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LUCKNOW, Apr 1: Sameer Rizvi gave ample display of his talent, coming in as an Impact Substitute, as Delhi Capitals cantered home by six wickets against Lucknow Super Giants despite initial stutters to make a winning start in the IPL here on Wednesday. Chasing a lowly target of 142, DC were reduced to 26 for 4 within first five overs but Rizvi (70 not out off 47 balls), substituting T Natarajan, conjured an unbroken 119-run stand for the fifth wicket [] The post Rizvis unbeaten 70 helps DC beat

Dr Jitendra Singh drjitendras@gmail.com Imagine a district collector in a remote corner of Rajasthan who has just been handed charge of an ambitious welfare scheme he knows little about. A decade ago, his only recourse would have been a dog-eared government manual, a senior colleague who might be free after three meetings and a lunch, or the distant promise of a training programme that might arrive in a year or two if at all. Today, he opens his phone, [] The post How Mission Karmayogi is Rewri

Col Ajay K Raina ajaykrraina@gmail.com The introduction of a private members bill by a legislator from the Kashmir Valley proposing the creation of new districts-and more significantly, the division of the Jammu Province into three subregions-demands scrutiny beyond its ostensibly administrative intent. On the surface, such proposals are often couched in the language of balanced development and administrative efficiency. Yet, when examined against historical patterns, demographic realities, and

Dr Harmeet Singh harmeetjnu@gmail.com One of the oldest and most complete ways to learn about environment, health, and human well-being is through Indian traditional wisdom. For thousands of years, people in India have constructed systems of knowledge based on what they see, do, and how they interact with nature. Farming, medicine, building, metalworking, philosophy, and defending the environment are all means of knowing. Traditional medicinal knowledge is very important because it is directly t

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: A special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday reviewed the steps taken in view of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and assessed the availability of critical needs of the common man. At the meeting, Modi called for all-out efforts to protect the citizens from the impact of the conflict, a statement issued by the Prime Ministers Office said. The meeting was held to review measures [] The post West Asia war: PM

Imperative for officers to be present: Speaker House not being taken seriously, say legislators Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 1: In a rare occasion, the Legislative Assembly in one voice today voiced concern over absence of senior officers in the Officers Gallery of the House and charged them with taking the Assembly and its members lightly prompting Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to direct that highest officers of the concerned Departments whose questions are taken up should be present. Follow the Dail

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss a strategic collaboration between SKUAST Jammu and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) for strengthening evidence-based policy-making and sustainable agricultural transformation in the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Dr. Ashish Chandra Verma, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department; Shailendra Kum

NEW DELHI, Apr 1 : President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took part in the first self-enumeration exercise in Indias census history, which began in the national capital and seven other states and UTs giving an option to citizens to submit their information through a special web portal. The first citizen of the country self-enumerated on the SE portal(se.census.gov.in) where she filled all her details in Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Home Secretary Govind M

Tourists sometimes forced into uncomfortable situations *578 illegal constructions detected at destinations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said harassment of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir is not widespread but admitted that sometimes they are forced into uncomfortable situations on being asked to purchase warm clothing unnecessarily, overcharging and being approached aggressively by the service providers. He said the Government will adopt a Rajasthan-sty

MUMBAI, Apr 1 : The Indian Navy was minutes away from striking Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor when Islamabad requested stoppage of kinetic actions, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Wednesday. The Navy chief was speaking at the naval investiture ceremony here, where he awarded Yudh Seva Medals to two top naval officers for their distinguished service during Operation Sindoor conducted last year after the Pahalgam terror attack. Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary

Officials must ensure required resources Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Border villages are Indias first line of defence, and the residents are the first face of India that any outsider sees. Border residents are not only first in courage, sacrifice, and patience but you also stand first in the priorities of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He observed that the residents of border village ar

For power purchase funds to be released on monthly basis Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir today accorded sanction for the authorization of 50 % funds, under all the detailed heads through BEAMS, under Revenue Budget and for power purchase the funds shall be released on monthly basis out of approved appropriation for 2026-27. In an order issued here today, the Budget Division of the J&K Finance Department while giving reference of the Jammu and [] The post

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 1: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today informed the Lok Sabha about Antariksh Venture Capital Fund, set up to promote Space StartUps and the emerging Spacetech ecosystem. The Minister also added that Indias dedicated venture capital fund for the space sector is progressing steadily, with investment in sele

Bill to benefit super elite of Kashmir: Lone Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 1: A Private Members Bill allowing renewal of leases of Government land was introduced in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today after the ruling National Conference (NC) decided not to oppose it, but Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah said they will take a call on supporting its passage once the debate is completed. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The opposition BJP alleged that the ruling party [] The post P

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Northern Railway has implemented a special Mega Block to restore normal train speeds at Bridge No. 163 on the Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan-Chak Rakhwal (MCTM-CRWL) rail section in the Jammu Division. The bridge had suffered damage last year due to heavy rainfall and flash floods, following which a temporary speed restriction of 20 km/h was imposed to ensure passenger safety. The Mega Block was carried out to remove this restriction and streamline train ope

*Seeks efficient policy framework Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 1: A delegation of the Jammu & Kashmir Contractors Coordination Committee (JKCCC), led by its Chairman, Ghulam Jeelani Purza, held a detailed meeting recently with the Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Shailendra Kumar, to discuss a range of pressing issues faced by the contractor fraternity across Jammu & Kashmir. Talking to the media-persons, Jeelani Purza said the delegation raised concerns regarding de

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Regional Office Chandigarh, in association with Information Technology Department UT of Jammu & Kashmir, on Wednesday organised a one-day UT-level training workshop for Aadhaar authentication operators here at the Convention Center. More than 100 officials from the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Jammu & Kashmir Grameen Bank and other departments attended the p

The review of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan by LG comes at a time when UT is confronting a deeply disturbing and rapidly worsening drug addiction crisis. The urgency reflected in the call for a massive crackdown is not misplaced. On the ground, the situation has already crossed the threshold of concern and entered a phase of alarming proliferation. Drug addiction cases across the UT have been rising steadily and, by most indicators, exponentially. This trend points to an uncomfortable [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Supreme Court (SC) advocate Nar Hari Singh delivered a special guest lecture at O P Jindal Global Universitys Jindal Global Law School, Sonepat (Haryana) on the evolving landscape of the legal profession in India, highlighting the growing role of technology and the shifting focus of legal practice. Singh was honoured by the Vice Chancellor and Registrar of the university on the occasion. The event was organized by Jindal Global Law School under the guidance

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: The Jammu Veteran League (Edition 2), a high-octane anti-drug cricket tournament organized by Samvedna Club at MA Stadium, concluded today, promoting healthy lifestyles and steering youth away from drug abuse. The tournament, which began on March 18, culminated in a thrilling final between Royal Legends Cricket Club and United RS Pura Cricket Club, with Royal Legends claiming the title through a 7-wicket victory. The closing ceremony was graced by Aij

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Chandeep Singh, an international Para Taekwondo athlete from Jammu & Kashmir, has brought glory to the Union Territory by winning the Gold Medal at the 4th Para Taekwondo Championship held in Bengaluru, organized by India Taekwondo. He has also qualified for the upcoming Asian Para Taekwondo Championship in Mongolia, marking another milestone in his sporting career. Chandeep represented J&K under the banner of the Taekwondo Association of Jammu & Kash

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 1: Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) is preparing for its second home game of the Indian Football League (IFL) season against Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) tomorrow at TRC Ground, Srinagar. Owned by Arshad Shawl, RKFC is the only club from Jammu & Kashmir participating in the rebranded IFL this season. The team comes into the match after a narrow 1-0 loss to Namdhari FC in their opening game. Despite the setback, head coach Ishfaq Ahmad [] The post RKFC e

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Jodhamal Public School hosted an insightful and engaging workshop for its faculty on the theme Impact of Mass Media and Transformative Teaching Pedagogies. The session was conducted by Dr Tanvi Gupta, State Taxation Officer, along with Harish Raina, eminent educationist and Senior Regional Manager at Prachi India Pvt. Ltd. The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from all teachers of Jodhamal Public School and focused on the evolving role of mass media in

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 1: Police Station Kandi, District Rajouri, organized a Mega Wrestling Competition titled Dangal Khara under the Civic Action Programme at the Irrigation Ground, Kotranka. The event aimed to promote sportsmanship, channel youth energy into constructive activities, and strengthen police-public relations. The programme was inaugurated by Senior Superintendent of Police Rajouri, Gaurav Sikarwar, along with community members. Superintendent of Police Operat

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday participated here in the first self-enumeration exercise in Indias census history, giving an option to citizens to submit their own information through a special web portal, officials said. In a message posted on X, Shah urged people to fully cooperate in this national duty by providing the requested essential information to the Census team when it visits their homes. As part of the first phase of the Census, the [] The post Amit Shah

JAMMU, Apr 1: In the interest of administration, the Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 84 officers of the Prosecution Department with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here The post 84 Prosecution Officers Transferred In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 1: The Government has appointed 104 officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Prosecution Service as Public Prosecutors (PPs), Additional Public Prosecutors (APPs), and Assistant Public Prosecutors (Asst PPs) for conducting criminal cases in courts across the Union Territory. See Notification Click Here.. The post 104 Officers Appointed As Public Prosecutors In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Apr 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today directed for adopting a Zero Tolerance Policy against the drug menace in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. He was chairing a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and senior officials of the Civil and Police administration at Lok Bhavan, Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor emphasized on a multi-pronged strategy: Strengthening law enforcement to dismantle trafficking networks, Intensive mass awareness campaigns to deter potential users, enhanci

JAMMU, Apr 1: Chief Principal Census Officer and Director Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, today addressed a press meet here and shared comprehensive details regarding the upcoming Census 2027, which will be Indias first Census to be conducted fully through digital mode. Highlighting the scale of the exercise, Amit Sharma informed that Census 2027 will ensure complete confidentiality of individual data as per the provisions of the Census Act, 1948. The Census will be c

Jammu, Apr 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss a strategic collaboration between SKUAST Jammu and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) for strengthening evidence-based policy-making and sustainable agricultural transformation in the Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor welcomed the proposed collaboration with IFPRI, noting that its global expertise would significantly strengthen institutional capacities in the region. Th

SRINAGAR, Apr 1: A local terrorist was killed in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmirs Ganderbal district, the Army said on Wednesday. A cordon and search operation was launched by security forces on Tuesday night in Arahama area of Gandebal following information about suspicious movement in the region. Based on specific intelligence input, joint search operation was launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in general area Arahama of Ganderbal, Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said in

JAMMU, Apr 1: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said the Tourism Development Authorities granted 807 building permissions in the last three years while detecting 578 illegal constructions across the Union Territory. Replying to a question by PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para in the Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is incharge of the Tourism Department, said that 245 permissions were issued in 202324, 147 in 202425, and 415 in 202526. He further provided a category-wise breakdo

JAMMU, Apr 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted district and block-level teams across all districts for independent verification of the availability of essential drugs and diagnostics in public health facilities. See Order Copy Click Here The post Govt Forms Teams For Verification Of Essential Drugs, Diagnostics In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 1: The Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional charge to 18 officers in the interest of the administration. See Order Copy Click Here The post J&K Finance Deptt Assigns Addl Charge To 18 Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 1: The Drugs and Food Control Organization, Jammu and Kashmir, has delegated licensing powers under the Drugs Rules, 1945, to strengthen regulatory functioning in the region. As per an order issued by the Office of the State Drugs Controller, Sanjeev Kumar, Assistant Controller Drugs, has been authorized to act as Licensing Authority for Jammu district (retail sale) with immediate effect. The officer has been empowered to sign licenses, issue show-cause notices, and handle suspension

JAMMU, Apr 1: Reaffirming its commitment to regularisation of daily wagers in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the process will be initiated in a phased manner during the current financial year. He made these remarks while responding to a bill moved by MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami which read, A Bill to provide for regularisation of services of casual and other workers working in various Departments of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir

BSNLs latest 4G rollout has changed how existing prepaid plans perform, not how they are priced. Users often expect a completely new set of tariffs, but BSNL has taken a gradual approach. The same prepaid plans continue to apply, while network upgrades improve speed and reliability where coverage is active. This approach reduces disruption. You do not need to change plans immediately. Instead, your experience improves automatically as 4G towers go live in your area. As plans remain familiar, the

