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JAMMU, Dec 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today while chairing a meeting to review the feasibility of establishing a large-scale Solar Park in Jammu & Kashmir under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energys (MNRE) Solar Park Scheme directed the divisional administrations to expedite the identification of suitable, encumbrance-free land parcels for the project. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Forests; Secretary, Science & Technology; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Man

SRINAGAR, Dec 4: A day after distributing compassionate appointment orders in Jammu, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over SRO-43 and RAS-2022 appointment orders to beneficiaries at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, reaffirming the Governments commitment to provide support to the bereaved families. The Chief Minister handed over appointment and regularisation orders to 54 beneficiaries from various districts of Kashmir, marking another significant ste

New Delhi, Dec 4: Gold prices fell by Rs 600 to Rs 1,31,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday, following weak global trends and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserves policy meeting next week. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,32,200 per 10 grams on Wednesday. Silver extended its losses for the second straight day, depreciating by Rs 900 to Rs 1,80,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from [] The post Gold Falls Rs 600 To Rs 1,31,600/10g

Jammu, Dec 4: Police on Thursday claimed to have busted a cross-border narcotics racket by arresting six people and recovering nearly five kilograms of heroin along with three pistols here, officials said. The value of the seized drug is more than Rs 30 crore in international market, they said. A major narcotics racket has been busted in Jammu. Six members have been arrested. Four of them have been sent to judicial custody. As many as 4.95 kilograms of heroin was [] The post Pak-Linked Drug Rack

JAMMU, Dec 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has trapped and arrested Ganderab Singh, Patwari of Patwar Halqa Thalora in Majalta tehsil, and Kuldeep Kumar, a Chowkidar, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000. As per an ACB official, a case under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and Section 61(2) of the BNS, 2023, was registered against both officials at ACB Police Station Udhampur. According to him, the complainant approached the [] The

SRINAGAR, Dec 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a detailed charge-sheet against Tanveer Ahmad Dar, the then Assistant Engineer posted in the BDO office Suresyar Chadoora, in connection with a trap case registered last year. An ACB official said the charge-sheet, filed before the Additional Special Anti-Corruption Judge Srinagar, pertains to FIR No. 25/2023 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. He said the case began with a written complaint rece

Ahmedabad, Dec 4: The Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a retired Army man and a woman for allegedly sharing sensitive information about military establishments and personnel with Pakistani agents, officials said on Thursday. While accused Ajaykumar Singh was lured by a Pakistani intelligence officer to provide information about movements of the Indian Armys regiments and transfers of key military officers, the other accused, Rashmani Pal, was told to honeytrap certain individuals,

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Navy Day greetings to the force personnel on Thursday and said the Indian Navy is synonymous with exceptional courage and determination. In a post on X, he also said in the recent years, the Navy has focussed on self-reliance and modernisation, and this has enhanced our security apparatus. Navy Day on December 4 serves as a reminder of the naval forces vital role during the 1971 India-Pakistan War. The missile boats [] The post Indian Navy

JAMMU, Dec 4: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has revised an earlier order and nominated the Registrar Rules as the new Presenting Officer for two important committees. These include the committee that monitors the progress of cases pending before the Supreme Court in which the High Court is a party, and the Litigation Committee. See Order Copy Click Here. The post J&K High Court Reassigns Presenting Officer For Two Key Committees appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

MOSCOW, Dec 4: Russia is ready to deepen collaboration with India in the civil aviation sector, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov told Sputnik in an interview. Russia is a partner that stands ready to work with India not only by supplying cutting-edge aviation technology but also by supporting the development of Indias domestic aviation industry. In this sense, we believe that mutual interest may lie in expanding cooperation beyond the military sphere into civil aviation, Mantur

DHAKA, Dec 4: Family of former Bangladesh prime minister Khalada Zia, who remains in a critical condition here, is preparing to transfer her to London, where her son and BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman lives, media reports said Thursday. Zia, the 80-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson, was admitted to a private hospital on November 23 when she developed a chest infection that affected both her heart and lungs. Four days later, the three-time prime minister was shifted t

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NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Indias renewable energy capacity under the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment will increase to 60-80 GW by 2030, with such installations exceeding 6 GW in 2025 alone, a senior official said on Thursday. The C&I are non-residential electricity users like factories, office buildings, retail stores, schools, and hospitals. They can either install RE capacity on their land or premises or developer can set up plants for them for supply of green power to them. Addressing the []

BEIJING, Dec 4: India has pitched for boosting its tea exports to China, where varieties such as Darjeeling and Masala tea have been gaining popularity among consumers traditionally inclined towards green tea. Leading Chinese tea houses on Wednesday took part in an Indian Tea Buyer-Seller Meet organised by the Indian Embassy here, featuring vibrant presentations on the tea cultures of both countries by Chinese professionals. Indias tea export to China, the worlds largest tea producer, stood at U

PUDUCHERRY, Dec 4: Suzlon Group is planning to se up three AI-powered blade factories to fast-track execution of its orderbook and meet the rising demand of the domestic wind industry, companys Co-Founder Girish Tanti said. While two blade facilities will be set up in Gujrat and Karnataka, the location for the third one is still being explored, Tanti told PTI on the sidelines of an event to mark 30 years of the company. Suzlon already has 5 blade factories in [] The post Suzlon to set up 3 AI-po

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Project Cheetah was an effort to revive lost ecological heritage and urged wildlife enthusiasts to visit India to see the wild cat in all its splendour. In a post on X on International Cheetah Day, the Prime Minister extended best wishes to all wildlife lovers and conservationists dedicated to protecting the cheetah, one of the planets most remarkable creatures. Three years ago, our Government launched Project Cheetah with [] The p

Srinagar, Dec 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Election Commission of India should convene a meeting of political parties to allay their apprehension about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). There are apprehensions, and it will be better that the Election Commission call people like us to make us understand what SIR really is because we have seen that while you do not steal elections through machines, but they are surely manipulated, Abdullah told reporte

New Delhi, Dec 4: The interview or personality test system followed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is free from any discrimination or bias, Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The UPSC has informed that candidates are randomised while being assigned to interview boards just before the commencement of interviews/personality tests for the day, he said in a written reply to a question. Further, the category of the candidates and marks obtained by them

Jammu, Dec 4: The Rashtriya Bajrang Dal on Thursday took out a march here to protest against the admission of 42 Muslim students, mostly from Kashmir, in the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence and demanded seat reservation at the institute for Hindus. The political row erupted after the medical college completed admissions through the NEET merit list earlier this month. It admitted students and allocated 85 per cent of its seats to Jammu and Kashmir residents. Seven [] The po

New Delhi, Dec 4: As many as 18,822 Indian nationals have been deported by the United States since 2009, including 3,258 since January 2025, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Responding to supplementaries in the Rajya Sabha, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said state governments and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have also investigated cases of human trafficking, in which Punjab has the maximum number of cases. Since 2009, a total of 18,822 Indian nationals hav

Srinagar, Dec 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said people were more concerned about the delivery of governance than changing the nomenclature of institutions in the country. Name change is fine, but there should be a change in the functioning as well. People are not bothered about the names, they look at our work, Abdullah told reporters on the sidelines of a function here. Abdullah was reacting to the government renaming Raj Bhawan across the country [] The post Pe

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 4: The US Government has expanded screening and vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, directing them to keep the privacy settings on all their social media profiles set to public. In a new order issued Wednesday, the State Department said beginning December 15, a review of the online presence for all H-1B applicants and their dependents will be conducted. Students and exchange visitors were already subject to such scrutiny, which has now bee

SINGAPORE, Dec 4: Singapores Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh on Thursday lost his appeal against his conviction for lying to a parliamentary privileges committee. The 49-year-old Indian-origin secretary-general of the Workers Party (WP) was convicted in February in connection with the case involving former party member Raeesah Khan, who had admitted to making untruthful statements in Parliament. Khan later resigned from Parliament. High Court judge Steven Chong on Thursday upheld the distr

BANGKOK/JERUSALEM, Dec 4: Remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal were those of a Thai agricultural worker, Israeli and Thai officials said Thursday. The return of Sudthisak Rinthalaks remains leaves just one last hostage to be returned under the agreement. Rinthalak was an agricultural worker who had been employed at Kibbutz Beeri, one of the hardest-hit communities in the attack. Israeli officials said the 42-year-old Thai was killed []

COLOMBO, Dec 4: India has sent a Bailey bridge and hundreds of water-purification units to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka as part of its ongoing humanitarian support to reconnect isolated communities and restore essential services in the island nation. Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and severe infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the countrys disaster-response capacity. At least 479 people have be

TOKYO, Dec 4:The pledge by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to work, work, work, work and work for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year, recognising the effort Japans first female leader had to make to reach the top. The ultraconservative Takaichi uttered the phase in October when she was elected as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Many were initially as worried about her work ethic as supportive of her enthusiasm. In a country [] The post Japans Takaichi awa

HANOI, Dec 4: Vietnams capital Hanoi will allocate 4 percent of its annual budget, equivalent to over 9 trillion Vietnamese dong (about 340 million U.S. dollars), for Science, Technology and Innovation starting in 2026, VnEconomy reported Thursday. According to the report, of the total, public investment will account for over 5.5 trillion Vietnamese dong (about 208 million U.S. dollars). Truong Viet Dung, Vice Chairman of the municipal Peoples Committee, said that to maintain growth targets of 8

MANILA, Dec 4: Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after US stocks rose to near their records. US futures were little changed and oil prices advanced. Japans Nikkei 225 index climbed 1.7% to 50,705.76 on expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate next week, even while traders speculate over whether the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates this month. Technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group Corps shares jumped 8.8%. The governments 10-year bond [] The post A

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New Delhi, Dec 3: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi on Thursday said with transnational syndicates exploiting couriers and e-commerce shipments, the threat from narcotics smuggling remains persistent in India. Addressing the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on the 68th Foundation Day, he asked the officers to renew their resolve to stay ahead of emerging threats and continue to use advanced data analytics to anticipate smuggling patterns. Durin

Mumbai, Dec 4: Domestic carrier IndiGo has cancelled over 180 flights from three major airports on Thursday, as the Gurugram-based airline struggles to secure the required crew to operate its flights in the wake of new flight-duty and rest-period norms for pilots. IndiGo has cancelled over 180 flights on Thursday at three airports-Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, a source said. While the number of cancellations at Mumbai airport stands at 86 (41 arrivals and 45 departures) for the day, at Bengaluru,

New Delhi, Dec 4: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed all the high courts to submit details of pending trials related to acid attack cases across the country within four weeks, terming the 16-year delay in one of the trials in a Delhi court as a national shame. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also issued notices to the Centre and the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on a PIL filed by acid [] The post SC Asks HCs To Provide Details

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: A Delhi court on Thursday deferred its order on framing of charges in the alleged land-for-job scam involving RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members and others. Special CBI Judge Vishal Gogne directed the CBI to file a status report after verifying the status of the accused persons in the case. Of the 103 accused persons in the case, four have died. Judge Gogne posted the matter for further proceedings on December 8. The CBI [] The post Land-For-Job Scam: Delhi Court D

Srinagar, Dec 4: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet here in a land-fraud case involving retired officers of the Revenue Department and a businessman, officials said on Thursday. The EOW has submitted a chargesheet in a case registered in 2022 under various sections of the Ranbir Penal Code, read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, before the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, the officials said. They said the chargesheet

New Delhi, Dec 4: Leaders of various Opposition parties on Thursday staged a protest in Parliament complex over the issue of air pollution in the national capital, with Congress leader Sonia Gandhi asking the government to take action. Carrying placards, leaders of various parties raised slogans outside the Makar Dwar of Parliament asking the prime minister to stop making statements and take action. Some of the MPs also wore masks at the protest to highlight the problem of air pollution. [] The

JAMMU, Dec 4: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Thursday ordered the transfer and posting of three Judicial Officers in the interest of administration. As per an order, Sandeep Gandotra, Presiding Officer of the NIA Court Jammu, has been transferred and posted as District Judge, LRP, replacing Amit Sharma. Amit Sharma, who was serving as District Judge, LRP, has been posted as Additional Judge, Family Court Jammu, replacing Prem Sagar. Prem Sagar, Additional Judge of the [] The pos

Srinagar, Dec 4: Kashmir reeled under cold conditions as the minimum temperature settled below the freezing point, even as a thick layer of fog engulfed most parts of the valley, officials said on Thursday. The night temperature in Srinagar settled at a low of minus 4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday night, slightly up from minus 4.4 degrees Celsius the previous night, the officials said. A thick blanket of fog wrapped Srinagar and other parts of the valley, especially areas around [] The post Kashm

New Delhi, Dec 4: Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putins visit to India, the Congress on Thursday recalled Soviet leaders Nikolai Bulganin and Nikita Khrushchevs tour of India and said the India-Russia ties are the direct outcome and continuation of the Indo-Soviet partnership cemented for the first time in late half of 1955. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh noted that the 23rd annual summit between the President of Russia and the Prime Minister of India in t

New Delhi, Dec 4: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended greetings to Indian Navy personnel, veterans, and their families on Navy Day and said the nation salutes the brave men and women who safeguard maritime borders and national interests with courage, vigilance, and unwavering commitment. From securing trade routes and strengthening the blue economy to leading humanitarian missions, the Indian Navy embodies discipline, compassion and responsibility, she said in a post on X. Navy Day is

Srinagar, Dec 4: The Kashmir Valley continued to reel under intense cold conditions on Wednesday night as most stations recorded sub-zero temperatures last night, weatherman said on Thursday. Details compiled by independent weather channel Kashmir Weather,, In Srinagar, the minimum temperature settled at -4.0C, while Qazigund recorded -3.6C. Pahalgam remained among the coldest plains in the Valley at -4.8C. Kupwara recorded -3.2C, Kokernag -0.8C, and Gulmarg -1.0C. Pampore dipped to -5.0C, Srina

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: The national capital is on high alert on Thursday, as a multi-layered security grid has been enforced for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is landing in Delhi in the evening for his two-day visit to India. The exact location of his stay remains undisclosed due to strict security norms, police said. Senior police officers said that from Putins arrival to his departure, every movement will be tracked by multiple security units operating jointly. Minute-to-minute coordination

NEW DELHI, Dec 3: The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Amit Sharma as Director of Census Operations and Citizen Registration for the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, a government order said Wednesday. Sharma, the 2012-batch IAS officer from AGMUT cadre, has been appointed with effect from November 24 to December 31 or until further orders, said the order issued by the Union Home Ministry. The President is pleased to appoint Shri Amit Sharma, an officer belonging [] The p

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Marking the most defining moment in its history, Parul University today welcomed Indias most celebrated cricket icon and captain cool, M S Dhoni, on its campus for Mission Possible 2025. Dhoni, the cricketing legend has inspired generations, making the youth believe that no challenge is too tough to conquer and that with great grit and determination, anything is possible. During his interaction with the students, he shared, Motivation is a very individualist

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Hero MotoCorp today expanded its 110 cc scooter lineup with the launch of the all-new Destini 110, at Tawi Automobiles in Jammu. Destini 110, a stylish and feature-rich model offering impressive mileage, smooth performance and advanced technology. Click here to watch video The scooter comes in two variants, VX and ZX and is available in multiple colour options. It is equipped with 12-inch wheels, a projector LED headlamp and DRLs, enhancing both its road pre

Ashish Chouhan ashu.padr15@gmail.com After a hiatus of ten long years, the much-awaited assembly elections finally returned to Jammu and Kashmir in 2024. In the spirited run-up to the polls, all mainstream political parties threw their weight behind intense campaigns, leaving no stone unturned. On September 16, 2024, at the height of the first phase of electioneering, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the enchanting land of sapphires and the sacred Machail Mata, Paddar. Addressing a sea of e

Sourav Singh Manhas, Shivanshu Singh Bhalwal souravskuast@gmail.com Jammu & Kashmirs identity has long been rooted in its breathtaking landscapes, lush forests and world-famous orchards. Today, as the region navigates economic transition and seeks sustainable avenues for growth, horticulture and forestry stand out as two of its most promising and transformative sectors. These green pillars are no longer just traditional occupations; they are engines of employment, revenue generation, ecological

Dr. Madhulika Singh, Alaknanda Mahajan alakmahajan26@gmail.com Baluchistan, Pakistans largest yet least developed province, finds itself at the heart of a complex geopolitical contestation and persistent insurgency. The Baloch protracted struggle is rooted in the complex interplay of colonial legacy, forced integration and persistent political alienation. Ideologically, the Baloch movement is driven by a strong sense of ethno-nationalism seeking recognition for their distinct historical, cultura

MOSCOW, Dec 3: Russias State Duma, the lower house of Parliament, on Tuesday ratified a major intergovernmental agreement with India that sets out procedures for dispatching military personnel, as well as military ships and aircraft, to each others territory. The logistics pact marks a significant step toward deepening defence cooperation ahead of President Vladimir Putins state visit to New Delhi begining on December 4 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Chief Minister today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of Mission YUVA, a flagship initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for the youth across Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the meeting, the Chief Minister said that the real strength of Mission YUVA lies in the success stories emerging from the ground. Wherever we find a speed breaker or friction, we will remove it swiftly, he said, emphasizing that seamless