NEW DELHI, July 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday greeted CRPF personnel and their families on the occasion of the forces raising day, saying its brave soldiers exerted all their might for national security without ever caring for their lives and emerged victorious every time. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the countrys premier central police force, entrusted with maintaining internal security. It was originally established as the Crown Representatives Police on July 27,

SRINAGAR: Three Army personnel were injured in an exchange of fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara district on Saturday, officials said. Some exchange of fire took place near the Kumkadi post in Trehgam sector of the north Kashmir district, one of the officials said. He added that three Army personnel were injured in the firing. Further details are awaited as the operation is ongoing, the officials added. The post 3 Army Personnel Injured In Exchange Of Fire In J&Ks

DE Web Desk JAMMU, July 27: More than 1,700 pilgrims left a base camp here for the Amarnath shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas amid tight security early on Saturday, officials said. More than 4.45 lakh pilgrims have so far paid obeisance at the naturally-formed ice lingam at the 3,880-metre high cave shrine, they said. The pilgrim footfall at the shrine is likely to surpass last years tally of 4.5 lakh later in the day. The 30th batch of pilgrims [] The post Over 1,700 Pilgrims Leave Jammu Ba

PARIS, July 26: The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games began with the Parade of the Nations here in which athletes from 205 countries sailed down the iconic Seine river on boats, marking a dreamy break from tradition despite rain threatening to play spoilsport. French President Emmanuel Macron and International Olympic Committee head Thomas Bach were in attendance as French football legend Zinedine Zidane was shown sprinting down the streets of Paris with the Olympic flame in a pre-recorded v

J P Nadda As I visited the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) last week after assuming charge of Minister of Health and Family Welfare for the second time during NDA regime, I was reminded of my initial tenure as Health Minister in 2014. The period which was witnessing nascent growth of an organisation striving to establish itself as the food safety regulator of the country, tasked with the massive responsibility of setting standards and policies for food [] The post FSSAIs evo

Jagdish R Sharma Certain politicians or bureaucrats achieve power with the sole aim of an obsession with red beacon cars, grandeur and absolute authority. At the same time, have disdain for the masses for whom they are meant. They are obsessed with power in such a way that they forget everything. They even forget their limitations, consider themselves superhumans and act as if they are above the law. The term Megalomaniac is appropriate for them. This is used for such [] The post Can megalomania

Sir, The budget continues to prioritize infrastructure, with substantial funds allocated for highways, railways, and airports. This investment is expected to create new business opportunities, enhance connectivity, and stimulate economic growth Despite being an election year, the budget has shown fiscal restraint by not introducing new populist schemes. The fiscal deficit is projected to reduce from 5.9% in 2023-24 to 5.1% in 2024-25, which signals a commitment to fiscal management. Significant

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 26: Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority collaborated with District Legal Services Authority Jammu and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu to organize an enlightening session on Duties of a Citizen Under the Constitution of India at IIM Jammu today. Upon arrival at IIM Jammu, Chief Guest Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice (Acting) of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, was received by Prof BS Sahay, Director of IIM Jammu, along with MK Sharma, Princ

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, July 26 : Kargil war reaffirmed Indias constant preparedness to defeat enemy designs said Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. Addressing the Kargil Vijay Diwas programme at Dr Ambedkar International Centre here today, the Minister said that it sent out a powerful message: whenever the integrity and boundaries of India are challenged, the entire nation rises unitedly to face and defeat its adversaries, regardless of the circumstances. This conflict highlighted In

* DM asked to take over mgmt of shrine Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, July 26: High Court has directed the Deputy Commissioner Baramulla to take over the management of the temple and constitute a team of revenue officers to demarcate the temple land situated at Gulmarg tourist resort and restore the encroached land. The Division Bench of Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice M A Chowdhary disposed of a plea filed by one Rajneet Gurkha claimed to be the president of Shri [] The post HC directs for

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 26: Former Chief Justice of High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Justice Mansoor Ahmad Mir and former Chief Justice of High Court of Meghalaya, Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan. The post Former CJs call on LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 26: Continuing with its extensive drive to connect with the people and the party activists at the ground level, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held Tridev and Morcha Sammelans at the Assembly constituencies level across the region. Tarun Chugh, BJP national general secretary and Prabhari J&K BJP addressed the Tridev Sammelan in Ramban. Sunil Sharma BJP general secretary, Pawan Khajuria, J&K BJP vice-president, Rajeshwar Kumar, district president, Neelam Langeh,

