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MLA Arvind Gupta inaugurates Shiv Vaishno Dhabas new outlet at Talab Tillo

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Jammu West MLA Arvind Gupta, along with BJP spokesperson Keshav Chopra, today inaugurated a new branch of

DC reviews performance of Banks at DCC, DLRC meeting

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Dec 15: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired the District Consultative Committee (DCC) and Dist

Sarmad inaugurates Exhibition-cum-Sale at Kala Kendra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare, Sarmad Hafeez, today inaugurated Exhibition-cum-Sale organized by

Advanced Interventional Cath Lab Services launched at AIIMS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: AIIMS Jammu has taken a major stride towards advancing healthcare delivery in the Union Territory with the

Dr Jitendra introduces landmark SHANTI Nuclear Bill 2025 in Parliament

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Minister of Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh today introduced the landmark Sustainable Harnessin

In Jordan, PM backs durable peace, stability in West Asia

Prez withholds assent to University amendment bills, Guv to continue as chancellor

KOLKATA, Dec 15 : There will be no immediate change in the post of Chancellor of state-aided universities in West Bengal after President Droupadi

Stiff penalties mark big policy shift in regulating higher education

Dr Jitendra convenes meeting of State GAD Secretaries, calls for closer coordination

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who is also Incharge Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) call

PM Modi meets Jordans King Abdullah II

AMMAN, Dec 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Jordans King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein at the Husseiniya Palace here and discussed i

Rating upgrades, high growth rate show India not dead economy: FM

NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday cited Indias 8.2 per cent growth and sovereign rating upgrades by global agencie

CM reviews progress of development works in Srinagar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting at the Sher-i-Kashmir Internatio

Houston hosts Diwali celebration marking UNESCO cultural heritage status

HOSTON, Dec 15 : A special event celebrating the inclusion of Diwali in UNESCOs cultural heritage list was held at the Indian mission here. The e

Santosh Trophy Row: CM backs selection, Sports Minister seeks probe

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Contradictions within the Jammu and Kashmir UT Government have surfaced over the selection of the f

10 MW solar power project for J&K: Minister

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 15: The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the J&K Stat

Eutelsat, Airtel offer satellite connectivity for Indian Army relief efforts in Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Eutelsat alongwith partner Airtel, is extending its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity OneWeb to strengthen the Indi

Crypto market structure bill stalls as Senate banking committee pushes vote to 2026 - here's what's happening

Crypto market structure bill: US Senate lawmakers have postponed crucial crypto market structure legislation, pushing markup hearings to early 20

MP seeks to cut age of juvenility to 14 in cases of heinous crimes

Watch: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta greeted with 'AQI' chants at Messi event; opposition slams government over smog

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was met with chants of 'AQI, AQI' as she welcomed Lionel Messi, with the city's Air Quality Index reaching sever

Three Held For Harassing Woman In Vinukonda

The police complaint from the woman and her family stated that at the time of marriage, her parents sold away two acres of farmland and gave Rs 1

GHADC-o BJP, EC-ko rikna manode onggija kamrangko sandirokgen: Hek

SHILLONG: Rebaenggipa 2026 bilsio ongatna sienggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-ni jaman Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

'No bomb does what this is doing': Trump classifies fentanyl as 'weapon of mass destruction'

SPB Statue Unveiled At Ravindra Bharathi

IT minister D. Sridhar Babu said Balasubrahmanyam belonged to everyone. Balu sir was for all, he said. Beyond records and awards, he was a man of

EGH-ni Samanda Block-o Mobile tower songchina didia

TURA: East Garo Hills ajani Samanda Block ningo donggipa Chimagre Songgital jolrango mobile network namjae, jolo songdongenggipa manderang, mongs

J&K UT Athletics Cship on Dec 20,21

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: The J&K Amateur Athletics Association will organize the 23rd J&K UT Athletics Championships-2025 at

SOG jawan martyred, two injured in Majalta encounter

Terrorist injured, operation on Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: A Special Operations Group (SOG) jawan was martyred and a terrorist believ

WGH-ni Teksragre-Manggakgre jolrango namroro silroroani dongjaenga

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Teksragre-Manggakgre jolrango pilakni gitan namroro silroroani dongjaengani asel songni nokni manderang nengnikaniran

Omar wants key institutions restored to elected Govt

INDIA bloc has nothing to do with vote theft Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 15 :Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said the issue of key i

Govt Plans To Develop 4-Lane Roads Under HAM On Stretches

Sources said that 12,000 km of roads out of 29,000 km under the R&B network through HAM is based on the National Highways model, but will not for

LS approves Rs 2504 cr for Ladakh for transfer to J&K

Hill Councils get Rs 148 cr *Kiru, JTFRP given addl grants Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 15: The Lok Sabha today approved Rs 2504.46 crore as additio

