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Mission SKILL to reshape J&Ks skilling landscape, propel economic empowerment: DyCM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary spearheaded a crucial stakeholders workshop, Mission SKILL Trans

India blasts Pakistan for frivolous narratives on Andrabi sentencing

NEW DELHI, Mar 25: India on Wednesday categorically rejected Pakistans condemnation of a life sentence handed to Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrab

Through cooperation, dialogue, we can forge strong development model for J&K: LG

Entire industrial ecosystem changing Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the stakeholder

LG, CM greet people on Ram Navami

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occas

Culture ministry, YouTube sign MoU to empower Indian folk artists to leverage digital platforms

NEW DELHI, Mar 25 : The culture ministry and YouTube on Wednesday signed an MoU under which the firm will equip Indian folk artists with essentia

CS reviews progress of Tawi Artificial Lake, Riverfront Development Projects

*Pushes for time-bound overhaul of RRs Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review m

Govt sets up expert panels, task force to revolutionize cancer care, screening

Focus on strengthening existing infra, early detection, promoting HPV vaccine Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Mar 25: In a landmark move aimed at revolutioni

Haryana CM holds discussions with Russian Ambassador to strengthen bilateral engagement

CHANDIGARH, Mar 25: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday met Russias Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, and highlighted the stat

Martyrs Memorial Badminton tourney from Apr 14

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: High Toss Sports Club, Talab Tillo, is set to organize a cash prize Martyrs Memorial Badminton Tour

District Rajouri Taekwondo Cship from today

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 25: The Taekwondo Association of District Rajouri is set to organise the District Rajouri Taekwondo C

SDH students shine at Dance Ka Junoon Session 2

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 25: Street Dance Hub (SDH), a leading dance institute from Udhampur, delivered an impressive performance at

Crescent Public School celebrates 22nd Foundation Day

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Crescent Public School celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day with great enthusiasm under the theme A J

NILM Jammu conducts Inter-Zone painting competition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: The National Incredible Literacy Mission (NILM) Jammu successfully organized Phase-II of the Inter-Zone Le

CMH College of Legal Studies organises programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: CMH College of Legal Studies, Jammu, in collaboration with the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD)

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman condemns Pakistan Armys 1971 actions on Genocide Day anniversary, calls it pre-planned massacre

DHAKA, Mar 25 : Marking Bangladeshs Genocide Day, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, recalling the nations darkest day, slammed the Pakistan Armys no

Comm Secy meets Deputy USTR Joseph Barloon; discusses WTO issues, bilateral trade

NEW DELHI, Mar 25: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Wednesday held a meeting with Deputy US Trade Representative Joseph Barloon, and discusse

Ahmadis in Paks Punjab barred from performing religious rites on Eid

LAHORE, Mar 25: Police in several districts of Pakistans Punjab province barred the Ahmadi minority community from performing their religious rit

Have PNG access but not switched? Govt will stop LPG refills

Households with access to piped natural gas but still using LPG cylinders will face a supply cut in three months. This government move aims to re

Global boost: IITs make mark in QS top 50 rankings by subject

Indian Institutes of Technology are solidifying their global standing in engineering, with multiple disciplines ranking in the world's top 50. Ma

16 Killed, Many Missing As Bus Falls Into River In Bangladesh

At least 16 people have died and several others remain missing after a bus plunged into a river in Bangladesh while attempting to get onto a tran

With Rs 1,800cr outlay, immigration scheme extended for 5 years

The Union cabinet has approved the continuation of the immigration and visa tracking scheme for five more years until March 2031 with a Rs 1,800

Lockdown 2 fears rise: Global emergency guidelines released amid fuel crisis due to Iran war

The International Energy Agency has issued emergency energy saving guidelines. These recommendations aim to reduce fuel consumption amid fears of

Lone rangers flex their muscle against alliances in Assam battle

The non-aligned entities include All India United Democratic Front, United Peoples Party Liberation, and All India Trinamool Congress

Petrol stations put up 'no stock' boards as pumps run dry

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix

The Bill only deepens the conflation of gender identities and ignores core crises

What is Discord Awaiting Endpoint error and how to resolve it? Discord outage affected regions, services, users and company statement

What is Discord Awaiting Endpoint error and how to resolve it? This issue surfaced during a Discord outage that impacted thousands of users world

Democracy, dissent and the national image debate

Democratic strength lies in engaging dissent without equating it to disloyalty to the nation

Man Gets 10 Yrs RI In Murder Case

The accused Aravind Singh, 22, a resident of Kalvary Temple Road in Miyapur and a native of Balrampur in Chhattisgarh

CM exhorts state to explore opportunities in film sector

Maiden Shillong Intl Film Festival has 18 curated films from NE, Bhutan and Vietnam By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Chief Minister Conrad K S

