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Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mar 17: Indian LPG carrier Nanda Devi on Tuesday arrived at the Vadinar port in Gujarats Jamnagar, carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas for ship-to-ship transfer at the anchorage. The ship-to-ship transfer of LPG from mother vessel MT Nanda Devi to daughter vessel MT BW Birch will commence today. Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), went on board the vessel to facilitate and interacted with the captain and crew of Nanda De

New Delhi, Mar 17: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday revoked with immediate effect the suspension of eight opposition members, who were suspended from the House on February 3 for unruly behaviour, after Congress leader K Suresh requested the House to consider the matter. Following the submissions by several opposition members, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said there was a need to draw a Laxman Rekha for the smooth functioning of the House, which both treasury and opposition benches agreed

LEH, Mar 16: In a minor administrative reshuffle, the Union Territory of Ladakh has reassigned the charge of Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor. As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, Dr Laltinkhuma Franklin, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary, has been relieved of the charge of Secretary to the Lt Governor with immediate effect. Meanwhile, Shashanka Ala, IAS, Administrative Secretary, has been given the additional charge of the post alongside her existing responsibilities t

LEH, Mar 17: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has ordered the transfer and posting of six officers in the interest of administration. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Six Officers Transferred In Ladakh Administration appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

DUBAI, Mar 17:A drone attack in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire at an oil tank farm Tuesday in Fujairah, an emirate on the countrys east coast with the Gulf of Oman that has been repeatedly targeted, the state-run WAM news agency reported. It said no one had been injured in the blast. This came after a brief closure of the UAEs airspace when the military reported it was responding to missile and drone threats from Iran. Also on [] The post UAE briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Be

DUBAI, Mar 17: Residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions Tuesday as air defences worked to intercept new waves of incoming Iranian fire, and Israel launched new strikes on Iran and Lebanon, as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of abating. Dubai, a major transit hub for international travel, briefly shut its airspace as the military said it was responding to incoming missile and drone threats around the city. The Israeli military [] The post Israel launches new

New Delhi, Mar 17: The government is working on having integrated farming models that will also be beneficial for small farmers, Union minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said on Tuesday. Chauhan, who is in charge of the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry, also mentioned about many crops being purchased at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) from the farmers. The minister was responding to supplementaries during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha. Chauhan said the government has started work on hav

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha have written to Chairman CP Radhakrishnan demanding a discussion on working of either the Ministry of Commerce and Industry or the Ministry of External Affairs in the House in view of the current global situation, sources said. The letter, signed by leaders of all major opposition parties, stated that the discussion on the two ministries has not been held in the last 16 years The letter also said the discussion should [] The post Opposition MPs de

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: As the world grapples with the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday recalled the Suez crisis in 1956 and how the then Indian envoy to the UN VK Krishna Menon was at the centre of the diplomatic effort to resolve it, even succeeding admirably but only for a while. Ramesh also recalled that after the invasion of Egypt was halted in early November 1956, a UN Emergency Force was stationed along Sinai [] The post Ramesh recalls VK Krishna Menons hectic

SRINAGAR, Mar 17: A massive fire broke out in a hotel in Pahalgam in south Kashmirs Anantnag district early Tuesday, official said. Though no casualties were reported in the blaze, an employee of another nearby hotel was killed when he was allegedly hit by a fire tender that was reversing after the firefighting operation. Officials said the fire engulfed three structures of the hotel Asal Resort and a vehicle. Several fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames, [] The post Fire B

Baghdad [Iraq]/ Washington, Mar 17: The US Embassy and a hotel in Baghdad were targeted by drones early Tuesday, with video appearing to show air defences engaging a projectile near the embassy, CNN reported. The Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq also came under attack, the spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of Iraqs armed forces said, according to the US broadcaster. Meanwhile, a report in the Anadolu Agency cited an unnamed security source telling the Shafaq news agency that four drones

New Delhi, Mar 16: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension of deputation tenure of S. Suresh, IPS officer, as Additional Director General in the Special Protection Group. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training reads, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Office of Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat for extension of deputation tenure of Shri S. Suresh, IPS (KL:95), ADG, SPG for a period from

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UNITED NATIONS, Mar 17: India called out Pakistan for its habit of fabricating imaginative tales of Islamophobia in neighbouring countries, questioning how Islamabads own brutal repression of Ahmadiyyas or air-bombing campaigns during Ramzan against Afghanistan can be characterised as. Indias western neighbour is an excellent example of fabricating imaginative tales of Islamophobia in their neighbourhood, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said. One wonders

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 16: Reinforcing its commitment to strengthening compliance systems and regulatory awareness, J&K Bank today hosted the 23rd awareness programme on the Central KYC Record Registry (CKYCRR) at its Corporate Headquarters in Srinagar. The programme was conducted by the Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CERSAI) and marked the first such awareness programme on CKYC held in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashm

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 16: The State Bank of India (SBI) today inaugurated its newly renovated full-service branch in Akhnoor town, aimed at strengthening banking services and expanding customer outreach in the region. The branch was formally inaugurated by Chief General Manager (CGM), Chandigarh Circle, Krishan Sharma in the presence of Deputy General Manager (B&O) Jammu Module Jayant Mani, Regional Manager RBO-2 Jammu Ajay Singh Kamdi, Chief Manager Akhnoor Branch Sunny Bhat, along

The prolonged uncertainty surrounding the regularisation of thousands of Consolidated Paid Workers in Urban Local Bodies is a stark reflection of systemic neglect. Nearly 2,700 workers, including sanitation staff and other casual staff, continue to serve municipal institutions despite having spent 15 to 20 years in service. Yet, the Government has not provided even a tentative timeline for addressing their long-pending demand for regularisation. Such a situation amounts to nothing less than blat

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com On verge of completing two-years in existence and that too a smooth one with leading partner Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) far below the 272 simple majority- mark in Lok Sabha, if it is an ode to the managerial skills of the Narendra Modi-Amit Shah duo, equally it speaks volumes about the tattered I.N.D.I.A bloc of the opposition parties. More so, its pivot Congress groping in dark and unwilling to refurbish itself despite organizational failures all around. A []

Biju Dharmapalan bijudharmapalan@gmail.com In a landmark policy move, Karnataka, Indias tech hub, has proposed banning social media access for children under the age of 16. The announcement, made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the states 2026-27 budget presentation, aims to shield young minds from the growing harm caused by excessive smartphone and social media use. Though it may appear paradoxical, Indias most prominent tech hub is taking a lead role in the call to regulate social media.

The disclosure in Parliament that over 1.61 lakh drinking water samples were found contaminated out of nearly 64 lakh tested during 2025-26 should ring alarm bells across the country. While the figure may appear statistically small in proportion, in absolute terms, it represents a massive public health concern. Each contaminated sample potentially reflects a source of drinking water affecting thousands of people. In a country where millions depend on public water supply systems, such findings ca

Arssh Kumar For over twenty years, we have treated digital security as a game of cat-and-mouse played on keyboards. Governments and corporations have poured billions into firewalls, encryption, and anti-malware, operating under a comfortable assumption: as long as the code is secure, the information is safe. We worried about the invisible threat-the hacker in a dark room or the state-sponsored trojan. But recent explosions in the Middle East have shattered that illusion. Reports of drone strikes

Asad Mirza asad.mirza.nd@gmail.com During the last six months, there have been two political movements and subsequent elections in Indias immediate neighbourhood, which might have an impact on Indias regional aspirations and impact. These two movement and elections happened in Bangladesh and Nepal. Both were led by the young voters of the two countries, anxious for a change in the political leadership of their countries. But the results in both have been different. Lets analyse the reasons for t

Omar reviews availability, supply position Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the stock position of essential commodities and petroleum products in Jammu and Kashmir in view of the upcoming festivals of Eid and Navratras and the prevailing geopolitical situation in West Asia. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The meeting was attended by Ministers Sakina Itoo and Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minis

India remains committed to world peace Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the nation owes Maharaja Ranbir Singh a profound debt for his reforms, building vibrant culture and forging a robust and thriving Jammu Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Maharaja Ranbir Singh saw Jammu Kashmir as a living entity-not mere land, but a vibrant structure where culture breathed life and reforms channeled energy. For him, its soul resi

Protesters reiterate demand for Statehood, 6th Schedule Will wait for Centre response before next course of action: Lakruk Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 16: Leh and Kargil towns today observed massive rallies in response to calls given by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) to press the Centre for early resumption of talks on their demands for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh even as there was no response from the Union Ministry of [] The post Massive

CBI registers FIR in scholarship scam NEW DELHI, Mar 16: The CBI has registered a case into the alleged siphoning of more than Rs 11.4 crore from scholarship funds intended for students with disabilities by non-existent institutes and students, officials said Monday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an FIR against unidentified public servants and nodal officers in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Jammu and Kashmir

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: The government will soon come out with a modified Stand-Up India scheme to provide better benefits to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs looking to set up new projects, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Launched in 2016, the Stand-Up India scheme aimed to empower Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women entrepreneurs by facilitating bank loans for setting up new enterprises. The scheme expired on March 31, 2025. Replying to a supplementary question

MeT predicts rain, snow on Mar 24, 25 Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Mar 16: Two persons were killed and two others injured in a landslide near a hydro-power project, while over 235 people, including women and children, were evacuated from Sinthan top in Kishtwar district last night. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Reports said in view of the inclement weather, the authorities ordered the closure of all educational institutions outside the Municipal limits in Kishtwar and adjoining Doda []

Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Mar 16: A vibrant sea of colours greeted visitors on the banks of the iconic Dal lake today as Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, inaugurated Asias largest tulip garden, marking the beginning of the spring tourist season in Kashmir. Click here to wath video The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, located on the foothills of the Zabarwan range and overlooking Dal Lake, opened to visitors with a spectacular display of around 1.8 million tulips across 75 varieties. Spread [] The

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 16: Under the National Quantum Mission, approval has been granted for establishing quantum teaching facilities/laboratories in 23 academic institutions across India in several states while 100 more are under consideration, to support advanced research and training in emerging quantum technologies. This was disclosed here today during the joint monthly meeting of Secretaries of Science Ministries and Departments, held under the chairmanship of Union Minister

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 16: International gymnast Shivangi, a trainee of the J&K Sports Councils Elite Gymnastics Academy, has been crowned All-Round Best Rhythmic Gymnast 2026 at the All-India Level Competition held from March 1416, representing Panjab University, Chandigarh. She also won a Gold Medal in the Individual Apparatus Final for the Ribbon event. Adding to the triumph, the Panjab University team clinched the Team Championship, securing another Gold Medal. Shivangis e

NEW DELHI, Mar 16 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Belgium this afternoon, and said her highly successful State visit to India in January marks a turning point in India-EU ties. Dr Jaishankar said in a tweet that India is following up vigorously on her visit. He also appreciated her insights on contemporary global developments. The External Affairs Minister arrived in Brussels on a two-day official visit to Belgium at [] The

BEIJING, Mar 16 : Chinas Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) has added the Punjabi language to its list of foreign and Indian languages. BFSU has appointed Prof. Zameerpal Kaur Sandhu Bajwa, former dean and professor, School of Language, Literature and Culture, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, to teach the Punjabi language. Kaur told PTI here that besides teaching the language, she will conduct classes in Punjabi history and culture and train Chinese teachers to teach the Punjabi la

*Praises timely desilting; assures adequate irrigation facility Excelsior Correspondent AKHNOOR, Mar 16: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inaugurated the release of water supply into the main Ranbir Canal at its intake structure near Steel Bridge in Akhnoor, ensuring the timely availability of irrigation water for agricultural purposes across the canals command areas. Among those present on the occasion were MLA Akhnoor Mohan Lal, MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana, Chief Engineer I&FC Jam

Fears of global energy crisis rise BEIRUT, Mar 16: Fears of a global energy crisis rose on Monday as the war in the Middle East raged on, with more US-Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital and Israels bombardment of Lebanon. An Iranian drone strike temporarily shut Dubais airport, a crucial global travel hub, underscoring the threats to the world economy. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Since the United States and Israel attacked Iran more than two weeks ago, [] The post Iran kee

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has urged the LG administration to consider release of all those innocent youth detained after protests over the killing of Supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a statement JKPCC president, Tariq Hameed Karra has urged the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to intervene into matter and direct release of all those youth, who took part in protests in different parts of Valley over the assassination of supreme

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 16: Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, today chaired a high-level meeting with officers from various Government departments at the Central Office of the Board in Srinagar to review and finalize arrangements for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr and the observance of Shab-e-Qadr across Kashmir. The meeting was attended by several senior officials representing different departments, including Assistant Commissioner Pulwama Shah

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 16: Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani today met several delegations and individuals at the Chief Ministers Public Outreach Office, Raabita and listened to the issues and demands raised by them. A delegation of the J&K Graduate Engineers Association called on the Advisor and apprised him of various issues concerning graduate engineers. The delegation sought consideration of their demands related to professional matters. Another delegation compris

Cong leaders join BJP in Ramban Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Mar 16: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir general secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul chaired an organizational meeting of the partys district Ramban unit to review the ongoing and forthcoming party programmes and strengthen the organizational structure at the grassroot level. The meeting was attended by BJP district president, Neelam Langeh, senior leader, Rakesh Thakur, Mohd. Saleem Bhat and other prominent party leade

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 16: Reaffirming his commitment to strengthening grassroot infrastructure and expanding public welfare facilities in rural areas, BJP MLA from Jasrota, Rajiv Jasrotia today inaugurated the newly constructed Ayushman Arogya Mandir at Thakurpura in Panchayat Chandwan. The modern healthcare facility has been built at an estimated cost ofRs 1.3 crore and is expected to significantly improve access to primary healthcare services for the residents of Chandwan and adj

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 16: Senior BJP leader and MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta on Monday launches the construction work of an 800-meter-long drain in Ward No. 27, a project estimated to cost around Rs25 lakh. The project aims to improve drainage facilities in the locality and resolve a long-standing issue faced by residents. The construction work has been initiated by the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) following repeated requests from the residents of the area who had been demandin

Dr. Gyan Pathak Though the government of India has assured that there are enough oil and gas resources in the country, and there is no reason for public to panic, hotels and eateries in several cities in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and elsewhere have shut down causing great difficulties to those who depend on them for food which included students, patients, travellers, and others. Some sort of panic has spread across the country after the Bengaluru Hotels Association [] The post LPG sho

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 16: Senior BJP leader and convenor of the Namami Gange Campaign and Tawi Andolan, Chander Mohan Sharma, has asked Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah to immediately release the funds allocated by the Government of India (GoI) for the reconstruction and repair of infrastructure severely damaged during the devastating floods of August last year. Addressing a press conference at the BJP Headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, here, today he expressed serious concern over the del

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 16: Provincial president of National Conference for Jammu province, Rattan Lal Gupta, today reiterated the partys demand for the immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir while addressing a meeting of Youth National Conference workers at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan. Addressing Youth National Conference (YNC) workers and local leaders, Gupta urged the Union Government to introduce and pass a bill in Parliament during the ongoing session to restore full s

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, March 16: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the Administrative Secretaries to assess the progress of ongoing projects, schemes and departmental works across Ladakh. The meeting also focused on the key challenges being faced by different departments and strategies to address them effectively. During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor urged the Administrative Secretaries to intensify their efforts and work with r

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 16: Thousands of people participated in a peaceful protest rally organized by the Leh Apex Body in Leh on Monday in support of Ladakhs long-standing demands, including Sixth Schedule and full statehood. People also welcomed the release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk following the revocation of the NSA imposed on him. The rally began from Singge Namgyal Chowk in the morning and proceeded through the town to Leh Polo Ground, where a massive public gathering was

IndiGos loyalty program IndiGo BluChip to offer earnings on duty-free purchases at airports managed by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) The partnership will integrate IndiGo BluChip with the Adani platform, enabling travellers to pre-order duty-free products and collect them at the airport. The collaboration brings together Indias preferred airline and the countrys largest private airport operator to enhance passenger convenience and digital retail experiences. Ahmedabad, 16 March 2026: Indi

JAMMU, Mar 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of four engineers in the Jal Shakti Department. The post Jal Shakti Department Orders Transfer, Posting Of Four Engineers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Mar 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has reappointed Dr. Minu Mahajan as Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination for a further period of two years. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department Jammu and Kashmir, the reappointment has been made under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination Act, 2002. Notification reads, In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1)

JAMMU, Mar 16: A man accused of firing at former Farooq Abdullah, president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, was on Monday remanded to seven days police custody after being produced before a court, sources said. Sources said that the accused, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, was produced before the court and was granted seven days of police custody to the accused to facilitate further investigation into the matter. He was arrested following the firing incident on Farooq Abdullah []