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SRINAGAR, May 21: LPG consumers in the Kashmir valley are facing difficulties in getting their cylinders refilled as distributors are witnessing a huge rush of customers for the mandatory eKYC of their connections. While the distributors deal with the rush, many customers are facing issues with the self-eKYC after the government made it mandatory to procure refills. From non-smartphone penetration to privacy concerns, customers have flagged several issues in the way of eKYC. I have an LPG connec

SRINAGAR, May 21: Some places in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rain in the early hours of Thursday, bringing down temperatures, officials said. The frontier Gurez sector in north Kashmirs Bandipora, Zojilla Pass along the Srinagar-Leh national highway and Sonamarg received snowfall. A few other peaks in the higher reaches of the valley were also draped in white. The plains of the valley, including the summer capital of Srinagar,

RANCHI, May 21: A 28-30 per cent surge in global freight costs amid geopolitical tensions, including the escalating West Asia situation, is emerging as the biggest challenge for Indias steel industry, even as domestic operations and raw material supplies remain largely stable, a senior Tata Steel official said. The sharp rise in shipping rates, triggered by instability in West Asia and the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict, is significantly increasing logistics costs for steelmakers dependent on

NEW DELHI, May 21: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the Government is monitoring the present situation and several steps are under consideration to contain the widening of current account deficit (CAD). Indias CAD rose to USD 13.2 billion, or 1.3 per cent of GDP, in the December quarter from USD 11.3 billion in the year-ago period, mainly due to a wider trade gap caused by a decline in exports to the US, according to RBI data [] The post Several measures under conside

NEW DELHI, May 21: Airtel postpaid customers will be automatically moved to the companys recently launched Priority Postpaid plans, which promise consistent speed even in crowded markets, a senior company official said on Thursday. Airtel India, MD and CEO, Shashwat Sharma, in a letter to customers, said prepaid customers will need to upgrade to postpaid plans to avail similar services. Airtel Priority Postpaid is available on all our Postpaid plans. If you are already on postpaid, you will star

NEW DELHI, May 21:Adani Power on Thursday said it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 24 per cent stake in Jaiprakash Power Ventures and other thermal assets from Jaiprakash Associates for about Rs 4,193.59 crore. According to a regulatory filing, the company has also inked a Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of 24 per cent shares of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd, held by Jaiprakash Associates. Further, Adani Power has inked a Business Transfer Agreement for the acquis

Ashok Bhan India remembers Rajiv Gandhi not merely as a former Prime Minister, but as a visionary who sought to prepare the nation for the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century. His life, leadership and sacrifice continue to evoke reflection across generations. At a time when India stood at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, Rajiv Gandhi represented youthful energy, technological optimism and a sincere desire to transform governance into an instrument of empowerment fo

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JAMMU, May 21: Deputy Inspector General of Police, Rajouri-Poonch range, Sandeep Wazir on Thursday visited the forward areas along Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district to review the security situation and operational preparedness in the border area. The DIG interacted with police personnel deployed in the forward belt in Salotri sector and reviewed the existing security arrangements, deployment patterns and coordination mechanisms aimed at maintaining peace and vigilance a

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JAMMU, May 21: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has constituted a committee for operationalisation and implementation of the Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings Rules, 2023. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K High Court Constitutes Committee For Live Streaming Of Court Proceedings appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, May 21: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said the National Anti Doping Act will be amended to criminalise trafficking and distribution of prohibited substances with a jail term of upto five years. The amendments have been uploaded on the sports ministrys website for requisite feedback from the public. Whoever administers or applies to an athlete, for the purpose of or in connection with doping in sportshall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to []

NEW DELHI, May 21: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to modify its earlier order staying the counting of votes for the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) elections following tampering allegations and asked the Delhi High Court to hear the pleas on May 25. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi was urged by senior advocate Vikas Singh that the May 18 order of the apex court staying the [] The post SC refuses to lift stay on countin

Srinagar, May 21: A houseboat partially sank after water entered the structure along the River Jhelum on Bund area in Srinagar on Thursday, prompting a rescue operation by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and River Police. Officials said the incident resulted in waterlogging inside the houseboat and caused partial sinking, triggering concern in the area. Soon after receiving information, teams of SDRF and River Police rushed to the spot and launched rescue and evacuation measures. Rescue

NEW DELHI, May 21: India has issued a health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, asking those with symptoms or exposure history to immediately report to airport health authorities before immigration clearance. The advisory, issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), specifically mentions travellers coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, all of which have been categorised as high-risk countries by t

New Delhi, May 21: Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday issued a public health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, asking travellers showing symptoms of the disease to immediately report to health authorities at the airport. In a post on social media platform X, Delhi Airport shared a health information advisory issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The adviso

NEW DELHI, May 21:The BJPs current phase of political dominance, which began in 2014, is likely to last at least 20 years, pollster Pradeep Gupta has said. The Axis My India chief argued that the ruling partys position would remain secure as long as its governance performance does not weaken significantly. Drawing a parallel with the long period of dominance once enjoyed by the Congress, Gupta suggested that Indian politics was witnessing another cycle of one-party predominance. There is a [] Th

NEW DELHI, May 21: The Congress on Thursday voiced concern over the state of the economy and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is managing elections through Gyanesh but needs new Gyan on the economy. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the sentiment on the Indian economy has taken such a downturn that even the Modi governments professional cheerleaders have begun to give public expression to their concerns. Inflation forecasts are sharply up while growt

NEW DELHI, May 21: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Thursday said he has asked all high courts across the country to conduct hearings online and most of them have already implemented it. The observation came when a lawyer mentioned a plea before a bench headed by the CJI seeking an urgent hearing of her plea that all Delhi courts should go online. I have already requested the Chief Justices. Most have already implemented. It has to be [] The post Have Asked All HCs To Conduct Online He

NEW DELHI, May 21: Cosmetic products supplied in injectable form do not fall under the definition of cosmetics under the law and are not permitted for use by consumers, professionals or aesthetic clinics, the central drug regulator has made it clear. The advisory by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisations (CDSCO) comes amid the growing popularity of injectable aesthetic procedures being promoted as cosmetic treatments in beauty clinics and wellness centres across the country. The clarif

Kulgam, May 21: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that an Over Ground Worker (OGW) was arrested during a joint operation conducted by Police, Army and CRPF in south Kashmirs Kulgam district. According to officials, a joint team of Kulgam Police, 34 Rashtriya Rifles and 18 Battalion CRPF intercepted a suspicious individual during a naka operation at Mohammadpora village in Kulgam. During the search operation, the team recovered two hand grenades along with incriminating posters and other

NEW DELHI, May 21: Top Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday paid tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 35th death anniversary, and recalled the various initiatives undertaken by him for the countrys progress. Besides members of the Gandhi family, many former chief ministers and union ministers paid their tributes to Rajiv Gandhi at his memorial Veer Bhumi here. Paying tribute, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi sad his fathers teachin

NEW DELHI, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday landed in the national capital, returning from a five-nation tour during which he signed pacts on energy, defence, and critical minerals. The prime minister embarked on his tour on May 15, visiting the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy over a course of several days. In the UAE, India signed a series of landmark pacts spanning strategic petroleum reserves, long-term LPG supply, defence and shipping, with Ab

Srinagar, May 21: Intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers are expected to continue across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir till Saturday, with the Kashmir region likely to witness comparatively higher weather activity. According to Kashmir Weather Watch, short-duration intense showers accompanied by gusty winds, lightning and possible hailstorm activity may occur at isolated places during the period. The advisory, however, stated that no continuous or prolonged rainfall is expected acro

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SRINAGAR, May 21: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone has put under house arrest on the 24th death anniversary of his father, the party claimed on Thursday. Abdul Gani Lone was shot dead by terrorists on May 21, 2002, as he left a Hurriyat Conference rally held to pay tributes to Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq, who too was gunned down by militants on the same day 12 years earlier. The Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference strongly condemns the house arrest [] The post Peoples Conference Ch

