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BJP holds workshop on Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: A one-day workshop on Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan2026 organized by the Jammu & Kashmir B

LG calls upon people to celebrate Indias grand renaissance

* Attends Dyar Daham celebrations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today called upon the people to celebrat

Approval granted for completion of Mendhar Mini Sectt: Govt to HC

* DB disposes of PIL Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has cleared the way for completion of th

T20 World Cup: Win Over Namibia Perfect Tune-Up for India Before Pakistan Clash

T20 World Cup 2026: India could scarcely have asked for a more reassuring tune-up before the match against Pakistan.

Sat Sharma seeks details on conservation of monuments in J&K; calls on Nitin Nabin

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Jammu & Kashmir BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA, sought reply on a

Dr Jitendra assures Rajya Sabha, Indias Nuclear programme unaffected by geopolitical shifts

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Cong empowered women in country: JKPCC chief

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra has said that Congress always empowered women in political field and ev

Shri Amarnath yatras Pratham Pooja on June 29, commencement date soon

Insurance cover for yatris, others to be doubled Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: During its 50th Board meeting, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Bo

HC flags shocking 4 yr delay in deciding appeal in Himayat Scheme case

*Seeks Govt response on penalty, recovery notices Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has taken s

Quote of the day by Donald Trump: I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That's where the fun is.

Donald Trumps quote, I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That's where the fun is, sho

JRTC aro ATC nangrime seminar-ko ongata

SHILLONG: Bristibar salo, John Roberts Theological College (JRTC), Mizoram adokni Aizawl Theological College baksa Annual Joint Seminar-ko ongata

Politicians misuse of social media, needto act in such cases: J&K Minister Sakina Itoo

Legislator R.S. Pathania demanded a dedicated Media Monitoring Cellin the DIPR for real-time tracking of fake news

Bihar-ni dilgipa, Budget-ni bidingo Shullai baksa chanchirima

SHILLONG: Budbar salo, Bihar Legislative Council (BLC)-ni membor Devesh Kumar, Meghalaya adokni Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai-ko Shillong-o gro

Donald Trump not well and who is undisputed champion of coal? US President's speech at White House event sparks health debate

Donald Trump not well and who is undisputed champion of coal? The question gained attention after a White House speech where Donald Trump appeare

Garobadha-o Nirupama skulni bilsi 25 gapaniko manichakata

TURA: Garobadha-o donggipa Nirupama Memorial Secondary School-ni Silver Jubilee ba bilsi 25 gapaniko mijal February-ni 12 tarik dipet manina abac

SWGH-ni JNV-o Maths-Science Exhibition-ko ongata

AMPATI: Adita salrangna skang, South West Garo Hills ajani Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)-o Maths-Science Exhibition-ko ongatangaha aro ia Exhi

Prioritise Teacher Recruitment

The debate in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly over frozen teacher posts has once again exposed a long-standing structural weakness in

U-15 Wrestling selection trials on Feb 16

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Wrestling Association of J&K will conduct selection trials for the U-15 Boys and Girls Wrestlin

MLAs across party lines for drastic action against contractors quoting below percentage rates

Officers be also made accountable for this malpractice Avtar Bhat / Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 12: Members across the party lines today expres

Finance Dept assigns addl responsibilities to 4 officers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional responsibilities to fou

EJH-o koela adam gopretanina sakgniko rimdapa

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, East Jaintia Hills ajani Thangsko jolo donggipa koela adam gopretanichi sak 32 manderang sina nangahani gimin ar

Annual flood protection works on River Tawi executed under UT CAPEX, NABARD: Javed

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana today informed the Legislative Assembly that flood management and

Darakhshan lays foundation for ladies sabaat, inaugurates kiosks at Makhdoom Sahib Shrine

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 12: Chairperson of the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board and Minister of State, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today l

Ministers adverse remarks in Rajasthan Assembly on right to health spark controversy

What is the need for a law on the right to health? Gajendra Singh Khimsar asked, leading to objection by the Opposition Congress MLAs, who raised

GHADC election-o Congress, doltangari susaaigen

GHADC-ni gimik seat-rangon susagen: Pala SHILLONG: Ia bilsio ongatna sienggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o Congress

Aishwary leads Indias clean sweep in 50m rifle 3-positions

ASIAN SHOOTING RIFLE/PISTOL CSHIP NEW DELHI, Feb 12: World championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar beat teammate Niraj Kumar to

BJP set for historic third term in Assam: Sunil Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent SILCHAR, (Assam), Feb 12: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly and BJP Election Co-incharge f

Captains Lead the Charge as REIHL Season 3 Finals Line-Up Confirmed

Shakar Chiktan Queens to face Sham Eagles in womens final on February 13 Humas Warriors set to face Purig Warriors in mens title clash on Februar

Trump Ends Immigration Crackdown In Minnesota

President Donald Trump's pointman on Thursday announced the end of an aggressive immigration operation in Minnesota that triggered large protests

Jammu invokes Section 163 to ban cross-gender massage parlours, bars bolting of enclosures

The order has been promulgated in view of reports that certain spa and massage centres operating in Jammu district were allegedly being used for

Udit Narayans first wife alleges non-consensual uterus surgery, demands justice

Ranjana Jha, his alleged first wife, said that she had also filed cases in the Family Court in Supaul and approached the Womens Commission

Bali slams Omar Govt over vacant posts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: BJP senior leader and former Health Minister, Bali Bhagat while attacking the Omar Abdullah-led Government

DC Kathua reviews implementation of Social Welfare schemes

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 12: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a review meeting of the Social Welfare Department

Shiv Sena starts campaign against immoral activities

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K unit has launched a campaign against the immoral activities being carried out unde

Burglaries, attacks trigger protest

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 12: The residents of Nagari here today staged a protest demonstration against the continuous attacks on shopk

Unidentified male body found on Tawi River bank

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: An unidentified male body was recovered from the bank of Tawi River here. On February 8, an unidentified b

DC Srinagar reviews development of telecom infrastructure under JKCCIP

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR Feb 12: A meeting of District Telecom Committee (DTC) was today held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commission

Ensure supply of essential commodities to Pandits on Maha Shivratri: Veeri

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: Former Minister and senior PDP leader, Abdul Rehman Veeri today appealed the Government to ensure supply o

Samba police arrests 3 bovine smugglers, rescues 4 animals

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Feb 12: Samba police has foiled a bovine smuggling attempt in the jurisdiction of Police Station (PS) Ghagwal, arr

Comet 41P stuns scientists by nearly stopping before spinning backwards

A comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresk astonished astronomers by almost halting its rotation and then spinning in the opposite direction. Observed th

Pensions body projects demands

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Pensioners & Senior Citizens United Front has demanded pending DA and enhancement of

2 held with 30 gms charas

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 12: The police arrested two persons and recovered contraband substance during routine naka in Manyal area of

Angela Merkel to deliver first Manmohan Memorial Lecture

The lecture is being organised by the Dr. Manmohan Singh Trust and former German Chancellor Merkel will speak on Germany and India in times of gl

Pending Adilabad Poll Results, Congress, BJP Protect Their Contestants In Camps

Sources say candidates who lose their election will return home from the camps after results of the municipal elections are announced.

'Can't have AG who posts pictures of Antifa': Sen Moody destroys Ellison at MN Somali fraud hearing

12 KGBV Students Suffer Rat Bites In NTR District

After the incident came to light, officials shifted the students to the local primary health centre, where they were provided medical treatment.

Bihar MLC, Shullai discuss Union Budgets impact on Mlaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) member Devesh Kumar met Meghalaya Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai on Wednesday

Theologians examine Christianity and ethnic identity at joint seminar

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: The theme Christianity and Ethnic Identity took centre stage at the Annual Joint Seminar hosted by John Roberts

Orissa High Court directs State Government to tally Puri Jagannath temples jewellery inventoried in 1978

The High Court also ordered placing of Inquiry Committee with regards to missing key on the floor of Assembly House in the ensuing session

Lokesh Hosts Family Meet For Senior Colleagues

The initiative, termed Atmiya Kalayika, sought to foster camaraderie beyond the realm of politics.

Guv felicitates 10 outstanding PwDs

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Governor CH Vijayashankar on Wednesday honoured 10 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for their resilience and ac

Natl monitoring team reviews central livestock schemes in state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: A central National Level Monitoring (NLM) team is examining the progress and implementation of various centrall

Why are aluminium, copper, nickel and tin prices going down today and will base metals continue to fall or rise again? Global metals market fall, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are aluminium, copper, nickel and tin prices going down today and will base metals continue to fall or rise again? Prices fell after early ga

Field day on rapeseed in South Garo Hills

From Our Correspondent TURA, Feb 12: A field day on Rapeseed was conducted on Thursday at Warima village in Chokpot, South Garo Hills, to promote

Those facing criminal cases should get the courts permission for reissue or renewal of passport: HC

Over 73% of MoUs converted into investments in T.N., says Stalin

This data is for those who have been questioning us over the conversion of MoUs, the Chief Minister says at the Conversion Conclave 2026 in Chenn

Pala soft on govt in coal mine blast case

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Usually vocal about coal related illegalities in the state under the NPP-led MDA Government, Meghalaya Pradesh

Explosives diversion fuels illegal mining in coal belts: Sources reveal systemic lapses

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Fresh revelations following the tragic February 5 coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills which claimed 32 l

Quote of the day by Diogenes the Cynic: 'We have two ears and one tongue so that we would...' - lessons on active listening by Greek philosopher

Quote of the day by Diogenes the Cynic: The ancient Greek philosopher and archetype of Cynicism, advocated for listening more than speaking, usin

Smuggled Pythons, Tortoises Recovered at Chennai Airport

Following specific intelligence, the officials intercepted an Indian male passenger who arrived from Bangkok by Thai Airways flight on Wednesday.

Defence blocks govts Rilbong-Barik flyover plan over security concerns

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: In a major setback to Shillongs battle against crippling traffic congestion, Defence authorities have rejected

Do Not Diminish Legislatures Dignity, AP Speaker Tells Members in the House

The speaker reminded members that getting elected to the Assembly is a rare honour, achieved after intense competition among thousands of aspiran

Syngkon urges FM to scrap Rs 20 lakh cap on interest exemption for Scheduled Tribes

From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Shillong MP Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon on Thursday met Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman

Police Seize 37 Two-Wheelers in Cordon Operations

Searches would be carried out with Armed Reserve personnel, Charminar DCP said. We have identified sensitive areas and the purpose of the exercis

Singles Inferno Season 5 Reunion release time, how to watch and what to expect: Valentines Day Netflix special explained. Here's global streaming timings worldwide

Singles Inferno Season 5 Reunion release time, how to watch and what to expect is now confirmed for February 14, 2026. The Netflix special will s

At the edge of viability: High-risk pediatric liver transplant at a Vietnamese hospital

This exceptionally complex case underscores the level of expertise Vinmec has built through years of handling challenging transplant procedures,

Harry Styles announces Listening Parties for new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally

Harry Styles Listening Parties: Harry Styles is offering fans a global first listen of his upcoming album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally

What Is Going On With Iran-US Talks?

Iran and the US have yet to set a date for a new round of talks after an initial encounter last week on the contested Iranian nuclear programme b

Quote of the Day by Sigmund Freud: 'Out of your vulnerabilities will...' Top quotes by the father of psychoanalysis

Quote of the Day: Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, revolutionized the understanding of the human mind. His quote, Out of your vulner

Vande Mataram, its six stanzas and a settled question

The order of the Home Ministry mandating the full version of Vande Mataram is constitutionally indefensible

Apple stock falls 5% after delay in AI Siri launch

Apple stock dropped after news that its new AI Siri is getting delayed. Investors expected the launch earlier, but reports say it may now come la

'Those were your words': Ellison stunned as Ernst quotes 'not serious' remark at MN fraud hearing

Trump revokes basis of U.S. climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards

The move marks the administrations most extensive rollback of climate change policy, following a series of regulatory cuts aimed at promoting fos

Koneru Humpy set to return to Norway Chess Women

Humpy made history in 2002 when, at just 15 years old, she became the first Indian woman to earn the Grandmaster title, and at the time, the youn

Farmers pulse: On India and its demand for pulses

Only structural reforms in agriculture sector can ensure food security

Ex-MP on foot march in Haryana ruffles a few feathers within the Congress

MCD to enforce 15-point action plan for implementing new SWM rules

Civic body will revive existing zero-waste colonies and identify at least two to five new onesevery month; key focus on four-way segregation of w

GHMC Panel Allocates Rs.500 Cr to Cyberabad, Malkajgiri Civic Bodies

On Thursday, the standing committee also met at the head office of the Cyberabad corporation at Madhapur and at the Malkajgiri Corporation head o

CDC warns travelers as virus outbreak hits Seychelles: Symptoms, precautions and more

The CDC has issued a health advisory for travelers to the Seychelles after a chikungunya virus outbreak was confirmed. Spread by mosquitoes, chik

Rethinking February 14

From flowers, chocolates and love letters love is in the air for some. But, there are others who focus on self-love to avoid the stress. Valentin

Concerns raised over greenery damage on Yamuna floodplains

Too fake to be good: On AI-generated imagery, labelling

Labelling of synthetically generated content on social media is a must

Traffic Advisory for Shivaratri Around Keesaragutta

Malkajgiri Traffic-I DCP Rahul Reddy added that February 15 and 16 are expected to witness peak rush, after which footfall is likely to dip.

Foreign Naval Ships Dock at Vizag for IFR, Milan

The arrival of foreign naval ships is expected to continue over the coming days. Officials said around 90 ships are likely to participate in the

Two women killed, three others injured in east Delhi road accident

Not Aware Of Application Of My Own PhD Thesis: Mohan Yadav

Addressing the National Researchers Meet here, Mr. Yadav recounted how he struggled to select a topic to do his PhD during his academic life, bei

7 held after teen stabbed to death in Outer Delhi

Cabinet approves skill development scheme for khadi, handloom artisans

MCD to standardisepay for MTS workers inbudget 2026-27

JK Tyres Sanjay Hardy Sharma passes away

He, fondly known as Hardy, was one of the most influential persons in Indian motorsport and played a key role in advancing the careers of Indias