Jammu, July 25 : Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday called for a unified political approach on the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood, saying the delay could be due to mistakes that took place here. Azad also expressed concern over the state of development in J-K, saying while Central projects were progressing, state-level initiatives were completely halted. Even the prime minister and the home minister have committed to restoring it (statehood)

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 25: Jammu Motors (JM), an authorized dealership group of Maruti Suzuki India Limited today opened its new ARENA showroom for sales and service at Thandapani, National Highway in Sunderbani. The showroom was inaugurated by chief guest, Randhir Singh, MLA Kalakot-Sunderbani. This state-of-the-art facility will offer an elevated, world-class car buying experience, in line with the brands commitment to deliver exceptional customer service. Speaking on the occasion

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 25: Fairdeal Motors (FM) group, J&Ks largest Tata Car Dealer unveiled the all-new Harrier.ev, in a function held here today. The launch marks a significant milestone in Fairdeals legacy, combining its decades of customer trust with Tatas latest innovation in sustainable mobility. The event witnessed the presence of Fairdeals managing director, Saleem Bakshi, Farhan Bakshi, executive director, Bhagwan Dass Gandotra, Rohit Gandotra, Mohit Gandotra, Ritvik Gandot

Excelsior Correspondent 26JAMMU, July 25: Bank of Maharashtra has inaugurated a new branch at Chowadhi, Jammu, marking a significant step in expanding its footprint across Jammu & Kashmir. The event was graced by Vikram Randhawa, Member of Legislative Assembly, along with senior officials of the bank, local community dignitaries and customers. Situated on Chowadhi Road near Nidhish Vihar, the newly opened branch is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide a comprehensive ran

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, July 25: Hailing the aspirational surge in youth , Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has emphasised that the aspirations of Indias new young generation deserve to be met with 3 As-Awareness, Aptitude and Avenue. The Minister underscored the need to channel the scientific enthusiasm among school students into sustained growth opportunities. Speaking at the celebrations of the CSIR Jigyasa programmes One Day as a Scientist (ODAS) week at the CSIR-National Physical

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, July 25: Punjab National Bank (PNB) organized an MSME awareness camp in the Bari Brahmana area of Samba district. The camp was inaugurated by chief guest Lalit Mahajan, president of the Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) in presence of S C Dutta, president of Birpur Industrial Association and Anjani Kumar, General Manager, PNB, head office. Addressing the attendees, Circle Head Anil Kumar Sharma highlighted the various MSME schemes initiated by PNB and inf

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the 22nd meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) here at the Civil Secretariat. The aim of the meeting was to comprehensively review the implementation of various welfare measures and approve key initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for construction workers and their families across Jammu and Kashmir. Appreciating the strides made by the Board,

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 25: To maintain the age old traditions the Chhari-Mubarak Swami Amarnath Ji was taken to ancient Sharika-Bhawani temple, Hari Parvat, Srinagar today to pay obeisance to the Goddess on the occasion of Shravan Shukla Paksha Pratipada, as per the age-old traditions while 8181 pilgrims drawn from different parts of the country paid obeisance at Himalayan cave today. The Chhari Mubarak was led by Mahant Deependra Giri Ji the sole custodian of holy mace from its abo

* Sinha pays homage to soldiers on Kargil Diwas Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 25: Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) and Director General Military Operations (DGMO) called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today and discussed the prevailing security scenario in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the fallen heroes on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor recalled the magnificent heroi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 25: Former J&K Chief Minister and Chairman of Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad today said that protest of the any political party or the organization for the cause of Statehood should be for seeking desired goal and not for the personal benefit. Azad, a former Congress leader was responding to the questions of the media-persons at his Jammu residence today. While responding to a question on the protest by the Congress party at [] The p

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, July 25: The Inter-School U-14 Boys Cricket Tournament, organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), witnessed thrilling semifinal and league-stage matches across venues in Jammu and Srinagar, as top schools competed for a place in the finals. In Srinagar, JKCA Leopards stormed into the final after defeating Green Valley School by 195 runs. Arslan scored an unbeaten 101, while Anas bin Irshad contributed 66 runs to post 261/7. Green Valley

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 25: The High Court today quashed an FIR and proceedings emanating from it against International canoeing star and former Indian national Canoeing team coach Bilquis Mir and described it as witch hunt by vested interests. Justice Sanjay Dhar has quashed the FIR against Mir citing that continuance of criminal proceedings against her in these circumstances would be nothing but an abuse of process of law. The allegations made in the impugned FIR and the

