JAMMU, Aug 14: At least 10 people are feared dead after a massive cloudburst led to a flash flood in Jammu and Kashmirs Chasoti area this afternoon, said officials. Rescue teams have been rushed to the spot. Visuals showed pilgrims are being evacuated. Chasoti is the starting point for the Machail Mata Yatra. A flash flood has occurred at Chashoti area in Kishtwar, which is the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra. Rescue Operations have been started, said Deputy [] The post 10 Feared Dead A

JAMMU, Aug 14: A cloudburst reportedly struck the Chositi area of Kishtwar on Thursday. The intensity of the event and any casualties remain unclear as authorities continue to assess the situation. Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an urgent message from LoP #JammuAndKashmir and local MLA Sh Sunil Kumar Sharma. Massive cloud burst in Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualty. Administration has immediately swung into action, rescue team has left

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New Delhi, Aug 14: Eighty-five village sarpanchs from 26 states and union territories have been invited as special guests to witness the 79th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, in recognition of their pioneering contributions to rural transformation. The initiative, part of the governments tradition of honouring grassroots leaders, acknowledges the sarpanchs for advancing sanitation, safe drinking water, womens empowerment, and sustainable governance at the village level, Jal Shakti mini

JAMMU, Aug 14: Security was intensified across the Jammu region on Thursday with increased checking, patrolling and area domination ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, officials said. A multi-tier security grid of the Army, BSF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police has been kept on high vigilance along the Line of Control and International Border to foil any nefarious designs from across the border, they said. Quick Response Teams (QRTs) of the J-K Police have been deployed in Jammu city, they [

BELGRADE, Aug 14: More than 60 Serbian nationals were injured during violent riots near the offices of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) overnight, President Aleksandar Vucic said. The unrest broke out amid escalating tensions between government supporters and opponents, following more than nine months of persistent demonstrations against the populist president. Clashes first flared on August 12 in the town of Vrbas, northwest of the capital Belgrade, where riot police intervened to sep

KABUL, Aug 14: Police have arrested three drug smugglers and seized 297 kg of illegal drugs in northern Afghanistans Takhar province, provincial police spokesman Nizamudin Omir said Wednesday night. The suspects were attempting to transport opium poppy concealed in a vehicle when they were identified and intercepted by police, Omir said. Officers discovered the drugs during an inspection and took the smugglers into custody. Afghan authorities have intensified their crackdown on narcotics and rel

BENXI (China), Aug 14: Eighty years after the end of World War II, Japan and China are marking the anniversary with major events, but on different dates and in different ways. Japan remembers the victims in a solemn ceremony on August 15, the day then-Emperor Hirohito announced in a crackly radio message that the government had surrendered, while China showcases its military strength with a parade on September 3, the day after the formal surrender on an American battleship in [] The post Japan,

New Delhi, Aug 14: The Supreme Court was informed on Thursday that there was no immediate threat to Indian nurse Nimisha Priya who is on death row in Yemen for murder. It then listed the matter after eight weeks. The counsel for petitioner organisation Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council, which is extending legal support to Priya, requested a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta to adjourn the matter. The apex court was hearing a plea seeking a [] The post Indian Nurse On

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: IT services company Cognizant on Thursday said about 80 per cent of its eligible employees will receive a salary hike, effective November 1, 2025. The company, during its second quarter earnings, had said that it plans to award merit-based salary increases for the vast majority of employees during the second half of 2025. These increases will be delivered up to, and including, the Senior Associate levels. The amount of these increases will vary depending on [] The post Cogniz

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: Shivalik Small Finance Bank (SSFB) on Thursday said it has raised Rs 100 crore in equity capital from a clutch of investors led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund- Japan, the corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). Besides, the banks existing investors, Accel, Quona Capital, Lightspeed, and Sorin Investments, also participated in this funding round. This fresh infusion of capital marks a significant milestone in Shivaliks journey to build a truly di

JAMMU, Aug 14: Two Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) ranked IPS officers of Jammu and Kashmir, Rashmi Wazir and Sheikh Junaid Mahmood, have been awarded the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) on the Independence Day. While Rashmi Wazir, the 2009 batch IPS officer, is currently posted as DIG UR Range, the 2009 batch IPS officer Sheikh Junaid Mahmood is posted as DIG IR Kashmir. The post DIGs Rashmi Wazir, Sheikh Junaid Mahmood Get PSM On I-Day appeared first on Daily Excelsi

New Delhi, Aug 14: The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran also took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that there were several considerations which go into the decision-making process. It listed the plea, filed by academician Zahoor Ahmad Bhat and [] The post Supreme C

