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NEW DELHI, May 9: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has rescheduled its entrance tests, originally slated for May 10 and 11, for students from Jammu and Kashmir. The university, in a statement on Friday, said, JMI announces rescheduling of the Admission Tests to be held on May 10-11, 2025 for students of Jammu and Kashmir. The decision has been taken considering the ongoing situation and factoring in the well-being of students, it said. The entrance exams for various programmes for the [] The post Jami

Jammu/Srinagar, May 9: Drone attacks on Srinagar airport and Awantipora air base were thwarted late on Friday, while blasts were heard in Jammu and parts of the south Kashmir region, officials said. The attack came a day after India thwarted attempts by the Pakistan military to hit Indian military installations using drones and missiles. The sky was lit up in Baramulla district as the Indian military shot down Pakistani drones. Blasts were heard and sirens sounded in the Jammu region [] The post

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New Delhi, May 9: India on Friday said Pakistan launched between 300 and 400 Turkish drones across 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek in its failed attempt to target Indian military installations on Thursday night and also accused that country of using its civilian planes as a shield for its aerial attacks endangering the flights. As Pakistan launched multiple drone attacks again on Friday night, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Pakistans strike on places of worship and its preposterous [] Th

SRINAGAR, May 9: A blackout was enforced across the Kashmir Valley, including its summer capital here, late Friday evening, and sirens were heard at a few places, officials said. The blackout was enforced after attacks in Jammu, which sent the locals rushing to their homes in panick. Police have asked people to stay home and switch off all lights. (Agencies) The post Blackout In Kashmir Valley, Sirens Heard appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, May 9: Pakistani drones were sighted in Jammu, Samba, Pathankot sector on Friday, according to defence sources. Red streaks could be seen and explosions were heard in Samba sector of Jammu as Indias air defence intercepted Pakistani drones amid blackout. Meanwhile a precautionary blackout has been enforfced in the multiple areas amid the esclating tensions between India and Pakistan. Complete blackout has been enforced, Akhnoor and Udhampur region of Jammu and Kashmir; Ambala and Panc

New Delhi, May 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with the top defence establishment on Friday to take stock of the security situation. With conflict between India and Pakistan heating up, Modi met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and the three service chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff to strategise over the future course of action. The conflict with Pakistan has intensified with the armed forces responding proportionately and ad

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SRINAGAR, May 9: Authorities on Friday said the civilian flight operations will remain suspended at Srinagar International Airport till midnight of May 15 in view of the ongoing India-Pakistan confrontation. Please note that Srinagar Airport is closed up to 2359 hours of 14.05.2025 for flight operations, an official of the Airports Authority of India said here. Srinagar Airport was closed for operations on May 7, soon after India launched missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and

Jammu/Srinagar, May 9: Blasts were heard and sirens sounded as Jammu city plunged into darkness after loud explosions were heard in the region, officials said on Friday. In Srinagar, mosque loudspeakers were used to convey to locals to switch off their lights as a precautionary measure. The blasts come amid ongoing shelling by Pakistan following Indias strike on terror hideouts in the country earlier this week as part of Operation Sindoor. Intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery,

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JAMMU, May 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has sanctioned the placement of Subash Chander, Handicrafts Training Officer (HTO) of J&K Handicrafts (Subordinate) Services, as the In-charge Assistant Director Handicrafts. See Order Copy Click Here The post Subash Chander Appointed In-Charge Assistant Director Handicrafts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, May 9: Hundreds of residents along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) here were evacuated to safer zones on Wednesday as authorities chalked out countermeasures to safeguard civilians from Pakistani shelling. As many as 12 people, including four children and two women, were killed and over 50 injured when the Pakistan army pounded forward villages in Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region and Baramulla and Kupwara in north Kashmir with artillery and mortar shelling ea

New Delhi, May 9: Pakistans attack on places of worship and its preposterous attempts to put the blame on Indian armed forces is reflective of Islamabads evil design and efforts to deceive and mislead the world, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday. Citing Pakistans attack on a gurdwara in Amritsar and its subsequent attempt to blame it on Indian armed forces, Misri said Islamabads thinking that India would attack its own cities is the kind of deranged fantasy that [] The post Deranged

New Delhi, May 9: At least 24 airports in northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Chandigarh, have been shut for civilian flights till May 15, sources said on Friday. Earlier, these airports were closed for civilian flights till May 10 in view of the military conflict between India and Pakistan. Airlines on Friday said that their flights have been cancelled due to temporary closure of airports till May 15. The sources said at least 24 airports [] The post At Least 24 Ai

RAJOURI, May 9: In the wake of prevailing situation along the border areas, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today chaired a high level meeting with the district administration and prominent citizens of civil society at Rajouri to discuss public safety and seek suggestions regarding evacuation and rehabilitation of affected population. Additional District Development Commissioner, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, briefed regarding the steps being taken by the district administration for the safety

NEW DELHI, May 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held an extensive interaction with a number of veterans, including former chiefs of the three services, amid the ongoing conflict with Pakistan, officials said. The veterans included former chiefs of the army, air force and the navy, besides other retired officers who have served the country, they said. The conflict with Pakistan intensified with the armed forces responding proportionately and adequately to Pakistani attempts to target Ind

Jammu, May 9: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday registered a formal case against three former revenue officials for allegedly facilitating the illegal transfer of state land to private individuals in Nagrota area on the outskirts of Jammu city by misusing their official positions, officials said. The accused include Riaz Ahmed the then Patwari Nagrota Rajesh Kumar Thakur and Nissar Ahmed Shad, both former Tehsildars of Nagrota, along with several beneficiaries and others, they said. T

SRINAGAR, May 9: SRINAGAR, May 9: The Health and Medical Education Department has directed those employees of the Government Medical College Srinagar and its Associated Hospitals who are on leave, to resume their duties. The post GMC Srinagar, Associated Hospital Employees On Leave Asked To Resume Duties appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

BANIHAL/JAMMU, May 9: Three policemen were injured when a vehicle, part of the escort of a High Court judge, skidded off the road and turned turtle on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Friday, officials said. The accident took place in the Wagan-Nachilana area when a Gypsy escorting the judges vehicle overturned due to slippery conditions, they said. The officials said that the injured cops were shifted to Banihals Sub-Divisional Hospital for treatment. The post Three Cop

NEW YORK/LONDON, May 9: India has ramped up diplomatic offensive against Pakistan following the military conflict, with its Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra saying that the country is at war with the terrorists and will bring justice to victims of the Pahalgam terror attack by holding the lowlifes, subhuman monsters accountable. Separately, Indian envoy to the UK Vikram Doraiswami said Indias response to Pakistans original conflict escalation with the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam was precise,

NEW DELHI, May 9: Indian armed forces responded proportionately and adequately to Pakistans attempts to target Indian installations last night, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday. The foreign secretary was addressing a press conference here. Pakistan violated Indian airspace to target our military installations on the intervening night of May 8 and 9, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said. She said Pakistan sent 300-400 drones in 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek last night to target Ind

SRINAGAR, May 9: The morale of soldiers is high and the Indian Army is ready to deal with any situation, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday after visiting villages affected by Pakistani shelling in the Uri sector. The Jammu and Kashmir administration is ensuring that people in Uri do not face any inconvenience, he added. Attempts were made (to attack) but the morale of the forces is very high and they are ready to deal with [] The post LG Sinha Visits Shelling-Hit J

LAHORE, May 9: A woman government officer in Pakistan was arrested on Friday for criticising the Pakistan Army and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government in a WhatsApp group, amid the military conflict with India. According to the FIR, the National Cyber Crime Agency has booked and arrested National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) officer Hina Sheikh for passing derogatory remarks about the Pakistan Army (for its role in military conflict with India) and government of Pakistan in a

New Delhi, May 9: Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddins jailed sons on Friday moved the Delhi High Court for restoring their facility to make phone calls to family members. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela noted no one appeared on behalf of the state and jail authorities and posted their plea on May 22. Syed Ahmad Shakeel and Syed Shahid Yusuf, sons of Salahuddin, have challenged Rule 631 of the Delhi Prison Rules. The [] The post Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen Chiefs

New Delhi, May 9: India used S-400 Triumph missile systems, Barak-8 missiles, Akash surface-to-air missiles, and DRDOs anti-drone technologies to thwart Pakistani offensive following the Operation Sindoor, highly-placed sources said on Friday. After India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, Pakistan tried to escalate tensions by launching missiles at Indian military installations but every single missile was neutralised, they said. In retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forc

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW, May 9: US President Donald Trump has said that Washington is still engaged in discussions with Moscow and Kiev, and called for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that new sanctions would be imposed if the ceasefire is not upheld. Talks with Russia/Ukraine continue. The U.S. calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional ceasefire. Hopefully, an acceptable ceasefire will be observed, and both Countries will be held accountable for respecting the sanctity of these

Hoshiarpur, May 9: Punjab Roadways has suspended its bus service from Hoshiarpur to Jammu for the day due to the military conflict between India and Pakistan, an official said on Friday. Jasvir Kotla, general manager of Punjab Roadways, Hoshiarpur, said none of the depots buses were sent to Jammu on Friday as a precautionary step in light of the prevailing situation. In view of the current tense atmosphere resembling war-like conditions between India and Pakistan, no Punjab Roadways buses from [

MOSCOW, May 9: Leaders of 27 nations joined Russian President Vladimir Putin in celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Unions victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. Addressing the Victory Day parade at the Red Square here, Putin underscored that the defeat of Nazi Germany was accomplished through the collective efforts of Allied Nations, and the opening of the second front by the Normandy landing of the Allied forces contributed to bringing the victory in the Great [] The pos

OSLO, May 9: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told The Associated Press you cannot spy against an ally after reports that the United States has stepped up intelligence gathering on Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump. Frederiksens comments Friday are the latest in the spat between Denmark, Greenland and the United States because Trump seeks to annex the strategic Arctic island. Denmark and Greenland insist that the mineral-rich island is not

DHAKA, May 9: Bangladeshs interim government on Friday said it would take a quick decision on banning deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasinas Awami League. The announcement by the interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunuss office in a statement came after student-led newly floated National Citizen Party (NCP) activists overnight rallied in front of his official residence demanding Hasinas party be disbanded. NCP leadership had spearheaded the massive student-led protests that resulted in

NEW DELHI, May 9: Teams of Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and dog squad, along with Delhi Police teams rushed to the Arun Jaitley Stadium after the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) received a bomb threat which turned out to be hoax, an official said. We received a bomb threat via email on the address of DDCA. We immediately forwarded it to Delhi Police. The Delhi Police bomb squad came and inspected the whole venue. Nothing was found, DDCA secretary [] The post Bomb threat at Arun Jaitle

NEW DELHI, May 9:World Bank President Ajay Banga has said that the multilateral agency has no role to play beyond a facilitator in the Indus Water Treaty signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 for sharing of waters of Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab. India has suspended the decades-old Indus Water Treaty in the wake of the killing of 26 tourists in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam on April 22. We have no role to play beyond [] The post No role to play beyond facilitator: World Bank P

NEW DELHI, May 9: With the IPL suspended, its broadcast and streaming rights holder JioStar on Friday said the company stands firmly committed to prioritise national interest over all other considerations, while extending support to the government and armed forces. The company said it will work with the BCCI to bring back IPL, which has been suspended for a week because of the deepening military confrontation between India and Pakistan, at an appropriate time. We, at JioStar, wholeheartedly sup

JAMMU, May 9: Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Service Sports, , Satish Sharma, today visited camp, where several families from Pargwal sector and other catchment areas have taken refuge following intense cross-border shelling. The shelling has forced many villagers from the border areas of Pargwal to flee their homes for safety, prompting swift action by the administration to relocate and house them at the Mishriwala relief camp. During his visit, the Minister interacted with the affected

New Delhi, May 9: History is witness that whenever someone challenged Indias self-respect, they got a befitting reply, the Congress said on Friday and asserted that its Jai Hind Yatra, being taken out across the country, was in support of Indias brave soldiers. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said once again India had been challenged and its tolerance and patience tested, with terrorists having ruthlessly killed innocent people. They will have to pay the price f

JAMMU, May 9: The Jal Shakti Department (JSD) has placed two in charge Superintendent Engineers (SEs), Mohammad Tak Choudhary and Tirath Ram, as Chief Engineers. On their placement as CEs, one of the officers has been posted as Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti (PHE) Kashmir and the other as Chief Engineer, Irrigation and Flood Control, Kashmir. The post JSD Places Two Incharge SEs As CEs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, May 9: The Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department has placed 5 Executive Engineers (XENs) as incharge Superintendent Engineers. Consequently, 8 incharge Superintendent Engineers have been transferred from one place of posting to another. See Order Copy Click Here. The post 5 PHE XENs Placed As Incharge SEs, 8 Incharge SEs Transferred appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, May 9: Amid continuously escalating tension between India and Pakistan, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has deputed 10 more IAS and two JKAS officers as the District Mentors. See Order Copy Click Here. The post 10 More IAS, 2 JKAS Officers Deputed As District Mentors appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, May 9: In light of the current security environment and the threat of hostile attacks, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged all states and Union Territories (UTs) to augment civil defence measures under the Civil Defence Act and Rules of 1968. Highlighting Section 11 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, the Ministry in a letter titled augmentation of civil defence measures in the states/UTs reminded that state governments are empowered to undertake all necessary actions for [] Th

New Delhi, May 9: The Delhi High Court on Friday closed a case after Yoga guru Ramdev pledged not to pass any further disparaging remarks against Hamdards Rooh Afza. Justice Amit Bansal said the averments of Ramdev and Patanjali Foods Ltd in their affidavits were binding on them and decreed the suit in favour of Hamdard National Foundation India. The court had previously ordered removal of the controversial online content and asked Ramdev and Patanjali to file their undertaking. The [] The post

Jammu, May 9: Warning Pakistan that continued escalation from across the border would only hurt them, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called Thursdays aerial strikes on Jammu one of the most serious assaults on the city since the 1971 war. He said that Pakistan should focus on de-escalation amid the ongoing military conflict in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The chief minister lauded the armed forces for their swift response in neutralising aerial threats and ensuring that not []

Poonch/Jammu, May 9: A villager was killed and three others were injured in shelling by Pakistan in forward areas of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch and Rajouri districts early Friday morning, prompting Army troops to retaliate. A series of high-intensity blasts between 3:50 am and 4:45 am triggered an immediate blackout and sounding of sirens, officials said. Videos from the pre-dawn hours showed drones and other flying objects in the Jammu region being neutralised by the air defence system. The firi

NEW DELHI, May 9: Telecom regulator TRAI on Friday released its recommendations on pricing of spectrum to be given for satellite-based internet services, suggesting a levy of 4 per cent of annual revenues as fee on operators like Elon Musks Starlink. Operators offering services in urban areas would have to shell out an additional Rs 500 per subscribers annually, TRAI said in its recommendations to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). No additional levy would be applicable for services in

NEW DELHI, May 9:Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, various online booking platforms on Friday announced suspension of new travel offerings to countries, including Turkey and Azerbaijan for their support to Pakistan and advised customers to avoid non-essential travel to these destinations, while urging Indians to exercise utmost caution before planning trips to sensitive regions. Cox & Kings said it has decided to temporarily pause all new travel offerings to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Tur

Srinagar, May 9: With tension between India and Pakistan forcing closure of educational institutions in Kashmir, several schools have switched to online mode of classes to ensure that students do not lose precious academic time. As the schools have remained closed since May 7 following Indias missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan, leading private schools in the valley started online classes for their students on Friday. My kids have started to receive online education from today

Srinagar, May 9: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday called for political intervention to resolve issues between India and Pakistan, saying military action cannot be a solution to bring peace in the region. Addressing a press conference here, she appealed the leadership of both the countries to exercise restraint and put an immediate halt to attacks on each other. Pulwama and Pahalgam are two such incidents that brought the two countries on the verge of a catastrophe. If it continues [] The post

Srinagar, May 9: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the Uri sector to assess the damage caused by Pakistani shelling in civilian areas over the past three nights. Sinha directed the administration to provide immediate relief to the affected families and ensure their safety. Took assessment of the damage to the civilian area and residential houses caused by unprovoked shelling by Pakistan in the border villages of Lagama and Gingal in Uri. Ive directed the [] The