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New Delhi, Dec 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said irregularities in team selection and sports that often happened before 2014 came to an end a decade ago, and now children from even the poorest families can rise to the top levels purely through hard work and talent. Addressing the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, a sports and fitness festival aimed at promoting a sporting culture and leadership among the youth, PM Modi said the scale of the Mahotsav is as [] The post Nepotism That Existed In

NEW DELHI, Dec 25: A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging a Delhi High Court order suspending the jail term of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The petition filed by advocates Anjale Patel and Pooja Shilpkar has sought a stay on the high court order. They contended that the HC passed the order without considering that the trial court observed that Sengar must remain in jail for the rest of [] The post Unnao rape case: Plea filed in SC against

NEW DELHI, Dec 25: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday rejected allegations levelled by the Congress that more than 90 per cent of the Aravallis will not be protected under the redefinition of the hills, saying the party is rattled because the government has issued a total ban on mining in the Aravallis. The Congress on Thursday claimed that more than 90 per cent of the Aravallis will not be protected under the redefinition of the hills and will [] The post Environment Ministe

Gwalior, Dec 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated the Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit here, and also launched as well as performed the groundbreaking ceremony of industrial projects of Rs 2 lakh crore. Shah also inaugurated the Gwalior Fair and dedicated to people the renovation work carried out at the Atal Museum on this occasion. According to officials, 25,000 beneficiaries and thousands of entrepreneurs and investors are participating in the summit, organised to ma

DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 25: A helicopter crashed on Tanzanias Mount Kilimanjaro, killing five people, the civil aviation authority said on Thursday, while local media reported that the aircraft was on a medical rescue mission. The helicopter crashed near the mountains Barafu Camp on Wednesday, Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement. Mwananchi newspaper and East Africa TV, citing Kilimanjaro regions head of police, Simon Maigwa, reported that the helicopter was on a medical rescue missi

Dhaka [Bangladesh], Dec 25: After spending 17 years in exile, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, returns to Dhaka on Thursday, in what is expected to be a major political event in the countrys history after the ousting of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year during the July Uprising. Rahman, accompanied by his wife Zubaida Rahman and daughter, Zaima Rahman, arrived from London on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight, bdnews24 reported. The flight made a

New Delhi, Dec 25: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the dignitaries who attended a prayer ceremony at Sadaiv Atal, the memorial of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on Thursday to pay tributes to him on his 101st birth anniversary. Former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers J P Nadda, Nirmala Sitharaman, NDA ally JD-U leader and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, several other

SRINAGAR, Dec 25: Cold conditions returned to Kashmir after a brief respite, with minimum temperatures dropping several degrees to settle below the freezing point owing to clear night skies, officials said on Thursday. Earlier this week, the cold conditions eased in Kashmir due to overcast night skies after snowfall and rain. That changed on Wednesday night, with weather stations across Kashmir recording sub-zero temperatures. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.2 degrees Celsius,

New Delhi, Dec 25: The Congress on Thursday claimed that over 90 per cent of the Aravallis will not be protected under the redefinition of the hills and will open them up for mining and other activities. In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said there is no connection between Prime Minister Narendra Modis global talk and local walk when it comes to environmental concerns. He also accused the government of launching a determined assault on ecological [] The post No connection

New Delhi, Dec 24: Researchers have developed experimental drugs targeting mitochondria the energy powerhouse of a cell to work harder and burn more calories, which may make way for new treatments for obesity. The team, led by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, focussed on mitochondrial uncouplers molecules that make cells burn energy less efficiently and release fuel as heat instead of converting it into energy the body can use. Mitochondria are often called [

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Srinagar, Dec 25: In a major breakthrough against fraud and economic offences, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a high-profile fake jobs and land allotment scam, exposing how a government employee allegedly duped unemployed youth and poor families by issuing forged allotment and appointment orders using fabricated official seals and signatures. In a statement, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has submitted a chargesheet i

PANCHKULA, Dec 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday unveiled a bronze statue of former prime minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the eve of his 101st birth anniversary here. Shah inaugurated the 41-feet-tall statue at the Atal Park in the presence of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and several Haryana ministers, among others. He also visited an exhibition based on the life and thoughts of Vajpayee. Shah, who was in Panchkula to take part in multiple events on [] The post Amit Shah i

*Directs to blacklist non-performing contractors Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: In a decisive push to fast-track infrastructure development and enforce financial discipline, Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired a high level review meeting to assess the progress on works being executed under the Approved Plan for 2025-26 of Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) Divisions of Jammu region. The meeting was attended by the Chief Engineer, I&FC Jammu; Director Finance, Jal Shak

Michael wazir michaelwazir0@gmail.com A star in the night sky, a manger in a humble stable, and a child wrapped in cloth these simple images form the heart of Christmas. Jesus, who was born in Bethlehem over 2,025 years ago, is one of the most influential figures in history. His life and teachings have inspired billions across centuries, shaping culture, ethics, and faith worldwide. As December arrives, streets sparkle with shimmering lights, homes fill with the warm aroma of festive [] The pos

Sat calls for mass adoption of Indian products Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, organized Swadeshi Mela at Bahu Plaza, here today, aimed at promoting indigenously manufactured products, empowering local artisans, traders and entrepreneurs, and strengthening the spirit of Atmanirbharta and Swadeshi among the masses. Click here to watch video The event was graced by J&K BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP, Sat Sharma, J&K BJP general secretary (Org)

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the joyous occasion of Christmas. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, On the joyous occasion of Christmas, I convey my warm greetings to the people. I hope that this occasion of festivity ushers in love and harmony amongst the people. The festival, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, serves as a reminder to embrace Lord Christs teachings of love, compassio

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has won the Best MSME Bank Winner award at the MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025. The Bank also secured the runner-up position in the CSR Initiative & Business Responsibility category. The awards were presented by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The honours were received on behalf of the Bank by Chief General Manager Business Development, Sunit Kumar and GM/Divisional Head [] The

Excelsior Correspondent LUCKNOW, Dec 24: Uttar Pradeshs rapidly rising stature in Indias and the global education landscape owes much to the significant contribution of Galgotias University, said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath while lauding the university during a special interaction held recently. Praising Galgotias Universitys impressive performance in the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, the Chief Minister described the institution as a lea

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee constituted to examine the issues related to Gair Mumkin Khads in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Departments, Javed Ahmad Rana and Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, as members of the Sub-Co

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir illuminated thousands of earthen lamps on the evening preceding the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna former Prime Minister, Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, which is observed as Good Governance Day on December 25. Hundreds of lamps were lit at all the places, including Atal Jis statue at Atal Chowk near Ambphalla, BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, BJP office Kachi Chawni, and several other locations across Jamm

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 24: High Court held the location of public convenience and amenity is in sole discretion and under the domain of Government but balance between administrative discretion and public fairness must be kept in mind. Justice Moksha Kazmi made these observations while deciding a matter filed by the residents of Udhampur challenging the proposed construction of a Health Sub Centre at Ward 5 of the village instead of Ward 7 of the panchayat village. The court has []

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: BJP president J P Nadda and several other leaders on Wednesday remembered former prime minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the eve of his birth anniversary by lighting earthen lamps at the party headquarters here. Former vice-president of India M Venkaiah Naidu, who has been elected the president of the Atal Smriti Nyas Society, also participated in the event. Speaking on the occasion, BJP national general secretary Arun Singh said similar events were organised across all []

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir moved closer to their fourth consecutive innings victory in the U-16 Mens Vijay Merchant Trophy at CK Pithawala Ground, Surat thanks to a masterful century by Karman Singh and a sensational 8-wicket haul by Athrav Sharma. Opting to bat first, J&K amassed a commanding 405/9 declared in 85 overs. Karman Singh anchored the innings with 142 off 258 balls, while Hadi Amin (54) and Hammad Firdous (50) provided crucial support. Arslan [] The

NEW DELHI, Dec 24 : India on Wednesday voiced concern over the demolition of a statue of a Hindu deity in the ongoing military conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. New Delhi said such disrespectful acts hurt sentiments of followers around the world, even as it urged both Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute through dialogue and diplomacy. We have seen reports on the demolition of a statue of a Hindu religious deity, built in recent times, and located [] The post India express

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMM, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir registered a dominant 10-wicket victory over Chandigarh in their Vijay Hazare One-Day Trophy match at Sanosara Cricket Ground B, Rajkote producing a clinical all-round performance. Bowlers, led by Lone Nasir Muzaffar, laid the foundation before openers Qamran Iqbal and Shubham Khajuria completed the chase in emphatic fashion. Chasing a gettable 209, J&K openers Qamran and Shubham scripted an unbroken 209-run partnership, romping home i

