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JAMMU, Feb 22: Three members of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. The bodies of all the slain terrorists were charred beyond recognition as the mud house they were hiding in caught fire during the gunfight, they said, adding that preliminary assessments by security agencies suggest that one of the deceased is Saifullah, a notorious JeM commander. He had reportedly infiltrated in

MUMBAI, Feb 22 : Indias next agricultural revolution will be driven by artificial intelligence, Union Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh said today, positioning AI as the central pillar of farm policy, research and investment architecture at the AI4Agri 2026 Summit in Mumbai. Addressing the inaugural session of the Global Conference on AI in Agriculture and Investor Summit 2026 here, the Minister said AI offers, for the first time, scalable solutions to str

JAMMU, Feb 22: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a virtual review meeting to assess the progress of ongoing development works being executed by Public Works Department (PWD) in Mendhar. The meeting was attended by the Chief Engineer PW (R&B) Pir Panjal, Executive Engineer PW (R&B) Mendhar and other concerned officers of the department. During the review, the Minister took a detailed appraisal of projects being executed under

JAMMU, Feb 22: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, held a meeting of all the stakeholders to take assessment of the interventions proposed for the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) by the Social Welfare Department. Speaking in this meeting he called for a time-bound, outcome-driven Whole-of-Government approach to transform Anganwadi Centres into vibrant hubs of holistic child development across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Commissioner Secretary, So

Hubballi, Feb 22: Auqib Nabis stellar role in propelling Jammu and Kashmir to their maiden Ranji Trophy final has placed him firmly under limelight, but the burden sits lightly on his broad shoulders ahead of the most important match of his life. Nabi is the second highest wicket-taker in this seasons Ranji Trophy, bagging 55 scalps in 16 innings at a stunning average of 12.72. But Nabi will be up against a formidable Karnataka batting line-up that features India batters [] The post My Focus Is

JAMMU, Feb 22: In a remarkable act of bravery, a sniffer dog of 2 Para SF named Tyson was the first to confirm the presence of terrorists in the operation zone. Tyson was hit by a bullet in his leg while advancing ahead of the troops, but despite the injury, he continued with the mission, helping the forces establish contact with the terrorists. He was later airlifted for medical treatment and is now safe and recovering. The post Brave K9 Tyson Takes First Bullet, Helps Confirm Terrorist Presen

Jammu, Feb 22: Manjinder Singh, 24, travelled to Russia on a student visa with hopes of higher education and supporting his family. He returned to his family, however, months later in a coffin, with his family alleging he was lured into joining the Russian Army under false promises. Singh had travelled to Russia in December 2024 to build a better life but his death in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has plunged his loved ones in a forward hamlet in the R [] The post Last Rites Of Jammu Student Who D

New Delhi, Feb 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday that a statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens, which has stood in Rashtrapati Bhavan, will be replaced by a statue of C Rajagopalachari, the first Indian governor-general of independent India. During his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi noted that, unfortunately, even after independence, statues of British administrators remained in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, while those of Indias great leaders were not honoured with a

New Delhi, Feb 22: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has set a target of filing 500 chargesheets in money-laundering cases in the current financial year and investigating officials have been directed to ensure that once a case is registered, the probe should be completed within one to two years, except in complex matters, the agency said on Sunday. These measures were discussed and finalised during the federal probe agencys 34th Quarterly Conference of Zonal Officers (QCZO) held in Assams capital

Bangkok, Feb 22: Tejal Hasanbis made an impactful 51 not out off 34 balls on a slow turner before leg-spinner Prema Rawat made the ball talk as India A outplayed Bangladesh A by a whopping 46 runs in a low-scoring final to defend the ACC Womens Asia Cup Rising Stars here on Sunday. At 44 for four, India were in trouble but Hasanbis, who has played ODIs for India, and captain Radha Yadav, another international, (36 off 30) shared an [] The post Tejal, Prema power India A to Asia Cup Rising Stars

Meerut (UP), Feb 22: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday lauded the Centres push for digital and physical infrastructure, saying Indias transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has drawn global recognition and improved ease of living for citizens. Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail and Meerut Metro services, Adityanath said India has built a robust digital public infrastructure covering 1.4 billion people, processing nearly 20 bil

New Delhi, Feb 22: The Congress on Sunday announced new initiatives including setting up rapid legal response teams at state and district levels and raising its voice for reclaiming the original RTI Act as part of efforts to encourage the involvement of youths with the party. Unveiling four such programmes, Congress treasurer Ajay Maken and senior spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said that young minds, through such initiatives, would help provide legal aid at the grassroots level whenever required

DEHRADUN, Feb 22: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved action against those found drawing both government pension and other benefits under various social welfare pension schemes. The direction came on Saturday after a recent data analysis by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) related to government pensions in Uttarakhand uncovered alleged irregularities, revealing that 1,377 people in the state were receiving double pension benefits. The chief minister dire

New Delhi, Feb 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday strongly pitched for use of swadeshi products during festivals and asked people to always remember to be vocal for local. Modi said the Islamic holy month Ramzan is currently going on and wished everyone the best for the occasion. Holi is also coming in a few days and this means that a time filled with colours, gulal, and laughter is about to knock at our doors, he added. May you [] The post Use Swadeshi Products During Festivals, Remembe

Jammu, Feb 22: Two terrorists were killed in a joint security operation in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. The operation, codenamed Trashi-I, was launched on the basis of specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, they said. According to officials, troops of the Armys White Knight Corps, in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF, launched a search operation in the region. Contact was established with the terrorists

LONDON, Feb 22: Actor Alexandra Daddario, known for her role as Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson film series, decided to part ways with her husband and producer Andrew Form after 3 years. It was a mutual decision to divorce, and the couple plans to continue co-parenting, according to the entertainment news magazine People. The decision was made with love and respectThey will continue to co-parent their child together and appreciate privacy as they navigate this transition, a source was [] The

ISLAMABAD, Feb 22: Pakistan in a midnight military action targeted at least seven terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan in retaliation for the recent rebel attacks, it emerged on early Sunday. In the latest terrorist incident, an army lieutenant colonel and a soldier were killed in a suicide attack in the Bannu area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. According to a statement by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan has conclusive evidence that these acts of terrorism, including at a

ISLAMABAD, Feb 22: Pakistan on Sunday joined 13 other countries to condemn the US ambassador to Israels statement, in which he agreed to the Biblical notion regarding Israels right to control the mainland Arab regions. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee made the remarks in an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Friday, with Carlson noting that the biblical verse included Israels region between the Euphrates River in Iraq and the Nile in Egypt. Huckabee, who is a staunch [] The post Pa

KYIV, Feb 22: Russia attacked Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones, killing one person in the Kyiv region, Ukraines Emergency Service said on Sunday. Another eight people, including one child, were rescued from under the rubble of destroyed buildings, the service said. The attack caused damage and fires to erupt in five districts in the suburbs of Kyiv: Obukhiv, Brovary, Boryspil, Bucha and Fastiv. In the village of Putrivka in the Fastiv district, emergency first responders worked on [

Harare, Feb 22: Young women, mothers holding babies and some men lined up in a dusty field on the outskirts of Zimbabwes capital, Harare. They came for injections of a new HIV prevention drug launched in the country on Thursday, one that only needs to be administered twice a year. Zimbabwe, where HIV has led to tens of thousands of deaths over the past two decades, is one of the first countries to roll out lenacapavir, a long-acting drug that [] The post A long-acting HIV drug arrives in Zimbabw

NEW DELHI, Feb 22: The Reserve Bank of India has built a high-security data centre in Odisha, strategically located well away from potential cross-border threat zones and high seismic-risk regions, as part of efforts to safeguard critical financial infrastructure and strengthen continuity of core systems. The greenfield facility in Bhubaneswar is designed to house core computing systems supporting the central banks currency management, payment and settlement operations, and regulatory data funct

NEW DELHI, Feb 22: The combined market valuation of six of the top-10 valued firms climbed Rs 63,478.46 crore last week, led by Larsen & Toubro and State Bank of India, which emerged as the biggest winners. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 187.95 points, or 0.22 per cent, over the past week. Larsen & Toubro, State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Bajaj Finance, and Reliance Industries were the gainers, while Bharti Airtel, ICICI [] The post Mcap of six of to

Terrorist killed in ongoing operation by security forces in J-Ks Kishtwar district: Officials The post Terrorist killed in ongoing operation by security forces in J-Ks Kishtwar district: Officials appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Feb 22: The conduct of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers arrested for protesting at the AI Impact Summit venue was not legitimate dissent, rather a blatant assault on public order that also hurt the countrys diplomatic image, a Delhi court said. Judicial Magistrate Ravi made the observation on Saturday when the four IYC workers who were held for the shirtless protest at the Bharat Mandapam here were produced before his court. The court allowed five days of [] The post Shirtless

JAMMU, Feb 22: The Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, has ordered transfers and postings of 233 Girdawars in the interest of the administration. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Div Com Jammu Transfers 233 Girdawars appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Feb 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted strides made by India in the field of artificial intelligence, saying the AI summit showcased how animals were being treated in the country with the help of AI and how farmers were keeping track of their livestock and dairy. Addressing his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, Modi also asked people to remain vigilant against online financial fraud and digital arrest. Referring to the recently concluded AI Summit, Modi [] The

CHANDIGARH, Feb 22: An Army personnel was among six arrested as Punjab police on Sunday unearthed a well-organised heroin trafficking network. The arrested accused are involved in multiple drug trafficking cases, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. In a major breakthrough, @Faridkot Police, after a 2-month long jail-based interception, busts a well organised heroin trafficking network, apprehends 6 accused, including 1 Army personnel and 1 dismissed police personnel, and recovers 4.8 k

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New Delhi, Feb 22: Eight suspects have been nabbed for allegedly plotting a major terror conspiracy in Delhi at the behest of Pakistans ISI and Bangladesh-based extremist organisations, police sources said on Sunday. Six of the suspects have been arrested from different parts of Tamil Nadu and will be brought to Delhi for interrogation. Some of the arrested individuals are stated to be Bangladeshi nationals, the sources added. Two persons were picked up earlier during follow up action linked to

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com The region of Jammu, nestled between the plains of Punjab and the majestic Himalayas is a land where faith breathes through its hills, rivers and village pathways. Beyond the grand temples and established religious institutions lies a vibrant spiritual tradition rooted in folk deities -local guardians, ancestral spirits, warrior saints and manifestations of divine power who shape the moral and cultural fabric of the society. These folk deities are

The continued absence of a clear roadmap for the new hydropower policy underscores a deeper structural problem in governance and execution in Jammu and Kashmir. The initial announcement by Government last year had generated expectations that the UT would finally move towards systematically harnessing its long-projected hydropower potential of over 20,000 MW. However, the complete silence on the policy in the 2026-27 Budget speech and Economic Survey reflects a troubling pattern-grand announcemen

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com Long before printed books, mobile screens and formal classrooms entered the lives of Dogra children, wisdom travelled naturally from one generation to another through the spoken word. Knowledge was not confined to pages; it lived in voices, gestures and shared moments. Among the most engaging and intellectually nourishing forms of this oral tradition were Dogra riddles, locally known as pahelis, falonian or bujhaartan. These riddles were far more than simp

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Warfare is changing. It will no longer be restricted to conventional or kinetic but will be hybrid and multi-domain. Wars may also no longer be short and intense but prolonged while remaining below the nuclear threshold. Todays warfare will involve large scale employment of drones, cyberattacks, space and informational warfare, guided by AI. Hybrid warfare or Grey Zone warfare will always be ongoing. Intelligence inputs to commanders would flow from multiple so

Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Krimachi (Bhoti/Bhuti) (Lat. 325752.97N; Long. 750711.23E; Elev. 2,595 ft): The salubrious and small village of Krimachi, situated on a hillock on the western side of a tributary of the River Devak called Bhuteshwari or Biru Nallah near the fort, lies to the west of Laddha Dhar, about 12 kilometres north of Udhampur town on the Udhampur-Landhar road and 67 kilometres from Jammu. Legend: According to local folklore, the old principality of Krimachi derived

Culture is not just something we inherit; it is something we live every day. Jammus cultural heritage is deeply rooted in Dogra traditions, history, and values. Folkdance like Kud dance, Heren dance, and singing reflect the emotions and stories of the land. These art forms were once an integral part of social gatherings, festivals, and celebrations. Today, however, they struggle for space amid digital entertainment and changing lifestyles. Cultural preservation efforts must focus on reviving the

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com Political transitions in Bangladesh rarely stay contained within its borders. The potential rise of Tariq Rahman and the resurgence of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) signal more than a domestic shift-they could recalibrate South Asias strategic balance. Early diplomatic pleasantries, including exchanges between Rahman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, plus an invitation for India to attend Rahmans potential swearing-in, set a courteous tone.

Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com I belong to Jammu, a place where Dogri was once the natural language of daily life. It was the language spoken in homes, in neighbourhoods and during festivals. Our grandparents narrated stories in Dogri, folk songs were sung in it and emotions were expressed most honestly through it. Yet today, despite being from the heart of the Dogra land, I often notice how rarely Dogri is spoken even among Dogras themselves. The decline of Dogri is not [] The post Dogri Fa

Ashok kumar Salhotra ashoksportsman@gmail.com Though many initiatives and work on framing policies and even legislation towards development and reform in the field of sports have been taken by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, unfortunately the blurred notion about the field of Physical Education and Sports carried by some sections of society still exists beyond doubt. This is because of the fact that complete focus is on academics, very little importance is given to health, physical fit

Dr Mrinalini Atrey atreymrinalini@gmail.com A culture is not inherited; it is lived. What we fail to practice, we lose, and what we consciously transmit becomes our legacy. Appropriation is not just about losing credit; it is about losing voice. Awakening, therefore, must mean reclaiming that voice and becoming conscious custodians of our own heritage. It is a call not only to recognise what is being appropriated, but also to reflect on how much of our heritage we ourselves are living, [] The po

Maj Gen SK Sharma (Retd.) shiv_k_sharma@yahoo.co.in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a buzz word which is used in day to day conversations, policy documents as well as the educational institutions these days. Even the Govt. of India is taking keen interest in building AI ecosystem in the country. About two years ago, it launched IndiaAI Mission 2024, kept a huge budget of Rs. R10,372 crore for next few years with a plan to support AI startups, open 27 AI laboratories in [] The post Artificial Int

Chethan Prabhakar chetanprabhakar@gmail.com Good governance is not defined by efficiency alone, nor by electoral success or administrative speed. It is defined by restraint. The restraint of power, the discipline of authority, and the willingness of the State to remain accountable to law, reason, and constitutional values. When this restraint weakens, governance begins to drift. It is at this precise point that the judiciary assumes its most critical role-not as a rival to governance, but as its

Stone pelting zero, development taking place in J&K GUWAHATI, Feb 21: Asserting that if India can be free of Naxals, it can also be free of infiltrators, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the illegal immigrants would be removed not only from the electoral rolls but also from the country in the next five years. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Shah was addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone for a new campus of [] The post Infiltrators to be remove

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 21: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today said India is ready to deepen its engagement with Rwanda in emerging technologies, innovation ecosystems and next-generation sectors including AI, biotechnology, and nuclear energy, as the two countries explored a structured framework for bilateral cooperation. Dr.

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 21: A delegation of students from Kartar Public School (KPS), Barnoti met with Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, at his residence in New Delhi today. The students engaged in a thought-provoking interaction with Dr Singh, discussing a range of topics including emerging career opportunities, innovation pathways, and the vast potential of future start-ups. The insightful conversation was followed by a gracious luncheon, where

Mobile phones used from Pakistan, PoJK to lure youth *Recruitment, radicalization, fundraising bids fail Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 21: The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which suffered heavy losses in attacks carried out by the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor, tried to set up homegrown modules in States other than Jammu and Kashmir to keep itself active. Few left out cadre of the outfit in Jammu and Kashmir was also involved in recruitment and radicalization of youth outside the UT but have

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 21 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that AI-developed tools are set to eliminate subjectivity in medical diagnosis, ensuring more precise and specific treatment for patients. Delivering the inaugural address at the Medllumina 2026: International Multi Specialty Medical Conference, the Minister explained

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 21: The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, in collaboration with District Administration Doda commenced the Chenab Challenge 6th National Rafting Championship at Shibnote (Premnagar) in Doda. The inaugural event was flagged off by Harvinder Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Doda in the presence of Sandeep Mehta, SSP Doda, Aijaz Qaiser, Joint Director Tourism, Jammu, Pankaj Sasan, Deputy Director Tourism (Administration), Jammu, Arif Lone Seth, Assistant Director

Modi, Lula hold talks NEW DELHI, Feb 21: India and Brazil on Saturday set an annual bilateral trade target of USD 20 billion in the next five years and signed a pact for cooperation in the area of critical minerals following wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The two leaders also vowed to shore up ties in a range of other sectors, including defence, [] The post India, Brazil set

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 21: At a ceremony held today in the Lok Bhavan, Shantmanu was sworn in as the State Election Commissioner for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. He made and subscribed to the oath of office before the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha. The post Shantmanu sworn in as State Election Commissioner appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Sports Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 21: The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) enters its decisive phase in Gulmarg on Monday, with the Indian Army aiming to defend its team championship title. Launched in 2020 under the Government of Indias Khelo India initiative, the Winter Games have expanded Indias presence in snow and ice sports. The first three editions 2020, 2021 and 2023 were hosted and won by Jammu and Kashmir. The competitive balance shifted [] The post Arm