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SRINAGAR MAY 19: Chairperson National Commission for Women, Vijaya K. Rahatkar today presided over a Mahila Jan Sunwai sessions at Banquet Hall Conference Complex Srinagar as a part of its flagship outreach programme Rashtriya Mahila Aayog Aapke Dwar aimed at hearing womens grievances and ensuring their prompt redressal. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar Akshay Labro, SSP Srinagar, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, Additional District Development Commissioner Srinagar, Rifat Aftab Qureshi, Addition

JAMMU, May 19: The Central Government has transferred IPS officer Diksha (BH:2021) from the Bihar cadre to the AGMUT cadre on grounds of her marriage to IPS officer Dwarka Gaadhi (AGMUT:2022). According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the transfer was approved under the Indian Police Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954, with the concurrence of the Governments of Bihar and AGMUT. Dwarka Gaadhi, a resident of Bishnah in Jammu district, is presently serving in the AGMUT cadre. []

JAGDALPUR (CHHATTISGARH), May 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said High Courts should set up special courts for the speedy disposal of cases pending for more than five years. Chairing the 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council (CZC) in Jagdalpur, headquarters of Chhattisgarhs Bastar district, Shah also said timely DNA testing in cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and rape cases could raise conviction rates in these offences to 100 p

SRINAGAR, May 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held detailed consultations with leading healthcare institutions and medical experts regarding the formulation of a comprehensive cancer control strategy for Jammu and Kashmir aimed at strengthening awareness, screening, diagnosis, treatment and preventive oncology across the Union Territory. During the deliberations, the Chief Secretary outlined the broad framework of the strategy to ensure an effective and sustainable impact on the ground. H

Srinagar, May 19: : The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the Lal Ded National Award Ceremony at Srinagar. The prestigious award event was organised by Sarhad, Pune. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said the Nari Shakti, honoured by Lal Ded National Award, has achieved remarkable accomplishments in their respective fields. He said the blessings of saints like Lal Ded have nurtured and preserved the nations vision, its arts, literature, music, folk traditions, and d

Jammu, May 19: Minister for Forests Javed Ahmed Rana reached out to people affected by an anti-encroachment drive in a forest area on the outskirts of Jammu city on Tuesday. He ordered a probe into the Forest Departments action, urging Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha to act against the police and file an FIR against them for alleged excesses during the operation. I will request the L-G to order filing of an FIR against police officers for excesses committed against [] The post Minister Ran

JAMMU, May 19: The Union Territory administration in Ladakh has assigned additional charges to two JKAS officers in the interest of the administration. See Order Copy Click Here See Order Copy Click Here The post Ladakh Admin Assigns Addl Charge To Two JKAS Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, May 19: The School Education Department (SED) of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed 118 Head Masters and Equivalents as Incharge ZEOs and Equivalents. Consequently, the Department has ordered the transfers, postings, and adjustments of 138 ZEOs and incharge ZEOs. See Order Copy Click Here The post SED Places 118 Masters As Incharge ZEO appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, May 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 3 Executive Engineers in the Jal Shakti Department with immediate effect in the interest of administration. According to an official order, Zahoor Ahmad Shah, Executive Engineer, Irrigation and Flood Control Division Doda, has been transferred and posted as Executive Engineer, Hydraulic Division Ramban against an available vacancy. Sanjeev Thappa, Executive Engineer, Irrigation and Flood Control Division Bhad

Kishtwar, May 19 : The Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kishtwar has ordered withholding of salaries of several Block Development Officers (BDOs) in the district over alleged poor implementation and non-achievement of targets under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). According to an official order issued by ACD Kishtwar Manoj Kumar (JKAS), the district had been assigned a target of generating 15,000 persondays under MGNREGA for April 2026. However, only

NEW DELHI, May 19: In view of the alarming rise in childhood myopia across India and globally, the All India Ophthalmological Society has released guidelines that emphasise annual eye examinations, school vision screenings, and spending two hours outdoors daily. The guidelines on Prevention and Management of Childhood Myopia, which reinforce the importance of the widely advocated 20-20-20 rule, encouraging children to take a 20-second break every 20 minutes and focus on an object 20 feet away to

NEW DELHI, May 19: Dhanuka Agritech Ltd on Tuesday reported a 29.5 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 97.77 crore for the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal on higher sales. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 75.50 crore in the year-ago quarter, according to a regulatory filing. Total income for the January-March quarter rose 11.18 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 503.86 crore from 453.17 crore, while expenses remained elevated at Rs 375.55 crore [] The post Dhanuka Agritech Q4 net prof

