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JAMMU, Apr 10: The Power Development Department (PDD) of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed 30 degree and diploma holder Incharge Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) of the Electrical Wing as the incharge Executive Engineers (XENs) on officiating basis in their own pay and grade. The post J&K PDD Places 30 Incharge AEEs As Incharge XENs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 10: In a significant move towards strengthening digital governance and ensuring fiscal prudence, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has launched a Centralized Aadhaar Data Vault (ADV) to streamline public service delivery and enhance oversight of social security schemes across departments and financial institutions. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, who underscored the transformative potential of the initiative and directed the concerned dep

Srinagar, Apr 10: A fire broke out at Jamia Ashraf-ul-Uloom, Hyderpora area of Srinagar on Friday, leaving two civilians and one fireman injured, officials said. An official said that fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot and firefighting operations were launched to douse the flames. He said the blaze has now been brought under control. During the operation, one fireman sustained injuries while battling the fire, while two civilians were also injured in the incident and were shifted f

JAMMU, Apr 10: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged significant spatio-temporal changes in land use and water cover of the iconic Dal lake, pointing to a shrinkage of the water body from 15.40 square kilometres in 2007 to 12.91 square kilometres in 2020, registering a decline of 10.15 per cent in 13 years. The CAG recommended a robust lake management policy to ensure effective functioning and upgrade of sewage treatment plants (STPs) to ensure proper treatment of sewage [] The p

JAMMU, Apr 10: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir stands at a very critical juncture and called for a united mass movement to combat the growing menace of drug abuse among the youth. Jammu and Kashmir will launch a massive assault on the drug addiction ecosystem and is all set to roll out a 100-day intensive campaign under Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan from April 11, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewing its preparedness [] The post J&K At Crit

Leh, Apr 10: In a proactive step towards ensuring long-term water security in the cold desert region, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today launched Project Him Sarovar. The project aims at scientific snow harvesting and the creation of water bodies to address the pressing challenge of water scarcity in Ladakh. The initiative focuses on harvesting snow and conserving snowmelt to strengthen water security across Ladakh, where water availability remain

Bengaluru, Apr 10: PTI) Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, on Friday underscored the urgent need for Indias armed forces to evolve into an integrated, agile and technologically driven warfighting instrument capable of operating seamlessly across multiple domains. He also said that modern warfare is rapidly transcending traditional boundaries and timelines. Delivering the closing address at the Ran Samvad seminar, he highlighted that Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) are no longer a concep

Leh, Apr 10: The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the Old Age Home (Zimskhang) for senior citizens at Saboothang, marking a significant step towards strengthening social welfare and inclusive development in the region. This Old Age Home has been constructed at a cost of 19.74 crore, spread over an area of 1,925 square metres. The facility has been designed as a state-of-the-art structure to accommodate 50 to 55 elderly residents, in

KOLKATA, Apr 10: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday turned the BJPs manifesto launch into a hard-edged ideological pitch, promising Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal within six months, a son of Bengal as chief minister and Ram Rajya in the state. Launching the Sankalp Patra, he sought to blend the partys stance against infiltration and appeasement with a welfare push and an attempt to blunt the TMCs attack that the BJP would interfere with Bengali food habits. There [] The post Bengal: Shah

BHADERWAH/JAMMU, Apr 10: The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda, Kartik Shrotriya, on Friday said that maintaining peace and brotherhood and providing foolproof security to tourists, especially at high-altitude destinations of Bhaderwah valley, will be their first priority. Shrotriya, who has recently taken over as the district police chief of Doda following a massive reshuffle of the police administration by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on April 2, laid focus on ensuring a safe envir

SRINAGAR, Apr 10: National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah on Friday said it is unfortunate that someone is demanding a Nobel Peace Prize for brokering peace between the US and Iran, asserting that the cause of humanity is much bigger. He was asked about the calls within Pakistan for the Nobel Peace Prize for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Gen Asif Munir, and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. One doesnt work for the Nobel Prize, one works [] The post Unfortunate: F

NEW DELHI, Apr 10: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said the Modi governments proposed delimitation exercise to implement the womens quota law would have grave consequences and warrants thorough deliberation, asserting that his party would formulate a collective strategy with others in the opposition to move forward unitedly on this issue. Kharge said the Modi government is convening the sitting of Parliament from April 16 with the sole intention of securing political advantage, w

