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Directs CEOs to inform chairpersons, members as 5year term nears completion Srinagar, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has communicated to the chief executive officers of District Development Councils (DDCs) that the term of the councils will conclude on February 24, 2026. In a letter, the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has directed the CEOs to inform the respective chairpersons and members about the completion of their tenure. As per the opinion rendered by the Depar

JAMMU, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has promoted 3 Joint Directors of Prosecution as Directors Prosecution in the Prosecution Department. According to a Government order, those promoted as Directors Prosecution (Pay Level-13A) are Laeeq Ahmad Dar, Aejaz Ahmad Bhat and Sunita Kargotra. See Order Copy Click Here The post 3 Joint Directors Promoted As Directors Prosecution In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Jan 27: After decades, efforts to revitalize languages and elevate local culture to new heights on Jammu Kashmirs sacred soil commenced in 2020. It remains our collective responsibility to advance this heritage not merely as memory, but as a living, breathing tradition, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday. He was speaking at the Akhil Bhartiya Hindi Kavi Sammelan at Abhinav Theatre Jammu. The event was organized by J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages as a part [] The

NEW DELHI, Jan 27 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, today hosted a high-tea get-together for the Jammu & Kashmir tableau team which had performed at the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path yesterday. A day after the Jammu & Kashmir tableau received widespread appreciation during the Republic Day

Jammu, Jan 27: A pencil factory was gutted in a fire along the Jammu-Poonch national highway here on Tuesday, an official said. No casualties have been reported in the incident. The fire broke out at Talab Tillo around 4.05 pm, an official of the fire and emergency services said. He said a total of 10 fire tenders were rushed to the scene to control the blaze. The cause of the fire was not known immediately, the official said, adding that [] The post Pencil Factory Gutted In Fire In Jammu; No Ca

Srinagar, Jan 27: Fresh snowfall across Kashmir on Tuesday led to the closure of Jammu-Srinagar national highway and the cancellation of all flights at Srinagar airport, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded in the valley. The snowfall, which began late on Monday night, blanketed the region in white. Officials said the arterial National Highway 44 was closed due to snow accumulation near the Navyug tunnel at Qazigund and Banihal. At Srinagar International Airport, all 58 scheduled flights, inclu

Jammu, Jan 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) Officer Trainees at Lok Bhavan Jammu. During the interactive session, the Lieutenant Governor shared his insights on the evolving landscape of mobility and exhorted the young officers to focus on developing tech-inspired railway infrastructure for developed India. Indian Railways transcends tracks and Infrastructure and it pulses as the very circulatory system of Indias aspirations. This vast

Ahmedabad, Jan 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that with the blessings of saints, a government that fails to uphold the values of Sanatan Dharma would never return to power in the country. Addressing a gathering of the Swaminarayan sect in Gandhinagar, Shah said that followers of various Sanatan traditions waited for a long time after Independence, hoping for a government that would give due importance to Sanatan Dharma and govern as per its principles. I am [] The post Governm

JAMMU, Jan 27: Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather today held a meeting with the media personnel of different news organisations at the Assembly Secretariat Jammu to facilitate smooth and efficient coverage of the forthcoming Assembly session starting from February 2, 2026. The interaction was aimed at fostering better coordination and ensuring smooth, accurate and responsible coverage of proceedings of the House. During the interaction, the Speaker emphasized the important role

Interaction with stakeholders will help in shaping Governments priorities for Budget 202627: CM JAMMU, Jan 27: Continuing the series of pre-budget consultations ahead of the Budget Session, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired an extensive consultation meeting in Jammu with representatives from a wide spectrum of sectors including industry & trade, tourism, hotel & hospitality, education, youth affairs and agriculture. The meeting was attended by Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javid Ahmed Dar and

Srinagar, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has initiated departmental action against several officers of the Public Works (R&B) Department over alleged delay in snow clearance and unauthorized absence from duty during the recent spell of snowfall. According to an official communication issued by the Public Works (R&B) Department, the action follows a report dated January 25, 2026, from the Personal Section of the Deputy Chief Minister, J&K, after his visit to the Integrated Command & Con

New Delhi, Jan 27: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated that indigenous systems are strengthening Indias operational readiness, commending the crucial role DRDO is playing in achieving self-reliance which has become a national mindset under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a gathering at a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) event here, he also underlined that in todays times when technology is changing rapidly e

BHADERWAH, Jan 27: In a remarkable display of grit and engineering prowess, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has executed a daring 40-hour operation amidst sub-zero temperatures to clear a 38-km road stretch buried under heavy snow at Chatergala Pass rescuing 40 army personnel and 20 civilians stranded at an altitude of 10,500 feet. The operation, which concluded late on January 26, was carried out by the 118 Road Construction Company (RCC) under the directions of Commander 35 Border Roads Ta

SRINAGAR, Jan 27: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has suspended five Public Works (R&B) Department officials for delay in snow clearance and unauthorized absence from duty. As per an official communication issued by the Public Works (R&B) Department, the action was taken following observations made during the visit of the Honble Deputy Chief Minister to the Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC), Srinagar, on January 25. During the visit, Er. Sandeep Vaishnavi, Assistant Engineer, Machin

New Delhi, Jan 27: The process to impeach Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma is underway and the government is awaiting the report of a three-member committee set up by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to probe charges against him, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday. Birla set up the committee on August 12 last year to probe corruption charges against Justice Varma after admitting a multi-party notice for his removal. Justice Varma was repatriated from the Delhi [] The

New Delhi, Jan 27: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that the motive behind Prime Minister Narendra Modis intent to destroy MGNREGA is to strip workers of their right to negotiate wages, strip panchayats of their power, and push the country back to the era of kings when all power was concentrated in the hands of a few. Gandhi shared a video of his recent interaction with MGNREGA workers on X and said the same workers who proclaimed that [] The post Modi Govt Wants To Push Country B

New Delhi, Jan 27: As the 77th Republic Day was celebrated across the country with displays of military might and cultural heritage, HIAL co-founder and wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, Gitanjali J Angmo said it was the first time she did not feel motivated to watch the parade. Questioning the meaning of Republic Day when rights guaranteed in the Constitution were not being granted, Angmo pointed out that it has been four months since Wangchuk was unlawfully arrested. It [] The post What

Jammu, Jan 27: An all-parties meeting will be convened ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assemblys Budget Session, scheduled to begin next month, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said on Tuesday, urging legislators to make effective use of the proceedings by raising public issues for redressal. The 27-day session will commence on February 2 with an address of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Omar Abdullah-led government will present its second budget on February 6. This fifth session of the Assembly

Jammu, Jan 27: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has condoled the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Udhampur, today. In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: I am deeply pained by the loss of precious lives in the tragic road accident in Udhampur. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for a speedy recovery of the injured. The post LG Sinha Deeply Pained Over Loss Of Lives In Udhampur Road Accident appeared first on Daily Exc

Jammu, Jan 27: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has reconstituted the Committee for Service Conditions of the District Judiciary following the retirement of one of its members, according to an official order issued by the High Court Registry. As per the order, the reconstitution has been carried out in compliance with directions passed by the High Court and in continuation of earlier judicial orders issued in related proceedings. The committee has been reformed after the superannua

New Delhi, Jan 27: Taking strong note of acid attack cases, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked all states and Union territories to provide a slew of information, including the year-wise details of the number of such cases and their status in courts, besides the rehabilitation measures to support the victims. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices R Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi asked states and UTs to provide information about the number of cases in which charge [] The post SC

New Delhi, Jan 27: The government on Tuesday rejected the oppositions demands for discussions on the VB-G RAM G Act as well as on the SIR in the Budget session of Parliament beginning Wednesday, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju saying the two issues had already been debated by both Houses and we cannot reverse the gear. Rijiju made these remarks after an all-party meeting convened by the government on the eve of the Budget Session of Parliament. During the [] The post All-Party M

JAMMU, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction to the promotion of 18 Chief Prosecuting Officers as Deputy Directors Prosecution in the Prosecution Department. The promotions have been made on the recommendations of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission in pay level 12 under Government Order Number 60-Home of 2026 dated January 27. The officers promoted include Aijaz Ahmad Wani, Sanjay Kohli, Mumtaz Saleem Mir, Anil Mangotra, Javaid Ahmad Khawaja, Ab Majid Bhat,

Kolkata, Jan 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to travel to New Delhi next week amid TMCs protest over the ongoing SIR exercise, a development that has also led to the postponement of the tabling of the states interim budget to February 5, party and assembly sources said. The schedule for the interim budget session of the 294-member West Bengal Legislative Assembly, which is due to go to the polls in about three months, has been officially [] The post Mamata likely to visi

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Dhaka, Jan 25 : A Hindu man died in a blaze at a car repair workshop in Bangladesh while he was sleeping after an unidentified person was seen lighting a fire outside the premises, police said on Sunday. However, it was not yet clear whether the incident that took place in Narsingdi district on Friday was intentional or accidental, and an investigation was underway to ascertain the cause of the fire, police said. The victim has been identified as 25-year-old [] The post Hindu man dies in fire in