MADRID, May 19: A Spanish court said it is investigating former Spanish Primer Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes as part of an investigation into a government bailout of an airline. The National Court in Madrid is investigating possible financial wrongdoing from the Spanish government bailout of the Plus Ultra airline, which in 2021 received 53 million euros (now USD 62 million) in public money as part of COVID-19 recovery funds. The c

SINGAPORE, May 19: Singapores largest public healthcare group signed an agreement on Tuesday with a Bhutanese educational institute to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Singapore Health Services (SingHealth) and the Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT), Royal University of Bhutan. Both institutions will co-develop publications, guidelines and educational programmes on AI ethi

NEW DELHI, May 19: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the fuel price hike, alleging that robbing common people and giving Adani a free pass from America is his compromised model. Kharge also accused the BJP of lacking foresight and leadership. His remarks came after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by about 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, marking the second increase in fuel rates in less than a week after [] The post Lack of foresight,

Srinagar, May 19: Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Vijaya Rahatkar, along with Chairpersons of various State Women Commissions, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan on Monday. During the interaction, the Lieutenant Governor appreciated the efforts of the NCW towards women empowerment and strengthening justice delivery mechanisms for women across the country. The meeting also discussed issues related to womens welfare, safety and initiatives aimed at ensuring g

GORLITZ (Germany), May 19: Rescue teams in eastern Germany searched on Tuesday morning for three people who were missing after a building collapsed in the eastern city of Gorlitz near the Polish border. Police said a gas explosion may have been the cause of the collapse of the building, which took place Monday night. Emergency responders proceeded with great caution at the scene in case of gas leaks, German news agency DPA reported. After unsuccessful attempts to locate the missing [] The post R

Guwahati, May 19: Flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Tuesday removed as vice-captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming one-off match against Afghanistan and dropped from the ODI line-up for the ensuing three-match series against the same opponents. KL Rahul replaced Pant as the vice-captain of the Indian Test team that is being led by Shubman Gill. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been expectedly rested from both the Test and ODI assignments as part of his workload manag

WASHINGTON, May 19:US President Donald Trump has said he halted fresh strikes on Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, asserting that serious discussions were underway with Tehran that could lead to an acceptable deal. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on Monday late afternoon, without any reference to Pakistan, the mediator in the US-Iran war. I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi [] The post Trump halts strikes o

OSLO, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as clean energy, trade, sustainability and digitalisation during separate meetings with his counterparts from Iceland, Finland and Denmark. The prime minister held the meetings ahead of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit. During his talks with Iceland Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir, Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, PM Modi discuss

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Srinagar, May 19: Continuing its intensified crackdown on drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Monday attached a residential house along with adjoining land measuring seven marlas worth nearly 1.50 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Parimpora area of the city. Police identified the accused as Owais Amin Denthoo, son of Mohd Amin Denthoo, a resident of Parimpora. According to officials, the property was attached under the relevant pr

MOSCOW, May 19: Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, according to the presidential aide. President Putin visited India in December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. The post President Putin To Attend BRICS Summit In New Delhi On Sep 12-13 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SRINAGAR, May 19: The National Commission for Women has proposed to open offices in the countrys Union territories and is awaiting approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs in this regard, Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said on Tuesday. We recently sent a proposal to the ministry to open commission offices in the UTs. We are waiting for the necessary approval and permission in this regard, Rahatkar, who is here to hold public hearing of complaints, told reporters. She was responding to [] The post

CHANDIGARH, May 19: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday attacked the Centre, saying the Union Government would now pin the blame for all its failures on the West Asia conflict. He alleged that the Centre was pushing the country into an undeclared lockdown while hiding the true state of the economy from people. They will increase it many times. In reality, (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi ji will now blame the war for everything. They will say the war is [] The post Centre will blame Wes

NEW DELHI, May 19: The Supreme Court collegium has approved a proposal for appointment of nine judicial officers and 10 advocates as judges of the Madras High Court. The collegium headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant approved the names for appointment in a meeting held on May 18. The judicial officers whose names have been approved are Dr P Murugan, MD Sumathi, S Alli, C Thirumagal Chandrasekar, Dharmalingam Lingeswaran, Karthikeyan Balathandayutham, Shanmugam Karthikeyan, Baluchamy Murugesan, and

LUCKNOW, May 19:Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the alliance with its partners would continue in future elections, asserting that the formula will be victory not seats. At an event organised by Amar Ujala newspaper, when asked whether Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and he would be seen campaigning together in the coming elections, Yadav said his party had vast experience in running alliances and always ensured that its allies benefited from the arrangement. We have entered

RAEBARELI (UP), May 19: Congress Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that an economic shock is coming and it will not hit Adani, Ambani, or Modi, but the youth, labourers, and small traders. Very, very tough times are coming, the leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha told reporters here. Gandhi said a major economic storm not seen for many years is on the way. He also accused the prime minister of not following his own call for austerity. Instead of [] The post Tough times ahead; youth, small trader

Srinagar, May 19: The National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu and Kashmir has sanctioned and released grants-in-aid amounting to 150.84 crore under the Flexible Pool for Reproductive and Child Health (RCH), Health System Strengthening, National Health Programme and Urban Health Mission for the financial year 2026-27. According to an official order issued by the Mission Director, NHM J&K, the funds have been released through the BEAMS via SNA-SPARSH platform for payment of salaries of NHM and outsou

MUMBAI, May 19: Iscon Balaji Foods (IBF) on Tuesday said it is raising USD 215 million in a funding round, led by private equity major Advent Internationals USD 150 million investment. The investment is part of a USD 215 million Series A funding by frozen potato products maker IBFL, in which 360 ONE is also participating, as per an official statement. Advent said it will be getting a significant minority stake in the Gujarat-headquartered company. IBF is [] The post Iscon Balaji Foods to rais

SRINAGAR, May 19: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out searches in a land fraud case in Budgam district. Searches were carried out Semsaan village in Budgam distruct at the residence of one of the accused in the presence of executive magistrates to collect incriminating material and other evidence relevant to the case, a spokesman of the EOW said. The spokesman said the case pertains to an alleged land fraud totalling Rs 93 [] The post Land Fraud Ca

Srinagar, May 19: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today, joined peoples movement against drugs in Pulwama and addressed the citizens. He urged the people to strike the final blow against drug abuse, so together we dismantle the narco-terror network and save our young generation from addiction. This past month, Jammu Kashmir has witnessed public spirit awaken. In Baramulla I saw thousands raising their voices against drugs. Similarly, in Jammu, Samba, Udhampur, Kathua, Srinagar and other distric

JAMMU, May 19: Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani today conducted an extensive review of key infrastructure and development works being executed under the Jammu Smart City Limited and stressed the need for timely completion of all major projects ahead of the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra. During the visit, the Advisor was accompanied by Dr. Devansh Yadav, Director Projects Sunil Thusu and other senior officials of Jammu Smart City Limited. The Advisor first visited the TATA e-Bus Depot bei

Srinagar, May 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday ordered transfers and postings of several IAS and JKAS officers in a fresh administrative reshuffle across the Union Territory. According to Government Order No. 938-JK(GAD) of 2026 issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Mr. Anil Banka, IAS (AGMUT:2015), who was serving as Special Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, has been transferred and posted as Director, Industries and Commerce, Kashmir. Ms. Mahima M

JAMMU, May 19: Police and the forest department on Tuesday carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the outskirts of Jammu city and demolished around 20-30 structures to retrieve nearly 60 kanals of prime forest land, officials said. Officials of the forest department, Forest Protection Force, revenue department and the police launched the operation to evict alleged encroachers from the forest area. Despite resistance from the alleged encroachers, the drive continued for nearly three to four ho

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] : Surrogacy in India has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, bringing clarity, legality, and ethical safeguards to intended parents and surrogate mothers alike. As more Indian and NRI couples explore assisted reproductive options, understanding the legal framework has become essential to ensure a safe and compliant journey to parenthood. Dr. Mohit Saraogi, a leading expert in reproductive medicine, she

JAMMU, May 19: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered a major reshuffle and promotion of officials in the administrative cadre following the recommendations of the Committee for Appointment and Promotion of Officials/Officers of the High Court Staff, duly approved by the Chief Justice. Read this order for additional information. The post J&K High Court Orders Major Promotions In Administrative Cadre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, May 19: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has granted the benefit of notional effect to the promotions of several officers and officials of the High Court staff from December 31, 2025. According to an order issued by Registrar General M.K. Sharma, the decision was taken after considering representations submitted by various officers who were promoted earlier through separate High Court orders issued in January and February this year in the Administrative Cadre. The order stated

NEW DELHI, May 19: Under Operation Sindoor, Indian forces dismantled terror infrastructure, punctured a long-standing strategic assumption, and then stopped deliberately and purposefully, and it reflected smart power in its most complete expression, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday. In his address at a seminar hosted at the Manekshaw Centre here, he also said that twelve months ago, India offered the world a partial answer to the so-called smart power question. On the intervening n

JAMMU, May 19: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has declared May 28, 2026 (Thursday) as a holiday on account of Eid-ul-Azha. According to an order issued by the office of the Registrar General at Srinagar, the holiday will be observed for the Honble High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The order further stated that September 19, 2026 (Saturday) will be observed as a working day in lieu of the Eid-ul-Azha holiday. The notification has [] The post J&K And Ladakh High Court Announc

SEOUL, May 19: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi were set to hold their fourth meeting in about six months on Tuesday, underscoring their push to deepen ties between the historical Asian rivals in the face of geopolitical challenges. Lee will host Takaichi in his hometown of Andong, a southeastern South Korean city famous for a centuries-old traditional folk village that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In January, the two met in Takaichis [] The pos

WELLINGTON, May 19: New Zealands Government will lay off nearly 9,000 workers, amounting to 14 per cent of public sector jobs, by mid-2029 as part of a bid to slash billions in spending, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said on Tuesday. Willis said her administration would also enact three consecutive years of budget cuts for most public agencies, significantly reduce the number of departments, and demand faster uptake of AI technology across the sector. The cutbacks would save 2.4 billion New []

Pulwama, May 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that drugs are not only destroying the lives of youth and tearing apart families, but are also being used to fund terrorism, asserting that the entire narcotics network must be dismantled collectively. Speaking after leading a padyatra in Pulwama under the Nasha Mukht J&K Abhiyan, the Lieutenant Governor said the administration is committed to eliminating the menace of drug trafficking from Jammu and Kashmir. Drugs are not only des

Srinagar, May 19: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday conducted searches at Semsaan area of Budgam in connection with an alleged land fraud case involving nearly Rs 93 lakh. Officials said the searches were carried out in connection with FIR No. 17/2026 registered at Police Station EOW Kashmir under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against accused persons Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Dar of Jawalpora Budgam and Soom Nath Koul of Bangalore N

SRINAGAR, May 19: Police have registered a case to investigate the alleged religious conversion of an 18-year-old barber to Islam in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. The teenager has been identified as Vishal, a native of Uttar Pradeshs Bijnor. A case relating to alleged religious conversion has been reported in Kupwara. Cognisance of the matter has been taken, and an FIR under relevant sections of law has been registered, the officials said. The officials said [

WASHINGTON, May 19: The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States in the coming months, arguing that their status as Afrikaners has left them open to discrimination and persecution at home. The South African Government has said the Trump administrations claims are baseless. But President Donald Trump has insisted the white Afrikaner minority has faced systematic discrimination and violence, particularly attacks against its farming c

DUBAI, May 19: The United Arab Emirates for decades has advertised itself as a haven for international business in a Middle East awash in violent upheaval. Those waves have now crashed into this nation, testing its economic model like never before. The UAE, a close ally of the United States and Israel, faced more missile and drone attacks from Iran during the war than any other country. The attacks and Irans chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz have [] The post UAEs image as Middle Eastern haven

NEW DELHI, May 19: Indias edible oil imports rose 3 per cent to 166.51 lakh tonnes in the 2025-26 fiscal year, driven largely by a sharp jump in duty-free imports from Nepal, industry body Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) said on Tuesday. Imports had stood at 161.82 lakh tonnes in the prior fiscal year. Nepal, which enjoys zero-duty access to Indian markets under the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement, exported 7.36 lakh tonnes of edible oils to [] The post Indias edible

DEHRADUN, May 19: Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri (91) died at a private hospital here on Tuesday, following a prolonged illness. The veteran leader breathed his last at around 11 am, his daughter and Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan said. Khanduri is survived by his wife Aruna, son Manish, and daughter Ritu Khanduri Bhushan. The former Chief Minister was suffering from age-related ailments and underwent frequent hospitalisations

New Delhi, May 19: The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended till September 8 the tenure of all tribunal chairpersons, presidents and members whose terms are due to expire before that day to ensure uninterrupted functioning of tribunals. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi passed the order during the mentioning of a pending case. The matter was mentioned in the context of a National Green Tribunal judicial member, whose term is expiring [] Th