22 to come up in Jammu division, 13 in Kashmir *IPPs to secure all statutory, non-statutory clearances Mohinder Verma JAMMU, June 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) functioning under the Department of Science and Technology has set into motion an exercise for development of 35 hydro electric power projects with a cumulative generation potential of 60 Mega Watts (MW). Of the total, 22 projects will come up in various parts of the Jammu division with a major [] The post J

NEW DELHI, June 19: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a strategic initiative that allows verified employers, including central government and private organisations, to connect with top talent from Indias most competitive examinations, officials said on Thursday. UPSCs Pratibha Setu, which was earlier known as Public Disclosure Scheme (PDS), provides access to the details of non-recommended willing candidates who cleared all stages of exams conducted by it but didnt make it

Leh, Jun 18: In line with directions from the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has reconstituted District Road Safety Committees (DRSC) across the Union Territory. The move, made under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, aims to enhance road safety mechanisms in both districts of Ladakh. See Order Copy Click Here. The post Ladakh Admin Reconstitutes District Road Safety Committees appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, June 18: Police here have arrested three people linked to a Delhi-based private company which was involved in international job fraud and human trafficking, an official said on Wednesday. The Indo Kyrgyz Global Pvt Ltd in Mangolpuri duped over 500 Indian job-seekers by offering them lucrative overseas employment in Kyrgyzstan, he said, adding that the syndicate collected over Rs 4.62 crore from the victims and subjected several of them to coercion and exploitation abroad. While the d

New Delhi, Jun 18: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the government will introduce a FASTag-based annual pass for private vehicles, priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15, in a step towards hassle-free highway travel. In a post on X, Gadkari said the pass is valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first. The pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans. The [] The post Govt To Launch F

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, June 17: An inter- district drug peddler was nabbed at Jakhani, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Udhampur and more than 10 grams of heroin like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused, identified as Aqib Ganie, son of Mohd Shafie Ganie of Pantha Chowk Srinagar, was travelling in a Tax, which was intercepted by a Police team, led by SHO Udhampur Raghubir Singh. Upon frisking, 10.51 grams of heroin-like contraband was recovered from posses

KANANASKIS (Canada), June 17: President Donald Trump abruptly left the Group of Seven summit Monday, departing a day early as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified and the US leader declared that Tehran should be evacuated immediately. World leaders had gathered in Canada with the specific goal of helping to defuse a series of global pressure points, only to be disrupted by a showdown over Irans nuclear programme that could escalate in dangerous and uncontrollable ways. Israel launche

CALIFORNIA, June 17: WhatsApp said Monday that users will start seeing ads in parts of the app, as owner Meta Platforms moves to cultivate a new revenue stream by tapping the billions of people that use the messaging service. Advertisements will be shown only in the apps Updates tab, which is used by as many as 1.5 billion people each day. However, they wont appear where personal chats are located, developers said. The personal messaging experience on WhatsApp isnt [] The post WhatsApp to start

Ladakh, June 16: The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh has appointed Dr Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, Director General of Police, as the Controlling Authority under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005. See Order Copy Click Here The post DGP S D Singh Jamwal Designated Controlling Authority For Private Security Agencies In Ladakh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

PUNE, Jun 15: Four persons died and 18 others were seriously injured after an old iron pedestrian bridge on the Indrayani river collapsed on Sunday afternoon in Punes Maval tehsil, prima facie due to crowding by tourists who ignored the warning board at the spot, a state minister said. Teams of the National Disaster Response Force have been conducting rescue operations at the spot over the last four hours to remove the portions of the structure and locate a trapped [] The post Four dead, 18 inju

Ghaziabad (UP), Jun 15: Chanting Har Har Mahadev, the first batch of 39 pilgrims was flagged off on Sunday from Ghaziabad for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra which has resumed after a hiatus of five years. The flag-off ceremony took place at the Kailash Mansarovar Bhavan in Indirapuram where Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh launched the pilgrimage. Apart from 39 pilgrims, the first batch will also have two liaison officers. Initially, 46 registrations were received, but some

KATHMANDU, June 15: Nepal has begun exporting 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh through an Indian transmission line. Nepal, India and Bangladesh signed a trilateral agreement on October 3, 2024 to export electricity produced by Nepal to Bangladesh via the Indian transmission line. A Nepalese official said the export of electricity to Bangladesh has started from Saturday midnight. As per the agreement, Nepal will export 40 MW of electricity from June 15 to November 15. The electricity will be tr

KISHTWAR, JUn 13: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YS&S) Kishtwar today declared open the much-anticipated Inter Zonal District Level Tournament for U/14 and U/17 Boys and Girls amid a vibrant inaugural ceremony held here on the historic Chowgan Grounds. The tournament would feature competitions across multiple sports disciplines. Additional Deputy Commissioner Pawan Kotwal inaugurated the tournament as the Chief Guest amid cheers from hundreds of participating student-athletes, offi

India is now officially the worlds fastest-growing ecommerce market, with a 23.8 per cent year-on-year growth from 2023 to 2024. Its expected to keep booming at this rapid pace, with projections suggesting it could be worth US$292.3 billion by 2028. In a world thats become completely dominated by ecommerce, its impressive that India is beginning to take the lead. There are lots of factors that have made this possible, and its encouraging news for anyone in India thatwants to start [] The post Ho

RAMBAN, Jun 12: The Department of Youth Services and Sports Ramban, today inaugurated the Inter-Zonal District Level Sports Tournament for Under-14 and Under-17 boys and girls in the disciplines of Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and Volleyball here at District Police Lines (DPL) Ground. The tournament was declared open by Member Legislative Assembly Ramban Advocate Arjun Singh Raju as the Chief Guest. The event is being held under the direction of the Director General, YSS J&K and the guidance of District You

Jammu, Jun 12: Heatwave conditions prevailed in six districts of Jammu region, with many places recording temperatures above the seasons average, officials said on Thursday. Samba and Jammu city recorded 46.3 and 44.5 degrees Celsius respectively, 5.7 notches above the seasons average on Wednesday. According to the Meteorological Department, the extreme heat has gripped at least six districts Samba, Jammu, Kathua, Ramban, Udhampur, and Reasi all reporting temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.

KYIV, June 11: Russian forces launched a fresh drone assault across Ukraine overnight Wednesday, killing three people and wounding 64 more, Ukrainian officials said. One of the hardest-hit areas was the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine, where 17 attack drones struck two residential districts, said Mayor Ihor Terekhov. Emergency crews, municipal workers and volunteers worked through the night to extinguish fires, rescue residents from burning homes, and restore gas, electricity and water s

MUMBAI, June 11: Mahindra Groups logistics arm MLL on Wednesday said its new warehousing facility in Phaltan (near Pune) has become functional, according to a statement. The facility, spread over 3-lakh sq ft, will cater to power solutions provider Cummins India to optimise their nationwide operations through consolidation of products from multiple sources into one central location, Mahindra Logistics Ltd said. The facility will also help Cummins India strengthen its logistic capabilities as we

NEW DELHI, June 7: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to all e-commerce platforms, urging them to take immediate and effective steps to eliminate deceptive and unfair trade practices commonly known as dark patterns. In a move aimed at strengthening consumer rights in the digital ecosystem, the CCPA has directed platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to identify such practices and take corrective measures. Based on these audits, platforms are enc

NEW DELHI, June 6: Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to identify and eliminate dark patterns, deceptive design practices that mislead consumers into unintended actions. The Consumer Affairs Ministry on Saturday said all e-commerce platforms must examine their interfaces for practices that undermine consumer choice or constitute unfair trade practices. All e-commerce platforms have been advised to conduct sel

PESHAWAR (PAKISTAN): (Jun 5) Unidentified militants abducted 11 employees of a private company from Pakistans northwestern province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, official sources said. However, police pursued the suspects and rescued six of the abducted employees. On receiving the alert, District Police Officer Superintendent of Police Dera Ismail Khan and Counter Terrorism Department Superintendent of Police Shakeel Khan, along with their teams, reached the spot and launched a search. The pos

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 4: To commemorate the 11 years of decisive governance by the Modi Government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir today held district level workshops under Sankalp Se Siddhi Tak. Sat Sharma, president, J&K BJP addressed a workshop of district Jammu led by its president Rajesh Gupta, at party office, Kachi Chawni Jammu. BJP vice-president and MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi, BJP secretary and MLA Jammu West Arvind Gupta, Prabhari Rajiv Charak and former

PESHAWAR (Pakistan), June 4: Security forces mowed down 14 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation at a tribal district bordering Afghanistan in northwest Pakistan, military media wing said on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, On June 2-3, 2025, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the security forces in general area of Datta Khel, North Waziristan district, on a reported presence of terrorists. The troops raided a terrorist hid

Leh, Jun 3: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has appointed the District Magistrates of Leh and Kargil as Controllers of Civil Defence in their respective districts. See Order Copy Click Here. The post District Magistrates of Leh, Kargil Appointed Civil Defence Controllers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, May 31: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today visited District Hospital Kulgam to take stock of ongoing health projects in the hospital. During the visit, DC passed instructions of expediting work in District Hospital including on extension of 50 bedded emergency critical care unit, additional block for maternity and child health, renovation and upgradation of main District Hospital building, new ticketing counter, IHIP lab, DNB hostel and a dedi

