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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: A flagship Advanced Global Leadership Program (AGLP 2.0) organized by SCOPE was culminated here today. Atul Sobti, DG, SCOPE, Anil Kumar Jadli, Director (HR), NTPC Limited, Sangeeta Ramrakhyani, Director (HR), Central Warehousing Corporation, Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), NHPC Limited and Program Directors, Prof Prashant Mishra and Prof Biswatosh Saha from IIM Calcutta addressed the participants during the session. This session marked the culmination of a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the RVS iGlobal Corporate Office at Narwal, marking a significant milestone in the regions fast-expanding technology landscape. The visit underscored Jammus growing prominence as an emerging IT hub. The LG toured the facility and reviewed key operations, including the companys fully functional Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC). Live demonstrations of cybersecurity workflows,

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: To honour the students who performed exceptionally well in the ALLEN TALLENTEX and STAR NEXT examinations, a felicitation ceremony organised by the ALLEN Career Institute was held here today. A large number of students and parents participated in the event, which began with Saraswati Vandana, followed by impressive cultural performances by students. Speaking on the occasion, Kuldeep Sharma, Center Head of ALLEN said, 55 students were awarded certificates, me

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: The three-day Asmita Wushu City League and District Jammu Wushu Championship commenced at Indoor Hall, Bhagwati Nagar, here today with around 500 athletes from various schools and clubs participating. The Asmita Wushu League, a dedicated platform for women athletes, has significantly boosted female participation and performance in the sport, contributing to Indias growing international reputation. Over the next two days, all women divisions will compe

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: As the city is gearing up for the upcoming festive season and in keeping with the traditions of Yuletide, Hotel KC Residency Jammu hosted the customary Christmas Cake Mixing party today. During the ceremony, Rahul Jandial, Vice President, KC Hotels Pvt Ltd led the team to mix an array of ingredients including Black currant, Golden Apricot, Rum Soaked Figs, Drunk Resins, Dates, Candied Orange Peel, Candied Ginger, Dry Cherries, Tutti Frutti, Candied Pumpkin,

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 4: In a major step towards promoting entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance among the youth, J&K Bank has achieved a milestone under the J&K Governments flagship Mission YUVA program by sanctioning loans to 10,000 eligible beneficiaries for establishing their own business ventures. Through Mission YUVA, the Bank has been working in close coordination with the Government to translate the vision of youth empowerment into tangible economic opportunities ac

Excelsior Correspondent BUDGAM, Dec 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid e-foundation stones for a series of transformative development projects in Budgam district worth nearly Rs 100 crore, giving a major push to local infrastructure and public services. The projects include multiple Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Water Supply Schemes across Gudsathoo, Dreygam, Drang, Kultreh Wanpora, Qazipora, Awanpora, Rangreth Wavoosa, Checkmari Colony, Nowbugh, Delipora Badipora and Zaloosa,

Jammu at a stands till Raman Suri ramansuribjp@gmail.com Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo recently presided over a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management Systems for Jammu and Srinagar, and took a comprehensive look at the measures already undertaken and those proposed for easing congestion, strengthening road safety, and improving overall urban mobility in both cities. The Chief Secretary realised that Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS) and Integrated Tra

Raises issue in Parliament Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Member of Parliament from Jammu -Reasi Lok Sabha constituency, Jugal Kishore Sharma raised the demand for granting of National Highway status to the vital road stretch connecting Samba to Udhampur. The demand was raised by him during the question hour in Lok Sabha today. Urging the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), he stressed the urgent need for upgrading and widening the road to a four-lane corridor. Jugal Kish

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: Leader of Opposition, Sunil Sharma today met the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhawan, Jammu, to strongly raise the long-pending demand of age relaxation for combined competitive examination aspirants across Jammu & Kashmir. Sharma conveyed that a large number of aspirants and delegations have been approaching him for several weeks, seeking intervention on the issue of upper-age relaxation in various recruitment processes. He informed the LG that m

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved the appointment of the army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, as Pakistans first Chief of Defence Forces for a period of five years. President Zardari approved the summary submitted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally asking him to appoint Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Munir as the first CDF of Pakistan. Last month, the parliament passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment providing to create the post of CDF with the [] The po

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: Commissioner/Secretary, Youth Services & Sports (YSS),Yasha Mudgal, today convened a meeting to discuss the Budget proposals, comprising the Revised Estimates (RE) 202526 and Budget Estimates (BE) 202627 for both Revenue (Revex) and Capital (Capex) components. The meeting was attended by the Director General, Youth Service and Sports Department; Director NCC; Director Finance, YSS and Secretary, J&K Sports Council. During the deliberations, the Direct

BARAMULLA, Dec 4: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting on various activities being carried out under the Swachh Bharat MissionGramin (SBM-G) at the Main meeting Hall, DC Office Baramulla. During the meeting, concerned officers presented updates on ongoing works and projects being executed across the district. The DC took a detailed review of the works which have already been tendered out or allotted, directing officers to ensure that these pro

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Dec 04: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to take stock of the functioning of the Revenue department in the district. The DC reviewed in detail the progress achieved under DILRMP, SVAMITA, ULPIN and digitization of revenue records. He also sought the status of migrant land alienation cases, online services under Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA), Fard, Revenue extracts, Mutations, certificates issue

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 : A report presented before a Pakistani parliamentary panel revealed that out of 1,817 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras, only 37 were functional, showing a dismally low number of operational religious places belonging to minority communities. The Parliamentary Committee on the Minority Caucus reviewed the report presented during its introductory session on Tuesday. According to the report, there are 1,285 Hindu worship sites and 532 Gurdwaras in Pakistan, out of which only 37 ar

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 4: In a remarkable sporting achievement, Nasir Aejaz Sufi, a student of a Government School Baramulla, has been selected to represent India at the World School Volleyball Championship (U-15), scheduled to be held from December 4 to 13 in Shangluo, China. Nasirs selection came after rigorous nationwide trials conducted by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), with the final confirmation made in Pune. Following his selection, he underwent intensi

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SHOPIAN, Dec 4: The Shopian District Table Tennis Championship 2025 concluded after a series of exciting matches across various categories. The event organized by Shopian District Table Tennis Association under the aegis of the J&K Table Tennis Association and in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council, witnessed participation from 47 players competing in junior, senior and veteran divisions for both men and women. The championship was inaugurated by Dr Murad Hus

BEIJING, Dec 4: China and France pledged deeper cooperation on global issues like the war in Ukraine and trade, as France prepares to take on the presidency of the Group of Seven next year. French President Emmanuel Macron met with Chinas Xi Jinping on Thursday morning as part of a three-day state visit focusing on trade and diplomacy. France seeks help to end Ukraine war The French leader is seeking to involve Beijing in pressuring Russia toward a ceasefire [] The post Chinas Xi and Frances Ma

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: Sainik School Nagrota celebrated Navy Day 2025 with a week-long series of events honouring the bravery, professionalism and maritime legacy of the Indian Navy. The celebrations began on November 30 with a Cycling Trek to Katal Batal, led by the Principal, officers, staff and Girl Cadets. Junior Cadets participated in an Inter-House Naval Quiz, followed by a Special Assembly on Indias maritime history and a themed Basketball Match commemorating Operation Trid

Qila Darhal is not merely an architectural relic tucked away in the rugged folds of the Pir Panjal-it is a living manuscript of Jammu and Kashmirs composite heritage, strategic geography and indomitable courage. Built in the 18th century under Maharaja Ranjit Singhs expansive vision, this fort was conceived as a military outpost to secure the Darhal route, the quickest access for defending Kashmir against Afghan incursions. Its construction reflected the Sikh Empires keen understanding of fronti

*Orders compensation to ousted merit candidates Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: In a stinging indictment of the Jammu & Kashmir administration, the High Court of J&K and Ladakh has held that the Union Territory has indulged in selective implementation of court directions while dealing with appointments to the posts of Dental Assistant/Junior Dental Technician, and dismissed a batch of appeals filed by the Government with costs. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A Division Benc

Tourism boom, urbanization affecting fragile ecology *3 Union Ministries among 8 bodies issued notices Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Dec 4: In a significant move aimed at safeguarding one of the Indias most fragile ecosystems, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated suo motu proceedings on alarming environmental concerns in Ladakh and issued notices to three Union Ministries and five other bodies for filing their response/reply on a range of environmental violations and growing ecological threat

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 4: Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Nalin Prabhat today visited Basantgarh area in Udhampur district and reviewed ongoing operations as well as the overall security situation in the mountainous belt. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He was accompanied by IGP Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, IG CRPF Gopal Rao, SSP Udhampur Amod Nagpure and officers from the CRPF and Army. The DGP chaired a joint meeting with officers of all forces, review

Azhars sister Sadia leading drive NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has recruited over 5,000 women in its newly-launched wing, Jamaat ul Mominaat, and efforts to radicalize them are on. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Jaish chief Masood Azhar has said the number of recruits in the terror outfits womens wing is on the rise, and there is a need to set up district units now. More than 5,000 women have joined. District units will be formed, every [] The post JeM recruits 5000 w

pibjammu@gmail.com Dr Pradeep Kumar Jena In a landmark development, Government of India has implemented four Labour Codes with effect from 21st November 2025, bringing labour reformsenacted by the Parliament into reality. Following this, different views and news articles have surfaced in media on its impact, driving the debates and discussions on this pertinent issue. This piece is aimed to clear some of the confusions being created on the efficacy of the Codes. The Government has consistently s

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Customs authorities of India and Russia on Thursday signed a protocol for cooperation on pre-arrival information exchange in respect of goods and vehicles moved between the two nations, the CBIC said. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi and Deputy Head of Federal Customs Service (FCS) of the Russian Federation Tatiana Merkushova signed the protocol on the sidelines of the 23rd India-Russia Summit. Pre-arrival information exchange enables

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Dec 4: In a tragic and unfortunate accident, three persons of a marriage party were killed and two others were injured when the car in which they were travelling rolled down into deep gorge at Bhandhar road in Bani tehsil of this district late this evening . Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per reports, the accident took place when a car plugged into deep gorge in which five person were travelling to attend marriage [] The post 3 of marriage party

NEW DELHI, Dec 4 : India and Russia on Thursday resolved to expand their bilateral defence cooperation with New Delhi showing its keen interest in procuring additional batches of S-400 missile systems from Moscow to bolster its combat prowess. The two sides deliberated on ways to enhance the overall defence and strategic ties at a key delegation-level meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov that took place a day ahead of the 23rd India-Russia an

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 4: The Taekwondo Association of District Udhampur will host the 15th District Udhampur Taekwondo Championships 2025-26 under the aegis of the J&K Taekwondo Association and the J&K Sports Council. The championship, part of the My Youth My Pride initiative, will be held at the Indoor Hall, Subash Stadium, Udhampur on December 8 and 9. The competition will feature Sub-Junior, Cadet, Junior and Senior categories, providing young athletes a platform to dis

SRINAGAR, Dec 4: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has provided loans to 10,000 youth under the Mission Yuva scheme in the Union Territory with an aim to make them economically self-reliant. In a major step towards promoting entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance among the youth, J&K Bank has achieved a milestone under the J&K governments flagship Mission Yuva programme by sanctioning loans to 10,000 eligible beneficiaries for establishing their own business ventures, a spokesman of the lender said in

Jammu, Dec 4: The Bharatiya Janata Party leadership has reached out to Deputy Commissioners in the Kashmir Valley, seeking immediate removal of encroachments from properties of displaced persons and temple lands, party officials said. Displaced Kashmiri Pandits have filed scores of complaints about encroachment of their properties and temple lands in various districts of the Jammu region but have failed to get resolution of their grievances, they said. The BJPs Kashmir Displaced District (KDD),

BUDGAM, Dec 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid e-foundation stones for a series of transformative development projects in Budgam district worth nearly 100 crore, giving a major push to local infrastructure and public services. The projects include multiple Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Water Supply Schemes across Gudsathoo, Dreygam, Drang, Kultreh Wanpora, Qazipora, Awanpora, Rangreth Wavoosa, Checkmari Colony, Nowbugh, Delipora Badipora and Zaloosa, aimed at providing reliabl

Jammu, Dec 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday addressed the inaugural session of APCON 2025, the 73rd Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Pathologists & Microbiologists (IAPM) and International Academy of Pathologists -Indian Division (IAP-ID), at Government Medical College, Jammu. The 5-Day annual conference on the theme Emerging Trends in Pathology: From Morphology to Molecular Insights, has brought together leading pathologists and microbiologists to deliberate on the l

JAMMU, Dec 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today while chairing a meeting to review the feasibility of establishing a large-scale Solar Park in Jammu & Kashmir under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energys (MNRE) Solar Park Scheme directed the divisional administrations to expedite the identification of suitable, encumbrance-free land parcels for the project. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Forests; Secretary, Science & Technology; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Man

SRINAGAR, Dec 4: A day after distributing compassionate appointment orders in Jammu, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over SRO-43 and RAS-2022 appointment orders to beneficiaries at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, reaffirming the Governments commitment to provide support to the bereaved families. The Chief Minister handed over appointment and regularisation orders to 54 beneficiaries from various districts of Kashmir, marking another significant ste

New Delhi, Dec 4: Gold prices fell by Rs 600 to Rs 1,31,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday, following weak global trends and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserves policy meeting next week. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,32,200 per 10 grams on Wednesday. Silver extended its losses for the second straight day, depreciating by Rs 900 to Rs 1,80,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from [] The post Gold Falls Rs 600 To Rs 1,31,600/10g

Jammu, Dec 4: Police on Thursday claimed to have busted a cross-border narcotics racket by arresting six people and recovering nearly five kilograms of heroin along with three pistols here, officials said. The value of the seized drug is more than Rs 30 crore in international market, they said. A major narcotics racket has been busted in Jammu. Six members have been arrested. Four of them have been sent to judicial custody. As many as 4.95 kilograms of heroin was [] The post Pak-Linked Drug Rack

JAMMU, Dec 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has trapped and arrested Ganderab Singh, Patwari of Patwar Halqa Thalora in Majalta tehsil, and Kuldeep Kumar, a Chowkidar, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000. As per an ACB official, a case under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and Section 61(2) of the BNS, 2023, was registered against both officials at ACB Police Station Udhampur. According to him, the complainant approached the [] The

SRINAGAR, Dec 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a detailed charge-sheet against Tanveer Ahmad Dar, the then Assistant Engineer posted in the BDO office Suresyar Chadoora, in connection with a trap case registered last year. An ACB official said the charge-sheet, filed before the Additional Special Anti-Corruption Judge Srinagar, pertains to FIR No. 25/2023 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. He said the case began with a written complaint rece

Ahmedabad, Dec 4: The Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a retired Army man and a woman for allegedly sharing sensitive information about military establishments and personnel with Pakistani agents, officials said on Thursday. While accused Ajaykumar Singh was lured by a Pakistani intelligence officer to provide information about movements of the Indian Armys regiments and transfers of key military officers, the other accused, Rashmani Pal, was told to honeytrap certain individuals,

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Navy Day greetings to the force personnel on Thursday and said the Indian Navy is synonymous with exceptional courage and determination. In a post on X, he also said in the recent years, the Navy has focussed on self-reliance and modernisation, and this has enhanced our security apparatus. Navy Day on December 4 serves as a reminder of the naval forces vital role during the 1971 India-Pakistan War. The missile boats [] The post Indian Navy

JAMMU, Dec 4: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has revised an earlier order and nominated the Registrar Rules as the new Presenting Officer for two important committees. These include the committee that monitors the progress of cases pending before the Supreme Court in which the High Court is a party, and the Litigation Committee. See Order Copy Click Here. The post J&K High Court Reassigns Presenting Officer For Two Key Committees appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

MOSCOW, Dec 4: Russia is ready to deepen collaboration with India in the civil aviation sector, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov told Sputnik in an interview. Russia is a partner that stands ready to work with India not only by supplying cutting-edge aviation technology but also by supporting the development of Indias domestic aviation industry. In this sense, we believe that mutual interest may lie in expanding cooperation beyond the military sphere into civil aviation, Mantur

DHAKA, Dec 4: Family of former Bangladesh prime minister Khalada Zia, who remains in a critical condition here, is preparing to transfer her to London, where her son and BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman lives, media reports said Thursday. Zia, the 80-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson, was admitted to a private hospital on November 23 when she developed a chest infection that affected both her heart and lungs. Four days later, the three-time prime minister was shifted t

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NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Indias renewable energy capacity under the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment will increase to 60-80 GW by 2030, with such installations exceeding 6 GW in 2025 alone, a senior official said on Thursday. The C&I are non-residential electricity users like factories, office buildings, retail stores, schools, and hospitals. They can either install RE capacity on their land or premises or developer can set up plants for them for supply of green power to them. Addressing the []

BEIJING, Dec 4: India has pitched for boosting its tea exports to China, where varieties such as Darjeeling and Masala tea have been gaining popularity among consumers traditionally inclined towards green tea. Leading Chinese tea houses on Wednesday took part in an Indian Tea Buyer-Seller Meet organised by the Indian Embassy here, featuring vibrant presentations on the tea cultures of both countries by Chinese professionals. Indias tea export to China, the worlds largest tea producer, stood at U

PUDUCHERRY, Dec 4: Suzlon Group is planning to se up three AI-powered blade factories to fast-track execution of its orderbook and meet the rising demand of the domestic wind industry, companys Co-Founder Girish Tanti said. While two blade facilities will be set up in Gujrat and Karnataka, the location for the third one is still being explored, Tanti told PTI on the sidelines of an event to mark 30 years of the company. Suzlon already has 5 blade factories in [] The post Suzlon to set up 3 AI-po

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Project Cheetah was an effort to revive lost ecological heritage and urged wildlife enthusiasts to visit India to see the wild cat in all its splendour. In a post on X on International Cheetah Day, the Prime Minister extended best wishes to all wildlife lovers and conservationists dedicated to protecting the cheetah, one of the planets most remarkable creatures. Three years ago, our Government launched Project Cheetah with [] The p

Srinagar, Dec 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Election Commission of India should convene a meeting of political parties to allay their apprehension about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). There are apprehensions, and it will be better that the Election Commission call people like us to make us understand what SIR really is because we have seen that while you do not steal elections through machines, but they are surely manipulated, Abdullah told reporte