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PF Commissioner addresses NID students, EPFO officers

Excelsior Correspondent 29JAMMU, Dec 28: Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I (RPFC-I) and Chief Learning Officer, PDUNASS, Gandhinagar, Rizwan

Mannat Noor mesmerizes crowd at musical extravaganza

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: To welcome the New Year 2026, a spectacular musical extravaganza organized by the Gold Events by Monica V

FADA expresses concern over highest VAT on CNG in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), Jammu, has flagged serious concerns over the dis

All-round India defeat Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take 4-0 lead in womens T20Is series

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Dec 28: An all-round India rode on Smriti Mandhana (80) and Shafali Vermas (79) record partnership followed by spinner Vaishn

Pak Prez Zardari reveals he was advised to hide in a bunker during Op Sindoor

LAHORE, Dec 28 : Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has revealed that he was advised to hide in a bunker when India launched Operation Sindoor i

Satcom services after security clearance, spectrum allocation; Vi matter under works: Scindia

NEW DELHI, Dec 28 : Satellite communication services will be rolled out in the country after players in the segment, including Elon Musk-owned St

PM calls upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost ease of doing business

NEW DELHI, Dec 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost ease of doing business and strengt

2025: The Turning Point in Indias Technological Self-Determination

The year 2025 marked a defining inflection point in Indias scientific and technological journey, as the nation emerged with renewed confidence an

Himachal Pradesh: Doctors end stir as CM Sukhvinder Sukhu assures sacking 'review'

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu's appeal led to the Resident Doctors Association of IGMC-Shimla ending their strike. Following a

10 Indians dead fighting in Ukraine war, says man who went to Russia

A Jalandhar man's search for his brother in Moscow has revealed a grim reality: at least ten Indians, including three from Punjab, have died figh

Bdesh rejects Indias remarks over attacks against minorities

Dhaka, Dec 28: Dhaka on Sunday rejected concerns raised by India over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh, calling it an inaccurate, exagge

Pak Dy PM admits Nur Khan airbase was attacked in May

Lahore, Dec 28: Pakistans Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has admitted that India attacked its Nur Khan airbase in the early hours of May 10, in

Sodhi meets LG, discusses development of Shooting Sports in J&K

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Surinder Singh Sodhi, Member of the Governing Body of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI

Kathmandu Mayor Shah named RSPs PM candidate

Kathmandu, Dec 28: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), the fourth-largest political party in Nepals dissolved House of Representatives, will head

Fifty years ago | Time to encourage Indian literature in English

Voting opens for Myanmars first polls since military seized power

Yangon, Dec 28: Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmars first general election in five years, held under the supervisio

IMF ignores its own report to okay $1.29 bn loan for Pak

New Delhi, Dec 28: The International Monetary Funds Executive Board has paradoxically approved another $1.29 billion as financial support for Pak

SKCC beats Royal Strikers CC by 5 runs

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: In a nail-biting 20-over clash at Darap Ground, Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Club (SKCC) secured a dramat

Younis, Waseem to clash in Snooker; Sohail faces Abhishek in Billiards finals

29th J&K UT Billiards and Snooker Cship Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Younis Kuchay and Waseem Iqbal will lock horns in the final

Thiruvananthapuram to Srinagar: Why Kashmirs Political Moment has Arrived

GL Raina giridharraina@gmail.com Political change in India rarely begins with slogans; it begins with evidence. The BJP-led National Democratic A

J&K Tennis Ball Cricket trials on Jan 4, 5

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: The J&K Tennis Ball Cricket Association will conduct two-day selection trials for the 36th Senior N

Karra reaffirms commitment to uphold Constitution values

Cong celebrates Foundation Day Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Dec 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president

Satish holds public outreach programme, reviews development works, public issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, Youth Se

Javid Dar chairs Kissan Mela, seeks feedback on farmers welfare schemes

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 28: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Dep

Tribute paid to Vajpayee through Kavi Sammelan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: A soulful and inspiring Kavi Sammelan on the theme Ek Shaam Atal Ji ke Naam was organized at Atal Ji Park,

How displacement reshapes refugees gut health

Refugee health is often discussed in terms of crises such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition and psychological distress. But some of the most ser

Ahead of Supreme Court Aravali hearing, Jairam Ramesh asks green ministry 4 questions

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on the new Aravalli definition ahead of a Supreme Court hearing. He

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Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi cites ICMR report on antibiotic resistance, says it should worry all

'Consult docs, stay away from self-medication'

Shah calls for implementation of uniform ATS structure to strengthen counter-terror capabilities

NIAs ATC reiterates PMs policy of zero tolerance to terror Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 28: Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modis firm dir

AIIMS Jammu Pediatric Surgery Deptt sets new benchmarks in child healthcare

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Department of Pediatric Surgery at AIIMS Jammu has achieved a major milestone by successfully performing o

