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PANCHKULA, Dec 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday unveiled a bronze statue of former prime minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the eve of his 101st birth anniversary here. Shah inaugurated the 41-feet-tall statue at the Atal Park in the presence of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and several Haryana ministers, among others. He also visited an exhibition based on the life and thoughts of Vajpayee. Shah, who was in Panchkula to take part in multiple events on [] The post Amit Shah i

*Directs to blacklist non-performing contractors Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: In a decisive push to fast-track infrastructure development and enforce financial discipline, Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired a high level review meeting to assess the progress on works being executed under the Approved Plan for 2025-26 of Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) Divisions of Jammu region. The meeting was attended by the Chief Engineer, I&FC Jammu; Director Finance, Jal Shak

Michael wazir michaelwazir0@gmail.com A star in the night sky, a manger in a humble stable, and a child wrapped in cloth these simple images form the heart of Christmas. Jesus, who was born in Bethlehem over 2,025 years ago, is one of the most influential figures in history. His life and teachings have inspired billions across centuries, shaping culture, ethics, and faith worldwide. As December arrives, streets sparkle with shimmering lights, homes fill with the warm aroma of festive [] The pos

Sat calls for mass adoption of Indian products Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, organized Swadeshi Mela at Bahu Plaza, here today, aimed at promoting indigenously manufactured products, empowering local artisans, traders and entrepreneurs, and strengthening the spirit of Atmanirbharta and Swadeshi among the masses. Click here to watch video The event was graced by J&K BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP, Sat Sharma, J&K BJP general secretary (Org)

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the joyous occasion of Christmas. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, On the joyous occasion of Christmas, I convey my warm greetings to the people. I hope that this occasion of festivity ushers in love and harmony amongst the people. The festival, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, serves as a reminder to embrace Lord Christs teachings of love, compassio

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has won the Best MSME Bank Winner award at the MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025. The Bank also secured the runner-up position in the CSR Initiative & Business Responsibility category. The awards were presented by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The honours were received on behalf of the Bank by Chief General Manager Business Development, Sunit Kumar and GM/Divisional Head [] The

Excelsior Correspondent LUCKNOW, Dec 24: Uttar Pradeshs rapidly rising stature in Indias and the global education landscape owes much to the significant contribution of Galgotias University, said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath while lauding the university during a special interaction held recently. Praising Galgotias Universitys impressive performance in the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, the Chief Minister described the institution as a lea

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee constituted to examine the issues related to Gair Mumkin Khads in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Departments, Javed Ahmad Rana and Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, as members of the Sub-Co

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir illuminated thousands of earthen lamps on the evening preceding the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna former Prime Minister, Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, which is observed as Good Governance Day on December 25. Hundreds of lamps were lit at all the places, including Atal Jis statue at Atal Chowk near Ambphalla, BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, BJP office Kachi Chawni, and several other locations across Jamm

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 24: High Court held the location of public convenience and amenity is in sole discretion and under the domain of Government but balance between administrative discretion and public fairness must be kept in mind. Justice Moksha Kazmi made these observations while deciding a matter filed by the residents of Udhampur challenging the proposed construction of a Health Sub Centre at Ward 5 of the village instead of Ward 7 of the panchayat village. The court has []

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: BJP president J P Nadda and several other leaders on Wednesday remembered former prime minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the eve of his birth anniversary by lighting earthen lamps at the party headquarters here. Former vice-president of India M Venkaiah Naidu, who has been elected the president of the Atal Smriti Nyas Society, also participated in the event. Speaking on the occasion, BJP national general secretary Arun Singh said similar events were organised across all []

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir moved closer to their fourth consecutive innings victory in the U-16 Mens Vijay Merchant Trophy at CK Pithawala Ground, Surat thanks to a masterful century by Karman Singh and a sensational 8-wicket haul by Athrav Sharma. Opting to bat first, J&K amassed a commanding 405/9 declared in 85 overs. Karman Singh anchored the innings with 142 off 258 balls, while Hadi Amin (54) and Hammad Firdous (50) provided crucial support. Arslan [] The

NEW DELHI, Dec 24 : India on Wednesday voiced concern over the demolition of a statue of a Hindu deity in the ongoing military conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. New Delhi said such disrespectful acts hurt sentiments of followers around the world, even as it urged both Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute through dialogue and diplomacy. We have seen reports on the demolition of a statue of a Hindu religious deity, built in recent times, and located [] The post India express

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMM, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir registered a dominant 10-wicket victory over Chandigarh in their Vijay Hazare One-Day Trophy match at Sanosara Cricket Ground B, Rajkote producing a clinical all-round performance. Bowlers, led by Lone Nasir Muzaffar, laid the foundation before openers Qamran Iqbal and Shubham Khajuria completed the chase in emphatic fashion. Chasing a gettable 209, J&K openers Qamran and Shubham scripted an unbroken 209-run partnership, romping home i

NEW DELHI, Dec 24 : In a major boost to Delhis infrastructure, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved three new Metro corridors, including a 9.91-km stretch from the RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, which will connect all Kartavya Bhavans, India Gate, Bharat Mandapam, the National War Memorial and other important installations in Lutyens Delhi. According to the government, the new Central Vista corridor will provide connectivity to all the Kartavya Bhavans, offering doorstep connectivity to offi

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The team of Sarbjeet Heera and Mridul Sharma from GDC RS Pura Jammu lifted the 24th Veeranna Aivalli Running Team Trophy at the annual debating competition organized by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), J&K Regional Branch, in collaboration with J&K Police and the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu, at Brig Rajinder Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu. In the individual category, Shilpa Devi (Jammu College of Ph

KOCHI, Dec 24 : Kerala government on Wednesday announced financial assistance of Rs 30 lakh to the family of Chhattisgarh native Ramnarayan, who was killed in an alleged mob lynching incident near Walayar in the northern Palakkad district. Addressing a press conference here, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said a Cabinet meeting decided to grant the aid to the family of Ramnarayan, from the Chief Ministers Distress Relief Fund. Of the total Rs 30 lakh being granted, Rs five lakh each [] The post

Excelsior Sports Correspondent BARAMULLA, Dec 24: The 3rd District Baramulla Boxing Championship was held at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Baramulla, organized by the J&K Amateur Boxing Association under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and J&K Olympic Association, and sponsored by the J&K Sports Council. Around 60 boxers from various zones of District Baramulla participated. The event was graced by DySP Traffic Kashmir as chief guest. Officials of the District Baramulla Amateur Boxing A

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Dec 24: Gurukul Public Higher Secondary School, Reasi, celebrated its annual function today, showcasing the talent and achievements of its students. The event was graced by Kuldeep Raj Dubey (MLA Reasi) as the chief guest, while Deepak Kumar Gupta (Chief Education Officer, Reasi), Kuldeep Sharma (Deputy Secretary, JKBOSE Jammu) and Anita Sharma (SSP) attended as guests of honour. The students enthralled audience with dances, speeches, skits and other performances,

NAHARKATIA (Assam), Dec 24 : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the demand by the Karbi people to evict alleged Hindi-speaking encroachers from grazing lands cannot be accepted immediately, because of a stay by the Gauhati High Court. He said that the situation in the violence-affected Kheroni area in West Karbi Anglong district in central Assam has improved, and no report of any untoward incident came from any part of district during the day. The Karbi and [] The post De

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued the roster of Administrative Secretaries, who will remain available at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, during the month of January next year. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary to the Government, Culture Department and M Raju, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department will be on duty

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau today produced charge-sheet against local businessman Chander Shekhar Vohra for offering bribe to the Superintendent of Police, City South, Jammu. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Charge-sheet in case FIR No. 01/2024, under section 8 of Prevention of Corruption Act, was produced before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu. The instant case was registered at Police Station ACB Jammu, upon the

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 24: The Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) today filed a charge sheet in Rs 26 lakh impersonation and online fraud case. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In a statement issued here, the CBK said the charge sheet has been presented before the Court of Judge Small Causes, Srinagar, in FIR No. 17/2020, registered under Sections 419, 420, 468 and 471 of the RPC, along with Section 66-D of the Information Technology Act. The charge sheet [] The post CBK cha

DHAKA, Dec 24 : Bangladesh interim governments senior adviser has said that the state will take responsibility of the family of the Hindu worker who was lynched on blasphemy charges last week. Education adviser C R Abrar on Tuesday met the bereaved family of 25-year-old Dipu Das, who was killed by a mob and his body set on fire on December 18 in Mymensingh. The state has taken the responsibilities of taking care of Dipu Das child, wife and parents, [] The post Bangladesh govt to take responsibil

KOCHI, Dec 24 : A remarkable exhibition titled Modi 3.0 was inaugurated last evening at the Nehru Centre in Londonoften regarded as one of the worlds leading hubs for artfeaturing works by talented artists who travelled from India specifically to showcase their creations. The title itself reflects the inspiration behind the exhibition, as the artists collectively captured the prevailing sentiment of India and Indians across the worldone defined by confidence, optimism, and pride in the nations p