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 26: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar and Additional Director General of Police, Anand Jain today chaired a meeting and reviewed arrangements for Shri Buddha Amarnathji Yatra. Director Tourism Jammu, Deputy Commissioners and SSPs of Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, SSP Security, SSP Traffic Jammu, SSP Traffic Rural, Director ULB, Director Health Services, Chief Engineer JPDCL, CE Jal Shakti, representatives of Baba Yatri Niwas, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, a

Issuance of ST Certificates in Ganderbal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 26: Taking cognizance of the alleged issuance of Scheduled Tribe Certificates in violation of norms in Ganderbal district, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has asked the Advocate General to apprise the court whether the policy formulated by the Government is being followed in letter and spirit or in breach. The direction has been passed by Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal in a petition filed by Gujjar Bakerwal []

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 26: Two divisions of the Indian Army Vajr and Kilo Force operating in north Kashmir, now have new commanders, officials said today. Major Gen K Mohan Nair took over as General Officer Commanding of the strategic and prestigious Kupwara-based Vajr Division from Maj Gen Girish Kalia, who had taken charge in February last year. The Kupwara-based Vajr Division guards nearly 300 kms of the Line of Control in the twin districts of Kupwara and [] The post New GO

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, July 26: A youth drowned when he along with his friends was taking bath in Dhudhar Nullah in Rehambal, here today. Identity of the drowned youth was established as Atul Kumar (20), son of Bijender Singh, resident of village Bhainia Amirpur, Tehsil Narnund, District Hisar, Haryana State. He along with a group of 4-5 friends had come to the house of his brother in law in Rehambal area. Reports said that the deceased, along with his friends, [] The post Youth drown

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 26: The Season-2 of Tezmaal T20 Cricket Tournament for Boys Under-19 age group was today inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat at TRC Ground Srinagar. The tournament sponsored by Landmark Crafts and organized by Orzu Sports and Cultural Trust with the support of local youths of Srinagar is aimed at to promote brotherhood and unity. A total of 16 teams are participating in the tournament with the final match

NEW DELHI, July 26 : The government will procure the entire production of tur, urad, and masur dal from farmers, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha on Friday. Through e-Samridhi platform, on which farmers have to get themselves registered, the government will make the procurement, he said. The government will procure all tur, urad and masur dal produced by farmers, Chauhan said, while replying to a supplementary question in the Rajya Sabha. The minister further said u

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, July 26: Rajan Sharma, former Divisional Sports Officer (DSO) of J&K Sports Council and an International Technical Official has been nominated as a Technical Observer for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With a distinguished career that includes officiating at the World Boxing Championship, SAF Games, London 2012 Olympics, and many other prestigious tournaments, Sharma has significantly contributed to Indian sports. He also managed the Indian boxing team, inclu

JERUSALEM, Jul 26 : Sandhya Suri, a British-Indian filmmaker, has won the award for the best first feature film at the Jerusalem Film Festival (JFF) 2024. Suris film Santosh, shot in India with a local cast, revolves around a female police official who has been given a job on compassionate grounds after her husbands death, and how she unwittingly gets caught in a web of local social and political drama that she has no control over. The shows of the [] The post Indian entry wins award at the Jeru

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SAMBA, July 26: In a remarkable achievement, Bardan Sambyal from Thalora Mandi has been selected for the Jammu and Kashmir Under-15 football team. Bardan and his teammates have departed for Assam to participate in a prestigious national tournament. This selection is a historic moment for Thalora Mandi, as Bardan is the second youth from the district to reach this level. Bardans journey began on a modest playground in Thalora Mandi, where he and his peers were train

WASHINGTON, Jul 26 : US Senator Marco Rubio on Thursday introduced a bill in the Congress which proposes to treat India on par with its allies like as Japan, Israel, Korea and NATO allies regarding technology transfers, support India in its response to growing threats to its territorial integrity and bar Pakistan from receiving security assistance if it is found to have sponsored terrorism against India. Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region, all

The long-overdue completion of the Mini Secretariat in Rajouri, initially sanctioned in 2013, remains a glaring example of inefficiency. The residents of Rajouri have endured a decade of inconvenience, navigating between scattered administrative offices for essential services. This delay has not only caused frustration among the public but also highlighted a pressing need for a centralised administrative hub. The initial project, with an estimated cost of Rs 37.69 crores and an approved amount o

Delegation of more powers to LG in J&K Gopal Sharma JAMMU, July 26: Strongly opposing the delegation of more powers to the Lt Governor and diluting the powers of Chief Minister and the J&K Legislative Assembly, all the opposition parties in the Jammu and Kashmir have resolved to discuss the issue in detail and device a joint strategy during a crucial meeting being held in Jammu on Aug 7. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Former Legislator and senior [] The post All Oppn parties meet

Hails UT Admn for empowerment of people Excelsior Correspondent New Delhi, July 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the second edition of J&K Sambhaav Utsav, organized here today by Resident Commission Jammu Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In his address, Sinha commended the unique initiative of the J&Ks Resident Commission office, Delhi and all the associated departments to connect people of the national capital and other parts of the country with UTs ageless

Industrial Land Allotment Policy amended Works of GMCs, IGGDC get nod Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 26: The Administrative Council which met here under chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has approved proposals for transfer of different categories of land for development of Industrial Estates in various districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary and Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant

Law existed already, being enforced strictly now: JMC Comm Bivek Mathur JAMMU, July 26: Hundreds of people who have invested in lands and properties within the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) limits are dismayed by a recent notice from the Corporation requiring layout approval for developments with more than four plots. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The notice, issued on May 20, 2024, by the Jammu Municipal Commissioner, prevents the investors from constructing on lands withou

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 26: Army today recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition suspected to have been dropped by a drone from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Troops launched a search operation after spotting suspected drone movement in Mangla battalion area of Nowshera sector falling close to Line of Control with Pakistan last night. Army units engaged the drone with gunfire, and a cordon-a

NEW DELHI, July 26: Days after the Budget for Jammu and Kashmir was presented in Parliament, the Congress on Friday accused the Government of unprecedented fiscal mismanagement and asked why Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was benevolent to Andhra Pradesh and Bihar but not to the Union Territory. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said that on July 23, Sitharaman presented the Budget for Jammu and Kashmir

MUMBAI, July 26: Every year for the last 25 years, a Kargil war braveheart has been visiting the home of his buddy who fell to Pakistani bullets during the battle to recapture Tiger Hill. For Vir Chakra recipient Colonel Sachin Nimbalkar, this has become a ritual and fulfilment of a promise he made to himself in the biting cold of the hill in 1999. An officer said Colonel Nimbalkar last met the parents of the soldier on July 4 this [] The post VC awardee still in touch with martyrs family appear

NEW DELHI, July 26: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the Kargil Vijay Diwas is an occasion to pay tribute to the courage and extraordinary valour of the countrys armed forces. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Kargil Vijay Diwas is an occasion for a grateful nation to pay tribute to the courage and extraordinary valour of our armed forces, Murmu said in a post in Hindi on X. I pay tribute to each soldier who made the supreme [] The post Prez, DM, HM pay tribute to martyrs app

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 26: Over 8000 pilgrims drawn from different parts of country performed darshan at holy cave of Shri Amarnath Ji on 28th day of pilgrimage today while a fresh batch of 2566 pilgrims left for twin base camps of Nunwan-Pahalgam in South Kashmir district of Anantnag and Baltal-Ganderbal in Central Kashmir from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here early this morning under tight security measures in a cavalcade of 84 light and heavy motor vehicles. Follow the Daily [] Th

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paying homage to the bravehearts at the National War Memorial on the occasion of 25th anniversary of Indias victory in the Kargil war in New Delhi on Friday.UNI The post Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paying homage to the bravehearts at the National War Memorial on the occasion of 25th anniversary of Indias victory in the Kargil war in New Delhi on Friday.UNI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SIA sleuths attaching property of a narco-terror accused in Poonch on Friday. Excelsior/Wasim The post SIA sleuths attaching property of a narco-terror accused in Poonch on Friday. Excelsior/Wasim appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LG Manoj Sinha inaugurating second edition of J&K Sambhaav Utsav in the presence of Dr Karan Singh in New Delhi on Friday. The post LG Manoj Sinha inaugurating second edition of J&K Sambhaav Utsav in the presence of Dr Karan Singh in New Delhi on Friday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shradhanjali Samaroh organised on the occasion of 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas at Kargil War Memorial (Drass), in Ladakh on Friday. (UNI) The post Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shradhanjali Samaroh organised on the occasion of 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas at Kargil War Memorial (Drass), in Ladakh on Friday. (UNI) appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

