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Daitapati Bhabani Das Maharaj ji KOLKATA (West Bengal), April 11: In a moment of profound spiritual significance, the city of Kolkata is set to host the Shri Jagannath Vishwashanti Mahayagya a first-of-its-kind mega devotional gathering dedicated to global peace, unity, and divine consciousness. The three-day spiritual extravaganza will be held from April 17 to 19, 2026, at FD Block Ground, Salt Lake. This is the first-ever 32 Besa Darshan in Bengal; Salt Lake to host massive Vishwashanti Mahaya

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11: Pakistan is committed to expanding its economic ties with Saudi Arabia, said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a meeting with the kingdoms finance minister. Saudi Minister of Finance, Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, who was on a one-day visit to Pakistan, met Prime Minister Sharif here on Friday. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir also attended the meeting. The Prime Minister emphasised Pakist

HYDERABAD, Apr 11:Telangana State Prisons & Correctional Services Director General Soumya Mishra on Saturday said the shift from womens development to women-led development marks a significant transformation in policy, leadership, and societal mindset. Speaking as the chief guest at the EMERGE Womens Leadership Summit organised by the Hyderabad Management Association (HMA) here, Mishra said women are no longer just participants in development but are emerging as decision-makers, innovators, and

NEW DELHI, Apr 11 : Work on Bhutans 1,200 MW Punatsangchhu-I hydropower project has resumed after a seven-year suspension, with Indias Power Minister Manohar Lal attending a key concrete pouring ceremony marking the restart of dam construction. The revival of the India-funded project, stalled since 2019 due to geological challenges, is seen as a major milestone in bilateral energy cooperation and is expected to pave the way for completion within five years. According to an official statement, Ma

KATHUA, Apr 11 :The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for the Prime Ministers Office, Jitendra Singh, today made a series of key announcements aimed at accelerating development in Jammu and Kashmir. Chairing theDistrict Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting at DC Office here, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the long-pending Ujh Multipurpose Project has finally received approval, describing

CHANDIGARH, Apr 11 : Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday invited industrialists and investors to explore opportunities in food processing, logistics, electric vehicles (EVs) and other emerging sectors in the state. Addressing entrepreneurs from 12 countries and 27 states at the TiECon Chandigarh Summit 2026, Saini said the state government has created a favourable industrial environment with simplified procedures, digital governance and transparent systems to promote ease of doi

NAGPUR, Apr 11 : union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian Baghel today stated that Indias fisheries exports have grown significantly, rising from Rs 60,000 crore to Rs 68,000 crore, even in the face of tariff pressures imposed by the United States. He emphasized that the sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite initial concerns among exporters following the US tariff measures. The steady growth, he noted, is a result of consistent government initiatives aimed at strengthe

NEW DELHI, Apr 11 : All user fee payments at National Highway toll plazas across the country are being processed exclusively through digital modes with FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI) from Saturday, according to an official statement. The move is a significant step towards strengthening efficiency and transparency in toll collection. However, the statement said, this transition has not been implemented in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and West Bengal, as well as the Union Te

SRINAGAR, Apr 11: The Congress on Saturday termed the prolonged delay in restoring statehood for Jammu and Kashmir as unacceptable and said the party would continue its fight to safeguard peoples rights. The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) held a review meeting at its office here, attended by coordinators and district presidents from across Kashmir. The meeting was chaired by JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra. Karra reviewed feedback on ongoing party activities in various d

KATHUA, Apr 11 : The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for the Prime Ministers Office, Jitendra Singh, today announced that the Day Care Cancer Centre at Government Medical College (GMC) Kathua, established under the aegis of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai will be upgraded. He said the initiative will include the installation of state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment to provide advanced radiation treatment to cancer pat

New Delhi, Apr 11: The government on Saturday hiked export duty, or windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation fuel ATF to Rs 42 a litre. The duty hikes would be applicable with immediate effect, the finance ministry said in a notification. The government had, on March 26, imposed an export duty of Rs 21.50 a litre on diesel, and Rs 29.5 per litre on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). The duties were levied to increase [] The post Govt Hikes Windfall Tax On Diesel To Rs 55.5/Litre, A

BHADERWAH, Apr 11: One of the oldest educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, the Boys Higher Secondary School here has received a major boost, with the government deciding to redevelop the 106-year-old institution into a heritage school. The foundation stone for the Rs 3.06 crore redevelopment of the 20th-century institution earlier known as Amar Singh High School was laid by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhaderwah, Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, in the presence of the schools Principal and alu

