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JAMMU, May 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the promotion of two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) to the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) in the Jammu and Kashmir Police. According to Government Order No. 265-Home of 2026 dated May 2, 2026, issued by the Home Department, sanction has been accorded for the elevation of the following officers from DySP (General Cadre) to SP (Level-11) in the Pay Matrix (67,7002,08,700) with immediate effect:Mudasser Ahmed Tramboo (KPS12

WASHINGTON, May 2: The US State Department has approved the possible sale of 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) and related equipment to Israel for a total of $992.4 million. The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel for its purchase of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $992.4 million, the State Department said in a statement. The US

ATLANTA (US), May 2: Federal judges around the country have raised alarms in recent months about the Trump administrations failure to follow their orders in individual immigration cases. An Associated Press review of court records shows Trump officials have also racked up an extraordinary record of defiance in a much broader set of lawsuits dating back to the first days of President Donald Trumps second term. Since February 2025, district court judges have ruled the Republican administration was

JAMMU, May 2: Two Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers have been posted as Commissioners in Jammu & Kashmir. As per an order, Mahesh Chand Bhardwaj has been appointed as Commissioner, Audit, Jammu, GST and Central Excise, while Samaya Murali has been posted as Commissioner (Appeals), Jammu, GST and Central Excise. The post Two IRS Officers Posted As Commissioners In Jammu And Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Srinagar, May 2: The Meteorological Department on Saturday said that changing weather patterns will persist across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, bringing rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to several areas of the Union Territory. Director MeT Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said that on May 2, scattered places are likely to receive intermittent light rain and thundershowers, mainly during the afternoon, accompanied by gusty winds. He said that during May 3 and 4, the weather is expected to remai

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CHANDIGARH, May 2: Punjab Police is learnt to have booked Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who recently defected to the BJP, sources said on Saturday. Two FIRs have been lodged against Pathak under non-bailable sections, they said. No further details about the FIRs have been disclosed yet. Pathak was among the seven Rajya Sabha MPs who had quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the BJP. On April 24, the AAP suffered a jolt when seven of its 10 [] The post Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak Booked In

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Srinagar, May 2: Traffic movement on the DodaKishtwar road has been suspended following a major landslide at Gatsoo near Pul Doda, officials said on Saturday. A traffic police official said, the landslide occurred early morning, leading to complete blockage of the road and halting vehicular movement on the vital stretch. Official said that men and machinery have been pressed into service and efforts are underway to clear the debris. However, restoration of traffic is likely to take some time due

SRINAGAR, May 2: Security forces on Saturday arrested an overground worker (OGW) of terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The OGW was identified as Umar Malik, a resident of the Kachipora area of the south Kashmir district, they said. According to the officials, a star pistol, two rounds of ammunition, a magazine, a Chinese grenade, a Pakistani grenade, and a mobile phone were recovered from Malik. Further details are awaited. The post Overground Worker Of Terroris

Jammu, May 2: Rescue workers pulled out three bodies and an injured person from the debris of a partially collapsed old bridge during a 12-hour search operation on the outskirts of Jammu, officials said on Saturday. One injured worker was rescued on Friday, shortly after a portion of the bridge collapsed in the Thuther area of Bantalab. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary rushed to the spot at midnight and ordered the suspension of two engineers. The government has also [] The post Br

JAMMU, May 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon people across Jammu and Kashmir to join a major public movement aimed at building a drug-free society, announcing a Mega Padyatra scheduled to be held on May 3 at the TRC Football Stadium Srinagar. In a public message, the LG said he is witnessing a strong and inspiring momentum across the Union Territory towards eliminating the menace of drug abuse. He urged citizens from all walks of life, especially [] The post Mega Padyatr

ANANTNAG, May 2: The District Administration Anantnag has intensified its crackdown on drug peddlers and violators of the NDPS Act by demolishing 15 illegal structures during a major enforcement drive at Waghama in Bijbehara on Saturday. The action was carried out under the ongoing 100-Day intensified Nasha Mukt J&K Campaign, with authorities reiterating their commitment to dismantling narcotics networks and eliminating illegal assets linked to drug trafficking. Officials said that in a joint op

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 1: Wave Mall proudly celebrated today its 12th anniversary, marking over a decade of delivering exceptional experiences in shopping, dining, gaming and cinema under one roof. The celebration was graced by the esteemed presence of CEO Bipul Rastogi, vice pesident Madan Mohan Rana, along with Bharat Bhandari and the entire Wave Mall team. The day began on a spiritual note with a traditional path ceremony, seeking blessings for continued success and prosperity. Th

