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SRINAGAR, Jun 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that he would fulfil his promise of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday. He said they are waiting for the Centre to fulfil its promise. Prime Minister has recently told Omar that he will fulfil his promise (on restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir), Abdullah told reporters in Anantnag district. Responding to a question on delay

JAMMU, Jun 10: A rusted mortar shell was found in a border village here on Wednesday and subsequently neutralised in a controlled explosion, officials said. The shell was noticed by labourers who were filling the plinth of a house in Kothey Sanian village of Bishnah on the outskirts of Jammu, with soil, they said. Following information about the explosive device, a bomb disposal squad rushed to the scene and neutralised the shell in a controlled explosion in an open field, [] The post Rusted Mor

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Jammu and Kashmir is, by any measure, one of the most naturally endowed regions on earth. From the snow-capped peaks of Gurez to the shimmering twin Ramsar lakes of Mansar and Surinsar, and from the sacred shrines drawing millions of pilgrims annually to the unexplored wilds of Kishtwar and Rajouri, the Union Territory holds within its boundaries a tourism treasure that most destinations can only dream of. Yet, year after year, this extraordinary potential is held hostage by a single, [] The pos

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 9: In J&K for May 2026, total retail sale was registered at 19,799 units as compared to 14,481 in May 2025 thereby registering a growth of 36.72 % YoY. This was informed by Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairperson, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), J&K. In a press handout issued, Aggarwal said that reflecting on May 2026 Auto Retail performance in J&K, May 2026 achieved a growth of 36.72 % YoY. The 2-Wheeler category witnessed a growth of [] The post J

DAMBULLA, June 9: Vaibhav Sooryavanshis first outing for India A in one-day cricket ended with a muted 14 but his team hung in there till the end against a self-destructing Sri Lanka A to pull off an eight-run win in the tri-series opener here on Tuesday. Chasing 278, Sri Lanka A had the game in the bag after captain Sahan Arachchige made a sublime 74 off 72 balls. However, the inexplicable loss of last four wickets in 10 balls, including [] The post India A pull off a heist in Dambulla after Ga

LAHORE, Jun 9 : Over 700 Sikh pilgrims from India are expected to arrive in Pakistans Lahore city on Wednesday to participate in events related to the death anniversary of the fifth Sikh Guru, Arjan Dev. The Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 700 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims to participate in the event to mark the death anniversary observances of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) spokesperson Ghulam Mohayuddin told PTI on Tuesday. [] The post Over 700 In

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 9: Police today claimed to have arrested three alleged drug peddlers, including a woman, in separate operations in Reasi and Udhampur districts and recovered over 19 grams of heroin from their possession. In Reasi district, a woman identified as Kamlesh of Pouni was apprehended during naka checking at Masjid Chowk, Katra. Police said she was intercepted while travelling in a Smart City Bus and, during a search conducted by lady police personnel, around 3.1 gra

HIRANAGAR, June 9 : 12 years of Modi Government integrated Jammu & Kashmir into Indias mainstream journey. In addition, J&K also benefited from the Modi Governments transformative journey marked by decisive governance, infrastructure development, technological advancement and welfare schemes reaching the last mile. This was stated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office, Personnel, Public Grieva

NEW DELHI, June 9: A day after an opposition INDIA bloc meeting stressed unity and better coordination among the alliance partners, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday met senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi at her 10, Janpath residence. Sources said the two leaders are learnt to have discussed the strategy between the two parties going forward after the opposition bloc meeting, and following an exodus of Trinamool members after the partys defeat to the BJP in the recent Bengal

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Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: Surjeet Choudhary (International Master Athlete) and Ajay Pal Gill have brought pride to Jammu and Kashmir by winning multiple medals at the Sanyukta Bhartiya Khel Foundation (SBKF) 14th National Games 2026, organised at the Athletics Synthetic Track & Indoor Hall, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. Surjeet Choudhary delivered an outstanding performance in the 60+ age category, winning gold medals in the 100m and 60m sprint events and a silver medal in t

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 8: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has visited the forward areas along the Indo-Pak and Sino-Indian borders in the Leh Sector and reviewed the operational preparedness, border infrastructure and logistical sustainability of troops in Ladakh. During visits to forward areas in eastern Ladakh, including base camp and northern glacier, Singh interacted with troops and commended their unwavering dedication, courage and professionalism in safeguarding the natio

CHANDIGARH, June 8: Punjab Police on Monday said it has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling and hawala network with the arrest of four persons, which included an Afghan national. The Amritsar Commissionerate Police also recovered eight sophisticated pistols along with seven live cartridges from them. Preliminary investigation revealed that the four men were allegedly in contact with a foreign-based smuggler who supplied illegal weapon consignments through hidden drop locations, Director

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KOLKATA, Jun 8: The IMD on Monday said the southwest monsoon is likely to arrive in West Bengals sub-Himalayan districts like Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Jalpaiguri within the next three to four days. The northern districts of the state are already experiencing pre-monsoon rain with heavy downpour predicted over the next few days. The conditions are favourable for advancement of southwest monsoon into some parts of sub-Himalayan West Bengal within the next three to four days, missing the normal en

