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New Delhi, Nov 29: A Delhi court on Saturday deferred its order on cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) chargesheet filed in the National Herald case. Special Judge Vishal Gogne deferred the pronouncement of the order to December 16. The ED has accused Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, as well as late party leaders Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, along with Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and a private company, Young Indian, of conspiracy and money laundering. They allegedly

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Srinagar, Nov 29: Kashmir Valley continued to reel under cold conditions on Friday night as minimum temperatures dropped sharply across most stations, according to data compiled by independent weather channel Kashmir Weather. After days of steady decline, several areas recorded deep sub-zero temperatures, signalling a further intensification of winter chill. Multiple locations in the Kashmir region remained well below freezing. Srinagar settled at -3.1C, while Qazigund dipped to -3.4C. Pahalgam

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: The J&K Information Technology Department today organised a one-day workshop on 5G Network and Right of Way (RoW), aimed at accelerating the digital infrastructure expansion in the Union Territory. Dr. Piyush Singla, Administrative Secretary, Information Technology Department, was the chief guest at the event. He emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination mechanisms for seamless 5G rollout in the region. He highlighted the significance of the C

IIT Jammu beneficiary among 28 receive semiconductor chips Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh today visited Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali to review the progress of work and ongoing modernisation activities. During the visit, Vaishnaw announced that the Government of India will invest Rs 4,500 crore to upgrade and expand SCL. There is no doubt. SCL Mohali will be modernise

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 28: The Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory Level Bankers Committee (UTLBC) today conducted mega financial facilitation camps in Kathua, Kulgam, Kupwara and Doda under the national campaign Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar Your Money, Your Right. The initiative aimed at helping citizens trace and reclaim unclaimed bank deposits, dormant insurance amounts, inactive mutual funds, unclaimed shares, dividends and other long-pending financial assets. The campaign is being

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: In a significant gesture of community support, Central Bank of India, Zonal Office, Chandigarh, donated 50 bed-sheets to PGIMER for use in its voluntary blood donation camps. This contribution will help ensure hygienic and smooth operations during the camps organized by the Department of Transfusion Medicine. The donation was handed over by T.C Meena, Deputy Zonal Head, Central Bank of India to Dr. Suchet Sachdeva, Senior Medical Officer, in the presence of

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Transport, Youth Services & Sports and Information Technology, Satish Sharma, today called for expansion of broad band network and giving push to the digital infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister was speaking at a meeting with the Deputy Director General (DDG), National Broadband Mission (NBM), Department of Telecommunications, held to review and accelerate the digital connectivi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. He was accompanied by Sunil Sharma, Vice President of the Trust. Mahant Rohit Shastri expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for his intervention in popularising Sanskrit language among the students of SKUAST Jammu. The Agriculture University has introduced Sanskrit into its curriculum as a non-credit subject for Post-grad

BEIJING, Nov 28: Three Chinese workers were killed in Tajikistan in a drone attack that was carried out from across the border in Afghanistan, official media here reported. The attack targeted a camp housing company employees in Tajikistans southwestern Khatlon region on Wednesday night, state-run Global Times here reported, citing Tajikistans foreign ministry. This attack was carried out using an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying explosives, the ministry was quoted as saying. No group claimed re

KOLKATA, Nov 28: A section of students, faculty members and staffers of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata held a demonstration near its campus on Friday to protest against a draft bill to change the institutes status from an autonomous society to a statutory body under the central government. Around 1,000 protesters formed a human chain and held a public meeting at the Dunlop More, close to the B T Road campus in north Kolkata, the protesters said. Students, researchers, [] The post

KOLKATA, Nov 28:Aryan Juyal struck his second successive fifty while Prashant Veer produced an fine all-round effort as Uttar Pradesh outclassed Jammu and Kashmir by 109 runs in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match here on Friday. This was Uttar Pradeshs second win on the trot as they went to the top of Group B standings with eight points. Fresh from a match-winning 93 not out against Goa, the promising wicketkeeper-batter Juyal was in his elements again, smashing three sixes [] The post Juyal, V

BISSAU, Nov 28: Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau who seized power following disputed national elections earlier this week appointed a close ally of the deposed president as prime minister on Friday. The countrys new military leader, Gen Horta Inta-a, announced the appointment of finance minister Ilidio Vieira Te as prime minister in a decree. Vieira Te is a close ally of the deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, having served as his campaign director during the presidential election that took place

