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Suzlon to set up 3 AI-powered wind blade factories: Co-Founder Girish Tanti

PUDUCHERRY, Dec 4: Suzlon Group is planning to se up three AI-powered blade factories to fast-track execution of its orderbook and meet the rising demand of the domestic wind industry, companys Co-Founder Girish Tanti said. While two blade facilities will be set up in Gujrat and Karnataka, the location for the third one is still being explored, Tanti told PTI on the sidelines of an event to mark 30 years of the company. Suzlon already has 5 blade factories in [] The post Suzlon to set up 3 AI-powered wind blade factories: Co-Founder Girish Tanti appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:09 pm

Visit India to see Cheetah in all its splendour: PM Modi on International Cheetah Day

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Project Cheetah was an effort to revive lost ecological heritage and urged wildlife enthusiasts to visit India to see the wild cat in all its splendour. In a post on X on International Cheetah Day, the Prime Minister extended best wishes to all wildlife lovers and conservationists dedicated to protecting the cheetah, one of the planets most remarkable creatures. Three years ago, our Government launched Project Cheetah with [] The post Visit India to see Cheetah in all its splendour: PM Modi on International Cheetah Day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 3:43 pm

Parl Panel on simultaneous polls to seek advice from experts on Dec 10, 17

New Delhi, Dec 4: The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is scheduled to hold two separate meetings on December 10 and December 17 to seek expert advices. In the December 10 session, the committee will seek opinion from prominent [] The post Parl Panel on simultaneous polls to seek advice from experts on Dec 10, 17 appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 4 Dec 2025 3:41 pm

Omar Demands EC Meet Political Parties To Allay Doubts On SIR

Srinagar, Dec 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Election Commission of India should convene a meeting of political parties to allay their apprehension about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). There are apprehensions, and it will be better that the Election Commission call people like us to make us understand what SIR really is because we have seen that while you do not steal elections through machines, but they are surely manipulated, Abdullah told reporters [] The post Omar Demands EC Meet Political Parties To Allay Doubts On SIR appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 3:36 pm

Personality Test System Followed By UPSC Free From Any Discrimination: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Dec 4: The interview or personality test system followed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is free from any discrimination or bias, Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The UPSC has informed that candidates are randomised while being assigned to interview boards just before the commencement of interviews/personality tests for the day, he said in a written reply to a question. Further, the category of the candidates and marks obtained by them in [] The post Personality Test System Followed By UPSC Free From Any Discrimination: Jitendra Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 3:20 pm

J&K Medical College Row: Rashtriya Bajrang Dal Protests In Jammu, Seeks Reservation For Hindus

Jammu, Dec 4: The Rashtriya Bajrang Dal on Thursday took out a march here to protest against the admission of 42 Muslim students, mostly from Kashmir, in the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence and demanded seat reservation at the institute for Hindus. The political row erupted after the medical college completed admissions through the NEET merit list earlier this month. It admitted students and allocated 85 per cent of its seats to Jammu and Kashmir residents. Seven [] The post J&K Medical College Row: Rashtriya Bajrang Dal Protests In Jammu, Seeks Reservation For Hindus appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 3:18 pm

Putins Delhi Visit: Capital on High Alert With Multi-Layer Security Grid

New Delhi, Dec 4: The national capital was placed on high alert Thursday as authorities enforced a multi-layered security grid ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putins arrival for a two-day visit. Delhi Police said the exact location of Putins stay remains undisclosed due to strict security norms, while every movement from arrival to departure [] The post Putins Delhi Visit: Capital on High Alert With Multi-Layer Security Grid appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 4 Dec 2025 3:04 pm

People Want Governance More Than Name Change: CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Dec 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said people were more concerned about the delivery of governance than changing the nomenclature of institutions in the country. Name change is fine, but there should be a change in the functioning as well. People are not bothered about the names, they look at our work, Abdullah told reporters on the sidelines of a function here. Abdullah was reacting to the government renaming Raj Bhawan across the country [] The post People Want Governance More Than Name Change: CM Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 2:07 pm

Trump admin orders H-1B, H-4 visa applicants to make social media profiles public

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 4: The US Government has expanded screening and vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, directing them to keep the privacy settings on all their social media profiles set to public. In a new order issued Wednesday, the State Department said beginning December 15, a review of the online presence for all H-1B applicants and their dependents will be conducted. Students and exchange visitors were already subject to such scrutiny, which has now been [] The post Trump admin orders H-1B, H-4 visa applicants to make social media profiles public appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 1:53 pm

Singapores LoP loses appeal against conviction for lying to parliamentary panel

SINGAPORE, Dec 4: Singapores Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh on Thursday lost his appeal against his conviction for lying to a parliamentary privileges committee. The 49-year-old Indian-origin secretary-general of the Workers Party (WP) was convicted in February in connection with the case involving former party member Raeesah Khan, who had admitted to making untruthful statements in Parliament. Khan later resigned from Parliament. High Court judge Steven Chong on Thursday upheld the district courts decision to convict Singh. Singh was [] The post Singapores LoP loses appeal against conviction for lying to parliamentary panel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 1:52 pm

Identification of Thai agricultural workers remains leaves 1 final hostage in Gaza

BANGKOK/JERUSALEM, Dec 4: Remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal were those of a Thai agricultural worker, Israeli and Thai officials said Thursday. The return of Sudthisak Rinthalaks remains leaves just one last hostage to be returned under the agreement. Rinthalak was an agricultural worker who had been employed at Kibbutz Beeri, one of the hardest-hit communities in the attack. Israeli officials said the 42-year-old Thai was killed [] The post Identification of Thai agricultural workers remains leaves 1 final hostage in Gaza appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 1:51 pm

India rushes Bailey bridge, water units to Sri Lanka; shares digital disaster-response toolkit

COLOMBO, Dec 4: India has sent a Bailey bridge and hundreds of water-purification units to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka as part of its ongoing humanitarian support to reconnect isolated communities and restore essential services in the island nation. Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and severe infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the countrys disaster-response capacity. At least 479 people have been killed and 350 are missing as of Wednesday evening [] The post India rushes Bailey bridge, water units to Sri Lanka; shares digital disaster-response toolkit appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 1:47 pm

Japans Takaichi awarded catchphrase of year for her work, work, work mantra

TOKYO, Dec 4:The pledge by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to work, work, work, work and work for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year, recognising the effort Japans first female leader had to make to reach the top. The ultraconservative Takaichi uttered the phase in October when she was elected as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Many were initially as worried about her work ethic as supportive of her enthusiasm. In a country [] The post Japans Takaichi awarded catchphrase of year for her work, work, work mantra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 1:46 pm

Vietnams capital to invest USD 340 million in technology, innovation from 2026

HANOI, Dec 4: Vietnams capital Hanoi will allocate 4 percent of its annual budget, equivalent to over 9 trillion Vietnamese dong (about 340 million U.S. dollars), for Science, Technology and Innovation starting in 2026, VnEconomy reported Thursday. According to the report, of the total, public investment will account for over 5.5 trillion Vietnamese dong (about 208 million U.S. dollars). Truong Viet Dung, Vice Chairman of the municipal Peoples Committee, said that to maintain growth targets of 8 to 10 percent [] The post Vietnams capital to invest USD 340 million in technology, innovation from 2026 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 1:45 pm

Narcotics Smuggling Threat Persistent, Syndicates Misusing Courier & E-Commerce Channels: CBIC Chief

New Delhi: The threat of narcotics smuggling in India remains persistent as transnational crime syndicates increasingly exploit couriers, e-commerce shipments and maritime routes, CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi said on Thursday. Speaking at the 68th Foundation Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Chaturvedi urged officers to stay ahead of emerging threats by leveraging advanced [] The post Narcotics Smuggling Threat Persistent, Syndicates Misusing Courier & E-Commerce Channels: CBIC Chief appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 4 Dec 2025 1:10 pm

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Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 12:56 pm

Five Entrepreneurial Skills You Can Pick Up From a Online Card Game

The difference between a quick slot game and a strategy-heavy card game like poker or tongits lies in control. Slots are luck-based games that leave the outcome beyond your control. In contrast, card games allow players to influence outcomes through observation, timing, and decision-making. For entrepreneurs, the lessons learned at the table often mirror the real world: success depends on managing uncertainty, reading people, and making calculated moves. These games are microcosms of risk, strategy, and human behavior, all compressed [] The post Five Entrepreneurial Skills You Can Pick Up From a Online Card Game appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 12:26 pm

Narcotic Smuggling Threat Persistent, Syndicates Exploiting Courier, E-Comm Shipment: CBIC Chief

New Delhi, Dec 3: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi on Thursday said with transnational syndicates exploiting couriers and e-commerce shipments, the threat from narcotics smuggling remains persistent in India. Addressing the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on the 68th Foundation Day, he asked the officers to renew their resolve to stay ahead of emerging threats and continue to use advanced data analytics to anticipate smuggling patterns. During last year, DRI seized 65 kg of [] The post Narcotic Smuggling Threat Persistent, Syndicates Exploiting Courier, E-Comm Shipment: CBIC Chief appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 12:14 pm

IndiGo Cancels Over 180 Flights From 3 Major Airports

Mumbai, Dec 4: Domestic carrier IndiGo has cancelled over 180 flights from three major airports on Thursday, as the Gurugram-based airline struggles to secure the required crew to operate its flights in the wake of new flight-duty and rest-period norms for pilots. IndiGo has cancelled over 180 flights on Thursday at three airports-Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, a source said. While the number of cancellations at Mumbai airport stands at 86 (41 arrivals and 45 departures) for the day, at Bengaluru, [] The post IndiGo Cancels Over 180 Flights From 3 Major Airports appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 12:13 pm

SC Asks HCs To Provide Details Of Pending Acid Attack Trials Across Country

New Delhi, Dec 4: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed all the high courts to submit details of pending trials related to acid attack cases across the country within four weeks, terming the 16-year delay in one of the trials in a Delhi court as a national shame. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also issued notices to the Centre and the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on a PIL filed by acid [] The post SC Asks HCs To Provide Details Of Pending Acid Attack Trials Across Country appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 12:09 pm

Land-For-Job Scam: Delhi Court Defers Order On Framing Charges Against Lalu Yadav, Others

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: A Delhi court on Thursday deferred its order on framing of charges in the alleged land-for-job scam involving RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members and others. Special CBI Judge Vishal Gogne directed the CBI to file a status report after verifying the status of the accused persons in the case. Of the 103 accused persons in the case, four have died. Judge Gogne posted the matter for further proceedings on December 8. The CBI [] The post Land-For-Job Scam: Delhi Court Defers Order On Framing Charges Against Lalu Yadav, Others appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 12:06 pm

J&K | Chargesheet Filed Against Businessman, Retired Govt Officials In Land-Fraud Case

Srinagar, Dec 4: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet here in a land-fraud case involving retired officers of the Revenue Department and a businessman, officials said on Thursday. The EOW has submitted a chargesheet in a case registered in 2022 under various sections of the Ranbir Penal Code, read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, before the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, the officials said. They said the chargesheet [] The post J&K | Chargesheet Filed Against Businessman, Retired Govt Officials In Land-Fraud Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 11:42 am

J&K High Court Orders Transfers Of Three Judicial Officers In Jammu

JAMMU, Dec 4: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Thursday ordered the transfer and posting of three Judicial Officers in the interest of administration. As per an order, Sandeep Gandotra, Presiding Officer of the NIA Court Jammu, has been transferred and posted as District Judge, LRP, replacing Amit Sharma. Amit Sharma, who was serving as District Judge, LRP, has been posted as Additional Judge, Family Court Jammu, replacing Prem Sagar. Prem Sagar, Additional Judge of the [] The post J&K High Court Orders Transfers Of Three Judicial Officers In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 11:37 am

Kashmir Valley In Grip Of Cold Conditions, Pulwama Coldest Place

Srinagar, Dec 4: Kashmir reeled under cold conditions as the minimum temperature settled below the freezing point, even as a thick layer of fog engulfed most parts of the valley, officials said on Thursday. The night temperature in Srinagar settled at a low of minus 4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday night, slightly up from minus 4.4 degrees Celsius the previous night, the officials said. A thick blanket of fog wrapped Srinagar and other parts of the valley, especially areas around [] The post Kashmir Valley In Grip Of Cold Conditions, Pulwama Coldest Place appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 11:10 am

What Does the Constitution Truly Ask of Us Today?

by Khalid Altaf Sherwani The Constitution of India endures as a living guide, balancing rights and duties, shaped by landmark judgments, and relying on citizens to uphold justice, equality, dignity, and democratic values As India steps into its seventy-fifth year under the shelter of its Constitution, it is worth pausing for a moment and asking []

KashmirLife 4 Dec 2025 11:10 am

CCB Seizes Rs 28 Crore Drugs, Arrests Two Foreigners

SRINAGAR: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested two Tanzanian nationals in Bengaluru in connection with separate drug trafficking cases, seizing 10kg of MDMA and 8kg of hydro ganja, with an estimated street value of over Rs 28 crore, the Times of India reported. Officials told the Times of India that the seizure is among []

KashmirLife 4 Dec 2025 11:01 am

India-Russia ties direct outcome of Indo-Soviet partnership cemented in 1955: Cong

New Delhi, Dec 4: Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putins visit to India, the Congress on Thursday recalled Soviet leaders Nikolai Bulganin and Nikita Khrushchevs tour of India and said the India-Russia ties are the direct outcome and continuation of the Indo-Soviet partnership cemented for the first time in late half of 1955. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh noted that the 23rd annual summit between the President of Russia and the Prime Minister of India in the last [] The post India-Russia ties direct outcome of Indo-Soviet partnership cemented in 1955: Cong appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 10:46 am

GoI Mulls Mallawan Stop for KanpurJammu Tawi Express

SRINAGAR: The Union Railways Ministry Wednesday said that the KanpurJammu Tawi Express currently does not stop at Mallawan station and any future halt will be decided based on operational needs. Responding to a question, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Mallawan station is presently served by four train services that offers connectivity to Kanpur, Unnao and []

KashmirLife 4 Dec 2025 10:36 am

Nation Salutes Brave Men, Women Who Safeguard Our Maritime Borders: Prez Murmu On Navy Day

New Delhi, Dec 4: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended greetings to Indian Navy personnel, veterans, and their families on Navy Day and said the nation salutes the brave men and women who safeguard maritime borders and national interests with courage, vigilance, and unwavering commitment. From securing trade routes and strengthening the blue economy to leading humanitarian missions, the Indian Navy embodies discipline, compassion and responsibility, she said in a post on X. Navy Day is observed as an acknowledgement [] The post Nation Salutes Brave Men, Women Who Safeguard Our Maritime Borders: Prez Murmu On Navy Day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 10:35 am

Cold Wave Tightens Grip Over Kashmir, Srinagar Shivers At -4C

Srinagar, Dec 4: The Kashmir Valley continued to reel under intense cold conditions on Wednesday night as most stations recorded sub-zero temperatures last night, weatherman said on Thursday. Details compiled by independent weather channel Kashmir Weather,, In Srinagar, the minimum temperature settled at -4.0C, while Qazigund recorded -3.6C. Pahalgam remained among the coldest plains in the Valley at -4.8C. Kupwara recorded -3.2C, Kokernag -0.8C, and Gulmarg -1.0C. Pampore dipped to -5.0C, Srinagar Airport to -4.6C, and Awantipora to -4.0C. Budgam [] The post Cold Wave Tightens Grip Over Kashmir, Srinagar Shivers At -4C appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 10:32 am

Pulwama Hits 5C as Kashmir Valley Shivers

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Valley remained gripped by intense cold as night temperatures dropped sharply across the region, with several locations falling well below freezing, according to meteorological data. Summer capital of Jammu Kashmir, Srinagar recorded a minimum of 4.0C, while nearby Pampore dropped to 5.0C. Pulwama was the coldest in the region at 5.6C. Pahalgam, Anantnag []

KashmirLife 4 Dec 2025 9:59 am

Centre Flags Jammu Kashmir as Priority Zone for 100 Per Cent 4G Coverage

SRINAGAR: Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia informed the Parliament that Jammu and Kashmir remains a key focus area through the expansion plan of 100 percent 4G coverage under the Prime Ministers Digital India vision. The minister informed that the government is steadily moving toward achieving complete 4G saturation across India as part of []

KashmirLife 4 Dec 2025 9:43 am

Crime Branch Kashmir Files Chargesheet in Zoonimar Land-Fraud Case; Retired Officials, Businessman Named

