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

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

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 22: The District-Level Inter-School and Inter-Zone Sports meet was inaugurated today in Udhampur, with over 367 young athletes competing across multiple sports. Organized by the District Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) Department, the event features sports like Kho Kho, Judo, Softball, and Wushu for Under-14 and Under-17 Girls. The opening ceremony was graced by Romesh Chander Mishra as chief guest. In his address, Mishra highlighted the importance o

SINGAPORE, May 21: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday named his new cabinet, with Indian-origin Peoples Action Party (PAP) stalwarts continuing to hold crucial ministries in critical positions. Wongs PAP scored a landslide win in the May 3 general elections held in the global-tariff hit and tense trade environment. The new cabinet marks a significant reshuffle, which includes three coordinating ministers and confirms Gan Kim Yong as the sole deputy prime minister. It also featur

SRINAGAR, May 20: Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, alongwith Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Administrative Judge for District Srinagar, today paid visit to the District Courts Srinagar. The visit marked a significant step toward strengthening the judiciary at the grassroots level and reinforcing the commitment of the High Court to ensure accessible and efficient justice delivery. On the arrival at the District Court Complex, Srinagar, Chief Justice was warmly

Kolkata, May 20: A five-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will visit parts of Jammu and Kashmir to express solidarity with the people of the region affected by the recent artillery and mortar shelling by the Pakistan Army. The delegation, comprising three MPs Derek OBrien, Sagarika Ghose and Md Nadimul Haque, West Bengal Minister Manas Bhunia and former MP Mamata Thakur, will visit from Wednesday to Friday. In its official X-handle, AITC posted Under the guidance of AITC [] The

In 2025, college admissions feel like a high-wire act over a shark tank. Ivy League acceptance rates are in freefallYales at 4.6% for the Class of 2029while global competition surges and tuition costs hit stratospheric highs. Wellesley College now charges an eye-watering $100,541 annually, and many institutions projected to start crossing $100,000 in 20252026. Students are stressed, parents are panicked, and educators are stretched thin. Private College and Career counselors are no longer option

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 19: The District-Level Inter-School and Inter-Zone Sports Meets are being actively conducted across Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the regions commitment to promoting youth sports and a drug-free lifestyle. In Udhampur, the event was held under the patronage of Director General (DG) of Jammu and Kashmir Department of Youth Services and Sports, Rajinder Singh Tara, with 260 athletes competing in table tennis, basketball, football and chess in U-14 and

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 19: The district courts in the summer zone of Jammu province excluding those in districts of Kishtwar and Doda and specific courts in Ramban and Kathua will observe a 15-day summer vacation from June 9 to June 23. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Principal District and Sessions Judges, along with Chief Judicial Magistrates of the concerned districts, have been instructed to arrange for the disposal of urgent criminal cases during this period w

Senior NC leader, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, addressing a public meeting in village Dhar Mahanpur of Basohli in Kathua district. The post Senior NC leader, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, addressing a public meeting in village Dhar Mahanpur of Basohli in Kathua district. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: A comprehensive review meeting was held today with Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav and senior officials from various departments to discuss a wide range of issues related to drinking water, electricity, urban development, sanitation, infrastructure and public welfare. The meeting witnessed the presence of BJP MLAs representing different constituencies of Jammu. These included Sham Lal Sharma (Jammu North), Narinder Singh (RS

JAMMU, May 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of two officers, one of them holding the rank of Additional Private Secretary with Deputy Chief Minister and another an Under Secretary ranked officer. See Order Copy Click Here The post J&K | Dy CMs Addl Private Secy, Under Secy Transferred appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Mumbai, May 17: Pre-monsoon showers coupled with lightning and thunder lashed parts of Mumbai on Saturday morning, providing much-needed relief to people from heat and humidity. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, light to moderate rainfall was recorded in several areas, including Dadar, Mahim, Byculla, Bombay Central, Powai, Bandra and other parts of the city. A civic official said pre-monsoon showers started in some parts of the island city and spread to some suburbs. The Indi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 16: To review the ground situation after the Pakistani shelling, PCC president Tariq Hameed Karra and other senior leaders today conducted a tour of border villages of district Samba. During his visit, the local dewllers of villages Nanga, Mangu Chak, Chasliana and Benglad explained their grievances, which they have been facing particularly after heavy shelling by Pakistan last week. After having a detailed discussion with effected, the PCC president raised his

KISHTWAR, May 14: The Department of Youth Services & Sports, Kishtwar, under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan, is witnessing a vibrant celebration of youth talent and sports excellence as Inter-School Zonal Level Competitions are being conducted with great enthusiasm across all zones of the District. The long drawn tournaments, held in Kishtwar, Nagseni, Drabshalla and Paddar Zones, highlighted the athletic abilities, sportsmanship, and team spirit of students from diffe

Baramulla, May 14: Educational institutions in the border districts of Kashmir Valley, except those in close proximity to the Line of Control, reopened on Wednesday. Schools and colleges in the border districts of Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora have reopened after a week of closure in the wake of hostilities between India and Pakistan. Schools elsewhere in the Valley had reopened on Tuesday. Talib Dar, a student in Baramulla, said, We are meeting our friends and teachers. We are very happy []

DE Web Desk Leh, May 13: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has ordered inter-district transfers of officers in the School Education Department with immediate effect. As per an order, Sonam Dorjey Namgial, I/c CEO Kargil, has been transferred and posted as I/c Principal, DIET Kargil, while Sonam Wangchuk, previously posted as DEPO Leh with additional charge of I/c CEO Leh, will now serve as I/c CEO Kargil. Further, it has been ordered that Delden Angmo, earlier HoD DIET [] The post

NEW DELHI, May 13: Light rain in the national capital brought a brief respite from the scorching heat on Tuesday evening as the weather department has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by moderate to heavy rainfall, lightning and gusty winds in parts of Delhi in the coming hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said light to moderate rainfall accompanied by a thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds are likely to occur at several places across Delhi and the National Capital Region (N

JAMMU, May 13: The Directorate of School Education Jammu has announced that all Government and private schools in Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, and Samba districts will remain closed on May 14, 2025. However, schools in Udhampur district and in the Bani, Basholi, Mahanpur, Bhaddu, Malhar, and Billawar zones of Kathua district will remain open. The post Schools To Remain Closed In Four Districts Of Jammu Division On May 14 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, May 13:Cooperative IFFCO, one of the major fertiliser firms in the country, has commenced commercial production of nano liquid DAP (di-ammonium phosphate) at two new plants in Uttar Pradesh, each having a capacity of 2 lakh bottles per day. In a social media post, IFFCO said it has started the commercial production of IFFCO Nano DAP Liquid at its two more nano plants at Aonla, Bareilly and Phulpur, Prayagraj, both in Uttar Pradesh. Both nano fertiliser plants [] The post IFFCO starts

Srinagar, May 13: All schools and colleges in Kashmir except those in the border districts reopened on Tuesday following a suspension of hostilities between India and Pakistan, officials said. Education institutes in Kupwara, and Baramulla districts, and those in the Gurez sector of Bandipora would remain closed for now, they said. According to the officials, Kashmir University will resume classes on Wednesday. Schools, colleges and universities in the Union Territory were temporarily shut last

SRINAGAR, May 12: All schools and colleges in the non-border districts of Jammu and Kashmir will reopen on Tuesday after remaining closed for nearly a week. All schools and colleges to reopen from tomorrow in non-border districts of Jammu as well as Kashmir, Education Minister Sakina Ittoo said in a post on X. The schools, colleges and universities in the Union Territory were temporarily shut last week in view of the military standoff between India and Pakistan. The University of [] The post Sch

All schools and colleges to reopen from tomorrow in non-border districts of Jammu as well as Kashmir. The post All schools and colleges to reopen from tomorrow in non-border districts of Jammu as well as Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi: A new chapter in sustainable mountain tourism and urban mobility is about to unfold as Mussoorie Sky Car Private Limited gears up to launch the highly anticipated Dehradun-Mussoorie ropeway. This cutting-edge mono-cable detachable gondola system will span 5.2 kilometres and ascend 1,000 meters, dramatically reducing travel time between Dehradun and Mussoorie to just 20 minutes. The construction of its initial phase it planned to be completed by September 2026. Once operational, it wil

MLA Vikram Randhawa during visit to various parts of constituency on Sunday. The post MLA Vikram Randhawa during visit to various parts of constituency on Sunday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Huge blasts rock parts of Valley, force blackout Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, May 10: In a violation of a bilateral understanding, drones were observed flying in multiple locations across Kashmir tonight, prompting swift action by the Air Defence which shot them down leading to huge blasts. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A series of blasts took place in Srinagar city as the security agencies brought down a drone that was seen hovering over Batwara area of the city, close [] The post D

Chandigarh, May 10: Punjab reimposed blackout measures in several districts as a precautionary measure after withdrawing it earlier on Saturday. Blackout measures have been imposed in Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Patiala, Moga and Muktsar districts. The development comes about two hours after district authorities in Punjab withdrew blackout measures and restrictive orders after India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire. Deputy Commissioner (Amritsar) Sakshi Sahwney said,