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Srinagar, Mar 27: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Fact Check unit has flagged as fake certain social media posts and news reports claiming the existence of an alleged Iran donation scam in Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, the MEA Fact Check unit, cautioned the public against circulating or believing such false and baseless claims being shared online. The post carried screenshots of viral reports, clearly stamped as FAKE, to counter misinformation. The advisory urged citizens to [] The p

Jammu, Mar 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke to the senior officials and took stock of the rescue and relief operations following the tragic avalanche at Zojila, Ganderbal. The Lieutenant Governor has extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones in the unfortunate incident and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. He has directed the officials to ensure the safety of the stranded persons and extend all possible assistance to those af

JAMMU, Mar 27: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday emphasized on the urgent need for framing a comprehensive legal framework to effectively tackle the growing challenge of fake news and misinformation across Jammu and Kashmir. The Speaker made these remarks while speaking during Short Duration Discussion held in the Legislative Assembly on measures to address the spread of fake news and misinformation in Jammu & Kashmir Highlighti

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reviewed with chief ministers of all but poll-bound states their preparedness and plans in the wake of the West Asia conflict. The virtual meeting was aimed at ensuring synergy of efforts in the spirit of Team India, official sources said. This is the first time that the prime minister held such a meeting with the chief ministers on the West Asia conflict which started on February 28 with the attack [] The post West Asia Conflict: PM Modi

Jammu, Mar 27: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Friday appealed to the public not to panic or hoard essential commodities, saying the government is closely monitoring the situation and there is no shortage of fuel or cooking gas in the Union Territory. He said that global developments can have a cascading effect on India, including inflation, but stressed that the present situation does not warrant panic buying. Today, through your channel, I would like to [] T

JAMMU, Mar 27: Two government officials a forester and a forest guard were arrested after they were caught red-handed taking a bribe in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said. The two were caught after the ACB laid a trap following a complaint by a local alleging that Forester Ajaz Ahmed and Forest Guard Mohd Zaman had demanded money to allow him to construct a septic tank and an underground water tank [] The post Forester, Guard Arrested For Tak

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: The government has set up an informal group of ministers led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to look into the issues arising due to the West Asia conflict, sources said on Friday. Union ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Hardeep Singh Puri are among the members of the informal group of ministers (IGOM), they said. The arrangement comes in view of the issues arising due to the impact of the West Asia conflict, the sources said. [] The post West Asia Crisis: Govt Sets

Srinagar, Mar 27 : At least seven persons were killed and five others injured after an avalanche struck a passenger vehicle at Zojila Pass on Friday, officials said. A senior official said that the vehicle came under a massive snow slide, leading to on-the-spot deaths of seven occupants, while five others sustained injuries. Soon after the incident, rescue teams rushed to the site and launched an operation to evacuate the injured and retrieve the bodies from the debris. The injured [] The post 7

Jammu, Mar 27 : Jammu Division of Northern Railway has successfully implemented a fully biometric sign-on and sign-off system across its TTE lobbies as a significant stride towards modernisation and transparency, an official said on Friday. The Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) lobbies were the modern system was installed include Jammu, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan, Srinagar, and Pathankot, the official said. Under this new arrangement, he said, the attendance of t

JAMMU, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued fresh guidelines for recording Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APRs) of gazetted officers for the financial year 202526 through the SPARROW online portal. As per a circular issued by the General Administration Department, all designated custodians across departments have been directed to collect and upload required information of officers in a prescribed format to ensure timely generation and completion of APRs. See Order Copy Clic

Jammu, Mar 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday hailed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his historic decision to insulate households from supply disruptions triggered by the West Asia crisis. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: Prioritizing citizen welfare, PM Narendra Modi Ji has taken historic decision to insulate households from supply disruptions triggered by West Asia crisis. The measures reflect his commitment to protect the standard of living for ordinary Indian

JAMMU, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said the Union Territory possesses an estimated hydropower potential of about 18,000 MW, of which nearly 15,000 MW has been identified, and that it is on a fast track to triple its installed capacity to around 11,000 MW by 2035. Replying to a question of MLA Javaid Iqbal in Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Friday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said: J&K has an estimated hydropower potential of around 18,000 MW [] The post J&K Aims To Triple I

Jammu, Mar 27: Members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), joined by several BJP MLAs, took out a rally in Jammu demanding a National Law University (NLU) in the region but were stopped by police from marching to the Civil Secretariat at the assembly. The BJP and its youth wing BJYM have been accusing the ruling National Conference government of dividing the Union territory on religious and regional lines by announcing an NLU for Kashmir while denying one to [] The post BJP Youth Wing Ho

Srinagar, Mar 27: Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport will be restricted between April and July for carrying out runway works, Airport Authority of India (AAI) said on Friday. According to a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Indian Air Force, runway works commencing in the first week of April will temporarily restrict operational hours for scheduled flights until 5 pm from April 6, to July 31, the AAI Srinagar posted on its officials X handle. It said at [] The post Flight O

Zojila, Mar 27: A snow avalanche struck near Zero Point at Zojila Pass on Friday, trapping several passenger vehicles under snow and blocking the strategic road, officials said. Initial reports indicate that at least three to four vehicles were caught in the avalanche, leaving occupants stranded as heavy snow accumulated along the route. The incident highlights ongoing risks along the Zojila axis, a key mountain pass connecting Kashmir with Ladakh, where avalanches are common during late winter

MUMBAI, Mar 27: From the confines of his room in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir star Auqib Nabi watched a large crowd celebrate his entry into the IPL on auction day. But, he says, the ultimate goal is to play and win matches for India. Long before he lifted the Ranji Trophy with his J&K teammates, Nabi had grabbed attention for his exploits with the red ball. His persistent line, length, and discipline were key factors in the states maiden triumph [] The post Auqib Nabi Sets Sights On Ultimate Go

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Doctors at AIIMS Delhis Dr B R Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital (Dr BRA-IRCH) successfully removed a massive 21.8-kg tumour from a 46-year-old woman diagnosed with advanced uterine sarcoma this week. The Delhi resident, who was also recently diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension, had endured progressive abdominal fullness for four months, followed by severe distension, pain, and functional limitations over the last three months. However, she reported no bowel or bl

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it has again arrested Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui in a new money laundering case linked to fraudulent acquisition of a Rs 45 crore worth land in Delhi. The 61-year-old was first arrested by the federal probe agency in November 2025 in a different money laundering case linked to the alleged cheating of students of his educational institutions by misrepresenting the accreditation and recognition of his institutions. The

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Around 1,068 hectares of land owned by Indian Railways is under encroachment across the country, which is only 0.21 per cent of the total 4.99 lakh hectares of land, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour, the minister said that if one sees the utilisation of all railway land, nearly 80 per cent of the land is near the tracks, 5 per cent around it, while [] The post Around 1,068 hectares of r

ALAPPUZHA (Kerala), Mar 27: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said any alleged deal between the CPI(M) and the BJP would not work in the elections, asserting that the Congress has a deal with the people. Speaking to reporters during an election campaign in Kayamkulam, Tharoor said if any such understanding exists, it could only be between the CPI(M) and the BJP. The Lefts aim is to continue in power. The BJPs aim is to eliminate the Congress. So if [] The post Kerala Polls: Tharoor says any C

SRINAGAR, Mar 27: Flight operations at Srinagar airport will be restricted between 8 am to 5 pm from April 6 as the Indian Air Force has to undertake runway upgrade which is expected to continue through the summer months. At present, around 60 flights, including arrivals and departures, operate daily between 8 am and 10 pm at the airport. However, as per a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Indian Air Force, operational hours for scheduled flights will be [] The post Flights At Srinagar Airp

SRINAGAR, Mar 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday attached immovable properties of three proclaimed offenders in Sopore sub-district as part of sustained action against the terror ecosystem. According to a police statement, the attachment was carried out by Sopore Police in connection with FIR No. 02/2008 under Sections 2/3 of the E&IMCO Act registered at Police Station Panzalla. Police said the attachment proceedings were conducted at Nadihal in collaboration with the Revenue Department agai

JAMMU, Mar 27: The newly established 243-bedded Maternal and Child Care (MCC) facility at SMGS Hospital Jammu has significantly improved the neonatal and perinatology services in Jammu region. The vital utility has enhanced new-born care facilities, maternal health services besides reducing the waiting period for planned surgeries. This was stated by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, in the Legislative Assembly today while replying to a question of Legislator, Yudhvir Seth

Leh, Mar 27: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant arrived in Ladakh on Friday on an official visit, marking the first-ever tour of the Union Territory by a sitting CJI, officials said. According to the itinerary, Justice Kant is scheduled to inaugurate district court buildings in Leh and Kargil, and travel to forward areas to interact with troops guarding the countrys borders, they said. On his arrival in Leh, the CJI was accorded a warm reception by Lieutenant Governor Vinai [] The post CJI Surya

