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Police organizes anti-drug campaign

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 9: The police today organized an anti-drug awareness rally at Government Girls Middle School Goshbugh in P

Woman among three held with heroin in Reasi, Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 9: Police today claimed to have arrested three alleged drug peddlers, including a woman, in separate operatio

Two chain snatchers held: Police

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 9: Jammu and Kashmir Police today claimed to have arrested two persons involved in a chain-snatching incident

DC reviews SANJY-2026 preparedness; Directs timely completion of all works

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, JUNE 09: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a comprehensive review meeting here t

12 years of NDA rule: BJP chief harps on total change in NE

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, June 9: Total change in North East during the past decade was the main theme of the speech of the newly-appointed BJP pr

DC visits Vessu Migrant Colony, inaugurates Computer Lab

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, JUNE 09: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today visited Vessu Migrant Colony, where he inaugurated

Administrative Secy, Tourism chairs holds meet with local stakeholders

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, June 09 : Sanjit Rodrigues, Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, today

Rymbui promises improved PGI ranking in coming years

SHILLONG, June 9: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Tuesday said he was confident that Meghalayas ranking in the Ministry of Educations Perfor

Series of amendment bills to be tabled in KHADC session

Among the bills are those on trading by non-tribal people, the councils service rules, and regulations relating to the 14 Himas SHILLONG, June 9:

KHADC to hike casual employees pay to Rs 10,000

SHILLONG, June 9: The KHADC Executive Committee (EC) has decided to increase the salaries of its 72 casual employees, many of whom have served th

NMC vacancies delaying medical admissions: Amicus

Miscreants torch Mawsynram power discoms Ranikor office

MAWKYRWAT/SHILLONG, June 9: Miscreants burnt down the office of the SAI Computer Limited located at Pamdaba in Ranikor, 50 km from Mawkyrwat, Sou

SWKH issues weather advisory; public urged to remain alert

MAWKYRWAT, June 9: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), South West Khasi Hills, has issued a safety advisory following forecasts of

NPP moves Centre calling for transparent FCRA framework

SHILLONG, June 9: The National Peoples Party (NPP) has urged the Centre to establish a transparent, consultative, and time-bound framework for re

Group urges govt to advertise 677 vacant teaching posts

SHILLONG, June 9: The Jaintia National Council (JNC) Western Zone has urged the state government to immediately advertise 677 vacant teaching pos

Government pauses Starlink nod over Iran war use: Report

African proverb of the day: 'An old man marrying a young lady is like buying a book...' Life lessons by Nubian proverb on marriage, love, relationships, age gap, life journey, commitment, and why one should tie knot after due consideration

African proverb of the day highlights the challenges that can arise when people at very different stages of life enter a marriage. This Nubian pr

After Child's Drowning, Family Turns To Salt In Bid To Revive Her

According to police, family members who searched for the child alerted the police. During the search operation, police asked residents to check n

Youth Congress Functionary Among Two Arrested In Alleged Blackmail And Extortion Case

The complainant alleged that he later met Jitesh at a hotel, where he was threatened with dire consequences if the money was not paid. Fearing da

'NYC won't be another Minnesota': Homan unveils aggressive ICE plan; puts Hochul, Mamdani on notice

Corruption Has Come Down: Anbumani

He handed over the resolutions passed at a recent all-party meeting on caste census, convened by the PMK, and demanded that the Governors Address

The Opposition Doesnt Need INDIA 2.0. It Needs Congress 2.0

By Rajdeep Sardesai Sequels in Indian cinema rarely work. Audiences have usually seen the original, the novelty factor is gone and the script fee

Protesters torch vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing

Northern Irish police and British authorities issued repeated calls for calm earlier on Tuesday (June 9) following the attack captured in a grues

'TAKE THOSE WORDS DOWN!': Rashida Tlaib's Lebanon resolution bill sparks explosive House meltdown

Researchers mimic effects of sleep in awake mice

Researchers have been able to trigger neural connections in awake mice that normally occur only during sleep, offsetting impacts of sleep depriva

Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to share drone tech

TALLINN, June 9: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Nordic and Baltic leaders in Tallinn, Estonia, offering to share Ukraines drone tech

Jaidbynriew and the Politics of Fear By Tyngshain Kharlyngdoh

The debate around jaidbynriew has long occupied the political and social imagination of the Khasi people. From village dorbar to pressure groups,

MP Withdraws 2-Child Norm In Government Service Rules

Chief minister Mohan Yadav announced that draft two-child norm in proposed Madhya Pradesh Civil Service Rules has been withdrawn and ordered imme

SWGH-oni Assam-ona niamgri reruragipa ramarangko champengchina NGO-rang dabia

AMPATI: Assam-oni South West Garo Hills-ona niamgri jakkalenggipa ramko champengchina gita Garo Student Union (GSU), Western Zone (South) Ampati

Unity, INDIA bloc

Curiously, INDIA bloc held its meeting in the national capital on Monday at the behest of West Bengals former chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Ban

Maharashtra To Increase Administrative Departments From 33 To 45

An official from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said the move is expected to expedite decision-making, facilitate more effective implementatio

Quote of the Day by the Silicon Valley entrepreneur Naval Ravikant: 'You make your own luck if you...'- The Angel Philosopher's powerful quote on success, persistence and creating your own luck

Entrepreneur Naval Ravikant believes success hinges on persistence. His famous quote, 'You make your own luck if you stay at it long enough,' hig

Mamata Banerjee and Sonia Gandhi Meet Amid Opposition Unity Talks

New Delhi, June 10: Following the recent assembly elections in West Bengal, where the Trinamool Congress (TMC) faced a setback, party leader and

European proverb of the day: 'Man without woman, is head without body; woman without man, is...' Life lessons on marriage, relationships, correlation, mutual interdependence, human nature, and why every person has their own importance and couples complete each other

European proverb of the day highlights the idea of mutual interdependence between men and women. This German proverb uses the image of a head and

SSC Exams Pass Off Peacefully, Claim Officials

Flying squads and higher officials visited 75 examination centres across Telangana. Officials claimed that no outside disturbances, complaints, o

Loan App Harassment Suspected Behind Womans Suicide

During preliminary inquiry, police examined the deceased womans mobile phone and found indications that she had borrowed money through an unident

Helmeted Navy Trainee Killed in Bike Crash

Police identified the deceased as Ajith K. Sathpathy, 34, from Odisha, who was riding the bike, while the injured is K.V. Ganesh, 34, from Vizag,

Four Saplings To Be Planted For Every Surgery Under Naatho Green Miles

Narendra Reddy said the hospital is working towards achieving 100 per cent robotic-assisted joint replacement surgeries by 2030.

Congress Demands Mahajans Removal Over Operation Blue Star Remarks

A political controversy erupted after Mr. Mahajan attended a commemoration marking the anniversary of Operation Blue Star n Amritsar on Saturday.

French Proverb of the Day: 'You must hit the iron...'- Life lessons on timing, opportunity, action, and why success belongs to those who recognize the right moment

French proverbs offer practical wisdom, with hit the iron while it's hot emphasizing timely action. Success hinges on recognizing and seizing opp

Complete Old City Metro Rail by 2028, Asad Tells Revanth

Asaduddin credited the GHMC and his own party MLAs for completing over 90 per cent of land acquisition as part of the Old Citys metro project and

Iran FM says foreign forces face constant risk of being caught in crossfire

To reduce risk, best solution is for them to leave, Abbas Araghchi added, after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed a response following accusation

Nurses hold 2-hour strike in Haryana, demand resignation of women panels chairperson

Girl, 16, Raped By 5 Youths In Haryana's Nuh: Cops

Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered at the Women's Police Station under the POCSO Act.

American Proverb of the Day: A man chases a woman until she Life lessons on attraction, commitment, desire, one sided relationships and why you can't force someone to love you

American Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of A man chases a woman until she catches him. The saying reflects the idea that romantic rela

Quote of the day by Kate Hudson: 'As a woman, and as a working mom trying to get things done, you find yourself...' - actress of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Fool's Gold and Sibling Revelry podcast host reveals hidden struggles of working women and mothers

Quote of the day by Kate Hudson: Kate Hudson highlights the silent struggles of working mothers who often face adversity without speaking out. Th

$327.1 billion US exports in April touch record high

America's trade deficit shrank in April. This happened as exports of oil products and capital goods reached new highs. This trend could help trad

NRIs Could Earn $ Return Of 17-27 Per Cent On FCNR (B) Scheme

The RBI is open to banks providing SBLC (Standby Letter of Credit) to lenders of deposit customers, which can help them leverage their capital to

Nizampet Dump Yard To Be Shifted In 30 Days

The minister inspected the dumping yard along with district collector M. Manu Choudary

Man held for attempting to steal cash from ATM near Katpadi

Officials of the bank saw the CCTV camera footage and alerted the local police, who later nabbed him

Japanese proverb of the day that gives hope in love: 'Every cracked pot has its matching lid'

A Japanese proverb teaches that imperfections do not hinder love. It states every flawed person has a perfect match. This wisdom highlights that

'Procedural Lapse in Handling Liquid Metal' Caused VSP Mishap

AP factories director in-charge, Mohan Rao, said, As per our preliminary assessment, procedural lapses mainly dealing with rinsing and oxidation

Man held for possession of gutka in Vellore

Saheli cards for free bus travel prove elusive for trans persons in Delhi

Four persons arrested for attempt to steal valuables at DRI premises in Teynampet

The intruders allegedly assaulted the security guard, tied his hands and legs, and stuffed a cloth in his mouth, causing him to lose consciousnes

PHC counsellors, laboratory technicians of TANSACS face salary delays

Delhi CM: existing houses in O-zone wont be razed

Only ongoing constructions in protected area under scanner, says Gupta; will meet Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal to discuss issue, she adds

In Trump's crypto 'scrip', family always wins. Investors don't

In an eyebrow-raising twist of fate, the Trump family reportedly amassed over $2 billion through various cryptocurrency initiatives, leaving many

