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JAMMU, Apr 21: Several legislators and other deputations today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and raised various issues pertaining to their respective areas. MLA Gurez, Nazir Ahmed Khan (Gurezi), MLA Samba, Surjit Singh Slathia, MLA Lolab Qayser Jamshed Lone and MLA Bani Dr Rameshwar Singh met the Chief Minister and highlighted a range of constituency-specific concerns. MLA Gurez, representing one of the far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir, put forth several developmental issues and oth

JAMMU, Apr 21: Girls outshine boys with 90.42 pass percentage in class 10 results of Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education that were declared on Tuesday. Congratulating the successful candidates, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Health Minister Sakina Itoo praised the hard work and dedication of the students and also acknowledged the efforts of teachers and parents. An overall pass percentage stood at 88.85 per cent, which is much better than last years 79.94 per cent, a spokesperson said,

JAMMU, Apr 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the JanuaryMarch 2026 edition of the Six Seasons Shishur (Severe Cold) magazine of the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department at the Civil Secretariat here. The issue, themed Shishur, captures the winter essence of J&K and highlights a range of tourism initiatives undertaken during the period. The magazine has been compiled by the Directorate of Tourism Kashmir. The event was attended by Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dh

SRINAGAR, Apr 21: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) J&K has filed a charge-sheet before the Special Judge Anti-Corruption Baramulla against then AEE PWD (R&B) Sopore, in a bribery case involving the demand and acceptance of Rs 25,000 for processing a contractors bill. The accused was allegedly caught red-handed during a trap laid by the ACB in October 2024. The case is now pending before the court, with the next hearing scheduled for June 6. A spokesperson said the anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), [

JAMMU, Apr 21: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday have attached properties worth over Rs 55 lakh belonging to two alleged drug peddlers from Baramulla and Anantnag districts as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics, officials said. While the police attached an immovable property worth Rs 45 lakh belonging to a narcotics smuggler in Baramulla, it also attached a movable property worth Rs 10 lakh belonging to a drug peddler in Anantnag for their activities in Udhampur district. The [] The

PAHALGAM, Apr 21: A memorial has been erected in the hill resort of Pahalgam as a sombre tribute to the 25 tourists and a local ponywallah who lost their lives in a brutal terror attack last year, even as authorities beefed up security across Kashmir ahead of first anniversary. The April 22 attack not only sent shockwaves across Jammu and Kashmir but also dealt a severe blow to the regions tourism industry a key pillar of the local economy which [] The post Memorial Honours Pahalgam Attack Victi

Leh, Apr 21: The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today called on the Honble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Nitin Gadkari, in New Delhi to discuss key infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening road connectivity and boosting overall development in the Ladakh region. During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor apprised the Union Minister of several critical projects that require intervention and early sanction from the Ministry

AGARTALA, Apr 21: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday alleged that attempts were being made to create divisions among people on religious and linguistic lines, asserting that Indias strength lay in its unity amid diversity. Addressing a gathering after the consecration ceremony of Maa Chinmayi Soundarya Temple at Fakrimura, around 23 km from Agartala, Bhagwat said certain evil forces were worried that their shops would shut down if India progressed by drawing on its centuries-old civilisational s

Leh, Apr 21: In a significant boost to public transport and sustainable mobility in the Union Territory of Ladakh, 33 electric buses have been sanctioned by the Government of India under the PM-eBus Sewa scheme. The fleet will comprise 7-metre electric buses, specifically suited to Ladakhs difficult terrain and road conditions. The initiative is expected to play a key role in transforming public transport in Ladakh by promoting clean energy, reducing pollution, and enhancing the overall travel e

MUMBAI, Apr 21: The rupee declined 32 paise to close at 93.48 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by a steady American currency and volatile crude oil prices amid uncertainties over the progress of West Asia peace negotiations. Positive domestic equity markets failed to boost local currency, which also had some impact of the Reserve Banks latest move to ease curbs on speculative bets in non-deliverable forward markets, forex analysts said. The Reserve Bank on Monday part

NEW DELHI, Apr 21: ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC) and two other entities have settled a case with Sebi, concerning regulatory violations pertaining to delays in winding up a venture capital scheme and distributing proceeds to investors, after paying Rs 14.35 lakh. Apart from ICICI Prudential AMC, ICICI Prudential Venture Capital Fund, and ICICI Prudential Trust filed suo-motu settlement applications with Sebi, proposing to settle the alleged violations by neither admitting nor