Fog, haze bad determinants for heart health: Dr Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: As the winter season settles over the Jammu region the characteristic fog and the increasingly frequent ha

Jayesh urges Union Govt to safeguard lives of Hindus in Bdesh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Social and political activist Jayesh Gupta today expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security s

Natrang stages Dogri play Gatte-ch-Maanu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Theatre group Natrang staged Balwant Thakurs Dogri play Gatte-ch-Maanu (Man in the Ditch) here today at Ra

Govt progressing, will not allow anyone to create chaos: Farooq

Hopes peace will return to Bangladesh Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Dec 28: National Conference president, Dr Farooq Abdullah, today said the Jammu and K

Pak Prez reveals he was advised to hide in bunker during Op Sindoor

Dy PM confirms attack on Nur Khan airbase LAHORE, Dec 28: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has revealed that he was advised to hide in a bunke

Development reaches last mile under Modi Govt: Vibodh

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Dec 28: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former MLC Vibodh Gupta today stated that Indias unprecedented pr

Prez undertakes submarine sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer

NEW DELHI, Dec 28: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday undertook a sortie onboard Indian Navys indigenously-built frontline submarine INS Vaghshee

'Mystery doctor' of Dandakaranya: A shadowy figure with scalpel whos been aiding Maoists

A former MBBS doctor, known as Dr. Rafiq, built a clandestine medical system for Maoists and Adivasis in Chhattisgarh's Bastar. He performed surg

Christmas at Midnight: Celebrations of Community in Garo Hills

By Erik de Maaker I first came to Garo Hills some twenty-five years ago, when I was a PhD student. I lived for two years in a village in West Gar

The Governor House of Meghalaya: Platos Cave in Constitutional Clothing

By Joseph Bosco Syiem I felt that jolt while reading The Governor House of Meghalaya: Platos Cave in Constitutional Clothing (Parts One and Two)

Supreme Court saved Aravalis for 20 years, and PMO on two occasions

The Supreme Court has consistently safeguarded the Aravalis for two decades, banning mining and groundwater extraction. Despite PMO interventions

Police recovers psychotropic substances

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Dec 28: In a drive against the drug menace, Police recovered psychotropic substances during a special naka at Jog

Contractor held for scaring hotel staff using toy gun

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: A contractor from Punjabs Gurdaspur district was arrested from Chand Nagar area here today after he allege

Car Sales Boom Toxic Air Turns a Windfall

shivaji sarkar Scrappage is a profit accelerator. By some industry estimates, it can add 30 per cent or more to automaker profits, not through in

Mallikarjun Kharge: Congress an ideology and ideologies never die

Congress celebrated its 140th foundation day with leaders asserting the party's enduring ideology. Mallikarjun Kharge declared, Congress is an id

Interoceanic Train derails in southern Mexico, injuring at least 15 and halting traffic on line

Boxing Day pitch fiasco: MCG curator in 'state of shock' at two-day Test finish

Batters from both sides struggled with significant sideways movement generated by the wobble seam

Indus Water Treaty put on hold, government clears another Chenab hydel project

India is advancing its hydropower potential on the Chenab River with the approval of the 260 MW Dulhasti State-II project in Jammu & Kashmir. Thi

Bdesh cops claim Hadi killers escaped to Mlaya, state denies

SHILLONG, Dec 28: Security agencies in Meghalaya on Sunday dismissed claims by the Bangladesh Police that the killers of Inquilab Moncho leader S

Honeymoon murder and child killings cast shadow over 2025

2025 IN REVIEW By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: As 2025 comes to a close, Meghalaya has seen a troubling surge in serious crimes, from brutal mu

Top 15 Hindi Films Transforming 21st-Century Cinema

The first quarter of the 21st century marked a pivotal transformation in Bollywood, bringing fresh narratives, innovative concepts, and new talen

Govt promises adequate security to Dhar after HNLC threat

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: The state government has assured a strong and comprehensive security cover to Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalan

VPP MP raises alarm over Bdesh situation, border infiltration

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: Shillong MP Ricky A.J. Syngkon has voiced serious concerns over the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, highlighti

Drunken brawl leads to burning of three cars in Pynursla

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: At least three vehicles were completely destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Umkor locality, Pynursla, in t

Akshaye Khanna served notice for walking out of Drishyam 3

Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak has issued a legal notice to Akshaye Khanna for reportedly exiting Drishyam 3 after accepting the signing amount and

Anjel Chakma death case: Tripura CM Manik Saha dials Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami; seeks justice for 24-yr-old student

Tripura CM Manik Saha has urged Uttarakhand counterpart Pushkar Singh Dhami to ensure justice for Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old student from Tripur

Adelbert threatens to move court over misuse of IAS Colony plots

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Sunday said he would continue to pursue the issue of alleged misuse of l

Alia Bhatt flaunts new style obsession with bows

Actress Alia Bhatt recently shared her new style obsession with bows on social media, showcasing her love for the accessory in a series of glamor