Kolkata, Aug 14: Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian mens hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died here on Thursday morning owing to age-related ailments. He was 80. Paes, who was also suffering from Parkinsons disease, was admitted to the Woodlands Hospital here on Tuesday morning. His last rites will be performed either on Monday or Tuesday, as the family will wait for the arrival of his daughters, who [] The post Olympic br

New Delhi, Aug 14: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said we are waging a direct fight against vote chori from the soil of Bihar with the Voter Adhikar Yatra, and asserted that his party will ensure a clean voters list across the country. Gandhi said vote chori is not just an election issue but a decisive battle to protect democracy, the Constitution and the principle of one man, one vote. In a post on X, Gandhi said, From 17th [] The post Waging Direct Fight Against Vote Chori From Bihar

New Delhi, Aug 14: The whole problem of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR is because of inaction of local authorities, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while reserving its order on the interim prayer seeking a stay on the August 11 directions passed by the apex court. A two-judge bench of the top court had on August 11 directed authorities in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) to start picking up stray dogs from all localities at the earliest and relocate the animals [] The post Stray Dogs: SC Says Who

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JAMMU, Aug 14: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Crime Jammu and Kashmir, Sujit Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, GV Sundeep Chakravarthy, and Martyr DySP Himayun Muzzamil are among the 127 police officers who have been awarded the Gallantry Medal (GM) on the Independence Day 2025. Muzzamil, also a Kirti Chakra awardee (posthumously), attained martyrdom while fighting terrorists in an encounter in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on September 13, 2023. The post IGP Crime Su

JAMMU, Aug 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has been awarded 127 Gallantry Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2025, the highest number among all police forces in the country. The announcement was made as part of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs list of medal awardees across Police, Fire, Home Guard, Civil Defence, and Correctional Services. These awards recognize acts of bravery, distinguished service, and meritorious contributions by police personnel across states and Union Territorie

SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Security forces on Thursday apprehended three terrorist associates at Hajin Kralgund area of North Kashmirs Handwara. Officials said that a joint team of police, army and CRPF during search operation arrested three terrorist associates. The apprehended terrorist associates have been identified as Mohd Iqbal Pandith son of Shareef Din Pandith resident if Bunpora Langate, Sajad Ahmad Shah son of Bashir Ahmad Shah resident of Chekparin and Ishfaq Ahmad Malik son of Shabir Ahmad Ma

New Delhi, Aug 14: The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the official list of recipients of medals for Police, Fire Services, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services on the occasion of Independence Day on Friday. The honours include Gallantry Awards, the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Medal for Meritorious Service. This year, a total of 1,090 medals will be conferred, comprising 233 Gallantry Medals, 99 Presidents Medals for Distinguished Service, and

Karachi, Aug 14: Three people, including a senior citizen and an eight-year-old girl, lost their lives during Independence Day celebrations in Pakistans Karachi due to reckless aerial firing, while more than 60 others sustained gunshot injuries, according to local media reports. The incidents occurred in different parts of the city. In Azizabad Block-8, an eight-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet and died before she could be taken to the hospital, reports Dunya News. In Korangi, a man id

New Delhi, Aug 14: A total of 1,090 personnel of police, fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and correctional services have been awarded gallantry and service medals on the occasion of the Independence Day. As many as 233 personnel have been awarded Medal for Gallantry (GM), 99 personnel with Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 758 personnel awarded Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM), a Home Ministry statement said. The Medal for Gallantry (GM) is awarded on the ground [

New Delhi, Aug 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid tributes to those who lost their lives during the Partition in 1947 and accused the Congress of dividing the country and hurting the pride of Maa Bharti (Mother India). On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Shah said it is an occasion to express condolences by remembering the pain of those who suffered due to the Partition of the country. On this day, the Congress party divided the nation, hurting [] The post Amit Shah Pays Tribut

New Delhi, Aug 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, which is observed annually on August 14, is a reminder of peoples enduring responsibility to strengthen the bonds of harmony that hold the country together. On this day, India remembers the upheaval and pain endured by countless people during that tragic chapter of our history, Modi said in reference to the unspeakable suffering as millions were forced to leave their homes. Lakhs of people are []

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 13: As part of the ongoing RBIs Campaign for Saturation of Financial Inclusion Schemes at Gram Panchayat Level, J&K Bank organised a mega camp at Gram Panchayat Kullian, here today. The event was aimed at deepening financial inclusion, creating awareness about safe banking practices and facilitating on-the-spot enrolment under various government-sponsored schemes. Regional Director (RBI Jammu) Chandrashekhar Azad was the chief guest, while General Manager & Di