MUMBAI, Apr 21: Stock markets advanced for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, with Sensex jumping by 753 points and broader Nifty closing above 24,550 following a drop in crude oil prices and hopes for progress on peace talks between Iran and the US. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 753.03 points or 0.96 per cent to settle at 79,273.33. During the day, it surged 846.78 points or 1.07 per cent to 79,367.08. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 211.75 points or [] The post Stock markets climb nearly 1

NEW DELHI, Apr 21 : The popularity of Prime Ministers Awards for Excellence has risen sharply across over 750 districts, and the competitive participation has shown a corresponding rise with entries increasing from 1,216 in 2023 to 1,588 in 2024 and 2,035 in 2025. The iGOTKarmayogi platform has boarded more than 88 lakh officials who have accessed over 2,000 courses. Grievance redressal through CPGRAMS has expanded from around 2 lakh complaints annually in 2014 to 2530 lakh at present, with [] T

WASHINGTON, Apr 21: Senior US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, are expected to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday ahead of a potential second round of negotiations aimed at addressing the war with Iran, US media quoted sources as saying. As the uncertainty surrounds the US-Iran talks, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated Fars news agency has posted a quote on Telegram from a commander at Irans top military headquarters. Writing in Persian, Major General Abdullahi says

NEW DELHI, Apr 21: On the eve of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army on Tuesday reaffirmed its resolve to fight against terrorism, and said, When boundaries of humanity are crossed, the response is decisive. On April 22 last year, terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, at Pahalgam in south Kashmir. In retaliation, India launched a military operation early on May 7 and decimated multiple terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir

HONG KONG, Apr 21: The Hong Kong Government is seeking to confiscate millions of dollars in funds and corporate shares it says are linked to crimes committed by jailed former media tycoon Jimmy Lai, according to a court document seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The filing does not explain how the property, which it estimates to be worth over 127 million Hong Kong dollars (USD 16 million), is linked to Lais crimes. The government previously announced that it [] The post Hong Kong governme

BEIJING, Apr 21: China on Tuesday denied any links to the Iranian cargo ship seized by the US in the Gulf allegedly containing chemical materials to manufacture missiles. To my knowledge, this is a foreign-flagged container ship. China opposes any malicious linking and hype, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a press briefing here reacting to allegations by former US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley. In a post on X, Haley claimed that the ship seized by the [] The post China denies

LONDON, Apr 21: In a moving tribute to mark what would have been Queen Elizabeth IIs 100th birthday on Tuesday, Britains King Charles III said his darling mama would be affected by the troubled times but also believed that goodness will prevail. The broadcast message was recorded earlier this month in the library of Balmoral Castle, the royal residence in Scotland, where the late Queen passed away on September 8, 2022, aged 96. Her son and heirs message came at [] The post King Charles marks dar

MOSCOW, Apr 21: Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov on Tuesday announced the complete liberation of the Lugansk (Luhansk) Peoples Republic (LPR) by Russian troops. The liberation of the Lugansk Peoples Republic is fully completed. Currently, the offensive of the formations and military units of the Joint Group of Forces is underway on all fronts, Gerasimov said. The Ukrainian command, attempting to cover up their failures in February and March, is conducting an information campaign,

CHENNAI, Apr 21: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday stepped up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of terrorising political parties and people by misusing government machinery and central agencies to stifle the opposition. Addressing a press conference in Chennai alongside AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal, Kharge initially referred to the Prime Minister as a terrorist while criticising the AIADMKs alliance with the BJP. However, when pressed b

LUCKNOW, Apr 21: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths padyatra against the defeat of a constitution amendment bill for the implementation of womens reservation in legislatures is practice for the BJP to sit in the Opposition. Addressing a press conference here, Yadav said, This padyatra was practice. It shows that they will have to agitate like this when they sit in the Opposition. This is the first government which, while being i

Jammu, Apr 21: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday flagged off ambulances and healthcare equipment for various districts, saying the move is aimed at strengthening emergency healthcare access in underserved areas of the Union Territory. Chief Minister (Abdullah) today flagged off seven ambulances and healthcare equipment from Civil Secretariat, Jammu for various districts across J&K under J&K SPDCs CSR initiative, the Office of the Chief Minister said in a post on X. He sai

BAGHDAD, Apr 21: Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehrans approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed militias are funded through the Iraqi state budget and embedded within the security apparatus, drawing criticism from the United States and other countries that have borne the brunt of their attacks and say

ISLAMABAD, Apr 21: Pakistan on Tuesday further extended the ban on Indian aircraft from using its airspace for another month. Pakistan has kept its airspace shut to Indian flights since April 24, 2025, a move that reportedly caused a loss of billions of rupees to the Indian airlines. The Pakistan Airports Authority said in the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that all Indian-registered, leased, commercial and military aircraft will remain barred from Pakistani airspace until 5 am on May 24, 2026. [] The

