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Two trees axed; Chennai residents sound the alarm

Greater Chennai Corporation notes a fine is being slapped on the violator; Chennai District Green Committee confirms permission for cutting the t

1.50 lakh crore road projects approved for Maharashtra, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

BJP leader Mr. Gadkari in detail briefed the media about the projects approved for Maharashtra

How mangroves cells helps plants survive in saltwater

Scientists found that mangroves show a range of physiological strategies to tolerate the low osmotic potentials associated with saltwater

E-challan fine recovery down in 2024, says govt

CDC abandons science in its new advice about vaccines and autism

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its long-standing guidance about vaccines and autism. The guidance

RJD alleges men getting the benefit of scheme meant for women in Bihar

So far, Bihar government has transferred 10,000 to 1.56 crore women with an aim toto empower women through financial assistance to start their ow

Government schools will be opened in seized properties of Lalu Prasad, says Samrat Choudhary

In the recently held Assembly elections for which results were announced on November 14, the NDA had won 202 seats out of total 243-state assembl

With Nvidias second-best AI chips headed for China, US shifts priorities from security to trade

This week, US President Donald Trump approved previously banned exports of Nvidias powerful H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China. In

Attention firmly on Gill, Surya as T20I action shifts to Dharamsala

India take on confident Proteas in 3rd T20I today with series tied at 1-1 DharamsHala, Dec 13: The countdown to save his place in the playing XI

Meghalaya-o JJM scheme chusokna mankujaenga

SHILLONG: Meghalaya-o Jal Jeevan Mission-ni contractor-rang uamangni mana nangnigipa kror 700 tangkako sorkarini watako nichake dongengon adoko s

Minority Regional Council-na dabianiko ACHIK jegala

SHILLONG: Garo Hills-o chongipa jatrangna gesa Minority Regional Council-ko bikote onchina dabienganiko Achik Conscious Holistically Integrated K

Right to Disconnect Bill rekindles worklife boundary debate

A private member's bill in India proposes a Right to Disconnect, empowering employees to ignore work communications outside office hours. While u

Isai Natya Nataka Vizha inaugurated in Chennai

Mohan Sreenivas, president of Narada Gana Sabha said, the sabha has been instrumental in introducing several artists to the audience in Chennai.

3I/ATLAS interstellar comet heads towards Earth now. Will December 19 be judgement day and should we pray?

3I/ATLAS interstellar comet heads towards Earth now and will reach its closest point on December 19. Scientists say it will pass at a safe distan

CMRL yet to finish work to set up additional escalators

Commuters demand that CMRL erect more escalators at some stations of the phase I network; officials say delays occur because work is being done o

A memorable first day

The first day at school or college, or the first time one leaves home stays fresh in memory

Bowlers emulate batters brilliance as J&K hands Meghalaya crushing innings defeat

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: Emulating their batters, the bowling duo of Jammu and Kashmir led by Rajveer Singh and Sanil Singh

CS visits mini-township Jagti; distributes sanction, allotment orders

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today visited the mini-township Jagti Nagrota to inspect development works bes

Dr Jitendra addresses Delhi Industry leaders, announces Govt funding support for private sector

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 13 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today descr

Introduction of LHB coaches in Sabarmati-Jammu Express

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: For more safety and comfort of its passengers, Jammu division of Northern Railway has decided to replace t

Amit gives CLT formula for fast track economic growth

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 13: Director Census Operations (DCO) & Director Citizen Registration (DCR) for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh,

To counter Cong on SIR, BJP to launch nationwide campaign

Registration of infiltrators not be allowed: Bhandari Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: To counter the opposition parties especially Congres

Convocation of DIT University held

Excelsior Correspondent DEHRADUN, Dec 13: The 9th Convocation ceremony of DIT University, Dehradun, was held here today for awarding the degrees.

Allen scholarship admission test for new session on Dec 21

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The admission process for the academic session 2026-27 at ALLEN Career Institute has commenced for aspiran

LG releases Hindi poetry book

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released the Hindi poetry book Hindora by noted writer Dr. Satish

Beeps, weeps, and hope

When life edges back toward normalcy, joy ripples through the ICU

3I/ATLAS releases new molecules into space when it heats up? Here's complete truth as interstellar comet continues to shock experts

3I/ATLAS releases new molecules into space when it heats up? Astronomers studying the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS report changes in brightness an

Menace of trolling

Outrage sells, and algorithms reward it. Yet, lawmakers remain blind, and platform moderators stay indifferent

Ive become used to baseless hate: Prajakta Koli

Prajakta Koli says she has learned to handle negativity and baseless hate over her 11-year journey as a content creator and now an actor, while s

Piyush, Prithvi shine on Day 2 of Lawn Tennis Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The second day of the U-12 Boys and Girls Lawn Tennis Championship, organized by the Jammu and Kash

Srinagar emerges Champion in U-17 Boys UT Level Softball Tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATRA, Dec 13: Department of Youth Services & Sports (DYSS), Reasi successfully concluded the U-17 Inter-District

Police respond to reported shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island

Police say there are multiple victims who have been shot after active shooter reported at Brown University

JPS Pre-Primary wing celebrates Annual Sports Day

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The Pre-Primary wing of Jodhamal Public School celebrated its Annual Sports Day with great zeal and

Udhampur hosts action-packed Day 2 of Inter-District Cricket Tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 13: Department of Youth Services & Sports, Udhampur, today successfully conducted the second day of

SRK, AbRam share iconic moment with Messi in Kolkata

In a rare and star-studded moment, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan met football legend Lionel Messi on Saturday in Kolkata, marking one of the

Nirmohi Documents Saraz

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com Name of the Book:Saraz- Lok Aur Parampara Author: Prof Shiv Nirmohi Publisher: Sahitya Sangam Publication

The Mask actor Peter Green passes away at 60

Peter Greene, best known for his roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, has passed away. He was 60. The actor was found dead in his Lower East Side

Ladakh archery team creates history at Sr Nal Cships, qualifies for National Games

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KARGIL, Dec 13: In a momentous achievement for the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Ladakh Archery Team has delivere

Outsourcing Committees Without Outcomes

For nearly four years, a series of committee reshuffles, expanded memberships, altered chairmanships and repeated government orders have failed t

SHRD Public School holds Annual Day function

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: Sant Hare Ram Dass (SHRD) Public School celebrated its 9th Annual Day function with great enthusiasm and c

Sonakshi, her husband advocate for social media ban for kids

Bollywood couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal spoke in favour of social media ban for kids in India, following the footsteps of Australia. Dur

First Rohingya film Lost Land wins Best Film Award at Red Sea Intl Film Fest

Japanese filmmaker Akio Fujimotos Lost Land the first feature film shot entirely in the Rohingya language has bagged the Best Film Award at the

Danakgre Akingni aarangko sorkari kangdraenga ine Bernard matnanga

TURA: Tura-ni Danakgre Akingo donggipa aarangko adok sorkari, akangdrana jotton kaenga ine Tura-ni MDC aro BJP-ni state vice president Bernard N

Actor Ibrahim Ali Khan during the Mini X Esquire India event in Mumbai

Actor Ibrahim Ali Khan during the Mini X Esquire India event in Mumbai, on Friday. (PTI)

Nifty 50, Nifty Midcap 150 emerge as top indices in Nov, says report

New Delhi, Dec 13: Nifty 50 and Nifty Midcap 150 emerged as best-performing indices in November, with a growth of 1.87 per cent and 1.59 per cent

Gratitude Toward the Divine

Arun Kumar Gupta arun.k.gupta5151@gmail.com Human existence is a profound phenomenon in the vast expanse of creation. When one pauses to reflect

Admn committed to dismantle remnants of terror ecosystem: LG

Construction work of houses destroyed in shelling to start from April Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said

Justice after over 25 years: Pakeeza, Rozy; kin of two SPOs get job letters

Tale of terror victims; father killed, mother remarried Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 13: With handing over of appointment letters by Lieutenant Gove

Claims of normalcy in J&K cant be made while key resorts remain shut: Omar

Half of Gulmarg, Pahalgam remain closed Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Dec 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today termed the continued closure of touris

BALIDAN STAMBH JAMMU

A well perceived and designed stambh Meticulously crafted balidan stambh Everybody knows even deaf and dumb. A magnificent stambh stands tall Rem

Only a fraction of Ladakh UTs vast solar potential harnessed so far

J&Ks installed solar power capacity stands at 74.49 MW *Parliament Panel expresses concern over imbalance Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Dec 13: A Parliam

Surrendered terrorists replace those who gave land for project

Row over Ratle project retrenchments Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Dec 13: Retrenchment of 230 workers, engaging controversial contractors and a HR off

Omar-led Govt fails to get NC founders birth anniversary, July 13 holidays restored

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 13: The J&K Government released the list of official holidays for the calendar year 2026, once again exclud

Winter vacations announced for Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The Directorate of School Education Jammu has announced winter vacations for all Government and recognized

The generation that forgot to rest

People struggle to relax because scrolling has become a habit, leading to sleepless nights

The joy of accomplishment

Real success is not measured by speed or status, but by purpose. Its about working towards something that gives meaning

Balancing high tech and high touch

Successful leaders strike the right balance between technology and personal interaction

Tyler Robinson did not act alone or pull the trigger to kill Charlie Kirk? Candace Owens makes shocking claims again

Tyler Robinson did not act alone or pull the trigger to kill Charlie Kirk? Candace Owens shares what she believes on social media. The case conti

