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National seminar on Bhartiya Bodh concludes at GCOE

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: The two days national seminar on Bhartiya Bodh : Reviving Indian Knowledge System for Modern Education orga

Cong -NC trying to divide Jammu region on pattern of 2 nation theory, Dixon Plan: BJYM

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 6: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) State spokesperson, Amit Sharma, today launched a scathing attack on

Seminar on Employment Market Structural Shifts concludes at JU

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: A two-day National Seminar on Employment Market Structural Shifts, Skill Logics and Policy Challenges organ

SCERT felicitates student selected for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu Division, today feli

J&K Budget evokes mixed reaction, industrialists term it anti-industry

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Budget which was presented in the Legislative Assembly by the Chief Minister Omar Abd

CUJ organizes expert lecture on Skill Ecosystem for Viksit Bharat 2047

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: Community college in collaboration with School of Business Studies, Central University of Jammu, organized

Army Chief honours SHO Majalta for exemplary operational success

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 6: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today honoured SHO Majalta, Satar Choudhary, fo

IDA Jammu holds mega dental awareness cum check-up camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: Indian Dental Association (IDA), Jammu, organized a two-day mega dental check-up and awareness camp which c

Driving Sustainable Agricultural Development in Hilly Areas of J&K

Dr. Banarsi Lal kvkreasi@gmail.com India is one of the largest food producer countries in the world. Presently India is having first rank in milk

Fallout Season 2 review: Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins strike a glorious gory path to truth

Striking production and sound design, audacious action, mean monsters and standout performances mark the sophomore sprawl

The Strangers: Chapter 3 movie review: About time to put this killer to pasture

All the back and forth, mincing machines, cleavers, dank basements, creep chords, jump scares and gore do not translate into even halfway decent

US Court Orders Uber To Pay $8.5 Million To Woman Over Sexual Assault

A federal jury has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who says one of its drivers raped her during a 2023 trip.

'When told I'm 75, I said 25 yrs left': PM Modi tells students to focus on future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised students at 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' that education is for life, not just exams, emphasizing character and temp

'I don't know what will happen to me': Pappu Yadav after arrest in 1995 case

Purnea MP Pappu Yadav was arrested by Patna Police in connection with a 1995 case, expressing fears for his safety and demanding to be taken dire

Nitu, Preeti, Jadumani storm into semis as India confirm 19 medals in Spain

The Indian womens team, under the guidance of new head coach Santiago Nieva, has confirmed 12 medals, while the seven male boxers progressed to t

T20 World Cup: Avoiding outside noise best way, says Salman as Pakistan eye Super Eight

Pakistan, who won the title in 2009, are coming into the tournament in the wake of their decision to boycott the February 15 group game against a

Couple injured in road accident

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: A couple sustained injuries in a road accident at Bakshi Nagar area here today, officials said. Madan Lal (

DC Kishtwar releases Rs 6 lakh under Road Accident Victim Fund

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Feb 6: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today disbursed Rs.6 lakh as compensation under t

DC holds Public Darbar, reviews facilities at Transit Accommodation Odina

Excelsior Correspondent BANDIPORA, Feb 6: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Friday convened a special public darbar at Dak Bung

4 promoted, posted as SEs, 4 XEns get additional charge

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: The Government today placed/elevated and posted four Executive Engineers as I/C Superintending Engineers an

RDD Minister launches Umeed Ka Zaika, a major milestone for FSE Project in J&K

Excelsior correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: In a significant step towards strengthening the market access and digital empowerment of Self Help Groups (

DC Ramban chairs DRSC, DLMC meeting to strengthen road safety framework

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 6: To prevent road accidents and undertake effective corrective measures, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohamma

Quote of the day by Lady Whistledown: 'The ones we love have the power to inflict the greatest scars, for what thing is more...' - powerful line from Netflix's Bridgerton character Penelope Featherington

Quote of the day by Lady Whistledown in Bridgerton: Bridgerton's Lady Whistledown shares a poignant quote on love's capacity for deep hurt. The N

Iran army reports fire at Tehran barracks, says blaze contained, no injuries

Iranian Army blamed an electrical fault for the fire

US Moves To Deport 5-Year-Old Detained In Minnesota

The US Department of Homeland Security said on Friday it is seeking to deport a 5-year-old Ecuadorean boy who was detained in Minnesota last mont

T20 World Cup | Playing on home soil brings a lot of motivation and responsibility: Suryakumar

The India captain also hinted that Kishan, who opened the innings during Wednesdays warm-up match against South Africa, is likely to continue at

Musk's Underground Tunnels In Las Vegas Face Scrutiny Over Safety, Environmental Concerns

Elon Musk's Vegas Loop, a network of underground tunnels to ferry passengers in Teslas, was under fresh scrutiny this week from Nevada lawmakers

IIT-Madras Research Park, Unicorn Ventures launch 600-crore deep tech fund

Is Mariah Carey lip-syncing at the Olympics? Winter Games opening ceremony sparks mixed reactions

Mariah Carey's performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan has drawn sharp criticism. While she sang Nothing is Impossible

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav arrested in 1995 forgery case after late-night drama

High drama unfolded at Pappu Yadavs house in Mandiri locality when a police team arrived to execute a warrant issued by an MP/MLA court in the ca

Why is gold price going above $4,955 and will it now head for $6,000 level? Gold rise, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is gold price going above $4,955 and will it now head for $6,000 level? Gold rebounded after losses as the dollar eased and US-Iran talks con

Amit Shah calls for hi-tech solutions to secure J&K border amid UAV threat

Emerging challenges driven by advanced technology must be countered with equally advanced technological solutions. The challenges faced some year

Election Commission directives ignored, disabled people made to wait in queue for SIR hearings in Bengal

Despite Election Commission exemptions, disabled persons report long waits, inadequatefacilitiesand distress during SIRhearing

BTC USD crash explained: Experts reveal top reasons why crypto market tumbled yesterday and why analysts are starting to buy spot Bitcoin now

Bitcoin crash explained: Bitcoin's value has fallen due to several factors. Leverage is unwinding, and AI hype is cooling, impacting miners. Gove

India trashes Pakistan's allegations of Indian link to Islamabad bombing

It is unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan should choose to delude itself by blami

Why is copper price surging again and will it stay above $13,000 or fall back? Copper rise, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is copper price surging again and will it stay above $13,000 or fall back? Copper price moved above $13,000 after investors bought the dip. I

Exports to China up 37% in Apr-Dec: Minister

India's exports to China surged 37% to $14.2 billion in April-December, with December shipments jumping 67%. Imports, however, rose 13.5% to near

Timely police action couldve saved his life, say Kamals kin

Tripura council poll: no alliance call yet by BJP, ally IPFT keen on tie-up

Move comes close on the heels of a statement by CM Manik Saha, who hinted at independently contesting the election to the tribal district council

DUs fee revenue jumps from 195 cr. to 292 cr.

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav Arrested In 1995 Land Dispute Case

Purnea MP Pappu Yadav was arrested by the Patna Police from his residence on Friday in connection with a case dating back to 1995.

Focus on inclusive growth: Omar tables 1.27-lakh-cr. budget

Opposition parties expressed their unhappiness over the budget and said it offers no healing or hope

Delhi court upholds criminal charges against Alka Lamba

Iran rules out U.S. demand to end uranium enrichment during Oman talks, diplomat says

Irans missile capabilities were not discussed during the talks, said a regional diplomat, briefed by Tehran

Iran backs Chabahar port, ready to expand ties with India

Iran reaffirms its commitment to the Chabahar port and cooperation with India, despite US sanctions uncertainty. While a recent budget showed no

Clear fish seed dues in 4 weeks or finance Secy must appear: Telangana HC to govt

The court directed authorities to complete payments within four weeks and submit a compliance report by March 6, warning that failure would requi

Indias Links With Asian Regions Underappreciated, Says Historians

Prof. Dhar said the Buddhist sites were closely linked through trade routes and cultural exchange

CM credits economic growth to capital expenditure, rise in private investment

Stakeholders conglomerate for pre-Budget consultation meeting in city By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday att

Total arrests rise to 10 in GH activist homicide case

From Our Correspondent TURA, Feb 6: West Garo Hills (WGH) Police on Friday arrested another accused in the murder of ACHIK member Dilseng M Sangm

One killed after encounter with wild elephants in SGH

From Our Correspondent BAGHMARA, Feb 6: A resident of Mankachar in Assam was killed on Friday morning after encountering a herd of wild elephants

KSU urges Shillong CH authorities to tackle anti-social elements around hospital area

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) Laban Circle on Friday urged the Shillong Civil Hospital authorities to act again

Govt plans Umshyrpi-Barik road corridor to ease traffic

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said that a major road corridor, linking Umshyrpi Bridge at Rilbong, R

Earthquake preparedness mock exercise held in Shillong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: A multi-state mock exercise on earthquake disaster preparedness was conducted in Shillong on Friday to strengthe

Padma Shri explains living root bridges formation process

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: Padma Shri Hally War has shed light on the unique process of formation of living root bridges, revealing that wh

Panel reconstituted to receive sexual harassment plaints

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: The East Khasi Hills district administration has reconstituted the Local Complaints Committee in accordance with

Is Eleven dead? Caleb McLaughlin shares his view on Stranger Things ending

Caleb McLaughlin, who played Lucas in Stranger Things, has shared his view on Elevens fate. He believes Eleven did not survive the series ending.

Can't misuse judiciary after poll drubbing: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court sternly criticized the Jan Suraaj Party for challenging Bihar's assembly elections, questioning their motive after a significan

Centre offers Rs 28,740 cr for Hyderabad Metro Phase II

Later, he addressed a Vyapari Samvad at the party office. BJP national spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam, state spokespersons N.V. Subash and Veerend

Distressing regularity: On Meghalayas rat-hole mines

Illegal mining should become socially expensive and operationally prohibitive

Timothy Busfield indicted: What are the abuse allegations against the actor?

Actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted on four felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a child following allegations of unlawful sexual con

Top Jaish, LeT men call for jihad, threaten to strike Delhi, Agra

Top commanders from Pakistan-based terror groups JeM and LeT have issued direct threats against India and global powers during rallies coinciding

Tesla weighs New York, Arizona, Idaho to lift solar cell output

Tesla is moving forward with Elon Musk's ambitious solar energy plans. The company is exploring multiple locations across the United States for m

Bayer's Asundexian drug reduces stroke risk by 26% in study

Asundexian reduced the chance of another stroke by 26% compared with placebo, when added to standard antiplatelet therapy such as Aspirin, Bayer

Why is silver price rising by 7.6% and will it go above $76.64 or fall back? Silver rise, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is silver price rising by 7.6% and will it go above $76.64 or fall back? Silver surged to $76.64 per ounce after falling below $65 earlier. T

Uttam: Congress govt changed the life poor

Uttam Kumar Reddy remarked that during the ten years of BRS rule, not a single new white ration card was issued, whereas the Congress after it ca

Hop-on, hop-off the state of climate governance

There is an illusion of progress in climate negotiations, with more process and less action

In a 1st, resolution professional held by ED for colluding with promoters of bankrupt co

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Arvind Kumar, a former resolution professional for Richa Industries Ltd., on charges of collusion,

GHMC Set for Trifurcation: Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Malkajgiri Corporations To Be Formed

The Cyberabad corporation will have three western zones of Kukatpally, Quthbullapur and Serilingampally, while the Malkajgiri corporation will ha

Saudis cut key oil price for Asian buyers in sign of surplus

State oil producer Saudi Aramco will reduce the price of its Arab Light grade by 30 cents a barrel to parity with the regional benchmark for Marc

The India-EU trade deal is also a strategic turning point

The economic deal opens up avenues for India and the EU to stabilise the international order

FBI hunts down KEY PERP in 2012 Benghazi US Embassy attack; Bondi reminds: Trump didnt forget

Over the years, DMK and Congress have forged a mutually complementary electoral tie-up

In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, even though the national party lagged behind the Dravidian party in terms of vote share in contested seats, the m

Employee gets double the salary to relocate but is 12 hours away from his fiance in dilemma, gets valuable work-life advice

A Reddit user shared a dilemma: a job offer that would double his salary but require a 12-hour distance or 1.5-hour flight from his fiance, who h

New sovereign path: Carney READY to face Trump tariffs as he calls US-Canada ties VULNARABLE

Satya Sai District Emerging As Aerospace, Aviation Hub

Global firms eye investments near Devanahalli Airport and Kodikonda industrial zone

Distressing regularity: On Manipurs rat-hole mines

Illegal mining should become socially expensive and operationally prohibitive

J&K: NIA raids Government Medical College Anantnag

An NIA team along with officials of the Jammu & Kashmir Police and CRPF personnel visited GMC Anantnag and checked the official documents of Adee

AP CM Naidu to launch Quantum Valley today, signalling tech leap for India

AP government expects that the project will attract investments from leading technology companies as well as global research institutions, enabli

Supreme Court to examine HP decision to withdraw cases against 65 netas

Himachal Pradesh government has approached the Supreme Court. They are challenging a High Court ruling. The ruling prevented the withdrawal of 65

Teacher To Undergo Fresh Disability Test

The writ petitioner contended that she was validly selected under the PwD quota based on a disability certificate and that the subsequent reducti

Manipur Hills Erupt As Kuki-Zo MLAs Join Govt

In Churachandpur, a rally was jointly organised by the Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights and the Womens Wing of the Indigenous Tribal Lead

Trump Posts, Then Deletes, Racist Clip Of Obamas As Monkeys

The White House initially rejected fake outrage over the video shared on Trump's Truth Social account late Thursday night, only to then blame the

India, Malaysia to set up multi-layer chip collaboration during PM Modi's trip

Combining India's design expertise and fabrication incentives with Malaysia's mature chip assembly, testing, and packaging ecosystem, the collabo

State government allocates 51.92 crore for proposed bronze museum at Egmore

ALERT Being awards presented in Coimbatore

Amaravati works progressing

Ponguru Narayana inspected several construction sites in the capital area, including the ministers bungalows under construction at Rayapudi.

Pvt, more than govt, colleges gain from NEET PG cut-off drop

NEET PG cut-off reduction to zero in 2023 disproportionately benefited private medical colleges, especially for clinical specialties. General cat

ED submits charge sheet in RG Kar financial irregularities case

The alleged financial irregularities came to the forefront following the rape and murder of a PGT doctor on the hospital premises in August 2024.

Pakistan Blast Highlights: Suspicion Likely To Fall On Pak Taliban, Islamic State

At least 69 people were killed, and 169 were injured after a suicide bomber detonated himself inside a shrine in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad.

20,000 Emigration clearances issued to J&K workers

New Delhi, Feb 6:More than 20,000 emigration clearances have been issued to workers from Jammu and Kashmir for overseas employment during the pas