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AHMEDABAD, Mar 7: An insanely talented and incredibly consistent Indian cricket team will carry the weight of a nations hopes in its pursuit of history when it goes up against a tenacious New Zealand in a classic David versus Goliath final of the T20 World Cup here on Sunday. On November 19, 2023, the expansive amphitheatre called the Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a teary-eyed and emotionally spent Rohit Sharma drag himself up the dressing-room stairs after Australia had silenced India [] The

Ankit Patel ankitpatelkonch508@gmail.com To grasp the grit of J&Ks startup boom, look at 23-year-old Prathishtha V Johar from Poonch. Forgoing a corporate architecture career in Mumbai, she returned home in 2024 to launch Johar Highlands, an agribusiness taking authentic Himalayan and GI-tagged Sulai honey to the global stage. Though she quickly built a network of 150+ local beekeepers, Prathishtha faced steep hurdles, surprisingly low honey consumption within J&K and a severe lack of advanced t

Dr Gautam Sharma dr.gautam.sharma@gmail.com As we celebrate International Womens Day on 8th March, we speak of empowerment, equality, leadership and resilience. Yet, in the middle of fulfilling responsibilities as daughters, sisters, professionals, wives and mothers, many women quietly neglect one very important part of their health their oral health. A healthy smile is not just about appearance; it is about confidence, dignity and overall well-being. I have repeatedly emphasized in public awar

Excelsior Correspondent KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, Mar 7 : Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed the progress of key ocean technology projects being implemented by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in Lakshadweep, with a focus on strengthening water security and advancing sustainable energy solutions for the island territory. During the review meeting with NIOT scientists and officials in Kavaratti, the Minister assessed the functio

UT emerging center of knowledge, art, philosophy *Heli-services for Shiv Khori to start in April Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday inaugurated the infrastructure upgradation and beautification works at holy Shiv Khori shrine in Reasi district. The works were completed by JSW Group under its Corporate Social Responsibility. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In his address, the Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to Sajjan Jindal, CM

KATHMANDU, Mar 7: RSPs Balendra Shah on Saturday defeated four-time PM K P Sharma Oli by a huge margin and set to form the next Government in Nepal, decimating traditional political parties in the first general elections since last years violent Gen Z protests demanding generational change and corruption-free regime. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah Balen, the prime ministerial candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) defeated Oli, the

Excelsior Correspondent PULWAMA, Mar 7: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat reviewed the security situation and policing measures in Pulwama district during a high-level meeting held at the District Police Office today. The meeting was attended by Special DG Coordination PHQ SJM Gillani, IGP Kashmir Zone VK Birdi, DIG South Kashmir Range Javid Iqbal Matoo and SSP Pulwama Tanushree along with other senior officers. During the meeting, the DGP assessed the overall security scenario

Hope India wins T20 World Cup Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today welcomed the elections in Nepal, saying the formation of Governments must be the choice of the people of the country and not the result of external intervention or aerial bombardment. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Abdullah said he had suggested reviewing the FIRs and releasing those detained during protests in the Kashmir valley over the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatolla

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over Lineman Diwas celebration at Convention Centre here. Organised by Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited, the event recognised linemen as the frontline technical workforce maintaining the electricity supply in Jammu and Kashmir. It marked a step in acknowledging the welfare of personnel who work during emergencies and natural calamities to ensure uninterrupted power. Additional Chief Secretary to the Chie

Revision of rolls to start with April 1, 2026 as cut-off date *Municipal voter lists to be taken from SIR Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 7: The State Election Commission (SEC) will initiate preparations for Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday with undertaking an exercise for revision of electoral rolls fixing cut off date as April 1, 2026. However, the electoral rolls for Municipalities will not be updated and the latest lists will be taken from the Special Intensive [] The post SEC to

Dr Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com Every year on International Womens Day, the world dresses itself in celebration. Social media timelines overflow with praise. Institutions organize empowerment seminars. Leaders deliver speeches filled with promises. We celebrate her as Shakti, as Janani, as the creator, the nurturer, the strength behind every success story. We call her powerful. We call her resilient. We call her equal. But beneath the applause, beneath the flowers and hashtags, a burnin

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has greeted the women of Jammu Kashmir on the occasion of the International Womens Day, which is being celebrated on 8th March. In his message on this occasion, the Lieutenant Governor has said, On the occasion of International Womens Day, I extend my greetings and felicitations to all my sisters of Jammu Kashmir in their steadfast commitment and unwavering drive to forge the future of UT and our great nation. I [] The post

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that women are playing a transformative role across all sectors and their contribution towards shaping our society is remarkable. The Minister made these remarks while addressing grand International Womens Day celebrations at Abhinav Theatre here today, organised by Mission Shakti in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) under the

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: A Madhya Pradesh (MP) resident, who was wanted for his alleged involvement in the killing of his 10-year-old daughter in Jammus Digiana area in 2016, has been arrested ten years later from Delhi, officials said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Accused Ramesh Kumar, a resident of Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh, reportedly hit his 10-year-old daughter on her head with a baton on the suspicion that she was not his biological child, while [

The continued delay in reconstruction of missing and dilapidated Mussavis across several districts of Jammu and Kashmir reflects a troubling gap between administrative directives and ground-level implementation. Despite clear instructions issued by the Revenue Department and a defined two-month timeline, the task remains incomplete months later, leaving thousands of landowners trapped in uncertainty. Cadastral maps form the foundation of land administration. They define field boundaries and ensu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: National Conference (NC) Additional General Secretary Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today called for imbibing the teachings of Guru Ravidas to build a harmonious and just society based on equality, compassion and mutual respect. He was addressing a congregation during the 649th birth anniversary celebrations of the revered saint organised by Guru Ravidas Satsang Society Karwanda in the Jammu North Assembly Constituency. Sadhotra said the life and message of Guru Ravid

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat to evaluate the overall functioning and performance of Registrar Cooperative Societies. She assessed progress on various key initiatives of the Cooperative Department being implemented across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Registrar Cooperative Societies, presented a detailed overview followed by threadbare discussion on implementati

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com At 18,000 feet, patriotism is not a speech; it is a breath you fight for. The wind cuts through layers, the cold punishes small mistakes, and silence feels heavier than stone. On such a post, an officer stands watch, steady, alert, uncompromising. She is not there to make history. She is there to do duty. And duty has only one language. The uniform does not care about gender. It cares about standards. It demands [] The post When Indias Daughte

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Saplings International School celebrated its Annual Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur, presenting a colourful cultural programme based on the theme Waqt-Ek-Pal, a Moment. The theme beautifully highlighted the contrast between traditional values and modern lifestyles, portraying how society has evolved while still preserving its cultural roots. The programme was graced by Yasha Mudgal, Commissioner Secretary to Government, Cooperative Department, as the

SYDNEY, Mar 7: There is something profoundly defiant, almost incendiary, about Afghan women writers. When the Taliban regained control of Kabul in August 2021, images of women protesting in the streets and girls being barred from classrooms circulated around the world. Since then, regressive laws have been introduced as part of the systemic suppression of womens public life in Afghanistan, including banning women from speaking in public. Recently, 140 titles authored by women were blacklisted as

NEW DELHI, Mar 7: Accusing the West Bengal government of insulting President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it was shameful and unprecedented and the TMC dispensation has truly crossed all limits. The prime minister was reacting after President Murmu expressed her displeasure over the change of venue of the Santal conference, which she attended in the state, and the absence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her minister

NEW DELHI, Mar 7 : Indias rise is unstoppable and the trajectory of its growth will be determined by the country alone on the basis of its strengths and not by the mistakes of others, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. Jaishankars comments at the Raisina Dialogue came two days after US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said that the US will not repeat the mistake of providing India the same type of economic advantages it gave [] The post Indias rise is unstoppabl

DUBAI, Mar 7: Irans president said on Saturday that a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender is a dream that they should to take to their grave. President Masoud Pezeshkian made the statement in a prerecorded address aired by state television. He also apologised for Irans attacks on regional countries, insisting that Tehran would halt them and suggesting they were caused by miscommunication in the ranks. His statement aired after repeated attacks on Saturday morning on Bahrai

KOCHI, Mar 7 : CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday rode on the water metro here and praised it as a model mode of transport for India. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kumar, while taking a ride through the scenic Kochi backwaters, recalled his earlier days of service in Kerala and appreciated the citys remarkable transformation over the years, the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL), which manages the water metro, said in a release. During his nearly two-hour journey across the picturesque [] The post CEC r

Rajan Kotru rajan@rest4all.com Evoking mystique, the multi-faceted significance of the Himalayas can hardly be overstated as it defines the geological and geographical timelines, climate characteristics, biodiversity assets, human habitats and inspirational vis-a-vis spiritual contours of the globe and especially the Indian Sub-continent. Whether seen as the water tower or cultural cradle, it has been the geo-political flashpoint even in the distant past when marauders and invaders were lured by

Divy Drishti Khajuria divydk27@gmail.com In recent years, Generation Z has emerged as a dynamic force in the countrys entrepreneurial landscape. Motivated and equipped with digital skills, global exposure and a strong sense of financial independence, young women are increasingly stepping beyond the traditional career paths. In Jammu too, a major transformation is underway as many Gen Z women desire to launch startups, freelance ventures and online businesses. Not long ago, entrepreneurship was s

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Rajouri/Jammu, Mar 7: A clash broke out among inmates inside a jail in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri on Saturday following a heated argument between two prisoners, officials said. The altercation between the two inmates one from Kashmir and the other from Rajouri soon escalated, triggering a scuffle among other prisoners, they said. During the clash, some inmates allegedly pelted stones at prison guards, prompting authorities to intervene and bring the situation under control, the officials said.

Jammu, Mar 7: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday directed the power development department to adopt strict safety measures for field staff, stressing that the government must work towards achieving the goal of zero casualty among linemen during duty. Presiding over the Lineman Diwas celebration, organised by Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited, Abdullah said the J-K government, along with the power department, will ensure the safety and protection of every lineman

Jammu, Mar 7 : Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that after five years of sustained efforts, the vision of making Jammu and Kashmir the nations spiritual heart is no longer distant. Sinha was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the infrastructure upgradation and beautification work at Shiv Khori shrine in the Reasi district. The work was completed by JSW Group under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The LG reiterated that it is his primary objective to make Jammu and [] The

Jammu, Mar 7: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over a job letter to the wife of a Special Security Force jawan who lost his life in a road accident here on compassionate grounds, a Lok Bhavan spokesman said. Selection grade constable Lokesh Singh, a resident of Nagrota near Jammu, was part of the security entourage deployed for the protection of the lieutenant governor. He lost his life in a road accident in Jammu about three [] The post LG Sinha Hands Over Jo

New Delhi, Mar 7: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Saturday postponed the Class 12 board exams scheduled on March 9, 10 and 11 in the Middle East region amid the Iran-Israel conflict, officials said. Due to the current situation in parts of the Middle EastBahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, the board has decided to postpone 12 exams on March 9, 10 and 11, said CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj. The new dates will [] The post Iran-Israel Conflict:

Srinagar, Mar 7 : The Forest Department has placed a forester under suspension for alleged dereliction of duty and suspected involvement in illegal felling of trees in Rajwar Handwara of forestm didvision Langate. According to an official order, Tanveer Ahmad Malik, Forester and Block Officer of Behnipora Beat in Rajwar Range of Langate Forest Division, has been suspended pending a departmental enquiry. The action follows a seizure report submitted by the Forest Protection Force (FPF) after a ra

Jammu, Mar 7: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the elections in Nepal, saying the formation of governments must be the choice of the people of the country and not the result of external intervention or aerial bombardment. Abdullah said he had suggested reviewing the FIRs and releasing those detained during protests in the Kashmir valley over the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As I said earlier, the only people who get to [] The post Oma

AIZAWL, Mar 7: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday asserted that the Northeast is no longer defined by its geographical distance from the national capital, but by its proximity to new economic opportunities. Addressing the 20th convocation of the Mizoram University (MZU) here, the Vice President noted the shift in the regions development narrative over the last decade and credited the Centres focus on the Act East policy. He said that infrastructure milestones, such as the recently inau

Srinagar, Mar 7: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday lashed out at the Centre over a US waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, saying that the country should take decisions on its own and nobody should decide for it. We are not dependent. The tragedy is I do not know why they are making us dependent. It is a question of the independence of this country, Abdullah told reporters here. He said the country has to [] The post Nobody Should Decide For India

Jammu, Mar 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday inaugurated the infrastructure upgradation and beautification works at holy Shiv Khori Shrine in Reasi District. The works were completed by JSW Group under its Corporate Social Responsibility. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to Sajjan Jindal, CMD of JSW Group and his entire team for the historic endeavour. I see this as a profound act of kindness for humanitys shared heritage, he said. The Lieutenant Governor

NEW DELHI, Mar 7: The makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge unveiled the much-awaited trailer of Aditya Dhars directorial on Saturday, featuring Ranveer Singh on a quest to seek vengeance in a high-stakes mission to dismantle a terror network. The 3-minute-25-second trailer starts with Singh returning with ferocious intensity in dual avatars, Jaskirat Singh Rangi and Hamza Ali Mazari, rising to power in Lyari. It continues as Rangi works from inside the gang to bring down a terror outfit. The traile

New Delhi, Mar 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people and government of Nepal for the successful conduct of elections in the Himalayan nation, and said the historic milestone is a proud moment in Nepals democratic journey. Modi also said that as a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its commitment to working closely with the people of Nepal and its new government to scale new heights of shared peace, progress and prosperity. I warmly [] The post M

KATHMANDU, Mar 7: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shahs newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was on Saturday heading towards a landslide victory in Nepals first general elections since the violent Gen Z protests, shattering the dominance of established political parties. The RSP, which was formed in 2022 by Ravi Lamichhane, has won 39 of the 50 seats declared so far, including a clean sweep in 10 constituencies of Kathmandu district, and is leading in 80 others, according to the Electio

Srinagar, Mar 7: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Saturday stressed on intelligence-based operations and proactive policing to maintain peace and stability in the Union territory. Prabhat, the Director General of Police (DGP), chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the overall security scenario, counter-terror (CT) operations and the law and order situation in Awantipora police district in south Kashmirs Pulwama. During the meeting, the DGP took a detailed review of the

NEW DELHI, Mar 7: Indias rise is unstoppable, and the country alone will determine the trajectory of its growth on the basis of its strengths, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. Jaishankars comments at the Raisina Dialogue came two days after US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said that the US will not repeat the mistake of providing India the same type of economic advantages it gave China that helped Beijing become a key competitor. When we [] The post Indias

New Delhi, Mar 7: A man accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter in Jammu, over the suspicion that she was not his biological child, was apprehended from southeast Delhi, police said on Saturday. The accused, Ramesh Kumar, a native of Madhya Pradeshs Chhatarpur district, was wanted in a 2016 murder case registered at Gandhi Nagar Police Station in Jammu, they said. Following his detention, the accused was handed over to the investigating officer from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, who [] The p

Jammu, Mar 7: The Armys Northern Command in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district on Saturday hosted a synergy conference with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Border Security Force (BSF) to enhance coordination in view of the evolving security landscape, officials said. The conference, under the leadership of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, focused on sharing insights into the operational construct, aligning strategies and capabilities to

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday sentenced 47 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders and supporters to 10 years imprisonment and a PKR 5,00,000 fine each in absentia for vandalism and violence during the May 9, 2023, protest. The countrywide protest was launched by workers and leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) following the arrest of former premier and party founder Imran Khan in Islamabad. A group of protesters also tried to storm the General Headquarters, the seat of

DUBAI, Mar 7: As attacks spread after the bombing of Iran by US and Israeli forces, a video circulated widely of crowds peering up at fire, smoke and debris coming from the top of a high-rise building said to be in Bahrain. Social media users claimed an Iranian attack had hit the skyscraper. But while buildings in Bahrain have been struck by Iranian missiles during the Iran war, this video wasnt real. It was generated with artificial intelligence and shared [] The post State actors are behind mu

NEW YORK, Mar 7: Asif Merchant, a 47-year-old Pakistani with ties to Irans Revolutionary Guard Corps, has been convicted of murder-for-hire and attempting terrorism across national borders. He has been found guilty of plotting to assassinate US officials, including President Donald Trump, by hiring a hitman in New York in 2024. A federal jury in Brooklyn found him guilty after a weeklong trial in Brooklyn amid the US-Israel war with Iran. According to prosecutors, Merchant, a trained operative o

HONG KONG, Mar 7: A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal said it is seeking USD 2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its illegal takeover of the ports. Panama Ports Company, a unit of Hong Kongs CK Hutchison Holdings, said in a Friday statement that it is demanding the sum under international arbitration proceedings that it had already started. Panamas government last week seized control [] The post Hong Kong fir

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7: Amidst escalating tensions in West Asia, Pakistans Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir travelled to Saudi Arabia and met Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to discuss the security situation. Saudi Arabia has come under attacks by Iran, putting in cross hairs the mutual defence pact signed between Islamabad and Riyadh last year. The countries are bound by the agreement to come to the defence of each other in case of attack by [] The post Paks CDF M

WOLLONGONG, Mar 7: A large release of important documents once meant teams of journalists staying back, working through piles of records late into the night. Today, it triggers something closer to a public audit. The January 30 publication of more than three million documents related to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has mobilised thousands of online users into doing their own digging. They range from massively popular political livestreamers such as Hasan Piker and Dean Withers, t