NEW DELHI, Apr 11: Parkinsons, a neurodegenerative disorder once considered an illness of the elderly, is increasingly being diagnosed in younger adults. New research and frontline doctors are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in early-onset cases , and the medical community is racing to understand why. In India, the onset of the disease is estimated to occur nearly a decade earlier than the global average, which typically falls between 55 and 65 years, according to a 2024 study [] The post P

JAMMU, April 11: Following the retirement on superannuation of Justice Javed Iqbal Wani on March 23, 2026, the Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh (JK&L) High Court has ordered the reconstitution of the existing committees of Judges of the High Court. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K High Court Reconstitutes Judges Committees Following Retirement appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, April 11: The Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries, Finance Department Jammu, has ordered the transfers and postings of 25 Accountants along with assignment of additional charge in the interest of administration with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post 25 Accountants Transferred, Given Additional Charge In Finance Department appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Apr 11: Ahead of the special three-day Parliament session when the womens reservation law is expected to be amended, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said the proposed amendments should not be a political tool that undermines federalism and vitiates the vitality of Parliament. In a post on X, he alleged that the government is convening a special session to derive political mileage ahead of state polls with an eye on delimitation before the 2029 general elections. He [] The p

ONDA (WB), Apr 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that if the BJP is voted to power in West Bengal, it will end TMCs syndicate raj, and said those involved in atrocities against women of the state would be brought to justice. Addressing a BJP rally at Onda in Bankura district, Shah assured potato farmers that their produce will be sent across the country so that they get remunerative prices. We will end the syndicate raj of [] The post BJP Govt to end TMCs syndicate raj in Be

NEW DELHI, Apr 11: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday said ease of understanding law is essential for ease of justice, ease of living and ease of doing justice. Addressing a conference on Judicial Process Re-engineering and Digital Transformation here, the minister also highlighted the need for timely usage of funds allocated for various projects, including the digitisation of the judicial ecosystem. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was also present at the event. People should be able t

RAISEN, Apr 11: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the government is acting on the Jai Jawan Jai Kisan slogan by promoting millet in the armed forces to strengthen farmers economically. Former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri had coined the iconic slogan in 1965 during the Indo-Pak war amid a food crisis with the aim of boosting the morale of soldiers (jawan) and motivate farmers (kisan) to increase production. The slogan soon became a symbol of self-reliance. Addressing the [] Th

JAMMU, Apr 11: Asserting that the full force of law will be used to dismantle cross-border drug trafficking networks, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced sweeping punitive measures, including confiscation of properties and cancellation of key documents like Aadhaar of the accused. Leading a padyatra (march) from M A Stadium to Parade Ground here to mark the beginning of a 100-day intensive campaign in J-K to make it drugs-free, the Lt Governor said, Our neighbour is [

JAMMU, Apr 11: The White Knight Corps of the Army on Saturday joined the 100-day Nasha Mukht Abhiyan led by Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha which aims to eradicate the scourge of addiction from the Union territory, officials said. Chief of Staff (COS) White Knight Corps launched a three-month-long series of public outreach activities as part of anti-drug campaign at Nagrota, reaffirming the Armys commitment towards nation-building and societal resilience, a defence spokesman said. The

Jammu, Apr 11: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday led thousands in a padyatra under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan here, asserting that a whole-of-government approach would steer the fight against drug abuse in the Union Territory. He said the administration is committed to a coordinated and sustained campaign, bringing together all departments and stakeholders to effectively tackle the social evil and safeguard the youth across the Union Territory. The padyatra commenced from Maulana Aza

Jangipur (WB), Apr 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday promised to implement the Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal to end what he called the politics of appeasement, while asserting that the BJP would not let Bengalis become a minority in the state. Addressing a rally at Jangipur in Muslim-majority Murshidabad district, Modi said the BJPs election manifesto, released by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday, is a roadmap to end TMCs Mahajungleraj in West Bengal. The nations [] The pos

LONDON, Apr 11: One of Indias well-known qawwals, the Warsi Brothers, will begin a debut tour of the UK next week that will take in 10 cities and include an educational programme of qawwali workshops. Mystic Voices Tradition: In Praise of Khusrau will bring traditional Sufi qawwali to audiences in the UK, starting with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London on Wednesday. The tour, which covers West Bromwich, Nottingham, Leeds, Southampton, Manchester, Leicester, Bristol, Cam