NEW DELHI, Jun 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the various welfare measures undertaken by his government in the last 12 years, saying India has witnessed many transformations and at the core of these changes is the welfare of the poor. On the completion of the second year of his third term, Modi cited initiatives like the Direct Benefit Transfer, Swachh Bharat, PM Awas Yojana and Ayushman Bharat, and said they have been driven by a simple objective [] The post India Witness

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LONDON, Jun 7: England wrapped up a 115-run victory over New Zealand before lunch on Day 4 of the first cricket Test at Lords on Sunday, marking a positive start to its Bazball reset after the Ashes humiliation Down Under. Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138. England pacer Gus Atkinson finished with team-best figures of 5-30 on [] The post Englands Bazball reset begins wit

Floriculture Deptt creates reuse-themed public space Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, June 7: A waste-to-wonder garden featuring installations made from discarded tyres, fallen trees and old vehicles is coming up at Polo Ground Park here, with the Floriculture Department aiming to turn waste into a public attraction promoting sustainability and reuse. The project, being developed by the department, aims to convert garden waste into attractive public features and create awareness about sustainable practi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 7: Two shooters allegedly involved in the killing of a shopkeeper in Punjabs Ferozepur district were arrested from a hotel in Patnitop area, under the jurisdiction of Kud Police Station in Udhampur district. Official sources told the Excelsior that the accused were arrested by the Punjab Polices Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint operation with the Jammu and Kashmir Police One .30 bore Beretta pistol along with 10 live cartridges were recovered from po

ISLAMABAD, June 7: Pakistan has accelerated efforts to revive the US-Iran dialogue with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi travelling to Tehran with a message for Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to a media report. Naqvi landed in Iran on Saturday night and was received by his counterpart Eskandar Momeni. The two had met during the week in Bishkek on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting. The Dawn newspaper quoted Irans official news agency IRNA as sayi

ISLAMABAD, June 7: Voting was underway on Sunday in Pakistan-occupied Kashmirs Gilgit-Baltistan region for elections to the so-called legislative assembly. India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over the elections to the so-called Gilgit-Baltistan assembly, maintaining that the region is Indian territory that has been illegally and forcibly occupied. India reiterated its well-known position that the entire Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the so-called Gilgit

TOLEDO, (Ohio) June 7: A manhunt is underway for suspects after at least 12 people were shot, including two critically injured, near the Old West End Festival in Toledo on Saturday, Ohio authorities said. The latest shooting comes as gun violence across the United States continues to raise concern among officials and communities nationwide. The Toledo Police Department said 10 people are in stable condition, while two remain in critical condition. Toledo Police Deputy Chief Joe Heffernan said th

Chandigarh, Jun 7: Two shooters allegedly involved in the killing of a shopkeeper in Punjabs Ferozepur district have been arrested from Jammu and Kashmir, a police officer said on Sunday. The accused were arrested by the Punjab Polices Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint operation with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the officer said. In a breakthrough, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a well-coordinated operation with Ferozepur Police and Jammu & Kashmir Police, apprehended t

JAMMU, Jun 7: In a major administrative shuffle, the Government of Jammu and Kashmirs Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj has ordered the immediate transfer and adjustment of 34 In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs). According to Government order, these changes follow the integration of officers from the Public Works (R&B) Department into the Rural Engineering Wing (REW). As part of the directive, three long-serving AEEsNoor Mohammad Magray, Ghulam Hassan Wagay, and Sonia N

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Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Tensions in SE Asia were visible at the Shangri La dialogue in Singapore last month. SE Asia has witnessed increased defence spending solely due to challenges from a resurgent China. India is not the only country facing threats from China but all its neighbours. SE Asias three main nations, Japan, South Korea and Philippines are alliance partners of the US, which, while responsible for their security, is insisting that they enhance their defence expenditures. P

Vishal Sharma Schools had closed for the day and big yellow coloured school buses and mini vans have begun transporting school kids back home. Sundernagar had been quiet and seemed weirdly uninhabited just half an hour ago in the scorching May heat. But within no time, the peak hour traffic returned to the main street of the city, creating so much hurry-scurry that it was difficult to believe that it was the same city which was so relaxed and quiet [] The post Just Deserts appeared first on Dail

Narvijay Yadav narvijayindia@gmail.com Amid soaring temperatures and overloaded minds, the Ganga offers a timeless philosophy of flow, emotional balance, silence, softness and psychological renewal for modern life. As North India battles temperatures touching 45 degrees and above, many people are feeling mentally overheated too. Stress, emotional fatigue, digital overload, uncertainty and constant pressure have quietly exhausted the modern mind. During such times, perhaps we need more than cold

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, June 6: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Indonesia between Patanjali University and Indonesias Universitas Hindu Negeri (UHN). The MoU was signed under the leadership of Acharya Balkrishna, Vice Chancellor of Patanjali University. Under this MoU, both the universities have agreed to organize straight sessions, research activities and Yoga competitions for students. It is worth mentioning that this unique Indonesian university operates 35 differe

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R ), Dr Sumedha Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com The principle of the Middle Path is perhaps the most elegant, universal, and enduring law that governs life-whether we examine it through the lens of biology, endocrinology, philosophy, Vedic wisdom, or modern systems science. At its core, it is a simple yet profound truth: life flourishes not at the extremes, but in the space of dynamic balance between them. This is not a call for mediocrity or compromise, but rather [] The

Arun Kumar Gupta arunsukriti89@gmail.com In the vast continuum of Indias intellectual and spiritual evolution, certain figures emerge whose lives transcend the boundaries of their era and become enduring sources of reflection for generations to come. Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati is one such figure. He is remembered not only as a reformer and a scholar, but as a thinker who combined philosophical depth with a clear commitment to social upliftment. His life represents a continuous pursuit of truth,

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LONDON, June 6: An Indian student studying at a UK university has been shortlisted for a BAFTA Young Game Designers Award for a game exploring the life of a sweatshop worker in India. DArcy Dhanda, a first-year student at the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, has been nominated in the 1518 years category for his creation, Maya. The game follows the story of a young widow working long hours in a [] The post Glasgow student short

PESHAWAR, June 6: Pakistan Government is denying legal and constitutional rights to the incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife and depriving the couple of proper healthcare, his party unit in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has alleged. Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been in jail since August 2023 in multiple cases while his wife, Bushra Bibi, was initially under house arrest and later sent to jail in May 2024. Shafi Jan, a PTI leader [] The post

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The devastating fire that ripped through the Flourish Stay BNB in Malviya Nagar is a major tragedy. At least 21 people perished, scores more were injured, and a building that had no right to be operating as it was stood as grim testimony to Indias most dangerous habit: the casual, institutionalised flouting of rules. Most victims were foreign nationals who had travelled to Delhi not as tourists, but as devoted family members, sitting vigil beside ailing relatives admitted to the [] The post Delh

NEW DELHI, Jun 5 : India on Friday said it and the US held positive and constructive conversations in finalising a bilateral trade agreement. In February, the two sides released a joint statement about agreeing on a framework for an interim trade deal for reciprocal and mutually-beneficial trade. Since then, both sides are holding negotiations to firm it up. A delegation from the US Trade Representative (USTR) visited India from June 1 to 4 to advance discussions on the trade [] The post India,

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, June 5: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated Yatri Bhawan at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple, Tulmulla, Ganderbal. After dedicating the facilities to the public, the Lieutenant Governor said that the new Yatri Bhawan will substantially improve the pilgrimage experience at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple by providing safe, hygienic and comfortable accommodation facilities. Click here to watch video Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla is one of the most re

ST PETERSBURG, June 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered New Delhi Russias fifth-generation stealth aircraft Sukhoi Su-57 and even suggested that the combat jet could even be jointly produced in India in line with the strong strategic partnership between the two countries. For decades, Russia has served as Indias primary defence supplier. However, persistent supply chain disruptions and delivery delays stemming from the war in Ukraine have forced New Delhi to aggressively diversify it

CHANDIGARH, June 5: The Amritsar commissionerate has apprehended six persons including an Afghan national and two juveniles over suspected links with a cross-border arms and drug trafficking network, and illicit hawala transfers, a top Punjab Police official said on Friday. Over 1 kg of heroin, five sophisticated pistols and Rs 5 lakh in suspected drug money was recovered from their possession, Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Gaurav Yadav said. Among the arrestees is Baz Mohammad (62),

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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 4: Renowned spiritual teacher MAAsterG who visited Jammu today as part of his mission 800 crore initiative shared details about Mission 800 crore and its vision during a press conference here. He highlighted some of the major social challenges that exist today particularly the rapidly increasing levels of mental stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, suicidal thoughts and substance abuse amongst the youth. He emphasised the urgent need for greater aware

JAMMU, Jun 4: The Public Works (Road & Building) Department has ordered the promotion of 3 Junior Engineers (JEs) and 7 Assistant Engineers (AEs) to higher ranks in the interest of the administration. See Order Copy Click Here.. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K PWD Promotes 3 JEs, 7 AE appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Jun 4: The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) has called for greater operational efficiency and technological innovation in ammonia production, given Indias heavy dependence on imported natural gas, which accounts for nearly 77 per cent of the sectors feedstock requirements. Speaking at a group discussion on Operation and Maintenance Problems of Ammonia Plants in Durgapur, West Bengal, FAI Director General Suresh Kumar Chaudhari said that while the industry had commissioned several

NEW DELHI, June 4: India will implement at leat 2-3 free trade agreements (FTAs) over the next six months, while another 3-4 such pacts are expected to come into force in 2027, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. He said that in the last three-and-a-half years, India has finalised nine FTAs including with Mauritius, New Zealand, the UAE, Australia, Oman, EFTA bloc, the UK, European Union and the US. Trade deals with Mauritius, the UAE, Australia, Oman, [] The post India