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SRINAGAR, May 16: A police officer allegedly shot his wife dead in a fit of rage before trying to kill himself in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara district, officials said on Saturday. A probationary sub-inspector (PSI) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Deep Singh, posted at a special operations group (SOG) camp in Kandi area of the north Kashmir district, had a quarrel with his wife Bhawana late Friday, officials said. During the altercation, Singh allegedly fired upon his wife in a [] The post J&K | Cop

KOLKATA, May 16: After the TMC faced an electoral setback, party supremo Mamata Banerjee urged its candidates who contested the recent assembly polls to rebuild the organisation, asserting that those wishing to quit the party were free to do so. At a meeting with the Trinamool Congress contesting candidates at her Kalighat residence on Friday, attended by its national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, she said the organisation would rise again despite suffering a crushing defeat in the recent

JAMMU, May 16: A massive fire broke out in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district early Saturday morning, gutting three shops and causing extensive damage to property and goods worth lakhs of rupees, officials and locals said. The blaze reportedly engulfed two hardware stores and one sweet shop, reducing the establishments and the stocked material inside to ashes within a short span of time. Eyewitnesses said panic spread across the locality as flames rapidly intensified and thick smoke engulfed the

Farhad Ahmad pir pirfarhad123@gmail.com The texture of tulips always allures people. People always wait for spring to come. Spring is the only time for tulips to bloom in Kashmir. Everyone wants to gaze at tulips. On entering the tulip garden, the tulips themselves calm people; they act as a balm, and the silent beauty displayed in the multiple rows makes visitors feel this easing silence. Their beauty fills them with sighs of emotions of happiness and wonder. People visit in [] The post Fields

Dr Goldi Hazari oldihazari@gmail.com Imagine measuring the entire planet without ever leaving your city. This feat, seemingly impossible in our modern age of satellites and advanced technology, was achieved centuries ago by a brilliant mind in ancient India. Back in 500 CE, the renowned mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata accomplished precisely this, laying the groundwork for our understanding of the cosmos and the planet we inhabit. Long before the advent of sophisticated instruments, Aryabh

Afreen Bhat bhatafreen860@gmail.com Kashmir is famous not only for its natural beauty but also for its rich culture and traditions. One of the most graceful and loved traditions of Kashmir is the folk dance called Rouff. It is simple, elegant, and full of emotions, and it shows the real spirit of Kashmiri life.Rouff is mainly performed by women, especially during happy occasions and festivals like Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. It is also performed when spring arrives, as this season brings joy []

NEW DELHI, May 16: The National Commission for Women (NCW) is organising the fourth edition of its flagship consultation programme Shakti Samvaad in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar on May 16-17, bringing together state women commissions nationwide to deliberate on womens rights, safety, empowerment and institutional coordination. In a statement issued here on Saturday, the commission said the two-day consultation aims to strengthen cooperation between the NCW and state women commissions, and promote

New Delhi, May 16: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted five persons, including an absconding alleged mastermind, in a case related to human trafficking and cyber slavery linked to Cambodia, officials said. According to the agency, the accused were part of an organised syndicate that lured Indian youth to Cambodia on the promise of legitimate jobs and high salaries before forcing them to work for scam companies there. The chargesheet was filed before a special NIA court in P

Srinagar, May 16: Sopore Police, in coordination with security forces, on Friday carried out extensive search operations at more than 15 locations across Bomai, Warpora, Sopore and Tarzoo in north Kashmirs Baramulla district in connection with a UAPA case linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) network. Officials said the searches were conducted as part of an ongoing investigation into activities related to the proscribed organisation and its alleged associates operating in the area. The raid

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR (MAJALTA), May 15: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated newly constructed building of Government Degree College (GDC) Majalta in Udhampur district amid great applause and enthusiasm from the students and locals of the area. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO MLA Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh Pathania; Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, Ram Niwas Sharma; Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa; Directo

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 15: FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), the womens wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), today announced the formal expansion of its J&K-Ladakh Chapter into Kashmir, saying the organisation was increasing its footprint in the Valley for the first time since the chapter was established in 2021. Addressing a press conference here, Varuna Anand, former chairperson of the chapter and presently National Initiative Head for Texti

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 15: With a strong vision to prepare students for the future through industry-focused education in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Full Stack Development, Digital Skills and Global Education Pathways, Antierly Schools & Beyond (ASB) today announced its expansion into Jammu. This was announced by Gurinder Sadra, co founder ASB, in a press conference held here today. Addressing to the media persons, Gurinder said, To empower students with future-ready careers

Excelsior Correspondent GREATER NOIDA, May 15: Recognising the importance of academic-community partnerships in strengthening public healthcare systems, Galgotias University (GU) today extended support towards modernising healthcare and rehabilitation services at Community Health Centre Dadha in Greater Noida. The rehabilitation support, preventive care and access to essential healthcare services are critical for semi-urban and rural communities, particularly where patients often need to travel

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 15: BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, today announced the launch of its medical oncology OPD services at AS LifeLine Cancer Care Centre, Bikram Chowk, Jammu. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The OPD services were launched in the presence of Dr Ajay Sharma, Senior Director & Unit Head Medical Oncology, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Dr Ajay Sharma will be available on 3rd Friday of every month from 11 AM to 2 PM at [] The post BLK-Max Hospit

National GAD Summit Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 15 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that Administrative Training Institutes and governance institutions across the country must reinvent themselves and shun stereotype models to remain relevant. Addressing the concluding session

Replacement of State with UT a consequential change Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 15: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that the continuance and adaptation of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978 after the 2019 Reorganisation flows directly from Parliamentary mandate and not from executive action. The observation was made by Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal while dismissing a habeas corpus petition filed by Tanveer Ahmad Mir through his wife Posha Begum challenging De

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 15: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president, Dr Farooq Abdullah today said the 2018-2024 phase in Jammu and Kashmir proved that bureaucratic administration can never substitute a democratically elected government that remains deeply connected with the aspirations, emotions and day-to-day concerns of the people. While addressing a gathering at Anantnag, Farooq said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have decisively expressed their will through the ba

* Rs 16,201 Cr Mission delivers historic transformation Prabhat Ranjan Deen LUCKNOW, May 15: Once synonymous with pollution, untreated sewage discharge, and deteriorating water quality, the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh is now scripting a new story of ecological revival. Under the Namami Gange programme, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the Anchor State of Indias largest river restoration mission. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved an investment of Rs 16,201 crore for sewage infrastru

PATNA, May 15: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore to cricketer Ishan Kishan for his contribution in winning the 2026 T20 World Cup. Kishan, who has his roots in Nawada district of the state and had spent his early childhood in Patna, called on the chief minister at his office. The 27-year-old wicket-keeper batsman received a warm welcome from Choudhary, who placed a stole around Kishans neck and presented him with [] The post Bihar CM hands over Rs

NEW DELHI, May 15 : Petrol and diesel prices were raised by Rs 3 per litre on Friday for the first time in more than four years, as surging global crude prices following the Iran war forced state-run fuel retailers to pass on part of their mounting losses after months of holding rates steady through key state elections. The increase pushed petrol prices in New Delhi to Rs 97.77 per litre from Rs 94.77, while diesel rose to Rs 90.67 [] The post Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3, CNG by Rs 2 aft

NEW DELHI, May 15: The Strait of Hormuz was open for safe navigation until February 28 when the US and Israel launched an aggression against Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said here on Friday. Interacting with reporters here, he made the comments in Russian, which were translated into English by an interpreter. The minister was asked about the choking of the Strait of Hormuz, and reports suggesting attempts by the US to get China to do something to help [] The post Strait of Hormuz

LONDON, May 15 : The Hindujas retained their top spot as the UKs richest family in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, released on Friday, under a new generation of brothers following the death of Gopichand Hinduja last year. Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja and family emerged as the UKs richest for the fifth successive year with an estimated 38 billion pounds, up from last year despite global headwinds. The Hinduja Group operates in 38 countries with investments across several sectors, [] The post Hindu

KOLKATA, May 15: Back home after nearly a month on the road and with their campaign hanging by a thread, Kolkata Knight Riders will look to stay alive in the IPL when they face a rampaging Gujarat Titans side chasing a top-two finish, here on Saturday. It has been another inconsistent and underwhelming season for KKR under veteran Ajinkya Rahane, whose appointment as captain itself had raised questions after the franchise finished a disappointing eighth under him last year. KKR [] The post Incon

NEW YORK, May 15: A 27-year-old Indian-origin man, who founded an outlaw motorcycle gang called Punjabi Devils, has been sentenced to over five years in prison on charges of unlawful dealing of firearms and possession of a machine gun. Jashanpreet Singh of Lodi, California, was sentenced Monday by US District Judge Dale Drozd to five years and four months in prison for unlawful dealing of firearms and unlawful possession of a machine gun, US Attorney Eric Grant said Thursday. According [] The po

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 15: The Directorate of Department of Youth Services and Sports Jammu and Kashmir, Udhampur, today conducted District Level Inter-School Competitions for Girls in the disciplines of Fencing, Netball, Shooting, Basketball and Cycling for the academic session 2026-27. The competitions were organized under the patronage of DGYSS Anuradha Gupta and under the supervision of the Incharge District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Udhampur. A total of 139 gi

PUTTAPARTHI (Andhra Pradesh), May 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and others visited Prasanthi Nilayam here on Friday and offered prayers to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Earlier, Singh and Naidu laid the foundation stone for the Rs 16,000 crore Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) infrastructure facility at Puttaparthi before proceeding to Prasanthi Nilayam. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara

Students future Govts topmost priority NEW DELHI, May 15: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21, and said the medical entrance exam will be computer-based test from next year onwards as part of reforms in view of allegations of irregularities linked to it. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Addressing a press conference, Pradhan said students future remains the Governments topmost priority, adding that there will be zero to

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 15: Special Olympics Bharat JKUT organized an Orientation Programme at Model Academy Inclusive School to spread awareness about the principles, ideology and inclusive vision of Special Olympics among students, educators, coaches and school staff. The session was presided over by Dr Ashwani Jojra, Founding President and area Director, Special Olympics Bharat JKUT, who spoke about the vision, mission, and ideology of Special Olympics. A major highlight of

G&M officials turn blind eye to violations Villagers take up matter with Administration Gopal Sharma JAMMU, May 15: A large scale illegal mining in Jhajjar Nallah in Karkyal, Jhajjar Kotli and Dansal area has posed a major threat to the water sources including tube wells along the Nallah during these hot summer days while the concerned official of the Geology and Mining (G&N) Department in Jammu and local administration have turned a blind eye towards this sensitive public issue. Follow [] The p

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, May 15: A multi-crore loan fraud has surfaced in Bandipora district where over 100 people have been defrauded by the scamsters in the alleged connivance with the bank officials. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The scamsters have trapped mostly laborers and their spouses and even minors by using their Aadhaar details, photographs and signatures. The alleged fraud dates back to 2022, with victims claiming that loans averaging around Rs 7 lakh per person were

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 15: Police today attached the immovable property of a proclaimed offender linked with the banned terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen in Sopore area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district as part of the ongoing crackdown on terror networks and anti-national elements. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A police spokesperson said that the action was taken in connection with FIR No. 02/2008 registered at Police Station Panzalla under Section 2/3 of the E&I

NEW DELHI, May 15: Three days into its probe, the CBI today claimed that it had cracked the NEET paper leak case with the arrest of a Pune-based professor, the source of the leak of the paper. Professor P V Kulkarni, a domain expert in chemistry from Latur who has for years served on panels involved in setting the NEET question paper, was taken into custody from his residence in Pune, officials said. P V Kulkarni has been arrested at [] The post NEET paper leak kingpin arrested appeared first on

NEW DELHI, May 15: IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Friday said drones and other unmanned aerial systems are no more just eyes in the sky, rather they are now akin to claws in the sky, being an extension of air power. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In his address at a defence seminar themed on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS, he asserted that in any modern aerial threat, complete domain awareness is the [] The post Drones, UAS like claws in sky: IAF chief ap

NEW DELHI, May 15: The southwest monsoon is expected to set in early over Kerala on May 26, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its forecast on Friday. The monsoon, the primary rain-bearing system, normally arrives in Kerala around June 1 and advances northwards to cover other parts of the country. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The onset of monsoon in the state marks the beginning of the southwest monsoon season (June to September). Last year, the [] The post Monso

JAMMU, May 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered the promotion of 10 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers to their next administrative grades besides granting Selection Grade (Non-Functional) to another JKAS officer. See Order Copy Click Here See Order Copy Click Here See Order Copy Click Here See Order Copy Click Here See Order Copy Click Here See Order Copy Click Here The post 10 JKAS Officers Promoted, One Granted Selection Grade appeared first on Daily Excels

NEW DELHI, May 15: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held wide-ranging talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi focusing on the West Asia crisis and its impact on energy supplies and maritime stability. It was the first comprehensive discussion between the two countries since the war between the US and Iran began on February 28. The Iranian foreign minister was on a three-day visit to New Delhi to attend a BRICS conclave. Had a detailed conversation with FM [] The post Ir

New Delhi, May 15: The CBSE on Friday defended its on-screen marking system amid concerns over the evaluation of the Class-12 exam papers, saying the mechanism was introduced to ensure transparency, fairness and consistency in assessment, while reiterating that the re-evaluation option for students will continue. The clarification came after several social-media posts appeared following the declaration of the Class-12 results, particularly regarding marks obtained by students in Physics, Chemist

New Delhi, May 15 : Likening some unemployed youngsters to cockroaches, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday said they go on to become media, social media and RTI activists and start attacking the system. The comments came while a bench of CJI Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was pulling up a lawyer for pursuing a senior advocate designation. It said there were already parasites in society who attack the system and asked the petitioner whether he wanted [] The post Unemployed Youngs

