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Cyclone Ditwah damage in Sri Lanka | The long path from wreckage to recovery

Cyclone Ditwah has claimed at least 643 lives and displaced scores of people in Sri Lanka. While it has affected several villages and towns, the

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SMVDU organizes workshop on Stress Coping Management

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: A workshop on Stress Coping Management for the Universitys non-teaching officials, organized by the Direct

IIT Jammu hosts Intl Conference on Sustainable Materials & Infra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu successfully hosted the International Conference on Sustainable

Dr Sanjay Bansal meets Vikramjeet Singh, highlights traders issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: In order to draw attention to key challenges faced by traders, MSMEs and industrial units across the Union

Gaurav Gupta, Bar delegation call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: BJP Spokesperson and Convener International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta today called on Lieutenant Governor Mano

Fairdeal Group launches all-new Tata Sierra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: Celebrating 25 years of trusted partnership with Tata Motors, Fairdeal Group today launched the all-new Ta

SMVD Sangarsh Samiti delegation calls on Nadda, seeks early resolution of issue

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 19 :In connection with the ongoing public concern and stir regarding the allotment of seats in Shree Mata

LG releases 4th Edition of Kartavya Marg

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released the 4th edition of Kartavya Marg, annual in-house magazine publis

CS assesses implementation of Urban Challenge Fund, Auto DCR, lake conservation measures

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the implementation and progress of housing and urban developm

Energy independence aligned with self-reliance, geopolitical compatibility: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Energy independence is no longer a matter of choice but an economic, strategic, and geopolitical neces

ED attaches Yuvraj, Mimi, Ankush assets

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 8 crore belonging to cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa, and actors Urvashi

Trump Administration Begins Release Of Epstein File

The US Justice Department on Friday began releasing the long-awaited records from the investigation into the politically explosive case of convic

U.S. announces operation to eliminate Islamic State fighters in Syria after deaths of Americans

U.S. forces commenced operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria to eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites in direct response to the a

Winter Session concludes as key legislations replacing MGNREGA, pvt participation in nuclear sector passed

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The short Winter Session of Parliament concluded on Friday as both houses were adjourned sine die after the passage of some ke

Traditional medicine must win trust through science, expand reach: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said traditional medicine was yet to receive the place it truly deserved and asserted t

President Murmu opens 2nd edition of Udyan Utsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad

HYDERABAD, Dec 19: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Second Edition of Udyan Utsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam here on Friday. The nine-day fes

Gujarat best destination for real estate development, realtors must explore opportunities: CM

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday urged real estate developers to invest in the state, as it offers huge busine

Inter Zonal Display Your Talent 2025 concludes at JU

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: The Inter-Zonal Display Your Talent 2025 concluded today at University of Jammu with a vibrant valedictory

Reserve Bank board discusses global, domestic economic situation and challenges

HYDERABAD, Dec 19 : The central board of the Reserve Bank on Friday discussed the global and domestic economic situation and associated challenge

Hardik wins Sub-Jr title at 29th Inter-District Billiards & Snooker Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: In the ongoing 29th Inter-District Billiards and Snooker Championship 2025 at MA Stadium, here toda

Sky is no longer the limit: CJI Surya Kant on Shubhanshu Shuklas Axiom-4 mission

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday praised Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who became the first Indian astrona

DOJ releases new Jeffrey Epstein files today: Here's what's inside the latest trove of Department of Justice documents

DOJ: The US Justice Department released a significant volume of documents tied to its Jeffrey Epstein investigations, responding to legislative p

Congress, CPI(M) leaders in Bengal say risinginfiltrators narrativeof BJP proved wrongafterSIRdraft list

CPI(M) State secretary Mohammad Salim added that many vulnerable people from tribal communities, women, rentedaccommodationholders, street dwelle

SIIEDC organises workshop on Goal Setting and Decision Making

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: A one-day workshop on topic Goal Setting and Decision Making organized by the Skill Incubation Innovation

PMGSY, PMAY-G transforms rural J&K: Over 8,600 km roads, 3.2 lakh houses completed

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: Under key rural development schemes including the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and Pradhan Man

Rising TB and Malaria Cases

The steady rise in TB cases and the noticeable increase in malaria in Jammu and Kashmir over the past three years should be treated as a serious

Fog disrupts flight operations in region; 12 flights cancelled, many delayed

Cold, dry weather result in frozen water bodies in Doda Fayaz Bukhari/ Gopal Sharma SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Dec 19: Five flights were cancelled and eight

Omar seeks early release of pending Central funds for JJM

CM assures achievement of targets NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met Union Jal Shakti Minister C R P

Father, brother, cousin of dreaded ultra Jahangir Saroori working in Rattle project

Security of sensitive Kishtwar jeopardised, SSP flags concern Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Dec 19: Close to the heels of exposure regarding engagement

FM likely to present budget on Sunday

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: If Parliamentary convention is followed, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the General Budget for 2026-27 on a

Probe into Zubeen Gargs death ongoing, no foul play suspected yet: Singapore police

SINGAPORE, Dec 19 : Investigations into the death of singer Zubeen Garg are ongoing but so far no foul play is suspected, Singapore police have s

Chennai Corporation to collect fees from street vendors

Previously, a uniform rent of 100 per month was collected from street vendors in specific areas, such as Armenian Street, Pantheon Lane, and Myla

Modis Gulf, East Africa Visit Setting Strategic Footholds

Dr. D.K. Giri Prime Minister Narendra Modis two-day state visit to Jordan on 15-16 December, marked a watershed moment in India-Jordan relations

In Obama's 2025 playlist, a 13th-C Marathi prayer

Rajasthan High Court refuses to order immediate student union elections

The petitioners contended that the student representation constituted a core democratic entitlement and the students could not be deprived of the

ISL clubs propose club-owned league with perpetual rights

New Delhi, Dec 19: Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Friday formally proposed a fundamental restructuring of the countrys top-tier professional

Rohit, Jaiswal to miss initial games

Mumbai, Dec 19: Prominent India players such as Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav will not compete in at least the first two ma

Meghalaya dominate in first Northeast rowing event

Shillong, Dec 19: Meghalaya stamped their authority at the inaugural Northeast Rowing Regatta and Championship 2025, finishing as overall champio

Openers lead West Indies fightback after New Zealand declare on 575-8

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, Dec 19: Devon Conway compiled the highest Test score to help New Zealand declare their innings at a massive score of 575/8, but

Meghalaya Cricket body elects James Sangma as new president

Shillong, Dec 19: Former Home Minister James PK Sangma was on Friday elected as the new President of the Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) duri

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Bhattacharya, Jaglan lead Indian charge for Asian Tour HUA HIN(Thailand), Dec 19: Shaurya Bhattacharya chipped in twice on successive holes for a

Sikkims comeback win spoils Meghalayas evening

Shillong, Dec 19: Sikkim came from a goal down in the first half to win 2-1 against Meghalaya in the first Group E match of the Senior Mens Natio

MFA to honour stalwarts of Meghalaya football

Shillong, Dec 19: The Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) will honour past and present footballers, coaches and referees who have lifted the sta

BJP councillor seeks white paper on sanitary workers attendance

TrumpRx explained: How Trumps new drug price deals with 9 pharma companies could save patients money

TrumpRx: President Donald Trump has struck new deals with nine major drug companies. These agreements aim to reduce prescription drug prices for

Right to free speech not absolute, denies pre-arrest bail: SC

The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to a chartered accountancy student for posts on a parody X account, stating free speech is not unfette

Govt. to launch nationwide awareness campaign on VB-G RAM G scheme

It will operate as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), with a fund sharing pattern of 90:10 for North-Eastern and Himalayan States/UT and 60:40 f

Indonesian Consul General Explores Trade Ties With AP

Wardoyo said AP has strong capabilities in agriculture, food processing and manufacturing, and highlighted the facilitation measures and advantag

Court will always lean towards animals who suffer silently: SC

The Supreme Court has signaled its strong inclination to protect elephants, stating it will always favor animals whose migration paths are obstru

500 robotic surgeries completed at TNGMSSH

Chennai Corporation Bans Rottweiler, Pit Bull Dogs

The resolution said that applications for new pet licences for Pit Bull and Rottweiler breeds would be prohibited within the GCC limits from Satu

AP Targets Rooftop Solar In Every Home By 2029: MLA

Rammohan said the chief minister has introduced far-reaching power sector reforms that helped strengthen electricity generation and these were la

97.3 lakh deleted from Tamil Nadu draft rolls, 73.7 lakh in Gujarat

Tamil Nadu and Gujarat's draft voter lists have seen significant deletions, with over 97 lakh and 73 lakh names removed respectively. Millions mo

AP CM Pushes For Refinery, Metro Rail And Shipbuilding Projects In Delhi Meetings

The CM met petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and invited him to lay the foundation for the proposed BPCL Greenfield Refinery in Nellore dist

CSR must inherently include environment & ecology, rules SC

The Supreme Court has mandated that environmental protection is a core component of corporate social responsibility, not mere charity. In a landm

Bowen Yang to leave Saturday Night Live cast: What SNL fans can expect in his final episode Heres everything you need to know

Bowen Yang is departing Saturday Night Live mid-season during his eighth year on the show, with his final episode airing this Saturday. Yang's te

Vizag: Family Wiped Out In Road Mishap

Kantha Rao eked out his living as an employee of a medical shop, Sandhya worked as a housekeeper in a private company and daughter was a 5th-grad

ED moves HC against dismissal of its case against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

The Enforcement Directorate has challenged a trial court's order dismissing its money laundering case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the Natio

Dev 360 | Clean Air As Privilege: Its Indias Hidden Inequality | Patralekha Chatterjee

Why is India -- so vocal on climate change and greenhouse gases -- in mute mode on domestic air pollution? It is now a pan-Indian crisis whose de

Official to be suspended over delay in opening gym in Ward 62

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Theres Nothing Christian About Spewing Hate For Asylum Seekers | Farrukh Dhondy

Growing up in India, one couldnt not know about dharma and karma, but the understanding of these came woven into myths and epic stories like the

Gold Mining Kicks Off in Jonnagiri

Geo Mysore is handling the project after it secured the required permissions.

