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New Delhi, Dec 30: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment, posting and in-situ upgradation of 40 senior officers to key positions across various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India, according to an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). As per the notification issued by the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet as per news agency Kashmir News Corner KNC, several IAS, IPS, IRS and other

Srinagar, Dec 30: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has closed the proceedings of a case which was registered 46 years ago and set free the woman, now 70 years of age, who was convicted on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Shameema Begum, a resident of Uri in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested on charges of causing grievous injuries to her husbands grandmother during a scuffle with her mother-in-law in 1979. [] The post J&K Womans Culpable Homi

JAMMU, Dec 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted the Jammu and Kashmir Animal Welfare Board in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and directions of the Supreme Court of India. See Order Copy Click Here The post J&K Govt Constitutes Animal Welfare Board appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Dec 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has re-designated Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, an Indian Administrative Service officer of the AGMUT cadre (2009 batch), as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government following his promotion to the Super Time Scale. The post Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Re-designated As Commissioner/Secretary appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Dec 30: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has appointed Sarvesh Rai, an Indian Forest Service officer of the AGMUT cadre (nineteen ninety one batch), as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force for the Jammu and Kashmir segment of the AGMUT cadre. He is presently posted as PCCF in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. See Order Copy Click Here The post Sarvesh Rai Appointed PCCF & HoFF Of J&K appeared first on Daily

New Delhi, Dec 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for mission mode reforms across diverse sectors to sustain long-term growth. Interacting with a group of eminent economists and experts at NITI Aayog ahead of Union Budget for 2026-27, Modi also made a case for building world- class capabilities and attaining global integration. The theme of the interaction was Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat. He stressed that Indias policy making and budgeti

Bhaderwah/Jammu, Dec 30: Amid an intensive counter-terrorist operation in the higher reaches of Chenab valley, the Army has also stepped up efforts to strengthen grassroots security by imparting training to Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in Doda district, officials said on Tuesday. Around 150 VDGs from 17 remote villages along the Doda-Chamba border, including women volunteers, are undergoing intensive training in handling automatic rifles, minor tactics, self-defence, bunker construction and rep

Srinagar, Dec 30: Several areas in the Kashmir valley received fresh snowfall on Tuesday afternoon as a weak western disturbance moved across the region, officials said. Parts of North Kashmir, including Gurez in Bandipora, Gulmarg in Baramulla and Macchil in Kupwara witnessed fresh snowfall this afternoon, they said. No major precipitation is expected over the next 24 hours, though intermittent rain or snowfall may occur at some places. The administration has kept men and machinery on standby t

Chandigarh, Dec 30: Indian Oil Corporation Limited on Tuesday said it has completed highest-ever advance winter stocking operation, supplying over one lakh kilolitres of petroleum products to Ladakh ahead of the annual winter shutdown. Every year, access to Ladakh through roads remains closed from December to April due to heavy snowfall at high mountain passes such as Zojila and Rohtang. To ensure uninterrupted fuel availability during this period, Indian Oil undertakes advance stocking before w

Jammu, Dec 30: Security forces on Tuesday launched cordon and search operations along border areas and the mountainous hinterland of Poonch and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir as part of heightened anti-terror measures, officials said. Acting on inputs about the presence of two terrorist groups operating in the Doda-Kishtwar forest areas, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Keshwan-Chatroo valley after apprehending terrorist movement, they said. Troops used dron

Srinagar, Dec 30: In a major crackdown on anti-national propaganda and secessionist misinformation, the Special NIA Court, Srinagar, has issued a proclamation under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure against three accused persons Against Absconding Accused in Anti-National Propaganda Case. The action comes after the accused deliberately evaded arrest and went underground to avoid legal proceedings. In a statement, an CIK spokesperson said that the Honble Court of the Special Judge desi

Are you searching for the blockbuster hit of this year? If yes, you should definitely stream Raktabeej 2 which came out on 26 September 2025. The timing was perfect because everyone was in a Puja mood and wanted something big to watch with family. The first Raktabeej in 2023 was already a hit, so we were waiting two full years for part 2. The writers of this movie make sweet family stories that make aunties cry happy tears. This time [] The post Raktabeej 2 The Film on ZEE5 That Made Bengal Whi

Saali Mohabbat is a brand new Hindi suspense film coming straight to ZEE5 on 12 December 2025. It feels much heavier than its length. This isnt always a noisy film with vehicle chases or gun fights. It is the kind of story that creeps below your pores and skin when you are watching and refuses to depart even after you switch off the TV. The film is directed by actress Tisca Chopra in her very first time as director. She [] The post Saali Mohabbat: The ZEE5s Quiet Thriller That Will Live in Your