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a high-profile land-fraud case involving a businessman and two retired revenue officials. In a statement issued ,the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch J&K has submitted a chargesheet in case FIR No. 79/2022 under Sections 420, 467, 468, []

Kashmir Reader 4 Dec 2025 9:33 am

Crime Branch Files Chargesheet in Srinagar Land Fraud Case

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch, Jammu Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 79/2022 before the Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, in a case involving alleged fraudulent mutation of land in Zoonimar Eidgah, Srinagar. Officials said the chargesheet has been filed against businessman Habibullah Bhat of Buchpora; retired Naib Tehsildar Mohammad []

KashmirLife 4 Dec 2025 9:24 am

Russian President Putin begins 2-day India visit on Thursday; PM Modi to host private dinner

NEW DELHI:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a private dinner for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, hours after he lands in New Delhi with a broader goal to shore up bilateral strategic and economic partnership, against the backdrop of a sharp downturn in Indias relations with the US. Boosting defence ties, insulating bilateral trade []

Kashmir Reader 4 Dec 2025 9:03 am

Jammu Kashmir Faces Rs 196.29 Cr Pending MGNREGS Liabilities

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir has pending liabilities of Rs 196.29 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), according to data presented in the Lok Sabha. Responding to a question on funds owed to States under the scheme, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Union Territory has dues of Rs 5.48 []

KashmirLife 4 Dec 2025 9:01 am

Open Merit Body Threatens Protests Against Diluted Reservation Reforms

SRINAGAR: The Open Merit Students Association of Jammu and Kashmir has rejected any cosmetic reduction in reservation and demanded immediate public release of the reservation sub-committee report before any official approval. In a statement, OMSA leaders Sahil Parray, Mohammad Momin Khan, Tafazul Bilal and Subina Mehraj said token cuts in one or two categories would []

KashmirLife 4 Dec 2025 8:29 am

Constant efforts being made to create inclusive environment for SAPs: Itoo

Attends International Day of Persons with Disabilities event at Jammu JAMMU: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday said that the Government led by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah is very particular about rights and needs of specially-abled persons and constant efforts are being made to create an inclusive and []

Kashmir Reader 4 Dec 2025 7:58 am

APSCC demands fair reservation policy for Sikhs

Calls for merit-based benefits, one-time allocation SRINAGAR: All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) while demanding reservation for Sikhs in education and government jobs said that reservation benefits should be given to the people who really deserve it and that too should be one time and not a continuous process. It said facts and provisions should []

Kashmir Reader 4 Dec 2025 7:57 am

Specially-abled persons integral part of our society: Socio-political activist M Altaf Dar

Attends prog at CRC Bemina on International Day of Persons with Disabilities SRINAGAR: Socio political activist, senior trade union leader and civic reformer Mohammad Altaf Dar attended a special programme at the Composite Regional Centre (CRC), Bemina, organised to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event focused on promoting inclusivity, skill development, []

Kashmir Reader 4 Dec 2025 7:57 am

Cyber Police recover over Rs 5.3 lakh in cyber financial fraud cases during Nov in Awantipora

SRINAGAR: Cyber Police Awantiporacontinues its focused efforts to curb cyber-enabled financial crimes and safeguard citizens from online fraud. As part of these sustained initiatives, the Cyber PS Awantipora successfully recovered 5,34,938 during the month of November 2025 in various cyber financial fraud complaints reported by the public. Throughout the month, several victims approached the Cyber []

Kashmir Reader 4 Dec 2025 7:56 am

IUSTs Nursing College organizes awareness prog on substance abuse & prevention

SRINAGAR: Under IUSTs Community Outreach Program, Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing & Medical Technology (AMCONMT), Charar-i-Sharief, Budgam, constituent college of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized an Awareness Programme on Substance Abuse & Its Prevention. The program was held at Government Degree College, Charar-i-Sharief under the banner of the Nasha Mukt Bharat []

Kashmir Reader 4 Dec 2025 7:55 am

MRI Services at SMHS/SS Hospital temporarily suspended

SRINAGAR: The Administrator Associated Hospitals has informed that the MRI Unit of Government Medical College at Government SMHS/Super Specialty Hospital Shreen Bagh, Srinagar, is scheduled to undergo maintenance, including de-icing of the magnet, with effect from 04 December 2025 to ensure optimal performance and uninterrupted functioning of the facility. The de-icing process is expected to []

Kashmir Reader 4 Dec 2025 7:55 am

DC Sgr approves measures for welfare of ex-servicemen families

Chairs Annual General meeting of Zila Sainik Board SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, who is also the President Zila Sainik Board on Wednesday chaired Annual General Body Meeting of Zila Sainik Welfare Board here at Conference Hall of DC Office Complex. The meeting was attended by General Manager DIC, Superintendent of Police, District Social []

Kashmir Reader 4 Dec 2025 7:54 am

SWD celebrates World Disability Day at Abhedananda Home, Solina

SRINAGAR: The Department of Social Welfare on Wednesday observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by organizing a special programme at Abhedananda Home, Solina Rambagh, Srinagar.This years global theme, Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress, guided the days proceedings. Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Sarmad Hafeez, was the chief guest on the occasion. []

Kashmir Reader 4 Dec 2025 7:54 am

PSAJK Executive Council approves formation of Advisory Committee

Committed to strengthening private school sector: President Nazrul Islam Srinagar, Dec 03: The Private Schools Association of Jammu & Kashmir (PSAJK) convened its Executive Council Meeting on Wednesday under the chairmanship of its President Nazrul Islam Baba. Representatives from across the region participated, and all differences were amicably resolved in a warm and friendly atmosphere, []

Kashmir Reader 4 Dec 2025 7:53 am

Dhoni inspires youth at Parul University

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Marking the most defining moment in its history, Parul University today welcomed Indias most celebrated cricket icon and captain cool, M S Dhoni, on its campus for Mission Possible 2025. Dhoni, the cricketing legend has inspired generations, making the youth believe that no challenge is too tough to conquer and that with great grit and determination, anything is possible. During his interaction with the students, he shared, Motivation is a very individualistic thing and as [] The post Dhoni inspires youth at Parul University appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 5:33 am

Tawi Automobiles launches new Destini 110

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Hero MotoCorp today expanded its 110 cc scooter lineup with the launch of the all-new Destini 110, at Tawi Automobiles in Jammu. Destini 110, a stylish and feature-rich model offering impressive mileage, smooth performance and advanced technology. Click here to watch video The scooter comes in two variants, VX and ZX and is available in multiple colour options. It is equipped with 12-inch wheels, a projector LED headlamp and DRLs, enhancing both its road presence [] The post Tawi Automobiles launches new Destini 110 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 5:32 am

Paddars struggle for recognition as a Tourist Destination

Ashish Chouhan ashu.padr15@gmail.com After a hiatus of ten long years, the much-awaited assembly elections finally returned to Jammu and Kashmir in 2024. In the spirited run-up to the polls, all mainstream political parties threw their weight behind intense campaigns, leaving no stone unturned. On September 16, 2024, at the height of the first phase of electioneering, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the enchanting land of sapphires and the sacred Machail Mata, Paddar. Addressing a sea of enthusiastic supporters at [] The post Paddars struggle for recognition as a Tourist Destination appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:57 am

J&Ks Future lies in its forests and orchards

Sourav Singh Manhas, Shivanshu Singh Bhalwal souravskuast@gmail.com Jammu & Kashmirs identity has long been rooted in its breathtaking landscapes, lush forests and world-famous orchards. Today, as the region navigates economic transition and seeks sustainable avenues for growth, horticulture and forestry stand out as two of its most promising and transformative sectors. These green pillars are no longer just traditional occupations; they are engines of employment, revenue generation, ecological security, and rural empowerment. Horticulture already contributes substantially to Union Territory of [] The post J&Ks Future lies in its forests and orchards appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:50 am

The Baluchistan Conundrum

Dr. Madhulika Singh, Alaknanda Mahajan alakmahajan26@gmail.com Baluchistan, Pakistans largest yet least developed province, finds itself at the heart of a complex geopolitical contestation and persistent insurgency. The Baloch protracted struggle is rooted in the complex interplay of colonial legacy, forced integration and persistent political alienation. Ideologically, the Baloch movement is driven by a strong sense of ethno-nationalism seeking recognition for their distinct historical, cultural and tribal identity. Additionally, Baluchistans immense strategic and economic significance with the advent of mega projects [] The post The Baluchistan Conundrum appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:50 am

Russias Duma ratifies military logistics pact ahead of Putins India visit

MOSCOW, Dec 3: Russias State Duma, the lower house of Parliament, on Tuesday ratified a major intergovernmental agreement with India that sets out procedures for dispatching military personnel, as well as military ships and aircraft, to each others territory. The logistics pact marks a significant step toward deepening defence cooperation ahead of President Vladimir Putins state visit to New Delhi begining on December 4 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement, signed in [] The post Russias Duma ratifies military logistics pact ahead of Putins India visit appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:30 am

CM reviews Mission YUVA; calls for stronger synergy to boost youth entrepreneurship

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Chief Minister today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of Mission YUVA, a flagship initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for the youth across Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the meeting, the Chief Minister said that the real strength of Mission YUVA lies in the success stories emerging from the ground. Wherever we find a speed breaker or friction, we will remove it swiftly, he said, emphasizing that seamless coordination between [] The post CM reviews Mission YUVA; calls for stronger synergy to boost youth entrepreneurship appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:30 am

Prez Murmu presents national awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

NEW DELHI, Dec 3 : President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday presented the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2025 at a ceremony here to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. According to the press release issued by Press Information Bureau, the President said that Divyangjan deserve equality. Ensuring their equal participation in the developmental journey of society and the country is the duty of all stakeholders, rather than a matter of charity. [] The post Prez Murmu presents national awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:30 am

Dangerously high toxins in Air India crash bodies repatriated to UK: Report

LONDON, Dec 3 : Mortuary workers in London were exposed to dangerously high levels of toxic substances when handling bodies repatriated to the UK after the crash of a London-bound Air India plane in Ahmedabad, a senior coroner has said. Professor Fiona Wilcox, presiding over the inquests into the deaths of the 53 British nationals on board the Boeing 787 which crashed on June 12, released a Prevention of future deaths report on Tuesday to highlight that bodies repatriated to [] The post Dangerously high toxins in Air India crash bodies repatriated to UK: Report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:29 am

Homi Bhabhas Nuclear Programme for peaceful purposes found vindication under Modi: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 3: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that Indias nuclear programme has achieved a historic vindication of Dr. Homi Bhabhas pledge and declaration to the world that Indias Nuclear Programme is dedicated to peaceful purposes. He added that this commitment has found its strongest realisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Indias nuclear capabilities are now delivering transformative gains in healthcare, agriculture, drinking water purification and other citizen-centric domains. Dr. Jitendra [] The post Homi Bhabhas Nuclear Programme for peaceful purposes found vindication under Modi: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:29 am

Growth takes time, hard work and commitment needed: CJI to first generation lawyers

NEW DELHI, Dec 3 : Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday advised first-generation lawyers to focus on building credibility through hard work and patience. He was speaking at a panel discussion on the topic WE (Women Empowerment in Law): on Strength, Struggle and Success organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association. Initially, when I joined the profession, there was a complete sense of uncertainty. As a first-generation lawyer in the family, there was nobody to guide me. [] The post Growth takes time, hard work and commitment needed: CJI to first generation lawyers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:29 am

Under PMs leadership, spl efforts made for equal rights to Divyangjans: LG

We must build J&K where accessibility is norm Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: I salute the resilience, determination and potential of Divyangjans. We are committed to building a system that aligns with their dreams and aspirations, eliminating all challenges and barriers, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He was speaking at an International Day of Persons with Disabilities event at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar. Click here to [] The post Under PMs leadership, spl efforts made for equal rights to Divyangjans: LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:29 am

Six J&K fencers selected for National Coaching camp at NCE Aurangabad

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The Jammu & Kashmir Fencing Association (JKFA) announced a historic milestone as six talented fencers from J&K have qualified for the National Coaching Camp organized by the Sports Authority of India and the Fencing Association of India at the National Centre of Excellence, Aurangabad. The camp, sanctioned from December 1 to 31, will prepare athletes for the upcoming Asian Games and other international competitions. As per handout issued the fencers were selected based on [] The post Six J&K fencers selected for National Coaching camp at NCE Aurangabad appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:29 am

CM hands over appointment letters, regularisation orders

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated his Governments commitment to clearing the backlog of compassionate appointments under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS-2022), assuring that all necessary relaxations would be granted wherever required to simplify and make the entire process fully transparent. The Chief Minister was speaking at a function organised at the Convention Centre here where he handed over appointment orders to candidates under SRO-43 and RAS-2022, besides issuing regularisation orders to Contingent [] The post CM hands over appointment letters, regularisation orders appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:28 am

Tobacco excise duty not extra tax, revenue to be shared with states: FM

NEW DELHI, Dec 3 : Excise duty sought to be levied on tobacco and its products through a new Bill will ensure that tax incidence on demerit items does not fall after the recent GST overhaul, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, vowing to share revenues collected with states. Replying to the debate on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said this is not an additional tax, and the tax burden, as currently applicable under the GST [] The post Tobacco excise duty not extra tax, revenue to be shared with states: FM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:28 am

North Indias first Oceanarium at Bagh-e-Bahu stares at uncertainty

No headway on procurement of marine species Variations in DPR yet to be approved, work halted Mohinder Vema JAMMU, Dec 3: What was showcased as Jammus most ambitious tourism projectNorth Indias first and Indias third Oceanarium at Bagh-e-Bahu, has now landed in a quagmire of poor planning and shocking lack of inter-departmental coordination, pushing the Rs 19-crore project into uncertainty at a crucial stage. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Despite tall claims of nearing completion, several physical works [] The post North Indias first Oceanarium at Bagh-e-Bahu stares at uncertainty appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:28 am

Vertical garden project launched to beautify Jammu city

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: In a significant step towards enhancing urban greenery and beautifying public spaces, a groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the construction of four new vertical gardens across Jammu city by the Member of Legislative Assembly Yudhvir Sethi and Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr Devansh Yadav. The newly identified locations for the upcoming vertical gardens include the stretch from Bikram Chowk to Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, the Rehari area, the SMGS wall along [] The post Vertical garden project launched to beautify Jammu city appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:09 am

Arvind Gupta lays foundation stone for Community Hall at Rajpura Mangotrian

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta, today laid the foundation stone for the construction of a much-awaited community hall at the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir premises in Ward No. 33, Rajpura Mangotrian. The project, sanctioned with an allocation of Rs 49 lakh from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), is aimed at creating a dedicated space for religious, cultural, and social gatherings, significantly benefiting the residents of the area. Speaking on the occasion, Arvind Gupta expressed his commitment [] The post Arvind Gupta lays foundation stone for Community Hall at Rajpura Mangotrian appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:08 am

DIG Traffic Jammu reviews issues on NH-44 construction stretches

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: DIG Traffic Range Jammu, Dr Mohammad Haseeb Mughal, today reviewed the traffic management related challenges along the busy Nachalana and Hingni areas on the NH-44, where ongoing construction work is affecting the smooth movement of vehicles. He conducted an on-spot inspection to assess the situation and identify measures needed to maintain two-way traffic flow. SSP Traffic NHW Ramban Raja Adil Hamid, Project Director NHAI Shuvam Yadav, DySPs Traffic Banihal and Ramban, and other officials accompanied [] The post DIG Traffic Jammu reviews issues on NH-44 construction stretches appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:07 am

CTTIK submits memorandum to Sr DCM for speedy restoration of train connectivity

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Dec 3: A delegation of the Chamber of Tourism, Trade and Industry Katra (CTTIK) headed by president Raj Kumar Padha, Vice president Susheel Dubey and Secretary Atul Sharma today met Uchit Singhal, Sr Divisional Commercial Manager Northern Railways in his office chamber to highlight the pressing issues arising from the extended disruption of railway services in the Jammu Division. During the meeting, the delegation submitted a detailed representation outlining the persistent hardships faced by pilgrims, tourism stakeholders, [] The post CTTIK submits memorandum to Sr DCM for speedy restoration of train connectivity appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:06 am