High Court Ex-Judge Seeks Full Pension

The petitioner thereafter was transferred to the High Court of Telangana where she demitted office in October 2022 on attaining the age of supera

'Missing' Woman Found Dead

The victim was identified as Vannegari Mogulamma, 49.

Around 4,000 micro-observers to scrutinise SIR hearing process in West Bengal

Sources in the CEOs office said that micro-observers will check for any discrepancies during hearings, and would report any red flags to EROs, AE

DC Edit | No Job Guarantee In RAM-G: Will It Ensure Rural Welfare?

Due to government-fixed wages, MGNREGA increased the bargaining power of unskilled workers and raised their incomes substantially. On the flip si

One Year RI for Housebreaking

According to the prosecution, on February 7 this year, the victim and her husband went to Vijayawada to their son's house, and after one week, th

Phone-Tapping Case: CP Sajjanar Holds First Strategy Meet With SIT

Sajjanar reviewed the case details with the designated investigation officer and senior police officials drafted into the team.

Reforms Led to Growth of Construction Sector: Minister Kondapalli

The organisers presented 71 stalls showcasing various types of housing and commercial ventures, sanitaryware and financial institutions.

Largest tax refund season of all time? How Trumps Big Beautiful Bill could boost 2026 paycheck & who benefits most

Largest tax refund ever 2026: Taxpayers anticipate a significant tax refund season in 2026 due to retroactive changes in the 2025 tax code. These

Homemade Wine Christmas Legacy in Nilgiris

Illuminated churches, carols and traditional homemade wine mark the Yuletide

Taiwan: 3 people killed after mass stabbing attack in capital Taipei

The attack on Friday took place during the city's evening rush hour. Pictures and videos shared on social media platforms showed people fleeing t

DC Edit | Bangladesh On The Boil Again

Given his record in office as chief adviser after being dropped back in Bangladesh as a faux ruler, Muhammad Yunus has been prone to giving into

PM Modi launches global e-library, which puts traditional meds on world map

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Traditional Medicine Global Library (TMGL) at the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, establishi

Four Arrested For Letting Fraudsters To Use Accounts

According to officials, Michael Reddy was a current-account holder of Thanish Consultancy Pvt Ltd, where a part of the fraud amount got deposited

Coast Guard, CIU Seize 9.49 kg of Hashish Oil off Pamban

The successful operation highlights the Indian Coast Guards proactive role as the lead maritime law enforcement agency and its close coordination

Trump Refuses To Rule Out War With Venezuela

President Donald Trump left the possibility of war with Venezuela on the table in an interview published Friday, after escalating the US pressure

EC to Deploy Central Govt Officers As Micro Observers for SIR in West Bengal

Officials to verify forms, documents and hearings during Special Intensive Revision

Celebrate the season: 10 Best U.S. destinations to explore for christmas cheer this december

Christmas Getaways: From sunny escapes in Maui, Hawaii, to snowy mountain towns like Breckenridge, Colorado, you can spend a memorable Christmas

ED Quizzes Anil Ambani's Son in Yes Bank Loan Case

A large portion of these loans later turned into non-performing investments, resulting in losses of about Rs 3,300 crore for Yes Bank, the agency

High-cocoa dark chocolate with theobromine may help slow aging, support healthy cells, and promote biological youth

Dark chocolate with high cocoa has a chemical called theobromine that may help slow aging and keep cells healthy. Studies show it can make people

Parab 2025 Opens In Koraput

On the inaugural evening on Thursday, Vedanta Aluminium unveiled its dedicated stall, showcasing its engagement with community development and cu

AI training programme for government officials to be launched

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras is tying up with Google and Digital Futures Lab for the initiative

Bengaluru firm deploys AI-driven climate intelligence system in its coffee plantations

West Godavari: Man Gets 10 Years' Jail for Sexual Assault

West Godavari superintendent of police Adnan Nayeem Asmi appreciated the police officers for taking up fool-proof investigations and securing the

Residents welcome incinerator plant closure in Manali

Japans MUFG Invests Rs 39,600 cr In Shriram Finance

The companys Board of Directors on Friday approved the preferential issuance of equity shares to Japans MUFG. The company will issue 47.11 crore

MMTS: Hyderabads overlooked lifeline waiting for a comeback

Daily commuters urge South Central Railway authorities to boost frequency, punctuality, and daytime services of MMTSalong key suburban routes; th

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