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K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com In the ongoing Iran war, Russia, the Eurasian superpower, and China, the Asian superpower, have disapproved of American armed intervention in the Iran-Israel war. Their pro-Iranian policy is in line with their anti-imperial stance since the beginning of the Cold War era. In comparison to this, let us recollect the warning President Trump once issued to Iran, declaring that if the Iranian regime continued shooting and executing innocent civilians, the US would take st

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, MAY 11: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Monday handed over a fully equipped ambulance to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Srinagar procured by IDBI Bank under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at strengthening emergency healthcare services and improving medical transportation facilities in the district. Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Umar Gulzar, Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tahir

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com The stormy petrel of Indian politics! She truly fits into the bill of this adage. A fighter to the core who refused to accept injustice done to her by her parent party, the Congress. She walked-out to set up a political party of her own, squarely based on her street-fighting skills and enormous capacity to lead from the front. Rising from the scratch after remaining a Union Minister and president of the West Bengal Youth Congress, Mamta [] The post Humbled Mamta

Brij Bhardwaj newsagency12@gmail.com A new chapter has been written in the history of India with BJP winning elections in two states and one union territory in the poll held for four States and a union territory. The victory in Assam was on expected lines while a sweep in West Bengal was a surprise, as not only did the BJP win but it secured a two third majority by winning over 200 seats in the State Assembly where it was expected [] The post Big win for BJP in State polls appeared first on Dail

Dr Satwant Singh Rissam ssrissam84@gmail.com Ever since demands have been raised to establish a National Law University (NLU) campus in Jammu, I have wondered whether its graduates-trained at this prestigious institution-will practice in J&K. I am not optimistic. Another question stays; will they transform Jammus legal system by making professional life economically viable for graduates from other law colleges? I lack answer to this question. These questions came to my mind because in India law

75 years of inauguration of restored Somnath temple Forces in country continue to prioritise appeasement politics SOMNATH (Gujarat), May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday drew parallels to the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, asserting that no power in the world can make India bow or succumb under pressure. Addressing a gathering here at Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, marking 75 years of the inauguration of the restored temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, he also said that forces in the country continu

DHARAMSHALA, May 11:David Miller and captain Axar Patel engineered a record run chase for Delhi Capitals with their counter attacking knocks as the visitors upstaged Punjab Kings by three wickets to stay alive in the Indian Premier League here on Monday. Aggressive knocks from Miller (51 off 28) and skipper Axar Patel (56 off 30) allowed Delhi Capitals to gun down 211 in 19 overs for the highest chase at the HPCA Stadium. Priyansh Arya hit half a dozen sixes [] The post DC beat PBKS by three wic

Calls for accelerating development, welfare initiatives *Decision on Cabinet expansion at appropriate time Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here and held detailed discussions on a range of important issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp During the meeting, the two leaders discussed several significant matters including restoration of Statehood, transaction of Business Rules,

MUMBAI, May 11: The diversified Bajaj group, having interests in auto and financial services, turned 100 years old on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the groups work through the decades, noting that it has helped in the cause of nation-building. Over the decades, the Bajaj Group has played an important role in nation-building by creating jobs, fostering innovation and supporting community development, Modi said in a congratulatory message. The group celebrated with an event in centra

NEW DELHI, May 11: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday highlighted the increasing role of women in Indias democratic framework, saying they are now active participants in every sphere of governance and nation-building from the electoral process to policy-making and leadership roles. He said Indias approach has transitioned from Womens Development to Women-led Development. Birla made these remarks while interacting with the Womens Parliamentarians Caucus of Sri Lanka at Parliament House. He obs

UNITED NATIONS, May 11 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will inaugurate a special exhibition at the UN headquarters on Monday that will showcase Indias historic and rich contribution to mathematics across millennia. The exhibition, titled From Shunya to Ananta (Zero to Infinity) The Indian Civilisations Contribution to Mathematics, will highlight Indias expansive contribution and heritage of thinking, applying and developing mathematics across over 2,000 years. Jaishankar was on an offi

Chairman says terror contained, killings stopped *Historic development in J&K after Art 370 abrogation Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU May 11: The Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on Home Affairs today reviewed disaster preparedness at holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji where tragedy struck last August killing nearly 30 pilgrims at Adh-Kunwari while prior to that 12 pilgrims were killed and 15 others were injured in stampede at the Bhawan on January 1, 2022. Follow the Daily Excelsior chan

ISLAMABAD, May 11: Pakistan on Monday summoned the Afghan Charge dAffaires and issued a strong demarche over a deadly attack carried out by the TTP on a police post in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. At least 15 security personnel were killed and several others injured in the suicide attack on the police post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwas Bannu district on Saturday. The ministry conveyed that a detailed investigation into the incident, along with evidence collected and technical intelligence, indicates that the at

Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, May 11: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs today said Srinagar has acquired a changed look due to the ongoing urban development and Smart City projects, while also stressing the need to protect the environment alongside rapid urban growth. Click here to watch video The committee, led by MP Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, visited several Smart City assets in Srinagar, including the Jhelum Riverfront, Lal Chowk Public Square and Balidan Stambh, as p

NEW DELHI, May 11: The union government today sought to reassure citizens amid rising concerns over the escalating West Asia conflict, asserting that India has sufficient reserves of key petroleum products and that there is no reason for panic buying or fear of shortages. Chairing the fifth meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on West Asia at Kartavya Bhawan in the national capital, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the evolving regional situation and directed ministries to en

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU/UDHAMPUR, May 11: Inter School District Level Selection Trials cum Competitions in Wushu and Boxing for Under-14 and Under-17 boys commenced at MA Stadium Jammu under the Department of Youth Services and Sports, District Jammu, along with zonal level sports activities conducted at Mini Stadium Udhampur. The events witnessed enthusiastic participation from young athletes across the districts, showcasing high levels of skill, discipline and sportsmanship. The e

VADODARA, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday night held a roadshow in Gujarats Vadodara district, marking the conclusion of his two-day visit to the state. A large number of people gathered along the nearly 1.5-km stretch from Gada Circle to the airport to greet the Prime Minister, who was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi and BJP state unit president Jagdish Vishwakarma. People on the both sides of the route held the Tricolour [] The pos

No RDF conversion plants in UT yet *Scientific disposal still a distant goal in several ULBs Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 11: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is generating a massive 1,557 tonnes per day (TPD) of municipal solid waste, while several Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are still struggling with incomplete infrastructure, local dumping sites, stalled projects and inadequate scientific disposal systems. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The revelations have surfaced in the

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: The Transport Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a crackdown on unauthorised aggregator services, including RAPIDO, operating in the region without valid licence or permission from the competent authority. Taking serious note of the issue, the Transport Commissioner, J&K has directed all Assistant Regional Transport Officers (ARTOs), Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVIs) and other enforcement agencies to launch special drives against such

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice and stayed the operation of the judgment passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in a land compensation dispute concerning property at Bandipora, Kashmir. A Bench comprising Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Justice Manmohan passed the interim order while hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir in UT of J&K Vs. Mushtaq Ahmed Jan [] The post SC

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 11: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench Srinagar has ruled out to consider the category certificate by the authorities obtained by the candidate after the cut-off date for any advertised post. The Division Bench of Ritu Tagor (J) and Prasant Kumar (A) in a significant decision said to consider the backward category certificate for appointment on the post obtained by the candidate after the cut-off date would amount to rewriting the terms of the a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: J&K BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma reviewed party activities to strengthen public outreach across the Union Territory addressed an organizational meeting of senior party leaders and office bearers at the party Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, here, today. The meeting was attended by J&K BJP vice-presidents, Rakesh Mahajan, Rekha Mahajan, and Dr. Shehnaz Ganai, general secretary, Baldev Singh Billawaria, secretary, Arun Sharma,

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 11: Asluk Aalav (The call for the Truth) public discourse series reached apple town Sopore today. The event was organised by Jammu & Kashmir Development Foundation. Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi was the chief guest on the occasion. The eminent personalities, who participated in the event included- BJP general secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, Bilal Parray, Molvi Waseem Ahmad, Maulana Agha Abbas Rizvi, Advocate Tabassum R

