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Jammu, Feb 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday said that it has no proposal under consideration to provide monthly financial assistance to young advocates with more than three years of legal practice. The information was shared by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs in response to an Assembly Question No. 922 raised by MLA Shamim Firdous, Replying to the question on whether the government intends to extend financial assistance to young advocates and, if so, the

New Delhi, Feb 4: Attacking the government over the India-US trade deal, the Congress on Wednesday said spin doctors are at work, but any details on it have still not been shared, although it is clear that India has made concessions on liberalising imports of agricultural items. US President Donald Trump on Monday said India and the US agreed to a trade deal. On his part, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was delighted that made in India products will [] The post Spin Doctors At Work But Stil

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JAMMU, Feb 4: Security forces are preparing for a final assault on two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists holed up inside a natural cave in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, with no exchange of fire reported during the night, officials said on Wednesday. The terrorists were located inside the cave by joint search teams of the Army, police and the CRPF in the Jaffer forest area of Ramnagar around 4 pm on Tuesday, triggering an intense gunfight that lasted for [] The post Security Forces

Kupwara, Feb 4: The district administration Kupwara launched an overnight rescue and evacuation operation at Sadna Top after heavy snowfall left dozens of vehicles stranded on the high-altitude stretch, officials said on Wednesday. Despite adverse weather conditions and poor visibility, coordinated teams pressed into service late night and worked through the early hours to evacuate vehicles stuck due to intense snow accumulation. Officials said at least 35 stranded vehicles were safely evacuated

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 3 : Addressing the Annual Atal Innovation Incubator Conclave AIM SUMVAAD, here today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh linked the Atal Innovation Mission with the Modi Governments thrust on innovation led growth and scalable StartUps. In this context, he also me

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com Trade in todays world is no longer a neutral economic tool. It has become a strategic weapon. Washington has increasingly used tariffs to advance political goals, including against partners it publicly calls allies. India experienced this first hand in 2019 when the United States removed it from the Generalized System of Preferences, a program that had allowed duty-free access for nearly $6.3 billion worth of Indian exports, affecting sectors such as leather, engineerin

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 3: AM Hyundai, a part of the AM Group, has strengthened its presence in Jammu with the inauguration of its new GDSI 2.0 showroom at Narwal Chowk, opposite Radisson Hotel. The new facility marks the relocation of the companys earlier showroom at Channi Rama and aims to offer customers better accessibility and an improved retail experience. The showroom was inaugurated by Dr Farooq Abdullah in the presence of Hyundai Motor India officials, including Area Sales Ma

Govt, House powerless: Tarigami Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 3: NC MLA Showkat Ahmed Ganai while hailing LGs address today said this Government which was voted to power by people worked tirelessly to come up to their expectations. This Government opened doors for people under democratic setup as our ministers visit areas in length and breadth of UT to listen their problems. Participating on motion of thanks on LGs address in UT Assembly today, he said right from 1975 after late [] The post

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 3: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today said that the Jammu and Kashmir has revised the minimum wages in respect of the scheduled employments in October 2002 and any further revision will be done as and when the GoI notifies and implements the National Floor Wages under Code on Wages 2019, which shall be applicable to Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister, said this while replying to a question on enhancement [] The pos

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 3: BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta has hailed the recent India-US trade understanding that includes reduction of tariffs on Indian goods and scrapping of additional punitive duties, calling it a constructive and forward-looking step that will further strengthen bilateral relations between the worlds two largest democracies. In a statement issued here, today, Gaurav Gupta said that the decision to reduce reciprocal tariffs on I

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 3: Lenovo, the world-renowned laptops/ computers company today opened its exclusive outlet Lenovo Exclusive Store with Best Buy Computers, a reputed and trust worthy local retailer in computers/laptops and other IT related items, at MH Road, Raghunathpur, Ladan. The showroom was inaugurated by Head of Best Buy Family Amarjit Singh Bedi (retired SSP) along with HS Bedi (proprietor of Best Buy Computers) and representative of Lenovo Kumar Tanksale and Karan Ka

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today emphasised the need for forward-thinking teachers who can equip students for tomorrows uncertainties, like Artificial Intelligence (AI) disruptions, climate shifts, inspire to pioneer breakthroughs and fuel a dynamic and innovation-driven economy. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the Inspirational Teachers Award ceremony at Padma Padma Sachdev Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. At the ceremony, a t

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 3: Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, today met the BJP national president, Nitin Nabin, here, today. The meeting focused on organizational strategies to further strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir and to ensure dedicated service to the people of the region. During the interaction, Sunil Sharma held detailed discussions on enhancing the partys grassroot presence, improving public outr

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off J&K Road Transport Corporation (RTC) buses to major religious destinations of different faiths across the country from MA Stadium, here. Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam, Managing Director J&K RTC Abdul Rashid War and other concerned were also present on the occasion. The special bus services will operate to prominent religious sites including Shahdra Sharief, Jawalaji, Namgyal Monastery (McLeod Ganj),

BHADOHI (UP), Feb 3: The Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) on Tuesday said the reduction in US tariffs on Indian carpets to 18 per cent from 50 per cent has provided a major relief to the countrys carpet industry, which exports products worth about USD 2 billion annually to the American market. The tariff reduction is expected to directly benefit around 2.5 million weavers associated with the sector, the council said in a statement. CEPC Chairman Captain Mukesh Kumar Gomber [] The post US t

NEW DELHI, Feb 3 : The India-US trade agreement is a decisive leap forward for the economic ties between the two countries, and the historic deal is going to set the stage for stronger growth, jobs, and strategic collaboration, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. India and the US have agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. The Indo-US trade agreement is a decisive leap [] The post Decisive leap forward for

HARARE, Feb 3: Unbeaten so far in the tournament, a confident and all-round India will be overwhelming favourites against Afghanistan in the semifinal of the ICC Under-19 World Cup here on Wednesday. India are the most successful team in the history of the event, having annexed the title five times (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022), followed by Australia, who have won the trophy four times. Come Wednesday, India will look to take one step forward towards a record sixth title. [] The post In-form In

COLOMBO/CHENNAI, Feb 3: Zimbabwe rode on Ryan Burls half-century and seamer Richard Ngaravas three-wicket haul to beat The Netherlands by 29 runs in their opening warm-up game at the Premadasa Stadium here on Tuesday. Batting first, Zimbabwe managed a decent 178 for 9 with Burl scoring 50 off 31 balls with six fours and Dion Myers contributed 32. For The Netherlands, seamer Logan van Beek took 3 for 22 in three overs. In a chase of 179, the Dutchmen managed [] The post T20WC Warm-Up: Zimbabwe, O

NEW DELHI, Feb 3 : National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is on a visit to Saudi Arabia amid fast evolving geo-political situation in the Middle-East. Doval is scheduled to hold talks with his Saudi interlocutors in Riyadh. The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia announced his trip on social media. Doval arrived in Riyadh on an official visit, it said. He was received at the airport by Indian Ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan and Saudi Arabias Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Saud [] The post NSA Doval u

SINGAPORE, Feb 3: India remains a key strategic focus, with momentum building steadily through both inbound and outbound business engagements, said Neil Parekh, chairman of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). Over the past year, SICCI has hosted multiple Indian delegations in Singapore, including senior government, institutional and university-led groups, creating direct dialogue with Singapore businesses and the Indian diaspora, he said. These engagements have been co

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 3: Jammu Sanskriti School, Kathua celebrated a proud moment as student Vibhuti Sharma secured first prize in the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Letter Writing Competition for Young People, held last year. She was awarded a cash prize of Rs 25,000 along with a certificate, bringing laurels to the institution. The competition was based on the theme, Imagine you are the ocean. Write a letter to someone explaining why and how they should take good care of [] The pos

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 3 : The South African Navys frigate SAS AMATOLA has commenced a strategically significant deployment to India, where it will represent South Africa at the 2026 International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN, hosted by the Indian Navy. SAS Amatolas voyage to India is significant on multiple levels, the South African Navy (SAN) said in a statement after the frigate departed on Sunday. This deployment marks an important milestone for South Africas maritime posture, reaffirming the

NC, allies press for Statehood, Oppn alleges Govt failure * No minister visited Doda in 15 months: Shakti Raj Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 3: While opposition-BJP trained guns at the ruling National Conference, holding it responsible for creation of two Union Territories in the Jammu and Kashmir and failure of Government to deliver on the development front, the ruling party and its allies (Cong, CPIM etc) pressed for the restoration of Statehood to the Jammu and Kashmir without any more [] The post N

Paras adjournment motion too disallowed Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 3: Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather today announced that he has rejected an amendment moved by Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on the issue of Article 370 and an adjournment motion of PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on alleged harassment of Kashmiris outside Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp After the Question Hour was over, Sajjad Lone questioned the Speaker for d

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will introduce two bills-one for decriminalising certain offences to further enhance trust-based governance for ease of living and doing business, and another for eliminating discrimination against leprosy-affected patients in the Legislative Assembly tomorrow. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per the list of business circulated by the Legislative Assembly this evening, Omar will introduce a bill to amend certain

NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The Government-opposition faceoff in the Lok Sabha intensified on Tuesday as eight protesting MPs were suspended for unruly behaviour after Rahul Gandhi was disallowed for the second day from quoting an article that cited an unpublished memoir of former Army chief M M Naravane on the 2020 India-China conflict. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The seven MPs from the Congress and one from the CPI (M) were suspended for the remainder of the Budget [] The post Govt-Op

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 3: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has said that three train projects in Jammu and Kashmir, which were opposed by the elected Government, have been put in abeyance for the time being. The decision was welcomed by the ruling National Conference and the opposition PDP, which said it had provided relief to farmers whose land was to be acquired for the projects. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp There was a demand for three railway projects [] The

NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The two prominent groups from LadakhLeh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA)are likely to press for constitutional safeguards and greater political autonomy for the Union territory during the meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) on Wednesday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Ladakh leaders who arrived here on Tuesday are holding informal meetings among themselves to finalise their strategy for the meeting, sources said. The deliberat

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 3: An intense gunfight lasting nearly an hour rattled a remote forest area in Udhampur district today after security forces trapped two to three suspected Pakistani terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit inside a natural cave. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp One of the terrorists was hit during the encounter but managed to retreat into the cave, even as the Army inducted paratroopers and a sniffer dog squad to neutralise the holed-up ter

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 3: Jammu and Kashmirs public healthcare system is facing a severe staffing crisis, with nearly 10,000 positions lying vacant across its medical colleges and health institutions, the government informed the Legislative Assembly today. In a written reply to the question raised by MLA Budgam Aga Muntazir Mehdi, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakeena Itoo said thousands of posts are lying vacant in the department, and the government is working to fill them.

NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained for instigating people in a border area where regional sensitivity is involved. Justifying Wangchuks detention, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale that all procedural safeguards were followed while ordering his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Follow the Daily Excelsior c

JAMMU, Feb 3: The 16th Union Territory-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was today chaired by the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, to comprehensively review enforcement, prosecution, treatment, and rehabilitation measures aimed at combating the drug menace, and to chart out a more stringent, coordinated, and result-oriented strategy across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the Director General of Police, all concerned Administrative Secretaries, the Director Genera

New Delhi, Feb 3: The two prominent groups from LadakhLeh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA)are likely to press for constitutional safeguards and greater political autonomy for the Union territory during the meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) on Wednesday. The Ladakh leaders who arrived here on Tuesday are holding informal meetings among themselves to finalise their strategy for the meeting, sources said. The deliberations are likely to continue tomorrow afternoon

Jammu, Feb 3: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said it has approved the liquidation of the J&K State Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development (SCARD) Bank. In a written reply to the Assembly, minister-in-charge for cooperatives Javed Ahmed Dar said the decision was taken by council of ministers on December 3, 2025. He was responding to a question by PDP MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi. As of now, the department has not formulated any proposal for the rehabilitation, absorption [] The

Srinagar, Feb 3: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav has said that three train projects in Jammu and Kashmir, which were opposed by the elected government, have been put in abeyance for the time being. The decision was welcomed by the ruling National Conference and the opposition PDP, which said it had provided relief to farmers whose land was to be acquired for the projects. There was a demand for three railway projects in Jammu and Kashmir but the government here and [] The post Railway Minister

JAMMU, Feb 3: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has estimated a credit potential of 49,795.58 crore under Priority Sector for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2026-27. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today released the focus paper during the Credit Seminar organised by NABARD. The seminar provided a forum for the policymakers, bankers and other key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive development in the regio

Jammu, Feb 3: National Conference leader and MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar on Tuesday called on the Government of India to take bold steps to reintegrate political leaders who have, for various reasons, remained outside the mainstream political spectrum. Speaking in response to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhas address to the Assembly on Monday, Salman said that the government of India must make efforts to bring political leaders outside the ambit of mainstream into mainstream. The NC leader al

JAMMU, Feb 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today tabled The Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Ordinance, 2025 (Ordinance No. 01 of 2025) in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The Ordinance proposes amendments to certain laws. It seeks to decriminalise a range of minor offences and rationalisation across several sectors. The post CM Omar Abdullah Tables J&K Jan Vishwas Ordinance, 2025 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained for instigating people in a border area where regional sensitivity is involved. Justifying Wangchuks detention, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale that all procedural safeguards were followed while ordering his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). This court is dealing with a

NEW DELHI, Feb 3: Eight opposition members were suspended from Lok Sabha on Tuesday for the remainder of the budget session for violating rules and throwing papers on the chair following uproar in the House over Congress leader Rahul Gandhis insistence on mentioning a specific reference about the standoff with China in eastern Ladakh in 2020. The House, which witnessed two adjournments earlier in the day, resumed proceedings at 3 pm and Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the [] The post Eight Op

NEW DELHI, Feb 3: Streaming platform Netflix on Tuesday announced its upcoming collaboration with K-pop band BTS, with the streamer set to release a documentary film BTS: THE RETURN and also live stream the groups upcoming concert. BTS, which comprises Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, will return following the break from 2022 and will have their concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, which will be exclusively streamed on Netflix. Followed by the release [] The post Ne

ISLAMABAD, Feb 3: Pakistans National Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution urging the government to adopt an aggressive national response to tackle the threat of external sponsors of militancy and their internal facilitators. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tabled the resolution in the lower house, which was passed with a majority vote. The House demanded that an immediate, aggressive, coordinated, and effective national response be ensured against these external sponso

CAPE CANAVERAL (US), Feb 3: NASA said on Tuesday it will now target a March launch of its new moon rocket after running into exasperating fuel leaks during a make-or-break test a day earlier. The space agency said in a statement that the launch delay will allow teams to review data and conduct a second wet dress rehearsal before the flight test. The leaks reminiscent of the rockets delayed debut three years ago sprang just a couple hours [] The post NASA targets March launch of moon rocket aft

JAMMU, Feb 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a committee for examination and submission of project proposals under the additional SASCI allocation related to disaster management. See order copy click here.. The post J&K | Committee Constituted For Disaster Management Projects Under SASCI Funds appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Mumbai, Feb 3: Amid widespread criticism over the UGC regulations which have been stayed by the Supreme Court, a senior RSS leader on Tuesday said his organisation is of the belief that there should be unity in society and it will do whatever it takes to maintain it. Responding to criticism over those questioning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)s contribution to the freedom struggle, Sunil Ambekar, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, said the Sangh does not need to explain after 100 [] The pos

Jammu, Feb 3: Congress Legislature Party leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Tuesday pitched for united efforts cutting across party lines for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to convene an all-party meeting to build consensus and approach the Centre on the issue. Participating in the discussion on the lieutenant governors address in the Assembly on Tuesday, Mir said that there was a need to take all political parties, including the opposition BJP,

Jammu, Feb 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday emphasised the need for forward-thinking teachers who can equip students for tomorrows uncertainties, like Artificial Intelligence (AI) disruptions, climate shifts, inspire to pioneer breakthroughs and fuel a dynamic and innovation-driven economy. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the Inspirational Teachers Award ceremony at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. At the ceremony, a total of 101 be

Jammu, Feb 3: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that Pakistans decision to withdraw from the high-profile T20 World Cup match against India was the result of the problematic intersection of sports and politics. Abdullah, a cricket enthusiast, emphasised that merging sports with political issues often leads to adverse outcomes. We have now completely stopped differentiating between sports and politics. Time and again, through the media, whenever there is a match betwe

Jammu, Feb 3: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in a remote forest area in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The gunfight erupted during an ongoing search operation by the police and Army in the Jaffer forest in Ramnagar area of the hilly district, they said. The operation in the vast forest area started early Monday following information about suspected movement of two to three terrorists, reportedly affiliated with Pakistan-based Jai