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JAMMU, Apr 22: The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed 2013 batch AGMUT Cadre IPS officer Ashish Kumar Mishra as Commandant (General Duty) in the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on deputation. As per an official memorandum, the competent authority has approved his appointment under the usual terms and conditions of deputation, and he has been asked to be relieved immediately to take up the new assignment. Mishra has previously served in Jammu and Kashmir, including as SSP Srinagar. See detail [] Th

KATHMANDU, Apr 22: Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Wednesday tendered his resignation after allegations relating to his financial conduct while holding the office. The resignation by Gurung, who was appointed as Home Minister on March 27, comes amid growing criticisms over his alleged business links and shares transactions with a controversial businessman. Gurung wrote on his social media site that he has resigned from the post to ensure impartial investigation into matters relating to his f

DUBAI, Apr 22: Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, underscoring the ongoing threat to global energy supplies and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together for talks to end the war. The attacks, which Iranian media said were carried out by Irans paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, came after President Donald Trump said the US would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran, due to expire on Wednesday. But Trump said the US would [] The post Iran

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JAMMU, Apr 22: Police said a comprehensive security audit was conducted at the revered Shiv Khori Shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, where officials reviewed existing arrangements to ensure pilgrim safety. Senior Superintendent of Police Reasi Mukund Tibrewal carried out the exercise, focusing on strengthening surveillance, crowd management, and emergency response mechanisms amid a steady inflow of devotees, a police spokesperson said. He said the officer reviewed the security of the

KOLKATA, Apr 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that the Congress would not win even a single seat in the West Bengal assembly polls, and that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees association with the grand old party would weaken her further politically. Addressing an election rally at Dum Dum near New Barrackpore, Shah also said that the Congress was headed for a crushing defeat in several states. I want to tell Rahul Gandhi that in Tamil Nadu and [] The post Cong will fail to o

JAMMU, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated a Rs 200 crore industrial unit of Eveready Industries India in Samba district. Highlighting the significance of the project, Sinha said the plant will create local jobs, boost ancillary units, generate opportunities for women, youth and make a significant contribution to the economic growth of the Union Territory. Inauguration of Evereadys plant, along with the changed atmosphere, reflects the sustained efforts of

JERUSALEM, Apr 22: Vowing to fight against terrorism resolutely in all its form, Israel on Wednesday expressed solidarity with grieving India on the first anniversary of the dastardly Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people on April 22 last year. On behalf of the State of Israel, on one year to the Pahalgam terror attack, we honour the memory of the innocent lives lost and stand with their families in grief, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar wrote on [] The post Israel stands to

COLOMBO, Apr 22: An Indian national is among 50 people arrested in Sri Lanka over visa overstay, according to a media report on Wednesday. The arrests were carried out at a residence in Negombo city, a popular tourist hub near Colombo, on Tuesday, news portal srilankamirror.com reported. Among those arrested were 47 Chinese nationals, two Malaysian nationals, and an Indian national, it said. The 50 foreign nationals were arrested by officers of the Investigation Division of the Department of Imm

LOS ANGELES, Apr 22: You might not realise it, but watching Zach Galifianakis poke around in the dirt like hes just discovered it is exactly what you need right now. In This Is a Gardening Show, a six-part series premiering April 22 on Netflix for Earth Day, the actor and comedian brings a kind of wide-eyed curiosity to gardening that feels at once sincere and ridiculous. The episodes run an easily digestible 15 to 20 minutes each just long [] The post Zach Galifianakis brings humour to gardeni

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 22: UN Secretary General candidate Michelle Bachelet said there is a real need for Security Council reform and greater representation in both permanent and non-permanent categories, vowing to push efforts towards achieving it. Bachelet, the former Chilean president, is one of the four candidates currently in the fray to be the next Secretary General of the United Nations. The current UN chief, Antonio Guterres, completes his tenure on December 31, after having served two cons

LOS ANGELES, Apr 22: Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden return as elite spies in the second season of Prime Video series Citadel, which is set to premiere on the platform on May 6. In the new season, Mason Kane (Madden), Nadia Sinh (Priyanka), and Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci) reunite as the elite operatives of a legendary agency, which was destroyed by Manticore, a ruthless network backed by the worlds most powerful families in the first season. The three are pulled [] The post Citadel 2 to be

