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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: A two day long exhibition, showcasing the latest in luxury fashion and lifestyle from top designers across India, by FaMa was today inaugurated in Jammu. Click here to watch video The exhibition is drawing strong and positive response from customers, who said they are excited to get high end products under one roof. It is being held at Radisson Blu, The event encompassing a diverse collection from over 30 designers, ranging from couture to western [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Celebrating the vibrant culture, traditions and unity of Northeast India, Sharda University, Greater Noida today organized the 9th Edition of the Northeast Cultural Fest Belliatus Cultura at the Anand Swaroop Auditorium., The event was inaugurated with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by distinguished dignitaries including Y K Gupta, Pro Chancellor, Sharda University, Prashant Gupta, CEO, Sharda Corporation, Priyanka J Gupta, Trustee, Sharda Corporation,

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Celebrating 25 years of academic excellence, Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT) has emerged as a premier institution in technical education, research and innovation, significantly contributing to positioning Himachal Pradesh as a preferred destination for quality higher education. In this regard, a press meet was organised by JUIT to highlight their achievements. Addressing the conference, Prof Tiratha Raj Singh, Associate Dean (Innovation)

The Union Cabinets approval of a Rs 2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme marks a significant inflexion point in Indias renewable energy trajectory, with particular relevance for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. In regions where energy scarcity coexists paradoxically with vast hydropower potential, the shift toward decentralised, small-scale hydro projects is a strategic necessity. For decades, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have remained energy-deficient despite po

Alaknanda Mahajan & Manvika Bamba alakmahajan26@gmail.com Bollywood superstar Salman Khans upcoming film now renamed as Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace is set to bring one of the most painful and defining episodes of contemporary Indian history to the big screen. The film is based on a series of violent skirmishes between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh in June 2020. It revisits a moment that shook the nation, altered the dynamics of India-China relations, and permanently etched t

Prof Suresh Chander suresh.chander@gmail.com Land Is Not Civilization We repeat, almost ritualistically, that India is eternal. We celebrate the rivers, the monsoon, the mountains. We sing, (Is desh ki Dharti sona ugle) this land yields gold. The metaphor reassures us that fertile geography guarantees permanence. But geography guarantees nothing except physical continuity. The Nile still flows. The Tigris and Euphrates still irrigate fields. Italys plains still produce grain. Yet Pharaonic Egyp

Dr Rakesh Verma rakeshforests@gmail.com Kaan Sakhiyan is a beautiful and deeply rooted regional celebration originating from the Duggar region, particularly observed during the auspicious nine nights of Navratra. While its presence is now more prominent in the villages and smaller towns of the area, its essence remains a powerful testament to the regions rich cultural heritage. At its core, Kaan Sakhiyan revolves around the coming together of young girls, who, infused with devotion, excitement,

Dr Sanjeev Puri purisanjeev1@yahoo.co.in This is the story of 57 years of modern transport in late 19th to mid 20th century in the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir in the Dogra Maharajas rule under Partap Singh and Hari Singh, when the state was connected to the British India by rail. It was a dream project of Partap Singh costing a sum of Rs 9.60 Lakh lent by the Dharmarth Trust and this amount was recovered from revenue collected from [] The post Railways Heritage in Ruins appeared first on

Bageshree Charak Jamwal farijamwal@gmail.com For nearly a decade, Dubai has been the rhythm of my daily life, the city where ambitions grow as steadily as the desert skyline. It is a place where innovation rises from the sands, where cultures from across the world converge, and where the impossible often feels merely like the next project waiting to be built. From its bustling financial districts to its serene desert horizons, Dubai embodies a spirit of optimism and opportunity that continues []

The latest fraud unearthed in the Jammu Central Cooperative Bank is not an aberration-it is part of a disturbing and recurring pattern within banking institutions. The modus operandi remains strikingly familiar: misuse of privileged access, manipulation of internal systems, and diversion of depositors money into personal or relatives accounts through digital channels. That such practices continue to surface despite repeated regulatory advisories raises fundamental questions about governance and

Rohit Tikoo Name of Book : From Borderline To Byline Author : Colonel Satish Singh Lalotra (Retd.) Publisher: Evincepub Publishing | First Edition, February 2026 | 253 pages | Rs 400 There is a particular kind of seeing that comes only from standing watch. Not the hurried gaze of the tourist or the methodical sweep of the scientist, but something quieter and more intimate the attention of someone who has been made responsible for a place. Colonel Satish Singh [] The post A manifesto of seeing a

Dr Rakesh K Pandit 7pandit77@gmail.com Book Name: Peediyu Ki Peer (Masnavi Poetry) Author: Deepak Sopori Pages: 91 Price: Rs. 179 The book titled Peediyu Ki Peer presents heartfelt human emotions and brings a depth of understanding and sensitivity of the author Deepak Sopori. This collection, his maiden poetry anthology, explores the themes, including fearless conscience, duty, longing, sorrow, conflict, truth and self-discovery. The themes explored in the book are diverse and wide-ranging. The

Dr. Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com There are stories that make headlines for a day and then disappear. And then there are stories that never truly leave they settle quietly into the heart, lingering long after the noise fades. Harish Ranas story is one of those. It is not just the story of a young man. It is the story of a dream that once shone brightly, of parents who refused to give up, of years filled with hope and helplessness, [] The post The Silent Goodbye of Harish Rana appeared f

Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Mar 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its global impact. Speaking to reporters after offering Eid prayers at Hazratbal here, the Chief Minister called for an immediate end to what he described as an unjust war against Iran launched by the United States of America and Israel. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp We should have only one prayer today-that this unjust war should end as [] The post Oma

BJP holds Kissan Mela, meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: J&K BJP president and MP (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA addressed an organizational meeting of district Akhnoor. J&K BJP vice-president, Bharat Bhushan, district president, Akhnoor Kuldeep Sharma, MLA Mohan Lal Bhagat, former Minister Bali Bhagat, former MLA, Rajiv Sharma, and senior leaders including Vinay Mahajan, Daljit Singh Chib, Jagdish Bhagat, and Captain (retd) Daler Singh, among others attended the meeting. Sat Sharma,

BEIJING, Mar 21: Over 100 people, including members of the diplomatic corps and friends of India, watched a special screening of a popular Hindi film showcasing its power of building bridges at the Culture Centre of Indian Consulate in Shanghai. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, directed by Zoya Akhtar, was screened for the guests on Friday when Consul General Pratik Mathur said: Indian movies remain a strong calling card of Indias soft power here in China. Mathur underlined the importance of [] The pos

Release of central share of Rs 111.66 cr Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD), Rajiv Ranjan Singh, for the release of the central share of Rs. 111.66 Cr to implement the approved fisheries development project in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: I am grateful [] The

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KARGIL, Mar 21: On the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, a moment of pride and celebration has come for Ladakh as its Taekwondo athletes delivered outstanding performances at the All India Inter-University Taekwondo Championships 2026. Continuing an impressive legacy, taekwondo players from Ladakh have maintained a consistent medal-winning streak at the national level since 2021, showcasing exceptional talent, discipline and determination. Adding to this, Internation

HALDWANI (Uttarakhand), Mar 21: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modis competence and foresight for safeguarding India from the ripple effects of global instability, asserting that the country has remained secure despite the escalating conflict in West Asia. Speaking at an event here on the completion of four years of the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led governments second term in Uttarakhand, the defence minister backed the prime ministers stance that war is no

7 more BSF bns being deployed on IB to check infiltration *More being trained in Andhra for stepping-up operations Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 21: Trained in dense forests of Andhra Pradesh with elite Army units, nearly 350 Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel have been deployed in snow-bound areas, rugged mountainous terrain and dense forests to track down the terrorists and their support system in Jammu and Kashmir while with a view to ensure zero infiltration from the International Border (

BUCHAREST (Romania), Mar 21 : Dozens of models with Down syndrome strutted down a catwalk at a fashion show in Romanias capital for an evening celebrating style, atypical beauty and courage to mark World Down Syndrome Day. The SEEN Anonymous Seamstresses Gala in Bucharest brought together designers from across the country, who created garments with great kindness, care and creativity for young people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. Georgeta Bucur, the president of Down Pl

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21: Pakistan will not allow terrorists operating from Afghanistan to spoil peace and endanger its security, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Saturday. Munir visited Kurram on the border with Afghanistan to spend Eid-ul-Fitr with the troops and officers, where he offered Eid prayers, according to a statement by the army. During his interaction with troops and officers, he lauded their achievements during Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq, aime

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: A 20-year-old youth died after he was found hanging inside his rented accommodation in Malik Market area here, officials said. Salman Miyan, son of Rahim Miyan of Kedar Parsa, Rasulpur, Bihar, at present Umar Colony, Malik Market, Jammu, was spotted hanging from the ceiling fan inside his rented accommodation with the help of a dupatta by his family members on March 20, they said. Accordingly, he was taken to Government Medical College Jammu the same [] The

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: An 85-year-old Jammu resident Chaman Lal has undergone a bilateral knee replacement surgery at a hospital in Amritsar, offering him renewed mobility and improved quality of life. The complex procedure was performed by noted orthopedic surgeon Dr Ranjit Singh using the advanced AI-powered 3D Robolens Technique. Chaman Lal had long been suffering from severe knee pain and limited movement due to age-related degeneration, making daily activities difficult. His