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: University of Jammu (JU) registered a remarkable achievement at the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 by winning the silver medal in the Mens Sabre Team event, emerging as the 1st Runner-Up in the Mens Fencing Championship. The Mens Sabre Team put up a series of exceptional displays distinguished by technical finesse, sharp strategic execution, and unwavering grit. In a tense and action-packed final, the team demonstrated impressive resilience

Aimed at boosting high-altitude operational logistics Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Nov 28: The Indian Army today inaugurated Project Sena Sarthi in Leh, marking a major boost to operational logistics in the high-altitude areas of Ladakh. The project, launched by Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, is the first initiative of its kind aimed at strengthening strategic fuel storage in the Kargil sector. Developed in collaboration with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Project Se

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: The inaugural Jammu Veteran League Cricket Tournament Edition 1, conceptualized and organized by the Samvedna Club under the leadership of chairman Keshav Chopra, concluded today with United Cricket Club (UCC) clinching the championship title. The 10-day tournament, which began on November 20, stood out not only for its sporting spirit but also for its powerful theme: Say No to Drugs and Yes to Sports. The grand finale and closing ceremony witnessed

NEW DELHI, Nov 28: Sebi on Friday barred DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Ltd, its promoters and others from the securities market for up to two years, and levied fines totalling Rs 75 lakh for misutilisation of IPO proceeds and fraudulent corporate disclosures. The regulator slapped a penalty of Rs 20 lakh each on Prateek Srivastava, promoter and managing director of DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations (DAIL), and promoter and CFO Nikita Srivastava. Further, Sebi imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh eac

The High Courts sharp rebuke over the nine-year delay in completing the Mendhar Mini Secretariat is not merely a commentary on an abandoned building-it is an indictment of the governance culture that allows public infrastructure to languish despite clear judicial directions, sanctioned budgets and undeniable public need. What makes this delay particularly troubling is that Rs 7 crore of taxpayer money has already been spent. Yet, the project today stands as a stark reminder of administrative ine

Last 5 years were decisive for J&K Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Nov 28: Poets and writers must strengthen the unity, counter secessionist attempts to divide and radicalise youth in Kashmir valley, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said today. He was speaking at the Kavi Sammelan organised by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu. In his address, Sinha highlighted the role of literature in nation-building. He urged the poets to create st

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kashmir Displaced District (KDD), led by district president Rajeev Pandita, today submitted a comprehensive memorandum along with numerous applications to the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, Dr Arvind Karwani, urging immediate and effective action. The requests submitted were meticulously compiled at the BJP KDD office over the past two weeks. Pandita and the district leadership had earlier assured applicants that their

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: The Shiv Sena (UBT) Jammu and Kashmir unit has suggested seat swapping (transferring students between medical colleges) to douse the growing controversy over the admission list of medical colleges run by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board where 42 seats were allotted for the Muslim community out of a total of 50 seats and to prevent uncertainty over the future of students. The Shiv Sena also demanded that Hindus be granted minority status and [] The po

Previous Govts sat idle after terror attack Nation saw our military response during Op Sindoor UDUPI (Karnataka), Nov 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said previous Governments may have hesitated to respond after a terror attack but new India neither bows nor hesitates from protecting its people. The PM said the crux of national security is believing in taking everyone along but stand up to protect Dharma. Previous Governments used to sit idle after terror attack but new India [] The p

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: SRM Contractors Limited has bagged the prestigious ET Infra Leadership Award 2025 for Excellence in Border/Remote/Hilly Region Infrastructure for successfully completing Indias longest precast cut-and-cover tunnel in Leh. The project, completed under extremely tough conditions, has been recognized as a major engineering achievement. A statement said this is the companys second consecutive ET Infra award this year. Earlier, SRM had won the award for Excellen

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: A delegation of JK PSC Lecturers Association led by the Association president, Manjit Chib and others met Secretary School Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma and discussed issues of career stagnation and the long-pending Assured Career Progression (ACP) along with the proposal to divert the posts of Chief Education Officers (CEOs) to the JKAS cadre. The Secretary assured that the Department is taking concrete steps to fill the long-standing structural g

Metering must for free electricity, reservation report soon Political conspiracy behind Jammu demolitions Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Nov 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for restoration of law and order powers to his Government and said Jammu and Kashmir did not witness incidents similar to Pahalgam and Delhi terror attacks when the National Conference (NC) was in power as a full-fledged State. Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the NC Working Committee meeting, Omar

