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Excelsior Correspondent HYDERABAD, Dec 6: The J&K Tourism has bagged the eco-tourism hotspot award at the India International Tourism Mart being held here. The tourism fest was inaugurated on December 04, 2025 and it is witnessing participation of many states and Union Territories besides delegations from Malaysia, Nepal, Botswana and other countries. The J&K Tourism was awarded for its eco-tourism practices having been adopted for sustainable tourism across J&K by the Department. Besides this a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: To welcome the winter season with a massive style, V-Mart, Indias leading value retail brand today launched its biggest-ever winter wear & Jacket collection, offering trendy, cozy and ultra-affordable options for the entire family. With prices starting at just Rs 499 and kids jackets from Rs 299, the collection promises warmth without compromising on style. This year, V-Mart has rolled out more than 10,000 jacket options for men, women and kids, ensuring the

Excelsior Correspondent New Delhi/Jammu, Dec 6: Amit Sharma Director Census Operations (DCO) & Director Citizen Registration (DCR), Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs for the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, shared his expertise in IT domain in the prestigious Twentieth Annual Information Security Summit organised by NASSCOM-DSCI in the national capital region wherein experts from lot of national and international organisations participated over last three days. Amit Sharma had been

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 6: A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Delhi between the Patanjali Group and the Government of Russia. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Patanjali Group by Swami Ramdev and on behalf of the Government of Moscow (Russia) by Sergey Cheremin, Chairman of Indo-Russia Business Council and Minister of Commerce of Russia. Speaking on the occasion, Swami Ramdev said that this MoU focuses on the promotion of health and wellness, health []

Vishal Sharma A myna sat on a tree gripping an insect in its beak. Its black brown eyes surrounded by an array of silver spots scanned the surroundings. A light wind blew through the tree, gently stirring its leaves and branches. As the wind speed increased, myna became anxious. Its head bobbed back and forth; and it took a bit of flight, but returned to perch on the same branch, same spot; only this time it faced the opposite direction. [] The post Mynas curse appeared first on Daily Excelsior

Dr Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com Many candles wept in silence, their flames dim with pain, Many slogans rose in anger, yet the world moved on again She is the strength behind creation, the heartbeat of every land Respect her presence, honor her life, shaped by Gods own hand A girl is born into the world with innocence in her eyes and dreams that stretch far beyond the horizon. Yet from the day she takes her first steps, she is taught something [] The post When will she be Safe? appeared

O.P Sharma opsharmajournalist@gmail.com Name of Books : Dhoop Chhaonand Mein Tanhayee Mein Sochta Hoon. Author : Dr. Jitendra Udhampuri Publisher : Highbrow Publications, Bari Brahmana, Jammu Year : 2025 Price : Rs 500 & Rs 100 Eminent poet, writer, scholar and creative author Dr. Jitendra Udhampuri is a house-hold name in the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir and even across the country. His two books are under review and these were well received by the public and in literary [] The post Glowi

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: The 63rd Annual Raising Day of Home Guards & Civil Defence was celebrated at SDRF 2nd Battalion Headquarters, Gulshan Ground, here today, recognizing the dedication and service of volunteers and officers in disaster management and community safety. The chief guest, Abdul Gani Mir, DGP Commandant General HG/CD & SDRF J&K, congratulated all personnel, highlighting their critical role as first responders during natural and man-made disasters. He apprecia

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a joint meeting of the Forest and Agriculture Production Departments along with the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, to evolve a comprehensive roadmap for commercial cultivation, conservation and large-scale promotion of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department; Commissioner

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 6: Rajouri Police is set to organize a marathon tomorrow to promote the messages Run for Unity and Run against Drugs. The event was announced by SSP Rajouri Gaurav Sikarwar, who said the marathon will commence at 6:00 am with three categories: 5 km, 10 km and 21 km. Around 1,500 participants from Rajouri and neighbouring areas are expected to take part. The marathon route will start from DPL, passing through Panja Chowk, Jawahar Nagar, [] The post Poli

