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NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Cheap imports of copper under multiple free trade agreements are severely damaging Indian manufacturing, industry body IPCPA said and sought immediate government interventions in the form of a safeguard duty and quantitative restrictions on inbound shipments from overseas. According to the Indian Primary Copper Producers Association (IPCPA), a surge in zero-duty copper imports is eroding the countrys domestic smelting and downstream manufacturing sector, even as over Rs 20,00

JAMMU, Dec 14: Jammu and Kashmir Governments public grievance redressal platform, JK Samadhan, has received over 1.02 lakh grievances in 2025, with 88,091 cases resolved, translating into an overall disposal rate of 86.27 per cent, officials said on Sunday. A comparative month-wise trend analysis showed consistent citizen engagement, with grievance inflow peaking at 7,087 cases in February and sustained levels in subsequent months, the officials said. They said the information was shared at a m

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: A Parliamentary committee has flagged Indias heavy dependence on crude oil imports and rising geopolitical risks as major challenges for the country, and urged the Government to step up diversification of supply sources and strengthen risk management mechanisms. In its report tabled in Parliament last week, the Public Undertaking Committee noted that India imports nearly 89 per cent of its crude oil requirements, making the country vulnerable to global disruptions arising fro

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: The NCLAT has set aside an appeal by SEBI, where the markets regulator had asked the tribunal to recover the penalty imposed by it against an entity related to the diversion of funds in the Religare Finvest matter, saying such claims cannot be filed once the liquidation process begins under IBC. There was no infirmity in the decision of the liquidator in not admitting the claim of SEBI arising out of the order passed by [] The post NCLAT rejects SEBIs plea to recover penalty

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Ola Electric on Sunday said it has commenced same-day registration and delivery of its 4680 Bharat Cell powered vehicles in Bangalore. This offering is a part of the companys umbrella Hyperservice initiative to deliver a transparent, convenient, and customer-first service experience, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement. Under Hyperdelivery initiative , customers can now complete their purchase online or at an Ola Electric Store and ride home on their fully registered

LOS ANGELES, Dec 14: Hollywood actor Vin Diesel, best known for the Fast & Furious franchise, says the upcoming installment will have a role written for Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. The first installment of Fast & Furious released in 2001, starring Diesel in the role of Dominic Toretto. Till now, there have been 10 films in total, with a spinoff Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, two short films and an animated series on Netflix, Fast & Furious: [] The post We wrote a role for C

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Understanding the economics of environmental change and development is key to unlocking a sustainable future in the South Asian region that is going through a period of rapid economic growth, experts and officials said here. Among the South Asian region, especially vulnerable are the Hindu Kush Himalayan countries recognised as one of the worlds most climate- and environment-vulnerable regions, the experts discussed at a conference, focussing on biodiversity finance, forest re

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), founded by Ladakh educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk, is doing exemplary work and should be granted recognition by the University Grants Commission, a Parliamentary panel has noted. In its report tabled in Parliament earlier this week, the committee headed by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh expressed its concern over pending recognition of HIAL by UGC. The panel also recommended that the Ministry of Education closely study the HIAL

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Tel Aviv [Israel], Dec 14: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) on Saturday said that they killed a senior Hamas commander who played a key role in planning the October 7 attack on Israel. In a statement issued on December 13, IDF said that it had eliminated Raed Saad, described as the Head of the Weapons Production Headquarters of Hamas military wing and one of the architects of the brutal October 7 massacre. The Israeli [] The post IDF Says Key October 7 Planne

New Delhi, Dec 14: Delhi battled toxic fumes on Sunday as the air quality slipped into the severe category with a reading of 459, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. A thick layer of smog blanketed the city overnight, leaving people gasping for air. As per the CPCB, an Air Quality Index (AQI) between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 satisfactory, 101 to 200 moderate, 201 to 300 poor, 301 to 400 very poor and 401 [] The post Air quality worsens in city, AQI settles in sever

New Delhi, Dec 14: The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for their alleged roles in a transnational cyber fraud network that siphoned off over Rs 1,000 crore through a sprawling web of shell entities and digital scams, officials said on Sunday. After busting the racket in October, investigators unravelled a single, tightly coordinated syndicate that relied on an elaborate digital and financial infrastructure to run a range of frauds

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Centre has asked states to nominate women officers and those from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) for appointment in key posts on central deputation so that adequate representation can be provided to them. In a communique issued to the chief secretaries of all state governments, the Personnel Ministry sought nominations of only those officers who are not likely to be recalled by them on the grounds of availing promotion for at least two [] The post Centre Ask