Ved Sharma sets roadmap for stronger organization in J&K

BJP All Cells hold review meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The Jammu & Kashmir BJP All Cells today held a review meeting at the party Headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The meeting was chaired by All Cells in charge, Ved Sharma and accompanied by co-in charge, Munish Khajuria, to assess the performance of Cell activists during the recently held Budgam and Nagrota Assembly constituency bi-elections and to evaluate the ongoing implementation of party programmes. Addressing the meeting, Ved Sharma [] The post Ved Sharma sets roadmap for stronger organization in J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:05 am

Industry needs to quickly identify weak spots, reduce dependence on single geography: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Dec 3: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday urged the industry to quickly identify weak spots, focus on innovation, and reduce dependence on any single geography to ensure long-term resilience and growth. The minister said that these initiatives are important as we have seen the weaponisation of trade in recent times. He regretted that the industry has not taken up these issues seriously. The need of the hour is that we focus on innovation, we focus [] The post Industry needs to quickly identify weak spots, reduce dependence on single geography: Goyal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:05 am

Div Com reviews progress of Smart Metering, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today chaired a meeting to discuss and review the progress of projects being executed under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), including smart metering and other power sector reform initiatives. Discussions were held on the progress and challenges in the process of Smart Metering, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, solarization of Government buildings and finalization of model solar villages. Managing Director JPDCL, Gurpal Singh gave a detailed presentation on [] The post Div Com reviews progress of Smart Metering, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:04 am

IndiGo issues apology as widespread operational disruptions continue for second Day

NEW DELHI, Dec 3: At least 38 IndiGo flights were cancelled at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) between Tuesday midnight and Wednesday evening due to technical glitches and operational issues. An IndiGo spokesperson attributed the disruptions to a combination of unforeseen operational challenges, citing minor technical glitches, winter-related schedule adjustments, adverse weather, increased air traffic congestion, and the implementation of updated crew rostering rules linked to Flight Duty Time Limitations. The airline stated that these factors produced a cumulative [] The post IndiGo issues apology as widespread operational disruptions continue for second Day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:04 am

Singapore student exchange programme to build new generation of leadership focused on India

SINGAPORE, Dec 3 : The Confederation of Indian Industry Young Indian chapter in Singapore (CII Yi) aims to scale a student exchange programme to 300 youths per year in an effort to build a new generation of leadership with a deep understanding of Indian culture and economy. CII Yi Chairman Mohamed Irshad shared this on Tuesday, a day after hosting the first Yi India Singapore Youth Summit in Singapore. We need to develop a deep understanding of Indian culture [] The post Singapore student exchange programme to build new generation of leadership focused on India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 4:03 am

Notorious drug peddler booked under PIT-NDPS Act

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Police in Jammus RS Pura area today claimed they have booked an alleged drug peddler under the PIT-NDPS Act and subsequently lodged him in District Jail Udhampur. Dheeraj Choudhary of Kothey Chohala, Tehsil RS Pura, District Jammu, who was a habitual drug peddler of the area, has been booked under the PIT-NDPS Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the Divisional Commissioner Jammu, a police official said. He said multiple cases under the NDPS Act [] The post Notorious drug peddler booked under PIT-NDPS Act appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 3:29 am

RTI Movement demands audit of Chadoora bridge

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 3: The Jammu & Kashmir RTI Movement today called for a thorough inquiry and fresh audits after the vitalChadoora bridge was declared unsafe and shut for traffic. Chairman of the J&K RTI Movement, Dr. Raja Muzaffar Bhat, urged the Accountant General (AG) of J&K to initiate a performance and environmental audit of the bridge and the Doodh Ganga channel. For the last two months, the bridge was stable after the September floods, but over the past [] The post RTI Movement demands audit of Chadoora bridge appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 3:27 am

J&K Committee of AIRNF demands cadre restructuring pay-scale correction in UT

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The All India Registered Nurses Federation (AIRNF) J&K UT Committee has expressed serious concern over the ongoing discrimination faced by the nursing fraternity of Jammu & Kashmir with regard to their entry-level pay scales and promotional hierarchy. In J&K, nurses possessing GNM, Post Basic Nursing, or B Sc Nursing qualifications are recruited as Junior Staff Nurse in Pay Level-4 (Group-C), whereas in all other Union Territories and major States, the same qualification leads to recruitment [] The post J&K Committee of AIRNF demands cadre restructuring pay-scale correction in UT appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 3:25 am

2-day Pahari programme at Uri

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 3: A two-day Pahari Literary and Cultural Programme was organised by the Pahari section of the J&K Cultural Academy at Town hall Lagama in Uri area of Baramulla district today. A number of Pahari writers, Poets and intellectuals participated in the programme that was inaugurated by chief guest on the occasion, MLA Uri, Dr Sajad Shafi. The MLA highlighted the contribution of his Government for promotion of Pahari language and culture. He appealed J&K Cultural Academy [] The post 2-day Pahari programme at Uri appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 3:02 am

Army Subedar dies of heart attack

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 3: An Army Subedar posted with the 23 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Nachlana area here today died after suffering a heart attack. Official sources informed that Subedar Ram Singh Gurjar, a resident of Jaipur, Rajasthan, complained of severe chest pain while on duty. He was immediately shifted to District Hospital Ramban, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. SSP Ramban, Arun Gupta informed that Police has taken cognisance of the incident. The post Army Subedar dies of heart attack appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 3:01 am

J&K Government ordered payment of ex-gratia relief to persons affected by Law and Order

JAMMU, Dec 3: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration today announced Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for the Next of the Kin (NoK) Click here to see complete order The post J&K Government ordered payment of ex-gratia relief to persons affected by Law and Order appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 4 Dec 2025 12:35 am

Shake-up in J&K reservation policy: J&K cabinet clears proposal to slash EWS by 7 pc, RBA by 3 pc

Open Merit share to rise by 10%; Decision to be sent to LG for approval Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:The Jammu & Kashmir cabinet on Wednesday green-signalled a proposal to slash quotas in the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Reserved Backward Area (RBA) categories to enhance the share of Open Merit (OM) by 10 per cent. [] The post Shake-up in J&K reservation policy: J&K cabinet clears proposal to slash EWS by 7 pc, RBA by 3 pc appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 4 Dec 2025 12:15 am

Govt notifies revised ex-gratia relief structure

Rs 125 lakh compensation for police, CAPF, defence personnel, employees, civilians for death, disabilities, injuries Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday issued a consolidated set of instructions for sanctioning ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure (SRE) for persons affected by law-and-order disturbances. The General Administration Department has issued an order in [] The post Govt notifies revised ex-gratia relief structure appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 4 Dec 2025 12:12 am

J&K a key focus for 100 pc 4G coverage: Centre

Says, nearly 25,000 mobile towers installed across India last year Srinagar, Dec 3:Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia Wednesday informed the Parliament that Jammu and Kashmir remains a key focus area through the expansion plan of 100 percent 4G coverage under the Prime Ministers Digital India vision. The minister informed that the government is [] The post J&K a key focus for 100 pc 4G coverage: Centre appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 4 Dec 2025 12:10 am

J&Ks 80 pc daily waste goes untreated, Govt data reveals

UT generates 1,470 tonnes daily, scientifically handles only 283.5 tonnes Srinagar, Dec 3:Jammu Kashmir generates 1,470.3 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day, but only 283.5 tonnes, less than 20 per cent, is scientifically treated, official figures reveal. According to data submitted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Lok Sabha [] The post J&Ks 80 pc daily waste goes untreated, Govt data reveals appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 4 Dec 2025 12:08 am

J&K has Rs 196.29 Cr pending liabilities under MGNREGS

New Delhi, Dec 3:Jammu & Kashmir has pending liabilities of Rs 196.29 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), according to data presented in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Responding to a question on funds owed to States under the scheme, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said the Union Territory [] The post J&K has Rs 196.29 Cr pending liabilities under MGNREGS appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 4 Dec 2025 12:06 am

VDGs could join JK Police for exemplary anti-terror work: DGP

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : Praising the contribution of Village Defence Guards (VDGs), Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday said the force would not hesitate to induct them in regular force for exceptional contribution in counter-terrorism operations. He urged VDGs to remain vigilant and actively cooperate with police and security [] The post VDGs could join JK Police for exemplary anti-terror work: DGP appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 4 Dec 2025 12:05 am

Traffic plan made for construction-hit Jammu-Srinagar highway

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : A traffic management plan was finalised on Wednesday to ensure two-way movement on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway amid construction work of a new flyover in Ramban district, an official said. The plan was approved by Jammu Traffic Range Deputy Inspector General Mohd Haseeb Mughal during his visit to the [] The post Traffic plan made for construction-hit Jammu-Srinagar highway appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 4 Dec 2025 12:02 am

Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping: Shangloo freed as his name inadvertently listed in 2019 arrest warrant

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : The arrest and subsequent release of businessman Shafat Ahmed Shangloo has taken a curious turn with the Special Court noting that his name had been inadvertently or mistakenly listed in the general arrest warrant issued in 2019 which became the basis for his arrest in the Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping case. [] The post Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping: Shangloo freed as his name inadvertently listed in 2019 arrest warrant appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 4 Dec 2025 12:00 am

LG unveils sacred Coin of Shri Sukrala Mata Ji

Jammu, Dec 3:Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today unveiled the sacred coin of Shri Sukrala Mata Ji. The coin, prepared by Shri Mall Mata Sukrala Devi Dharmik Trust, features the holy image of Shri Sukrala Mata Ji. This special token will be offered along with prasadam to devotees visiting the revered Shri Sukrala Mata Shrine in [] The post LG unveils sacred Coin of Shri Sukrala Mata Ji appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 3 Dec 2025 11:59 pm

CS discusses proposal with stakeholders for establishing CoE in AI

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired an extensive meeting with Nasscom to deliberate on the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Secretary IT; CEO JaKeGA; Chief Innovations Officer, IIT Jammu; senior leadership from Nasscom including its Head and [] The post CS discusses proposal with stakeholders for establishing CoE in AI appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 3 Dec 2025 11:58 pm

Two killed as Car hits parapet on JammuRajouri road

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : Two persons were killed and three others injured when a car hit a parapet on the JammuPoonch highway in Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. The accident took place near the Chingus area when the car was on its way from Jammu to Rajouri. The injured were admitted [] The post Two killed as Car hits parapet on JammuRajouri road appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 3 Dec 2025 11:55 pm

JK Govt appoints of 53 Observers for Combined Competitive (Prelim) Examination

JAMMU, Dec 03: Jammu and Kashmir Government ordered appointment of 51 Observers for Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination-2025. Click here to see complete order The post JK Govt appoints of 53 Observers for Combined Competitive (Prelim) Examination appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 3 Dec 2025 11:47 pm

Specially Abled Couple Builds Thriving Mushroom Unit

SRINAGAR: Defying societal expectations and their physical challenges, a specially abled couple from south Kashmirs Anantnag district has skilfully nurtured a thriving mushroom cultivation unit under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) scheme. With the support of the agriculture department, Mehroka Jan and her husband Muzafar Ahmad, who have physical disabilities affecting their legs, have []

KashmirLife 3 Dec 2025 11:35 pm