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Anantnag, Apr 27: Anantnag Police on Monday suspended an Investigating Officer (IO) of Police Station Anantnag for failing to adhere to mandatory procedures during the investigation into the vandalization of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag last week, police said. SSP Anantnag takes strict action after the Investigating Officer (IO) fails to follow mandatory arrest procedure in FIR 118/2026. Anantnag police is committed to due process, Anantnag Police tweeted. A case related to vandaliz

JAMMU, Apr 27: The District Magistrate (DM) Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas, has constituted Panchayat and Municipal Ward-level Nasha Nigrani Samitis to fight the menace of drug abuse in the district. See Order Copy Click Here The post DM Jammu Constitutes Panchayat, Municipal Ward-Level Nasha Nigrani Samitis appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 27: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas, has ordered the transfer and posting of 14 Patwaris in the interest of the administraton. The post 14 Patwaris Transferred in Jammu District appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SRINAGAR, Apr 27: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said the interests of the farmers and the country have been kept paramount in all the free trade agreements (FTAs) between India and other nations. He was reacting to the allegations of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi that Prime Minister Narendra Modi sold Indias agriculture to the US. They (Congress) did not do anything ever. They destroyed farmers and our farms. Now if we are [] The post Interests O

BUDGAM, Apr 27: The Deputy Commissioner of Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, has ordered the transfer and posting of 5 Naib-Tehsildars (NTs) in the interest of the administration. The post DC Budgam Transfers Five Naib-Tehsildars appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 27: 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 at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu. The Committee stressed on protection of all flood zone areas, however, asserted on identification of chronic areas of Gair Mumkin Khads to effectively address the long-standing public concerns across all districts. The meeting was attended by Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecol

SRINAGAR, Apr 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday arrested a man who allegedly ran over three girl students in Kulgam district, officials said. A car driven by Rayees Ahmad Rather hit and injured three girl students at Kulbagh-Qazi Mohalla Link road at around 3.45 pm, they said, adding that instead of helping the injured girls, the accused driver sped away from the spot. Taking cognisance of the incident, police tracked down the accused and arrested him within an hour, [] The post Three Kulga

SRINAGAR, Apr 27: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch on Tuesday 330 new road projects covering 1,600 kilometres at a cost of Rs 3,550 crore under the Batch-II of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The Batch-II under the PMGSY-IV will accelerate development in Jammu and Kashmir through the construction of 330 new roads covering 1,600 kilometres at a project cost of Rs 3,550 crore, benefiting 363 habitations across the region, an official spokesman here said. Jammu and Kashmir

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Actor Sanjay Dutt on Monday appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in connection with the controversy over the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke and submitted a written apology, expressing regret for any unintended harm caused to society. During the hearing, held under NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the commission raised concerns over alleged vulgarity and indecent representation of women in the song from the movie KD The Devil and questioned issues of intent, aw

Jammu, Apr 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Baba Jitto Indoor Stadium at Marh and Indoor Sports Stadium at Jourian, Akhnoor. Dedicating the sports facilities to the youth, the Lieutenant Governor said that new indoor Sports Stadiums, equipped with modern shooting ranges and versatile indoor courts, are designed to inspire excellence and cultivate the champions of tomorrow. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Ministe

Jammu, Apr 27: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the upcoming train service from Jammu Terminal to Srinagar, scheduled to begin on Thursday, will significantly boost the tourism sector in the Union Territory. In a major boost to rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, a specially designed Vande Bharat Express will operate between the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar from April 30, officials said. The premium train service, which has been running between

JAMMU, Apr 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a 6-member committee in the Jal Shakti Department for finalisation of water meters for commercial establishments and institutions across the Union Territory. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Forms Panel To Finalise Water Meters For Commercial Units appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 27: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfer and posting of two judicial staff members following recent promotions in the District Judiciary of the Union Territory. According to an order issued by the Chief Justices Secretariat, Muzaffar Beig, Section Officer in the Court of Special Judge (Anti-Corruption-CBI Cases), Jammu, has been promoted as Chief Administrative Officer and posted in the Court of Principal District and Sessions Judge, Udhampur. The orde

JAMMU, Apr 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned 35 IAS and JKAS officers to oversee implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) in villages located along the Line of Control and International Border during May and June 2026. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post 35 IAS, JKAS Officers Assigned To Vibrant Villages Programme-II In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Apr 27 : Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that after Russia, India will be the second country in the world operating a commercial-level fast breeder reactor. Delivering keynote address at a workshop of MPs and MLAs, on Small Modular Reactors the Minister elaborated that India has achieved a significant milestone by developing an indigenously designed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, which achieved first criticality on April 6, 2026. De

Mogadishu(Somalia), Apr 27: A cargo vessel carrying cement and flying the flag of St Kitts and Nevis has been hijacked off Somalias coast, a local maritime security official said Monday. The ship was seized off the coastal town of Garacad in the Somali region of Puntland, according to an operations officer from the Puntland Maritime Police Force, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the media. The incident also was reported by the United [] The post Suspecte

WASHINGTON, Apr 27: Federal law enforcement officials are evaluating how to proceed with a number of high-profile public events featuring President Donald Trump after the attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner. The third violent assault in the vicinity of Trump in less than two years is renewing the central tension confronting the Republican presidents defenders: how to accommodate the public-facing demands of the presidency while minimizing the risk of an attack. Saturdays episode, in

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Under continued global warming, over one-third of animal habitats on land could face climate-driven extreme events, such as heatwaves or forest fires, by 2085, according to a new study. Published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution, the findings also adds that rapidly cutting emissions to net zero could largely avert these impacts. Researchers, led by those from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany, analysed climate projections and species data,

Shimla, Apr 27: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday arrived in Shimla for a five-day visit to the state during which she is scheduled to visit the Atal Tunnel and attend a banquet at the Lok Bhavan here. She landed at the Kalyani helipad in Chharabra, about 14 kilometres from the state capital, and was taken to Rashtrapati Niwas, Mashobra. Governor Kavinder Gupta, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, along with other dignitaries, welcomed the President. Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep

JAMMU, Apr 27: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday condemned the shooting incident at a venue in Washington where the US President Donald Trump was present, saying violence has no place in politics and expressing relief that he survived. Abdullah batted strongly for facilitating lasting peace in West Asia and said that dialogue must continue, even if through alternative means. Thank God he survived, and I did not want anything to happen to him, Abdullah said while responding to [] The pos

JAMMU, Apr 27: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the Public Safety Act (PSA) detention of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Mehraj Malik, granting major relief to the legislator who had been under preventive custody since September last year. The court set aside the detention order after hearing a habeas corpus petition challenging his detention under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act. Malik, who represents Doda constituency and heads the AAPs J&K unit, was detained [] The post J&

JAMMU, Apr 27: A special NIA court on Monday extended the remand of separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah by 10 more days in connection with a three-decade-old terror case, officials said. Shah was produced before the court on the expiry of his previous 10-day remand. He has moved a bail application which is likely to be taken up on the next date of hearing, they said. During the proceedings, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought further custody of Shah for [] The post Separatist Shabir S

VATICAN CITY, Apr 27: Pope Leo XIV vowed Monday to keep working to overcome differences with the worldwide Anglican Communion during a meeting with its first female leader, the Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally. Leo acknowledged that new problems in their relationship have been added onto historically divisive issues. But he nevertheless vowed to continue the tradition of past popes to continue to try to reunite the churches, deepen bonds of communion, affirm a shared witness, and encourag

MOSCOW, Apr 27: Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday said he will discuss the evolving conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel during high-level meetings in Russia as the major hurdle in the peace talks lies the key sticking points. Araghchi, who arrived in St. Petersburg, is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit comes amid what Tehran describes as an imposed war and follows recent diplomatic engagements in Pakis

KYIV, Apr 27: A Russian drone attack before dawn on Ukraines southern city of Odesa wounded 14 people, including two children, authorities said Monday, in the latest barrage of civilian areas that have been a hallmark of Moscows full-scale invasion, now in its fifth year. The drones hit residential neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure, said the head of the citys administration, Serhii Lysak. Russia has repeatedly targeted Odesa, a key Black Sea port for Ukraine. Five of the injured, most of

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: SkyHop Aviation, a venture promoted by daughter of SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh, on Monday said it has received air operator certificate from regulator DGCA for starting commercial seaplane operations. Avani Singh is the Founder & CEO of SkyHop. The company successfully completed test flights earlier this month, including water take-offs & landings at the Ganga Barrage and Tehri Lake in Uttarakhand, according to a release. In the first phase, SkyHop said it plans to connect fi

MUMBAI, Apr 27: The rupee settled on a flat note, registering gains of just one paisa to close at 94.15 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as rising global uncertainty, escalating tensions in West Asia and soaring crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiments. Forex traders said the INR/USD pair pared its initial losses, but the overall bias remains negative as FII sell-off and elevated crude oil prices restricted the gains for the local unit. At the interbank foreign [] The post R

HYDERABAD, Apr 27: Hyderabad-based Sigma Advanced Systems on Monday said it has signed a seven-year long-term agreement with Rolls-Royce, valued at Rs 3,800 crore to manufacture and supply aerospace systems. Under the agreement, Sigma Advanced Systems will supply a wide portfolio of high-precision-engineered, safety-critical components and assemblies for Rolls-Royces aerospace programmes, a release said. This is a programme-level partnership delivered through the companys manufacturing network a

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Auto components maker Sterling Tools Ltd on Monday said it has entered into a collaboration with Chinas Nanjing Haohang to develop advanced rider assistance systems for Indias two-wheeler industry. The company has entered into a Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) and supply agreement (SA) with Nanjing Haohang, a developer of advanced rider assistance systems (ARAS), Sterling Tools said in a statement. Under the agreement, Sterling Tools will lead the local development, s

MUMBAI, Apr 27: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded nearly 1 per cent on Monday, snapping the three-day falling streak following a rally in Reliance Industries and Sun Pharma and positive global trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 639.42 points or 0.83 per cent to settle at 77,303.63. During the day, it surged 755.83 points or 0.98 per cent to 77,420.04. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 194.75 points or 0.81 per cent to close at 24,092.70. Among the 30-Sensex [] The post Stock ma

GUNA (MP), Apr 27: Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has shared an age-old remedy to beat the heat during peak summer time by keeping an onion in his pocket. He was addressing locals at Pichhore-Shivpuri in his Guna constituency during a programme on Sunday evening. Scindia said that in todays modern age, everyone carries phones, but he carried an onion, explaining it helps regulate body temperature in scorching heat, before pulling one from his pocket to everyones surprise. I dont use [] The

MOSCOW, Apr 27: Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatoms dialogue with Bulgaria on new projects, including the Belene nuclear power plant (NPP), is possible, it should be based on common sense, CEO Alexey Likhachev said. Rosatom is building a dialogue with its partners on a rational basis, Likhachev told the Strana Rosatom newspaper, adding that the same applies to Bulgaria. We believe that a dialogue on supplies, service and, more broadly, on the prospects of new projects, including the topic

KATHMANDU, Apr 27: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is likely to travel to Nepal next month, the first high-level visit from India after the formation of the Balendra Shah-led government in March, official sources here said on Monday. The visit is expected to take place in the first half of May, the official sources at Nepals Foreign Affairs Ministry said. The exact date and details of the visit are not yet finalised. Bilateral relations and the review of India-funded projects will [] The post For

LUCKNOW, Apr 27: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday asked officials to resolve public issues with sensitivity, making it clear that no laxity will be tolerated. At the Janata Darshan held here, he interacted with people and heard their grievances. Regarding complaints related to revenue and police matters, he said no negligence would be tolerated and that the issues must be resolved within the stipulated time, with proper communication to the affected individuals. The chief m

KOLKATA, Apr 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that central forces would remain deployed in West Bengal for at least seven more days after the elections, even if the BJP comes to power and urged voters to cast their votes without fear. Shah was addressing a gathering after leading a road show at Behala, where people will vote in the second and final phase on April 29. Brothers and sisters, go and vote on the 29th, do [] The post Central forces to stay for 7 more days after Bengal

Jammu, Apr 27: In the war against drugs, unity will be our shield, resolve our weapon. Let us commit to shaping a Jammu Kashmir where young people carve free destinies, families remain whole, communities thrive strong, and aspirations blaze anew. We stand unwavering for our youth, for our future, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Monday. He said the battle against drug menace demands unity beyond all divisions. As citizens of Jammu Kashmir, we should pledge to stand together, [] The p

JAMMU, Apr 27: The National Investigation Agency has taken over the case related to the recent unearthing of an interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module and secured custody of five arrested terrorists, including two Pakistani nationals, for questioning on Monday, officials said. On April 7, Jammu and Kashmir police achieved a major success in its counter-terror campaign by arresting five LeT operatives, including Abdullah, alias Abu Hureira, who has been on the run for 16 years and was abl

Jammu, Apr 27: A senior police official reviewed the operational preparedness of security forces, directing them to maintain surveillance on anti-national elements and overground workers to prevent any disturbance to peace in the Reasi district. According to an official statement, during his visit to the mountainous belt of the district on Sunday, Reasi Senior Superintendent of Police Mukund Tibrewal, inspected police posts, police units and minority pickets in Thanole, Narkote, Ladha, Panassa a

Ladakh LG VK Saxena Orders Creation Of 5 New Districts In UT, Total Number Of Districts Goes To 7 The post Ladakh LG VK Saxena Orders Creation Of 5 New Districts In UT, Total Number Of Districts Goes To 7 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

MOSCOW, Apr 27: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, after arrival in Russia on Monday, said that his trip to Islamabad was very productive and involved good consultations with Pakistans top leadership, amid uncertainty over the second round of peace talks to resolve the war in West Asia. Aragchi arrived in Russia after his second visit to Islamabad in the last three days, where he met with Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Sunday evening. We held good consultations with [] The post Ira

MOSCOW, Apr 27: At least 42 people were killed and 10 wounded in Chad as a result of a clash between two families over access to a water source, the Tchadinfos portal reported citing authorities. According to Chadian Deputy Prime Minister Limane Mahamat, this violence is not related to classic utilities clashes, but was the result of a dispute between two families over a water source, which escalated into retaliatory actions across a wider area, the portal reported. Chadian President [] The post

SRINAGAR, Apr 27: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said declaring Dar Ul Uloom Jamia Siraj Ul Uloom in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian an unlawful entity under the UAPA was a flagrant injustice to the underprivileged sections of society. She also alleged that banning such altruistic institutions without any solid evidence of anti-national activity shows a deep seated prejudice and ill intention. The institution allegedly run by individuals affiliated with a banned organisation has been declared

Getting a personal loan should be straightforward. You need money, a lender has money, and the paperwork in between exists to prove you can pay it back. But the paperwork is where salaried employees and self-employed individuals have very different experiences. If you work for someone else, the process is relatively lean. If you work for yourself, be prepared to hand over a much thicker file. Why Lenders Care About Your Employment Type Banks and NBFCs want one thing above [] The post Salaried Vs

Summer in Jammu brings intense heat, rising temperatures, and an increased demand for clean and safe drinking water. As the mercury soars, water quality often deteriorates due to higher contamination levels, making it essential to rely on water purifiers, especially RO systems. However, simply owning a purifier is not enough. RegularRO serviceJammuduring summer becomes crucial to ensure your familys health and safety. Increased Water Consumption in Summer During the hot summer months, people ten

UDHAMPUR, Apr 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Government Medical College, Udhampur to inquire about the health and well-being of those who sustained injuries during the unfortunate road accident in Ramnagar, Udhampur on April 20. The Lieutenant Governor was briefed by a team of senior doctors on the health condition of the injured undergoing treatment at the hospital. He directed the Hospital Administration to ensure the best possible medical care for their early recovery. The

CAIRO, Apr 27: Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program, two regional officials with knowledge of the proposal said Monday, as the countrys foreign minister made a visit to Russia he said was an opportunity to consult with Moscow regarding the war against Israel and the United States. Iran also wants the U.S. to end its blockade of the country as part of its proposal, said the two officials, who [] The post Iran Offers To End Chokehold

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Monday officially accepted the merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs with the BJP, reducing the strength of Arvind Kejriwals party in the Upper House to three. After this transition, the BJPs strength in the Upper House has increased to 113. Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal, Harbhajan Singh, Sandeep Pathak, Vikramjit Sahney, Swati Maliwal, and Rajinder Gupta are the seven MPs who merged with the BJP. The Rajya Sabha [] The post Seven Re

NAGPUR, Apr 27: Akola in Maharashtra has recorded the highest temperature in the country at 46.9C, while Nagpur and several other parts of Vidarbha reeled under a severe heat wave, MeT officials said on Monday. Heat wave conditions are expected to persist across parts of the states Vidarbha region till Tuesday, as maximum temperatures may reach 45 to 46 degrees Celsius and touch 47 degrees Celsius at isolated locations, they said. On Sunday, Akola recorded 46.9 degrees Celsius, the highest [] Th

TORONTO, Apr 27: An elderly Sikh man has been assaulted by a youth who yelled racist slurs that get out of my country in Canada, prompting police to investigate the hate-motivated assault, authorities said. The incident took place on April 22 in Woodstock, Ontario, and the youth is facing multiple charges for his actions, the Woodstock Police said in a statement. The attack happened when the elderly man was walking along a sidewalk when he was approached by a youth [] The post Sikh man assaulted

SRINAGAR, Apr 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared a seminary running in Shopian district as unlawful after citing its links with a banned organisation, said officials on Monday. The officials said the union territory government has declared the seminary an unlawful entity under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, citing alleged links with a banned organisation, financial irregularities and concerns over radicalisation. The order was issued by Divisional Commissio