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Why Handlooms are Heartbeat of J&K

Jammu and Kashmirs world-famous artisanal heritage is undergoing a massive makeover. Long held back by middlemen and counterfeit products, the tr

When Continuity Changes Quietly Kashmir and the Quiet Reconfiguration of Civilization

Prof Suresh Chander suresh.chander@gmail.com (Note: This article presents an alternative scenario to the article Indian Civilization Vs India The

Jammu Echoes Through Kanish Sharmas Pal Ye Mera

Ranjit Thakur thakur.ranjit3@gmail.com There are artists who find their path early-and then there are those whose path finds them. For Kanish Sha

Fallen bridge of Kattal Battal A lifeline lost, a faith unshaken

Sunny Dua sunnydua55@gmail.com The cable-stayed steel bridge that once rose gracefully over the River Tawi in Katta Battal area was more than an

J&K Bank opens new ATM at Khawas Block in Rajouri

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 4: In a step to strengthen digital banking services, J&K Bank has commissioned a new ATM at Aspirational Blo

Neha Mahajan inaugurates Summer Bloom Exhibition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Neha Mahajan, president, BJP Mahila Morcha, inaugurated the Summer Bloom Exhibition in a function held here

The Chosen S6 to release on November 15

The sixth season of Prime Videos The Chosen will be out on November 15. On Friday, the streamer and 5&2 Studios announced unveiled the release da

Why Zebras Dont Get Ulcers

A Book That I Read Suman K Sharma s2m2nr@gmail.com Prof. Robert M. Sapolski has chosen a teaser to caption his book. He has the penchant for sayi

Men's heart risk starts earlier than you think

New research reveals men's heart disease risk escalates significantly by their mid-thirties, years before symptoms manifest. This divergence from

Rajkummars miserly obsession sparks chaos in comedy-drama Toaster

Netflix has dropped the official trailer of its upcoming dark comedy Toaster, offering a glimpse into a chaotic narrative where frugality spirals

When the Liver Calls for Help

Dr Punit Singla The liver is one of the most hardworking organs in the human body. It silently performs more than 500 vital functions-removing to

OTR norms eased for equity options, effective from April 6

NEW DELHI, April 4: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has revised the order-to-trade ratio (OTR) framework for the equity derivatives options seg

Govt urges no panic buying, says fuel supplies adequate despite Hormuz disruption

NEW DELHI, April 4:The government on Saturday urged citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG, saying fuel supplies remain adequat

CM evades direct reply on setting up NLU at Jammu, says Hqr of University yet to be notified

Govt refers to Assembly resolution for establishing Varsity at Srinagar Rehab, resettlement plan for Sawalkote project prepared Sanjeev Pargal JA

Dalal Street enters consolidation phase amid high volatility, low visibility: Experts

MUMBAI, April 4: Indian stock markets appear to be moving into a consolidation phase, marked by high volatility and limited clarity on direction,

Budget session extended so that 33 pc women quota law can be implemented by 2029: PM

KOCHI (Kerala), Apr 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Budget session of Parliament has been extended for three days so th

Dr Jitendra inaugurates BioNEST Incubator atMysuru, focus on Food StartUps

Excelsior Correspondent MYSURU, Apr 4: Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Cent

Assembly adjourned sine die, Speaker mentions business taken up during session

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday adjourned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly sine die after

Deshpandes brilliant final act ensures thrilling win for Rajasthan Royals over Gujarat Titans

AHMEDABAD, Apr 4: Tushar Deshpande bowled a magnificent final over by landing six consecutive deliveries on either blockhole or wide yorker lengt

Sabarimala issue: Even God is not safe in Kerala, alleges FM Sitharaman

KOCHI, Apr 4 : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday raised the Sabarimala gold loss issue during an NDA poll campaign event at P

Prashikshan Mahabhiyan nation building mission: Sat Sharma

BJP holds camps in Akhnoor, Jammu North Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Sat Sharma, president, J&K BJP and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabh

J&K spent nearly 49% funds in last quarter, violated financial norms: CAG

Over 15% expenditure in month of March alone *Transparent, accountable utilization of resources stressed Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 4: Further exp

Anurag Thakur unveils Logo of Amar Singh Sports & Youth Initiative

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Member of Parliament and former Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sp

Census 2027: MoS Nityanand Rai, PS to PM P K Mishra self-enumerate

NEW DELHI, Apr 4 : Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Principal Secretary to Prime Minister P K Mishra participated in the Cens

LG greets people on Easter

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Easte

Indian Railways carries 1,670 MT freight, runs 25,000 trains daily in FY26

NEW DELHI, April 4: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that the Indian Railways recorded a year of strong all-round perform

People with OSA have 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events

Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) or deat

3 engg students 'murder' drunk driver for car

Three engineering students offered help to a drunk driver, but their gesture turned deadly. They allegedly killed the man to steal his car and ph

Indias pharma exports cross $28 bn till February, likely to end up with growth in rupee terms in FY26

Tragic Road Accident in Madhya Pradesh Claims One Life, Injures Five

Guna, April 5: Authorities reported that a tragic road accident occurred on Saturday in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the death of

WHISPERS OF THE WIND

Softly blows the morning breeze, Whispers secrets through the trees, Of far-off lands and memories, Echoes of sweet symphonies. With gentle tou

SMVD Sangharsh Samiti warns Shrine Board over medical college proposal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Amid reports of SMVDU seeking fresh permission to run medical college, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board

Top Award For JKP

Jammu and Kashmirs emergence as the top-performing Union Territory on the CCTNS Pragati Dashboard marks a significant milestone in the evolution

U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath pushes for zero dropout, appeals to society for ensuring no child is left out of school

U.P. C.M. says student dropout rate in U.P. has reduced from 19% before 2017 to just three percent; children receive free uniforms, sweaters, bag

Indian Boxer Vishwanath Suresh Shocks World Number 1 at Asian Boxing Championship

Mumbai, April 5: At the 2026 Asian Boxing Championship in Ulaanbaatar, Indias Vishwanath Suresh stunned Kazakhstans reigning world champion and c

Jyotirlinga Uniquely Shared by Both Hindus and Sikhs

Satbir Singh Kapoor ersatbirsinghkapoor@gmail.com Aundha Nagnath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (specifically 8th one) located in Hingo

Notorious drug peddler booked under PIT-NDPS Act

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Police here in Miran Sahib area today claimed to have booked a habitual and wanted drug peddler under the P

Design Your Degree A Transformative Academic Initiative

In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, evolving career landscapes, and the growing nbeing questioned. The rigid boundaries of conve

Bhadohi Police Arrest Three Drug Traffickers with 22 Kilograms of Cannabis

Lucknow, April 5: In a significant operation against crime and drug trafficking in Bhadohi district, the local police achieved a major breakthrou

Vehicle hits revelers during Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana

Several people were injured when a vehicle struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year on Saturday in rural Louisiana

Assam CM Invites Jharkhands Hemant Soren to Learn from Assams Development

Guwahati, April 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday, highlighting the rapid de

Moscow Condemns Attack on Bushehr Nuclear Plant, Evacuates Personnel

Moscow, April 5: Amid rising threats to Irans Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Russia has accelerated the evacuation of its personnel and condemned t

Violence Erupts in Katihar Following Death in Police Custody

Patna, April 5: Tensions escalated in Katihar district, Bihar, following a death in police custody. Violent protests erupted in several areas, pr

Following the ideals of Jagjivan Ram, Congress to secure justice for downtrodden, says party leaders

During the function, U.P. Congress also felicitated current and former Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) bel

Unity in Manipur: CM Khemchand Emphasizes Restoring Trust in Jiribam

Imphal, April 5: Manipurs Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, declared Jiribam as a historic district on Saturday. This is the first district

Uttarakhand Receives Major Boost with 461 Crore for Landslide-Affected Areas

Dehradun, April 5: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed gratitude to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and the central government for approvin

No LPG Cylinder Shortage in Nawada, Bihar: Continuous Monitoring by Administration

Nawada, April 5: In Nawada district of Bihar, the availability and supply of LPG cylinders are fully normal, according to Dr. Raj Kumar Sinha, th

Trial in absentia begins as police file challan against absconding accused

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed a challan in the court of Sub Judge, Jammu, in connection with FIR numb

Villagers plant grass on road as unique protest

Excelsior Correspondent MENDHAR, Apr 4: In a unique form of protest, residents of Mendhar sub-division in Poonch district on Friday raised strong

Mumbai Police Seizes Drugs Worth 30 Crore, 202 Arrested in Two Months

Mumbai, April 5: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Mumbai police have achieved a major success in their ongoing campaign against na

Pvt Universities Bill to curb student migration from J&K

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 4: Civil society members and education stakeholders today said that the newly passed Jammu & Kashmir Privat

Dr Ranjit performs 20-minute knee replacement with 3D Robolens

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr Ranjit Singh has once again highlighted advancements in knee replacement sur

AAP accuses Chadha of ignoring Punjabs issues; allegations scripted: MP

Punjab MLAs elected him hoping States concerns would be conveyed in Parliament, but he did not raise any sensitive issue: Finance Minister; aimed

Bhagat questions absence of donation campaigns from Kashmir during Pahalgam attack

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Senior BJP leader and former Minister, Bali Bhagat here today reacted to the recent donation drive in J&K f

Departure of Hajj pilgrims: Div Com Kashmir reviews preparations

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 4: In preparation for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today

IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi Shines with Explosive Innings, Surpassing Karun Nairs Record

New Delhi, April 5: In the eighth match of IPL 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) showcased an impressive performance at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stad

Delhis LPG Supply Remains Stable, Assures Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 5: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has reassured residents of Delhi that the supply of domestic and commercial LPG is completely stab

Himanta Biswa Sarma vows free LPG cylinders for puja, Bihu; code violation, says Congress

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced free LPG cylinders for Bihu and Durga Puja during a poll rally, promising one cylinder for each festival i

SPO disengaged from service for serious misconduct

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 4: SSP Udhampur has disengaged a Special Police Officer (SPO) with immediate effect for sharing vital infor

Rajasthan to host nationwide roadshows ahead of agritech meet

The initiative aims at engaging with investors, agritech firms, research institutions, startups and key stakeholders to ensure participation and

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Hormuz Strait Threats

Washington, April 5: President Donald Trump has once again issued a 48-hour deadline to Iran regarding the blockade of the Hormuz Strait. In a st

Hindi row flares up as Stalin, Centre clash ahead of polls

Mumbai Indians Suffer Heartbreaking Defeat to Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

New Delhi, April 5: The Mumbai Indians (MI) faced a disappointing 6-wicket loss against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the eighth match of the Indian

Abandoned house in city gutted; none hurt

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: An abandoned Assam-type house was gutted in a fire that broke out around 10 pm on Saturday at Harisabha, near

Woman Posing as Maid Robs Elderly Woman in Greater Noida

Greater Noida, April 5: A shocking robbery incident in a prominent housing society in Greater Noida West has raised serious concerns about securi

New link road inaugurated in Cantt area; traffic likely to ease at Anjalee junction

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: With an aim to reduce traffic congestion at the Anjalee petrol pump junction, Arts and Culture Minister Sanbor

Enthusiastic Crowd Welcomes PM Modi at Tiruvalla Rally

Tiruvalla, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Tiruvalla, Kerala, on Saturday. He began his speech with the enthusiastic c

Members of the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh, Meghalaya, pose for a picture

Members of the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh, Meghalaya, pose for a picture during the organisations general meeting in the city on Saturday. During

SDRF joins Op Clean-Up to rejuvenate Umkaliar River

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Nearly two platoons of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) joined the Operation Clean-Up initiative on Sa

MLCU holds awareness drive on social media at EKH village

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: The Department of Information Technology at Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) recently organised an ou

Two escape unhurt in Ri-Bhoi road accident

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 4: Two occupants of a Maruti 800 taxi had a narrow escape on Saturday after their vehicle hit a traffic pol

Mystery drone appears near Mamata Banerjee's helicopter, 3 held

A drone appeared near West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's helicopter in Malda, prompting police to detain three individuals. Banerjee herself spotte

Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues

Judge Richard Leons decision has left the executive mansion open and exposed and is threatening grave national-security harms to the White House,

V. Somanna Highlights Importance of Davanagere By-Election for Indias Future

Mumbai, April 5: Central Minister V. Somanna stated on Saturday that the upcoming by-election in Karnatakas Davanagere South Assembly constituenc

CM discusses governance, devp issues with Jaintia village heads

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday held a meeting with the Wahehchnong (village heads) from Jaintia H

Grand Finale of Khelo India Tribal Games in Surguja, Chhattisgarh Dominated by Malkhamb

Surguja, April 5: The Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) concluded with grandeur in Surguja, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday. The event took place across

NEIGRIHMS to procure PET scan machines; cancer detection to improve

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Patients in Meghalaya are likely to soon have access to advanced diagnostic facilities as NEIGRIHMS is in the

Saints Unite for Mahakal Standard Time, Emphasizing Ujjains Ancient Significance

New Delhi, April 5: Saints and spiritual leaders across India have expressed strong support for the proposal by Union Education Minister Dharmend

Indian Oil Corporation Assures Fuel Supply Amid Global Uncertainties

New Delhi, April 5: The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a government oil marketing company, has reassured the public that fuel supplies re

Book on strategies to manage workplace burnout launched

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Behavioural and cultural researcher Anmol Diddan has released his new book, Burnout Highway: How Our Society F

U.S. revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government

Sunil Jakhar Claims Arvind Kejriwal, Not Bhagwant Mann, is Running Punjab

Amritsar, April 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a state-level protest here on Saturday, demanding justice for the family of Gagandeep Ra

Malda Incident Poses Major Challenge to Democracy, Says Sukanta Majumdar

Jalpaiguri, April 5: Central Minister Sukanta Majumdar has stated that the recent incident in Malda represents a significant challenge to the cou

Lok Sabha seats for southern states won't be reduced: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured southern states that their Lok Sabha seats would be protected, even as the total number of seats might incre

Bihars Deputy CM Vows to Crack Down on Illegal Land Occupations

Munger, April 5: Bihars Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Revenue and Land Reforms, Vijay Kumar Sinha, issued a stern warning on Saturday aga

Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?

Why does the U.S. administration believe that NATOs founding principles and membership need to be re-examined? Why was NATO formed, and what are

BJP Releases Fifth List of Candidates for West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 5: Political activity in West Bengal is intensifying as the state gears up for the upcoming assembly elections. Political parties

Odisha CM Thanks PM Modi and Nitin Gadkari for Highway Project Approval

Bhubaneswar, April 5: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi expressed gratitude on Saturday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministe

Maulana Shahabuddin Rizvi Supports AIMPLB Against Uniform Civil Code

Bareilly, April 5: In Uttarakhand, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is opposing the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC

Snow in hills, rain in plains as western disturbance sweeps north India

Rains and hailstorms have continued to lash the northern States intermittently this week, with wheat growers in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan sta