Hey, if you are into movies that make you suspect twice about records, make time for this one. Since The Bengal Files is going to live on ZEE5. This is not your usual feel-good flick. Its a best drama that digs into one among Indias darkest chapters the brutal riots in Bengal returned in 1946. This movie has already come out in theaters. Now, it is streaming on ZEE5 from 21 November. If you like stories that blend actual [] The post The Bengal Files (2025): The Shocking Story Streaming on ZEE5

There is something precise about Punjabi weddings. The air fills with the beat of dhol drums, aunties gossip over heat jalebis, and anyone argues about who gets the satisfactory seat near the stage. Godday Godday Chaa 2 captures exactly that chaos and warmth. Released in theaters on October 21, 2025, and now streaming on ZEE5 considering December 19. This sequel turns a village wedding into a humorous tug-of-conflict between tradition and exchange. Its now not only a film; it feels [] The post W

SAMBA, Dec 30: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jammu has submitted a proposal to the Union health ministry for setting up a traumatology institute and a centre for artificial intelligence in healthcare in collaboration with premier institutions of Israel and the United Kingdom, officials said on Tuesday. AIIMS will move forward in the new year with renewed resolve and start several new facilities, including open heart surgery, they said. Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS-Jammu, Pr

NEW DELHI, Dec 30 : Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said that 2025 was a year that focused on governance reforms aimed at improving ease of living for citizens, alongside creating a more enabling and work-friendly environment for government employees. Addressing a year-ender press conference here, the Minister highlighted the year-end achievements of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, covering the work of the Depa

LONDON, Dec 30: Well-known British Indian artist Meera Syal has been awarded a Damehood among some of the highest awards in King Charles IIIs New Year Honours list released in London on Tuesday. The London-based comedian, writer, actor and filmmaker has been made Dame Meera for services to literature, drama and charity. Downing Street said 1,157 recipients have been awarded this year from every part of the UK, with a particular focus this year on those who have gone [] The post Actor-writer Mee

Bankura (WB), Dec 30: Claiming that the SIR was a huge scam being conducted with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said her TMC will gherao the Election Commissions office in Delhi if the name of a single legitimate voter is deleted from the rolls. Addressing a rally in Bankura district, Banerjee said people of the state were being tortured in the name of SIR. Around 60 people have died due to SIR. [] The post SIR a scam being conducted using AI,

NEW DELHI, Dec 30: The Railway Ministry will offer 3 per cent discount on purchase of unreserved tickets via RailOne app and payment through any digital mode from January 14 to July 14 in 2026. At present, it gives 3 per cent cashback for booking unreserved tickets through R-wallet payment on RailOne app. In order to proliferate digital booking, it has been been decided to provide the discount of 3 per cent while booking unreserved tickets through all digital payment [] The post Railways To Offe

Jammu, Dec 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday unveiled J&K Banks Wall and Table Calendars for the year 2026, at Lok Bhavan. The Wall Calendar for 2026 is themed Rivers of J&K and Ladakh, while the Table Calendar showcases the regions Historic Places, reflecting the diversity of human heritage and natural wonders of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh. The Lieutenant Governor appreciated the J&K Bank for selecting unique themes which will raise awareness about preserving [] The pos

Jammu, Dec 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday hoisted the Tricolour and inaugurated the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Flag Point at JDA Park, Ram Vihar Jammu to mark 82nd anniversary of the hoisting of Tricolour on Indian soil by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 1943. On December 30, 1943, Netaji declared Port Blair free from British rule, and gave all countrymen the resolve for Independence. Todays initiative aims to commemorate the glorious contribution of

New Delhi, Dec 30: Immune cells in a females brain with Alzheimers disease may tend to trigger more activity of genes known to be involved in neuroinflammation than in a male, a study in mice has found which may potentially explain why more females are diagnosed with the neurodegenerative condition. Alzheimers disease is an ageing-related disorder in which speech, memory and thought processes steadily decline with age and can eventually interfere with ones daily functioning. Researchers led by t

SRINAGAR, Dec 30: The Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday granted bail to eight accused in the infamous custodial torture case being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under orders of the Supreme Court. The accused, identified as Deputy SP Aijaz Ahmad, Sub-Inspector Riyaz Ahmad Mir, Special Police Officer Jahangeer Ahmad Beigh, Head Constables Mohammad Younis Khan and Tanveer Ahmad Malla, Selection Grade Constables Shakir Hussain Kh

Leh, Dec 30: Ashish Kundra, IAS, Chief Secretary designate, today paid a courtesy call on the Honble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat, Leh. During the meeting, the Lt Governor and the Chief Secretary exchanged views on key administrative priorities and discussed matters related to governance and development in the Union Territory. The Lt Governor extended his best wishes to Shri Ashish Kundra on his new responsibility and expressed confidence in his role in fu

