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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 .

Jammu, April 9: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged alarming degradation of lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing that 518 out of 697 natural lakes over 74 per cent in the Union territory have either disappeared or decreased in size since 1967, leading to significant ecological imbalance and loss of biodiversity. As per the CAG report on the conservation of lakes in Union territory for the year ended March 31, 2024, out of the total 697 [] The post J&K | 315 Lakes Vanished, 2

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted a committee to examine the regulatory framework governing transport of bovine animals and to draft comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the purpose. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Forms Panel To Frame SOPs For Bovine Transport appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the progress of key e-governance and digital transformation initiatives being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N). The meeting besides the Secretary, IT, Dr. Piyush Singla; and Special Director General, BISAG-N, Vinay Thakur; was attended by the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, senior

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has nominated 20 officers as District Mentors to oversee the implementation of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan across various districts of the Union Territory. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post 20 Officers Appointed As District Mentors For Nasha Mukt Abhiyan In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

BEIJING, Apr 9: Sri Lankan police have repatriated 125 suspected criminals back to China for their involvement in telecom fraud, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said on Thursday. The suspected criminals had been apprehended during earlier crackdown operations. These suspects were repatriated on March 29 with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and Chinese police, according to the MPS. The joint operation was a result of deepened international law enforcement cooperation

KATHMANDU, Apr 9:Nepals former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak were on Thursday released from custody on a personal recognisance bail, police said. Oli, the chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Lennist), and Lekhak, a senior Nepali Congress leader, were arrested last month on charges of alleged involvement in suppressing the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9 last year, in which 76 people died. On Monday, a joint bench of the [] The post Nep

TEL AVIV, Apr 9: Israel said Thursday it killed an aide to Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem in its intense airstrikes that hit Lebanons capital, Beirut, on Wednesday. It identified the man killed as Ali Yusuf Harshi, a secretary and nephew to Kassem. Hezbollah did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (AP) The post Israel says it killed aide to Hezbollah leader appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LONDON, Apr 9: The UK says the British and Norwegian militaries led a military operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of malign activity in the north Atlantic. Defense Secretary John Healey said a frigate, planes and hundreds of personnel monitored a Russian attack sub and two spy submarines near undersea cables and pipelines north of the UK. He said the Russian vessels eventually left after the operation that lasted more than a month. Healey said his message to Russia was [] The post U

Srinagar, Apr 9: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Thursday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre to fulfil promises made to people of Jammu and Kashmir. On the Iran-US ceasefire, Bukhari said it should become permanent now. People of Kashmir have chosen the path of peace, as is evident over the past five to six years. I want to remind the honourable prime minister to reciprocate the gesture and fulfil the promises made to the people, especially [] The post Apni Par

ASANSOL (WB), Apr 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that a regime change in West Bengal is inevitable as the TMCs repository of sins has become full. Beginning his speech at this coal and industrial belt by invoking local deities Goddesses Kalyaneshwari and Ghagar Buri Chandi, Modi highlighted the states economic decadence, saying, Bengals contribution in national GDP has slid to mere five per cent from 12 per cent earlier. A regime change in Bengal is now cast [] The post Reg

BENGALURU, Apr 9: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated Indias progression towards domain jointness and called the military offensive carried out inside Pakistani territory a defining case study of operational significance of integration. In May last year, India had launched a military response targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan post the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian tourists. Operation Sindoor was Indias most powerful too

SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday dismissed a woman employee from service over her alleged involvement in a drug-related case. 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 initiated, police said. Upon conclusion of the enquiry

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said when his party comes to power, it will dismantle the discriminatory system under which Central Armed Police Forces personnel are denied opportunities for leadership, and ensure that they are granted their rights and privileges. On the Valour Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gandhi said the Congress and he hold CAPF personnel in the highest esteem and firmly believe that advancement within their own Force, access to []

The British online gaming industry is seen as one of the most robust in the world. Governed by the Gambling Commission under the Gambling Act 2005, its continued to cater to an open market of stiff competition while cracking down on strict rules and adjusting those regulations as and when new information or technology arises. Over the last couple of years, the Gambling Commission and the British government have informed industry stakeholders of significant changes to be enforced. Even so, [] The

SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the US should exert some control over Israel to ensure the success of the ceasefire with Iran. Amid Pakistan-facilitated peace talks to resolve the US-Iran conflict, he also said that Pakistan has done what others could not. The US should exert some control over Israel. The way they are conducting indiscriminate bombing campaigns in Lebanon and the manner in which innocent lives are being taken there how [] The post

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Veteran banker K V Kamath on Thursday underlined the need for reskilling and education reforms to harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), which will be defining the theme of the next decade. During a fireside chat with Sunil Kant Munjal, chairman of Hero Enterprises, at an AIMA event, Kamath suggested that India should focus on practical applications rather than on expensive foundational models. Building an LLM (large language model) is not necessarily the end of

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: India has consistently shown remarkable resilience during global crises, not only surviving them but also transforming through the turbulence to emerge stronger, said Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, on Thursday. Addressing the AIMA National Leadership Conclave here, Das said, Through each crisis, India has not merely survived. It has in fact emerged remarkably and measurably stronger. He noted that the global economy continues to face an unsettled an

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Thursday reported a 7 per cent rise in total sales at 5,131 units in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to 4,775 units sold in the same period last year. In 2025-26, the companys Indian arm Mercedes-Benz India posted its best-ever fiscal sales of 19,363 units as compared to 18,928 units in FY 24-25 with top-end vehicles (TEV) priced above Rs 1.5 crore, contributing 27 per cent of the total [] The post Mercedes-Benz India sales up 7 pc

JAMMU, Apr 9: The advance registration for the annual Amarnath Yatra will commence from April 15 across 554 designated bank branches in the country, with the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) issuing a detailed step-by-step procedure for pilgrims. Officials said that the registration and issuance of yatra permits will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to a fixed daily quota for each route at every designated branch. As per the guidelines, only pilgrims aged between 13 and

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Tata Power on Thursday announced its collaboration with US-based Databricks to build a future-ready data and AI platform to enable faster innovation and more resilient, data-driven energy systems. Tata Power, in a statement, said the enterprise-wide adoption of the Databricks platform will accelerate its data and AI transformation across all business clusters driving enhanced operational efficiency, smarter decision-making, and scalable digital innovation. This unified platfor

Celine Kaya celinek2621@gmail.com Once defined by isolation, Jammu and Kashmir is steadily transforming into a region driven by connectivity, tourism, and economic growth. Over the past decade, sustained investment in infrastructure has begun to reshape both mobility and opportunity across the Union Territory. Highways, tunnels, and railway networks are not only reducing physical distance but also bridging long-standing economic and social gaps. This shift is now visible in rising tourist number

DUBAI, Apr 9: Israel said on Thursday it had killed the nephew of Naim Qassem, the leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah, in a strike on Beirut overnight. The IDF struck in the Beirut area and eliminated Ali Yusuf Harshi, the personal secretary and nephew of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, the military said. (Agencies) The post Israeli Military Says It Has Killed Nephew Of Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: India has been able to navigate the current global situation due to a matured democracy, diplomacy, diversification and decisive action, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. Speaking at an AIMA event, Scindia said Indian vessels have been moving through Strait of Hormuz to reach Indian shores. the current instability has sent shockwaves through the global system. Shockwaves that have disrupted supply chains, erupted geopolitical tensions. At the same time, ener

ISLAMABAD, Apr 9:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set up a special body to deal with the effects of the West Asia conflict on the economy and security of the country. The National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC) was constituted hours ahead of the two-week ceasefire achieved between the US and Iran. US President Donald Trump announced that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran as proposed by Pakistan. The NCMC is jointly headed by Minister for Economic Affairs [] The post Pa

WASHINGTON, Apr 9: Indias Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met senior US officials here and discussed ways to further deepen the defence and trade relations and exchanged views on the developments in the Indo-Pacific and West Asia. On a three-day visit here, Misri met under secretaries Michael Duffey and Elbridge Colby in the Department of Defence, and under secretaries Jeffrey Kessler and William Kimmitt in the Department of Commerce. Sustaining the momentum of India-US defence exchanges, Foreign

NEW YORK, Apr 9: A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to attempting to commit an ISIS-inspired attack at a Jewish centre here in 2024, around the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, which he boasted would be the largest strike on US soil since the 9/11 strikes. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, a Pakistani national residing in Canada, pleaded guilty to attempting to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries, for trying to [] The po

