Jaipur, Aug 12: Police CID (Security) Intelligence on Tuesday arrested a suspected Pakistani spy from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The accused, Mahendra Prasad (32), was employed as the manager of the DRDO Guest House at the Chandan Field Firing Range. He was allegedly in constant touch with a Pakistani intelligence handler and was leaking sensitive information about Indias defence activities. CID (Security) IG Dr. Vishnukant said that in view of Independence Day celebrations, Rajasthan CID Intellige

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 12: To celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor and to make the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign successful, Traders Federation Ware House-Nehru Market has decided to provide a free National Flag to everyone. Any individual, social or business organization of J&K can take the National Flag without any cost. The Federation has also decided to distribute Tricolor free of cost among the shopkeepers of its entire Mandi so that it can be seen waving in the entire [] The

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 12: Kalyan Jewellers, one of Indias most trusted and leading jewellery companies, today launched its all-new showroom at Dogra Chowk, KC City Centre Hotel Vivanta in Jammu. The showroom features an extensive range of designs from various collections of Kalyan Jewellers. Patrons can expect state-of-the-art facilities with world-class ambiance, providing an unparalleled experience. Click here to watch video Addressing the crowd, Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar

Sinha felicitates 79 Cyclists of BSFs Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat rally Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Aug 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated the 79 Cyclists, who participated in the Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat rally, organised by Border Security Force. The Cycle Rally was organised as a part of 79th Independence Day celebrations. The Cyclists comprising 40 local youth and 39 BSF personnel covered 79 KMs (BSF Campus Bandipora-Manasbal- Sumbal-Shalateng-H

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Aug 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha todayfelicitatedthe officers of ShriAmarnathjiShrine Board, Administration, J&K Police, Army, CAPFs, BRO, service providers, medical professionals, members of Non-Governmental Organisations, and other stakeholders for the successful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025. At a felicitation ceremony held at Raj Bhawan Auditorium, theLieutenant Governorcongratulated the people of J&K for making holy pilgrimage a rich spiritua

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Aug 12: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that a success story like SVAMITVA(Survey Village and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas)scheme has made thecitizen master of his destiny, ending decades of dependence on Revenue Officers and Patwaris. The programme, he noted, has emerged as a global model of citizen-centric governance, enabling self-mapping of land by citizens themselves. C

*Visits Mughal Garden to inspect conservation works Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Aug 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized the critical need for self-sufficiency in Jammu and Kashmirs agriculture and allied sectors, stating that these areas are the backbone of the regions economy and offer vast potential for employment. The Chief Minister made these remarks while presiding over an event at the Shalimar Convention Centre, SKUAST-K, where he formally handed over appointment orders

Excelsior Correspondent PAHALGAM, Aug 12: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today interacted with members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) during the 445th Council Meeting, being held here. As many as 130 members of ICAI, including their families, are attending the four-day meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to ICAI for choosing Pahalgam as the venue for such a landmark event and reposing trust in the J&K Government after the unfort

Action in Sarla Bhat murder case Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 12: BJP national general secretary and J&K BJP Prabhari, Tarun Chugh said that the latest action by the State Investigation Agency (SIA) in the brutal murder case of Kashmiri Pandit nurse, Sarla Bhat is proof of the unshakable commitment of the Narendra Modi led Central Government to justice and accountability. Chugh stated that in 1990 the forced exodus of over 1,60,000 Kashmiri Pandits was the direct responsibility of the then

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Aug 12: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review the Cyber Security Action Plan for J&K, aimed at strengthening the UTs defense against the emerging cyber threats and ensuring the protection of critical digital infrastructure. The meeting was attended by Secretary, IT Department; CEO, JaKeGA; State Informatics Officer, NIC; senior officers from civil administration and police and other departmental representatives. The review formed part o

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has unearthed another major land scam involving the illegal grabbing of Custodian land in Asarwan, Mishriwala and Bhalwal areas of Jammu district. An ACB official said the scam allegedly involves revenue officers, land grabbers, conduits and beneficiaries, including Form Alaf holders. According to him, thousands of kanals of Custodian land were fraudulently occupied with the help of tampered revenue records

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 12: Veteran statesman, scholar and cultural ambassador, Dr Karan Singh was conferred the prestigious Era Sezhiyan Award at a grand ceremony at VIT Vellores Chennai campus. The award, recognizing outstanding contributions to society and culture, was presented to Dr Karan Singh in the presence of several dignitaries, including former Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu, who presided over the function. Organized under the leadership of VIT Chancellor Dr G Vis

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Aug 12: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers from the civil administration and Police to review preparedness for the maiden edition of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) 2025, scheduled to be held on the iconic Dal Lake from 21st to 23rd August. Calling the event a unique opportunity to project Kashmirs multifaceted charm on a national platform, the Chief Secretary emphasised that the festival mu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 12: An elderly man died after he was hit by a rashly driven dumper at Janipur Chowk area here today. Around 5:30 AM, one Bhushan Lal Mujoo (75) son of Neel Kanth Mujoo of Sector 2 Pamposh Colony, Janipur, Jammu, was hit by an unidentified dumper at Janipur Chowk while he was doing morning walk. He was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him as dead on arrival. After performing the medico-legal formalities, the body [] The post Elderly man knocked to dea

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Aug 12: Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Sheikh Aadil has been reinstated after the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir ordered the closure of departmental proceedings against him. According to official sources, the decision followed an investigating agencys report which found no substance in allegations under the Prevention of Corruption Act, leading to the case being closed as not proved. The court had earlier dismissed the charge sheet for related

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Aug 12: One child died after drowning in a pond at village Sodam in Sumb block of Samba district today. He has been identified as Kaka Ram,7, son of Chiman Lal of Ward No. 2 Village Sodam block Sumb. The local people brought out the dead body from the pond and handed over to the family members. The Samba police have registered a case under relevant sections of the law in this regard. The post Child drowns in pond appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 12: The Government Railway Police (GRP) Jammu has recovered and seized heroin (chitta) from the possession of two drug peddlers today. They have been identified as Abhishek Sharma, son of Anil Sharma, resident of Ward No. 6, Main Bazaar, Kathua and Bobby Chauhan, son of Balbir Singh, resident of Ward No. 12, Kathua. The heroin seized costs Rs. 4,00,000 in the market, police said. Police said accordingly, FIR No. 06/2025 under sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS [] The

Lauds armed forces for revenging Pahalgam attack Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Aug 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today warned Pakistan of a very heavy price for any misadventure and lauded the armed forces for revenging Pahalgam attack. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Sinha was speaking at Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat rally organised by the BSF here ahead of the 79th Independence Day and said that India exacted revenge for Pakistans brutality through Operation Mahadev and

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 12: Unidentified thieves broke into a parked vehicle near Palm Island Parking and fled with valuables, including an iPhone, cash and important documents. Police sources said the incident took place when the owner, Tarun Singh Rakwal, had parked his Toyota Hilux in the area. They said the culprits smashed the vehicles window and took away a purse containing an iPhone, an ATM card, Rs 20,000 in cash and several important documents. Following Rakwals complaint at

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 12: A fire broke out at a mobile store at Apsara Road, Gandhi Nagar area here today, damaging an AC and several mobile phones worth lakhs. Around 1:30 PM, a fire apparently erupted at Realme store at Apsara Road due to short-circuiting in the Air Conditioner (AC) which quickly spread. Click here to watch video After getting information, the owner of the rented store, Vikas Gupta of Shastri Nagar, Jammu, informed the Police and Fire and [] The post Fire breaks o

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Aug 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called on citizens to uphold and respect the national flag beyond ceremonial events, stressing that even individuals acting alone can contribute to preserving its honour. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking at the Tiranga Yatra in Srinagar, which he joined alongside Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha, Omar urged the connection with the tricolour should not be limited to ceremonial functions. Click here to watc

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 12: In connection with celebration of Independence Day falling on August 15, the Tiranga rallies continued to be taken out by various political, social organisations and educational institutions in different parts of Jammu with patriotic fervour today. BJP Jammu & Kashmir president, Sat Sharma participated in a grand Tiranga rally organized at Khour in Akhnoor. The rally, which witnessed overwhelming public participation, was also attended by MLA, Mohan Lal Bha

Several roads blocked, houses collapse *Heli service to Mata Vaishnodevi suspended Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Aug 12: Heavy rains lashed various districts of the Jammu region, triggering flash floods that damaged several structures/ houses and led to the closure of several inter-district roads today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Chenab, Tawi, Basantar, Tarnah and Ujh rivers were over flooded during the day today while a JCB washed away in river Basantar near Samba this evening. Kathua

Excelsior Correspondent New Delhi, Aug 12: Nitishwar Kumar, a 1996-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been granted an extension in the upgradation of his post to the level of Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Kumar, who is currently serving as Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor in the ministry, has earlier served as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha.

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 12: Workers of Dogra Front & Shiv Sena (DF&SS) here today under the leadership of their president, Ashok Gupta organised a protest rally against the bad roads in Jammu. Addressing the protesters Gupta claimed that sub-standard material was used in the repair of the roads and these were washed away in the first day of rainfall. He further stated that the road outside Parade Police Post which was macadamised in the month of July is now [] The post DF&SS protests

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 12: A vehicle reportedly used by Bollywood actor Askhay Kumar to attend an event in Jammu has been seized by the Traffic Police Jammu for allegedly violating the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA). Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The actor was in the city to inaugurate a showroom of the popular jewellery brand, Kalyan Jewellers, at Dogra Chowk, Jammu. Click here to watch video After participating in the event, the actor was [] The post Veh

NEW DELHI, Aug 12: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday asked farmers not to worry about the current testing times due to higher US tariffs, saying the huge Indian market will explore new geographies for exporting farm produce. Asserting that India has taken a clear stand, Chouhan said what Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said recently that he will not compromise the interests of the countrys farmers even if he has to pay a heavy price is [] The post Dont worry about US tarif

NEW DELHI, Aug 12: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Delhi Police to explain how it computed travel expenses imposed on Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliaments monsoon session. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Anoop Jairam Bhambhani asked the state to explain the break up of the calculation and posted the matter for August 18. The High Court was hearing a plea of the Baramulla MP seeking [] The post Explain travel expen

NEW DELHI, Aug 12: Amid social media chatter about the impact of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol on vehicles, the Oil Ministry on Tuesday stated that concerns over a drastic drop in fuel efficiency are misplaced, adding that the fuel in fact offers improved acceleration. Doping petrol with 20 per cent ethanol extracted from sugarcane or maize is a national programme aimed at cutting emissions and raising income of farmers, which is being sought to be derailed by some by [] The post Fear monge

MUMBAI, Aug 12 : The world is facing a fundamental existential challenge of climate change and collective effort from everyone is required to contribute towards a more sustainable future, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Tuesday. Speaking at a session Leaders Dialogue on Green & Digital Maritime Corridors, hosted by Jawaharlal Nehru Port and industry body Assocham at the JNPA business facilitation Centre, he said that as Singapore and India celebrate their 60 years of bilater

CHANDIGARH, Aug 12: Punjab Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed Babbar Khalsa International terror network with the arrest of five persons from Rajasthan. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp One of the arrested accused was injured in an exchange of fire with police while being taken for recovery, police said. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the terror module recently planned to attack a liquor store in SBS Nag

MUMBAI, Aug 12: The Ambani family, headed by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, possesses a wealth of Rs 28 lakh crore, more than double that of the Adani family at Rs 14.01 lakh crore, a report said on Tuesday. The 300 most valuable Indian families have a wealth of over USD 1.6 trillion (over Rs 140 lakh crore), or more than 40 per cent of the countrys GDP. The Ambani familys wealth alone accounts for 12 per cent of the countrys GDP. [] The post Ambani family wealth double that of Adanis at Rs 28 lakh

Rahul Kumar The recent decision by the US to impose a staggering 50% tariff on a wide array of Indian goods is more than just a trade dispute; it is a seismic event that is reshaping the geopolitical landscape. This move, a direct and punitive response to Indias continued purchase of Russian crude oil, shatters the illusion of a seamless strategic partnership between the worlds two largest democracies. It forces India to confront its vulnerabilities and embark on a [] The post The Fault Lines o

By Mark Gruenberg WASHINGTON DC: On the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Atomic Age, with the dropping of the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on August . 6, 1945, new questions are arising about the U.S. governments decision to initiate that fatal blast and the following one, three days later, over Nagasaki. Both a scientist writing in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and now-declassified Manhattan Project documents posted by the National Security Archive at George [] The post

Jammu, Aug 12: An SUV returning from the airport here after dropping Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar was seized by the traffic police on Tuesday for having black tinted glasses, which is in violation of rules, an official said. The actor was in Jammu to inaugurate a showroom. Fans from the city and outside Jammu and Kashmir gathered in anticipation of the actors arrival to inaugurate Kalyan Jewellers showroom at Dogra Chowk here. Kumar, whose upcoming film Jolly LLB 3 is [] The post SUV Returning A

PAHALGAM, Aug 12: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today interacted with members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) during the 445th Council Meeting, being held at the picturesque tourist destination of Pahalgam. As many as 130 members of ICAI, including their families, are attending the four-day meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to ICAI for choosing Pahalgam as the venue for such a landmark event and reposing trust in the J&K Gover

Leh/Jammu, Aug 12: A fortnight-long mock drill exercise began on Tuesday to enhance disaster preparedness and address shortcomings in operations in Leh district of the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, officials said. The exercises will focus on inter-agency coordination, casualty management in hospitals, and school evacuation drills to ensure preparedness for any emergency. The mock drill exercise commenced with a disaster management orientation and coordination conference for the upcoming UT-lev

SAMBA, Aug 12: The District Magistrate Samba has ordered a night curfew in areas up to 2 km from the International Border to support BSF operations and strengthen security. The restriction will be in place daily from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM for the next two months, unless withdrawn earlier. According to the order issued by District Magistrate Ayushi Sudan, the decision was taken in coordination with security agencies to enhance border monitoring and prevent unlawful activities by regulating civilian

JAMMU, Aug 12: Akshay Kumar drew a huge crowd of enthusiastic fans who waited for hours in overcast conditions to catch a glimpse of the actor as he unveiled a new showroom here. Fans including men, women and children from the city and outside J&K gathered in anticipation of the actors arrival to inaugurate Kalyan Jewellers showroom at Dogra Chowk here. Kumar, whose upcoming film Jolly LLB 3 is scheduled to release on September 19, thanked the people of Jammu [] The post Hundreds Throng As Aksha

JAMMU, Aug 12: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has extracted one of the major land scams in Jammu and Kashmir, wherein a Custodian land in Asarwan, Mishriwala and Bhalwal area of Jammu district has been found usurped by the land mafia in connivance with Form Alf Holders and the officers/officials of Custodian/ Revenue department. According to a statement, inputs were received that Custodian land in thousands of Kanal situated at Asarwan, Mishriwala and Bhalwal Jammu, has been fraudulent

SRINAGAR, Aug 12: The Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today convened a meeting at Assembly Complex here to review the Audit Paras of J&K Power Development Corporation Limited (JKPDCL). The meeting was chaired by Ali Mohammad Sagar, Chairman COPU and attended by the Committee members including Saifullah Mir, Ali Mohammad Dar, Mir Mohammad Fayaz, Ranbir Singh Pathania, Dr. Bashir Ahmad Shah (Veeri), Showkat Hussain Ganie, Saif-ud-Din Bhat and Tanvi

SRINAGAR, Aug 12: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today conducted surprise inspection of Legislature Hostel Srinagar to gather first-hand appraisal of all ongoing development and upgradation works at hostel for the facilitation of legislators. Secretary Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandita; Executive Engineers of various wings; senior officers of Legislative Assembly Secretariat and other concerned officers also accompanied the Speaker during the visit. D

New Delhi, Aug 12: Parliament on Tuesday passed the new Income Tax Bill, with the Rajya Sabha returning the legislation to the Lok Sabha. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the two money bills The Income Tax Bill, 2025, and The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The Rajya Sabha returned the legislation with a voice vote to the lower house. The Income Tax Bill will replace the Income Tax Act, 1961. Explaining the reasons for bringing the new income tax [] The post Parliament Passe

Srinagar, Aug 12 : The handicraft sector of Kashmir got a major boost on Tuesday as the Centre sanctioned a Craft Tourism Village en route to picturesque Doodhpathri in Budgam district at a cost of Rs 10 crore, an official said on Tuesday. The sanction is accompanied by the release of the first instalment of the central share of Rs 4.50 crore by the Union Ministry of Textiles under the flagship National Handicrafts Development Programmes Infrastructure and Technology Support Scheme, [] The post

MOSCOW, Aug 12: Russias Federal Security Service (FSB) said Tuesday that it foiled a terror attack targeting a high-ranking defense ministry official in the Moscow region. The agency said it detained a dual Russian-Ukrainian citizen attempting to use a homemade explosive device disguised in a car for the attack. The vehicle, filled with more than 60 kg of explosives, was to be detonated when the high-ranking officer passes by, the FSB said. Over the past year, Russian authorities have reported [

New Delhi, Aug 12: The National Sports Governance Bill was on Tuesday passed by the Parliament with Rajya Sabha giving its nod a mere 24 hours after Lok Sabha, marking a historic first for Indias sports administration that is now set to be regulated by a national board and have its own dispute resolution mechanism. The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, which reinforces NADAs autonomy as required by the World Anti-Doping Agency, was also passed by the Parliament. The two bills [] The post Pa

Dubai, Aug 12: The epic double hundred in a winning cause at Edgbaston will forever be etched in the memory of Indian skipper Shubman Gill, who was on Tuesday named ICCs Player Of The Month for scoring 754 runs in the recently-concluded five-Test series against England. Gill, who was inspirational both as a batter and skipper, led from the front with four hundreds as a young Indian team without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma drew 2-2 against England. The Indian [] The post I will cherish double ce

Jammu, Aug 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has issued a directive mandating strict adherence to prescribed uniform norms for all its officers and officials, warning that violations will invite disciplinary proceedings. See Circular Click Here The post High Court Issues Directive On Dress Code Adherence, Warns Of Disciplinary Action appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Aug 12: Enactment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, repealing of outdated laws like triple talaq and sedition, and striking down of Section 377 will be part of the CBSEs Legal Studies curriculum from the 2026-27 academic session, according to officials. The decision, approved by the Central Board of Secondary Educations (CBSE) Curriculum Committee and ratified by the Governing Body in June will see senior secondary students study new laws that have replaced colonial-era statutes, alon

HYDERABAD, Aug 12: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday condemned Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munirs fresh nuclear threat against India, from US soil, and said it deserves a political response from the Modi Government. The Hyderabad MP said India being a strategic partner, this misuse of American soil is unacceptable to India and Indians. He demanded the central government must lodge their protest and raise the issue with the US strongly. Owaisi in a post on X said: Pakistan Army [] The post