UDHAMPUR, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday blamed negligence for the fatal road accident in Udhampur, saying preliminary findings point to lapses on the part of the bus operator, and assured that strict action will be taken once the inquiry report is submitted. At least 21 people were killed and 51 others injured when an overcrowded passenger bus plunged nearly 100 metres down a hillside in Ramnagar area of Udhampur district on April 20. Accompanied [] The post

Kathmandu [Nepal], Apr 22: Nepals Home Minister, Sudan Gurung, on Wednesday resigned from his post, citing moral responsibility and the need for a fair investigation into concerns raised over his financial holdings. In a Facebook post announcing his resignation, Gurung said he had taken public criticism seriously and chose to step down to uphold ethical standards in public life. I, Sudan Gurung, have been performing my duties as the Home Minister with utmost honesty since Chaitra 13, 2082 (March

UDHAMPUR, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday asserted that preventing a repeat of the Pahalgam-like tragedy remains a top priority. He stressed that even if Pakistan attempts such actions, we will not allow them to succeed. Marking the first anniversary of the terror attack in Pahalgam that left 25 tourists and a local pony-ride operator dead on this day last year, Abdullah emphasised joint action by the elected government, the Centre, and law enforcement agencie

NEW DELHI, Apr 22: Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over major parts of northwest, central and eastern India during the next four to five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. Isolated parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi, may expect heatwave conditions on April 24 and 25. Western Uttar Pradesh during April 23-25; eastern Uttar Pradesh during April 22-26; Rajasthan during April 24-26; Madhya Pradesh during April 23-26, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh du

SRINAGAR, Apr 22: Police in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district on Wednesday attached a property allegedly acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking, officials said. The property, a double-storey house valued at Rs 31.65 lakh, belongs to Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, a resident of Vishroo Payeen Keller in south Kashmir, a police spokesperson said. He said the property was identified as having been acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal trade of drugs and narcotics. The attachment was c

MUMBAI, Apr 22: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said that the sacrifice of ponywallah Syed Adil Hussain Shah, one of the 26 victims of last years Pahalgam terror attack, has been etched in history and will never be forgotten by the country. On Tuesday, a newly built house was handed over to Shahs family an act Shinde described as honouring the brave hearts sacrifice rather than merely providing shelter. Shah, along with 25 tourists, lost his life [] The post Pahalgam Terror

NEW DELHI, Apr 22: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and said the country remains resolute in its determination to defeat terrorism everywhere in all its forms. The tragic loss of innocent lives in that heinous act remains etched in our collective memory. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. The entire nation stands with them. Such acts of terror cannot deter our unwavering commitment to peace and unity, [] The p

SRINAGAR, Apr 22: The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday seized two houses in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir belonging to one of the accused persons involved in an attack on a CRPF installation. A team of agency personnel seized a two-storey house and a single storey house belonging to Fayaz Ahmad Magray at Lethpora in Pulwama district, officials said here. Magray is accused in the 2017 fidayeen attack on a CRPF training centre at Lethpora in which five CRPF [] The post Attack On

NEW DELHI, Apr 22: Delhi High Court judge Justice Tejas Karia on Wednesday recused himself from hearing a PIL seeking contempt action against AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others for allegedly uploading and sharing clips of the court hearing on the former chief ministers plea seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the liquor policy case. The PIL by advocate Vaibhav Singh was listed for hearing before a bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice [] The post Del

JAMMU, Apr 22: Hundreds of BJP activists on Wednesday took out a protest march to the Congress office here to protest against the oppositions obstruction of the Constitution amendment bill to implement womens quota. The Jammu and Kashmir Congress also held a protest at its office against the BJP for their blatant and desperate assault on democracy under the guise of womens empowerment. The Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra was taken out by the saffron partys women wing, led by J-K [] The post Women Qu

NEW DELHI, Apr 22: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday said it has inked a long-term pact with Japans ITOCHU Corporation for supply of 3 lakh tonne of green ammonia annually from its proposed Kandla, Gujarat facility. The pact has been signed by L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEGL), a wholly-owned arm of L&T, a BSE filing said. ITOCHU operates in domestic trading, import, export, and overseas trading of various products such as textile, machinery, metals, minerals, energy, chemicals, food, general []

LONDON, Apr 22: Inflation in the UK climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the pump in the wake of the disruption to energy supplies caused by the Iran war, official figures showed Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics said the annual consumer price inflation rate increased to 3.3% from 3% the previous month. The rise was in line with market expectations. Analysts said the increase has put paid to any expectations that the Bank of England [] The post UK inflation rises in March