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 6: A delegation of District Development Council Chairpersons called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today and discussed various development issues of their respective districts. The delegation was comprised of Col. Mahan Singh (Retd.) Chairman, DDC Kathua; Keshav Dutt Sharma, Chairman, DDC, Samba; Bharat Bhushan, Chairman, DDC, Jammu and Lal Chand, Chairman, DDC Udhampur. Ravi Kumar, Spokesperson BJP Kisan Morcha J&K also called on Lieutenant Governor. Mean

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 6: The National Conference on Advances in Applied Physical Sciences (NCAAPS-2025), organized by Department of Physics, University of Jammu, concluded today with valedictory session marked by insightful reflection, expressions of gratitude and reaffirmation of committed to scientific advancement. The valedictory ceremony was presided over by Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, University of Jammu, with Prof. Shaid Hussain as the special guest. The event

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: The J&K (UT) Amateur Kurash Championship 2025 concluded at Sacred Heart College, Paloura, here today. Over 247 players from various districts of J&K participated, competing across Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior categories, showcasing skill and determination. The championship was organized by Jammu District Kurash Association to provide a platform for local talent. The closing ceremony was graced by Rajneesh Gupta (General Secretary, J&K Amateur Kurash

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: A tenth standard student apparently ended her life by hanging at her residence at Nanak Nagar area of the district here today. Bhumika Sharma, 15, daughter of Bhuwaneshwar Sharma, and resident of House Number 122, Sector 14, Nanak Nagar Jammu, was spotted hanging from the ceiling fan with a dupatta tied around her neck at her residence by her family members this morning, who took her to Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, a police official [] The post 1

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: KC Public Schools Junior Wing celebrated its annual Nimble Feet Fitness Fest 2025 at Junior School ground, highlighting the institutions commitment to the physical, mental, and emotional development of its young learners. Vaibhav Kohli, Principal Secretary to LG of J&K, presided over the event as chief guest. The programme was also attended by Chairman Raju Chowdhary, Managing Director Arti Chowdhary, Directors Siddhant and Ria Chowdhary, Principal AK Mishra

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 6: Three family members were injured here today after the car they were travelling in was hit by a truck at Roun Domel near Tawi Bridge. As per Police, the truck bearing registration number JK14B-7895, hit the car bearing registration number JK14D-2190. After the accident locals along with cops rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to District Hospital Udhampur. The injured were identified as Dharanter Singh, 67, son of Suraj Singh; Jagbir Singh, 37, []

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: JP World School, Jammu, celebrated its much-awaited Annual Sports Day ZENITH with tremendous enthusiasm and vibrant participation on the school grounds. The event began with a warm welcome to the chief guest Nuzhat Gul, Secretary J&K Sports Council and Nirmal Kishore Kotwal, President J&K High Court Bar Association, in the presence of Principal Aparana Kohli. In her address, Principal Kohli emphasized the importance of sports in ensuring the holistic

The 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi was far more than a diplomatic routine. It was a reaffirmation of a time-tested friendship that has weathered wars, shifting global alliances, ideological differences, and a rapidly mutating geopolitical landscape. President Vladimir Putins visit-rare in recent years-carried unmistakable symbolism: in a world splintered by conflict and mistrust, the Indo-Russian relationship remains anchored in trust, warmth, and strategic depth. For India, Russia

Prof Suresh Chander suresh.chander@gmail.com Hindu mythology stands out among the worlds major religious traditions for its extraordinary plurality of divine and semi-divine beings-devas, daityas, asuras, yak?as, n?gas, apsar?s-and a uniquely powerful and autonomous group of female divinities. While many ancient cultures once possessed similarly complex pantheons, few have survived into the modern era with the depth, continuity, and cultural vitality seen in South Asia. This article examines the

Recalls 100 years journey of RSS Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Dec. 6: Refuting the oft repeated claims of critics that founder and first Sarsangchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Dr Keshaw Bhai Hedgewar did not take part in the freedom movement of country, Dattatreya Hosbale, the Sarkaryawah of Sangh today said that he (Dr Hedgewar) took active part in the freedom struggle of India and was twice jailed during his life time. Dattatreya Hosbale, who was the main speaker during a [] The post Dr Hedg

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Dec 6: Flight operations in Jammu and Kashmir were severely affected today as a total of 18 flights-including 14 operated by IndiGo and 4 by SpiceJet-were cancelled at Srinagar Airport and 4 flights-including 3 operated by IndiGo and 1 by SpiceJet-were aborted at the Jammu Airport amid continuing nationwide aviation disruptions. Airport officials said Srinagar Airport had 64 scheduled flight movements today-32 arrivals and as many departures-while Jammu ha

Age relaxation issue in CCE *Query was raised on feasibility of exam by changing eligibility criteria Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today dispelled all misgivings sought to be created on age relaxation for aspirants of Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) scheduled to be held tomorrow saying that file on the query received on December 2 from the UT Government was returned the same day but there was no further response. Office of the Lieutenant Governor Jammu came

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: Amid row, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) this evening declared that Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2025 will be held as scheduled tomorrow. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Commission hasnt taken any decision to defer the exam, the JKPSC said and urged all candidates to follow the timetable already issued by the Commission. The post Prelims to be held as scheduled today appeared first on Daily Excels

Constitutional changes not going to end terror *INDIA bloc on life support, may wheel into ICU Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said the homegrown terrorism had never truly disappeared and the changes made to the Constitutional relationship are not going to miraculously result in an end to terror. Speaking at an event in New Delhi today, Omar argued that the home grown terrorism had never truly disappeared. When did it ever go away? It was [] The post Home

KISHTWAR, Dec 6: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of developmental works being executed under the District Capex Budget 2025-26. At the outset, the DC reviewed in detailed the ongoing works as well as the projects allotted in the current financial year.He emphasized the need to accelerate the pace of execution to ensure timely physical and financial completion of all developmental initiatives. The DC issued

BARAMULLA, Dec 6: In a major push towards strengthening eco-tourism and boosting employment opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives, and Elections, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated several key development projects in Baramulla district. The Minister inaugurated newly constructed Block Officer Forest Huts at Kiter Daji and Ladua. He also laid foundation stones for upcoming Forest Eco-Parks at Harwan and an Inspectio

After a series of negative roles, actor Vijay Varmas heart was craving for something different. And then came along Gustaakh Ishq, a sweet love story he hopes will remind people of lightness, sun and hot chocolate in winters. Varma, who has made a mark in films such as Pink and Gully Boy as well as the show Dahaad, wants a filmography like Al Pacino or his Gustaakh Ishq co-star Naseeruddin Shah. And he is well on his way there with [] The post Gustaakh Ishq like hot chocolate in winter, was crav

Jammu, Dec 6: Two persons, including a juvenile, were taken into custody for allegedly stealing a 12-bore gun from a local in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Saturday. The stolen weapon was recovered during the investigation, while further inquiries are underway to ascertain the motive behind the theft, the police said. On Wednesday, a case about theft of a 12-bore gun was registered at the Gandoh Police Station. During the investigation, an accused identified as Mahafuz [] Th

KATHUA, Dec 6: Secretary Transport, Avny Lavasa, today conducted a surprise visit to MVD Tax Collection Post at Lakhanpur and had a detailed review of its functioning. During the inspection, the Secretary interacted with the staff on duty and directed the RTO Kathua to ensure complete discontinuation of manual cash transactions. She instructed that all tax collections must be carried out strictly through the POS machines installed at the post. Avny Lavasa asked the officers to ensure that vehicl

Srinagar, Dec 6: The Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) on Saturday confirmed that the JKAS Preliminary Examination will be conducted as scheduled on December 7, despite widespread appeals for postponement. JKPSC Chairman Arun Kumar Choudhary said that the exam will be conducted as per schedule. Earlier, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor issued a clarification on X, calling social media claims misleading. It stated that the age-relaxation file was received and returned on Dece

Srinagar, Dec 6: Amid a row over the delay in clearing a file related to age relaxation for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) scheduled for December 7, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the file was returned the same day it was received on December 2 with a query, but there was no response from the government. Sinha said that the query was directed to the J-K Public Service Commission (JKPSC) to determine if it was logistically feasible to [] The post File On JKPSC Exam R

Jammu, Dec 6: Northern Railways Jammu division on Saturday conducted an e-auction to allot advertising rights on five underbridges, marking a push to boost revenue from sources other than tickets freight charges, an official said. This was the first e-auction conducted for advertising rights on railway underbridges, said Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal. He said the successful bidder was awarded advertising rights for three years, which will generate Rs 44 lakhs in non-fare rev

NEW DELHI, Dec 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people to completely rid the country of the slave mentality in the next 10 years, asserting that every sector today is shedding the colonial mindset and aiming for new achievements with pride. He also said the term Hindu rate of growth was used when India was struggling for 2-3 per cent of growth. The policy of Macaulay, which sowed the seeds of mental slavery in India, will complete 200 [] The post In 10 Years, We All Must Rid The

Thane, Dec 6: A man was arrested on Saturday in Mumbra area here with charas valued at Rs 1.10 crore, police said. As per the preliminary investigation, accused Mohammad Haroon Hasrat Ali Siddiqui (42), a local resident, had procured the narcotic drug from Jammu & Kashmir, said a police official. Haroon was spotted standing suspiciously near Airoli-Mumbra Bridge by a police patrolling team. He tried to run but was nabbed after a short chase, and 2.2 kg of charas, a [] The post Charas Brought Fro

Ramban/Jammu, Dec 6: Police have registered a case against a Bangladeshi woman in Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district on Saturday for illegally entering and staying in India in violation of immigration laws, officials said. Happu Akhter, a resident of the Habiganj district of Bangladesh, was booked after police received reliable information about her presence in the Kunfer area of Chanderkote, a police spokesperson said. He said Akhter had unlawfully entered India without possessing a valid passp

JAMMU, Dec 6: Four members of a family were killed after their car toppled down into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district on Saturday, officials said. The accident took place on the Drabshalla link road, about 25 km from Kishtwar town, when the family was returning to their residence in Dessa village in Doda after paying obeisance at Sarthal Mata temple, they added. Prima facie, the driver of the car lost control while negotiating a blind curve, causing [] The post Four Of Family Kill

JAMMU, Dec 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department today issued an order implementing transfers and additional charge arrangements for seven officers across various treasury and accounts units. See Order Copy Click Here. The post J&K Finance Dept Orders Transfers, Additional Charges For 7 Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Dec 6: ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC), a subsidiary of ICICI Bank, is gearing up to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on December 12. According to market sources, the issue size is expected to be around Rs 10,000 crore. The companys maiden public offering will conclude on December 16 and bidding for anchor investors will take place on December 11, according to the red herring prospectus. The issue is an entirely an offer for sale [] The post ICICI Prudential A

Kolkata, Dec 6: Skipper Suyash Prabhudessai led from the front with an unbeaten 28-ball 51 as Goa handed a seven-wicket defeat to Jammu and Kashmir in their Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophys Group B clash here on Saturday. Goa were also bolstered by a fine 44-ball 59 with eight fours and a six by Kashyap Bakhale in the chase as they responded with 167 for three in 19 overs after keeping Jammu and Kashmir to 161 for six earlier. Goa [] The post Goa Beat Jammu And Kashmir By 7 Wickets In Syed Mushtaq A