NEW DELHI, Dec 24 : In a major boost to Delhis infrastructure, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved three new Metro corridors, including a 9.91-km stretch from the RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, which will connect all Kartavya Bhavans, India Gate, Bharat Mandapam, the National War Memorial and other important installations in Lutyens Delhi. According to the government, the new Central Vista corridor will provide connectivity to all the Kartavya Bhavans, offering doorstep connectivity to offi

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The team of Sarbjeet Heera and Mridul Sharma from GDC RS Pura Jammu lifted the 24th Veeranna Aivalli Running Team Trophy at the annual debating competition organized by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), J&K Regional Branch, in collaboration with J&K Police and the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu, at Brig Rajinder Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu. In the individual category, Shilpa Devi (Jammu College of Ph

KOCHI, Dec 24 : Kerala government on Wednesday announced financial assistance of Rs 30 lakh to the family of Chhattisgarh native Ramnarayan, who was killed in an alleged mob lynching incident near Walayar in the northern Palakkad district. Addressing a press conference here, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said a Cabinet meeting decided to grant the aid to the family of Ramnarayan, from the Chief Ministers Distress Relief Fund. Of the total Rs 30 lakh being granted, Rs five lakh each [] The post

Excelsior Sports Correspondent BARAMULLA, Dec 24: The 3rd District Baramulla Boxing Championship was held at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Baramulla, organized by the J&K Amateur Boxing Association under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and J&K Olympic Association, and sponsored by the J&K Sports Council. Around 60 boxers from various zones of District Baramulla participated. The event was graced by DySP Traffic Kashmir as chief guest. Officials of the District Baramulla Amateur Boxing A

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Dec 24: Gurukul Public Higher Secondary School, Reasi, celebrated its annual function today, showcasing the talent and achievements of its students. The event was graced by Kuldeep Raj Dubey (MLA Reasi) as the chief guest, while Deepak Kumar Gupta (Chief Education Officer, Reasi), Kuldeep Sharma (Deputy Secretary, JKBOSE Jammu) and Anita Sharma (SSP) attended as guests of honour. The students enthralled audience with dances, speeches, skits and other performances,

NAHARKATIA (Assam), Dec 24 : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the demand by the Karbi people to evict alleged Hindi-speaking encroachers from grazing lands cannot be accepted immediately, because of a stay by the Gauhati High Court. He said that the situation in the violence-affected Kheroni area in West Karbi Anglong district in central Assam has improved, and no report of any untoward incident came from any part of district during the day. The Karbi and [] The post De

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued the roster of Administrative Secretaries, who will remain available at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, during the month of January next year. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary to the Government, Culture Department and M Raju, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department will be on duty

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau today produced charge-sheet against local businessman Chander Shekhar Vohra for offering bribe to the Superintendent of Police, City South, Jammu. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Charge-sheet in case FIR No. 01/2024, under section 8 of Prevention of Corruption Act, was produced before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu. The instant case was registered at Police Station ACB Jammu, upon the

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 24: The Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) today filed a charge sheet in Rs 26 lakh impersonation and online fraud case. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In a statement issued here, the CBK said the charge sheet has been presented before the Court of Judge Small Causes, Srinagar, in FIR No. 17/2020, registered under Sections 419, 420, 468 and 471 of the RPC, along with Section 66-D of the Information Technology Act. The charge sheet [] The post CBK cha

DHAKA, Dec 24 : Bangladesh interim governments senior adviser has said that the state will take responsibility of the family of the Hindu worker who was lynched on blasphemy charges last week. Education adviser C R Abrar on Tuesday met the bereaved family of 25-year-old Dipu Das, who was killed by a mob and his body set on fire on December 18 in Mymensingh. The state has taken the responsibilities of taking care of Dipu Das child, wife and parents, [] The post Bangladesh govt to take responsibil

KOCHI, Dec 24 : A remarkable exhibition titled Modi 3.0 was inaugurated last evening at the Nehru Centre in Londonoften regarded as one of the worlds leading hubs for artfeaturing works by talented artists who travelled from India specifically to showcase their creations. The title itself reflects the inspiration behind the exhibition, as the artists collectively captured the prevailing sentiment of India and Indians across the worldone defined by confidence, optimism, and pride in the nations p

LAHORE, Dec 24 : A Pakistani court has sought a report from police over a petition seeking registration of a criminal case against actress Saba Qamar, who acted in the Bollywood film Hindi Medium, for wearing a police uniform. Petitioner Wasim Zawaars counsel told the sessions court Lahore on Tuesday that Qamar had put on the uniform of a superintendent of police (SP) and recorded a video, which amounted to a violation of the law. Wearing a police uniform without [] The post Pak court seeks poli

NEW DELHI, Dec 24 : In a major step towards modernising Indias workforce, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Wednesday said it has officially invited industry leaders to join the PM-SETU (Prime Minister Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) scheme. The ministry has released an Expression of Interest (EOI) to find anchor industry partners (AIPs) for the upgrade of National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs). Simultaneously, states/UTs have a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has promoted five 2022 batch AGMUT Cadre IPS officers, including Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Baramulla, Neha Jain, to Super Time Scale (Level 11 in the pay matrix) with effect from January 1, 2026 or from the date of assumption of charge, whichever is earlier. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per an order, the other promoted officers are Akshyat Aayush, Akanksha Milind Tamgadg

JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has ordered the transfer and posting of 17Assistant Accounts Officers.. click here to see complete order The post JK Finance Department orders transfer posting of 17 AAOs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Dec 24: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration has placed the draft Jammu and Kashmir Police (Sub-Ordinate) Service Recruitment Rules, 2025 in the public domain and invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders. As per an official notice issued by the Home Department, the draft rules have been uploaded on the departments official website for public scrutiny before finalisation. As such, stakeholders have been asked to submit their objections or suggestions, if any,

Secures second place in CSR Initiative & Business Responsibility category NEW DELHI, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has won the prestigious Best MSME Bank Winner award at the MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025, while also securing the Runner-Up position in the CSR Initiative & Business Responsibility category. The MSME Banking Excellence Awards recognise banks for exemplary performance and best practices in promoting MSMEs, corporate social responsibility and sustainable business models. Notably

New Delhi, Dec 24: The Lok Sabhha Secretariat on Wednesday urged MPs against using digital devices, such as smart spectacles, pens and watches, in the Parliament complex as it could compromise their privacy and breach parliamentary privileges. A Lok Sabha bulletin reminded the members of Parliament that a large number of advanced devices, such as smart spectacles, pen cameras and smart watches, are widely available in the country now. Some of these devices, it cautioned, can be used in ways [] T

SRINAGAR, Dec 24: Security forces on Wednesday recovered explosives and ammunition from a forest area in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said. The forces carried out search operations in the Shalebuth forest in the Kreeri area of the district following a tip-off, the officials said. During the searches, the forces recovered four Chinese grenades, 19 UBGL rounds and 46 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition from a hideout under a tree. The post Security Forces Recover Explosives, Ammunitio

JAMMU, Dec 24: The Regional Transport Officer, Jammu, has issued a public notice directing owners of motor vehicles bearing registration numbers of other States or Union Territories and plying in the Jammu Division beyond the permitted period to apply for re-registration immediately. The notice states that keeping such vehicles in Jammu for more than 12 months without re-registration violates Section 47 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and poses risks to regulation, vehicle traceability and publ

Jammu, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress held a protest here on Wednesday against alleged violence on minorities in Bangladesh. Party leaders urged the Indian government to take immediate and decisive steps to stop the violence. Led by the Jammu and Kashmir Congress working president Raman Bhalla, party workers took out a rally in Jammu carrying placards demanding an end to the atrocities. The protesters raised slogans against the Bangladesh government and the BJP-led Centre. Minority Hindu

Srinagar, Dec 24: Authorities in Kashmir on Wednesday directed educational institutions, including schools, to formulate in-situ de-addiction mechanisms to curb drug abuse among students. The directions came at a meeting chaired by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Anshul Garg, to review and strengthen measures aimed at curbing the growing menace of substance abuse in the Valley, an official spokesman said. Emphasising the need for coordinated and sustained efforts by all concerned departments,

Srinagar, Dec 24: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi on Wednesday directed officers to complete all preparations in advance, strengthen night checkpoints, and maintain heightened vigilance at vulnerable locations to ensure peaceful celebrations of upcoming events across the Valley. The IGP was chairing a security review meeting at the Police Control Room, Kashmir, to assess preparedness for the peaceful celebration of upcoming events. The meeting was attended by top police and C

Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Narendra Modi government stands like a rock with the states in their fight against drug and human trafficking, cybercrime, and organised crime. Shah said that a few years ago, there were three big challenges in the country in the matter of law and order left-wing extremism, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, and armed groups in the northeast. But after 10 years from the formation of the [] The post Centre Stands Like