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: The Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) and Yukhant Mandli Ashram (YMA) today offered their heartfelt homage to the innocent Kashmiri Pandit martyrs of the Sangrampora massacre of March 21-22, 1997-one of the most tragic and painful chapters in the history of the community. In the quiet village of Sangrampora in Budgam district, seven innocent Kashmiri Pandits were brutally dragged from their homes and shot dead in a targeted act of terror. These martyrs inclu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Activists of Dogra Front & Shiv Sena (DF&SS), here today, under the leadership of their president, Ashok Gupta, organised a protest rally against the hike in the prices of flowers and alleged adulteration in the consumable items for fasting people. Addressing the protesters, Gupta said while on Eid, prices of certain commodities used in the festival are fixed by the government but on the other hand during Navratras and Karwachauth, the much used thing like

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Kashmir Sahayak Samiti (KSS) today organized a function at Sharika Bhawan, Village Enclave, Trikuta Nagar in Jammu. A large number of devotees participated in the function. Women from Trikuta Nagar and nearby areas assembled in large numbers, singing bhajans and kirtans with devotion and enthusiasm, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere. During the function, which reflected the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the Kashmiri Pandit community, mar

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 21: At least seven persons were injured when three vehicles including a truck, collided near a Tunnel in Nowshera area of district Rajouri this evening. Reports said a road accident occurred near Nowshera Tunnel when a truck bearing registration number JK01AS-6691, reportedly being driven rashly and in negligent manner, collided with two vehicles coming from the opposite direction, including an Alto K-10 (JK02C-9450) and an Eeco (JK11E-4885). In the incident,

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Theatre group Samooh here today staged play Bholaram Da Jeev written by eminent Hindi litterateur Harishankar Parsai and adapted into Dogri by Dr. Sudhir Mahajan. The play was performed by senior and seasoned actor, Rajinder Kumar Narang and it reflects the pain, helplessness and frustration of the common citizen, while also raising critical questions about functioning of the system. A handout stated that this presentation aims not only to entertain but als

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Mandeep Choudhary Randhawa from Jammu district (R) has been appointed as National Coordinator of All India Kisan Congress. The appointment of Ch Mandeep Randhawa as National Coordinator has triggered a wave of appreciation across Jammu & Kashmir, with farmers and political leaders appreciating and projecting him as a true farmers voice and a grassroots representative of the agricultural community. The appointment, announced by Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Chairman

shivaji sarkar Its about miscommunication and unfathomed losses. Never has the Gulf wars jolted India so hard. Indias recent anxiety over a supposed petroleum and LPG shortage is less a story of actual scarcity and more a case study in poor official communication. There may well be supply pressures in parts of the system, but the situation was far from a nationwide crisis. Communication builds trust. Yet an ill-timed advisory reportedly restricting LPG supplies to industrial and commercial users

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: An unidentified man was found dead under mysterious circumstances near ASCOMS in the Sidhra area here today. Officials said that some passersby noticed a man lying unconscious at Majheen near ASCOMS and informed the police. Accordingly, a team from Police Post Sidhra reached the spot and shifted the man to Government Medical College Jammu, where doctors declared him brought dead. While the body has been kept in the mortuary for post-mortem and identificatio

US Israel- Iran war Has worldwide repercussions and ramifications. Wars are fought won and lost No war is an easy war Requires lot of planning, preparation , coordination and rehearsals of course well within the scope Causing loss of men material and equipment And causing Human Resources and emotional loss. Imports and exports suffer Both exporters and importers are at stake No war is desired of course Repercussions and ramifications are much more Financial loss due to war running into [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 21: BJP district Kathua held an organizational meeting, which was addressed by partys district Seh-Prabhari, Sanjay Baru. District president, Kathua Updesh Andotra and MLA Rajiv Jasrotia also addressed the meeting. Raghunandan Singh (Bablu), Rajesh Mehta, Gagan Singh, advocate Jasbir, Madhu, Nandhan Khajuria, Ashok Jasrotia, along with all Mandal presidents of Jasrota Vidhan Sabha, attended the meeting. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on str

JAMMU, Mar 21: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Congress called on Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Saturday and strongly pressed for the restoration of statehood, while expressing concern over the LPG crisis and other pressing issues in the Union Territory. The delegation, led by Jammu and Kashmir Congress working president Raman Bhalla, called on the LG at the Raj Bhawan here. During their meeting with Sinha, the Congress leaders raised a range of issues affecting different section

