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LEH, Apr 10: The General Administration Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued orders assigning additional charge and effecting a transfer involving two officers. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Ladakh Admin Orders Transfers, Assigns Additional Charge To Two Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Apr 10: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha. The oath was administered by Rajya Sabha chairman C P Radhakrishnan in his chamber at a brief ceremony. Kumar took the oath in Hindi in the presence of Union Minister J P Nadda, who is also leader of the house, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal. JDU leader and partys [] The post Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha M

ISLAMABAD, Apr 10: Uncertainty shrouded the US-Iran dialogue, as there was no official word about the arrival of delegates on Friday, the day set for the start of talks between the two warring sides, even as Pakistan waived visa requirements for journalists and officials attending talks. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while announcing a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, had stated that the two countries would hold talks in Islamabad on April 10. He had tagged presidents of the United States [] T

KYIV, Apr 10: Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine. Zelenskyy made his first public acknowledgment of the operations Wednesday in remarks to reporters that were embargoed until Friday. Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces took part in active operations abr

NEW DELHI, Apr 10:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday projected Indias GDP growth to remain robust at 6.9 per cent in the current fiscal, and rise to 7.3 per cent in next fiscal driven by strong domestic demand, and supported by easing financing conditions and lower US tariffs on Indian goods. In its Asian Development Outlook report, the ADB said a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could undermine Indias macroeconomic performance through multiple channels. These include higher energy

NEW DELHI, Apr 10: Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, facing impeachment proceedings after wads of burnt currency notes were found at his residence here, has submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, sources said on Friday. Your Excellency, While I do not propose to burden your august office with the reasons which have constrained me to submit this missive, it is with deep anguish that I hereby tender my resignation from the office of Judge of the Honble [] The post

NEW DELHI, Apr 10: Godrej Properties Ltd on Friday reported a 16 per cent increase in its sales bookings last fiscal to a record 34,171 crore on strong demand for its housing units. In terms of sales bookings or pre-sales, Godrej Properties is likely to become the largest listed real estate firm during 2025-26. Godrej Properties had set a target of achieving Rs 32,500 crore pre-sales in the last fiscal. FY2026 booking value grew 16 per cent YoY to Rs [] The post Godrej Properties FY26 pre-sales

DUBAI, Apr 10: Kuwait has accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks targeting it on Thursday despite the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, as Saudi Arabia said recent attacks damaged a key pipeline in the kingdom. The statement from Kuwaits foreign ministry, carried by the state-run KUNA news agency, put new pressure on the ceasefire ahead of planned talks on Saturday between the United States and Iran in Islamabad. Kuwaits foreign ministry said the drone attacks targeted [] The

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New Delhi, Apr 10: President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Rajya Sabhas outgoing deputy chairman Harivansh as a member of the Council of States. The tenure of Harivansh as a member of the Upper Houses ended on April 9. He has been nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha after the vacancy was created following the retirement of former chief justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (a) of clause (1) of article 80 [] The post President Murmu Nominates Harivan

Excelsior correspondent LEH, April 9: Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today visited the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to review the progress of the upcoming New Terminal Building being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 640 crore. The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the facilities at the New Terminal Building, including baggage carousels, waiting lounge, public amenities and the parking space. The LG was informed that the state-of-the-art terminal, sp

Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com History in Jammu and Kashmir has rarely been neutral; it has often been curated, filtered, and shaped by dominant political narratives. For decades, one name has been consistently projected as the face of agrarian transformation: Sheikh Abdullah. This projection, however, raises a fundamental question-can the history of farmers struggles in Jammu and Kashmir truly be reduced to post-1947 political developments alone? The answer lies in revisiting the l

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com Since 28 February 2026, when U.S.-Israeli coordinated strikes on Iran marked the beginning of a rapidly escalating conflict, the global prespective has been clear and forceful that Iran is an existential threat that must be neutralized before it engulfs the Middle East, destabilizes Israel, and ultimately challenges the United States itself. This framing has served as the central justification for a war that has already expanded across multiple fronts, from direct strik