IIPA Convocation Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 1 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that fast evolving realm of governance calls for rapid adaptiveness , and the ability to continuously learn for effective public administration, as knowledge acquired today can quickly lose relevance in the face of technological advancements. He said, this tr

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 1: Aimed at blending shopping with fun and excitement for customers, Monalisa today hosted a lively in-store entertainment segment titled Laughter Loot Show. The unique initiative drew attention for its creative approach to customer engagement, offering visitors a chance to enjoy moments of joy while also winning exciting rewards. Described as a special in-store event, the Laughter Loot Show has been designed to bring smiles and create a cheerful atmosphere wit

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 1: NTPC INDIAs largest Public Sector Enterprise in Communications and Public Relations in the Power & Renewable Energy domains today honoured, K M Prashanth, former GM (Corporate Communications) with the prestigious Indian Public Sector Enterprise (IPSE) Doyen of the Decade (Public Sector) Award for his Yeomen Contribution. The prestigious Award was given by Anil Razdan, former Secretary (Power) Govt of India, in gracious presence of Sandeep Gupta, former

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, May 1: Patanjali Research Foundation inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Southern Cross University of Australia. The MoU signifies a strategic effort to cultivate enduring, impact-oriented and evidence-based collaborations between the two entities facilitating the integration of traditional knowledge systems with contemporary scientific progress on international scale. On this occasion, Acharya Balkrishna highlighted that Patanjali has been at the for

B D Sharma Jammu and its surrounding areas have remained, to a great extent under the Dogra rulers for centuries. Much of the time the potentates were sovereigns and at other times they remained under the suzerainty of the overlords, be they were the Delhi Sultans, Mughals, Afghans, Sikhs or the English. Out of the numerous rulers we had, some like Raja Jambulochan, Ranjit Dev and Maharaja Gulab Singh and his successors readily catch our imagination. After independence a wave [] The post Maharaj

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com In his recent public address in Budgam, Dr Farooq, president of the National Conference, spoke about the historical efforts made by his party in the service of the people and its role in the development of the State. Who can deny the claims he made? That is history. But the fact is that it is the duty of democratically governed states to serve the broad interests of the nation and divert their efforts to the development [] The post NC struggles for the restoration of

Meenu Gupta mguptadps@gmail.com The Indian classroom is at a decisive turning point. For decades, the image of a teacher as the sage on the stage- the sole authority delivering knowledge, defined our education system. Today, under the transformative vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023, that image is being fundamentally redefined. The teacher is no longer just a transmitter of information but a designer of learning experiences, a men

JAIPUR, May 1:A wonderful exhibition of batting gifts by KL Rahul (75) and Pathum Nissanka (62) overshadowed Riyan Parags redemptive 90, powering Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match here on Friday. Parag washed away a lot of criticism with a 50-ball blitz to lead the Royals to a competitive 225 for six. However, Delhi Capitals replied with excellent knocks by Rahul and Nissanka to reach 226 for three. Parag stayed off the field [] The post Rahul, Nissank

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, May 1: Ace Indian badminton player and Olympian Saina Nehwal visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Reasi district today and offered prayers along with her father. The Olympic medallist, who reached Jammu on Thursday, also paid obeisance at the famous Bawe Wali Mata Temple in Jammu. She shared pictures of her Jammu visit on social media, where she was seen accompanied by her father. The star shuttlers visit drew attention from devotees and fans [] The

KATHMANDU, May 1 : National unity can be strengthened by following Lord Buddhas guiding principles of tolerance and mutual goodwill, Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel said on Friday, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The Himalayan nation is observing the 2570th Buddha Jayanti, or the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, who was born in Lumbini, Nepal, around the 6th century BC. Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on Baishakh Poornima or the full moon day in the month of Baishakh of the Lunar [] The post

BHOPAL, May 1 : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday met family members of the victims of the cruise boat accident that claimed nine lives at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, and said those found guilty will not be spared. He also announced the formation of a high-level committee to investigate the circumstances and other aspects related to the incident that occurred on Thursday. During his meeting with the kin of the victims in Jabalpur, the CM turned emotional. [] The post MP CM meets kin

NEW DELHI, May 1: The India-UAE free trade agreement, which came into force in May 2022, has helped the bilateral trade to cross USD 100 billion, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE acts as a gateway to Africa, other GCC and Middle Eastern countries, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries and some European countries. Bilateral merchandise trade has grown strongly, crossing USD 100 billion, wi

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, May 1: The Foundation Day of Gujarat and Maharashtra was celebrated with great enthusiasm at J&K Lok Bhavan here in the presence of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha. Addressing a gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that Gujarat and Maharashtra are growth engines of the nation and besides massive contribution to countrys GDP and exports, their social, cultural, and spiritual legacies stand unparalleled. Gujarats soil is renowned for nurturing entrepreneurial

KOLKATA, May 1: The Election Commission on Friday ordered repoll in 15 polling stations of two Assembly constituencies in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district, to be held on May 2, following reports of electoral malpractices. The repolls were ordered in 11 polling stations of Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency and four in Diamond Harbour. Voting will be held between 7 am and 6 pm, the EC order said. Polling in these two Assembly constituencies was held in the second phase [] The post EC o

NEW DELHI, May 1 : India and the East African nation Tanzania discussed settling trade transactions in local currencies to boost bilateral economic ties, an official statement said on Friday. The two have also discussed facilitating long-term business visas for Indian business persons, strengthening regulatory collaboration in pharmaceuticals and capacity building in areas of health, education and shipbuilding. The issues came up for deliberations during the India-Tanzania Joint Trade Committee,

Tsewang Rigzin Leh, May 1: A delegation of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), comprising MP Ladakh Hanifa Jan, CEC Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, former MP and LAB chairman Thupstan Chhewang, LAB co-chairman Chering Dorjay Lakrook, and LAB member & climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Leh last evening. The delegation raised key demands concerning Ladakh and urged the Home Minister to convene the High-Power Committee (HPC) meeting in Leh

PATNA, May 1: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited the Mahabodhi temple in Gaya Ji district on Friday and greeted people on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The temple in Bodh Gaya town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most sacred pilgrimage destination in Buddhism. The Mahabodhi temple is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment. In a post on his X handle, Choudhary [] The post Bihar CM offers prayers a

Govt suspends two PWD engineers, orders probe Bivek Mathur JAMMU, May 1: Two labourers were killed and one was rescued alive after an old bridge under repair collapsed at Thathar area here today on May Day. Another labourer reported missing from the construction site remained untraced till the press time. A Fire & Emergency Department official also sustained injuries during the rescue operation, who has been hospitalized. Officials said the incident took place near Thathar Petrol Pump when the o

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 1: A team of Wildlife Department comprising personnel from Mansar and Kathua today captured a leopard from the Military area of Samba. After getting information about a leopard spotted in the Army area, the wildlife team started rescue operation and the leopard attacked wildlife team, injuring one of the officials. Upon hearing noises from other men, the leopard released the injured official and fled back toward the forest. The leopard had ventured close to the

Raw material supply from Gulf countries suspended *Production in many units goes below 50% Gopal Sharma JAMMU, May 1: Over 350 petro-chemical based and many other units, connected with food processing and plastic products, mainly depend on raw material from Gulf countries and LPG, have been badly affected with the crisis in the Middle East after Iran-US/Israel war, as supplies have been suspended with the closure of Hormuz strait. Official sources said that with the blockage in the Strait of []

NEW DELHI, May 1: An increase in petrol and diesel prices in the near future is not ruled out, government sources said on Friday, as losses mount from a four-year-old freeze in retail rates despite the sharp rise in global crude oil prices. International crude oil prices this week climbed to a four-year high of USD 126 per barrel before cooling down slightly, but remained above USD 110 a barrel as ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz remained restricted [] The post Petrol, diesel prices hi

NEW DELHI, May 1: Above-normal heatwave days are likely in some parts of the foothills of the Himalayas, east coast states, Gujarat and Maharashtra in May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Friday. The department also highlighted that the rainfall averaged over the country as a whole during May is most likely to be above normal, with the onset of the southwest monsoon over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands expected around May 14-16. Director General [] The p

NEW DELHI, May 1: The Election Commission today ordered repolling on May 2 in 15 polling stations in West Bengal, where voting was held on April 29 in the second phase of the assembly elections. In a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of Bengal, the Election Commission (EC) said the repolling has been ordered based on inputs received from the state poll machinery and voting will be held from 7 am to 6 pm. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel [] The post Repolling in 15 stns in Bengal today appe

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 1: Questioning the voting pattern in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, Dr Farooq Abdullah today said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did not extend support to the ruling National Conference. PDP did not vote for us. They should be asked whom they voted for. I had thanked them earlier as I did not know, but now it has come to light that what we had hoped was not the case, Abdullah told reporters. The remarks come [] The post PDP didnt vote for NC in RS pol

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, May 1: Security forces achieved a major success after busting a terrorist hideout in the dense forests of Chhatroo sector here today and recovering a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives. The hideout was unearthed in Dharbi Bajmandoo forest area of Sigdi Bhata during a search operation that was underway since March 31 across Dolgam, Janseer and Kandwar areas. The joint operation was carried out by the Armys 11 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group (S

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 1: The residents of Billawar today blocked the Naaz Bridge for two hours during a protest against cops after an auto driver was allegedly left seriously injured by the men in Khakhi. The victim, Kamal Kishore, resident of Mudai Billawar, while driving his auto reached Baggan with two passengers onboard and he was stopped by two cops who beat him to pulp. The driver was allegedly left in serious condition with fractured leg. Locals intervened and [] The post Lo

My dear colleagues Greetings. Apni Baat, Apno ke sath we are commencing this series of dialogue today, on May 1st on this significant and auspicious occasion of International Workers Day. It is my belief that life is a continuous journey spanning yesterday, today, and tomorrow wherein we learn from the past, understand the present, and shape the future. Our growth journey at the Adani Group has also been grounded in this very philosophy; every experience, every [] The post Speech by Gautam A

JAMMU, May 1: Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Kishtwar district on Friday and recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosive material, officials said. During a search operation in the Chatroo area of the district, security forces busted the hideout in the Bajmandoo forest of the Sigdi Bhata area. Officials said it belonged to a terrorist commander whom the troops had eliminated in the past. The recovered cache of arms and ammunition included one carbine gun with [] The p

Jammu, May 1: A portion of a small bridge collapsed in the Bantalab area on the outskirts of Jammu city on Friday, trapping at least three to four labourers under the debris, while one injured worker was rescued, official sources said. Authorities have closed the road link following the collapse of the portion of the bridge. The incident occurred when labourers were carrying out repair work on a retaining wall near the bridge that was damaged in last years flash [] The post Bridge Portion Collap

MUMBAI, Apr 30: Reliance Retail Limited (RRL) announced on Thursday the acquisition of Anomaly, the global haircare brand founded by actor and entrepreneur Priyanka Chopra Jonas. According to Reliance Retail, the transaction includes the full purchase of the brands trademarks, brand assets, and digital properties. This acquisition marks a formal expansion of the beauty portfolio managed by Reliance Retail. The company intends to scale the vegan haircare label through its extensive physical retai

PAMPORE, May 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated 368 newly constructed residential quarters for government employees at Sempora in Pampore, developed across 23 blocks at an estimated cost of 90.65 crore. Constructed by the Estates Department, the project marks the completion of a major residential infrastructure initiative aimed at strengthening government housing facilities in the Kashmir Valley. It forms part of the governments push to enhance employee welfare by providing modern

RAIPUR, May 1: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday said his party will launch a door-to-door campaign and organise a protest in Chhattisgarh to expose the BJPs attempt to mislead women on the reservation issue. Speaking to reporters at the state Congress office here after chairing meetings with party MLAs and newly appointed district and block unit presidents, Pilot, AICC in-charge for Chhattisgarh, alleged that Thursdays special session of the state assembly was aimed at giving effect to hyp

Jammu, May 1: Several persons are feared dead after a bridge collapsed near a petrol pump in the Bantalab area of Jammu on Friday, officials said. Initial reports indicated that four to five persons may have lost their lives in the incident, though there was no official confirmation of casualties at the time of filing this report. Eyewitnesses said the structure suddenly gave way, trapping people under debris and triggering panic in the area. Rescue teams, assisted by machinery, were [] The post

Indian festivals bring structure and meaning to the calendar. Each celebration follows its own pace, shaped by customs, family gatherings, and shared rituals. From morning prayers to evening get-togethers, every moment carries significance. Clothing becomes part of this rhythm, helping set the tone for the day. Choosing the right mens ethnic attire comes down to dressing in a way that suits the occasion and feels respectful to its setting. What you wear often influences how comfortable you feel

SRINAGAR, May 1: Lieutenant General Balbir Singh on Friday assumed the command of the Armys Srinagar-based strategic XV Corps from Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, who has been appointed as Quarter Master General at the Army headquarters. Lt Gen Singh had earlier commanded the Victor Force, which looks after counter-insurgency operations in south and central Kashmir. A statement from the XV Corps, often referred to as Chinar Corps, said Lt Gen Singh is a highly decorated and battle-hardened officer w

LEH, May 1: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday said that a plan to develop two locations in the Union Territory as Valley of Flowers is in pipeline to boost tourism and enhance the regions natural appeal. The initiative aims to plant a wide variety of flowers that can withstand Ladakhs harsh climatic conditions, including extreme cold and low oxygen levels. Experts have been consulted to identify resilient species suitable for high-altitude terrain. Choglamsar and Wari La in