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JAMMU, Feb 14: Scores of Congress activists, including AICC General Secretary Syed Naseer Hussain and Pradesh Congress Chief Tariq Hameed Karra, were detained as police on Saturday stopped a proposed march to Lok Bhawan here, officials said. The police took action after hundreds of Congress activists gathered at the Maharaja Hari Singh park and started marching in a procession towards the Lok Bhawan, as part of its Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq movement seeking restoration of statehood to Jammu and

Srinagar, Feb 14: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed hope that the new government in Bangladesh will improve relations with India, and said having stable neighbours benefits our country. He also said the India-US trade deal will adversely affect the Union Territory. The more stable our neighbouring countries are, the more it benefits us. No one wants to have wars and fights, or to have unstable neighbours be it Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal or any [] The post Ho

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: Changi Airport Groups Chairman Lim Ming Yan on Saturday said the group is closely monitoring opportunities for airport projects in India and emphasised the need for having local partners for a win-win situation. The group operates Singapores Changi Airport, one of Asias most connected international aviation hubs, which provides connectivity to around 170 cities worldwide. Noting that India is definitely a growth market, Lim Ming Yan said, We monitor very closely, and we are wa

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: Piramal Pharma has said the US health regulator has issued Form 483 with four observations after inspecting its Telangana-based manufacturing plant. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) conducted an inspection of the companys Digwal (Telangana ) based plant from February 9, 2026, to February 13, 2026. At the conclusion of the inspection, the USFDA issued a Form-483, with four observations, Piramal Pharma said in a regulatory filing on Friday. These observations are rela

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Chennai, Feb 14: The 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blasts was a dark and painful chapter in the nations history and left deep scars on countless families, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Saturday. Paying his heartfelt homage to the innocent lives lost in the tragic Coimbatore serial bomb blasts on February 14, 1998, he said it was a dark and painful chapter in our nations history. On that fateful day, when L K Advani was visiting the city, a [] The post Coimbatore serial bomb blasts, a da

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CM Calls for Boosting Productivity as Foreign Products May Enter Market Srinagar, Feb 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed serious reservations over the possible impact of an Indo-US trade deal on the agriculture sector, warning that local growers could suffer if high-value American products enter the domestic market. Speaking at the SKUAST Gongul festival, Abdullah said he does not see clear advantages for farmers in such a trade arrangement and cautioned that the agriculture

Kolkata, Feb 14: First-time semifinalists Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand will look to extend their dream runs when they take on heavyweights Bengal and Karnataka respectively in the Ranji Trophy semifinals beginning on Sunday. Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by reaching their maiden semifinal with a 56-run win over Madhya Pradesh in Indore, marking their deepest run in the competition since their debut in 1959-60. Seamer Auqib Nabi was the architect of that victory, returning match figures

Pulwama, Feb 14: A wreath-laying ceremony was held at Lethpora in Pulwama on Saturday to pay tribute to 40 CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. Senior officials of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), civil administration, and security forces paid tributes to the jawans. Meanwhile, the CRPF paid tribute to their soldiers who were killed in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, recalling their sacrifice, valour, and devotion to the country. Lest we forget. On [] Th

Anantnag, Feb 14: Continuing its intensified crackdown against narcotics, Anantnag Police on Saturday arrested a drug peddler and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband from his possession during routine patrolling. In a statement, In its continued drive against drug trafficking, Anantnag Police achieved a significant success by apprehending a drug peddler and recovering contraband substance from his possession. A police party from Police Post Sangam, during routine patrolling duty at Do

MOSCOW, Feb 14: Finland is experiencing a crisis due to a break in relations with Russia, the country has record unemployment, zero GDP growth, a rapidly growing state debt, and a chronic budget deficit, Russian Ambassador to Helsinki Pavel Kuznetsov said in an interview with RIA Novosti. Finland is experiencing perhaps one of the most difficult periods in its modern history. The current socioeconomic situation in the country can be compared to the crisis it experienced in the 1990s, the [] The

NEW YORK, Feb 14: A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student has gone missing in the US state of California, prompting efforts by authorities to locate him. Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a UC Berkeley student hailing from Karnataka, disappeared on Tuesday, local media reported, quoting the police. His backpack, with his passport and laptop, was found on a doorstep in the Park Hills neighbourhood, The Berkeley Scanner news portal reported. The Indian consulate in San Francisco expressed deep concern about

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: Travel aggregator Ixigos board has approved the acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in Spains second-largest train booking platform Online Travel Solutions (Trenes), for 11.70 million euro (over Rs 125 crore). The proposed acquisition will help leverage Ixigos product, technology and AI leadership in the European OTA market as Trenes is engaged in the business of providing an online platform for train ticket bookings, primarily catering to the Spanish market, with operations ex

COLOMBO, Feb 14: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit Sri Lanka for two days from February 16, the global lender announced. This will be her first visit to the island nation since Sri Lanka entered an IMF bailout in March 2023. During her visit, the Managing Director will engage with authorities and stakeholders, witness firsthand the impact of Cyclone Ditwah and discuss how the IMF can support recovery and help build a stronger future for all [] Th

JAMMU, Feb 14: In a stepped-up anti-terror drive, police in Doda district have pasted posters at several strategic locations seeking information about active terrorists, including a Pakistani commander of the banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad identified as Saifullah, officials said on Saturday. The move comes amid heightened security operations in the high-altitude areas across the Jammu region following recent encounters and intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the region. The p

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JAMMU, Feb 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued strict directions to all departments to ensure that appeals, writ petitions, LPAs and SLPs are filed within the prescribed limitation period, observing that many cases were being referred to the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs after expiry of the statutory timeline, leading to delayed filings, poorly drafted condonation applications and even dismissal of cases on limitation grounds. See Order Copy Click Here.. The po

JAMMU, Feb 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a partial modification in Government Order No. 1487-JK(GAD) of 2025 dated November 17, 2025, revising the composition of the Joint Board of Officers. As per the fresh order, the Station Commander, Haft Chinar, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Joint Board, replacing Col Q, Headquarters 31 Sub Area, who will now continue as a Member of the Board. The order further states that the Assistant Commissioner, Central, with [] The post

Srinagar, Feb 14: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma reviewed the security framework and operational preparedness of the forces deployed in the Kashmir valley, the Army said. The Army commander also visited a strategic logistics echelon in Kashmir to review its operational preparedness, it said. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, conducted a comprehensive review of the security framework and operational readiness of forces deployed in North & South #Kashmir, the Armys Northern Command s

GUWAHATI, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a historic landing at the first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) of the northeast aboard the C-130J aircraft in Assams Dibrugarh district. Modi had taken off from the Chabua airfield after his arrival, and landed at the ELF in Moran on a stretch of National Highway-37. The Rs 100-crore ELF, a 4.2-km reinforced stretch on the Moran Bypass, which was inaugurated by the PM, will act as a strategic and multi-functional [] The post PM Ma

New Delhi, Feb 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday paid homage to the CRPF personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, saying terrorism is the greatest enemy of humanity and India is firmly determined to eradicate it completely. In a message posted on X, Shah said, The country will always remain indebted to the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of our security forces and security agencies that confront terrorism. Terrorism is the greatest enemy of humanity, and India [] The p

Jammu, Feb 14: A major cross-border narcotics smuggling attempt was foiled along the International Border on Saturday with the seizure of more than 4 kg of heroin worth over Rs 20 crore, officials said. The contraband was recovered during a joint operation of the Border Security Force (BSF) and police in a forward village of the R S Pura Sector, following information about a drone dropping material from across the border, they said. The two packets containing the heroin were [] The post Heroin D

JAMMU, Feb 14: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid tributes to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack on their convoy in Pulwama district on this day in 2019. Humble tributes to the valiant martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during the dastardly terrorist attack in Pulwama in 2019. Their unwavering commitment, unparalleled bravery and selfless service to the motherland will forever inspire every citizen, the Lt [] The post LG Man

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama on this day in 2019 and said every Indian draws strength from their enduring courage. Vice President C P Radhakrishnan also paid tributes to the personnel who laid down their lives in the attack. In a post on X, Modi said, Remembering the brave heroes who laid down their lives in [] The post VP, PM Pay Homage To Pulwama Terror Attack

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: NHPC Limited, a Navratna enterprise of the Government of India today was Certified by Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year for the period January 2026 to January 2027, achieving an improved Trust Index Score over the previous year. The Certification is based on a rigorous assessment model that captures comprehensive employee feedback and evaluates organizational practices across five pillars-Credibility, Respect, Fairness, Pride and Camarader

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: On the occasion of National Womens Day, FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh Chapter hosted the 5th Edition of the Trailblazer Awards, here in Jammu. The event was more significant as it honoured the strength and spirit of women who continue to lead and inspire. The ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of chief guest, Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma. His presence reflected strong institutional support for recognizing and empowering women achievers. The

Excelsior correspondent LEH, Feb 13: As part of FLW-2026 celebrations, Foundation conducted Financial Literacy Camps (FLCs) across Leh district from 9th to 13th February 2026. During the week-long outreach programme, Crisil FoundationCFL staff in collaboration with line departments including NABARD, Banks, RSETI, RDD and Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM), conducted awareness camps focusing on the thematic area KYC Your First Step to Safe Banking. The Reserve Bank of India has been observi

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Feb 13: State Bank of India (SBI) today expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of Jagdish Prasad, a brave police officer from Haryana, who lost his life while rescuing citizens during a tragic amusement ride accident. According to official statements, the officer displayed exceptional courage and selflessness during the rescue operation, ensuring the safe evacuation of several individuals from a malfunctioning amusement structure. Tragically, a port

DHAKA, Feb 13: The BNP on Friday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognising the verdict of Bangladeshs general elections and hoped that the relations between the two countries will be strengthened under the new government. Speaking to PTI videos, the Bangladesh Nationalist Partys (BNP) standing committee member and chief coordinator for the 2026 election Nazrul Islam Khan said the party appreciated Modis recognition of the peoples verdict. We thank Prime Minister Narendra Mod

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 13: The CRPF 84 Battalion organised the Shaheed Mushtaq Ahmed Memorial Volleyball Tournament 2026 at Chanderkote. The event held under the aegis of Jammu Sector CRPF, featured eight teams from district Ramban. The final match saw Chenab Warriors Chanderkote defeating Friends Volleyball Club Chanderkote in straight sets (25-19, 25-20, 25-20) to emerge champions. The closing ceremony was graced by chief guest SSP Ramban Arun Gupta, Commandant N Ranbir Sin

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com The Pakistan Governments U turn on playing India in the ICC world cup was not unexpected. It was a matter of time and a possible face saving before they reversed their decision. The initial boycott, announced by their PM, Shehbaz Sharief, was illogical from the start and unexpected to last once inputs began emerging on financial and other penalties which could be imposed on them. The reason quoted for the boycott was sympathy with Bangladesh when ICC [] The pos

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City continues to expand, statutory blueprint stagnates Inputs pending from Revenue, Forest Deptts: CM Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 13: Despite rapid pace of urbanization, swelling population pressures and expanding economic activities, the long-awaited revision of the Jammu Master Plan-2032 continues to remain stuck in the official files with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also Minister Incharge Housing and Urban Development Department, admitting that the crucial document is still under cons

Both Treasury, Oppn benches voice concern Minister acknowledges certain shortcomings but lists steps taken by Govt Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 13: As Legislators from both treasury as well as opposition benches voiced concern over food adulteration with no powers to the concerned authorities for punishment even after large scale seizures, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged the Government to amend the law if they feel that the existing provisions are toothless. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on W

J&K shouldnt be divided on such grounds: Itoo Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Legislative Assembly today witnessed uproar after BJP MLA from Bahu Vikram Randhawa claimed that 90 pc encroachments on the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) land have been made by the Kashmiris. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Randhawa said this while raising supplementary in response to his question on encroachments, the reply to which was given by Health and Medical Education Minister Sakin

Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Feb 13: The Government today said that Jammu and Kashmir Cements Limited (JKCL) is undergoing strategic disinvestment and has received in-principle approval for the complete sale of the company and its assets on an as-is-where-is basis, including the possibility of an e-auction from qualified bidders. In a written reply to a question raised by Hasnain Masoodi in the Legislative Assembly, the Government said the disinvestment process is being pursued by the Union Territory a

PMs schemes being sabotaged Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 13: Taking Bureaucracy to task, BJP MLA from Jammu North and former Minister, Sham Lal Sharma accused them of not being interested to work for welfare of the people of J&K UT. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Participating in the demand of grants for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Forests and Tribal Affairs Ministries in UT Assembly today, the MLA said They (bureaucrats) should change their style of functioning, otherwise [] The p

Assembly passes grants for JSD, Forest, Tribal Affairs Depts Rs 430 cr approved for flood damaged works Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 13: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology, Environ ment and Tribal Affairs Depart ments, Javed Ahmed Rana today said that there was a liability of over Rs 1500 crores in respect of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Scheme in the Jammu and Kashmir while over 1000 Non-gazetted posts in the Jal Shakti department have been referred to the J&K Service [] The post JJM liability wor

*Vacates status quo; directs fresh proceedings Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: Delivering a significant ruling on the binding nature of consent orders and the scope of judicial interference in revenue matters, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld a Revisional Authoritys direction to proceed with land partition proceedings strictly in accordance with applicable rules after granting an opportunity of hearing to all stakeholders, while vacating the interim status quo that

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has made 1,379 selections in the Government sector through the J&K Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) since November 2024. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp However, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also the Minister Incharge of the General Administration Department, was provided with an inaccurate figure of 1,332 by the Departmental staff in response to an unstarr

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today announced the first national call for the BIRAC-RDI Fund, marking a major push to scale high-impact biotechnology innovations under the Government of Indias Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) initiative. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences; and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said

Govt urged to find out ways for making projects functional Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 13: Cutting across party lines, several MLAs today raised their serious concern over no supply of drinking water in areas of their respective constituencies because of incomplete water supply projects under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme in Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp While participating in discussion on Demand for Grants of Javed Ahmad Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Fo

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: Ranbir Singh Pathania, MLA from Udhampur East today accused authorities in Jammu and Kashmir of shielding an organised mining network through questionable environmental clearances and selective enforcement. The MLA also raised serious allegations of corruption and conflict of interest during a heated session of the Legislative Assembly. Raising his starred question in the House, Pathania claimed that the current system of granting environmental clearances h

Needs repair, renovation; says Minister Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: As BJP MLA from Katra Mata Vaishnodevi Baldev Sharma raised uproar over tourism assets lying defunct in Katra and Reasi and alleged fraud, Minister for Rural Development Javid Ahmad Dar informed the House that total 14 properties are currently under the Tourism Departments administration in Reasi district. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Dar responded to written question of Sharma on behalf of Chief Min

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The J&K Open Men and Women Tennis Championship 2025-26 witnessed thrilling contests today, with top players asserting their dominance and sealing quarterfinal berths. In Mens Singles, Romit Sharma edged past Ashish Bali by 9-6, while Amar Sharma recorded a 9-4 win over Parth Gupta. Quarterfinal action saw Shaurya Pratap Singh outclass Amar Sharma by 9-5, Hardeep Singh defeat Akhilesh Sharma by 9-2 and Gurleen Singh secure a 9-2 victory against Abhina