Srinagar, Dec 30: Jammu and Kashmirs quest for restoration of statehood suffered twin blows during the year in the form of the Pahalgam terror attack and the Delhi car blast. The elected government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made all the right noises in the first six months in office for the restoration of statehood, but the deadly strike by terrorists on tourists on Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam on April 22 put a halt to any immediate talk of [] The post Pahalgam Carnage, Pak Shelling,

Jammu, Dec 30: An unclaimed bag at a crowded bus stand here on Tuesday afternoon triggered a bomb scare, but it was later found that it contained clothes and had been apparently left behind by a passenger, officials said. A police team along with the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) cordoned off the bus stand immediately after getting information about an unclaimed bag lying near one of the concrete pillars, an official said. The BDS team inspected the bag and found [] The post Unclaimed Bag Sparks Bom

NEW DELHI, Dec 30: Indias natural gas market has started showing tangible consumer benefits from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Boards (PNGRB) recent overhaul of pipeline tariffs, with city gas operators starting to cut CNG and piped cooking gas (PNG) prices. While Think Gas has already announced reductions in CNG and domestic PNG prices across multiple states ahead of the new tariff regime taking effect on January 1 2026, other city gas operators are likely to announce rate [] The po

NEW DELHI, Dec 30: Eicher Motors Ltd on Tuesday said its subsidiary VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd has received a GST demand of Rs 192.36 crore, along with a penalty, in a matter related to delay in reporting credit notes for the financial year 2017-18 . In July this year VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd (VECV) received Show Cause Notice (SCN) from the Commissioner, CGST & Central Excise, Ujjain Commissionerate, Madhya Pradesh alleging contraventions of the provisions of CGST Act, 2017 [] The post VE Com

NEW DELHI, Dec 30: Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has commissioned 1 GW of solar project for state-owned SJVN, parent Tata Power said on Tuesday. The capacity has been allocated to key state utilities 500 MW to Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Ltd (RUVITL), 300 MW to Jammu & Kashmir Power Ltd (JKPL), and 200 MW to Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL), Tata Power said in a statement. TPREL has successfully commissioned SJVN Ltds landmark 1 [] The post Tata Power Renewable Energ

CHENNAI, Dec 30: Two and three wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor company has launched the 2026 season of PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship Training and Selection programme scheduled to commence from January 17. The 2026 season assumes significance as TVS Apache marks 20 years of racing-derived performance engineering. Since 1994, the TVS India One Make Championship has trained over 3,000 riders forming the backbone of Indias modern motorsports ecosystem, a company statement here said on Tues

NEW DELHI, Dec 30: The Supreme Court has issued a standard operating procedure prescribing timelines for advancing arguments and written notes by lawyers appearing before it. The step is aimed at improving court management and expediting the delivery of justice. Chief Justice Surya Kant and the other apex court judges came out with a circular on Monday prescribing an SOP for adhering to timelines for submission of oral arguments in all cases. The SOP, which comes into force with [] The post SC

COLOMBO, Dec 30: Twenty Sri Lankan High Court judges visited India to attend a knowledge exchange and capacity-building programme, the Indian mission here said on Tuesday. The programme took place at the Indian National Judicial Academy, Bhopal from December 15 to 19, according to a statement by the Indian High Commission. It comprised nine thematic sessions covering key areas of judicial functioning. These included judicial decision-making and appellate review; use of technology and digital tr

MOSCOW, Dec 30: Russias nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russias Ministry of Defence said Tuesday, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscows war in Ukraine. Troops held a brief ceremony to mark the occasion in neighbouring Belarus where the missiles have been deployed, the ministry said. It did not say how many missiles had been deployed or give any other details. Russian President Vladimir Putin said earlier in Decembe

Srinagar, Dec 30: Gulmarg and Pahalgam recorded sub-zero temperatures on Monday night even as Kashmir continues to experience an unusually warm winter, the Meteorological Department officials said. The mercury has remained three to four degrees above the seasons average across the valley, they said. The Met department has forecast rain or snowfall across the valley starting Tuesday. On Tuesday morning, overcast conditions were observed throughout the region. The valley is currently going through

NEW DELHI, Dec 30: Whether it was the brutal boxing ring, the rough and tumble of a cricket field, the mind games on a chess board or finding the precise target in shooting and archery, the year 2025 well and truly belonged to Indias path-breaking sportswomen who were an unstoppable force across disciplines. A 19-year-old chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh became Indias first woman World Cup winner. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led cricket team smiled through a difficult phase and shut out kitchen [] The post

Srinagar, Dec 30: Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic Rural Kashmir, Ravinder Paul Singh on Tuesday said that the Traffic Police will continue its enforcement and awareness drive with the same zeal in 2026, reiterating that the core objective of traffic policing is to save human lives and reduce road accidents. Speaking to media persons, SSP Traffic Rural said that the deployment of traffic police is aimed at ensuring strict compliance with traffic laws and taking action against violators s

KOLKATA, Dec 30: Alleging that the Mamata Banerjee Government in West Bengal was abetting infiltration of Bangladeshis for electoral benefit, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that the BJP will drive out illegal immigrants once it comes to power in the state. Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, Shah said people of West Bengal were anxious over infiltration. We will not only identify infiltrators, but well also drive them out, he said. Shah said the Centre has not [] The pos

Jammu, Dec 30: Traffic movement on the Mughal Road was resumed on Tuesday after remaining temporarily closed due to adverse weather conditions, while the Jammu Kashmir National Highway continued to remain open for vehicular traffic. Officials said the Mughal Road, connecting the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch with south Kashmir, was earlier suspended as a precautionary measure due to weather-related concerns and fog conditions. Following an improvement in the situation and clearance of the

Varkala (Kerala), Dec 30: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said spiritual life and social life cannot be separated, and if faith does not uplift society, then it remains incomplete. As India moves towards Viksit Bharat, machines and highways alone will not build the nation, but values, unity, and love will, he said. The Vice President was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage at Sivagiri Mutt, founded by saint-social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, at Var

HONG KONG, Dec 30: For a second day, Chinas military on Tuesday dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire drills around the island of Taiwan, which Beijing called a stern warning against separatist and external interference forces. Taiwan said it was placing forces on alert and called the Chinese government the biggest destroyer of peace. Taiwans aviation authority said more than 100,000 international air travelers would be affected by flight cancellations or diversions.

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 30: In a first, UN chief has issued his New Years message for the year 2026 in Hindi, among other languages, calling on world leaders today to invest in development, not destruction. Antonio Guterres New Year message has been issued in 11 languages, including in the six official UN languages of Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish as well as Hindi and Urdu. His video message on the occasion has been issued with Hindi subtitles as [] The post UN chiefs New Ye

New Delhi, Dec 30: The Delhi Police was a busy force this year, battling the violent aftermath of the Red Fort blast that left the busy area strewn with dismembered bodies, and an early morning stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station that jolted the city out of its slumber. Amid persistent bomb threats, and sensational criminal arrests a serial killer dubbed Doctor Death, a self-styled godman evading law enforcement the force found itself stretched across intelligence, investigative [] The p

DHAKA, Dec 30: Bangladeshs interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday described former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia as a great guardian whose role in the countrys democratic journey would be remembered forever, as he expressed profound sorrow at her death. In a condolence message posted on his X handle, Yunus said he was deeply saddened and grief-stricken by the passing of Zia, noting that the nation had lost not just a political leader but a towering stateswoman who represented []

NEW DELHI, Dec 30: Ola Electric on Tuesday said its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+, powered by its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, has received Government certification and will start deliveries of the model. The Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh) has been approved under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Manesar, a Government testing agency, the company said in a statement. With this certification,

NEW DELHI, Dec 30: Dalal Street investors became richer by Rs 30.20 lakh crore this year, helped by over 8 per cent surge in the BSE benchmark Sensex, despite facing multiple headwinds in the form of foreign fund exodus, tariff-related uncertainties, elevated valuations and a weakening rupee. Analysts said despite the headwinds, stock markets demonstrated resilience, helped by strong domestic investor support and macroeconomic stability, which was marked by strong GDP growth. Despite outflows co

JAMMU, Dec 30: The Power Development Department (PDD) of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the placement of 14 Incharge Executive Engineers (XENs) as Incharge Superintendent Engineers (SEs) besides transferring 15 SEs, including those promoted as SEs. See Order Copy Click Here. The post 14 PDD Incharge XENs Placed As Incharge SEs, 15 Incharge SEs Transferred appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Dec 30: The Central Government has allocated cadres to one 141 Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers of the AGMUT cadre, with one of them Ghulam Haider being assigned the Ladakh segment. See Notification Click Here.. The post IFS Officer Ghulam Haider Gets Ladakh Segment As Centre Allocates Cadres To 141 Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Dec 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed admiration for Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, who unfurled the Tricolour in Port Blair on this day in 1943. Modi said that the moment reminds everyone that freedom takes shape not through aspiration alone, but through capability, hard work and an organised resolve. Bose, the figurehead of the Azad Hind Fauj or the Indian National Army (INA), hoisted the Indian national flag for the first time in Port Blair on [] The post PM Modi r