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When Journalism Strengthens Democracy

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com Rahul Gandhi being disallowed by the Honble Speaker to refer to a reputed magazine article carrying excerpts from

Union Budget 2026 and the Case for Long-Term Development

Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com Instead of looking for dramatic headlines, the Union Budget 2026-2027 should be interpreted as a decl

Healthcares Manufacturing Moment Arrives

Nigam Gupta jkssind@gmail.com When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rose to present the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 on February 1st, she did s

IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match start time, squads and how to watch live in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, SA, UAE, Caribbean and worldwide

IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match start time, squads and how to watch live in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, SA, UAE, Caribbean

UP Man Dumps 3 Wives In Six Years After Dowry Harassment; Case Filed

A man married three women over the past six years and allegedly deserted them after harassing them for dowry, police said on Friday.

No timeline for Qazigund-Srinagar-Budgam line doubling, Baramulla-Uri new rail line fixed: Govt

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : Detailed project reports for the doubling of the Qazigund-Srinagar-Budgam rail line and for the proposed Baramulla-Uri new lin

Indian diaspora aim to set record during dance performance welcoming PM Modi in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 : The Indian diaspora in Malaysia is aiming for a spot in the Malaysian Book of Records with a massive dance performance duri

Govt has taken steps to fill up vacancies in remote areas: CM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that area specific appointment of Cla

Terror ecosystem almost crippled in J&K due to concerted efforts of Modi Govt: Shah

Calls upon security agencies to work in coordinated mode Strengthen border security through modern tools: HM Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6

Sooryavanshi blitz leads India to historic sixth U-19 World Cup win

*U-19 WC triumph is reflection of Indias strength in age-group cricket: BCCI president Manhas HARARE, Feb 6: Crickets latest wunderkind Vaibhav S

Social medias role must be assessed from lens of societal harmony, trust: Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : The role of social media must be clearly evaluated from the lens of its impact on societal harmony and trust, that has been bu

Focus laid on integrating traditional architecture with modern practices at India Stonemart

Rajasthans stone and architecture were recognised worldwide because of their distinct qualities, Deputy CM Diya Kumari said

Sooryavanshi dedicates award to support staff

HARARE, Feb 6: Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Friday dedicated his Player of the Final award to the Indian teams support staff, a

Centre yet to disburse incentives under PM-PRANAM scheme, Nadda tells Parliament

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : The Centre has not disbursed any incentives to states and union territories under the PM-PRANAM scheme since its launch, Ferti

Pakistans cultural capital erupts in colour as kite-flying Basant festival ends 20-year hiatus

LAHORE, Feb 6 : A burst of colour lit up Lahores night sky overnight as Pakistans cultural capital relaunched the Basant kite-flying festival aft

Harshit Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup; Siraj named replacement

MUMBAI, Feb 6: Young India speedster Harshit Rana was on Friday ruled out of the T20 World Cup owing to a knee injury with Mohammed Siraj being n

Dignity, security of workers remain central to governments national vision: Mansukh Mandaviya

NEW DELHI, Feb 6: Welfare, dignity and security of workers remain central to the governments vision of national development, Union Minister Mansu

6 free LPG cylinders, fee waiver for AAY; 23,800 jobs in fast-track mode

Omar presents Rs 1,13,767 cr worth budget HS diesel to be costlier by Rs 2/liter, Pvt Univs proposed Roadmap for regularisation of daily wagers t

India taken up issue of Nagar Kirtan disruption in Tauranga with New Zealand govt: Centre

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : It has come to the notice of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that a Nagar Kirtan organised by Gurudwara Sikh Sangat in

Jammu Metro proposal gains traction as Railways finalize special high-altitude train design

*DPRs ready for Valley rail expansion Govind Sharma JAMMU, Feb 6: The long-pending proposal for a Metro or Metro-like urban transit system in Jam

Trump signs order threatening tariffs on nations doing business with Iran

The order comes as tensions between Iran and the U.S. continue to simmer even as the two countries engaged in talks

Congress decision to go solo wont impact Left Fronts prospect in WB Assembly polls: Md Salim

The Congress party on February 5, 2026, announced that it will contest independently in all the 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, endin

Cong -NC trying to divide Jammu region on pattern of 2 nation theory, Dixon Plan: BJYM

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 6: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) State spokesperson, Amit Sharma, today launched a scathing attack on

Seminar on Employment Market Structural Shifts concludes at JU

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: A two-day National Seminar on Employment Market Structural Shifts, Skill Logics and Policy Challenges organ

Dow Jones hits 50,000 for first time as Trump celebrates historic DJIA milestone

The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 50,000 points for the first time. This surge followed a week of tech s

SCERT felicitates student selected for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu Division, today feli

J&K Budget evokes mixed reaction, industrialists term it anti-industry

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Budget which was presented in the Legislative Assembly by the Chief Minister Omar Abd

CUJ organizes expert lecture on Skill Ecosystem for Viksit Bharat 2047

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: Community college in collaboration with School of Business Studies, Central University of Jammu, organized

Conference on Rashtriya Saptsindhu Sanskriti concludes at Sanskrit University

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: The two-day National Conference on Rashtriya Saptsindhu Sanskriti: The Foundation of Indian Thought Traditi

