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Kulgam, Jun 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the administration is committed to eradicating the menace of drugs from society and will not rest until Jammu and Kashmir becomes a drug-free Union Territory. Addressing a gathering in Kulgam, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the governments intensified anti-narcotics campaign and said strict action is being taken against drug smugglers and peddlers across J&K. He revealed that around 930 FIRs have been registered in connection wit

JAMMU, Jun 1: The President of India has appointed Justice Sanjeev Kumar, a Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. According to an official notification issued under Article 223 of the Constitution of India, Justice Sanjeev Kumar will discharge the functions of the Chief Justice following the appointment of Justice Arun Palli, the incumbent Chief [] The post Justice Sanjeev K

NEW DELHI, June 1: Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Monday reported a 9.1 per cent year-on-year increase in domestic sales at 47,837 units in May 2026. With exports of 13,300 units, HMILs total monthly sales stood at 61,137 units last month, marking a 4.1 per cent year-on-year growth, the company said in a regulatory filing. Commenting on May sales results, Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, HMIL, said, Hyundai Motor India has continued its strong momentum of the year into [] The post Hyundai Motor India do

NEW DELHI, June 1: The trade pact with Oman holds strategic significance for India, as much of Muscats coastline lies outside the Strait of Hormuz, unlike other Gulf nations, enabling it to remain a reliable trade and energy gateway for India even during regional conflicts, disruptions or geopolitical instability, think tank GTRI said on Monday. In that sense, the pact is not just a trade agreement but also an investment in Indias long- term energy and economic security, it added. [] The post Om

NEW DELHI, June 1:Kalpataru Projects International on Monday said the company, along with its international subsidiaries, has secured new orders worth about Rs 2,002 crore across key business segments. The company said it has bagged the orders or notification of awards across segments like Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business in the overseas market and orders in the Buildings and Factories (B&F) business in the domestic market. The company has also received an order in the Railways s

NEW DELHI, June 1: Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday launched Silver 100 futures contracts, enabling retail investors and small jewellers to gain exposure to silver in quantities as low as 100 grams, expanding access to a market previously dominated by larger institutional players. The new contract adds to MCXs existing silver futures lineup of 30 kg, 5 kg and 1 kg contracts, and monthly options in 30 kg and 5 kg denominations. Clearing and settlement will be handled by [] The post MCX la

NEW DELHI, June 1: Seafood processor and exporter Kings Infra Ventures Ltd on Monday said it has reported an 82 per cent rise in its net profit for the fourth quarter at Rs 5.13 crore, boosted by higher revenue from its aquaculture and export operations. Net profit for the January-March quarter rose from Rs 2.82 crore a year earlier, the Kochi-headquartered company said. Total revenue climbed 45 per cent to Rs 46.85 crore from Rs 32.36 crore in the year-ago [] The post Kings Infra Ventures posts

WASHINGTON, June 1: The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trumps government causing interest rates to climb in ways that are worsening affordability pressures, hampering economic growth and creating a new risk for Republicans in Novembers mid-term elections. The energy price spike triggered by the Iran war has seeped into the price of bonds that help fund the US government. Interest rates on a 10-year US Treasury note are topping 4.44%, up from 3.95% [] The p

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New Delhi, Jun 1: The results of JEE Advanced 2026 have been announced, with Subham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone securing All India Rank (AIR) 1. He topped the examination with 330 marks out of a total of 360. Arohi Deshpande of the IIT Delhi zone was the top-ranked woman candidate, obtaining 280 out of the 360 marks. She got the 77th rank in the Common Rank List (CRL). According to an official release, Kabir Chhillar secured second place [] The post JEE Advanced 2026 Results: Shubham Kumar Sec

Washington, Jun 1: The U.S. said it conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and drone control sites in Irans Goruk and Qeshm Island at the weekend in what it said was a response to aggressive actions from Tehran. The U.S. Central Command said in a post on X that Iran had shot down a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters. CENTCOM said U.S. fighter aircraft responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two [] The post US Says It Struck

NEW DELHI, Jun 1: Prices of commercial LPG the one used in hotels and restaurants were on Monday hiked by Rs 42 per 19-kg cylinder but there was no change in the rates of cooking gas used in household kitchens. The price of commercial LPG was hiked to Rs 3,113.50 per 19-kg cylinder from Rs 3,071.50 in Delhi, industry sources said. Rates for the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder used in household kitchens remained unchanged at Rs 913. The post Commercial LPG Prices Hiked By Rs 42 Per 19-Kg Cylinder

NEW DELHI, Jun 1: Five new judges were on Monday appointed to the Supreme Court, which will now have 37 judges, one short of the upgraded sanctioned strength of 38. According to separate notifications issued by the department of justice in the Union law ministry on Monday morning, senior SC advocate Venkita Subramani Mohana, Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Chief Justice

