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Heavy Traffic in Rishikesh Due to Chardham Yatra and Tourist Influx

Rishikesh, June 8: The ongoing Chardham Yatra and an influx of weekend tourists have led to significant crowding in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. This

SpaceX IPO: What risks should investors consider? What to do if you don't get SpaceX IPO allocation?

SpaceX IPO: At roughly 110 times trailing sales, Elon Musk-led company's valuation assumes years of rapid growth, raising the stakes for investor

ZVEREV BEATS COBOLLI IN FIVE SETS TO WIN FIRST GRAND SLAM TITLE

Paris, June 7: Alexander Zverev finally fulfilled his long-held ambition of becoming a Grand Slam champion after overcoming Italys Flavio Cobolli

CM praises Sanfida after SAFF triumph

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 7: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma congratulated the Indian womens football team for clinching the SAFF Womens Cha

Chong relishing chance to represent Curacao

Houston, June 7: For most members of the Curaao squad, stepping onto the field for their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Germany on Jun

Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 strikes Mindanao in Philippines, GFZ says

The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat to the earthquake.

NEYMAR SET FOR WORLD CUP SWAN SONG

New Delhi, June 7: Brazil forward Neymar has indicated the FIFA World Cup 202, starting Thursday, will be the last of his career. Brazil will be

Brazil, Germany, Portugal shine; Belgium win big in friendlies

New Delhi, June 7: Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick scored in each half as Brazil stepped up its World Cup preparations with a 2-1 win over Egypt. New

Mbappe, Haaland lead scintillating attack

PARIS, June 7: Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup may not qualify as a traditional group of death, but it promises one of the tournaments most an

Argentina launch title defense as Jordan makes debut

BEIJING, June 7: Defending champions Argentina will begin their FIFA World Cup title defence in Group J, where they are joined by Algeria, Austri

Kangana criticises societys view of nurses; most sexualised profession

Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut has spoken out against what she described as societys unfair treatment of nurses, saying the profession is of

Singer and musician AR Rahman and others perform Jai Ho, a tribute to the bravehearts event

Singer and musician AR Rahman and others perform Jai Ho, a tribute to the bravehearts event, during the beating the retreat ceremony at JCP Stadi

Delhi Musical Evening pays tribute to Lata, Asha and Dharmendra

A soulful musical evening was held in the national capital to offer tributes to timeless legends of Indian cinema and music Lata Mangeshkar, Ash

Gaza health officials say 10 killed in Israeli attacks

In a separate incident, Israeli naval forces shot dead a fisherman in the early hours of Sunday, on June 7, the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah

Directorate of Tourism Jammu organizes Gool Mela

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, June 7: In vibrant celebration of culture, heritage and tourism, the Directorate of Tourism Jammu, in collaborati

Chennai-born architect of Trumps AI policies to step down from White House post

WASHINGTON, Jun 7 : Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan, the architect of US President Donald Trumps policies on artificial intelligence, is stepping do

Chief Election Commissioner Engages with Young Voters in Himachal Pradesh

Chamba, June 8: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar visited a polling station in Khajjiar, Chamba district, during his tour of Himach

US downs Iranian drones as Pak minister reaches Tehran

CAIRO, June 7: Pakistan intensified efforts to revive stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi v

People walk under a banner showing portraits of the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini

People walk under a banner showing portraits of the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, left, and the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah A

Sunil Gavaskar Praises Manav Suthars Impressive Test Debut Against Afghanistan

New Chandigarh, June 8: India is in a commanding position in the only Test match against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Internation

Gun attack in central Israel leaves one dead, five injured

TEL AVIV, June 7: A Palestinian man holding Israeli citizenship carried out a shooting attack across several towns in central Israel on Sunday, k

Counting underway after PoKs Gilgit-Baltistan polls

ISLAMABAD, June 7: Voting for elections to the so-called legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmirs Gilgit-Baltistan concluded peacefully

Completion of Kachhi Dargah-Bidupur Ganga Bridge Project Expected by Early July

Patna, June 8: The Secretary of the Bihar Public Works Department, Pankaj Kumar Pal, inspected the construction of the Kachhi Dargah-Bidupur six-

