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NEW DELHI, Jun 8: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday sought the support of opposition parties for the National Conferences proposed protest in Delhi demanding restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. The National Conference (NC) said that Abdullah invited INDIA bloc constituents to join the agitation during a meeting of the opposition alliance here. Abdullah raised the issue at the INDIA bloc meeting and informed leaders about the partys planned protest in the natio

RAMBAN, Jun 8: Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and the Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, today visited Ramban district and reviewed the arrangements being put in place for the smooth and successful conduct of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. They also assessed the progress of the National Highway-44 four-laning project from Nashri to Banihal. At the outset, Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, briefed the Divisional Commissioner and th

Jammu, Jun 8: As thousands of pilgrims gear up for the annual pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine next month, police in Kathua have activated a multi-layered security grid, blending drone surveillance, highway domination and intensified ground-level checks along the yatra route. At a security-review-cum-coordination meeting at district police lines Kathua on Monday, Senior Superintendent of Police Mohita Sharma directed officers to maintain maximum alertness and leave no room

SRINAGAR, Jun 8: IGP Kashmir Zone, V. K. Birdi-IPS, took stock of the arrangements for the peaceful conduct of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY-2026) and Muharram observances across the Kashmir Valley during a meeting held at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir. The meeting was attended by all Range DIGs of Kashmir Zone, SSP PCR Kashmir, SSsP of Anantnag, Srinagar, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Pulwama, Baramulla, Kupwara, Shopian, Bandipora, Budgam, Sopore, Handwara, and Awantipora, SO to IGP Kashmir, SP C

NEW DELHI, Jun 8: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday held a meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo and discussed issues pertaining to teacher education institutions. He also reviewed the progress of school and higher education initiatives in the Union Territory. The meeting focused on teacher training, institutional development, skilling and other measures aimed at strengthening the education ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. Held a productive discussion w

LEH/JAMMU, Jun 8: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has visited the forward areas along the Indo-Pak and Sino-Indian borders in the Leh Sector and reviewed the operational preparedness, border infrastructure and logistical sustainability of troops in Ladakh. During visits to forward areas in eastern Ladakh, including base camp and northern glacier, Singh interacted with troops and commended their unwavering dedication, courage and professionalism in safeguarding the nations security under the

SRINAGAR, Jun 8: PDP MLA from Pulwama on Monday joined local farmers in paddy transplantation as a mark of protest against the Jammu and Kashmir governments attempts to evict the land tillers. Waheed Ur Rehman Para drove a tractor as he ploughed a paddy field and later joined the farmers in sowing paddy saplings. The authorities had destroyed the saplings and threatened the farmers with the Public Safety Act (PSA) if they cultivate the land again. So I joined the [] The post Pulwama PDP MLA Join

Jammu, Jun 9: The Jammu and Kashmir government has sanctioned infrastructure projects worth 7.05 crore under the Capital Expenditure (Capex) Budget for the welfare of Kashmiri migrants residing in Jammu. According to an official announcement issued by the Chief Ministers Office, the approved projects are aimed at strengthening community infrastructure and improving facilities available to migrant families. The sanctioned works include the construction of a multipurpose community hall equipped wi

NEW DELHI, Jun 8: Five critically ill patients, including three personnel of the Indian Army, have been airlifted from Ladakh to Chandigarh for advanced medical care, IAF said on Monday. In a post on X, the Western Air Command (WAC) of Indian Air Force also said 143 lives have been saved through casualty evacuation operations in the Ladakh sector alone during 2026. The WAC shared details about the critical medical evacuation mission undertaken from Ladakh, despite challenging high-altitude terra

LEH, Jun 8: The Ladakh Administration has ordered the transfer and posting of three Private Secretaries with immediate effect in the interest of administration. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, Padma Yangchan has been transferred from the office of the Secretary, School Education, and posted to the Regional Transport Office, Ladakh. Mohd Hussain, who was serving in the office of the Chief Secretary at the UT Secretariat, Leh, has been posted as OSD with the

NEW DELHI, Jun 8: A study has found that a group of brain cells might act as a disappointment meter, activating when reality falls short of expectations, and identifying these neurons could pave the way for a new and more effective class of medications for conditions like depression and addiction. The findings, published in the journal Current Biology, reveal that the feeling of being let down is something that particular cells in the brain are designed to detect and record. [] The post Brain ce

WASHINGTON, June 8: Kerala-born Nithya Raman has surged ahead to second place in the primary election for Los Angeles Mayor, edging past reality TV star Spencer Pratt. He appears set to take on incumbent Karen Bass in November. Bass, 72, a former Democratic Congresswoman who has already advanced to the November runoff, remained in the lead with 34.7 per cent of the vote, according to the updated tally released by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerks office. The primary electio