Kishtwar, Dec 6: A Yatri vehicle met with an accident in Kishtwar on Saturday, resulting in the death of three persons on the spot, while another sustained injuries. Officials said that the injured person was shifted to District Hospital Kishtwar for treatment. All the victims hail from the Dessa area of Doda district. Further investigation into the incident is underway. (KNC) The post Three Dead, One Injured As Yatri Vehicle Meets Accident In J&Ks Kishtwar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Dec 6: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who on Friday attended a banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, on Saturday described the atmosphere there as warm and engaging, and said he enjoyed his conversations with many of the attendees. Tharoos remarks came a day after President Droupadi Murmu hosted a banquet for the visiting Russian president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Attended the @rashtrapatibhvn banquet for President Putin last night. A w

New Delhi, Dec 6: The BJP on Saturday alleged that historical blunders like allowing Pakistan and China to occupy Indian territory and giving special status to Jammu and Kashmir are Jawaharlal Nehrus legacy, as it hit out at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over her accusation that the ruling dispensations main objective is to vilify him. Hitting back at the Congress parliamentary party chairperson over her allegations that the ruling BJPs goal is not just to erase the legacy of the [] The post Hist

JAMMU, Dec 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday clarified that several social media posts circulating about the JKPSC examination were misleading, stating that the facts had been misrepresented. In a post on X, he confirmed that the file received by Lok Bhavan on December 2, 2025, was strictly related to age relaxation and not to the conduct of the examination. He said the file was returned the same day with a query asking whether it was logistically possible to [] The post LG Sinha C

New Delhi, Dec 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the opposition INDIA bloc is currently on life support and risks being wheeled into the ICU due to infighting and a failure to match the BJPs round-the-clock election machine. Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit here, Abdullah detailed the organisational and strategic failures of the opposition bloc, contrasting its approach with the BJPs unparalleled work ethic. Talking about the IN

CAIRO, Dec 6: A drone attack by the Sudanese paramilitary forces hit a kindergarten in south-central Sudan, killing 50 people, including 33 children, a doctors group said. Paramedics on the scene in the town of Kalogi in South Kordofan state were targeted in a second unexpected attack, the group said in a statement late Friday. The death toll is expected to be higher, but communication blackouts in the area have made it difficult to report casualties. Thursdays attack is [] The post Sudanese pa

PRETORIA, Dec 6: At least 10 people were killed and 10 others wounded in a shooting on Saturday at the Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville in South Africas administrative capital Pretoria, local police said. (UNI) The post 10 killed, 10 wounded in shooting in S. Africas Pretoria appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LAHORE, Dec 6: Law enforcement agencies have foiled a major terror plot in Pakistans Punjab province and arrested 24 terrorists, most of whom belong to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), police said on Saturday. The terrorists were arrested during operations in different areas of the province this week, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab said in a statement. It said the CTD Punjab conducted 364 intelligence-based operations in different districts, in which 24 terrorists w

NEW DELHI, Dec 6: The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) on Saturday raised its concerns over Netflixs proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying that it poses a direct competition and economic threat to Indias theatrical and broader film economy. The Acquisition of Warner Bros, one of the worlds leading studios, by a dominant streaming platform that has historically deprioritised theatrical releases, poses a direct economic threat to Indias broader film economy, MAI said in a stat

Srinagar, Dec 6: Police on Saturday recovered incriminating material, including posters of a separatist outfit and some banned literature, during a search in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama district. Acting on a search warrant issued by the NIA Court Pulwama in a case registered under the UAP Act, the police carried out a search at a shop belonging to Mohamed Amir Rather, a resident of Litter Pulwama, a police spokesman said. According to the spokesperson, the search operation was conducted in [] The

NEW DELHI, Dec 6: Real estate technology firm Square Yards has raised USD 35 million from investors, including Smile Gate, at a valuation of USD 900 million to expand business, according to sources. Gurugram-based Square Yards, which is mainly into property brokerage and home loans, posted revenue of Rs 1,410 crore in the last financial year. According to sources, Square Yards has raised USD 35 million, led by Korean venture capital fund Smile Gate and other existing investors. The [] The post