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SRINAGAR, Apr 26: National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday said the Constitution Amendment Bill could have led to concentration of legislative power within five Hindi-speaking states of the country if it would have been passed. Talking to reporters during a constituency visit here, Mehdi said the Womens Reservation Bill was unanimously passed by the parliament in 2023, but opposition has defeated a bill that could have led to a flawed delimitation process under the garb of implem

JAMMU, Apr 26: The Meteorological department on Sunday issued a heatwave alert for five districts of the Jammu region. The weather is expected to remain pleasant in the rest of the union territory over the next five days. Hot and dry weather is likely to continue in Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Reasi and Udhampur districts during the next two days with heat wave conditions at a few places on 26-27 April, an Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) official said. The official noted [] The post Jammu: Heat

KOLKATA, Apr 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the BJP will end goonda raj and syndicate raj in West Bengal if the party comes to power in the state. Addressing a public rally at Tehatta in Nadia district, Shah also claimed that voters wiped out the Mamata Banerjee government in the first phase of the assembly polls itself. The BJP has already won 110 seats in the first phase of polls held on April 23, he said. [] The post BJP will end goonda raj, syndicate raj if it comes to powe

SRINAGAR, Apr 26: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday released Srinagar Khel Sankalp document at the end of the three-day Chintan Shivir, outlining a collective national vision to strengthen sports culture through cooperative federalism, with a focus on athlete-centric development and expansion of infrastructure. The document recognised sport as a driver of economic growth and nation-building boosting tourism, attracting international events, spurring local industry and reinforcing Indi

Bengaluru, April 26: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah participated in the TCS World 10K held in Bengaluru on Sunday, describing the race as a world-class event marked by high enthusiasm and strong participation. Speaking to reporters after completing the run, Abdullah said the event stood out for its organization and energy. Amazing event, world-class event, enthusiasm fantastic, he said, reflecting on his experience at one of Indias premier road races. He added that while he began

LONDON, Apr 26: Police in Northern Ireland have declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station. Homes in the vicinity have been evacuated, and members of the public are advised to avoid the area, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said on Sunday. It is distressing and disturbing to wake up to the news that a car bomb exploded outside Dunmurry police station [] The post Police in Northern Ireland dec

DAMASCUS (Syria), Apr 26: The first public trial in Syria of officials linked to the rule of former President Bashar Assad opened in Damascus Sunday. Atef Najib, a former Syrian army brigadier general who was head of the Political Security Branch in southern Syrias Daraa province under Assad, appeared in the courtroom to face charges related to crimes against the Syrian people, state-run news agency SANA reported. Najib was in that position in 2011 when teenagers who scrawled anti-government gra

JAMMU, Apr 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday appealed to citizens to take a pledge for organ donation and said the gift of life is respected across faiths. I appeal to every citizen to take the pledge for organ donation today. Let society remember that each one of us is a potential donor. Each one of us holds the extraordinary power to save lives even after we are gone, Sinha said as he attended Naman Diwas, [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Champions Organ Donation, Urges Mass Aw

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday strongly condemned the killing of party worker Debdeep Chatterjee allegedly by TMC goons, and said his party will not bow before this politics that stains Indias non-violent tradition. Chatterjee was brutally murdered in Asansol during post-poll violence. He was closely associated with Asansol North Congress candidate Prasenjit Puitandi, the party claimed. The worker was attacked and beaten by those linked to the ruling All India Trinamoo

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Sunday dismissed claims that party MLAs in Punjab are in contact with Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, who recently joined the BJP, labelling such developments as misinformation and rumours. Singh accused the BJP and Raghav Chadha of deliberately spreading these rumours and noted that protests are being held across Punjab against the betrayal by Chadha and other Rajya Sabha MPs who left AAP to join the BJP. The public sentiment [] The post BJP sp

LEH, Apr 26: Ladakh has the potential to become a global hub for finest Pashmina wool, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Sunday and stressed the need to maximise returns for farmers and artisans through value addition and better market access. To strengthen and promote Ladakhi Pashmina and position it as a global brand, Saxena visited the Pashmina Goat Farm at Upshi. The visit underlined the administrations commitment to establishing Ladakh as a premier hub for world-class Pashmina

BENGALURU, Apr 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today interacted with a delegation of education sector representatives in Bengaluru, highlighting the opportunities created by the recently notified J&K Private University Act. Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, senior officers and several education representatives were present during the interaction. During the meeting, the Chief Minister invited institutions to invest in the higher education sector and partn