NEW DELHI, Apr 21: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said India should aspire to achieve 100 per cent ethanol blending in the near future, as vulnerabilities in oil exports amid the West Asia crisis have made it necessary for the country to become self-reliant in the energy sector. Gadkari further said the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency III standards, which will be implemented from April 1 next year, will have little impact on electric and flex-fuel vehicles. [] Th

Srinagar, Apr 21: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday termed the Pahalgam terror attack a major setback for Jammu and Kashmir as he paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the incident last year. Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said he wishes to pay homage to all those who were killed, particularly those who stood up against terrorism. Commenting on the proposed second round of US-Iran talks, he expressed optimism that continued dialogue would eventually []

NEW DELHI, Apr 21: Acai Theory, a health-focused quick service restaurant (QSR) brand, announced on Tuesday it has secured Rs 4 crore in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by All In Capital and TDV Partners, with participation from angel investors, including Rinshul Chandra, former COO of Zomato Food Delivery; Harpreet Grover, founder of Curious Parent; Anurag Prasad, CEO of Visit Health; Harish Varadarajan, CEO of Fragaria; and others. The fresh capital will support the companys e

NEW DELHI, Apr 21: Shares of PNB Housing Finance on Tuesday jumped 11 per cent after the firm reported a 19 per cent rise in net profit in the March quarter. The stock surged 11 per cent to Rs 1,006 on the BSE. At the NSE, it climbed 11 per cent to Rs 1,007. PNB Housing Finance on Monday reported a 19 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 656 crore in the March quarter. The housing finance company [] The post PNB Housing Finance shares jump 11 pc post Q4 earnings appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

MUMBAI, Apr 21: Warehousing and industrial real estate platform Welspun One on Tuesday said it has leased 2.10 lakh sq ft of space at the JNPA special economic zone to Indev Infra for warehousing and allied logistics operations. As part of the deal, Indev Infra will leverage the facility as a strategic hub to scale its Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) capabilities, Welspun One said in a statement. Indev has expertise in developing and operating FTWZ units. The Grade A+ [] The post Welspun One

WASHINGTON, Apr 21: Record growth in solar, especially in China and India, was a driving factor for clean energy sources surpassing the worlds strong demand for electricity in 2025, according to a new global power analysis. Clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours last year, exceeding overall global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours, according to a report by energy think tank Ember, released after midnight Tuesday London time. Ember analyzes electricity data from 215 countrie

Jammu, Apr 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for building India which our freedom fighters once dreamed of and in which every section and every individual is part of the mainstream of progress. India is moving decisively towards becoming a developed nation. The goal of 2047 is not merely a date; it is a national resolve, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the statue unveiling ceremony of Shri Vijay Bahadur Singh, a wellknown social [] The po

BHADERWAH, Apr 21: Amid unseasonal snowfall, hundreds of Gujjar and Bakerwal tribes have begun their centuries-old biannual migration to the highland pastures of Jammu and Kashmirs Chenab Valley, braving harsh conditions. The nomads and their livestock embarked on their traditional routes last week, signalling the start of the seasonal transhumance. The movement comes notwithstanding fresh, or rather unusual, snowfall in several higher-altitude areas, which has made the passage particularly risk

JAMMU, Apr 21: Security of several vital installations, including the worlds highest railway arch bridge over Chenab, was reviewed during a high-level inspection in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Tuesday, police said. Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mukund Tibrewal conducted the comprehensive security review of Chenab bridge, Dugga railway station and Sawalakote hydro-electric project in Arnas sub-division, a police spokesman said. At Chenab bridge connecting Kouri and Bakal, the S

JAMMU, Apr 21: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered the promotion and posting of three Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers in the AGMUT cadre, with two of them set to continue in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. As per the order, Sandeep Kujur (1995 batch) and Chaturbhuj Behera (1996 batch) have been promoted to the rank of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and will continue their postings in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, Ravi [] The post Two P

Jammu, Apr 17: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered transfer and posting of two APCCF-rank IFS officers in the AGMUT cadre, with one officer continuing in Jammu and Kashmir. As per the order, E. Venkat Reddy (2000 batch) has been posted to Mizoram, while Riddhi Jagadh Vasudev (2001 batch), already serving in Jammu and Kashmir, will continue in the Union Territory following promotion. See detail click here. The post APCCF Riddhi Jagadh Vasudev To Continue In J&K Post