MANILA, June 8: An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines early Monday, damaging buildings and a key access bridge in a large southern city and setting off a 1-metre (3-foot) tsunami that washed ashore on nearby coasts. At least four people were killed and more than 200 others injured, officials said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged people to go to higher ground in Philippine areas vulnerable to a tsunami, and Indonesian and Malaysian authorities also issued warni

SEOUL, June 8: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a rare state visit that experts say is likely meant to reassert Chinas unique influence over North Korea in return for providing economic and political benefits. During a two-day trip, his first visit to North Korea in seven years, Xi is to meet leader Kim Jong Un. It will be their first summit since September, when they met in Beijing after viewing a military parade alongside Russian [] The post Chinese leader Xi arr

KATHMANDU, June 8: Indian actor-singer Piyush Mishra, acclaimed singer Ila Arun and ex-diplomat Vikas Swarup were among the eminent speakers at the fourth edition of the annual Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF). The two-day festival, which concluded on Sunday at Hotel Himalaya in Lalitpur, was centered on the theme Beyond Borders: South Asian Literature in a Changing World: Towards the Imagination of a Shared Future. The event was inaugurated by former Prime Minister Sushila Karki. One o

DHAKA, June 8: Nearly 150 Indians continue to languish in Bangladeshi prisons despite completing their jail terms as procedural delays debarred their return home, officials said on Monday. A prison official said 152 foreigners, including 148 Indians, were languishing in Bangladeshi prisons even though they had completed their jail terms, according to prison statistics published six months ago. The official, who preferred to remain anonymous, said several of these foreign inmates had completed th

COLOMBO, June 8: A group of Sri Lankan opposition leaders on Monday began a protest in support of detained former head of the state intelligence service Suresh Sallay. Sallay was admitted to the National Hospital last night due to his resorting to a fast unto death, alleging degrading treatment under detention since late February. His hospital transfer came after a letter addressed to the inspector general of police by his wife Manori Sallay alleged that her husband was subjected to [] The post

Kolkata, Jun 8: The political crisis in the TMC deepened on Monday after senior party MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar claimed that nearly 20 TMC parliamentarians decided to support the NDA and had communicated their position to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The TMC presently has 28 Lok Sabha MPs and 12 Rajya Sabha MPs. Speaking to PTI, Ghosh Dastidar said a letter had already been sent to the Speaker conveying the groups desire to back the ruling alliance at the [] The post 20 TMC MPs Write To LS Speaker

LEH, Jun 8; Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday approved a draft notification permitting all medical practitioners registered under the National Medical Register (NMR) to practice in the Union Territory without obtaining any additional approval or NOC. The move is aimed at addressing the regions doctor shortage and strengthening healthcare services. According to the government regulations, registration of a medical practitioner is mandatory with the respective state or UT Medical Cou

CHANDIGARH, June 8: Punjab Police on Monday said it has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling and hawala network with the arrest of four persons, which included an Afghan national. The Amritsar Commissionerate Police also recovered eight sophisticated pistols along with seven live cartridges from them. Preliminary investigation revealed that the four men were allegedly in contact with a foreign-based smuggler who supplied illegal weapon consignments through hidden drop locations, Director

BEIJING, Jun 8: China and India should stick to the right strategic perception that they are not rivals but cooperative partners and opportunities for each others development, not threats, a top Chinese official said on Monday. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a media briefing here in response to a question on Russian President Vladimir Putins comments on Sino-India relations and Moscows efforts to maintain close ties with both of them during an interaction with heads o

JAMMU, Jun 8: Extensive preparations are underway for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, with authorities working to provide improved facilities and services for pilgrims compared to last year, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said on Monday. He expressed confidence that pilgrims will have a smooth and comfortable experience during the 57-day yatra which is scheduled to commence on July 3 in the south Kashmir Himalayas and conclude on August 28, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Band

YEREVAN, June 8: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan early Monday claimed victory in a general election seen as a test of Russias influence in the South Caucasus state, as preliminary results showed his governing Civil Contract party came first with 49.81 per cent of the vote. Pashinyan and the governing Civil Contract party were looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia, including distancing the former Soviet republic from Moscow, seeking to join the European Un

ZAPORIZHIA (Ukraine), June 8: When Marharyta Nekhoroshyva first saw her newborn son, she was gripped by fear. Born after just 26 weeks of pregnancy, he weighed only 940 grams (2 pounds) and wore diapers no larger than the palm of an adult hand. The doctors told me that if he survived the first three days, everything would be OK, she said, tears filling her eyes. I dont believe in God, but I was praying. Now 9 months old, Mark is [] The post As Ukraine fights off Russias invasion, some regions se

DUBAI, June 8: Israel warned Monday a third barrage of missiles was incoming from Iran. The Israeli military urged the public to take shelter. (AP) The post Israel, Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region back to full-scale war appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, June 8: JAKSON Engineers Ltd (JEL), a part of JAKSON Group, on Monday announced the appointment of Alexey Ustinov to its Board as an Independent Director. Ustinov brings more than three decades of international leadership experience in sustainable energy systems, electrification, industrial engineering and business transformation, a company statement said. Ustinov has held senior leadership roles with leading global energy and engineering organisations, including Siemens Energy and Cu

NEW DELHI, June 5: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have brought crores of Indians into the formal banking system. The Jan Dhan scheme has ensured that benefits under welfare schemes, low-cost insurance, and pensions reach without leakages, the Finance Ministers office said in a post on X. Garib Kalyan is Honble PM Shri @narendramodis guarantee of dignity, opportunity and empowerment for every Indian, she said. India has stood out globally i

KOLKATA, Jun 8: The IMD on Monday said the southwest monsoon is likely to arrive in West Bengals sub-Himalayan districts like Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Jalpaiguri within the next three to four days. The northern districts of the state are already experiencing pre-monsoon rain with heavy downpour predicted over the next few days. The conditions are favourable for advancement of southwest monsoon into some parts of sub-Himalayan West Bengal within the next three to four days, missing the normal en

JAMMU, Jun 8: Three mortar shells were found at two different places along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. While two mortar shells were noticed in Jhanghar forest area, another was found abandoned at a secluded location in Makri village of Nowshera sector this morning, the officials said. They said the bomb disposal squad of army defused all the three mortar shells safely. In another incident, police recovered an aeroplane-shaped [] T

NEW DELHI, Jun 8: Hot and humid conditions prevailing during Indias monsoon season could extend the duration of uncompensable heat stress of the summer season under a global warming of 2 degrees Celsius, a study has found. Findings published in the journal American Geophysical Union (AGU) Advances highlight a surge of UHS (uncompensable heat stress) during the monsoon season (July-October) as the climate warms. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar and the US Stan

NEW DELHI, June 8: The total automobile retail sales in India registered an on-year growth of 9.55 per cent to a record 25,31,067 units in May despite fuel-price revision, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday. The cumulative automobile retail sales in India stood at 23,10,451 units in the same month last year. The retail sales performance reflects all-time best May for three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and tractors a strong outcome for what is seasonally a lean mont

NEW DELHI, June 8:Emerging as a market leader in quick commerce is purely a matter of time for Amazon, its Country Head Samir Kumar said, as the e-commerce giant bets on Prime program and widest assortment to outpace rivals in one of the most closely watched battlegrounds of Indias consumer internet landscape. Amazon sees quick commerce as a speed equation within the broader online retail market, said Kumar, dismissing the notion that rising Q-commerce adoption in India is cannibalising the [] T

SRINAGAR, Jun 8: In a major blow to the narcotics network operating in the Valley, Srinagar Police on Monday attached immovable properties worth nearly 4 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan. According to officials, Police Station Sangam attached properties valued at approximately 3 crore belonging to Gulam Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Mohammad D

NEW DELHI, June 8: The fuel price hikes in May saw a noticeable shift in consumer interest towards fuel-efficient and alternative-powertrain vehicles, with dealers reporting a surge in enquiries for such models and electric two-wheeler penetration rising to 9.25 per cent from 6.11 per cent a year ago, FADA said on Monday. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), Indias overall automobile retail sales climbed 9.55 per cent year-on-year to a record 25.31 lakh units. A

Dubai, Jun 8: India on Monday reiterated its warning to its nationals in Iran to avoid any travel to the country and exit the region by available means of transport. The advisory comes in view of the latest developments in the region. In the urgent advisory, the Indian Embassy in Iran reiterated its earlier advice to all Indian nationals to avoid travel to Iran. In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to [] The post India Issues Fresh Iran Trav

BHOPAL, Jun 8: A five-day meeting of the BRICS grouping will commence in Indore on Tuesday to discuss food security, smart farming, global agricultural trade and farmer welfare, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday. The discussions under Indias presidency will include a three-day agriculture working group meeting from June 9 and a two-day BRICS ministerial meeting from June 12, he said. BRICS is an intergovernmental organisation comprising eleven major emerging economi

NEW DELHI, Jun 8: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday said its post-result services portal was fully functional during the notified application period and more than 1.6 lakh candidates successfully submitted requests for over 3.8 lakh answer books. In a statement on X, the board said the application window for verification and re-evaluation was fully functional throughout the notified period, June 2-7, under the supervision of government technical agencies and teams from th

JAMMU, Jun 8: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has constituted a two-member committee to conduct interviews of eligible candidates being considered for promotion to the post of Civil Judge (Senior Division). As per an order issued by the Acting Chief Justice, the committee comprises Justice Sanjay Parihar and Justice Shahzad Azeem. The interviews will be conducted in terms of Rule 7(c) of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Judicial Service Rules, 2025, for candidates falling within [] Th

Jammu, June 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited the historic Gada Dari Temple located within the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex in Jammu to inspect the damage caused to the centuries-old shrine. During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor reviewed the extent of the damage and directed the concerned officials to undertake immediate measures for the restoration and preservation of the heritage structure. He emphasized the need to safeguard the regions rich cultural and religious her

RAJOURI/JAMMU, Jun 8: At least 15 passengers were injured when a bus overturned on a highway near Rajouri town in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. The bus was on its way from Rajouri to Manjakote when the accident took place at Tandwal, they said. Local shifted the injured passengers to the Government Medical College (GMC)-Associated Hospital, Rajouri. The post Bus Overturns In J&Ks Rajouri, 15 Passengers Injured appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Jun 8: Top leaders of the Opposition INDIA bloc on Monday began deliberations here to forge unity and rework their strategy to take on the BJP, while ironing out differences within after the defeat of regional outfits like the TMC and DMK in the recent assembly polls. Opposition leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge from the Congress, Mamata Banerjee from the Trinamool Congress, Akhilesh Yadav of Samajwadi Party, Tejashwi Yadav of RJD, Omar Abdullah of []

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jun 8: A BJP media unit in-charge from Jammu and Kashmir has alleged that he was refused accommodation at a hotel in Maharashtras Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city due to concerns linked to his Kashmiri identity. The hotel owner, however, denied the charge, claiming the room had already been booked. Sajid Yousuf Shah, BJPs co-media in-charge for J&K, took to X on Sunday to narrate his experience and tagged his post to the Prime Ministers Office, Union Home Minister Amit [

NEW DELHI, June 8: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Monday said it has secured a 10-year marine services contract for Argentinas first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export, marking its entry into South America and expanding its international marine services footprint. The company in a statement said the contract has been awarded to APSEZs step-down subsidiary, Adani Harbour International FZCO, through a consortium with Argentina-based Meridian Group, following a global competit

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NEW DELHI, June 8: Customs officials at Delhis Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport have seized 15.38 kg of suspected hydroponic weed worth about Rs 5.38 crore concealed inside two geysers brought by passengers arriving from Kuala Lumpur, officials said on Monday. Hydroponic weed is a high-potency variety of cannabis cultivated in nutrient-rich water instead of soil. The two passengers were intercepted after crossing the green channel on June 7 on the basis of profiling and specific intelli

NEW DELHI, Jun 8: Rising Indian racer Atiqa Mir, who is all of 11, called on Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya after the her recent success in the Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA) Round 2 in Greece. Mandaviya met Atiqa and her family at his residence on Sunday and offered the Mumbai-born karter full support in her challenge filled journey to Formula 1, where no female has reached since 1992. Atiqa is the first Indian to be supported by F1 [] The post After Her Stellar Show In Greece, Spor

NEW DELHI, Jun 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the various welfare measures undertaken by his government in the last 12 years, saying India has witnessed many transformations and at the core of these changes is the welfare of the poor. On the completion of the second year of his third term, Modi cited initiatives like the Direct Benefit Transfer, Swachh Bharat, PM Awas Yojana and Ayushman Bharat, and said they have been driven by a simple objective [] The post India Witness

Mumbai, Jun 8: Three Air India narrowbody aircraft parked at Terminal 2 of Delhi International Airport were damaged when ground support equipment hit them due to sudden strong wind and rain, the airport authority said on Sunday. All three aircraft were taken out of operation after the collision on Saturday, said the airport operator. The ground equipment belonging to Air India Engineering and IndiGo moved from their position due to the sudden inclement weather, hitting the aircraft parked at Ter

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Banihal, Jun 8: A truck driver from Pampore lost his life after his vehicle met with an accident on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) at Nachlana area of Tehsil Banihal in Ramban district on Monday morning. Officials said that a canter truck bearing registration number JK02DU-9275, which was travelling from Kashmir towards Jammu, overturned near Nachlana, resulting in the drivers death on the spot. The deceased has been identified as Mohd Zafar, son of Mohd Kassim, a resident of Pampor