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NEW DELHI, May 30: A blood test may be able to identify signs of Alzheimers disease decades before symptoms appear, with higher levels of biomarkers such as tau proteins in the brain signalling worse cognitive performance and an accelerated decline, a study published in The Lancet journal has suggested. The neurodegenerative condition steadily affects memory and thought processes, eventually interfering with daily functioning. The disease begins with the accumulation of amyloid-beta (A) protein

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NEW DELHI, May 30: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday greeted the people of Goa on statehood day and said the state would play a significant role in building a Viksit Bharat. Goa, which was a part of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu, was accorded statehood on this day in 1987. Heartiest greetings to the people of Goa on Statehood Day! Goa is renowned not only for its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, but also for its [] The post Goa will play significant role in building Vi

Ramban, May 30: Two persons were killed after a truck veered off the road, plunged into a deep gorge and caught fire near Gangroo in the Ramsoo area of Ramban district along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) on Saturday. Officials said the truck reportedly went out of the drivers control while travelling on the highway and skidded off the road before falling into the gorge. Soon after the accident, the vehicle was engulfed in flames, creating panic in the area. [] The post Two Killed A

Srinagar, May 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has informed that the 8th Central Pay Commission will visit the Union Territory from May 31 to June 5 to interact with various stakeholders, including government employees, unions and associations. According to an official communication issued by the Finance Department (Codes Division), the Commission has scheduled an interaction and presentation session with the J&K Government on June 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Meeting Hall CR-3, SKIC

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PUNE, May 30: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said Operation Sindoor had set a benchmark for when national will was expressed with precision and resolve, defining Indias response to provocation. Reviewing the passing-out parade of the 150th course at NDA, Khadakwasla, General Dwivedi said the world cadets were stepping into does not pause for introductions and threats today do not always arrive in uniform or on a declared front. From contested grey zones to high-velocity

Pushp Saraf pushpsaraf@yahoo.com Pakistans south-western province of Balochistan remains on fire. That grim reality was brought home once again when a suicide bomber struck a shuttle train in Quetta on May 24, killing at least 24 Pakistani security personnel and their family members. The attack is the latest in a sustained and deliberate pattern of strikes targeting trains, security forces, and critical infrastructure. There is no sign of abating. The violence, however, is only one dimension of

Rekha Chowdhary rekchowdhary@gmail.com Seven years after 2019, Leh and Kargils long struggle for statehood and constitutional safeguards has turned into a unified political movement. The recent political developments related to Ladakh mark the culmination of nearly seven years of sustained political mobilisation around questions of representation, autonomy, constitutional safeguards and regional empowerment. Although the demand for full-fledged statehood remains unresolved, most of the major dem

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has achieved a significant growth in production, sales and employment generation during the financial year 2025-26. Releasing the provisional data at KVIC Headquarters, Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat, New Delhi, KVIC Chairman, Manoj Kumar said the Khadi and Village Industries sector has witnessed remarkable progress over the last 12 years. According to the data, production of Khadi and Village Industry products increa

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded the 19th batch of the Nurturing Future Leadership Program (NFLP) under the aegis of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP), Ministry of Education, Government of India, here today. The five-day residential programme, organized by the Executive Education & Consultancy (EE&C), IIM Jammu, brought together 12 participants from institutions across India. The valedictory ceremony was attended by Prof

Rayaz Malik Budhalwi razver1981@gmail.com After the enactment of NMC Act 2019, the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) Exam is conducted annually by NTA (National Testing Agency), an organization under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Government of India. NEET is conducted specifically for admission of candidates to medical courses in Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. They include MBBS, BUMS, BAMS, BHMS, BDS and other PG / Specialization Courses in all the medical colleges in In

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: In order to have a field outreach with consumers and employees of the department, Director FCS&CA, Jammu, Rajesh Kumar Shavan visited Basohli and Bani. The Director met with the employees and interacted with them to have first hand information about the functioning. He reviewed the supplies of essential supplies. In Basohli, he visited Food store and fair price shops. The officer also interacted with consumers and received feedback about civil supplies. In

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, is set to organize the 4th Lavender Festival on 6th-7th June, under the theme, Lavender goes global, at the Government Degree College, Bhaderwah, Doda, celebrating the continued success of the Purple Revolution and lavender-based rural entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir. Click here to watch video Addressing a curtain raiser press conference at CSIR-IIIM, Jammu, Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSI

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 29: The Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to India, Maya Tissafi, today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss areas of mutual interest and cooperation. The meeting explored opportunities for the exchange of best practices in sustainable tourism, hospitality, vocational education and training, horticulture, dairying, and eco-friendly food processing. During the interaction, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of adopting best practice

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 29: A delegation of Kashmir Road Safety Foundation (KRSF), led by its Chairman Nasir Ali Khan, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. The members of the delegation briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the upcoming Youth Against Drugs National Sports Festival 2026, aimed at strengthening the fight against drug abuse among youth. The initiative is expected to witness participation from teams representing eight states as well as two teams from Nepal, p

Excelsior Correspondent NOWSHERA, May 29: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today conducted an extensive tour of Nowshera, inspecting various developmental works and healthcare facilities in the region. During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister met several delegations and individuals who apprised him of various public issues, development needs and local concerns. He also visited Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Nowshera to assess the healthcare facilities and patient care being provided at t

Visits affected areas Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, May 29: MLA Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, constituency, Baldev Raj Sharma today conducted an extensive joint inspection visit to various affected spots in Village Latori, Panchayat Latori Dhanori, in connection with the damages caused due to the ongoing construction work of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway. The inspection was carried out jointly with the Project Director, NHAI PIU Udhampur, Project Manager, APCO Company, along with officials and

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh, today reviewed the security and logistical arrangements at Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp in connection with the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra scheduled to commence on July 3. During the visit, the SSP inspected the security deployment and interacted with police personnel and officers posted at the camp. Officials from the CRPF and civil administration were also present during the review. Discussio

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered the transfers and postings of one IAS and one JKAS officer. As per an order, 2021 batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer Pranjal J Hazarika, Additional Secretary to the Government, Labour and Employment Department, has been transferred and posted as Additional District Development Commissioner Baramulla against an available vacancy. The order further said that JKAS officer Vishavjeet Singh, who is currently awaiting ord

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the Public Safety Act detention of Saddam Husain, holding that preventive detention cannot be invoked in substitution of ordinary legal measures unless the detaining authority records compelling reasons showing why such proceedings are insufficient. Allowing a Habeas Corpus petition, Justice Rajesh Sekhri set aside detention order No. PSA/159 dated May 21, 2025, passed by the District Magistrate, Kath

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Jammu (JKHCBAJ) today organised a farewell function to bid adieu to the Chief Justice Arun Palli on his elevation as the Judge of the Supreme Court of India. Click here to watch video The function started with the presentation of memento and shawl to honour Chief Justice by the team of office bearers led by President K Nirmal Kotwal alongwith, Vice President Baldev Singh, General Secretary Pardeep [] The pos

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: Security forces continued searches in Dorimal and surrounding villages of Gambhir Mugalan area in Rajouri district for seventh consecutive today to track down two to three suspected terrorists who may have been still hiding in the area after initial contact on the Day one. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Security forces continued to target specific suspected terrorist hideouts with heavy firepower as the ultras continued shifting positions ac

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Coming down heavily on alleged drug trafficking aimed at poisoning the youth of Jammu, the Court of Special Judge (NDPS Cases), Jammu, has rejected the bail plea of Mohd Aslam alias Bachu, accused of being part of an organised narcotics network allegedly operating under notorious criminal and drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmed alias Lahu Gujjar. Special Judge Parvaiz Iqbal dismissed the bail application in FIR No. 58/2026 of Police Station Bishnah, registered under

MUMBAI, May 29: Janhavi Soneji (1792) emerged as the winner of the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters season four following a draw against AGM Rajveer Pinkesh Nahar (1801) here on Friday. Coming into the final round as one of the tournament leaders, Janhavi displayed consistency like she did throughout the tournament. Janhavi handled the white pieces confidently and opted for the Scotch Opening. The game developed into a battle featuring opposite-side castling, with both players seeking a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: MLA Kishtwar, Shagun Parihar, today called on Union MoS (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh and held a detailed discussion on the developmental issues concerning Kishtwar. During meeting, Shagun apprised the Minister about the developmental aspirations and requirements of Kishtwar and sought his continued support for the holistic and balanced development of the Constituency. She highlighted the need for expeditious impl

NEW DELHI, May 29: The June-September southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over India is expected to be 90 per cent of the long-period average with a model error of 4 per cent, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp While the Northeast is likely to witness normal rainfall this monsoon season, the remaining parts of the country may see below normal rainfall, the weather office said. The Long-Period Average (LPA) of seasonal rainfall over

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: Kamaljeet smashed a scintillating century as Press Club 11 defeated Lucky Star by 25 runs in an entertaining T20 match played at the University of Jammu Cricket Ground here today. Batting first after winning the toss, Press Club 11 posted a formidable total of 209 for five in 20 overs. Kamaljeet stole the show with a blistering 117 runs off just 53 balls, studded with 18 fours and five sixes. Captain Rohit Sharma provided [] The post Press Club 11 be

Locals express concern over health hazards Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May, 29: Kathua town is witnessing growing insanitation concerns as heaps of garbage continued to accumulate in different areas due to the ongoing strike by sanitation workers. Overflowing waste on roadsides, streets, and public places have created an unhygienic atmosphere, raising serious concerns among local residents about the possible outbreak of diseases. Residents from various parts of the town expressed worry over

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta on Friday kick started lane development works worth Rs 22 lakh in Ward No. 26 of the Jammu West Assembly constituency, reaffirming his commitment towards strengthening civic infrastructure and ensuring better public amenities for the residents. The project has been undertaken to improve local connectivity, sanitation and overall infrastructure in the area, and is expected to provide significant convenience to the residents of th

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KISHTWAR, May 29: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today inaugurated the Paddar Premier League 2026 Cricket Tournament at Chhatargarh Stadium, Gulabgarh in Paddar amid enthusiastic participation of local youth and sports lovers. The tournament is being organised by the local administration of Paddar in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services and Sports, Kishtwar, along with other stakeholders. The event aims to promote sportsmanship, yo

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: Nutraj felicitated Asian Para Taekwondo Gold Medalist Chandeep Singh at a special ceremony organised at the VKC Nuts office complex, Birpur, Jammu, today. Chandeep Singh won the gold medal in the K41 Men +80 KG category at the 11th Asian Para Taekwondo Championships 2026 held in Mongolia, bringing laurels to the country through his outstanding performance. The felicitation ceremony was led by Gagan Jain, Director, Nutraj, who praised the athlete for

GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR JAMMU AND KASHMIR SERVICES SELECTION BOARD Muthi Akhnoor Road, Jammu/ Zam Zam Complex Rambagh, Srinagar Subject: Final Selection List for the post of Welder of Horticulture Department, advertised vide Notification No. 01 of 2021 dated 03.02.2021, under Item No. 029. Notification No. 29-Selection of 2026 26th of May 2026 Whereas, the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board, vide Indent No. Horti/56/2017 dated 15-10-2020 followed by Horti/56/2017 dated 14.01.2021

SRINAGAR, May 29: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Friday reviewed the operational preparedness of the force and assessed the robustness of the anti-infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir Valley. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, visited units deployed along the #LineOfControl in Kupwara Sector to assess robustness of anti-infiltration grid and review #OperationalPreparedness, Armys Northern Command said in a post on X. The commander also witn

NEW DELHI, May 29: India should target building a USD 120-150 billion semiconductor value chain by choosing leadership and purpose over participation by 2035, a NITI Aayog report said on Friday. The Centre should commit at least one-third of the required investment to de-risk projects and anchor long-term investor confidence, the report, Future of Indias Semiconductor Industry, suggested. Instead of chasing the global wafer race from behind, India should define its own pathway-one that is not on

GANDERBAL, May 29: A major tragedy was narrowly avoided on Friday when a loaded trailer vehicle veered off the Srinagar-Kargil highway and fell into a deep gorge near Zojila in Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district. Officials said the accident occurred near Pani Matha on the Zojila axis when the 14-wheeler trailer, en route to Kargil, reportedly lost control and tumbled down the mountainside. The vehicle, registered as JK01BC-2359, suffered severe damage in the mishap. Despite the impact, both the

LEH, May 29: The Finance Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh has revised the Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees drawing salary under the 6th Central Pay Commission, enhancing it from the existing 257 per cent of basic pay to 262 per cent. The hike has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor of the Ladakh, VK Saxena. The post Ladakh LG Revises DA For Employees Under 6th Pay Commn appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

ASTANA, May 29: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that negotiations on trade liberalisation between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and India have intensified, signalling fresh momentum in efforts to forge a free trade agreement between the two sides, according to a media report. Last year trade agreements were concluded with Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as with Indonesia, intensifying negotiations on trade liberalization with India, Putin was quoted as saying at the

JAMMU, May 29: Security forces continued Operation Sheruwali for the seventh consecutive day on Friday to hunt down two to three Pakistani terrorists believed to be hiding in the forests of Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, while another anti-terrorist search operation was launched in neighbouring Poonch district, officials said. The forces targeted specific suspected terrorist hideouts with heavy firepower as the ultras continued shifting positions across the difficult terrain, valleys and g

SRINAGAR, May 29: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday demanded a full-fledged investigation into the alleged NEET paper leak and said the five states where the leak took place are governed by the BJP. Had there been no shortcomings, then would this have happened? Abdullah asked while talking to reporters here. He was responding to a question about the possible shortcomings in the system as Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has now sought the help of the Army and Indian []

JAMMU, May 29: A massive forest fire broke out in the upper reaches of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, but prompt action from the forest department, aided by residents, helped bring the fire under control, officials said on Friday. The blaze ignited along the Mughal Road, damaging forest areas and causing temporary panic among commuters as flames and thick smoke billowed close to this historic route connecting Poonch with Shopian district. Officials confirmed that the Mughal Road remains s

BHUJ, May 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the government was considering expansion of the BSFs operational mandate by assigning it new sectors, and announced that a new paradigm of territorial security will be added to complement conventional border security. Addressing BSF personnel on a visit to Gujarats Kutch district to review border security, he also said the ongoing work to secure the vulnerable sections of the Harami Nala and Sir Creek areas along the border [] The p

NEW DELHI, May 29: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, which documents the personal testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, and airmen who participated in the decisive military operation last year. Singh described the operation as an unprecedented success wherein India compelled Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within four days. It was different from all other wars that India has fought so far. The commemorative publication goes beyond histori

NEW DELHI, May 29 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated Indias first SkyCast system at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, describing it a milestone and the beginning of a new era in the history of Indian aviation. The Minister informed that only 18 such advanced systems exist across the world so far and India has now become

NEW DELHI, May 29: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modis silence on the CBSE debacle and inaction against the education minister showed he cared only about the survival of his government and not the future of lakhs of students. In a post on X, Gandhi said he had been demanding an independent judicial probe from day one into the CBSEs on-screen marking and the award of the contract to COEMPT as the youth of [] The post PM Only Cares About Survival Of His G

NEW DELHI, May 29: Institutional deliveries in India have increased from 88.6 per cent in 2019-2021 to 90.6 per cent in 2023-24, moving closer towards universal coverage, according to the National Family Health Survey-6 released on Friday. According to the NFHS-6 data for 2023-24, 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care (ANC), while mothers receiving ANC in the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent. Mothers receiving at least four ANC visits also increased [

JAMMU, May 29: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will inaugurate the two-day fourth edition of Lavender Festival being organised under the theme, Lavender goes global, by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu on June 6. The inauguration will take place at the Government Degree College, Bhaderwah, in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, celebrating the continued success of the Purple Revolution and lavender-based rural entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a cu

SRINAGAR, May 29: Swiss Ambassador to India Maya Tissafi on Friday called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here and discussed issues of mutual interest and scope for collaboration. H.E. Mrs. Maya Tissafi, Ambassador of Switzerland to India, called on the chief minister today in Srinagar and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, including sustainable tourism, horticulture and allied sectors, the CMs office said on X. The Swiss Ambassador had on Thursday called on J-K Li

NEW DELHI, May 29: More than half of intended smartphone buyers in India may defer their purchases or shift to the second-hand market during the festive half of the year (July to December) if prices continue to rise, potentially dragging down annual sales by up to 30 per cent, according to a study. A joint report by Trakin Tech and Techarc, released on Friday, revealed that 54 per cent of intended smartphone demand for the second half of the year [] The post Rising prices may hit festive smartph

MUMBAI, May 29: The rupee appreciated 53 paise to close at 95.05 (provisional) against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as renewed optimism over the peace deal between the US and Iran boosted market sentiments. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair appreciated on an overnight decline in crude oil prices and a fall in the US dollar, after the US and Iran reached an understanding to extend the ceasefire for another 60 days. On Thursday, the US and [] The post Rupee rises 53 paise to close at