New York, Jan 27 : More snow piled up across the US Northeast on Monday under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought lingering misery to parts of the South, where freezing rain left hundreds of thousands shivering without electricity. At least 25 deaths were reported amid the severe weather. Deep snow over a foot extending in a 2,100-kilometre swath from Arkansas to New England halted traffic, cancelled flights and triggered wide school closures Monday. [] The post Northeast US s

Rome, Jan 27 : The first refugee to lead the UN refugee agency said Monday the world faces a very difficult moment in history and is appealing to a common humanity amid dramatic change. Repression of immigrants is growing, and the funding to protect them is plummeting. Without ever mentioning the Trump administration or its policies directly, Barham Salih in an interview with The Associated Press said his office will have to be inventive to confront the crisis, which includes [] The post First r

Minneapolis, Jan 27 : President Donald Trump on Monday ordered his border czar to oversee the immigration crackdown in Minnesota and declared that he was now on a similar wavelength as the governor following the second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers this month. Trump and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz spoke in a phone call and later offered comments that were a marked change from the critical statements they have exchanged in the past. Their conversation happened on the same [] The pos

MUMBAI, Jan 27: Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 continued its strong box office run, registering the biggest-ever Republic Day collection for a Hindi film with earnings of Rs 63.59 crore net on Day 4, the makers said on Tuesday. A sequel to Deols 1997 blockbuster Border, the movie released in theatres on January 23. It is backed by T-Series and J P Films. In a press note, the makers said the movies four-day domestic net box office collection (NBOC) stands at [] The post Border 2 records Rs 63.59 cro

Dubai, Jan 27 : Activists said Tuesday that at least 6,126 people were killed in Irans crackdown on nationwide protests and many more are still feared dead. The new figures came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate in multiple rounds of unrest in Iran. The group verifies each death with a network of activists on the ground in Iran. The Associated Press has been unable to independently assess the death toll given authorities cutting [] The post Activists s

Quito, Jan 27 : At least eight people were killed in four armed attacks Sunday night in the cities of Manta and Montecristi in Ecuadors coastal province of Manabi, local media reported Monday. The shootings occurred between 7:50 p.m. and 10:50 p.m. local time in several neighborhoods, according to reports citing police investigations. The first attack took place in the Los Artesanos area of Montecristi, where a couple were shot dead while walking on the street. Minutes later, in Mantas [] The po

Sydney, Jan 27 : Two men the pilot and the only other occupant were killed when a single-engine light plane crashed in the Australian state of Queensland shortly after takeoff around 6 a.m. local time on Tuesday, local police said. The plane came down and hit the ground in scrubland outside Heck Field, a small airfield on the northern outskirts of Gold Coast. The crash sparked a large grassfire in the area that remained out of control as [] The post 2 killed in light plane crash in Australias

New Delhi, Jan 27 : India will get an unprecedented market access at concessional duties for over 99 per cent of its exports by value in the European Union (EU) market, providing a boost to domestic labour-intensive sectors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The two sides announced on January 27 the conclusion of negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA). India and the EU, under the leadership of PM @NarendraModi ji, European Commission President @VonderLeyen and

New Delhi, Jan 27 : Shares of UltraTech Cement climbed nearly 4 per cent on Tuesday morning after the cement maker reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,729.44 crore for the December quarter of FY26. The stock went up by 3.72 per cent to Rs 12,829.40 on the BSE. At the NSE, it edged higher by 3.68 per cent to Rs 12,825. The cement maker had posted a net profit of Rs 1,363.44 crore in the October-December period a [] The post UltraTech Cement shares climb nearly 4 pc post Q3 earnings appeare

New Delhi, Jan 27 : Shares of Axis Bank on Tuesday jumped over 5 per cent after the firm reported a 4 per cent growth in its December quarter net profit. The stock surged 5.22 per cent to Rs 1,325.90 on the BSE. At the NSE, it climbed 5.40 per cent to Rs 1,326. The stock was the biggest gainer among the Sensex and Nifty firms during the morning trade. The 30-share BSE benchmark quoted 167.84 points higher at 81,742.04, [] The post Axis Bank shares jump over 5 pc post Q3 earnings appeared first o

