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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: A Tuberculosis (TB) awareness programme organized by the CVPPL (A Joint Venture of NHPC Ltd and JKSPDC) in association with the State TB Cell, Directorate of Health Services, was held here today. The programme was held under TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, was inaugurated by the Managing Director of CVPPL, Ramesh Mukhiya in the presence of all employees and Contract workers. Speaking on the occasion, Ramesh Mukhiya emphasized the importance of such initiatives in su

Prof. D. Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com Tensions over Irans nuclear ambitions arise from decades of geopolitical mistrust, technological development, and competing regional visions. Initiated in the 1950s with U.S. backing, the programme became contentious after the Iranian Revolution, which reshaped Irans political identity. Since then, uncertainty over whether its activities are civilian or military has defined its relations with major powers. The 2002 exposure of undeclared facil

Prof K S Chandrasekar vc@clujammu.ac.in Indian Knowledge System is just not about merely knowing about some ancestral knowledge. It must be our endeavour to protect received wisdom, economic security, and national pride. There is a need for documenting traditional knowledge and to provide evidence of prior knowledge to the world. The traditional knowledge stems from spiritual expressions, agricultural, medicinal and environmental knowledge. Traditional knowledge is obtained through recognition o

Prof M K Bhat drmkb1963@ gmail.com The much ado about women empowerment has come to a halt with the failing of the bill in the parliament and both protagonists and antagonists have got silent but the question whether reservation of a few hundred women in legislatures is enough for empowering half of the population of the country still remains as it was? The antagonists in their own expressions termed it as an election stunt while as protagonists held it as [] The post Much ado about women empowe

Excelsior Correspondent TANGMARG/GULMARG, May 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a state-of-the-art multi-purpose indoor sports complex at Government Degree College (GDC) Tangmarg, developed at a cost of Rs 2.75 crore under the CAPEX budget, reaffirming the Governments commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and youth engagement across Jammu and Kashmir. The newly established facility, located within the college premises, is equipped with modern indoor sports infrastruct

HYDERABAD, May 6: A profligate Punjab Kings put down catches at the drop of a hat as Sunrisers Hyderabad buried them under a huge total, winning their IPL contest by 33 runs to move to the top of the points table here on Wednesday. Heinrich Klaasen continued his manic consistency with a 43-ball-69 while Ishan Kishan struck 32-ball-55 in Sunrisers more than healthy total of 235 for 4. On a placid track, SRH skipper Pat Cummins (2/34 in 4 overs) [] The post Punjab Kings pay for poor fielding as SR

NEW DELHI, May 6 : President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said Vietnam is an important part of Indias Act East policy and that New Delhi is keen to further expand trade with it in a mutually beneficial manner. Murmu also said defence and security are important pillars of the India-Vietnam bilateral relations. She underlined Indias commitment to working together with Vietnam to address shared challenges and promote regional peace and stability. Welcoming President of the Socialist Republic of Viet

Security challenges before country to come up for review Major focus on indigenization and Aatmanirbharta Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 6: On first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, second edition of two-day Joint Commanders Conference is being held in Jaipur on May 7 and 8 in which Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will reviews security challenges of the country with top brass of the tri-services. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp It was on May 7, 2025 that to take revenge of [] The post

NEW DELHI, May 6 : India and Vietnam on Wednesday elevated their ties to an enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership and set a USD 25 billion annual trade target by 2030 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam held talks focusing on expanding bilateral ties in areas of trade, defence and critical minerals in the face of increasing geopolitical upheavals. Amid Chinas rising muscle-flexing in the region, Modi and Lam underlined the importance of maintaining peace, secur

DHAKA, May 6: Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday expressed hope that people will not be pushed in his country after the BJPs victory in the recent assembly polls in bordering states. I hope no such incident (push backs) will happen, Ahmed told reporters when asked if he feared an increase in cases of people suspected of being illegal immigrants being pushed from India. Ahmed, however, said that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been asked to remain alert [] The post Bang

Border villages backbone of India Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: Our border villages are the inheritors of a rich tradition of courage and resilience. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have shifted the narrative. These are no longer the last villages of India; they are our First Villages, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He was addressing a public rally during his visit to the border village of Regal [

BEIJING, May 6 : China on Wednesday sharply criticised Japans for firing Type 88 missiles during a joint maritime exercise exercises, warning that Tokyos actions signal a dangerous shift away from its post-war security posture. At a regular press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called Japan, the aggressor and said it failed to deeply reflect on its historical crimes, it has even sent military forces overseas and fired offensive missiles under the pretext of security cooperation.

KOLKATA, May 6: The first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal will be sworn in at the Brigade Parade Ground here on May 9, heralding a saffron era in the eastern state that had long eluded the pan-Indian powerhouse. Although who the next chief minister will be is still a mystery, Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari is being seen as the frontrunner while the names of state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, Union minister Sukanta Majumdar and former [] The post Bengals fir

Will provide 25, 000 govt jobs this year Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, May 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today put the defection claims in ruling National Conference (NC) to rest by terming them as baseless and said that nobody will leave his party to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a multi-purpose indoor sports complex at Government Degree College (GDC) Tangmarg in Baramulla district, Omar accused the

For most of the world, distance has become an abstraction. Motorways, high-speed rail, and modern logistics have compressed geography into irrelevance. Yet for the people of Ladakh, the tyranny of distance and more acutely, of altitude has persisted well into the twenty-first century. Each winter, when snow seals the Zojila Pass for five to six gruelling months, an entire region is effectively cut off from the nation it belongs to. Medical emergencies become life-or-death gambles. Supply chain

Excelsior correspondent NEW DELHI, May 06 : Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), Union Territory of Ladakh, conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing construction of Leh Bhawan and Kargil Bhawan in New Delhiprojects of significant public importance for the Union Territory. A detailed review meeting was convened at the Conference Hall of Ladakh Bhawan, New Delhi, wherein the Secretary undertook a thorough assessment of all ongoing works. Project-wise progress w

Sonia Kashyap soniakashyap928@gmail.com The mercury is rising and so is the alarm. Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu & Kashmir, is sweltering under one of its most intense April heat spells in recent memory. Over the past fortnight, the city has transitioned sharply from merely warm to outright scorching, with daytime temperatures regularly breaching 39C and peaking at a punishing 40.2C between April 2226. To put that in perspective, these readings are 5 to 7 degrees Celsius above the seasonal

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 6 : Around 10,000 devotees visited Jivetsal on Thursday as the fifth day of the Buddha relics veneration brought in people from Leh Phudo, Gangles to Skara, alongside government employees and personnel from the Army, paramilitary forces and the Ladakh Police. From the early morning hours, queues stretched across the approach to the site, moving steadily as visitors waited their turn for a brief moment before the relics. Organisers noted that the day saw one of []

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 6: Japan Minister for Science & Technology Policy and Minister of State for Space Policy, ONODA Kimi, accompanied by a high level official delegation, called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, to discuss collaboration across different domains, particularly in the field of health and medica

*Lays foundation for works at Aishmuqam Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today visited the Ziyarat of Sakhi Zainuddin Wali (RA) at Aishmuqam and paid obeisance there. She inspected the whole complex and took stock of the management and other facilities there. Waqf Boards Executive Magistrate- Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin, Executive Engineer of the Board Qazi Mushtaq and other officers accompanied Dr Andrabi. Waqf Chairperson

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 6: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the recruitment process undertaken by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) in various departments like Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, Education Departments and Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura. The meeting was attended by Chairman, JKSSB, Vikas Kundal; Secretary

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: J&K BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta today called on National general secretary of the party Tarun Chugh in New Delhi and held detailed discussions on key organizational and political developments, particularly in the context of Jammu & Kashmir. During the meeting, Gaurav Gupta said that the BJPs strong performance in the recently concluded Assembly elections in Bengal reflects the growing trust of citizens in the leadership

NC on ventilator Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6,: BJP spokesperson J&K and former Deputy Mayor, Purnima Sharma launched a scathing attack on the Government led by Omar Abdullah, accusing it of administrative failure, excessive centralisation of power, and lack of accountability even after nearly two years in office. Taking a sharp dig, she alleged that the real reason behind the delay in Cabinet expansion is internal discord within Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC). The National C

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: Senior BJP leader and MLA Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi, on Wednesday chaired separate organizational meetings of BJP workers from Amphalla and Bajalta Mandals to review ongoing developmental initiatives in the constituency and discuss future plans aimed at strengthening public outreach and accelerating civic works in the area. The meetings witnessed the participation of Kuldeep Kandhari, vice president, Ajay Sharma, Ampahlla Mandal president, Swati Sharma, Baja

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 6: Intensifying its drive against drug smugglers/peddlers in the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, Samba police has arrested a drug peddler in the jurisdiction of Police Station (PS), Bari Brahmana and recovered approximately 3.16 grams heroin (Chitta) from his possession. Police said a team of Police Station, Bari Brahmana during patrolling in the area, intercepted a pedestrian who was moving under suspicious circumstances. During checking, approximately 3.16 grams

Srinagar, May 6: In a significant action against narco-terror operations, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir on Wednesday attached immovable property belonging to a Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)-based operative of the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Kupwara district. According to an official statement, the action was carried out in connection with FIR No. 03/2023 of Police Station ANTF, a case initially registered by the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) and later ha

GULMARG, May 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the meeting of the Board of Directors of Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation at the Convention Center, Gulmarg. During the meeting, the Managing Director, JK Cable Car Corporation, presented a detailed agenda and gave a comprehensive presentation on key projects and initiatives of the Corporation. The agenda items were discussed threadbare. The Board deliberated on the upgradation of the Gulmarg Gondola Project aimed at enhancing its c

TANGMARG/GULMARG, May 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a state-of-the-art multi-purpose indoor sports complex at Government Degree College (GDC) Tangmarg, developed at a cost of 2.75 crore under the CAPEX budget, reaffirming the governments commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and youth engagement across Jammu and Kashmir. The newly established facility, located within the college premises, is equipped with modern indoor sports infrastructure, including arenas for b

SRINAGAR, May 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday brushed aside PDP MP Waheed Paras claim that the National Conference (NC) MLAs were planning to defect from the party, terming it baseless. Speaking to reporters after a function at Tangmarg in north Kashmirs Baramulla district, Abdulah accused the PDP of spreading rumours and asserted that no NC legislator would leave the party. Do you think I would be attending these functions if some MLAs were preparing to leave? These are [] The post

Washington, May 6: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened Iran with more bombing if it doesnt reopen the Strait of Hormuz, amid a report that the warring sides were nearing an agreement to end the war. US media outlet Axios reported, quoting US officials and two other sources, that the US and Iran were getting close to a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations. The US expects Iranian [] The post Trumps Fresh Threat

JAMMU, May 6: In a significant step towards ensuring child-friendly and victim-sensitive justice delivery, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Arun Palli, today inaugurated Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centre at District Court Complex, Jammu. The facility aims to prevent the secondary victimization and ensure fair, sensitive recording of evidence. This marks a significant step towards victim-centric justice delivery in the Union Territory. The Vulnerable Witness Depos

JAMMU, May 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 19 Law Officers. See Order Copy Click Here The post J&K Government Transfers 19 Law Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, May 6: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday termed countrys border the backbone of India and said the hamlets there are the inheritors of a rich tradition of courage and resilience. The lieutenant governor (LG) was addressing a public rally during his visit to the border village of Regal in the Samba district, where he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several development projects. The projects include establishment of a digital library at the Government

JAMMU, May 6: Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) today carried out an extensive inspection and enforcement drive at Sector-02, Channi Himmat, Jammu, under the jurisdiction of Sub Division Green Belt, Gandhi Nagar of Electric Division-II, JPDCL. The inspection was conducted by a special Enforcement Team constituted by the Superintending Engineer, O&M Circle Jammu. The team, led by Assistant Engineer Vishal Kumar Langeh, inspected 20 electricity consumers, including 02 domestic a

Leh, May 6: In a significant step towards ensuring a sustainable and reliable drinking water supply in Ladakh, the Administration of UT Ladakh, on the initiative of Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today signed an MoU with the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. Honble Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Patil, Honble MoS, Jal Shakti, V Somanna and Secretary, Jal Shakti Ministry, Ashok KK Meena, were present on the occasion. The MoU would formalise collaboration for the effective implementation of the

JAMMU, May 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued fresh orders to rationalise the pension of judicial officers who retired before January 1, 1996, ensuring parity and compliance with Supreme Court directions. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Revises Pension For Pre-1996 Judicial Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

PRAYAGRAJ, May 6: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said investment proposals worth over Rs 35,000 crore are taking shape on the ground in the states six defence industrial corridors located in Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh and Chitrakoot. Addressing the closing ceremony of the three-day NorthTech Symposium held at New Cantt here, he said, The state government has also created a large land bank. Through the defence and aerospace policy, incentives are being provi

MUMBAI, May 6: Benchmark Sensex rallied by 940 points on Wednesday following a sharp decline in crude oil prices after US President Donald Trump claimed progress in negotiations with Iran towards an agreement to end the war. Helped by fag-end heavy buying, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 940.73 points, or 1.22 per cent, to settle at 77,958.52. During the day, it surged 1,004.99 points, or 1.30 per cent, to a days high of 78,022.78. The 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 298.15 [] The post Stock markets r

Samba, May 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday visited the vibrant border village of Regal in Samba district and laid the foundation stone for various developmental projects aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving public facilities in the area. Highlighting the importance of border villages, the Lieutenant Governor said these areas are no longer considered the last villages of the country but are now regarded as the First Villages of India. Our border villages are no longer

NEW DELHI, May 6: CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd on Wednesday posted a 32 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 362 crore in the March quarter mainly on the back of higher revenues. Its consolidated net profit stood at Rs 274 crore in the year-ago period, the company said in a press statement. Sales rose to Rs 3,442 crore during the quarter from Rs 2,753 crore in the same period a year ago. The order intake [] The post CG Power and Industrial Solutions profit rises 32 pc to Rs 36

NEW DELHI, May 6: Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a regulatory framework classifying any index as a significant index if it is benchmarked by mutual fund schemes with daily average cumulative assets under management (AUM) exceeding Rs 20,000 crore for each of the preceding six months. The move is aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in index governance. In its circular on Tuesday, the regulator said the threshold will be assessed for half-yearly periods ending on June 30 and

NEW DELHI, May 6: South Korean auto major Hyundai on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to shaping mobility for India and the world, as the company marks 30 years of operations in the country. Established on May 6, 1996, the companys arm Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has invested Rs 40,700 crore since its inception, with another Rs 45,000 crore lined up between FY26 and FY30 to drive manufacturing, electrification, future mobility and introduction of 26 new products by FY2030. HMIL [] The post

NEW DELHI, May 6: India and Vietnam on Wednesday elevated their ties to an enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership and set a USD 25 billion annual trade target by 2030 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam held talks focusing on expanding bilateral ties in areas of trade, defence, and critical minerals in the face of increasing geopolitical upheavals. Following the Modi-Lam meeting, the two sides signed as many as 13 agreements which will provide for deeper two []

NEW DELHI, May 6: Hachette India will now be handling distribution in the country for leading independent publishers from the UK, including Faber, Granta Books, Europa Editions, Fitzcarraldo Editions, and Swift Press, the publisher announced on Wednesday. Other UK publishers in this exclusive agency distribution arrangement, which will begin in October this year, are Scribe Publications, Daunt Books, Bedford Square, Duckworth, and Firefinch. I am absolutely thrilled that Hachette India will be r

NEW DELHI, May 6: The Supreme Court collegium has approved a proposal for appointment of 10 advocates as judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, in a meeting held on May 4, approved names of advocates Monica Chhibber Sharma, Harmeet Singh Deol, Puja Chopra, Sunish Bindlish, Navdeep Singh, Divya Sharma, Ravinder Malik, Pravindra Singh Chauhan, Rajesh Gaur, and Minderjeet Yadav as judges. Chauhan is currently the Advocate General of [

BEIJING, May 6: Chinas Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday held talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi here amid mounting pressure on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping and reach a deal with the US to end the war. Araghchis one-day visit comes a week ahead of US President Donald Trumps planned trip to Beijing from May 14 to 15 for talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to discuss, among other things, a comprehensive [] The post China, Iran hold talks

LOS ANGELES, May 6: South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun, known internationally for Netflixs Squid Game, has signed on to star in an upcoming martial arts action film set in the early Joseon Dynasty. According to Deadline, the movie is currently titled Nambeol and is backed by renowned South Korean production banner Hive Media Corp. Described as a hard-boiled martial arts action flick, the movie follows nine warriors who travel to Tsushima Island to rescue Korean captives kidnapped by Japanese pirat

KYIV, May 6: Russia fired dozens of drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, disregarding a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv that began at midnight. The Russian Defence Ministry claimed that Ukraine hadnt abided by its own ceasefire, saying that air defences shot down 53 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions, the illegally annexed Crimean peninsula and the Black Sea between Tuesday evening and dawn Wednesday. Five people were killed by a Ukrainian drone s

MELBOURNE, May 6: A number of Australian women with alleged ties to Islamic State group militants will be arrested and face criminal investigations if they return from Syria, police said Wednesday. The Australian Government had been alerted Wednesday that four women and nine children had booked flights from Damascus to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said. He did not say when they were expected to arrive. Australian Federal Police since 2015 have been investigating the behavior of Au

JAMMU, May 6: Displaced Kashmiri Pandits protested here on Wednesday against the Jammu and Kashmir administrations move to integrate their relief rations into the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Minor clashes broke out between demonstrators and police as they attempted to march towards the Relief Commissioners office. Terming the move a conspiracy to dilute their migrant and genocide victim status, the protesters vowed to intensify agitation if the decision is not rolled back. The administrat