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Jammu: The CSIRIndian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, on Monday celebrated its 85th Foundation Day with enthusiasm and a renewed commitment to scientific innovation. The event brought together senior scientists, dignitaries, and researchers who reflected on the institutes eight-decade-long journey and its expanding national footprint. Former Director of CSIR-CFTRI Mysuru, Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Kannan Srinivasan, Director o

Jammu: The CSIR -Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, successfully organized the Curtain Raiser and Outreach Event of the 11th India International Science Festival (IISF)-2025. The event showcased a series of inspiring and engaging activities, setting the stage for the 11th IISF-2024, scheduled to take place at Panchkula from 6th-9th December 2025. Prof. Pawanesh Abrol, Vice President of VIBHA (J&K) and Professor and former HOD, Department of Computer Sciences, University

Jammu, 1 Dec : Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today joined the Sardar@150 Unity March (Padyatra) at Vadodara, Gujarat. The National Padyatra, which began at Sardar Patels family home in Karamsad, will cover nearly 190 km in 11 days, and will conclude at the Statue of Unity on 6th December. Addressing the event on the theme Kashmir, Hyderabad and Sardar, the Lieutenant Governor said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel would have ensured complete and irreversible integration of Jammu Kashmir if he had

LONDON, Dec 1: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday defended his Treasury chief against opposition claims that she misled the public and the markets about the state of the public finances before last weeks budget. Starmer said there was no misleading in the run-up to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves tax-hiking budget, which the government hopes will raise money to reduce government borrowing, invest in infrastructure and public services, ease the cost of living and spur elusiv

ANKARA, Dec 1: Syria is preparing to reopen its embassy in Ankara and its consulate general in Gaziantep in the near future, the pro-government Turkish daily Milliyet reported Monday, citing diplomatic sources. According to the report, the reopening of the Syrian Consulate General in Gaziantep has already been placed on the official agenda, and preparations are actively underway to restore operations at the Syrian Embassy in Ankara. As part of the broader normalization efforts, Turkey has appoin

HONG KONG, Dec 1: Hong Kong authorities on Monday said the death toll from a deadly apartment complex blaze has risen to 151 after more bodies were found. Tsang Shuk-yin, the head of Hong Kong polices casualty enquiry unit, told reporters at the scene that teams had located another five bodies during searches throughout the day. They also recovered the bodies of three people who had already been found by firefighters but could not immediately be retrieved. The blaze [] The post Death toll in Ho

BEIJING, Dec 1: China urges Japan to take history as a mirror, deeply reflect on its past, take Chinas demands seriously, honestly retract its erroneous remarks, and demonstrate its political commitments to China through concrete actions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday. On issues of utter importance, the Japanese side should not harbor any illusion that they can fob off, Lin said at a regular news briefing. (UNI) The post China urges Japan to retract erroneous rema

COLOMBO, Dec 1: Sri Lankas main opposition party, the SJB, walked out of Parliament here on Monday to protest the Governments refusal to extend the session to discuss the aftermath of the Cyclone Ditwah disaster that left over 300 dead. Kabir Hashim, from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), said they wanted to place on record the lack of preparedness of the Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led government despite pre warnings of severe weather hitting the island. The National Peoples Power (NPP) [] The po

MUMBAI, Dec 1: The rupee depreciated 8 paise to close at 89.53 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, fuelled by strong market demand for the American currency. Forex traders said the sustained weakness in the rupee is primarily attributable to a widening trade deficit, the delayed India-US trade deal, and limited central bank intervention. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 89.45, then lost its ground and fell to a record low of 89.79 (provisional) [] The pos

WASHINGTON, Dec 1:President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would release the results of his MRI test that he received in October. If you want to have it released, Ill release it, the president said during an exchange with reporters as he travelled back to Washington from Florida. He said the results of the MRI were perfect. The White House has so far declined to detail why Trump had an MRI during his physical last month, or on what [] The post Trump says will release MRI results; doesnt know

Srinagar , Dec 1:The Border Security Forces Kashmir Frontier on Monday said it not only foiled every infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in close coordination with the Army, but also delivered a high-impact offensive through Operation Sindoor, whose first phase in May saw precision fire assaults on Pakistani posts and terror launch pads, inflicting heavy damage. Addressing the annual press conference at Humhama on the outskirts of Srinagar, IG BSF Kashmir Frontier Ashok Yadav said the

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: The Government on Monday said 2,04,268 private companies have closed down during the last five years. These companies have been shut down on account of amalgamation, conversion, dissolution and struck off from the records under the Companies Act, 2013. According to data provided in a written reply by Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra to Lok Sabha, 20,365 private companies were closed down in 2024-25 while the count was at 21,181 and 83,452 [] The post Over

