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NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday laid the 16th Finance Commission report for tax revenue devolution between Centre and states for 2026-2031 in the Lok Sabha. The Finance Commission, which has been set up under the Constitution, provides a formula for devolution of taxes between Centre and states. Cesses and surcharge levied by the Centre are not part of the divisible pool. The Finance Commission is a constitutional body that gives suggestions on Centre-state financ

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JAMMU, Feb 1: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended greetings on Guru Ravidas Jayanti, highlighting the saints teachings of compassion, equality and social reform. In his message, Sinha said Guru Ravidas Ji exemplified compassion, unity, equality and human dignity and devoted his life to the service of humanity. The Lieutenant Governor called for a recommitment to these enduring values to build a more caring and inclusive society, an official release said. The mess

New Delhi, Feb 1: Gross GST collections rose 6.2 per cent to a three-month high of over Rs 1.93 lakh crore in January, indicating increased consumption is making up for rate cuts late last year, sources said on Sunday. However, refunds dipped 3.1 per cent to Rs 22,665 crore, leading to net Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues growing 7.6 per cent to about Rs 1.71 lakh crore in January. Gross tax collections from domestic transactions grew 4.8 per cent [] The post Gross GST Collections Rise 6.2

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Srinagar, Feb 1: Parts of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while rains lashed the plains as the night temperature rose above the freezing point at some places, including Srinagar city, officials said on Sunday. Snowfall was witnessed in higher reaches of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Qazigund area of Kulgam district while many parts of South Kashmir were hit by rains, the officials said. They said Srinagar city also witnessed early morning rains. The minimum temperature in Srinagar city settl

Jammu, Feb 1: In view of the ensuing Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Government has ordered that the Finance Department and all Heads of Departments (HoDs) under its administrative control shall remain functional on January 31 and February 1, including Saturday and Sunday. According to an order issued by the Finance Department , the decision has been taken to facilitate smooth conduct of budget-related work and ensure timely disposal of official matters ahead of

Srinagar, Feb 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against two individuals in a fake international prize money scam, after a detailed investigation established their role in duping a complainant of lakhs of rupees on the pretext of winning a multi-crore lottery and a luxury car from abroad. In a statement, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has produced a chargesheet in Case FIR No. [] The post Fake

MUMBAI, Feb 1: Unidentified persons opened fire outside filmmaker Rohit Shettys residence in Mumbais Juhu area early on Sunday, officials said. There were no reports of injuries, an official said, adding that security outside the building was intensified following the incident. It was not yet known whether the filmmaker was at his residence when the incident occurred, he said. According to initial reports, four rounds were fired at the building by unidentified persons, the official said, adding

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: To discuss ways to enhance business growth and improve the ease of doing business between automobile dealerships and banks, a delegation of FADA, led by its Chairperson Sanjay Aggarwal, along with FADA Regional Directors and owners of Automobile Dealerships, met the Heads of Lead Banks of Jammu & Kashmir. The delegation held meetings with Sunit Kumar, Chief General Manager, J&K Bank; Jayant Mani, deputy General Manager, State Bank of India and Anil Sharma,

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: State Bank of India (SBI), Chenani, District Udhampur today donated Rs. 2 lakh under Corporate Social Responsibility to CHC Chenani for the development of Chenani Hospital. Balwant Singh Mankotia, MLA Chenani-Ghordi Assembly Constituency was chief guest on the occasion and Ravinder Singh, Regional Manager SBI and Sahil Kudyar, Branch Manager SBI Chenani presented the cheque of Rs. 2 lakh to Syed Asrat Bukhari (BMO Chenani). Prominent among those present on

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Jan 31: PhysicsWallah (PW) has launched a new PW Tuition Centre in Poonch and the Centre will offer academic support to the students of classes 8, 9 and 10, covering subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Social Science and English, with a curriculum aligned to the CBSE and JK BOSE curricula. Located in Ward No. 11, Poonch, the centre is the fourth addition in the Jammu division. The other three centres are located at Narwal Bypass Road, [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 31: A delegation from Mizoram, led by BJP State President and MLA Dr. K. Beichhua, called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh and submitted a memorandum highlighting various State related issues and also sought consideration of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) proposals aimed at

Excelsior Correspondent GREATER NOIDA, Jan 31: Sharda University today organized the 7th edition of the Transformational Teacher Award 2026, honouring nearly 150 teachers from across the country for their outstanding contribution to the field of education. A statement said the awards recognised educators who have played a key role in shaping the academic growth and personal development of students. Teachers were nominated by students from different parts of India in recognition of their dedicati

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Jan 31: Patanjali Research and Wellness Centre here organised a nine daylong event Yoga Olympiad Orientation and Training Programme from January 22 to 30, 2026. The programme was based on psychology, Yogdarshan and spirituality for internal peace. Representatives from the Education Department of Sikkim Government participated in the programme and the main motive of this programme was development, equality and awareness of Yoga in rural areas. The programme was h

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: To highlight their issues and the hardships being faced by them, various delegations called on LG Manoj Sinha, here today. To highlight the hardships faced by tourists, hoteliers and local stakeholders in the Patnitop, during the snowfall period, a delegation of the Patnitop Hotel & Restaurant Association met the LG Sinha. The delegation led by its president Lovnesh Rao Sathe and accompanied by Gaurav Gupta, BJP Spokesperson and Convener, International Affa

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: Under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, The Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), guidance of Chairperson and Members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today organised a One Day Orientation Programme on ICT & e-Courts Induction Programme for the newly recruited Civil Judges and Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Judiciary. The programme was i

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: Glowing tribute were paid to the martyrs of the 1953 Praja Parishad agitation during a solemn programme organized by the Praja Parishad Memorial Trust at Jourian here today. The event was held to honour the sacrifices made for the cause of Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan and for full constitutional integration of Jammu and Kashmir. The programme was attended by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta as Chief Guest. Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma,

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 31: Deputy Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Choudhary, today laid the foundation stone for upgradation of road from Main Road Kotekabu Brehvi to Ziyarat Brehvi Baji Darbar, Kalakote. The ceremony was held in the presence of Thakur Randhir Singh, MLA Kalakote, along with officers of the concerned departments and local residents. The upgradation work will be executed by the Public Works Department (PWD) which aims to ensure safer, smoother transporta

SILIGURI, Jan 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that the strategically crucial Siliguri Corridor, often referred to as the Chickens Neck, belongs to India and no one would be allowed to threaten or tamper with it. Addressing a BJP workers meeting here, Shah said some people had raised slogans in Delhi claiming they would cut off the Chickens Neck, the narrow strip of land connecting mainland India with the northeastern states. Some people raised slogans in Delhi [] The post

CK Nayudu Trophy Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: In a dazzling display of spin, Praful Dhar, Vishal Kumar and Sarvashish Singh turned the tide for Jammu and Kashmir on Day 2 of the Mens U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy at BSL Cricket Stadium, Bokaro Jharkhand. Jharkhand resumed at 20/0 and displayed solid intent, but J&Ks spinners weaved a tight web, restricting the opposition to 272/8. Satya Setu (48*) and Manishi (7*) remained unbeaten. Earlier, Bisesh Dutta top-scored with 73 off [] The po

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 31 : South Africa has called the public to not panic in view of the two cases of the deadly Nipah virus reported from India, adding that there is no immediate risk to the country. The Department of Health said that it was working closely with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), which is monitoring the situation as the outbreak evolves. There is no immediate risk to South Africa and there is no need for the public [] The post No need to panic after Nipah vir

KURUKSHETRA, Jan 31: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday reaffirmed that the central and state governments are firmly committed to the principle of antyodaya by following the ideals of equality, harmony and social justice preached by Guru Ravidas. CM Saini announced a series of major welfare initiatives aimed at empowering the Scheduled Castes. He announced that a grand Guru Ravidas Dham would be constructed on five acres of land at Umri here at an estimated cost of Rs [] The po

THIRUNAVAYA, Jan 31 : The Mahamagha Mahotsavam, which is described as the Kumbh Mela of Kerala, being held on the banks of Bharathapuzha (Nila river) at Thirunavaya in Malappuram, has been drawing lakhs of devotees since it began on January 18. Organizers say more than three-and-a-half lakh people are participating in the Kumbh Mela every day. Rajesh Verma of the Mohanji Foundation, which is coordinating the event, said more people are expected to attend as the event enters its final [] The post

FARIDABAD, Jan 31: A 35-year-old woman battling tuberculosis died at the Badshah Khan Civil Hospital here, and her family said that they were forced to carry her body home on a motorised pushcart for nearly 12 kilometres as the hospital staff refused any transport assistance. A video surfaced online, purportedly showing a man carrying a womans body in a motorised pushcart. His son could be seen covering his mothers face with a cloth. Following this, the chief medical officer (CMO) [] The post Wo

