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Acharya Balkrishna honoured with SFE Outstanding National Ethno-Pharmacologist Award

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Feb 27: Acharya Balkrishna, a prominent scientist and distinguished Ayurvedic scholar was honoured with the Socie

ICC delegation meets Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A delegation of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) led by its Chairman Rahul Sahai met the Convenor of t

J&K media delegation visits Amul Dairy in Gujarat

Excelsior Correspondent AHMEDABAD, Feb 27: As part of the ongoing media tour organised by the Press Information Bureau, Jammu led by Director Neh

ICAI organises seminar on Budget 2026, GST amendments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A seminar on Budget 2026 and GST Amendments & Litigations organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Branch (NIRC) o

UCO Bank organizes coin, note exchange mela

Excelsior Correspondent R S Pura, Feb 27 : A coin and note exchange mela organized by the UCO Bank Currency Chest Raghunath Bazaar along with UCO

RBI Deputy Governor inaugurates IFAC 2026 at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu today inaugurated the 3rd International Finance and Accounting

Big Push For Kashmir Tourism

The approval of the Rs 1,677 crore expansion of the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport marks one of the most consequential infrastru

DGP reviews prevailing situation in Handwara, Kupwara

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 27: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat, today chaired a joint security review meeting to a

Kejriwals release exposed high handedness of investigative agencies: Mehbooba Mufti

The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) welcomed the decision of aDelhi court. The verdict reaffirms faith in the judiciary and the principle that truth ul

Vice president flags challenge posed by fake news

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday flagged challenges posed by fake news and misinformation and emphasised that journ

Trump not happy with Iran talks, gives diplomacy more time

Tel Aviv: US President Donald Trump said Friday hes not happy with the latest talks over Irans nuclear programme but indicated he would give nego

Watching developments in US; joint statement on trade deal provides for rebalancing: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is watching developments following the US Supreme Courts verdict against t

Voll, Litchfield fire Australia to 5-wicket win, hosts take 2-0 lead against India

HOBART, Feb 27: Georgia Voll (101) made the most of three lifelines while Phoebe Litchfield hit a belligerent 80 to power Australia to a five-wic

Congress not just removed clothes at AI Summit but exposed its intellectual bankruptcy: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday came down heavily on the Congress for the shirtless protest by its youth wing members a

Rupee falls 17 paise to settle at 91.08 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Feb 27 : The rupee declined 17 paise to settle at 91.08 against the US dollar on Friday weighed down by a massive outflow of foreign fund

T20 WC: England marks four-wicket win over New Zealand

COLOMBO, Feb 27: Englands four-wicket win over New Zealand in the Super 8 Group 2 clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Sta

Eminent Malayali litterateurs meet PM; express gratitude for renaming Kerala as Keralam

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 : A group of eminent Malayali litterateurs on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed gratitude for renaming Kera

China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to reach ceasefire

BEIJING, Feb 27: China on Friday called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to work out a ceasefire while expressing concern over the escalation of the c

Saudi Arabia launches digital Umrah guide to make pilgrimage easier, safer

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a new interactive guide aimed at supporting Umrah pilgrims and visitors with clear

Open war now between Pakistan, Afghanistan; casualties on both sides

Taliban attacks several check posts along border ISLAMABAD, Feb 27: Pakistan on Friday said it was in an open war with Afghanistan after its forc

J&K poised to emerge as year-round global tourism destination: Omar

Govt has drawn important lessons from past CM heads to Hubli to cheer J&K team Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Chief Minister Omar Abd

LG exhorts students to embrace innovation, pursue fresh research

Honour traditions, respect past, connect with your roots Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said th

Pvt Members bills sent to Deptts for reply, LGs nod received for money bills

Pending draft legislations also to be taken up Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 27: All Private Members bills, pending since October session of the Legi

Key conspirator still at large, mother being questioned

R S Pura Observation Home escape case Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Around two weeks after three inmates escaped from a juvenile observa

Re-testing of seized drug samples cant be allowed: HC

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 27: The High Court has held that re-testing of seized narco drug samples cant be allowed in a routine manne

Court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha, 20 others

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: A Delhi court on Friday discharged former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the

Kissan Council for action against mafia for denuding jungles

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 27: Expressing serious concern over felling of green trees and smuggling of Khair wood to neighbouring states

Worse than traffic challan: J&K HC nixes PSA detention order

Retirement age disparity & service condition of armed forces need revisit, says SC

SC raps Bengal for rushing to court daily against SIR

The Supreme Court reprimanded the West Bengal government for repeatedly filing vague complaints to delay the Special Intensive Revision of electo

IPL 2026 set to begin on March 28, final on May 31

The Hindu understands that the IPL authorities have informally informed multiple stakeholders about the rejig in a bid to begin IPL 2026 over the

Opp airs concern over scant dialysis infra; govt says attempts on to better numbers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Opposition members in the Assembly on Friday expressed serious concern over inadequate dialysis infrastructure,

Assembly unites over traffic snarls in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Members from the opposition and treasury benches on Friday raised serious concerns over increasing traffic cong

Bill Clinton Denies Wrongdoing At Grilling On Epstein Ties

The Republican chair of the House committee probing Epstein, James Comer, said ahead of Clinton's deposition that he would be asking lots of ques

Mukul critiques performance of Mlaya Police department

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Raising concerns over internal security, criminal investigation, recruitment transparency and road safety enfor

HNLC cadre surrenders; 2 more held in recruitment and IED plot

Our Bureau SHILLONG/NONGPOH, Feb 27: In a significant boost to Meghalaya Police efforts against the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Counci

JNC condemns VPP supremo for omitting Jaintias in quota debate

Our Bureau JOWAI/SHILLONG, Feb 27: The omission of the Jaintia tribe by VPP supremo Ardent M. Basaiawmoit during the discussion on the Meghalaya

MTC driving towards losses: CAG report

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: The latest report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged serious operational and financial co

Budget session adjourned sine die, key bills passed

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: The ten-day Budget session of the Meghalaya Assembly was adjourned sine die on Friday after exhaustive discussi

Trump Floats Friendly Takeover of Cuba After Havana Talks

Speaking to reporters outside the White House as he left for a trip to Texas, Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in discussions with C

Shillong gets fleet of 84 new public buses

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: In a massive boost to public transportation system in traffic-choked Shillong, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma

Aralam elephant attack: KPCC chief seeks aid for victims family

District panchayat Budget proposes jobs for 5,000 women

Focus on comprehensive development of agricultural sector with an allocation of 18 crore; projects in housing and health sectors get 18 crore and

DMK functionary arrested for aggravated sexual assault causing death of a 2.5 yr old girl in Krishnagiri

Former Minister Vellamandi Natarajan rejoins AIADMK

Was an associate of O.Paneerselvam; says the former Chief Ministers decision to join DMK was unacceptable to him

DMK holds seat sharing talks with CPI (M), CPI, KMDK

Anbumani lauds makers of Marathi film Asha

Stalin asserts Tamil Nadu versus Delhi rhetoric

Tenth Chiefs Conclave bats for future preparedness, wisdom sharing

The two-day conclave serves as an institutional platform for professional interaction between the present Army leadership and former Chiefs, fost

Who is LaTroy Lewis and what does Atlanta Falcons statement say? Explainer on firing, allegations, investigation, coaching and playing career

Who is LaTroy Lewis and what does Atlanta Falcons statement say? The Atlanta Falcons fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis after sexu

14 JNU students arrested day after protest against V-Cs remarks, secure bail

Bail conditions state that they will be released only after verification of permanent address; process will prolong punishment, states JNUSU; SFI

'Sometimes you have to use force!': Trump signals possible attack on Iran amid nuclear talks standoff

As J&K nears Ranji Trophy win, Omar heads to Karnataka to cheer for the home team; BJP and PDP extend support

Playing against Karnataka in the summit clash of the nations prestigious domestic cricket competition, J&K was in a commanding position on the pe

Two arrested for murdering teenager, setting body ablaze

CM flags off double-decker tourist bus service for heritage tours

Ladki Bahin grant putting fiscal strain on other depts. but will continue: Minister

There are administrative challenges as implementation of scheme is creating stress on funds, says Ganesh Naik; adds assets of Forest Dept. can be

Court says CBIs case not able to withstand judicial scrutiny, stands discredited

Ripple to decentralize XRP Ledger funding: How it will empower independent developers and community initiatives to drive blockchain growth

Ripple is decentralizing XRP Ledger development funding, empowering independent organizations and venture partners. This strategic shift aims to

In the end, the truth prevailed: AAP hails verdict

14 JNU students arrested over protest granted bail, JNUSU says bail conditions stringent

Student protesters on Thursday had attempted to march to the Ministry of Education but were halted at the main gate in JNU; their demands, among

People of Delhi served justice by voting AAP out of power: CM

Keralas paradox can spark its global vision

The State must look across the oceans to chart a bright future

Dedicated Metro Rail train transports lungs and heart

TANKER Foundation inaugurates dialysis units in Chennai

SC/ST medical students pressured to pay for internship year

In several colleges, fourth-year students are being pressured to pay the fifth-year tuition fee, and are not being permitted to write their fourt

Six arrested for midnight rampage in Puzhal

Hyderabad: New Core Urban Act to replace GHMC Act for 3 municipalities

Hyderabad: The GHMC Act, which was to be the overarching set of rules for all three municipalities in Hyderabad, will be replaced with the Core U

Bad publicity: On AI Summit, Youth Congress protest, police action

The Delhi polices actions against the IYC protesters are heavy-handed

Amit Shah concludes his three-day visit to Bihars Seemanchal

Mr. Shah directed strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions, particularly in forest and uninhabited areas, and

England Comeback Win Against NZ Gives Pakistan Last Chance To Reach T20 World Cup Semis

New Zealand looked set to join England in the semifinals when it reduced England to 117-6 in the 17th over in pursuit of 160. But big hits by Wil

Richard Carringtons first portrait discovered: A historic find for solar astronomy

A long-lost portrait of Richard Carrington, the 19th-century British astronomer behind the largest recorded solar storm, has been discovered. Car

'Ask my husband!': Republicans reveal what Hillary Clinton said at explosive Epstein House hearing

Up in the air: On non-scheduled operators, aviation safety

Flights by non-scheduled operators need better enforcement

Kochi Corporation Budget approved amid Opposition boycott

For the Budget to be viable, the Corporation must collect property tax worth 78crorein a single month, which is an uphill task, saysLDF

The Traitors Season 5 renewal, release date, host, cast and how to watch update

The Traitors Season 5 renewal, release date, host, cast and how to watch update confirms the series will return. Peacock renewed the show for sea

NDA Is A Circus That Will Dismantle Its Tent After Polls: CM

Addressing a training programme for poll booth agents in the western region that covered 14 party districts and 39 Assembly seats on Friday, Stal

Warner Bros signs $110 billion deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in townhall

Netflix had the legal right to match the PSKY offer. As you all know, they ultimately decided not to do that. That then resulted in a signed agre

Police arrest absconding man accused of killing woman in city

Trinamool names four for Rajya Sabha polls

The Trinamool Congress has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. State minister Babul Supriyo, former Bengal DGP Rajee

Shiv Sena (UBT) Refuses To Leave RS Seat For Sharad Pawar

Elections will be held on March 16 for seven Rajya Sabha seats in Maharashtra, which are falling vacant in April. Given the Mahayutis numerical s

Signal-Free KBR Park Soon: Steel Bridge Work Begins at Mugdha Junction

Sajjanar clarified that the works would be carried out intensively at night hours to avoid traffic disruptions during the daytime

Tamil Nadu launches its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills for stargazing

Odisha Woman Raped Twice In 1 Day, Dies After Being Thrown Off Building: Cops

A 23-year-old woman was raped twice in a day in separate places by her boyfriend and a stranger offering help and then thrown off a four-storey b

Afghanistan, Pakistan may head towards full-blown war

Afghanistan and Pakistan are engaged in military clashes along their border. Both nations report inflicting significant damage on each other's po

MCC would be strictly implemented in Tamil Nadu against poll inducements, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Out of 5.67 crore electors, only 216 appeals have been filed till day, points out CEC; SIR in TN was a model for the country, great success, he s

Trump says hes not happy with Iran nuclear talks but awaits further rounds

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after their latest nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday failed to reach and breakthrough,

4 Held for Operating Mule Bank Accounts

During interrogation, they confessed to the crime.

IMFA Completes Rs 707-crore Acquisition Of Tata Steels Ferro Chrome Plant

The transaction, valued at Rs 707.26 crore, comprises a base consideration of Rs 610 crore along with GST and net working capital adjustments.

Bangladesh Army rejigs top brass amid power shift

Bangladesh Army sees significant top-level reshuffles. New officers are appointed to key positions, including Quartermaster General. This follows

Railways run shuttle services to ease woes of suburban train commuters

An official says 26 shuttle services have been launched along with hiring 20 buses of the MTC to compensate the reduced services; ten EMU service