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New Delhi, Apr 22: The Centre has appointed noted lawyer Karambir Singh Nalwa as Special Public Prosecutor to lead the trial in Pahalgam terror attack case, which claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local pony operator on April 22 last year. The development comes on the first anniversary of the deadly terror attack. In an order notified on Wednesday, the Union Home Ministry said it exercised the powers under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 and Bharatiya Nagarik [] The post Pahalga

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 22: An Assistant Book Keeper Training Program of 38 days organized by SBI Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI-RSETI) was concluded here today. In this program, 27 candidates from different parts of Jammu district participated. During the training, trainees got basic knowledge of computer accounting, Microsoft office, GST, Tally, Busy, etc. They also got motivated during the training about self employment and entrepreneurship. On last day of the traini

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 22: Fairdeal Motors, an authorized dealer for Tata Motors in Jammu launched the new Tata Azura range of trucks in a function held here today. These next-generation trucks, spanning 14 to 19 tonnes, were introduced as part of a larger rollout, new commercial vehicles by Tata Motors. The event was graced by the chief guest, Ashok Gupta, General Manager, J&K Bank, Jammu Zone. The new range of trucks were launched by Fairdeals Managing Director, Saleem Bakshi, [] T

Excelsior Correspondent KOTA, Apr 22: Allen Career Institute (ACI) has once again proven its superiority in the results, after Allen student Kabir Chhillar bags All India Rank-1 in JEE-Main 2026. The National Testing Agency has released the JEE-Main 2026 All India Rank and Session 2 results. Speaking on the occasion, Allen Career Institute CEO Nitin Kukreja stated that in the results seen so far, Allen Classroom student Kabir Chhillar has secured All India Rank 1. Furthermore, 4 of the Allen []

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 22: KC Public School, Jammu made the city proud by winning first position in innovation category at the 10th Edition of Techradiance National Coding and Robotics Championship 2025-26. The event was hosted recently by the E-Cell of IIT Delhi. Up against more than 70 schools from across India, Team Abyss Watch from KCPS stood out with a submarine prototype that can detect cracks in dams. The jury praised the project for being cost-effective, practical and [] The

Lucknow, Apr 22: Lucknow Super Giants batters, led by their mercurial skipper Rishabh Pant, let Mohammed Shamis brilliant bowling effort go down the drain with an embarrassing 40-run defeat at the hands of an equally profligate Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match here on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 160, LSG huffed and puffed before being shot out for 119 in 18 overs after the slide started with their skipper Pant playing the most ugly sweep-cum- hoick to let the [] The post Rajasthan Royals beat

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 22: India raised issues of UN Security Council reform and Global South development goals as it questioned former Chilean president and UN Secretary General candidate Michelle Bachelet on her plans to address them if elected to lead the global organisation. Bachelet, the former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, is one of the four candidates currently in the fray to be the next Secretary General of the United Nations. The current UN chief, Antonio Guterres, com

LAHORE, Apr 22: The life and contributions of Bhai Ram Singh, one of the most distinguished architects of 19th century India, has been documented by two Pakistani academics, who on Wednesday described him as a pivotal figure in the cultural and architectural history of Punjab. Prof Pervaiz Vandal and Prof Sajida Vandal have brought out a Special Amritsar Edition of their book titled The Raj, Lahore and Bhai Ram Singh. The edition traces the remarkable journey of Bhai Ram Singh [] The post Pak ac

NEW DELHI, Apr 22: Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday termed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges terrorist remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfortunate and said this episode has unmasked the partys way of functioning, character and face before the people of the country. It is unfortunate. I feel the politics of spreading hatred that Rahul Gandhi follows, and the political tradition that he has started, to bring such malice in the country, to create such false narr

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 22: In a historic breakthrough for Jammu & Kashmir, Ritvik Gupta stormed into the final of the U-17 Boys event in the 87th Inter-State Junior & Youth National Table Tennis Championship being held in Dehradun under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India. Displaying exceptional skill, composure and determination, Ritvik recorded a stunning 3-1 victory over Rank No. 3 Sahil Rawat of Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, creating a landmark moment for

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 : Pakistan on Wednesday said that India has not presented any solid evidence or proof linking Islamabad to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Twenty-six people were killed when gunmen belonging to Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025. After the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor to destroy terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The two countries were eng

NEW DELHI, Apr 22 : A digital museum dedicated to the Constitution of India, bringing together Constituent Assembly debates, archival records, biographies of the formulators, and historical timelines, was launched at SGT University in Gurugram on Wednesday. The Living Constitution: The Draft of Democracy, an initiative of the Advanced Study Institute of Asia and Faculty of Law, SGT University, is being showcased as the first comprehensive digital museum of the Constitution. Created to mark 75 ye

Preventing Pahalgam-like tragedy remains top priority *Govt expecting good number of visitors to J&K this year Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today assured strict action against those found guilty of lapses in Udhampur bus accident that killed 21 civilians and injured over 50 others blaming negligence as reason for the mishap saying the person in control of the steering was not the actual driver while 14 challans had already been issued against the ill-fated vehicle.