PESHAWAR, Apr 1: Pakistani security forces have killed 13 terrorists in two separate operations in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the militarys media wing said on Wednesday. The operations took place on Monday and the terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij were neutralised, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. Fitna al-Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. In the first intelligence-based operation (IBO)

Srinagar, Apr 1 : Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday accused the National Conference of misusing the public mandate, alleging that the governments move to allow a private members bill seeking amendments to the Land Grants Act is aimed at protecting elite interests rather than safeguarding public assets and the rights of ordinary citizens. LoP Sharma said those who voted for the NC believing it would fight for their rights are now feeling let down. It is with deep [] The post Betrayal

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, who helmed the Southern Command during Operation Sindoor last year, took charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on Wednesday. The decorated military officer succeeds Lt Gen. Pushpendra Singh. At a ceremony held on the South Block lawns, the general officer reviewed a guard of honour as he assumed the key leadership post in the Indian Army. A day earlier, Lt Gen. Seth relinquished his previous appointment as the general [] The post Lt Gen Dhir

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New Delhi, Apr 1: About 5,98,000 passengers have returned to India amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, a senior government official said on Wednesday. He also shared that the incident caused by debris from an interception in Dubai yesterday, three Indian nationals sustained minor injuries, and the consulate is in close touch with them as it renders all assistance. The authorities in Dubai confirm that the incident caused by debris from an interception that []

SRINAGAR, Apr 1: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Wednesday filed a chargesheet against two accused persons before a designated NIA court in Srinagar, alleging their involvement in a conspiracy to misuse social media platforms for spreading fabricated narratives, promoting separatist ideology, and attempting to disturb public order in the region. In a statement, Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has today, on 01 April 2026, produced a charge sheet (challan) before the Honble Court of the S

JAMMU, Apr 1: The Legislative Assembly today granted two months extension to the House Committee on Jal Jeevan Mission to submit its report. The motion was accepted and extension was granted through voice vote. The Chairman of the House Committee, Justice Hasnain Masoodi, moved a motion which reads, that this house do extend the tenure of the House Committee on Jal Jeevan Mission for a further period of three (3) months to enable it to complete its assigned task and [] The post Assembly Grants T

JAMMU, Apr 1: Border villages are Indias first line of defence, and the residents are the first face of India that any outsider sees. Border residents are not only first in courage, sacrifice, and patience but you also stand first in the priorities of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said this on Wednesday. The Lieutenant Governor observed that the residents of border village are serving the nation every single day. That service must not [] The post No Fam

JAMMU, Apr 1: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the government will adopt a Rajasthan-style behavioural training model for tourism stakeholders to improve the experience of holidaymakers visiting the Union Territory. In reply to questions by Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone and National Conference (NC) MLA Tanvir Sadiq, the chief minister said that clean tourist destinations are vital to ensuring visitors return. Abdullah, who also holds the tourism portfolio, said th

BEIJING, Apr 1:Some robotaxi passengers were left stranded in the middle of fast-moving traffic in a major Chinese city after their driverless vehicles stopped running, according to police and media reports on Wednesday. A preliminary investigation indicates more than 100 robotaxis came to a halt because of a system malfunction, police in the city of Wuhan said in a statement, without elaborating. No injuries were reported. One passenger told Chinese media that their robotaxi stopped after turni

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday said democratic practices in India have been continuous, inclusive, and deeply rooted in society as part of a broader civilisational ethos that values dialogue, consensus, and respect for diverse opinions. In his address in the Parliament complex after releasing a book Tides of Time: Bharats History through Murals in Parliament, authored by Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty, he highlighted that from Vaishali in the north to the Kudavola

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: As many as 1.9 crore digital life certificates were generated by pensioners in the last financial year, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. All pensioners are required to submit a life certificate for the continuation of pension payment. To sort out the difficulties being faced by elderly, super senior and differently-abled pensioners in submitting digital life certificates, nationwide digital life certificate (DLC) campaigns have been held from November 1 to 30 every year fro

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: The GLP-1 based weight loss drugs are prescription medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity but carry serious side effects and must only be taken under the supervision of a qualified medical specialist, the government said on Wednesday. Highlighting that multiple variants of GLP-1 drugs have been recently introduced in the Indian market, and concerns have emerged regarding their on-demand availability through retail pharmacies, online platforms, wholesalers, and we