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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

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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

NEW DELHI, May 19: Adani group stocks were trading higher on Tuesday, with NDTV surging over 7 per cent, after the US Department of Justice permanently dropped all criminal charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, bringing a high-profile securities and wire fraud case in New York to a complete close after prosecutors concluded they could not sustain the allegations. Shares of NDTV surged 7.34 per cent in intraday, Adani Green jumped 4.27 per cent, Adani Total Gas rallied [] The post Ad

MUMBAI, May 19: Stock market benchmark indices rallied in early trade on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he has 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. Buying in frontline IT stocks, Adani group firms and foreign fund inflows also added to the positive trend in equities. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on Monday [] The post Stock mar

SRINAGAR, May 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday reviewed the arrangements for the annual Machail Mata yatra in Kishtwar district. The yatra is scheduled to commence in August this year. The chief secretary chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the safe and hassle-free conduct of the yatra, an official spokesman said. He said Dulloo also reviewed the implementation of the directions issued in the aftermath of last years cloudburst along the yatra r

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Anantnag, May 19: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse in the district, Anantnag Police on Monday achieved significant success in multiple anti-drug operations carried out in Sangam and Aishmuqam areas, registering three FIRs and arresting two accused involved in narcotics-related activities. According to police officials, acting on a specific input, a police team from Police Post Sangam conducted a raid at the residence of one Manzoor Ahmad Shah, son o

Jammu, May 19: The administration on Monday carried out a major anti-encroachment drive at Bandi near the Maha Maya Temple to clear alleged illegal occupations from government land. Officials said the operation was conducted jointly by the revenue department, forest authorities and police personnel to ensure smooth and peaceful execution of the drive. During the campaign, several structures and encroachments reportedly raised unlawfully on public land were removed by the authorities. The officia

RISHIKESH (UKHAND), May 19: Three coaches of the Ujjaini Express derailed near the Yog Nagari railway station here when the train was on its way to the railway yard, officials said on Tuesday. There were no passengers on board when the incident occurred around 9:40 pm on Monday near Khand Gaon area, they said. The train that operates between Lakshmibai Nagar in Indore and Yog Nagari in Rishikesh arrived at the Yog Nagari railway station at 6 pm on Monday [] The post Three Coaches Of Ujjaini Expr

NEW DELHI, May 19: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the right to live with dignity encompasses the right to live freely without threat from dogs as it dismissed all applications and petitions seeking recall of its earlier directions on relocation and sterilisation of strays. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria, which dismissed pleas challenging validity of the standard operating procedures issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) to deal with stray animals, [

Ramban, May 19: A passenger bus bearing registration number JK02CU-7482 overturned on the Gool-Sangaldan road near Sangaldan area of Ramban district on Monday, resulting in the death of one passenger and injuries to several others. According to initial reports, the bus lost control and turned turtle near Sangaldan. In the incident, one passenger was killed on the spot, while around 11 to 12 passengers sustained injuries. Soon after the accident, police, rescue teams, and local volunteers rushed

New Delhi, May 19: Debunking all rumours and speculations, the government on Tuesday said it is not planning to introduce a monetisation scheme for gold held by temple trusts, or any religious institution across the country. Such rumours are completely false, misleading and without any basis, the finance ministry said in a clarification. It also clarified that claims suggesting gold plates on temple towers, doors, or other temple structures will be considered as Strategic Gold Reserves of India

New Delhi, May 19: An inquiry committee investigating allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma against whom removal proceedings were initiated over the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash from his official residence has submitted its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The report, which was presented in accordance with statutory requirements under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, on Monday, will be laid before both Houses of Parliament in due course, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said. The Mo

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Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 18: A high-level U.S. industry delegation comprising representatives from the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) today held detailed discussions with Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on emerging opportunities

Dr B N Tripathi vcskuastjammu@gmail.com The Middle East conflict is no longer just a geopolitical issue confined to oil-producing nations. Its effects are now flowing directly into farms, food systems, trade routes, fertilizer markets and household kitchens across the world. Recent assessments by the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme suggest that severe escalation scenarios in the Middle East could impose economic losses ranging from nearly USD

Calls for completion of works before yatra Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today conducted an on-site inspection and reviewed the ongoing construction works and pilgrim facilities at Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. Sinha interacted with the officials and directed them for expediting the progress and ensure completion of pending works well before commencement of Shri Amarnathji yatra. He also reviewed the arrange

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 18: On the second day of its activities in Srinagar, FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh hosted its marquee exhibition, `Vibrant Verve, a pop-up edit at the Radisson Collection Hotel & Spa, Riverfront Srinagar. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr Hina Shafi Bhat, senior BJP leader who appreciated the initiative and praised FICCI FLO JKL for creating meaningful platforms for women entrepreneurs. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Hina Bhat said FICCI FLO Jammu, Kash

