swiss Saanen goats, sparking immense interest for their high milk yield with less feed. These doc

Konaseema People Lose Hope of KN Railway Line by 2027 Pushkaralu

The project, which has been grossly neglected, should have been completed four years ago. But due to the governments indifference, the railway li

Car Sales See A Surge In Rayalaseema With Disposable Incomes And Loan Options

Observers attribute this shift to a combination of socio-economic changes and policy factors. The growing desire of nuclear families to own perso

Techie Loses Rs 77 Lakh to Online Trading Scam

On responding, the victim was redirected to join a WhatsApp group.

Paddy Procurement: MSP Payments Crosses Rs 500 Cr

The civil supplies department said they had procured 10.2 LMT of paddy as against the target of 90 LMT for the Rabi season.

IDEOLOGICAL LUNATIC: Hegseth erupts as Rosen accuses him of targeting Anthropic over personal feud

Student Who Attempted Suicide Dies On Day SSC Results Were Released

Darelli Varshitha attempted suicide on April 25 at Chinthagurthy village in Raghunadhapalem mandal of Khammam district after being reprimanded by

Water Supply Hit On May 2, 3

Officials said the interruption is due to cleaning of an old balancing tank with a capacity of 1.36 million litres at the Asifnagar filter beds.

Familys Tragic History Leads To Life-Saving Transplant At OGH

The patient, aged one year and 10 months, was diagnosed with glycogen storage disease (GSD) Type III, a rare inherited metabolic disorder.

Indias sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific

The Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand reflects Indias evolving trade diplomacy strategy

After Germany, Trump Says US Considering Reducing Troops In Italy, Spain

President Donald Trump said Thursday he may pull US troops from Italy and Spain due to their opposition to the Iran war, a day after proposing a

Chhattisgarh: Sai Moves Resolution In Assembly On Womens Quota

A marathon debate on the issue was going on in the House till the last reports came.

Farooq Reviews Haj Arrangements For AP Pilgrims Via Hyderabad, Bengaluru

At a review meeting at the Secretariat in Velagapudi, Amaravati, the minister stressed close coordination with authorities in Telangana and Karna

Gulf within: On the UAE leaving OPEC

Differences with Saudi Arabia and Irans attacks led to the UAEs exit from OPEC

Manipulation taking place: Mamata Banerjee raises EVM concerns, vows life and death fight before counting

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited a strong room, alleging EVM manipulation and obstruction by Central forces. She vowed to fight

Changing jobs? This 401(k) mistake could cost you big read before you cash out

Many workers in the US are facing problems with 401(k) retirement savings because they change jobs often. The system is old and not well connecte

30,020 To Appear For LAWCET, PGLCET On May 4

Addressing the media on Thursday, Vice Chancellor Prof. V. Uma, who is also chairperson of the Common Entrance Test (CET), said the examinations

Narasimha Jayanthi at Iskcon Draws Large Crowds

Sri Narasimha Homa and Kalyanotsavam were also performed. The programme concluded with a 108 Kalasha Maha Abhishekam to the utsava deity in the e

Embers in the air: On wildfires in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

Seasonal fires need long-term management, not just preparedness

Union Minister stalling CBI probe into ex-INLD Haryana chiefs murder, alleges family

Sheila Rathee, State executive member of the INLD, says she is not satisfied with the progress of the probe into her husbands murder

African proverb of the day: 'A friend is someone you share the...' thought-provoking lessons on understanding who your true friend is and importance of friendship in life

African proverb of the day: Friendship is a natural, meaningful connection built on choice, trust, and mutual support, not obligation. An African

'I don't do it for stocks, no one OWNS ME!': Hegseth's brutal clash with Warren over insider trading

HC Not Inclined on Harish Plea

Government counsel objected to the maintainability of the petition, stating that relief intended for a large group, such as all farmers in a cons

LIVE: Trump announces new Executive Order, issues strong warning on Iran conflict from White House

Alphabet adds $420 billion in market cap today, and will it soon become worlds most valuable public company? Global markets react to record valuation jump

Alphabet adds $420 billion in market cap today, and will it soon become worlds most valuable public company? The surge followed a strong Q1 2026

Uttam Nagar clash: portions of accuseds home razed day after tribunal junks appeal for stay

3 children drown in golf course pond at DDA site in Dwarka; probe ordered

Chhattisgarh Assembly passes resolution for one-third quota for women in legislative bodies

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai tabled the resolution and said that for the dignity, overall development and empowerment of women, one-third reserv

Car Rams Vehicles In Miryalaguda; One Dead, Two Injured

Police said the car, travelling from Guntur to Hyderabad, lost control and hit a motorcycle ridden by Mangtha before crashing into two parked mot

Counselling-based transfers for sub-registrars in Karnataka to be made permanent exercise

Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has said Karnataka will make its counselling-based transfer system for sub-registrars a permanent, annual exe

Opposing Trumps Anti-Immigrant Politics Only When He Targets Indians Is Foolish

Diaspora Indians, especially those with U.S. citizenship, would do well to stand up for their fellow immigrants.

Noida workers agitation: arrests push families of migrant workers to brink

Rising Adoption Of TAVR In Hyderabad Signals Shift In Aortic Stenosis Management

TAVR has changed that landscape by offering a minimally invasive alternative with outcomes comparable to surgery. The price was also reduced; it

Elderly woman electrocuted at coconut grove near Ambur

Fertiliser output steady despite West Asia crisis; government secures 37 lakh ton urea imports for kharif

Total domestic fertiliser production stood at 62.37 lakh tonnes during March-April, while imports were at 15.39 lakh tonnes

Chopra distributes essential cards

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: To ensure that benefits of Government welfare schemes reach grassroots level, social activist and chairman

Former Director of MRF Ramarathnam Srinivasan no more

Two held for sexually harassing woman

Excellence Day event held at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Lessons on AI accountability and governance: Why did IBM warn in 1979 that computers should never make management decisions and why is it relevant now as AI takes over?

AI decision making risks explained: An IBM warning from 1979 about computers making decisions is now a real-world issue. AI is deeply involved in

SEZs must diversify beyond U.S. market and IT services: CEA

Half of SEZ exports today flow to the U.S. and the Netherlands. In a fragmenting world, that is concentration risk, says Anantha Nageswaran

Officials trained on vote counting procedures in Chennai

CIT Colony residents raise concerns over rising commercialisation, lack of civic amenities

Flood Watch issued across Brazos Valley: Which 15 counties are included in the current alert?

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for much of the Brazos Valley and surrounding Texas regions from Thursday night through ear

S. Madhumathi named Secretary of Social Welfare Department

Too much regulation can affect innovation in banking

Apollo Diagnostics Chennai lab marks first anniversary, processes 8.6 million tests

Residents seek Sembakkam Lake revival, action on civic issues after election results