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Washington, May 24: A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials. The US Secret Service said in a statement late Saturday that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 pm ET, removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers. Officers returned fire and hit the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital, where he later died, according [] The

NEW DELHI, May 23 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a coal mine accident in Chinas Shanxi Province, and conveyed condolences to President Xi Jinping and the people of China. Ninety miners were killed in a gas explosion in the coal mine in north China, the official media in Beijing reported on Saturday, adding that 201 miners have so far been rescued. Saddened by the loss of lives in a mining [] The post PM expresses grief over coal mine accident

Over 1 cr people join anti-drug movement in J&K Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 23: The ongoing anti-drug campaign, Nasha Mukt JK Abhiyaan has recorded remarkable achievements and impact across awareness generation, rehabilitation, law enforcement, treatment, surveillance and prevention initiatives, reflecting an unprecedented whole-of-government approach against the menace of substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir. As on today, the campaign has mobilized lakhs of citizens, strengthened inst

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: SCOPE Academy of Public Sector Enterprises (APSE) today organized an Executive Development Program (EDP) for Junior and Mid-Level Executives of CPSEs. The programme was inaugurated by Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE. Ayush Gupta, Director (HR), GAIL and Member, SCOPE Executive Board addressed the concluding session and distributed certificates to the participants. Themed The Career Journey to Personal Effectiveness and Leadership the program was attende

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: Punjab National Bank (PNB) today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) to provide customized salary account services and concessional interest rates on personal loans for its employees. The MoU was formally signed by PNB Circle Head, Jammu, Pankaj Kumar Verma and Additional CEO of SMVDSB, Alok Kumar Maurya during a ceremony attended by senior officials from both organizations. Under this partn

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: Des Raj, a retired Deputy General Manager (DGM) of NABARD today assumed charge as the Managing Director of the Jammu Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. (JCCB). Des Raj, son of Kamla Ram brings with him vast administrative and banking experience gained during his tenure with NABARD. His appointment strengthen the functioning of the Cooperative Banking sector in Jammu region and further to improve financial services offered by the bank. The Jammu Central Cooperati

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, May 23: Central Bank of India today organized a Mega Retail Credit Outreach Camp at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Headquarters, Chandigarh. The programme was led by D P Khurana, Corporate General Manager, along with S K Singh, Zonal Head, Chandigarh and Ram Kumar Yadav, Regional Head, Chandigarh. The event was graced by the chief guest, Mayor of Panchkula, Shyam Lal Bansal. Om Prakash, Chairman, Shivalik Development Board, also marked his presence

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Transport Department to assess the progress achieved in road safety, traffic enforcement, technology integration and implementation of key recommendations aimed at improving traffic management and reducing road accidents across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting besides ACS PWD and Principal Secretary, Home was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Health; Commissioner Secretary, Law;

Sameer Rekhi rekhi7sameer@gmail.com As a young officer, I served on the Patnitop-Jawahar Tunnel stretch in 2000-01, a difficult mountain stretch of the time. The roads were narrow, weather-beaten and vulnerable to heavy rain, fog, snow and landslides. Yet traffic discipline was not an impossible dream. It was enforced and therefore, it largely worked. Lane driving was strictly monitored. Over-speeding, dangerous overtaking, lane jamming and overloading were treated not as minor violations but a

Day-to-day hearing vital in national security cases *Special Court asked to prioritize trial, avoid adjournments Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that prolonged incarceration without timely conclusion of trial violates the fundamental right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, even in cases involving stringent anti-terror legislation such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Further, the High Court observed t

Inter-Zonal Sports Competitions Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU/UDHAMPUR, May 23: Under the aegis of the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, Inter-Zonal District Level Competitions in Kabaddi concluded at MA Stadium and Khel Gaon Nagrota, while the District Level Inter-Zonal Tournament for Boys U-14 and U-17 was inaugurated at Subash Stadium. In Kabaddi Girls U-14, Jammu zone defeated Satwari, Gandhi Nagar beat Miran Sahib, Khour outplayed Akhnoor and Chowki Choura defeated Bhalwal in t

NEW DELHI, May 23 : Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the government does not interfere in exchange rates as these are determined by market forces and influenced by several global factors. However, he said, the government is always conscious of taking steps to promote exports, reduce import dependence and promote a greater degree of investment into India. The government does not interfere in the exchange rate. It is a matter of market forces, and it is [] The post Govt

NEW DELHI, May 23 : India and the US will continue to work closely for the global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed him on the West Asia crisis and bilateral cooperation in defence, strategic technologies, trade and energy security. Rubio, who met Modi shortly after landing in New Delhi, invited the prime minister on behalf of President Donald Trump to visit the White House in the near future, according [] The post Modi, Rubio di

Consumer court orders bank to pay Rs 48,400 to woman for failing to refund money of failed ATM transaction NEW DELHI, May 23 : A consumer court here has directed a bank to refund Rs 10,000 to a woman and pay additional compensation and litigation costs after a failed ATM transaction amount was not reversed for several months. The bench comprising President Divya Jyoti Jaipuriar and Member Rashmi Bansal of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission held the Bank of [] The post Consumer c

LONDON, May 23 : An evening gown with zardozi work depicting Indias national flower, the lotus, is among the prized fashion items on display at one of the UKs largest royal exhibitions in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The gown was designed by Norman Hartnell, Dressmaker to the Queen, for a state dinner hosted by then President Dr Rajendra Prasad in Delhi in January 1961. It forms the centrepiece of the Diplomatic Dressing section of the Queen Elizabeth [] The post Queen Elizabeth IIs za

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 23: Different delegations called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today at Lok Bhawan, Srinagar. A delegation of Deaf Cricket Association J&K led by Umar Ashraf Beigh apprised the LG of issues related to promotion of deaf cricket. Another delegation witnessed presentation of a book titled Parmeshwari: Agitation of Kashmir authored by Dr Ashish Kaul, which was presented by his parents Rattan Kaul and Pushpa Kaul. The third delegation of the Save Yout

NEW DELHI, May 23 : The Congress on Saturday accused the government of burdening the common people with a post-poll fuel price hike and also denying them the benefits of falling crude oil prices during the past decade. Addressing a press conference, chairman of the Congresss research department Rajeev Gowda questioned the government on oil imports, inflation and strategic reserves. There is a race going on between fuel and the rupee as to which will hit the century first, he [] The post Govt bur

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: Delhi Public School Jammu under the guidance of Dr Ritu Singh, Pro-Vice Chairperson and Founder of DPS Jammu, Nagbani and Katra, hosted the grand inaugural ceremony of the three-day Zonal residential training programme in Mathematics under the aegis of the Delhi Public School Society-HRDC. The event was graced by chief guest Ansuya Jamwal, Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu and guest of honour Prof. (Dr) Sartaj Ul Hasan, Dean Academics, Department of Math

NEW DELHI, May 23: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday said the government is focusing on ensuring all AIIMS institutions match the standards of AIIMS Delhi, while enabling them to mentor other medical colleges and healthcare institutions nationwide. Addressing the 23rd convocation ceremony of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) here, Nadda said that while the country had only one AIIMS till the end of the 20th century, six more were established during the tenur

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 23: A woman delivered a baby inside an 108-ambulance moments after being referred from District Hospital (DH) Bandipora to Srinagar today. The incident has led to allegations of medical negligence, prompting health authorities to order an inquiry. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The woman, identified as Kulsooma Begum, wife of Azad Ahmad Dar of Laharwalpora in Bandipora district, had been taken to DH Bandipora after developing pregnancy-relate

Will hold wide-ranging talks with EAM NEW DELHI, May 23: India and the US will continue to work closely for the global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed him on the West Asia crisis and discussed ways to bolster bilateral ties in crucial sectors, including defence, strategic technologies, trade and energy security. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Rubio, who met Modi shortly after landing in New Delhi, invited the [] The p

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was in Kolkata to promote his upcoming film Aakhri Sawal, a politically charged drama framed as a high-stakes intellectual debate over the 100-year history and ideological legacy of the RSS. The Bollywood icon and Dadasaheb Phalke winner spoke about his son Namashis performance, politically conscious cinema and the changing political landscape in Bengal. Rajat Dhar reports Q. Your son is in the main cast. What do you think about his work in this film? A. My [] Th

Helicopters, drones pressed into service Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: Security forces today established contact with a group of suspected two to three terrorists at Dorimal in Gambhir Mugalan area of Rajouri district. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The search operation was on when the reports last came in. Helicopter, drones and other surveillance equipments are being used by the troops of Romeo Force, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), SOG and police to eliminate the terrorists, who are

A verdant garden in bloom, birds chirping in the backdrop, a warm sun making its way across the horizon and lots of children of course. Indias favourite author is 92 and the celebration could not have been more Ruskin Bond-ish wisdom and wit wrapped into one perfect afternoon. Recovering from a spinal surgery and confined to a wheelchair, he is frail but the zest is intact as he regales his audience with stories about the time he had 20 [] The post Ruskin Bond@92 appeared first on Daily Excelsi

No new posts to be created without FD nod *Bans lavish official functions, foreign travel Govind Sharma JAMMU, May 23: In a major austerity drive aimed at enforcing fiscal discipline and reducing non-essential expenditure, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced a comprehensive set of expenditure-control measures, imposing strict restrictions on official functions, foreign travel, purchase of vehicles, creation of new posts and hiring of office accommodation. Follow the Daily Excelsior ch

NEW DELHI, May 23: Petrol and diesel prices were raised by 87-91 paise per litre on Saturday, taking the cumulative increase in retail fuel rates to nearly Rs 5 a litre in under 10 days as state-owned firms passed on soaring international oil prices. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Alongside, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices were raised by Re 1 per kg, marking the third increase in recent days and taking the cumulative hike to Rs 4 per [] The post Petrol, diesel, CNG prices hik

NEW DELHI, May 23: Several wanted terrorists based in Pakistan attended Hamza Burhans funeral in Islamabad on Friday. Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Sallahudin, a US-designated terrorist, and Al-Badr chief Bakht Zameen Khan were seen in visuals that have emerged from the gathering. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Arjumand Gulzar Dar alias Hamza Burhan, a top commander of the banned Al-Badr terror outfit who went by the codename Doctor, was wanted in India for spearheading an elabora

CHANDIGARH, May 23: In a breakthrough, the Punjab Police claimed to have foiled a major terror conspiracy in the state after arresting two alleged operatives linked to the Lakha gang and recovering two live military-grade hand grenades from their possession in Ludhiana. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The arrests were made during a joint operation conducted by the Ludhiana Commissionerate Police and Counter-Intelligence units against an alleged international criminal syndicate and

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: Government today announced schedule of summer vacations for all Government and recognized private schools falling in the summer zone of Jammu Division. According to an order issued by the Director School Education Jammu, primary classes shall observe summer vacations from June 1 to July 22, 2026, while classes 6th to 12th will remain closed from June 8 to July 22, 2026. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Earlier, Education Minister Sakeena Itoo,

Jammu, May 23: The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express service has recorded more than one lakh passengers within 22 days of commencing commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. Passengers are paying Rs 730, excluding catering charges, for the journey, they said, asserting that the rail route is emerging as an affordable and comfortable travel option as airfares between the two cities range from Rs 9,000 to Rs 15,

Jammu, May 23: The Jammu division of Northern Railway organised a Rozgar Mela on Saturday, during which 229 selected candidates from Jammu and Kashmir received appointment letters for various government jobs. The event was part of the Centres mega employment drive aimed at inducting youth into government services through a transparent and merit-based recruitment process, officials said. More than 5,100 candidates were selected across the country in the latest recruitment round, including 229 fro

SRINAGAR, May 23: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday appealed to people to celebrate the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha with humility in view of the prevailing global situation amid tensions in the Middle East. Abdullah paid obeisance at the shrine of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani in the Khankah locality here. Speaking to reporters, the NC chief greeted people ahead of Eid-ul-Azha and urged them to observe the festival modestly. I appeal to the people to celebrate Eid with humility keep

Islamabad, May 23: Several Pakistan-based wanted terrorists, including Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and Al-Badr supremo Bakht Zameen Khan, attended the funeral of Pulwama attack mastermind terrorist Hamza Burhan in Islamabad, according to visuals circulating on social media and local reports. Hamza Burhan, also known as Arjumand Gulzar Dar and codenamed Doctor, was buried in Islamabad a day after he was shot by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied-Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK). According t

Srinagar, May 23: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday warned of strict legal action against anyone, whether in the administration or in public life, connected to drug trafficking or lending support to it. Sinha joined padyatra in Shopian district of south Kashmir as part of the anti-drugs campaign in Jammu and Kashmir. Today I want to state unequivocally: whether an official or anyone in public life, if they are in any way connected to the drug network [] The post Anyon

Leh/Jammu, May 23: Ladakh is set to take a significant step towards clean energy generation with Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approving the setting up of Indias first geothermal power project by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation at Puga valley in Ladakh, at an altitude of over 14,000 feet. LG approved a five-year extension of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation for the construction of the countrys first geothermal power project, officials said. [] T

Jammu, May 23: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has designated 15 advocates as Senior Advocates following approval by the Honble Full Court, subject to furnishing of undertaking under Rule 5 of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Designation of Senior Advocates) Rules, 2025. According to a notification issued by the Office of the Registrar General (Camp) at Jammu, the designation was approved vide Notification No. 1309 of 2026 RG/LP dated May 23, 2026. [] The post J&K High

JAMMU, May 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced summer vacations for schools falling under the Summer Zone of Jammu Division in view of the prevailing weather conditions. Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that the vacations for primary classes will commence from June 1, 2026, while schools for students of Classes 6th to 12th will close from June 8, 2026. The decision has been taken to safeguard students from the rising temperatures during the summer season. The post Summer Vacati

RAMPUR (UP), May 23: A court in Uttar Pradeshs Rampur district on Saturday increased the prison sentence of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan from seven years to 10 years in a case related to alleged use of two PAN cards, while maintaining the seven-year jail term for his son Abdullah Azam Khan. Additional District and Sessions Judge Vijay Kumar passed the order while hearing an appeal filed by the prosecution seeking enhancement of punishment. Earlier, the MP-MLA magistrate court of [] The post

SRINAGAR, May 23: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired an exhaustive meeting to review implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister took a comprehensive review of the status of claims filed under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), functioning of various committees constituted under the Act and measures

JAMMU, May 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed three In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers as In-charge Executive Engineers (Civil) in the Public Works (R&B) Department on a stop-gap basis with immediate effect. According to a Government order, the promoted engineers include Mohd Khalid, Zia-Ul-Rehman Qazi and Khalid Owais. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post 3 Engineers Placed As In-Charge Executive Engineers In PWD appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

KOLKATA, May 23: Security has been stepped up at the jhalmuri stall, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited during his campaign for the West Bengal election last month, after its owner allegedly received death threats, police said on Saturday. Bikram Kumar Sau, who runs the jhalmuri stall near Raj College More in Jhargram town, hogged the limelight after the PM stopped at his shop and ate the popular snack while returning from a public rally on April 19. Sau lodged [] The post Bengal: Securi

JAMMU, May 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has issued fresh directions prescribing strict timelines for processing of SNA SPARSH bills through the Cyber Treasury system to ensure timely payments and smooth functioning of the mechanism. According to a circular issued by the Directorate General of Accounts and Treasuries (DGAT), all treasuries have been directed to scrutinize, process and push SNA SPARSH bills to the Cyber Treasury within two working days of receipt. The circular furt

NEW DELHI, May 23: Jindal Stainless and the Haryana government have extended their agreement to support skill development in the field of stainless steel applications and manufacturing. In a statement on Saturday, Jindal Stainless said the company has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Haryana State Board of Technical Education (HSBTE), Panchkula, for another three years. The renewed partnership aims to continue promoting technical education and skill development in the field

NEW DELHI, May 23: With heatwave conditions intensifying across several parts of the country, doctors are warning that prolonged exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect not only physical well-being but also eye and neurological functioning, especially among children, senior citizens and people with pre-existing medical conditions. Health experts say soaring temperatures, dehydration and prolonged exposure to sunlight can disturb the bodys internal balance and trigger fatigue, dizzines

Srinagar, May 23: In a major crackdown under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan 100 Days Campaign, Srinagar Police on Friday attached multiple immovable properties worth nearly 5 crore belonging to alleged drug peddlers and narcotics traffickers across Srinagar and adjoining districts. Police said the action was taken under various provisions of the NDPS Act as part of sustained efforts to dismantle the financial infrastructure of drug networks operating in the Valley. Among the att

NEW DELHI, May 23: Husband-wife duo Dr Ramchandra Godbole and Suneeta Godbole, who have spent more than three decades providing healthcare and social support to tribal communities in the remote Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, will be conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on May 25. The couple moved to Bastar soon after their marriage in 1990 and have since devoted their lives to serving tribal populations in inaccessible and Naxal-affected areas where healthcare facilities were eit

NEW DELHI, May 23: Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Saturday, saying sky-high arrogance and gutter-level politics have converted the grand old party into a lobby of defeated politicians. He also claimed that the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) are set to face another rude shock in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. Addressing the inaugural session of a BJP training programme in Uttar Pradeshs Ghaziabad, Naqvi

SHIRDI (MAHARASHTRA), May 23: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said future wars will be multi-domain with land, sea, air, cyberspace, and cognitive warfare operating together. Speaking at the inauguration of a defence manufacturing unit here in Ahilyanagar district, General Chauhan said modern warfare is not just based on manpower, conventional weapons or platform-centric operations. AI, drones, robotics, cyber systems, autonomous platforms, space technologies, precision s

NEW DELHI, May 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Indias international partnerships are purposefully structured to serve the countrys youth and leaders of global corporations, representing dozens of nations, have talked about Indias youth and its technological advancement. After virtually distributing appointment letters for central government jobs to more than 51,000 youths at a Rozgar Mela, Modi also said the youth will play a crucial role in realising the vision of a Viksit Bha

NEW DELHI, May 23: The Centre has made an offer for constitutional safeguards under Article 371, instead of the Sixth Schedule, and a legislative body for Ladakh, activists from the region said on Saturday, while stressing that discussions were still underway and no final agreement had been reached. Talking to news agency a day after their meeting with a sub-committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), activist Sonam Wangchuk said the government had proposed safeguards for Ladakh on the [] T