Army Chief honours SHO Majalta for exemplary operational success

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 6: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today honoured SHO Majalta, Satar Choudhary, fo

IDA Jammu holds mega dental awareness cum check-up camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: Indian Dental Association (IDA), Jammu, organized a two-day mega dental check-up and awareness camp which c

Driving Sustainable Agricultural Development in Hilly Areas of J&K

Dr. Banarsi Lal kvkreasi@gmail.com India is one of the largest food producer countries in the world. Presently India is having first rank in milk

50 Inqilab Mancha activists hurt in clash with police in Bdesh

Dhaka, Feb 6: At least 50 activists of the ultra-right Inqilab Mancha were injured on Friday in a clash with police in Bangladesh when they tried

Five, including child, hurt in firing during Bdesh poll campaign

Dhaka, Feb 6: Five people, including a child, were injured after unidentified assailants opened fire during an election campaign in the Ali Khali

HRW raises alarm over deteriorating law and order situation in Bdesh

Washington, Feb 6: With Bangladesh heading for elections next week, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government which came to power in 2024 followi

Epstein files: Starmers job as British PM under threat

London, Feb 6: Keir Starmer never met Jeffrey Epstein. But the British prime ministers job is under threat because of the fallout from the late s

Fallout Season 2 review: Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins strike a glorious gory path to truth

Striking production and sound design, audacious action, mean monsters and standout performances mark the sophomore sprawl

Sooryavanshi fires India to record-extending sixth WC title

Harare, Feb 6: Crickets latest wunderkind Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played arguably the most breathtaking knock in the history of U-19 World Cup to fi

The Strangers: Chapter 3 movie review: About time to put this killer to pasture

All the back and forth, mincing machines, cleavers, dank basements, creep chords, jump scares and gore do not translate into even halfway decent

MFA academy trials attract 340 young footballers

Shillong, Feb 6: Some 340 young boys appeared for selection trials for the first induction into the new Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) Acad

Champions In Making

The All Meghalaya Kick-Boxing Association (AMKA) announces its selected players for upcoming competitions, under the guidance of chief coach Samu

US Court Orders Uber To Pay $8.5 Million To Woman Over Sexual Assault

A federal jury has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who says one of its drivers raped her during a 2023 trip.

Before bat meets ball, politics steals WC show

New Delhi, Feb 6: The T20 World Cup, the biggest edition in the tournaments history, begins on Saturday across venues in India and Sri Lanka, but

'When told I'm 75, I said 25 yrs left': PM Modi tells students to focus on future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised students at 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' that education is for life, not just exams, emphasizing character and temp

'I don't know what will happen to me': Pappu Yadav after arrest in 1995 case

Purnea MP Pappu Yadav was arrested by Patna Police in connection with a 1995 case, expressing fears for his safety and demanding to be taken dire

Who was Lil Jons son? Lil Jon confirms the heartbreaking news of the death of son after body found in a Georgia pond

Rapper Lil Jon confirmed the tragic loss of his 27-year-old son, Nathan Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade, after his body was recovered from a

T20 World Cup: Avoiding outside noise best way, says Salman as Pakistan eye Super Eight

Pakistan, who won the title in 2009, are coming into the tournament in the wake of their decision to boycott the February 15 group game against a

Couple injured in road accident

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: A couple sustained injuries in a road accident at Bakshi Nagar area here today, officials said. Madan Lal (

DC Kishtwar releases Rs 6 lakh under Road Accident Victim Fund

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Feb 6: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today disbursed Rs.6 lakh as compensation under t

DC holds Public Darbar, reviews facilities at Transit Accommodation Odina

Excelsior Correspondent BANDIPORA, Feb 6: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Friday convened a special public darbar at Dak Bung

4 promoted, posted as SEs, 4 XEns get additional charge

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: The Government today placed/elevated and posted four Executive Engineers as I/C Superintending Engineers an

RDD Minister launches Umeed Ka Zaika, a major milestone for FSE Project in J&K

Excelsior correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: In a significant step towards strengthening the market access and digital empowerment of Self Help Groups (

DC Ramban chairs DRSC, DLMC meeting to strengthen road safety framework

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 6: To prevent road accidents and undertake effective corrective measures, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohamma

CEC launches first-of-its-kind and historic employee transfer portal

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Feb 6 : Marking a major milestone and a historic moment, Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon toda

Iran army reports fire at Tehran barracks, says blaze contained, no injuries

Iranian Army blamed an electrical fault for the fire

US Moves To Deport 5-Year-Old Detained In Minnesota

The US Department of Homeland Security said on Friday it is seeking to deport a 5-year-old Ecuadorean boy who was detained in Minnesota last mont

T20 World Cup | Playing on home soil brings a lot of motivation and responsibility: Suryakumar

The India captain also hinted that Kishan, who opened the innings during Wednesdays warm-up match against South Africa, is likely to continue at

Musk's Underground Tunnels In Las Vegas Face Scrutiny Over Safety, Environmental Concerns

Elon Musk's Vegas Loop, a network of underground tunnels to ferry passengers in Teslas, was under fresh scrutiny this week from Nevada lawmakers

IIT-Madras Research Park, Unicorn Ventures launch 600-crore deep tech fund

Is Mariah Carey lip-syncing at the Olympics? Winter Games opening ceremony sparks mixed reactions

Mariah Carey's performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan has drawn sharp criticism. While she sang Nothing is Impossible

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav arrested in 1995 forgery case after late-night drama

High drama unfolded at Pappu Yadavs house in Mandiri locality when a police team arrived to execute a warrant issued by an MP/MLA court in the ca

Starmers SORRY to Epstein victims fails as NO-CONFIDENCE threat grows over Mandelson appointment

Amit Shah calls for hi-tech solutions to secure J&K border amid UAV threat

Emerging challenges driven by advanced technology must be countered with equally advanced technological solutions. The challenges faced some year

Election Commission directives ignored, disabled people made to wait in queue for SIR hearings in Bengal

Despite Election Commission exemptions, disabled persons report long waits, inadequatefacilitiesand distress during SIRhearing

BTC USD crash explained: Experts reveal top reasons why crypto market tumbled yesterday and why analysts are starting to buy spot Bitcoin now

Bitcoin crash explained: Bitcoin's value has fallen due to several factors. Leverage is unwinding, and AI hype is cooling, impacting miners. Gove

India trashes Pakistan's allegations of Indian link to Islamabad bombing

It is unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan should choose to delude itself by blami

Why is copper price surging again and will it stay above $13,000 or fall back? Copper rise, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is copper price surging again and will it stay above $13,000 or fall back? Copper price moved above $13,000 after investors bought the dip. I

Exports to China up 37% in Apr-Dec: Minister

India's exports to China surged 37% to $14.2 billion in April-December, with December shipments jumping 67%. Imports, however, rose 13.5% to near

Timely police action couldve saved his life, say Kamals kin

Farmers warned not to place electrified wires, traps to harm big cat

Longest ever keep-tabs-on-wandering-tiger exercise in Telangana

DUs fee revenue jumps from 195 cr. to 292 cr.

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav Arrested In 1995 Land Dispute Case

Purnea MP Pappu Yadav was arrested by the Patna Police from his residence on Friday in connection with a case dating back to 1995.

Focus on inclusive growth: Omar tables 1.27-lakh-cr. budget

Opposition parties expressed their unhappiness over the budget and said it offers no healing or hope

Delhi court upholds criminal charges against Alka Lamba

Iran rules out U.S. demand to end uranium enrichment during Oman talks, diplomat says

Irans missile capabilities were not discussed during the talks, said a regional diplomat, briefed by Tehran

Iran backs Chabahar port, ready to expand ties with India

Iran reaffirms its commitment to the Chabahar port and cooperation with India, despite US sanctions uncertainty. While a recent budget showed no

Clear fish seed dues in 4 weeks or finance Secy must appear: Telangana HC to govt

The court directed authorities to complete payments within four weeks and submit a compliance report by March 6, warning that failure would requi

Bystanders cannot be picked up as part of mob: Delhi HC on Turkman Gate violence

CM credits economic growth to capital expenditure, rise in private investment

Stakeholders conglomerate for pre-Budget consultation meeting in city By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday att

Total arrests rise to 10 in GH activist homicide case

From Our Correspondent TURA, Feb 6: West Garo Hills (WGH) Police on Friday arrested another accused in the murder of ACHIK member Dilseng M Sangm

One killed after encounter with wild elephants in SGH

From Our Correspondent BAGHMARA, Feb 6: A resident of Mankachar in Assam was killed on Friday morning after encountering a herd of wild elephants

KSU urges Shillong CH authorities to tackle anti-social elements around hospital area

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) Laban Circle on Friday urged the Shillong Civil Hospital authorities to act again

Govt plans Umshyrpi-Barik road corridor to ease traffic

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said that a major road corridor, linking Umshyrpi Bridge at Rilbong, R

Earthquake preparedness mock exercise held in Shillong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: A multi-state mock exercise on earthquake disaster preparedness was conducted in Shillong on Friday to strengthe

Padma Shri explains living root bridges formation process

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: Padma Shri Hally War has shed light on the unique process of formation of living root bridges, revealing that wh

Govt announces names of MSCW vice chairperson and members

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: The state government has announced the names of the vice chairperson and members of the Meghalaya State Commissi

Panel reconstituted to receive sexual harassment plaints

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 6: The East Khasi Hills district administration has reconstituted the Local Complaints Committee in accordance with

Is Eleven dead? Caleb McLaughlin shares his view on Stranger Things ending

Caleb McLaughlin, who played Lucas in Stranger Things, has shared his view on Elevens fate. He believes Eleven did not survive the series ending.

Can't misuse judiciary after poll drubbing: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court sternly criticized the Jan Suraaj Party for challenging Bihar's assembly elections, questioning their motive after a significan

Centre offers Rs 28,740 cr for Hyderabad Metro Phase II

Later, he addressed a Vyapari Samvad at the party office. BJP national spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam, state spokespersons N.V. Subash and Veerend