Rallies, demonstrations held to condemn terror act Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 22: Glowing tribute were paid to last years Pahalgam terror victims on their first anniversary across J&K today. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, led by its president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma, paid floral tributes to the civilians martyred in the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam on this day last year. The party held a Shardanjali Sabha at Maharaja Hari Singh Park, here,

COLOMBO, Apr 22 : Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nireekshak has arrived in Sri Lanka for Operational Turnaround (OTR) and a training visit, aimed at further strengthening maritime cooperation between the two neighbours, the Indian High Commission said on Wednesday. The Sri Lankan Navy welcomed the visiting ship at the port of Colombo in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions on Tuesday. Commanded by Commander Sailesh Kumar Tyagi, this Diving Support Vessel in Sri Lanka is set to conduct a train

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Apr 22: National Conference District President Ramban and Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Banihal, Sajjad Shaheen, attended the Annual Day function of MS Tagan in the remote village of Travancore in Trigam area of tehsil Khari, where he interacted with students, teachers and parents in a vibrant atmosphere. MLA appreciated the efforts of the school administration in nurturing young minds and providing a platform for students to showcase their talent. He lauded t

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Government Medical College in Jammu to inquire about the health of citizens who were critically injured in an unfortunate road accident in Ramnagar, Udhampur on April 20. The team of doctors briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the health condition of the injured and the specialized treatment protocols being followed. Hospital authorities informed the Lieutenant Governor that Hans Raj and Lakhwinder Singh are unde

NEW DELHI, Apr 22: The Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly deprecated West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees storming into the premises of Pratik Jain the co-founder of political consultancy firm I-PAC when the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was carrying out searches on January 8, this year, observing that such conduct by a constitutional functionary has the potential to undermine democratic processes. Terming it extraordinary, a Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and N V Anjaria, said

LOS ANGELES, Apr 22: Hollywood star Anne Hathaway has gone viral on social media for using Inshallah during an interview with a magazine for their cover shoot. The 43-year-old actor, who returns for the sequel of one her most loved hits The Devil Wears Prada, sat down with the People magazine to talk about her formative years, her early acting assignments, life as a mother of two boys and her reunion with co-stars Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt. [] The post Anne Hathaway says Insha

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 22: The human resource framework of the Forest Department in Jammu and Kashmir is facing a grave crisis due to prolonged administrative inertia and delays in decision-making, with officers alleging that systemic neglect has pushed the gazetted cadre into a deeply precarious position. The Forest Officers Association said stagnation has become the defining feature of the department, with officers serving for decades without timely promotions or functional upgr

NEW DELHI, Apr 22: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached several properties belonging to a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror operative in connection with a 2017 fidayeen attack on a CRPF camp, in which five paramilitary personnel were killed and three seriously injured, the agency said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The attachment came in pursuance of recent orders of the NIA special court at Jammu, an official statement said. The properties attached include

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, April 22 : Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to deliberate on issues raised by various transport associations of Leh, with a focus on ensuring smooth operations, maintaining law and order, and safeguarding the interests of the tourism sector. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Mazda Union, Biker Union, Tempo Union 207, Taxi Operators Union, and Transport Federation Cooperative, who highlighted concerns

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, APRIL 22: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today presided over a mega Awareness-cum-Registration Camp on the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana here at Kashmir Haat (Numaish Gah) aimed at sensitizing citizens about the scheme benefits and facilitating on-the-spot registrations The programme was organized by Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to spread awareness about rooftop solar installations and encourage residents to avail be

NEW DELHI, Apr 22: Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over major parts of northwest, central and eastern India during the next four to five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Isolated parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi, may expect heatwave conditions on April 24 and 25. Western Uttar Pradesh during April 23-25; eastern Uttar Pradesh during April 22-26; Rajasthan during April 24-26; Madhya Pradesh d

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, APRIL 22: Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat today chaired a meeting of the District Level Single Window Committee at his office chambers, to review and facilitate the execution of mining leases in the district. The meeting was attended by ADC, SE Hydraulics, ACR, Wildlife Warden South Kashmir, DFOs Anantnag and Lidder Divisions, Chief Agriculture Officer, District Horticulture Officer, District Soil Conservation Officer, District Mineral Off