Mass shooting near Ohio fest leaves 12 injured

TOLEDO, June 7: At least 12 people were injured, including two who remain in critical condition, in a shooting near the annual Old West End Festi

Bdesh, Turkiye boost defence, political ties

DHAKA, June 7: Bangladesh and Turkey have agreed to establish a joint ministerial-level committee on defence and foreign affairs to strengthen bi

BJP Leaders Urged to Strengthen Organization Ahead of 2029 Elections

Ranchi, June 8: Nitin Naveen, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has called on party officials and district presidents i

Chennai-born AI adviser to exit White House role

WASHINGTON, June 7: Chennai-born technology executive Sriram Krishnan has announced that he will step down as Senior Policy Adviser for Artificia

Plant native fruit-bearing trees under Green Goa drive: GCCI to govt

PANAJI, Jun 7: The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appealed to the state government to prioritise native fruit-bearing trees under its p

International Day of Yoga to be celebrated at iconic venues across US

WASHINGTON, Jun 7: The 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be celebrated at iconic venues across the US, from the Lincoln Memorial in Washi

NMDC Announces Recruitment for 180 Apprentice Positions with Walk-In Interviews Until June 11

Raipur, June 8: The National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC) has announced a significant recruitment drive for 180 apprentice posi

LG visits Vibrant Village Nangali in Poonch

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 7: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Nangali vibrant village in Poonch. He interacted with the r

Zojila Tunnel achieves final breakthrough, bringing all-weather Kashmir-Ladakh connectivity Closer

HYDERABAD, , June 7: One of Indias most ambitious mountain infrastructure projects, the Zojila Tunnel, is set to achieve a historic milestone wit

LoP Sunil raises key J&K concerns with Home Minister in New Delhi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 7: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, today met Union Home Minis

Bengal: Dark spots on Himsagar mangoes cast shadow on export shipment

KOLKATA, Jun 7 : Dark spots caused by a weather-induced disease have made the shipping of Bengals famed Himsagar mangoes overseas uncertain, expo

Englands Bazball reset begins with 115-run win over NZ

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

US sees nuclear renaissance with new micro-reactor, eyes global markets, including India

WASHINGTON, Jun 7: A small nuclear reactor developed by a private US company has achieved first criticality, a stepping stone in the development

Amit Shah to launch digital land port management system

Mizoram PSC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 8 Junior Engineer Positions Now

Shillong, June 8: The Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced the recruitment of 8 Junior Engineer (Civil) positions in the Electr

Womens T20 World Cup Kicks Off on June 12 with 12 Teams Competing

New Delhi, June 8: Ahead of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026, ICC Chairman Jay Shah has extended his best wishes to all 12 participating teams.

Englands Bazball reset begins with 115-run win over New Zealand

London, June 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

Centre backs states to achieve Rs 1 lakh cr seafood exports target

New Delhi, June 7: The Centre has assured the state governments of unlocking the full potential of the fisheries sector through a whole-of-govern

Job Opportunities at Berhampur University: Apply for 95 Faculty Positions by June 10

Bhubaneswar, June 8: Berhampur University (BU) has announced job openings for various faculty positions, including professors, at its PG departme

India eyes better market access under proposed trade agreement with EAEU

New Delhi, June 7: India is eyeing easier compliance with SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary measures) and TBT (technical barriers to trade) require

Gautam Adani richest in Asia with net worth at $89.2 bn: Forbes

New Delhi, June 7: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adanis net worth rose to $89.2 billion, ranking him ahead of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani ($8

Project 18: A New Era for the Indian Navy with Advanced Warships and Combat Systems

Athens, June 8: A recent report reveals that Indias ambitious Project 18 program is gradually taking shape. It is expected to become one of the m

Ambitious Katra Inter-Modal Station hits another roadblock

PPP model fails to take off; Govt now pins hopes on UCF Mohinder Verma JAMMU, June 7: The fate of the ambitious Inter-Modal Station (IMS) at Katr

Polo Ground Park gets waste-to-wonder makeover

Floriculture Deptt creates reuse-themed public space Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, June 7: A waste-to-wonder garden featuring installations made from

BJP legislators show concern over diversion of resources to Valley, neglecting Jammu

Party will not tolerate discrimination: Sat Avtar Bhat JAMMU, June 7: BJP MLAs today showed grave concern over diversion of maximum resources tow

Shahs Shri Amarnath yatra arrangements review meeting rescheduled to June 12

Paramilitary companies start reaching both divisions *Besides security, facilities for yatris too to be discussed Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU June 7: A

Take a cue from the Ladakhis

B L Saraf bushanlalsaraf@gmail.com Some weeks back Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, rushed to Delhi to meet Home Minister, Amit Shah, reportedly, f

Shooters wanted in Punjab arrested from Patnitop

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 7: Two shooters allegedly involved in the killing of a shopkeeper in Punjabs Ferozepur district were arrested

23 political parties to attend INDIA bloc meeting today

NEW DELHI, June 7: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that 23 political parties have confirmed their participation in a meeting of the

Congress turmoil in J&K, an indifferent AICC

Saga of GOPs chequered history Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com Picking up from what one had written months back in this column on the endangere

Trump Claims US-Iran Peace Deal is Close

Washington, June 8: President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that the United States and Iran are very close to reaching a peace agreement. This is

Kharjahrin-ni ongkata jaman party-o bak ongengjok inako UDP jegala

SHILLONG: Political-ni abaode sakantini chanchianirang apsan ongja aro party-oni ongkate katanide ramram ongaia ine aganenba saksani ongkatachide

Video : Damon From The Vampire Diaries Hanging Around With Sadhguru

Anyone who has seen the classic Vampire Diaries series will recognise the talented Ian Somerhalder, who starred as Damon Salvatore, a chief vampi

Telangana Issues Notices to 41 Online Pharmacies for Regulatory Violations

Hyderabad, June 8: The Telangana governments Drug Control Administration has issued show-cause notices to 41 online pharmacies for violating regu

Indian Athletics Series: Pune Leg Showcases Sprinting Talent

Pune, June 8: The Indian Athletics Series saw an impressive display of sprinting talent during its eighth leg held in Pune, Maharashtra, on Sunda

Assams Goalpara District Schools Ban Non-Vegetarian Tiffins Effective Immediately

Guwahati, June 8: A significant directive has been issued for schools in Assams Goalpara district. The District School Inspectors office has mand

Heres why AI Chatbot teddies are risky for kids

ChattyBear, a soft, brown-furred teddy bear, begins every conversation with a jubilant, Hello, my buddy! No longer the province of the imaginatio

Foundational Learning Must Be the Top Priority

Editor, I wish to compliment the author of the Special Article Fill the Classrooms, Fill the Minds by Maitphang Syiem, published in The Shillong

Message from Cockroaches

WITH a modest weekend rally in the national capital, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) launched from the United States by a young techie hailing f

Political Turmoil Erupts Over Ram Temple Donation Controversy

Ayodhya, June 8: The political landscape has been shaken following allegations by Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav regarding missing fund

My Experience with the LGBTQ+ Community & The Pride Month

By H.H. Mohrmen The month of June every year is observed throughout the world as Pride Month, and the LGBTQ+ community, especially those in more

Study shows osteoarthritis rising among people in their 30s

Osteoarthritis (OA), long considered a wear-and-tear disease of old age, is increasingly being diagnosed in patients as young as 30 years, accord

Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: 'Every man is born an original, but sadly, most men...' Life lessons on human nature, education, knowledge and success by US president known for abolition of slavery and winning American Civil War

Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln highlights the importance of individuality, education, knowledge, human nature, and success. The quote, Every

Russia Expands Film Collaboration with China

Beijing, June 8: Russias Culture Minister, Olga Borisovna Lyubimova, recently announced that the country will enhance its film collaboration with

Chinese proverb of the day: 'A truly great man never puts away...' Life lessons on peace, success, human nature and why is it essential to preserve innocence