Srinagar, Dec 14: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, coupled with cloud cover across the plains, led to a marginal improvement in night temperatures on Saturday night, even as cold conditions continued to grip some parts. Fresh snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, including Zojila Pass, Minamarg, Baltal, and the Tulail Valley, bringing temporary relief from the prevailing cold wave conditions. Snow accumulation ranged from 1 centimetre to abou

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: Emulating their batters, the bowling duo of Jammu and Kashmir led by Rajveer Singh and Sanil Singh plotted collapse of Meghalaya and handed them a crushing innings defeat in their Vijay Merchant Trophy encounter at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat, Gujarat today. After declaring their innings overnight at a commanding 585/7, J&Ks bowlers unleashed utter devastation, dismantling Meghalaya for a paltry 75 in their first innings and a modest 126 in the

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today visited the mini-township Jagti Nagrota to inspect development works besides inaugurating vital projects. The Chief Secretary inspected the Sub District Hospital and Government Higher Secondary School, Jagti, the ongoing work on multi purpose community hall being constructed with an estimated cost of Rs 6.5 crore and other development works. He also inaugurated five bore wells and visited the NFSA integration centre. Later,

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 13 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today described the Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund as a historic catalyst designed to empower Indias private sector to drive the next wave of R&D, IP creation, and commercialization in frontier technologies. Addressing the RDI Fund Outreach Programme in New Delhi, the Minister said the initiative represents a first-of-its-kind glo

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: For more safety and comfort of its passengers, Jammu division of Northern Railway has decided to replace the ICF coaches with LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches in Sabarmati BG Jammu Tawi Express. This change in Train No. 19224/19223 (Sabarmati BG Jammu Tawi Express) will be effective from January 1, 2026. These LHB coaches are equipped with an anti-telescopic design and Center Buffer Coupler (CBC), which reduces the risk of casualties in case of [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 13: Director Census Operations (DCO) & Director Citizen Registration (DCR) for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma gave a CLT Formula for an accelerated economic growth of Bharat during PHDCCI States Policy 2025 Conclave held at New Delhi. Sharma was invited to give keynote address as a special guest in the inaugural session of PHDCCI conclave about making India a developed economy with fast track growth and development approach. He talked about CLT for

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that the health infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir has undergone profound transformation since 2019. Speaking at the valedictory ceremony of SKIMS Annual Festival Week, Sinha highlighted that J&K has witnessed a massive infrastructure expansion and innovative solutions in healthcare post 2019. Accessible and affordable quality healthcare has turned into a reality under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra

Registration of infiltrators not be allowed: Bhandari Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: To counter the opposition parties especially Congress role against the electoral reforms and Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is launching nationwide campaign in this regard to put the facts before the people. In this regard party held a virtual meeting today which was addressed by party national spokesperson, Pardeep Bhandari who joined the deliberations as a key resource p

Excelsior Correspondent DEHRADUN, Dec 13: The 9th Convocation ceremony of DIT University, Dehradun, was held here today for awarding the degrees. The ceremony was graced by Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt General Gurmeet Singh. On this occasion, President, DIT University, Anuj Agarwal; Principal Advisor, DIT University, N Ravi Shanker; Vice Chancellor, DIT University, Prof G Raghurama; members of the Board of Governors, Board of Management, and Academic Council were also present. Prof G Raghurama, V

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The admission process for the academic session 2026-27 at ALLEN Career Institute has commenced for aspirants of Engineering and Medical Entrance Examinations. A spokesman from Institute said that the For admissions to the new session, the scholarship test will be held on December 21 at test centers across the country. Conducted to encourage talent, the Allen Scholarship Admission Test (ASAT) will be organized for Kota and other centers across the country. B

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released the Hindi poetry book Hindora by noted writer Dr. Satish Vimal, at Lok Bhawan. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated Dr Vimal and complimented him on his contribution to the literary world. This publication is 33rd book of Dr Satish Vimal and his thirteenth poetry collection that carries the philosophical and artistic essence of Jammu Kashmir. Meanwhile, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, former Minister and President

Prajakta Koli says she has learned to handle negativity and baseless hate over her 11-year journey as a content creator and now an actor, while still continuing to value and welcome genuine criticism. The Mismatched star, who didnt attend film school or receive formal training, said she learnt everything on the job, and that feedback helps her understand what shes doing right or wrong. Ive been a creator for 11 years and now I have become thick skinned. Ive [] The post Ive become used to basele

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The 8th District Jammu Kickboxing Championship, organized by the Jammu District Kickboxing Association under the aegis of the Kickboxing Association of Jammu & Kashmir, concluded with a valedictory function at the Indoor Stadium, Bhagwati Nagar, here today. The three-day Championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 350 players representing various schools, clubs, and colleges across the district. Shiksha Niketan School emerged as the

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The second day of the U-12 Boys and Girls Lawn Tennis Championship, organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Lawn Tennis Association (JKLTA), delivered a series of electrifying matches at the MA Stadium Tennis Courts, here today. The spotlight was firmly on the Under-12 Boys categories, where young talents showcased impressive sportsmanship. Piyush Kumar and Prithvi Sharma emerged as the standout players, each securing victories in their singles and double

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATRA, Dec 13: Department of Youth Services & Sports (DYSS), Reasi successfully concluded the U-17 Inter-District UT Level Softball Tournament at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex, Katra, witnessing enthusiastic participation and high-quality competition from across the Union Territory. The tournament was conducted under the overall supervision of Kuldeep Raj, Activity Incharge, Youth Services & Sports, Reasi. The trophy was presented to the winning team by a s

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The Pre-Primary wing of Jodhamal Public School celebrated its Annual Sports Day with great zeal and enthusiasm, with students from classes Pre-Nursery, LKG, and UKG participating. The event was graced by the presence of the Trustee Nandan Kuthiala, Director Arati Kuthiala, Principal Dr Deep Khare, Vice Principal Amita Arora, and Headmistress Neetu Johri. The event began with the ceremonial release of tricolour balloons by the dignitaries and teachers

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 13: Department of Youth Services & Sports, Udhampur, today successfully conducted the second day of the Inter-District UT Level Cricket Tournament at multiple venues across Udhampur district, with matches proceeding smoothly in a disciplined and competitive environment. The Day witnessed enthusiastic participation from teams representing various districts of the Union Territory, reflecting the growing interest and sporting spirit among youth. On the o

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com Name of the Book:Saraz- Lok Aur Parampara Author: Prof Shiv Nirmohi Publisher: Sahitya Sangam Publications,Kachi Chawni Jammu Year of Publication:2025 Price: Rs 200.00 Saraz Lok Aur Parampara, written by the eminent writer and Padma Shri awardee Prof. Shiv Nirmohi, is a valuable addition to the literature on the lesser-known cultural regions of Jammu and Kashmir. The book is a comprehensive micro-study of the Saraz region, a mountainous belt largely falli

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KARGIL, Dec 13: In a momentous achievement for the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Ladakh Archery Team has delivered an outstanding performance at the Senior Archery National Championships held in Hyderabad, where 31 states competed. The team showcased exceptional talent and resilience, qualifying for the Round of 16 and registering a remarkable victory against Punjab. Advancing to the quarterfinals, the team fought a close battle against Andhra Pradesh, narrowly lo

For nearly four years, a series of committee reshuffles, expanded memberships, altered chairmanships and repeated government orders have failed to achieve what should have been a straightforward administrative exercise: outsourcing the Tourism Departments own assets that have been bleeding money for decades. The Government of J&K continues to trumpet its ambitions to make tourism the backbone of the UTs economy. Yet, on the ground, its inability to operationalise a basic outsourcing mechanism re

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: Sant Hare Ram Dass (SHRD) Public School celebrated its 9th Annual Day function with great enthusiasm and cultural fervor on the theme Journey of Culture, showcasing Indias rich heritage through vibrant performances and meaningful presentations. The programme commenced with a guard of honour presented to the chief guest, Sham Lal Sharma (MLA), followed by a plantation ceremony. The occasion was further marked by Tilak and the lighting of the ceremonial lamp.

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Construction work of houses destroyed in shelling to start from April Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that the administration is committed to completely dismantle the terrorist ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir under the policy of zero tolerance to terrorism. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking at Lok Bhawan in Srinagar, the LG said a new system is now in place in the fight against terrorism, where affected families are coming forward w

Tale of terror victims; father killed, mother remarried Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 13: With handing over of appointment letters by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, four next of kin of terror victims in the Kashmir valley got the jobs after 25 to 26 years wait and they along with their families including elderly citizens had to live miserable lives during most of this period. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A total of 39 job letters were given by the [] The post Justice after over 2

Half of Gulmarg, Pahalgam remain closed Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Dec 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today termed the continued closure of tourist destinations a failure, asserting that claims of normalcy in J&K cannot be made while key resorts remain shut. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking to reporters at Gulmarg after inaugurating several development projects, Omar said it was contradictory to project normalcy in J&K while restricting access to major tourist hubs. Click h

A well perceived and designed stambh Meticulously crafted balidan stambh Everybody knows even deaf and dumb. A magnificent stambh stands tall Reminding and refreshing fading memories of us all. Of those who sacrificed their yesterday For our glistening better today They were the martyrs of yesterday . By the way who is a martyr He who never cooperates with death. Go to death in a way that he is not trying to escape Such a person is the martyr of [] The post BALIDAN STAMBH JAMMU appeared first on

J&Ks installed solar power capacity stands at 74.49 MW *Parliament Panel expresses concern over imbalance Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Dec 13: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised serious concerns over the glaring mismatch between Ladakhs immense solar energy potential and its minuscule installed capacity, noting that the Union Territorys renewable energy development remains far below expectations. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Despite being one of the sunniest regions in Indi

Row over Ratle project retrenchments Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Dec 13: Retrenchment of 230 workers, engaging controversial contractors and a HR officer from Kashmir by a senior officer of a company tasked for hydro electric power project in the mountainous Kishtwar district has triggered resentment among the locals who claimed that even the surrendered terrorists are being engaged in the project works in the sensitive area. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp However, the Joint Chief Op

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 13: The J&K Government released the list of official holidays for the calendar year 2026, once again excluding the birth anniversary of National Conference founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah on December 5 and Martyrs Day on July 13. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The General Administration Department (GAD) issued two separate ordersGovernment Order No. 1895-JK(GAD) of 2025 and Government Order No. 1894-JK(GAD) of 2025detailing holidays to be ob

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 13: Former Law Secretary Raj Kumar Goyal has been appointed as the head of the Central Information Commission while eight others, most of them former civil servants, were chosen as Information Commissioners. Goyal was IAS officer of erstwhile J&K cadre and held various important postings in J&K and New Delhi. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp With this, the 11-member Central Information Commission (CIC) acquired full strength for the first time

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The Directorate of School Education Jammu has announced winter vacations for all Government and recognized private schools up to higher secondary level falling under the summer zone areas of Jammu Division. According to the order in this regard, winter vacations will be observed in a phased manner for different classes and upto January 10, 2026 for all. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Students from Pre-primary to Class 5 will remain on winter

JAMMU, Dec 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfers and adjustments of 134 Patwaris in the interest of the administration. See Order Copy Click Here The post Govt Orders Transfers, Adjustment Of 134 Patwaris appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Dec 13: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has dedicated a Sadhana Kaksh (Meditation Hall) to the pilgrims visiting the revered shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The newly set up meditation hall was opened for the devotees amidst vedic chanting at Bhawan area, marking a significant initiative aimed at further enriching the spiritual ambience and facilitating deeper devotional engagement among the visitors, the officials

Srinagar, Dec 13 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the Centre cannot claim normalcy in the Union territory until the destinations, closed after the Pahalgam attack earlier this year, are reopened. He also called for a review of the decision to close several tourist spots after the attack. Speaking to the reporters after throwing open Asias longest ski drag lift at Gulmarg, Abdullah said the elected government can only build or improve the tourism-related infrastru

Srinagar, Dec 13: An NIA court here declared Dr Muzaffar Ahmad Rather, an accused in the white collar terror module busted by Srinagar police in October that was behind the November 10 car blast near Delhis Red Fort, a proclaimed offender under Section 84 of the BNSS. The proclamation notice, issued by a special judge designated under the NIA Act last week, was pasted on the house of Rather at Qazigund on Saturday, officials said. The court has directed Rather [] The post NIA Court Declares Absc

JAMMU, Dec 13: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced winter vacations for all government and recognised private schools falling in the summer zone areas of Jammu Division, as per an official order issued on Saturday. According to the order, issued by DSEJ , students from pre-primary to Class 5th will observe winter vacations from December 22, 2025, to January 10, 2026. For students of Classes 6th to 8th, the vacations will be from December 26, 2025, to [] The post Phase

JAMMU, Dec 13: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued an order declaring public holidays for the calendar year 2026 under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. In a separate but related order, it has also notified the list of holidays to be observed in Government offices and educational institutions across the Union Territory. See Order Copy Click Here. See Order Copy Click Here. The post J&K Government Notifies Holidays For 2026 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .