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Traders raise Jammu-focused demands ahead of J&K Budget

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Governments second budget, the Traders Federation Ware House-Nehru Market to

CGC University Mohali hosts Sahityam 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: CGC University, Mohali emerged as a vibrant hub of intellectual exchange and cultural celebration with the

SCOPE & Harvard Business Impact launch HMM program for PSEs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Cultivating future ready leadership in PSEs, Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE and Sumit Harjani, Managin

Massive demonstrations held by LIC employees ahead of nationwide strike

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: In support of their demands, massive demonstrations were held today outside various offices of the Life Ins

Nishikant takes a page out of Rahuls book to attack Congress

Dubeys move was seen as BJPs bid to turn the heat on Congress, which has been attacking Modi over bits of the unpublished book authored by ex-Arm

PM Modi congratulates Yumnam Khemchand Singh on taking oath as Manipur Chief Minister

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Yumnam Khemchand Singh on taking oath as the Chief M

Jammu and Kashmir: Between Geography and Governance

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com On a winter morning in Poonch, the Pir Panjal rises in quiet authority. Snow rests gently on

The Social Logic of Blame

Dr. Ashwani Kumar ashwani.e17761@cumail.in Every society must find ways to explain failure. When effort does not translate into success, individu

Balochistan: the cost of denial

Pushp Saraf pushapsaraf@yahoo.com The spotlight has once again turned to Baloch nationalists waging an armed struggle for an independent and sove

Plight of In-Service Teachers

Editor, This refers to the news item published on 4 February, 2026 regarding the uncertainty faced by thousands of in-service teachers in Meghala

Bengal SIR row: Will rectify errors of logical discrepancy, says SC

A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said voters names should not be struck off the electoral rolls becaus

A Defining Moment for Urban Cleanliness

Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Mir Iqbal These rules replace the earlier 2016 framework from advisory governance to enforceable accountability

Manipur gets Meitei CM with Kuki, Naga as deputies

Governor AK Bhalla also administered the oath of office to BJP's Konthoujam Govindas and Khuraijam Loken Singh of NPP as cabinet ministers at the

Pizza Hut closing locations: Pizza Hut to shut 250 US locations as Yum! Brands weighs future of iconic chain

Pizza Hut is set to close 250 underperforming U.S. locations in the first half of 2026 as parent company Yum! Brands conducts a strategic review.

Scindia meets hail-hit farmers, directs relief and compensation

ASHOK NAGAR (MP), Feb 4 : Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday met farmers affected by the recent hailstorm in Narkheda area of Ashok

Situation inherited by us: CM on outsourcing assets

Govt to revive, conserve heritage sites Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday revealed that the assets

Justice Nargal reviews judicial infra, functioning in Samba

*Stresses quality justice, Bench-Bar harmony Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Administrative Judge for District

Women opposition MPs gherao treasury benches in LS, force adjournment

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 : The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed dramatic scenes as women opposition MPs charged towards the Prime Ministers seat holding

Dr Jitendra launches RDI Fund call, unique initiative of innovation financing

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 4: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Per

Civil Aviation Minister reviews progress in drone R&D, component mfg activities

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 : Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday reviewed the progress of drone research and development, as well as comp

Uproar in Assembly by Alliance Ministers, MLAs over LoPs remarks on Pir Panjal

House adjourned as legislators seek apology No such region exists, area was Chandrabhaga division: Sunil Sanjeev Pargal Jammu, Feb 4: Seven Allia

Manipur CM Khemchand Singh chairs first Cabinet meet, allied extend support

IMPHAL, Feb 4 : The first Cabinet meeting of the newly formed Manipur government was held under the leadership of Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand

PDP leader questions State award to Sogamis son

Dy CM-Para spar over nepotism allegations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and Peoples Democratic P

Sat Sharma raises issues concerning strengthening of ULBs in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 4: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir president and Rajya Sabha (RS) Member, Sat Sharma, CA, rai

Serving others is Bharats dharma: Mohan Bhagwat

KHARGONE (MP), Feb 4 : Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said India is not merely a geographical entity but it emb

At 93, Apollo founder still has big dreams for Indian healthcare

Dr Reddy, who turns 93 Thursday, lobbied PM Indira Gandhi to ensure import duties on equipment fell from 300% to zero. Banks funded the build; ce

India crude buy helps global market stability: Russia

Rupee falls 15 paise to close at 90.47 against USD

MUMBAI, Feb 4: The Indian rupee fell 15 paise to 90.47 against the US dollar on Wednesday, after Tuesdays sharp 117-paise rally following the Ind

koda Kylaq marks one year with 50,000 sales

MUMBAI, Feb 4: koda Auto India marks the first anniversary of the Kylaq, crossing 50,000 sales since its launch. The sub-4m SUVs lineup expands t

ED achieved 95% conviction rate in PMLA cases: Govt

As on Dec 31, 2025, the special PMLA courts have delivered judgments, on merits, on the issue of money laundering in 58 cases, out of which convi

Vehicle scanner-ko donanichi drugs rabaako champengna mangen: Sorkari

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko drugs ba pekatgipa samrangko jakkalani aro badingsrukaniko champengna adok sorkari, vehicle scanner-rangko dingtang din

Aneesha clinches Silver at All India Inter-University Shooting Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Aneesha Sharma, a trainee of Mission Olympics Shooting Academy Jammu (MOSAJ), has once again brought

Dr Jitendra updates LS about international market accessibility for Space StartUps

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 4: The Government supports Indian space startups in accessing the international market through policies an

Javid Dar inaugurates SARAS Aajeevika Mela at Kala Kendra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departm

Govt prioritizes resource utilisation, enrolment boost for academic excellence: Minister

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 4: Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo today said that the Government is presently prioritizing enhancement of

DG ITBP calls on LG Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent Leh, Feb 4: Shatrujit Kapur, Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), accompanied by Akhoon Saberwal, Inspect

DC chairs Block Diwas at Chakroi-Suchetgarh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr. Rakesh Minhas today chaired a Block Diwas program at Upper Chakroi in Suchetg

Humanity Public School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Humanity Public School organized its prestigious Achievers Award Ceremony with great enthusiasm and dignity

CUJ awarded A grade in NPTEL SWAYAM courses certification

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: The Central University of Jammu (CUJ) today was awarded A Grade consecutively fourth time in the recently d

Supreme Court asks Centre to review Wangchuks detention

SC had earlier directed authorities to conduct Wangchuks medical examination by a specialised doctor and file a report before it. The activist is

Regulator orders probe into IndiGos unfair business practices

Bengaluru-based Kartikeya Rawal had moved CCI after his flight on Dec 5 last year was cancelled and alternative ones were available only at highe

Positives of Buyer-Seller Meets

No one can blame the MDA-2 Government for not trying hard enough to promote small and large scale businesses in Meghalaya. The state took a long

The Weight of Expectations: Meghalayas Reservation Policy Report

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Finally, after a long wait, the Government of Meghalaya has announced that it will release the Reservation Policy Report in t

Man Held For Posting Morphed Women's Photos Online

Using digital forensics and social media tracking, cybercrime police traced the online activity to Mohan Krishna and arrested him.

Far away from the road to development

By Indira Hirway An important observation about the presentation of the budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is that the speech was just

Prevent systematic pattern of violence, threats against our WB staff: EC to SC

Comparing smooth conduct of SIR in other states to that in Bengal where those involved in the roll revision have been targeted, EC, in its affida

Tomato Prices Crash Due To Market Glut In Rayalaseema

At the Pattikonda market in Kurnool district, tomatoes are being traded at as low as 8 per kg.

Healthy Lifestyle Can Prevent 85% of Cancers: Dr Raju Naidu

Regular physical activity, nutritious food, adequate sleep and stress-free living play a crucial role in cancer prevention

Raman Suri expresses concern over non-functional diagnostic machines at GMCH

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Raman Suri today expressed grave concern over the deteriorating

Goog stock: Alphabet Q4 earnings beat expectations lifts Google stock, driven by search, ads, and cloud growth

Google's parent company, Alphabet, reported strong fourth-quarter earnings. Revenue surpassed expectations, driven by growth in Search, Ads, and

PMs reply deferred as protest stalls Lok Sabha; scared Modi ran away, says opposition

The adjournment was a fallout of the stand-off between the two sides over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis insistence on citing the unpublished

Awareness, Early Detection Key To Cancer Control: Minister

The programme was held for sanitation workers, and anti-cancer vaccinations were administered to their children aged between 9 and 14 years.

Quote of the day by Phil McGraw: 'Relationships are negotiated and if you deal with...' - lessons on healthy relationships by author and former psychologist Dr. Phil

Quote of the day by Phil McGraw: Dr. Phil, emphasizes that healthy relationships require negotiation, not domination. Experts agree that communic

MB University: 13 Held For Abducting, Assaulting SFI Leaders

The ASP said preliminary investigation revealed that a group comprising university bouncers, students and private individuals was involved in the

'At twilight of existence': 100-year-old man acquitted in murder case after 4 decades

A division bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Sanjiv Kumar, in a 23-page ruling dated Jan 21, tore into contradictions they found in the p

HC nod to temporary shelters for Cantonment fire victims

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 4: The Meghalaya High Court on Tuesday granted permission to residents affected by a devastating fire at 29 Cantonm

