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J&K Bank settles MLLS insurance claims

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: J&K Bank today facilitated the swift settlement of MetLoan & Life Suraksha (MLLS) insurance claims of its deceased borrowers who had their accounts in different branches of the Banks Udhampur Zone. The claims worth Rs 2.34 crores have been paid to 48 families freeing them from the severe financial crisis. The Banks Zonal Head (Udhampur) Rajesh Gupta and Zonal Head (Credit Life PNB MetLife) Irfan Ali Zargar displayed the symbolic cheque of Rs 2.34 [] The po

19 Mar 2024 7:00 am
Doors of BJP are open for all including Dr Abdullah: Sethi

BJP worked on zero ground in Kashmir Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 18: The doors for everybody including veteran political leaders, socio -political activists intending to join Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are open provided they have India in their heart and believe in Indian Constitution. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO This was stated by party Chief spokesperson, Sunil Sethi while talking to reporters here today. In response to a question that, will party welcome NC patriarch and former Chie

19 Mar 2024 6:00 am
Promotional event for Indian Racing Festival 2024 held in Srinagar

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 18: The Indian Racing Festival 2024, comprising three competitions of five rounds each, will commence later this year with Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL) organizing a promotional road show here in collaboration with the J&K Tourism department. The Indian Racing Festival this year will comprise three competitions Indian Racing League (IRL), FIA-backed Indian F4 Championship, and JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship (JKNRC) with five r

19 Mar 2024 5:59 am
Russia is ready to scrap contracts of Nepalese nationals who joined Russian Army, says Nepals Deputy PM Shrestha

KATHMANDU, Mar 18 : Nepals Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has said that Russia has given its in-principle consent to cancel the contracts of Nepalese nationals who joined the Russian Army and are engaged in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, a media report said on Monday. Shreshta, also the countrys foreign minister, said in a meeting of the House of Representatives that the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that it has agreed in principle to assist those who [] The post Rus

19 Mar 2024 5:59 am
IndiGo to start direct flight from Bengaluru to Lakdhadweep from March 31

NEW DELHI, Mar 18 : IndiGo on Monday announced a direct flight between Bengaluru and Agatti starting from March 31, enhancing air connectivity to Lakshadweep. Agatti will be the 88th domestic and 121st overall destination in the IndiGo network. The services between Bengaluru and Agatti will commence from March 31, the airline said in a release. The airline will be using ATR aircraft, having around 78 seats, on the route. IndiGo said Agatti is popular amongst those looking for a [] The post IndiG

19 Mar 2024 5:59 am
BJP lives in blood of people: Ravinder Raina

Party holds booth Sammelan in Reasi Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Mar 18: Stating that the BJP lives in the blood of the people of Reasi, party president, Ravinder Raina asked the party activists to ensure that every vote from three Assembly constituencies in Reasi district should be polled in favour of the Modi Government. Ravinder Raina, chaired a Booth Sammelan of Reasi Assembly constituency and workers meeting of Reasi district here, today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Former Minister, Ajay Na

19 Mar 2024 5:59 am
India surpasses WHO guidelines with 1:900 doc-to-population ratio: Bhubaneswar Kalita

NEW DELHI, Mar 18 : India is undertaking a journey that looks at illness to wellness from a completely new prism, said Bhubaneswar Kalita, Chairperson, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare, underlining investing in health and hygiene is not just a moral imperative, it is an economic necessity. As we delve into the significance of health and hygiene, let us acknowledge Indias remarkable evolution in this realm, Kalita said at SOCHAMs second Awareness Summit on Illness to

19 Mar 2024 5:59 am
LG meets family members of missing Seaman

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Mar 18: Family members of the missing Seaman from Jammu Sahil Verma, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today at Raj Bhawan. The Lt Governor assured every possible support from the administration to the family to ensure the safe return of Sahil Verma. The Seaman hailing from Jammus Ghou Manhasan area went missing on 27th February from Indian Naval Ship. Senior Advocate Abhinav Sharma was also present. Meanwhile, Chandeep Singh, International Para Athlete al

19 Mar 2024 5:58 am
Make use of latest technologies for efficient, smart administration: President to IAS officers

NEW DELHI, Mar 18 : President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asked IAS officers to make use of the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics for an efficient and smart administration. Addressing the state civil services officers attending the 125th induction training programme at LBSNAA (Mussoorie) who had called on the president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, she said they are in a position where they can be an inspiration to others. As IAS (Indian Administrative Service) off

19 Mar 2024 5:58 am
Timely Progressive Approvals

In a significant step towards harnessing the immense potential of Jammu and Kashmir, the Administrative Council has ushered in a new era of development and prosperity with the approval of the Jammu and Kashmir Film Policy 2024. This landmark policy, aimed at positioning J&K as a hub of cinematic creativity and productivity, underscores the administrations commitment to fostering growth across diverse sectors while simultaneously preserving the rich cultural heritage of the region. At the core of

19 Mar 2024 5:20 am
J&K set to get paramilitary forces in advance for deployment in Kashmir; Rajouri-Poonch

*CAPFs to be rotated during different phases of polls JKP to mobilize companies from reserved battalions Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 18: Jammu and Kashmir will be mobilizing large number of companies of police from different battalions for smooth conduct of Parliamentary elections in the Union Territory being held in five phases beginning April 19 in addition to the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) being deputed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Official sources told the Excelsior th

19 Mar 2024 5:13 am
Direct all deptts to ensure timely compliance of orders: CAT to Govt

Officials inaction responsible for pendency of cases *Warns of contempt charges against Admn Secy Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 18: Holding indifferent attitude of the officials responsible for huge pendency of cases, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Jammu Bench comprising Sanjeev Gupta (Member-J) and B Anand (Member-A) has asked the Government of the Union Territory to direct all the departments to ensure timely compliance of its orders. Moreover, the Tribunal has warned an Administrative

19 Mar 2024 5:12 am
Strengthening Indias Defence

In a significant stride towards bolstering its defence capabilities, the Army recently raised its first squadron of Apache attack helicopters in Rajasthan. This development marks a crucial milestone in Indias quest to enhance its aerial firepower and fortify its ground operations, particularly in the strategically vital western sector. As these formidable aircraft find their place within the Indian Armys arsenal, it underscores the nations commitment to modernization and preparedness in the face

19 Mar 2024 5:10 am
Cong, allies denied women their rights for political considerations: Dr Jitendra

Annulling 35 A , 370 historical decision Avtar Bhat RAMNAGAR, Mar 18 : Hitting out at earlier Governments, Union Minister and BJP candidate for Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency Dr Jitendra Singh today accused the Congress and its allies of denying women the rights for their narrow political considerations. Addressing a series of election meetings comprising mostly women Self Help Groups and a large number of women PRIs, here, today, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Congress and its allies followed the

19 Mar 2024 5:10 am
J&K Govt sabotaged concurrent LS, Assembly polls: Omar

Urges people to cast votes in huge numbers Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 18: Vice-President of the National Conference (NC) and former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, today accused the J&K Government of sabotaging the process of conducting Lok Sabha and Assembly elections simultaneously. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Speaking to the media after a public rally in Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam, junior Abdullah alleged that the current dispensation does not want the power to return to the people of J&K. We [

19 Mar 2024 5:08 am
8 killed as Pak conducts airstrikes inside Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD/KABUL, Mar 18: Pakistan on Monday said it carried out airstrikes on the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) affiliated militants in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, amidst a war of words between the two neighbours for a spate of recent terror attacks in restive Pakistani cities. At least eight civilians, including three children, were killed in the airstrikes carried out by Pakistan, the Afghan Taliban said while summoning the charge daffaires of Pakistans embassy in Kabul to lodge a stro

19 Mar 2024 5:06 am
Army Comdr visits Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar on Monday visited the high altitude forward areas and reviewed the operational preparedness in Ladakh sector. The Northern Army Commander appreciated the efforts of the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for their relentless efforts in maintaining highest standards of operational effectiveness under challenging conditions, the Northern Command said. Lt Gen M V Suchindra Kumar,

19 Mar 2024 5:05 am
SIA charge sheets 2 narco-terror financiers

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 18 : State Investigation Agency (SIA), today filed a charge sheet against two accused who along with their other associates were involved in operating a narco-terror financing module in Jammu and Kashmir. The charge sheet has been filed against Zaheed Ahmad Khoja and Zameer Ahmad Lone under various provisions of the NDPS Act and UA(P) Act in the Special Designated UAPA Court under the NIA Act. Zaheed Ahmad Khoja was arrested in September last year when [] Th

19 Mar 2024 5:04 am
Comm to examine clarifications on MCC

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: Government of Jammu and Kashmir today constituted a Screening Committee for examining proposals of various departments seeking clarifications/ exemptions in light of the instructions related to Model Code of Conduct, notified by the Election Commission of India. The committee, headed by the Chief Secretary, shall examine and forward such proposals to Election Commission of India through the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K while the concerned Administrative Sec

19 Mar 2024 5:03 am
Shakti I spoke not religious: Rahul

NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Under attack for his fight against shakti remark made at a rally in Mumbai, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday clarified that he was not talking about any religious power but the shakti of unrighteousness, corruption and falsehood. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of twisting his words and said he was speaking about the power of which Modi was wearing the mask. Modi ji does not like my words, he always tries to change their [] The post Shakti I spoke not religious:

19 Mar 2024 5:02 am
Govt sets up Tribunals for banned outfits

NEW DELHI, Mar 18: The Centre on Monday constituted two tribunals under Justice Neena Bansal Krishna of the Delhi High Court to adjudicate whether there are sufficient grounds for declaring the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Bhat faction) and the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Sumji faction) as banned groups. Both the organisations were declared banned groups by the Government on February 28 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for five years for their anti-India and

19 Mar 2024 5:01 am
Carbon Crediting: A Sustainable Development Strategy

Prof D Mukhopadhyay In the face of climate change, effective strategies to reduce carbon emissions are urgently needed. Regulated carbon markets have emerged as a potential solution, offering a market-based approach to incentivize companies to reduce their carbon footprint. This essay examines the concept of regulated carbon markets and argues that they can be a viable economic strategy for the world. Regulated carbon markets operate on the principle of cap-and-trade, wherein a cap is set on the

19 Mar 2024 4:55 am
Assist cause of justice, not just Government

Dinesh Singh Chauhan The interesting observations of the Chief Justice of India during the Commonwealth Attorneys & Solicitors General Conference (CASGC), 2024, to the effect that Law Officers of the State must not just function as representatives of the Govt. but also as Officers of the Court is now more important than ever because of the complexity and increased length of litigation in this age. In his inaugural address, delivered at the Commonwealth Attorneys & Solicitors General Conference (

19 Mar 2024 4:45 am
Israels planned Rafah offensive

Harsha Kakar Differences between Israel and its allies are increasing over their plans to invade Rafah, a Palestinian city in the South Gaza strip, which also has a border crossing with Egypt. The Israeli invasion of Gaza resulted in displaced Palestinians seeking shelter in Rafah, increasing its population to over 1.5 million from its earlier 280,000, all residing within 23 square miles. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israels PM, has been insisting that four Hamas battalions are operating in Rafah and wou

19 Mar 2024 4:35 am
UN agency says famine is imminent in northern Gaza, which Israel has largely isolated for months

RAFAH, Mar 18: The UN food agency says famine is imminent in northern Gaza, where an estimated 70% of the population faces catastrophic hunger. The World Food Program on Monday released the latest findings of its Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, an international process for estimating the scale of hunger crises. It says virtually everyone in Gaza is struggling to get enough food, and around 210,000 people in northern Gaza are in Phase 5, the highest, which refers [] The pos

19 Mar 2024 4:05 am
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha meeting family member of missing Seaman.

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19 Mar 2024 1:53 am
BJP president Ravinder Raina addressing a party meeting at Reasi on Monday.

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19 Mar 2024 1:52 am
Family members of the deceased and locals protesting on road.

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19 Mar 2024 1:52 am
PoJK DPs meeting under the banner of J&K Sharnarthi Action Committee at Sunderbani.

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19 Mar 2024 1:51 am
DC Baramulla Minga Sherpa alongwith Senior Police officers during press conference. -Excelsior/Aabid Nabi

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19 Mar 2024 1:50 am
Raman Bhalla interacting with prominent persons of Greater Kailash area in Jammu on Monday.

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19 Mar 2024 1:50 am
BJP Chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi during a press conference in Srinagar on Monday. -Excelsior/Shakeel

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19 Mar 2024 1:49 am
BJP leaders during a Sammelan at Srinagar on Monday.

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19 Mar 2024 1:48 am
J&K Banks Zonal Head (Udhampur) Rajesh Gupta handing over symbolic cheque to the nominees/legal heirs of the deceased customers on Monday.

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19 Mar 2024 1:48 am
CEC Leh Tashi Gyalson paying respects to holy relics of Lord Buddha in Thailand on Monday.

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19 Mar 2024 1:47 am
People buy Wazwan-e-Anchar (pickles) on a roadside stall during the holy month of Ramadan in downtown Srinagar. Excelsior/Shakeel

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19 Mar 2024 1:27 am
The five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice D Y Chandrachud at a hearing on the electoral bonds case in New Delhi on Monday.(UNI)

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19 Mar 2024 1:26 am
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh during election campaign in the remote Panchayats of Ramnagar region in district Udhampur on Monday.

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19 Mar 2024 1:26 am
NC vice president Omar Abdullah addressing a public rally at Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam. Excelsior/Sajad Dar

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19 Mar 2024 1:26 am
Blinken tells democracy summit that technology must sustain democratic values

SEOUL, Mar 18:US Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored the need to make sure that technologies sustain democratic values, telling a democracy summit on Monday that authoritarian regimes deploy technologies to undermine democracy and human rights. Blinken spoke at the ministerial conference of the third Summit for Democracy, a US-led initiative held in Seoul this year. Revitalising democracy will also require us to shape the technological future, thats inclusive, thats rights respecting,

19 Mar 2024 12:56 am
BuenVivir: Shared Future for Transformative Change

World Social Work Day: March 19 Dr. Parveen Kumar TheSpanish wordsBuen Vivir or Vivir Bienneed to be understood before moving ahead with the importance of an important day being celebrated all across the globe today.Buen Vivir means living well or life in harmony. These are used in Latin America to describe alternatives to development focused on the good life.The words have become a popular term in some government programs and have even reached its way into two new Constitutions in [] The post B

19 Mar 2024 12:50 am
Eight terrorists sent to hell: Pak Army

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18: The Pakistan Army on Monday said eight militants, including a wanted terrorist commander, were sent to hell by the forces in an operation in a tribal district in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The statement came hours after Afghan authorities claimed that Pakistan carried out airstrikes inside its territory and killed eight persons. The Army said in a statement that on the night of March 17-18, the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in North Wa

19 Mar 2024 12:44 am
Kolkata-based Baazar Style Retail files draft papers with Sebi to mop-up funds via IPO

NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Value fashion retailer Baazar Style Retail Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The proposed IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 185 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 1.68 crore by promoter group entities and other selling shareholders, Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed with Sebi showed. Under the OFS, Rekha Rakesh Jhunjhunwala [] The post Kolka

19 Mar 2024 12:35 am
Passion, not money should drive entrepreneurs looking to start successful ventures: Zomato CEO

NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal on Monday advised entrepreneurs to be led by passion and drive while building the company of their dreams, and cautioned that starting a venture with the sole desire of making money wont work and may lead to bad governance calls. Speaking at the Startup Mahakumbh event, Goyal spoke candidly about how his own company prefers to be always paranoid to stay ahead. Complacency should not kick at any point of time, he [] The post Passion, not money should

19 Mar 2024 12:27 am
Spanish police arrest 3 people over the deaths of 5 migrants forced out of a smugglers boat

MADRID, Mar 18:Spanish police have arrested three people for the deaths last November of five migrants who were threatened with a machete and forced to jump off the boat they were traveling in with dozens of other migrants, authorities said Monday. According to a police statement, the five died on Nov. 29 off the southern coast of Cdiz. The police said two men and a woman were arrested earlier this month but gave no further details. The people smugglers had [] The post Spanish police arrest 3 pe

19 Mar 2024 12:00 am
LG Sinha Assures Every Possible Support To Missing Navy Sailors Family

JAMMU, Mar 18: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday assured every possible support from his administration to the family of Navy seaman Sahil Verma, who is missing from a naval ship since February 27. Sinha gave the assurance to the sailors family members, who called on him at the Raj Bhawan here, an official spokesman said. He said the Lt Governor assured every possible support from the administration to the family to ensure the safe return of [] The post LG Sinha Assures

18 Mar 2024 9:51 pm
Rise Of China And Unsettled Borders Will Be Most Formidable Challenge For India: CDS Gen Chauhan

Pune, Mar 18 : Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday said the unsettled borders with China and the rise of that country will remain the most formidable challenge for India and its armed forces in the foreseeable future. Speaking at the 3rd Strategic and Security Dialogue on the Rise of China and its implications for the world, General Chauhan emphasised the need for astute handling of the PLA (Peoples Liberation Army) at all friction points concerning the [] The post Rise Of Chin

18 Mar 2024 9:28 pm
DM Jammu Mandates Weapon Deposit For 4914 Arms Licence Holders

JAMMU, Mar 18: A Screening Committee, led by District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya, has scrutinised 4914 Arms Licences and instructed the holders to submit their weapons to ensure the peaceful conduct of the General Elections for Lok Sabha. An order has been issued by the DM in this regard and the Senior Superintendent of Police has also been asked to ensure implementation of the order. The arms/ weapons are to be deposited within a period of 7 days and the [] The post DM Jammu Mandates Weapo

18 Mar 2024 8:37 pm
One Killed, Another Injured In Road Accident In J&Ks Doda

JAMMU, Mar 18: One person was killed and another injured in a road accident in J&Ks Doda district on Monday, officials said. Officials said that a car went out of the drivers control and dropped into a gorge on Khilani Marmat Link Road in Doda. One person identified as Roshan Lal died on the spot while another, Tanveer Ahmad sustained injuries. The injured person was shifted to the government medical college hospital in Jammu city for treatment. Police have registered [] The post One Killed, Ano

18 Mar 2024 8:04 pm
General Elections 2024 | Media Certification And Monitoring Committee To Pre-Certify All Political Advertisements

JAMMU, Mar 18: As per the Supreme Court Order dated 13-04-2004 and Election Commission of Indias guidelines, all political advertisements by any registered political party or any group of organizations/associations or any contesting candidate/individual shall be pre-certified by Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) before telecast/broadcast on TV and cable network/cable channels. According to a notification issued here today by the office of Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kash

18 Mar 2024 7:57 pm