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Vertical garden project launched to beautify Jammu city

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: In a significant step towards enhancing urban greenery and beautifying public spaces, a groundbreaking cere

Arvind Gupta lays foundation stone for Community Hall at Rajpura Mangotrian

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta, today laid the foundation stone for the construction of a much-awaited commun

DIG Traffic Jammu reviews issues on NH-44 construction stretches

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: DIG Traffic Range Jammu, Dr Mohammad Haseeb Mughal, today reviewed the traffic management related challenge

CTTIK submits memorandum to Sr DCM for speedy restoration of train connectivity

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Dec 3: A delegation of the Chamber of Tourism, Trade and Industry Katra (CTTIK) headed by president Raj Kumar Padh

Ved Sharma sets roadmap for stronger organization in J&K

BJP All Cells hold review meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The Jammu & Kashmir BJP All Cells today held a review meeting at the part

Industry needs to quickly identify weak spots, reduce dependence on single geography: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Dec 3: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday urged the industry to quickly identify weak spots, focus on innovation

IndiGo issues apology as widespread operational disruptions continue for second Day

NEW DELHI, Dec 3: At least 38 IndiGo flights were cancelled at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) between Tuesday midnight and Wed

HC slaps Rs 1 lakh cost on borrower for frivolous plea against SARFAESI action

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed as utterly misconceived and frivolous a writ pet

Singapore student exchange programme to build new generation of leadership focused on India

SINGAPORE, Dec 3 : The Confederation of Indian Industry Young Indian chapter in Singapore (CII Yi) aims to scale a student exchange programme to

Sanchar Saathi row: After outcry, govt drops order to pre-install its app on mobiles; Congress steps up attack

The government has withdrawn its directive mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones following widespread criti

Odisha Assembly Clears Bill Allowing Women's Night Shifts, Raising Workday To 10 Hours

The Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was cleared amid a walkout by the opposition BJD and the Congress.

South Indians don't want to be isolated because they don't know Hindi: Supreme Court judge B.V. Nagarathna

Justice Nagarathna said there are so many languages in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution, and in South India, there are at least six languages

Law Commission to brief joint committee of Parliament on simultaneous polls on December 4

In a brief opinion rendered to the joint committee on November 28, the law panel said the bill falls under Parliament's power to make laws which

BJP brass meets in Parl, likely on next party chief

Notorious drug peddler booked under PIT-NDPS Act

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Police in Jammus RS Pura area today claimed they have booked an alleged drug peddler under the PIT-NDPS Act

RTI Movement demands audit of Chadoora bridge

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 3: The Jammu & Kashmir RTI Movement today called for a thorough inquiry and fresh audits after the vitalCha

J&K Committee of AIRNF demands cadre restructuring pay-scale correction in UT

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The All India Registered Nurses Federation (AIRNF) J&K UT Committee has expressed serious concern over the

Mukul says Zeniths return to Cong aspirational but wrong

Former CM slams grand old party over its dictatorial attitude By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: Breaking his silence on his brother Zeniths return

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 Reunion release time, host, how to watch: When will reunion drop? Here's global release timings, cast, what to expect

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 Reunion release time, host, how to watch guide explains the streaming schedule, the host change, and viewin

Bengaluru-Kalaburagi Vande Bharat Train To Run Via Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam

This announcement will introduce an additional stoppage at Prasanthi Nilayam and will come into effect on January 1, 2026 from Kalaburagi and Jan

No impact of TMC-to-Congress switchovers in Garo Hills: NPP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: The National Peoples Party (NPP) has stated that the recent shift of leaders from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) t

NEHU PhD scholar wins natl Shresth Divyangjan award

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: In a landmark moment for the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Ferdinand Lyngdoh a PhD scholar with a heari

Paul shuts down exit rumours

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: UDP working president and West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh on Wednesday dismissed speculation that he was preparin

Mlaya takes lead in leveraging benefits of AI

Shillong hosts Indias first Regional AI Impact Conference 2025 By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: Meghalaya emerged as the epicentre of Indias Arti

Special K-9 unit to add teeth to states fight against drugs

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday formally a specialised K-9 unit under the DREAM (Drug Reduction, El

JSM flags Assam bid to stop road work in WJH

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Dec 3: The central body of the Jaintia Students Movement (JSM) has urged the Deputy Commissioner of West Jaintia Hi

AITA extends Rohit's tenure as Davis Cup skipper till December 2026

2-day Pahari programme at Uri

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 3: A two-day Pahari Literary and Cultural Programme was organised by the Pahari section of the J&K Cultural

Ajit Pawar Opposes Maharashtra governments Plan To Cut Trees For Kumbh

Pawar said that maintaining environmental balance is equally important along with development. His stand is in stark contrast to the insistence o

Army Subedar dies of heart attack

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 3: An Army Subedar posted with the 23 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Nachlana area here today died after suffering

Will TPUSA Vs Candace Owens live stream duel happen? Watch The Charlie Kirk Show new episode viral clip as TPUSA challenges Owens for debate

Will TPUSA Vs Candace Owens live stream duel happen? The organisation issued a detailed response to Candace Owens claims about Charlie Kirks deat

Water bill gives oppn ammo to attack govt on Manipur situation

The Rajya Sabha has officially passed the extension of the Water Pollution Act to Manipur through a voice vote. This decision sparked sharp criti

India's smartphone export to U.S. triples to $1.47 billion in October

According to data, India's worldwide smartphone exports rose from $10.68 billion to $15.95 billion in April-October 2025, marking a 49.35% expans

Members of Inner Wheel Club of Shillong pose in Mawlynrei village after inaugurating two classrooms

Members of Inner Wheel Club of Shillong pose in Mawlynrei village after inaugurating two classrooms for underprivileged children of the village.

BJP slams SP MP for saying that Muslims may have to wage jihad to fight government oppression

Speaking in the Lok Sabha against the Waqf Amendment Bill, Rampur MP Mohibbullah Nadvi says government is undermining Articles 25 and 26 of the C

Mawlai MLA takes stock of road work in constituency

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: VPP MLA from Mawlai, Brightstarwell Marbaniang on Wednesday inspected the proposed road that will connect Pata R

Netanyahu Says To Visit New York Despite Zohran Mamdani Arrest Threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he still planned to visit New York despite incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani's threats to ar

Karthigai Deepam row: Judge summons Dindigul Collector, SP for seeking to nullify court order

Maharashtra Government Denies Delay In Seeking Flood Aid

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) MP Supriya Sule had alleged that despite severe distress caused by months of heavy rainfall and crop da

Megong Intl Litfest begins with pomp

From Our Correspondent TURA, Dec 3: The third edition of the Megong International Literary Festival opened on Wednesday at DC Park, Tura, celebra

Days Away From Assembly Session, Siddaramaiah Caught Wearing Expensive Watch

BJP criticised the Chief Minister over flaunting an expensive Santos de Cartier watch at a time when people of Karnataka struggle with drought an

MeECL engineers slam GH group over slur on official

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: The MeECL Engineers Association has strongly condemned allegations made by the Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF),

Did TPUSA former employee say Candace Owens is right? New shocking claim about Turning Point USA leadership goes viral. Here's all details

Did TPUSA former employee say Candace Owens is right? A social post shared a video of a claimed former Turning Point USA employee who supported C

Massive liquor haul razed after community raids in Mawkyrwat

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, Dec 3: Community organisations in Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills, publicly destroyed a massive haul of illeg

C-DAC Meet For Student, Faculty Progress

The main objective of the meet is to discuss MeitYs Skill Development programmes, student internship schemes, faculty development programmes, ind

Alexa and Brennon divorce: Love is Blind season 3 couple ends marriage after welcoming baby girl last year

Alexa and Brennon Lemieux, known from Love Is Blind season 3, are divorcing. The couple announced their separation after four years together. The

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PHE minister explains water crisis as GSWSS Phase-III enters final stages

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak said the unannounced water shortage reported in parts of Mawprem and Jaiaw Pynthor

Call for inclusion, empowerment of PwDs resonates in Meghalaya

Intl Day of Persons with Disabilities Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA/NONGPOH, Dec 3: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said Meghalaya is transitioning fro

Trump LIVE: US President makes announcement on federal fuel standards from Oval Office

NPP witnesses heavy rush of applicants for GHADC polls

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: The National Peoples Party (NPP) is dealing with an unusually high number of ticket seekers as it begins the pro

US Announces Major Defence Boost as India Signs MH-60R Seahawk Sustainment Deal

For surface missions, the helicopter can carry AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, lightweight torpedoes, and machine guns, supported by advanced radar an

Pete Hegseth Under Scrutiny From Congress Over Venezuela Boat Strikes

Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense earlier this year, facing lawmakers wa

AP Pilgrims Car Crashes Into Bridge in TN, Two Dead

The car, travelling on the Theni-Dindigul bypass near Periyakulam in Tamil Nadu, rammed into a bridge in the small hours, killing Rajesh on the s

Anti-labour, pro-crony codes pose threat to job security: Kharge

Opposition MPs staged a protest against new labour codes, deeming them 'anti-labour' and a threat to job security. Concerns were raised about rel

Haryana man fails to pay 1 cr. for fancy number; Minister orders income check

Last week, during an online auction for the registration number HR-88-B-8888 in the Badhra subdivision of Charkhi Dadri district, the man was dec

High-level panel formed to improve air quality: Delhi CM

BJP wins 7 wards, AAPsecures 3 in MCD bypolls

Cong., All India Forward Bloc register one win each; BJP garners 45.09% vote share, AAP 34.97%, Congress 13.44%; BJP gains control of Chandni Cho

Giving laws more teeth to curb deepfakes, says Vaishnaw

EAM Jaishankar Warns West Will Be Net Losers if Skilled Immigration Is Restricted

Jaishankar expressed confidence that Western countries will eventually find ways to balance political pressures with economic reality.

2 Divers Found Dead in Three-Wheeler, Drug Overdose Suspected: Police

On being informed by the locals, Chandrayangutta police and CLUES team rushed to the spot and examined the crime scene at 9.30 am.

November exports will erase dip seen in October, says Goyal

AAP winning back trust of people: Kejriwal; result of hard work: BJP

Delhi residents protest against rising pollution, demand concrete plan

Bangladeshs Chief Adviser Yunus visits critically ill ex-PM Khaleda Zia

The Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus stayed at the hospital for nearly half an hour and urged her family, party leaders and activists to keep patienc

Telangana High Court: Stay on BC Quota Hike to Continue

However, the state government and none of the respondents has filed the counter affidavit in the said petitions and on Wednesday sought more time

Sri Lankans Sift Mud To Unearth Victims 4 Days After Deadly Cyclone

Villagers in Sri Lanka used spades on Wednesday to clear away mud as they searched for the bodies of relatives and friends days after 13 homes we

Railways Provided 5.08 Lakh Jobs; Vacancies Notified for 1.2 Lakh Jobs: Ashwini

There were 4.11 lakh recruitments in the Indian Railways during the period from 2004-2005 to 2013-and 5.08 lakh between 2014-2015 and 2024-2025.

Proof in hand, Rajnath stands by claim on Nehrus Babri plan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Jawaharlal Nehru wished to rebuild the Babri Mosque with public funds, citing a book based on Sardar

Who is Henry Cuellar, the 70-year-old Texas Democrat accused of acting as a foreign agent whom Trump just pardoned and what other charges did he face?

President Donald Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon to Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda. The announce

Two Delhi University colleges receive hoax bomb threat e-mails

Excise on tobacco products to be shared with states, says FM

The government has reintroduced excise duty on tobacco products, not a new cess, to prevent cigarettes from becoming more affordable. Finance Min

Poll preparations intensify in Ernakulam as officials balance SIR and election duties

Election-related work, which began in July, reached a crucial stage with the commissioning of EVMs on Wednesday; nearly 30 officials from various

Smaller districts, bigger questions: Andhra Pradeshs administrative restructuring

Andhras administrative boundaries have been redrawn twice, but to what end?

EAM Jaishankar issues BIG warning to US, Europe: 'They would be net losers if...'

Speaking at India's World Annual Conclave 2025 in capital New Delhi on Wednesday, Jaishankar took a question on the rising political and social b

UDFs manifesto for Ernakulam district gives thrust to tourism, waste management, public transport

The manifesto outlines plans for modern technologies in waste treatment, a mobility hub in Kakkanad, tourism fairs and food fests, and new health

Delhi HC junks plea for court-monitored probe in Red Fort blast case

Crypto funds surge: Bitcoin (BTC USD) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs see biggest weekly inflow in 7 weeks

Crypto ETFs inflows: Crypto funds experienced a significant rebound last week, recording $1.1 billion in net inflows, the largest in seven weeks.

A missing link in Indias mineral mission

Theres a pressing need to strengthen Indias critical minerals sector but more focus needs to go into the often overlooked part of the value chain

Drones To Deliver Medicines And Blood To Health Centres In ASR District

The state health department is actively considering a proposal based on direction from the Chief Minister. A private firm, Proof of Concept, does

Aurora alert: Northern lights could dazzle 15 states tonight as solar storms intensify Heres when and how to watch them

The northern lights may brighten the skies across up to 15 U.S. states tonight as heightened solar activity nears the Earth. Two factors could ca

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Yunus Visits Critically Ill Ex-PM Khaleda Zia

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday visited critically ill former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairp

Kush Maini to drive latest Formula 1 car in Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi

The test will take place December 9, two days after the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion is decided on the same track

Prasar Bharati chairperson quits abruptly

Rupee slide not a worry, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran as FDI set to top $100 billion

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran downplayed concerns over the rupee's depreciation, stating it's not pressuring inflation and expectin

5 from Bangaldesh get life in terror conspiracy case

Justice Ajay Rastogi panel visits ground zero at Velusamypuram in Karur

The members of the committee inspected the place where Vijay addressed the public from atop his campaign vehicle, and the spots were ambulances p

ET Graphics: As Rupee breaches 90, a look at who loses and who gains

The Indian rupee has hit a historic low against the dollar. This slide raises concerns about import costs and stock market stability. However, th

Reservation policy rationalised in best possible way: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that his cabinet has finalized a rationalized reservation policy, fulfilling the Nationa

Chandrababu Naidu Vows To Develop AP As Model State

Naidu urged farmers to instead take support and guidance from the government to raise crops that suit the nature of soil and climatic conditions.