WASHINGTON, Apr 26: World leaders expressed relief that US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania and other guests were unharmed after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents dinner here on Saturday night and asserted that political violence has no place in a democracy. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has had frequent run-ins with Trump, described the shooting incident at the Washington Hilton hotel as a disturbing event. I am relieved that the President, the First Lad

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: The Government has asked public sector banks to initiate the process of negotiations for the 13th Bi-partite settlement in a time-bound manner and finalise it in the next 12 months. The wage revision for employees and officers of public sector banks would be due from November 1, 2027. Public sector banks (PSBs) and financial institutions, including insurance companies revise wages of their employees every five years. As part of the settlement, the Indian Banks Association (IBA

Jammu, Apr 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended Naman Diwas an event dedicated to honor organ donors and their families. The Lieutenant Governor paid his gratitude to organ donors and their families and said they have brought happiness in the countless lives. Because of you, someone is able to read today. Because of you, someone is seeing the colors of the world for the very first time. Because of you, someone is experiencing hope, freedom, and joy anew. I [] The post LG Sinha Atte

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Noting the growing popularity of Indian cheese globally, Prime Minister Modi on Sunday stated that the Indian dairy sector is undergoing a major transformation. In his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, Modi highlighted that the taste of India is making its way to plates internationally, and how the dairy sector has been crucial to giving Indian traditional flavours a new identity. The prime minister informed that two Indian cheese brands received prestigious awards at an []

New Delhi, Apr 26: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday reviewed plans to set up space laboratories in universities and colleges across India, according to a statement released here. The initiative involves establishing seven such labs, which would provide hands-on exposure to students in satellite systems, rocketry and mission design. The aim is to build a strong pipeline of skilled youth for Indias expanding space sector, which has attracted over USD 600 million in private investment over t

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: A parliamentary committee has said it was taken aback to find that crucial regulations issued by the National Medical Commission were not vetted by the Union law ministry, an essential prerequisite to prevent future infirmities. In its report on Infirmities in the regulations framed under the National Medical Commission Act, the Lok Sabha Committee on Subordinate Legislation said getting draft rules and regulations vetted by the law ministry from the legal, constitutional and

JAMMU, Apr 26: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will convene a meeting of the sub-committee for political dialogue on Ladakh on May 22, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Sunday. The LG said the meeting will carry forward the process of constructive democratic dialogue with key stakeholders of Ladakh and pave the way for an enduring solution to address the aspirations of the people of the Union Territory. The proposed meeting is part of the Centres ongoing engagement [] The post MH

PRAYAGRAJ, Apr 26: The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by an advocate seeking expeditious disposal of a maintenance case against his wife, terming the litigation vexatious and born out of pretences. Justice Vinod Diwakar imposed a compensatory cost of Rs 15 lakh on the petitioner-husband for suppressing material facts in his affidavits and subjecting his wife to systemic depletion. The court observed that the man, an able-bodied practising advocate, had not only concealed a p

JAMMU, Apr 26: Jammu and Kashmir Police have ordered the transfer and posting of 4 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) in the Jammu region with immediate effect in the interest of administration. According to an order issued by Police Headquarters Jammu, Tahir Amin Sheikh, DSP DAR Jammu has been transferred and posted as SDPO Domana, while Dheraj Singh Katoch, SDPO Border Kathua, has been transferred and posted DSP DAR Jammu. Similarly, Mudassar Hussain, SDPO Domana, has been transferred and

New Delhi, Apr 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the significance of Lord Buddhas teachings, given the times of global tensions and conflicts, and said that these thoughts inspire people to bring peace into their lives, adopt compassion and move forward with balance. The month of May is starting with an auspicious occasion. In a few days, we will celebrate Buddha Purnima. I extend my greetings to all countrymen in advance. Lord Gautam Buddhas life message remains relevant []

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold a meeting with representatives of export promotion councils (EPCs) and industry associations on April 27 here to discuss ways to boost the countrys outbound shipments, an official said. The meeting will be held after India and New Zealand sign the free trade pact here at Bharat Mandapam. Todd McClay, New Zealands Minister for Trade and Investment, is already here with a business delegation. The minister is holding talks []

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Global travel-tech firm FlixBus, which offers long-distance bus and train services, expects India to become its largest market by passenger volume by 2030, according to a senior company official. The company, which entered the Indian market in February 2024, currently offers only intercity bus services in India and plans to further scale its operations on the Delhi-Dehradun corridor, FlixBus Chief Commercial Officer Max Zeumer told PTI. India represents one of FlixBus most str