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: AIIMS Jammu today hosted an inspiring and insightful interaction session on the theme, Transformation Journey of AIIMS New Delhi: Can We Replicate It in AIIMS Jammu?, delivered by Prof (Dr) M Srinivas, Member, NITI Aayog, and former Director, AIIMS New Delhi. In his welcome address, Prof (Dr) D N Sharma, Executive Director (ED) and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, described Prof Srinivas as a visionary leader known for his progressive outlook, administrative excellence, a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu witnessed a magnificent confluence of cultures, aspirations, and youthful energy with the grand commencement of Yuva Sangam Phase-6 at its Jagti Campus. Yuva Sangam is an initiative of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, envisioned to strengthen emotional connectivity among the youth of the nation through immersive cultural exchange, e

Prof Adam Burakowski The war involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other is having a profound impact on Sub-Saharan Africa, including countries far removed from the immediate conflict zone. This impact is overwhelmingly negative. Rising oil prices and disruptions in the supply of raw materials essential for fertilizer production have affected nearly every country in the region. A handful of Sub-Saharan African nationsNigeria, Angola, Gabon, the Republic of Congo, and

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11 : Continuing his commitment towards strengthening civic infrastructure in Jammu West constituency, MLA Arvind Gupta today inaugurated the construction work of lanes and drains at Lane No 2, Shakti Nagar, Ward No 29. The work will be executed at an estimated cost of approximately Rs 24 lakh. The project addresses a long-pending demand of local residents who had been facing severe inconvenience for nearly 24 years due to damaged lanes, inadequate drainage faci

Srinagar, May 11 The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench Srinagar rejected the contention of delay for claim of pension by a retired teacher observed that the said claim including retiral benefits constitutes a continuing cause of action for the employee and cannot be denied on the ground of delay and latches. The bench of Ritu Tagore (J) allowed the plea of a retired teacher who was seeking effect of his appointment from 1998 instead of 2005. The said teacher was [] The post Retiree is

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 11 : Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations in Ladakh. The meeting focused on planning a week-long series of yoga activities across various locations in the region, culminating in the main event scheduled to be held on June 21 at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary emph

DC calls for effective regulation, strict action against violations UDHAMPUR, MAY 11: Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting with officers and representatives of the transport unions to review and strengthen the traffic management system in Udhampur town. Additional District Development Commissioner Jugal Kishore; Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh and other officers besides representatives from transport unions participated in the meeting. Detailed discussions were held

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, MAY 11: Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting with officers and representatives of the transport unions to review and strengthen the traffic management system in Udhampur town. Additional District Development Commissioner Jugal Kishore; Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh and other officers besides representatives from transport unions participated in the meeting. Detailed discussions were held on key traffic-related issues, including ov

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 11 : The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with Shiv Mandir/Radha Krishna Temple, Leh, today organized a grand celebration of the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, commemorating 75 years of the restoration of the historic Somnath Temple in Gujarat. The celebration highlighted Indias rich civilisational and spiritual heritage and paid tribute to the vision of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, under whose leadership the restoration of the Somnath Temple was initiated after Ind

Vadodara, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated his call for reduced fuel consumption, greater use of public transport and electric vehicles by citizens, and urged people to defer gold purchases amid the West Asia crisis which has caused large-scale disruptions. Addressing a gathering in Vadodara after inaugurating the Sardar Dham Hostel built by the Patidar community, Modi appealed to people to opt for work from home, a pandemic-era practice, wherever possible and reduce for

Srinagar, May 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department has made Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance compulsory in all its offices across Kashmir to strengthen monitoring of employee attendance and improve administrative accountability. According to an official circular issued by the Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF), Kashmir, all subordinate offices have been directed to immediately install and operationalise the L1 RD Aadhaar-Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS). The c

MENDHAR/JAMMU, May 11: Police on Monday busted an old terrorist hideout and recovered suspected militancy-era material, including IED batteries and binoculars, in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, officials said. The recoveries were made from the Sara-Simli Gali area in the Darhal belt during a search operation carried out by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of police, they said. According to officials, the seized items included five IED batteries, two old backpacks, a binocular, two syring

JAMMU, May 11: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Monday visited the Surankote area in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch and reviewed the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism operations, officials said. GOC White Knight Corps visited operational areas in the general area Surankote in the Poonch sector to review the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism operations, the White Knight Corps said in a post

Srinagar, May 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released the Special Cover, a postal envelope, issued by Department of Posts,commemorating the Jammu & Kashmir cricket teams monumental 2025-26 Ranji Trophy victory. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the winning squad and the support staff. He hailed the stellar performance by Jammu Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy Championship as a symbol of a rising sporting culture in the Union Territory. Sagar Hanuman Singh, Chief Post Master General J