NEW DELHI, Apr 11: Gangster Sahil Chauhan, wanted in multiple cases in different states, and facing an Interpol Red Notice, was deported from Thailand, CBI officials said on Saturday. Chauhan was located in Bangkok by the Central Bureau of Investigation using Interpol channels and was brought back to Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday, where the state police took him into custody, they said. The CBI, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affai

NEW DELHI, Apr 11: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 6.3 crore in cash and jewellery worth Rs 7.5 crore following searches against a Delhi-based real estate company accused of defrauding homebuyers and currently undergoing insolvency proceedings, officials said on Saturday. The action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was launched on Friday and 10 premises of former directors, promoters and associated entities of the company Earth Infrastructures Ltd. (EIL) in De

JAMMU, Apr 11: Conservation efforts at north Kashmirs Wular Lake, one of Asias largest freshwater lakes and a crucial Ramsar site, have restored around five sq km of critically silted area and involved the phased removal of 1.31 lakh willow trees as part of a scientific plan to revive the wetlands ecological balance, officials said. Nearly 78.43 lakh cubic metres of silt have been dredged to reclaim the lake area and enhance water-holding capacity. Protection bunds have been strengthened along [

Jammu, Apr 11: Stating that those destroying the future of our youth will not be spared, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched a 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir campaign, announcing stringent punitive measures including cancellation of passports, Aadhaar cards and attachment of properties of drug smugglers. Addressing a gathering at MA Stadium Jammu, LG Sinha said the fight against drug abuse is a collective responsibility, asserting that the menace has spread to every vill

CHENNAI, Apr 11: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticised the Centre over the womens reservation and accused it of trying to use it as a weapon to tackle the opposition before taking up the delimitation exercise based on population. The Union government is not concerned about implementing reservations for women. If their concerns were genuine, they could have done it right away. Rather than doing that, the BJP-led Centre is thinking of using it as a weapon [] The post Stalin a

JAMMU, Apr 11: The Public Works Department (Road & Building) has placed 107 Degree and Diploma holder Assistant Engineers (AEs)/Incharge AEs of the Civil Wing as Incharge Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) in their own pay and grade on a stop gap basis. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post PWD Places 107 AEs Of Civil Wing As Incharge AEEs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LOS ANGELES, Apr 11:The streaming platform Netflix has called it quits on the upcoming film Perfect following the exit by Hollywood star Millie Bobby Brown over creative differences. Brown was supposed to feature in the film, which was announced in September 2025. The actor would essay Kerri Strug, a member of the 1996 Magnificent Seven USA gymnastics team. Following the recent news of her exit from the project, the streaming platform has scraped the film, according to the entertainment news []

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11: US Vice President J D Vance arrived in Pakistan on Saturday to hold crucial peace talks with an Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia. Vance was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Army chief Asim Munir at the Nur Khan Air Base. He was accompanied by the US Presidents special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner. [] The post US Vice Pres

SRINAGAR, April 11: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted a committee to assess damages caused to the road stretch from Delina to Kupwara on National Highway 701, particularly in Bohipora, Gushi and Batergam areas. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Committee Formed To Assess Road Damage On DelinaKupwara Stretch appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

MOSCOW, Apr 11: Russia and China could not support an initiative that would have hindered efforts to end the bloodshed in the Persian Gulf, Kirill Logvinov, the director of the International Organisations Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Sputnik, commenting on the UN Security Council vote on Bahrains resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, Russia and China vetoed the draft UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz. Russian Permanent Representative to t

NEW DELHI, Apr 11: The Congress on Saturday questioned the governments failure to prevent Washington from according Islamabad the role of a mediator between the two warring countries despite New Delhis diplomatic outreach to isolate it following the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. This raises serious questions about the self-declared Vishwagurus huglomacy, said Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh, alluding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress leaders remarks came short

Leh, Apr 10: In a significant development addressing the long-pending public demand, residents of Ladakh can now see their rightful identity reflected in Aadhaar records, with Ladakh replacing Jammu & Kashmir in the State field, following the intervention of the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena. Despite the formation of the Union Territory of Ladakh in 2019, after being carved out of Jammu & Kashmir, the Aadhar records of the people of Ladakh continued to reflect the erstwhil

Actor Saqib Saleem says success in the Hindi film industry doesnt always lead to more work, something he has experienced firsthand despite earning acclaim for projects like 83, Rangbaaz, and Citadel. The 38-year-old actor calls himself a searcher who is always looking for the right opportunity. Theres so much work happening, there is OTT, theatrical, you have to find the right fit for yourself. Not every project that is happening is for you. So, Im a searcher, I keep roaming [] The post Every fi

Mohammad Hanief m.hanief@gmail.com In an inspiring celebration of creativity, resilience, and environmental awareness, the students of Class 4 at The Legends School of Education, Sadrebal, Srinagar, captivated hearts with their remarkable Best Out of Waste activity held on April 06, 2026. The event carried special significance as it coincided with the birthday of one of its most determined participants, Mohammad Numaan, making the occasion even more memorable and meaningful for everyone involved

Dewanshi Verma ewanshivermaa@gmail.com Pottery is one of the oldest crafts in India, with a history that dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization. Traditionally practiced by communities known as kumhars, pottery has played an essential role in daily life by providing functional items such as earthen pots, storage vessels, and diyas. However, in contemporary India, this ancient craft faces a critical questiondoes it exist as a valued art form, or is it merely a means of survival for artisans?

NEW DELHI, Apr 11: A Parliamentary Panel has raised concern over the post of director lying vacant at the famed Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library in Patna since August 2023, and sought a report from the Ministry of Culture on the reasons for the delay in filling the vacancy. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture also suggested to the Ministry of Culture to set a timeline for the completion of the digitisation project of the National Archives [] The post Par pa

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Overview of Savings Plans Savings plans are structured financial instruments used to systematically accumulate wealth by making regular investments. Savings plans inculcate financial discipline in individuals, along with certain features like capital protection, return guarantees, tax efficiency, etc. Savings plans, fundamentally, involve investing regularly through compounding to create a financial corpus for future use, including meeting objectives like childrens education, funding a retiremen

SRINAGAR, Apr 11: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday forecast partly to generally cloudy weather with brief spells of light rain at scattered places in Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days. Director Meteorological Department, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that on April 11, the weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy with a possibility of brief light rain at scattered places towards afternoon or evening hours. He said April 12 will remain generally dry, although a brief [

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WASHINGTON, Apr 11: Amid claps and cheers, four astronauts of NASAs Artemis-II mission splashed down in the Pacific ocean after a historic flight to the moon the first by humans in more than 50 years. The path to the moon is open but the work ahead is greater than the work behind, Amit Kshatriya, Indian-origin NASA Associate Administrator told a press conference shortly after the Artemis-II crew returned to earth off the coast of San Diego at 8:07 eastern [] The post Four Astronauts Return Afte

NEW DELHI, Apr 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to renowned social reformer Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary and said his life was dedicated to the ideals of equality, justice and education. He also said Phule was a pioneer in championing the rights of women and the marginalised. Phule was born on April 11, 1827, in Maharashtra and died on November 28, 1890. On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, paying tributes to a visionary [] The post Jyotirao Ph

Narendra Modi Today, 11th April, is a deeply special day for all of us. It is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, one of Indias greatest social reformers and a guiding light for generations. This year, the occasion carries even greater significance, as it marks the beginning of his 200th birth anniversary celebrations. Mahatma Phule was a great reformer. In addition to that, his was a life of moral courage, restless enquiry and unshakable commitment to social good. Mahatma [] The po

Dr S K Gupta vprint257@gmail.com Parkinsons disease also known as Shaking Palsy was described by James Parkinson in 1817. Patients usually come with tremulous movements of hands, bending forward with stooped posture, stiffness of legs, looks depressed with expressionless face and short shuffling steps. If we see overall worldwide scenario of the disease, the disease is seen in both the sexes and its onset is after 55 years of age with wide range in age from 20-80 years. Onset at [] The post Unde

BJP rules out change in UT leadership Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 10: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president, Nitin Nabin organised a meeting of State presidents, general secretaries and State in charges of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Varg (Training Programme) at party Headquarters New Delhi today to take feedback from State leadership on the month long programmes launched on April 5 -the Foundation Day of the party. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The meeting from J&K w

Major espionage network unearthed JAMMU/NEW DELHI, Apr 10: An espionage network with direct links to Pakistan has been unearthed, revealing how handlers across the border were remotely monitoring real-time movement of Indian Army personnel through a covert grid of solar-powered CCTV cameras installed at strategically sensitive locations across northern India, an official said on Friday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The surveillance network spanned key cities including Kapurthal