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Will partner with religious leaders, social groups Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today joined the Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir campaign in Baramulla, engaging with citizens and participating in a Padyatra. He also announced the launch of two innovative pillars under the campaign for the next 69 days- the Community Immunization Program against drugs and the Family Fortress Initiative. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking on the occasion,

NEW DELHI, May 12: The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 has left over 22 lakh medical aspirants and their families anxious about the next steps, including the fresh examination date, admit cards, examination centres and the counselling timeline. While the National Testing Agency (NTA) is yet to issue detailed guidelines, here is an explainer on what is known so far. Q) Why was NEET-UG 2026 cancelled? The NTA announced the cancellation of the May 3 examination following allegations of irregularities

BENGALURU, May 12: Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday announced approval of proposals pertaining to electric vehicle charging infrastructure totalling Rs 50,386 crore across various states, including Rs 1,232.6 crore for Karnataka. The Minister said the Ministry of Heavy Industries, the portfolio he holds, has initiated several schemes to make Indias automotive sector competitive at the global level. I am happy to announce approval of proposals for Karnataka involving 1,243 EV chargers wi

RAIPUR, May 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will require a significantly punchier batting effort to overcome Kolkata Knight Riders in-form bowling unit and close in on an IPL playoffs berth here on Wednesday. RCB are currently perched atop the points table with 14 points, but they will lose that spot to either Sunrisers Hyderabad or Gujarat Titans, who also have 14 points. However, more than that temporary slip, the RCB management will be focussed on their batters, who would be expected [] The p

NEW DELHI, May 12 : The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday demanded an unconditional apology from DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over his remarks on Sanatan Dharma and urged the Tamil Nadu Assembly speaker to expel him from the House and remove his statement from its proceedings. The VHP also attacked the INDIA bloc parties and the Tamil Nadu government for remaining silent over the DMK leaders remarks, saying their silence speaks volumes. The remarks came after Udhayanidhi Stalin on [] The p

Will help in checking cyber crimes NEW DELHI, May 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced that the countrys anti-cyber crime agency I4C signed an MoU with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to curb the menace of mule accounts used by cyber criminals to cheat gullible victims. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In a message posted on X, he said mule accounts are big hurdles in curbing cyber crimes. Today, the I4C under MHA signed an [] The post 14C, RBIH sign MoU to cur

*Visits Vibrant Village Uran Bowa in Baramulla Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Vibrant Village, Uran Bowa in Baramulla, reviewed ongoing schemes and addressed a public gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, border villages distance from Delhi has reduced. They are connected to the mainstream of development and it is commitment of the Government of India to ensure that border villa

MOSCOW, May 12: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar during his visit to New Delhi this week to attend the BRICS foreign ministers meeting, the Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday. The two ministers will exchange views on current international and regional issues, the ministry said in a statement. Special attention is expected to be paid to the situation in the Middle East. The Ministers are also expected to compare notes on cooperatio

VARANASI, May 12 : Yoga guru Baba Ramdev today said that the funerals of some political parties who abused Sanatan Dharma have already taken place and if anyone wants to preserve their existence and survival, they should stop abusing Sanatan Dharma. He said this in response to a question about Udhayanidhi Stalins statement in Tamil Nadu that he would destroy Sanatan Dharma. Swami Ramdev said, Look, the funerals of some political parties who abused Sanatan Dharma have already taken place, [] The

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 12: Mochi Phali Seat Athrot Trust (MPSAT) organized 20th Annual General Body meeting here at Roop Nagar to review its functioning, progress, and presentation of income and expenditure. The top dignitaries on the occasion, including Swami Kumar Ji, Padamshree, Brij Lal Bhat (Chairman, Swami Vivekananda Kendra, Nagdandi), Sharda Nandan Bhat, T.K.Ganjoo , Roshan Lal Pandita (Chairman Pt.PNBMT), C. L. Pandita (vice chairman- PNBMT), Kashmiri Lal Bhat ( convener PNB

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 12: J&K BJP media in charge, Dr. Pardeep Mahotra termed Prime Minister, Narendra Modis appeal to citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption and refrain from non-essential gold purchases for one year as a visionary and farsighted intervention aimed at safeguarding Indias economic stability during a highly sensitive global phase. Dr. Pardeep Mahotra said that the timing of the Prime Ministers appeal carries immense strategic and political importance as the

