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Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Tensions in SE Asia were visible at the Shangri La dialogue in Singapore last month. SE Asia has witnessed increased defence spending solely due to challenges from a resurgent China. India is not the only country facing threats from China but all its neighbours. SE Asias three main nations, Japan, South Korea and Philippines are alliance partners of the US, which, while responsible for their security, is insisting that they enhance their defence expenditures. P

Vishal Sharma Schools had closed for the day and big yellow coloured school buses and mini vans have begun transporting school kids back home. Sundernagar had been quiet and seemed weirdly uninhabited just half an hour ago in the scorching May heat. But within no time, the peak hour traffic returned to the main street of the city, creating so much hurry-scurry that it was difficult to believe that it was the same city which was so relaxed and quiet [] The post Just Deserts appeared first on Dail

Poonam Singh Jamwal This year, I complete thirty-five years in the corporate world. Thirty-five years of pushing boundaries, driving myself beyond the brief, re-engineering possibilities, and remaining endlessly fascinated by human potential and endeavour. There were days when I charged ahead like a bull in a china shop; days when I crashed spectacularly against glass doors, glass walls, and glass ceilings in almost cartoon-like fashion. There were exhilarating highs, painful free falls, incredu

Narvijay Yadav narvijayindia@gmail.com Amid soaring temperatures and overloaded minds, the Ganga offers a timeless philosophy of flow, emotional balance, silence, softness and psychological renewal for modern life. As North India battles temperatures touching 45 degrees and above, many people are feeling mentally overheated too. Stress, emotional fatigue, digital overload, uncertainty and constant pressure have quietly exhausted the modern mind. During such times, perhaps we need more than cold

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: Renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr Ranjit Singh has successfully performed a knee replacement surgery on an 80-year-old man using AI-powered 3D Robolens technology, enabling the patient to walk within hours of the procedure. The patient, Aya Singh, a resident of Khalsa Chowk, Nanak Nagar, had been suffering from severe knee pain for several years. He was also dealing with hypertension for the past 15 years and was thyroid positive, factors that generally make c

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, June 6: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Indonesia between Patanjali University and Indonesias Universitas Hindu Negeri (UHN). The MoU was signed under the leadership of Acharya Balkrishna, Vice Chancellor of Patanjali University. Under this MoU, both the universities have agreed to organize straight sessions, research activities and Yoga competitions for students. It is worth mentioning that this unique Indonesian university operates 35 differe

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: In a major step toward enhancing healthcare accessibility and community wellness, the Peoples Hut Foundation (PHF) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sedna Super Speciality Hospital (SSSH), Jammu. The strategic partnership aims to combine the philanthropic reach of the foundation with the advanced medical expertise of the super-speciality hospital to deliver high-quality healthcare services to the region. The formal MoU ceremony

T N Ashok There was a time when Indian cricket moved at the rhythm of five-day Test matches white uniforms, red balls, patient batting, and slow-burning legends. Then came coloured clothing and One-Day Internationals, followed by the explosion of white-ball T20 cricket that changed everything forever. Stadiums became louder, cricket became faster, and the Indian Premier League transformed into the biggest talent factory in the world. Today, Indian cricket no longer belongs only to the sons of m

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Narayana Multispeciality Clinic, Jammu, today launched six new specialty clinics and announced free consultations in all newly launched services throughout the month of June. The newly introduced services include the Anaemia Clinic by Dr Deepika Gupta, Comprehensive Dental Care Department by Dr Arjun Malhotra, Dr Tanushree Sharma and Dr Sania, Dermatology OPD by Dr Jimmy Rajput, Obesity Clinic by Dr Rahul Khajuria, Brain & Spin

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, June 6: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), the apex training institution of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), concluded a five-day national-level training programme on Customer Relationship Management (CRM), CITES and New Initiatives in New Delhi. Designed to strengthen the capacities of EPFO officers in customer-centric service delivery, grievance redressal, digital governance, and organizational excellenc

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid obeisance at the ancient Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir, at Sarkoot, Kishtwar. He prayed for peace and prosperity of J&K UT and well-being of one and all. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor took up the demand projected by the public representatives and local residents, and instructed the District Administration to set about appropriate measures for the rejuvenation of the pond adjoining the temple. The Lieutenant

More than 111 tons of cherry transported by rail Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: To further strengthen passenger safety and smooth train operations, Northern Railway, Jammu Division is undertaking a major technical upgrade at Bajalta, due to which some trains will remain cancelled or regulated from June 7 to June 11, 2026. An advanced Electronic Interlocking system will be commissioned at Bajalta station on the Jammu Tawi Udhampur section along with BPCL/IOCL/HPCLs CUF railway siding. Wi

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy today commenced the pre-appointment Induction Training Programme for 39 newly selected Civil Judges (Junior Division). The programme was inaugurated by Justice Arun Palli, Judge, Supreme Court of India, in presence of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh; Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Chairperson, Governing Committee for J&K Judicial A

Excelsior Correspondent A decade ago, when concern over the growing drug menace in Jammu was largely confined to discussions among law enforcement agencies, journalists, and socially conscious citizens, a small initiative took shape with a clear mission-to protect the regions youth from the scourge of substance abuse. That initiative eventually evolved into Team Jammu, an organization that has since become a prominent force in the fight against drugs. What started as a grassroots youth movement

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R ), Dr Sumedha Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com The principle of the Middle Path is perhaps the most elegant, universal, and enduring law that governs life-whether we examine it through the lens of biology, endocrinology, philosophy, Vedic wisdom, or modern systems science. At its core, it is a simple yet profound truth: life flourishes not at the extremes, but in the space of dynamic balance between them. This is not a call for mediocrity or compromise, but rather [] The

Arun Kumar Gupta arunsukriti89@gmail.com In the vast continuum of Indias intellectual and spiritual evolution, certain figures emerge whose lives transcend the boundaries of their era and become enduring sources of reflection for generations to come. Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati is one such figure. He is remembered not only as a reformer and a scholar, but as a thinker who combined philosophical depth with a clear commitment to social upliftment. His life represents a continuous pursuit of truth,

Indu Bhushan Zutshi ibzutshi@gmail.com Name of Book Songs Beneath a Lost Sky (Exile and Longing) Author Avtar Mota Paublisher; Notion Press Chennai, Available on Amazon, Flipkart WORLD WIDE. Avtar Motas Songs Beneath a Lost Sky is not merely a collection of poems; it is an act of remembrance, resistance, and reclamation. Comprising thirty poems shaped by exile, cultural erasure, and historical trauma, the book stands as a poetic archive of the Kashmiri Pandit experience after 1990. These poems

No mercy for those who ruin future of young generation *Drug addicts seeking path to recovery to get all assistance Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: We are breaking the chain of the drug trade at every single link. Whether its cross-border smugglers, peddlers or the terror financiers- there is no safe haven. Our agencies are hunting down every narco-terrorist and permanently dismantling their networks, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on

Heena Mahajan heenaamahajan@gmail.com Name of Bool: 17 Bal Kathaan Written by : Puran Chandra Sharma A child who grows with stories grows with sensitivity, imagination, and humanity. Regional literature survives not merely through language, but through the stories that preserve the emotional memory, values, and identity of a people. In this context, 17 Bal Kathaan by Shri Puran Chandra Sharma emerges as a meaningful and heartfelt contribution to Dogri childrens literature. The book was formally

Discusses strategy to sustain growth at EAC meet NEW DELHI, June 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Prime Ministers Economic Advisory Council, holding extensive deliberations on Indias economic transformation, long-term development priorities and strategies to sustain growth amid rising global uncertainty triggered by escalating tensions in West Asia. Sharing details of the meeting in a post on X, Modi said, Chaired a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council to

Pak desperate to push terrorists, troops on high alert *UAS, drones being used regularly for surveillance Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, June 6: The Anti-Infiltration Grid has been further strengthen along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and Rajouri districts in the Jammu region and Baramulla and Kupwara in the Kashmir division amid reports that Pakistan was trying to push terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir to increase their dwindling strength to cause subversive activities. Unmanned Aerial Systems (U

Action linked to sexual exploitation of cognitively disabled minor boy Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, June 6: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Samba, Anuj Kumar, has suspended four police personnel, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Ramgarh Police Station, and ordered an inquiry into allegations that they facilitated a compromise in a case involving the sexual exploitation of a cognitively disabled minor boy. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Official sources said In

2-day Lavender Festival at Bhaderwah *Azad lauds Union Ministers efforts Avtar Bhat BHADERWAH, June 6: Union Minister of State in PMO with Independent charge of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Ministries, Dr Jitendra Singh today said highlight of 12 years of Narendra Modi Government is prioritizing unexplored sectors including Himalayas. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of inauguration of 4th two-day Lavender Festival 2026 under the theme Lavender goes Global in Bhaderwah today orga

Accuracy of orders is judges responsibility, not digital tools *UT-wide directions issued for strict compliance Mohinder Verma JAMMU, June 6: In a significant judgment with far-reaching implications for the judicial system, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has cautioned Judicial Officers against relying on unverified judicial precedents and Artificial Intelligence-generated legal research, emphasizing that the ultimate responsibility for the correctness, accuracy and authenticity of

