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Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 23: J&K BJP President and MP (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma, highlighted the immense potential of religious and border tourism in Jammu & Kashmir, particularly in areas adjoining the Line of Control (LoC) under a Special Mention in Rajya Sabha. While addressing the House, Sat Sharma emphasized that Jammu & Kashmir has historically been a land of rich cultural and spiritual heritage, dotted with ancient temples, shrines, and centuries-old places of worship. He sa

Meenu Gupta mguptadps@gmail.com Nations are not built in boardrooms or announced through policy declarations. They are built quietly, every day, in classrooms-where a child first learns how to think, question, imagine, and become. Every vision of a developed India, every ambition of global leadership, every promise of Viksit Bharat 2047 rests on a simple, undeniable truth: the quality of our future will be determined by the quality of our teachers. And yet, this is precisely where our greatest c

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 23: A Full Court Reference was held in the Court Room of the Chief Justice at the Srinagar Wing of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to bid farewell to Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, on demitting office upon attaining the age of superannuation. The Full Court Reference was convened in accordance with the long-standing conventions and institutional traditions of the High Court. The [] The post Full Cour

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that Indias largest pregnancy cohort study of 12,000 women under the GARBH-INi initiative is aimed at developing indigenous, AI-driven solutions to address preterm births, one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality as well morbidity in adulthood. The Minist

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was today presented with a book authored by Brig. Dr Vijay Sagar Dheman (Retd.). The title of the book is Bloodlines Pahalgam: A Democracy Confronts Terrorism. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the author on the publication of his book. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor was also presented with the publication titled Valley of Shadows: The Untold Story of Terror in Kashmir (1947-2007). Maj Gen Govardhan Singh Jamwal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that an employee cannot claim posting at a station of his choice as a matter of right, while dismissing a Letters Patent Appeal filed by an officer of the Food Corporation of India against his transfer to Uttar Pradesh. The Division Bench observed that transfer is an incident of service and falls within the exclusive domain of the employer unless it is shown to [] The post Employee cant claim posting at

Radha Krishan Sharma rksharma5576@gmail.com Ilm ki shamma se roshan hai jahan ka har raaz, Ustad ka kirdar hai roshni ka aaghaz.. Education is the backbone of any nation. It shapes character, builds intellect, and prepares responsible citizens. At the heart of this transformative process stand Pre-Primary, Primary and Middle school teachers the silent architects of a nations future. Their role goes far beyond classroom instruction; they lay the foundation upon which the entire education system

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas today chaired a meeting of the District Level NCORD Committee meeting at the district headquarter. The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Joginder Singh; Additional Deputy Commissioner Ansuya Jamwal and other district officers from health, police and district administration. The District Magistrate sought the status of reports with respect to declaration of drug free panchayats. He was appris

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: The court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, presided over by Special Judge Tasleem Arief, has convicted former Tehsildar Chadoora Mohd Akram Khan in a bribery trap case dating back to 2010 and sentenced him to one years simple imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 20,000. The judgment was delivered in a case arising out of FIR No. 20/2010 registered by the then Vigilance Organization Kashmir, now Anti-Corruption Bureau. According to the prosecution

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Amateur Fencing Association will organize the UT-level Fencing Championship from March 28 to 30, 2026, at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar. The three-day event will see talented fencers from various districts competing across multiple age groups and categories, following national standards. The championship aims to promote fencing in the Union Territory and provide a competitive platform for budding athletes to showcase their skills.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU), Mar 23: On the opening day of the 87th Inter-State Sub-Junior & Cadet National Table Tennis Championships, players from Jammu & Kashmir showcased commendable performances in Under-11, Under-13, and Under-15 categories in both singles and team events. In the Under-15 team event, Saiyam Nischal led the team as Group Captain and displayed excellent leadership. The Jammu & Kashmir team secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Meghalaya. In Under-13 singles, Eeshan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: Helpline Humanity & Saraswathi Education and Cultural Charitable Trust organized its 9th Annual Scholarship and 31st Book Distribution Function, aimed at supporting deserving and underprivileged single-parent students. The event was held in the gracious presence of chief guest Dr Arvind Karwani, Relief & Rehabilitation Commissioner and guest of honour Pearl Pandita. During the function, scholarships-named Indra Garyali, Ravi Garyali and Ravi Misri Scholarsh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: Rich Harvest School (RHS) organized an ESI Medical Camp for the benefit of its staff under the expert guidance of Dr Vishal Gupta and his dedicated medical team. The initiative aimed to promote health awareness and ensure timely medical check-ups. Staff members availed services including general health consultations, basic screenings and medical advice. The team provided guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, preventive care, and early detection of co

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: The National Incredible Literacy Mission (NILM) Jammu conducted Phase-I of its Inter-Zone Level Painting Competition at the project centre in Ganga Nagar, Bantalab. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across multiple schools, including Crescent Public School, Govt. High School Pindi, Navdeep Public School, New Public High School, and Nav Jyoti School. Students showcased remarkable creativity and imagination, presenting vibrant artwo

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: The AITA Championship Series (CS-7), hosted by the Jammu & Kashmir Lawn Tennis Association (JKLTA) under the J&K Sports Council kicked off at the Tennis Complex, MAM Stadium, Jammu. The tournament was inaugurated by B S Jaggi, Honorary Secretary of JKLTA. In the first round of Boys U-18 matches, J&K sweepers dominated intra-state clashes. Saksham Amla delivered a clinical performance, thrashing Arsh Arora by 6-0, 6-0 in a one-sided affair. Simritjit

AHMEDABAD, Mar 23: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has said that the calmness in his game comes from being himself and having belief and security within his group here on Monday ahead of IPL 2026. Gill, who was not part of Indias T20 World Cup-winning side, will return to the shortest format for Gujarat Titans the 2022 champions and 2023 finalists as the franchise looks to add to its solitary title. Im just being myself, and the calmness [] The post Belief and security key to his calmness,

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Star Indian midfielder Hardik Singh, forwards Sukhjeet Singh and Sanjay, and defender Abhishek are in contention for the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Player-of-the-Year award for 2025. In the womens category, Salima Tete, Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami and Savita have been nominated for the top honour. The HI awards ceremony, scheduled to be held here on Friday, will also throw spotlight on emerging talent through the Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player-of-the-Year (U-21 men) an

The launch of the PM-Road Accident Victims Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT) Scheme marks a significant intervention in Indias road safety and emergency healthcare framework. At its core, the scheme addresses a long-standing and critical gap: the delay in providing immediate medical care to accident victims due to financial uncertainty and systemic inefficiencies. By ensuring cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh for seven days across more than 140 designated hospitals, the initiat

Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Mar 23: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted searches at multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir as part of its ongoing investigation into the November 10 car blast near Delhis Red Fort. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The raids and searches were carried out in Srinagar, Baramulla, Kupwara and Kulgam districts of Kashmir and Jammu district at the premises of the persons linked to individuals arrested in connection with the terror modu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: A blast took place outside the house of former Sarpanch at village Rasath in Ghagwal area of Samba district in the wee hours of this morning damaging the house and shattering window panes of adjacent houses but there were no casualties. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The blast took place at around 1.07 AM with a deafening sound heard at far off places near gate of former Sarpanch Jai Ram Sharma at village [] The post Blast rocks house of ex-

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 23: Police have registered a case against a hotel for allegedly concealing the stay of foreign nationals in the Dehwatoo area of Pahalgam, officials said today. The FIR has been lodged against Hotel Misty Mountains, Laddi, after it came to light that there was a wilful violation on the part of the establishment. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to police, during routine checking in the area, it was found that 23 foreign nationals [] T

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Mar 23: In a tragic road accident in Mahore area, teen-age sibling among three persons lost their lives while five others sustained serious injuries when a car rolled down from Budhan-Dagantop road, a hilly stretch notorious for its sharp curves and difficult terrain. All the victims are close relatives and were on way towards Gool from Budhan where they had gone for jointly celebrating the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Con

CHENNAI, Mar 23: The AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu on Monday finalised seat-sharing arrangement for key constituents of the alliance for the April 23 Assembly polls, with the Dravidian party allotting 27 seats for BJP, 18 for PMK and 11 for AMMK. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, addressing a crowded press conference at party headquarters Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Maaligai, here, said talks continued with other allies as well and it will be concluded by tonight. Follow the Daily Excel

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Asserting that India is advocating dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that attacks on commercial ships and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable and the government is in touch with suppliers from different countries to meet oil and gas needs. In a statement in the Lok Sabha, Modi also said that every Indian in the war-affected region is being given every possible help, [] The post India seeking

