SRINAGAR, Apr 27: A Day after some miscreants attempted to disrespect a local shrine and a mosque in south Kashmir, J&K Police said a mentally deranged person was behind the incident. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Police said on Thursday night, some people attempted to disrespect the local shrine and a mosque in Dadsara Tral in Pulwama district by damaging windowpanes and also tried disrespectfully displacing the Quran. J&K Police registered a case and took up the investigations. []

SRINAGAR, Apr 27: Twelve days after the boat capsized in Srinagar, a minor boys body was retrieved from the river Jhelum on Friday, taking the death toll in the incident to eight, officials said. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The body of a missing boy was retrieved near Noorbagh Srinagar this morning. The locals found a boys body floating on the river surface near Noorbagh Srinagar, and it was retrieved later from Jhelum, the commandant of the State [] The post Srinagar Boat Capsize

Lahore, Apr 27: Pakistans jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has ruled out an agreement with those who have enslaved the country, saying he is ready to serve for nine more years in prison but will never strike a deal with them. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel In a message released on Friday for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) partys 28th Foundation Day, Khan said that the worst dictatorship was imposed on the country which was becoming the basis [] The post Ready To Serve Nine

New Delhi, Apr 27: The government expects food prices to come down after rains, as the India Metrological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal monsoon, the finance ministry said in its recent monthly economic review. The report further said that above normal rainfall will lead to higher production of crops. Further easing of food prices is on the anvil as IMD has predicted above-normal rainfall during the monsoon season, which is likely to lead to higher production, assuming good spatial

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Lahore, Apr 27: Pakistans three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is all set to retake the helm of the ruling PML-N next month to guide the party amid internal strife, seven years after he relinquished the post after being disqualified by the apex court. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Nawaz, 74, will be elected president of the ruling party on May 11 in a meeting of the party leadership, a senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader told PTI. [] The post Ex-Pak PM Nawaz S

MUMBAI, Apr 27: A lookout circular (LOC) has been issued against Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the firing outside actor Salman Khans house in Mumbais Bandra earlier this month, a police official has said. The police are also likely to take custody of Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in a jail in Gujarats Sabarmati, and was also contemplating invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case,

New Delhi, Apr 27: Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd has reported a marginal decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 97.89 crore during the last fiscal year on lower income. Its net profit stood at Rs 101.43 crore in the preceding year. According to a regulatory filing on Friday, the companys total income fell to Rs 279.12 crore last fiscal from Rs 659.56 crore in 2022-23. Mahindra Lifespace is the real estate and infrastructure development business of Mahindra Group. During the [] The post Mah

JAMMU, Apr 27: Rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir with the weather department on Saturday predicting more in the next few days. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel A meteorological department official here said that in last 24 hours till 8:30 am this morning, Srinagar received 4.5mm of rainfall, Qazigund 10.2mm, Pahalgam 20.8mm, Kupwara 15.1mm, Kokernag 9.8mm, Gulmarg 8.6mm, Jammu 2.3mm, Banihal 2.3mm, Batote 22.8mm, Katra 4.6mm and Bhadarwah 16.4mm. The department has predicted light to moder

JAMMU, Apr 27: The Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has transferred Nikhil Borkar, SSP (Tech) CID Headquarters, and posted him as SSP Budgam. The post Jammu And Kashmir | Nikhil Borkar Posted As SSP Budgam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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NEW DELHI, Apr 27: The Congress on Saturday said the BJPs hypocrisy knows no bounds and alleged that while it called the administrative allocation of 2G spectrum under the UPA a scam, the Narendra Modi government was now seeking permission from the Supreme Court to give away spectrum without an auction. The opposition partys attack came after the Centre on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of its verdict in the 2G spectrum case which said the State was [] The post Govts Hypocri

Shanghai, Apr 27: India mens and womens compound teams dished out dominant displays to win gold medals at the ongoing Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Shanghai here on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Indias Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur dropped just four points to trounce Italy 236-225 in the womens compound team event to open their account with a gold in the season-opening global showpiece. The mens team of Abhishek [] The post Archery World

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Apr 26: Kapsons-a leading fashion retail brand announced the launch of its latest campaign Vote & Shop aimed at promoting active participation in democratic process of Jammus Lok Sabha elections. As citizens exercise their right to vote, Kapsons is extending its support by offering an exclusive discount up-to 10 per cent to customers who show their inked finger at either of Kapsons Jammu stores-Kapsons Apsara, Gandhi Nagar or Kapsons Wave Mall, Jammu and the disco

Forgettable Knight Show KOLKATA, Apr 26: Jonny Bairstow lit the Kolkata skyline with a monstrous century as Punjab Kings owned the City of Joy with a world record chase of 262 against a completely befuddled Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match here on Friday. On a sultry evening in a parched Kolkata, Punjab Kings batters rained sixes 24 of them all as a target of 262 was overhauled in 18.4 overs, courtesy Bairstows unbeaten 108 off 48 balls, [] The post Bairstow ton, Shashank pyrotechnics in h

NEW DELHI, Apr 26 : Three generations of a family and groom and brides lining up at polling stations and people reaching in bullock carts and centenarians in wheelchairs to vote. These were some of the snapshots of the Lok Sabha polls second phase in 88 constituencies in 13 states and Union Territories. In Bengaluru, long queues were seen outside many restaurants after they offered dosas, laddus, coffee and other food items free of cost or at discounted rates [] The post Bullock carts, wheelcha

LUCKNOW, Apr 26: High-flying Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their winning momentum and consolidate their position at the top when they take on a resurgent Lucknow Super Giants, who would be gunning for revenge at home in an IPL match here on Saturday. Former champions RR have looked in ominous form this season with seven wins from eight games, and they could be a tough nut to crack for LSG. LSG, meanwhile, too have played some good cricket and [] The post High-flying RR look to maintain

SRINAGAR, Apr 26: The ideology of separatism is dead in Jammu and Kashmir as people realised it is futile, separatist-turned-mainstream politician Sajad Lone said. In a freewheeling interview with PTI, the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) chief called for an end to violence, saying, India is our land and there is no ambiguity about that. Asked if the separatist ideology is dead and buried in Jammu and Kashmir, Lone said, I think yes, it is. I think it is [] The post Separatist ideolog

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 26: As India shares its journey of empowering people through Digital Public Infrastructure, it hopes to inspire other nations, learn from everybody and define its own digital priorities, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has said. Addressing the inaugural conference here on Citizen Stack, he shared Indias journey in harnessing the power of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to foster inclusive growth and prosperity for all. Vaishnaw, who is also the Mini

NEW DELHI, Apr 26 : Terming the suspicion of manipulation of the EVMs unfounded, the Supreme Court on Friday rejected the demand for reverting to the old paper ballot system, saying the polling devices were secure and eliminate booth capturing and bogus voting. However, the top court opened a window for aggrieved unsuccessful candidates securing second and third places in poll results and allowed them to seek verification of microcontroller chips embedded in five per cent Electronic Voting Machi

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 26: While terming the challenging of the abrogation of Article 370 in the Supreme Court a conspiracy, Apni Party president, Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari, today said that they will work for the restoration of Statehood for J&K. Addressing a public gathering in Mujgund area of the Srinagar outskirts, Bukhari said that elected Members of Parliament remained silent and did not talk about peoples issues in 2019. Elected members remained silent in the Parliament; t

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 26: The Kashmir University (KU) kick-started the much anticipated Inter-Department T20 Cricket Tournament in which a total of 45 teams are participating with the inaugural match between the Department of Management Studies and the Department of Mathematics held at University grounds. The Department of Management Studies won the toss and opted to field first, setting the stage for an intense battle on the pitch, an official statement issued here read.

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 26: Cultural heritage is the legacy of cultural property and attributes of a society inherited from the past. To raise awareness about the history of Jammu, DBN Amarvilla took an initiative to make the students aware of the rich heritage and culture of Jammu by starting a talk show series. The school invited Ajay Khajuria (Retd) Bureaucrat, as the first guest speaker of the talk show series The Oratory Odyssey of DBN. Khajuria is qualified in [] The post To rai

The proceedings in the Supreme Court (SC) regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have once again brought to the forefront the debate surrounding the efficacy and transparency of electoral processes. While concerns over the possibility of EVM manipulation persist, the courts cautious approach underscores the delicate balance between addressing legitimate doubts and maintaining the sanctity of democratic institutions. In a democracy, the integrity of elections is paramount. Any perception of

Heavy polling in rural areas, slightly low in urban belt Mismanagement, untrained staff lead to long queues at some booths People suffer at many places due to no voter slips Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 26: Tentative 72.32 percent turnout was recorded for Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary constituency which went to polls today in second phase with 12.87 lakh electorates exercising their right to franchise from a total of 17.80 lakh as Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Assembly segment recorded highest 79.43 percent p

In a significant move towards modernising administrative processes and enhancing cyber security, the Jammu and Kashmir government has announced the mandatory use of digital signatures on e-files within the e-office system starting June 1, 2024. This directive, as outlined in a circular by the General Administration Department, underscores the states commitment to embracing digital transformation for improved efficiency, transparency, and security in governance. The decision to mandate digital si

Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Apr 26: Despite proper arrangements being made for senior citizens and voters with disabilities at the Polling Stations to ensure their participation in the electoral exercise, several elderly citizens and PwD voters in Jammu City reported their names had been deleted from the voter list for reasons unclear to them. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of these Polling Stations claimed this happened due to some confusion at their end

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 26: Top Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander and his aide were killed in Sopore area of Baramulla district in an overnight gun battle. The duo has been identified as Abu Maaz, who was a top JeM commander and his aide Faraz alias Saifullah. Both of them were Pakistani nationals. Inspector General of Police Kashmir, VK Bhirdi told reporters that operation against the duo was launched on a tip off by the police and Army. Last night, the police [] The post Top JeM c

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Bolstered by Rishabh Pants brilliant batting form and inspiring leadership, the resurrected Delhi Capitals will aim to continue their upward march in the IPL points table when they take on an inconsistent Mumbai Indians here on Saturday. The Capitals have endured a rollercoaster season so far, showing flashes of brilliance while also succumbing to embarrassing defeats. But three wins in the last four matches have helped them climb to the sixth spot and a win against [] The pos

BALI, Apr 26: Teenaged Indonesia off spinner Rohmalia created a new world record for best bowling figures in womens T20I cricket, when she returned 7 for 0 against Mongolia in their fifth T20I in Bali. That she achieved the feat on her international debut made it all the more special. Rohmalia topped the record previously held by Netherlands seamer Frederique Overdijk, who had taken 7 for 3 against France in a T20 World Cup Europe Region Qualifier in 2021. Rohmalia [] The post 17 year-old Indone

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 26: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha is personally monitoring situation following land subsidence on Ramban-Gool Road yesterday. According to sources, LG Sinha is in constant touch with authorities and also discussing with experts to identify the reason of land subsidence as its not clear as of now. Further, shifting of the affected families and settling them at safer place besides providing immediate relief are being taken on priority, they said. Follow the Daily Excel

Special Polling Station for 102 Nomad voters Avtar Bhat SAMBA, Apr 26: The enthusiastic voters in border belt of Ramgarh in Samba district which is part of Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary constituency that went to polls along with 88 constituencies of the country in second phase of polling today, said they voted for New and Vibrant India and development. Almost all voters who had gathered in front of various polling booths near Zero Line in Ramgarh Sector for voting today were of [] The post People in

LOS ANGELES, Apr 26: Indian golfer Aditi Ashok had a disappointing start with a 2-over 73 in the opening round to be placed T-82 at the LPGA Tours JM Eagle LA Championship here. Aditi, who started on the back nine, had three bogeys and a birdie, which came on the second hole, her 11th of the day. She will need a solid second round to make the cut.

Pink Polling Stations wore festive look, attract public Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Apr 26: Massive enthusiasm among the voters, specially among the women electorates was witnessed in Sunderbani-Kalakote assembly segment of Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary constituency on the second phase of polling today while Pink Polling stations across the Constituency remained source of attraction for the general public due to their festive look. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Majority of the voters of Sunderbani, Kalakote and

World Cup SHANGHAI, Apr 26: Continuing her spirited progress post motherhood, former world number one Deepika Kumari eliminated Korean Jeon Hunyoung to storm into the semifinal, while compound archers continued to shine to assure India a fourth medal in the World Cup Stage 1 here on Friday. Deepika, the three-time Olympian, who has slipped to world No. 142 and qualified as 30th seed in the rankings round, overcame a 1-3 deficit to defeat Jeon 6-4 (27-28, 27-27, 29-28, 29-27, 28-28) [] The post D

Maiden experience of casting vote a proud feeling Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Apr 26: Continuous disruption of train traffic because of farmers agitation in Punjab prevented a number of voters from reaching home to exercise their democratic right as Jammu Parliamentary Constituency went to polls today under second phase of ongoing General Elections for the 18th Lok Sabha. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO While maximum of these unfortunate voters were young, the first time voters were most disappointed as

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Virat Kohli starting the innings with skipper Rohit Sharma will create openings for power-hitting finishers like Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube in the Indian playing XI for the upcoming T20 World Cup, former seam-bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan said on Friday. Pathan, hero of Indias victorious 2007 T20 World Cup campaign, though added that the move, if implemented, will limit the option to just five specialist bowlers. Indian openers should be Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma,

*Express concern over rising unemployment, drug abuse Govind Sharma JAMMU, Apr 26: Voters in border areas of Jammu, Samba and Rajouri district turned out in large numbers to cast their vote to decide the fate of 22 candidates contesting from the Jammu Parliamentary constituency in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls today. Without the fear of Pakistan shelling, people living near the International Border and Line of Control in Akhnoor, Ramgarh and Sunderbani sectors thronged the Polling Stations

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Former captain Sourav Ganguly feels Axar Patel will book his place in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup as he can be moved around in the batting order depending on match situation. Axar has bowled splendidly all season at an economy rate of 7.06 and when promoted, he showed his batting prowess against Gujarat Titans. Axar, is a certainty. Both Rishabh and Axar are certainties for me at the T20 World Cup. The [] The post Ganguly bats for Axar & Pants inclusion in T

Sanjeev K Sharma PURMANDAL (SAMBA), Apr 26: Making claims of utter neglect suffered by the historic shrines of Purmandal and Uttar Behni and their adjoining hamlets in Samba district, people living in the close vicinity of these holy places cast their votes today saying it was a democratic responsibility to register their participation in the ongoing countrywide battle of the ballot which witnessed polling during the second phase of General Elections-2024 with voters of Jammu-Samba-Reasi Lok Sab

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 26: Deaf and Dumb Higher Secondary School, Jammu, which is administered by the Samaj Kalyan Kendra, has once again produced an exceptional result in the Middle Class Board Examination. The school achieved 100% results of the Middle Class announced by J&K Board of School Education, yesterday. Out of nine Deaf & Dumb students who appeared in the examination, seven got distinction, while one just missed it by two marks. Four students got A+ grade (above 80% [] The

Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Apr 26: National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti today asked the Election Commission of India not to postpone polls in the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat. They made the appeal after the EC sought a report from Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and the Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole on representations submitted by some parties and three candidates seeking rescheduling of elections in the constituency due to adve

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Apr 26: Kalka Mandir Dangal Committee is organizing 42nd International Kundorian Arli (Katra) annual Dangal 2024 at village Kundrorian Arli behind Railway Station Katra from tomorrow. The decision to this effect was taken in a meeting held at the venue of Dangal here today. The meeting was presided by social activist, prominent wrestling promoter, leading businessman and Hotelier Karnail Singh. Others who attended the meeting were Naresh Kumar ( Pappu Lakri)

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: The Supreme Court today rejected pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) and said blindly distrusting any aspect of the system can breed unwarranted scepticism. Maintaining that democracy is all about striving to build harmony and trust between all institutions, a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta delivered two concurring verdicts and dismissed all the pleas in the matter, including t

NEW DELHI, Apr 26 : America puts high priority on student visas because it knows people-to-people ties last a lifetime, US envoy Eric Garcetti said here on Friday and asserted that its Mission is preparing to accommodate higher number of applications from Indian students this year. In an interview to PTI at the American Center, he also recalled that US President Joe Biden had asked him to reduce waiting time for visas for Indians. He did! It is the first [] The post US puts high priority on stud

KOLKATA, Apr 26 : DBS Bank India hosted an exclusive, invite-only screening of the documentary Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: A Singapore Saga in Delhi on Friday. The event was attended by dignitaries such as Simon Wong Singapore High Commission, Subhash Chandra- CEO National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (National CAMPA), Dr. B Srinivas- Secretary, National Medical Commission, Ministry of Health, Vijay Kumar Singh- Member Finance, Delhi Development Authority, M

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