We Do Not Intend To Negotiate: Iran Rules Out Talks With US

Iran state television Press TV cited an unidentified official as saying Tehran had esponded negatively to the plan and that the war would only e

RTI reveals over 2,100 trucks operated by non-locals in JH

Truck drivers association demands licence freeze From Our Correspondent JOWAI, March 25: The Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Associ

Lack of civic amenities irks residents as urbanisation takes toll on constituency

Discord down: Users report major outageHere's when the services will be up

Discord is experiencing a major outage impacting voice chat services, with thousands of users reporting connection issues. The company believes i

Infosys to acquire U.S. firms Optimum Healthcare IT for $465 million, Stratus for $95 million

Aahar falls silent after 3,858 days of continued service

LPG crunch amid West Asia War hits Shillongs most vulnerable By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: For the first time in years, the hearth at Aahar

Cummins joins SRH training, but doesnt overtly exert himself

SRH is preparing for the IPL 2026 opener against defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Saturday

ODI WC crown gave us confidence and self-belief to win titles anywhere in the world: Harmanpreet

Harmanpreet said it was a emotional moment for her to see a stand being dedicated to her at the Omaxe Stadium in Dwarka

Esterhuizen steers South Africa to T20 series win over New Zealand

New Zealand chose to bowl first and despite Benjamin Sears and Josh Clarkson dropping catches early on, South Africa were struggling at 76-2 in t

Guv helps over 23 organisations with financial aid of nearly Rs 1 cr

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: In a push to support community-driven initiatives, Governor CH Vijayashankar on Wednesday distributed financi

Ksou VC To Challenge State Governament Order To Freeze Varsity's Bank Accounts

The KSOU Vice-Chancellor attributed the action of the State Government to freeze its bank accounts a repercussion over conference hosted at its c

Unfair rejection charges in police recruitment surface

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Family members of candidates who faced rejection during the recent police recruitment by the Central Recruitm

HBO Harry Potter series release date, where to watch, episode count: When will new show air? Here's trailer, first look, cast updates, Voldemort casting status, production timeline and expanded storylines

HBO Harry Potter series release date is set for Christmas 2026 with eight episodes based on the first book. The show expands storylines, reveals

Evidence-based bat protection in focus

State of Indias Bats 2024-25 report released By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: The Shillong-based North Eastern Regional Centre (NERC) of the Z

Agatha out of NPPs star campaigners list

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Following a controversy over the inclusion of Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCP

12 WJH villages declared TB-free

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, March 25: The District Tuberculosis Office, West Jaintia Hills, observed World Tuberculosis Day on Wednesday by dec

Impact Player rule to stay at least until 2027: IPL authorities to captains

Introduced in 2023, the Impact Player rule allows teams to make a substitution at any stage during the match

Retired Bank Employee Duped Of 55 Lakh In Cyber Fraud

The victim paid 23.50 lakh as processing charges

Disgusted With Abhishek, Guy Walks Around Doing Reels: India Opener Blasted

Though Abhishek Sharma slammed a fiery 21-ball 52 in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026, former India player Yograj Singh is not happy with the

AIADMK Forges Ahead In Poll Preparedness

By establishing itself as the leader of the NDA in Tamil Nadu through the announcement on Wednesday, the AIADMK did not completely accede all the

London High Court rejects Nirav Modis reopen petition against extradition

The matter was strongly argued by the Crown Prosecution Service advocate, ably assisted by a dedicated CBI team, including investigating officers

Madhya Pradeshs Free Health Camp Recognized by India Book of Records, Says Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Shivpuri, March 26: Central Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Wednesday that a week-long free health camp held in Shivpuri district, Mad

TMC Files Complaint Against BJPs Shuvendu Adhikari Over Alleged Election Code Violation

Kolkata, March 26: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a complaint with the Chief Election Officer against BJP candidate Shuvendu Adhikari an

Jury Finds Instagram And YouTube Liable In A Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

The California jury's decision Wednesday in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing soc

Tension in Assam's Kokrajhar over beef claim; 7 held for vandalism

The incident occurred at No. 3 Nayasara village under the Salakati police outpost. According to the police, trouble started after locals alleged

BJP Leader Arjun Singh Advocates for Aggressive Tactics in Bengal Elections

Kolkata, March 26: The political atmosphere in West Bengal is heating up as the assembly elections approach. BJP leader Arjun Singh has drawn a p

Adm must evolve to be citizen-Centric: LG

Asks J&K industrialists to invest in new skills to enhance productivity Jammu Tawi, Mar 25:Describing administration as the backbone of any natio

Addl 300 MW power anticipated for J&K

Jammu Tawi, Mar 25:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to require additional 300 Megawatts (MWs) of power during the peak hours over the coming three yea

NorthPark Center evacuated: What sparked the major police response in North Dallas?