MUMBAI, Jan 27: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday claimed that Mumbai will get a BJP mayor as the saffron party will not share the post with its ally, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Almost a fortnight after the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance won the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, uncertainty hangs over who will be the mayor. Speaking to reporters, Raut said even if the Sena led by Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Shinde was sulking as it wanted [] The post Mumbai to h

New Delhi, Jan 27: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to April 21 the hearing on a plea of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi challenging an order that refused to quash a defamation case against them over their alleged remarks on deletion of voters names. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N K Singh deferred the matter, noting that it required a detailed hearing. Senior advocate Meenakshi Arora, appearing for the AAP leaders, [] The post Defamation case: SC ad

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday met guests from tribal communities, tableaux artists and other participants of the Republic Day Parade 2026 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, her office said. The Presidents office shared pictures of the meetings on X. President Droupadi Murmu met guests from tribal communities, tableaux artists and tractor drivers, NSS (National Service Scheme) volunteers and NCC (National Cadet Corps) cadets, officials and other participants of the Republic

JAMMU, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has re-designated the post of Secretary to the Government, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, as Commissioner Secretary to the Government. As per a Government order issued by the General Administration Department, the re-designation will remain in force till the post is held by Achal Sethi. Consequently, Achal Sethi has been designated as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affai

New Delhi, Jan 27: Silver prices surged to hit a record of Rs 3.59 lakh per kg in the futures trade on Tuesday, while gold touched a lifetime high of Rs 1.59 lakh per 10 grams, driven by robust investor demand amid persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver for March delivery zoomed Rs 25,101, or 7.5 per cent, to touch a record of Rs 3,59,800 per kilogram. Last week, the white metal had registered [] The post Silver Futures Hit Record Rs 3.5

New Delhi, Jan 27: India and Europe have concluded the mother of all trade deals, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the top EU leadership held summit talks to elevate the two-way ties to jointly navigate geopolitical turbulence and trade disruptions. Prime Minister Modi hosted von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at the summit. Europe and India are making history today. We have concluded the mother of [] T

Jammu, Jan 27: Bank employees under the banner of various bank unions observed a strike in Jammu on Tuesday, pressing for the implementation of a five-day work week in the banking sector. The ongoing strike entered its fourth day, affecting banking operations across the region, union representatives said. Members of different bank unions assembled in Jammu as part of the nationwide agitation, holding placards and raising slogans in support of their demands. The protest is part of an all-India st

New Delhi, Jan 27: A plea was filed in the Supreme Court challenging a recently notified University Grants Commission (UGC) regulation, alleging that it has adopted a non-inclusionary definition of caste-based discrimination and excludes certain categories from institutional protection. The plea submitted that regulation 3(c) of the recently notified UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 is non-inclusionary and fails to protect students and faculty who do n

Jammu, Jan 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday held a pre-Budget consultation with a wide range of stakeholders from the Jammu Division as part of preparations for the upcoming Budget, officials said. In a post on X, the Office of the Chief Minister, said the interaction focused on formulating a people-centric Budget that reflects regional aspirations, strengthens infrastructure, supports livelihoods and ensures balanced and inclusive growth across Jammu and Kashmir. The consultations ai

New Delhi, Jan 27: Rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, with the IMD warning of the possibility of hail over the next three hours. A red alert was issued at 11.10 am for North West Delhi, West Delhi, South West Delhi, Outer North Delhi and parts of Central Delhi, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Light rainfall was recorded across parts of the city during the morning hours. Palam logged [] The post Rain, Thunder

Udhampur, Jan 27: Four persons were killed and several others injured in a head-on collision involving a bus and a Tata Mobile vehicle near Jhakhani bridge in Udhampur district on the SrinagarJammu National Highway on Tuesday, officials said. A police official said that the accident occurred when a bus bearing registration number JK02AS-4127 collided with a Mahindra Tata Mobile vehicle (JK04J-6732) that was parked on the roadside. Three civilians were present on the road changing the tyre of the

New Delhi, Jan 27: An all-party meeting is underway here on Tuesday to discuss ways to ensure smooth functioning of the two Houses during the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is chairing the customary meeting. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is among those present. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh is among the opposition leaders attending the meeting. While the first part of the session will begin on Wednesday with the address of President Droupadi M

Mumbai, Jan 27: Thousands of farmers and tribal residents were marching towards Mumbai from Nashik on Tuesday to press for land rights and other demands, even as the Maharashtra government invited their delegation for talks later in the day, a representative of the protesters said. The protesters, carrying red flags and led by the CPI(M)-affiliated All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), began the long march on Sunday after an agitation outside Dindori tehsil office in Nashik district failed to elicit any