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Advised by doctors to stay away from red-ball cricket following a back surgery, star Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan has hinted that he might skip the one-off Test against India in Mullanpur in June. While the prospect of playing a Test in India is enticing, Rashid maintained his priority remains staying fit for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. The 27-year-old, who underwent underwent lower-back surgery following the 2023 ODI World Cup, revealed that doctors [] The p

JAMMU, Apr 7: A man allegedly involved in anti-national activities has been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, police officials said. The accused has been identified as Romelu Singh. Police said the accused is a history-sheeter and involved in anti-national activities. Singh has been lodged in the Jammu district jail. (Agencies) The post Man Detained Under PSA In Kathua For Anti-National Activities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Apr 9: The Supreme Court has voiced grave concern over rising cases of child trafficking, saying gangs are operating across the country and if States and Union territories do not take immediate action, thing will go beyond control. The court said only the state government and its home department can act vigilantly in this regard. As a court we can monitor, but ultimately the action has to be on the part of the state government, the police, and [] The post SC Asks States To Treat Risin

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: The Congress on Thursday attacked the Centre over India withdrawing its bid to host the COP33 climate summit in 2028, and said it reflects the Modi governments true commitment to the 2015 Paris Agreement both in letter and spirit. The opposition party said the decision also calls into question the governments true commitment to take on more ambitious carbon mitigation goals in the short and medium term. Congress general secretary and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh []

Leh, Apr 9: Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, chaired a high-level meeting with venerable Rinpoches, monks from various monasteries, government officials and concerned stakeholders, to review the arrangements for the upcoming Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha in Leh and Zanskar. His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche, His Eminence Palga Rinpoche, His Eminence Stakna Rinpoche, Ven Sanghasena from Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MI

New Delhi, Apr 9: Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and other discharged accused in the liquor policy case cannot seek the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma merely because she attended a legal seminar by the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad as it does not demonstrate any ideological association, the CBI has told the Delhi High Court. In a reply filed to applications by the AAP leader and others seeking the judges recusal from hearing the Central Bureau of investigations (CBI) [] The

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League clash against Delhi Capitals, which they won in a thrilling last-ball finish here. Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season with a one-run victory over the hosts in a high-scoring cliffhanger on Wednesday. Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 14 [] The post Gil

New Delhi, Apr 8: Widely used heart disease risk calculators may be failing to identify a large proportion of Indians at risk, with nearly 80 per cent of patients who eventually suffered a heart attack not being classified as highrisk beforehand, according to new research. The research titled Comparison of ASCVD Risk Prediction Models in STEMI: Insights from a South Asian Cohort was conducted by a team of scientists from Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Researc

DE Web Desk JAMMU, Apr 9: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was restored on Thursday after clearance of landslides that had left roads blocked in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir for the past two days. The strategic 270-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was blocked by multiple landslides early Monday. Though the highway was briefly reopened for a few hours on Tuesday morning, two major landslides forced a fresh closure, [] The po

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NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the proposed amendments to the Women Reservation Act is not merely a legislative exercise but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India and urged all MPs to come together to support this move. In a signed article posted on his website narendramodi.in, the prime minister also said that the move is an affirmation of a principle that has long guided Indias civilisational ethos that [] The post Together, Let U

SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Seven buses were damaged as a fire broke out at the main bus stand in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara district, officials said on Thursday. No casualties have been reported in the incident that took place on Wednesday night. Firefighting operations were immediately launched and after several hours of sustained efforts, the fire was successfully brought under control, the officials said They said a total of seven buses were damaged in the incident. Three buses were severely damaged, [

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8 : On the occasion of World Diamond Day, Fortofino, an exclusive natural diamond jewellery brand by Silverlines, hosted a grand celebration titled Diamonds of Jammu & Kashmir, here today. The event paid tribute to exceptional women from across the region, celebrating their achievements, resilience and inspiring journeys. The evening brought together distinguished guests, community leaders and patrons in a vibrant atmosphere filled with pride and recognition. T

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 8: J&K Bank has renewed its corporate agency agreement with Bajaj Life Insurance Company for another three years, aiming to strengthen customer services and expand access to insurance products. The agreement was signed at the Banks Corporate Headquarters in Srinagar in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. A statement said General Manager (Retail, Agriculture & MSME) Rakesh Magotra represented the Bank, while Executive Vice President and