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It has been nearly a month since a portion of the bridge at Thathar in Bantalab collapsed, and there has been no response from the authorities. For the Public Works Department and the District Administration, this may well be just another entry in a long register of pending works. For the thousands of men, women and children living in Raipur, Kot Bhalwal, Seri, Gharota, Mathwar and surrounding villages, however, it is a waking nightmare one that recurs every single [] The post Thathar Bridge Or

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, June 3: District Magistrate Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, has ordered preventive detention of Mohd Saleem, son of Nissar Ahmed, resident of Bagla Dali, District Doda, under the provisions of J&K Public Safety Act (PSA), 1978. The action was taken on the basis of a dossier submitted by the SSP Kishtwar which revealed the subjects repeated involvement in organized illegal transportation and smuggling of bovine animals across District Doda, Kishtwar and adjoining

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, June 3: The District Level Table Tennis Tournament under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan was commenced today at the Indoor Sports Hall, Subash Stadium, Udhampur. The event is being jointly organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council and the District Udhampur Table Tennis Association to promote a drug-free society and encourage youth participation in sports. The tournament was formally inaugurated by Tarseem Singh, DYSSO Udhampur, who attended a

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, June 3: A man lost his life after the vehicle he was driving veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge along Nachilana-Badarkoot link road in Ramsu area last night. As per Police, a car of Maruti Suzuki EeCO make bearing registration number JK19A-5276 met with an accident on the hilly stretch of Shagun road near Badarkote Nallah leaving one person dead. The deceased was identified as Wasim Ahmed, 21, son of Mohammad Qasim, resident [] The post Vehicle plun

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, June 3: The District Level Inter-Zonal tournament for U/14 and U/17 Girls continued with great enthusiasm under the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Udhampur. A total of 178 girl athletes from different zones participated in various athletics events, showcasing talent and competitive spirit. District Youth Services and Sports Officer Tarsem Singh attended as the chief guest and encouraged the participants to maintain discipline, dedication, and s

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, June 3: The dead body of 13-years-old missing girl, was today recovered by police from the river in Sathra area in Poonch district. Official sources said that minor girl, Iqra Firdous, daughter of Mushtaq Ahmed, resident of village Arai in Haveli, ward number 6, was missing since May 30. A case FIR number 71/2026 was registered at Police Station Mandi in this connection. The family members and police were searching for the missing girl. Today a villager [] The pos

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 3: Jodhamal Public School student Amaay Gupta has brought international recognition to Jammu and India by winning the prestigious Power Pitch Award at the Conrad Challenge Innovation Summit 2026 held at Space Center Houston, Texas, USA. Amaay, Head Boy of the school represented India along with teammate Aarnav as Team Flux Orbital Solutions in the Aerospace and Aviation category. The duo presented O.R.B.I.T. (Orbital Reduction and Braking Inductive Technology)

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, June 3: Members of the Legislative Assembly from District Udhampur today chaired a district-level appraisal and monitoring meeting with officers of various line departments to review the progress of ongoing development projects and restoration works across the district. The meeting was attended by MLA Udhampur West Pawan Kumar Gupta, MLA Chenani Balwant Singh Mankotia, MLA Udhampur East Ranbir Singh Pathania, MLA Ramnagar Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj, Additional District

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 3: Delhi Public School (DPS) Jammu organised a leadership programme at Royal Retreat, Hari Niwas, Jammu, inducting 139 student leaders for the academic session 2026-27. The event, themed Sankalp Se Siddhi Ki Aur, celebrated leadership, responsibility and student empowerment. The programme was graced by Prof BS Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, as chief guest. Guests of honour included alumni Rahul Mahajan, Ayush Pandita, Navya Gupta, Pragun Sharma, Kalash Gupta atte

Excelsior Correspondent BUDGAM, June 3: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), nominated Gulam Ali Khatana, today participated in a drug awareness programme organized by Spring Buds Educational Institute, Ompora, Budgam, under the banner of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Addressing a large gathering of students, teachers, and staff members, Khatana emphasized the urgent need to eradicate the menace of drug abuse from society and highlighted the crucial role of the younger gen

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 3: A review meeting was held here today under the chairmanship of Rakesh Mahajan, BJP State vice president, in-charge Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and State in-charge of the 12 Years of Development, Trust and Public Welfare campaign. The meeting reviewed preparations for the nationwide campaign being organized from June 5 to June 21 to mark 12 years of transformative governance, development, public welfare and people-centric policies under the leadership of PM

