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Cos in West Asia build support units for staff battling uncertainty

West Asian companies are prioritizing employee safety amidst the US-Iran conflict, offering extended leaves and mental well-being support. Indian

Reds gear up for Real Kashmir challenge at SSA stadium

MATCH STARTS AT 6:30 PM By Our Reporter Shillong, March 7: Shillong Lajong FC will look to register their first win of the season when they take

Meghalaya Cricket Association eyes land for new stadium

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: The Meghalaya Cricket Association is trying to identify a land to construct a cricket stadium. Speaking to med

Governor felicitates state kickboxers for Asia Pacific medals

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar, felicitated meritorious players of the All Meghalaya Kickboxing Associati

Bayern steamroll Gladbach 41

Munich, March 7: Luis Diaz scored one goal and made another as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Monchengladbach 4-1 to extend its lead at the top of t

Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer drops, takes the internet by storm

The trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge is finally out, and if fan reactions pouring in online are anything to go by, audiences are already count

Sussanne Khan remembers mom Zarine Khan

Entrepreneur Sussanne Khan hopes that every girl child gets a mother like hers as she remembers her mom Zarine Khan 4 months after her passing aw

Under fire over contentious song, rapper Badshah tenders apology

Police have initiated the process to issue a Look Out Circular against rapper-musician Badshah to prevent him from leaving the country, a day aft

Anupam Kher joins Prabhas-starrer Fauzi

The makers of the upcoming film Fauzi, starring Prabhas, have revealed a new poster featuring veteran actor Anupam Kher on the occasion of his 71

PeeCee sheds light on difference between Indian, American film industries

Global head-turner Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has tasted success in both Hollywood and Bollywood, has discussed the differences between the two i

Surya Uday: Plucky New Zealand stand in the way of Indias date with history

AHMEDABAD, Mar 7: An insanely talented and incredibly consistent Indian cricket team will carry the weight of a nations hopes in its pursuit of h

Women Leading J&Ks Socio-Economic Shift

Ankit Patel ankitpatelkonch508@gmail.com To grasp the grit of J&Ks startup boom, look at 23-year-old Prathishtha V Johar from Poonch. Forgoing a

Seismic map rollback hits quake readiness: Experts

India's decision to withdraw its updated seismic zonation map and earthquake design code has alarmed experts, who fear it weakens national prepar

Why Womens Dental Health Deserves the Spotlight

Dr Gautam Sharma dr.gautam.sharma@gmail.com As we celebrate International Womens Day on 8th March, we speak of empowerment, equality, leadership

Prime objective to make J&K vibrant, spiritual heart of nation: LG

UT emerging center of knowledge, art, philosophy *Heli-services for Shiv Khori to start in April Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Lieutenant

Congress: US calling India 'good actor' is evidence of PM Modi's cowardice

Congress criticizes the Modi government, calling Prime Minister Modi's actions cowardly after the US Treasury Secretary praised India for agreein

Shah defeats Oli, RSP set to form next Govt in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Mar 7: RSPs Balendra Shah on Saturday defeated four-time PM K P Sharma Oli by a huge margin and set to form the next Government in Nep

DGP Nalin Prabhat reviews security situation in Pulwama

Excelsior Correspondent PULWAMA, Mar 7: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat reviewed the security situation and policing measures

Regime change must be peoples choice: Omar on Nepal polls

Hope India wins T20 World Cup Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today welcomed the elections in Nepal, saying th

CM felicitates frontline electric utility workers at Lineman Diwas

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over Lineman Diwas celebration at Convention Centre here. Organ

SEC to initiate preparations for Panchayat polls with high-level meeting tomorrow

Revision of rolls to start with April 1, 2026 as cut-off date *Municipal voter lists to be taken from SIR Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 7: The State

Are We Celebrating Her Enough?

Dr Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com Every year on International Womens Day, the world dresses itself in celebration. Social media timelines

Women a driving force behind progress of society: Sakeena

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that wome

Man killed daughter in Digiana, held from Delhi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: A Madhya Pradesh (MP) resident, who was wanted for his alleged involvement in the killing of his 10-year-ol

Government takes steps to train 85,000 chip designers in 315 institutions

India's Chips to Startups programme is training engineers in semiconductor design. Students from 315 institutions are gaining hands-on experience

CM, FOCUS+ aro Green Meghalaya cheque-ko sualanga

Ampati: Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma, daal Students Field Ampati-o South West Garo Hills District Administration-ni gita FOCUS+ p

GH-oni badingchiwalrangko chelchakchina ASPF, Assam CM-ko molmolata

Tura: Assam-ni sima ari jolrango Garo Hills-oni Achik badingchiwalgiparangni naljokanina chanchina nanggipa ongani gimin Achik State Peoples Fron

Meghalaya-ni CUET-PG candidate-rang NE-ni apalchi rena nangjawaha: DHTE

SHILLONG: Meghalaya-oni CUET-PG porikkako segipa candidate-rang ia porikkako sena gita Northeast-ni apalchi ongkatna nangjawaha ine Directorate o

Mangsang-o chagrongenggipa nengnikanirangko nirokatchina CM-ko molmola

MANGSANG: East Garo Hills ajao donggipa Mangsang jolo dingtang dingtang nangnikanirangko janape, Achik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM), adokni

Indigenous Peoples Rights-ni bidingo Nokma Council-o chanchirimanga

TURA: Indigenous Peoples Rights ba adok-chigao atchikape songdongenggipa manderangna songsalo sasonni bidingo mandetangchi sason kaan baksa jatni

Delayed Mussavi Reconstruction

The continued delay in reconstruction of missing and dilapidated Mussavis across several districts of Jammu and Kashmir reflects a troubling gap

Imbibe teachings of Guru Ravidas for harmonious society: Sadhotra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: National Conference (NC) Additional General Secretary Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today called for imbibing the tea

Yasha Mudgal reviews functioning of Registrar Cooperative Societies

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a review meeting at the Civil S

When Indias Daughters Wear the Uniform

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com At 18,000 feet, patriotism is not a speech; it is a breath you fight for. The wind cuts thro

Saplings Intl School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Saplings International School celebrated its Annual Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur, presenting a co

Taliban wages war on women, but their voices roar. Here are 5 essential books by Afghan women

SYDNEY, Mar 7: There is something profoundly defiant, almost incendiary, about Afghan women writers. When the Taliban regained control of Kabul i

Shameful and unprecedented, says PM Modi; accuses TMC govt of insulting President Murmu

NEW DELHI, Mar 7: Accusing the West Bengal government of insulting President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the state, Prime Minister Narendr

Indias rise is unstoppable and it alone will determine trajectory of its growth: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI, Mar 7 : Indias rise is unstoppable and the trajectory of its growth will be determined by the country alone on the basis of its streng

CEC rides on water metro, calls it a model for India

KOCHI, Mar 7 : CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday rode on the water metro here and praised it as a model mode of transport for India. Chief Election C

TMC government has crossed all limits, says PM Modi over President Murmu's venue, protocol plaint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the West Bengal government for disrespecting constitutional office and tribal communities after President

Doctors warn against frequent use of morning-after pills

Women relying on morning-after pills face health risks, doctors warn. Frequent use disrupts hormonal balance and menstrual cycles, with potential

Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to Uttar Pradeshs first CM Govind Ballabh Pant on his death anniversary

Works of the late leader continue to inspire and guide the State even today, the U.P. CMadded

LPG price hike: Domestic cooking gas cost up by Rs 60 a cylinder

Domestic LPG cylinders will now cost Rs 60 more, reaching Rs 913 in Delhi, while commercial prices saw a Rs 114.5 increase. This hike, attributed

The Himalayas and the Mighty Five S

Rajan Kotru rajan@rest4all.com Evoking mystique, the multi-faceted significance of the Himalayas can hardly be overstated as it defines the geolo

EAM Jaishankar: Let Iranian ship dock on humanitarian grounds

India's ascent is unstoppable, driven by its own strength, not others' missteps, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted. He confirmed In

Rapper-politician Balendra to take over as Nepal PM

Kathmandu, March 7: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shahs RSP is all set to form the next government in Nepal after securing sweeping victory i

LPG prices up by Rs 60 in state

Shillong residents to now pay Rs 1,005 per cylinder By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Along with the rest of the country, the price of domestic

Ready to go to Rajya Sabha if party decides: James Sangma

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Senior National Peoples Party (NPP) leader and former minister James P.K. Sangma on Saturday said he is ready

HYC slams MDA for promotion of NPP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has strongly criticised the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) Government

Congress sees notice against Om Birla as 'strong message'

Congress believes the removal notice against Speaker Om Birla sends a strong message about the undermining of the opposition under BJP rule. The

Group moves Assam CM for safety of Garo traders

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 7: The Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF) has written to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressing con

Anger mounts in GH over GHADCs pending issues

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 7: Public resentment is growing across Garo Hills over the state governments delay in addressing long-pending

Punjab: Police officer beaten to death in village near Amritsar

An Assistant Sub-Inspector, Jagjit Singh, was tragically beaten to death in his native village near Amritsar following a personal dispute. The al

Doctors body condemns denial of permission for hunger strike

Two Bangladeshi nationals arrested for obtaining Indian passport using forged documents

Focus on sustainable agri in Himalayan region

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: A day-long second Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on the Himalayan Agro-ecology Initiative was held at the St

Man arrested for stealing box of chocolates

Find Your Civic Body On WhatsApp

Citizens need to send photographs along with the location details while reporting sanitation complaints.

Four killed in different road accidents

Government may scrap NOC for inter-state vehicle transfers

Inter-state vehicle transfers are set to become significantly easier as the government plans to eliminate the need for No Objection Certificates

Over 52,000 Indians Return from Gulf Amid Tensions; MEA Sets Up Control Room

MEA urges passengers to contact nearest embassies as 32,000 fly back on Indian carriers.

20 Meghalaya villages declared free of avoidable blindness

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Bansara Eye Care Centre has declared 20 villages across Meghalaya as Avoidable Blindness Free, following a dec

City event celebrates women entrepreneurs and creatives

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: To mark International Womens Day, an event titled Made of Her was held at BiSCI.io Your Alt Space premises in

Over 67 Pc Women Believe Pay Parity Exists At Workplaces; Real Estate Tops The Chart: Survey

The report, released on the eve of International Women's Day, also highlighted a growing demand for equal pay audits and menstrual leave, with th

NIT Warangal To Lead Krishna River Rejuvenation Plan

TGPCB assures full support

2 Held For House Break-In, Haul Seized

The incident occurred around 2 am on February 28 near the Muthukuru Bus Stand area in Nellore.

Gulf conflict: Indians in Bahrain, Qatar eye Saudi visas to fly out

Indians in Qatar and Bahrain are seeking Saudi transit visas as a backup plan due to flight cancellations. With airports in Doha and Bahrain larg

Escalating Gulf War Leading To High Anxiety In Srikakulam District

With reports of Iranian missile attacks on several Gulf cities, families of these workers in Srikakulam district are anxious. Mobile phones are t

Markapuram Cops Rescue Man From Suicide Bid

The man, identified as L. Gautham from Krishna district, had been staying in Kambham for the past three months.

TSMDC Prevents Illegal Sand Transportation At Inter-State Border

The checkpost is expected to help prevent illegal sand transport and improve revenue generation for the state government.

IAF Agniveer Vayu Rally To Kick Off On March 9

The recruitment will be held in phases. Female candidates from both states will attend on March 9 and 10.

Braveheart Lakshya downs Lai in epic battle to enter All England Open final

It turned out to be one of the finest matches of his career as Lakshya fought for one hour and 37 minutes before sealing a 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 wi

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman has announced the names of candidates from his party for 28 out of the total 30 Assembly constituencies in the Union Territory. Except for the constituencies of Yanam and Mahe, the party has decided to field candidates in all the constituencies in UT. Of the total candidates announced, 14 of them are women. NTK is the first political party to announce candidates for the 2026 Assembly polls in UT.

West Asia conflict: Over 52,000 Indians returned between March 1-7 after partial opening of airspace

The MEA said Indian missions in the region have issued detailed advisories and set up 24x7 helplines to assist Indians; more flights planned in c

B9 Beverages staff plans legal action as unpaid dues leave a bitter aftertaste

Suspensions at AUD set a dangerous precedent: SFI

RPF tightens vigil ahead of polls, seizes unaccounted cash

5 Children Go Missing In Two Cases In Kamareddy

Police have formed three teams and are examining CCTV footage to trace the children.

LuLu outlets to open at Shenoy Nagar, Chennai Central Metro stations soon

While a LuLu Hypermarket will open at Shenoy Nagar, a LuLu Daily will be unveiled at Chennai Central; a food court will also be set up at Shenoy

Quote of the day by Miuccia Prada: 'What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today when...' lessons on fashion, self-expression and what your clothes reveal by Prada head designer and Miu Miu founder

Quote of the day by Miuccia Prada: Miuccia Prada, a pivotal figure in luxury fashion, views clothing as an instant language, enabling immediate s

Children with disabilities turn spotlight towards inclusive world through theatre at Vidya Sagar

Empowerement of women is societys responsibility: Delhi CM

Chennai hospital launches programme to curb metabolic diseases

Faade Of A Tower In Dubai Marina Hit By Debris Of Intercepted Projectile

Tehran made an unusual apology to neighbouring states

Protests at AI summit: court orders release of IYC worker

Woman stabs husband after facing repeated harassment

Pink Tax: Why Women Pay More

Studies in several markets have pointed to such pricing differences. One analysis of gender-specific products titled From Cradle to Cane: The Cos

Legal Aid Clinic Set Up at Kakinada Collectorate

She, along with the joint collector Apoorva Bharat, inaugurated Legal Aid Clinic at the collectorate here on Saturday.

21 children among 78 bonded labourers rescued from brick kiln in Tiruvallur district

Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 2 Reloaded start date, time, new weapons, events and content: Multiplayer maps, modes and scorestreak

Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 2 Reloaded start date, time, new weapons, events and content bring new maps, Paradox Junction Zombies map, Black Ops