Jammu, March 21: The pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi was suspended on Saturday due to heavy rush at the Bhawan, as 39,000 devotees offered prayers till late afternoon, officials said. The rush has increased due to the ongoing Chaitra Navratri, which began on March 19 and will end on March 27. The shrine board is expecting a heavy rush of devotees from across the country during this period. The yatra has been suspended temporarily due to [] The post Vaishno Devi Yatra Suspended

JAMMU, Mar 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday expressed gratitude to the Centre for the release of central funds amounting to Rs 111.66 crore aimed at implementing a comprehensive fisheries development project in the union territory. In a post on X, LG Sinha as per news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, for the financial sanction. The Lieutenant Gover

Bengaluru, Mar 21: CJI Justice Surya Kant on Saturday underscored the need to transform formal equality into real, lived experiences for women in the legal profession, calling for structural reforms and sustained institutional support to ensure their continued participation and advancement. Speaking at the National Conference-2026 on Reimagining Judicial Governance: Strengthening Institutions for Democratic Justice, organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association on the outskirts of Bengaluru, he

Chandigarh, Mar 21: The Punjab Police, in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), foiled a major cross-border smuggling attempt by recovering 6.5 kg of heroin near a border outpost at Mahtam Nagar village in Fazilka on Saturday, officials said. DGP Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigations revealed that Pakistan-based smugglers crossed the zero line and operated close to the border fence. He said that the smugglers attempted to exploit the darkness to push narcotics into Indian ter

New Delhi, Mar 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, and condemned the attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia, while stressing the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring shipping lanes remain open and secure. In his telephonic conversation with the Iranian leader, Prime Minister Modi conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings, expressing hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West As

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Tehran [Iran], Mar 21: The United States and Israel launched an attack on Irans key uranium-enrichment facility in Natanz early Saturday morning, according to the Iranian State Media Tasnim news agency. Tasnim reported that the strike targeted the Natanz Nuclear Facility, one of Irans most significant nuclear sites. The news agency said no radioactive leaks had been detected following the attack and that residents living near the facility were not at risk. The Natanz facility has been repeatedly

New Delhi, Mar 21: Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, VK Saxena, on Saturday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. It also shared a picture of the meeting in a post on X. Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Presidents Office said. The post Ladakh LG Calls On President Murmu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Mar 21: India has achieved 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production for the second consecutive year amid heightened uncertainties in global energy markets due to the West Asia crisis. With sustained and coordinated efforts across the coal sector and the invaluable contribution of all stakeholders, the country has successfully achieved the landmark of 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production on March 20, 2026 for the second year in a row, the coal ministry said in a statement. The [] The post

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Bengaluru, Mar 21: Justice B V Nagarathna of the Supreme Court on Saturday called for the creation of a judicial reforms commission to reduce mounting pendency in the courts, saying systemic incentives across stakeholders were contributing to delays in justice delivery. She was speaking at the Supreme Court Bar Associations (SCBA) first National Conference on the theme Reimagining judicial governance: strengthening institutions for democratic justice here. Nagarathna, who was part of the panel s

NEW DELHI, Mar 21: Indian pharma majors Sun Pharma, Dr Reddys and Glenmark on Saturday announced the launch of their generic versions of semaglutide injection used for diabetes and weight management following the molecule behind products like Ozempic and Wegovy going off patent in India. The prices of the generic versions of semaglutide injection are considerably lower than the prices of the innovator, Novo Nordisk. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries launched its semaglutide injection under the brand

MATHURA, Mar 21:President Droupadi Murmu prayed at the Danghati Temple in Govardhan here on Saturday, the third day of her Uttar Pradesh visit, official sources said. The president participated in the aarti of Giriraj Ji Maharaj and did the Govardhan Parikrama. Danghati temple receiver Deep Chandra Kaushik said that amid chants of Giriraj Dharan ki Jai and other hymns, the president performed a mahabhishek using 11 kg of milk, curd, honey, ghee and powdered sugar. He added that Murmu was [] The

NEW DELHI, Mar 21:Vedanta Ltd, the countrys leading metals and mining conglomerate, has recycled and reused over 85 million cubic metres of water across its operations in FY26 till February, amid global warnings of a 40 per cent water shortfall by 2030. The announcement comes a day ahead of World Water Day on March 22, underscoring the companys commitment to scalable water management in a water-stressed world. In the wake of growing water stress from climate variability and surging demand, [] Th

MUMBAI, Mar 21: Tata Power has officially announced in a statement that the Gujarat state government has approved a power supply agreement (PPA) with the company to restart its 4-gigawatt (GW) Mundra plant, operated by Tata Powers subsidiary, Coastal Gujarat Power. The Gujarat cabinet has approved the Supplementary PPA, and a government order has been issued. After regulatory clearances, the company and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) will sign the agreement, Tata Power announced in an