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Three Held For Spreading Misinformation On Social Media In J&Ks Baramulla

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: Three persons were arrested in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district for allegedly spreading rumours through various social media with the intent of disturbing peace, police said on Thursday. Police in Sopore area of the north Kashmir district arrested three persons for spreading misinformation and sharing old videos by portraying them as recent incidents, with the intent to disturb public peace and order, a police spokesman said. He said a case was registered at Sopore police station against [] The post Three Held For Spreading Misinformation On Social Media In J&Ks Baramulla appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 7:04 pm

CS Atal Dulloo Reviews Preparations For Amarnath Yatra 2026

JAMMU, Apr 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), attended by senior officers from the Civil Administration and Police department to review the comprehensive arrangements being made for the smooth, safe, and successful conduct of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, scheduled to commence on July 3, 2026. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary undertook a detailed review of the preparedness across all sectors, with a particular focus on ensuring the [] The post CS Atal Dulloo Reviews Preparations For Amarnath Yatra 2026 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 6:01 pm

Centre Must Win Peoples Hearts If It Wants Real Peace In J&K: Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said if the Centre wants real peace in Jammu and Kashmir, it will have to focus on winning the hearts of the people. If you want real peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir, it is not possible until the Centre attempts to win the hearts of the people and talks about dialogue, Mehbooba told reporters in north Kashmirs Baramulla district. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president also expressed hope that [] The post Centre Must Win Peoples Hearts If It Wants Real Peace In J&K: Mehbooba Mufti appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 5:56 pm

Alzheimers drugs targeting amyloid proteins in brain have no clinically meaningful effects: Review

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Drugs designed to treat Alzheimers disease by targeting amyloid proteins seen in high amounts in patients brains have no clinically meaningful positive effects and increase risks of bleeding and swelling in the brain, a new review of previously published studies has found. While studies of brain scans have shown that patients of the neurodegenerative disease have clumps of amyloid beta proteins, the role of the proteins in advancing the condition is not clearly known [] The post Alzheimers drugs targeting amyloid proteins in brain have no clinically meaningful effects: Review appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 5:46 pm

Russian missiles, drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16 people

KYIV, Apr 16: Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours from daytime into the night, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 80 others in its biggest aerial barrage in almost two weeks, officials said on Thursday. Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, primarily targeting civilians, authorities said. Moscows forces have hit civilian areas almost daily since its [] The post Russian missiles, drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16 people appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 5:14 pm

Pak-based LeTs co-founder injured in attack in Lahore

LAHORE, Apr 16: Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terror groups co-founder Amir Hamza suffered bullet injuries in an attack by motorcycle-borne unidentified gunmen in Lahore on Thursday, police said. Hamza is regarded as LeTs second most important leader after its chief Hafiz Saeed, who has been in Lahores Kot Lakhpat Jail since 2019 after getting convicted for several years in terror financing cases. According to police, unidentified gunmen opened fire on the vehicle of the private TV channel 24NewsHD TV, owned by Interior [] The post Pak-based LeTs co-founder injured in attack in Lahore appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 5:13 pm

Mirwaiz Seeks Engineer Rashids Release to Meet Critically Ill Father

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday appealed to authorities to allow jailed Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid to meet his critically ill father on humanitarian grounds. The appeal was made after Mirwaiz visited Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, father of Engineer Rashid, at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar, where he is undergoing treatment. Mirwaiz said the family was []

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 4:48 pm

Akasa, SpiceJet Aircraft Involved In Minor Collision At Delhi Airport

New Delhi, Apr 16: A SpiceJet plane was taxxing at Delhi airport when it hit a stationary Akasa aircraft, resulting in a minor collision that resulted in damage to the two planes. No personw as injured in the incident. The right winglet of SpiceJet was damaged and the left-hand horizontal stabilizer of Akasa was hit. FlightRadar24 playback indicates that the incident took place when the Spicejet aircraft from Leh was pulling into the gate, and Akasa Airs aircraft was pushing [] The post Akasa, SpiceJet Aircraft Involved In Minor Collision At Delhi Airport appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:45 pm

J&K | CAG Warns Of Hokersar Lakes Ecological Decline, Flags Large-Scale Encroachment

JAMMU, Apr 16: The CAG has expressed serious concerns about the large-scale encroachment of over 2,500 kanals and ecological degradation of Hokersar Lake, warning that the wetland is facing rapid deterioration, and its pristine glory is at risk of extinction. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) pulled up authorities for the failure of conservation and management of Hokersar lake, warning that the ecologically significant wetland is facing degradation due to pollution, encroachment and lack of scientific planning. The CAG report [] The post J&K | CAG Warns Of Hokersar Lakes Ecological Decline, Flags Large-Scale Encroachment appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:36 pm

Polaris Smart Metering secures Rs 710 cr finance from BII for its arm Hooghly Smart Metering

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Polaris Smart Metering on Thursday said it has secured Rs 710 crore in financing for its arm Hooghly Smart Metering from British International Investment(BII), UKs development finance institution and impact investor. The financing will support the deployment of over 2.2 million smart meters in West Bengal, further strengthening Polaris Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) footprint and contributing to Indias broader energy transition agenda, a company statement said. Polaris is a homegrown, integrated smart metering solutions provider delivering [] The post Polaris Smart Metering secures Rs 710 cr finance from BII for its arm Hooghly Smart Metering appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:33 pm

Signature Global ties up with Tonino Lamborghini for branded housing project in Gurugram

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Realty firm Signature Global on Thursday said it has tied up with Italian lifestyle brand Tonino Lamborghini to develop a luxury housing project in Gurugram. In a regulatory filing, the company said the upcoming branded housing project, named as Tonino Lamborghini Residences Gurugram, will be spread across 12.40 acres comprising 812 luxury flats. The partnership marks Tonino Lamborghinis entry into Indias residential real estate market, the filing said. Signature Global did not disclose the investment amount [] The post Signature Global ties up with Tonino Lamborghini for branded housing project in Gurugram appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:32 pm

Amitabh Jhunjhunwala had no association with Reliance Group after 2019: RPower after ED arrest

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: A day after the Enforcement Directorate arrested Anil Ambani-led Reliance Groups former senior executive Amitabh Jhunjhunwala in a money laundering case, Reliance Power on Thursday said Jhunjhunwala has had no association with the Group after 2019. The probe pertains to an alleged bank loan fraud perpetrated through Anil Ambani group companies like Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd (RHFL) using shell or dummy companies. The money laundering case of the ED stems [] The post Amitabh Jhunjhunwala had no association with Reliance Group after 2019: RPower after ED arrest appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:30 pm

Rupee rises 10 paise to settle at 93.23 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 16: The rupee strengthened by 10 paise to settle at 93.23 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, following a decline in global crude oil prices amid hopes of a truce in West Asia. However, sustained outflow of foreign capital amid increased dollar demand from importers capped the gain in the local currency, forex traders said, adding that the domestic unit rose after crude oil prices hovered around USD 95-a-barrel. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee [] The post Rupee rises 10 paise to settle at 93.23 against US dollar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:29 pm

Stock markets close lower on profit-taking in financial shares

MUMBAI, Apr 16: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed down in a volatile session on Thursday due to profit-taking in banking and financial shares after a recent sharp rally. Erasing its early gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 122.56 points or 0.16 per cent to settle at 77,988.68. The index opened higher and hit a high of 78,730.32 in late-morning trading. However, profit-taking emerged at higher levels, dragging the index down to a low of 77,674.93. The index gyrated 1,055.39 [] The post Stock markets close lower on profit-taking in financial shares appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:28 pm

India growing twice as fast as average global growth:IMF

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said Indias growth rate is more than twice the average global growth. Look at India today. Indias growth rate is more than twice the average global growth. That is happening because the country has strong fundamentals, said IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva. Georgieva attributed Indias resilience to factors such as macroeconomic stability and robust domestic demand, which continue to support momentum. IMF chief said there are no signs [] The post India growing twice as fast as average global growth:IMF appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:26 pm

Women Farmers Central to Food Security: LG Sinha

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said women farmers are central to food security and agricultural development, asserting that women-led development is a key priority under ongoing empowerment initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the Women Farmers Conference organised by Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) in Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor said the global []

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 4:13 pm

Without Women Farmers, Every Plate Would Be Empty: LG Sinha At IFFCO Conference In Srinagar