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: State-owned Coal India Ltd is planning a comprehensive 10-year roadmap to slash the current 243 MT coal import volume through ramped-up domestic production, coal quality upgrades, and logistics cost parity. The proposed roadmap targeting coal import cuts includes a detailed forensic audit of imports, backed by sector-specific policies and phased shift strategies to boost local supply, a source said. It will also include the National Washery & Logistics Grid to streamline coal

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Ahead of the next spectrum auction, the telecom industry body COAI has urged the government to lower bid prices, saying service providers have yet to recover their huge investments in 5G infrastructure, according to an official. Speaking with PTI on the sidelines of the recently held COAI Digicom Summit, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) Director General S P Kochhar said that the industry expects the government to consider the humongous investment made by telecom

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Adani Green Energy Ltd plans to invest about Rs 15,000 crore to add more than 10 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage capacity in the current financial year, as it pivots towards delivering reliable, dispatchable clean power amid Indias accelerating energy transition. The proposed addition will be over and above the roughly 3 GWh of installed storage capacity the company expects to reach shortly, following the commissioning of 1.4 GWh during FY26, it said during its

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 26: Four candidates vying to lead the United Nations have spent hours being grilled about their views on issues from restoring global peace to ending escalating poverty in what the UN General Assembly president called one of the toughest job interviews in the world. There was no clear victor after Chiles Michelle Bachelet, Argentinas Rafael Grossi, Costa Ricas Rebeca Grynspan and Senegals Macky Sall fielded questions from UN ambassadors this past week. Plus, other candidates

KATRA/JAMMU, Apr 26: Everyone gains wisdom with time, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta quipped on Sunday on multiple AAP MLAs switching to the BJP. Gupta was speaking to reporters before leaving for the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi here. Rajya Sabha member and AAP leader Raghav Chadha on Friday joined the BJP along with six other party MPs. Reacting to the development, Gupta said, With time, everyone gains wisdom. I believe that in the interest of the nation, everyone should [] The post Everyone

MANILA (Philippines), Apr 26: Two Americans were among 19 suspected communist guerrillas who were killed in clashes with Philippine troops in a central province earlier this week, a government anti-insurgency task force said Saturday night. The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict said the Americans were killed with 17 other suspected New Peoples Army guerrillas in a series of clashes with army forces on April 19 in the coastal town of Toboso in Negros Occidental province. T

LEH, Apr 26: To strengthen institutional identity and enhance professionalism, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Sunday approved the official emblem, flag, logo, and other insignia of the Fire and Rescue Service Department, an official said. The approval follows a proposal submitted by the Fire and Rescue Service Department to establish a distinct and unified identity for it, in line with national standards, while reflecting Ladakhs unique cultural and geographical character, a spokesman

CHANDIGARH, Apr 26: The Punjab Police is learnt to have withdrawn the security cover of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, one of the seven lawmakers who switched to the BJP from AAP alongside Raghav Chadha, sources said. The police security cover comprising 9-10 policemen was withdrawn on Saturday, they said. The Punjab Police security was deployed at the former cricketers residence at the Chhotti Baradari locality in Jalandhar. Meanwhile, security personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force cou

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: India has achieved a major milestone in wind energy, with the countrys wind energy generation capacity exceeding 56 gigawatts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. In his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, Modi also said the country must save electricity and adopt clean energy. India recently achieved a major milestone in wind energy. Indias wind energy generation capacity has now exceeded 56 gigawatts. In just the past year, nearly 6 gigawatts of new capacity [] The

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NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 2.4 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather department has forecast partly cloudy sky with an orange alert for heatwave-like conditions at isolated places by the evening. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 44 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the IMD said. The relative humidity in the capital was recorded at 43 per cent at 8.30 am. The []

JAMMU, Apr 26: Strategic sensitivity of border areas calls for strict vigilance and heightened alertness along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range Shridhar Patil has said. He made the remarks while chairing a comprehensive security and crime review meeting with all supervisory officers at the District Police Lines in Kathua, a police spokesperson said on Sunday. He asked the officers to maintain strict vigil

LEH, Apr 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Leh on April 30 for a two-day visit, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena said on Sunday. Saxena said the home minister will pay his respect to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on May 1. It gives me great pleasure in sharing that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be arriving in Leh on April 30 for a two-day visit. On May [] The post HM Amit Shah To Visit Leh Next Week, Pay Obeisance To Lord Buddhas Reli

