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JAMMU, Jun 4: The Public Works (Road & Building) Department has ordered the promotion of 3 Junior Engineers (JEs) and 7 Assistant Engineers (AEs) to higher ranks in the interest of the administration. See Order Copy Click Here.. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K PWD Promotes 3 JEs, 7 AE appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SRINAGAR, Jun 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting of all the concerned Government stakeholders to review the progress of large-scale solarization initiatives being undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir and to resolve the bottlenecks identified by the Science & Technology Department in advancing these efforts across the Union Territory. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary stressed the need for sustained and result-oriented follow-up by the Science & Technology Depart

NEW DELHI, Jun 4 : In a major step towards strengthening Indias research ecosystem, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today announced an ANRF-supported digital portal aimed at facilitating training in patent filing and research paper writing for researchers, students and innovators across the country.

JAMMU, Jun 4: A heritage complex housing a cafeteria, a library, a 12D theatre and an entertainment hub for children is now open for visitors at the historic Mubarak Mandi Palace here, marking a significant step towards transforming the iconic Dogra-era site into a major cultural and tourism destination. Mubarak Mandi, a palace complex located in the heart of the old walled city of Jammu, served as the principal seat of the Dogra dynasty, which ruled the erstwhile princely state [] The post Heri

MUMBAI, June 4: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended almost flat in a choppy trade on Thursday, as investors preferred to stay on the sidelines amid continuing uncertainty in West Asia and relentless foreign fund outflows. Caution also prevailed in the market ahead of the RBIs monetary policy decision on Friday, an expert said. The 30-share BSE Sensex went up marginally by 13.84 points, or 0.02 per cent, to settle at 74,360.01. During the day, it hit a high of [] The post Stock markets end f

LONDON, June 4: A British lawmaker said Thursday she is suing Elon Musks company xAI for invasion of privacy, alleging that fake images of her were created using the Grok chatbot. Jess Asato, a legislator with the governing Labour Party, says someone used Grok to create fake images of her in a bikini without her consent in January after she criticised the spread of deepfake pornography online. She filed a claim Wednesday at the High Court in London, citing misuse [] The post CUK lawmaker says sh

MOGADISHU (Somalia), June 4: Supporters of opposition political figures and state security forces fought in armed clashes Thursday that erupted in Somalias capital Mogadishu on Wednesday evening ahead of a planned anti-government demonstration. No official casualty figures were immediately available from the violence that prompted calls for restraint from the United Nations and the United States as the government and opposition traded blame for the violence. Residents reported heavy gunfire and

SRINAGAR, Jun 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over disbursal letters to 6 beneficiaries worth 1.12 crore under Mission YUVA here at the Civil Secretariat. Under Mission YUVA, 209 crore has been disbursed in 3,367 cases during April and May, reaffirming Governments focus on youth entrepreneurship and employment generation. During the event, it was informed that out of a total of 5,016 sanctioned cases amounting to 269 crore, 209 crore covering 3,367 cases have been disbursed between

Ganderbal, Jun 4: In preparation for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, on Thursday conducted a comprehensive review of security and logistical arrangements at the Baltal Base Camp in Ganderbal district. The IGP was accompanied by Rajiv Pandey and Sudhanshu Dhama during the visit. The officers inspected various facilities established for personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Armed Police Forces deployed for

YADGIR (Karnataka), June 4: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday inaugurated a NABARD-supported groundnut-processing facility entirely run by women in Yadgir district. The district produces around 22,500 metric tonne of groundnuts annually and has significant potential for value addition, she said. We have now established a unit that can roast groundnuts, extract oil, and manufacture products such as peanut butter, the union minister said. She lauded the Peddapalli Women Farmers

LONDON, June 4: American e-commerce giant Amazon on Thursday said it plans to double to one lakh its electric delivery van fleet across global operations, including India, by the end of 2030. Amazon, which started rolling out its electric delivery vans in the summer of 2022, has deployed more than 50,000 electric delivery vans globally by the end of 2025. Besides, Amazon plans to introduce over 1,000 electric light and medium-duty trucks into its operations in India over the next [] The post Ama

NEW DELHI, Jun 4: Observing that public employment must be made available to eligible candidates in accordance with the prescribed qualifications, the Supreme Court has held that allowing a person with higher qualifications to secure a job intended for those with lower qualifications deprives a genuinely eligible and deserving candidate. A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan made the observation while setting aside a Madras High Court order that had reinstated a temporary bank

NEW DELHI, Jun 4: The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) has called for greater operational efficiency and technological innovation in ammonia production, given Indias heavy dependence on imported natural gas, which accounts for nearly 77 per cent of the sectors feedstock requirements. Speaking at a group discussion on Operation and Maintenance Problems of Ammonia Plants in Durgapur, West Bengal, FAI Director General Suresh Kumar Chaudhari said that while the industry had commissioned several

MUMBAI, June 4: The rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 95.83 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drove energy volatility and aggressive safe-haven buying. Forex traders said the prolonged West Asia crisis poses a major risk for India, which relies heavily on energy imports. Market participants are now turning their attention to the Reserve Bank of Indias MPC rate decision on June 5, as inflation, growth and the rupee []

NEW DELHI, Jun 4: Members expressed concern at a parliamentary standing committee meeting on Thursday over the falling value of the rupee and sluggish private investment in the country even as the government said despite challenges Indias economy was emerging stronger. At a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on finance, headed by BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab, Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur and Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran made a presentation about the eco

AHMEDABAD, Jun 4: Police have apprehended a total of 501 Bangladeshi nationals from parts of Gujarat in the last two days as part of Operation Delta Hunt for illegal stay in the country, officials said on Thursday. The crackdown began early Wednesday morning, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavis office confirmed on Thursday. A total of 501 illegal Bangladeshis have been detained from different parts of the state so far as under the operation, it said. The message from Gujarat Police [] The post

Leh, Jun 4: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening employment opportunities across the Union Territory, Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today launched the Integrated Job Portal Ladakh, a dedicated online employment platform designed to connect job seekers and employers through a seamless, transparent and technology-driven ecosystem. The portal (https://jobportal.ladakh.gov.in) has been developed following the proactive intervention and vision of the Lieutenant Governor to cr

SRINAGAR, Jun 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said India has consistently emphasised unity in diversity and shown respect to every faith that emerged thousands of years after Sanatan Dharma. Addressing the Rishiwar Inter-Faith Conference 2026 here, Sinha said the idea of respecting all faiths has been woven into the fabric of Indias philosophy for millennia. While many nations today struggle with the challenge of coexistence, diversity has been our natural rhythm of life. While ma

JAMMU, June 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has enhanced the financial powers of Administrative Departments for according technical sanction to projects by amending the delegation of financial powers under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019. As per a notification issued by the Finance Department, the limit for according technical sanction has been increased from up to Rs 2 crore to up to Rs 5 crore, while projects exceeding Rs 5 crore will now fall under the higher approval category. See [] Th

NEW DELHI, June 4: India will implement at leat 2-3 free trade agreements (FTAs) over the next six months, while another 3-4 such pacts are expected to come into force in 2027, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. He said that in the last three-and-a-half years, India has finalised nine FTAs including with Mauritius, New Zealand, the UAE, Australia, Oman, EFTA bloc, the UK, European Union and the US. Trade deals with Mauritius, the UAE, Australia, Oman, [] The post India

Ganderbal, Jun 4: The Traffic Police Rural Kashmir on Thursday issued a comprehensive traffic advisory ahead of a Mega Rally (Padh Yatra) scheduled to be held in Ganderbal town on June 5 under the nationwide Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. According to the advisory, vehicular movement will remain completely suspended from 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM on several key roads in the district to facilitate the smooth conduct of the anti-drug awareness rally. The routes affected by the restrictions include Pandach [

NEW DELHI, June 4: Kuku Technologies Ltd, which operates vernacular audio platform Kuku FM and short-video streaming app Kuku TV, has filed confidential draft papers with Sebi for an IPO to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore, according to sources. The company is planning to raise between Rs 2,500-Rs 3,500 crore and is targeting a valuation of up to Rs 15,000 crore (about USD 1.8 billion) through the proposed public issue, people familiar with the development said on Thursday. The [] The post Audio book

NEW DELHI, June 4: Vedanta groups iron ore mining and steel business has reduced, avoided or sequestered nearly 2.5 million tonne of carbon emissions in the last five years through a range of sustainability initiatives across operations, the company said on Thursday. The moves, spanning ecosystem restoration, renewable energy adoption and cleaner industrial practices, form part of Vedantas broader push to decarbonise heavy industry and align with national and global climate goals. On World E

NEW DELHI, June 4: Flex fuel will help meet Indias two national objectives of cutting crude oil imports and reducing carbon emissions, but requires an entire ecosystem, from fuel availability to more model launches for large-scale adoption, Maruti Suzuki India MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said on Thursday. The benefits of flex-fuel go much beyond the automobile sector, supporting economy, society, environment, farmers, ethanol producers and the larger rural ecosystem, he said, while speaking at the

HONG KONG, June 4: Asian shares retreated on Thursday following declines on Wall Street that snapped a nine-day winning streak for the S&P 500. Oil prices fell back after surging Wednesday as renewed fighting threatened the US-Iran ceasefire. Early Thursday in Asia, Brent crude was USD 1.17 lower at USD 96.64 per barrel, while benchmark US crude oil shed USD 1.08 to USD 94.94 per barrel. Oil prices had climbed a day earlier after both the United States and Iran [] The post Asian shares retreat a

Ganderbal, Jun 4: In a major crackdown on the illegal hoarding and suspected black marketing of LPG cylinders, Ganderbal Police conducted a search operation in the Nunner Takia area and recovered a large quantity of domestic and commercial gas cylinders allegedly stored without valid authorization. According to officials, the operation was launched following specific inputs regarding the unlawful storage of LPG cylinders. During the search, police recovered cylinders belonging to various compani

JAMMU, Jun 4: The youth wing of the BJP on Thursday held a protest here against the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir, accusing it of failing to fulfil its promise of providing one lakh jobs to educated youth. Led by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) president Arun Prabhat, scores of party activists gathered at Kachi Chawani and raised slogans against the government. The protesters also burnt an effigy of the chief minister. Talking to reporters, [] The

JAMMU, Jun 4: Deputy Inspector General of Rajouri-Poonch Range, Sandeep Wazir, on Thursday visited forward areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district to review the security scenario and assess operational preparedness, officials said. The DIG, who oversees the operational areas of the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, visited the forward areas of Sawjian and Anganpathri. During the visit, Wazir interacted with police personnel deployed in the forward areas and assessed

DURG, Jun 4: Three persons, who recently returned to Chhattisgarhs Durg district from Ebola virus-affected countries in Africa, have been placed under 21-day home isolation as a precautionary measure, officials said on Thursday. The three travellers, however, show no symptoms of the disease and have no history of contact with Ebola-infected persons, officials said. Durg Collector Abhijeet Singh said one woman arrived in Durg from the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 31, while two others reach

COLOMBO, June 4: Indian Naval Ship Airavat was accorded a traditional welcome at the port of Colombo, the Sri Lankan Navy said on Thursday. INS Airavat was bringing along critical spares for the Sri Lanka Coast Guard ship Suraksha from the Indian Coast Guard through a Government of India grant, said the Indian High Commission in Colombo. Visits by Indian Navy vessels to Sri Lanka aim to further strengthen the strong bonds between both friendly Navies, which is in line [] The post Sri Lanka Navy

WELLINGTON, June 4: Beijing banned four New Zealand lawmakers from travelling to China for a year and demanded they apologise because they visited Taiwan on a parliamentary trip, according to a message from the Chinese embassy conveyed via parliamentary officials and shown to The Associated Press on Thursday. China has hit lawmakers from other countries with sanctions related to contact with Taiwan before, but its the first time for New Zealand parliamentarians, the government in Wellington said

ISLAMABAD, June 4: Pakistan is working on a new internal security policy aimed at curbing terror financing by integrating criminal databases and improving intelligence- sharing among provinces. The proposed National Internal Security Policy 2026-30 will be discussed at an extraordinary meeting of the National Police Management Board (NPMB) later this month and will incorporate recommendations from all provincial police chiefs. It will also include inputs from the heads of police in Pakistan-occu

ST PETERBURG, June 4: A massive black cloud rising above the St Petersburg skyline from a Ukrainian drone strike set a gloomy tone for the opening of President Vladimir Putins annual showcase of Russias economic achievements. With Putin set to arrive Thursday in his hometown that is hosting the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Ukrainian attack a day earlier that set an oil terminal ablaze was another embarrassing blow to his efforts to minimise the impact of the 4-year-old [] The

SEOUL, June 4: South Koreas ruling liberal party won a majority of races in Wednesdays local elections but lost the crucial Seoul mayoral contest in a setback to efforts to give President Lee Jae Myung a firmer political mandate. Lees Democratic Party had been widely expected to claim more contests than its main rival, the conservative People Power Party which remains in disarray after President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office and sentenced to life in prison over his [] The post S Koreas r

NEW DELHI, June 4: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after an alleged suicide by a NEET aspirant came to light, saying an entire generation of youth is paying the price for the extent to which the PM has ruined the education system over the past 12 years. Gandhis attack on the Modi government came after media reports said Akanksha Chaturvedi, a NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradeshs Mauganj district, allegedly died [] The post Ruined

NEW DELHI, Jun 4: The Congress on Thursday claimed the Modi government is in panic mode and under siege from within its ecosystem on the current economic situation, asserting that the real problem is that private corporate investment is very tepid within the country. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh cited a media channel claim that the Centre is planning to issue an ordinance amending the Income Tax Act to completely eliminate the 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on investments made by [] The post

NEW DELHI, Jun 4: The southwest monsoon set over Kerala on Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Typically, the monsoon arrives in Kerala around June 1, which marks the beginning of the Southwest monsoon season (June-September). The southwest monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, some parts of westcentral and eastcentral Arabian Sea, entire Lakshadweep islands, Kerala and Mahe, some parts of Karnataka and Tamil N

While euthanasia must remain tightly regulated, denying dignity in death to those trapped in irreversible suffering is becoming harder to justify, writes Sujoy Dhar as the Harish Rana case sets a significant precedent For 13 years, Harish Rana existed in a space between life and death. The young man, who slipped into a vegetative state after a head injury in 2013, was kept alive by artificial nutrition and intermittent medical supporthis body sustained, his consciousness absent. Last week, at a

Srinagar, Jun 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said Jammu & Kashmir has for centuries represented the spirit of Sarva Dharma Sambhav and remains one of the finest examples of coexistence and communal harmony in the world. Addressing the Rishivar Inter-Faith Conference at SKICC Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor said the essence of harmony and mutual respect has been deeply rooted in Indian civilisation since ancient times. LG Sinha said the oldest scripture, Rigveda, mentions two Sa

SRINAGAR, Jun 4: An illegally constructed three-storey residential structure belonging to a drug peddler was on Thursday demolished here, police said. Srinagar Police, in coordination with the Revenue Department, demolished the structure belonging to drug peddler Sheikh Tasaduq, at Mumkhan Mohalla in Rainawari, a police spokesman said. The residential structure was valued at Rs two crore, the spokesman said. He said the action is part of the polices sustained crackdown against drug trafficking a

NEW DELHI, Jun 4: The BJP on Thursday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will no longer remain in office in a years time, accusing him of spreading propaganda. The ruling party also noted that the only Emergency imposed in the country was by former prime minister Indira Gandhi. Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, claimed on Wednesday that Modi will not be the prime minister in a years [] The post BJP slams Rahul for remarks agains

MENDHAR/JAMMU, Jun 4: An Army soldier sustained injuries after his service rifle accidentally went off while he was on duty in a forward area of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, officials said. According to officials, the incident took place on Wednesday night in the Bolnoi sector of Mendhar. Army authorities evacuated the injured soldier and shifted him to a hospital in Rajouri, they said. The post Soldier Injured In Accidental Firing In J&Ks Poonch appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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Srinagar, June 4: Intensifying its anti-narcotics campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Srinagar Police, in coordination with the Revenue Department, demolished an illegally constructed three-storey residential building valued at around 2 crore in the Rainawari area of Srinagar. The property was reportedly linked to an alleged drug peddler and was demolished following an investigation into assets believed to have been acquired through unlawful means. Police said the structure h

CHANDIGARH, Jun 4: Two associates of a foreign-based terror operative were apprehended in Mohali, leading to the foiling of a plot aimed at targeting critical public infrastructure in the area. Punjabs Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that, In a major breakthrough against cross-border terror networks, State Special Operations Cell (#SSOC), SAS Nagar, apprehends two associates of a foreign-based terror operative from #Mohali. The operation led to the recovery of an Improv

JAKARTA, Jun 4: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu suffered a second successive defeat to world No. 1 An Se Young in as many weeks to bow out of the Indonesia Open here on Thursday. Sindhu, who had also lost to the South Korean in the quarterfinals of last weeks Singapore Open, showed spark but only in patches to go down 17-21, 14-21 in the round of 16 clash. The defeat extended Sindhus losing streak against the reigning Olympic champion to [] The post Sindhu Exits Indonesia Open After Loss To

NEW DELHI, Jun 4: Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli was on Thursday ruled our of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury. The three-match series begins on June 13 in Dharamsala. He is out of the ODI series due to a hamstring injury, a BCCI said. Kohli, known for his unmatched fitness even at 37 years of age, was in stellar form in the recently-concluded IPL where he steered RCB to second consecutive title. He hit [] The post Kohli Out Of Afghanistan ODIs With Ham

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 3: The J&K Bank has won the gold award at the Finacle Innovation Awards 2026 in the category of Modern Technologies-led Innovation Data Insights & Analytics Platform, marking a major achievement in its ongoing digital transformation journey. The award was received by Managing Director and CEO Amitava Chatterjee along with General Manager (Strategy & IT/CIO) Mohammad Muzaffar Wani at a ceremony organised by Infosys Finacle in Mumbai. The awards were held un

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 3: Setting a new benchmark in the premium SUV segment, AM unveiled the much-awaited MG Majestor, in a function held here today. The grand launch ceremony was inaugurated by Jasmeet Singh, RTO Jammu, in the presence of AM Group Chairman Jatinder Gupta, Managing Director Sanjay Mahajan, Directors Ankur Mahajan, Aryan Mahajan, Akshay Mahajan and Saira Mahajan, along with special guests Sharmila Mahajan, Sakshi Mahajan and Raj Mahajan. Speaking on the occasion, Ja