For better and for verse

Poetry is not for those weak in art or faint of heart

Retired IAF man held in Assam, 4 arrested in Arunachal for spying

Atal Dealt Firmly With Terror Attacks, Says Madhav

Madhav said Vajpayee was a leader who connected with all sections of society and believed in unity beyond barriers. He noted that with L. K. Adva

2,500 Acres To Be Acquired In Phases For Amaravati Capital Needs

On road alignment in Mandadam village, he said two alternatives were examined and, based on farmers views and the MLAs suggestions, Option1 was f

Winter Tales ends with fashion, crafts and cultural celebrations

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 13: Winter Tales 2025 concluded on Saturday, drawing the curtain on a three-day showcase that brought together arti

UN chief says six peacekeepers killed in drone strike on a UN facility in Sudan

Eight other peacekeepers were wounded in the strike; all the victims are Bangladeshi nationals, serving in the UN Interim Security Force for Abye

Naidu, Pawan To Inaugurate 36th Vijayawada Book Festival

Vijayawada Book Festival Society (VBFS) president T. Manohar Naidu and secretary K. Lakshmaiah said the upcoming edition would be the largest so

NRIs, Industrialists Eyeing Opportunities on Prathipadu Constituency

According to the MLA, around 6,445 acres of unused government land is available in the constituency, which could be allotted to industries, there

Spotlight on evolution of Khasi literature

Sylvanus Lamare delves into Khasi history at a session organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 13: Noted scholar and

Proposed transfer of senior officers from SWKH draws criticism

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, Dec 13: The proposed transfer of senior officers from South West Khasi Hills has drawn objections from two pres

Lou Majaw receives Shyntor Excellence Award

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 13: Renowned musician and cultural icon Lou Majaw was honoured with the Shyntor Excellence Award for Lifetime Contr

Falaknuma Palace Hogs Limelight

Those who could not make it to the stadium stayed glued to television or watched the proceedings on their cellphones with an intensity that is re

Hyderabad has a ball as Messi magic enthrals one and all

The disruption in Kolkata does not affect the proceedings in the City of Nizams; the Argentine superstar, Suarez and De Paul have a kickabout wit

Lok Adalat settles accident claims worth Rs 6.34 crore In Kurnool, Nandyal

The settled cases included 284 civil cases, 197 motor accident cases and 19,096 criminal cases. In motor accident cases alone, compensation amoun

HC to Hear PIL on Delayed Fee Reimbursement

The PIL was filed by Association for Socio Economic Empowerment of the Marginalised (ASEEM) and the Students Islamic Organisation (SIO).

Man Slams Stepson Onto CC Road, Leading to Death

The child was taken to a hospital in a gravely injured state and succumbed to injuries at the Gandhi Hospital.

Matters of personal liberty must get top priority in court: CJI

Rahul Meets Star Messi, Enjoys Game

Rahul Gandhi Meets Lionel Messi, Watches Match with Revanth Reddy

CM Naidu Clears Urban Mobility Projects for Vijayawada, Vizag

Both the urban local bodies are expected to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the construction of roads within the next two to three days.

Victory margins tell the story of UDF dominance

LDF consolidates dominance in Kannur district; UDF, BJP, SDPI post gains

The most striking outcome was in Anthoor municipality, where the LDF registered a clean sweep by winning all the 29 wards, several by huge margin

Heritage Dept To Find Dinosaur Eggs In Mancherial

After discovering a 230-million-year-old wood fossil in Bopparam of Mancherial district, the heritage department is set to look for dinosaur eggs

Heartland of Matua: PM to Foray Dec 20

Mr Modi is likely to address a rally in Nadias Taherpur area on December 20, just days after the draft voter list is scheduled to be published on

Navy Clarifies Explosion Sound And Vibrations Were Due To Routine Armament Demolition Activity

The Indian Navy has taken note of the concerns raised by local residents and the naval authorities are working in close coordination with the civ

Heart disease leading cause of sudden deaths under 45: Study

Clear Pending Projects, Uttam Writes to Centre

Uttam Kumar Reddy also highlighted on how the CWC was reportedly moving ahead with scrutiny of APs Banakacharla-Nallamalasagar link project, and

Class X Student Dies After Collapsing in Private School in Konaseema

According to sources, the student collapsed while classes were in progress.

Sacred claims

The ancient Hindu temple built by Khmer kings sits at the heart of the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia

SIB Ex- Chief Hands Over 4 Mobiles To SIT

Ex-SIB chief quizzed over phones in tapping probe

Delhi plans to run 11 govt hospitals on PPP model

Minority Gurukul Food Poisoning Incident: 4 Children Under Observation, Min Orders Suspension Of School Staff

Dr Santosh clarified that all required diagnostic tests, including scans, were conducted. Twelve children were found to be normal and have been d