PESHAWAR, Dec 1: A policeman was killed and three others were injured in a suicide attack near a police vehicle in northwest Pakistans restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, police said. The incident occurred in the Lakki Marwat district when a police van from the Tajori police station came under attack when a suicide bomber detonated himself near the vehicle, officials said. Head Constable Alauddin died in the explosion. The injured cops were rushed to the hospital. The attackers accomplice []

AHMEDABAD, Dec 1: The seventh edition of Abhivyakti The City Arts Project, supported by Torrent Groups UNM Foundation, concluded with a record footfall of more than 4.5 lakh visitors, reinforcing its position as a major cultural event in Ahmedabad. Held from November 13 to 30 across three venues Shreyas Foundation, Gujarat University and ATIRA Edition 7 showcased a wide spectrum of artistic expression under the theme Stories Waiting to be Told, according to a press statement [] The post Abhi

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Precision radiation therapy major Elekta has introduced its latest CT-based linear accelerator, Evo, to the Indian market to provide high-definition AI-enhanced imaging capabilities to clinicians. The product has already been launched in Europe and other regions, the company said in a statement on Monday. Evo brings high-definition AI-enhanced imaging, and its adaptive radiation therapy capabilities will enable clinicians to choose the most suitable radiation therapy technique

MUMBAI, Dec 1: Indias success is not a given, and the youth ought to come out of their chill mode to take the country to newer heights, financial services sector veteran Uday Kotak said on Monday. Speaking at Somaiya Vidyavihar Universitys 84th foundation day event, the billionaire banker advised the youth to strive for success. The current generation of youngsters is more secure and confident unlike the previous one which worked hard for the betterment of the nation, Kotak [] The post Indias s

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KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Nepal has extended an economic aid of USD 200,000 for relief and rescue operations in flood-hit Sri Lanka, underlining that it stands firmly with the island nation in this difficult time. Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the countrys disaster-response capacity. As of Sunday, 334 people have been killed, with 370 missing, in catastr

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were raised by 5.4 per cent on Monday, while commercial LPG rates were cut by Rs 10 per cylinder as state-owned oil companies announced their monthly price revision in line with global trends. ATF prices in Delhi increased by Rs 5,133.75 per kilolitre to Rs 99,676.77 per kl, marking the third consecutive monthly hike, according to state-owned fuel retailers. Rates had risen by about 1 per cent on November 1 [] The post ATF price hiked by 5.4

KARACHI, Dec 1: Three militants of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) were killed as security personnel foiled an attack on the headquarters of a paramilitary force in Pakistans restive Balochistan province, officials said on Monday. The incident took place on Sunday night in the Nokundi town of Chagai district when the militants attempted to storm the headquarters of Frontier Corps (FC) after a suicide bomber detonated himself at the main gate, a spokesperson of the paramilitary force

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday said its total sales increased 19 per cent year-on-year to 92,670 units in November. In the passenger vehicle segment, the company sold 56,336 vehicles in the domestic market, a growth of 22 per cent over 46,222 units in the year-ago period, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said in a statement. The domestic sales for commercial vehicles stood at 24,843, a growth of 17 per cent year-on-year, it added. Mahindra & Mahindras [] The post Mahindra sales up 19

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Ola Electric on Monday announced the nationwide rollout of its in-app service appointment feature under its Hyperservice initiative, enabling customers to seamlessly schedule service for their vehicles. The new feature strengthens the companys commitment to delivering a transparent, convenient, and customer-first service experience. Designed to offer greater ease and accessibility, the in-app booking system allows users to choose preferred service slots, track service status,

KOLKATA, Dec 1: Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (HSCL) on Monday said it has executed its first-ever export shipment of liquid coal tar pitch to the Middle East. The 3,600-tonne consignment, shipped out from its western India terminal at the New Mangalore Port, marks a key milestone in its international expansion strategy and reaffirms its ability to handle high-volume exports, the Kolkata-headquartered company said. It also marks the opening of a second western export corridor to complement its

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Bajaj Auto on Monday reported 1 per cent year-on-year dip in domestic two-wheeler sales at 2,02,510 units in November as compared with 2,03,611 units in the year-ago period. The company reported a 8 per cent year-on-year growth in total vehicle wholesales, including exports, at 4,53,273 units in November. The Pune-based automaker had sold 4,21,640 vehicles in November last year, according to a regulatory filing. Total domestic sales (including commercial vehicles) increased 3

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Indias manufacturing sector activity eased to a nine-month low in November, mainly owing to softer rise in sales and production amid reports of challenging market conditions, a monthly report said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) falling to 56.6 in November from 59.2 in October, highlighted the slowest improvement in operating conditions since February. In the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50

Srinagar, Dec 1 : The Winter Session of Parliament began in the Lok Sabha on Monday with the government placing 13 Bills on its legislative agenda, including several that have not been reviewed by any Standing Committee. Officials said the Business Advisory Committee has already allocated time for major Bills and scheduled discussions. Key proposals lined up for the session include the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, the Higher Education Commission of India Bill, amendments to National Highways and Co

Excelsior Correspondent DEHRADUN, Nov 30: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Sciences; and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced here today that in Uttarakhand, while three Weather Radars have already been installed at Surkanda Devi, Mukteshwar and Lansdowne, three more radars will soon be commissioned at Haridwar, Pantnagar and Auli, thus further strengthening real-ti

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: Dr Nirmal Singh, former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today. He was accompanied by Er Bikram Singh, DDC member, Billawar; Neeru Rajput, DDC member Mandli, and Mohit Gupta, Youth Leader, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha. The post Dr Nirmal Singh calls on LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JK Bank retirees host conference Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: The J&K Bank Retired Employees Welfare Association, Jammu hosted its 6th Conference at Channi Himmat here today. The event brought together more than 500 members who gathered for an engaging and meaningful occasion centred on welfare, unity and shared institutional pride. Click here to watch video The proceedings of the programme began with an articulate welcome by RK Bhan, general secretary, who extended warm greetings to a

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 30: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president, Dr Farooq Abdullah asked the party MPs to actively raise pressing public issues concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Emphasising the growing demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq asked party MPs to ensure that this matter receives earnest attention at every relevant platform. He further asked the partys representatives in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha to vocal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: In a significant recognition of leadership and engineering excellence, Puneet Pal Singh, Managing Director (MD) of SRM Contractors Limited, has been conferred with the prestigious ET Young Industry Leaders 2025 award by the Times of India. The Award recognizes his exceptional contributions to the infrastructure sector, specifically for Excellence in Roads and Highways in Hilly Terrain. This accolade celebrates Singhs remarkable achievements in spearheading

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: Under a CSR initiative Manpower Group India (MGI), in collaboration with the Blind Vision Foundation, distributed Smart Vision Glasses (SVG) to the students of Louis Braille Memorial Residential School for sightless girls, here today. The SVG is an advanced assistive device that helps students with low vision or near-blindness read printed text, recognise faces and objects and navigate independently. The event was led by Sandeep Gulati, Managing Director, I

Excelsior Correspondent SOLAN, Nov 30: Marking an important milestone in its mission to provide flexible, inclusive and high-quality online education, Shoolini University (SU) today held its first convocation for its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). Dr R C Sobti, former Vice Chancellor of Panjab University and BBAU Lucknow, was the chief guest. The event began with a dignified academic procession led by the band of Shanti Niketan Child Home, Subathu, adding grandeur and cultural

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Nov 30: In a landmark initiative towards inclusive and accessible governance, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta today renamed Raj Niwas as Lok Niwas. This step follows the Union Home Ministrys notification issued on November 25, 2025, directing that all Raj Bhavans be renamed Lok Bhavan and all Raj Niwas, the official residences of Lieutenant Governors, be renamed Lok Niwas across the country. The LG unveiled the new nameplate at the main entrance, sy

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Nov 30: The Indian Army today accorded a solemn homage and ceremonial salute to Captain (Hony) Talib Hussain, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) who passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest while on duty in Khari area of Poonch district. The JCO, who was deployed at PP Khari under Police Station Poonch in Haveli tehsil, suffered a massive heart attack during his duty hours. Despite immediate evacuation for medical attention the brave heart could not be [] The

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: Aspiring entrepreneurs should embark on their startup journey with clarity of purpose, a clear understanding of why they are building the venture, and a well-calibrated approach, not haste, advises Shiprocket co-founder and CEO Saahil Goel. Indias market dynamics, amplified by the potential of technologies such as AI, create a wealth of opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. You could pick anything, from engineering tech to health tech or fintech to stocksYou think about it

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: The five day 42nd Junior (Boys & Girls) National Tennikoit Championship concluded today at Green Field, Gandhi Nagar, with Tamil Nadu lifting the overall championship trophy after a series of outstanding performances. The championship brought together around 550 players and officials from 23 States and UTs, making it one of the largest and most competitive national Tennikoit events held in Jammu in recent years. The closing ceremony was graced by Min

CHENNAI, Nov 30 : Cyclone Ditwah is expected to weaken into a deep depression and the weather system would be centred over southwest Bay of Bengal within a minimum distance of 30 km from the coasts of North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by midnight of Sunday, the Regional Meteorological Centre said. In an update about the Cyclone Ditwah, the Met office said the Cyclone Ditwah is located about 90 km southeast of Cuddalore, 120 km northeast of Karaikal, 90 km [] The post Cyclone Ditwah expected to wea

The National Awards for two master craftsmen from Kashmir-Manzoor Ahmad Khan of Rainawari and Khawaja Nazir Ali of Alamgiri Bazar-mark not only a personal milestone in their illustrious journeys but also a defining moment for the Valleys craft. At a time when machine-driven production and digital technologies dominate global markets, the recognition of handmade artistry serves as a profound reminder of the enduring value of human skill, patience and creativity. Kashmirs traditional crafts, parti

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SAMBA, Nov 30: Kehli Mandi Football Club defeated Param Football Club Hiranagar by 2-1 to lift the Thalora Premier League trophy in an exciting final held today. In the first half, Vasu scored for Kehli Mandi, giving his team an early lead. Param FCs Varun equalized in the second half, taking the match into extra time. During the five minutes of added time, Gagandeep Sambyal netted the winning goal, securing victory for Kehli Mandi. The final was [] The post Kehli

Jagmohan Sharma Kashmir was rocked recently, once again, on electricity tariff issues. The tremors dont seem to have died down yet. However, there seems to be more sound than light on the issue with Kashmir politicians resorting to upmanship for obvious political reasons. The problem started when it came to be known that Kashmir Power Distribution Company (KPDCL) had submitted a tariff petition to the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission, J&K/Ladakh (JERC J&K/Ladakh) for seeking approval for

NEW DELHI, Nov 30 : Calling Bangladesh a friend, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi voiced confidence that the neighbouring country would see a positive shift after its parliamentary elections scheduled for February 2026. The CNS who was in Pune where he attended the Passing Out Parade of the 149th Course of National Defence Academy said, I would still refrain from calling Bangladesh anything other than a friend, because this could be a temporary and transitory moment. Well have to [] The post

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: Stock exchanges NSE and BSE have imposed a penalty of Rs 5.42 lakh on state-owned debt-ridden telecom firm MTNL for not complying with the norms related to the composition of the board. MTNL, in a regulatory filing, said it is required to appoint four more independent directors as per the norm, but it has been unable to do so. this is to inform you that MTNL has received Letterdated November 28, 2025 from NSE and Email/Letter [] The post NSE, BSE impose Rs 5.42-lakh penalty on

Abused position for personal gains NEW DELHI, Nov 30: Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and other accused in the National Herald case on a complaint by the ED as part of the agencys money laundering probe into the high-profile case that alleges that the first family of the party abused their position for personal gains. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Official sources and documents said the Economic Offences Wing [] The post Polic

KHAGARIA (BIHAR), Nov 30: A team of the National Investigating Agency on Sunday raided the house of a retired Postal Department official in Bihar in connection with the blast near Red Fort in Delhi earlier this month, police said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to Deepak Kumar, SHO of Mansi police station in Khagaria district, the NIA team raided a house in Saidpur village at around 3 am, and the search operation continued for nearly five hours. [] The post NIA raid in

Forest clearance awaited on nearly 8 kms stretch Will become shortest route to Jammu, Kathua Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Nov 30: Billawar-Bani road via Katli and Taggar is being brought under Central Road Fund (CRF) shortly with upgradation in the existing road and it will turn as shortest route from remote Bani Sub Division in district Kathua to winter capital- Jammu. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Official sources said that Forest clearance on hardly 8 kms of the stretch [] The post Ba

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: The Special Cell of Delhi Police has busted a Pakistan-backed terror module led by gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, currently based in the neighbouring country, an official said on Sunday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Police have arrested three key operatives of the module one each from Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and seized a semi-automatic pistol, 10 live cartridges, and mobile phones containing incriminating chats and reconnaissance

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 30: Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir today filed a charge sheet against a police official accused of cheating multiple people by promising them Government jobs in exchange for money. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A spokesperson said the charge sheet in FIR No. 15/2025 under Section 420 of the IPC has been submitted before the Court of Special Mobile Magistrate, Pulwama, against Riyaz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Rashid Dar, a

LUDHIANA, Nov 30: Rival groups opened fire at a wedding ceremony on Pakhowal Road here, leaving two guests dead and another injured, police said on Sunday. The two rival groups invited by the groom for the wedding on Saturday night had an old enmity. While one group was led by Shubham Motta, the other one was led by Ankur. As they came face to face, an argument broke out over some issue, which soon escalated into a clash. Some guests [] The post Two guests killed in wedding firing, 6 arrested ap

Manorama Bakshi When India diagnosed its first case of HIV in 1987, it was met with silence, fear, and judgment. The virus was poorly understood, and those living with it were often treated as outcasts -denied care, employment, or even the dignity of empathy. Hospitals hesitated to admit them, schools refused their children, and neighbours withdrew in fear. It was a time when HIV was not just a virus it was a social sentence. Nearly four decades later, as [] The post Beyond the Red Ribbon: Why