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 13: NHPC Limited, Indias premier hydropower company today declared Quarter-I (Q1 FY 2025-26) Standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 1072 Crore against PAT of Rs 1018 Crore for the corresponding previous quarter (Q1 FY 2024-25). As per the results declared, the NHPSs revenue has been increased by Rs 561 Crore and energy generated by the company has increased from 6979 MU in Q1 of FY 2024-25 to 8345 MU in Q1 of FY 2025-26, mainly [] The post NHPC declares financ

Jammu, Aug 13: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday felicitated organisations that ran community kitchens during the Amarnath Yatra and said the successful conduct of the pilgrimage has shown that we are second to none in the world. The 38-day-long annual pilgrimage, which started on July 3, recorded 4.14 lakh devotees paying obeisance at the shrine of Lord Shiva in the South Kashmir Himalayas. At a felicitation ceremony held at the Spiritual Growth Centre in Katra, the

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Aug 13: Authorities on Wednesday issued a notice to a West Bengal-based private company and online shopping giant Amazon for allegedly misbranding fake carpets as authentic Kashmiri handmade silk carpet. NOTICES issued 2 @jewelcarpet & @amazonIN for misbranding #KashmirCrafts, Director, Department Handicraft and Handloom Mussarat Zia said in a post on X. Attaching a screenshot of the misbranded carpet to his post, Zia said, They must b crazy offering 50% rebates

NEW DELHI, Aug 13: India negotiates free trade agreements with nations on an equal footing with adequate firmness, as the country has changed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said on Wednesday. He said that Indias economic growth is progressing rapidly. When we do FTAs with different countrieswe talk on equal footing. This is the new India. We put forth our point of view forcefully, he said. The minister [] The post I

BHOPAL, Aug 13: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday accused the Congress of cheating the country by giving 80 per cent water of Indus, Jhelum and Chenab rivers to Pakistan, and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi suspended the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam attack. A day after the Pahalgam terror attack claimed 26 lives on April 22, India took a series of punitive measures against Pakistan that included putting the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 in abeyance. [] The post Co

MOSCOW, Aug 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a positive chemistry with Russian President Vladmir Putin, said Indian Ambassador to Moscow Vinay Kumar in an interview with RT. There is definitely a positive chemistry between (Putin and Modi), Kumar said. They have met many times, they keep regularly speaking on the phone with each other. When asked about the very positive friendly vibe shown by the body language each time Putin and Modi meet, Kumar said the Russian and Indian [] The post PM

We are with Govt on tariff dispute with US Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 13: National president Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) K. Sai Reddy today said that his organization stands with the Government in its tariff dispute with the United States. This is because the Central Government, keeping in mind the interests of farmers, has refused to bow to the US pressure. Reddy while talking to reporters here stated that BKS had already apprised the Central Government with the sentiments of [] The pos

BRISBANE, Aug 13: Yastika Bhatia hit a fifty and bowlers, led by skipper Radha Yadav, struck at regular intervals as India A scampered to a three-wicket win over their Australian counterparts in the first womens one-day match here on Wednesday. India now lead the three-match series 1-0. Left-arm spinner Radha took three wickets (3/45) as India A bundled out Australia A for 214, and then chased down the target in 42 overs with Bhatia (59 off 70 balls, 74) leading [] The post Yastika, Radha sparkl

NEW DELHI, Aug 13: The expenditure finance committee will soon take up the commerce ministrys proposed Rs 2,250 crore export promotion mission for its consideration, an official said on Wednesday. The mission would help insulate domestic exporters from global trade uncertainties arising from Trump tariffs. The committee, under the finance ministry, will soon take up the proposal. After its approval, it will go to the Cabinet, the official said. The mission may include components, such as easy cr

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Aug 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has announced its Senior Mens team for the upcoming Buchi Babu Trophy, scheduled to begin from August 18, across various venues in Chennai, under the aegis of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA). Aimed at giving young players vital exposure and offering match practice to seasoned campaigners, the move comes as part of JKCAs preparations for the forthcoming domestic season. Veteran batter Paras

NEW DELHI, Aug 13: Observing that electoral rolls cannot remain static and there is bound to be a revision, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said the expanded list of acceptable documents of identity from seven to 11 for Bihars Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters list was in fact voter-friendly and not exclusionary. As the row over the SIR which has been challenged in the top court escalated, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said the Election [] The post Electoral rolls ca

Excelsior Correspondent Katra, Aug 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated the Langar organisations for their significant contribution during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025. At a felicitation ceremony held at Spiritual Growth Centre Katra, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated and expressed his deep appreciation to the Langar Organisations for their selfless service to the devotees of Baba Amarnath. Todays felicitation of Langar Organisations at Katra also carried a message that nothi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 13: SSP Jammu Joginder Singh today chaired a virtual security review meeting from the District Police Lines to assess arrangements for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Senior police officers, including Zonal SPs, SP Operations, SDPOs, DySP DAR, DSP DSB, and sector officers, along with CAPF representatives, participated in the meeting to ensure coordinated efforts for the peaceful conduct of the event. The SSP appreciated the smooth conduct of the Shr

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 13: S S Sodhi, Chairman of the J&K Intellectual Civil Society, New Delhi today met with Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Minister for Industries, Food & Supplies, Environment, Forests & Wildlife, Government of NCT of Delhi. As Minister, Sirsa has spearheaded initiatives to reduce pollution, manage landfill sites, promote waste-to-energy projects and develop industrial estates to boost economic growth. Representing Rajouri Garden in the Delhi Assembly and serving as BJP N

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Aug 13: A large number of students from the Scheduled Tribe (ST2 Pahari) category on Wednesday staged a protest in Rajouri town against the Tribal Affairs Department of Jammu and Kashmir over the delay in the release /disbursement of scholarships. Under the banner of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), several Pahari students of Government PG College, Rajouri boycotted their classes and gathered in front of the institution, blocking the road and stagi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 13: Dilip Kumar Pandita, president Front For Victims of Terrorism (FFVOT) has demanded filling up of all vacant posts in Relief Organisation by making fresh recruitment of the migrants on the basis of 60: 40 formula as has been agreed by Government earlier. Pandita, who called on Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner here gave a letter to him in this regard. He demanded that the PM package employees be relieved and posted in their respective places while [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 13: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Bathindi area have foiled an animal smuggling attempt by rescuing seven animals from the clutches of the smugglers. A vehicle used for transportation of the animals illegally has also been seized. Acting on specific information about bovine smuggling, a team of Police Post Bathindi, led by incharge Police Post concerned, signalled a Mahindra load carrier (JK02DF-9608) to stop at Bathindi Morh, Galli number 4, a police official sa

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Aug 13: Senior Congress leader and its chief whip in the Legislative Assembly, Nizamudin Bhat, today said that his party, along with the ruling National Conference (NC), is moving in the same direction for the restoration of Statehood to J&K. He further said that the Reorganisation Act-2019 has led to administrative inefficiency in J&K, leaving even the Chief Minister feeling helpless despite enjoying majority. Speaking to reporters during the ongoing chain hung

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Aug 13: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has laid out an ambitious roadmap to make Ladakh self-reliant and environmentally sustainable, with a strong focus on expanding polycarbonate greenhouses under the award-winning Ladakh Greenhouse Project. This flagship initiative, which earned the Prime Ministers Award for Excellence in Public Administration (Innovation State Category) in April 2022, is aimed at ensuring round-the-year local vegetable production,

For decades, starting a business or setting up an industrial unit in India-and particularly in Jammu and Kashmir-has been weighed down by a labyrinth of formalities. The number of clearances, permits, and procedural hoops required is staggering, and many of them are not only outdated but also virtually impossible to obtain within a reasonable timeframe. In a world where time is a critical business asset, forcing entrepreneurs to run from pillar to post to get operations started is a recipe [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 13: A public grievance redressal camp was held under the chairmanship of Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M), J&K Dr. Arvind Karwani at TRT Migrant Camp Nagrota to review the ongoing development works in the migrant camps besides taking stock of the various day to day issues being faced by the inmates of the migrant camp. Dr. Karwani patiently listened to the grievances of the public, which mainly included making medical dispensary functional, repair/ren

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Aug 13: High Court has dismissed an appeal of prosecution challenging the verdict of the Trial Court whereby the persons committing the offence of threatening the Panchs to resign from their position have been acquitted from the charges of Unlawful Activities. The Division Bench of Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar while upholding the judgment of Special Judge designated under NIA Act at Anantnag said the words of threatening the Panchs to quit th

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Aug 13: The police have recovered a stolen vehicle bearing registration number HP38C-2245 from Udhampur area. An official spokesman said that the vehicle was initially seized on July 25 in connection with FIR No. 61/2025 U/S 223 BNS and 11 PCA Act registered at Police Station Majalta. During investigation and in close coordination with Himachal Pradesh Police, it was ascertained that the said vehicle had been reported stolen from District Kangra, Himachal Prades

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 13: Sat Sharma (CA), president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)J&K , released an emotional poem titled Tiranga composed by senior party leader, former Vice Chairman, and poet, Balbir Ram Rattan. On this occasion, party vice president, Priya Sethi, general secretaries, Sanjita Dogra and Gopal Mahajan, MLA R.S. Pathania, DDC member, Suresh Sharma, media in-charge, Dr. Pradeep Mohtra, and Media Cell member, Sanjay Bakshi were present. After the release, Sat Sha