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Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 24 : Giving testimony to the continued success of their academic program, Ten students of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) from Udhampur have again demonstrated exemplary performance during the JEE Main 2026 (Session 1). According to the National Testing Agency (NTA) results released 16 Feb, In JEE Main 2026, students from Aakash Institute, Udhampur delivered an excellent performance. Abhinav Batta emerged as the Jammu and Kashmir State Topper with

Dr Praney Slathia The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) at the University of Jammu recently hosted a two-day national conference, Tourism, Technology and Talent: Shaping Future-Ready Managers, which I attended. The discussions were optimistic and wide-ranging, touching both success stories and pressing challenges. Yet, when the conversation turned to Jammus long-term tourism vision, one diagnosis became hard to miss: Jammu suffers from path dependence. According to Paul A. Davi

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 24 :To markthe 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) today,Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences; and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space,Dr Jitendra Singh launched SUJVIKA AI driven Biotech Product Data Portal, developed in collaboration with Industry partners ABLE. SUJVIKA is a Trade Statistics Digital Intelligence Platform that presents authenticat

Excelsior Correspondent PUNE, Feb 24: Dr Avtar Singh, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at Amandeep Hospital, in collaboration with Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services, participated in an advanced Cadaver Product Training Program organized by Medtronic at the Symbiosis International University campus in Lavale, Pune. The program brought together eminent orthopaedic experts from across the country and focused on advanced fracture management techniques, implant innovations and cadaver-based

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: MSME sponsored one-week Advanced Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (A-ESDP) was inaugurated here today at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu. The programme is themed Empowering Make in India: Nurturing Entrepreneurship in Indian Manufacturing and is dedicated to fostering innovation, skill development and self-reliance within Indias manufacturing sector. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Prof. Meenakshi Rajeev, Dean (Outreach and

Excelsior Correspondent SOPORE, Feb 24: To assess the prevailing security scenario and operational preparedness in the district, Director General of Police, J&K, Nalin Prabhat, visited Sopore and chaired a comprehensive security review meeting, here today. The DGP was accompanied by SDG Coordination S J M Geelani, IGP Kashmir V K Birdi and DIG North Kashmir Range Maqsood-ul-Zaman. During the meeting, SSP Sopore IftkharTalib presented a detailed briefing on the current security environment, count

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized an intensive training workshop for Prashikshaks (trainers) at its Headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, under the nationwide Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan. The workshop covered the Jammu Parliamentary constituency along with Nowshera and Poonch-Rajouri, and was attended by district Prabharis, district presidents, district Seh-Prabharis, designated Prashikshaks, and four-member

Gujarat gearing up for Commonwealth Games *ATS Gujarat equally trained like SOG in J&K Gopal Sharma Ahmedabad, Feb 24: The challenges along the International Border (IB) and the coastal areas of Gujarat are no less than those faced along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir. We are also facing the same enemy that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are facing on that side of the border, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi told a visiting media delegation led by PIB [] The post Challenges along IB in Gu

Nasir Hamid Khan sunfresh1102@gmail.com The Fact Sheet released by the White House on 9th of February, among other things, informed us about the following facts: India will open up its market of over 1.4 billion to American products; In the coming weeks, the United States and India will promptly implement this framework and work towards finalizing the Interim Agreement with a view to concluding a mutually beneficial BTA to lock in benefits for American workers and businesses. [] The post Our

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 24: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah, and vice president and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today led party leaders and workers in offering floral tribute and Fatiha at the Mazar-e-Anwar of the partys stalwart and former general secretary, Sheikh Nazir Ahmad on his 11th death anniversary. They led party functionaries, legislators, Members of Parliament, and office bearers in paying homage at the late leaders resting place in the shrine comple

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: Shubham Singh Pundirs unbeaten century and a fighting 88 from young Yawer Hassan helped Jammu & Kashmir take command of the Ranji Trophy final, finishing Day 1 at 284 for two against a strong Karnataka side. The 27-year-old left-handed Pundir was 117 not out at stumps, while Abdul Samad supported him with unbeaten 52, the pair adding 105 runs for the third wicket after skipper Paras Dogra retired hurt. Earlier, Pundir and Yawer shared [] The post Pun

MUMBAI, Feb 24 : Affordable world-class healthcare for all should be everyones mission, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday. She was speaking after inaugurating the Saving Lives and Building a Healthier Bharat campaign, organised by P D Hinduja Hospital, at an event in Mumbais Lok Bhavan. I am confident that India will gain prestige as a global healthcare destination, Murmu said. She said the government has taken several important steps over the past decade to ensure that every citizen rema

