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JAMMU, Jan 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced the conferment of J&K Government Awards on the occasion of Republic Day 2026, recognising individuals for their outstanding contributions in various fields. Here is the full list of the awardees The post J&K Government Announces Republic Day Awards 2026 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Jan 25: Brij Lal Bhat, a social worker from the Kashmiri Pandit community who was named a recipient of Padma Shri award in the unsung heroes category on Sunday, said that clear rays of positivity were visible on the ground after decades of bloodshed in Kashmir. He stressed that a comprehensive policy was needed for the return of his community to the Valley. Bhat, a former bureaucrat, expressed confidence that with a balanced policy and continued efforts, Kashmir can [] The post Padma Awar

New Delhi, Jan 25: Amidst geopolitical tensions escalating across multiple continents, President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said India is spreading the message of peace in the world which is crucial to secure the future of humanity. In her address to the nation on the eve of 77th Republic Day, she spoke about various issues including Operation Sindoor and women empowerment, and also touched upon the topics of Vande Mataram and growing economy of the country. President Murmu outlined Indias positio

New Delhi, Jan 25: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS), was on Monday awarded the Ashoka Chakra, Indias highest peacetime gallantry award. In June last year, Shukla became the second Indian to have gone to space and the first one to set foot on the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission. Shuklas 18-day space odyssey came 41 years after cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma flew aboard a Russian [] The post Shubhanshu Shuk

JAMMU, Jan 25: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended his felicitations to the officers and personnel of the Jammu Kashmir Police (JKP) and the correctional services who have been conferred with the Medal for Gallantry, the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Medal for Meritorious Service, on the eve of Republic Day. Heartfelt congratulations to the brave officers and personnel of Jammu Kashmir Police, who have been honoured with the Medal for Gallantry, the

Srinagar, Jan 25: SUO Arpun Deep Kour of 3 J&K Battalion NCC, Baramulla, has been awarded the prestigious Raksha Mantri Padak during the ongoing Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at New Delhi in recognition of her exemplary service, discipline and commitment to duty. As per details , the award was conferred by the Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, in appreciation of her outstanding role during Operation Sindoor. She coordinated and executed relief activities in Baramulla district for displace

Jammu, Jan 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday graced the 16th National Voters Day celebrations in Jammu, calling upon citizens especially the youth to recognise the immense power of their vote and exercise their franchise responsibly, asserting that every ballot cast strengthens the foundations of Indias democracy and shapes the nations collective future. LG Sinha, graced the 16th National Voters Day celebrations today in Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor call

JAMMU, Jan 25: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, graced the 16th National Voters Day celebrations today in Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the officers to cultivate awareness among citizens regarding profound power of their franchise and motivate them to exercise it with thoughtful prudence to become a true architect of a strong, fair and flourishing India. Every ballot cast becomes foundational to our nations edifice. Thus, elections represent far more t

Jammu, Jan 25: With recent heavy snowfall disrupting road and air traffic, Northern Railways Jammu division has decided to run special reserved trains between SMVD Katra to Srinagar next week to provide relief to the stranded passengers, officials said on Sunday. The decision to operate special reserved train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Katra and Srinagar on January 27 and 28 was taken under the directions of Divisional Railway Manager (Jammu) Vivek Kumar, the officials said. They said

Jammu, Jan 25: Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, Jammus Maulana Azad Stadium where Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha will unfurl the tricolour, has been put under siege, officials said on Sunday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will also be present at the main venue on January 26 to mark the 77th Republic Day celebrations, they said. A multi-layered security blanket has been thrown around the stadium and other venues at district and tehsil headquarters across Jammu region including []

New Delhi, Jan 25: A former bus conductor who set up the worlds largest free-access library, a paediatrician who formed Asias first human milk bank, and a 90-year old rare musical instrument player were among 45 individuals from across India chosen for the Padma Shri award in the unsung heroes category on the occasion of Republic Day, sources said on Sunday. Anke Gowda, once a bus conductor, set up the worlds largest free-access library, Pustak Mane, comprising more than two [] The post 45 Citiz

New Delhi, Jan 25: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that people are paying a heavy price for air pollution with their health and the countrys economy, and that children and the elderly are bearing the brunt the most. In a post on his X account, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha urged people to speak up against air pollution. He also asked them to write to him, sharing their views on how it has affected crores [] The post People paying a heavy price for air pollution with their

NEW DELHI, Jan 25: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday discussed with a three-member American Congressional delegation various aspects of India-US relations, including trade and security, against the backdrop of continuing strain in ties between the two countries. US Ambassador Sergio Gor, who was also present at the meeting, said the talks were productive and that the focus was on strengthening the bilateral partnership in the domains of security, trade and critical technologies. T

Jerusalem, Jan 25 : The fire has broken out at the site of the demolished headquarters of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Jerusalem, the Jerusalem Post newspaper reported on Sunday, citing the Israeli Fire and Rescue Services. Firefighters are searching the blaze for any people trapped inside, according to the report. No cause has been reported yet. On Tuesday, Israeli authorities tore down the UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem. The demolition [] T

Tokyo, Jan 25 : Japanese panda fans gathered on Sunday for the final public viewing at Tokyos Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China this week. Their departure on Tuesday will leave Japan with no pandas for the first time in half a century, and the chances of getting a replacement are poor, with Tokyos relations with Beijing at their lowest point in years. China first sent pandas to Japan in 1972, a gift meant [] The post Last 2 pandas in Japan are leaving for China as ties

Beirut, Jan 25 : At least two people were killed on Saturday after a five-story residential building collapsed at dawn in the Qobbeh area of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, the Civil Defence said. Local authorities reported the victims as 66-year-old Ahmad Abdul Hamid Al-Mir and his daughter, Alissar Al-Mir, a nurse at the government hospital. The building, located on Al-Jadeed Street, collapsed in the early morning, trapping a family under the rubble and prompting an immediate rescue response from t

Los Angeles, Jan 25 : Authorities confirmed Saturday that the man shot dead by U.S. federal agents earlier in the morning in Minneapolis, Minnesota was a U.S. citizen. Minneapolis police chief Brian OHara said at a news conference that the victim was a 37-year-old white male and a resident of Minneapolis. We believe he is an American citizen, OHara said. He said the man was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry. The police chief urged people to [] The post Man killed in 3rd Minnesota shootin

Canberra, Jan 25 : Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty will be recommended as the next Australian ambassador to the United States, according to the countrys Foreign Ministers media release on Sunday. Moriarty has served as secretary of the Department of Defence since 2017, and he was ambassador to Indonesia from 2010-2014 and ambassador to Iran from 2005-2008, said the release. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also announced his recommendation of Moriarty while speaking on ABC Ne

Dr Padma Gurmet from Ladakh will be conferred the Padma Shri 2026 in the field of Medicine The post Dr Padma Gurmet from Ladakh will be conferred the Padma Shri 2026 in the field of Medicine appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Shafi Shauq from Jammu and Kashmir will be conferred the Padma Shri 2026 in the field of Literature and Education The post Shafi Shauq from Jammu and Kashmir will be conferred the Padma Shri 2026 in the field of Literature and Education appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Jan 25: The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure that an undertrial prisoner, arrested on a murder charge, has been lodged in jail in Jammu and Kashmir for seven years and questioned the delay in the trial. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan noted that only four prosecution witnesses out of 19 have been examined till now and sought an explanation from the J-K government and the trial court concernedon why the trial was pending for [] The post SC Seeks J&K Govts Rep

Chandigarh, Jan 25: A Jammu resident has been arrested for his alleged links with Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, the Punjab Police said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Raman Kumar alias Golu, has been apprehended by State Special Operation Cell of the Punjab Police. In a major breakthrough against Pakistan-backed terror network, Station Operation Cell, SAS Nagar apprehended Raman Kumar alias Golu, a resident of Jammu, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X. R

Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 25: Just a few kilometres from the Line of Control, the people of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir are eagerly looking forward to celebrating a special achievement this Republic Day as Simran Bala, who belongs to a border village in the district, will lead an all-male CRPF contingent on Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26. The 26-year-old Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Assistant Commandant is the first female from the district to join the countrys largest [] The post Fro

Bhagwadas Raikwar from Madhya Pradesh, Brij Lal Bhat from Jammu and Kashmir awarded Padma Shri in unsung heroes category: Sources The post Bhagwadas Raikwar from Madhya Pradesh, Brij Lal Bhat from Jammu and Kashmir awarded Padma Shri in unsung heroes category: Sources appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Srinagar, Jan 25: Stringent security arrangements have been made for the Republic Day celebrations here with a three-tier security blanket thrown around Bakshi Stadium, the venue for the main official function in the valley, officials said here on Sunday. Barricades and checkpoints have been established on all roads leading to the stadium as large number of police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the city to ensure smooth passage of the celebrations on Monday. A full dress re

JAMMU, Jan 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the latest episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, highlighted the collective efforts of Sheikhgund village in south Kashmirs Anantnag district in combating substance abuse and promoting social responsibility. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister said that challenges related to drugs, tobacco, cigarettes and alcohol had witnessed a significant rise in the village. He noted that the growing menace deeply concerned a local resident,

New Delhi, Jan 25: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said she hoped that Indians would exercise their right to vote by employing wisdom and shunning allurement, prejudice and misinformation, to strengthen the countrys electoral system. She also lauded women electors for coming out in large numbers to exercise their franchise in the elections. Addressing the 16th National Voters Day event held in Delhi, Murmu asserted that while the right to vote was important, it was also imperative that all ci

Panaji, Jan 25: Law without compassion becomes tyranny and compassion without law becomes chaos, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Sunday. Addressing the concluding function of the 30-day special awareness campaign of the Goa State Legal Service Authority on drug abuse, the CJI said one should recognise that substance abuse is not merely a criminal problem, but a social, psychological and medical one which requires consultative action and not retributive rhetoric. The month-long campaign

Srinagar, Jan 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir has come as a blessing for the people as it has started attracting tourists and will restore the water table also. Timely snowfall in the valley will also benefit the people as scant precipitation could have led to a drought-like situation, he said. This time we had snow in Chillai-Kalan which is a good thing. People (tourists) have started coming here now as they [] The post Snowfall Will Help Restor

Leh, Jan 14: The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has accorded sanction for the conferment of the 6th State Awards for the year 2025 on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. See Order Copy Click Here. The post Ladakh Administration Approves 6th State Awards On Republic Day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Leh, Jan 23: The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has approved the conferment of the Lt Governors Gold Medal on 8 individuals and organisations from Kargil and Leh districts on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. In Kargil district, the awardees include Mohd Hussain Khalo of Tamosa for public service, Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia for social reforms, empowerment and environment protection, and Basij Baqiyatullah ASZ, Kargil, for public service. In Leh district, the recipients are Jigmet Ch

MATHURA (UP), Jan 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the country forward while keeping the last person at the centre of governance, BJP national president Nitin Nabin said on Sunday. Navin, who reached Mathura for the first time after being elected BJP national president, said the transformation visible in Uttar Pradesh reflected the changing face of the country. As I was coming here today, I felt that the roads in Uttar Pradesh are better than those seen abroad. This [] The post PM Modi

JAMMU, Jan 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended heartfelt congratulations to the officers and personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police who were honoured with the Medal for Gallantry, the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. In a post on X, the LG also congratulated the personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Correctional Service who were awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service. He said the nation holds the coura

New Delhi, Jan 25: CBI officers who supervised the investigations into the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkatas RG Kar Medical College and the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar are among 31 personnel of the central agency awarded police medals on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day. Joint Director V Chandrasekhar, a 2000-batch IPS officer from the Gujarat cadre, has been awarded the coveted Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service, according to the list issued by the government []

Jaipur, Jan 25: Icy northern winds swept Rajasthan on Sunday, with the states lowest minimum temperature of minus 1.3 degrees Celsius recorded in Nagaur. Most of the cities across the state recorded minimum temperature below 10 degrees Celsius. State capital Jaipur recorded 5.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning. According to the weather office, another western disturbance is likely to become active during January 26-27. Under its influence, light rain is expected at isolated places in western an

NEW DELHI, Jan 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged industry and start ups to focus on quality and resolve to make excellence a benchmark in manufacturing. In his monthly Mann ki Baat address, Modi said Indian products should be synonymous with top quality and urged the industry to manufacture zero defect products. Let us resolve to improve the quality of whatever we manufacture. Be it our textiles, technology, electronics or even packaging; an Indian product should become synonymous

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Srinagar, Jan 25: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that all administrative and recruitment decisions should be based on merit, warning that any attempt to politicise examinations would not be tolerated. Everything should not be seen through religion or region. Some decisions must rest on merit alone. Those who qualify on merit deserve their place, Abdullah told reporters while addressing concerns over the Judicial Services Mains results controversy in Kashmir. The Ch

Srinagar, Jan 25: The Srinagar-Jammu national highway was restored partially on Sunday after remaining closed for more than two days due to heavy snowfall. Parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar, received fresh snowfall this morning, hampering snow clearance operations on the highway. The Jammu-Srinagar National highway has been partially restored. Stranded vehicles between Nashri and NAVYUG tunnels are being cleared first, an official of the traffic police said. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded

JAMMU, Jan 25: On the occasion of National Tourism Day, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha invited people from across the world to visit the Union Territory and experience its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage. In a post on X, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor said that Jammu and Kashmir offers a unique blend of breathtaking natural landscapes and a vibrant cultural tapestry. The LG highlighted the regions tranquil vistas and centuries-old traditions, stating that J&K p

Srinagar, Jan 25: In view of an extraordinary rush of passengers due to prolonged closure of roads and cancellation of flights following inclement weather, the Railways has decided to operate a reserved special train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) and Srinagar (SINA) on January 27 and 28, officials said. An official said that the special train will be run on the route of the non-operational Vande Bharat service to ensure availability of at least two train services between [] The pos

New Delhi, Jan 25: On the occasion of the Republic Day 2026, gallantry and various service medals have been awarded to 982 police, fire, home guard, civil defence and correctional services personnel. The decorations included 125 gallantry medals (GM), the Union home ministry said in a statement. The maximum number of bravery medals at 45 have been given to personnel deployed in Jammu and Kashmir operations theatre, followed by 35 from Naxal violence-affected areas, and five who are posted in []

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo virtually inaugurated state-of-the-art fire fighting system, G+3 lift facilities and a comprehensive Water Supply Scheme (WSS) for Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag from Civil Secretariat here today. MLA Anantnag-West, Abdul Majeed Larmi; MLA Anantnag East-Shangus, Reyaz Ahmad Khan; Principal GMC Anantnag, Dr. Rukhsana Najeeb; heads of different specialities, do

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: The Congress party has been gradually shrinking due to a steady erosion of its traditional support base across large parts of the country, Union Minister Chirag Paswan said on Saturday, as he chaired Rozgar Mela here as part of nationwide appointment letter distribution led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Click here to watch video Talking to reporters in Katra after paying obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine this evening, the Minister for Food Processing

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Jan 24 : Taking a major initiative to promote tourism across Jammu, the Hotel and Restaurant Association (HRA) today unveiled its visually rich 2026 calendar in a function held here today. The calendar will be distributed across India among tourism stakeholders including travel agents, tourism offices, government officials, travel trade Fairs and media houses. The calendar was unveiled by HRA president Rakesh Wazir, chairman Shyam Lal Kesar, senior vice president V

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: Renowned menswear and kidswear brand Mohanlal Sons, known for its legacy of quality and fine craftsmanship, has announced a special Republic Day Sale offering substantial savings to customers. As part of the celebrations, the Brand has rolled out an exciting Half Price Sale, providing a flat 50 per cent discount on the entire sale stock across its showrooms and online platform. In addition to this, customers can also avail an exclusive 15 per cent discount

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: In a vibrant display of patriotic spirit ahead of Republic Day, the Tawi River Front was illuminated with tricolour faade lighting on Saturday evening. The initiative was undertaken by Jammu Municipal Corporation as part of the citys Republic Day celebrations. Also, decorative pole lights were also illuminated on left bank of river front as part of Smart City project. The ceremonial inauguration of the lighting was performed by Dr Devansh Yadav, Chief Execu

*Step addresses long-pending issues of career progression Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Information Technology Department, has successfully encadred 44 officials of the department who were earlier appointed on substantive IT-related posts in various Government departments across the Union Territory. This encadrement marks the first major step in a phased process, wherein the remaining IT personnel shall also be brought under the ambit of the J&K IT Services, ensuri

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather today directed the district administration for speedy clearance of snow in his constituency Charar-i-Sharief and its remote areas. The Speaker drew the attention of administration towards some important roads for snow clearance particularly Nagam-Hayatpora-Dardpora- Mallapora- Tujan- Dalwan Fotlipora road, Kanidajan- Darwan- Chalyan road, Kanidajan- Branpathri- Nowgam- Batpora road, Waterloo- Sani Darwan-

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com History is typically recorded through official records, political speeches, and dates. What often gets lost are the quieter truths-the fear that enters homes before people flee, the sudden silence of neighbours who once shared festivals, the confusion of children who do not understand why their world has collapsed. The elderly who leave carrying keys of houses they will never return to. Displacement is not just about moving from one place to another. It is about lo