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: Army Public School Ratnuchak was conferred the National Innoventure Award for its outstanding contribution towards promoting innovation, creativity and future-ready skills among students. The award ceremony was held at National Institute of Construction Management and Research University, Pune. Sonal Sharma, Principal, APS Ratnuchak, received the award on behalf of the School. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries including Dr. Vardhaman Jain, Chartered

LONDON, Jan 31: An idyllic English village on the outskirts of London has emerged as one of the most popular destinations among Indians living in the UK and tourists, attracted by the prospect of grabbing high-end luxury labels at discount prices. Bicester Village in Oxfordshire, home to over 150 of the worlds leading shopping brands, was a particular favourite starting with Diwali and into the Christmas and New Year season in recent months. The popular tourist attraction, which launched in [] T

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: Delhi Public School (DPS) Jammu organised Budding Kalam Science Exhibition 2026 which showcased creative models and innovative projects by students. The exhibition was inaugurated by chief guests Talat Anjum, Research Officer & Scientist-IV, CCRAS, Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Union Ministry of AYUSH; Dr. Praveen Singh, Chief Scientist-cum-Professor, SKUAST Jammu and Amol Sharma, Educationist and SCERT & DIET Resource Person. The DPS Principal, Ruc

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 31: DC XI secured a thrilling three-run victory over GDC XI in a closely fought cricket match played here today, keeping the spectators engaged till the final over. Batting first, DC XI posted 120 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Arun led the scoring with a steady 22 runs, while Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma remained unbeaten on 17 runs, anchoring the innings in the closing stages. Sahil also remained not [] The post DC XI clinches

JeM commander Saifullah among those trapped *Helicopters, drones pressed into service Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 31: A fresh encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists at village Dolgam in Chatroo area of Kishtwar district early today where the troops joined by paramilitary forces, police and SOG have been chasing a group of three to four Pakistani terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit including their commander Saifullah for past nearly a tonight. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO O

More than 1200 km of National Highway projects awarded *Allocation for cold desert region rises over 30 times Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Jan 31: The Union Government has made substantial investments in the development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh over the last five years, with expenditure running into Rs 40,380 crore, reflecting the strategic, economic and connectivity importance of both the regions. This information was provided by

State Govt not giving land to BSF for border fencing BARRACKPORE/SILIGURI (WB), Jan 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today mounted an all-out attack on the TMC Government, accusing it of shielding infiltrators, fuelling social strife and deliberately weakening border security for electoral gains. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO He asserted that no other administration in the country was as corrupt as the TMC regime. Projecting the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls as more than a routine political c

*Gulmarg coldest at -6.5 deg C Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Jan 31: The day temperature continued to rise in Jammu region while night temperature settled below the freezing point across Kashmir, but rose in most areas, as Saturday marked the beginning of Chillai Khurd and end of the harshest winter period. The Meteorological department, however, has forecast light to moderate rain or snow, especially in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: The Non-Gazetted Agricultural Graduates Association (NGAGA) has formally announced the merger of the JKATA Working Committee into NGAGA and the constitution of a newly formed Adhoc Executive Working Committee. The meeting was attended by Director Agriculture Jammu, Joint Director Agriculture Inputs, Joint Director Agriculture Extension, other senior officers of Department, Ex Body of NGAGA, designated body of All J&K Agriculture Officers Welfare Forum (AJKA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: After JKLF chief Yasin Malik, his close confidant Shoukat Bakshi was identified by an eyewitness before a special court here today as one of the shooters involved in the January 1990 terror attack on a group of Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel in Srinagar. In January 2024, Malik was identified as the main shooter by former IAF corporal Rajwar Umeshwar Singh, who survived the terror attack in which four IAF personnel were killed, in the [] The post Shoukat B

NEW YORK, Jan 31 : Billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, have agreed to receive a legal notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission in a civil fraud lawsuit alleging they misled investors about a bribery scheme, according to a court filing. The stipulation is subject to court approval. In a filing in a federal court in Brooklyn, New York, seen by PTI, the SEC and US-based lawyers for Gautam and Sagar Adani said the lawyers had [] The post Adani agrees to receive legal n

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 31: The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has relieved 5 IAS officers, who were transferred earlier on January 4 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, to enable them join new places of postings in different Union Territories. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Among them are two IAS officers-Anjali Sehrawat and Kumar Abhishek-who will join their new places of postings in Jammu and Kashmir. While the 2013 batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer Anjali Sehrawat was [

Dr Vikas Sharma drvikassharma20202020@gmail.com Every Republic Day, the country wakes up early, turns on the television, and congratulates itself. Parades roll on, uniforms look perfect, flags wave confidently, and speeches repeat the same polished words about pride, unity, sacrifice, and national strength. For a few hours, the youth is praised loudly and generously, presented as the future, the hope, the promise of tomorrow. Smiling faces appear everywhere, as if life is sorted and progress is

New Delhi, Jan 31: India on Saturday conveyed to Arab League member nations that zero-tolerance for terrorism must be an uncompromising universal norm as the two sides deliberated on the shared priority of advancing the Gaza peace plan and ways to navigate the current geopolitical environment. The issues figured at the second India-Arab foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi that saw participation of 19 member nations of the Arab League, considered as an influential grouping. The participants in

New Delhi, Jan 31: Night temperatures settled below the freezing point across Kashmir on Friday, but rose in most areas, while a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Himachal Pradesh. Saturday marked the beginning of Chillai Khurd in Kashmir and the end of the harshest winter period. The Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain or snow, especially in the higher reaches, they said. The minimum temperature in Srinagar city settled at minus 0.1 degrees C

JAMMU, Jan 31: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today conducted surprise inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and took detailed appraisal of healthcare delivery and patient-centric services at the facility. During the visit, the Health Minister undertook an extensive review of various healthcare facilities within the institution, including emergency wards, inpatient wards, diagnostic units and other critical departments. She as

JAMMU, Jan 31: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Arun Palli and guidance of Chairperson and members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today organised a one day orientation programme on ICT and e-Courts Induction Programme for the newly recruited Civil Judges (ECT-17-2025) and Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Judiciary at J&K Judicial Academy, Janipur,

JAMMU, Jan 31: Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jammu today produced charge-sheets in two cases before the Honble Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption Jammu regarding illegal transfer of huge chunk of state land situated in Nagrota in favour of beneficiaries and issuance of ration in favour of non-existent BPL/AAY families in village Khandwal Jammu respectively. As per the statement issued, the charge-sheet in case FIR No. 09/2020 u/s 5(1)(d) r/w 5(2) J&K PC Act, 2006 and section 120-B RPC pertaining

New Delhi, Jan 31: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on February 1 present her ninth straight Budget, which is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the economy from global trade frictions, including US tariffs. The presentation of the Budget for April 2026 to March 2027 fiscal (2026-27) will be on Sunday, a first in independent Indias history. Sitharamans sweeping income tax and GST cuts, together with sp

MUMBAI, Jan 31: Sunetra Pawar, 62, the wife of late NCP chief Ajit Pawar, was on Saturday sworn in as Maharashtras first woman deputy Chief Minister at a ceremony in Mumbai. Following her husband, deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawars death in an air crash in Baramati on January 28, the Nationalist Congress Party, a constituent of the Mahayuti government, elected her as the leader of its legislature wing. A letter to that effect was submitted to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, [] The post Sunetra

Raipur, Jan 31: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the Centre will soon introduce new agricultural laws to provide strong legal protection to farmers. He asserted that exploitation of farmers through fake seeds, spurious fertilisers and counterfeit pesticides will no longer be tolerated, and warned of strict and punitive action against those harming the cultivators interests. Chouhan made the remarks during his one-day visit to Chhattisgarh, dur

Chandigarh, Jan 31: Emails threatening bomb blasts at the Dera Sachkhand Ballan and five schools in Jalandhar were received on Saturday, a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis scheduled visit to the headquarters of the sect. Nothing suspicious was found during extensive security checks at the schools, which were closed on account of a holiday related to Guru Ravidas Jayanti, officials said, adding that Dera premises are already under tight security due to PM Modis visit. The emails were []

Jammu, Jan 31: A search operation, which has been underway to neutralise three holed-up Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar, has been narrowed down to a specific area following an encounter on Saturday morning, officials said. The gunfight began when army troops re-established contact with the terrorists in Kishtwar district early Saturday, according to officials. Kishtwar has seen six encounters in the past seven months as forces continue their crackdown on Pakistan-based

Jammu, Jan 31: A museum of the goddesses comprising replicas and representations of major devi pilgrimage sites from across India will come up at Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said it is the first-of-its-kind museum dedicated exclusively to goddesses and experts have been assigned to the project. I hope that work (on it) will begin soon. The first ever International Museum of Goddess in the country is [] The post W

SRINAGAR, Jan 31: Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF, GP Singh on Saturday emphasized a renewed focus on ensuring robust security, sustaining normalcy, and achieving the complete elimination of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. The DG was chairing a high-level security review with Valley-based senior officials and ground commanders of CRPF. The meeting was held at the CRPF Group Centre (GC) Srinagar during Singhs tour of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said the DG CRPF was on