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 28: Sringeri Shankracharya has strongly advocated for reopening of Sharda Sarvagnya Peeth in PoK. In his address at Bani Dham Gaushala temple Gurgaon, Shankracharya of Sringeri, Vidhushekhra Bharti said struggle will continue while addressing a large number of Kashmiri Pandits today. Besides, he did Pushp Archana at site of proposed Sharda temple on a hillock opposite Banidham temple. Shankracharya also visited the Gaushala at Banidham which is being jointl

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today dismissed the bail plea of pharmaceutical drug licence holder Garv Bhambri, accused of playing a key role in a pan-India narcotics trafficking network operating under the guise of legitimate medicine manufacturing. Justice Shahzad Azeem ruled that the case involves commercial quantity of Codeine-based cough syrup and psychotropic substances, leaving no room for leniency under Section 37 of the NDPS Act. The

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Nov 28: The 2nd meeting of the University Works Committee of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) was held under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Prof Jawaid Iqbal. Abhishek Sharma, Registrar, BGSBU, attended the meeting, which brought together key officials to assess the progress of major infrastructural initiatives and to outline a strategic roadmap for accelerating the Universitys development agenda. The meeting was also attended by Tilak Raj, Superi

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN/DODA, Nov 28: Police here today arrested a person from Gool for posting objectionable comments against a particular religion on social media. Meanwhile, Doda Police have registered a case against an individual and arrested him for uploading highly provocative and communally sensitive content on social media. A handout stated that the accused was also previously arrested in March 2023 for uploading similar hateful content and was sent to preventive detention in Dist

In Pakistan, power has often shifted through dramatic military takeovers. But what is happening now is something different quieter, smoother, and in some ways far more permanent. Over the past week, Pakistans Parliament rushed through the 27th Constitutional Amendment, and with President Asif Ali Zardaris approval, the amendment has fundamentally altered the countrys power structure. Many analysts are calling it a silent constitutional coup, because unlike tanks rolling into Islamabad, this one

ASSERTING AFRICAS ASPIRATIONS By Dr. D.K. Giri The 20th G-20 meeting in the South African capital was marked by quite a few significant developments as well as a departure from its tradition: that was the leaders Declaration issued after the Summit. It was overshadowed and was almost at the risk of being defined by the absence of the big three the US President Donald Trump, Chinese Premier Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump not only boycotted the [] The post G-20 in Johannes

Leh/Jammu, Nov 28: The Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, on Friday dedicated the first-of-its-kind project Sena Sarthi to the armed forces operating in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Under the project, the Indian Army, in partnership with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), has commissioned underground fuel, oil and lubricant storage facilities in the Kargil sector in a major advancement towards strengthening logistics infrastructure in high-altitude areas, the

Srinagar, Nov 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Friday that the cabinet would address the issue of rationalising job reservations in its next meeting. However, he did not provide details regarding the date of the meeting. A cabinet meeting will be held. We were constrained by the fact that I did not want anybody to sabotage this by going to the Election Commission because of the (model) code of conduct. Now that the code of conduct [] The post Cabinet To Discuss Rat

Jammu, Nov 28: Poets and writers must strengthen the unity, counter secessionist attempts to divide and radicalise youth in Kashmir valley, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday. He was speaking at the Kavi Sammelan organised by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the role of literature in nation-building. He urged the poets to create stronger national identity and soci

New Delhi, Nov 28: India believes in peace and dialogue, but it does not compromise when it comes to the sovereignty and security of the nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, in an indirect message to Pakistan and China. In an address at an event, he also said that India has become a voice of balance and responsibility in the current global environment and that nations in the Indo-Pacific and Global South view New Delhi as a reliable [] The post India Believes In Peace But Does

Jammu, Nov 28: A day after the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) demolished a house belonging to the father of a journalist during an anti-encroachment drive, a Hindu neighbour on Friday offered to gift a piece of land to the affected family for rebuilding their home. The demolition exercise in Jammu city has sparked a political controversy, with leaders from across the spectrum visiting the demolition site, expressing sympathy with the affected families, and accusing the authorities of selectiv

Kolkata, Nov 28: Express pacer Umran Malik has started dreaming of wearing India colours again after returning from an injury lay-off, and for that he banks on his inherent ability to breach 150 kmph barrier and the new add-ons like slower balls and a sharper yorker. Malik has been away from the Indian team since July 2023 for multiple reasons after taking 24 wickets across 10 ODIs and 8 T20Is, but the setbacks have not affected his spirit. Let me [] The post Those Who Bowl At 150 Kph Are Kings,