Jammu, Apr 21: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered promotion and transfer of seven Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers in the AGMUT cadre, including two officers currently posted in Jammu and Kashmir. As per the order, Arashdeep Singh and Vanjulavalli Sridhar, both of the 2012 batch, have been promoted to the rank of Conservator of Forests (CF) and will continue their postings in Jammu and Kashmir. The order further said that Murali Sankaar K. has been [] The post

Jammu, Apr 21: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has transferred 1997-batch IFS officer Kamal Preet, holding the rank of Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (APCCF), from Mizoram to Jammu and Kashmir. See detail click here. The post APCCF Kamal Preet Posted To J&K From Mizoram appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Apr 21: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered the transfer and posting of four Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) level IFS officers in the AGMUT cadre, with one of them posted in Jammu and Kashmir and one moved out of the region. See detail click here. The post 4 IFS Officers Transferred; One Posted To J&K, One Moved Out appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Apr 21: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has abolished three temporarily added posts of Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (APCCF) in Jammu and Kashmir with effect from December 18, 2025. See detail click here. The post Centre Abolishes Three APCCF Posts In Jammu And Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

CHANDIGARH, Apr 21: A year after the Pahalgam terror attack, life hasnt been the same for the family of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, the Indian Navy officer who was among the 26 people killed in the ghastly incident. The family has not been able to overcome their grief and keeps remembering the young naval officer who had his future all planned out, said Rajesh Narwal, father of Lt Vinay. Twenty-six-year-old Lt Vinay and his wife Himanshi were on a honeymoon in [] The post Life Hasnt Been The Same:

NEW DELHI, Apr 21: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the chief priest of the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple if the Constitution will not come to the rescue of a believer who is not allowed to touch the deity. The remark by the top court came after the chief priest said that when a devotee goes to a temple for worship, it cant be in antagonism to the characteristics of a deity. The nine-judge Constitution bench is hearing petitions related to [] The post Will Constitution Not Come To Rescue Of Believ

HASSAN (KARNATAKA), Apr 21: The VHP will approach corporate and industry bodies across the country to ensure that Hindu women are not targeted or victimised at workplaces, a senior leader of the organisation said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference here, VHP Organising General Secretary Milind Parande said the Hindu organisation will meet national associations of various industries and raise concerns over alleged incidents involving love jihad and forced conversions in workplaces. The term

KOCHI, Apr 21: For the family of N Ramachandran, one of the 26 tourists killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, nothing has changed a year later and the kin is yet to recover from his untimely death. The 65-year-old Ramachandran, on holiday in Kashmir with his wife, daughter, and grandchildren, was gunned down by terrorists in an attack that sent shockwaves across the country, prompting India to launch Operation Sindoor, a military response targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan. Arathi R [] The

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Apr 21: The Election Commission on Tuesday issued clear directions to all District Election Officers and Returning Officers in Kerala not to open any strong rooms under any circumstances before the day the votes are counted. The direction was issued by Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar following reports of a strong room storing EVMs in Perambra constituency in Kozhikode being opened on Monday, and reported plans to open another one in Nenmara constituency in Pala

KURSEONG (WB), Apr 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the decades-old Gorkha issue will be resolved within six months if the BJP forms the government in West Bengal. He said no party other than the BJP could find a solution acceptable to the Gorkhas. Addressing an election rally at Kurseong in Darjeeling district, Shah said the BJP understands the concerns and aspirations of the Gorkhas and would work towards a settlement on their terms. Within six months [] The post BJP to resolv

JAMMU, Apr 21: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education on Tuesday declared the Class 10th Annual Regular Examination results for the March-April 2026 session of Jammu Division, with 88% pass percentage, while girls outperforming boys in the overall performance. As per the official data, the overall pass percentage has been recorded at 88.85 percent, with a total of 50,754 students appearing in the examination. Out of these, 45,094 students qualified successfully. The results highlight a bett

NEW DELHI, Apr 21: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday held a courtesy meeting with Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Lt. Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, called on Vice President Shri CP Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today, the Vice President posted on X. It was their first meeting after VK Saxena was appointed as the LG of Ladakh after serving as the Delhi LG. The post Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Meets Ladakh

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JAMMU, Apr 21: A 50-year-old man was detained by the BSF after he was found moving under suspicious circumstances in a forward area near the International Border here, officials said on Tuesday. The man was spotted by a Border Security Force (BSF) patrol in the Mayan Border Out Post area in Makwal forward belt of sub-sector Phallian Mandal on Monday evening and was subsequently taken into custody after failing to provide a satisfactory explanation for his presence in the sensitive [] The post Ma