Mlaya to deploy vehicle scanners at entry points to curb drugs trade

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 4: The Meghalaya government remains optimistic that the installation of advanced vehicle scanners will prove to be

PCB staring at huge financial losses amid boycott row

Karachi, Feb 4: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face massive financial losses if the ICCs all-powerful governing board decides to penalise

Prof Umdor resumes charge as Pro-Vice Chancellor of NEHU

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 4: Prof Sumarbin Umdor has resumed charge as Pro-Vice Chancellor of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Shillo

I will be back soon: Pant

Mumbai, Feb 4: Indias wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said that he is recovering well after his injury and is hopeful of returning

MSPCB data reveal sorry state of Meghalaya rivers

Myntdu at Jowai is the only identified river stretch in the state rated satisfactory under WQI for Dec 2025 By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 4: All

Indias 2026 unit is big step up on title-winning batch of 2024

New Delhi, Feb 4: A seemingly unstoppable force in the shortest format, the current India squad has an aura of invincibility around it unlike the

Australia look to ward off injury concerns for strong T20 WC show

Bengaluru, Feb 4: Genuine contenders in the latest iteration of the T20 World Cup, Australia will have to rise above the absence of some premier

Lakadong turmeric leads buyer interest; packaging, presentation key concerns

Day 2 of Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 4: Lakadong turmeric emerged as the primary attraction at a two-day Reverse Buye

Nursing Student Dies By Suicide In College Hostel

The deceased was identified as Bheeshmanjali

FIR filed over illegal coal transportation in East Garo Hills

From Our Correspondent TURA, Feb 4: A group of organisations from Rongmil in East Garo Hills have filed an FIR against an unidentified coal syndi

Narukuru Picked for Centres Digital Village Pilot

The project was launched to provide a range of digital services, including education, healthcare, skill development, financial inclusion and sola

'I want to buy a bazooka...': Kennedy drops bombshell 2nd Amendment hypothetical to judicial nominee

Tiger on the Prowl: Fear Grips East Godavari Villages

Foresters prepare to capture tiger to release it into forest

Can you SHUT HIM UP?: Maxine Waters and Scott Bessent get into heated arguments over US tariffs

Dont be Prezs F**KING FLUNKY: Meeks unleashes on Bessent over investment in Trumps Crypto firm

Applications Invited For Ugadi, Kala Ratna Awards

Recipients of Central government awards or previous State-level Ugadi or Kala Ratna awards are not eligible to apply again.

Planning for the 2026 total Solar Eclipse? These are the best places to see it

A spectacular total solar eclipse is coming on August 12, 2026. Greenland, Iceland, and Spain offer prime viewing spots. Experts call witnessing

2 RIMS Employees Land In ACB Net

Both were arrested and will be produced before the ACB court in Kurnool

Amaravati Capital Works Gain Momentum

The collector advised the mines department to expedite processing of new quarry lease applications while reviewing the existing leases.

6,500 Bicycles Distributed To Students In Addanki

Another 4,000 high school students will receive bicycles in phases

AFC confirms India's bid to host 2031 Asian Cup

India will compete with Australia, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait and there is also a joint bid from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

The Budget and the imperative of fiscal consolidation

The Budget pinpoints the critical areas where the government needs to focus on, but sustained growth needs monetary and fiscal stability

Make AMERICA(S) Great Again: Trump-Petro hail WH meeting, bonds over reactivating Venezuela?

Theyre spending all resources to sponsor terror: Rubio DOUBTS if US can get a DEAL WITH IRAN

Its all about MONEY: Kennedy shreds UBS, Credit Suisse over wider Nazi ties, Jewish restitution

AI4AP Police Project Launched In 3 Districts

The project is the outcome of the AI4 Andhra Police Hackathon, Indias first police-specific AI innovation event held in June 2025, which saw part

The U.S. trade deal, gains from economic diplomacy

Industry must use the opportunities that the India-U.S. trade deal presents

How a sharp US Dollar crash could trigger global recession here's what BofA is warning

Global recession risk global recession risk: Global economic stability is at risk as BofA Securities warns a sharp US dollar decline could trigge

PAIL Filed Appeal Before HC Against RAKIA

PAIL filed an appeal challenging an order of a commercial court in Hyderabad, which dispensed with compliance under Section 12A of the Commercial

Found not enrolled in school, MCD puts 3,000 children back on track

Joining hands: On Manipur and Y. Khemchand Singh as new Chief Minister

The BJP manages internal unity in Manipur; the State still awaits it

DCA Cracks Down On Medical Device Fraud

Officials found large quantities of the monitors manufactured and stocked for sale without a valid licence. User manuals and sale invoices were a

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