JERUSALEM, Feb 24 : Israels opposition has pleaded with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resolve the ongoing political crisis to ensure its participation during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modis address to the Knesset. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Israel beginning Wednesday to shore up bilateral defence and trade cooperation. Modis engagements will include his address to Israels parliament (Knesset), wide-ranging talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjami

NEW DELHI, Feb 24 : Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday met Katherine Dei Cas, EVP of Merck Electronics, with the company evincing keen interest in expanding its engagement in Indias fast-growing semiconductor ecosystem. New avenues for collaboration were also discussed during the meeting. Met Katherine Dei Cas, EVP, Merck Electronics. Merck expressed strong interest in expanding its engagement with Bharats rapidly-growing semiconductor ecosystem. Discussed new avenues for collaboratio

SINGAPORE, Feb 24: Uttar Pradesh is ready with land bank, business-focused policies and safety and security, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told investors in Singapore on Tuesday on a day he met the countrys top leaders, including Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. On the second day of his official visit to Singapore, Adityanath met the countrys Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong, and Coordinating Minister for National Security and Home Affairs Minister K Sha

NEW DELHI, Feb 24 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that renaming Kerala to Keralam will manifest the states heritage with all its authenticity and uphold its pride. Hailing the decision taken by the Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, Shah, in a message posted on X, congratulated the people of Keralam. Heartiest congratulations to the people of Keralam. The Union Cabinets decision under the leadership of Modi Ji to rename Kerala as Keralam [] The post Kerala

Army climbs to top after dominant day in Gulmarg Excelsior Sports Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 24: The Army contingent moved to the top of the medal tally on Day 2 of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 after adding another gold in the Gulmarg leg today, taking their overall tally to five gold medals and consolidating their position at the summit. Army, who had won the mens ice hockey gold in the Ladakh leg, began the day with three golds from [] The post Kajal Rai claims second straight Nordic tit

The disclosure that nearly 13,000 teaching posts are lying vacant in Jammu and Kashmirs School Education Department, as informed by the Education Minister in the Legislative Assembly, is deeply alarming. With nearly 8,000 posts in the Jammu division and 5,000 in Kashmir, once again, Jammu youth seem to be suffering due to massive teaching staff shortages. Such an enormous number is not merely an administrative lapse; it represents a multipronged loss to the youth of J&K. On the one hand, [] The

SRINAGAR, Feb 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Welcoming the decision, Omar said the expansion of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar Airport will give a major boost to the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. He noted that improved air connectivity will facilitate greater tourist

3.89 lakh cases pending in subordinate courts JAMMU, Feb 24: Subordinate courts across Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with a pendency of 3,89,210 cases till January-end, with criminal matters accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total backlog and over 58,000 cases lingering between five to 30 years, official data shows. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The government is actively pursuing multiple measures to tackle the persistent pendency of cases in the high court and subordin

Will ensure secure environment for citizens Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command today visited Kishtwar following the successful conduct of Operation TRASHI-I, which led to the elimination of three Pakistan sponsored terrorists in the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Army Commander was briefed by senior field commanders on the operational details and the coordinated efforts undertaken by security forces

Shirtless protest at India AI Summit NEW DELHI, Feb 24:A Delhi court on Tuesday sent Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Uday Bhanu Chib to four days of police custody in connection with the shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam on February 20. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Judicial Magistrate Ravi allowed four days of custody to the police to question Chib, after the investigating officer (IO) sought seven days of custodial interrogation. The [] T

NEW DELHI, Feb 24: The Union Cabinet, in its first meeting at Seva Teerth, the new PMO complex, resolved that every decision taken in the premises will be inspired by the sentiment of Nagrik Devo Bhava and will be a centre for the empowerment of every Indian. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also resolved that every effort of governance conducted from Seva Teerth will remain connected to the spirit of simplifying the life of the last person [] The post Seva Teerth to be cent

CHANDIGARH, Feb 24: Punjab Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a module, backed by proscribed outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), with the arrest of two persons involved in firing incidents linked to extortion. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said two persons have been arrested, and a pistol along with magazines and eight cartridges was seized from them. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The accused have been identified as Sukhwinder Singh alias Sunny and Ra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: Government today placed 13 Incharge (I/c) Executive Engineers (XENs) as I/c Superintending Engineers (SEs) in public Works (R&B) Department and ordered their postings against available vacancies. As per a Government Order issued today by the Department, I/c XENs Altaf Hussain, Aijaz Ahmad Shah, Arit Gupta, Girdhar Gopal Gourav, Asif Ullah Khan, Syed Ishfaq Ahmad, Ashaq Ahmad Ashaq, Tariq Ahmad Wani, Ashiq Hussain Matta, Zakir Hussain Zargar, Arvind Kumar La

NEW DELHI, Feb 24: A Leh-bound SpiceJet aircraft returned to the national capital due to an engine issue on Tuesday morning, according to a source. There were around 150 people on board the Boeing 737 aircraft that was operating the flight SG121, the source added. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp When contacted, a SpiceJet spokesperson said a flight operating from Delhi to Leh on Tuesday returned to Delhi after experiencing a technical issue. The aircraft landed safely in [] The po

LUDHIANA, Feb 24: CT University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Nitin Tandon was removed on Tuesday, following allegations of misbehaving with a group of Kashmiri students, Chancellor Charanjit Singh Channi said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The private university has also initiated an internal probe into the matter while the situation is being monitored by local authorities. The students claimed that on Monday they requested for sehri and iftar arrangements to be made in the university m

Jammu, Feb 24: Police on Tuesday attached a plot of land belonging to Pakistan-based terror handler Swar Din alias Swaru in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said. Din, a resident of Bhatodi village of Lohai Malhar, exfiltrated across the border a long time back and has since been actively involved in activities inimical to the security and sovereignty of the nation, a police spokesperson said. He said the land in Lohoi Malhar tehsil measuring 7.5 marla (1 [] The post Police Atta

New Delhi, Feb 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed the approval for civil enclave at the Srinagar Airport by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) as a major boost to Jammu and Kashmir. Soon after the Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval for the project at a briefing post the Cabinet meeting in the national capital, PM Modi, wrote on X: Todays Cabinet decision on expanding the Srinagar airport will boost the economy of [] The pos

Jammu, Feb 24: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered closure of regular departmental action initiated against Er. Jasvinder Singh, the then Junior Engineer (Civil) in the Public Works (R&B) Department, after recovery of the outstanding amount in question. As per Government Order No. 65-PW(R&B) of 2026 dated February 24, 2026, the disciplinary proceedings were initiated in connection with alleged irregularities during his tenure in the Estates Division, Jammu, including payments without

New Delhi, Feb 24: The Union Cabinet has approved a major expansion of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday, describing the decision as a landmark step for Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, Singh credited the move to Prime Minister Narendra Modis continued emphasis on infrastructure-led growth. He said the Cabinets approval would significantly enhance passenger handling capacity, modernise aviation infrastructure, and strengthen con

Jammu, Feb 24: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded the sale of over 5.63 crore bottles of liquor during the current financial year up to January 2026, with Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer accounting for the major share. According to official data, a total of over 5.63 crore bottles were sold across civil and canteen services department (CSD) off-shops and paramilitary forces (PMF) outlets during the 2025-26 fiscal. The figures include over 1.90 crore bottles of IMFL sold in [] The post Ove

Srinagar, Feb 24: Two Punjab-based drug peddlers were arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Polices Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) on Tuesday in separate incidents in Srinagar and Budgam districts of the valley. The arrested were identified as Ajay Kumar and Johon Masih, both residents of Mustafabad Jattan village in Gurdaspur, police said. Kumar was held from the Gangbugh area of the city here and 42 grams of heroin was allegedly recovered from his possession, a police spokesman said. Preliminary

JAMMU, Feb 24: The Public Works (R&B) Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the placement of 25 In-charge Assistant Executive Engineerscomprising 18 degree holders and 7 diploma holdersas In-charge Executive Engineers (Civil) in their own pay and grade. Consequently, the department has ordered the adjustment and transfer of several senior engineers besides assigning additional charges to others to streamline operations in departments such as PMGSY, DIQC, and Rural Developmen

Jammu, Feb 24: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has placed 13 In-charge Executive Engineers (Civil) as In-charge Superintending Engineers (Civil) in the Public Works (R&B) Department. Consequent upon their placement, 15 In-charge Superintending Engineers were also adjusted, transferred and posted in different wings of the department to ensure smooth administrative functioning and effective execution of works across the Union Territory. See Order Copy Click Here The post 13 Engineers Placed As

Result of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Judicial) Examination 2025 Deployment of candidates for Medical Examination thereof See Notification Click Here.. The post Result of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Judicial) Examination 2025 Deployment of candidates for Medical Examination thereof appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LEH, Feb 24: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has relieved 2015 batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer Michael M DSouza from his duties as Administrative Secretary, Ladakh. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, the officer will be relieved with effect from the afternoon of February 28, 2026. The decision has been taken in pursuance of the Ministry of Home Affairs order dated January 4, 2026. He has been directed to report to the Government [] The post M

Srinagar, Feb 24: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat, on Tuesday called for consequent relentless operations against Pakistani terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed these remarks during a high-level security review meeting in north Kashmirs Bandipora. The DGP was accompanied by Special Director General (Coordination) Syed Javed Mujtaba Geelani and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone V K Birdi. Senior officers briefed him on the prevailing security situation, c

Jammu, Feb 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for approving the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport proposed at an estimated cost of Rs.1,677 crore. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: J&K Skies Soar: dawn of a bold aviation era. I am grateful to Honble PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji for major expansion of Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport. I vividly [] The post LG S

CAIRO, Feb 24: An attack by the Sudanese paramilitary forces on a stronghold of a Darfur tribal leader left at least 28 people dead, a doctors group said on Tuesday. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Monday rampaged through the town of Misteriha in North Darfur province, according to the Sudan Doctors Network, which tracks the countrys ongoing war. The town is a stronghold of Arab tribal leader Musa Hilal who also hails from the Rizeigat Arab tribe as the [] The post Sudanese paramilitary

PESHAWAR, Feb 24: At least six policemen were killed and one other was injured in a militant attack on a police van in Kohat district of Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, local police said. District Police Officer Kohat said the attack occurred on Shakardara Road, where assailants ambushed the police vehicle, resulting in multiple casualties. Deputy Superintendent of Police Wahid Mehmood and two gunners were initially reported killed, while four personnel sustained injuries and w

GANDERBAL, Feb 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of major development projects worth 84.41 crore in Ganderbal Constituency, marking a significant stride towards strengthening infrastructure, healthcare, water supply, sanitation, education and road connectivity across the district. The projects, spanning multiple departments, were inaugurated and e-launched at different locations, underscoring the Governments commitment to balanced and inclusive dev

Leh, Feb 24: The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has approved the grant of Notional Annual Increments for the probation period to employees appointed under the Jammu & Kashmir Special Recruitment Rules, 2015 (SRO-202). This significant decision marks a progressive step towards ensuring fairness and service parity among government employees in the Union Territory. By recognizing notional increments for the probation period, the Administration has addressed a

JAMMU, Feb 24: In compliance with the directions of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the government has constituted a committee to determine the transport fee structure for private schools across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. According to an order issued by the Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee (FFRC), the panel has been formed in pursuance of directions passed in writ petition (C No. 10702). The High Court had directed constitution of a committee comprising [] The pos

New Delhi, Feb 24: Northern Railway has announced extension of the Vande Bharat Express service to provide direct connectivity between Srinagar and Jammu from March 1, 2026. As per an official communication issued by Northern Railway, SVDK-SINA-SVDK Vande Bharat Express will be extended up to Jammu Tawi with effect from March 1. The service, which was earlier operating between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now run directly between Srinagar and Jammu. Railway authorities have al

Srinagar, Feb 24: The state unit of the BJP on Tuesday slammed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his artificial snow pitch for Gulmarg, saying the government has failed to protect the environment. Addressing a press conference here, BJP spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia attacked the government over what he termed complete inaction on environmental protection, and said Kashmir is witnessing warming at an alarming pace. At a time when we need extensive greenery and forest protection

Jammu, Feb 24: The rain fury in Jammu and Kashmir last year claimed 152 lives, injured 179 people, damaged nearly 21,000 structures mostly residential houses while 1515 livestock perished, official data revealed. Of the total fatalities, 151 were reported from the worst-hit Jammu division and one from Kashmir valley, the data compiled by the Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Department (DMRRRD) said. Official sources said the dead included about 100 pilgrims who lo

Srinagar, Feb 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday urged students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in Iran to follow the Union governments advisory and return home while commercial travel remains operational. In its latest advisory, the Embassy of India asked its citizens to leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights. The advisory comes in the wake of Saturdays protests in Iran following 40-day memorials for people killed in January during anti-government rall

New Delhi, Feb 24: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to increase the equity investment threshold of public sector enterprise Powergrid from Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 7,500 crore per subsidiary to enable it to bid for capital-intensive transmission projects. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at its first meeting at the Prime Ministers new office, Seva Teerth. The CCEA has approved enhanced delegation to P

Within digital infrastructure landscapes, race conditions emerge around control of machine learning frameworks. As corporate-grade algorithms grow from billion- to trillion-parameter scales, conventional processors fail under computational load. Parallel computation engines, purpose-built silicon designed for massive concurrency, now cluster in coordinated formations to handle throughput requirements. These connected setups now define organisational capacity more than mere software choice does.