NEW YORK, Apr 22: Short-term fluctuations, including net FDI outflows and exchange rate movements, are cyclical in nature and are being closely monitored, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. He was speaking at a round-table hosted by Consulate General of India in New York on Monday. A press release was issued the next day. Malhotra highlighted the ongoing reforms to simplify regulatory frameworks, enhance ease of doing business, expand market access for foreign investors, and further integrate on

NEW DELHI, Apr 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written letters to over a crore civil servants telling them that the principle of Nagrikdevo Bhava (citizen is god) must be at the heart of every decision and the government must serve the people to the best of its abilities. The Prime Minister also conveyed to the civil servants that governance must be grounded in compassion and that those who bear the responsibility of public service must themselves be the finest [] The post Nagrikdevo Bhava

Srinagar, Apr 22: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir will largely witness dry weather conditions till the end of April, with only brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected on select dates. Director MeT Centre Srinagar, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, said that no major weather activity is likely till month-end except short rain spells around April 24-25 and April 29-30. He said that on April 22-23, weather will remain generally dry with a possibility of light []

NEW DELHI, Apr 22: The entire nation stands united against terrorism and India will never bow before forces that seek to spread hatred and fear, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday as he paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the Pahalgam terrorist attack. On the first anniversary of the dastardly attack, Gandhi paid his heartfelt tributes to all the brave hearts who were killed. India will neither ever forget their sacrifice and the anguish of their [] The post India Will Nev

NEW DELHI, Apr 21: A higher diversity of the gut bacteria could be associated with a greater hormonal and stress reactivity, a study has found. Comprising microorganisms living in the gut, the gut microbiome contributes towards metabolism and function of the immune system, with research suggesting that it can modulate the bodys stress response. A greater microbial diversity is often associated with a more stable and resilient microbial ecosystem and with a higher functional flexibility, which ma

JAMMU, Apr 22: Veteran political leader and DPA Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday remembered the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on its first anniversary, paying tributes to those killed and expressing hope for a peaceful future free from terrorism. In a post on X, Azad said, One year after the heinous terror attack in #Pahalgam, we remember with deep sorrow the 25 innocent tourists and the brave local resident who were killed in this brutal act of [] The post Kashmir Has Remained

DUBAI, Apr 22: Irans paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire Wednesday on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship and further raising the stakes as planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to materialize. The British militarys United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the attack happened around 7:55 a.m. in the strait and targeted a container ship. The UKMTO said a Guard gunboat did not hail the ship before firing. It said no one was hurt and [] The post Ira

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NEW DELHI, Apr 22: On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the spirit of India stands unbroken and united against every act of terrorism. The Congress chief paid tributes to those killed in the attack and also saluted the valour and sacrifice of the armed forces, who fought with unbridled determination and fortitude during Operation Sindoor. My humble tribute to the 26 citizens who lost their lives during the Pahalgam terror

SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister on Wednesday paid tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on the first anniversary of the dastardly attack. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh also remembered the 26 victims 25 tourists and a local ponywallah who were gunned down by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists at Baisaran meadows on April 22 last year. LG Sinha said the terror attack will neither be forgotten nor forgiven. We will [] The pos

JAMMU, Apr 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday paid tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, recalling the innocent lives lost and reaffirming Indias unwavering commitment to its zero-tolerance approach against terrorism. In a post on X, HM Amit Shah said, On this day, we solemnly remember the innocent lives we lost in the horrific Pahalgam terror attack last year. The grief and pain of losing our people still remain in the heart of every Indian. [] The post Terrorism Is

JAMMU Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the Union Territory remains united against terror and violence, reiterating the governments commitment to end suffering and safeguard innocent lives. In a post on X, CM Omar said, One year on, we remain united against terror & against violence. We remain resolute in our desire to rid J&K of suffering & innocent deaths. He further stated, We remain committed to doing everything to ensure it never [] The post We Re

JAMMU, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, recalling the innocent lives lost and reiterating Indias firm commitment to eliminate terrorism from the Union Territory. In a post on X, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir stated, Humble tributes to the innocent souls who lost their lives in the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam on this day in 2025. Their memory endures [] The post Pa

DEHRADUN, Apr 22: The portals of the Kedarnath Dham were opened for devotees at 8 am on Wednesday amid Vedic chants and traditional rituals. Thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Himalayan shrine, decorated with 15 quintals of flowers, according to officials, to witness the ceremony as the air resonated with chants of Har Har Mahadev. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the ceremony and performed the first puja and reviewed the ongoing pilgrimage arrangements. We have streaml

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Former Chief Justice, Justice (Retd) Tashi Rabstan on Tuesday urged newly appointed judicial officers to uphold integrity, patience and independence while discharging their duties, stating that courts are viewed by citizens as temples of justice and carry immense public trust. He was speaking at a felicitation function organised by the Department of Law, University of Jammu, where alumni were honoured for their achievements as Civil Judges, Prosecuting Offi

Goal of 2047 not merely a date, its national resolve Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for building India which our freedom fighters once dreamed of and in which every section and every individual is part of the mainstream of progress. India is moving decisively towards becoming a developed nation. The goal of 2047 is not merely a date; it is a national resolve, he said. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the statue [] The post India mo

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Aimed towards strengthening the startup ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, through its Technology Business Incubator (IIIM-TBI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI). The MoU aims to promote entrepreneurship, innovation, skill development and startup incubation by leveraging the strengths of both institutions. Sp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: In a proud moment for the city and the nation, Rinki Singh from Jammu represented India at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum held in New York, USA, from April 14 to 16. Rinki was among only five students selected from across the country, chosen for her exceptional talent and leadership qualities through a highly competitive selection process conducted by the Government of India. The ECOSOC Youth Forum is a prestigious [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 21: Students of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), Udhampur today delivered a strong performance in JEE Mains 2026, reflecting consistent academic outcomes and focused preparation. Leading the cohort is Abhinav Batta, who secured an impressive 99.94 percentile with AIR 1008 and emerged as the Jammu & Kashmir State Topper, showcasing exceptional academic excellence. In JEE Mains 2026 (Session 2), students from Aakash Institute, Udhampur, delivered co

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 21: 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 visited Government Medical College (GMC) here to enquire about the patients injured in a bus accident near Ramnagar on Monday. The Minister was accompanied by local MLAs, Balwant Singh Mankotia, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Ranbir Singh Pathania and Sunil Bhardwaj, Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: PhysicsWallah (PW) Vidyapeeth centres nationwide today celebrated the success of its topper students, who performed remarkably well in the recently announced JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam. Amongst the top scorers were Sahil Pradhan, a student from Bhayander in Mumbai, whose All India Rank (AIR) is 94. Besides Pradhan, the company celebrated the performance of students such as Gurashish Singh Chadha (AIR 112 State Topper Uttarakhand) and Naman Verma from Har

*Congrats students on class 10th results Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the JanuaryMarch 2026 edition of the Six Seasons Shishur (Severe Cold) magazine of the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department at the Civil Secretariat here. The issue, themed Shishur, captures the winter essence of J&K and highlights a range of tourism initiatives undertaken during the period. The magazine has been compiled by the Directorate of Tourism Kashmir. The event wa

Ranjit Thakur JAMMU, April 21: Government schools in remote parts of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district continue to struggle with acute infrastructural deficiencies, raising concerns about the gap between official claims and ground realities. In the Mendhar and Mankote areas, several middle schools are functioning without basic amenities such as toilets, drinking water and electricity, directly affecting students learning conditions and well-being. At Government Middle School, Numman Hundian in

NEW DELHI, Apr 21 : Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday called for overhauling the rural credit system, saying that despite the Kisan Credit Card scheme, obtaining a bank loan remains an ordeal for farmers who must navigate layers of paperwork, patwaris, and tehsil offices for getting a loan sanctioned. Speaking at a panel on agriculture during Civil Services Day, Chouhan said the current system fails the very people it is meant to serve. The farmer is not a [] The post Shivraj

NEW DELHI, Apr 21 : The defence ministry on Tuesday signed contracts worth nearly Rs 975 crore for the procurement of critical equipment for T-72 and T-90 tanks of the Army which will enhance the minefield breaching capability of the force. The contracts were inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in Delhi. The ministry, in a statement, said it has signed contracts with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Private Limited [] The

LUCKNOW, Apr 21: The form of the middle order, particularly that of skipper Riyan Parag, will be a key concern as Rajasthan Royals look to arrest a slide after back-to-back defeats when they take on a struggling Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match, here on Wednesday. Placed third in the points table, the inaugural edition champions began their campaign with four successive wins but have since faltered in their last two outings. They suffered a 57-run defeat to Sunrisers [] The post Parags poor