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 12: Three Probationer DySPs of 2024 batch have been deployed as Station House Officers (SHOs) of Police Stations in Udhampur. According to an order in this regard, issued today by SSP Udhampur, Reetu Sharma has been posted as SHO of Police Station Panchari and Palak Anand as SHO of Police Station Kud, while Sakshi Koul has been posted as SHO of Women Police Station Udhampur. All the previous SHOs of these three Police Stations will continue [] The post 3 Pro

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 12: Jammu and Kashmir BJP State vice president, Rekha Mahajan and State secretary, Arun Sharma, during their scheduled sitting at the party Headquarters in Jammu on Monday, listened to the grievances and issues of the general public and assured them of all possible help in resolving their concerns. A large number of people from different areas of Jammu reached the BJP Headquarters to narrate their problems and seek assistance regarding matters related to civic

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: Innovation, entrepreneurship and youth-led dialogue dominated the second day of AAROHAN 2026, National Youth Festival and Viksit J&K Young Leaders Dialogue, at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here today. Organised by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports J&K, the event brought together young delegates, innovators and cultural contingents from several states to deliberate on contemporary issues ranging from artificial int

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) will recruit nearly 1,200 paramedical staff, including around 500 nurses, over the next few months, Director SKIMS Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie announced today. He said the recruitment process, currently under consideration, is expected to reduce the shortage of nursing personnel at the tertiary care institute by nearly 60 percent within the next three months. The announcement was made during celebrations

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has decided to intensify tuberculosis screening in OPDs and IPDs as part of efforts to strengthen implementation of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) and accelerate progress towards TB elimination targets. The decision was taken during the NTEP Core Committee meeting for the first quarter of 2026 held at the colleges Dialgam campus under the chairmanship of Principal and Dean Prof. (Dr.) Rukh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed the bail appeal of Syed Irfan Ahmad of Nazneenpora, Keegam, Shopian, who is facing trial in a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen-linked case involving allegations of waging war against India, terror funding, arms and ammunition procurement and facilitating movement of militants. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sindhu Sharma and Justice Shahzad Azeem upheld the order of the Special Judge NIA Cases, Jammu, dated

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: The Central University of Kashmir is set to begin admissions to its postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic session shortly, with the university asking CUET-PG-2026 candidates to prepare for the registration process. According to the varsitys Directorate of Admissions, candidates who appeared in the CUET-PG-2026 examination will be eligible to register once the university formally issues the admission notification and registration schedule. The

SRINAGAR, May 12: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the Governing Council Meeting of the State Health Agency (SHA), during which a comprehensive review of the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and AB PM-JAY SEHAT scheme across Jammu and Kashmir was undertaken. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department; Commissioner Secretary, Planning; Secretary, Inform

Government of Jammu & Kashmir Public Works (R&B) Department Civil Secretariat, Jammu/Srinagar Government Order No. 165-PW (R&B) of 2026 Dated: 12.05.2026 WHEREAS, vide Government Order No. 120-PW(R&B) of 2026 Dated 10.04.2026, Government Order No. 137-PW(R&B) of 2026 Dated 22.04.2026 and Government Order No. 155-PW(R&B) of 2026 Dated 04.05.2026, 124 Assistant Engineers/ In-charge Assistant Engineers (Civil) have been placed as In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil) on stop-gap arrangeme

JAMMU, May 12: Director Health Services (DHS) Jammu has constituted a committee to monitor and ensure timely disposal of Time Bound Promotion cases and Annual Performance Reports (APRs) of Gazetted Officers. The post DHS Jammu Sets Up Committee For Gazetted Officers APR, Promotion Cases appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, May 12: The war in West Asia is not a civilisational conflict but it is about oil, RSS General Secretary Dattareya Hosabale said on Tuesday, adding that India can play a role in appealing to the good sense of nations and leaders. In a video interview to PTI, Hosabale, the second-in-command of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), said wars are generally a product of a wicked mind or the greed and arrogance of nations or individuals. Asked if he [] The post War On Iran About Oil, Not For

Jammu, May 12: The Indian Army on Tuesday foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, killing one terrorist in the Krishna Ghati sector, officials said. Acting on specific surveillance inputs, alert troops noticed suspicious movement around 300 metres inside the Indian side of the LoC in the Krishna Ghati sector at around 4 pm, the officials said. They said the troops swiftly engaged the infiltrator and foiled the infiltration bid, ensuri

JAMMU, May 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered the transfer, posting and adjustment of 260 Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) and In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil) in the Public Works (R&B) Department with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here The post 260 AEEs/In-charge AEEs Transferred, Posted In R&B Department appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, May 12: Taking responsibility for the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 over allegations of paper leak, the Director General of the National Testing Agency, Abhishek Singh, on Tuesday said the schedule for the re-examination would be announced within the next seven to 10 days. The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday cancelled the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET, held on May 3 for medical admissions amid allegations of paper leak, with the government

Jammu, May 12: The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh, chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday to assess the prevailing security scenario and review the effectiveness of intelligence-gathering mechanisms across the district. The SSP reiterated the departments zero tolerance policy against anti-social elements in the district. The SSP stressed the importance of Human Intelligence (HUMINT), stating that effective policing largely depends on ground-level presence and

JAMMU, May 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department on Monday ordered a major reshuffle in the health sector by transferring and posting 22 doctors across various districts and health institutions in the Union Territory. According to Government Order No. 411-JK(HME) of 2026 dated May 12, the transfers have been made in the interest of administration and patient care with immediate effect. Among the key transfers, Dr. Sanjay Arora has been posted as I/C State Malariologis

JAMMU, May 12: The Tehsildar Haveli in Poonch district has issued a notice to persons who allegedly circulated and confirmed reports on social media and through interviews claiming that a lion was seen roaming in Banwat village. The administration said preliminary verification conducted at the local level found the information to be false and misleading, adding that no such wild animal has ever been naturally found or reported in the entire Pir Panjal region. The notice stated that the rumours [

SRINAGAR, May 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Vibrant Village, Uran Bowa in Baramulla, reviewed ongoing schemes and addressed a public gathering. The Lieutenant Governor said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, border villages distance from Delhi has reduced. They are connected to the mainstream of development and it is commitment of the Government of India to ensure that border villages become symbol of inclusive development. The people of our border vi

NEW DELHI, May 12: In the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging citizens to rely on public transport amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday travelled by Delhi Metro and later took an e-rickshaw for a school interaction visit in east Delhi. Sood was seen interacting with commuters during his metro journey and later boarding an e-rickshaw after getting stuck in traffic. The ministers visit was part of an interaction programme with heads [] The post

NEW DELHI, May 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced that the countrys anti-cyber crime agency I4C signed an MoU with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to curb the menace of mule accounts used by cyber criminals to cheat gullible victims. In a message posted on X, he said mule accounts are big hurdles in curbing cyber crimes. Today, the I4C under MHA signed an MoU with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) unleashing the power of Artificial Intelligence [] The post MoU signed betw

NEW DELHI, May 12: India on Tuesday said that reports of China supporting Pakistan during Operation Sindoor corroborate what was known earlier and it is for nations that consider themselves responsible to reflect whether supporting attempts to protect terrorist infrastructure affects their standing. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated this while responding to a question on Chinese official media reports that admitted to Beijing providing technical support to Pakistan

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NEW DELHI, May 12: Sparx, one of Indias most popular athleisure footwear brands among youth, has unveiled its Spring-Summer collection with a strong focus on style and attitude, leading with its Shoe-Style Sandals under the Summer Swag campaign. Designed for todays fast-moving lifestyle, the Shoe-Style Sandals reflect a shift in how young consumers approach footwear, seeking options that are not just functional, but also expressive. With Summer Swag, Sparx brings a more confident, effortless sty

MUMBAI, May 12: Equity benchmark indices ended lower for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty tumbling nearly 2 per cent, as a spike in crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the West Asia conflict clouded markets confidence. Unabated foreign fund outflows and the rupee depreciating to a lifetime low also impacted investor sentiment. Amid a widespread sell-off, the 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,456.04 points, or 1.92 per cent, to settle at 74,559.24. During t

NEW DELHI, May 12: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Tuesday said it has selected six startups from the 10th cohort of its flagship accelerator program to co-create new-age technology-based business solutions. These solutions aim to further improve safety and efficiency in plant operations, reduce product development time, strengthen material-level traceability, and further enhance customer experience, the company said in a statement. The selected startups are Goat Robotics, SheerDrive, Schijnenn Dig