KUPWARA, May 31: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social welfare and Education Sakeena Itoo today chaired the District Development Board meeting here and took comprehensive assessment of overall developmental profile of district Kupwara. The meeting was attended by Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani; MLAs Saifullah Mir, Javid Ahmad Mirchal, Sheikh Khursheed, Mir Mohammad Fayaz and Qaisar Jamsheed Lone; Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan; Director General Rural Sanitatio

Jammu, May 31: A suspended government school teacher, arrested last week on duping job seekers, was on Saturday remanded to 15 days of judicial custody, an official of the Crime Branch said. Jameel Anjum, a resident of Ustad Mohalla, was arrested on May 23 and was produced in a local court which remanded him to 15 days judicial custody, the official said. He said Anjum was arrested following a fresh complaint lodged by Rashid Manhas of Gujjar Nagar, claiming that [] The post Jammu: Govt School T

GUWAHATI, May 31: At least three persons have been killed in a landslide in Assams Guwahati as heavy rain lashed western and southern parts of the state, officials said on Saturday. Floods have been reported from many parts of the state, including Lakhimpur. The three persons were killed in the landslide in Bonda area on the outskirts of the city on Friday evening, Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Malla Hazarika said. Incessant rain had caused the landslide and three persons, all [] The post Three

NEW DELHI, May 30: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Friday released comprehensive guidelines to prevent the illegal listing and sale of radio equipment, including walkie-talkies, on e-commerce platforms. The new framework aims to check the sale of walkie-talkies without proper frequency disclosure, licensing information, or Equipment Type Approval (ETA) practices that violate the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The guidelines were developed after extensive inter-ministerial co

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) organized Inter-Zonal and Inter-School District Level competitions across Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur and Poonch, drawing enthusiastic participation from students of Government and private schools. At MA Stadium Jammu, Zone Gandhi Nagar claimed victory in Yoga U-19 girls and Badminton U-17 girls categories, defeating Zone Jammu by 2-0 points and 2-0 sets respectively. In Yoga U-17 girls, Devangi Sharma st

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 29: Students of Oneness Sports Health and Wellbeing Cooperative Ltd. Club delivered a stellar performance at the 5th Jammu District Silambam Championship, held at Sacred Heart College, Jammu. The clubs participants secured a total of seven medals included 4 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze. The gold medalists included Imran Rahi, Tanish Bhan, Zaheer Choudary and Jawad, while Vinayak and Jayshiva earned silver. Lovish bagged a bronze medal. This impressive hau

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological department has forecast brief spell of rain and thundershower at isolated places of Jammu and Kashmir on May 29, and stated a possibility of light to moderate rain and thundershower at many places accompanied with intense showers with gusty winds at few places between May 30 and 31. An official said that there is a possibility of brief spell of rain and thundershower at isolated places on May 28 (late afternoon) and 29. He said there is [] The post Intense Showers, W

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, May 28: Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Justice Sindhu Sharma, Administrative judge of district Jammu today visited Jammu District Court Complex for inspection as well as interaction with judicial officers posted in the district Jammu Yash Paul Bourney, Pr. District & Sessions Judge, Jammu in his welcome address informed the judges with respect to the, pendency data in whole district Jammu. Justice Sindhu Sharma, Admi

UDHAMPUR, MAY 28: Department of Youth Services and Sports, Udhampur today organized the District-Level Inter-Zonal/Inter-School Kabaddi tournament for under 14 and under-17 students, here at Mini Stadium. The event was formally inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai, as the chief guest. She was accompanied by District Youth Services & Sports Officer Romesh Chander Mishra. Addressing the gathering, the DC extended her best wishes to all the participants and congratulated the DYSSO for orga

NEW DELHI, May 27:Quick commerce platform Instamart has dropped parent Swiggy from its name, in a strategic move aimed at carving a standalone brand identity. The move comes days after rival Zomato, which also owns Blinkit, rebranded as Eternal on the stock exchanges, with quick commerce becoming a significant driver for the firms beyond their food delivery businesses. At multiple instances, Swiggy Group CEO Sriharsha Majety has spoken about how the company expects Instamart to surpass food del

JAMMU, May 27: The UT Administration in Ladakh has ordered the engagement of advocates in the District and Subordinate Courts. See Order Copy Click Here. The post Ladakh: Govt Engages Advocates In District, Subordinate Courts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 26: Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, has restarted its kidney transplant program, performing the first live-related kidney transplantation. According to officials, a patient in his 50s suffering from End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) received a kidney from his wife. The transplant was conducted free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme, making quality healthcare more accessible and affordable for those

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, May 26: The dead body of a 55-year-old man was found hanging from a tree on Monday morning in Rehan area, falling under the jurisdiction of Kotranka Police Station in Rajouri district. According to official sources, residents of Mohra locality in Rehan informed police early in the morning after they found a mans body hanging from a tree. A police team immediately reached the spot and took the body into its custody. The deceased was identified as [] The post Mans

RAJOURI, MAY 26: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today reviewed the status of eight Vibrant Villages selected from District Rajouri under the Vibrant Villages Programme. The review meeting, held at the DC office, focused on villages located in Qila Darhal, Seri, Doongi and Panjgrian blocks. The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for a detailed gap analysis in key areas such as BSNL network connectivity, road accessibility, television connectivity and electrification of household

SRINAGAR, MAY 26: In a significant recognition of administrative excellence, Srinagar district has emerged as the top performing district across Jammu and Kashmir in key sectors for the year 2023-24 under District Good Governance Index (DGGI 4.0). The district has secured the 2nd rank among the 20 districts of Jammu & Kashmir with composite score of 6.5840, and also ranked 1st in the Kashmir division. District Srinagar has demonstrated strong sectoral performance/ ranking; viz 1st in Industries

Bhuj, May 26: The people of Pakistan should understand that their government and Army are supporting terrorism for their own benefit so they must come forward to end the scourge and live a peaceful life, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News On his first visit to Gujarat after Operation Sindoor, the Centres military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, he warned that if the people [] The post At Rally In Distri

SRINAGAR, May 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underlined the importance of setting short-term, district-level goals rooted in data analysis and tailored to the specific needs and potential of each region. He stated this while chairing a comprehensive review meeting of the Planning, Development & Monitoring Department at the Civil Secretariat, where detailed presentations were made on three critical initiatives the Sustainable Development Goals Coordination Centre (SDGCC), District Domest

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 24: The District Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) Department Udhampur inaugurated the District-Level Inter-School/Inter-Zone Girls Sports Meet with great enthusiasm and participation from over 240 girl athletes across nine zones. Romesh Chander Mishra served as chief guest during inaugural event and inspired the participants with a motivating address, urging them to embrace fitness and a drug-free lifestyle under the Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign. In the

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 24: The Department of Youth Services and Sports, District Jammu, culminated the Inter-Zonal District Level competitions across various sports at multiple venues including MA Stadium, Garhi Ground Jourian, Bana Stadium, Khel Gaon Nagrota and Govt. Boys HS Jammu Cantt. In Cricket U-17 Boys, Zone Gandhi Nagar defeated Zone Satwari by 61 runs. Gandhi Nagar scored 153 runs all out in 15 overs with Aaksh as the highest scorer (55 runs), while Kuashal took 4 wi

Excelsior Correspondent BARAMULLA, May 23: A high-level BJP delegation, led by J&K BJP President Sat Sharma (CA) visited the shelling-affected areas of Uri in Baramulla District to assess the damage caused by unprovoked shelling from Pakistan and to stand in solidarity with the affected residents. The delegation comprised Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma, BJP National Secretary and MLA Dr Narinder Singh, J&K BJP General Secretary and MLA Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal, MLA Adv Ran

Excelsior Sports Correspondent Udhampur, May 23: The District-Level Inter-School and Inter-Zone Sports Meet, organized by the District Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) Department, began with great enthusiasm in Udhampur, featuring over 361 young male athletes from various zones. Participants took a pledge to remain committed to health and discipline. The opening day witnessed spirited competitions, with Zone Ghordi winning the U-14 boys Volleyball final against Zone Dudu by (2517, 2521), while i

DODA, May 23: Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh today chaired a meeting of District Level Committee on Hostel Inspection. The meeting was convened to review the inspection and overall functioning of hostels across the District Doda, with a focus on ensuring effective management, safety, hygiene, and the welfare of students residing in these facilities, in alignment with government norms and expectations. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Anil Kumar Thakur; District Soc

Jammu, May 23: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Friday launched a crackdown on terror sleeper cells and their associates, conducting coordinated raids at 18 locations across the Jammu region and recovering substantial incriminating material, an official said. The operation targeted the terror ecosystem in the districts of Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Ramban, said a spokesperson of the SIA. Of the 18 locations raided, 12 were in the Surankote subdivision and three in the Haveli tehsil of

JAMMU, May 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a committee for the formal handover of the Centaur Lake View Hotel in Srinagar to Lago Vue Srinagar Private Limited, the concessionaire, under the terms of the concession agreement. According to a Government order, the committee has been tasked with ensuring the handover is completed in a time-bound manner. See Order Copy Click Here. The post J&K Govt Forms Panel To Hand Over Centaur Hotel To Private Firm appeared first on Daily Exc

NEW DELHI, May 23: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday held his second meeting with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington to discuss the proposed bilateral trade agreement currently under negotiation between the two countries. On May 20 also, Goyal held a meeting with Lutnick to expedite the talks on the first phase of the trade pact. Held a constructive meeting with Secretary @HowardLutnick for a mutually beneficial trade agreement. Committed to enhancing opportu