500 crime against women, children cases pending in FTSCs in J&K

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Dec 15: Jammu and Kashmir continues to record a high backlog of cases involving crimes against women and children, with n

DC Kupwara reviews various land issues pertaining to Defense

Excelsior Correspondent KUPWARA, Dec 15: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess a

Trumps new world order

USs National Security Strategy-2025 Vishal Sharma The USs penchant to increasingly walk away from global engagements or engage or commit to engag

Ch Ramzan seeks reply on timeline for return of power projects to J&K

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Member Parliament ( Rajya Sabha) Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan today asked the Central Government when it in

New Delhi-o Mlaya House-ko rikdapna pangchakaniko songa

SHILLONG: Asongni skotong New Delhi songjinmaona reangenggipa adokni manderangko nambate sokachakna manna gita Sombar salo, New Delhi-ni 9, Dr AP

Rizvis deputation to J&K extended

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the Union Home Ministrys proposal for extending the

Deficit skulrango skigiparangni DA-ko bariatchina dabia

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni deficit skulrango skigiparangna Dearness Allowance (DA)-ko, sorkario kam kagiparang gitan 51 percent-ona bariatchina a

Lokesh Seeks Centres Support For Skill Census In AP

Lokesh also sought the support of the Union minister for the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub and the MeitY startup hub and for setting up the Centre of

Prices Up, Traders From North Pick Banana From Rayalaseema

The prices had fallen in recent days to as low as Rs 8 per kg because of poor demand in the northern state markets, where it previously fetched g

'Death to America, ICE': How FBI foiled Leftist group's NYE bombing plot, chilling details revealed

Alarming Water Crisis in Mawprem!

Editor, The densely populated village of Mawprem and its adjoining areas have been pushed into a state of distress due to an acute and unacceptab

When Laws Fail Consistently

The Meghalaya High Court keeps giving directions to the State Government on various issues related to the environment. One of them is to ban plas

'This couldve been catastrophic': FBI details how Leftist terror group's LA bomb plot was thwarted

Chittoor Finalises Urea Distribution Plan For Rabi Season

District agricultural officer J Murali Krishna said there has been no fertilizer shortage in the district so far. He noted that domestic fertiliz

Mathematics of the Kur: A Sociological Perspective

By Mankular Lamin Gashnga Consanguinity within the Khasi context is a highly developed and internally coherent social system. The term used for t

7 Hyd Flights Among 157 Indigo Flights Cancelled

The airline said prolonged low visibility conditions complicated operations and affected air traffic movement, leading to flight cancellations.

Roy heads JKDIA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Gulshan Roy has been elected as the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Drug Inspectors Association (JKDIA)

Physically challenged girl wins hearts, inspires many

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 15: Defying physical challenges and social stigma, a 12-year-old girl from Wakoora in Ganderbal district is

Nearly 50% of posts in panels on pollution control vacant

EU Imposes Sanctions On Oil Traders With Links To Russia's Shipping Network

The European Union adopted fresh sanctions against Russian oil interests on Monday, targeting traders Murtaza Lakhani and Etibar Eyyub for helpin

Car parked at home, FASTag deducts toll

Trump accounts vs IRAs and 529s: Which tax-advantaged plan really wins for your family?

Trump accounts explained: A new savings option called Trump accounts is emerging for children's future. These accounts, described as an 'IRA for

Fifty years ago | Plan to develop managerial talent in public sector

Anti-Drug Cycle Rally Reaches Srikakulam

The Yatra, with a presence of 25 police personnel, was inaugurated by Visakhapatnam Range DIG Gopinath Jetti. It traversed through the Vizianagar

Brawl Over Auto Parking Ends Up In Innocents Murder

According to Tolichowki station house officer L. Ramesh Naik, the victim Md Irfan tried to stop the quarrel between his elder brother Md Adnan an

A hundred years ago | Empire leprosy relief

Draft rolls for 5 states, Union Territories to come out today

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Army celebrates Vijay Diwas, hails indigenous technology

The Defence Ministry said the celebrations highlighted the Indian Armys steady transformation into a modern, innovative and self-reliant force

Key city-based Ponzi scheme scam accused traced to Delhi

Pearlvine International is believed to have collected Rs 1,575 crore from unsuspecting investors between 2018 and March 2023 By Our Reporter SHIL

Finance firm head burns man alive to fake own death for Rs 1 crore insurance payout

City grapples with water crisis as PHE shutdown continues

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: Residents of Shillong are grappling with severe frustration as the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department e

Paul cautions against railways sans anti-influx mechanisms

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: Former cabinet minister and Adviser to the Social Welfare Department, Paul Lyngdoh, on Monday cautioned against

Demand for NEHU Pro-VCs resignation gathers steam

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: Four major stakeholders of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU)the NEHU Students Union (NEHUSU), NEHU Teachers

Very Good Talks With Zelensky, Ukraine Deal Closer Than Ever: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Monday that a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine was closer than ever, after he spoke to Ukrainian counterpart Vo

Relief for state visitors in Delhi: CM lays base for Meghalaya House annexe

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, Dec 15: The perennial problem of temporary accommodation for people from Meghalaya in the national capital is likely to

Stock market today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq dip as AI stocks fall ahead of key economic data Broadcom and Oracle lead losses

US stock market today: US stocks dipped on Monday as AI-focused companies like Broadcom and Oracle experienced significant losses, leading invest

Uttam Orders Probe Into Chemical Waste In Krishna River At Mattapally

Chemical waste floating in the river near the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Mattapally emitted a foul smell, causing inconvenience to dev

Independent, Rebel Sarpanches Begin Joining Congress In Adilabad

Candidates who contested as Independents or rebels after being denied party support and were subsequently elected are now joining the Congress.

Goa HC orderssuomotu PIL over illegal nightclubs afterArporafire kills 25

The court has called for coordinated response across local bodies, appointed amicus curiae to map violations statewide. It issued the order while

What Amy Schumer discovered that reportedly ended her marriage overnight

Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer are divorcing after seven years. Schumer confirmed the split on social media. Sources suggest her career ambitions

UK Defence Chief Says Whole Nation Must Ready To Fight Amid Russia Threat

The new head of Britain's armed forces warned on Monday that more Britons will need to be ready to fight for their country due to an increasingly

Infra, AC firms eye gains from Indias data centre investment boom

Major Indian companies like Larsen & Toubro, LG Electronics India, Voltas, and Blue Star are set to benefit from a surge in data centre investmen

Havoc at IGI: 228 flights cancelled, 800 delayed

Medico With Foreign MBBS Degree Seeks PG Quota

The petitioner questioned the validity of Rule VIII of the Telangana Medical Colleges (Admission into Post Graduate Medical Courses) Rules, 2021,

Drinking 34 cups of coffee a day may help you live longer, study finds

A new study links daily coffee drinking to longer life. Researchers found that moderate coffee intake may slow aging at the cell level. Drinking

IndiGo flight at Sgr Airport by-and-large normalised

Srinagar, Dec 15:Flight cancellations at Srinagar Airport by IndiGo have largely normalised, airport officials said on Monday, noting that the ai

Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 list of winners: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ananya Panday, Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra win top acting honours; Black Warrant named Best Series

Here's the complete list of the winners of Filmfare OTT Awards 2025. Jaideep Ahlawat won Best Actor for Paatal Lok, while Ananya Panday was named

Omar decries political interference in Power Projects, Corp

Vote Chori issue is Congress agenda not of INDI Alliance Srinagar, Dec 15 (KNO): Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Monday reiterated that politica

WATCH: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulls down woman's hijab at event; Opposition slams 'vile act'

As the incident unfolded, some people could be seen laughing, while Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary appeared to try to stop Kumar.

Arrange CAT Jammu premises in a month: SC to Centre, J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to arrange suitable premises within a mon

GHMC: Moula Ali Flyover to Get Speed-Breakers

Police officials were attempting to set up preventive measures since then.

34 pc power deficits loom in J&K, Ladakh amid cold wave

Srinagar, Dec 15:Amid persistent cold temperatures, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to witness a power deficit of more than 34 percent in

NHPC runs 6 hydropower projects in J&K

Pakal Dul nearing completion, Ratle 26 pc ready New Delhi, Dec 15:NHPC Limited is currently operating six hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmi

Centre pushes green, eco-tourism in J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Union Ministry of Tourism has implemented a series of targeted initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir to advance green and eco-to

Crypto market crash reason: Why Bitcoin price (BTC USD), Ethereum, XRP are down today

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP crash: Crypto markets experienced a sharp downturn on Monday, disappointing hopes for a year-end rally. Bitcoin, Ethereum,

Centre sanctions key tourism projects for J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Union Ministry of Tourism has approved multiple tourism infrastructure initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir. These projects, sanc

J&K unemployment rises above national average

New Delhi, Dec 15:Jammu and Kashmirs unemployment rate for July-September 2025 stood at 6.1 percentexceeding the national average of 5.2 percent,

Fog adds to woes as Delhi air stays severe for 3rd day

Thrikkakara municipality sees two contenders for chairperson post

Politicians Unite in Opposition to GHMC Ward Boundaries

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender found fault with Mayor G. Vijayalakshmi for not communicating the details with corporators.