SRINAGAR, May 11: An all-party parliamentary delegation of the Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs on Monday visited the Clock Tower at Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar. Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Fazlul Haseeb said, This is a 3-day visit.. This is the standing committee of housing and urban development They will hold a review in Gulmarg, and all the officers will be present there The development is visible on the ground. Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Dattaram Waik

Dubai, May 11: India retained the top position in the ICCs mens ODI team rankings after the latest annual update with reigning world champions Australia claiming the third spot. In a statement issued on Monday, the ICC said, India remain at the pinnacle of the ICC Mens ODI Team Rankings after the latest annual update, leading second-placed New Zealand (113 points) by a narrow five-point margin, while Australia (109 points) retain the third place to round off the top three. [] The post India Reta

New Delhi, May 11: The government will put on sale 12 limestone blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday. The auction will pave the way for reviving the UTs mining sector and boosting the local economy. The Ministry of Minesis set to launch the second tranche of auction of limestone blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on May 12, 2026, at Srinagar, an official statement said. Under the second tranche, the mines ministry [] The post Govt To Auction 12 Limestone Bloc

Jammu, May 11: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Working President Raman Bhalla on Monday demanded the restoration of statehood and democratic institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that bureaucratic rule in the Union Territory has widened the gap between the administration and the people. Bhalla launched a scathing attack on the administration, claiming that people were facing unprecedented hardships due to administrative failure and anti-people policies. We reiterate ou

NEW DELHI, May 11 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that independent Indias major share of technological transformation has happened in the last one decade due to decisive policy reforms, strong political support for science and technology, enhanced research freedom and increased participation of the private sector. Addressing the inaugural se

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JAMMU, May 11: A family had a narrow escape after a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) mobile tower fell on their house following high-speed winds and a severe storm in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district, officials said. The incident took place in Pangdour village during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, when strong winds accompanied by heavy lightning and rain lashed the area, causing widespread damage, they said. Officials said the BSNL tower collapsed onto the house of Banarsi [] Th

NEW DELHI, May 11: Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Indian technology companies are adopting prudent management measures, including enabling remote or hybrid work, IT industry body Nasscom said on Monday. In a statement, the association noted that the technology sector continues to operate on well-established hybrid work models, with organisations calibrating WFH and in-office arrangements based on role requirements and customer needs. In light of the ongoing Middle East tensions, compa

New Delhi, May 11: Flagging the mounting pendency of bail applications in high courts across the country, the Supreme Court on Monday suggested various measures including evolving a mechanism for automatic listing and fixing an outer timeline for disposal of such pleas. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said it hoped and trusted that the high courts, state governments and the investigating agencies would have a collaborative approach to ensure a robust mechanism for

Leh, May 11: Following the historic creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh last month, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the constitution of a UT-Level Committee to examine and recommend measures related to the effective and efficient operationalisation of the newly created districts. The Committee will recommend measures for the establishment and operationalisation of key district-level offices in the new districts and examine any consequential adminis

SRINAGAR, May 11: A group of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationers from the AGMUT Cadre called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here today. The probationers included Alfred Thomas, Ruchika Jha, Mohd. Haris Mir, Shagun Singh, and Jitendra Kumar. During the interaction, the Chief Minister enquired about their current postings in Jammu and Kashmir and discussed the administrative nature of their assignments and general functioning. Wishing the young officers success in their future endeav

Leh, May 11: The Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inspected the Pashmina Dehairing Plant located at the Industrial Area, Leh, and reviewed the functioning of the facility along with various stages involved in the processing of raw pashmina fibre sourced from Changthang. During the inspection, officials from the Sheep Husbandry Department, Cooperatives Department, Industries & Commerce Department and All Changthang Pashmina Growers Cooperative Marketing Society briefed

SRINAGAR, May 11: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated National Youth Festival- Aarohan 2026 in Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor said this event declares a new vision of Rise, Shine, and Conquer to our youth which encapsulates a complete philosophy that lights the path to the future, a promise, and a bold challenge to build a developed India @2047. National Youth Festival is also a proclamation that the time for youth has arrived. Through Youth Festivals Young Leaders Dialogue