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Commemorating its 25 year milestone, CGC Landran today announced the launch of its flagship Empower Scholarship Scheme, for the academic session 2026-2027. This scheme will offer students the unique opportunity to pursue higher education with up to 100 per cent Semester fee waiver across all Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programmes. The scheme was launched by Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chairman, CGC Landran, in the presence of Parampal Singh Dhillon, Vi

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Apr 9: Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna today claimed that Google approached Patanjali seeking evidence-based data regarding traditional Ayurvedic knowledge for use in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The achievement was formally highlighted at the Doon Book Festival, where Acharya Balkrishna shared insights into the journey behind the project, describing it as not just a publication but a historic effort to preserve global medicinal knowledge

Jagdish Chander Raina rainajagdishchander@gmail.com What a nation defines as essential reveals the priorities it chooses to protect. In Indias policy framework, essential services include healthcare, electricity, water supply, transport, and law enforcement-sectors rightly safeguarded for their critical role in maintaining stability. Yet, the agriculture sector that sustains them all, and ultimately sustains life itself, continues to remain outside this formal recognition. This exclusion is not

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Krishi Rasayan Exports (KRE) Pvt. Ltd., a well-known company in the agrochemical sector introduced several new products, in a function held here today. During the launching event, the company also launched its key PGR (Plant Growth Regulator) product, Poushak Super Star. According to the company, Poushak Super Star, marketed under the Krishaj brand and previously known as Poushak Bloom Fresh, has now been reintroduced in a new and improved form. This pate

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Due to the rising input and operational costs, the Hyundai Motor India (HMI) today announced a price increase of up to 1 per cent across its vehicle portfolio, effective from May 2026. In a statement issued, the company stated that the price revision has become necessary owing to continuous cost escalations, including higher raw material and supply chain expenses. While Hyundai had made consistent efforts to absorb increased costs to minimise the impact on c

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, is taking proactive steps to boost the industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir with emphasis on recalibrating incentives, streamlining approvals and establishing institutional mechanisms for revival of ailing industries. He convened an exclusive meeting with the Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) to discuss the strategies for promoting industrial growth and reviving sick units in J&K. The meeti

Dr Satwant Singh Rissam ssrissam84@gmail.com While driving out of Jammu towards Kashmir on the curvy roads, trees and green forests start flashing around us. Some moments come when we stop on the highway and it feels as if forests are alive and are standing tall like guards as they eat bad air from the passing vehicles. Forests are the foundation of Jammu and Kashmirs environment as they keep life going. In fact, new data shows that about 20,194 square kilometers [] The post J&K Forests: A Vital

KOLKATA, Apr 9: Kolkata Knight Riders inexperience in pace bowling came back to haunt them yet again as Lucknow Super Giants rode on a stunning late assault from rookie Mukul Choudhary and a fifty from Ayush Badoni to clinch a three-wicket win in a last-ball IPL thriller here on Thursday. Defending 181, KKR looked in control when Cameron Green, making his much-anticipated bowling debut this season, struck with his second ball to remove LSG skipper Rishabh Pant. But the Australian [] The post KKR

LONDON, Apr 9: The British Sikh Association has submitted a planning application to erect a memorial at Southall in west London to commemorate the contributions of the community in both World Wars and inspire a new generation of British Sikhs. Lord Rami Ranger, chair of the association, said a sculptor from Rajasthan has been commissioned as fundraising is underway to raise an estimated 1,00,000 pounds for the proposed memorial at Manor House Grounds in the predominantly Punjabi suburb of London

NEW YORK, Apr 9: Veteran diplomat Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the prestigious UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) for a fresh three-year tenure starting 2027, in recognition of her expertise in steering the body through complex global socio-economic challenges. Ambassador Saran is currently serving as the chair of the CESCR, the UN body responsible for monitoring how member nations implement international covenants on economic and social rights. The CESCR operate

SHIMLA, Apr 9: Indias Under-19 girls extended their unbeaten run with a series of commanding performances in the regional qualifiers for the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships here on Thursday. With Thursdays results after the completion of team events, India claimed three of the four team titles Under-19 Girls, Under-15 Boys, and Under-15 Girls underlining the countrys strength and depth at the junior level. The only title to elude the hosts came in the Under-19 Boys category, [

NEW DELHI, Apr 9 : Polling for elections to the legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, along with bye-elections in four Assembly constituencies across Karnataka, Nagaland and Tripura, concluded on Thursday with largely peaceful proceedings and a surge in voter participation, the Election Commission said in a press note. According to the Commission, Assam and Puducherry registered their highest-ever voter turnout at 85.38 per cent and 89.83 per cent respectively, surpassing their

NEW DELHI, Apr 9 : On the third day of the hearing in the Sabarimala reference, the Centre on Thursday reiterated before the Supreme Court that constitutional courts are not competent to adjudicate contentious issues arising from religious beliefs, practices and faith under Articles 25 and 26, especially when such questions intersect with Article 14 on equality. The Centre emphasised that judges lack the necessary theological grounding to decide such matters, a position consistently stressed by

KATHMANDU, Apr 9: Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday sacked a minister for misusing the post to benefit his wife, 15 days after he took charge of the office. Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Dip Kumar Sah has been relieved from his post on Thursday at the recommendation from the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), according to the Prime Ministers secretariat. RSP president Rabi Lamichhane had recommended Shah to take action against Sah for misusing dignity of position

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Nation-building is rooted in our shared mindset. A strong nation stands on citizens integrity, common values, and trust among people, not just buildings. My message to the youth is that true nationhood sparks alive when self-interest gives way to community good, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday. Click here to watch video The Lieutenant Governor said that the cultural heritage is a powerful societal resource that shapes our thinking, actio

MOSCOW, April 9: US President Donald Trump said that all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain stationed near Iran until the agreement is implemented. All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded Enemy, will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complie

Watan Ko Jano provides valuable exposure to young minds: Dr Jitendra Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday highlighted significant progress in womens development and empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir and said the leadership of women in education and sporting achievements by young cricketers together reflect the progressive direction in which the youth of the Union Territory are shaping the future. He also noted Jammu and Kashmir cricket team winnin

KOLKATA, Apr 9: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday alleged that the land in Singur, where the Tata Nano factory project was shelved, stands as a symbol of failure of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming that farmers feel duped years after the anti-land acquisition stir. After visiting the site and interacting with local farmers, Chouhan said that though Mamata Banerjee came to power in West Bengal through the Singur movement, she has now forgotten what she had [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: In the high-profile JKSSB paper leak case, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to cancel the bail granted to two accused in the money laundering case arising out of the alleged Sub-Inspector recruitment examination leak, holding that no supervening circumstance or misuse of liberty had been shown to justify interference with the order of the Special Court. The judgment was delivered by Justice M A Chowdhary in a petition filed [] The pos

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: A suspect was detained inside an Army establishment at Sunjwan area and later handed over to police after some contacts in his mobile phone were found to be linked to Pakistan. The detained individual has been identified as Touseef Hussain, a resident of Chowadhi. He was working as a van driver at a school located inside a high-security Army installation at Sunjwan. Officials said that during preliminary investigation, three contacts saved in his phone under

Hezbollah leaders aide killed DUBAI, Apr 9: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has authorised direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible, as a tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered under the weight of Israels bombardment of Beirut. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Netanyahu said he gave the order in response to requests from Lebanon and that talks would focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between the nei

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has nominated 20 officers, 16 of them IAS, as District Mentors to oversee the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the Union Territory. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, Shaleen Kabra, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Jal Shakti Department, has been nominated as District Mentor for Jammu district, while Ashwani Kumar, Financial Commissi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: MLA Jammu East constituency, Yudhvir Sethi, organized a Public Darbar at the BJP office in Kachi Chawni, here, today to directly engage with residents and address their grievances related to civic amenities and infrastructure. The Public Darbar witnessed the participation of a large number of people from different localities of the Jammu East constituency, who raised issues concerning water supply, road conditions, sanitation, drainage, and other day-to-day

Political, organizational issues on agenda Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Apr 9: Newly constituted State Executive Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir is going to hold its maiden meeting next week for marathon discussion on key organizational issues and strategic planning. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Sources in the party circles told the Excelsior that the BJP State Executive will meet on April 19 at K K Resort in Jammu wherein all the party office []

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Under Week of Resentment, a protest demonstration staged by the railway employees was held here today. The Week of Resentment is being observed from April 6 to April 10, 2026. A large number of employees participated in the demonstration, expressing strong unity and awareness regarding their rights. The gathering witnessed active participation from staff across various departments, highlighting growing concerns over multiple long-pending issues. During the p

WASHINGTON, Apr 9 : US Ambassador to India Sergei Gor on Thursday met Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and said he looked forward to welcoming the Indian delegation here later this month to discuss the trade deal. Gor is currently on a visit to the US. The US Ambassador said he had a highly productive meeting with Greer. Highly Productive meeting with @USTradeRep Ambassador Greer to discuss advancing @POTUS trade priorities in South and Central Asia, Gor said in a post [] The post Looking for

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Police today dismissed a woman employee from service over her alleged involvement in a drug-related case. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Police Follower Shameema Bano was placed under suspension in June 2021 following her arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Jammu, in connection with a case registered under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act involving the seizure of contraband. A departmental inquiry was subsequently initiate

Jammu, Apr 9: Nation-building is rooted in our shared mindset. A strong nation stands on citizens integrity, common values, and trust among people, not just buildings. My message to the youth is that true nationhood sparks alive when self-interest gives way to community good, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday. The Lieutenant Governor said that the cultural heritage is a powerful societal resource that shapes our thinking, actions, values, beliefs and acts as a backbone for soc

New Delhi, Apr 9: A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir, participating in the Watan Ko Jano programme organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, called on the Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday. According to the Vice Presidents Secretariat, the Watan Ko Jano programme is an initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, aimed at fostering national integration by providing the youth of Jammu [] The

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Jammu, has finalized a panel of 167 doctors tasked with issuing the mandatory health certificates for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026. See detail click here. The post 167 Doctors Nominated Across Jammu Division To Certify Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday ordered the placement of several In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers (Electrical) as In-charge Executive Engineers (Electrical) in the Power Development Department (PDD) with immediate effect. As per Government Order No. 94-JK (PDD) of 2026 dated April 9 , the engineers placed as I/c Executive Engineers include Vikram Jeet Singh, Umar Majid Kamil, Nisar Ahmad Rather, Rajni, Shiv Raj Sharma, Sandeep Bhat, Mohammad Saleem, Hamidulla

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional charges to four officers in the interest of the administration. See Order Copy Click Here The post J&K Finance Deptt Assigns Addl Charge To Four Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Police in Kashmir attached properties worth more than one crore rupees under the NDPS Act (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) in three separate cases, officials said on Thursday. Police in Anantnag district attached a residential house and a car, valued at Rs 80 lakh, belonging to an alleged drug peddler, Imran Ahmad Wani, under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act, a police spokesperson said. In Shopian district, police attached a single-storey residential house worth Rs 15.7

Srinagar, Apr 9 : The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday trapped and arrested a Panchayat Secretary in Kulgam for allegedly accepting a bribe of 5,000 in connection with clearance of MGNREGA labour bills. Spokesperson in a statement, J&K Anti Corrupting Bureau received a written complaint to the effect that Panchayat Secretary (VLW) of Block Devsar Kulgam namely Shiekh Zada Irfan S/O Shiekh AB Rashid R/O Muniwara District Anantnag is demanding a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant for

JAMMU, Apr 9: Jammu Development Authority (JDA) today carried out a major anti-encroachment and demolition drive on its land at Rathore Dhok (Dhok Waziran), Nagrota and Sidhra near security headquarters. The drive was carried out with the active support of the District Administration. At Rathore Dhok (Dhok Waziran)-Nagrota, one unauthorized structure along with plinths was demolished, retrieving approximately 3 kanal of JDA land. Similarly, five unauthorized permanent structures were demolished

JAMMU, Apr 9: In a significant administrative development, S Senthil Kumar, a 1998-batch Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer from the AGMUT cadre, has been empanelled for holding Joint Secretary or equivalent level positions within the Central Government. See detail click here. The post IFoS Officer Senthil Kumar Empanelled For Joint Secretary Post At Centre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Apr 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified the final seniority list of members of the Jammu and Kashmir Secretariat (Gazetted) Service-II (Private Secretaries Cadre) as it stood on Jan 1, 2026. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Notifies Final Seniority List Of Secretariat Service-II Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .