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Bars Annual Sports meet underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: The fourth day of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu Annual Sports Meet 2026 wit

ACB Addresses Fire Services Recruitment Paper Leak Rumors

Jammu, April 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has refuted rumors circulating on social media regarding an alleged paper leak

CAG flags long waits, short consultations in J&K OPDs

58% patients examined in under 5 mins Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 31: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged de

West Asia conflict: Cong spreading panic for political gains like Rajneeti ke Gidh, says Modi

THARAD (Gujarat), Mar 31 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress, like Rajneeti ke gidh (vultures of politics), is attempting

J&Ks culture, spiritual treasures will play vital role in shaping brighter future to all: LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday emphasised that the culture and spiritual treasures of Jammu Ka

Will the US launch a ground invasion

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com While US-Iran talks, were in progress, in Feb, Washington was deploying its second carrier group into the regi

Farooq calls Statehood restoration delay unjust

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 31: NC president, Dr. Farooq Abdullah expressed serious concern over the continued delay in restoring the f

Varuna Anand appointed GB Member FICCI FLO

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: Varuna Anand today was appointed as the National Initiative Head for Textiles, Handlooms & Handicrafts and

Ram Trust distributes stationery kits among needy students

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: With the objective of supporting students from economically weaker sections of society, irrespective of ca

CS reviews impact of MSME Health Clinic under RAMP scheme

* Assesses roadmap for management of disasters Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: The Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehen

Jammu Railway generates Rs 62 lakh revenue through anti-ticketless drive

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, 31: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway has generated an impressive revenue of approximately Rs 62 lakh during

Post-Elbers, IndiGo picks ex-BA chief William Walsh as CEO

Political Unity Needed on Immigration Issues, Says Sanjay Nirupam

Mumbai, April 1: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam emphasized that there should be no political differences among parties regarding immigration iss

IPL 2026: Gill and Buttler Shine as Gujarat Titans Set 163-Run Target for Punjab Kings

New Chandigarh, April 1: Gujarat Titans have set a target of 163 runs for Punjab Kings in the fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 202

Tornado warning in Cleveland today: Severe thunderstorm warning and power outages hit Northeast Ohio - here's what residents need to do

Tornado warning: Northeast Ohio experienced severe weather on Tuesday, with tornado warnings issued for Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake counties. Seve

UAE Ambassador Praises Indias Role Amid West Asia Crisis

New Delhi, April 1: The UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnaser Alshaali, has commended New Delhis involvement in the ongoing crisis in West Asia. He

29 Killed As Russian Military Plane Crashes In Crimea

A Russian An-26 military transport plane crashed in Crimea, killing 29 people aboard, Russian news agencies quoted the Defence Ministry as saying

Russia-India Summit 2026: Deputy Foreign Minister Hopes for PM Modis Participation

Moscow, April 1: A bilateral summit is set to take place in Moscow later this year. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko has expressed

Tanker carrying Iranian oil may reach India Saturday

29 dead as Russian military plane crashes in Crimea: TASS

The search and rescue team has located the crash site of the An-26 aircraft. According to reports from the scene, the six crew members and 23 pas

Trump signs executive order to create nationwide voter list amid legal concerns

The order directs federal agencies to coordinate with states and introduces measures such as stricter absentee ballot controls and secure trackin

Chief Minister Yogi to Launch 250 Electric and CNG Vehicles, Enhancing Waste Management in Lucknow

Lucknow, April 1: A significant initiative aimed at strengthening and modernizing waste management in Lucknow is set to take place on Wednesday,

Judge orders Trump administration to halt White House ballroom construction without Congress approval

The ruling follows the demolition of the East Wing to make way for the large venue

BJP Leaders Criticize Karnatakas Decision to Provide Free IPL Tickets to Legislators

Mumbai, April 1: BJP leaders in Himachal Pradesh have sharply criticized the Karnataka governments decision to provide free IPL tickets to its le

Fresh western disturbance brings rain, snow to parts of northern India

NEW DELHI, Mar 31: Under the influence of a new western disturbance, a spell of thunderstorm and rain activity was witnessed in parts of northern

Kerala: Indigenously built ASW craft delivered to Indian Navy

KOCHI, March 31 : In a significant boost to Indias maritime defence capabilities, Malwan, the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Wate

Kidney transplant racket in Kanpur: 5 doctors among 6 held, cops identify four more medicos

KANPUR (UP), Mar 31 : Uttar Pradesh Police has identified four more suspects as it widened its probe into an illegal kidney transplant racket ope

Arunachal: West Kameng begins joint survey to install border pillars along Assam boundary

ITANAGAR, Mar 31: The District Administration of West Kameng district has commenced joint survey operations for the erection of border pillars al

Jyotiraditya Scindia Meets Nitin Gadkari to Discuss Road Projects

New Delhi, April 1: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in the national cap

Punjab becomes first state to provide Rs10 lakh annual cashless health cover to every family

CHANDIGARH, Mar 31 : In a landmark achievement for universal healthcare, the Punjab Government has emerged as the first in the country to provide

Child diagnosed in Delhi NCR with chronic disease typical of adults; doctors express concern

NEW DELHI, Mar 31 : Doctors in a Delhi NCR hospital have reported a rare case of chronic pancreatitis in a 10-year-old girl, a condition typicall

BJP trying to add voters from outside to Bengal electoral rolls illegally: Mamata

KOLKATA, Mar 31: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the BJP of trying to include illegal voters from NDA-ruled Bihar, Rajasthan, H

Jammus Marathon Moment

The successful hoisting of the first-ever international marathon in Jammu marks more than just a sporting milestone-it signals a decisive shift i

Welfare outreach and development negated Reds territorial grip

Uttarakhand Faces Rising Crime Rates, Congress Leaders Demand Accountability

Dehradun, April 1: Congress leader Shishupal Singh and MLA Pritam Singh have accused the Uttarakhand government of corruption, a shortage of LPG,

Delhi Assembly Speaker Calls for Non-Violence on Mahavir Jayanti

New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta participated in a religious event organized by the Shri Digambar Jain Mahasabha in Rohi

Kumaresh A wins Intl Chess Fiesta

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: Kumaresh A of Tamil Nadu emerged as the winner of the International Rating Chess Fiesta Tournament

District Kulgam Taekwondo Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KULGAM, Mar 31: The District Kulgam Taekwondo Championships 2025-26 concluded at the Indoor Sports Hall, Qaimoh, K

J&K UT Fencing Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 31: The 20th Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory Fencing Championship 2025-26 concluded at Bakshi Stadiu

Financial liabilities worth over Rs 18,000 cr of contractors, employees cleared: Omar

5 glacial lakes have high susceptibility to GLOFs Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said the Government h

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal Praises NDA Government for Curbing Naxalism

New Delhi, April 1: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding the issue of Naxalism. He accused the

DYSS officials inspect Khel Gaon ahead of U-17 Cricket trials

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: Officials from the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) conducted a detailed inspection o

Despite mounting traffic pressure in capital cities, Metrolite proposals await approval

DPRs still under appraisal in Govt of India: Minister Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 31: For thousands of daily commuters navigating the ever-growing

Gupta, Jasrotia object to Masoodis resolution on regularisation of land possessed by private edu institutions

3 MLAs withdraw resolutions Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Mar 31: The Government today opposed three private members resolutions tabled by National Conferenc

US strikes city housing Irans main nuclear sites

Tehran hits oil tanker of Kuwait DUBAI, Mar 31:US strikes hit a city on Tuesday that is home to one of Irans main nuclear sites, sending a massiv

YCET hosts campus placement drive, six students selected

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology (YCET), Jammu, organized a successful campus placement dri

Rajasthan Board 12th Result: Anu Yadav Achieves 98.33% in Science, Aspires for Civil Services

Jaipur, April 1: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) announced the results for the 12th grade in Science, Commerce, and Arts stream

Bihar Minister Urges Patience After Tragic Stampede at Sheetala Mata Temple

Patna, April 1: Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred at the Sheetala Mata Temple in Nalanda.

BJP Disturbed by Akhilesh Yadavs Rally in Dadri: Ravidas Mehrotra

Lucknow, April 1: The Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2027 are still some time away, but Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has alread

Trump signs order directing creation of national voter list; move sure to face legal challenges

The order calls on the Department of Homeland Security, working in conjunction with the Social Security Administration, to make the list of eligi

Reflections on the Shillong International Film Festival

Editor, The recently concluded Shillong International Film Festival is a welcome and much-needed initiative for Meghalaya. As highlighted in its

Freedom, Social Media

Curiously, but certainly, the reach of social media has expanded beyond expectations. The spread of mobile phones with internet links in recent y

On Khasi Identity: State and Social Customs are Emergent and Malleable

By Kitdor H. Blah According to the social evolution theory of state, people have existed prior to the State, and the State arises out of the need

Recruitment Open for Multiple Positions at Nuclear Fuel Complex, Apply by April 18

Jaipur, April 1: A golden opportunity has emerged for youth aspiring to work at a prestigious institution. The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) has iss

Nike stock (NKE) today crashes after beating earnings estimates: Why investors are concerned despite strong results

Nike stock NKE today: Nike's stock dipped after its latest earnings report. The company reported better-than-expected earnings per share and reve

The Remarkable Journey of Actress Jabeen Jaleel: From Theatre to Stardom

Mumbai, April 1: Jabeen Jaleel, a celebrated actress from the bygone era, began her career in 1954 with the film Guzara. Her last release was Vac

Odishas Late Marriage Incentives fails to reach beneficiaries in PVTGs, says CAG

Despite very high incidences of child marriages, CAG finds micro project agencies did not have information regarding child marriages taking place

BMCs New Commissioner Prioritizes Infrastructure and Monsoon Preparations

Mumbai, April 1: After taking charge as the first female Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday, Ashwini Bhide,

Punjab BJP Condemns Vandalism of Ambedkar Statue

Chandigarh, April 1: Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar strongly condemned the vandalism of a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Hoshiarpur district o

Delhi HC asks Nursing Council to examine plea for grievance mechanism for nursing students

The court said the Council must take an appropriate decision within two months thereafter

Controversy Erupts Over Uttarakhands Decision to Abolish Madarsa Board

Bareilly, April 1: The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, has made the controversial decision to abolish the Madarsa Board. This

Ginny & Georgia Season 4 release date, spoilers, cast and production update explained after filming wraps. Here's season 5 possibility

Ginny & Georgia Season 4 release date, spoilers, cast and production update confirm that Ginny & Georgia has completed filming and entered post-p

Over 17,000 factories registered in nine years of Yogi rule, shows data

Over the past nine years, the Yogi Government has established a new identity for Uttar Pradesh in the field of industrial development. As a resul

Leander exits TMC, joins BJP to serve youth and countrymen

Food Unit Owner Held For Adulterated Ginger Paste

Hasan confessed to supplying the adulterated paste to wholesale kirana stores and catering services

France Eyes Ban On Social Media For Under 15s

President Emmanuel Macron is hoping France will become one of the first European Union countries to ban social media for under-15s, following sim

Iran Vows to Respond to War Criminals Targeting Pharmaceutical Companies

New Delhi, April 1: Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that war criminals are now targeting pharmaceutical companies in Israel. He

Andhra Pradesh Expands Digital Health Record Initiative Sanjeevani Statewide

Amaravati, April 1: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed the expansion of the Sanjeevani Project, which creates digita

TRUMP LIVE | POTUS signs executive order amid DHS shutdown, Iran war

Enthusiasm Peaks as Goddess Balasundaris Procession Heads to Nagar Temple

Kashipur, April 1: A remarkable blend of faith and devotion is unfolding in Kashipur, located in the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand. T

Shocking Murder Case Unfolds in Mungeshpur, Delhi

New Delhi, April 1: A shocking murder case has emerged from the Mungeshpur area in Outer Delhi. Police received reports of a body found in an ope

Man Gets Life Term For Killing Father Over Property Dispute In Nellore

The incident took place on December 28, 2024

Deadline day sees dozens of Maoists lay down arms

City eateries face closure

At this stage, profit is no longer our concern. Our immediate priority is survival and ensuring that our employees continue to have jobs By Our R

Himachal Pradesh Government Revises Toll Rates, Reduces Passenger Vehicle Charges to 100 Daily

Shimla, April 1: The Himachal Pradesh government has made a significant policy shift regarding toll and entry taxes amid ongoing disputes. In a r

Mandatory eKYC results in long queues at LPG outlets

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 31: With the enforcement of digital verification norms tightening, LPG consumers have been rushing to their respe

Delhi BJP Chief Criticizes AAP for Spreading False Information About Pink Card

New Delhi, April 1: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat condemned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for spreading misinformat

Cong wants GHADC polls conducted within 2 months

Party demands immediate arrest of ex-MLA Mominin Our Bureau TURA, March 31: The Congress party has sought elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous

MePDCL ranks 48th overall among discoms

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 31: The Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) has secured a B+ grade in the Consumer Service

CoMSO intensifies demand for SIR, ST list amendment

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 31: The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has intensified its demand for electoral and lega

CM Yogi Strengthens District OTD Cells for $1 Trillion Economy Goal

Lucknow, April 1: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued directives to enhance the capacity of district-level OTD (One Trillion Dollar) cells

98-Year-Old Farmer Approaches HC Against Merging Ameenpur Civic Body

He contended that the proposed restructuring fundamentally altered the regulatory, fiscal, and developmental regime applicable to his property, i

Elon Musk talks Bitcoin (BTC USD) again is a new crypto rally on the horizon?

Elon Musk crypto update 2026: Elon Musk is once again drawing attention to cryptocurrencies. His ongoing interest in Bitcoin and Dogecoin remains

No ecological harm: Govt clarifies on Umiam resort

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 31: The Tourism Department on Tuesday clarified that reports circulating on social media regarding the proposed T

Abhishek Banerjee Questions BJPs Development Claims in Balurghat

Kolkata, April 1: Abhishek Banerjee, the General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress, raised concerns on Tuesday regarding the effectiveness of t

Census work in Meghalaya from mid-May

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 31: The next round of Indias population census will commence in phases from April 2026, with Meghalaya set to beg

An unexploded artillery shell recovered from a construction site in Qualapatty area of the city on Tuesday evening

An unexploded artillery shell recovered from a construction site in Qualapatty area of the city on Tuesday evening. East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syi

India Emerges as Nepals Largest Bilateral Donor for 2024-25

Kathmandu, April 1: India has emerged as Nepals largest bilateral donor for the fiscal year 2024-25, according to a government report. The countr

Security withdrawal from national conference office rocks J&K Assembly

VPP officially names Myrboh as LS bypoll candidate

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 31: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Tuesday officially confirmed Batskhem Myrboh as the party candidate fo