NEW DELHI, Apr 10: The government on Friday extended the minimum import price (MIP) on natural honey for nine months till December 31 this year, a move aimed at discouraging inbound shipments of cheap honey. The MIP is USD 1400 per tonne. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said, The validity of the existing MIP of USD 1400 FOB (freight on board) per metric ton on the export of natural honey is extended till December 31, 2026. In a [] The post Govt extends MIP for natural honey appea

MUMBAI, Apr 10: The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day 17 paise lower at 92.68 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, especially the US-Iran conflict. Forex traders said the rupee witnessed high volatility as the deadline for the RBIs instructions to banks to curb their overnight positions to USD 100 million closes on Friday amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opene

NEW DELHI, Apr 10: SP Group Chairman Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry on Friday again pressed for listing of Tata Sons, saying it is not merely a regulatory compliance but a necessary evolution in the public interest, reposing faith in the government and RBI to act decisively on the matter. In a statement, Mistry said the SP Group has full faith in the government of India and the Reserve Bank of India to act decisively on the matter of listing of Tata [] The post Tata Sons listing in public interest; h

MUMBAI, Apr 10: Hyatt Hotels, which has 55 properties and 10,500 keys in India, is actively looking at opportunities to introduce its The Standard and UrCove brands and is considering acquisitions in partnership with financial institutions and developers. We have 36 brands globally, of which we currently have 9 in India that will go up to 10 with the addition of The Destination in Jaipur expected this year. India is our top market presenting opportunities for all our brands. Over [] The post Hya

HONG KONG, Apr 10: Chinas exports of passenger cars accelerated in March, an industry association said Friday, as Chinese automakers stepped up their push to grow overseas markets. Passenger car exports jumped 82.4 per cent year-on-year last month to around 748,000 vehicles, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, up from the 586,000 vehicles exported in February. Exports of new energy passenger vehicles including battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids surged mor

New Delhi, Apr 10: The two new tuberculosis vaccines could be safe for use in adults and children in India but may not provide protection against all forms of the infectious bacterial disease, according to phase-3 trial results published in The British Medical Journal. Phase-3, a randomised clinical trial, is a final-stage study that compares a new treatment against a current procedure to determine safety and efficacy. Researchers, including those from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICM

PANAJI, Apr 10: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that it is encouraging to see a significant number of women coming forward to serve the nation and that the womens reservation law will strengthen their representation in legislatures. While addressing students at Goa University, Birla also said that many young people claim to stay away from politics, but it remains a powerful tool to address societal challenges and improve lives. Birla said it is encouraging to see a [] The post Womens R

BEIJING, Apr 10:Indian author and journalist Pallavi Aiyar has launched her latest book, Travels in the Other Place: Pursuing the Self in Eight Acts, at a get-together here. Travels in the Other Place is a blend of her memoirs, philosophy, and travel writing. The book, in her words, is an original and introspective collection of eight essays that explore identity and belonging across shifting geographies-both physical and emotional. Spanning a life that stretches from a bookish childhood in 1980

DUBAI, Apr 10: A former Iranian foreign minister who once suggested Tehran could seek a nuclear weapon died late Thursday after being wounded in an airstrike last week, Iranian state television reported. Kamal Kharazi had served as a foreign minister for Irans reformist President Mohammad Khatami, then as a foreign affairs adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In 2022, he told news network Al Jazeera that Tehran has the technical means to produce a nuclear bomb, but [] The p

LONDON, Apr 10: Protests over high fuel prices in Ireland entered a fourth day on Friday, sparking concerns about fuel shortages and emergency services as demonstrators clogged roads and blocked access to refining and distribution sites around the country. The Irish government is set to meet with farmers, truckers and agricultural contractors on Friday to discuss the crisis, triggered by rising gasoline and diesel costs as the conflict in the Middle East restricts oil exports from the region. Wh

JAMMU, Apr 10: Highlighting that India is at a crucial data inflection point, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today stated that the upcoming Census 2027 is not merely an enumeration exercise but a National Digital Transformation Mission that will set the bedrock for a Viksit Bharat and evidence-based policy planning. The Chief Secretary made these remarks while speaking at the Census 2027 Summit held today at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu. The summit was participated by the senior administrators, developme

NEW DELHI, Apr 10: Special Cell of the Delhi Police has busted an inter-state terror, arms and espionage module allegedly backed by handlers from Pakistan and its intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence, an official said on Friday. The team uncovered a covert surveillance network involving solar-powered CCTV cameras installed near sensitive military locations across Punjab and Rajasthan, the official said. The operation, carried out in two coordinated strikes, led to the arrest of 11 acc

Jammu, Apr 10: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday said he was shocked to find officers, who had earlier been suspended or transferred on serious allegations, still working at the Directorate of Mining office in Jammu, and announced that an inquiry would be initiated into the matter. Speaking to reporters DyCM Choudhary said, I was shocked to see officers suspended by me still working at the Director Mining office Jammu. These employees were either suspended or transferred to Kash

Srinagar, Apr 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday issued a strong call for a united and sustained fight against the growing drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir, warning that the youth are being deliberately targeted and urging collective action from all sections of society to safeguard their future. LG Sinha, in a video message, said that Jammu and Kashmir is at a critical juncture and warned of a larger conspiracy aimed at pushing the youth towards drugs. Jammu and [] The post Conspiracy

LEH, Apr 10: The General Administration Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued orders assigning additional charge and effecting a transfer involving two officers. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Ladakh Admin Orders Transfers, Assigns Additional Charge To Two Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Apr 10: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha. The oath was administered by Rajya Sabha chairman C P Radhakrishnan in his chamber at a brief ceremony. Kumar took the oath in Hindi in the presence of Union Minister J P Nadda, who is also leader of the house, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal. JDU leader and partys [] The post Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha M

ISLAMABAD, Apr 10: Uncertainty shrouded the US-Iran dialogue, as there was no official word about the arrival of delegates on Friday, the day set for the start of talks between the two warring sides, even as Pakistan waived visa requirements for journalists and officials attending talks. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while announcing a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, had stated that the two countries would hold talks in Islamabad on April 10. He had tagged presidents of the United States [] T

KYIV, Apr 10: Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine. Zelenskyy made his first public acknowledgment of the operations Wednesday in remarks to reporters that were embargoed until Friday. Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces took part in active operations abr

NEW DELHI, Apr 10:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday projected Indias GDP growth to remain robust at 6.9 per cent in the current fiscal, and rise to 7.3 per cent in next fiscal driven by strong domestic demand, and supported by easing financing conditions and lower US tariffs on Indian goods. In its Asian Development Outlook report, the ADB said a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could undermine Indias macroeconomic performance through multiple channels. These include higher energy

NEW DELHI, Apr 10: Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, facing impeachment proceedings after wads of burnt currency notes were found at his residence here, has submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, sources said on Friday. Your Excellency, While I do not propose to burden your august office with the reasons which have constrained me to submit this missive, it is with deep anguish that I hereby tender my resignation from the office of Judge of the Honble [] The post

NEW DELHI, Apr 10: Godrej Properties Ltd on Friday reported a 16 per cent increase in its sales bookings last fiscal to a record 34,171 crore on strong demand for its housing units. In terms of sales bookings or pre-sales, Godrej Properties is likely to become the largest listed real estate firm during 2025-26. Godrej Properties had set a target of achieving Rs 32,500 crore pre-sales in the last fiscal. FY2026 booking value grew 16 per cent YoY to Rs [] The post Godrej Properties FY26 pre-sales

DUBAI, Apr 10: Kuwait has accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks targeting it on Thursday despite the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, as Saudi Arabia said recent attacks damaged a key pipeline in the kingdom. The statement from Kuwaits foreign ministry, carried by the state-run KUNA news agency, put new pressure on the ceasefire ahead of planned talks on Saturday between the United States and Iran in Islamabad. Kuwaits foreign ministry said the drone attacks targeted [] The

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New Delhi, Apr 10: President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Rajya Sabhas outgoing deputy chairman Harivansh as a member of the Council of States. The tenure of Harivansh as a member of the Upper Houses ended on April 9. He has been nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha after the vacancy was created following the retirement of former chief justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (a) of clause (1) of article 80 [] The post President Murmu Nominates Harivan

Excelsior correspondent LEH, April 9: Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today visited the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to review the progress of the upcoming New Terminal Building being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 640 crore. The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the facilities at the New Terminal Building, including baggage carousels, waiting lounge, public amenities and the parking space. The LG was informed that the state-of-the-art terminal, sp

Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com History in Jammu and Kashmir has rarely been neutral; it has often been curated, filtered, and shaped by dominant political narratives. For decades, one name has been consistently projected as the face of agrarian transformation: Sheikh Abdullah. This projection, however, raises a fundamental question-can the history of farmers struggles in Jammu and Kashmir truly be reduced to post-1947 political developments alone? The answer lies in revisiting the l

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com Since 28 February 2026, when U.S.-Israeli coordinated strikes on Iran marked the beginning of a rapidly escalating conflict, the global prespective has been clear and forceful that Iran is an existential threat that must be neutralized before it engulfs the Middle East, destabilizes Israel, and ultimately challenges the United States itself. This framing has served as the central justification for a war that has already expanded across multiple fronts, from direct strik

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Commemorating its 25 year milestone, CGC Landran today announced the launch of its flagship Empower Scholarship Scheme, for the academic session 2026-2027. This scheme will offer students the unique opportunity to pursue higher education with up to 100 per cent Semester fee waiver across all Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programmes. The scheme was launched by Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chairman, CGC Landran, in the presence of Parampal Singh Dhillon, Vi

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Apr 9: Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna today claimed that Google approached Patanjali seeking evidence-based data regarding traditional Ayurvedic knowledge for use in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The achievement was formally highlighted at the Doon Book Festival, where Acharya Balkrishna shared insights into the journey behind the project, describing it as not just a publication but a historic effort to preserve global medicinal knowledge

Jagdish Chander Raina rainajagdishchander@gmail.com What a nation defines as essential reveals the priorities it chooses to protect. In Indias policy framework, essential services include healthcare, electricity, water supply, transport, and law enforcement-sectors rightly safeguarded for their critical role in maintaining stability. Yet, the agriculture sector that sustains them all, and ultimately sustains life itself, continues to remain outside this formal recognition. This exclusion is not

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Krishi Rasayan Exports (KRE) Pvt. Ltd., a well-known company in the agrochemical sector introduced several new products, in a function held here today. During the launching event, the company also launched its key PGR (Plant Growth Regulator) product, Poushak Super Star. According to the company, Poushak Super Star, marketed under the Krishaj brand and previously known as Poushak Bloom Fresh, has now been reintroduced in a new and improved form. This pate

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Due to the rising input and operational costs, the Hyundai Motor India (HMI) today announced a price increase of up to 1 per cent across its vehicle portfolio, effective from May 2026. In a statement issued, the company stated that the price revision has become necessary owing to continuous cost escalations, including higher raw material and supply chain expenses. While Hyundai had made consistent efforts to absorb increased costs to minimise the impact on c

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, is taking proactive steps to boost the industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir with emphasis on recalibrating incentives, streamlining approvals and establishing institutional mechanisms for revival of ailing industries. He convened an exclusive meeting with the Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) to discuss the strategies for promoting industrial growth and reviving sick units in J&K. The meeti

Dr Satwant Singh Rissam ssrissam84@gmail.com While driving out of Jammu towards Kashmir on the curvy roads, trees and green forests start flashing around us. Some moments come when we stop on the highway and it feels as if forests are alive and are standing tall like guards as they eat bad air from the passing vehicles. Forests are the foundation of Jammu and Kashmirs environment as they keep life going. In fact, new data shows that about 20,194 square kilometers [] The post J&K Forests: A Vital

KOLKATA, Apr 9: Kolkata Knight Riders inexperience in pace bowling came back to haunt them yet again as Lucknow Super Giants rode on a stunning late assault from rookie Mukul Choudhary and a fifty from Ayush Badoni to clinch a three-wicket win in a last-ball IPL thriller here on Thursday. Defending 181, KKR looked in control when Cameron Green, making his much-anticipated bowling debut this season, struck with his second ball to remove LSG skipper Rishabh Pant. But the Australian [] The post KKR

LONDON, Apr 9: The British Sikh Association has submitted a planning application to erect a memorial at Southall in west London to commemorate the contributions of the community in both World Wars and inspire a new generation of British Sikhs. Lord Rami Ranger, chair of the association, said a sculptor from Rajasthan has been commissioned as fundraising is underway to raise an estimated 1,00,000 pounds for the proposed memorial at Manor House Grounds in the predominantly Punjabi suburb of London

NEW YORK, Apr 9: Veteran diplomat Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the prestigious UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) for a fresh three-year tenure starting 2027, in recognition of her expertise in steering the body through complex global socio-economic challenges. Ambassador Saran is currently serving as the chair of the CESCR, the UN body responsible for monitoring how member nations implement international covenants on economic and social rights. The CESCR operate

SHIMLA, Apr 9: Indias Under-19 girls extended their unbeaten run with a series of commanding performances in the regional qualifiers for the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships here on Thursday. With Thursdays results after the completion of team events, India claimed three of the four team titles Under-19 Girls, Under-15 Boys, and Under-15 Girls underlining the countrys strength and depth at the junior level. The only title to elude the hosts came in the Under-19 Boys category, [