Post-Operation Sindoor, DRDO transfers key camouflage, deception techs to Army for battle superiority

India's DRDO has equipped the Army with advanced camouflage software and a multispectral tank decoy to counter modern enemy detection. These tech

ASR District Free of Ganja Cultivation; Farmers Take Up Alternate Crops

Bardar said efforts are now being made to check the transit of weed from Odisha, where it is being grown extensively and routed through Andhra Pr

Delhi govt. working to strengthen ease of doing business: CM

The Delhi CM claimed that in just ten months, her government has implemented several major reforms for the industrial sector

Arsenal stays top as Man City and Aston Villa apply the pressure and Liverpool resurgence continues

Villa is just a point further back in third after extending its remarkable winning run to 11 games in all competitions with a comeback 2-1 victor

600 Artistes Enthral Kakinada at Thyagaraja Music Concert

The event was organised by the Saraswati Gana Sabha, Kakinada, as part of its 122nd foundation year celebrations and marked the 178th death anniv

'We have the makings of a deal': Trump hosts Zelenskyy after dialling Putin; Is Ukraine war ending?

Traffic Police heightens surveillance in view of New Year celebrations

Long-neglected Bhalswa EWS flats may soon get a new lease of life

Atal Canteens exist only on paper at some places: AAP

Red Fort blast: many victims, families await compensation

Ex gratia unpaid despite finishing paperwork, say those affected; struggling to support family: taxi driver who suffered serious injuries; woman,

PM to chief secretaries: Ensure Maoism doesn't relapse

Prime Minister Modi urged chief secretaries to prevent Maoism's resurgence in liberated areas by accelerating infrastructure and welfare projects

Rural ministry sends detailed report on VB-G RAM G scheme to ministers to counter opposition

The government is preparing to defend its new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, against Congress protests. Ministers have been briefed on its

Smriti Mandhana becomes second Indian, fourth player overall to reach 10,000 international runs in women's cricket

The left-handed batter became the fourth women batter after Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates, Charlotte Edwards and the second Indian after Mithali to ac

Claude Arpi | Planet In Trouble: Climate Risks Are Ignored Amid Push for Development

On December 8, Japans Meteorological Agency announced that a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan, injuring 20 people and t

J&K: NCs Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, PDPs Waheed Parra, Iltija Mufti detained over quota protest

Authorities detained Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi and PDP leader Waheed Parra, halting a student protest against J&K's revised reservation poli

5 held for duping people into 12-cr. property fraud

Zoo footfall nears 22,000, ticket sales fetch 14 lakh

Chamari Athapaththu scripts history, becomes first Sri Lankan woman to play 150 T20Is

In Womens T20I cricket, Athapaththu has notched up 3507 runs at an average of 25.23 and a strike rate of 109.97, including three centuries and 13

Tamil Nadu needs to think beyond the metro

Modern mobility is not defined by infrastructure scale, but by access, affordability, and last-mile quality

Complete faith in judicial process: Unnao rape case convict Sengars daughter

Unnao: Former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengars daughter has said their family has full faith in the judicial process and asked his supporters not to

United States has become real United Nations: Trump

New York: The United States has become the real United Nations and the world body has been of very little help in resolving conflicts around the

Rayachoti Demands Retention As Annamayya District HQ

Residents, traders oppose district reorganisation, demand status quo

Heritage Dept, Nizam's Museum Plan Internship

Applications are invited for part-time one month internship programme to engage directly with Hyderabads royal legacy under the guidance of the N

KCR Likely to Attend Winter Session Today

The duration of the session will be decided at a meeting of the legislatures business advisory council that will have representation from both si

Trump issues BIG statement ahead of key meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy: 'Had very productive...'

Zelenskyy arrived in the United States on Sunday to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Before sitting down with the US president, the Ukrainian leader hel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Likely to Visit India Next Month to Boost Bilateral Ties

Germany had earlier this month announced new commitments amounting to almost 1.3 billion euros

Foggy Goggles to Mimic Drunk Driving, and Other Traffic Lessons

The expo was family-friendly, interactive, and free, ensuring accessibility for ordinary citizens.

Komatireddy Challenges KCR To Answer Kavithas Corruption Claims

R&B minister hits out at BRS leadership during Congress Foundation Day event

Former law minister Asif Pasha passes away at 95

Hyderabad: Former Law Minister and senior Congress leader, Asif Pasha, passed away on Sunday night, bringing to a close a life defined by public

Bharat Bhushan | 2025: The Year When The Opposition Lost Its Mojo

The Congress failure in leading the Opposition alliance was partly because it was electorally irrelevant in key states, such as Delhi and Bihar

DC Edit | World Survives Trumps Year Of Anarchy & Bluster

Trumps presence has been so polarising that friends and allies are left unsure of whether they are in Americas good books or whether they should