JAMMU, Nov 28: In a significant step towards countering the growing menace of drug addiction in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held a high-level consultation with Member NITI Aayog, Dr V.K. Paul, seeking expert guidance to evolve a comprehensive, effective and sustainable strategy to combat substance abuse across the UT. The consultation session brought together leading national-level experts from AIIMS New Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh, besides senior officers and health ad

Srinagar, Nov 28: Ruling National Conference on Friday passed a slew of resolutions at the end of the two-day working committee meeting, reaffirming unwavering commitment to restoration of special status of Jammu and Kashmir and demanding immediate restoration of statehood. The Working Committee unanimously reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs special status. The Committee reiterated that this issue is central to the aspirations and dignity of the people

New Delhi, Nov 28: In a first, India is set to host a UNESCO meeting on safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage from December 8-13 at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, and preparations are underway for the key event. A senior official of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday said the 17th century fort complex will be closed from December 5-14 in view of the event. Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as the palace fort of his [] The post In A First, India To Host UNESCO Meet On Int

KULGAM, Nov 28: Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Kulgam), Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, undertook an official visit to the District Court Complex Kulgam on Saturday, during which he inaugurated the newly relocated Fast Track/Special Court (NIA) KulgamShopian and also reviewed and inspected the overall functioning of the district judiciary. Principal District & Sessions Judge Kulgam, Aijaz Ahmad Khan; Presiding Officer, Fast Track Court / Special Judge

Srinagar, Nov 28: Security forces on Friday busted a hideout linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama district, and arrested a terrorist associate involved in supporting terrorists, police said. In a major success against the terror network, Police in Awantipora, along with security forces, busted the hideout and arrested a terrorist associate, a police spokesman said. The arrested terrorist associate has been actively involved in providing logistic support and f

JAMMU, Nov 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the formation of a Technical Inspection Committee for the Ski Drag Lift at Kongdori, Gulmarg. As per an order, the committee will be headed by the Chief Engineer of the Mechanical and Hospital Engineering Department, Kashmir, with the General Manager of J&K Cable Car Corporation Ltd., the Executive Engineer of the Sub-Transmission Division Gulmarg/Tangmarg, and the Executive Engineer of the R&B Division Gulmarg as members. See Order Cop

NEW DELHI, Nov 28: India believes in peace and dialogue, but it does not compromise when it comes to the sovereignty and security of the nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. In an address at an event, he also said India has become a voice of balance and responsibility in the current global environment and that nations in the Indo-Pacific and Global South view New Delhi as a reliable partner. Indias economic growth, technological capabilities, and principled [] The post India H

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CHANDIGARH, Nov 28: In a humanitarian move, Indian authorities on Friday released three Pakistani nationals who had completed their sentences in various Indian prisons. The handover took place at the Attari Wagah border, where officials confirmed that all legal and immigration formalities had been completed before transferring the men to the Pakistan Rangers. Among those released was Mohammad Iqbal, a resident of Pakistans Punjab province, who spent nearly 30 years in Indian jails. Arrested at t

Chennai: In an era where healthcare infrastructure is often judged by machines, technology and hospital capacity, one man spent more than four decades proving that compassion, timely response, and respect for every human life can transform public service more profoundly than large institutions alone. Dr. P.R.M.M. Shanthakumar the founder of Flyinng Squad Ambulance Service built his lifes work on a simple belief: emergency response and final journey services must carry dignity equal to life its

Srinagar, Nov 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday hit out at the Lieutenant Governor administration, claiming that arbitrary transfers and the use of bulldozers by the Raj Bhavan are part of a conspiracy to malign the elected government in the Union territory. Abdullah was reacting to the demolition of several structures, including the house of a journalist in Jammu on Thursday, by the Jammu Development Authority (JDA). The demolition has been widely criticised. The officer

New Delhi, Nov 28: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that ensuring justice for poor litigants is his top priority and he can sit till midnight in the court for them. The observations were made by the CJI, who was sitting alongside Justice Joymalya Bagchi, while dismissing a plea filed by a person named Tilak Singh Dangi against the Centre and others. No luxury litigation in my court, the CJI said, adding that such cases are pursued [] The post Can Sit In Court Till Midnight To Ens

KYIV, Nov 28: Anti-corruption units have raided the home and office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyys chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, in an unwelcome distraction for Kyiv officials as they battle to defeat Russias invasion and persuade US officials to accommodate their demands in peace proposals. Two national agencies fighting entrenched corruption in Ukraine said they searched Yermaks office. Yermak, a powerful figure in Ukraine and a key participant in talks with the United States, c