JAMMU, June 3: The Central University of Jammu today inaugurated the new building of the Maharishi Aurobindo Library at Chanakya Bhawan. The inauguration was carried out by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Sanjeev Jain, in the presence of Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, faculty members, University officials, and staff of the library. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Sanjeev Jain highlighted the pivotal role of the library in strengthening teaching, learning, and research activities at the Univers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, JUNE 03: The Jammu Municipal Corporation has formulated a comprehensive sanitation plan to maintain cleanliness along major roads, market areas, pilgrimage routes and public spaces during the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. To strengthen mechanized cleaning operations, a fleet of specialized sanitation vehicles has been deployed across the city. The fleet includes three compact road-sweeping machines that vacuum litter, dust and other waste materials directly f

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, JUNE 03: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa today conducted a public outreach-cum-grievances redressal camp at multi-sports playfield, Sewna to address the issues and concerns of the people and ensure prompt redressal of public grievances. The camp was attended by IAS Probationer Dr. Shagun Singh; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan; Assistant Commissioner Development Om Parkash; Sub-Divisional Magistrate Chenani Dr. Ranjeet Singh Kotwal; distr

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, JUNE 03: District Development Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee to finalize the projects and works proposed by the designated Village Nodal Officers under the Vibrant Village Programme-II. The meeting was held in the Meeting Hall of the DC Office, Samba. During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the village-wise work plans prepared for the 16 selected villages covered under the programme. The propo

SRINAGAR, June 3: High Court has denied bail to an employee accused of multiple sexual assaults on a woman citing the compromise between the parties cannot dilute the seriousness of offence. The accused Farooq Ahmad Dar of Lolab, Kupwara through the medium of the instant application, sought grant of bail in a case arising out of FIR No. 17/2022 registered under Sections 376 and 506 IPC, at Police Station Women Wing Kupwar, on 13.06.2022. Dar submitted that he has been [] The post Compromise betw

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, JUNE 03: To address the concerns and grievances of the local community and ensure efficient public service delivery, the District Development Commissioner(DDC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat today visited Srigufwara and convened a Block Diwas cum grievance redressal camp at Tehsil Office, Srigufwara. The program was attended by ADC, SDM and Tehsildar Bijbehara, BDO, officials from Health, Education, R&B, PDD, PHE, I&FC, Agriculture, Horticulture, Banks and o

Excelsior correspondent SRINAGAR JUNE 03: As part of the ongoing Block Diwas programme aimed at strengthening public outreach and ensuring responsive governance, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today conducted a Grievance Redressal Camp at Joggers Park Rajbagh, where he interacted with local residents and took stock of their issues and developmental requirements. During the camp, a large number of residents and representatives of Rajbagh, Ikhrajpora, Jawahar Nagar, Kursu Pad

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 3: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the acquittal of a Ramban resident in a case involving the alleged recovery of 680 grams of heroin, ruling that the prosecution failed to comply with mandatory safeguards prescribed under the NDPS Act. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sindhu Sharma and Justice Shahzad Azeem dismissed an appeal filed by the State challenging the 2012 acquittal of Mohd Irfan, who had been booked by Police [] The post

SRINAGAR, June 3: A local court has awarded one year jail to an accused in a cheque bounce case under Negotiable Instrument (NI) Act with the direction to pay the amount with 6 percent interest to the complainant. The Chief Judicial Magistrate Budgam presided by Abdul Baari, has convicted one Gh. Mohi-ud-din Dar of Khansahib, Budgam, in a cheque dishonour case involving an amount of Rs. 1.04 crore, under Section 138 of the NI Act. The complainant Abdul Rehman Wani [] The post Court awards 1-yr j

SRINAGAR, Jun 3: Upping the ante, the ruling National Conference (NC) on Wednesday announced that its legislature party will launch a protest in New Delhi on the first day of the forthcoming Monsoon session of Parliament to press for the immediate restoration of statehood and constitutional guarantees for Jammu and Kashmir. The announcement was made by the partys chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq following a marathon meeting of NC lawmakers and allies, including CPI (M) and independent legislators

NEW DELHI, Jun 3: In a landmark achievement for rural Jammu & Kashmir, Wagoora Gram Panchayat in Budgam district has secured the third position at the national level for the prestigious Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) 2025, winning a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh. The award, conferred under the category Socially Just and Socially Secured Panchayat, was presented during the National Panchayat Awards function at the Scope Convention Centre in New Delhi. Union Minister for P

JAMMU, Jun 3: The Jammu Municipal Corporation has formulated a comprehensive sanitation plan to maintain cleanliness along major roads, market areas, pilgrimage routes and public spaces during the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. To strengthen mechanized cleaning operations, a fleet of specialized sanitation vehicles has been deployed across the city. The fleet includes three compact road-sweeping machines that vacuum litter, dust and other waste materials directly from road surfaces. These m

Srinagar, Jun 3: National Conference (NC) legislators will head to Delhi on the opening day of Parliaments Monsoon Session to press for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and seek constitutional guarantees for its people. The decision was taken during a marathon meeting of NC legislators chaired by senior party leadership. The party resolved to intensify its political campaign for the restoration of J&Ks constitutional and democratic rights. Addressing the media after the meeting,

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 2: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) organized a tribute ceremony at its party office on Tuesday to pay tribute to Martyr Bhagat Amarnath, who made the supreme sacrifice to implement reservation in Jammu and Kashmir, on his 56th death anniversary. Presided over by the J&K unit of the BSP, Darshan Rana, party leaders and workers participated in the ceremony and paid floral tributes to the portrait of Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath. They highlighted the contributions to th

JAMMU, Jun 3: In a major administrative reshuffle, the Government of Jammu and Kashmirs Public Works (R&B) Department issued two separate orders, temporarily promoting several civil engineers to higher responsibilities with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here.. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Elevates Civil Engineers In R&B Department appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Jun 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting in the national capital on June 8 to assess preparations for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting is expected to be attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, intelligence agencies, the Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and key officers

SRINAGAR, Jun 3: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the preparedness of the Rural Development Department and district administrations for the smooth rollout of the Viksit Bharat Gramin Rozgar Abhiyan Mission (VB-G RAM G) across Jammu and Kashmir from July 1, 2026. The Chief Secretary reviewed the progress achieved by the department in transitioning from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) framework to the newly enact

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JAMMU, Jun 3: The Congress protested in Jammu on Wednesday against rising prices, unemployment and repeated paper leak incidents, accusing the government of failing to address the economic hardships faced by common people and the concerns of the youth. Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) working president Raman Bhalla said inflation has emerged as one of the biggest challenges facing ordinary families. He alleged that the continuous rise in the prices of food items, cooking gas,

DUBAI, Jun 3: An Indian national was killed in an attack that targeted Kuwait International Airport, officials said on Wednesday. In a post on X, the Embassy of India in Kuwait expressed its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to an attack on the airport in Kuwait today. It said the mission is closely coordinating with the Kuwaiti authorities to render all possible support and assistance to the bereaved family as well as those injured [] The post Indian National Ki

NEW DELHI, Jun 3: The government on Wednesday approved a one-time budgetary support of Rs 10,000 crore for oil marketing companies to provide ATF price stabilisation to Indian airlines for domestic and international operations amid challenges posed by the West Asia conflict. Announcing the decision, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the budgetary support will help airlines in the backdrop of a rise in prices of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) due to the conflict and closure of airspace by Pakistan

NEW DELHI, June 3: The Supreme Court collegium has approved a proposal for appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court. The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, in a meeting held on June 2 approved names of Chirag Bhanu Singh, Bhupesh Sharma, and Yogesh Jaswal as judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court. The collegium also approved the proposal for appointment of additional judges Justice Harmeet Singh Grewal and Justice [] The post SC

BENGALURU, Jun 3: State Congress President D K Shivakumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Lok Bhavan here. Shivakumar took the oath in the name of revered seer Gangadhar Ajja, while holding a copy of the Constitution. Thirteen ministers, including a Deputy CM will take the oath along with Shivakumar. Shivakumar, a 64-year-old Vokkaliga strongman, was elected leader of the Congress Leg

SRINAGAR, Jun 3: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday flagged off a cyclothon at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC) here to mark World Bicycle Day. The event, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council under its flagship initiative My Youth My Pride, witnessed enthusiastic participation from cyclists, youth, students and sports enthusiasts from different parts of the Valley. The chief minister launched the mascot, jersey and publicity campaign for the forthcoming

LONDON, June 3: Britains Interior Minister accused activists of hijacking a tragedy to stir up violence after police were attacked at a protest over the death of a teenager who was handcuffed as he lay dying while his killer stood nearby. Police were pelted with chairs, cans, rocks and flares late Tuesday by some of the hundreds who attended a protest in the English south coast city of Southampton, where Henry Nowak was killed in December. His death has triggered [] The post UK government condem

DUBAI, June 3: Kuwait suspended commercial flights on Wednesday after Iranian drones heavily damaged the countrys airport and killed one person the latest salvo in a series of back-and-forth attacks by Tehran and Washington that have tested a fragile ceasefire. The strikes came as semiofficial Iranian news agencies said the country had stopped communicating with mediators about extending a ceasefire in the warwith the US and Israel. A regional official said Tehran wanted the truce in Lebanon en

SRINAGAR, Jun 3: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a fire incident in Delhi. Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Prayers for early recovery of injured, LG Sinha said in a post on X. A massive fire broke out in a hotel [] The post J-K LG Sinha, CM Abdullah Express Grief O

