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Acharya Balkrishna honoured with SFE Outstanding National Ethno-Pharmacologist Award

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Feb 27: Acharya Balkrishna, a prominent scientist and distinguished Ayurvedic scholar was honoured with the Socie

ICC delegation meets Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A delegation of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) led by its Chairman Rahul Sahai met the Convenor of t

J&K media delegation visits Amul Dairy in Gujarat

Excelsior Correspondent AHMEDABAD, Feb 27: As part of the ongoing media tour organised by the Press Information Bureau, Jammu led by Director Neh

ICAI organises seminar on Budget 2026, GST amendments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A seminar on Budget 2026 and GST Amendments & Litigations organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Branch (NIRC) o

UCO Bank organizes coin, note exchange mela

Excelsior Correspondent R S Pura, Feb 27 : A coin and note exchange mela organized by the UCO Bank Currency Chest Raghunath Bazaar along with UCO

GDP growth projected at 7.6 pc in FY26, 7.8 pc in Oct-Dec

New Delhi, Feb 27: Indias GDP growth estimate has been raised to 7.6 per cent for the current fiscal from 7.4 per cent after the government revis

From Raman to Robotics Charting Indias AI Impact

Jagjeet Singh Bhadwal jagjeet2210@gmail.com 28Scientific Temper: The Architecture of Democratic Progress Scientific temper is more than academic

Big Push For Kashmir Tourism

The approval of the Rs 1,677 crore expansion of the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport marks one of the most consequential infrastru

DGP reviews prevailing situation in Handwara, Kupwara

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 27: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat, today chaired a joint security review meeting to a

Kejriwals release exposed high handedness of investigative agencies: Mehbooba Mufti

The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) welcomed the decision of aDelhi court. The verdict reaffirms faith in the judiciary and the principle that truth ul

Vice president flags challenge posed by fake news

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday flagged challenges posed by fake news and misinformation and emphasised that journ

Trump not happy with Iran talks, gives diplomacy more time

Tel Aviv: US President Donald Trump said Friday hes not happy with the latest talks over Irans nuclear programme but indicated he would give nego

Watching developments in US; joint statement on trade deal provides for rebalancing: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is watching developments following the US Supreme Courts verdict against t

Voll, Litchfield fire Australia to 5-wicket win, hosts take 2-0 lead against India

HOBART, Feb 27: Georgia Voll (101) made the most of three lifelines while Phoebe Litchfield hit a belligerent 80 to power Australia to a five-wic

Pakistans defence minister says that there is now open war with Afghanistan after latest strikes

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 : Pakistans defence minister said that his country ran out of patience and considers that there is now an open war with Afghani

Rupee falls 17 paise to settle at 91.08 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Feb 27 : The rupee declined 17 paise to settle at 91.08 against the US dollar on Friday weighed down by a massive outflow of foreign fund

T20 WC: England marks four-wicket win over New Zealand

COLOMBO, Feb 27: Englands four-wicket win over New Zealand in the Super 8 Group 2 clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Sta

Eminent Malayali litterateurs meet PM; express gratitude for renaming Kerala as Keralam

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 : A group of eminent Malayali litterateurs on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed gratitude for renaming Kera

China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to reach ceasefire

BEIJING, Feb 27: China on Friday called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to work out a ceasefire while expressing concern over the escalation of the c

Why raincoat is no longer waterproof+ & how to fix it

You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you purchased as waterproof

The more you fear aging, the faster your body may age

Worrying about getting older especially fearing future health problems, may actually speed up ageing at the cellular level, according to new rese

Saudi Arabia launches digital Umrah guide to make pilgrimage easier, safer

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a new interactive guide aimed at supporting Umrah pilgrims and visitors with clear

Kangal cholgrirang private hospital-o sannaniko rana nangenga: VPP

SHILLONG: Sorkari hospital-rango sanna banani cholrang chuongjaengani asel kangal cholgrirangba, dam rakgipa private hospital-rango sanna bananir

Open war now between Pakistan, Afghanistan; casualties on both sides

Taliban attacks several check posts along border ISLAMABAD, Feb 27: Pakistan on Friday said it was in an open war with Afghanistan after its forc

J&K poised to emerge as year-round global tourism destination: Omar

Govt has drawn important lessons from past CM heads to Hubli to cheer J&K team Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Chief Minister Omar Abd

LG exhorts students to embrace innovation, pursue fresh research

Honour traditions, respect past, connect with your roots Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said th

DB pulls up Govt, summons JKERA CEO

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Expressing dismay over the Union Territorys failure to place the correct ground position regarding the Taw

Pvt Members bills sent to Deptts for reply, LGs nod received for money bills

Pending draft legislations also to be taken up Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 27: All Private Members bills, pending since October session of the Legi

Key conspirator still at large, mother being questioned

R S Pura Observation Home escape case Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Around two weeks after three inmates escaped from a juvenile observa

Re-testing of seized drug samples cant be allowed: HC

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 27: The High Court has held that re-testing of seized narco drug samples cant be allowed in a routine manne

Kissan Council for action against mafia for denuding jungles

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 27: Expressing serious concern over felling of green trees and smuggling of Khair wood to neighbouring states

Worse than traffic challan: J&K HC nixes PSA detention order

Retirement age disparity & service condition of armed forces need revisit, says SC

SC raps Bengal for rushing to court daily against SIR

The Supreme Court reprimanded the West Bengal government for repeatedly filing vague complaints to delay the Special Intensive Revision of electo

What does Warner Bros and Paramount $110 bn deal say and what did Bruce Campbell say at townhall?

What does Warner Bros and Paramount $110 bn deal say and what did Bruce Campbell say at townhall? Warner Bros Discovery has signed a $110 billion

IPL 2026 set to begin on March 28, final on May 31

The Hindu understands that the IPL authorities have informally informed multiple stakeholders about the rejig in a bid to begin IPL 2026 over the

Opp airs concern over scant dialysis infra; govt says attempts on to better numbers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Opposition members in the Assembly on Friday expressed serious concern over inadequate dialysis infrastructure,

Assembly unites over traffic snarls in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Members from the opposition and treasury benches on Friday raised serious concerns over increasing traffic cong

Mukul critiques performance of Mlaya Police department

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Raising concerns over internal security, criminal investigation, recruitment transparency and road safety enfor

HNLC cadre surrenders; 2 more held in recruitment and IED plot

Our Bureau SHILLONG/NONGPOH, Feb 27: In a significant boost to Meghalaya Police efforts against the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Counci

JNC condemns VPP supremo for omitting Jaintias in quota debate

Our Bureau JOWAI/SHILLONG, Feb 27: The omission of the Jaintia tribe by VPP supremo Ardent M. Basaiawmoit during the discussion on the Meghalaya

MTC driving towards losses: CAG report

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: The latest report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged serious operational and financial co

Why has Atlanta Falcons fired LaTroy Lewis and has football coach made social media accounts private? Here's complete truth and all details

Why has Atlanta Falcons fired LaTroy Lewis and has football coach made social media accounts private? The team dismissed the assistant coach afte

Budget session adjourned sine die, key bills passed

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: The ten-day Budget session of the Meghalaya Assembly was adjourned sine die on Friday after exhaustive discussi

Trump Floats Friendly Takeover of Cuba After Havana Talks

Speaking to reporters outside the White House as he left for a trip to Texas, Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in discussions with C

Shillong gets fleet of 84 new public buses

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: In a massive boost to public transportation system in traffic-choked Shillong, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma

District panchayat Budget proposes jobs for 5,000 women

Focus on comprehensive development of agricultural sector with an allocation of 18 crore; projects in housing and health sectors get 18 crore and

DMK functionary arrested for aggravated sexual assault causing death of a 2.5 yr old girl in Krishnagiri

Former Minister Vellamandi Natarajan rejoins AIADMK

Was an associate of O.Paneerselvam; says the former Chief Ministers decision to join DMK was unacceptable to him

DMK holds seat sharing talks with CPI (M), CPI, KMDK

Freeze Mango symbol: S. Ramadoss to ECI

Anbumani lauds makers of Marathi film Asha

Stalin asserts Tamil Nadu versus Delhi rhetoric

Tenth Chiefs Conclave bats for future preparedness, wisdom sharing

The two-day conclave serves as an institutional platform for professional interaction between the present Army leadership and former Chiefs, fost

14 JNU students arrested day after protest against V-Cs remarks, secure bail

Bail conditions state that they will be released only after verification of permanent address; process will prolong punishment, states JNUSU; SFI

'Sometimes you have to use force!': Trump signals possible attack on Iran amid nuclear talks standoff

As J&K nears Ranji Trophy win, Omar heads to Karnataka to cheer for the home team; BJP and PDP extend support

Playing against Karnataka in the summit clash of the nations prestigious domestic cricket competition, J&K was in a commanding position on the pe

Two arrested for murdering teenager, setting body ablaze

Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: 'You find out who your real friends are when...'Inspiring quotes by the incredible actor

Elizabeth Taylor's life, marked by public scrutiny and personal scandals, offered profound insights into human relationships. Her quote, You find

CM flags off double-decker tourist bus service for heritage tours

Ladki Bahin grant putting fiscal strain on other depts. but will continue: Minister

There are administrative challenges as implementation of scheme is creating stress on funds, says Ganesh Naik; adds assets of Forest Dept. can be

Court says CBIs case not able to withstand judicial scrutiny, stands discredited

In the end, the truth prevailed: AAP hails verdict

14 JNU students arrested over protest granted bail, JNUSU says bail conditions stringent

Student protesters on Thursday had attempted to march to the Ministry of Education but were halted at the main gate in JNU; their demands, among

People of Delhi served justice by voting AAP out of power: CM

Keralas paradox can spark its global vision

The State must look across the oceans to chart a bright future

International law is not dead, its rules stay resilient

Proclaiming the death of international law aids world tyrants

Dedicated Metro Rail train transports lungs and heart

TANKER Foundation inaugurates dialysis units in Chennai

SC/ST medical students pressured to pay for internship year

In several colleges, fourth-year students are being pressured to pay the fifth-year tuition fee, and are not being permitted to write their fourt

Hyderabad: New Core Urban Act to replace GHMC Act for 3 municipalities

Hyderabad: The GHMC Act, which was to be the overarching set of rules for all three municipalities in Hyderabad, will be replaced with the Core U

Bad publicity: On AI Summit, Youth Congress protest, police action

The Delhi polices actions against the IYC protesters are heavy-handed

Amit Shah concludes his three-day visit to Bihars Seemanchal

Mr. Shah directed strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions, particularly in forest and uninhabited areas, and

England Comeback Win Against NZ Gives Pakistan Last Chance To Reach T20 World Cup Semis

New Zealand looked set to join England in the semifinals when it reduced England to 117-6 in the 17th over in pursuit of 160. But big hits by Wil

Demi Moore's shocking Milan appearance: What's behind her strikingly slim look at Milan Fashion Week?

Demi Moore's appearance at Milan Fashion Week in an all-black leather outfit sparked online discussion. While her dramatic look garnered attentio

Richard Carringtons first portrait discovered: A historic find for solar astronomy

A long-lost portrait of Richard Carrington, the 19th-century British astronomer behind the largest recorded solar storm, has been discovered. Car

'Ask my husband!': Republicans reveal what Hillary Clinton said at explosive Epstein House hearing

Up in the air: On non-scheduled operators, aviation safety

Flights by non-scheduled operators need better enforcement

The Traitors Season 5 renewal, release date, host, cast and how to watch update

The Traitors Season 5 renewal, release date, host, cast and how to watch update confirms the series will return. Peacock renewed the show for sea

NDA Is A Circus That Will Dismantle Its Tent After Polls: CM

Addressing a training programme for poll booth agents in the western region that covered 14 party districts and 39 Assembly seats on Friday, Stal

Warner Bros signs $110 billion deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in townhall

Netflix had the legal right to match the PSKY offer. As you all know, they ultimately decided not to do that. That then resulted in a signed agre

Police arrest absconding man accused of killing woman in city

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges Pakistan-Afghanistan dialogue

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, speaking at Srinagar's Jama Masjid, asserted that West Asian stability hinges on justice for Palestinians, warning that US m

Trinamool names four for Rajya Sabha polls

The Trinamool Congress has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. State minister Babul Supriyo, former Bengal DGP Rajee

Shiv Sena (UBT) Refuses To Leave RS Seat For Sharad Pawar

Elections will be held on March 16 for seven Rajya Sabha seats in Maharashtra, which are falling vacant in April. Given the Mahayutis numerical s

Signal-Free KBR Park Soon: Steel Bridge Work Begins at Mugdha Junction

Sajjanar clarified that the works would be carried out intensively at night hours to avoid traffic disruptions during the daytime

Tamil Nadu launches its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills for stargazing

Odisha Woman Raped Twice In 1 Day, Dies After Being Thrown Off Building: Cops

A 23-year-old woman was raped twice in a day in separate places by her boyfriend and a stranger offering help and then thrown off a four-storey b

Afghanistan, Pakistan may head towards full-blown war

Afghanistan and Pakistan are engaged in military clashes along their border. Both nations report inflicting significant damage on each other's po

MCC would be strictly implemented in Tamil Nadu against poll inducements, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Out of 5.67 crore electors, only 216 appeals have been filed till day, points out CEC; SIR in TN was a model for the country, great success, he s