Trump ramps up pressure on Iran to make deal BRIDGEWATER, June 6: The US military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf Arab allies on Friday, while striking some of the Islamic Republics coastal surveillance radar sites in response, an exchange of fire that further frayed a shaky ceasefire with Tehran. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The exchange of strikes comes as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran [] The post US shoots

OSLO, June 6: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa etched his name in the history books as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title with a final-round victory over Germanys Vincent Keymer here, capping off a brilliant campaign in style. Praggnanandhaa, who began the final day in third place with 15 points, delivered when it mattered the most, securing a classical win worth three full points to finish on 18 points and clinch one of the most coveted [] The post Praggnanandhaa t

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: An army officer died after slipping in a mountainous area and falling into a deep gorge during an anti-terror operation in Rajouri district this evening. The officer, a Lieutenant, was part of the security forces engaged in Operation Sheruwali, which entered its 15th day. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Operation Sheruwali is underway in the Dorimaal and Gambhir Mughalan belt to track down two to three Pakistani terrorists believed to be hidi

Excelsior Correspondent DEHRADUN, June 6: The Jammu and Kashmir police has arrested another woman from Haridwar in much talked about suspected financial transactions linked to Pakistan few days back. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Sources said that a team of Kathua police which is investigating the suspected financial transaction case arrested Puja from Dhanauri in Haridwar. Earlier police had arrested Sonam from Asafnagar village of Haridwars Kalyari Kotwali area. The arrest of

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 6: Government College for Women (GCW), M.A. Road, Srinagar, has been conferred the Gold Award for Green Campus and Sustainable Initiatives by the Climate Reality Project: India & South Asia, recognising its efforts to promote environmental sustainability and climate action. The award was announced during the valedictory function of the colleges week-long Environmental Week celebrations held from June 1 to 6. College authorities said the recognition was awar

UNITED NATIONS, June 6: India has slammed Pakistan for its unwarranted reference to Jammu and Kashmir at the UN, telling the current non-permanent member of the global body that it was a huge responsibility and not a forum for peddling biased and false narratives. The unwarranted reference by Pakistan to a matter strictly internal to India, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, has compelled me to respond, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said on Frida

KAKAMIGAHARA, June 6: Ashish Purti struck a fine hat-trick as a dominant India defeated hosts Japan 4-1 in the final to lift the mens Under-18 Asia Cup title here on Friday. Purti scored in the 2nd, 28th and 34th minutes while captain Ketan Kushwaha (30th) also found the back of the net as India produced a commanding display against the home team. Numada Gaku scored Japans lone goal of the contest in the 52nd minute. Acknowledging the teams achievement, Hockey [] The post Ashish Purtis hat-trick

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: The Cycling Association of Jammu & Kashmir (CAJK), under the aegis of the Cycling Federation of India, today organised the ASMITA Cycling League 2026 at MA Stadium, Jammu, promoting womens participation in sports and competitive cycling. More than 30 women cyclists from different age groups participated in the event, displaying impressive athleticism and determination. A World Bicycle Day Rally was also organised on the occasion, drawing over 60 cycl

NEW DELHI, June 6: The All India Newspaper Editors Conference has urged the Centre and states to provide adequate protection to journalists and to reform Government advertising policies to ensure the survival of small and medium newspapers, warning that economic pressures and attacks on the press threaten grassroot journalism and democratic accountability. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp At its Annual General Meeting and Annual Conference held on Saturday at Tej Building, Bahadur

MOSCOW, June 5: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can come to Moscow any time if he wishes to hold talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Zelensky published a letter earlier on Thursday proposing a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the participation of Europe and the United States, to discuss the peace process. Ukraine proposes ending this war through direct engagement between us and you. I am proposing a meeting, Zelensky wrote in the letter. Zelensky

MARGAO, Jun 6: India clinched the SAFF Womens Championships football title for the sixth time and their first after seven years, with a dominant 3-1 win over Bangladesh in the summit clash here on Saturday. Pyari Xaxa (42nd), Sanfida Nongrum (46th) and Lynda Kom Serto (82nd) scored the goals for India, while Ritu Porna Chakma (45+2) pulled one back for Bangladesh. The hosts had beaten the same opponents 3-0 in the group stage. India ended the tournament unbeaten, scoring 18 [] The post India Bea

Leh/Jammu, Jun 6: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena will leave for Mongolia on Sunday to accompany the sacred relics of two great disciples of Lord Buddha from Ulaanbaatar to New Delhi following a 10-day exposition in the East Asian nation. According to officials on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has nominated Saxena to lead the Indian delegation accompanying the holy relics on their return journey to India. The LG will also attend the concluding ceremony of the exposition in

SRINAGAR, Jun 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress achieved under the Health Sector Reforms being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir over the past couple of years. The meeting examined reforms aimed at strengthening tertiary and secondary healthcare services, expanding medical education, enhancing digital health infrastructure and improving access to specialized treatment facilities across the healthcare facilities of the Union Te

JAMMU, Jun 6: The Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 171 officers in the interest of the administration. See Order Copy Click Here The post J&K Finance Deptt Transfers 171 Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, June 6: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Samba, Anuj Kumar, has ordered an inquiry and suspended four police personnel, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Ramgarh Police Station, over allegations of facilitating a compromise in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Official sources said Inspector Bhopinder Singh, SHO Ramgarh, along with one PSI and two ASIs, has been placed under suspension and attached

JAMMU, Jun 6: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing DigianaJeevan Nagar Bridge project from Sabzi Mandi Lane, Satwari Jammu and reviewed the pace and quality of work being executed on the vital infrastructural project. During the inspection, the Deputy Chief Minister assessed the progress achieved on the ground. He directed the concerned officers to ensure timely completion of the bridge while maintaining the highest standards of qualit

Jammu, Jun 6 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid obeisance at the ancient Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir, at Sarkoot, Kishtwar. He prayed for peace and prosperity of J&K UT and well-being of one and all. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor took up the demand projected by the public representatives and local residents, and instructed the District Administration to set about appropriate measures for the rejuvenation of the pond adjoining the temple. The Lieutenant Governor was accompanie

JAMMU: June 6 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday led a massive padyatra in Kishtwar as the ongoing drug-free J&K campaign reached its19th district, reaffirming the administrations commitment to eliminating drug abuse and narco-terrorism from the Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor said the fight against drugs is a long-term battle that requires sustained, round-the-clock efforts and collective participation. Addressing a public rally in Kishtwar, the Lieutenant Go

BHADERWAH, Jun 6: Lavender has given the small town of Bhaderwah a national identity and a national role in Indias economic growth. What was once considered a remote hill town has today emerged as a beacon of Indias rural StartUp movement. These statements were made by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Sp

SRINAGAR, Jun 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy on Saturday inaugurated the Pre-Appointment Induction Training Programme for 39 newly selected Civil Judges (Junior Division) at its Srinagar campus, marking the beginning of a comprehensive orientation aimed at preparing the young judicial officers for their responsibilities in the justice delivery system. The inaugural session was graced by Justice Arun Palli, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, in the presence of Justice Sanjeev Kumar,

NEW YORK/SEATTLE, June 6: Indian mangoes are taking US cities by storm, with Americans devouring popular varieties of the fruit and wanting more, as the Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted a special event that highlighted the potential for exports and consumption of the king of fruits by connoisseurs in the US Pacific Northwest region. The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted the second edition of Mango Magic: Promotion and Tasting Event of Indian Mangoes. Over 100 leading [] Th

LONDON, June 6: An Indian student studying at a UK university has been shortlisted for a BAFTA Young Game Designers Award for a game exploring the life of a sweatshop worker in India. DArcy Dhanda, a first-year student at the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, has been nominated in the 1518 years category for his creation, Maya. The game follows the story of a young widow working long hours in a [] The post Glasgow student short

SINGAPORE, June 6: The Singapore government on Saturday ordered three social media platforms to block access to 14 posts, likely originating from China, which targeted the Indian community and undermine the countrys model of multiculturalism. The police have issued disabling directions under the Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA) to block access to the posts on YouTube, Facebook and X, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement. Seventy-five per cent of Singapores over six million popu

PESHAWAR, June 6: Pakistan Government is denying legal and constitutional rights to the incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife and depriving the couple of proper healthcare, his party unit in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has alleged. Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been in jail since August 2023 in multiple cases while his wife, Bushra Bibi, was initially under house arrest and later sent to jail in May 2024. Shafi Jan, a PTI leader [] The post

LAHORE, June 6: Three young men of the Ahmadi minority community were critically injured when an unidentified gunman opened fire at its prominent place of worship in Punjab province of Pakistan, police said Saturday. The incident took place at Ahmadis worship place Bait-ul-Aqsa at the Ahmadiyya headquarters Rabwah, Chenab Nagar, some 175 kms from Lahore late on Friday evening. According to police, the unidentified man came on a motorcycle at the Ahmadi worship place and opened indiscriminate f

BEIJING, June 6: Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami has said mutual learning of languages and a dialogue of ideas over two millennia have been a defining feature of ties between the two countries. Doraiswami, who took over as Indias envoy to China last month, visited the Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), where he delivered a lecture on Friday, and interacted with students and faculty members. BFSU, a premier institution for foreign languages in China, offers courses in 102 lan