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Saqib Saleem Discusses His Role in Upcoming Series Captain

Mumbai, March 31: Actor Saqib Saleem is excited about his upcoming web series, Captain. In this series, he portrays a police officer. He revealed

Super Bazar Jammu to get modern makeover: Yasha Mudgal sets 25% growth goal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting

J&K Lok Bhavan celebrates Rajasthan and Odisha Day

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Mar 30: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan on Monday celebrated the Rajasthan Foundation Day, at Jammu. The cultural evening

When Hormuz Sneezes, India catches a fever

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com There is a strip of water in the Persian Gulf, barely thirty-three kilometers wide at its na

Patanjali institutions celebrate 32nd Sanyas Diwas of Swami Ramdev

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Mar 30: Patanjali Wellness and Patanjali Yogpeeth celebrated Ramnavmi as 32nd Sanyas Diwas of Swami Ramdev. Spe

Major Administrative Reshuffle in Jammu and Kashmir: Transfers of IAS and JKAS Officers Announced

Jammu, March 31: The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced significant transfers and appointments of several IAS and JKAS officers. This dec

Varsha Bansal takes over as chairperson FICCI J&K, Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 30: During its 42nd governing body meet here, Varsha Bansal has taken over as the sixth chairperson of FIC

Gul Panag inaugurates dental clinic The Glowdent Studio

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Under the name The Glowdent Studio, a state-of-the-art clinic dedicated to advanced dental care and aesthe

CM tables seven CAG reports, Finance and Appropriation Accounts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, today laid on the table of the House a

Legislators raise several public interest issues

Zero Hour Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Legislators today raised several issues during the Zero Hour concerning day to day governance an

Chinese Vice President Han Cheng Visits Seychelles to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties

Beijing, March 31: Chinese Vice President Han Cheng visited Seychelles from March 28 to 30 at the invitation of Vice President Sebastian Pillay.

Supreme Court junks retrial order in 2007 murder case, says procedural lapse cant nullify 17-year trial

Shiv Sena (UBT) Leaders Discuss Strengthening Organization and Youth Participation

Mumbai, March 30: The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) held a significant meeting today at the Shiv Sena Bhavan, focusing on organizational

Xi Jinping Congratulates Establishment of Global Data Organization

Beijing, March 31: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on the establishment of the Global Data Organization on Monday. He

BJP fields Harshad Parmar for Umreth bypoll in Gujarat

The bypoll has been necessitated following the death ofGovind Parmar, who passed away on March 6 at the age of 72 after a brief illness. He had r

High Court denies relief to vendors, orders action against hawking at Nehru Place

A Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain passed the order on March 24, dismissing the petitions of two vendors who had sought protect

Urea output drops to 18L tonnes from 24L due to West Asia conflict

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: 'You can't stop everything from happening. But we've gotten to a point where we're...' - lessons on life, humor and embracing uncertainty by The Man with No Name in Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy of Italian Spaghetti Western films

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: Clint Eastwood's quote humorously critiques society's obsession with excessive safety, highlighting life's in

One-Eyed Rapper Vivek Captivates Audience in Ramnagar with His Struggles and Success Story

Mumbai, March 31: In the picturesque town of Ramnagar, known for its proximity to Corbett National Park, the one-eyed rapper Vivek showcased his

Silver jumps Rs 7,000, gold rises Rs 3,700 on wedding season demand

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Precious metal prices rebounded by about 3 per cent in the national capital on Monday, with silver jumping by Rs 7,000 to Rs 2

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

WASHINGTON, Mar 30: The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations

CAG report flags excess expenditure in maintenance of embassy-related properties in Beijing

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: A CAG report for the year ended March 2024 has flagged excess expenditure in maintenance of some properties linked to the Indi

District Jammu clinches overall Wushu Champion title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: District Jammu emerged as the overall champion at 19th UT J&K Wushu Championship 2025, held at the

ED Files Supplementary Charges Against Five in Jharkhand MNREGA Scam

Ranchi, March 31: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a fourth supplementary chargesheet against five individuals in connection with the m

J&K UT Boxing Cship 2025-26 concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: The J&K UT Boxing Championship 2025-26 concluded in a spectacular display of skill and sportsmanshi

Team Jammu finishes 3rd in Sub-Junior J&K UT Tennis Ball Cricket Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Team Jammu (Idpeans) delivered a commendable performance by securing the 3rd position in the Sub-Ju

Former PM Indira Gandhi's killers kin ran global drug cartel to fund Khalistan terror

Ravindra Jadeja Thrives in Pink Jersey, Delivers Double Blow to CSK

Guwahati, March 31: In IPL 2026, Ravindra Jadeja has made a striking change, trading his iconic yellow Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey for the p

AIIMS Delhi trained nurse Nisha Mehta appointed as Nepal health minister

Jamie Overton Surpasses Dhoni with Record-Breaking Performance in IPL 2026

Guwahati, March 31: The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced a tough match against the Rajasthan Royals on Monday, collapsing for just 127 runs in 19.

Cooperative Sector Decline

The latest data on cooperative societies in Jammu and Kashmir presents a troubling picture: nearly one-third of registered cooperatives are non-f

Mankotias bill on protection of Temples rejected as NC votes against it

Gul, Veeri withdraw bills on Govts assurance Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Mar 30: While Assembly today rejected BJP Legislator Balwant Singh Mankotias Bill

Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti: Visit These Famous Temples for Blessings and Relief from Struggles

New Delhi, March 31: Across India, temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the eleventh Rudra incarnation of Lord Shiva, are abundant. The belief is t

Mehbooba for united efforts to restore Assemblys dignity

NCs responsibility to fulfill poll promises Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Mond

Assembly conducted business for 15 hrs amid Opposition boycott: Speaker

No CAG report pending for the first time, and the Assembly has restored the financial scrutiny cycle, the Speaker said. Mr. Gupta also said that

Package-I of Jammu-Akhnoor 4-lane project to be completed today

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, who holds charge of the Works Department, today said that the Ja

Umiam Lake-o five-star hotel kulina tik kaaniko dolrang jegala

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni Umiam Lake-o donggipa Lumpongdeng Island-o five-star luxury hotel aro spa kulina gita sorkarini tik kaaniko Meghalaya

Farooq pleads not guilty in JKCA scam

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 30: National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah today pleaded before the cou

J&K mandates online single window for Recruitment Rules

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has made it mandatory for all departments to process proposals related to

Sanjay Nirupam Supports Tough Stance on Illegal Immigration Amid Global Crisis

Mumbai, March 31: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, has expressed strong support for Union Home Minister Amit Shahs firm stance on ille

Dalai Lama to visit Ladakh this summer

Excelsior Correspondent DHARAMSHALA, Mar 30: A delegation from Ladakh met the 14th Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamsala today morning, reque

Kajinarangko gamjaengani asel GHADC-ko name chalaina manjaenga: Dy CEM

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni ningo dingtang dingtang kamrangko kae chaenggiparang, bading chiwalgiparang, skulko chala

How the U.S.Israel Conflict with Iran Became a Gulf Crisis

B. S. Dara bsdara@gmail.com As Iran responds beyond its direct adversaries, the Gulf is no longer a bystander but a frontline bearing the conseq

Addl DC Anantnag suspended

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, March 30: The Lieutenant Governor today ordered suspension of Additional Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Sundeep Sing

15-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Scores Fastest IPL Fifty in Just 15 Balls

Guwahati, March 31: In a thrilling match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved an incredible m

1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers in Rajasthan get 1,000 each through DBT

The Chief Minister said the children aged three to six years were being provided hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres under the Amrit A

Punjab Kings Coach Ricky Ponting Emphasizes Fresh Start for IPL 2026

New Chandigarh, March 31: Punjab Kings will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign on Tuesday at their home ground, the New International Stadium, agai

JKPC chief Sajad Lone highlights official data mismatch on poor population in J&Ks regions, seeks one definition

Speaking in the J&K Assembly, Mr. Lone said official datacontradicted its own figures on how many poor families live in the two regions of Kashmi

India Needs Energy Security

Editor, Apropos of the news Small eateries feel the heat of commercial LPG shortage. (ST March 30, 2026), the LPG crisis in India is directly lin

Meghalayas Rivers: A Death Knell

The Government of Meghalaya appears to be working only at the directive of the High Court or the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on the issue of ri

From Right not to die to Right to die with dignity

By Saurav Goyal As society evolves, individuals increasingly seek greater autonomy over their personal choices and life decisions. One important

Government Claims Success in Combating Naxalism Under PM Modis Leadership

New Delhi, March 31: BJP MP Shashank Mani has voiced support for Union Home Minister Amit Shahs recent statements on Naxalism in the Lok Sabha. H

'That's not what I said': Leavitt vs reporter over 'Trump threatening war crimes in Iran' question

On Preserving of U Tirot Sings Memorial Monument

By A M Syiem and H. Syiemlieh How did the Nongkhlaw Syiemship come to celebrate the day of Tirot Sings Syiem death anniversary every year on 29th

ECI changing demography of Bengal by including voters from Bihar and U.P. in States electoral rolls claims TMC

The BJP wants to turn Bengal into Bihar, Uttar Pradesh by including voters from these states said Abhishek Banerjee. Mr. Banerjee, who was campai

Police Crack Down On Food Adulteration

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys decision to establish a dedicated food safety system was hailed as commendable.

Delhi Takes First Step Towards Becoming Creative Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, March 31: The International Film Festival held in Delhi concluded with an awards ceremony attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lieu

Opposition questions Left-wing extremism debate in Lok Sabha; flags jobs crisis, Hindutva extremism & tribal concerns

4 Powerful books that will help you build strong discipline

Struggling with discipline? These four powerful books offer practical ways to build habits, stay consistent, and take control of your focus.

PM Modi to Inaugurate 20,000 Crore Projects During Gujarat Visit on March 31

New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation for several proj

BJP puts up united front as Suvendu Adhikari files nomination for Nandigram

Once sidelined BJP leader Dilip Ghosh was seen alongside Suvendu as he went to file his nomination for the high stakes West Bengal Assembly elect

Who will fund $400 million White House ballroom project, and who has filed a lawsuit against 90,000-square-foot building? Full explainer on Trump project, military complex beneath it

Who will fund $400 million White House ballroom project, and who has filed a lawsuit against 90,000-square-foot building? The White House ballroo

S&P 500 extends losing streak, Nasdaq slides, Dow Jones posts modest gains as oil prices rattle Wall Street here's how US stock market performed today

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones today: Wall Street experienced a mixed close as tech stocks fell and oil prices surged, despite reassurances from Fede

GHMC Chief Reviews KBR Flyover Works

Officials said steel fabrication for raft foundations would begin on Tuesday

Pakistani Attacks on Afghan Civilians Classified as War Crimes by Human Rights Organization

Kabul, March 31: The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) has called for an immediate halt to attacks by Pakistani forces on civilian are

Five-Way Contest in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong for West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, March 31: The West Bengal assembly elections are set to take place next month, with voting occurring in two phases across 294 seats. Mos

Employee torn between love and a big career break, called mean and unromantic

A data engineer's life-changing job offer in San Diego has created a dilemma, pitting his career ambition against his fiance's established physic

Pro-Jaish social sites circulate Masoods elder brothers death news

Heavy Rain and Floods in Afghanistan Claim 28 Lives and Injure 49

Kabul, March 31: Severe rainfall and flooding across several provinces in Afghanistan have resulted in the deaths of at least 28 people since Feb

Maharashtras CM Unveils AI Tools to Combat Illegal Immigration and Drug Abuse

Mumbai, March 31: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans on Monday to utilize data-driven tools and artificial intelligence

Telangana Assembly Urges Central Government to Act Against Ongoing Gulf War

Hyderabad, March 31: The Telangana Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday, urging the central government to take initiatives to halt

Police Welfare Fuel Station Set Up

Officials noted that the petrol bunk has been established in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited to ensure quality fuel and efficie

Amit Shah says talks on with only active top Maoist, attacks Congress for Red ties

Outbreak of Measles in Bangladesh Claims 38 Young Lives Amid Rising Cases

Dhaka, March 31: Bangladesh is grappling with a measles outbreak, with six new patients exhibiting symptoms admitted to Chittagong Medical Colleg

PACL case: ED facilitates restitution of 455 properties worth 15,582 crore to Justice Lodha Committee

During the current financial year, the agency has attached assets worth about 26,324 Crore, taking the total attachment in the case so far to 27,

Transgender Amendment Bill gets President Murmus assent

A day after the Rajya Sabha passed the Bill, around 140 lawyers and feminists wrote to Ms. Murmu, urging her not to grant assent to the Bill, poi

Jitan Ram Manjhi Critiques Rahul Gandhis Frequent Absences

New Delhi, March 31: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has taken a jab at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

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Continued neglect of schools resented

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: The Meghalaya School Welfare Development Association (MSWDA) on Monday expressed serious concern over the gov

Meghalaya Nuggets

Seng Khasi Kmie commences Shad Suk Mynsiem preps with traditional ritual SHILLONG, March 30: The Seng Khasi Kmie (SKK) on Monday performed the tr

Mumbai Police Busts Fake Officer Scam, Five Arrested

Mumbai, March 31: The Aarey police in Mumbai have uncovered a gang involved in fraud and blackmail. This group posed as police officers to target

Moinabad Farmhouse Drugs Case: Decision on Pilot Rohith Reddys Custodial Interrogation Deferred

The police had sought three-day custody of the accused for further interrogation in connection with the Moinabad farmhouse drug case.

Census 2027 starts April 1, digital mode means data will be available same year

Ramdas Athawale Calls for the Overthrow of DMK Government in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, March 31: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) has expressed its support for the DMK and Congress in the upcoming Tamil

IPL Ticket Distribution To MLAs/MLCs Fixed At 3 Tickets/ 2 For International Matches

The meeting by Shivakumar with office-bearers of KSCA/RCB management in Bengaluru wherein it was agreed to allocate 3 tickets to MLAs/MLCs to wat

Corruption perception riddled NPP-led MDA-I tenure: Paul

Former minister praises MDA 2.0 for improved governance By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 31: Former Cabinet Minister and senior UDP MLA Paul Lyngd

Govt bans new coke oven plants in EJH amid rising pollution

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: The Meghalaya government has imposed stringent restrictions on the establishment and expansion of coke oven p

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra Celebrates Rajasthan Day with Cultural Festivities

New Delhi, March 31: On the occasion of Rajasthan Day, Kapil Mishra, the Minister of Art, Culture, Language, Tourism, and Labor, extended greetin

Hezbollah-inspired attack at Michigan synagogue here's what FBI found and reveals suspects planning

Hezbollah link Michigan synagogue attack: A Hezbollah-inspired terrorist attack targeted a Michigan synagogue, with the suspect driving a truck i

Commercial LPG cylinders scarce in state, domestic supply stable: Govt

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: Meghalaya is facing a shortage of commercial LPG, but domestic supply remains stable, the Director of Food, C