Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: State Bank of India (SBI) today inaugurated a new branch in Jammu at Phallian Mandal. The ceremony was graced by the Chief General Manager (CGM) of the Chandigarh Circle, Krishan Sharma in the presence of Ravindra Gupta, Deputy General Manager J&K Module, and KJ Raina, Regional Manager Jammu. The event was further graced by the presence of the Sarpanch of Phallian Mandal Balbir Singh, SBI customers and staff members. The new branch aims to enhance [] The p

Poor will get free electricity, ration under my Govt Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Sept 15: Former J&K Chief Minister and DPAP Chairman, Ghulam Nabi Azad today claimed that he will bring revolution in the development works in Chenab region and provide free electricity and ration to the poor in J&K if his party comes to power in the Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing two public rallies in the Doda East constituency including Thathri today in support of DPAP candidate Abdul Majid Wani, [] The post Azad

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary, B L Santosh, addressed a series of meetings simultaneously with BJP workers in Jammu South RS Pura emphasizing the importance of strengthening booth-level activities and grassroots campaigning. The meeting was attended by MLA candidate for RS Pura Jammu South, Dr Narinder Singh, BJP district president Jammu South, Rekha Mahajan, Prabhari Ayodhya Gupta, MLA Mathura, Srikant Sharma, Purnima Sharma, dis

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Sept 15: The Member Parliament Abdul Rashid Sheikh or Engineer Rashid lambasted the Modi Governments Naya Kashmir slogan, calling it a fraud. Addressing an election rally in Tral area of Pulwama district, the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) Chief claimed that nothing has changed in Kashmir, and atrocities continue unabated in Modis Naya Kashmir. He said that his success in the Lok Sabha elections shows the publics discontent with the Modi Governments Naya Kashmir. He

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: The Union Minister and J&K Election Incharge, G Kishan Reddy, took the opposition parties including Congress, National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to task and alleged that their agenda is the agenda destruction and divisive while the BJPs agenda is better future of J&K and its development. Talking to reporters here, today along with JK BJP working president, Sat Sharma, MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, BJP national secretary and party candid

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: Principal Secretary Culture Department, Suresh Kumar Gupta and Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today chaired a meeting to discuss the arrangements for the forthcoming 3-days Basholi Utsav 2024 scheduled to be held from October 10 to 12. The meeting was attended by DG Floriculture Parks and Garden Jammu, Secretary J&K Academy of Art Culture and languages, Director Handicrafts and Handloom Jammu, Regional Director IGNCA, Joint Director Informati

Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Sept 15: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president, Tariq Hameed Karra, today said that the party is committed to the restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, as well as land and employment rights, emphasizing that the people are more concerned with reclaiming their rights than specific legal provisions. The Congress Chief suggested that if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is apprehensive about restoring Articles 370 and 35A due to potential backlash,

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 15: National Conference (NC) President, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, today said that those who used to praise Pakistan and advocated plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir are now allies of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS). Abdullah on the sides of an election rally at Ganderbal told this to reporters on accusations that election rigging in 1987 led to violence and the rise of separatism. Click here to watch video NC did not create [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: The BJP-led Government at the Centre under Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has been deeply concerned for the welfare and socio-economic upliftment of different sections of the society in Jammu and Kashmir and during the last over ten years it has taken many decisions for the benefit of the deprived and marginalised sections. BJP SC Morcha National general secretary, Sanjay Nirmal, said this while discussing various initiatives of Modi Government which has w

Excelsior Correspondent ANATNAG, Sept 15: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, from Anantnag Assembly segment NO 44 and former Minister, Dr Mehboob Beg has appealed the Kashmiri Pandit voters of his constituency to vote in his favour on September 18 and ensure his victory to strengthen the inter community bonds. Beg in an appeal to Kashmiri Pandits of his constituency said I take this opportunity to seek your valuable votes, without which I would feel incomplete. I have always made sincere

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: Senior BJP leader and former Minister, Sat Sharma today termed Arvind Gupta as a deserving candidate for Jammu West and highlighted his exceptional qualities and unwavering dedication. To seek the support in favour of Arvind Gupta, senior BJP leader and contesting candidate for Jammu West, Sat Sharma today conducted door to door campaign. Speaking on the occasion, Sat emphasized that Arvinds leadership and commitment to community development make him the i

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: Allen Career Institute (ACI) Private Limited felicitated the winner students of U& Me exam recently held in Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu. This exam, aimed at students from grades 8 to 10, saw participation from around 1,200 students. Speaking on the occasion, Sadanand Wani, the Zonal Head for Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir at Allen, explained that the purpose of this exam was to foster Team Coordination, Collaboration and competitive spirit

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: A review meeting of the Trikuta Nagar Welfare Society (TNWS) was held today under the leadership of Rajinder P Kakkar to discuss various issues related to the development of Trikuta Nagar colony. One of the primary concerns raised was the increasing population of street dogs, which has led to frequent incidents of dog bites, affecting children, women and senior citizens, particularly during early mornings and late at night. Another issue discussed was the

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) candidate from Jammu North Assembly segment, Advocate Maheshwar Singh Manhas today took out massive car rally to garner support of the public. The rally which started from his residence at Paloura culminated at Kadvanda Bhalwal after passing through Pandoka Colony, Indira Vihar via Tali Morh, Old Janipur, Lakkar Mandi, New Janipur Colony, Gujjar Nagar Paloura, Roop Nagar, Chinore, Bantalab, Raipur and Kangar. He was

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: Renowned Punjabi fiction writer of Jammu & Kashmir have been selected for the International Dhahan Prize- 2024 to be given to her during Award Ceremony being organized on 14th November at Vancouver, Canada. This was announced by Dhahan Prize Committee in Canada. Three awards have been announced from the shortlist of seven works of fiction. Announcement of these awards have been drawn among the 54 admirable submissions in Punjabi (Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi) re

Bhallas kin also embraces party Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: The BJP today got a big boost in RS Pura, Jammu South constituency as former BDC Chairman, Dalip Kumar and several former Sarpanchs and Panchs of RS Pura along with their supporters joined the party. The Union Minister and J&K Election Incharge, G Kishan Reddy, BJP working president, Sat Sharma, MP Jugal Kishore Sharma and BJP national secretary and party candidate from Jammu South, Narinder Singh Raina, chief spokesperson,

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: Rajat Charak from Chak Lala, Bishnah, has brought honour to Jammu and Kashmir by securing a silver medal at the 10th Asian Wushu Championship held in Macau, China. The event, which ran from September 9 to 16, saw Charak compete as part of a 24-member Indian squad. The Indian team delivered an outstanding performance, winning one Gold, five Silver and three Bronze medals. Charaks silver medal, achieved in the below 90kg weight category, was [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent RAMGARH, Sept 15 :Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, BJP MLA candidate for Ramgarh, intensified his campaign today with a door-to-door outreach and addressed meetings in various regions, including Bandral, Khanpur camp, Khanpur, Pakhri, Kamore, Govindgarh, Rangoor, Babral, and Kamare camp. Through his interactions, Dr Manyal emphasized the need for development-driven governance and highlighted the benefits of Modi Sarkars initiatives, reaffirming his commitment to working tireles

Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Sept 15: The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) and former Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) members today formed a pre-poll alliance to jointly fight for the larger interests of people of Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The joint meeting was held today and the AIP delegation was led by AIP chief and Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid, AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, while former members of JeI delegation were led by Ghulam Qadir Wani. Both [] The post

The decision by private hospitals and dialysis centres in Jammu & Kashmir to resume services under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), commonly referred to as the Golden Card scheme, is a significant relief for the regions healthcare system. This development follows months of uncertainty, financial strain, and service suspension due to the lack of payments for treatments provided under the scheme. It marks a much-needed course correction in the interest of public hea

Canvassing for 8 Doda seats to end today Fate of 64 candidates to be decided Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Sept 15: Campaigning for eight seats of Doda region which will go to polls in first phase of Assembly elections in Jammu division on September 18 will come to an end tomorrow evening with contestants making last ditch efforts to woo electorates. The BJP is the only party whose senior leaders canvassed vigorously in Doda region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a [] The post High-pitched campa

Farooq campaigns in auto Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 15: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah today accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to weaken his party by promoting new candidates in the upcoming Assembly elections, predicting they would meet the same defeat as in the last Lok Sabha polls. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a rally in Qasbayar area of south Kashmirs Pulwama district, he said that after the abrogation of Article

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that after Prime Minister Narendra Modi having already announced Statehood for Jammu & Kashmir, Opposition is trying to manufacture a fake narrative so that when the Statehood happens, they may take credit. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In an exclusive interview to a national TV channel, Dr. Singh said, National Conference (NC) and Congress are trying to create this narrative because they know th

PM had nothing new to offer to J&K Darbar move practice to be restored Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Sept 15:Claiming that Congress and National Conference coalition will form next Government in Jammu and Kashmir with comfortable majority, former Union Minister and AICC general secretary, Incharge J&K affairs of the party, Bharatsinh Solanki today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had nothing new to offer to the people of J&K during his Doda visit on Saturday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on []

MALE, Sep 15 : Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has acknowledged that the Maldives-India ties witnessed rough patches in the initial days of President Mohammad Muizzu-led government but insisted that the two countries have resolved the misunderstandings. Zameer made the remarks on Friday during a visit to Sri Lanka, where he stressed the importance of the Indian Ocean archipelagos relationships with key allies, particularly China and India. He said that relations with India had faced challenges, pa

By M A Hossain Russian President Vladimir Putins recent two-day state visit to Mongolia was not only a significant moment in the bilateral relations between Moscow and Ulaanbaatar, but also an event that resonated on the international stage. Mongolia, a nation that ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), became the subject of global attention due to its refusal to comply with the ICCs warrant for Putins arrest. This visit highlighted not only Mongolias assertion of

By Sushil Kutty Indians are easily ego-hurt. Otherwise, why would an angry court threaten to grant bail to Kolkata rape-murder prime accused Sanjay Roy? The Sealdah court gave a threat to carry out the threat. Imagine psychopath Sanjay Roy, who raped and murdered the RG Kar trainee doctor in the most horrendous manner thinkable, set free by an angry Chief Judicial Magistrate for a 50 minute delay engineered by the CBI! There are other ways to punish lethargic attitude than [] The post Irresponsi

Sir, The remarkable victory of Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar at the Paris Paralympics deserves immense appreciation. Their bronze medal win in the Mixed Team Compound Open Archery event is a historic achievement, particularly for Jammu and Kashmir, making them the first Olympic medalists from the region. Their success showcases the triumph of human determination and the importance of a robust support system. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Boards investment in nurturing sports talent has been

Sir, The timely transfer of archives and artifacts to Ladakh is crucial for preserving the regions unique cultural heritage. Despite over four years since the bifurcation, the delay in this process is concerning. These items are not just relics but vital links to Ladakhs history, identity, and traditions. The recent directive to complete the transfer within a month is a welcome step, but it must be followed through with utmost care to avoid any damage or loss. Digitizing these assets [] The post

KANCHEEPURAM (Tamil Nadu), Sep 15 : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday appealed to students keen to take up nursing as a profession to learn the local language wherever they get an opportunity to serve. Globally, there has been a huge demand for Indian nurses and learning a language irrespective of the country, would offer its benefits, she said at an event here. Detailing how Indian nurses are valued overseas, Sitharaman recalled her visit to Singapore ahead of Prime [] The pos

SRINAGAR, Sept 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the eve of Milad-un-Nabi. In a message the Lt Governor said: On the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, celebrated as Milad-un-Nabi, I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to all. The life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad inspire us to follow the path of righteousness and strengthen the values of compassion, equality, love and peace in the society. May his teachings [] The pos

Hulunbuir (China), Sep 15: Maintaining a clean slate, favourites India will fancy their chances when they take on a below-par but unpredictable Korea in the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Monday. Paris Olympics bronze medallist India have been in rollicking form in the tournament so far, registering five wins out of five league matches. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side started their campaign with a 3-0 win over hosts China and then trounced Japan and Malaysia 5-

Srinagar, Sep 15: National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah Sunday hit out at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, saying she has brought nothing but destruction to Jammu and Kashmir. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News On Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwals announcement of resignation, the NC leader said it remains to be seen what will be his next steps. Mehbooba Mufti has brought nothing but destruction to Jammu and Kashmir. If [] Th

GUWAHATI, Sept 15: Jammu and Kashmirs Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Guwahati on Sunday, an official said. During the day-long trip, Sinha visited the Kamakhya temple atop the Nilachal Hills and offered prayers. The temple management committees Himadri Sarma and Gyan Nath Sarma greeted Sinha with a gamosa and a memento. The LG expressed his gratitude towards the temple authorities for helping him seek the blessings of the goddess. He said he feels a divine presence every time he visits

Jammu, Sep 15: Several people, including the brother of Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) working president Raman Bhalla, joined the BJP here on Sunday, said a spokesperson of the saffron party. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News Bhallas brother Vinod along with former Block Development Council chairman Dilip Kumar and several former panches and sarpanches were welcomed into the party fold by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Jammu and Kashmir BJP working president Sa

JAMMU, Sep 15: Home Minister Amit Shah will address three rallies in Chenab valley on Monday, the last day of campaigning for the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, a BJP leader said. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News Twenty-four assembly segments spread across Chenab valley districts of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban and south Kashmir districts of Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian are going to polls in the first of the three-phase [] The post J&K As

SRINAGAR, Sept 25: J&K Anti Corruption Bureau on Sunday caught Altaf Hussain Khan, Naib Tehsildar, Uri red handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 50,000 from complainant. As per the statement issued media here, the spokesperson said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint against Naib Tehsildar Uri Altaf Hussain Khan alleging therein that said officer is demanding bribe of Rs. 10 lacs from complainant for preparing land documents and for submitting report to

Bangkok, Sept 15: Shanghais airports are cancelling hundreds of flights Sunday as they brace for impact from Typhoon Bebinca, which is due to make landfall in the early hours of Monday morning, the authorities said. Flights past 8 pm local time will be cancelled at Hongqiao and Pudong airports in the city, the airport officials said in a statement, affecting more than six hundred flights. The city also announced that it was suspending travel on some bridges while restricting that [] The post Sha

Washington, Sept 15:Two decades ago, when a Democratic presidential nominee wouldnt dream of endorsing gay marriage, a newly elected district attorney named Kamala Harris was performing one of the first same-sex unions in the United States. It was the so-called Winter of Love in San Francisco. The mayor at the time, Gavin Newsom, had directed the county clerk to approve gay marriages even though there was no law on the books recognising them. His act of rebellion prompted a bipartisan [] The pos

NEW DELHI, Sept 15: Veteran actor Saira Banu is thrilled that her film Padosan, which she called a career highlight and of my career and a cherished piece of cinematic history, re-released in theatres recently. The 80-year-old actor, who played the role of Bindu in the 1968 musical comedy, shared a note on Instagram on Saturday walking down the memory lane. Padosan, directed by Jyoti Swaroop and produced by Mehmood and NC Sippy, re-released in cinema halls on Friday. It [] The post Heartening to

HAMIRPUR (HP), Sept 15: The mortal remains of Sepoy Arvind Singh were consigned to flames at a crematorium near his native Hathol village in Himachal Pradeshs Hamipur district on Sunday. Sepoy Arvind Singh, who was martyred in an encounter with the terrorists in Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district on Friday, was cremated with state honors at the cremation ground of his village. His younger brother Paramjit lit the pyre in the presence of hundreds of locals [] The post Martyrs l

Ottawa, Sept 15: Air Canada and the union representing its pilots have come to terms on a labor agreement that is likely to prevent a shutdown of Canadas largest airline. Talks betwen the company and the Air Line Pilots Association produced a tentative, four-year collective agreement, the airline announced in a statement early Sunday. The prospective deal recognises the contributions of the pilots flying for Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge while setting a new framework for company growth. The []

Peshawar, Sept 15: Five members of a family, including a woman, were killed when a fire broke out after lightning struck a mud house in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to rescue officials. The incident occurred on Saturday in the Mardan district of the province. Firefighters rushed to the site after receiving information about the incident and extinguished the blaze, officials of the emergency service Rescue 1122 said. The bodies of the five family members were shifted to a hosp

Varanasi, Sept 15: The countrys biggest private sector lender HDFC Bank looks to increase the income of 5 lakh marginal farmers earning less than Rs 60,000 annually by 2025, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, Parivartan. The banks focus on rural development reflects our continued commitment to fostering sustainable growth and uplifting vulnerable communities. Since its inception in 2014, Parivartan has grown into one of Indias largest CSR programmes, active in 28 st

New Delhi, Sep 15: The government has started preparations for conducting the decadal census, but a decision is yet to be taken on including a column on caste as part of the exercise, sources said on Sunday. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News Speaking on condition of anonymity, one source said that the decadal census will be conducted soon. India has conducted the census every 10 years since 1881. The first phase of this [] The post Census To Be Conducted Soon; No

Chennai, Sept 15: Public sector Indian Overseas Bank has secured the Rajbhasha Kirti Pratham Puraskar first prize for the second consecutive year in the Official Language Implementation category for 2023-24 by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The recognition underscores the commitment of the city-headquartered bank in promoting the use of Hindi language and enhancing the implementation of official language policies across its operations. Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the award to the bank

New Delhi, Sept 15: The US Federal Reserves interest rate decision is the biggest event that would drive sentiments in the domestic stock market this week, besides a host of macroeconomic data from the global front and trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said. The Indian equity market had an exceptional last week, with both the Nifty and Sensex hitting their all-time high levels on Thursday. The BSE benchmark breached the 83,000 level for the first time on Thursday. One [] The post M

NEW DELHI, Sept 15: Social media giant Meta counts India among its key priority markets globally, as the rising popularity of its offerings from Reels to business messaging and increased engagement on AI tools is supercharging growth, according to Meta India Vice President Sandhya Devanathan. In an interview with PTI, Devanathan said India is the leading market for short-form video Reels watch-time on Instagram. The Facebook and Instagram parent Meta is upbeat about the pace and extent to [] T

CHENNAI, Sept 15: Real estate developer Navins has appointed R Kumar as its Chairman with immediate effect. Viswajith Kumar (Navin Kumar) would be the new managing director, the company said. At Navins, we have driven ourselves tirelessly since 1989 to achieve the culmination of architectural brilliance and highest value for price in our projects. We have completed more than 125 projects and these stand testimony to our commitment and dedication, Kumar said. We have emerged as the most trusted b

NEW DELHI, Sept 15: Ninety per cent of Indian financial institutions are focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and GenAI (Generative Artificial Intelligence) as the primary technology enablers of innovation, according to a PwC India report. As per the PwC India report titled, Mapping the FinTech innovation landscape in India data analytics also continues to emerge prominently across nearly 74 per cent responses, underscoring its integral role in driving insights and decision-making within the