KOCHI, Apr 22: Arathi R Menon, the daughter of N Ramachandran, who was among the 26 tourists killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, on Wednesday said she was very proud of Indias strong response to terrorism under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Attending a memorial meeting of her father organised at Edapply here, she alleged that the Pahalgam incident was a Hindu- targetted terrorist attack aimed at dividing India by triggering riots across the [] The

Sant Kumar Sharma Years after the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi between Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and General Ayub Khan in Karachi, India made plans to harness the mighty Chenab for producing hydropower generation. There was nothing wrong with those plans as it had unlimited rights on the Western Rivers allotted to Pakistan. As long as they were flowing within the Indian territory. It was a clear question of asserting sovereignty. Indias chief negotiator []

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, APRIL 22: District Development Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today launched a publication titled Visual Highlights of Development in the District District Capex Budget (202526) showcasing key development works executed across the district under the District Capex Programme. The publication presents a comprehensive pictorial documentation of works undertaken in various sectors, reflecting the district administrations focus on transparency, accountability and q

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, APRIL 22: In a significant outreach initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, the Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today conducted a public grievance redressal camp at the remote village Geladh Hinjhal in Panchayat Doligam of Banihal block, resolving most of the public issues on the spot. The camp witnessed active participation from locals, who appreciated the initiative of the Deputy Commissioner. Interacting directly with the people,

New Delhi, Apr 22: The government on Wednesday notified long-awaited rules to operationalise the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, paving the way for the sectors digital-first regulator, online gaming authority, and setting out a regulation-light framework that would not require mandatory registration or prior determination/classification for most online social games. The rules come into effect from May 1, 2026. Notably, the norms introduce a new concept of user safety features as a

SRINAGAR, Apr 22: After allegedly working as a lab technician at a primary health centre in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama district, a man has applied for a sweeper job in the same facility. The matter was highlighted by PDP spokesperson Mohit Bhan, who shared the mans application letter with the health centre through his Facebook account while withholding the persons identity. In the letter, the man identifying himself as a resident of Beighpora Village in Pulwama district said [] The post J&K |

Pahalgam (J&K), Apr 22: I wanted to see Munni here, but Munni is gone! joked Mohammad Fadli, an international tour leader from Malaysia, referring to the young protagonist of the Bollywood movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Yet, standing along the river Lidder where parts of the film was shot, his primary message to the world was far more serious that entire Kashmir region including Pahalgam is safe, and very peaceful. Fadlis arrival in Pahalgam on Wednesday with a group of 21 visitors, [] The post Kashmi

New Delhi, Apr 22: The Government of India has enhanced the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees from 58% to 60% of the basic pay with effect from January 1, 2026, as per an Office Memorandum issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure. According to the office memorandum issued by Finance Department of GOI, the term Basic Pay refers to the pay drawn in the prescribed level in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay [] The post Centre Raises Dearness Allowan

JAMMU, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) today declared the results of Annual/Regular 12th Class (Summer Zone) areas of Jammu division. As per the official statistics, a total of 39,309 students appeared in the examination (20,376 boys and 18,933 girls), out of which 35,299 (18117 boys and 17182 girls) successfully qualified, registering an overall pass percentage of 89.79%, a notable improvement than the previous year pass percentage of 75.95. The performance of girls

JAMMU, Apr 22: The Jammu division of Indian Railways has successfully facilitated the arrival of the first-ever special milk freight train from Gujarat, marking a significant milestone in ensuring seamless availability of dairy products in Jammu and Kashmir. Describing the development as a historic achievement, railway authorities said the initiative would significantly strengthen food security and ensure the uninterrupted availability of nutritious dairy products across the region. It also high

New Delhi, Apr 22: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that taking names of senior politicians and bureaucrats does not absolve separatist leader Yasin Malik or negate his links with militants like Hafiz Saeed. The NIA filed a rejoinder to Maliks reply to its plea for enhancing his life sentence in a terror-funding case to death penalty and asserted that the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief was well connected with multiple terrorist [] Th

JAMMU, Apr 22: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the placement of 16 Assistant Engineers (AEs) as In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil) in the Public Works (R&B) Department with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here The post J&K | PWD Places 16 AEs As In-charge AEEs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Apr 22 : Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also a Professor of Medicine & Diabetes, today cautioned that while awareness about diet and lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and obesity is essential, equal attention must be given to checking the spread of misinformation and disinformation in this domain. The Minister said diet cannot be reduced to generalized prescriptions or uniform charts, and each individual must understand and adapt according to their own body, lifestyle, and

BEIJING, Apr 22: Air China has resumed its non-stop Delhi-Beijing flight, reconnecting the flight services between the two capitals. With the resumption of the Delhi-Beijing flight, air connectivity between several cities of the two countries, disrupted since 2020 due to COVID-19 and then the military standoff in Eastern Ladakh, has been restored. Air China has resumed non-stop flights connecting Beijing and Delhi on Tuesday, the airline said on its Facebook account. The Beijing-Delhi flights wi

NEW DELHI, Apr 22: As India observed the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack on Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union ministers along with leaders of various parties paid homage to the victims, asserting that the country will never bow to any form of terrorism. Any attempt to harm people or disrupt unity will be met with strength and clarity, the government said, stressing that India will continue its zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and thos

MUMBAI, Apr 22: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday, snapping a three-day gaining streak due to heavy selling in IT stocks and an uptick in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 756.84 points or 0.95 per cent to settle at 78,516.49. During the day, it slumped 831.03 points or 1.04 per cent to 78,442.30. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 198.50 points or 0.81 per cent to end at 24,378.10. Foreign fund [] The post Stock markets snap 3-day rally;

JAMMU, Apr 22: The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed 2013 batch AGMUT Cadre IPS officer Ashish Kumar Mishra as Commandant (General Duty) in the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on deputation. As per an official memorandum, the competent authority has approved his appointment under the usual terms and conditions of deputation, and he has been asked to be relieved immediately to take up the new assignment. Mishra has previously served in Jammu and Kashmir, including as SSP Srinagar. See detail [] Th

KATHMANDU, Apr 22: Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Wednesday tendered his resignation after allegations relating to his financial conduct while holding the office. The resignation by Gurung, who was appointed as Home Minister on March 27, comes amid growing criticisms over his alleged business links and shares transactions with a controversial businessman. Gurung wrote on his social media site that he has resigned from the post to ensure impartial investigation into matters relating to his f

DUBAI, Apr 22: Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, underscoring the ongoing threat to global energy supplies and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together for talks to end the war. The attacks, which Iranian media said were carried out by Irans paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, came after President Donald Trump said the US would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran, due to expire on Wednesday. But Trump said the US would [] The post Iran

JKBOSE Class 12th Result 2026 (Summer Zone) Declared See Gazette click here. View 12th Class Results (Summer Zone) The post JKBOSE Class 12th Result 2026 (Summer Zone) Declared appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 22: Police said a comprehensive security audit was conducted at the revered Shiv Khori Shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, where officials reviewed existing arrangements to ensure pilgrim safety. Senior Superintendent of Police Reasi Mukund Tibrewal carried out the exercise, focusing on strengthening surveillance, crowd management, and emergency response mechanisms amid a steady inflow of devotees, a police spokesperson said. He said the officer reviewed the security of the

KOLKATA, Apr 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that the Congress would not win even a single seat in the West Bengal assembly polls, and that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees association with the grand old party would weaken her further politically. Addressing an election rally at Dum Dum near New Barrackpore, Shah also said that the Congress was headed for a crushing defeat in several states. I want to tell Rahul Gandhi that in Tamil Nadu and [] The post Cong will fail to o

JAMMU, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated a Rs 200 crore industrial unit of Eveready Industries India in Samba district. Highlighting the significance of the project, Sinha said the plant will create local jobs, boost ancillary units, generate opportunities for women, youth and make a significant contribution to the economic growth of the Union Territory. Inauguration of Evereadys plant, along with the changed atmosphere, reflects the sustained efforts of

JERUSALEM, Apr 22: Vowing to fight against terrorism resolutely in all its form, Israel on Wednesday expressed solidarity with grieving India on the first anniversary of the dastardly Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people on April 22 last year. On behalf of the State of Israel, on one year to the Pahalgam terror attack, we honour the memory of the innocent lives lost and stand with their families in grief, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar wrote on [] The post Israel stands to

COLOMBO, Apr 22: An Indian national is among 50 people arrested in Sri Lanka over visa overstay, according to a media report on Wednesday. The arrests were carried out at a residence in Negombo city, a popular tourist hub near Colombo, on Tuesday, news portal srilankamirror.com reported. Among those arrested were 47 Chinese nationals, two Malaysian nationals, and an Indian national, it said. The 50 foreign nationals were arrested by officers of the Investigation Division of the Department of Imm