JAMMU, MARCH 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid on the Table of the House copies of Annual Reports of Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (JKPDCL) for the year 201617, 201718, 201819 and 201920. The post CM Omar Abdullah Tables Annual Reports Of JKPDCL In Legislative Assembly appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed three key Appropriation Bills during the ongoing Budget Session of the House. Earlier, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved the bills for consideration and passing. The bills include: A Bill to authorize payment and appropriation of certain further sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the services of the financial year 20252026 (L.A. Bill No. 04 of 2026); A Bill [] The post

JAMMU, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed motion for constituting three key House committees. Earlier, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved motion for the election of eleven members each to the Committee on Public Accounts, the Committee on Estimates, and the Committee on Public Undertakings, in accordance with Rules 344, 346 and 349, respectively, of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The tenure of these commi

Leh, Mar 27: In a significant decision aimed at honouring the exemplary public service and preserving the legacy of a distinguished leader, the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has directed that the District Hospital Kargil be named after late Qamar Ali Akhoon. The decision has been taken by the UT Administration of Ladakh in recognition of the exceptional and enduring contributions of Late Qamar Ali Akhoon to public service and politics. The proposal was considered followin

SRINAGAR, Mar 27: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday called for an end to the conflict in West Asia so that people across the world could live in peace. We are in a war situation. We all pray that God ends this war and peace prevails so that we all can live in peace, Abdullah told reporters after offering the Friday congregational prayers at Hazratbal Shrine here. He said stopping the war was a question for the big [] The post Farooq Abdullah Calls For End To West Asia

BEIRUT, Mar 27: A United Nations inquiry said Friday that there is no indication Syria has investigated violations its forces committed during sectarian clashes last summer in which at least 1,700 people died, the vast majority from the Druze religious minority. In a scathing report, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic urged Syrias government to investigate the leadership of its security forces that allowed or organised sectarian attacks against the

COLOMBO, Mar 27: The Supreme Court on Friday fined a former health minister Sri Lanka rupees 75 million for violating fundamental rights by importing medicines under an Indian credit line in 2022 through a company not registered for the purpose. A three member bench of the island nations top court gave the ruling in response to a fundamental rights petitions filed by Transparency International and two other parties in what is being seen as Sri Lankas biggest public health scam [] The post Former

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: The Central Government has increased commercial LPG allocations to states by 20 per cent, raising the quota to 70 per cent of pre-war demand to meet industrial requirements, including steel and automobiles. In a letter to state chief secretaries, Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal directed that the additional supply be prioritised for labour-intensive industries such as steel, automobiles, textiles, dyes, chemicals, and plastics, which support other essential sectors. In addition to

MUMBAI, Mar 27: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday injected Rs 65,322 crore of transient liquidity into the banking system through a six-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction. The RBI injected the funds at a cut-off rate of 5.26 per cent and a weighted average rate of 5.29 per cent, the central bank said in a release. The liquidity injected was lower than the notified amount of Rs 75,000 crore, despite the sharp drop in surplus liquidity in [] The post RBI injects Rs 65,322 cr in banking s

MUMBAI, Mar 27: The rupee tanked 86 paise to close at yet another all-time low of 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by elevated oil prices and a stronger greenback amid uncertainties over the West Asia conflict. A sharp decline in the domestic equity markets and sustained FII outflows put further pressure on the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.18 and breached the 94.50-mark for the [] The post Rupee

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp on Friday announced a slew of new features, allowing Apple iPhone users to operate two accounts on a single device simultaneously, while also introducing new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for photo editing and drafting messages. The two accounts, one phone feature, which was previously available only to Android users, is now rolling out on iOS. The company in a blog post said the update eliminates the need for users to carry two [] T

JAMMU, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted Union Territory-level and District-level committees for the implementation of the Gyan Bharatam Mission across the Union Territory. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Constitutes Committees For Gyan Bharatam Mission appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has promoted four members of the Private Secretaries cadre to the Head of Departments (Gazetted) Service as Senior Private Secretaries. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post 4 Private Secretaries Promoted As Senior Private Secretaries In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: An analysis of previously published studies has found that de-prescribing preventive medications among old, frail adults did not increase the risk of death, hospitalisation, or major heart-related events. Findings published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Geriatrics also suggest that de-prescribing was not related with an increased risk of falls a leading cause of disability among older adults fractures or a reduced quality of life. Researchers, including those from the