NEW DELHI, May 12: Retail inflation rose marginally to 3.48 per cent in April compared to 3.40 per cent in the preceding month, mainly due to an uptick in food prices. Food inflation, as per the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 4.2 per cent last month compared to 3.87 per cent in March. The year-on-year inflation rate based on All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) with base year 2024 for April was 3.48 per cent, according to the National Statistics [] The post Retail inflation inches up to 3.48 pc

ISLAMABAD, May 12: Pakistan on Tuesday rejected as misleading a US media report that claimed Islamabad allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfield to potentially shield them from American airstrikes, while playing the role of mediator between the two sides. In a statement, the Foreign Office said that the Iranian aircraft currently parked in the country arrived during the ceasefire period following the initial round of US-Iran peace talks and bears no linkage to any military contin

SRINAGAR, May 12: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched two initiatives as part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign in the UT and said addiction victims must be treated with dignity, reconnecting them to societys mainstream through resolve and compassion. The remarks came as Sinha led a march in Baramulla and engaged with citizens under the 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan launched on April 5. The two new initiatives Community Immunisation Programme and Family Fortress Init

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SRINAGAR, May 12: The Union Ministry of Mines on Tuesday launched the second tranche of e-auction for 12 limestone blocks in Jammu and Kashmir, marking another major milestone towards transparent, sustainable and investor-friendly mineral development in the Union Territory. Ministry of Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal officially launched the tranche at a function here. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the transformative reforms and amendments undertaken by the ministry to simplify processes,

NEW DELHI, May 12: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2026 on 15 nursing professionals in recognition of their exemplary service and contribution to strengthening public healthcare delivery. Nursing personnel exemplify the highest standards of service and play a crucial role in delivering quality healthcare, often in the most challenging circumstances. I commend all the awardees for their inspiring devotion to duty and their tireless effort

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12: Malaysian authorities searched Tuesday for 14 missing Indonesians after a boat carrying 37 people sank a day earlier. The maritime office in central Perak state said that 23 people were rescued Monday by a local fishing vessel after the boat capsized off Pangkor island in Perak. The vessel was believed to be carrying undocumented migrants. Perak maritime chief Capt. Mohamad Shukri Khotob said the fishing vessel called for help after finding the people floating at sea [] The

PESHAWAR, May 12: At least seven people were killed and three others sustained injuries on Tuesday during a gunfight between rival groups over a tree-cutting dispute in northwest Pakistan, police said. The incident occurred in Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, located around 40 kilometres from the capital city, Peshawar. According to police, the clash erupted after tensions escalated between the two groups over the cutting of trees in the area. The police confirmed that seven peo

JAMMU, May 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved sanction of permanent advance or imprest in favour of Deputy Commissioners functioning as Competent Authorities for Land Acquisition to meet urgent expenses related to land acquisition works. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Approves Permanent Advance For Urgent Land Acquisition Expenses appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, May 12: The Public Works (Road and Buildings) Department has assigned the charge of Assistant Engineer (Civil) to Er Yasin Rashid Saraf, Junior Engineer (Civil), on a temporary look-after basis till further orders. Meanwhile, 12 Diploma Holder Junior Engineers (Civil) have also been placed as In-charge Assistant Engineers in their own pay and grade with immediate effect. They are Iftikhar Bashir, Kuldeep Raj, Anil Kumar, Syed Muzaffar Ali Rafaie, Deepak Gupta, Dushyant Kesar, Mohd Tahir N

LONDON, May 12: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer doubled down Tuesday on his resolve to stay in office, despite calls to step down. Starmer told Cabinet ministers that he took responsibility for devastating losses that his centre-left Labour Party suffered in last weeks local elections across the UK, but he would fight on. Starmer said theres a process to oust a leader and that hadnt been triggered. The country expects us to get on with governing, he said. That is [] The post Starmer doubles down

Baramulla, May 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday joined the Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir campaign in north Kashmirs Baramulla district, where he participated in a massive padyatra alongside citizens and announced the launch of two innovative pillars under the anti-drug campaign for the next 69 days the Community Immunization Program against Drugs and the Family Fortress Initiative. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said the administration will partner with religious l

JAMMU, May 12: The Udhampur administration on Tuesday ordered a complete ban on unauthorised sale of the newly introduced Indian Army camouflage uniform in the district to prevent cases of impersonation and misuse. The order follows reports of misuse of the uniform, raising concerns that it could be exploited by anti-social elements to impersonate serving personnel. Officials said such incidents pose a serious security concern and must be strictly curbed. District Magistrate Minga Sherpa, who is