Man dies after returning from police inquiry

The victim worked as a driver and was a resident of Nesapakkam

Zojila tunnel is a gamechanger for national security, integration: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister oversees final blasting of the Zojila tunnel from the Kargil side, terming it the worlds longest, single-tube, bi-directional road

Securing India against the threat of a Mythocalypse

Claude Mythos, the worlds most formidable hacker, needs Indias urgent attention

Vijay Rupani's daughter urges Air India to drop compensation waiver requirement

Air India is offering compensation to families of victims from last year's Ahmedabad plane crash. However, families must waive their right to sue

Five-minute fire response time in Delhi highly unrealistic, says Chief Fire Officer

China's exports jump 19.4% on-year in May, 35% to US

China's exports saw a strong jump in May, rising 19.4 percent year-on-year. Imports also climbed significantly. Technology and auto shipments fue

Chinas role in the international order

As China kicks off its 15th five-year plan, the country will remain a key contributor to economic growth, open its doors wider and share opportun

History-sheeter held for possessing 5 kg of ganja in Nungambakkam

Safety Drive Reaches 3,200 Road Users as Vijayawada Division Marks ILCAD 2026

Held under the theme, Alert Today, Safe Tomorrow, the campaign focused on promoting safe behaviour at railway crossings and preventing accidents.

Fight Between Podu Cultivators, Forest Staff Over Ownership of Podu Lands

Podu cultivators say that they have been cultivating the land for over 40 years, and agriculture was the only source of livelihood for them.

Left Parties Stage Protests Over Fuel, LPG Price Hikes

In Rajamahendravaram, CPM activists led by senior leader T. Arun formed a human chain at Syamala Centre and raised slogans against the Centre whi

IIT-Madras hosts RSIC summer programme 2026

Ancient Undavalli Caves Host Yoga Session Ahead of International Yoga Day

The collector described yoga as a valuable cultural heritage that contributes to physical and mental well-being.

First Monsoon Fury Claims Two Lives

HYDRAA officials said Disaster Response Force teams were deployed across the city to clear fallen trees and drain stagnant water.

Early Arrival of Rain Bugs Cheer Farmers

Farmers in Jam and Chincholi villages of Nirmal taluka are celebrating the early arrival of the mites, a traditional harbinger of the monsoon.

Government land turned into 800-crore private asset, Lokayuktas plea to prosecute revenue officer pending since 2021

Mahadev app: ED files new request to bring promoter to India from UAE

India's Enforcement Directorate is pushing to bring Mahadev app promoter Saurabh Chandrakar back from the UAE. His attempt to remove an Interpol

AP Oil Palm Institute Signs MoU With Patanjali Foods

Speaking on the occasion, IIOPR director Kancherla Suresh said the collaboration would greatly benefit Ganoderma-infected palms even before sever

Cab Drivers Oppose RGIA Ramp Charges

The union argued that the policy is antidriver, given the heavy traffic congestion on airport ramps, delays in luggage handling, elderly passenge

Quote of the day by Pierce Brosnan: 'Love means that everything is right with the world. Love and only love. Love means that you are...' - inspiring life lessons on love, emotions and happiness by Tomorrow Never Dies, The Matador and Mamma Mia! actor

Quote of the day by Pierce Brosnan: Pierce Brosnan believes love makes the world feel right. It brings contentment and strength. Love also foster

Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'If a jade is not cut and polished, it cant be...'- Inspiring lessons on growth, discipline, transformation, and why true potential requires effort and refinement

A Chinese proverb comparing raw jade to human potential highlights that natural ability alone is insufficient for success. True greatness is achi

Humiliating: FIFA WC Faces Heat After Senegal Subjected To Extra Check

A video alleging Senegal players being subjected to excessive security checks at a US airport ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has raised a storm

New and raw: On Nepal-India ties

Nepal and India must avoid misspeaking on border issues

The Kings coronation

Over the last few years, PBKS skipper Shreyas not just knocked on the door but banged it; he deservedly enjoyed a double delight when he returned

Mobile Phone Clue Cracks Hill Ridge Villa Theft

A source said the breakthrough came after accused Kalpana switched on a mobile phone while in Uttar Pradesh and texted her husband regarding the

Land Dispute Involving APCU Persisting in Anantapur District

According to authorities, a neighbouring landowner Rathnamayya, along with his son Yogeshwar and others, allegedly entered the university premise

AP CM Pushes App for Online Government Services, Tightens Focus on Water Safety

Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy, Chief Secretary Sai Prasad and senior officials from various departments attended the review meeting.

First-timers: On the French Open 2026

Upsets and withdrawals saw new champions at French Open

Education, Healthcare Key to VBSA Goals: Lanka Dinakar

Highlighting that education is the foundation of human resource development, Dinakar said dropout rates have declined due to initiatives such as

HC Examines Validity of Pension Law Changes

The panel comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin is hearing a writ petition filed by N. Mallaiah.

BJP councillor arrested

He had been evading arrest for over a month after being named an accused in a case registered in connection with a clash that took place during a

OG Ganja Racket Busted at RGIA

Law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to trace Nafsheed alias Alex, Biswas and foreign handlers. Officials said the case highlights t