NEW DELHI, May 15: Three days into its probe, the CBI on Friday claimed it had cracked the NEET paper leak case with the arrest of a Pune-based professor, the source of the leak of the paper. Professor P V Kulkarni, a domain expert in chemistry from Latur who has for years served on panels involved in setting the NEET question paper, was taken into custody from his residence in Pune, officials said. P V Kulkarni has been arrested at [] The post CBI Arrests NEET Paper Leak Kingpin In Pune; Chemis

JAMMU, May 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a major cadre review and restructuring of the J&K Engineering (Gazetted) Service in the Jal Shakti Department aimed at strengthening the water supply and hydraulic infrastructure across the Union Territory. As per the Government order, sanction has been accorded for creation of the post of Secretary Technical in the department, establishment of a separate DIQC, and creation of offices of Superintending Engineer for Hydraulic Circle Jam

JAMMU, May 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 2 officers in the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs with immediate effect. As per the order, Suhail Hassan Tantray, Additional Secretary to Government presently posted in the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Director Litigation, Kashmir. He will also continue to hold the additional charge of litigation work of the Directorate of Health Services Kash

UDHAMPUR, May 15: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated newly constructed building of Government Degree College (GDC) Majalta in Udhampur district amid great applause and enthusiasm from the students and locals of the area. MLA Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh Pathania; Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, Ram Niwas Sharma; Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa; Director School Education Jammu, Director Colleges, Director Health

SRINAGAR, May 15: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to quash an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) FIR registered in connection with the controversial J&K Bank-IFFCO Tokio insurance deal, observing that the allegations disclose cognizable offences and require a deeper investigation. Justice Sanjay Dhar passed the judgment while hearing CRM(M) No. 265/2024 titled Pushap Kumar Tickoo & Ors Vs UT of J&K & Ors. Senior Additional Advocate General Mohsin S. Qadri appeared on behalf of

NEW DELHI, May 15: Obesity-related changes in body fat can send harmful signals to the brain, disrupting immune system function, and potentially contribute towards worsening of Alzheimers disease, according to a new study. The findings, published in the Molecular Neurodegeneration journal, offer fresh insight into the neurodegenerative condition and opens up an avenue for early intervention in people with metabolic risk for Alzheimers disease. The ageing-related neurological disorder affects one

NEW DELHI, May 15: The Income Tax department on Friday enabled online filing of ITR-1 and ITR-4, which are filed by small and medium taxpayers, for the assessment year 2026-27. The Excel utility and Online filing for ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27 has been enabled and is now available for taxpayers on the e-Filing portal, the I-T department said in a post on X. These forms for filing ITRs for income earned in the 2025-26 fiscal year were notified [] The post IT department enables online filing o

NEW DELHI, May 15: Flipkart remains Indias e-commerce market leader by gross merchandise value (GMV) with an estimated 50-60 per cent share, and has further strengthened its position by adding 8.5 million weekly active users (WAUs) week-on-week the strongest gain among major platforms with the sustained growth reflecting continued traction across high-engagement categories and rising repeat usage. While ICICI Securities, in a report, said Flipkart has extended its lead over rivals, CLSA said t

NEW DELHI, May 15: Delhi Police has arrested a 38-year-old man from Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag for allegedly duping a Delhi-based man of more than Rs 5 lakh on the pretext of supplying Kashmiri apple consignments, an official said on Friday. The accused, identified as Istaq Ahmedar (38), was on the run for nearly a decade, continuously changing locations and mobile numbers to evade arrest, police said. The matter came to light in 2016 when a case was registered at [] The post Delhi Police Nabs

SRINAGAR, May 15: Immovable property of a proclaimed offender of terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) operating from across the Line of Control (LoC) was on Friday attached in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, police said. As part of the sustained crackdown on the terror ecosystem and anti-national elements, Sopore Police attached immovable property of a proclaimed offender involved in a case registered at Panzalla Police Station under the E&IMCO Act, a police spokesperson said. The proclai

NEW DELHI, May 15: India and the UK are working on a unique and creative solution to address issues arising from Britains recent steel safeguard measure so that the proposed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) can be operationalised at an early date, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Friday. The two countries, on July 24, 2025, signed the agreement. We are very near to operationalising that. There are a few sticking points, as you are aware, the UK has [] The post India, UK

NEW DELHI, May 15: Waaree Energies on Friday said its arm Waaree Clean Energy Solutions has secured an order to develop a multi-technology green hydrogen project at the facility of TMEIC Industrial Systems India in Tumkur, Karnataka. The project will deliver an integrated green hydrogen ecosystem covering production, storage, and utilisation within a single site, a company statement said. According to the statement, Waaree Clean Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd (WCES), a 100 per cent subsidiary of Waare