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Delhi Polices Special Cell has arrested a key operative of Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhattis network and busted a module that was recruiting Indian youths through social media and grooming them for activities ranging from propaganda to terror attacks, an official said on Monday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The accused, identified as Harmandeep Singh alias Harman (18), a resident of Rampur in Uttar Pradesh, was apprehended following discreet surveillan

LAHORE, Mar 23: The 95th death anniversary of Indian revolutionary leader Bhagat Singh and his two comrades was observed here on Monday. The Bhagat Singh Memorial Foundation organised an event at the Shadman Chowk, the site where Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged by the British government on March 23, 1931. Participants paid tributes to the revolutionaries and lit candles to remember their sacrifice. Presiding over the ceremony, foundation head Imtiaz Rasheed Qureshi said Bhagat Sing

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Gold prices plummeted sharply by more than 10 per cent to Rs 1.29 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Monday amid a global sell-off in precious metals driven by macroeconomic pressures. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal dived by Rs 14,897, or 10.3 per cent, to Rs 1,29,595 per 10 grams The yellow metal has now declined by Rs 63,501, or nearly 33 per cent, [] The post Gold prices plummet by over 10 pc appeared firs

Srinagar, Mar 23: A court here on Monday sentenced a former government officer to a years imprisonment in a 16-year-old corruption case. Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar, Special Judge Tasleem Arief Ganie, convicted Mohammad Akram Khan, a retired tehsildar, in a bribery case registered. The case was registered against him by the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) in 2010. An ACB spokesperson said the accused, then posted as tehsildar, was found guilty under provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Prevention

Jammu, Mar 23: A mysterious blast outside the house of a former sarpanch in Samba district early Monday shook the neighbourhood, officials said. The blast, whose origins are yet not known, occurred outside the residence of Jai Ram Sharma in Gawala Talab, some 10 km from the International Border in the Ghagwal sector, they said. The blast damaged the houses gate, a portion of the boundary wall, and shattered window panes of several adjoining houses. No casualties were reported. A [] The post Blas

Jammu, Mar 23 : A local court on Monday sent Kamal Singh Jamwal, accused of firing at National Conference president Farooq Abdullah at an event here, to judicial remand till April 6. Jamwal was produced in the court on the expiry of his police remand in the case. Abdullah had a miraculous escape on March 11 when 63-year-old Jamwal opened fire while the former chief minister was leaving a marriage function in Greater Kailash area of Jammu. The accused was [] The post Farooq Abdullah Firing Case:

Jammu, Mar 23: Justice has finally been done, said Abrar Ahmed of Rajouri, who lost his parents to terrorism 26 years ago, after he received his appointment letter from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday. Abrar is among 438 beneficiaries who were handed government letters by the lieutenant governor to families of terror victims across Jammu and Kashmir in the past eight months many of whom had waited 15 to 26 years for relief under the rehabilitation policy. Recalling his [] The post LG G

LEH, Mar 23: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Monday ordered a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring and assigning additional charges to several Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers with immediate effect. For more details, read these orders. See Order Copy Click Here See Order Copy Click Here The post Ladakh Admin Reshuffles Key Administrative Posts; Several JKAS Officers Moved appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Srinagar, Mar 23: A Special Anti-Corruption Court in Srinagar on Monday convicted former Tehsildar Chadoora in a 2010 bribery case and sentenced him to one years simple imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 20,000. A spokesperson in a statement said that in a significant verdict reinforcing the commitment to combat corruption, the Honble Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar, Dr. Tasleem Arief Ganie, convicted Mohd Akram Khan, son of Jalalddin Khan, resident of Aripal Tral District Pulwama

Srinagar, Mar 23: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has provisionally attached proceeds of crime worth 16,86,465 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a digital arrest cyber fraud case involving impersonation and coercion. Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office has provisionally attached Proceeds of Crime amounting to Rs. 16,86,465/-under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The at

Reasi, Mar 23: At least two persons were killed on the spot and four others sustained serious injuries in a road accident in the Budhan area of Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Monday, officials said. The accident involved an Eco car bearing registration number JK19A-4098 on the BudhanDagantop road, a hilly stretch known for sharp turns and difficult terrain, they said. Officials said the vehicle met with an accident under circumstances that are being investigated, leading to immediate fatal

New Delhi, Mar 23: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asked all stakeholders to work together with collective resolve to end tuberculosis once and for all. In a message, she said tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a significant public health challenge, affecting millions of lives across the world. However, TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan has made remarkable progress in expanding early diagnosis, ensuring free treatment, strengthening nutritional support and improving patient care, Murmu said on the eve

New Delhi, Mar 23: A 23-year-old domestic help has been arrested from Jammu for allegedly stealing Rs 3.5 lakh from the house of a senior citizen in northwest Delhis Mukherjee Nagar area, an official said on Monday. The accused has been identified as Tilakram, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, he said. According to the police, the complainant, Arti Jaiswal (66), a resident of Tagore Park, reported that Rs 3.5 lakh had been stolen from her house on March 14 during [] The post Domestic Help Held From J

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Washington, Mar 23: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said Washington has held very good and productive discussions with Iran and has decided to delay planned military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. In a post announcing the decision, Trump said the pause was based on the constructive nature of ongoing talks, which he indicated would continue through the week. He added that further action would depend on the outcome of these discussions, describing th

NEW YORK, Mar 23: Two pilots were killed after an Air Canada regional jet collided with a fire truck on a runway during landing at New Yorks LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, officials said. The collision crushed the nose of the aircraft, while 39 passengers and crew members were taken to area hospitals, some with serious injuries. Most have since been released from treatment, authorities said Monday. Two Port Authority employees who were travelling in the fire truck also suffered [] The post

LONDON, Mar 23: Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in London were set on fire early Monday morning in London, in what British police are investigating as a hate crime. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack. My thoughts are with the Jewish community who are waking up this morning to this horrific news, he said. Officers were called to Golders Green, a London neighbourhood with a large Jewish population, after receiving reports of []

COLOMBO, Mar 23:The Strait of Hormuz remains open to friendly countries, the Iranian envoy to Sri Lanka said on Monday, stressing that Tehran is ready to supply oil or other essential goods to the island nation if the need arises. The conflict in West Asia, involving the US, Israel, and Iran, has led to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route through which 20 per cent of the worlds energy is transported. Iran, which controls the [] The post Strait of Hormuz open to friendly na

LARISSA (Greece), Mar 23: A criminal trial opened in Greece Monday over a train collision that killed 57 people, many of them students, in a disaster that horrified the country and revealed long-neglected safety failures. The February 2023 crash triggered a fireball on impact and left passengers trapped in mangled rail cars. Most of the 36 defendants all rail and transport officials face serious charges linked to endangering public transport. The crash occurred at Tempe in northern Greece [] T

The Shift in Gifting Culture Gifting has always been a way to show love, appreciation, and celebration. But over the years, the way we choose, buy, and send gifts has changed dramatically. Remember the days when we would head to physical stores, walking through aisles, hoping to find the perfect gift? Those moments of last-minute scrambling are being replaced by a whole new approach to gifting, one thats quicker, easier, and increasingly digital. With the rise of digital platforms, convenience [

JAMMU, Mar 23: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has assigned additional charge to two senior IAS officers in the interest of administration. As per a Government order, Saurabh Bhagat, Commissioner/Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, has been given the additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Information Technology Department, till Dr Piyush Singla resumes his duties. Similarly, Sheetal Nanda, Commissioner/Secretary, Forest, Ecology and Environment Department

JAMMU, Mar 23: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that appointment letters have been issued to 438 terror-victim families since 2025, describing the figure not merely as a statistic but as shattered worlds that lost loved ones to violence. Addressing a gathering here, Sinha said each such case represented homes where laughter was replaced by silence and families that had to fend for themselves for years, often facing social neglect in addition to personal loss. Sinh

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: The Ministry of Education on Monday ruled out restoring the duration of the Bachelor of Education (BEd) programme to one year. The information was shared by Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary in response to a written question in Lok Sabha. As per information received from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), the statutory authority responsible for laying down norms and standards for teacher education programmes in the country, at present, ther

JAMMU, Mar 23: Armys Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Monday visited Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, appreciating the troops for their professionalism and urging them to maintain sustained momentum to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region. Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) suffered a major blow in Kishtwar district as the Army eliminated seven of its highly trained terrorists in a year-long operation in challenging high-altitude areas, with the last three, includ

New Delhi, Mar 23: The rejection rate of Right to Information (RTI) applications has come down to 3.26 per cent in 2024-25 from 7.21 per cent in 2013-14, the Centre has said. The data on RTI applications received, replied and rejected along with the reasons of rejection, in respect of public authorities in the central government, is available in the annual report of the Central Information Commission (CIC), for the respective years, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh [] The pos