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SRINAGAR, Apr 6: The Meteorological Department has predicted another wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir, with intermittent light to moderate rain expected from Tuesday forenoon to Wednesday evening. Snowfall is also likely over the higher reaches during this period, officials said. According to the forecast, a few places in both Jammu division and Kashmir division may receive moderate to heavy rainfall, while higher altitude areas are likely to witness light to moderate snowfall. The MeT also is

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged the Uniform Civil Code and One Nation, One Election as two of the unfinished agendas of the BJP, and said serious and positive discussions are taking place on them. Addressing virtually an event on the BJPs foundation day, Modi also targeted the Congress and said BJP workers endured many hardships like Emergency and also oppression under the grand old party. He said many BJP workers have even sacrificed their [] The post Positive D

Tehran, Apr 6: Majid Khademi, the head of Iranian Revolutionary Guards intelligence organisation, has been killed in US-Israeli strikes on Monday, according to Iranian state media. Major General Majid Khademi, the powerful and educated head of the Intelligence Organisation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was martyred in the criminal terrorist attack by the American-Zionist enemy at dawn today, said the Guards in a post on their Telegram channel. It did not elaborate on where Kha

New Delhi, Apr 6: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBI to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into the award of contracts for public works in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly owned by family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath said the enquiry and consequential investigation, if any, shall cover the award and execution of public works, contracts and work orders in the state for the period from January 1, [] The post SC Orders CBI E

BHABNIPUR-SORBHOG (ASSAM), Apr 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that while his government has carried out Operation Sindoor on terror camps in Pakistan, the Congress keeps on singing to the tune of the neighbouring country. On the development front, he alleged that the Congress had always taken a myopic view on the matter, while the BJP works towards ensuring long-term development of the nation. The party always took short-term measures so that they could indulge in corruption. But

TOKYO, Apr 6: Asian markets that were open for trading mostly rose Monday, as investors continued to closely watch the war in Iran, soaring oil prices and what President Donald Trump might say next. Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 rose nearly 1.1 per cent to 53,692.42 in morning trading. South Koreas Kospi gained 1.5 per cent to 5,460.24. Trading was closed in Australia for Easter, and in Hong Kong and Shanghai for a traditional Chinese holiday. The Tuesday deadline Trump has [] The post Asian share

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India in 2025-26 grew by 13.3 per cent at a record 2,96,71,064 units as compared to 2,61,87,255 units in the previous fiscal, with GST 2.0 helping overcome a subdued start to the year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday. Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales rose to 47,05,056 units in FY26, up 13 per cent from 41,63,927 units in FY25, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said [] The post A

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on Monday said it has registered a total credit growth of 22 per cent to Rs 2.92 lakh crore in the fourth quarter ended March 2026. The outstanding credit was Rs 2.40 lakh crore at the end of the January-March quarter of previous fiscal, BoM said in a regulatory filing. The total credit also includes Rs 1.12 lakh crore corporate credit while RAM advances of Rs 1.79 lakh crore during the quarter, [] The post Bank of Maharashtra logs 22pc loan growth in

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Jindal Steel on Monday said it has deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces to counter the shortage of natural gas, LPG and propane, enabling the company to sustain operations amid supply disruptions. Syngas, or synthesis gas, is a clean-burning fuel that offers a way to convert waste and biomass into valuable energy, acting as a circular energy source. The innovative switch to syngas produced through gasification of coal has allowed the [] The post Jin

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Food delivery and e-commerce platform magicpin on Monday announced the launch of AI Assistant Vera for restaurants and retailers to gain real-time order volume insights for planning operations. During the pre-launch trial phase, over 1,00,000 restaurants and retailers have already been on-boarded on Vera, magicpin stated. The launch was brought forward due to a severe LPG crisis hitting food delivery partner restaurants across India, whereby magicpin provided real-time, AI-enab

SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI, Apr 6:IT services firm Wipro has secured an eight-year transformation deal with Singapore-based food and agri-business major Olam Group, which is expected to exceed USD 1 billion (about Rs 9,314 crore) in contract value. As part of the broader engagement, Wipro said it will acquire Olam Groups IT and digital services business, Mindsprint Pte. Ltd., for USD 375 million (about Rs 3,494 crore). Wipro has secured a multi-year strategic transformation deal with Olam Group, a lead

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday raised concerns over Indias data sovereignty and asserted that the country should be leading the global tech race, but instead it is being kept in the dark about how its data will be protected. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said Indias data belongs to its people and in the AI economy, it can be one of its biggest strengths to build AI, grow companies, and create [] The post India Kept In Dark: Rahul Slams Govt On Data Sovereig

KOCHI (KERALA), Apr 6: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said individual prosperity can be achieved only when the country is prosperous and secure. He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a two-day convention of Balagokulam, a cultural organisation for students affiliated with the RSS, here. Bhagwat said prosperity and security cannot be achieved in isolation. When the country is prosperous and safe, families too attain prosperity and security. When individuals work for the prosperity a

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Kulgam, Apr 6: In a sustained and intensified drive against drug trafficking, Kulgam Police has registered 10 NDPS FIRs during the last 3 weeks According to the statement, 9 FIRs of PS Qazigund and 01 FIR of PS Devsar), leading to the arrest of 14 drug peddlers. During these operations, cumulative recoveries of 415.61 grams of Heroin, 1348 grams of Charas (including powder and charas-like substance), 1.5 kilograms of Bhang Patri and cash amounting to 1,37,990 have been effected. Investigations [

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: A free heart check-up camp was held here today at Gurdwara Bala Pritam Ji by Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi. The camp was inaugurated by the office bearers of District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee Jammu, Halqa Nanak Nagar. The camp was led by Dr. Swati Mahajan, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. During the camp, over 75 patients were screened for various heart-related ailments. As part of the initiative, patien

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5:Resolution of public issues is my priority, and development is my agenda,said MLA Jammu WestArvind Guptawhile addressing a Public Darbar held at Ward No. 40, here at Vijay Nagar today. He assured residents that long-pending works related to basic infrastructure will be taken up on priority and completed in a time-bound manner. During the Public Darbar locals raised several long-pending civic issues before senior BJP leaders, including MPJugal Kishore Sharma.

Excelsior Correspondent NAGROTA, Apr 5: MLA Nagrota, Devyani Rana today launched the second edition of the Youth Training & Employment Drive aimed at equipping local youth with skills for careers in the hotel and hospitality sector. The programme commenced at TRT Community Hall, Nagrota, and has been organised in collaboration with ARC Hospitality as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen skill development and employment avenues for young people. The session witnessed participation from 100 aspir

DHAKA, April 5: Measles infections are rising rapidly across Bangladesh, placing growing pressure on paediatric wards in hospitals, media reports said on Sunday. Healthcare facilities are experiencing a concerning surge in children exhibiting symptoms such as fever, respiratory distress, and widespread rashes, the Dhaka Tribune reported. In many hospitals, isolation units have been opened to manage the increasing patient load and curb further transmission. To combat the outbreak, an emergency Me

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 5: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today expressed concern over growing economic stress in Jammu and Kashmir due to the ongoing West Asian conflict, and called for immediate Government intervention to protect the regions industrial sector. Highlighting sector-specific impacts, An FCIK spokesperson said that the export sector, particularly Kashmirs handicrafts, has been severely affected, with consignments stalled at multiple stages an

COOCH BEHAR, Apr 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies would start benefiting them from the 2029 parliamentary polls, as he sought to weaken West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees strongest electoral constituency. Addressing his first rally in north Bengal after the poll schedule was announced, Modi turned the sprawling ground in Cooch Behar into a direct appeal to Bengals women, invoking the states []

HYDERABAD, Apr 5: Mohammed Shami asked probing questions not only to Sunrisers Hyderabad batters but also to the national selection committee with an opening spell for ages while skipper Rishabh Pant upped his game when it mattered to headline Lucknow Super Giants thrilling five-wicket victory in an IPL match on Sunday. In a spell that oozed skill and class in equal measure, Shami bowled an astounding 18 dot balls to finish with 2 for 9 in four overs which largely [] The post Pant, Shami take LS

Sant Kumar Sharma The Jan Vishwas 2026 Bill is a part of the ongoing reform process initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modis government over a decade ago. Harassment of businessmen and common citizens due to regulatory provisions was fairly common in an era of `License Raj that earlier Congress-led governments fostered. Deregulation or lesser regulatory laws has always helped market sentiment and proved to be beneficial. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which provide employment

Biju Dharmapalan bijudharmapalan@gmail.com More than half a century after humans last ventured beyond low Earth orbit, NASAs Artemis II mission marks a decisive turning point-not just in space exploration, but in the trajectory of human civilisation itself. This is not merely a return to the Moon; it is a rehearsal for humanitys expansion into deep space, a technological leap, and a philosophical shift in how we see our place in the universe. The mission, launched on 1 April 2026 at [] The post

Pinaki Bakshi pinakibakshi9@gmail.com One of the rampant issues academic domains are still dealing with is the theoretical vs. practical implementation of knowledge. The concern is about the typical academic dynamics and also academic underpinnings that prioritize conventional rote learning and securing higher grades, while shunning the contemplative planes of imagination, critical thinking, and the well-being of students themselves. This results in extreme psychological as well as societal pres

Meenu Gupta guptadps@gmail.com A quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding in Indias classrooms. Beginning the academic year 2025-26, the Central Board of Secondary Education has made Skill Education, titled Kaushal Bodh, compulsory for students of Classes VI to VIII across all affiliated schools. This is not a minor curricular adjustment. It is a decisive shift in how the nation understands learning itself. For decades, middle school education has largely revolved around textbooks, note ma

* Pledges time bound redressal of border area issues Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 5: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today visited the Bassali area of Doongi block in the border district of Rajouri where he convened an extensive public outreach programme. The high profile visit was aimed to assess and address the grassroots concerns, ensuring equitable development in remote and border regions. The tribal residents put forth a r

*BJP-led Govt pro-capitalist, anti-poor: Bhalla Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: JKPCC president, Tariq Hameed Karra has said that US President Donald Trump is dictating terms and imposing decisions , that suit US, as Prime Minister Modi is compromised due to pressures of Epstein files revealations and Adani case. Addressing a largely attended Congress rally at Ghou Manhasan in Marh constituency, organised by former Minister Mula Ram, PCC chief said that India never succumbed to pressures o

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, along with all ranks of the Northern Command paid rich tribute to Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, MC, on the occasion of his birth anniversary, in a function held here today. Remembered as a true legend of the Indian Armed Forces, Field Marshal Manekshaw was a charismatic leader, a strategic mastermind and the architect of one of the greatest military victories in history. His exempl

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Apr 5: Though the fresh snowfall in high altitude of Chenab region has brought down the temperature considerably resulting in return of cold wave in the entire region, the positive side of this is that high altitude destinations of Bhaderwah are experiencing sudden and unexpected rush of tourists, much to the delight of locals associated with tourism industry. Local vendors who have set up their small kiosks at high altitude tourist destinations along Bhaderwah

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 5: The High Court directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate illegal entries made by the revenue officials in the name of a private person on state land at village in Jammu. The petitioner- Subash Chander Sharma the then Naib Tehsildar along with the then Pathwari-Riaz Ahamd Halqa Hakkal, Satwari Jammu is alleged to have conspired with others to create khasra No. 127/1 in respect of land measuring 25 kanals situated at village Surya Chak adjoin

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Apr 5: A 3.15 MVA electric transformer of the Power Development Department (PDD) was damaged at receiving station Saiklu due to sky lightning amidst thunder-storm today. The power supply was snapped in the entire area after this in Tehsil Mandi. Official sources said that due to sky lightning, 3.15 MVA transformer caught massive fire. It caused extensive damage to the transformer and power allied power infrastructure. With the timely action of fire tenders another

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 5: Senior leader Pawan Khajuria held a meeting with residents of Panchayat Babey in Tehsil Majalta, under the Udhampur East Assembly constituency and listened to the problems of the locals for taking concrete steps toward their resolution. During the meeting, the villagers expressed their grievances. They told Khajuria that the problems of electricity and water in the area are extremely serious. In many places, they said, power supply remains disrupted for d

Project ahead of schedule, handover soon Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 5: The 200-bedded additional hospital block at the Associated Hospital of Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara is likely to be completed by June-July this year, officials said. Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B) Handwara, Er. Farooq Ahmad Shah said the construction is on track and nearing completion. He noted that the project is progressing ahead of schedule and will soon be handed over to the hospital administration.

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Senior BJP leader, Raman Suri has urged the authorities to take the issue of restrictions on Shiv Khori Yatra seriously as the matter is not only related to faith but also directly connected with the livelihood and economic survival of thousands of locals there. In a handout, Suri said that devotees and businessmen have expressed strong resentment, pointing out that just a few months after the terror attack of Pahalgam, all the tourist destinations in [] The

The prolonged delay in completion of the Guzhama bridge in Ganderbal is an instance of administrative inefficiency, reflecting a systemic inertia that continues to plague public infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir. A bridge whose foundation stone was laid in 2008 remains incomplete even after a decade and a half, despite nearly Rs 9 crore already spent. What stands today are just four pillars-silent symbols of bureaucratic delay and broken promises. This is a familiar and troubling patt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Mission Statehood Jammu Kashmir (MSJK) activists here today staged a protest demonstration against JMC, PWD, PHE and R&B for the bad condition of Amphalla-Janipur High Court road and grave traffic problems in Jammu city. The protest was led by Sunil Dimple, MSJK leader who claimed that public suffers daily due to traffic jams on city roads. He took a dig at the JMC authorities and said that city garbage flows into river Tawi, street lights [] The post MSJK p

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Clinic Jammu organized artificial limbs camp at Kali Jani. In this camp, 82 patients were checked and artifical limbs were given to them including 32 limbs, 5 callipers, 6AFO & KFO one wheel chair, 8 hearing aids. Chairman Pradeep Jain described the procedure for giving hearing aids. He appealed to the general public to aware the specially abled persons. Regarding the facilities available at Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Clinic which are [] T

Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Apr 5: A Jammu youth, who died in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, was cremated in his native village Pahariwala in Khour area here today amid an outpouring of grief. The mortal remains of Sachin Khajuria, son of Banarasi Lal of Pahariwala, Khour, reached Jammu early in the morning and were later taken in the form of a procession from the Taleri Pull area to his residence, where hundreds of mourners gathered to bid a final farewell. Slogans [] The post Jammu youth killed

Financial Advisor cautions against indiscriminate inclusion Divergence emerges on inclusion of non-clinical staff Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 5: After detailed deliberations, a high-level committee has submitted its report to the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir recommending the posts eligible for grant of two and half days additional pay and allowances in the Health and Medical Education Department. However, Financial Advisor, who was also a member of the committee, has caut

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: The Annual Sports Meet of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu concluded at the University of Jammu today. The final day of the tournament saw great enthusiasm among members of the bar, especially the players. The nail-biting final of the cricket tournament made the finale interesting. The Chief Justice of the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli, along with Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Justice Sindhu Sharma, Justice Wasim [

LG hails increase in flight frequency Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Apr 5: In a significant boost to air connectivity and the tourism sector in Ladakh, the onset of the new tourist season has seen a substantial increase in the number of daily flights operating to Leh starting April 1. As per the flight schedule for April 2, flight operations at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh, have increased significantly from 8 flights (including 2 charter flights) to a total of 18 flights [] The post Daily

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Apr 5: The 5th edition of SMVD Katra Half Marathon- A Divine Run, organized by One Level Up Sports in collaboration with the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), concluded successfully with participation from over 1300 runners across India. The marathon was flagged off by Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, along with K Anandh, Chief Conservator of Forests, Central Circle, Dr V S Senthil Kumar, Chief Conservator of Forests, Alok K

Project cost escalates from Rs 25,000 cr to Rs 38,905 cr * Being opened for Shri Amarnath Yatra in June Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Apr 5: The prestigious Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Project, one of the major Greenfield Projects in the country under Bharatmala Pariyojana is all set to be opened for the pilgrims of Shri Aarnath Ji Yatra in June this year from Balsua in Punjab and Raya Morh, near Ring Road in Vijaypur in district Samba for their easy and smooth [] The post Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Express

NEW DELHI, Apr 5: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today launched the first-ever a dedicated programme on Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians, marking a step towards equipping academia leader with governance skills and decision-making capabilities under the Mission Karmay

Kargil, Apr 5: Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk was accorded a warm welcome in Kargil on Sunday, where he called for unity across Ladakh and the country and reiterated the demand for democratic and constitutional rights for the Union Territory. This marked the first visit of Sonam Wangchuk to Kargil after his release on March 14, following nearly six months of detention in Jodhpur jail under the National Security Act (NSA). His release came after the Centre revoked the grounds of [] The post Sona

SRINAGAR, Apr 5: Every winter, migratory birds arrive in Kashmir in tens of thousands to escape the freezing temperatures in Siberia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and make wetlands in the valley their temporary home. And, with the onset of rainy weather in Kashmir (from late March to May), they start their breeding season in wetlands, such as Hokersar, Dal Lake and Narkara, before returning to their native places. However, the poaching of the birds disturbs this period. The department [] The

Jammu, Apr 5: Six alleged drug peddlers were apprehended along with contraband substances in Reasi, Poonch and Jammu districts on Sunday, police said. Taking prompt action following the circulation of several videos on social media showing the alleged sale of intoxicating drugs at Purana Daroor market near Katra town of Reasi, police nabbed four people and recovered a consignment of banned tablets from them, a police officer said. He identified the apprehended individuals as Rashpal Singh, Uttam

CHANDIGARH, Apr 5: Two men, allegedly the main perpetrators of the blast outside Punjab BJP headquarters here, have been arrested, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday. They were arrested in Haryanas Rewari on Saturday night, he said. They are Gurtej Singh and Amanpreet Singh. Both are residents of village Ratangarh under Morinda Police Station in Punjabs Rupar, the police chief said at a press conference here. On April 1, around 5 pm, a blast occurred outside [] The pos

NEW DELHI, Apr 5: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday said meditation can help bring peace, clarity and a positive outlook and underscored that conflict is not only external but also lies within an individual. The vice president also underlined that the true power of meditation lies in transforming human beings. Meditation helps reduce stress, improve focus, enhance emotional resilience, and address issues such as overthinking and overworking, he said. Addressing an event on meditation he