Jammu, Nov 2: The one-year-old National Conference government is all set to operate from Jammu Monday onwards for the next six months, marking the revival of the centuries-old tradition of Darbar Move after a gap of four years. The civil secretariat and other offices, which closed in Srinagar on October 30 and 31, will start functioning from the winter capital on November 3 under the biannual Darbar Move, a practice which was discontinued by the Lt Governor in 2021. Elaborate [] The post Jammu A

Srinagar, 2ndNovember 2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting in Srinagar today to review the security situation in Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Shri S.J.M.Gillani, Special Director General (Coordination), PHQ J&K; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home; Shri Nitish Kumar, ADGP CID; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Shri Vidhi Kumar Birdi, IGP

Srinagar, Nov 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday asked officials to adopt a 360-degree approach to dismantle terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir during a high-level meeting here to review the security situation in the Kashmir division. A spokesperson said the L-G asserted that officers should continuously assess the circumstances on the ground and remain prepared to eliminate terrorism from the Valley. He took a comprehensive review of various aspects of security scenarios with the officers

Leading from the front, CM completes his half marathon with aplomb SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off the second edition of the Kashmir Marathon from Polo View, Srinagar, marking a vibrant celebration of fitness, resilience and the indomitable spirit of Jammu and Kashmir. The race began at 6:00 AM from Polo View, with runners traversing the scenic Boulevard Road along the banks of the Dal Lake. The marathon was organised by the Department of Tourism, Kashmir, []

ROME, Nov 2: Five German mountaineers died after being hit by an avalanche in South Tyrol, in northern Italy, rescuers said on Sunday. Three victims two men and a woman had already been recovered dead on Saturday, while the bodies of two other missing people, a man and his 17-year-old daughter, were found on Sunday morning. They had been dragged to the lower part of the gully where the avalanche occurred, said Alpine rescue spokesman Federico Catania. [] The post 5 German mountaineers die in

KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday held a joint meeting with Chief Ministers of all seven provinces in connection with preparations for the March 5 general election. Prime Ministers Press Coordinator Ram Bahadur Rawal said that the meeting was convened to strengthen dialogue and coordination between the federal and provincial Governments in the changed political context. Karki, 73, became Nepals first woman prime minister on September 12 after the ouster of then Prime

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 2 : An ISRO heavylift rocket with communication satellite CMS-03, the heaviest to be carried by an Indian launch vehicle and into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), lifted off from the spaceport here on Sunday. After the 24 hour countdown concluded, the 43.5 metre tall rocket soared into the skies at the prefixed time of 5.26 pm from the second launch pad at this spaceport, about 135 km from Chennai, emanating bright orange coloured fumes on [] The post IS

Hobart [Australia], Nov 2: A blitz from Washington Sundar and Jitesh Sharma towards the end and valuable contributions from almost the entire line-up helped India secure a five-wicket win over Australia in the third T20I at Hobart on Sunday. With this win, the series is levelled at 1-1, with two matches left. Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bowl first. After powerplay heroics from pacer Arshdeep Singh (3/35), it was a partnership between skipper Mitch Marsh (11) and [] The post Sundar,

JAMMU, Nov 2: Two absconders, wanted in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, were arrested after a hunt of five years in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, police said here on Sunday. Owais Farooq and Ahsan Fayaz Leilu, both residents of Old Town, Baramulla, were nabbed by a team from R S Pura police station in Jammu district, a police spokesperson said. He said an FIR under various sections of Indian Penal Code and UAPA was registered [] The post Two Absconders

Srinagar, Nov 2: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Kashmir Marathon will be a major economic catalyst for the Union Territorys tourism sector. The remark came as Sinha felicitated the winners of this years marathon the second edition of the international event launched last year. The full and half marathons of 42 kilometres and 21 kilometres, respectively were organised by the Jammu and Kashmir tourism department on Sunday, an official spokesperson said. []

Doda/Jammu, Nov 2: A couple and their three children were rescued with minor injuries after their mud house collapsed in a village in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. The house of Shiv Kumar collapsed all of a sudden at village Dhousa in Bhalessa area, trapping him, his wife Mamta and their children Neeraj, Dheeraj and Roovi Kumari under the debris, the officials said. However, they said the neighbours acted swiftly and pulled out [] The post Five Of Family Escape

Haridwar, Nov 2: President Draupadi Murmu on Sunday emphasised the need for collective cooperation of the entire nation, including women, to realise the vision of a developed India by 2047. Speaking as the chief guest at the second convocation ceremony of Patanjali University, Murmu highlighted the significant role women are playing in the educational landscape. Murmu expressed her delight at the fact that 62 per cent of the students at Patanjali University and 64 per cent of the graduates at []

NEW DELHI, Nov 2: Days after London-based scholar Francesca Orsini was deported from the Delhi airport over alleged violation of visa conditions, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said official India needs to grow a thicker skin, a broader mind and a bigger heart. The Thiruvananthapuram MP said rolling out an unwelcome mat at airport immigration counters to deport foreign scholars and academics because of trivial visa violations is doing the country far more damage than any number

JAMMU, Nov 2: Following the retirement of Principal District and Sessions Judge Reasi, Suresh Chander Katal, and Special Judge Anti-Corruption Srinagar, Surinder Singh, on October 31, 2025, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir has made temporary arrangements to ensure smooth judicial functioning. As per an order, Arun Kumar Kotwal, District Judge (LRP), Jammu, has been assigned the charge of Principal District and Sessions Judge, Reasi, while the Additional Sessions Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinag

NEW DELHI, Nov 2: IndusInd Bank promoter IndusInd International Holdings and US-based Invesco on Sunday announced that they have completed the formation of their asset management joint venture, following IIHLs acquisition of a 60 per cent ownership stake in Invesco Asset Management India. Following all regulatory approvals and closing conditions, Invesco Ltd, with the remaining 40 per cent stake, will hold joint sponsor status with the Hinduja Group firm IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIH

NEW DELHI, Nov 2: Travel tech platform Oyo on Sunday announced that it has extended the application deadline for the bonus issue, linked to its potential IPO, for its unlisted equity shareholders from November 1 to November 7. In its message to shareholders, the company said it has received feedback during the postal ballot process and decided to provide investors ample time to choose the bonus option that suits them. The selection window, originally set to close on November [] The post Oyo ext

NEW DELHI, Nov 2: Realty major DLF Ltd has so far sold 221 super-luxury flats for nearly Rs 16,000 crore in its ultra-luxury housing project The Dahlias in Gurugram on strong demand. In October last year, DLF launched its 17-acre super-luxury housing project The Dahlias at DLF Phase 5 in Gurugram, comprising 420 apartments and penthouses. According to its latest investor presentation, DLF Ltd has achieved sales bookings worth Rs 15,818 crore till the September quarter in this sought-after [] Th

NEW DELHI, Nov 2: State Bank of India (SBI), the countrys biggest lender, has launched an annual employee excellence award, SBI STAR (Staff Talent Acknowledgement & Recognition), a structured framework to recognise employees excellence outside professional spheres. In alignment with the SBIs long-standing commitment to promote holistic employee engagement, well-being and organisational pride, SBI STAR aims to recognise the exemplary talent of its employees in areas of Arts, Literature, Games & S

NEW DELHI, Nov 2:The combined market valuation of four of the top 10 valued firms jumped by Rs 95,447.38 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, TCS, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Infosys and Hindustan Unilever faced a combined erosion of Rs 91,685.94 crore from their valuation. The market valuation of Relian

PESHAWAR, Nov 2: An explosion at the Counter Terrorism Department police station on Sunday left one official dead and two injured in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan, police said. The blast occurred inside the ammunition depot of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) station located in the congested University Road in Peshawar, the capital city of the province, police said. The explosion was reportedly caused by old explosive material stored in the depot. Officials

KANPUR (UP), Nov 2: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar will be conducted in a completely peaceful and transparent manner under the framework of law and order. Speaking to reporters here, Kumar said, The Election Commission has zero tolerance towards any form of violence during polls. The elections in Bihar will be conducted in a completely peaceful and transparent manner, and all voters will get the opportunity to celebrate the festi

SRINAGAR, Nov 2: The second edition of Kashmir Marathon was flagged off by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here on Sunday as 1500 athletes from abroad and various parts of the country took part in the event. Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty was also present at the flagging off event while Abdullah ran a half marathon like he did last year. Just completed the Kashmir Half Marathon. I didnt set a personal best but I did improve on my [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Flags Off And Participa

New Delhi, Nov 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has given its nod to the Jammu and Kashmir government for a cable car project in Baisaran in the tourist resort of Pahalgam, the site of the April 22 terror attack, officials said on Sunday. The Jammu and Kashmir government had sought approval from the NIA, which is probing the attack, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by Pakistan-based terrorists. NIA officials said the anti-terror agency was approached for [] The post NIA

Muzaffarpur, Nov 2: Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday unleashed a no-holds-barred attack on the family of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, alleging that if his son is voted to power, Bihar will see creation of three ministries for murder, kidnapping and extortion. On the other hand, if the NDA retains power, Bihar will be made flood-free, he claimed, while addressing a rally in Muzaffarpur. He urged people to vote for the NDA to check the recurrence of jungle raj witnessed [] The post Bihar To See 3 New

SRINAGAR, Nov 2: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the winners of Kashmir Marathon-2025 in Srinagar today. The Full & Half Marathon, 42 KMs and 21 KMs respectively, was organized by the J&K Tourism Department and 1100 runners from 27 States, Union Territories and 11 foreign countries participated in this mega international event in the Union Territory. Addressing the participants, Marathon enthusiasts and officials, the Lieutenant Governor said that the soaring spirit of 1100 runne

Srinagar, Nov 2: Applauding the spirit of runners from the beautiful Polo View Ground in Srinagar, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday felicitated the winners and participants of the 2nd Kashmir Marathon 2025 calling the event a celebration of unity, discipline and resilience. My heartfelt congratulations to all winners and participants. I salute the indomitable spirit of the runners and applaud their achievements, the LG said. He said, the marathon serves as a bridge between people and co

NEW DELHI, Nov 2: Flagging the issue of air pollution in Delhi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to intervene and take immediate steps for clearing the filthy smog people are breathing. The Congress general secretary said that while returning to the Delhi air from Wayanad first, then Bachwara in Bihar is truly shocking. The pollution enveloping this city is like a grey shr

LONDON, Nov 2: Ten people were injured in a mass stabbing on a London-bound train in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, late Saturday, with nine reportedly sustaining life-threatening injuries, UK police said. Ten people have been taken to hospital following a multiple stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire. Nine are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries. A major incident has been declared, police said on X. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack. Armed officers, sup

MOSCOW, Nov 2: An explosion at a store in the Mexican city of Hermosillo has left 22 people dead, including four children, and 12 others injured, according to reports by the Universal newspaper. The explosion occurred at one of the outlets of the Waldos retail chain, after which the building caught fire, the report said. Those injured reportedly sustained severe burn injuries, while rescue teams and firefighters promptly arrived at the scene to contain the blaze and assist victims. Preliminary [

Srinagar, Nov 2: The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the promotion of three Jammu & Kashmir Police (JKPS) officers to the grade of Superintendent of Police Selection Grade (II) [Level 12 (78,8002,09,200) of the Pay Matrix], as per Government Order No. 525-Home of 2025 dated November 1, 2025. An order issued by home Department, stated that as per official references including the minutes of Selection Committee-I held on July 3, 2025, and subsequent communications from CID, J&K, the foll

NEW DELHI, Nov 2: Adani Solar has crossed a major milestone by shipping over 15,000 megawatts (MW) of solar modules across domestic and international markets becoming the first and fastest Indian manufacturer to achieve this feat. Of the total shipments, 10,000 MW were deployed within India and 5,000 MW exported abroad, equivalent to 28 million modules covering nearly 7,500 football fields, officials said. Around 70 per cent of these modules were produced using Adanis India-made solar cells, r

NEW DELHI, Nov 2:After withdrawing money for the past three months, foreign investors have turned net buyers with a net infusion of Rs 14,610 crore in October, supported by resilient corporate earnings, a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, and hopes of US-India trade talks materialising soon. This turnaround comes after a prolonged spell of persistent outflows, with FPIs pulling out Rs 23,885 crore in September, Rs 34,990 crore in August, and Rs 17,700 crore in July, data [] The post FPIs pump

NEW DELHI, Nov 2: Steel makers have urged the government for more measures to check rising imports from select group of countries including China which has produced 746.3 MT of crude steel in January-September period, over six-fold of the domestic output. As per global body World Steel Association (worldsteel), India has produced 122.4 MT of crude steel in January-September. While in September alone China has produced 73.5 MT of crude steel, over 5-fold higher from 13.6 MT of domestic [] The po

KOLKATA, Nov 2: Tea production during September 2025 has declined 5.9 per cent at 159.92 million kilogrammes as against 169.93 million kilogrammes in the similar previous period. According to Tea Board data, production of the crop in Assam during September 2025 remained almost stagnant at 94.76 million kilogrammes as compared to 94.03 million kilogrammes in the same period of 2024. Production of the crop in West Bengal declined to 40.03 million kilogrammes in September 2025 from 48.35 million ki

New Delhi, Nov 2: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on November 3 the case concerning stray dogs in which it had directed the chief secretaries of all the states and Union Territories, except West Bengal and Telangana, to remain present before it. While hearing the matter on October 27, the top court had directed the chief secretaries to remain present before it on November 3 to explain why compliance affidavits were not filed despite the courts August 22 [] The post SC To Hear Stray Dogs C

KOLKATA, Nov 2: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is emerging as one of the countrys most pressing public health concerns, a renowned nephrologist said. CKD is fuelled by lifestyle disorders like diabetes and hypertension and compounded by environmental and occupational factors, kidney ailments are no longer confined to the elderly or the urban elite, he said. If left unchecked, kidney disease could soon take on the proportions of an epidemic, the nephrologist said. Talking to PTI, Dr H Sudarshan Bal

New Delhi, Nov 2: One in every 20 agricultural workers in Tamil Nadu could be having chronic kidney disease (CKD), with every other affected individual possibly having CKDu (chronic kidney disease with an unknown cause) a type known to affect mainly agricultural workers, a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal has estimated. The study points to factors associated with chronic kidney disease, including an increased age, diabetes, hypertension, anaemia and duration

New Delhi, Nov 2: Heat stress due to working outdoors may have caused a 10 per cent decline in productivity among migrant workers in India over the past four decades, a study has estimated. Researchers, including those from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, also show that during 1980-2021 rural-to-urban migration hotspots in north, east and south India saw a significant increase in humidity, pointing to a higher heat stress experienced by the section of society indoors. Mumbai, Del

New Delhi, Nov 2: Delhis air quality remained very poor on Sunday as slow wind speed reduced dispersion of pollutants over the city, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The national capitals Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 386 in the morning, a considerable rise from 303 on Saturday, CPCB data showed. The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) for Delhi said wind speed dropped below 8 kmph from the northwest direction during the evening and night, reducing [] The post Del

London, Nov 2: Ten people, including nine suffering from life-threatening injuries, were rushed to hospital after a stabbing attack on a train in the UKs Cambridgeshire, following which armed police arrested two men in connection with the incident, authorities said. According to British Transport Police, ten people are in hospital, with nine believed to have life-threatening injuries, BBC reported. Police have declared it a major incident and confirmed that counter-terrorism officers would be su

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SRINAGAR, Nov 2: Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Sunday lauded the J&K Police personnel awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2025 for their exemplary role in executing Operation Mahadev. In a post on X, Office of J&K LG wrote, Every Indian is proud of our J&K Police personnel, who have been awarded Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2025 for successfully executing their mission Op Mahadev. He further congratulated the awardees, saying, My hearty congratulations to t

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) Nov 2: ISROs over 4,000 kg communication satellite CMS-03 is all set to be launched from this space port on Sunday and the countdown is progressing. The satellite, weighing about 4,410 kg will be the heaviest to be launched from the Indian soil and into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), the space agency said. The satellite will travel onboard a LVM3-M5 rocket, dubbed as Bahubali for its heavylift capability. The launch vehicle has been fully assembled and [] The

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/ KISHTWAR, Nov 1: Glowing tribute were paid to Parihar brothers on their Martyrdom Day today by BJP at various places. Leader of Opposition, Jammu & Kashmir, Sunil Sharma, paid a heartfelt tribute at the BJP office in Kashmir to honour the memory of Anil Parihar and Ajeet Parihar, who were martyred by terrorists in Kishtwar on this day in 2018. Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Sharma recalled their unwavering dedication, courage, and selfless service towards the n

* Visits Chrysanthemum Theme Garden Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 1: We must leverage the existing strengths, better infrastructure, build strong linkages between J&Ks industrial ecosystem and national financial institutions and bridge the funding gap for MSMEs and startups, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. He was speaking at the first ever Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Outreach event at Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated Union Ministry of MSME, NSIC Ve

Prof B N Tripathi vcskuastjammu@gmail.com Climate change has ceased to be a distant scientific term; it has become a lived reality for farmers across India. When rains concentrate into hours rather than days, steep slopes fail, gullies widen, and agricultural terraces collapse. The recent heavy rains, cloudbursts, and landslides in the hilly regions of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, coupled with flooding in the plains of Punjab, have once again reminded us how fragile our agricultural sys

Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Gurha Slathia: A Cradle of Courage and Culture Nestled in the heart of the Samba district, some five kilometres from the highway town of Vijaypur, the historic kandi village of Gurha Slathia stands as a living testament to Jammus valorous past and vibrant cultural legacy. Known for its proud martial tradition and deep-rooted heritage, this village has produced some of the bravest soldiers and most creative minds of the region. Gurha Slathia traces its roots

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 1: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), senior leader and Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad has urged the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to address the age relaxation for Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination (JKCCE) aspirants. In a statement issued, here today, MP Mian Altaf said that after receiving a representation from the CCE aspirants, he raised the demand for equality for the aspirants an

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 1: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today chaired a brainstorming session on Effective Government Communication with Secretaries and senior officials of the Ministries and Departments under his charge. The meeting, held here today, focused on improving public com

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 1: The Foundation Day of 13 States & Union Territories including Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, Lakshadweep and Puducherry was celebrated in Raj Bhawan in presence of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that the Foundation Day celebration of different States and UTs is a key mechanism of cultural b