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Srinagar, Jan 25: Stringent security arrangements have been made for the Republic Day celebrations here with a three-tier security blanket thrown around Bakshi Stadium, the venue for the main official function in the valley, officials said here on Sunday. Barricades and checkpoints have been established on all roads leading to the stadium as large number of police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the city to ensure smooth passage of the celebrations on Monday. A full dress re

JAMMU, Jan 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the latest episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, highlighted the collective efforts of Sheikhgund village in south Kashmirs Anantnag district in combating substance abuse and promoting social responsibility. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister said that challenges related to drugs, tobacco, cigarettes and alcohol had witnessed a significant rise in the village. He noted that the growing menace deeply concerned a local resident,

New Delhi, Jan 25: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said she hoped that Indians would exercise their right to vote by employing wisdom and shunning allurement, prejudice and misinformation, to strengthen the countrys electoral system. She also lauded women electors for coming out in large numbers to exercise their franchise in the elections. Addressing the 16th National Voters Day event held in Delhi, Murmu asserted that while the right to vote was important, it was also imperative that all ci

Panaji, Jan 25: Law without compassion becomes tyranny and compassion without law becomes chaos, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Sunday. Addressing the concluding function of the 30-day special awareness campaign of the Goa State Legal Service Authority on drug abuse, the CJI said one should recognise that substance abuse is not merely a criminal problem, but a social, psychological and medical one which requires consultative action and not retributive rhetoric. The month-long campaign

Srinagar, Jan 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir has come as a blessing for the people as it has started attracting tourists and will restore the water table also. Timely snowfall in the valley will also benefit the people as scant precipitation could have led to a drought-like situation, he said. This time we had snow in Chillai-Kalan which is a good thing. People (tourists) have started coming here now as they [] The post Snowfall Will Help Restor

Leh, Jan 14: The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has accorded sanction for the conferment of the 6th State Awards for the year 2025 on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. See Order Copy Click Here. The post Ladakh Administration Approves 6th State Awards On Republic Day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Leh, Jan 23: The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has approved the conferment of the Lt Governors Gold Medal on 8 individuals and organisations from Kargil and Leh districts on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. In Kargil district, the awardees include Mohd Hussain Khalo of Tamosa for public service, Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia for social reforms, empowerment and environment protection, and Basij Baqiyatullah ASZ, Kargil, for public service. In Leh district, the recipients are Jigmet Ch

MATHURA (UP), Jan 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the country forward while keeping the last person at the centre of governance, BJP national president Nitin Nabin said on Sunday. Navin, who reached Mathura for the first time after being elected BJP national president, said the transformation visible in Uttar Pradesh reflected the changing face of the country. As I was coming here today, I felt that the roads in Uttar Pradesh are better than those seen abroad. This [] The post PM Modi

JAMMU, Jan 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended heartfelt congratulations to the officers and personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police who were honoured with the Medal for Gallantry, the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. In a post on X, the LG also congratulated the personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Correctional Service who were awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service. He said the nation holds the coura

New Delhi, Jan 25: CBI officers who supervised the investigations into the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkatas RG Kar Medical College and the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar are among 31 personnel of the central agency awarded police medals on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day. Joint Director V Chandrasekhar, a 2000-batch IPS officer from the Gujarat cadre, has been awarded the coveted Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service, according to the list issued by the government []

Jaipur, Jan 25: Icy northern winds swept Rajasthan on Sunday, with the states lowest minimum temperature of minus 1.3 degrees Celsius recorded in Nagaur. Most of the cities across the state recorded minimum temperature below 10 degrees Celsius. State capital Jaipur recorded 5.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning. According to the weather office, another western disturbance is likely to become active during January 26-27. Under its influence, light rain is expected at isolated places in western an

NEW DELHI, Jan 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged industry and start ups to focus on quality and resolve to make excellence a benchmark in manufacturing. In his monthly Mann ki Baat address, Modi said Indian products should be synonymous with top quality and urged the industry to manufacture zero defect products. Let us resolve to improve the quality of whatever we manufacture. Be it our textiles, technology, electronics or even packaging; an Indian product should become synonymous

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Srinagar, Jan 25: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that all administrative and recruitment decisions should be based on merit, warning that any attempt to politicise examinations would not be tolerated. Everything should not be seen through religion or region. Some decisions must rest on merit alone. Those who qualify on merit deserve their place, Abdullah told reporters while addressing concerns over the Judicial Services Mains results controversy in Kashmir. The Ch

Srinagar, Jan 25: The Srinagar-Jammu national highway was restored partially on Sunday after remaining closed for more than two days due to heavy snowfall. Parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar, received fresh snowfall this morning, hampering snow clearance operations on the highway. The Jammu-Srinagar National highway has been partially restored. Stranded vehicles between Nashri and NAVYUG tunnels are being cleared first, an official of the traffic police said. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded

JAMMU, Jan 25: On the occasion of National Tourism Day, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha invited people from across the world to visit the Union Territory and experience its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage. In a post on X, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor said that Jammu and Kashmir offers a unique blend of breathtaking natural landscapes and a vibrant cultural tapestry. The LG highlighted the regions tranquil vistas and centuries-old traditions, stating that J&K p

Srinagar, Jan 25: In view of an extraordinary rush of passengers due to prolonged closure of roads and cancellation of flights following inclement weather, the Railways has decided to operate a reserved special train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) and Srinagar (SINA) on January 27 and 28, officials said. An official said that the special train will be run on the route of the non-operational Vande Bharat service to ensure availability of at least two train services between [] The pos

New Delhi, Jan 25: On the occasion of the Republic Day 2026, gallantry and various service medals have been awarded to 982 police, fire, home guard, civil defence and correctional services personnel. The decorations included 125 gallantry medals (GM), the Union home ministry said in a statement. The maximum number of bravery medals at 45 have been given to personnel deployed in Jammu and Kashmir operations theatre, followed by 35 from Naxal violence-affected areas, and five who are posted in []

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo virtually inaugurated state-of-the-art fire fighting system, G+3 lift facilities and a comprehensive Water Supply Scheme (WSS) for Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag from Civil Secretariat here today. MLA Anantnag-West, Abdul Majeed Larmi; MLA Anantnag East-Shangus, Reyaz Ahmad Khan; Principal GMC Anantnag, Dr. Rukhsana Najeeb; heads of different specialities, do

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: The Congress party has been gradually shrinking due to a steady erosion of its traditional support base across large parts of the country, Union Minister Chirag Paswan said on Saturday, as he chaired Rozgar Mela here as part of nationwide appointment letter distribution led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Click here to watch video Talking to reporters in Katra after paying obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine this evening, the Minister for Food Processing

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Jan 24 : Taking a major initiative to promote tourism across Jammu, the Hotel and Restaurant Association (HRA) today unveiled its visually rich 2026 calendar in a function held here today. The calendar will be distributed across India among tourism stakeholders including travel agents, tourism offices, government officials, travel trade Fairs and media houses. The calendar was unveiled by HRA president Rakesh Wazir, chairman Shyam Lal Kesar, senior vice president V

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: Renowned menswear and kidswear brand Mohanlal Sons, known for its legacy of quality and fine craftsmanship, has announced a special Republic Day Sale offering substantial savings to customers. As part of the celebrations, the Brand has rolled out an exciting Half Price Sale, providing a flat 50 per cent discount on the entire sale stock across its showrooms and online platform. In addition to this, customers can also avail an exclusive 15 per cent discount

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: In a vibrant display of patriotic spirit ahead of Republic Day, the Tawi River Front was illuminated with tricolour faade lighting on Saturday evening. The initiative was undertaken by Jammu Municipal Corporation as part of the citys Republic Day celebrations. Also, decorative pole lights were also illuminated on left bank of river front as part of Smart City project. The ceremonial inauguration of the lighting was performed by Dr Devansh Yadav, Chief Execu

*Step addresses long-pending issues of career progression Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Information Technology Department, has successfully encadred 44 officials of the department who were earlier appointed on substantive IT-related posts in various Government departments across the Union Territory. This encadrement marks the first major step in a phased process, wherein the remaining IT personnel shall also be brought under the ambit of the J&K IT Services, ensuri

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather today directed the district administration for speedy clearance of snow in his constituency Charar-i-Sharief and its remote areas. The Speaker drew the attention of administration towards some important roads for snow clearance particularly Nagam-Hayatpora-Dardpora- Mallapora- Tujan- Dalwan Fotlipora road, Kanidajan- Darwan- Chalyan road, Kanidajan- Branpathri- Nowgam- Batpora road, Waterloo- Sani Darwan-

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com History is typically recorded through official records, political speeches, and dates. What often gets lost are the quieter truths-the fear that enters homes before people flee, the sudden silence of neighbours who once shared festivals, the confusion of children who do not understand why their world has collapsed. The elderly who leave carrying keys of houses they will never return to. Displacement is not just about moving from one place to another. It is about lo

Dr Harmeet Singh Soodan harmeetjnu@gmail.com Ramnagar Fort, a majestic architectural landmark situated at Udhampur district 40 kms west of Udhampur and it lies near the serene banks of the Tawi River, stands not only as a monumental symbol of Dogra heritage but also as a significant reflection of the political, military, and cultural brilliance of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who played a pivotal role in shaping the destinies of the regions under his influence, including Ramnagar

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 24: The Khelo India Winter Games 2026 witnessed thrilling action today as hosts Ladakh won their first gold and Haryana consolidated its lead in the medal tally. Ladakhs womens relay quartet-Skarma Tsultim, Shabana Zara, Tasnia Shameem and Insha Fatima-clinched the 2000m short track relay at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Stadium in an eventful race marked by flips and crashes. Despite a challenging competition from Karnataka and Maharashtra, Ladakh emerged victori

MOSCOW, Jan 24: The Singapore-flagged vessel Armada 86 05 of US marine robotics company Ocean Infinity, which is leading the underwater search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, has not made any significant discoveries during the latest phase of its work, according to a new search progress report sent to family members obtained by Sputnik. Overall, despite consistent deployment of AUVs and significant cumulative survey coverage achieved during this period, there has been no significant discover

Keralas Abhijith Amal Raj claimed gold in the mens advanced figure skating category as the sport made its debut at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026. A former world champion in artistic roller skating and Asian titleholder, Abhijith returned to ice skating after nearly a decade to compete on a national stage. At just 24, he has also launched Adler Vision, a figure and roller skating academy in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, providing training with international coaches to over 100 [] The post Keralas Ab

NEW DELHI, Jan 24: The Union home ministry will showcase the countrys boldest criminal law overhaul in a century, adopting a faster, tech-driven and citizen-centric justice system, in its tableau on 77th Republic Day parade, according to an official statement issued Saturday. The tableau will be themed on the three new laws the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in 2024, replacing British-

Bushan Jalali In the late 19th century, the profound philosophical system known as Kashmir Shaivism (Trika philosophy) faced an existential crisis. Centuries of political upheaval , mercenaries insurrection and social displacement had pushed this sophisticated non-dualistic tradition to the brink of extinction. Then centauries old scriptures, texts were either vandalised, vanished and made forbidden. So much so practicing Shaiv Shastre( Kashmir Shaivism )was a big challenge and ultimately confin

WASHINGTON, Jan 24 : US President Donald Trump on Friday criticised Canada for rejecting his proposed Golden Dome missile defence project over Greenland, warning that Beijing could eat them up as Canada deepens trade ties with China. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, Canada is against The Golden Dome being built over Greenland, even though The Golden Dome would protect Canada. Instead, they voted in favour of doing business with China, which will eat them up within the [] The post Trump sl

TEHRAN, Jan. 24: Irans Foreign Ministry on Friday denounced a European Parliament resolution criticizing Tehran over human rights violations during recent unrest, calling it meddlesome and irresponsible. The European Parliament on Thursday expressed full solidarity with Iranians, accused the government of rights violations, and called for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps to be designated a terrorist organization. In a statement, Iran said the resolution contained false and incorrect claims

KYIV, Jan 24: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that two days of trilateral talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi concluded with constructive discussions on possible parameters for ending the war. The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washingtons push for progress to end Moscows nearly 4-year-old invasion. All parties agreed to report to their capitals on each aspect of t

Rajinder Chand Anthal rajinderchandanthal100@gmail.com During the construction of Mantalai-Latti road in the year 1975, strange incidents happened in Shapri Forest area of village Sarar of Tehsil Chenani. The road takes upward serpentine turns at this moist forest area and proceeds further towards open area of village Marothi. The soil in this half kilometer forest area was stable with thick vegetation of herbs and shrubs with rocky makeup on rear side of road alignment, called Shapri locally. F

Long-pending Gair Mumkin Khad issue *MoU still not signed to start delineation exercise Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Jan 24: Though the three-month deadline expired on December 15, 2025, the Sub-Committee comprising three Ministers has not submitted its recommendations to the Government to break the logjam over the long-pending Gair Mumkin Khads issue. Moreover, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of India agencies is yet to be signed to start the much-needed delineation exercise. Fol

Union Minister for Departments of Atomic Energy, Space, S&T, PMO and Personnel Training, Dr Jitendra Singh discusses at a Roundtable interaction with media Indias nuclear ambitions in the SHANTI Bill era. Excerpts: What is the roadmap for the SHANTI Act? The process of making rules to the Act has begun but we are taking time given that this is going to change the entire format of our nuclear energy-related activity opening up to private and non-government sectors and agencies. [] The post PSLV

The decision to designate the University of Kashmirs Persian Department as a Gyan Bharatam Cluster Centre marks a quiet but momentous intervention in the preservation of Jammu and Kashmirs civilisational memory. In a region layered with centuries of intellectual, spiritual and cultural traditions, conserving manuscripts is not merely an academic exercise; it is an act of safeguarding identity itself. Few regions in the subcontinent have witnessed such a rich interplay of cultures, faiths and lan

Legislators seek enhanced allocations Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 24: As part of the ongoing pre-budget consultations for the budget session 2026-27, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah continued his engagement with MLAs from South and North Kashmir districts at the Civil Secretariat, here today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The meeting was attended by Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javaid Ahmad Dar and Satish Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, P

Dr Ritika Sambyal drritzsam10@gmail.com Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. Abraham Lincoln It is that time of the year again. As winter recedes, a palpable anxiety settles over millions of households across India. Board Exam Season is not merely an academic event; it is a socio-cultural phenomenon. The air thickens with expectations, dining tables turn into war rooms of revision strategy, and the collective blood pressure of [] The post The

Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com Time, the migration of students from Jammu has been described as a matter of ambition and dreams. Young people, it is often said, leave their homes to explore better opportunities in metropolitan cities. However, this explanation overlooks a harsh reality. For a large number of students from Jammu and the wider Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions-migration has gradually become less of a choice and more of a compulsion. The primary reason is the limited availabili

Budgam verdict was referendum against NC Govt: Sunil Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Jan 24: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while outrightly rejecting division of Jammu and Kashmir UT by carving out separate States of Kashmir and Jammu, today said that party stands for integrated J&K as a single unit. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Setting all speculations to rest in this regard, party national general secretary and incharge J&K and Ladakh UTs, Tarun Chugh while talking to reporters at the [] Th

Flight operations, train services restored Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Weather conditions across Kashmir improved today as the Western Disturbance (WD) moved away from Jammu and Kashmir bringing bright sunshine to most parts of the Valley with flight operations and train services back to normal. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to the Meteorological Department, the weather is expected to remain largely dry over the next 48 hours. However, another Western Disturbance i

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs Advisor, Nasir Aslam Wani has been accorded rank and status of a Cabinet Minister. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp An order to this effect was issued today by the General Administration Department (GAD) following approval from the Lieutenant Governor. Wani will be entitled to a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs 80,000, rent-free accommodation and transport facilities. The post CMs Advisor Wani gets Cabinet

DAVOS, Jan 24 : Kerala has secured investment commitments worth over Rs 1.17 lakh crore (USD 14 billion) at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos, Switzerland, with the state governments high-level delegation successfully showcasing Keralas robust and future-ready industrial ecosystem before global business leaders. The commitments and Expressions of Interest (EoIs) span a wide range of sectors, including renewable energy, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), skill

Srinagar, Jan 24: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday officially accorded Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister, the rank and privileges of a Cabinet Minister. A formal order, states that Nasir Aslam Wani will be entitled to a monthly consolidated salary of Rs 80,000, along with rent-free accommodation and transport facilities to be provided by the Motor Garages Department. Nasir Aslam Wani is a senior leader of the National Conference and a close aide of [] T

JAMMU, Jan 24: In a vibrant display of patriotic spirit ahead of Republic Day, the Tawi River Front was illuminated with tricolour faade lighting on Saturday evening. The initiative was undertaken by Jammu Municipal Corporation as part of the citys Republic Day celebrations. Also, decorative pole lights were also illuminated on left bank of river front as part of Smart City project. The ceremonial inauguration of the lighting was performed by Dr Devansh Yadav, Chief Executive Officer of Jammu Sm

Jammu, Jan 24: BJP on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to a united Jammu and Kashmir, firmly rejecting demands raised by some of its party MLAs seeking separate statehood for Jammu after its separation from Kashmir. The BJP leadership clarified its stand on the sidelines of a day-long workshop organised by the party for its legislators ahead of the Budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly which is scheduled to start on February 2. BJP believes in a fully united [] The post BJP Reiterat

Jammu, Jan 24: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Jammu has registered 17 FIRs in multiple cases of fraud, cheating, impersonation, forgery and misuse of official positions by government officials, the agency said on Saturday. The FIRs were registered after preliminary verification by officials following written complaints, the crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a statement here. The complaints pertain to a wide range of fraudulent activities including irregular issuance of