CS Atal Dulloo Inaugurates SOC To Strengthen Cyber Security Framework Across J&K
JAMMU, Apr 30: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today inaugurated the Jammu and Kashmir Security Operations Centre (JK SOC), marking a significant step towards strengthening the Union Territorys cyber security infrastructure. Additional Chief Secretary, (Financial Commissioner) Revenue, Shaleen Kabra; Principal Secretary, Home, Chandraker Bharti; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar; Secretary, IT Department, Dr. Piyush Singla; Director General, National Informatics Centre, VTV Ramana; CEO, Jammu and Kashmir e-Governance Agency, Mahima Madan; and SIO, NIC J&K, J. S. Modi were present on the [] The post CS Atal Dulloo Inaugurates SOC To Strengthen Cyber Security Framework Across J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jal Shakti Dept Transfers Executive Engineer
JAMMU, Apr 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered the transfer and posting of an Executive Engineer in the Jal Shakti Department. As per an order issued by the department, Nasir Ahmad Wani, In-charge Executive Engineer, has been transferred from the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation and posted in the Irrigation and Flood Control Division, Ganderbal. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Jal Shakti Dept Transfers Executive Engineer appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Five Accounts Officers Transferred In Jammu District
JAMMU, Apr 30: The Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries Jammu has ordered the transfer and posting of five Accounts Officers in Jammu District. The post Five Accounts Officers Transferred In Jammu District appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Calls for Inland Port in Jammu Kashmir at Vande Bharat Flag-Off Ceremony
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday thanked Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the Centre for extending Vande Bharat train services between Jammu and Srinagar, while also urging the establishment of a dry (inland) port in the Union Territory to strengthen trade and export facilities. Speaking at the flagging-off ceremony of []
Engineer Rashid Meets Ailing Father In Srinagar Hospital During Interim Bail
SRINAGAR, Apr 30: Jailed Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid on Thursday arrived here to meet his ailing father after the Delhi High Court granted him a weeks interim bail, officials said. Rashid, alias Engineer Rashid, the Lok Sabha MP from Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla, arrived at the Srinagar airport here on Thursday afternoon and drove straightaway to the SMHS hospital to visit his ailing father, the officials said. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted one-week interim bail to [] The post Engineer Rashid Meets Ailing Father In Srinagar Hospital During Interim Bail appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Country took long leap in all sectors under Modis leadership in last decade: Nadda
CHANDIGARH, Apr 30: Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Thursday said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has taken a taken a long leap forward across all sectors, particularly in the healthcare sector, in its journey toward realising a Viksit Bharat. If I were to speak of these initiatives, I would highlight the strengthening of our health systems, of course in the areas of science, innovation, and technology, Nadda said while addressing the 10th National [] The post Country took long leap in all sectors under Modis leadership in last decade: Nadda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Medical Superintendent GMC Anantnag Attached to DHSK;New Superintendent Appointed
SRINAGAR: The Health and Medical Education Department has ordered a reshuffle in the administration of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, assigning new responsibilities in the interest of patient care and administrative efficiency. As per Government Order No. 388-JK (HME) of 2026 dated April 29, Dr Bilal Mashraf Banday, Consultant Pathology presently posted at District Hospital []
ANANTNAG, Apr 30: The Health & Medical Education Department has ordered a reshuffle in the administration of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, assigning new responsibilities in the interest of patient care and administrative efficiency. As per Government Order No. 388-JK (HME) of 2026 dated April 29, Dr Bilal Mashraf Banday, Consultant Pathology presently posted at District Hospital Budgam, has been deputed to GMC Anantnag and assigned the charge of Medical Superintendent of the Associated Hospital until further orders. Meanwhile, Dr [] The post Medical Superintendent GMC Anantnag Attached To DHSK; Dr Bilal Mashraf Banday Appointed New Superintendent appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Security Alert In Nagpur After Letter Claims Radioactive Threat At RSS Headquarters, Other Places
NAGPUR, Apr 30: A high-security alert has been sounded across Nagpur after an anonymous letter claimed that radioactive material had been planted at key locations, including the RSS headquarters and a BJP office, officials said on Thursday. Police said the letter was received at the office of Police Commissioner Dr Ravinder Singal on April 27. The police have formed multiple teams and roped in the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and energy experts. They carried out extensive searches at the [] The post Security Alert In Nagpur After Letter Claims Radioactive Threat At RSS Headquarters, Other Places appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MP Er Rashid Arrives in Srinagar on Bail
SRINAGAR: Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid on Thursday arrived at Srinagar airport and proceeded to SMHS Hospital to visit his ailing father. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) granted him one-week interim bail. The court directed that during this period, Rashid, who is in custody in a terror-funding case, may either visit []
Amit Shah In Ladakh To Attend First-Ever Exposition Of Buddha Relics In India
LEH, Apr 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Ladakh on Thursday to attend the first-ever international exposition of holy relics of Lord Buddha in India, officials said. Shah was received by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport here. Senior officials of the police and civil administration were also present. During his two-day visit, Shah will pay respect to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha on the Buddha [] The post Amit Shah In Ladakh To Attend First-Ever Exposition Of Buddha Relics In India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Speeding Up Your Bookings: Why Goibibo is a Faster Alternative to the IRCTC App
Planning train travel in India often begins with IRCTC ticket booking, but many users quickly realize that the process can sometimes feel slower than expected, especially during peak hours. From logging in to selecting seats and making payments, each step can take longer when the platform is under heavy load. This becomes even more frustrating when tickets are limited and time is critical, like during Tatkal bookings or festival seasons when demand spikes sharply. According to data shared by the [] The post Speeding Up Your Bookings: Why Goibibo is a Faster Alternative to the IRCTC App appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Vaishnaw Flags Off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, Promises Rail Link To Uri
SRINAGAR, Apr 30: As the first direct Vande Bharat Express from Jammu chugged into the Kashmir valley on Thursday, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promised to focus on connecting remote areas like Poonch, Rajouri and Uri to the countrys rail network. Following the completion of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), Vaishnaw said detailed project reports (DPRs) have been prepared on projects to connect the Poonch-Rajouri region to the national rail network and to extend the railway line to Uri, a [] The post Vaishnaw Flags Off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, Promises Rail Link To Uri appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bandipora Court Acquits Two Accused in 2016 Murder Case
SRINAGAR: A court in Bandipora has acquitted two accused in the 2016 Hajin murder case of Fayaz Ahmad Dar, citing lack of evidence and granting them the benefit of doubt after nearly ten years of trial. The accused, Showkat Ahmad Bhat of Baharabad and Zamrooda Begum of Vijpara, Hajin, were facing charges under Sections 302 []
Nepals Ministry of Forests inks deal with WWF for biodiversity conservation
KATHMANDU, Apr 30: Nepals Ministry of Forests and Environment and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have inked an agreement to strengthen collaboration on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development across the Himalayan nation. The agreement, relating to a Scope of Cooperation (SoC), aligns joint efforts with the countrys national priorities and global commitments, including key policies and strategies on biodiversity, forests, climate change, wetlands, agriculture, and sustainable development, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals and national planning frameworks, according to a [] The post Nepals Ministry of Forests inks deal with WWF for biodiversity conservation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Module
CHANDIGARH, Apr 30: The Punjab Police on Thursday said it has busted an espionage module backed by Pakistans ISI with the arrest of its key operative from Ferozepur. The Counter Intelligence Wing of Punjab Police in Jalandhar also recovered China-made solar CCTV equipment with 4G connectivity from Kapurthala, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. The accused has been identified as Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukha of Ferozepur, he said. Investigation revealed that the accused, along with his associates, had been [] The post Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Module appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian-origin woman, among 3 activists, fined for staging pro-Palestine protest
SINGAPORE, Apr 30: An Indian-origin woman was among three Singaporean activists, fined USD 2,341 each on Thursday for organising a procession outside the Presidential Palace to show solidarity with Palestine, local media reported. The High Court overturned the acquittal of the three women, Malay-origin Mossammad Sobikun Nahar, 26, Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori, 30, and Indian-origin Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, 37, accused of organising the procession on February 2, 2024, The Straits Times reported. Justice See Kee Oon allowed the prosecutions appeal [] The post Indian-origin woman, among 3 activists, fined for staging pro-Palestine protest appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lok Adalat Award Binding, Cannot be Challenged After Consent: Jammu Kashmir High Court Rules
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has upheld a Lok Adalat award directing payment of Rs 3.80 lakh in a cheque bounce dispute, holding that a party who voluntarily enters into a settlement cannot later withdraw from it on technical grounds. Delivering judgment in CM(M) No. 118/2026, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal dismissed a []
India Recognised For IT, Pakistan For International Terrorism: Rajnath Singh
NEW DELHI, Apr 30: Delivering a sharp rebuke over Pakistans continued backing of terrorism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that while both nations gained independence together, India is today globally recognised for Information Technology, whereas Pakistan has come to be seen as the epicentre of International Terrorism, underscoring a hardened shift in Indias response to cross-border terror. Addressing a National Security Summit in the national capital, Singh said, Both, India and Pakistan attained independence at the same time. [] The post India Recognised For IT, Pakistan For International Terrorism: Rajnath Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ahead Of Darbar Move, CM Omar Abdullah Chairs Cabinet Meeting In Jammu
JAMMU, Apr 30: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a cabinet meeting to review key development initiatives and discuss governance priorities in the Union territory. This was the last cabinet meeting chaired by Abdullah in Jammu before moving offices to the summer capital, Srinagar. Chief Minister chaired a cabinet meeting this morning in Jammu to consider key development initiatives and discuss governance priorities for the coming period, office of CM said on X. The post Ahead Of Darbar Move, CM Omar Abdullah Chairs Cabinet Meeting In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Govt Assigns Additional Charge of SPSA Managing Director to Rural Development Director
SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has assigned the additional charge of Managing Director of the State Procurement and Supplies Agency (SPSA) to the Director, Rural Development Jammu. According to Government Order No. 130-JK(RD and PR) of 2026, issued on April 30, 2026, the arrangement has been made in the interest of administration and []
Rail Expansion Beyond Jammu Accelerated After PM Modi Took Over: Dr Jitendra
JAMMU, Apr 30: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today recalled that although the first train had reached Jammu as early as 1972, it took around 50 years for it to reach Srinagar, as further expansion into the Kashmir Valley was taken up in right earnest only after Narendra Modi took over as Prime Minister in 2014. He noted that significant progress has been achieved in last one decade, with railway infrastructure now being developed in Jammu & Kashmir at par [] The post Rail Expansion Beyond Jammu Accelerated After PM Modi Took Over: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police Seal Medical Store in South Kashmir Over Illegal Drug Sale Allegations
SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmirs Anantnag district have sealed a medical store at Cheeni Chowk for its alleged involvement in the unauthorised sale of controlled medicines. A team from Police Station Anantnag, in coordination with the Drugs and Food Control Department, conducted a raid at Atif Medical Store. During the inspection, a significant quantity of []
J&K Govt Grants 15-Day Extension To Employees For Filing Property Returns
JAMMU, Apr 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has granted a 15-day relaxation for employees to file their annual property returns for 2025. This decision comes after the General Administration Department observed that many employees missed previous deadlines or failed to complete their submissions on the PRS portal. See Notification Click Here. The post J&K Govt Grants 15-Day Extension To Employees For Filing Property Returns appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Police Lodges FIR As Late Separatist Leaders Video Surfaces Online
SRINAGAR, Apr 30: The cyber wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday registered an FIR against unidentified persons for posting a video of late separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on social media, alleging that it glorifies separatist content, officials said. The move comes a day after Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti posted a video of the late hardline separatist leader on X. May not concur with Geelani Sahabs ideology, but this old video of him stressing the [] The post J&K Police Lodges FIR As Late Separatist Leaders Video Surfaces Online appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CORAS Commandos Among 21 Security Personnel To Guard Vande Bharat Trains In J&K: PCSC
JAMMU, Apr 30: Apart from the multi-layered security setup along the 327-kilometre Jammu-Katra-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line, 21 security personnel, including RPF commandos, will guard the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express service launched by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday, an official said. Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the 20-coach train, which is expected to cut travel time between Jammu and Srinagar to five hours, here in the presence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh. Talking to reporters, [] The post CORAS Commandos Among 21 Security Personnel To Guard Vande Bharat Trains In J&K: PCSC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt Assigns Additional Charge Of MD SPSA To Director Rural Development Jammu
JAMMU, Apr 30: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has assigned additional charge of the post of Managing Director, State Procurement & Supplies Agency (SPSA) to the Director, Rural Development Jammu. According to Government Order No. 130-JK(RD&PR) of 2026 dated April 30, 2026, the arrangement has been made in the interest of administration and will remain in effect until the post is filled on a regular basis by the General Administration Department. The order states that the Director, Rural Development [] The post Govt Assigns Additional Charge Of MD SPSA To Director Rural Development Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Anantnag SSP Reviews Security Arrangements For Amarnath Yatra, Asks Officers To Stay Vigilant
SRINAGAR, Apr 30: Anantnag Senior Superintendent of Police Amod Ashok Nagpure on Thursday reviewed security measures and other arrangements being made for the annual Amarnath Yatra, which is set to begin from the first week of July. Nagpure chaired a high-level meeting at the Anantnag District Police Office to review and finalise the arrangements. The meeting was attended by senior police officers and other officials concerned, a police spokesperson said. Detailed deliberations were held on various aspects of security, traffic [] The post Anantnag SSP Reviews Security Arrangements For Amarnath Yatra, Asks Officers To Stay Vigilant appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
EOW Files Chargesheet Against A Man For Making False Promises of Land and Jobs
Srinagar:The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir (EOW) of Crime Branch J&K submitted a chargesheet in case FIR No. 84/2022 under Section 420 RPC against Bashir Ahmad Bhat S/o Abdul Gani Bhat R/o Astanpora, Tailbal Hazratbal Srinagar before the Honble court of Judge Small Causes Srinagar. In a handout to the CBK said that the key details []
Amit Shah lands in Leh for 2-day visit, to attend Buddha relics expo
Leh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday arrived in Leh on a two-day visit, during which he is scheduled to attend a series of official and ceremonial engagements, officials said. An official said that the visit coincides with Buddha Purnima and the first-ever international exposition of the holy relics of Gautama Buddha, set to []
Enough Is Enough: Farooq Abdullah Tells Pakistan To End Cycle Of Violence In J&K
SRINAGAR, Apr 30: Asserting that enough is enough, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah says Pakistan should call it a day and end the cycle of violence in Jammu and Kashmir. While terrorism has largely subsided, Pakistans refusal to accept Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India continues to fuel violence in the region, the three-time Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said. My humble advice to both these nations, my own nation and Pakistan, is that the time has [] The post Enough Is Enough: Farooq Abdullah Tells Pakistan To End Cycle Of Violence In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
False Promises Of Land, Govt Jobs: EOW Kashmir Files Chargesheet In Major Fraud Case
SRINAGAR, Apr 30: The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir (EOW) of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in a significant fraud case involving false promises of land allotment and government jobs. According to officials, the chargesheet in FIR No. 84/2022 under Section 420 RPC has been submitted before the Court of Judge Small Causes Srinagar against Bashir Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Gani Bhat, a resident of Astanpora Tailbal, Hazratbal Srinagar. Details of the case reveal that in January 2019, [] The post False Promises Of Land, Govt Jobs: EOW Kashmir Files Chargesheet In Major Fraud Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Abdullah Seeks Inland Port For J&K At Vande Bharat Flagging Off Ceremony
JAMMU, Apr 30: Thanking Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the Centre for extending Vande Bharat train services between Jammu and Srinagar, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday demanded a dry (inland) port for the union territory to boost trade and business. I want to congratulate and thank Vaishnaw and, through him, the central government, on behalf of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, for connecting Jammu with Kashmir through rail, Abdullah said while addressing a gathering during the flagging-off of [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Seeks Inland Port For J&K At Vande Bharat Flagging Off Ceremony appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Manoj Sinha Joins Drug-Free J&K Campaign In Doda
JAMMU, Apr 30: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today ignited the Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir Campaign in Doda, rallying citizens against narcotics. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said the peoples movement against drug abuse reflects their determination and unity, and this menace can be eliminated when communities rise together and speak with one voice. The Lieutenant Governor said that narcotics smuggling is no less than terrorism and those involved will be given stringent punishment. I firmly believe that [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Joins Drug-Free J&K Campaign In Doda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Home Minister Amit Shah Lands in Leh for Two-Day Visit
SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday arrived in Leh on a two-day visit, during which he is scheduled to attend a series of official and ceremonial engagements, officials said. An official said that the visit coincides with Buddha Purnima and the first-ever international exposition of the holy relics of Gautama Buddha, set to []
201 Officials To Stay Back In Jammu As Darbar Move To Srinagar Begins
JAMMU, Apr 30: As the bi-annual Darbar Move officially kicks off, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered 201 officers and officials to remain stationed at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu for the Summer 2026 season. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post 201 Officials To Stay Back In Jammu As Darbar Move To Srinagar Begins appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Over Delay
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has quashed a preventive detention order issued under the Public Safety Act (PSA) against a Baramulla resident, holding that the authorities failure to execute the order for over two years cast serious doubt on its validity. Justice Sanjay Dhar allowed a petition filed by Altaf Ahmad Waza, []
Kharge rules out Chief Minister change in Karnataka for now
KALABURGAI (KARNATAKA), Apr 30: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said there was no Chief Minister change in Karnataka for now and that the leadership issue in the state will be resolved soon. The Congress chiefs statement comes amid speculations within the party and political circles about a possible decision on leadership change and cabinet reshuffle after May 4, once the results for assembly elections in four states and one union territory, along with bypolls to two assembly segments in [] The post Kharge rules out Chief Minister change in Karnataka for now appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu And Kashmir | Juice Factory Steamer Explodes; Two Dead
SRINAGAR, Apr 30: A juice factory steamer exploded mid-repair, killing two persons and injuring one in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The blast took place at Aglar on Wednesday night, injuring three persons, Saurabh Singh, Shiv Kumar, and Raj Kumar, who were repairing the steamer, they said. The three were rushed to a hospital where Saurabh succumbed to his injuries late on Wednesday night while Shiv Kumar died this morning. Raj Kumar is undergoing treatment, [] The post Jammu And Kashmir | Juice Factory Steamer Explodes; Two Dead appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ICSE, ISC Results: Girls Outperform Boys, Pass Rate Over 99%
NEW DELHI, Apr 30: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations on Thursday announced the Class 10 and Class 12 results for 2026, with overall pass percentages of 99.18 per cent and 99.13 per cent, respectively. A total of 2,58,721 candidates appeared for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), or Class 10, examination. About 1,03,316 students took the Indian School Certificate (ISC), or Class 12, exam. Girls outperformed boys in both examinations. In ICSE, girls recorded a pass [] The post ICSE, ISC Results: Girls Outperform Boys, Pass Rate Over 99% appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Notice To Centre On Plea To Establish Revenue Judicial Service For Land Disputes
NEW DELHI, Apr 30: The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the Centre and others on a PIL seeking directions to establish a revenue judicial service, and prescribe minimum legal qualification and training module for public servants adjudicating land disputes. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Union of India, Law Commission and others on a plea filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay who claimed that non-qualified legal professionals were deciding land [] The post SC Notice To Centre On Plea To Establish Revenue Judicial Service For Land Disputes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
French teen charged in Singapore over vending machine straw-licking video
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 30: A French teen is facing mischief and public nuisance charges in Singapore after posting a video on social media of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and then putting it back. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, was charged April 24 and hasnt entered a plea, the city-states largest English-language newspaper, The Straits Times, said. He allegedly committed the offense at a shopping mall on March 12, and his video spread rapidly when [] The post French teen charged in Singapore over vending machine straw-licking video appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
After 36-yrs Pandits return to Bla Temple, revive pre-1989 tradition
Baramulla: Kashmiri Pandits returned to the historic Ganesh Temple in Kachua village of Baramulla after nearly 36 years, reviving a pre-1989 tradition that once drew large gatherings from across communities. Located around 15 kilometres from Baramulla town, the temple used to host annual congregations on April 29 and 30 before the eruption of militancy. This []
Bain Capital sells nearly 1 pc stake in Emcure Pharma for Rs 289 crore
NEW DELHI, Apr 30: Global investment firm Bain Capital has divested nearly a 1 per cent stake in Emcure Pharmaceuticals for over Rs 289 crore through open market transactions, according to the block deal data on the NSE. Following the stake sale, shares of Emcure Pharmaceuticals fell 2.31 per cent to trade at Rs 1,690 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). US-based Bain Capital, through its affiliate BC Investments IV Ltd, offloaded 18 lakh shares, or a 0.95 per [] The post Bain Capital sells nearly 1 pc stake in Emcure Pharma for Rs 289 crore appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dhan launches gold vault for retail investors
MUMBAI, Apr 30: Investment platform Dhan has launched Gold Vault, a product that enables retail investors to buy physical gold and silver at live exchange-linked prices traded through its application. The offering operates within SEBIs capital markets regulatory framework, with settlement facilitated through MCX Clearing Corporation Ltd (MCXCCL), the company said in a statement. Investors can participate in bullion futures contracts at MCX-linked prices and opt for physical delivery. Gold Vault by Dhan is the product Indian investors have always [] The post Dhan launches gold vault for retail investors appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Renault Group India to separate powertrain manufacturing from vehicle production, sales operations
NEW DELHI, Apr 30: French automaker Renault is undertaking a restructuring of the groups operations in India with plans to separate powertrain production from vehicle manufacturing and sales operations, the company said on Thursday. Renault Group India has approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for approval of a proposed structural realignment of its India operations, it said in a statement. It envisages the powertrain manufacturing activity being organised as a dedicated powertrain entity within Renault Group India, while vehicle [] The post Renault Group India to separate powertrain manufacturing from vehicle production, sales operations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Roblox appoints former AWS senior executive Sunil Rao as MD for India
NEW DELHI, Apr 30: Gaming company Roblox has appointed former Amazon Web Services senior executive Sunil Rao as Managing Director for its India arm, the company said on Thursday. Rao will serve as Robloxs senior representative and market lead in the country, overseeing day-to-day execution of Roblox Indias strategy working with local teams and partners, the company said in a statement. Roblox announces the appointment of Sunil Rao as Managing Director, Roblox India. Rao will join Roblox India this May [] The post Roblox appoints former AWS senior executive Sunil Rao as MD for India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bajaj Finance shares climb nearly 5 pc post earnings announcement
NEW DELHI, Apr 30: Shares of leading NBFC Bajaj Finance on Thursday climbed nearly 5 per cent after the firm reported a 22 per cent increase in its consolidated profit after tax for the three months ended March 2026. The stock rallied 4.89 per cent to Rs 975.50 on the BSE. At the NSE, it jumped 4.83 per cent to Rs 975. Bajaj Finance on Wednesday reported a 22 per cent increase in its consolidated profit after tax to Rs [] The post Bajaj Finance shares climb nearly 5 pc post earnings announcement appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Brent crude tops USD 125 a barrel on Iran war worries, while world stocks retreat
HONG KONG, Apr 30: The price of Brent crude oil surged past USD 125 a barrel early Thursday as stalled US-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war. Brent crude to be delivered in June jumped 6.2 per cent to USD 125.36 and Brent to be delivered in July rose 3.1 per cent to USD 113.85. Benchmark US crude climbed 2.3 per cent to USD 109.38 per barrel. [] The post Brent crude tops USD 125 a barrel on Iran war worries, while world stocks retreat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu, Apr 30: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the extended Vande Bharat Express from Jammu to Katra, emphasising that strengthening maintenance practices remains key to safety and security, while the next major focus is increasing capacity on the Jammu-Srinagar rail corridor through track doubling to enable more train operations. Speaking on the occasion, he said, Maintenance practices are our focus on safety and security. The next focus is to increase the capacity of the Jammu to Srinagar [] The post Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off Extended Vande Bharat Express, Boosting Capacity For Jammu-Srinagar Rail Line appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Asks Centre To Consider Amending Law On Terminating Pregnancy Of Rape Survivors
NEW DELHI, Apr 30: The Supreme Court on Thursday took strong exception to a plea by AIIMS seeking to set aside its order allowing a 15-year-old girl to medically terminate her 30-week pregnancy, and asked the Centre to consider amending the law to permit rape survivors to terminate unwanted pregnancies even beyond 20 weeks. The top court said when there is pregnancy due to rape, there should not be a time limit. Law needs to be organic and in sync [] The post SC Asks Centre To Consider Amending Law On Terminating Pregnancy Of Rape Survivors appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
UP Man Dies In Steamer Blast In J&Ks Shopian
SRINAGAR, Apr 30: An Uttar Pradesh native was killed and two others were injured when a steamer they were repairing exploded in Shopian district, officials said on Thursday. The blast took place in a juice factory in Shopians Aglar late Wednesday night, they said. The wounded were rushed to a hospital where one of them succumbed. The deceased was identified as Saurabh Singh, and the two others as Shiv Kumar and Raj Kumar, both from Uttar Pradesh. (Agencies) The post UP Man Dies In Steamer Blast In J&Ks Shopian appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pak Court To Hear Plea By Jailed Ex-PM Khan, Wife In Al-Qadir Trust Case
ISLAMABAD, Apr 30: A Pakistani high court is scheduled to hear a plea filed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on Thursday, challenging their convictions in the Al Qadir Trust case. An Islamabad accountability court in January last year sentenced 73-year-old Khan to 14 years and Bibi to seven years in prison in the corruption case led by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), the anti-sleaze watchdog. The two challenged the conviction in the Islamabad [] The post Pak Court To Hear Plea By Jailed Ex-PM Khan, Wife In Al-Qadir Trust Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI SHRINE BOARD, KATRA (J&K) NOTICE IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT PERSONAL INTERVIEW OF ELIGIBLE / SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES APPLIED FOR THE POSTS OF TUTOR/ CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR, ACHARYA PGT (VED), ACHARYA PGT (HISTORY) AND ACHARYA TGT (SAHITYA) ADVERTISED VIDE NO. 15/2024 DATED 29.08.2024, 03/2025 DATED 08/04/2025 AND 17/2024 DATED 21.09.2024 RESPECTIVELY WHICH WERE EARLIER SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON 06.05.2026 ARE NOW RE-SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON 13.05.2026 AT KALIKA DHAM, JAMMU FROM 10:30 AM ONWARDS. OTHER TERMS [] The post EMPLOYMENT (30-04-2026) appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi has Every Intention of Delaying Caste Census: Congress
A full year has passed. The details of how this caste enumeration will be done are still awaited, Jairam Ramesh said
Hajj 2026: Govt Approves Fare Hike, Pilgrims to Pay Rs 10,000 Extra
SRINAGAR: The Hajj Committee of India has directed all pilgrims for Hajj 2026 to deposit an additional Rs 10,000 towards revised airfare, following a one-time increase approved by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. According to an official circular issued from Mumbai on April 28, the revision includes an additional USD 100 per pilgrim, applicable uniformly []
Is Javed Ahmad Tak Kashmirs Quiet Architect of Dignity?
by Meraj Zargar A personal account traces Javed Ahmad Taks journey from tragedy to transformative social work, highlighting his role in redefining disability, dignity, and inclusive education in Kashmir In 2023, soon after my transfer to the Sub-Divisional Magistrates office in Bijbehara, I felt a strong desire to meet Javed Ahmad Tak. Although I was []
Cyber Police Files FIR Against PDP Leader Iltija Mufti Over Separatist-Linked Social Media Content
SRINAGAR: Cyber Police Kashmir has registered an FIR against PDP leader Iltija Mufti and others in connection with alleged separatist-related content circulated on social media, officials said on Thursday. According to sources, the case was initiated after a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by Iltija Mufti featuring slain separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani []
US returns over 650 antiquities valued at nearly USD 14 million to India
New York, Apr 30: The US has returned 657 antiquities collectively valued at nearly USD 14 million to India, saying there is more work to be done to return stolen artifacts to the country. The return was announced by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Tuesday. The pieces were recovered following several investigations into trafficking networks, including those related to disgraced art dealer Subhash Kapoor and convicted trafficker Nancy Wiener. The pieces were returned at an event attended by Consul Rajlakshmi Kadam from the Consulate General of India in New York. The scale of the trafficking networks that targeted cultural heritage in India is massive, as demonstrated by the return of more than 600 pieces today, Bragg said in a statement. There is unfortunately more work to be done to return stolen artifacts back to India, and I thank our team for their persistent efforts. Consul General of India in New York, Binaya Pradhan, appreciated the sustained cooperation of the Manhattan District Attorneys Office, the US Department of Homeland Security, and the law enforcement agencies whose continued vigilance, he said, made the recovery and return of these culturally significant artifacts possible. The items returned include a two million dollar bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, seated on an inscribed double-lotus base over a lion-flanked throne. The inscription identifies the craftsman as Dronaditya of Sipur, located near modern-day Raipur in Chhattisgarh. The Avalokiteshvara was one of a large hoard of bronzes discovered near the Lakshmana Temple in 1939 and entered the collection of the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum, Raipur by 1952. The statue was stolen from the museum and smuggled into the US by 1982, ultimately ending up in a private collection in New York by 2014. The bronze artifact was located and seized from that collection by the Manhattan District Attorneys Office in 2025. A sandstone figure of a dancing Ganesha, which was looted by one of Kapoors indicted co-conspirators Ranjeet Kanwar, from a temple in Madhya Pradesh in 2000. Convicted trafficker Vaman Ghiya then sold and shipped the statue to the New York-based gallery owner Doris Wiener. In 2012, after the death of her mother Doris, Nancy Wiener later convicted for antiquities trafficking knowingly created false provenance for the Ganesha statue, consigning it to, and selling it at, Christies New York. The Ganesha was purchased at the 2012 auction by a private collector who surrendered it to the Manhattan District Attorneys office earlier this year. Another artifact is a red sandstone figure of a Buddha standing with his right hand raised in abhaya mudra, a gesture of protection. The Buddhas feet are broken off below the knees and only fragments of the halo behind his head are visible, damage that likely occurred when the statue was looted from Northern India. The USD 7.5 million-statue was smuggled into New York by Kapoor and was seized by the Antiquities Trafficking Unit from one of his New York storage units. For more than a decade, the District Attorneys Antiquities Trafficking Unit, along with law enforcement partners at Homeland Security Investigations, have investigated Kapoor and his co-conspirators for the alleged illegal looting, exportation, and sale of artifacts from numerous countries in South and Southeast Asia. The DAs Office obtained an arrest warrant for Kapoor in 2012. In November 2019, he and seven of his co-defendants were indicted for their conspiracy to traffic stolen antiquities. Kapoors extradition from India, where he was convicted for his trafficking activities in 2022, is pending. Five of Kapoors co-defendants have already been convicted by the Manhattan District Attorneys office. The Antiquities Trafficking Unit has now recovered more than 6,200 cultural treasures, including rare books, works of art, and antiquities, valued at more than USD 485 million, and returned more than 5,900 of those so far to 36 countries. The ATU has also convicted 18 individuals of cultural property-related crimes, with another 7 alleged traffickers pending extradition.
South Kashmir: Steamer Explosion in Fruit Mandi Kills Two, Leaves One Critical
SRINAGAR: Two persons were killed and another critically injured when a steamer exploded during installation at a cold storage facility in the Aglar area of this south Kashmir district on Wednesday late evening, officials said. The deceased were identified as Saroop Singhal and Dileep Kumar, both residents of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh. The injured, Ram []
When nearly three-quarters of Jammu and Kashmirs lakes disappear or shrink, a regions ecological identity, and its peoples safety and livelihood, hang in the balance, reports Afreen Ashraf Picture a landscape once threaded with glittering water bodies. A valley with a network of lakes fed by rivers, while sheltering migratory birds, recharging aquifers, and steadying []
Two dead, one injured in Shopian cold store blast
Shopian: Two persons lost their lives and one other was injured after a steam boiler explosion at a cold storage facility in the Aglar Pinjura area of Shopian on Wednesday late evening, officials said. An official said that the blast occurred at Zum Zum Cold Store in the fruit mandi while a steam boiler was []
Jammu Kashmir Cabinet Meets Today; Key Reforms in Jal Shakti, Health, JKAS Promotions on Agenda
SRINAGAR:The Union Territory Cabinet is set to meet on Thursday in Jammu in what will be its final sitting before the Civil Secretariat shifts to Srinagar for the summer session, with several significant administrative and policy matters listed for discussion. Sources said that the meeting, scheduled at 11 AM at the Chief Ministers official residence, []
Top official reviews operation in remote post office along LAC in Ladakh
LEH/JAMMU: Reinforcing the Centres commitment to last-mile connectivity in the border areas, the chief postmaster general of the Jammu and Kashmir circle, D S V R Murthy, visited a remote branch post office near the India-China border in Leh district, officials said. Accompanied by the superintendent of post offices, Arvind Kher, Murthy reviewed postal operations []
West Bengal Records Highest-Ever Assembly Poll Turnout Since Independence
SRINAGAR: West Bengal has registered a historic voter turnout of 92.47 per cent in the two-phase Assembly elections, marking the highest participation in the state since Independence. According to the Election Commission of India, polling in Phase II stood at 91.66 per cent as of 7:45 pm, while Phase I, conducted on April 23, recorded []
Creation of five new districts in Ladakh Area as important as population
Pushp Saraf pushapsaraf@yahoo.com In the late 1990s, the late Ladakh leader P. Namgyal led a delegation from Leh to the then Planning Commission in New Delhi. The mood was tense. A development project sanctioned for their region had been quietly redirected to the Kashmir Valley by the State Government, which exercised near-complete administrative authority over Ladakh as part of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir State. The J&K Governments reasoning was not without logic why invest heavily in a sparsely [] The post Creation of five new districts in Ladakh Area as important as population appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A look back at creation of five new districts in Ladakh
Pramod Jain, Rinchen Dolma Ladakh, a Union Territory in Northern India, was on the cusp of a significant transformation on August 26, 2024, when the Ministry of Home Affairs announced in-principle approval for creation of five new districts in the region namely, Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar and Drass. This historic move is expected to bring governance closer to people, fostering employment and development in the region. The new districts will not only improve the delivery of public services but also [] The post A look back at creation of five new districts in Ladakh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Akshaya Patra-inspired initiative highlights challenge of food insecurity among US college students
NEW YORK, Apr 29 : A global food initiative, inspired by the Akshaya Patra Foundation, has highlighted the need to combat the challenge of food insecurity among college students in the US, and called on the Indian-American diaspora to extend their support. The Consulate General of India in New York, in collaboration with the World Food Movement (WFM), hosted a special event titled No One Hungry here on Monday. The World Food Movement, a US-based not-for-profit organisation, had in September [] The post Akshaya Patra-inspired initiative highlights challenge of food insecurity among US college students appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Javid Dar inaugurates Rs 3.5 cr Fruit & Vegetable Processing Unit in Marh
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 29: In a major boost to agricultural infrastructure in Jammu region, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Wednesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Fruit and Vegetable Aggregation, Processing, Grading and Packing Unit at Marh. MLA Marh Surinder Kumar Bhagat, Managing Director JKHPMC, Mohammad Farooq Dar, Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta, Director Animal Husbandry Jammu, Sanjay Gupta, Director Horticulture Jammu, Gul Sayed and Director Sheep Husbandry Jammu, Dr [] The post Javid Dar inaugurates Rs 3.5 cr Fruit & Vegetable Processing Unit in Marh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ericsson discusses manufacturing expansion, research investments in India with Scindia
NEW DELHI, Apr 29 : Swedish firm Ericsson on Wednesday discussed its plan to expand manufacturing footprint, research and development investments, and strengthen telecom infrastructure in India with Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Ericsson at present manufactures and exports 5G gears from India. Honble Minister @JM_Scindia ji held a meeting with Mr Andres Vicente, @ericssons Head of Market Area India, South East Asia & Oceania. Discussions focused on expanding Ericssons manufacturing footprint in India, deepening R&D investments and strengthening telecom infrastructure [] The post Ericsson discusses manufacturing expansion, research investments in India with Scindia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cabinet meets today; JSDs Cadre Review, SMG Rec Rules on agenda
MS, DyMS, AMSs to be re-designated as Prof, APs *JKAS officers to be promoted, Distts to get 9 DAOs Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 29: The UT Cabinet will meet here tomorrow for the last time before shifting of Civil Secretariat to Srinagar for next six months with large items on agenda including Cadre Review and Reorganization of Jal Shakti Department, finalization of Recruitment Rules for State Motor Garages, re-designation of Medical Superintendents, Deputy Medical Superintendents and Assistant Medical Superintendents in [] The post Cabinet meets today; JSDs Cadre Review, SMG Rec Rules on agenda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI, Apr 29 : Exit polls for the high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry on Wednesday revealed a politically uneven landscape, with West Bengal emerging as the most fiercely contested and unpredictable battleground, even as clearer and more consistent mandates appeared to take shape in the other four states. In West Bengal (294 seats), the high-voltage contest between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party has produced sharply divergent projections across agencies, [] The post Exit Polls Show Clear Wins in 4 States, Bengal Defies Consensus with Sharply Split Verdict Projections appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt proposes Motor Rules Amendments to expand ethanol, alternative fuel scope
NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed amendments to vehicle emission rules to widen the scope for higher ethanol blends and alternative fuels, paving the way for flex-fuel and pure biofuel vehicles across all vehicle categories. The draft changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 aim to provide for wider use of fuels, such as E85 (a blend of 85 per cent ethanol with petrol) and E100 (which would allow vehicles to run [] The post Govt proposes Motor Rules Amendments to expand ethanol, alternative fuel scope appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Judicial Academy holds yoga session in Srinagar
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), and guidance of the Chairperson and Members of the Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, a special session titled Yoga for Mental Fitness was organised at the District Court Complex, Mominabad, Srinagar for Judicial Officers and staff of Srinagar District, in collaboration with the Isha Foundation. The session was inaugurated by Naseer Ahmad [] The post J&K Judicial Academy holds yoga session in Srinagar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
KOLKATA, Apr 29 : West Bengals high-stakes assembly elections ended on Wednesday with a massive voter turnout of 91.66 per cent in the second and final phase, capping one of the most intense electoral contests in the recent years andsetting the stage for a far-reaching verdict on whetherchief minister Mamata Banerjee will continue her dominance or the BJP will break the TMCs hold in the state. With 91.66 per cent at the closing of the voting, and reportedly lakhs of [] The post 2026 WB poll battle: Highest-ever voter turnout of over 92% amidst SIR shadow caps fierce BJP-TMC faceoff appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Moscow intends to further increase military-technical cooperation with New Delhi
MOSCOW, April 29 : Moscow intends to further increase the military-technical cooperation with New Delhi, and it is ready for a joint development and licensed production of weapons, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in an interview with the Indian information portal Firstpost. Russia intends to continue building up military-technical cooperation with New Delhi. Supplies of military products in a wide range for all branches of the Indian armed forces are carried out at mutually agreed deadlines, Zakharova said. [] The post Moscow intends to further increase military-technical cooperation with New Delhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DB seeks ATR on healthcare gaps across J&K
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 29: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the respondent authorities to submit a fresh status report indicating the progress made on the ground in a long-pending Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning healthcare gaps and deficiencies across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal passed the direction while hearing connected PILsPIL No. 2/2018, [] The post DB seeks ATR on healthcare gaps across J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DB puts J&K Sports Bodies under scanner
*Seeks truth on players representation Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 29: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has taken serious note of issues concerning democratic functioning, fairness and compliance with the Sports Code in recognized sports associations across the Union Territory, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation titled Bakhtawar Singh and Others Versus UT of J&K and others. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal was hearing WP(C)PIL No. 7/2025, in which [] The post DB puts J&K Sports Bodies under scanner appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JKPDC donates medical equipments & drugs for thalassemia patients
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 29: Under the leadership of Managing Director, Rahul Yadav, Jammu Kashmir Power Development Corporation (JKPDC) donated vital medical supplies for the thalassemia patients registered with Thalassemia Day Care Centre, Department of Paediatrics, SMGS Hospital, Jammu. These items like infusion pumps, hemoglobinometers, along with haemoglobin estimation strips and Injection Desferrioxamine will boost treatment accessibility for the thalassemia patients. Regular blood transfusions & Iron chelation are the essential components for the optimal care and management of Thalassemia patients. [] The post JKPDC donates medical equipments & drugs for thalassemia patients appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
GIS-Based Master Plan for Ramban, Banihal Towns on the anvil
RAMBAN, Apr 29: The District Administration Ramban is in the process of formulating a GIS-based Master Plan for Ramban and Banihal Townships envisaging planned urban development and sustainable infrastructure growth. The draft for the plan was reviewed at a meeting held today under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan. Chief Planning Officer Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather; DFO Anil V. John; CEO Municipal Council Ramban Sudershan Jamwal; Executive Officer Municipal Committee Banihal Ishan, besides revenue officers and officials of [] The post GIS-Based Master Plan for Ramban, Banihal Towns on the anvil appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police conduct rapid drug tests on drivers
Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 29: Police in Kulgam today conducted rapid urine drug abuse tests on drivers plying along the National Highway within district limits as part of a focused drive to ensure road safety and curb substance abuse. The checking drive, officials said, was aimed at identifying drivers operating vehicles under the influence of narcotic or psychotropic substances, which officials said pose a serious threat to public safety and can lead to fatal road accidents. Several drivers were screened [] The post Police conduct rapid drug tests on drivers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
1006 Armed Police personnel promoted
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 29: The Armed Police Headquarters J&K, Jammu today ordered the promotion of 1006 police personnel. Among the promotees are 413 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), who have promoted to the rank of Sub-Inspectors and 593 Head Constables, who have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs). An official statement said the promotion orders were issued by Armed Police Headquarters J&K, Jammu on the recommendation of the Departmental Promotion Committee. The post 1006 Armed Police personnel promoted appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Raina meets bereaved families, assures support
Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI Apr 29: Senior BJP leader, Ravinder Raina today met the grieving family members of the victims who tragically lost their lives in a road accident in Kuwait, where six youth from Rajouri and Poonch districts were killed. The family members urged Ravinder Raina to intervene and facilitate the early return of the mortal remains of the deceased to their native places. Expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss, Raina extended his heartfelt condolences and assured the bereaved [] The post Raina meets bereaved families, assures support appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Two habitual offenders detained under PSA
Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Apr 29: Police here today detained two habitual offenders under the stringent provisions of Public Safety Act (PSA). The first detained person, Mohd Rafiq, son of Mohd Sabir, resident of Sekwan Beoli, Tehsil and District Doda, is a notorious criminal and has a consistent history of involvement in theft and snatching related offences. He has been repeatedly booked in multiple cases registered at Police Station Doda. Despite previous legal action, he continued to engage in unlawful activities, [] The post Two habitual offenders detained under PSA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
HC seeks report on removal of encroachments from Wular
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 29: High Court directed the authorities to apprise the court about the progress of Wular lake with regard to removal of encroachments and its allied issues by next date of hearing. The authorities have failed to submit a detailed affidavit in this regard despite various directions passed by the court and the court reprimanded the Wular Conservation Management Authority (WUCMA) to remain silent with regard to compliance of court orders. After hearing the Sr. AAG Mohsin [] The post HC seeks report on removal of encroachments from Wular appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
K K Gandhi mesmerizes audience at National Art Camp in Gulmarg
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 29: K K Gandhi, one of Indias most prominent master artists, today attended a prestigious five-day national art camp organized at the scenic Gulmarg, in Srinagar. The camp was organized by the North Zone Cultural Centre in collaboration with the JKAACL and was inaugurated by MLA Gulmarg P F Ahmed Shah, along with Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary JKAACL and Tariq Hussain Naik, CEO of the Gulmarg Development authority, who ensured smooth organization and coordination of [] The post K K Gandhi mesmerizes audience at National Art Camp in Gulmarg appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Man booked for Rs 15 lakh fraud in land deal
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 29: The Special Crime Wing (SCW), Jammu has registered a cheating case against Ashok Kumar Kachroo for allegedly duping a complainant of Rs 15 lakh in a fraudulent land deal at Swarn Vihar. According to the complaint, the accused entered into an agreement for sale of a plot at Swarn Vihar, claiming to be the attorney holder of the owner. The complainant paid Rs 20 lakh to the owner through bank transfer and Rs 15 lakh [] The post Man booked for Rs 15 lakh fraud in land deal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Railway Minister to flag off extended Sgr-Jmu Vande Bharat today
Train rake augmented from 8 to 20 coaches Two pairs of daily services to operate from May 2 Srinagar: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw is set to inaugurate the extended Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express service from Jammu Tawi Railway Station on Thursday, April 30, 2026. This milestone event marks a significant enhancement in the []
LG chairs meeting with DCs, SSPs of Jammu Division
Reviews security scenario, progress on Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan, preparations for forthcoming pilgrimages Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the security scenario, progress on Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan and District wise preparations for the forthcoming pilgrimages. The meeting was attended by Sh Atal Dullo, Chief Secretary, Sh Nalin []
J&K Govt clears 18% transport fare hike across UT
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved an 18% increase in fares for various categories of public transport vehicles across the Union Territory, revising rates for the first time since the year 2021. According to an official notification issued by the Transport Department, the Transport Commissioner, J&K has been directed to fix revised maximum chargeable []