NorthPark Center was evacuated Wednesday afternoon due to a potential security issue, with multiple sources indicating a possible bomb threat pro

Rain, snow likely in J&K from March 26

Srinagar, Mar 25:The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday predicted fresh spells of rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from March

India Kicks Off SAFF U-20 Championship Against Pakistan in High-Stakes Match

Mal, March 26: Indias U-20 mens football team is set to begin its SAFF U-20 Championship campaign with a thrilling match against Pakistan at the

Reservation Bill likely to be taken up in upcoming Assembly session

Srinagar, Mar 25:The much-hyped bill on reservation rationalization introduced by Dr Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri is likely to be taken up in the fort

4,491 kg of narcotics seized in J&K in 2025

New Delhi, Mar 25:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said that 4,491 kilograms of narcotic substances were seized in Jammu and Kashm

States told to reserve 20 pc jobs for Agniveers

HAMIRPUR (HP), Mar 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to all states to reserve 20 per cent jobs for Agniveers for their rehabilitation

'Will now take place in Beijing': Leavitt CONFIRMS TrumpXi meet on May 1415 after postponement

Who will survive AI job cuts? Palantir CEO Alex Carp points to autistic, neurodivergent talent

Skills to survive AI-driven job market: AI is changing jobs. Palantir CEO Alex Karp believes people with vocational skills or those who are neuro

7,47,395 ration card deleted in J&K under clean-up drive

New Delhi, Mar 25:The Government of India (GoI) on Wednesday said that Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed large-scale deletion of ration cards since 2

Welfare and distress: On the run-up to the Kerala Assembly election 2026

The Opposition is trying to undermine the LDFs development pitch

UN Chief Accelerates Diplomacy to End Iran Conflict with Special Envoy Appointment

New Delhi, March 26: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has intensified diplomatic efforts to end the Iran conflict by appointing

Universal mobile coverage achieved in J&K, Ladakh

Most villages now connected with 4G, 5G New Delhi, Mar 25:The Centre on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have ach

ECBs Christine Lagardes alert: Prices may rise faster than in 2022 due to Iran war

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde warns businesses might raise prices quicker due to recent inflation experiences. She notes that mem

Rising complaints against e-commerce platforms in J&K

Ladakh reports minimal cases New Delhi, Mar 25:The Centre on Wednesday said that complaints against e-commerce platforms have shown a rising tren

Zero FIR in Ajit Pawar crash an attempt to defame Maharashtra, says Fadnavis

Security stepped up ahead of Ram Navami

SC raps police over lax probe into minors sexual assault

Bihar Mining Department Data Operator Arrested for Taking Bribe

Patna, March 26: In a significant anti-corruption operation, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau in Bihar arrested a data entry operator and his a

Ladakh to get Gamma Irradiation facilities

New Delhi, Mar 25:The Government of India (GoI) on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the establishment of Gamma Irradiation facilities in Lad

CS for time-bound overhaul of JK Recruitment Rules

Jammu Tawi, Mar 25:Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to assess the current status and expedite the updation of Recru

More IPL teams may bat for stake sale

IPL franchise valuations have seen a sharp increase. This rise is prompting some team owners to consider selling stakes. New deals have set bench

Cuban sorrow: On U.S. actions on Cuba

The U.S. asphyxiation of Cuba demands global condemnation

67,783 Vacancies Filled, Says Bhatti

The government, responding to a question from BRS MLAs on job notifications and recruitments, said after the Congress government was formed, a to

Surat Railway Station to Transform into a Multi-Modal Transport Hub with 1,500 Crore Mega Project

Surat, March 26: The Surat Railway Station is set to undergo a significant transformation into a Multi-Modal Transportation Hub (MMTH). This init

Merck braces for Keytruda patent loss with $6.7 billion Terns bet

Merck is acquiring Terns Pharma for $6.7 billion to strengthen its cancer drug pipeline, aiming to reduce reliance on its blockbuster Keytruda ah

After Didi's Heat, EC Says 40% Axed Among 32 Lakh 'Adjudicated', Sorted In WB SIR

According to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal, around 32 lakh voters names have so far been sorted from the tally of 60.06

We are not Dalaal nation like Pak: Govt at all-party meet

No need for panic as India has enough stock with more crude oil & gas coming New Delhi, Mar 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to US P

IMA Haryana flags 400 crore dues under Ayushman Bharat

Assembly gets second bomb threat in 2 days, turns out to be hoax

DRI steps up monitoring to curb illegal movement of goods

No Shortage of Fuel, Says Telangana

Bhatti directed oil companies, district collectors, superintendents of police and police commissioners within Greater Hyderabad to ensure the uni

AAP protests against LPG crunch; BJP says Oppn. playing politics

London High Court Rejects Nirav Modis Plea for Rehearing on Extradition

New Delhi, March 26: The London High Court has dismissed Nirav Modis request to reopen proceedings against his extradition order issued by UK cou