LAHORE, Dec 24 : A Pakistani court has sought a report from police over a petition seeking registration of a criminal case against actress Saba Qamar, who acted in the Bollywood film Hindi Medium, for wearing a police uniform. Petitioner Wasim Zawaars counsel told the sessions court Lahore on Tuesday that Qamar had put on the uniform of a superintendent of police (SP) and recorded a video, which amounted to a violation of the law. Wearing a police uniform without [] The post Pak court seeks poli

NEW DELHI, Dec 24 : In a major step towards modernising Indias workforce, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Wednesday said it has officially invited industry leaders to join the PM-SETU (Prime Minister Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) scheme. The ministry has released an Expression of Interest (EOI) to find anchor industry partners (AIPs) for the upgrade of National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs). Simultaneously, states/UTs have a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has promoted five 2022 batch AGMUT Cadre IPS officers, including Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Baramulla, Neha Jain, to Super Time Scale (Level 11 in the pay matrix) with effect from January 1, 2026 or from the date of assumption of charge, whichever is earlier. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per an order, the other promoted officers are Akshyat Aayush, Akanksha Milind Tamgadg

JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has ordered the transfer and posting of 17Assistant Accounts Officers.. click here to see complete order The post JK Finance Department orders transfer posting of 17 AAOs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Dec 24: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration has placed the draft Jammu and Kashmir Police (Sub-Ordinate) Service Recruitment Rules, 2025 in the public domain and invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders. As per an official notice issued by the Home Department, the draft rules have been uploaded on the departments official website for public scrutiny before finalisation. As such, stakeholders have been asked to submit their objections or suggestions, if any,

Secures second place in CSR Initiative & Business Responsibility category NEW DELHI, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has won the prestigious Best MSME Bank Winner award at the MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025, while also securing the Runner-Up position in the CSR Initiative & Business Responsibility category. The MSME Banking Excellence Awards recognise banks for exemplary performance and best practices in promoting MSMEs, corporate social responsibility and sustainable business models. Notably

New Delhi, Dec 24: The Lok Sabhha Secretariat on Wednesday urged MPs against using digital devices, such as smart spectacles, pens and watches, in the Parliament complex as it could compromise their privacy and breach parliamentary privileges. A Lok Sabha bulletin reminded the members of Parliament that a large number of advanced devices, such as smart spectacles, pen cameras and smart watches, are widely available in the country now. Some of these devices, it cautioned, can be used in ways [] T

SRINAGAR, Dec 24: Security forces on Wednesday recovered explosives and ammunition from a forest area in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said. The forces carried out search operations in the Shalebuth forest in the Kreeri area of the district following a tip-off, the officials said. During the searches, the forces recovered four Chinese grenades, 19 UBGL rounds and 46 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition from a hideout under a tree. The post Security Forces Recover Explosives, Ammunitio

JAMMU, Dec 24: The Regional Transport Officer, Jammu, has issued a public notice directing owners of motor vehicles bearing registration numbers of other States or Union Territories and plying in the Jammu Division beyond the permitted period to apply for re-registration immediately. The notice states that keeping such vehicles in Jammu for more than 12 months without re-registration violates Section 47 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and poses risks to regulation, vehicle traceability and publ

Jammu, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress held a protest here on Wednesday against alleged violence on minorities in Bangladesh. Party leaders urged the Indian government to take immediate and decisive steps to stop the violence. Led by the Jammu and Kashmir Congress working president Raman Bhalla, party workers took out a rally in Jammu carrying placards demanding an end to the atrocities. The protesters raised slogans against the Bangladesh government and the BJP-led Centre. Minority Hindu

Srinagar, Dec 24: Authorities in Kashmir on Wednesday directed educational institutions, including schools, to formulate in-situ de-addiction mechanisms to curb drug abuse among students. The directions came at a meeting chaired by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Anshul Garg, to review and strengthen measures aimed at curbing the growing menace of substance abuse in the Valley, an official spokesman said. Emphasising the need for coordinated and sustained efforts by all concerned departments,

Srinagar, Dec 24: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi on Wednesday directed officers to complete all preparations in advance, strengthen night checkpoints, and maintain heightened vigilance at vulnerable locations to ensure peaceful celebrations of upcoming events across the Valley. The IGP was chairing a security review meeting at the Police Control Room, Kashmir, to assess preparedness for the peaceful celebration of upcoming events. The meeting was attended by top police and C

Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Narendra Modi government stands like a rock with the states in their fight against drug and human trafficking, cybercrime, and organised crime. Shah said that a few years ago, there were three big challenges in the country in the matter of law and order left-wing extremism, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, and armed groups in the northeast. But after 10 years from the formation of the [] The post Centre Stands Like

JAMMU, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has designated Ashish Gupta, Special Secretary to Government, as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs to ensure effective implementation of cyber security best practices and the Cyber Crisis Management Plan. See Order Copy Click Here The post Ashish Gupta Appointed CISO To Strengthen Cyber Security Framework In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Dec 24: In line with the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullahs Vision 2030 for health sector, aligned with J&K Vision Document @2047, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a detailed review meeting at Civil Secretariat here to assess the Health Departments action plan for achieving this goal, primarily aimed at strengthening the public healthcare system across Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, Minister Sakeena held detailed asses

Dedicates 3 Tesla MRI Facility worth Rs 25.9 crore to people of Kargil Kargil, Dec 24: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today described the inauguration of the modern 3 Tesla MRI facility at District Hospital Kargil as a proud moment not only for the district but for the entire Union Territory of Ladakh. He said the facility ensures that people living in remote, hilly and border areas will no longer be deprived of world-class diagnostic services despite challenging [] The post

Lucknow, Dec 24: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said no one would be spared if they illegally encroach upon monuments, mythological sites or government land, asserting that bulldozers will act even if the offender is influential. Addressing the state Assembly during a discussion on the supplementary budget, the chief minister said creating a secure environment for every citizen is the foremost priority of his government. Whoever encroaches upon any monument or mytholog

Srinagar, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached properties worth Rs three crore of a notorious drug peddler here, alleging they were acquired through the proceeds of illicit drug trafficking. In its sustained efforts to eliminate the menace of drugs and dismantle the infrastructure supporting illegal narcotics trade, Srinagar Police has attached double-storeyed residential house and double-storeyed shopping complex, along with land measuring over one Kanal, worth approximately R

JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau produced charge-sheet in case FIR No. 01/2024 u/s 8 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu against Chander Sekhar Vohra, Proprietor of M/s Asian Associates, for offering bribe to the Superintendent of Police, City South, Jammu, for seeking undue favour in connection with extending the date of exhibition cum sale at Gole Market, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. The instant case came to be register

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: A new study has related the onset of inflammatory bowel disease with a loss of beneficial bacteria known to help with digesting complex carbohydrates instead, patients might experience an increase in oxygen-tolerant bacteria from the mouth that travel in the gut. A healthy gut is dominated by anaerobic bacteria, which thrive in the absence of oxygen, whereas inflammatory bowel disease is marked by an imbalanced, inflamed gut environment featuring oxygen-loving microbes. This

New Delhi, Dec 24: Delhi Police has arrested four alleged cyber fraudsters in connection with a pan-India online investment scam and found transactions worth Rs 7.16 crore related to multiple NCRP complaints, an official said on Wednesday. The arrests were made during the investigation of an online investment fraud case registered on November 3, where they scammed a Delhi-based person of Rs 27.2 lakh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Aditya Gautam said. According to the officer, the

New York/Washington, Dec 24: China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the LAC with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent the deepening of US-India ties, according to a report by the US Department of War. In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on Military and Security Developments Involving the Peoples Republic of China 2025, the US Department of War said that in October 2024, Indian leadership announced an agreement with China. The agreement was to disengag

Hiranagar, Dec 24: In a major breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking, Hiranagar Police have busted a Pakistan-based heroin smuggling network operating through drones and arrested the fifth accused in the case. The arrest marks a significant step in dismantling the narco-module active along the international border in Kathua district. Official sources said, Acting on specific inputs and under the supervision of SSP Kathua Mohit Sharma, IPS, police arrested Siraj Din alias Saraju, son

COLOMBO, Dec 24: Sri Lanka has suffered widespread devastation to agriculture, fisheries and rural livelihoods from Cyclone Ditwah, UNs Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has said. A country brief released on December 22 said that the floods destroyed agricultural land, standing crops, livestock and fisheries assets and household food stocks. The cyclone struck when farmers had just planted or were in the process of planting the 2026 main season crop which accounts for the bulk of the coun

MOSCOW, Dec 24: Three people, including two police officers, were killed in a bomb blast in Russia on Wednesday near to the spot where a high-ranking general was killed days before. The blast happened after two police officers spotted a suspicious individual near a police car on the citys Yeletskaya Street, and when they approached the suspect to detain him, an explosive device was detonated, according to RIA Novosti agency. The two police officers died from their injuries, along with [] The pos