Srinagar, May 21 : Heavy rainfall triggered a flash flood-like situation near Darul Uloom Rahimiya on the Srinagar-Bandipora road on Thursday, as water and mud gushed into several residential houses, leaving two persons injured and property damaged, officials said. An official said that two houses belonging to Nazir Ahmad Dar and Reyaz Ahmad Dar, both sons of GhulamAhmad Dar and residents of Nusoo, were partially damaged in the incident. Two persons, identified as Muskaan and a minor, suffered m

NEW DELHI, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Rajiv Gandhi, his former counterpart, on his death anniversary. Gandhi was born on August 20, 1944, in Mumbai and was assassinated in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu on May 21, 1991. Tributes to former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji on his death anniversary, Modi said in a post on X. The post Modi Pays Tributes To Ex-Pm Rajiv Gandhi On Death Anniversary appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Rising Autoz Private Limited today opened the authorized Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited two-wheeler dealership in Jammu, introducing the iconic Vespa and Aprilia range along with premium performance superbikes to the region. Click here to watch video The inauguration was done by chief guest Vikram Randhawa, MLA Bahu Constituency. Also present on the occasion were Arun Gupta, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Jammu, and Muhammad Owais Kh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Fortis Hospital Amritsar successfully treated a 46-year-old woman suffering from septic shock, acute kidney failure, jaundice and severe respiratory distress, helping her recover completely and become dialysis-free after intensive critical care management. Click here to watch video This was stated by a team of doctors and officials today while addressing a press conference at Jammu. They informed that the woman was admitted to the hospital after being refer

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) here today inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to provide preferential educational loan services to all the students enrolling in the varsity. The MoU was signed by Pankaj Kumar Verma, Circle Head Jammu, Punjab National Bank and Ajay Kumar Sharma, Registrar, SMVDU, in the presence of Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Pragati Kumar. The occasion was also graced by the presence of Prof. Balb

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: , in a meeting here today, expressed concern over the deteriorating coAll Jammu Hotels and Lodges Association (AJHLA)ndition of tourism stakeholders in Jammu region and alleged continuous neglect of Jammu in tourism development since 1947. The Association president, Pawan Gupta said that successive governments have failed to establish Jammu as an independent tourist destination despite its immense tourism potential, rich heritage and religious significance.

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Regional Office Jammu, has appealed to all EPS-95 pensioners and family pensioners to submit their annual Life Certificate on time in order to ensure uninterrupted pension services. According to the information issued by the Regional Office, submission of the Life Certificate every year is mandatory for all pensioners. Failure to submit the certificate within the prescribed time may temporarily affect pensio

NEW DELHI, May 20 : India and South Korea on Wednesday signed key agreements to shore up cooperation in defence cyberspace and military training, reaffirming their commitment to stronger bilateral defence ties and a rules-based Indo-Pacific, a region that has witnessed increasing Chinese assertiveness. The pacts were firmed up following Defence Minister Rajnath Singhs wide-ranging talks in Seoul with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back. The defence minister landed in the South Korean capit

ROME, May 20 : Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting her Melody toffees, reviving the light-hearted Melodi wordplay associated with the two leaders on social media. In a social media post, Meloni shared a video in which she could be heard saying, Prime Minister Modi brought as a gift, a very, very good toffee Melody. Thank you for the gift, the video caption read. Modi, who was also seen in the video uploaded on [] The post Meloni thanks Modi for Melody

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B. S. Dara bsdara@gmail.com India can launch satellites into space, build digital payment systems admired across the world, and speak proudly of becoming a global superpower. Yet nearly eight decades after Independence, the nation still cannot ensure that the very institutions and administrative systems entrusted with conducting national-level entrance examinations remain secure, transparent, and worthy of the trust of millions of students whose futures depend upon them. The cancellation of NEET

Rachna Vinod rvbooks25@gmail.com Every year, lots of brightest minds of our country, go to the world and the world welcomes them with open arms. Yet back home, the same talent often waits outside closed doors, overshadowed by the glitter of foreign credentials. It is one of modern Bharats quietest contradictions: a nation confident enough to educate global achievers, but still hesitant to trust its own classrooms, institutions, and merit without external approval. A strange irony defines contemp

Dr Sameer Maqbool maqboolsameer@gmail.com The healthcare system can progress only when every professional working within it is given equal respect, recognition, and opportunities for growth. Unfortunately, one of the most neglected cadres in the health sector remains the dental surgeon community. A dental surgeon joins government service as a Dental Surgeon and, in many cases, retires with the same designation after decades of service, dedication, and hard work. This lack of career progression i

We must neutralize sources of terror funding JKP has laid out plan to choke drug entry routes Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today presented appointment letters to newly appointed constables of Jammu & Kashmir Police. On the occasion, he urged the new recruits to dedicate themselves to defending the unity and integrity of the motherland and to strengthen the proud legacy of this force. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp We must remain constant

PM to handover 51,000 job letters on May 23 Rlys, Postal Services, Banks main job givers Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 20: Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) Jayant Choudhary will distribute job letters to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir at Jammu during Rozgar Mela on May 23 in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give around 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth through video conferencing at about 45 locations across the country.

21NEW DELHI, May 20 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, and both had discussions on deepening India-US Economic and Financial Partnership. They both had discussions on deepening India-US Economic & Financial Partnership, India-US Fin-Tech collaboration, investment opportunities and bilateral cooperation, the finance ministry said in a post on X. The Union Finance Minister congratulated Gor on the upcoming 250th US Independence Day, it said. (

LAB says it will stick to Statehood, Sixth Schedule status MP, CEC, ex MP, former CEC also to attend May 22 meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU May 20: Even as the Union Ministry of Home Affairs didnt mention agenda for May 22 Sub-Committee meeting and conveyed verbal messages to the leaders of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), leaders of both the bodies have accepted the invitation and will be attending the talks scheduled for 10 AM at [] The post MHA invites Ladakh le

JOHANNESBURG, May 20: Two of South Africas internationally-recognised, Indian-origin scientists were among the 38 people awarded the countrys highest civilian awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions toward public health. Professor Salim Abdool Karim and Professor Keertan Dheda, were formally awarded the prestigious Order of Mapungubwe by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday at Pretoria. This specific order recognises South African citizens who have achieved excellence and except

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 20: U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today and discussed expanding bilateral collaborations in skilling, investment, knowledge exchange and industry-led partnerships across domains in biotechnology, quantum technologies, space, atomic energy and nuclear medicine. The Minister said, nuclear research had been opened up to the private sector for the first time in India, paving the way for new investment opportunit

UNITED NATIONS, May 20: The United Nations has revised downward Indias economic growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4 per cent from its earlier projection of 6.6 per cent, citing global uncertainties and economic shocks arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis. As per the report released by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) on Tuesday, India, however, remains one of the fastest-growing major economies. West Asia crisis has delivered yet another shock to the global economy, []

INDORE, May 20 : The demographic strength of BRICS nations allows it to shape the future of work, said Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday, stressing that young people in these countries are already driving transformational change. The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was addressing the inaugural session of the BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting in Indore through video-conferencing. Together, our countries represent nearly half of the worlds population. Across

NEW DELHI, May 20: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday reviewed the quality and progress of maintenance work of 4,178 kms of National Highway projects in Assam during a high-level meeting, according to an official statement. The review followed inputs received through the media and social media. The statement said Gadkari emphasised the need to accelerate on-ground execution, strengthen quality monitoring mechanisms, and adopt modern construction practices to en

Poor, hapless continue to suffer immensely JPDCL, KPDCL impleaded over delay in power supply Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 20: A Division Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal has come down heavily on the authorities over their failure to install and commission CT Scan machines despite their delivery nearly two months ago with the observation that with each days delay, the general public, particularly, the poor and [] The

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 20: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today strongly condemned the demolition drive in Sidhra, which left dozens of Tribal families homeless, calling it inhuman, unjust, and a cruel assault on the dignity and survival of poor families. In a statement issued from the party headquarters Nawa-e-Subha, Dr Farooq said the manner in which residential houses of our Tribal brethren were demolished without giving families time to