Chinese proverb of the day highlights a timeless lesson about preserving innocence, curiosity and humility throughout life. The saying teaches th

iClass Recruitment: Notification for 62 Assistant Positions, Apply by July 2

New Delhi, June 8: AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited (iClass) has announced a recruitment notification for 62 Assistant (Se

U.K., France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks

The leaders supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia - with active U.S. and European participation - to bring abou

Jharkhand Alliance Demonstrates Unity Ahead of Rajya Sabha Elections

Ranchi, June 8: The ruling India alliance in Jharkhand showcased its unity on Sunday, claiming victory in both Rajya Sabha seats ahead of the ele

Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Exam Begins for 32,679 Positions

Lucknow, June 8: The written examination for the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable (Civil Police) Direct Recruitment-2025 is set to commence on Mond

Tragic Incident in Bihar: Two Young Men Die After Falling into Canal While Shooting Reels

Betiah, June 8: The trend of creating reels has surged in recent times, with many individuals going to great lengths to gain views, often leading

World Environment Day rhetoric fails to mask river pollution crisis

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 7: Shillongs rivers are failing the ultimate test of the states environmental commitment. While World Environment

Exciting News for 10th Pass Youth: 1,191 Trade Apprentice Vacancies Announced by SECR

Raipur, June 8: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth seeking employment. The South East Central Railway (SECR) in Bilaspur has release

Tragic Fire in New Delhi Claims Another Life, Death Toll Reaches 22

New Delhi, June 8: The Delhi Police reported on Sunday that another foreign national succumbed to injuries sustained in a devastating fire in Mal

Domestic LPG price hiked in state by Rs 29

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 7: A day after increasing domestic LPG prices by Rs 29 per cylinder, the government on Sunday said Indian househol

Donald Trump storms out of NBC 'Meet the Press' Kristen Welker interview. Here's why

NBC 'Meet the Press' Kristen Welker interview was conducted on a farm in Wisconsin, where Donald Trump was addressing farmers

Mild quake jolts city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 7: A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Punakha, Bhutan, at 11.06 pm on Sunday, sending strong tremors across Gu

Major Meeting of India Bloc Set to Strengthen Opposition Unity with 23 Parties Participating

New Delhi, June 8: A significant meeting of the India Bloc is scheduled for Monday, aimed at enhancing the unity among opposition parties. It is

DMK out of alliance, TMC not in office, INDIA bloc eyes reset

Bihar Chief Minister Reviews Cabinet Preparations Ahead of Meeting

Patna, June 8: A high-level review meeting took place at Chief Minister Samrat Chaudharys residence on June 7, a day before the Bihar Cabinets sc

Cattle trucks operate through restricted EKH road stretches

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 7: While landslide-hit roads in East Khasi Hills remain strictly off-limits for ordinary commuters under safety or

Meghalaya-o anaros, narang, lakadong-na agreba nambatgipa cashew nut-ko mana

India-o Cashew manbatgipa adokrangoni Mlaay 9-gipa ongenga NEW DELHI: Meghalaya-ko anaros (kew pineapple), narang (mandarin orange) aro lakadong

New KSU prez vows to fight for ILP and indigenous rights

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 7: Newly elected KSU president Raymond P Kharjana on Saturday declared that the unions new leadership will continu

Trust Responds to Allegations of Donations Mismanagement at Ram Temple

Ayodhya, June 8: The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Trust has addressed allegations made by Akhilesh Yadav regarding missing donations worth millions at

Former union leaders urge new team to remain uncompromising

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 7: Former leaders of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Saturday called on the newly elected leadership to remain s

Mass cleanliness drive along Yamuna riverfront on June 14: CMO

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is expected to take part in the campaign, which will focus on cleaning the riverfront and encouraging public participa

Mukesh Sahni Claims He Could Have Been Bihars Chief Minister

Bengaluru, June 8: The Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) has officially launched its political expansion in Karnataka. The party held a grand ceremon

NEET paper setters to be in lockdown till re-exam