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Leader of Opposition, Sunil Kumar Sharma on Monday said the Speaker Abdul Rahim Rathers claims on the issue of appointing Chairpersons of House committees smack of an attempt to cover up wrongdoing rather than to respond to the reservations of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over it. He said the Speakers discretion to appoint heads of six non-financial House committees cannot be driven by party interests, but must be guided by fairness and well-established

Excelsior Correspondent KOTA, May 18: ALLEN Career Institute has welcomed the announcements made by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan regarding changes in the conduct of the NEET-UG examination. In this regard, the CEO of the ALLEN Career Institute, Nitin Kukreja, stated that the decisions taken by the Ministry of Education are highly welcomed. First and foremost, the decision to reconduct the examination within a reasonable timeframe was appropriate. Along with this, the announcement of the

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta today visited Prem Nath Dogra Bhawan at Kachi Chawni area here and paid tribute to veteran Dogra leader Pt Prem Nath Dogra. During his interaction with the family members of the late leader, Kavinder Gupta recalled Dogras contribution towards strengthening nationalist forces in Jammu and Kashmir and described him as a symbol of patriotism and public awakening. Referring to his role in the Praja Parishad Movement, the

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma today chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting at the District Headquarters, here, to review the implementation and progress of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and flagship programmes being executed in the district. Member of Rajya Sabha Sat Paul Sharma, who is Co-Chairperson of the DISHA Committee, also presided over the deliberations and offered valuable inputs on the

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers to review summer preparedness, arrangements for upcoming pilgrimages, availability of food and essential supplies, and preparedness for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations across Jammu division. The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, IGP Jammu Bhimsen Tuti, DIG Traffic J&K Dr Haseeb Mughal, Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation D

Dr Rizwan Rumi rizwanroomi2012@gmail.com Drug addiction has emerged as one of the gravest social and public health crises confronting Jammu and Kashmir in recent years. The alarming spread of narcotics among the youth has deeply disturbed families, educational institutions and communities across the Union Territory. What was once perceived as an isolated urban problem has now penetrated villages, towns, colleges and even school environments, threatening the social fabric and future stability of

LAKHIMPUR KHERI (UP), May 18: Ten people were killed when a van collided head-on with a truck on the Sisaiya-Lakhimpur National Highway on Monday, police said. The van was going to Sisaiya from Lakhimpur when the accident took place between Unchgaon and Bharehta villages. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the accident. The prime minister also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin []

NEW DELHI, May 18: The U.S. Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, bringing high-profile securities and wire fraud case in New York to a complete close after prosecutors concluded they could not sustain the allegations. With this, multiple US regulatory and legal investigations involving the group have all closed in the last couple of days. Last week, the US Securities and Exchange Commission settled civil alleg

NEW DELHI, May 18: A US industry delegation on Monday held discussions with Union minister Jitendra Singh on emerging opportunities for private investment and industry collaboration in Indias nuclear sector. The interaction focused on Indias Nuclear Energy Mission, recent policy reforms enabling greater private sector participation, and expanding the scope of India-US cooperation in clean energy and critical technologies. In a statement, Singh said, India aims to increase its nuclear power capac

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Mission Olympics Shooting Academy Jammu celebrated an impressive performance by its young shooters at the India Open National Level Competition organised by the National Rifle Association of India at Trishul Shooting Academy from May 15 to 23. Young shooter Dharya Kotwal emerged as the star performer by clinching double gold medals in the 10m Air Rifle Sub Youth and Youth categories. She registered an outstanding score of 415.3, displaying remarkable

*Sanctions Rs 2 lakh cash award Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 18: Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, today felicitated young boxing sensation, 14-year-old Mohammad Yaseer of Rajouri, for his historic gold medal at the Under-15 Asian Boxing Championship held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Jammu and Kashmir Government has also sanctioned a cash award of Rs 2 lakh in favour of boxer Yaseer from Rajouri for his outstanding achievement at the As

NEW DELHI, May 18 : A 24-year-old woman, Deepika Nagar, allegedly died after being harassed for more dowry at her matrimonial home in Jalpura, Greater Noida, just 14 months after her marriage. Deepika, who was considered among the most beautiful and educated girls in her village, was a postgraduate and had completed her BA and B.Ed. Her father had raised her with great care and affection, but her life at her in-laws house lasted only 14 months. Deepika was married [] The post 14 months after mar

WASHINGTON, May 18: A 25-year-old Indian student died in a road accident near Chicago in the US that left six others injured. The accident took place late Saturday night on Interstate 65 highway near the city of Crown Point in Lake County of Indiana state. Local media reports identified the student at Navya Gadusu, who was pronounced dead at 12:16 am on Sunday, by the Lake County Coroners office. Gadusus death was caused by blunt force traumatic injuries sustained in [] The post Indian student d