NEW DELHI, June 3: The Centre has decided to expand its QR tagging initiative for Food Corporation of India (FCI) foodgrain bags, with plans to implement the system across three states Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha in the ongoing marketing season. The plan will cover 20 lakh tonnes of rice moved from milling points to distribution centres. The move, aimed at tracking end-to-end movement of foodgrains and curbing the recycling of grain bags, follows a successful pilot in [] The post QR t

NEW DELHI, June 3: The proposed 12.5 per cent tariff on India by the US Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 investigations goes beyond the scope of the provision, and New Delhi should challenge the ambit of the probe, think tank GTRI said on Wednesday. The 12.5 per cent tariff exceeds the USAs WTO commitment. The US Trade Representative has proposed to impose 12.5 per cent additional duties on 54 countries, including India, for failing to prohibit the import of [] The post India must c

MUMBAI, June 3: The high-powered Monetary Policy Committee, headed by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, on Wednesday started its three-day brainstorming amid expectations that the central bank may leave the key policy rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent as the West Asia conflict poses challenges to inflation as well as economic growth. After three days of deliberations, the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will announce the decision on June 5. With surging energy prices, continuing supply chai

JAMMU, June 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday assigned the additional charge of the Administrative Secretary, Information Technology and Public Grievances Department, to senior IAS officer Saurabh Bhagat. According to Government Order No. 1038-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Saurabh Bhagat, IAS (AGMUT: 2002), Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, will also hold the charge of Admini

MUMBAI, Jun 3: When temperatures soar and heat waves become more intense, drinking water alone may not be sufficient to keep the body properly hydrated, particularly as excessive sweating leads to the loss of essential electrolytes, caution health experts. Loss of water and important minerals from the body due to heat may lead to complications like dizziness, headache, muscle cramps, fatigue, they said. In the summer season, the body loses not only water but also electrolytes such as sodium, pot

Leh, Jun 3: In a landmark development, aimed at strengthening border habitation and improving the quality of life of residents living in remote frontier regions, Ladakh LG, Vinai Kumar Saxena, yesterday laid the foundation stone for the first Model Border Village at Chumur under the Government of Indias ambitious Vibrant Village Programme (VVP). Perched at an altitude of 16,700 feet along the Indo-China Border, Chumur houses 24 households with a population of 91 people, who are all engaged with

Jammu, June 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a committee headed by the Director General (Codes) to review the imposition of Additional Performance Security (APS) on contractors quoting Abnormally Low Bid (ALB) prices. See detail click here. The post J&K Govt Forms Panel To Review APS On Abnormally Low Bids appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, June 3: Online sensation Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday announced the appointment of three spokespersons in a move to expand its reach ahead of a protest it proposed against failures in the education system. In a post on X, the outfit founded by Abhijeet Dipke said investigative journalist Saurav Das would serve as its chief spokesperson, while political researcher and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya and former management consultant Ashutosh Ranka would represent the organisation befo

SRINAGAR, Jun 3: The Government on Wednesday clarified that entry to Dachigam National Park remains fully open for visitors and no restrictions have been imposed on public access today. In an official statement, the Government spokesperson said the clarification was being issued in response to certain claims circulating regarding alleged restrictions on entry to Dachigam National Park on June 3, 2026. It is clarified that entry for all visitors to Dachigam National Park remains completely open a

NEW DELHI, June 3: Leading watchmaker Titan is betting big on premiumisation in the segment and expects watches above Rs 25,000 to contribute almost one-fourth of its revenue in around 2-3 years, a company official said. Titan is also expanding the store count of Helios and Helios Luxe, its retail chain that sells watches priced at Rs 25,000 and above, as the premium and accessible luxury segments are growing at 30 per cent CAGR, Titan Watch Division CEO Kuruvilla Markose [] The post Titan expec

MUMBAI, Jun 3: Debunking reports of gold sale, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday said there is no change in the physical stock of gold, which remains unchanged at 880.52 tonnes. The clarification from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) comes following reports that the RBI may have sold gold amounting to approximately USD 12 billion to shield its foreign-currency reserves from the impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The RBI emphasises that these reports are not [] The post RBI Dismisse

NEW DELHI, Jun 3: A massive fire broke out in a bed and breakfast hotel in south Delhis Malviya Nagar on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people. Several of those killed are foreigners, mainly from Central Asia and Africa, officials said. Earlier in the day, officials said the fire started in Lemon Green Restaurant at 8.45 am. Police later clarified that the blaze was actually at the Flourish Stay B&B in Hauz Rani in the congested Malviya Nagar area. More [] The post 21 Killed In Fire In South Del