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LEH, Jun 1: Describing the May 22 meeting as a breakthrough moment for the political dialogue in Ladakh, Chief Secretary of the Union Territory, Ashish Kundra, on Monday said that discussions are now focusing on a customised constitutional and administrative framework to address the regions aspirations within the ambit of the Constitution. Over the next few months, we may begin moving towards a concrete outcome, he said. The meeting, convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under its polit

JAMMU, Jun 1: Northern Railways Jammu Division has earned Rs 66.50 lakh through a special ticket-checking drive conducted across its jurisdiction in May 2026 to curb ticketless and irregular travel and protect railway revenue. According to official figures available till May 31, the division registered 12,693 cases against passengers travelling without tickets or involved in other forms of irregular travel in the month-long drive. The enforcement drive generated revenue of Rs 66,50,165, they sai

SRINAGAR, Jun 1: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today convened a high-level meeting with the Chairmen of various Assembly Committees to apprise them of their functions and outline their core responsibilities for ensuring robust governance. During the meeting, the Speaker underscored the pivotal role of Assembly Committees in enforcing the rxecutive accountability. He emphasized that this is achieved through rigorous, detailed and non-partisan scrutiny of gove

LEH, June 1: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has appointed 2004 batch AGMUT Cadre IAS officer Shurbir Singh as the Commissioner (Appeals) under the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST) Act, 2017. See Order Copy Click Here The post Shurbir Singh Appointed As Commissioner (Appeals) Under Ladakh UTGST Act appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Jun 1: In a bid to ensure smooth administration and uninterrupted developmental projects, the Public Works (R&B) Department of Jammu and Kashmir has assigned the routine duties of Chief Engineers (Mechanical) in Jammu and Kashmir to Superintending Engineers (Mechanical) concern in the twin regions. See Order Copy Click Here The post R&B Assigns Chief Engineer (Mechanical) Duties To Superintending Engineers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, June 1: The Transport Commissioner, Jammu and Kashmir, has cancelled the motor vehicle aggregator license of M/s ANI Technologies Private Limited, popularly known as OLA with immediate effect. The order, issued by Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, stated that the license (No. 0001) granted to M/s ANI Technologies Private Limited (OLA) was revoked after its registered branch office in Jammu was found to be non-functional and non-traceable during an inspection. See Order Copy Cli

SHIMLA, Jun 1: The Shimla Met Office on Monday issued a yellow warning for thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds at isolated places in the state from Wednesday to Friday and predicted a wet spell till June 7. Light to moderate rains lashed several parts of the state over the 24 hours since Sunday evening. Sarahan received 34 mm of rain, followed by Kalpa (26.4 mm), Sangla (17.4 mm), Jubberhatti (15.2) mm, Shimla (13 mm), Kufri (12.2 mm), Dhaulakuan (11 mm), [] The post Met issues yellow warnin

LEH, June 1: The Ladakh Administration has intensified efforts to achieve 100% rooftop solarisation of government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and has asked all departments to identify and report buildings suitable for installation of rooftop solar systems. According to a circular issued by the Chief Engineer, Distribution, Power Development Department, rooftop solar plants have already been installed on 1,496 government buildings across Ladakh with a cumulative capacity

JAMMU, Jun 1: Jammu and Kashmir is leading among the Union Territories and ranked eighth among states in the country in the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027, a senior Census official said, adding that over 6.67 lakh households voluntarily have submitted their details through the official portal. He said that 6,67,517 households in Jammu and Kashmir and 7,009 households in Ladakh completed self-enumeration before the commencement of house listing operations (HLO), which began on Monday. The

LEH/JAMMU, May 31: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday approved the constitution of the Ladakh tourism development society, an autonomous body that will bring together government agencies, tourism stakeholders and local communities under a common platform, to promote tourism and ensure the planned, coordinated and sustainable development of the sector. Saxena highlighted the significance of the initiative and said tourism remains a key pillar of Ladakhs economy and a major source of

SRINAGAR, Jun 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the newly constructed additional accommodation block at Circuit House, Church Lane, Srinagar, aimed at enhancing hospitality infrastructure and improving facilities for visiting dignitaries and guests. The project has been executed by the Public Works (R&B) Department under the Capex budget at a cost of 781.34 lakh. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Member Legislative Assembly Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad (Pardesi), Se

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JAMMU, Jun 1: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has ordered the promotion of three Inspectors (Ministerial) to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Ministerial) with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post LG Promotes Three Inspectors (Ministerial) To DSP Rank appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SRINAGAR, Jun 1: In a solemn and dignified ceremony, a Full Court Reference was held in the Court Room of the Chief Justice at the Srinagar Wing of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to honour Chief Justice, Arun Palli, on his elevation as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. The Full Court Reference was convened in accordance with the long-standing conventions and cherished institutional traditions of the High Court. The Reference was attended by [] The post J&K High Court Accords F

LONDON, June 1: An Indian care worker who came to the UK ready, able and willing to work has won over 28,000 pounds in lost wages and holiday pay after a tribunal found that his sponsoring company failed to provide him with work. Shabin Shaji, 33, arrived in the country through the Health and Care Worker visa route and had acquired the required certificate of sponsorship from Swan Care Solutions Ltd for a job placement in the healthcare sector. He [] The post Indian care worker wins lost wages a

Jammu, Jun 1: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday trapped and arrested a Forest Guard posted in Marwah, Kishtwar, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of 15,000 from a complainant. According to an ACB spokesperson, a written complaint was received alleging that the accused official had demanded 20,000 for expediting the release of security deposits related to allotted works. Following negotiations, the accused allegedly agreed to accept 15,000 as illegal gratifi

Srinagar, June 1: In a significant administrative reshuffle in the Health and Medical Education Department, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has removed the existing Principal of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag and assigned the additional charge of the post to Prof. (Dr.) Junaid Salam Wani with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 439-JK (HME) of 2026 dated June 1, 2026, Prof. (Dr.) Junaid Salam Wani, Professor and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Government Me

SRINAGAR, Jun 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that over 1,000 drug smugglers and peddlers have been arrested and more than 55 traffickers have been detained under PIT-NDPS provisions since Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan began on April 11 to crack down on drug traffickers and narco-terror network. As many as 923 FIRs have also been registered against drug traffickers in the last 51 days, he said, adding 668 driving licenses have been cancelled and recommendations have [] Th

NEW DELHI, Jun 1: Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N S Raja Subramani on Monday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. The Presidents office shared a picture of the meeting in a post on X. Chief of Defence Staff General N S Raja Subramani along with his wife Smt. Mahalakshmi Subramani called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, it said. Gen Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, on [] The post CDS General N S Raja

SRINAGAR, Jun 1: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has assigned the additional charge of the Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge, Handwara, to the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Sopore. According to an order issued by the Registrar General, the arrangement has been made following the superannuation of Mansoor Ahmad Lone, Additional District and Sessions Judge, Handwara, on May 31, 2026. The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Sopore, will hold the additional

COLOMBO, June 1: Sri Lanka is facing a crisis and needs to curb fuel consumption to avoid further economic strain, the island nations energy minister said on Monday. Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilakes warning came amid soaring energy prices and global supply disruption due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. We are in a crisis, so we need to reduce our fuel consumption as much as possible. By introducing the QR code system, we were able to reduce it, [] The post Sri Lanka Minister urges f

RAISEN (MP), June 1: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday launched the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan from Ramasiya village in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development said the Khet Bachao Abhiyan is a national resolve to protect Mother Earth. Under the campaign, which will run across the country from June 1 to June 30, agricultural scientists, agricultural universities experts, officials of Krishi Vigyan Kendra and

SRINAGAR, Jun 1: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday sought the intervention of Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu to ensure timely and secure transportation of baggage for Haj pilgrims returning to the Union territory. The appeal comes amid reports of delays due to ongoing maintenance works and operational constraints at the Srinagar airport. The checked-in baggage of the pilgrims could not be transported on the same flights carrying them back, the Chief Minist

UKHRUL, Jun 1: Mukesh Singh, IPS, on Monday formally assumed charge as the Director General of Police (DGP), Manipur, at the Police Headquarters (PHQ), Mantripukhri. The new DGP was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by personnel of the Manipur Police. Senior officers of the Manipur Police attended the occasion. Following the reception, Singh held a brief introductory meeting with senior police officers, during which he outlined key policing priorities for the force. He underscored the import

SHIMLA, Jun 1: The Chenab-Beas tunnel project is of paramount importance as its construction would divert surplus water from the Chenab river through a tunnel into the Beas basin, thereby cutting off the water supply to Pakistan, said Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday. Talking with the media here after taking part in the self-enumeration drive of the census, which commenced in the state on June 1, he said that Pakistan actively fosters terrorism and it is essential to teach [] The post

CHANDIGARH, June 1: The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission on Monday summoned Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu to appear before it on June 4 over the alleged use of casteist remarks by him. Commission Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi stated that it came to his notice through social media that Union Minister of State for Railways Bittu had allegedly used casteist words during his recent Dhuri visit. A report regarding this matter was sought from the Senior Superintendent of Police Sangrur, []

CHANDIGARH, June 1: Punjab Police on Monday constituted teams to arrest Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and some others for allegedly being involved in creating ruckus at Majitha police station in Amritsar and attempt to forcibly release a detainee from police custody. According to the Amritsar Rural police on Monday, the police went to Majithias Amritsar residence, but he was not present. SAD leader Majithia and around 50-60 others allegedly forcibly entered the police station

NEW DELHI, Jun 1: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to accept a plea seeking the conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 re-test on June 21 in computer-based test mode, saying the National Testing Agency is already faced with too many problems. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, which posted the plea by RJD MP Sudhakar Singh and others for hearing on July 27, refused to order the conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET-UG, [] The post SC Refuses To

NEW DELHI, Jun 1: The Congress on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Modi government over the CBSE OSM row, saying the Pradhan Mantri has never been known to hold himself or his colleagues to any standard of probity or morality but the Mantri Pradhan should follow his rajdharma and immediately resign. The opposition party reiterated its demand that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must resign immediately, alleging that he had presided over one of the biggest institutional failures in

PARIS, June 1:The French Navy, with support from the United Kingdom, has intercepted an oil tanker under international sanctions that was travelling from Russia, the latest effort by nations that support Ukraine to target Russian oil exports helping to finance President Vladimir Putins war. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the interception in a post Monday on X, saying the Tagor was boarded on Sunday in the Atlantic. The post included a video showing a person rappelling from a helicopt

NEW DELHI, Jun 1: A comprehensive scale-up of the global cancer workforce could reduce cancer mortality by over 50 per cent across 55 countries, including those in South Asia, according to studies published in The Lancet Oncology journal. Scaling up of surgeons was projected to yield the largest reduction in global cancer mortality of 3.64 per cent, especially in Africa, Asia and Oceania, while scaling up the workforce cadres of diagnostic and imaging personnel could yield the largest reduction

JAMMU, Mar 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer of JKAS officer Asgar Hussain, who was serving as Special Secretary to the Government, Home Department An order issued by the General Administration Department reads, In the interest of administration, Asgar Hussain, JKAS, Special Secretary to the Government, Home Department, is transferred and shall await further orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here

JAMMU, June 1: The Lieutenant Governors Secretariat has assigned Additional Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Shubhankar Pratyush Pathak the additional charge of General Secretary of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), J&K UT Branch. According to an order issued by the Secretariat, the arrangement has been made following the completion of the term of Rohit Khajuria as General Secretary on May 31, 2026. Pathak assumed the charge today, in addition to his existing duties and will continue to

JAMMU, Jun 1: Top civil and police officials on Monday reviewed preparations and security arrangements for the forthcoming annual Amarnath yatra. The 57-day pilgrimage is scheduled to commence on July 3 from the twin routes the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district and conclude on August 28 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police (I

NEW DELHI, Jun 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the PM SVANidhi scheme supporting street vendors has transformed the lives of countless hawkers by ensuring access to collateral-free credit, financial inclusion and new opportunities for growth. On the completion of six years of the scheme, he also said that PM SVANidhi is all about trust, dignity and empowerment. Today we mark #6YearsofPMSVANidhi, a scheme which has transformed the lives of countless street vendors by ensuring acces

NEW DELHI, Jun 1: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would not allow senior advocates to either mention matters for urgent listing or to argue in cases listed on partial court working days. The apex court said it was being done to encourage young lawyers to argue their cases during the partial court working days from today till July 12. The summer vacation in the top court has been rechristened as partial court working days. This year, three to [] The post Will Not Allow Senior Advocates To Arg

Srinagar Jun 1: Authorities have changed check-in baggage weight requirements for Haj pilgrims returning to Srinagar international airport as there are temporary runway length restrictions and payload limitations due to a NOTAM issued for runway maintenance work at the airport. The return journey of Haj pilgrims operated by Akasa airlines to the Srinagar Embarkation Point has been planned via Ahmedabad with 35 kg check-in baggage allowed up to Ahmedabad, Union Ministry of Minority Affairs said.

NEW DELHI, Jun 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian contingent that won 19 medals, including 10 Golds, at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships and said the outstanding performance reflected the athletes determination and excellence. India accumulated 19 medals 10 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze in the four-day meet held in Hong Kong to finish second behind China (14 gold, 9 silver, 2 bronze). Congratulations to the Indian contingent at the 22nd Asian [] The post

KALABURAGI (Karnataka), Jun 1: Launching a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government over the rising fuel prices, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday claimed that they have lost the trust of the people who voted them to power. He also accused the government of failing on all fronts. The AICC chief, however, did not wish to comment on discussions regarding new cabinet formation in the state under CM designate D K Shivakumar. Day-by-day Modi is increasing the prices of [] The p

Kulgam, Jun 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday gave an emotional and people-centric push to the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, describing himself as a member of your family while assuring full support of the administration in the fight against drug addiction and narcotics abuse in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a public gathering at Laroo Bus Stand in south Kashmirs Kulgam district, the Lieutenant Governor said the anti-drug campaign launched 51 days ago has evolved into a m

SEOUL, June 1: An explosion and fire occurred at a defence company in South Korea on Monday, killing five people and injuring two others, officials said. The deadly incident happened at a worksite run by Hanwha Aerospace in the South Korean city of Daejeon. Other details, including the cause of the explosion, were not immediately available. Emergency official Yoon Seong-su said that the area is a government-designated security facility. Local medical official Kim Ju-yeon said one of the two inju

JAMMU, June 1: The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed senior IPS officer Vidhi Kumar Birdi, currently serving as Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, as Inspector General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation. According to an Office Memorandum issued by the Ministry, Birdi, a 2003-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer, has been appointed against an existing vacancy in the CRPF in Level-14 of the pay matrix under the usual terms and conditions of central deputation. The Mini

UNITED NATIONS, June 1: Bangladesh and Cyprus will face off this week in a closely-watched election for the President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and Cyprus Special Envoy for Multilateralism Ambassador Andreas Kakouris are vying to lead the 193-member General Assembly during its 81st session, which begins in September. The General Assembly, the chief deliberative, policy-making and representative organ of the United Nations, will vo

NEW DELHI, June 1: Maruti Suzuki India on Monday reported its highest-ever monthly sales, with total dispatches rising 34.76 per cent year-on-year to a record 242,688 units in May. The company had sold a total of 180,077 units in the same month last year, Maruti Suzuki India said. Domestic sales also reached an all-time high of 193,535 units in May 2026 compared to 138,690 units in the year-ago month. Sales to other OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) stood at 7,239 units [] The post Maruti S

Kulgam, Jun 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the administration is committed to eradicating the menace of drugs from society and will not rest until Jammu and Kashmir becomes a drug-free Union Territory. Addressing a gathering in Kulgam, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the governments intensified anti-narcotics campaign and said strict action is being taken against drug smugglers and peddlers across J&K. He revealed that around 930 FIRs have been registered in connection wit

JAMMU, Jun 1: The President of India has appointed Justice Sanjeev Kumar, a Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. According to an official notification issued under Article 223 of the Constitution of India, Justice Sanjeev Kumar will discharge the functions of the Chief Justice following the appointment of Justice Arun Palli, the incumbent Chief [] The post Justice Sanjeev K

NEW DELHI, June 1: Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Monday reported a 9.1 per cent year-on-year increase in domestic sales at 47,837 units in May 2026. With exports of 13,300 units, HMILs total monthly sales stood at 61,137 units last month, marking a 4.1 per cent year-on-year growth, the company said in a regulatory filing. Commenting on May sales results, Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, HMIL, said, Hyundai Motor India has continued its strong momentum of the year into [] The post Hyundai Motor India do

NEW DELHI, June 1: The trade pact with Oman holds strategic significance for India, as much of Muscats coastline lies outside the Strait of Hormuz, unlike other Gulf nations, enabling it to remain a reliable trade and energy gateway for India even during regional conflicts, disruptions or geopolitical instability, think tank GTRI said on Monday. In that sense, the pact is not just a trade agreement but also an investment in Indias long- term energy and economic security, it added. [] The post Om

NEW DELHI, June 1:Kalpataru Projects International on Monday said the company, along with its international subsidiaries, has secured new orders worth about Rs 2,002 crore across key business segments. The company said it has bagged the orders or notification of awards across segments like Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business in the overseas market and orders in the Buildings and Factories (B&F) business in the domestic market. The company has also received an order in the Railways s