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Police recover 200 smartphones worth Rs 50 lakh in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Police here today claimed to have successfully recovered and returned 200 lost and stolen smartphones to t

Sunil Prajapati calls on MoS Nimuben Bambhaniya

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: To discuss the public issues related to the long-pending bifurcation and revision of Ration Cards in J&K U

Central Library of SKUAST Jammu starts Heritage Section

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The Central Library at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu today ma

Ramban reels under medical staff, power shortage

Trauma Centre lying nearly defunct Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 31: Entire Ramban district including Gool and Banihal Sub Divisions are re

3-day course for mediators, advocates concludes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 31: Under the visionary stewardship of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Arun

SWWA extends support to Home for the Aged & Infirm

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31 : Reflecting their commitment towards the welfare and well-being of senior citizens, a team from Sandiksha

CCICE CB holds cyber awareness programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Cyber Crime Investigation Centre of Excellence, Crime Branch, Kashmir conducted a cyber awareness programm

MLA Katra, DDC Chairman Reasi inaugurate road

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The long-awaited road project connecting Sujandhar to Ratnote via Gabbar Sarote was formally inaugurated t

Hyderabad Lab Plays Key Role In Pralay Missiles Launch

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said the launches, conducted around 10.30 am as part of user evaluation trials, met all

Fervour marks Vaikunta Dwadasi celebrations

Scores of pilgrims took a holy dip in the temple pushkarini

Youtuber Booked For Outraging Religious Feelings

Police has summoned Anvesh to appear before the investigation officer for questioning on his delivering and broadcasting controversial comments.

Fino Payments Bank on track to turn Small Finance Bank: MD

The bank is planning to invest about 100 crore- to 150 crore over the next 3 to 4 years to build the tech stack that would be required for lendin

Indore Water Contamination: Death Toll Rises to 8; High Court Seeks Status Report

The deaths of three people due to water contamination have so far been confirmed officially.

Man Held For Barbers Murder

Police said the deceased Jampula Mahesh, 24, was found with severe cut wounds on the throat and head. Based on a complaint lodged by the victims

ED recovers Rs 5 crore cash, suitcase full of jewellery from premises linked to 'gangster' Inderjit Yadav

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered over Rs 5 crore in unaccounted cash, Rs 8 crore in gold and diamond jewellery, and property docume

Temple Reforms Aim To Restore Heritage, Livelihoods: Minister

The state governments reforms aim to ensure ritual continuity, economic security and cultural pride

Health on Wheels for Chhattisgarh Tribals

The mobile medical units were launched under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme.

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-1 to end year as Premier League leaders

London, Dec 31: Arsenal ensured it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win

Hyderabad Ushers In New Year With Quiet Resolve, Peace

Rigid resolutions are giving way to gentler planning tools. Vision boards, journalling sessions, and habit trackers are finding favour, especiall

Govt bans high-dose nimesulide painkiller pills citing health risk

Pawan Kalyan Announces Dedicated Blood Bank for Araku to Combat Sickle Cell Anaemia

He described the project as a New Year gift to tribal communities.

Africa Cup of Nations: Tanzania, Tunisia complete last 16 line-up

Rabat (Morocco), Dec 31: Tanzania and Tunisia secured the last two available spots in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16, completing the lineup be

Not Fireworks, Stars Light Up New Year in Vizag Fishing Colony

Fisherfolk in Vizag ring in New Year by gazing at stars

Muslim Society Blames ESI For Reimbursement Delays

Raising the issue, M. S. Farooq, advocate and general secretary of the All India Muslim Educational Society (AIMES), Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Americans could get $2,200 child tax credit checks in 2026 one simple form required

Americans can claim up to $2,200 per child in 2026 using one simple Form 1040. Additional Child Tax Credit offers up to $1,700 for qualifying dep

Ex-Bengal party chief Ghosh back in BJP spotlight

Dilip Ghosh's return to party meetings during Amit Shah's Kolkata visit signals a potential larger role for the former Bengal BJP chief. However,

Usher In New Year with 'Dravidian Pongal', Greets CM

Apart from the sporting events, competitions on arts and literature would also be part of the Equality Pongal that would begin with the New Year

Won't tolerate intimidation of staff by political workers, says EC

The Election Commission has issued a stern warning against the intimidation of electoral staff by political workers, vowing stringent action. Fol

Thousands bid emotional adieu to Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec 31: Hundreds of thousands of people on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, w

Zohran Mamdani Will Be Sworn In As Mayor On A Quran, A First in New York City History

He'll be the first Muslim, first South Asian and first African-born person to hold that position

2025: A turbulent year for Mlaya

From political churn and lingering controversies to natural disasters and a high-profile murder that drew national attention, 2025 kept Meghalaya

Child maintenance is a shared parental duty, not charity or punishment: Delhi HC

Rejecting the husbands arguments, the court held that a womans earning capacity does not absolve the father of his parental responsibilities

Aryan Juyals 150 helps UP beat Assam

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Group B Rajkot, Dec 31: Aryan Juyal slammed an unbeaten 150 to steal the thunder from Sumit Ghadigaonkar as Uttar Pra

Vote chori happening through manipulation of poll rolls: TMC

Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee accused the Election Commission of failing to address concerns about electoral roll manipulation, alleging vot

Karnataka, MP continue streak

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Group A Ahmedabad, Dec 31: Defending champions Karnataka continued their unbeaten run in the tournament defeating Pud

Meghalaya get easy win over Arunachal

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 31: Meghalaya produced a clinical performance to beat Arunachal Pradesh by 6 wickets in a Vijay Hazare Trophy plate

New Year: Pawan's Stress On Timely Implementation Of Programmes

The deputy CM extended his best wishes to all officers and their families

Aaira Wahlang bags bronze in Taekwondo event

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 31: Aaira H Wahlang secured a bronze medal at the 31st Kyorugi and 12th Poomsae All Bodoland Taekwondo Championship

BIE Cuts Inter Syllabus, Reduces Topics In Math, Chem

The BIE officials said the Educational Research and Training wing has removed some topics in mathematics 1B that are difficult and it would be ad

2025: The Year That Was For Meghalaya In Sports

The year 2025 brought some memorable breakthroughs for Meghalaya in the world of sports. The year began with the Shillong hosting ISL for the fir

People voice hopes, concerns as Mlaya looks ahead to 2026

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 31: As Meghalaya enters a new year marked by ambitious economic goals and multiple development projects across sect

City comes alive to festive cheer on New Years Eve

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 31: Joy, colour and exuberant celebrations from all walks of life marked the New Years Eve in Shillong on Tuesday n

DCA Records 244 Drug Seizures, 217 Convictions In Year-Long Crackdown

Officials said 84 drugs were found to be not of standard quality (NSQ) in the market after analysing 4,801 samples. Action has been initiated aga

West Bengal gets its first female Chief Secretary as Nandini Chakravorty

NandiniChakravorty, who was in charge of States Home and Hill Affairs Department replaced Manoj Pant as the Chief Secretary who superannuated on

Jaishankar Hands Modis Condolence Letter To Rahman

Soon after arriving in the Bangladeshi capital, Jaishankar met Rahman, the son of Khaleda Zia, and conveyed Indias deepest condolences over her d

Delhi doctor arrested for Maharashtra kidney racket; Trichy medic on the run

A pan-India kidney trafficking syndicate with alleged international links has been exposed in Maharashtra. The illicit market saw transplants pri

Nitin Kasliwal's Rs 150 crore properties near Buckingham Palace attached

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth Rs 150 crore near Buckingham Palace in the UK, belonging to former S Kumars CMD Ni

Vigilance Dept Detects Rs 228 cr Tax Evasion

In the civil supplies sector, 451 inspections were carried out across fair price shops, MLA points and private premises.

Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistans cricketers at T20 World Cup

Rashid Khan has been named captain of Afghanistans 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

Today is the final day to take your 2025 RMDs Avoid costly IRS penalties and maximize retirement savings now

Retirees must take their 2025 RMDs by December 31 to avoid IRS penalties. Missing withdrawals can cost up to 25% of the amount. First-time RMDs m

Modi Says PM-SHRI Revolutionising Primary Education

The CS assured that state government is taking all necessary measures to ensure successful implementation of the PM-SHRI scheme in Andhra Pradesh

42-yr-Old Technician Dies In Road Accident

Mahesh sustained severe head injuries in the impact. Colleagues rushed him to a private hospital in Kushaiguda and later shifted him to another h

Three elderly persons die, vehicles gutted in separate fire incidents

Year ends with coldest Dec. day in 6 years

More Focus On NCDs, Trauma Care, Says Damodar

Facilities in medical colleges and teaching hospitals are being upgraded to strengthen the medical education system.

Firms roll out extra perks to gig workers, keep deliveries rolling

Multi-channel reporting, awareness drive important to curb cyber crime, says Lucknow police

Police roll out road safety campaign on New Years eve

Security tightened in Tihar jail after arrival of gangster Anmol Bishnoi

Social Security reform: These two changes are seen as essential to fix the system

Social Security reform is becoming urgent as the system faces money problems and shrinking benefit value. Experts say the trust fund could run ou

Tiger In Karimnagar Elusive, No Plans To Capture It

Even as the search is on for the tiger, the official said the district administration has been informed and people living in the area have been a

Who was Linda Stevenson? Wife of Jill Bidens ex-husband Bill Stevenson dies in Delaware as police investigate domestic dispute call

Linda Stevenson, the 64-year-old wife of Bill Stevenson, was found dead in her Delaware home on December 28, 2025. Her husband, Bill Stevenson, i

Hyderabad City Court Lifts 5-year-old Stay On Ramalinga Rajus Documentary

XXV Additional Chief Judge DV Nageswara Rao issued the order to vacate the interim injunction orders issued in August 2020.

Isro starts process to develop third launchpad at Sriharikota

ISRO is developing a third launchpad at Sriharikota to accommodate heavier satellites and future launches. Approved by the Union cabinet, the pro

Will protect Waqf properties in West Bengal, Mamata assures through newspaper advertisement

The half-page advertisements published in major national and vernacular dailies states that the West Bengal Government continues to oppose the ne

DRDO conducts salvo launch of 2 Pralay missiles from same launcher off Odisha coast

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully launched two Pralay missiles in quick succession. This test validated the miss

Outlet manager, youths booked after alleged ruckus over chicken dish in Kochi

Ensuring that the value of all lives is the same

When road accidents occur, the law insists on knowing ones income before assigning value to ones life. This violates the promise of equality and

Political courage of P.V. Narasimha Rao, not economics alone that powered 1991 reforms, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Telangana Honours 719 Cops With Service Awards

The honours include the Telangana Sourya Pathakam, Telangana Mahonnatha Pathakam

As Waste Piles Up, GHMC To Target Orphan Vehicles

The GHMC has proposed a series of measures as part of an intensified sanitation drive

USPS Postmark Changes in 2026: USPS postmark delays could risk your tax returns, ballots, and bills what Americans must know before mailing in 2026

USPS Postmark Changes in 2026: Could postmark delays put your tax returns, ballots, and bills at risk this year? USPS is applying most postmarks

Nation-wide skill survey to be conducted this year

India will conduct a nationwide survey in 2026 to assess adult skill levels. The three-month survey will map basic, intermediate, and advanced co

Kochi rings in New Year with carnival fervour

3.75 lakh travel on JK Vande Bharat trains

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31 : Nearly 3.75 lakh passengers have travelled on the Vande Bharat Express across Jammu and Kashmir over the last six months, ma

GHMC likely to be split into three corporations after Feb. 2026

Vigil up to counter terror threat in Chenab region

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31 : Braving sub-zero temperatures, the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified

Prince William and Kate Middletons annual income revealed the Royal figures may surprise you

Prince William and Kate Middleton earn $30.9 million yearly from the Duchy of Cornwall. The estate is very old and worth over $1 billion, support

Two held with LSD stamps, MDMA tablets and ganja in Saidapet

Search op in Rajouri after VDG opens fire at terror suspect; high alert in Chenab region

A village defence guard fired shots after reportedly spotting a terror suspect in Rajouri's Kalakote area. Security forces have intensified surve

Corrections and Clarifications January 1, 2026

J&K court acquits 3 accused held for possessing AK-47, grenades

A Jammu and Kashmir court acquitted three individuals arrested in 2022 for alleged arms possession, citing a lack of independent witnesses and co

10.83 Lakh Urban Poor Get Free Healthcare, Claims HHF

Nearly 45 per cent of the beneficiaries were migrants from other states

ED files complaint against 4 in Crypto-currency Fraud

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) before the Court of the Pri

Omar promised 1 lakh jobs, gave only 2 to favourites: LoP

NC cheated unemployed youth, fooled public Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday launched an all-out attack on the Na

SC vacation benches, CJI Kant, sit during winter break

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Supreme Court has held vacation courts for the first time with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant himself sitting twice dur

J&K gets Rs 1,430 Cr for disaster mitigation

Rs 200 crore for unity malls in Srinagar, Jammu Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: In a major boost to disaster resilience and infrastructure rebuilding, the Ce

Commissioner holds public grievance redressal camp

J&K HC frees Uri woman convicted in 1979 murder; cites 46-year delay

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has set aside the conviction of an elderly woman in a 1979 murder case, citing 46 years of prolonged proceedings

Letters to The Editor January 1, 2026