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: Jammu Province Bank Employees Federation (JPBEF), here today, celebrated 101st birth anniversary of Tarakeshwar Chakraborty, former general secretary of AIBEA. In this regard a social identification programme was held at Residential School for Visually Impaired Boys, Roop Nagar wherein JPBEF provided Mixer Grinder, lunch, refreshments and other daily use items to the students of the School. The function was presided over by Tara Singh, Federation president

Col Shiv Choudhary (Retd) shivchoudhary2@gmail.com Indias future will not be decided on battlefields or in boardrooms alone. It will be decided in classrooms. And yet, for all independent Indias celebrated institutional achievements, the nation has never built a truly world-class institution dedicated to education itself, to its practice, its science, and its leadership. That omission may be the single most consequential gap in our nation-building story. Consider what India did build. The IITs b

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Negotiations with Iran have been proceeding well and differences are being narrowed down after rounds of exchange of ceasefire terms, being managed by Pakistan and Qatar. Trump announced on his Truth Social media platform, Negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are proceeding nicely! It will only be a Great Deal for all or, no Deal at all. Simultaneously, he asked his negotiators, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, not to rush into the deal, as he had []

A Book That I Read Suman K Sharma s2m2nr@gmail.com The Geneva-born writer-philosopher-musician-herbalist, Jean Jacquess Rousseau (1712-1778), was a troubled soul as he sat down to write The Confessions in 1765. Middle-aged he was 43 then and in a poor state of health, he had fled from Switzerland to Britain to escape his tormentors, real and imagined. It took him two years to write the first part of his autobiography in French language, comprising Books I to VI. The [] The post The Confessions

Girija Tickoo gtickoo@gmail.com (The release of Healer in Exile has once again shown how quickly Kashmir grows loud when those who left name their loss a reminder that narrative authority in the region remains fiercely guarded.) Kashmir has always been a place where stories do more than recount events they determine who may inhabit the landscape with dignity. Every conflict produces competing memories, but in Kashmir the contest is sharper: it is not only about what happened, but [] The post T

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today inaugurated the newly constructed double-lane bridge over the Nallah at Greater Kailash. The Deputy Chief Minister said that the Government is deeply focused on creating robust surface connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the inauguration of the bridge marks a significant step towards strengthening the urban connectivity and improving the public infrastructure in the region. The newly constructe

Issues of collective importance mentioned for discussion Legislators say will speak on ground-realities Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 31: While Independent MLAs affiliated with ruling National Conference have been invited to an important meeting of legislators at Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs Gupkar residence on June 3, the Congress, which is also an ally of the NC, hasnt been extended any invitation so far. Significantly, the Chief Minister himself wrote to all ruling NC MLAs and four Independent M

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, May 31: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma today said that the National Conference-led Government was on the verge of collapse, describing Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs scheduled June 3 meeting as the last attempt to save a sinking ship. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a gathering to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modis monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on the banks of Dal Lake, Sharma said the meeting called by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was [] The post NC

Will accelerate induction of indigenous weapons NEW DELHI, May 31: Gen NS Raja Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, on Sunday took charge as Indias new Chief of Defence Staff with a primary mandate to implement the ambitious military theaterisation plan and bolster tri-services synergy. He succeeded Gen Anil Chauhan, who signed off after completing his tenure as the countrys senior-most military commander on Saturday. Gen Subramani was serving as the Military Advisor at th

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 31: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today expressed serious concern over the difficulties being faced by Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, following reports that airlines have curtailed baggage allowances and informed pilgrims that their luggage would be transported separately by road from Ahmedabad. In a statement, Dr Farooq said he was deeply disturbed by reports that Hajj pilgrims travelling from Jeddah to Srinag

Much hyped vertical lift, Circular Road bridge Frequent reviews fail to move plans beyond files Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 31: It was projected as a game-changing intervention that would permanently alter Jammus tourism landscape by linking the historic Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex with the Peer Kho Ropeway Station through a modern vertical lift and further connecting the complex to Circular Road through a 250-metre-span bridge. But years after the idea was first floated and discussed in countl

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 31: In a major reform of the excise regime in the Union Territory, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the New Excise Policy for Ladakh aimed at creating a transparent, technology-driven and liberalized framework while curbing dependence on narcotics and improving regulated access to low-alcohol-content beverages. Under the revised policy, sale of hard liquor, including Foreign Liquor and Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), has been permitted throu

AHMEDABAD, May 31: It was a night dotted with chilling certainty. Royal Challengers Bengaluru translated their domination from Day 1 of this IPL into a second successive title, and Virat Kohli anchored that five-wicket romp over Gujarat Titans with a patented chase masterclass of unbeaten 75 here on Sunday. If the Titans innings of 155 for eight was filled with trepidation, Royal Challengers 161 for five in 18 overs was full of intent and confidence. And those words are forever [] The post Chase

*Cong suffered after alliance with NC: Wani Excelsior Correspondent PURMANDAL, May 31: Former Speaker, Dy Chief Minister and working president of JKPCC, Tara Chand today asked the party cadre to gear up for the forthcoming Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in the Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a party convention in Purmandal area of district Samba today, former Dy Chief Minister said that process of Panchayat, BDC, DDC, and ULB elections is being started shortly. The necessary exer

More than fourteen months have passed since the Chief Minister stood in the Legislative Assembly and announced a new Hydropower Policy for Jammu and Kashmir. The announcement was greeted with genuine optimism. Here, at last, was an acknowledgement that the Union Territorys extraordinary hydropower potential estimated at over 20,000 MW, of which only a part has ever been tapped demanded a fresh, coherent and investor-friendly framework. That optimism has since given way to a familiar and dispir

Excelsior Correspondent KHOUR, May 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) working president, Raman Bhalla today said that the Indian National Congress, through its nationwide Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan, is committed not only to organizational strengthening but also to vigorously championing the genuine aspirations and concerns of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Presiding over a meeting organized by JKPCC Jammu (R) district president Neeraj Kundan at Khour, Bhalla said the Co

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: During an event organized at Guru Ravidas Sabha Bahu Fort, Sant Ram BA Education and Welfare Society paid rich tribute to Sant Ram on his 38th death anniversary and his portrait was garlanded. While speaking on the occasion, F.C Satia, president of the Society said that Sant Ram was an anti-caste warrior and his Jaatpaat Todak Mandal drew the attention of entire nation. He was born in Purani Bassi village near Hoshiarpur, but later on [] The post Rich tribu

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAMBAN, May 31: MLA Banihal Sajjad Shaheen today inaugurated BPL Season-11 at the Sports Stadium Banihal amid enthusiastic participation from sports lovers, youth and local residents. The cricket tournament, organized by Danish Farooq Mir and Mohd Asif Wani, witnessed a large turnout and generated excitement among players and spectators alike. Addressing the gathering, Shaheen lauded the organizers for creating a platform that encourages young talent and promotes s

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: To raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco on cardiovascular health, Head of the Department of Cardiology, GMC Jammu, Dr Sushil Sharma, held a day long cardiac awareness cum health check up camp at Vishwakarma Sabha, Bakshi Nagar, Jammu. Addressing the gathering, Dr Sushil Sharma described tobacco as one of the leading preventable causes of disease and premature death worldwide. He explained that smoking damages the inner lining of blood vessel

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: In a significant achievement for the sporting community of Jammu & Kashmir, Sudhir Anand, an educator and endurance athlete from Jammu, has become the first runner from the Union Territory to successfully complete the inaugural edition of the NITI XTREME ULTRA, one of Indias toughest high-altitude ultra-marathons. Organized in the picturesque Niti Valley of Uttarakhand, the ultra-marathon is held across terrain often described as the Great Canyon of

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: The ongoing J&K Masters Cup Edition 4 witnessed a thrilling contest as Press Club Jammu edged past VCAJK XI by seven runs in a nail-biting encounter organized by the Veterans Cricket Association J&K. Batting first, Press Club Jammu posted a competitive total of 133 runs. Anil (Shallu) top-scored with 23 runs, while contributions from the middle order helped the team reach a defendable score. For VCAJK XI, Vivek Suri was the pick of the [] The post Pr

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: Under the aegis of the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan, Unique Dancing Institute organized an interschool dance competition titled Dance Ka Mahayudh 2026 at the Jammu Club. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from four hundred children representing various schools across the region, who showcased their exceptional skills and were later honoured with awards for their performances. Social activist and Chairman of Samvedna Society, Keshav Chopra, graced the

KAKAMIGAHARA (JAPAN), May 31: The Indian womens hockey team registered a convincing 3-1 victory over Korea in their second Pool A match of the U18 Asia Cup here on Sunday. Riding on goals from Nousheen Naz, Shruti Kumari and Kiran Ekka, India maintained their winning momentum in the tournament following their opening-day triumph over Malaysia. India made a bright start and earned a penalty stroke in the opening quarter. Nousheen (4th minute) stepped up and calmly converted the opportunity to []

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 31: An old mortar shell was recovered from a temple well in a border area of Samba district and later defused safely, officials said today. The recovery was made from Gadwal village of Ramgarh border area, where locals found an old shell in well on the temple on Saturday, they said. Acting on the information, locals police along with bomb disposal squad rushed to spot and defused the shell, they said. Preliminary assessment suggested that the [] The post Old mo

Govind Sharma JAMMU, May 31: Nearly one month after a portion of the bridge at Thathar in the Bantalab area collapsed, no restoration work has started at the site, causing immense hardship to residents of several adjoining villages and daily commuters who depend on the route for connectivity to Jammu city. The bridge was closed to traffic immediately after a portion of it collapsed earlier this month, following which vehicular movement was completely stopped as a safety measure. Since then, [] T

JAMMU, May 31: An old mortar shell was recovered from a temple well in a border area of Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district and later defused safely, officials said on Sunday. The recovery was made from Gadwal village of Ramgarh border area, where locals found an old shell in well on the temple on Saturday, they said. Acting on the information, locals police along with bomb disposal squad rushed to spot and defused the shell, they said. Preliminary assessment suggested [] The post Old Mortar Shell

SHIMLA, May 31: In a major jolt to the Congress, the BJP won Mandi, Dharamshala and Solan municipal corporation elections, while the ruling party managed to retain its mandate in the Palampur civic body. The elections to the four urban local bodies were held on May 17, and the results were declared on Sunday. The BJP retained the Mandi Municipal Corporation and wrested the Dharamshala and Solan Municipal Corporations from Congress. Polling was held for a total of 63 seats, [] The post BJP wins t

KOTTAYAM (KERALA),May 31: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday said youngsters would end up following the cockroach, in a veiled reference to the CJP, if positive activities and achievements were not reported adequately. He stressed that constructive journalism is essential to guide society and strengthen public confidence. Speaking as the chief guest at the celebrations marking the 140th anniversary of the Malayalam daily Deepika, Radhakrishnan said positive developments should receive gr

NEW DELHI, May 31: Aiming to foster a holistic environment in and around tourist sites in various cities, the Centre has envisioned creation of destination management authorities, 100 to begin with, across the country, which would be administered by state-level officials, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said. In an exclusive interview to PTI Videos on Wednesday, he also said that the aim of this move is to not just build a sense of ownership for heritage and other [] The post

NEW DELHI, May 31: An RTI application seeking nationwide data on judicial court fee collections was transferred to four government departments and public sector entities but the information provided remained incomplete, prompting the CIC to direct a fresh reply and issue show-cause notices to officials of the law ministry. The RTI applicant had sought details of annual collections of judicial court fees, including e-court fees, on an all-India basis, the total amount collected since June 1, 2014

Pahalgam, May 31: A 42-year-old man from Srinagar is feared dead after he drowned in the Lidder River while attempting to save his son near Langanbal area of Pahalgam on Sunday . According to officials, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, son of Ghulam Mohiuddin Mir, a resident of Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, who worked as an AC mechanic in the private sector, had visited Pahalgam along with his family on a leisure trip. The family was taking photographs on the bank of the [] The post Father Drowns While Saving So

NEW DELHI, May 31 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that the last 12 years of technological transformation has laid the foundation for 2047 and under PM Narendra Modi, India has moved from being a technology follower to a technology leader. This transformation has fundamentally altered Indias position in the global scientifi

SRINAGAR, May 31: The Cable car project, commonly called the Gulmarg Gandola, will resume normal operation on Tuesday, officials said on Sunday. Officials said that the services will be resumed after an expert trial run of the project is completed on Monday. The news about the resumption of the Gandola services has been received by tourists as welcome news since the cable car project is a major tourist attraction at the ski resort. Experts will conduct the test trial of [] The post After Major T

NEW DELHI, May 31: As life expectancy continues to rise and countries grapple with rapidly ageing populations and lifestyle disorders, this years International Day of Yoga theme, Yoga for Healthy Ageing seeks to position yoga as a tool for promoting longevity, mobility and preventive healthcare. The theme for the 12th edition of International Day of Yoga (IDY), to be observed on June 21, was unveiled by Union MoS (Independent Charge) for Ayush and MoS for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao [] T

SRINAGAR, May 31: In a move aimed at evading security crackdown and investigation into terror incidents, Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has asked its established network of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in Jammu and Kashmir to infiltrate mainstream national political parties, officials said on Sunday. The ISI is also trying to recalibrate its strategy by making desperate attempts to revive dormant, locally-founded terror outfits from the early 1990s to give an indigenous colour to terr

RUDRAPRAYAG, May 31: The Kedarnath Yatra was temporarily halted on Sunday, and pilgrims were stopped at safe locations following an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department forecasting heavy rains and storms in the region, officials said. The district administration directed officials to accommodate all pilgrims currently on the route at the nearest holding centres immediately. District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said the administration was fully prepared t

LOS ANGELES, May 31: Actors Shalom Brune-Franklin and Jimmy O Yang turned latest additions to the star cast of Netflix series The Roman. The drama series features Oscar Isaac and Betty Gilpin and revolves around a Las Vegas casino business, which is a modernised but still dangerous version of the legendary city. At the centre of which stands Robert Bobby Red Redman (Isaac), president of the hottest hotel casino in town, who has to make some long odds moves to [] The post Shalom Brune-Franklin, J