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JAMMU: Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday. He was accompanied by Sunil Sharma, Vice President of the Trust. Mahant Rohit Shastri expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for his intervention in popularising Sanskrit language among the students of SKUAST Jammu. The Agriculture []
DSEK conducts surprise inspection of book distribution at JKBOSE Bemina
Textbook distribution in full swing across Kashmir SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Naseer Ahmad Wani, on Friday paid a surprise visit to the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), Bemina, to review the ongoing process of textbook distribution for students across the Kashmir division. During the inspection, the Director assessed the administrative []
IUSTs ICSS organises intra-university Srah quiz
AWANTIPORA: The International Centre for Spiritual Studies (ICSS), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised an Intra-University Srah Quiz aimed at deepening students engagement with the life and teachings of Prophet Muammad (PBUH). More than a hundred students registered and participated in the academic competition. The quiz was conducted in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode []
Saddam KIE (S.KIE) unveils regions largest scholarship initiative SATHE
Ambitious programme to empower students, uplift marginal communities, and nurture future leaders SRINAGAR: Saddam KIE (S.KIE) Coaching Institute, one of the Valleys most prominent and time-tested coaching institutions, announced the launch of its flagship scholarship programme SATHE in a press conference held today at its head office. The initiative has been described as the largest []
IUST, KCF sign MoU to launch joint initiatives in AI, Edu, Societal Impact
AWANTOPORA: The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) and Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI), education, climate awareness, and innovation-driven development in Jammu & Kashmir. The signing ceremony was held at the IUST main campus and was presided over by Vice Chancellor IUST, Prof. []
Pulwama intensifies drive against illegal mining; 53 vehicles seized this month
PULWAMA: In a joint action by the Department of Geology & Mining, in coordination with Police, Revenue and Flood Control, a crackdown has been launched against illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of minerals across the district. Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, multi-departmental enforcement teams have maintained strict surveillance at []
Justice Wani inaugurates relocated fast-track court in Kulgam
Reviews working of district judiciary KULGAM: Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Kulgam), Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, undertook an official visit to the District Court Complex Kulgam on Friday, during which he inaugurated the newly relocated Fast Track/Special Court (NIA) KulgamShopian and also reviewed and inspected the overall []
SKUAST-K boosts sheep rearing in border areas
Distributes improved livestock breed, feed in Karnah SRINAGAR: In an effort to uplift rural livelihoods and conserve native livestock, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) organised a large-scale input distribution and awareness camp in the border areas of Karnah, Kupwara. The initiative was conducted by SKUAST-Ks Division of Animal Genetics and []
Kashmir Copper Association demands ban on machine-made copper items
Calls for protecting traditional artisans SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Copper Association on Friday held a crucial meeting at Tanki Mohalla Nowhata to address the critical threat posed by machine-made copper items to the livelihoods of thousands of traditional copperware artisans and the future of the industry. The meeting was conducted by the President of the Kashmir []
IT Deptt hosts workshop on 5G network, RoW
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: The J&K Information Technology Department today organised a one-day workshop on 5G Network and Right of Way (RoW), aimed at accelerating the digital infrastructure expansion in the Union Territory. Dr. Piyush Singla, Administrative Secretary, Information Technology Department, was the chief guest at the event. He emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination mechanisms for seamless 5G rollout in the region. He highlighted the significance of the Call Before You Dig (CBUD) initiative in preventing damage to [] The post IT Deptt hosts workshop on 5G network, RoW appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
GoI to invest Rs 4500 Cr to upgrade SCL Mohali: Ashwini Vaishnav
IIT Jammu beneficiary among 28 receive semiconductor chips Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh today visited Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali to review the progress of work and ongoing modernisation activities. During the visit, Vaishnaw announced that the Government of India will invest Rs 4,500 crore to upgrade and expand SCL. There is no doubt. SCL Mohali will be modernised and it will not be privatised. A [] The post GoI to invest Rs 4500 Cr to upgrade SCL Mohali: Ashwini Vaishnav appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K UTLBC holds mega camps across 4 districts to help people reclaim unclaimed assets
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 28: The Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory Level Bankers Committee (UTLBC) today conducted mega financial facilitation camps in Kathua, Kulgam, Kupwara and Doda under the national campaign Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar Your Money, Your Right. The initiative aimed at helping citizens trace and reclaim unclaimed bank deposits, dormant insurance amounts, inactive mutual funds, unclaimed shares, dividends and other long-pending financial assets. The campaign is being carried out by the Department of Financial Services in coordination [] The post J&K UTLBC holds mega camps across 4 districts to help people reclaim unclaimed assets appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Central Bank of India donates 50 bed-sheets to PGIMER
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: In a significant gesture of community support, Central Bank of India, Zonal Office, Chandigarh, donated 50 bed-sheets to PGIMER for use in its voluntary blood donation camps. This contribution will help ensure hygienic and smooth operations during the camps organized by the Department of Transfusion Medicine. The donation was handed over by T.C Meena, Deputy Zonal Head, Central Bank of India to Dr. Suchet Sachdeva, Senior Medical Officer, in the presence of Dr. Sangeeta and [] The post Central Bank of India donates 50 bed-sheets to PGIMER appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Satish Sharma calls for broadband expansion, digital infrastructure push
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Transport, Youth Services & Sports and Information Technology, Satish Sharma, today called for expansion of broad band network and giving push to the digital infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister was speaking at a meeting with the Deputy Director General (DDG), National Broadband Mission (NBM), Department of Telecommunications, held to review and accelerate the digital connectivity roadmap across Jammu & Kashmir. Senior officers from the [] The post Satish Sharma calls for broadband expansion, digital infrastructure push appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
3 Chinese workers killed in drone attack in Tajikistan
BEIJING, Nov 28: Three Chinese workers were killed in Tajikistan in a drone attack that was carried out from across the border in Afghanistan, official media here reported. The attack targeted a camp housing company employees in Tajikistans southwestern Khatlon region on Wednesday night, state-run Global Times here reported, citing Tajikistans foreign ministry. This attack was carried out using an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying explosives, the ministry was quoted as saying. No group claimed responsibility for the attack. The Tajik [] The post 3 Chinese workers killed in drone attack in Tajikistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ISI Kolkata students, staffers stage protest against bill threatening institutes autonomy
KOLKATA, Nov 28: A section of students, faculty members and staffers of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata held a demonstration near its campus on Friday to protest against a draft bill to change the institutes status from an autonomous society to a statutory body under the central government. Around 1,000 protesters formed a human chain and held a public meeting at the Dunlop More, close to the B T Road campus in north Kolkata, the protesters said. Students, researchers, [] The post ISI Kolkata students, staffers stage protest against bill threatening institutes autonomy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Juyal, Veer star as UP rout J&K by 109 runs
KOLKATA, Nov 28:Aryan Juyal struck his second successive fifty while Prashant Veer produced an fine all-round effort as Uttar Pradesh outclassed Jammu and Kashmir by 109 runs in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match here on Friday. This was Uttar Pradeshs second win on the trot as they went to the top of Group B standings with eight points. Fresh from a match-winning 93 not out against Goa, the promising wicketkeeper-batter Juyal was in his elements again, smashing three sixes [] The post Juyal, Veer star as UP rout J&K by 109 runs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Guinea Bissau soldiers announce new prime minister after military takeover
BISSAU, Nov 28: Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau who seized power following disputed national elections earlier this week appointed a close ally of the deposed president as prime minister on Friday. The countrys new military leader, Gen Horta Inta-a, announced the appointment of finance minister Ilidio Vieira Te as prime minister in a decree. Vieira Te is a close ally of the deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, having served as his campaign director during the presidential election that took place Sunday. [] The post Guinea Bissau soldiers announce new prime minister after military takeover appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JU shines at KIUG 2025, secures silver in Mens Sabre
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: University of Jammu (JU) registered a remarkable achievement at the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 by winning the silver medal in the Mens Sabre Team event, emerging as the 1st Runner-Up in the Mens Fencing Championship. The Mens Sabre Team put up a series of exceptional displays distinguished by technical finesse, sharp strategic execution, and unwavering grit. In a tense and action-packed final, the team demonstrated impressive resilience against defending champions Guru Nanak [] The post JU shines at KIUG 2025, secures silver in Mens Sabre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Army Commander launches Project Sena Sarthi in Ladakh
Aimed at boosting high-altitude operational logistics Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Nov 28: The Indian Army today inaugurated Project Sena Sarthi in Leh, marking a major boost to operational logistics in the high-altitude areas of Ladakh. The project, launched by Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, is the first initiative of its kind aimed at strengthening strategic fuel storage in the Kargil sector. Developed in collaboration with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Project Sena Sarthi includes advanced underground facilities for storing [] The post Army Commander launches Project Sena Sarthi in Ladakh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
UCC triumphs as Jammu Veteran League Edition 1 concludes
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: The inaugural Jammu Veteran League Cricket Tournament Edition 1, conceptualized and organized by the Samvedna Club under the leadership of chairman Keshav Chopra, concluded today with United Cricket Club (UCC) clinching the championship title. The 10-day tournament, which began on November 20, stood out not only for its sporting spirit but also for its powerful theme: Say No to Drugs and Yes to Sports. The grand finale and closing ceremony witnessed the presence [] The post UCC triumphs as Jammu Veteran League Edition 1 concludes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sebi bars SME firm DroneAcharya, promoters for up to 2 years; slaps Rs 75 lakh penalty
NEW DELHI, Nov 28: Sebi on Friday barred DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Ltd, its promoters and others from the securities market for up to two years, and levied fines totalling Rs 75 lakh for misutilisation of IPO proceeds and fraudulent corporate disclosures. The regulator slapped a penalty of Rs 20 lakh each on Prateek Srivastava, promoter and managing director of DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations (DAIL), and promoter and CFO Nikita Srivastava. Further, Sebi imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh each [] The post Sebi bars SME firm DroneAcharya, promoters for up to 2 years; slaps Rs 75 lakh penalty appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Poets, writers must counter secessionist attempts to divide, radicalise youth: LG
Last 5 years were decisive for J&K Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Nov 28: Poets and writers must strengthen the unity, counter secessionist attempts to divide and radicalise youth in Kashmir valley, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said today. He was speaking at the Kavi Sammelan organised by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu. In his address, Sinha highlighted the role of literature in nation-building. He urged the poets to create stronger national identity and [] The post Poets, writers must counter secessionist attempts to divide, radicalise youth: LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP KDD submits memo to Relief Commissioner
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kashmir Displaced District (KDD), led by district president Rajeev Pandita, today submitted a comprehensive memorandum along with numerous applications to the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, Dr Arvind Karwani, urging immediate and effective action. The requests submitted were meticulously compiled at the BJP KDD office over the past two weeks. Pandita and the district leadership had earlier assured applicants that their concerns would be taken up on priority, and todays meeting reinforced [] The post BJP KDD submits memo to Relief Commissioner appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SS for seat swapping to douse controversy over MBBS admissions
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: The Shiv Sena (UBT) Jammu and Kashmir unit has suggested seat swapping (transferring students between medical colleges) to douse the growing controversy over the admission list of medical colleges run by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board where 42 seats were allotted for the Muslim community out of a total of 50 seats and to prevent uncertainty over the future of students. The Shiv Sena also demanded that Hindus be granted minority status and [] The post SS for seat swapping to douse controversy over MBBS admissions appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
New India never bows nor hesitates from protecting people: PM
Previous Govts sat idle after terror attack Nation saw our military response during Op Sindoor UDUPI (Karnataka), Nov 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said previous Governments may have hesitated to respond after a terror attack but new India neither bows nor hesitates from protecting its people. The PM said the crux of national security is believing in taking everyone along but stand up to protect Dharma. Previous Governments used to sit idle after terror attack but new India [] The post New India never bows nor hesitates from protecting people: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SRM Contractors wins second ET Infra Award for Leh tunnel project
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: SRM Contractors Limited has bagged the prestigious ET Infra Leadership Award 2025 for Excellence in Border/Remote/Hilly Region Infrastructure for successfully completing Indias longest precast cut-and-cover tunnel in Leh. The project, completed under extremely tough conditions, has been recognized as a major engineering achievement. A statement said this is the companys second consecutive ET Infra award this year. Earlier, SRM had won the award for Excellence in Railway EPC Construction for building Indias highest reinforced soil [] The post SRM Contractors wins second ET Infra Award for Leh tunnel project appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lecturers Association meets Secy School Edu Dept
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: A delegation of JK PSC Lecturers Association led by the Association president, Manjit Chib and others met Secretary School Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma and discussed issues of career stagnation and the long-pending Assured Career Progression (ACP) along with the proposal to divert the posts of Chief Education Officers (CEOs) to the JKAS cadre. The Secretary assured that the Department is taking concrete steps to fill the long-standing structural gaps in recruitment rules and the [] The post Lecturers Association meets Secy School Edu Dept appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Give us law & order, take it back if mishandled: Omar to Centre
Metering must for free electricity, reservation report soon Political conspiracy behind Jammu demolitions Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Nov 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for restoration of law and order powers to his Government and said Jammu and Kashmir did not witness incidents similar to Pahalgam and Delhi terror attacks when the National Conference (NC) was in power as a full-fledged State. Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the NC Working Committee meeting, Omar said the Centre cannot [] The post Give us law & order, take it back if mishandled: Omar to Centre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sringeri Shankracharya for reopening of Sharda Peeth in PoK to pilgrims
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 28: Sringeri Shankracharya has strongly advocated for reopening of Sharda Sarvagnya Peeth in PoK. In his address at Bani Dham Gaushala temple Gurgaon, Shankracharya of Sringeri, Vidhushekhra Bharti said struggle will continue while addressing a large number of Kashmiri Pandits today. Besides, he did Pushp Archana at site of proposed Sharda temple on a hillock opposite Banidham temple. Shankracharya also visited the Gaushala at Banidham which is being jointly run and managed by Banidham Gaushala [] The post Sringeri Shankracharya for reopening of Sharda Peeth in PoK to pilgrims appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BGSBU Works Committee meeting held
Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Nov 28: The 2nd meeting of the University Works Committee of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) was held under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Prof Jawaid Iqbal. Abhishek Sharma, Registrar, BGSBU, attended the meeting, which brought together key officials to assess the progress of major infrastructural initiatives and to outline a strategic roadmap for accelerating the Universitys development agenda. The meeting was also attended by Tilak Raj, Superintending Engineer, Public Works (R&B) Circle, Rajouri; Sudesh Bhagat, [] The post BGSBU Works Committee meeting held appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Two held for objectionable posts
Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN/DODA, Nov 28: Police here today arrested a person from Gool for posting objectionable comments against a particular religion on social media. Meanwhile, Doda Police have registered a case against an individual and arrested him for uploading highly provocative and communally sensitive content on social media. A handout stated that the accused was also previously arrested in March 2023 for uploading similar hateful content and was sent to preventive detention in District Jail Bhaderwah. Taking cognizance of the [] The post Two held for objectionable posts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pakistans Silent Constitutional Coup A Shift India Cannot Ignore
In Pakistan, power has often shifted through dramatic military takeovers. But what is happening now is something different quieter, smoother, and in some ways far more permanent. Over the past week, Pakistans Parliament rushed through the 27th Constitutional Amendment, and with President Asif Ali Zardaris approval, the amendment has fundamentally altered the countrys power structure. Many analysts are calling it a silent constitutional coup, because unlike tanks rolling into Islamabad, this one has been carried out in the name of [] The post Pakistans Silent Constitutional Coup A Shift India Cannot Ignore appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ASSERTING AFRICAS ASPIRATIONS By Dr. D.K. Giri The 20th G-20 meeting in the South African capital was marked by quite a few significant developments as well as a departure from its tradition: that was the leaders Declaration issued after the Summit. It was overshadowed and was almost at the risk of being defined by the absence of the big three the US President Donald Trump, Chinese Premier Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump not only boycotted the [] The post G-20 in Johannesburg appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Alleges officers appointed by Raj Bhavan act without consulting ministers; questions if a journalist was targeted for religion Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday hit out at the Lieutenant Governor administration, claiming that arbitrary transfers and the use of bulldozers by the Raj Bhavan are part of a conspiracy to malign the []
Poets, writers must strengthen unity, counter radicalisation: LG Sinha
Calls for promoting regional literature for social harmony, national strength Jammu: Poets and writers must strengthen the unity, counter secessionist attempts to divide and radicalise youth in Kashmir valley, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday. He was speaking at the Kavi Sammelan organised by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, at General Zorawar Singh []
Hindu family gifts land to Muslim journalist after Jammu authorities bulldoze his home
Jammu: A Hindu family in Jammu has come forward to gift a plot of land to a Muslim journalist whose house was demolished by civic authorities a day earlier. The Jammu administration had on Thursday demolished the home of Arfaz Ahmad Daing claiming it was built on encroached land, a charge the city-based journalist said []
CS reviews implementation of key school education initiatives
Calls for enhancing quality, technology integration to improve learning outcomes Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the School Education Department to assess the progress and implementation of various initiatives aimed at improving teaching-learning outcomes in schools across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by []
JeM hideout busted in Awantipora
Militant associate arrested, explosives recovered Srinagar: In a major counter-terror operation, police in Awantipora, in coordination with security forces, busted a militant hideout linked to the proscribed outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and arrested an associate involved in supporting terrorists. Based on credible intelligence about terrorist presence in Naner Midoora, police, along with 42 RR and 180 []
Police attach notorious drug peddlers property
Srinagar: In a significant crackdown on the narcotics trade, Srinagar Police attached a double-storey residential house along with 4 marlas of land, valued at approximately 75 lakhs, under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The property, located in Usmania Colony, Badamwari, Lal Bazar, is registered in the name of Arshid []
Sinha urges Poets: Let our pens fight radicalisation
Security forces do their duty, but society cannot remain silent in this fight Jammu Tawi, Nov 28:Asking poets to use their pens as weapons against separatists and the elements trying to radicalize youth, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday highlighted the crucial role of poets, writers and artists in shaping a peaceful, progressive, and culturally [] The post Sinha urges Poets: Let our pens fight radicalisation appeared first on Northlines .
Modi Govt gave permanent solution for J&K: Shah
Raipur, Nov 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the three hotspots that had become a festering wound for India Naxalism, the northeast and Jammu and Kashmir have been given permanent solutions by the Narendra Modi government and these regions will soon become like the rest of the country. [] The post Modi Govt gave permanent solution for J&K: Shah appeared first on Northlines .
Give us law & order, take it back if mishandled: CM to Centre
Asserts NC maintained peace when in power; slams PDP for opening gate for BJP Says terror attacks like Pahalgam, Delhi didnt occur under NC Govts, slams PDP over BJP alliance Srinagar, Nov 28:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said Jammu and Kashmir did not witness incidents similar to the recent Pahalgam and Delhi terror attacks [] The post Give us law & order, take it back if mishandled: CM to Centre appeared first on Northlines .
Kashmir records coldest November night in 17 yrs
Srinagar, Nov 28:Kashmir woke up to an intensified cold wave on Friday as several stations recorded their lowest November temperatures in nearly two decades, with Srinagar, Qazigund and Kupwara all touching historic lows for the second consecutive day. According to figures, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.5C, the lowest for November since 2007, [] The post Kashmir records coldest November night in 17 yrs appeared first on Northlines .
Joint forces conduct surprise searches in Lal Chowk
Exercise aimed at tightening surveillance, ensuring adherence to verification norms: officials Srinagar, Nov 28:In a bid to strengthen security and surveillance in the commercial hub of Srinagar, joint teams of police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Friday conducted surprise searches in hotels, lodges and business establishments in and around Lal Chowk Srinagar. The officials [] The post Joint forces conduct surprise searches in Lal Chowk appeared first on Northlines .
No leniency for schools flouting Govt norms: Itoo
Srinagar, Nov 28:Minister of Education Sakina Itoo Friday said that the government will act tough against all those private schools that are violating the orders and norms issued by the concerned authorities. Itoo while speaking to the reporters said, The School Education Department has already notified the rules and norms to be followed by the [] The post No leniency for schools flouting Govt norms: Itoo appeared first on Northlines .
Can sit in Court till midnight to ensure justice for poor: CJI
New Delhi, Nov 28: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that ensuring justice for poor litigants is his top priority and he can sit till midnight in the court for them. The observations were made by the CJI, who was sitting alongside Justice Joymalya Bagchi, while dismissing a plea filed by a [] The post Can sit in Court till midnight to ensure justice for poor: CJI appeared first on Northlines .
JK Cong leaders discuss roadmap with party leadership in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 28: Congress leaders from Jammu Kashmir met with party leadership on Friday to discuss a roadmap for the partys J&K unit. The meeting was held between AICC general secretary K C Venugopal and Jammu and Kashmir Congress PCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra, along with Nasir Hussain, the partys general secretary in-charge for [] The post JK Cong leaders discuss roadmap with party leadership in Delhi appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu groups to protest over Vaishno Devi Medical College admission row
Jammu Tawi, Nov 28: The Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Sangharsh Samiti (SMVSS), a conglomeration of several organisations, will be holding a protest in Jammu on Saturday to press the government to declare Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College a minority institution and cancel the admission list of the institute. This comes after 42 students from the [] The post Jammu groups to protest over Vaishno Devi Medical College admission row appeared first on Northlines .
ED Files Prosecution Complaint Against Couple in Drug-linked Laundering Case
SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed Prosecution Complaint (PC) against Abdul Momin Peer and his wife, Syed Sadaf Andrabi, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), linking the case to a narcotics-related FIR from Handwara police station. According to the statement, Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office has filed a Prosecution Complaint []
Govt to Act Tough on Schools Violating Norms: Sakina Itoo
SRINAGAR: Minister of Education Sakina Itoo Friday said that the government will act tough against all those private schools that are violating the orders and norms issued by the concerned authorities. Itoo while speaking to the reporters said, The School Education Department has already notified the rules and norms to be followed by the private []
Black Bear Leaves KU Campus, Tracked Moving Towards Habak
SRINAGAR: The Chief Proctor of Kashmir University, Professor Imtiyaz, on Friday night said that the black bear sighted earlier on the campus is no longer present inside the university premises. He informed that the Wildlife Department has confirmed the bear has moved towards the Habak area and that the campus is now safe. Students need []
HM Amit Shah inaugurates three-day 60th DGsP/IGsP Conference in Raipur, Chhattisgarh
New Delhi, November 28: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the three-day 60th DGsP/IGsP Conference in Raipur, Chhattisgarh today. In his address, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the DGsP/IGsP Conference has emerged as [] The post HM Amit Shah inaugurates three-day 60th DGsP/IGsP Conference in Raipur, Chhattisgarh appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Northern Army Commander Inaugurates Project Sena Sarthi In Leh, Reviews Ops Preparedness In Siachen
Leh/Jammu, Nov 28: The Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, on Friday dedicated the first-of-its-kind project Sena Sarthi to the armed forces operating in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Under the project, the Indian Army, in partnership with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), has commissioned underground fuel, oil and lubricant storage facilities in the Kargil sector in a major advancement towards strengthening logistics infrastructure in high-altitude areas, the spokesperson said. The project was e-inaugurated in Leh by the northern [] The post Northern Army Commander Inaugurates Project Sena Sarthi In Leh, Reviews Ops Preparedness In Siachen appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Panic at Kashmir University After Black Bear Wanders Into Girls Hostels
SRINAGAR: Panic gripped the girls hostels of Kashmir University on Friday late evening after a black bear entered the campus, forcing students to remain indoors and prompting an emergency response by university authorities. Eyewitnesses said the bear was first spotted near the Sadrabal side, walking along the footpath as stunned commuters looked on. A group []
IMFs latest paper on India underscores the need for effective social security
Fund Advisers warn of weather shocks impacting crop yields and rural consumption By Anjan Roy International Monetary Funds latest country level consultations with India reveal a flattering picture of the state of the economy. The executive directors have submitted their consultation report to the government, along with their recommendations for the government and its [] The post IMFs latest paper on India underscores the need for effective social security appeared first on Northlines .
Cabinet To Discuss Rationalisation Of Jobs Reservations In Next Meeting: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Nov 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Friday that the cabinet would address the issue of rationalising job reservations in its next meeting. However, he did not provide details regarding the date of the meeting. A cabinet meeting will be held. We were constrained by the fact that I did not want anybody to sabotage this by going to the Election Commission because of the (model) code of conduct. Now that the code of conduct [] The post Cabinet To Discuss Rationalisation Of Jobs Reservations In Next Meeting: Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The great AI Gold rush by US big Tech Companies through huge investment
Silicon Valley is gripped with apprehensions about the final scenario By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers SILICON VALLEY / SAN FRANSISCO / CALIFORNIA: The numbers are staggering. Microsoft has spent over $20 billion building data centres stuffed with the most powerful computer chips ever made. Meta is burning through billions more, weaving artificial intelligence into [] The post The great AI Gold rush by US big Tech Companies through huge investment appeared first on Northlines .
Indias latest Rare Earth minerals production move is sure to boost its Geopolitical status
New Delhi can effectively influence supply chain to emerge as an eventual exporter By T N Ashok In the unassuming coastal sands of Kerala and Tamil Nadu lie minerals with an outsized claim on the future. Rare earth elementsseventeen chemically similar metals with unpronounceable names like neodymium, dysprosium, and praseodymiumare the sinews of modern [] The post Indias latest Rare Earth minerals production move is sure to boost its Geopolitical status appeared first on Northlines .
After the concerned officials have reportedly confirmed that 40 per cent progress in the roll-out of smart electricity meters has been achieved under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with the installation of over 3.81 lakh devices across the Union Territory, the government, which earlier used to blame non-payment of bills and power theft for [] The post Smart Meters, No Excuses appeared first on Northlines .
IUST, KCF Sign MoU to Launch Joint Initiatives in AI, Education, and Societal Impact
Awantipora, Nov. 28: The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) and Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI), education, climate awareness, and innovation-driven development in Jammu & Kashmir. The signing ceremony was held at the IUST main campus and was presided over by Vice Chancellor [] The post IUST, KCF Sign MoU to Launch Joint Initiatives in AI, Education, and Societal Impact appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Srinagar, Nov 28: As part of the nationwide initiative Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar Your Money, Your Right, J&K UTLBC today successfully conducted Mega Financial Facilitation Camps in the districts of Kupwara, Kathua, Kulgam and Doda to help people identify, verify and reclaim their unclaimed bank deposits, dormant insurance amounts, inactive mutual funds, unclaimed shares, [] The post J&K UTLBC conducts Mega Facilitation Camps in Kathua, Kulgam, Kupwara and Doda to help public reclaim unclaimed financial assets appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Jammu, Nov 28: Poets and writers must strengthen the unity, counter secessionist attempts to divide and radicalise youth in Kashmir valley, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday. He was speaking at the Kavi Sammelan organised by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the role of literature in nation-building. He urged the poets to create stronger national identity and social cohesion through their expression. [] The post Poets And Writers Must Strengthen The Unity, Counter Secessionist Attempts To Divide And Radicalise Youth In Kashmir Valley: LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Believes In Peace But Does Not Compromise On Sovereignty, Security: Rajnath
New Delhi, Nov 28: India believes in peace and dialogue, but it does not compromise when it comes to the sovereignty and security of the nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, in an indirect message to Pakistan and China. In an address at an event, he also said that India has become a voice of balance and responsibility in the current global environment and that nations in the Indo-Pacific and Global South view New Delhi as a reliable [] The post India Believes In Peace But Does Not Compromise On Sovereignty, Security: Rajnath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Truck in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A 65-year-old man died after being hit by a truck in Satpakhren, Khrew Pampore area of South Kashmirs Pulwama district this evening, officials said. Tthe accident occurred when a truck bearing registration number JK05C-0676 struck a pedestrian on the roadside. The pedestrian, identified as Ghulam Mohammad Mir, a resident of Ismail Colony Satpakhren, sustained []
Neighbour Offers To Gift Land Parcel After Journalists Family Loses Home In Jammu Demolition Drive
Jammu, Nov 28: A day after the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) demolished a house belonging to the father of a journalist during an anti-encroachment drive, a Hindu neighbour on Friday offered to gift a piece of land to the affected family for rebuilding their home. The demolition exercise in Jammu city has sparked a political controversy, with leaders from across the spectrum visiting the demolition site, expressing sympathy with the affected families, and accusing the authorities of selective action. Kuldeep [] The post Neighbour Offers To Gift Land Parcel After Journalists Family Loses Home In Jammu Demolition Drive appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
KPDCL Announces Multiple Shutdowns Affecting Several Districts
SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across several areas in north, central and south Kashmir for maintenance works between 30 November and 7 December. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, the 132 KV AmargarhKupwara transmission line (circuits 1 and 2) will remain shut from 09.00 AM []
Those Who Bowl At 150 Kph Are Kings, But I Am Also Working On Slower Balls, Yorkers: Umran Malik
Kolkata, Nov 28: Express pacer Umran Malik has started dreaming of wearing India colours again after returning from an injury lay-off, and for that he banks on his inherent ability to breach 150 kmph barrier and the new add-ons like slower balls and a sharper yorker. Malik has been away from the Indian team since July 2023 for multiple reasons after taking 24 wickets across 10 ODIs and 8 T20Is, but the setbacks have not affected his spirit. Let me [] The post Those Who Bowl At 150 Kph Are Kings, But I Am Also Working On Slower Balls, Yorkers: Umran Malik appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chief Secy Consults NITI Aayog To Strengthen J&Ks Strategy Against Drug Addiction
JAMMU, Nov 28: In a significant step towards countering the growing menace of drug addiction in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held a high-level consultation with Member NITI Aayog, Dr V.K. Paul, seeking expert guidance to evolve a comprehensive, effective and sustainable strategy to combat substance abuse across the UT. The consultation session brought together leading national-level experts from AIIMS New Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh, besides senior officers and health administrators from J&K. While addressing the gathering, [] The post Chief Secy Consults NITI Aayog To Strengthen J&Ks Strategy Against Drug Addiction appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Will Continue To Fight For Restoration Of J&K Special Status, Statehood: NC Working Committee
Srinagar, Nov 28: Ruling National Conference on Friday passed a slew of resolutions at the end of the two-day working committee meeting, reaffirming unwavering commitment to restoration of special status of Jammu and Kashmir and demanding immediate restoration of statehood. The Working Committee unanimously reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs special status. The Committee reiterated that this issue is central to the aspirations and dignity of the people and must be addressed without further delay, [] The post Will Continue To Fight For Restoration Of J&K Special Status, Statehood: NC Working Committee appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Institutions Taken Away From Us: Omar Targets LG Administration
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the Lieutenant Governor administration of hollowing out the authority of the elected government and running Jammu and Kashmir from Raj Bhawan by empowering officers without accountability. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the National Conference Working Committee, Abdullah said key institutions remain outside the control of []
In A First, India To Host UNESCO Meet On Intangible Cultural Heritage From Dec 8-13 At Red Fort
New Delhi, Nov 28: In a first, India is set to host a UNESCO meeting on safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage from December 8-13 at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, and preparations are underway for the key event. A senior official of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday said the 17th century fort complex will be closed from December 5-14 in view of the event. Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as the palace fort of his [] The post In A First, India To Host UNESCO Meet On Intangible Cultural Heritage From Dec 8-13 At Red Fort appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
53 Vehicles Seized in South Kashmir as Drive Against Illegal Mining Tightens
SRINAGAR: The Pulwama district administration has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining, seizing 53 vehicles this month during coordinated enforcement drives carried out by the Department of Geology and Mining in collaboration with Police, Revenue and Flood Control authorities. Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom, joint teams have stepped up []
Justice Wani Visits Kulgam, Inaugurates Relocated Fast-Track Court
KULGAM, Nov 28: Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Kulgam), Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, undertook an official visit to the District Court Complex Kulgam on Saturday, during which he inaugurated the newly relocated Fast Track/Special Court (NIA) KulgamShopian and also reviewed and inspected the overall functioning of the district judiciary. Principal District & Sessions Judge Kulgam, Aijaz Ahmad Khan; Presiding Officer, Fast Track Court / Special Judge (NIA) KulgamShopian, Rafia Hassan; Deputy Commissioner [] The post Justice Wani Visits Kulgam, Inaugurates Relocated Fast-Track Court appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NC Panel Adopts Seven Resolutions, Seeks Urgent Restoration of Statehood
SRINAGAR: The Working Committee of the National Conference, which met on November 27 and 28, 2025, unanimously passed a series of key political resolutions, reaffirming its demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs special status and immediate reinstatement of full statehood. In its first resolution, the Committee reiterated its unwavering commitment to the restoration []
8.2 pc GDP growth encouraging, will continue to advance reforms: PM Modi
The Indian economy recorded a six-quarter high growth of 8.2 per cent in July-September on the back of increased manufacturing and double-digit growth in the services sector.
Joint Forces Arrest Nambardar, Recover Explosives in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Joint teams of 180 Battalion CRPF and SOG Awantipora on Friday arrested a village nambardar and recovered explosive material during a sweep search and ADP operation at Naner Gujar Basti under Police Station Awantipora in Pulwama district. Police said the joint teams launched a cordon and search operation in the area on specific inputs []
Hideout Linked To JeM Busted In Pulwama, Terrorist Associate Held
Srinagar, Nov 28: Security forces on Friday busted a hideout linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama district, and arrested a terrorist associate involved in supporting terrorists, police said. In a major success against the terror network, Police in Awantipora, along with security forces, busted the hideout and arrested a terrorist associate, a police spokesman said. The arrested terrorist associate has been actively involved in providing logistic support and facilitating transportation of arms and ammunition to [] The post Hideout Linked To JeM Busted In Pulwama, Terrorist Associate Held appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hindu Family Donates Land to Muslim Journalist After JDA Demolition
SRINAGAR: A Hindu family from Jammu has gifted a five marla plot of land to a Muslim journalist whose house was demolished a day earlier by the Jammu Development Authority. The land was donated by Kuldeep Sharma, who handed over the ownership documents to the victim through his daughter. A video of the moment has []
India Has Become Voice Of Balance And Responsibility In Current Global Environment: Rajnath
NEW DELHI, Nov 28: India believes in peace and dialogue, but it does not compromise when it comes to the sovereignty and security of the nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. In an address at an event, he also said India has become a voice of balance and responsibility in the current global environment and that nations in the Indo-Pacific and Global South view New Delhi as a reliable partner. Indias economic growth, technological capabilities, and principled [] The post India Has Become Voice Of Balance And Responsibility In Current Global Environment: Rajnath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police Seal Double Storey House Bought from Narcotics Proceeds
SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police have attached a double storey residential house along with four marlas of land worth approximately Rs 75 lakh under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act as part of its intensified drive against drug trafficking in the district. The property, located at Usmania Colony in the Badamwari Lal Bazar []
Nepals Rs 100 Note Stirs Row: Will Roti-Beti Ties With India Endure?
Kathmandu, Nov 28: Nepals central bank on Thursday issued new Rs 100 currency notes featuring a revised map that includes the Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura regionsterritories India claims as its own. The new note, bearing the signature of former Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari and dated 2081 BS (2024), includes a central map of Nepal, Mt [] The post Nepals Rs 100 Note Stirs Row: Will Roti-Beti Ties With India Endure? appeared first on Northlines .
Why Invest in Nifty IT Index Funds?
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CM Omar Accuses Raj Bhawan of Running Demolitions Without Govt Consent
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday lashed out at Raj Bhawan over the ongoing demolition drive in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that officers deployed under its authority were deliberately acting without the consent of the elected government to malign his administration. Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said that field staff and revenue officials []
India releases three Pakistani prisoners after completion of sentences
CHANDIGARH, Nov 28: In a humanitarian move, Indian authorities on Friday released three Pakistani nationals who had completed their sentences in various Indian prisons. The handover took place at the Attari Wagah border, where officials confirmed that all legal and immigration formalities had been completed before transferring the men to the Pakistan Rangers. Among those released was Mohammad Iqbal, a resident of Pakistans Punjab province, who spent nearly 30 years in Indian jails. Arrested at the age of 18 under [] The post India releases three Pakistani prisoners after completion of sentences appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A Life Committed to Dignity and Public Service: Dr. P.R.M.M. Shanthakumars Four-Decade Mission
Chennai: In an era where healthcare infrastructure is often judged by machines, technology and hospital capacity, one man spent more than four decades proving that compassion, timely response, and respect for every human life can transform public service more profoundly than large institutions alone. Dr. P.R.M.M. Shanthakumar the founder of Flyinng Squad Ambulance Service built his lifes work on a simple belief: emergency response and final journey services must carry dignity equal to life itself. Growing up as [] The post A Life Committed to Dignity and Public Service: Dr. P.R.M.M. Shanthakumars Four-Decade Mission appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mehbooba Mufti Hits Out At NC Govt Over Demolition Of Journalists House In Jammu
Srinagar, Nov 28: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti criticized the demolition of a house of a journalist by the authorities in Jammu, saying the Union territory is suffering the brutal consequences of the National Conference (NC) governments decision to dismiss the partys anti-bulldozer bill in the assembly recently. The NC government dismissed the [] The post Mehbooba Mufti Hits Out At NC Govt Over Demolition Of Journalists House In Jammu appeared first on Northlines .
Officers Had No Permission, Conspiracy To Malign Elected Govt: Omar Slams LG Admin Over Demolition
Srinagar, Nov 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday hit out at the Lieutenant Governor administration, claiming that arbitrary transfers and the use of bulldozers by the Raj Bhavan are part of a conspiracy to malign the elected government in the Union territory. Abdullah was reacting to the demolition of several structures, including the house of a journalist in Jammu on Thursday, by the Jammu Development Authority (JDA). The demolition has been widely criticised. The officers posted by [] The post Officers Had No Permission, Conspiracy To Malign Elected Govt: Omar Slams LG Admin Over Demolition appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Can Sit In Court Till Midnight To Ensure Justice For Poor Litigants: CJI Surya Kant
New Delhi, Nov 28: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that ensuring justice for poor litigants is his top priority and he can sit till midnight in the court for them. The observations were made by the CJI, who was sitting alongside Justice Joymalya Bagchi, while dismissing a plea filed by a person named Tilak Singh Dangi against the Centre and others. No luxury litigation in my court, the CJI said, adding that such cases are pursued [] The post Can Sit In Court Till Midnight To Ensure Justice For Poor Litigants: CJI Surya Kant appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Anti-corruption units raid home, offices of Zelenskyys chief of staff
KYIV, Nov 28: Anti-corruption units have raided the home and office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyys chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, in an unwelcome distraction for Kyiv officials as they battle to defeat Russias invasion and persuade US officials to accommodate their demands in peace proposals. Two national agencies fighting entrenched corruption in Ukraine said they searched Yermaks office. Yermak, a powerful figure in Ukraine and a key participant in talks with the United States, confirmed they also searched [] The post Anti-corruption units raid home, offices of Zelenskyys chief of staff appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
