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CHANDIGARH, Feb 23: Justice VK Jhanji, a former judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, passed away on Monday. Justice Jhanji was born in 1944 and enrolled as an advocate in 1971. He practiced on civil, constitutional and taxation matters in Chandigarh before his elevation as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 1991. He was transferred to Jammu and Kashmir High Court on December 3, 2001, and remained its Acting Chief Justice from April 9, [] The post Former Punjab And Haryana Hig

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NEW DELHI, Feb 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the entire world wholeheartedly praised Indias potential at the just-concluded AI Impact Summit, demonstrating that the mindset of Indias young talents in technology will be of great benefit to humanity. The AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi last week, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI). The entire world wh

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Champions League 2026 final at Country Cricket Stadium concluded in thrilling fashion, with Bullet Team emerging victorious over Safran Cricket Club. Bullet Team, after winning the toss, chose to bat first and posted a competitive total of 175/9 in 20 overs. Vikram Singh played a brilliant innings, scoring 64 runs off 40 balls, while Pradeep Singh contributed 29 runs off 21 balls. In reply, Safran Cricket Club began their chase with steady contri

NEW DELHI, Feb 22: India on Sunday strongly condemned Pakistans airstrikes on Afghan territory that have resulted in civilian casualties, and reiterated its support for Afghanistans sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a statement, said the attacks by Pakistan were another attempt by Pakistan to externalise its internal failures. On Saturday night, the Pakistani military conducted airstrikes on Nangarhar and Paktika pr

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: Ravinder Sharma was elected as president of the Royal Nest Sapphire Apartments Owners Association (RNSAOA), Kunjwani Bypass, in a meeting held here today. The association conducted its first General Body Meeting (GBM) today. The meeting witnessed an overwhelming participation of approximately 125 apartment owners, reflecting a strong sense of unity, responsibility and commitment among residents toward the welfare and structured governance of the society. Du

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander of the Northern Command, today visited the Air Movement Control Centre and Logistics Hub in Leh to review logistics arrangements for troops deployed in remote and high-altitude areas of Eastern Ladakh. The visit focused on assessing the operational logistics framework that supports soldiers posted along the border in challenging terrain and extreme weather conditions. During the visit, the Army Commander reviewed the fac

Prof K S Chandrasekar kscnair@gmail.com India recently held the AI Impact Summit, New Delhi. The message is clear and loud. AI is here to the eternity. How mankind will face the same, adapt and adopt to themselves is a big question mark. Matt Schumer mentioned that in 2022, AI couldnt do basic arithmetic reliably. By 2023, it could pass the BAR exam. By 2024, it could write working software and explain graduate-level science. By late 2025, some of the best [] The post Message from AI impact summ

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 22: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today expressed concern over the continued delay in the restoration of full Statehood to J&K. In a statement, issued here today, he said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have waited patiently and placed their faith in democratic institutions, yet the promise of restoring statehood remains unfulfilled. He emphasized that Statehood is not a privilege but a constitutional right that

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 22: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today stated that Hindi is not merely a language of communication but the living expression of Indias civilisational consciousness. Language carries the essence of a nations traditions, values and cultural continuity and serves as the foundation of intellectual self-reliance, he said. Kavinder Gupta was addressing during the International Hindi Olympiad Prize Distribution and Amrit Kumbh Samman Ceremon

Sunny Dua sunnydua55@gmail.com There was a time when childhood sounded different. It echoed with laughter from playgrounds, arguments over marbles, scraped knees that healed with time, and evenings that ended with stories told by elders. Today, childhood often glows silently from a six-inch screen. The laughter is replaced by scrolling, the arguments by comments, and the stories by reels that vanish in seconds. It is in this fragile moment of global introspection that Australia has taken a bold

Prof Suresh Chander suresh.chander@gmail.com The present education system in India-and in many developing countries-has become a matter of serious concern. Education was once meant to unite society, reduce inequality, and open doors across class and circumstance. Today, it is increasingly doing the opposite: deepening divisions, burdening families, and creating stress rather than capability. A global comparison brings the problem into sharp focus. Even families considered rich by Indian standard

IMPHAL, Feb 22: Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Sunday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss steps taken by his government to remove barriers between different communities in the state, an official statement said. Singh, who took office on February 4, was accompanied by his two deputy chief ministers, Losii Dikho of the Naga Peoples Front (NPF) and Nemcha Kipgen of the BJP, during the meeting at Shahs residence in New Delhi. Shah assured the leaders of [] The post Manipur CM m

PUNE, Feb 22 : Calling upon young Indians to actively participate in nation-building, Tarun Chugh, BJP national general secretary, on Sunday asked youth to enter politics with a Nation First spirit and take responsibility for the countrys future in a leadership role. Speaking as the Chief Guest on the second day of the 15th Indian Student Parliament jointly organized by MIT World Peace University and MIT School of Government, Chugh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has motivated one lakh young [

GUWAHATI, Feb 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of doing politics over the death of Zubeen Garg, two days after her visit to the singers cremation ground. Speaking to reporters at BJP state headquarters here, Sarma announced that he will not visit Gargs cremation ground Zubeen Khetra till the Assembly elections are over. Zubeen Khetra should not be used for political purposes. Priyanka Gandhi came to Assam for political purposes

MUMBAI, Feb 22: More than one lakh motorists who were caught up in a massive traffic gridlock on Mumbai-Pune Expressway earlier this month after a gas tanker mishap will get toll refund cumulatively valued at Rs 5.16 crore, a senior Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation official said on Sunday. On February 3, a gas tanker turned turtle on the Khopoli stretch of the Expressway, leading to a 33-hour disruption which saw traffic come to a standstill for several kilometres, leaving [] The p

The fact that 219 ventilators are lying defunct across GMCs and premier institutions in J&K has exposed a deeply troubling reality in the UTs public healthcare system. That translates into roughly 25 per cent of the UTs ventilator capacity being out of service an alarming proportion by any standard. Ventilators are not ordinary pieces of hospital equipment. They are life-saving devices deployed when a patients lungs fail to function adequately, and no other intervention can stabilise the condit

LUCKNOW, Feb 22: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Sunday that the state has successfully reduced the dropout rate in schools under the Basic Education Council to zero. He attributed this achievement to the effective use of technology and identified a key reason for previous dropout rates: the lack of toilets for female students in schools. During the inauguration of the IBM AI GovTech Innovation Centre in Lucknow, Adityanath said that this shows that we can use technolog

Excelsior Sports Correspondent DODA, Feb 22: The 6th National Rafting Championship, titled The Ultimate River Battle, concluded today at Shibnote (Premnagar), Doda, in a grand display of adventure and sportsmanship. The event, organized by the Directorate of Tourism Jammu in collaboration with the District Administration Doda, attracted participants, tourists and adventure enthusiasts from across Jammu & Kashmir and various parts of the country. The closing ceremony was graced by several disting

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Fencing Association (JKFA) has praised the selection of Harshit Kohli, a rising star in fencing, for the Junior Asian Fencing Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia, from February 23 to 27, 2026. Harshit Kohli, an international sabre fencer from Jammu & Kashmir, earned his spot at the prestigious event following his stellar performance at the Junior National Fencing Championship in Cuttack, Odisha, where he won a Bronze Medal in the

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Sports Training Centre (STC) Jammu, organized the 62nd edition of Sunday on Cycle in collaboration with the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the aegis of the Fit India Movement today. The cycling rally commenced from Maulana Azad Stadium and culminated at the University of Jammu. The initiative aimed to promote health awareness, physical fitness and workforce well-being in alignment with the visi

M4 carbine, snatched AK 47 rifle among seizures *Hideout blasted, bodies charred; sniper dog Tyson injured Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 22: In a major success, Army today gunned down three dreaded terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) including their top commander Saifullah, who escaped during many encounters earlier, at Wanipora, Passarkut in Chatroo area of Kishtwar district. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The success came after troops identified a mud hideout where the three terro

The prolonged failure to clear encroached land at Balolenullah in the Bari Brahmana industrial belt has become a troubling symbol of administrative paralysis. Nearly a decade after 522 kanals were earmarked for industrial expansion, barely 86 kanals are in the actual possession of the SIDCO. The rest remain trapped in a web of incomplete transfers, illegal occupation, and official inaction. What makes this episode particularly disturbing is not merely the scale of encroachment but the extraordin

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The annual JCDA Cricket Cup 2026, organized by the Jammu Computer Dealer Association (JCDA), concluded today at Greenfield Ground, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, with Team Canon lifting the championship trophy after defeating Team CP Plus. In the first semi-final, Team Canon edged past Team Acer in a last-over thriller, with Vaneet Agarwal named man of the match. The second semi-final saw Team CP Plus defeat Team HP, with Avtar adjudged man of the match. In []

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The league matches of the Legend Masters 3.0 Inter-State T20 Championship featured thrilling performances as veteran cricketers displayed their skill and competitive spirit. In the opening match, Veterans Cricket Association set a challenging total of 195/6 in 20 overs against Team Hyderabad. Vijay Dogras blistering 62 off 35 balls was the highlight, supported by solid contributions from Waseem Baba (24), Sunny (24) and Sameer Malik (19). In reply, H