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, July 25: With the 69th National School Games (NSG) on the horizon, the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) commenced a 14-day Refresher/Orientation Course for officials in Table Tennis and Wushu at the Sports Training Centre, Nagrota. The course, involving 103 officials (PETs, PEMs, and PELs) from across Jammu & Kashmir, was inaugurated by Vinakshi Koul, Joint Director, DYSS Jammu, accompanied by Deputy Director Jitender Mishra and DYSSO Jammu Suk

The drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir has reached an alarming tipping point. What was once a creeping concern has now exploded into a full-blown crisis, earning the region the unfortunate distinction of being the Udta J&K after Punjab. With lakhs of reported drug addicts, the social, economic, and cultural fabric of society is being shredded at a frightening pace. Minister SakeenaItoos candid admission that raids and arrests are not helping curb the menace reflects a hard truth: the response [] T

Only non-Cong leader to complete 2 full terms India proud to be most trusted friend of Maldives: Modi New Delhi, July 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today completed 4,078 days in office, surpassing former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhis record of 4,077 consecutive days as Prime Minister of the country from January 24, 1966, to March 24, 1977. With this milestone, Modi became the second longest consecutively serving Prime Minister in countrys history, behind only first Prime Minister Jawahar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 25: The 4th KC International Youth Conclave (KCIYC) was inaugurated today at KC International School, marking the beginning of a three-day event filled with debates, deliberations and diplomatic discussions. Delegates from leading CBSE schools across Jammu gathered for this prestigious Model United Nations-style conclave. The ceremony was graced by Sham Lal Sharma, MLA, as chief guest and Ela Choudhary, Financial Advisor, Smart City, Jammu, as guest of honour.

New Chapter inserted in J&K General Rules (Civil) Step harmonizes judicial processes with military duties Mohinder Verma JAMMU, July 25: In order to safeguard the legal rights of the military personnel and ensure that those defending the country are not left vulnerable in civil litigation due to their service commitments, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has notified a significant amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir General Rules (Civil), 1978 and inserted new Chapter Suits by or [] T

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, July 25: The Inter-School District Level Selection Trials for AAG Boys Taekwondo witnessed intense action on the second day at MA Stadium, here today. Organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, the event serves as a key platform for young athletes to display their talent and secure spots in upcoming competitions. The matches were conducted under the supervision of experienced officials including Atul Pangotra, Mukta Gupta, Sunil Abrol, Rajeev

Army to launch 3 key projects Youth, troops, civilians to join padyatra Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, July 25: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi will attend Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations at Drass in Kargil district in the Union Territory of Ladakh tomorrow when the Army will launch three key projects, including a portal where citizens can pay e-shradhanjali to martyrs. Both Union Ministers reached Kargil today and atte

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, July 25: The Jammu & Kashmir Bocce Ball team has arrived in Chhattisgarh to take part in the National Level Bocce Ball Championship organized by Special Olympics Bharat Chhattisgarh, scheduled from July 24 to 28, 2025. The event was inaugurated in a grand ceremony attended by a local MLA, who interacted with athletes and coaches from J&K, applauding their dedication and encouraging their continued efforts in sports. The championship has drawn participation

Family claims admn assures compensation, job Bivek Mathur JAMMU, July 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have suspended two cops of the District Special Branch (DSB) and constituted a SIT led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) ranked officer to probe into the circumstances that led to the killing of a youth in police firing in Sure Chak area of the district on Thursday. A magisterial enquiry has also been initiated by the District Magistrate Jammu to ensure a [] The post Sure Chak firing:

Fewer than 50 weapons can bring adversary to table: VCAS NEW DELHI, July 25: Asserting that Operation Sindoor still continues, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said the countrys military preparedness must remain at a very high level, round-the-clock and throughout the year. In his keynote address at a defence seminar hosted at Subroto Park here, he also said the military in future will also need information warriors, technology warriors and scholar warriors. And, in an emerg

LONDON, Jul 25 : Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that businesses in Britain as well as India are optimistic about the free trade agreement which aims to double the bilateral trade to USD 112 billion by 2030. The India-UK free trade agreement, also called Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), was signed by Goyal and his counterpart Jonathan Reynolds in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday. In a post-signing

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 25: BSF School Jammu held a programme with great pride and solemnity, marking the official appointment of the Student Council for the academic session 20252026. The event aimed to foster leadership, responsibility, and service among students. The ceremony began with the pinning of badges by Principal Dr. S.K. Shukla and senior staff, followed by a pledge by the newly elected council members to uphold the schools values. Milanjot Singh was appointed School Capt

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) On 26th July every year, as the nation bows in tribute to its fallen heroes, the mountains of Kargil echo with silent salutes and proud remembrance. Kargil Vijay Diwas is not merely a commemoration of military victory-it is a solemn reminder of what courage, unity, and sacrifice truly mean. The 1999 Kargil War was one of the most testing episodes in Indias post-independence military history. It was not just the altitude or the terrain that [] The post Honouring Coura

Dr. D.K. Giri The signing of FTA between India and the United Kingdom marks a new chapter in the bilateral ties. It signifies a momentous transformation of the nature of the relationship. A former colonial master, accused in the past of exploiting the resources from India, the jewel in its crown, now is negotiating with a sovereign country for goods, services and expertise. That is the inevitable change of fortunes, equations of power and international relations. Both countries, however, should

Dr. Gyan Pathak Both the Houses of the Parliament of India Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha and the Legislative Assembly of Bihar witnessed total chaos on Wednesday July 23 due to which they had to be adjourned. The Opposition members in the Parliament of India were protesting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll in Bihar and demanding a discussion on it, while in the Legislative Assembly of Bihar, discussion began but when the Leader [] The post Chaos in Parliament and Bihar A

JAMMU, JULY 25: The District Magistrate Jammu has ordered a Magisterial Inquiry into the incident that occurred on 24th July 2025 at Surey Chak, Phallian Mandal. Following the incident, an FIR has been registered at Police Station Satwari under Sections 109(1), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 3/27 of the Arms Act. Taking serious note of the incident, as reported by Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, the District Magistrate has initiated a Magisterial Inquiry to ensure

Male, Jul 25: India on Friday announced a Rs 4,850 crore line of credit for the Maldives and agreed to finalise a free trade deal soon, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasising that New Delhi is proud to be the most trusted friend of the Indian Ocean archipelago. New Delhi also decided to reduce the Maldives annual debt repayment obligations by 40 per cent (from USD 51 million to 29 million), seen as a significant move to help the country [] The post India Announces Rs 4,850 Cr LoC For Mald

JAMMU, Jul 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have suspended two police officials of the District Special Branch over the killing of a youth in Sure Chak area on Thursday. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a DySP ranked officer has also been constituted to probe into the allegations of the family members of the deceased youth. The post Two Police Officials Suspended Over Youths Killing In Jammu, SIT Constituted appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SRINAGAR, Jul 25: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, and Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, today said that the much-anticipated Smart Public Distribution System (Smart PDS) will be made functional across Jammu and Kashmir by mid August 2025. The Minister was reviewing the progress on Smart PDS implementation in the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary FCS&CA, Saurabh Bhagat, along with other senio

Srinagar, Jul 25: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called for an investigation into the killing of an alleged drug-peddler in Jammu city and said that use of force by police has to be calibrated and not indiscriminate. He said that Jammu and Kashmir has paid a heavy price in the past due to such incidents. In an X post, the Abdullah said, The killing of Mohd Parvez of Niki Tawi in Jammu is highly unfortunate and [] The post CM Omar Calls For Investigation Into Drug-Peddle

Drass, Jul 25 : A cold breeze gently passes through the Lamochan view point in this picturesque town in Kargil district of Ladakh, where a sombre gathering has been organised to pay homage to the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil War. The sunlight kisses the naked peaks of the Drass sector overlooking the Valley, once a battleground between the Indian Army and the Pakistani intruders disguised as Kashmiri terrorists. In the gathering, Beena Mahat stands out from the rest, including [] The post 26th Kar

SRINAGAR, Jul 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the 22nd meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) here at the Civil Secretariat. The aim of the meeting was to comprehensively review the implementation of various welfare measures and approve key initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for construction workers and their families across Jammu and Kashmir. Appreciating the strides made by the Board, the Chief Minister laude

SRINAGAR, July 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid homage to the fallen heroes on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor recalled the magnificent heroism and the spirit of sacrifice of valiant jawans and officers of Armed Forces during Indias victory in Operation Vijay in 1999, also known as Kargil War. On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I bow to our martyrs and salute their bravery, courage and sacrifice. Our heroes fought in the most inhospitable terrain [] The post LG

BANGKOK, July 25: Thailand has expressed readiness to accept mediation from Malaysia to help resolve its deepening border conflict with Cambodia, amidst the worst flare-up between the two Southeast Asian neighbours in over a decade, reports The Star. Speaking to reporters today, Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura said Bangkok was open to any diplomatic solution, including third-party mediation. We are ready, if Cambodia would like to settle this matter via diplomatic channels, b

KOLKATA, July 25:ITC Ltd is optimistic about the long-term growth and profitability of its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) business, despite current macroeconomic headwinds, Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Puri said on Friday. Puri, replying to AGM, said ITCs FMCG business has achieved significant scale and efficiency, with its total addressable market pegged at around Rs 5 lakh croreamong the highest in the industry. The creation of this business has been achieved in a very capital-effi

MOSCOW, July 25: The Russian parliaments upper house on Friday quickly approved a bill that punishes online searches for information officially branded extremist, the latest in a series of moves by authorities to tighten control of the internet. The legislation makes what it describes as deliberately searching for and accessing extremist materials online punishable by a fine of up to the equivalent of USD 64. The bill, which was endorsed by the lower house earlier this week, is now [] The post

VLADIVOSTOK, July 25: Russia successfully launched 20 satellites into space on Friday, including an Iranian telecommunications satellite, the Russian state space corporation Roscosmos announced. A Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket lifted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russias Far East at 8:54 Moscow time (0554 GMT), Roscosmos said on its website. The primary payload of the mission was the Ionosfera-M satellites No. 3 and No. 4, designed to study physical processes in the Earths ionosphere caused b

SRINAGAR, July 25: Police in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir today attached property belonging to a terror associate under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Police said the property of Mutwali Piswal of Batpora Hyhama Kupwara was attached during the investigation of a 2022 FIR which was registered at Police Station Kupwara under sections 120-B, 121-A, 122, 123 of IPC and sections 17, 18, 18-A, 18-B, 20, 38, 39, and 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Police

MALE, July 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held wide-ranging talks with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, focusing on consolidating cooperation in areas of trade, defence and infrastructure, marking a major turnaround in the ties after a spell of unease. Modi landed in Male this morning to a warm welcome with Muizzu and a number of top ministers of his government receiving the prime minister at the Velena international airport, reflecting the importance Male attached to the trip. H

New Delhi, July 25: In a move aimed to strengthen cancer care infrastructure, more than 200 Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) have been approved for establishment across the country for 202526, the Government told Lok Sabha today. Based on the data provided, Uttar Pradesh will lead the country with the highest number of cancer centres, followed by Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Jharkhand. These centres will primarily be set up in district hospitals, subject to the availability of space and

ISLAMABAD, July 25: A Lahore court on Friday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Senate opposition leader Shibli Faraz and issued summon orders for PTI founding chairman Imran Khan in a case linked to an alleged attack on Islamabad police personnel deployed outside the latters Zaman Park residence. The case was registered at Lahores Race Course police station in 2023 against the former premier and other party leaders following clashes between the PTI supporters and police, Geo news reported

Amravati (Maharashtra), Jul 25: Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Friday said that he will not accept any post after retirement. He was speaking after being felicitated at Darapur, his native village in Maharashtras Amravati district. I have decided that I will not accept any government position after my retirementI will get more time after retirement, so I will try to spend more time in Darapur, Amravati and Nagpur, the CJI said. Gavai would be retiring in November [] The post Wont Accept Any

Poonch/Jammu, Jul 25: An armyman was martyred and two others injured in a landmine blast along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Friday, officials said. During area domination patrolling in the general area of Krishna Ghati, a mine blast took place, in which an Agniveer jawan was martyred and two others suffered injuries, they said. The injured, one of whom is an JCO, have been shifted to a military hospital and are stable, they added. [] The post Army Jawan Martyred,

NEW DELHI, July 25:Gold prices extended losses for the second straight day, by declining Rs 500 to Rs 99,120 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, amid easing global trade tensions and dampening the safe-haven demand. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had finished at Rs 99,620 per 10 grams on Thursday. At the local markets, gold of 99.5 per cent purity also decreased Rs 500 to Rs [] The post Gold falls Rs 500 to Rs 99,120/10 g; s

MUMBAI, July 25: Stock markets declined for the second day in a row on Friday, with the Sensex tumbling 721 points due to heavy selling in financial, IT and oil & gas shares amid persistent foreign fund outflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 721.08 points or 0.88 per cent to settle at over a months low of 81,463.09. During the day, it plunged 786.48 points or 0.95 per cent to 81,397.69. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 225.10 points or 0.90 [] The post Stock markets fall for 2nd day; Sensex tank

LONDON, July 25: Thousands of doctors in Englands state-funded health system walked off the job Friday in a five-day strike over pay that the government says will disrupt care for patients across the country. Resident doctors, those early in their careers who form the backbone of hospital and clinic care, took to picket lines outside hospitals after talks with the government broke down. The National Health Service said emergency departments would be open and hospitals and clinics would try [] T

NEW DELHI, Jul 25: The motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma, who is embroiled in a suspected graft case, will be taken up in Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Friday, stating that it was agreed by all parties to move unitedly in action against alleged corruption in judiciary. Official sources said the opposition-sponsored notice for a similar motion in Rajya Sabha has not been admitted in the Upper House, paving the way for the Lower House [] The post Proceed

SRINAGAR, Jul 25: Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) and Director General Military Operations (DGMO) called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today and discussed the prevailing security scenario in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The post Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai Calls On LG Manoj Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .