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NEW DELHI, May 21: Several members of Parliament grilled top NTA officials on Thursday, with the agencys director general telling them that the NEET-UG paper was not leaked through their system and the CBI is probing the matter, sources said. During a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, several MPs questioned the National Testing Agency (NTA) officials on the steps taken by them to strengthen the exam system in order to prevent paper [

Anantnag, May 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested two officials of the Irrigation Division Anantnag for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a complainant in connection with a land dispute case. According to officials, the accused have been identified as Nazir Ahmad Wani, serving as Ziladar, and Bilal Ahmad Wagay, Patwari, both posted in Irrigation Division Anantnag. An official spokesperson said the ACB received a written complaint

New Delhi, May 21: The central drugs laboratories found 42 drug samples manufactured by various firms to be not of standard quality (NSQ) in its monthly drug alert for April, Union health ministry officials said on Thursday. Further, the state drug testing laboratories have identified 127 drug samples as NSQ, they said. According to routine regulatory surveillance, the list of not of standard quality (NSQ) and spurious drugs is displayed on the CDSCO portal every month. For the month of [] The p

SRINAGAR, May 21: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said India needs a revolution and Gen Z is beginning to lead that change. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister was commenting on the fast-rising meme revolution under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). India needs a movement, a real revolution, and perhaps Gen Z is finally beginning to lead that change. For the first time in a long while, one can see some light at the end [] The post India Needs A Revolution, Gen Z Beg

JAMMU, May 21. The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (J&K BOSE), has re-notified extension of dates for the submission of permission cum examination forms for Class 10 and 12 Annual(Private)/Bi-Annual-2026 examinations for Kashmir and Jammu Divisions (both winter and summer zone areas) of UTs of J&K and Ladakh. As per the notification, the revised cutoff date for submission of permission cum examination forms for Class 10 and 12 (both online and offline) on payment of the normal prescr

SRINAGAR, May 21: More than 60 livestock animals were killed in a lightning strike in Pahalgam area of Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district, officials said on Thursday. The lightning struck Lanidagen in the Pahalgam area on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday during heavy rain and thunderstorm, they said. More the 69 livestock animals, including sheep and goats, perished in the incident. The post Over 60 Sheep, Goats Killed In Lightening Strike In J&Ks Pahalgam appeared first on Dail

NEW DELHI, May 21: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the UMMID programme for rare genetic disorders and diseases has already benefited nearly three lakh individuals through screening and diagnostic services. Launched in 2019, the Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders (UMMID) initiative is supported by the Department of Biotechnology. The programme has also helped establish nearly 30 National Inherited Diseases Administration (NIDAN) kendras for advanced diagnostics and

NEW DELHI, May 21: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Thursday said over 23,000 civil services aspirants have opted for three newly introduced examination centres as part of efforts to decongest venues for examination. With the addition of centres at Bhubaneshwar, Kanpur, and Meerut, the total number of examination centres for the civil services (preliminary) examination has increased from 80 to 83, the Commission said. Nearly 23,000 candidates have applied to these new centres, easin

JAMMU, May 21: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday inaugurated a newly-constructed helipad in Katra to streamline helicopter services for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori shrines. The facility, built at a cost of around Rs 27 crore, will improve connectivity and provide major relief to devotees travelling to the twin shrines, officials said, adding that helicopter services from Katra to Shiv Khori will commence soon. Addressing reporters after

JAMMU, May 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional charge of CEO/Secretary, J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB), to Pranjal J Hazarika, IAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Labour and Employment Department. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, Hazarika will hold the additional charge alongside his existing duties till further orders. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post IAS Officer Pranjal J Hazarika

JAMMU, May 21: Police on Thursday attached properties worth approximately Rs 7 crore belonging to a detained drug peddler in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, officials said. The move comes amid polices intensified campaign against drug trafficking networks and their financial infrastructure. The attached properties comprises 6 kanal and 18 marlas of land and a single-storey residential house, having a plinth area of 2,107 square feet, situated at Chak Sheikha area, they said. The properties b

Jammu, May 21: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited tenders for preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed four-lane KatraReasiMahoreGulabgarhNandimargKulgam highway corridor aimed at strengthening road connectivity between Jammu and South Kashmir. According to official documents, the proposed corridor will connect NH-44 and pass through several hilly and remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir, providing a major boost to transportation infrastructure in the

JAMMU, May 21: Congress leader Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday said the country is facing a diplomatic isolation under Narendra Modis leadership and accused him indulging in jingoism and theatrics on global platforms. Karra said Rajiv Gandhi was regarded across the world as one of the architects of modern India and had sacrificed his life to preserve the unity and integrity of the nation. The former prime minister was assassinated on this day in 1991 in Tamil Nadus Sriperumbudur. The [] The post

PHUM BOEUNG (Cambodia), May 21: Hundreds of Cambodians on Thursday morning honoured their villages guardian spirits by holding a colourful centuries-old ceremony to pray for good fortune, rain and prosperity. The He Neak Ta ritual has been celebrated annually for several hundred years by the villagers in Phum Boeung, about 25 kilometres (15 miles) northwest of the capital, Phnom Penh. The ceremony, which has become increasingly rare in modern times, coincides with the onset of the summer monsoon

NEW DELHI, May 21: Hamza Burhan, one of the alleged masterminds behind the Pulwama attack, was reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Burhan, was shot multiple times. According to sources, Burhan died following the attack carried out by the unidentified assailants in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan. Burhan was designated a terrorist by the Centre in 2022. In an official notification, the government had said: Arjumand Gulzar Dar alias Hamza Burhan alias Doc

BEIJING, May 21: On the surface, Chinese leader Xi Jinpings back-to-back summits with US President Donald Trump and Russias Vladimir Putin looked pretty similar, with formal handshakes in Beijings Tiananmen Square, enthusiastic greetings from flower-waving children, and marching columns of soldiers branching gleaming bayonets. But the visits also revealed how different Chinas relationship is with the two countries. During Trumps visit, China sought to stabilize ties with the United States, while

TEL AVIV, May 21: Israel has released hundreds of activists who attempted to breach Israels naval blockade of Gaza and are in the process of deporting them, according to a legal organization working with the flotilla. The Israel-based legal advocacy group, the Legal Centre for Arab Minority Rights in Israel, or Adalah, said Thursday that most of the international activists are in transit to a civilian airport near the southern Israeli city of Eilat for deportation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netany

THE HAGUE (Netherlands), May 21: The United Nations top court on Thursday is set to issue a landmark advisory opinion on the right to strike, clarifying whether employees are lawfully allowed to walk off the job. The 15 judges at the International Court of Justice were asked in 2023 by the International Labour Organisation, a UN agency, to settle an internal dispute over whether one of the ILOs conventions gives workers the right to strike. The convention has been ratified [] The post United Nat

DUBAI, May 21: As negotiations with the United States hang in the balance, a hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad over the past decades is believed to have seized a place near the centre of power. Brig Gen Ahmad Vahidi, who heads Irans paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, has become a major player in formulating Irans tough stance in negotiating a possible end to the war with the United States, experts say. He is believed to be [] The post This hard-line Iranian

BANGKOK, May 21: Myanmars military-backed government says it has regained control of two towns near the countrys borders with India and Thailand, marking a significant advance in the civil war as it seeks to reassert control of regions long held by resistance forces. A report in the state-run Myanma Alinn newspaper on Thursday said Tonzang, near the border with India, was captured by the army on Wednesday after 10 days of operations to retake it. The paper published photos of [] The post Myanmar

KATHAMANDU, May 21: Three Indians were among 274 climbers who successfully summited Mount Everest from Nepals side, setting a new record for the highest number of ascents ever recorded in a day. All 274 climbers reached the 8,848.86-metre peak on Wednesday. These climbers, including 150 Nepalese sherpas, reached the summit in a single day, informed Rishi Ram Bhandari, general secretary of the Expedition Operators Association in Nepal. The three Indian mountaineers who were part of the team that

SRINAGAR, May 21: LPG consumers in the Kashmir valley are facing difficulties in getting their cylinders refilled as distributors are witnessing a huge rush of customers for the mandatory eKYC of their connections. While the distributors deal with the rush, many customers are facing issues with the self-eKYC after the government made it mandatory to procure refills. From non-smartphone penetration to privacy concerns, customers have flagged several issues in the way of eKYC. I have an LPG connec

SRINAGAR, May 21: Some places in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rain in the early hours of Thursday, bringing down temperatures, officials said. The frontier Gurez sector in north Kashmirs Bandipora, Zojilla Pass along the Srinagar-Leh national highway and Sonamarg received snowfall. A few other peaks in the higher reaches of the valley were also draped in white. The plains of the valley, including the summer capital of Srinagar,

RANCHI, May 21: A 28-30 per cent surge in global freight costs amid geopolitical tensions, including the escalating West Asia situation, is emerging as the biggest challenge for Indias steel industry, even as domestic operations and raw material supplies remain largely stable, a senior Tata Steel official said. The sharp rise in shipping rates, triggered by instability in West Asia and the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict, is significantly increasing logistics costs for steelmakers dependent on

NEW DELHI, May 21: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the Government is monitoring the present situation and several steps are under consideration to contain the widening of current account deficit (CAD). Indias CAD rose to USD 13.2 billion, or 1.3 per cent of GDP, in the December quarter from USD 11.3 billion in the year-ago period, mainly due to a wider trade gap caused by a decline in exports to the US, according to RBI data [] The post Several measures under conside

NEW DELHI, May 21: Airtel postpaid customers will be automatically moved to the companys recently launched Priority Postpaid plans, which promise consistent speed even in crowded markets, a senior company official said on Thursday. Airtel India, MD and CEO, Shashwat Sharma, in a letter to customers, said prepaid customers will need to upgrade to postpaid plans to avail similar services. Airtel Priority Postpaid is available on all our Postpaid plans. If you are already on postpaid, you will star

NEW DELHI, May 21:Adani Power on Thursday said it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 24 per cent stake in Jaiprakash Power Ventures and other thermal assets from Jaiprakash Associates for about Rs 4,193.59 crore. According to a regulatory filing, the company has also inked a Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of 24 per cent shares of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd, held by Jaiprakash Associates. Further, Adani Power has inked a Business Transfer Agreement for the acquis

Ashok Bhan India remembers Rajiv Gandhi not merely as a former Prime Minister, but as a visionary who sought to prepare the nation for the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century. His life, leadership and sacrifice continue to evoke reflection across generations. At a time when India stood at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, Rajiv Gandhi represented youthful energy, technological optimism and a sincere desire to transform governance into an instrument of empowerment fo

Over the last 10 years, there has been an incredible change in the way people invest money, and the online trading platform is driving this transformation. It used to be that only wealthy individuals with access to professional brokers could participate actively in financial markets, but now everyday investors can access them too. The rise of these platforms has changed how people accumulate wealth, manage portfolios, and interact with the financial markets themselves. Democratising Access to Fi

JAMMU, May 21: Deputy Inspector General of Police, Rajouri-Poonch range, Sandeep Wazir on Thursday visited the forward areas along Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district to review the security situation and operational preparedness in the border area. The DIG interacted with police personnel deployed in the forward belt in Salotri sector and reviewed the existing security arrangements, deployment patterns and coordination mechanisms aimed at maintaining peace and vigilance a

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JAMMU, May 21: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has constituted a committee for operationalisation and implementation of the Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings Rules, 2023. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K High Court Constitutes Committee For Live Streaming Of Court Proceedings appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, May 21: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said the National Anti Doping Act will be amended to criminalise trafficking and distribution of prohibited substances with a jail term of upto five years. The amendments have been uploaded on the sports ministrys website for requisite feedback from the public. Whoever administers or applies to an athlete, for the purpose of or in connection with doping in sportshall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to []

NEW DELHI, May 21: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to modify its earlier order staying the counting of votes for the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) elections following tampering allegations and asked the Delhi High Court to hear the pleas on May 25. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi was urged by senior advocate Vikas Singh that the May 18 order of the apex court staying the [] The post SC refuses to lift stay on countin

Srinagar, May 21: A houseboat partially sank after water entered the structure along the River Jhelum on Bund area in Srinagar on Thursday, prompting a rescue operation by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and River Police. Officials said the incident resulted in waterlogging inside the houseboat and caused partial sinking, triggering concern in the area. Soon after receiving information, teams of SDRF and River Police rushed to the spot and launched rescue and evacuation measures. Rescue

NEW DELHI, May 21: India has issued a health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, asking those with symptoms or exposure history to immediately report to airport health authorities before immigration clearance. The advisory, issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), specifically mentions travellers coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, all of which have been categorised as high-risk countries by t

New Delhi, May 21: Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday issued a public health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, asking travellers showing symptoms of the disease to immediately report to health authorities at the airport. In a post on social media platform X, Delhi Airport shared a health information advisory issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The adviso

NEW DELHI, May 21:The BJPs current phase of political dominance, which began in 2014, is likely to last at least 20 years, pollster Pradeep Gupta has said. The Axis My India chief argued that the ruling partys position would remain secure as long as its governance performance does not weaken significantly. Drawing a parallel with the long period of dominance once enjoyed by the Congress, Gupta suggested that Indian politics was witnessing another cycle of one-party predominance. There is a [] Th

NEW DELHI, May 21: The Congress on Thursday voiced concern over the state of the economy and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is managing elections through Gyanesh but needs new Gyan on the economy. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the sentiment on the Indian economy has taken such a downturn that even the Modi governments professional cheerleaders have begun to give public expression to their concerns. Inflation forecasts are sharply up while growt

NEW DELHI, May 21: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Thursday said he has asked all high courts across the country to conduct hearings online and most of them have already implemented it. The observation came when a lawyer mentioned a plea before a bench headed by the CJI seeking an urgent hearing of her plea that all Delhi courts should go online. I have already requested the Chief Justices. Most have already implemented. It has to be [] The post Have Asked All HCs To Conduct Online He

NEW DELHI, May 21: Cosmetic products supplied in injectable form do not fall under the definition of cosmetics under the law and are not permitted for use by consumers, professionals or aesthetic clinics, the central drug regulator has made it clear. The advisory by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisations (CDSCO) comes amid the growing popularity of injectable aesthetic procedures being promoted as cosmetic treatments in beauty clinics and wellness centres across the country. The clarif

Kulgam, May 21: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that an Over Ground Worker (OGW) was arrested during a joint operation conducted by Police, Army and CRPF in south Kashmirs Kulgam district. According to officials, a joint team of Kulgam Police, 34 Rashtriya Rifles and 18 Battalion CRPF intercepted a suspicious individual during a naka operation at Mohammadpora village in Kulgam. During the search operation, the team recovered two hand grenades along with incriminating posters and other

NEW DELHI, May 21: Top Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday paid tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 35th death anniversary, and recalled the various initiatives undertaken by him for the countrys progress. Besides members of the Gandhi family, many former chief ministers and union ministers paid their tributes to Rajiv Gandhi at his memorial Veer Bhumi here. Paying tribute, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi sad his fathers teachin

NEW DELHI, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday landed in the national capital, returning from a five-nation tour during which he signed pacts on energy, defence, and critical minerals. The prime minister embarked on his tour on May 15, visiting the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy over a course of several days. In the UAE, India signed a series of landmark pacts spanning strategic petroleum reserves, long-term LPG supply, defence and shipping, with Ab

Srinagar, May 21: Intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers are expected to continue across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir till Saturday, with the Kashmir region likely to witness comparatively higher weather activity. According to Kashmir Weather Watch, short-duration intense showers accompanied by gusty winds, lightning and possible hailstorm activity may occur at isolated places during the period. The advisory, however, stated that no continuous or prolonged rainfall is expected acro

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SRINAGAR, May 21: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone has put under house arrest on the 24th death anniversary of his father, the party claimed on Thursday. Abdul Gani Lone was shot dead by terrorists on May 21, 2002, as he left a Hurriyat Conference rally held to pay tributes to Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq, who too was gunned down by militants on the same day 12 years earlier. The Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference strongly condemns the house arrest [] The post Peoples Conference Ch

Srinagar, May 21 : Heavy rainfall triggered a flash flood-like situation near Darul Uloom Rahimiya on the Srinagar-Bandipora road on Thursday, as water and mud gushed into several residential houses, leaving two persons injured and property damaged, officials said. An official said that two houses belonging to Nazir Ahmad Dar and Reyaz Ahmad Dar, both sons of GhulamAhmad Dar and residents of Nusoo, were partially damaged in the incident. Two persons, identified as Muskaan and a minor, suffered m

NEW DELHI, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Rajiv Gandhi, his former counterpart, on his death anniversary. Gandhi was born on August 20, 1944, in Mumbai and was assassinated in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu on May 21, 1991. Tributes to former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji on his death anniversary, Modi said in a post on X. The post Modi Pays Tributes To Ex-Pm Rajiv Gandhi On Death Anniversary appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Rising Autoz Private Limited today opened the authorized Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited two-wheeler dealership in Jammu, introducing the iconic Vespa and Aprilia range along with premium performance superbikes to the region. Click here to watch video The inauguration was done by chief guest Vikram Randhawa, MLA Bahu Constituency. Also present on the occasion were Arun Gupta, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Jammu, and Muhammad Owais Kh