SRINAGAR, Apr 26: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said the citizens of the country will have to be physically fit if India has to become a developed nation. Mandaviya, who is here for the three-day Chintan Shivir organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, flagged off Sunday on Cycle event on banks of the Dal Lake. Sunday on Cycle is a message of fitness. If india has to become a developed country, [] The post Mandaviya Flags Off Sunday On Cycle

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: In a significant step towards strengthening the industry collaboration and to make the awareness for safeguarding the environment and natural resources especially in the Industrial Estate managed by J&K SIDCO, Managing Director, Pardeep Singh Manhas, held a meeting with the Industrial Associations and Industrial Unit holders of IGC, Samba. During the meeting the concern regarding running of the Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) constructed in IGC, Samb

Syed Talia Mushtaq, Tasaduq Hussain Shah Have you noticed how Himalayan rivers no longer behave the way they used to? The water runs barely or differently, the seasons feel out of sync and quietly, the fish that once thrived in these cold waters are struggling to survive. When we talk about climate change in the Himalayas, we imagine melting glaciers, erratic snowfall and flash floods. What often escapes attention is something far quieter, it is the steady transformation of life [] The post Hima

7 RS MPs who merged with BJP cant win even Panchayat elections *CM emphasizes role of cinema in boosting tourism in J&K Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that not even a single of seven Rajya Sabha Members, who merged with the BJP yesterday after quitting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), can win even the Panchayat elections but had a dig at the Congress too saying the Government of his father (Farooq Abdullah) was also [] The post Omar takes dig at Cong over defecti

Chintan Shivir of Sports Ministers begins in Srinagar Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 25: The Chintan Shivir of the Ministers of Youth Affairs & Sports of States and Union Territories commenced in Srinagar today with focused deliberations on strengthening Indias sports ecosystem through coordinated action, systemic reforms, policy convergence, and grassroots execution Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing the inaugural session, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sport

Time to confront challenge with full strength Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: I assure citizens that we will strike hard against drug networks. Yet this fight cannot be won by law alone, it must be won within society, through awareness, cooperation, and collective effort. We are building a Jammu Kashmir where drugs have no place, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He said the 100 day drug-free J&K movement will inspire future [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Ghulam Ali Khatana has made a scathing attack on the Omar Abdullah-led Government, accusing it of executing development works in an unplanned and hazardous manner that is causing severe distress to residents in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Citing an under-construction road project under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Kishtwar districts Bujwan tehsil, Khatana stated that the alignment of the road between

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Apr 25: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a comprehensive review meeting here to assess the status and progress of ongoing developmental works across departments in the sub-division. During the meeting, the Minister laid strong emphasis on inter-departmental coordination, transparency in execution, adherence to timelines and robust grievance redressal mechanisms. He called upon officers to

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Apr 25: Minister Sakeena Itoo today strongly defended healthcare workers, saying doctors were working under immense pressure and warning that attacks on medical staff would not be tolerated. Click here to watch video Doctors are available as per the roster everywhere. If a doctor is not available, file a complaint. But you have to appreciate that doctors are working round the clock, Itoo told reporters in north Kashmirs Baramulla. If this continues, if we go after the []

Tsewang Rigzin LEH, Apr 25: Ladakh is set to witness a rare and deeply significant spiritual event as the sacred relics of Gautama Buddha, revered as Tathagata relics, will be brought to the region for the first time within the country. The arrival of these holy relics, expected in Leh on the 29th or 30th of this month, has generated immense excitement among the people of Ladakh, particularly within the Buddhist community. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The [] The post Sacred Bud

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accorded administrative approval for the construction of a multi-level car parking facility at Ganderbal at an estimated cost of Rs 9.60 crore. The project is aimed at addressing increasing traffic congestion and enhancing urban infrastructure in the fast-growing town. The approval has been granted under the Capex Budget 2026-27 in favour of the Director, Urban Local Bodies, Kashmir. The project will be executed in accordanc

J&K Chapter of Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce launched Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 25 : Maintaining that Narendra Modi Governments enabling schemes raised aspiration levels among weaker sections of society, Union Minister in PMO with independent charge of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Ministries, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that statistical evidence reflects the positive impact of these schemes on the socio-economic advancement on Dalits and other marginalized groups. Follow the Daily Excelsi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired a review meeting to assess the progress and performance of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in Jammu and Kashmir in the presence of senior officers of the Agriculture Production Department and other concerned stakeholders. The meeting besides ACS, Agriculture Production Department and MD, J&K Bank was attended by the MD, HADP; HoDs of the Department along with Representatives from Agricultural Univer