SULTANPUR (UP), Mar 27:The hearing in a defamation case involving Rahul Gandhi was on Friday deferred in a local MP/MLA court here due to a holiday on Ram Navami, with the next date fixed for March 28. Counsel for the complainant, Santosh Kumar Pandey, said arguments in the case were scheduled for Friday, but no proceedings could take place due to the holiday. He said during the previous hearing, the complainants side had filed an application seeking verification of audio [] The post Rahul Gandh

New Delhi, Mar 27: Asserting that behind every statistic lies a human story, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the true measure of economic policy is not merely in numbers, but in its outcome. Addressing a group of Indian Economic Service (IES) officers, who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, she said the role of economic planning and implementation in public service has become more critical than ever. Murmu said their role will be significant in ensuring [] The post Behind

Jammu, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that 1,876 fire incidents have been reported across the Union Territory over the past three years, and that financial assistance of nearly Rs 18 crore has been disbursed to affected victims. In response to a question from National Conference MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar during the assembly session regarding fire incidents, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated, A total of 1,876 fire incidents have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir during []

Jammu, Mar 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with the students from Army Goodwill School (AGS), Saujiyan, Poonch, visiting Jammu as a part of J&K Integration Tour under Operation Sadbhavana. The tour, organised as part of the outreach programme of the White Knight Corps, is aimed at fostering national integration and holistic development of children from remote border areas. The Lieutenant Governor lauded the Indian Armys continued commitment towards the welfare and develo

JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has promoted 14 Junior Legal Assistants appointed under the Prime Ministers Special Package to the post of Associate Law Officers in the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post 14 Junior Legal Assistants Promoted As Associate Law Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Mar 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered prayers to Lord Ram and virtually observed the Surya Tilak ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on the occassion of Ram Navami. The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya witnessed the Surya Tilak illuminating the forehead of Ram Lalla. The Surya Tilak occurred exactly at noon when a beam of sunlight fell precisely on the forehead of Ram Lallas idol, forming a celestial tilak. Priests offered prayers to [] The post PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 27: Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhis health is showing steady improvement, and she will be discharged from the hospital within one to two days, her doctors said on Friday. The 79-year-old leader was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Tuesday night at around 10:22 pm after developing a fever. According to hospital chairman Ajay Swaroop, Gandhi is much better, showing medical improvement and is comfortable. She is walking around and has taken her breakfast. Overall, her [] Th

Srinagar, Mar 27: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for taking almost a month to unequivocally condemn Israels attack on Iran, calling the delay disheartening. CM Abdullah, in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, condemned the unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence to end the war in the interest of humanity. On behalf of myself and my colleagues, I strongly condemn this unjust and illegal [] T

Leh, Mar 27: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was accorded a traditional reception in Ladakh on Friday, with members of various local tribes participating in the ceremonial welcome. Officials said Justice Kant was briefed on Ladakhs rich tribal diversity upon arrival and was received with a ceremonial guard of honour. During his visit, the CJI is scheduled to inaugurate a new court complex at Melong Thang in Leh and participate in a legal awareness camp at the Sindhu Sanskriti [] The post CJI S

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: A Joint Parliamentary Committee examining three bills for the removal of prime minister, chief ministers and ministers if they are under arrest for 30 consecutive days on serious charges has been given more time to submit its report. Lok Sabha on Friday granted the committee time till first day of the last week of Monsoon Session of Parliament 2026. Generally, the Monsoon Session commences in the third week of July. The committee, chaired by BJP leader [] The post Parl Joint P

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Central governments decision to cut excise duty on fuel when prices are shooting up globally underscores its people-centric governance and sensitivity-led decision-making. In an X post, Shah wrote, As the world is reeling under fuel shortages amid the West Asia crisis, driving up prices globally, the Modi governments decision to cut excise duty on fuel brings much-needed relief to citizens. While many nations have hiked diesel a

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: The Government has slashed excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 a litre and exempted diesel from the duty as it seeks to shield consumers from the impact of rising global crude prices amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. Global crude prices have risen by almost 50 per cent since the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on February 28, triggering sweeping retaliation from Tehran. In a notification issued late on [] The post Govt slashes excise duty on pe