By Nantoo Banerjee The annual government budget is all about the expenditure and its direction. Income is generated generally through tax and non-tax revenues and borrowing to take care of the expenditure. Normally, the expenditure part comprises seven main aspects the governments own maintenance cost, defence, healthcare, social security, education, elderly care, and debt servicing. Even in Chinas centralized economy, education, health and elderly care get special focus in its annual budget e

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, addressing the Kargil Vijay Diwas programme at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on Friday. The post Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, addressing the Kargil Vijay Diwas programme at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on Friday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LG Manoj Sinha meeting with former CJs at Raj Bhawan. The post LG Manoj Sinha meeting with former CJs at Raj Bhawan. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Maj Gen K Mohan Nair taking over as GOC Vajr Division from Maj Gen Girish Kalia (L) Maj Gen Vivek Narang taking over as GOC Kilo Force from Maj Gen Mohit Seth. (R) The post Maj Gen K Mohan Nair taking over as GOC Vajr Division from Maj Gen Girish Kalia (L) Maj Gen Vivek Narang taking over as GOC Kilo Force from Maj Gen Mohit Seth. (R) appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

A dignitary welcoming Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan at IIM Jammu on Friday. The post A dignitary welcoming Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan at IIM Jammu on Friday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

BJP national general secretary, Tarun Chugh addressing a Morcha Sammelan at Ramban on Friday. The post BJP national general secretary, Tarun Chugh addressing a Morcha Sammelan at Ramban on Friday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Div Com chairing a meeting at Jammu on Friday. The post Div Com chairing a meeting at Jammu on Friday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Secretary PWD and Secretary H&ME chairing a meeting. The post Secretary PWD and Secretary H&ME chairing a meeting. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Congress manifesto committee members interacting with people at Vijaypur. The post Congress manifesto committee members interacting with people at Vijaypur. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, JULY 26: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and Additional Director General of Police, Anand Jain today chaired a meeting and reviewed arrangements for Shri Buddha Amarnathji Yatra 2024. Director Tourism Jammu, Deputy Commissioners and SSPS of Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, SSP Security, SSP Traffic Jammu, SSP Traffic Rural, Director ULB, Director Health Services, Chief Engineer JPDCL, CE Jal Shakti, representatives of Baba Yatri Niwas, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, and other concerned

JAMMU, July 26: The Finance Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer, posting, and assignment of additional charges to three members of Jammu and Kashmir Accounts Service. See Order Copy Click Here. See Order Copy Click Here. The post Three Members Of J&K Accounts Services Transferred, Assigned Addl Charges appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

DRAS/NEW DELHI, July 26: India on Friday hailed the valour of its soldiers in the Kargil conflict 25 years ago with Prime Minister Narendra Modi issuing a stern message to Pakistan, saying it has been trying to stay relevant by using terrorism and proxy wars but all such terror attempts will be crushed with full force. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Various events were organised in states and at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras in Ladakh to [] The post India Commemorates 25th Karg

CHATEAUROUX (FRANCE), July 26: Olympics is all about triumph of human resilience and Afghan break-dancer Manizha Talash embodies this spirit. Its been three years since she fled the Taliban and is now all set to perform gravity-defying moves when break-dancing makes its Olympic debut in Paris. The 21-year-old Talash crossed the border into Pakistan after Talibans takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 before settling in Spain as a refugee the following year. Despite the existential crisis that was brou

KOLKATA, July 26: Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) will face Downtown Heroes of Srinagar in the opening match of the Durand Cup football tournament at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharti Krirangan (VYBK) here on Saturday. Downtown Heroes FC, a club now in its fourth year, brings a fresh air to the competition with its focus on nurturing young homegrown talent. Despite a relatively brief history, the club made its Durand Cup debut last season and participated in the 2022-23 [] The post