Terrorist from Kashmirs Kangan handled racket NEW DELHI, Feb 22:In a major counter-terror operation spanning three states, the Delhi Police has dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module comprising eight operatives, including seven Bangladeshi nationals who had illegally entered India and procured forged identity documents, an official said on Sunday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The arrests followed coordinated raids in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, after investigators traced the

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Netball Association of Jammu & Kashmir (NAJK) will conduct open trials for both junior and senior categories on March 1 at Dussehra Ground, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. As per handout issued selected players will have the opportunity to represent J&K at the upcoming national tournaments. The Junior National Netball Championship will be held from March 24 to 31 in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, while the Senior National Netball Championship will take place

Remain alert from digital frauds NEW DELHI, Feb 22:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the India AI Impact Summit proved to be a turning point in the trajectory of how the world will utilise the power of artificial intelligence in the future, and asserted that global leaders were impressed with the breakthroughs achieved by India in the domain. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, Modi also asked people to remain [] The post AI Summi

*Family alleges job lure to conflict zone Govind Sharma JAMMU, Feb 22: The arrival of the mortal remains of 24-year-old Maninder Singh in his native Gowana village of the RS Pura sector ended a months-long wait for his family but opened a flood of grief, anger and unanswered questions, as the young student who had left for Russia in search of a better future was killed in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The coffin reaching [] The post RS Pura student d

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: Humanity Public School, Bassi Kalan, Bari Brahmana organized a professional development workshop under the Uolo Speak programme in collaboration with Uolo Edtech. The session was conducted in the schools Computer Lab with the objective of strengthening teachers English listening and speaking skills. The workshop was led by Kritika Arora, who guided educators through practical strategies and digital tools aimed at improving pronunciation, fluency and effecti

Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, Feb 22: Higher-than-usual February temperatures and reduced precipitation have accelerated plant growth in Kashmir, triggering premature blooming in several crops and ornamental species. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The early flowering, seen across multiple districts, is occurring weeks before the usual March bloom, raising concern among growers. Click here to watch video Horticulturists said the shorter dormancy period has disrupted the growth cycle of

JAMMU, Feb 22: Three members of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. The bodies of all the slain terrorists were charred beyond recognition as the mud house they were hiding in caught fire during the gunfight, they said, adding that preliminary assessments by security agencies suggest that one of the deceased is Saifullah, a notorious JeM commander. He had reportedly infiltrated in

MUMBAI, Feb 22 : Indias next agricultural revolution will be driven by artificial intelligence, Union Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh said today, positioning AI as the central pillar of farm policy, research and investment architecture at the AI4Agri 2026 Summit in Mumbai. Addressing the inaugural session of the Global Conference on AI in Agriculture and Investor Summit 2026 here, the Minister said AI offers, for the first time, scalable solutions to str

JAMMU, Feb 22: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a virtual review meeting to assess the progress of ongoing development works being executed by Public Works Department (PWD) in Mendhar. The meeting was attended by the Chief Engineer PW (R&B) Pir Panjal, Executive Engineer PW (R&B) Mendhar and other concerned officers of the department. During the review, the Minister took a detailed appraisal of projects being executed under

JAMMU, Feb 22: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, held a meeting of all the stakeholders to take assessment of the interventions proposed for the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) by the Social Welfare Department. Speaking in this meeting he called for a time-bound, outcome-driven Whole-of-Government approach to transform Anganwadi Centres into vibrant hubs of holistic child development across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Commissioner Secretary, So

Hubballi, Feb 22: Auqib Nabis stellar role in propelling Jammu and Kashmir to their maiden Ranji Trophy final has placed him firmly under limelight, but the burden sits lightly on his broad shoulders ahead of the most important match of his life. Nabi is the second highest wicket-taker in this seasons Ranji Trophy, bagging 55 scalps in 16 innings at a stunning average of 12.72. But Nabi will be up against a formidable Karnataka batting line-up that features India batters [] The post My Focus Is

JAMMU, Feb 22: In a remarkable act of bravery, a sniffer dog of 2 Para SF named Tyson was the first to confirm the presence of terrorists in the operation zone. Tyson was hit by a bullet in his leg while advancing ahead of the troops, but despite the injury, he continued with the mission, helping the forces establish contact with the terrorists. He was later airlifted for medical treatment and is now safe and recovering. The post Brave K9 Tyson Takes First Bullet, Helps Confirm Terrorist Presen

Jammu, Feb 22: Manjinder Singh, 24, travelled to Russia on a student visa with hopes of higher education and supporting his family. He returned to his family, however, months later in a coffin, with his family alleging he was lured into joining the Russian Army under false promises. Singh had travelled to Russia in December 2024 to build a better life but his death in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has plunged his loved ones in a forward hamlet in the R [] The post Last Rites Of Jammu Student Who D

New Delhi, Feb 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday that a statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens, which has stood in Rashtrapati Bhavan, will be replaced by a statue of C Rajagopalachari, the first Indian governor-general of independent India. During his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi noted that, unfortunately, even after independence, statues of British administrators remained in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, while those of Indias great leaders were not honoured with a

New Delhi, Feb 22: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has set a target of filing 500 chargesheets in money-laundering cases in the current financial year and investigating officials have been directed to ensure that once a case is registered, the probe should be completed within one to two years, except in complex matters, the agency said on Sunday. These measures were discussed and finalised during the federal probe agencys 34th Quarterly Conference of Zonal Officers (QCZO) held in Assams capital

Bangkok, Feb 22: Tejal Hasanbis made an impactful 51 not out off 34 balls on a slow turner before leg-spinner Prema Rawat made the ball talk as India A outplayed Bangladesh A by a whopping 46 runs in a low-scoring final to defend the ACC Womens Asia Cup Rising Stars here on Sunday. At 44 for four, India were in trouble but Hasanbis, who has played ODIs for India, and captain Radha Yadav, another international, (36 off 30) shared an [] The post Tejal, Prema power India A to Asia Cup Rising Stars

Meerut (UP), Feb 22: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday lauded the Centres push for digital and physical infrastructure, saying Indias transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has drawn global recognition and improved ease of living for citizens. Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail and Meerut Metro services, Adityanath said India has built a robust digital public infrastructure covering 1.4 billion people, processing nearly 20 bil

New Delhi, Feb 22: The Congress on Sunday announced new initiatives including setting up rapid legal response teams at state and district levels and raising its voice for reclaiming the original RTI Act as part of efforts to encourage the involvement of youths with the party. Unveiling four such programmes, Congress treasurer Ajay Maken and senior spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said that young minds, through such initiatives, would help provide legal aid at the grassroots level whenever required

DEHRADUN, Feb 22: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved action against those found drawing both government pension and other benefits under various social welfare pension schemes. The direction came on Saturday after a recent data analysis by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) related to government pensions in Uttarakhand uncovered alleged irregularities, revealing that 1,377 people in the state were receiving double pension benefits. The chief minister dire

New Delhi, Feb 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday strongly pitched for use of swadeshi products during festivals and asked people to always remember to be vocal for local. Modi said the Islamic holy month Ramzan is currently going on and wished everyone the best for the occasion. Holi is also coming in a few days and this means that a time filled with colours, gulal, and laughter is about to knock at our doors, he added. May you [] The post Use Swadeshi Products During Festivals, Remembe

Jammu, Feb 22: Two terrorists were killed in a joint security operation in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. The operation, codenamed Trashi-I, was launched on the basis of specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, they said. According to officials, troops of the Armys White Knight Corps, in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF, launched a search operation in the region. Contact was established with the terrorists

LONDON, Feb 22: Actor Alexandra Daddario, known for her role as Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson film series, decided to part ways with her husband and producer Andrew Form after 3 years. It was a mutual decision to divorce, and the couple plans to continue co-parenting, according to the entertainment news magazine People. The decision was made with love and respectThey will continue to co-parent their child together and appreciate privacy as they navigate this transition, a source was [] The

ISLAMABAD, Feb 22: Pakistan in a midnight military action targeted at least seven terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan in retaliation for the recent rebel attacks, it emerged on early Sunday. In the latest terrorist incident, an army lieutenant colonel and a soldier were killed in a suicide attack in the Bannu area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. According to a statement by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan has conclusive evidence that these acts of terrorism, including at a

ISLAMABAD, Feb 22: Pakistan on Sunday joined 13 other countries to condemn the US ambassador to Israels statement, in which he agreed to the Biblical notion regarding Israels right to control the mainland Arab regions. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee made the remarks in an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Friday, with Carlson noting that the biblical verse included Israels region between the Euphrates River in Iraq and the Nile in Egypt. Huckabee, who is a staunch [] The post Pa

KYIV, Feb 22: Russia attacked Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones, killing one person in the Kyiv region, Ukraines Emergency Service said on Sunday. Another eight people, including one child, were rescued from under the rubble of destroyed buildings, the service said. The attack caused damage and fires to erupt in five districts in the suburbs of Kyiv: Obukhiv, Brovary, Boryspil, Bucha and Fastiv. In the village of Putrivka in the Fastiv district, emergency first responders worked on [