Srinagar, Apr 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday underscored the pivotal role of women farmers in sustaining the global food system, stating that without their contribution every plate would be empty, while calling for greater recognition, resources and policy focus on women-led development during IFFCOs Women Farmers Conference in Srinagar. LG Sinha said, Without women farmers, every plate would be empty, leaving humanity starved. They sustain the world, work harder than their male counterparts and their strength anchors food [] The post Without Women Farmers, Every Plate Would Be Empty: LG Sinha At IFFCO Conference In Srinagar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:08 pm

Womens Reservation Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha

SRINAGAR: The Centre on Thursday introduced the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, triggering a heated exchange in the ongoing special session of Parliament. Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to provide one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies. The []

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 4:02 pm

Kejriwal virtually appears in Delhi HC, urges Justice Sharma to take affidavit on record

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal urged Delhi High Court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma on Thursday to take on record his additional affidavit claiming that the judge has a direct conflict of interest in continuing to hear the CBIs petition against his discharge in the liquor-policy case. Justice Sharma directed the registry []

Kashmir Reader 16 Apr 2026 4:00 pm

Looking at India to be among top 3 global markets for Renault: Group CEO Francois Provost

CHENNAI, Apr 16: French automaker Renault is looking to make India among its top three global markets, for which it will expand its portfolio in the country to seven multi-energy models, by 2030, its global group CEO Francois Provost said on Thursday. The Renault Group has also set a target of exports, including components, worth 2 billion euros annually by 2030, he told reporters. In India, we have great ambition: make it one of Renault brands top three markets worldwide, [] The post Looking at India to be among top 3 global markets for Renault: Group CEO Francois Provost appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 3:55 pm

Womens Quota Law: PM Urges Opposition Not To Give Political Colour

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the opposition not to give a political colour to the governments bills for implementation of the womens reservation law and cautioned that they should be mindful that those who had opposed this in the past had suffered badly in elections. Allaying fears on delimitation, he assured that no injustice will be done to any state from east to west and north to south. Intervening in the debate in [] The post Womens Quota Law: PM Urges Opposition Not To Give Political Colour appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 3:46 pm

Kashmir Braces for Fresh Spell of Unstable Weather, Rain and Thunderstorms Expected

SRINAGAR: Parts of Kashmir are likely to experience a fresh spell of unstable weather, with rain and thunderstorms expected to continue till evening, according to meteorological forecasts. Officials said gusty winds are likely to accompany rainfall at several locations, while isolated hailstorms cannot be ruled out in some areas. The Nowcast issued at 1530 hours []

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 3:43 pm

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in Chinas Xinjiang region

BEIJING, Apr 16: A court in Kazakhstan convicted 19 activists after a protest against Beijings crackdown in Chinas far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what experts and advocates said was the largest move yet by the Kazakh government to silence criticism at Beijings behest. The activists, all of whom were Kazakh nationals, protested near the border with China in November, burning Chinese flags and portraits of Chinese leader Xi Jinping and calling for the release of a Kazakh citizen detained [] The post Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in Chinas Xinjiang region appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 3:39 pm

Indian national accused of cheating cultural organisation of over SGD 1.6 million

SINGAPORE, Apr 16: An Indian national was among the two persons charged with cheating a cultural organisation of more than SGD 1.6 million (approximately USD 1.3 million), according to a local media report. Between April and December 2023, accused Alagappan Muthu, 53, and Chinese-origin Singaporean Ching Wai Leng, 81, allegedly conspired nine times to defraud Kwong Wai Siew Peck San Theng in Bishan, according to Channel News Asia. Kwong Wai Siew Peck San Theng is a cultural organisation and columbarium [] The post Indian national accused of cheating cultural organisation of over SGD 1.6 million appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 3:36 pm

No Rest Till Jammu And Kashmir Gets Rid Of Drug Menace: LG Manoj Sinha

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said he will not rest till he rids Jammu and Kashmir of the drug menace. All the departments, be it the social welfare department or the health department, are working towards the drug-free goal, he said, addressing a women farmers conference here. I have launched the Nasha Mukt campaign on April 11 in Jammu, and we have decided that we will not rest till we eradicate the drug abuse problem, Sinha [] The post No Rest Till Jammu And Kashmir Gets Rid Of Drug Menace: LG Manoj Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 3:30 pm

Baramulla Admin Appoints Three Magistrates as Hajj Officers

SRINAGAR: The district administration Baramulla in northern part of Kashmir has deployed three magistrates as Haj officers to facilitate pilgrims from Baramulla district for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage commencing April 18, 2026. An official said that additional Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, designated Tehsildar Sopore Sheikh Tariq, Tehsildar Pattan Haroon Ul Rashid, and Tehsildar Baramulla Anamul Maqbool []

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 3:24 pm

IYC Chief Slams BJP Over Elections, Promises, Security, Says 2029 Wave Will Sweep Away BJP

Jammu, Apr 16: Indian Youth Congress national president Uday Bhanu Chib on Wednesday accused the BJP of vote theft, misuse of institutions and failing to fulfil its promises. The biggest example is vote theft itself. The Election Commissioners of our country work at their behest, and agencies like the ED and CID have been turned into instruments, Chib said here. On opposition unity, Chib said the 2024 elections showed that a united fight can challenge the BJP. The BJP that [] The post IYC Chief Slams BJP Over Elections, Promises, Security, Says 2029 Wave Will Sweep Away BJP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 3:16 pm

Mirwaiz visits critically ill father of MP Er Rashid at SMHS hospital in Srinagar

Srinagar, April 16: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday paid a visit to incarcerated Member of Parliament (MP) Engineer Rasheed at Sher-i-Kashmir Medical College Hospital (SHMS) in Srinagar. Mirwaiz said Rashid's father is critically ill and yearns for a meeting with his son lodged in Tihar jail, which, he said could be their last. He urgedthe Government of India to release Engineer Rashid at leaston humanitarian grounds, so that he could meet his ailing father. This silent suffering of political prisoners lodged in jails across India and in Jammu Kashmir and their families, is heartbreaking, he said. May Allah grant shifa to Khazir Mohammad Sheikh Sahab and ease the familys hardship, Mirwaiz prayed. In a post on X, Mirwaiz wrote,Visited the critically ill father of incarcerated MP Engineer Rasheed admitted at SMHS, who yearns for a meeting with his son lodged in Tihar jail, which could be their last. This silent suffering of political prisoners lodged in jails across India and in Jammu Kashmir and their families, is heartbreaking. I urge the Government of India to release Engineer Rashid to meet his ailing father, at least on humanitarian grounds. May Allah grant shifa to Khazir Mohammad Sheikh Sahab and ease the familys hardship Visited the critically ill father of incarcerated MP Engineer Rasheed admitted at SMHS, yearning to see his son lodged in Tihar jail for a meeting which could be their last. This silent suffering of political prisoners lodged in jails across India and in Jammu Kashmir and their pic.twitter.com/CGWPKBLTzd Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (@MirwaizKashmir) April 16, 2026

Greater Kashmir 16 Apr 2026 3:10 pm

J&K Govt orders Transfer Of Three ARTOs

JAMMU, Apr 16: The Transport Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of three ARTOs in the interest of the administration. The post J&K Govt orders Transfer Of Three ARTOs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 3:00 pm

Six Drug Peddlers Held, Over 13 kg Contraband Seized in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Six alleged drug peddlers were arrested and over 13 kg of charas, along with a small quantity of heroin, was seized in multiple operations across Anantnag district of south Kashmir, police said on Thursday. According to a police spokesperson, five cases have been registered in connection with the crackdown carried out at different locations []

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 3:00 pm

Govt Orders Transfer and Posting of ARTOs Across Kashmir Division

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday ordered a fresh reshuffle in the Transport Department, transferring and posting three Assistant Regional Transport Officers (ARTOs) across the Kashmir division with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 30-JK(TR) of 2026 issued by the Transport Department, Civil Secretariat, Mehnaz Chisti (JKAS) has been transferred from []

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 2:18 pm

CS Atal Dulloo Assesses The Impact & Implementation Of PMIS In J&K

JAMMU, Apr 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today convened a meeting to assess the implementation status of the Prime Ministers Internship Scheme (PMIS) in Jammu and Kashmir and outlined a comprehensive strategy to enhance its outreach and impact across the Union Territory. Those who attended this meeting includes Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department; Secretary, Employment and Skill Development Departments; MD, Skill Development Mission along with other concerned officers. Director, PMIS in Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GoI attended the meeting through [] The post CS Atal Dulloo Assesses The Impact & Implementation Of PMIS In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 2:00 pm

Stone Fall Claims Life of 60-Year-Old Man in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A 60-year-old man died after a stone fell and struck him in the Charunda area of Uri sector in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Thursday morning. The incident occurred while the man was grazing livestock in the area, according to reports. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Shafi Jinder, son of Shera Jinder, a []

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 1:59 pm

Military conflict cannot resolve problems: PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine after talks with Austria Chancellor

The Prime Minister said India and Austria are in agreement that military conflict cannot resolve problems

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 1:47 pm

SC Rejects Pleas Of Anil Ambani Challenging Bombay High Court Order

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the pleas of industrialist Anil Ambani challenging the Bombay High Court order that allowed the proceedings initiated by banks against him and Reliance Communications Ltd to classify their bank accounts as fraud to continue. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi permitted Ambani to pursue his plea before the high courts single judge bench against the banks show cause notices to declare [] The post SC Rejects Pleas Of Anil Ambani Challenging Bombay High Court Order appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 1:36 pm

The Latest: Pakistans army chief to meet Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks

TEHRAN, Apr 16: Pakistans army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war. In a related development, Chinas foreign minister told his Iranian counterpart that reopening of the Strait Hormuz was an international demand. Wang Yi told Abbas Araghchi in a phone call that Irans sovereignty, security, [] The post The Latest: Pakistans army chief to meet Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 1:27 pm

Lok Sabhas Strength To Go Up To 815, 272 Of These For Women; No State Will Suffer: Meghwal

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: The strength of the Lok Sabha will increase to 815, of which 272 seats will be reserved for women and neither men nor any state will suffer any loss due to the implementation of this quota, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Thursday. In his introductory remarks in the Lok Sabha on the three bills moved to amend the womens quota law and set up a delimitation commission, Meghwal also said that 272 seats [] The post Lok Sabhas Strength To Go Up To 815, 272 Of These For Women; No State Will Suffer: Meghwal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 1:26 pm

South Korean star Lee Dong-wook to lead new Netflix series The Facade of Love

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: South Korean star Lee Dong-wook is set to headline Netflixs upcoming series The Facade of Love, the streaming platform has announced. The show will feature Dong-wook alongside a strong ensemble cast that includes Jeon So-nee, Jung Yu-mi and Lee Jong-won, a press release said. Directed by Mo Wan-il, known for The World of the Married and The Frog, and written by Ha Su-jin, who previously penned The Matchmakers and Sell Your Haunted House, the series explores [] The post South Korean star Lee Dong-wook to lead new Netflix series The Facade of Love appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 1:25 pm

F-16 and Mirage jets destroyed in strike on Central Ukraine Airfield

DONETSK, Apr 16: Several F-16 and Mirage aircraft were destroyed in a strike on an airfield in central Ukraine, according to Sergei Lebedev, coordinator of the pro-Russian underground network in Nikolayev (Mykolaiv). The airfield in the Kirovograd region has been attacked: several F-16 and Mirage warplanes were completely destroyed, Lebedev told Sputnik. The Dolgintsevo airfield (also known as Dolhintseve) in the Kirovograd region reportedly hosted foreign military personnel, and several foreign pilots were killed in the strike, the coordinator added. [] The post F-16 and Mirage jets destroyed in strike on Central Ukraine Airfield appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 1:24 pm

NDA, Oppn Leaders Spar Over Womens Reservation, Delimitation Bills

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: NDA leaders on Thursday defended bills to amend the womens quota law and set up a delimitation commission, saying women have waited for years for reservation, while opposition leaders alleged the way the government was proceeding with it could undermine the countrys federal and democratic structure. According to a bulletin issued on April 15, the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, Delimitation Bill, 2026 and Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 will be introduced [] The post NDA, Oppn Leaders Spar Over Womens Reservation, Delimitation Bills appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 12:36 pm

Cancer Screening Tests: Types, Benefits & Who Should Get Tested

Cancer often develops silently, showing no symptoms in its early stages. Cancer Screening Tests help detect cancer or precancerous changes before they become serious, allowing for earlier treatment and better recovery outcomes. What Are Cancer Screening Tests? Cancer screening tests are medical examinations used to detect cancer or precancerous changes before symptoms appear. They help doctors identify abnormal cells early, when treatment is more effective and recovery chances are higher. Unlike diagnostic tests done after symptoms develop, cancer screening tests [] The post Cancer Screening Tests: Types, Benefits & Who Should Get Tested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 12:36 pm

In the Algorithm Era, Do Film Critics Still Matter?

The way Indians discover films has changed so sharply that the old Sunday ritual of waiting for a critics verdict now feels almost nostalgic. Today, a movie often reaches the audience first as a thumbnail, a recommendation card, a search result snippet, or a five-line AI summary. Only later, if at all, does it appear as a full review. In this new order of attention, the film is no longer introduced by the critic alone. It is filtered, ranked, and [] The post In the Algorithm Era, Do Film Critics Still Matter? appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 12:34 pm

School-Based Homeopathy Clinics Cross 2.4 Lakh Student Visits, Led by Anubhuti Network

Key Highlights Over 2.42 lakh student visits recorded across school campusesin 10 years(20162026) 55,800+ visits in FY 202526, highest annual footfall Footfalls nearly 2x higher than pre-Covid levels (201920) Primary students (Classes 15) account for ~57% of visits Top concerns: abdominal discomfort (19%), headaches (16%) 40% visits recorded during monsoon months (JulySeptember) Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India] : Marking World Homeopathy Day, Anubhuti Homeopathy Clinic has released consolidated data from its school-based clinic network operating across Udgam School for Children, Zebar [] The post School-Based Homeopathy Clinics Cross 2.4 Lakh Student Visits, Led by Anubhuti Network appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 12:33 pm

Opposition presses for division of votes to introduce bill to tweak women quota law.

Opposition presses for division of votes to introduce bill to tweak women quota law. The post Opposition presses for division of votes to introduce bill to tweak women quota law. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 12:19 pm

J&K Police Busts Drug Racket In Anantnag, 6 Held With Over 13 Kg Charas

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: A drug racket was busted in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district with the arrest of six peddlers and recovery of over 13 kg of charas, police said on Thursday. The Anantnag police achieved major success in multiple operations carried out across the district, in south Kashmir, leading to the registration of five cases, arrest of six drug peddlers, and recovery of a significant quantity of contraband substances, a police spokesperson said. Acting on specific information, a police [] The post J&K Police Busts Drug Racket In Anantnag, 6 Held With Over 13 Kg Charas appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 12:05 pm

Meghwal, Shah Move To Introduce Bills In LS To Tweak Womens Quota Law, Set Up Delimitation Panel

New Delhi, Apr 16: Union ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and Amit Shah on Thursday moved to introduce three bills in the Lok Sabha to amend the womens quota law and set up a delimitation commission amid protests by the opposition, which termed the proposed legislations anti-constitutional. Congress K C Venugopal questioned why proposed changes in the womens quota law were not incorporated when it was earlier passed by Parliament. Bills to tweak the womens quota law and set up a [] The post Meghwal, Shah Move To Introduce Bills In LS To Tweak Womens Quota Law, Set Up Delimitation Panel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 12:02 pm

J&K | Seven Engineers Given In-Charge Executive Roles In PWD

JAMMU, Apr 16: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the placement of seven engineers as In-charge Executive Engineers (Mechanical) in the Public Works (R&B) Department as a temporary arrangement. Those assigned the in-charge roles include Er. Rajeev Gupta, Er. Mir Irfan ul Islam, Er. Surinder Pal Singh, Er. Sanjay Raina, Er. Mohd Rafiq Itoo, Er. Ajay Kumar Khajuria and Er. Zulfiqar Ahmad Bhat. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K | Seven Engineers Given In-Charge Executive Roles In PWD appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 11:28 am

J&K | Engineer Given In-Charge Superintending Role In PWD

JAMMU, Apr 16: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the placement of Engineer Shakeel Aijaz Fazli, Executive Engineer (Mechanical), as In-charge Superintending Engineer (Mechanical) in the Public Works (R&B) Department with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K | Engineer Given In-Charge Superintending Role In PWD appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 11:26 am

Govt Revises Service Timelines Under PSGA In J&K

JAMMU, Apr 16: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has revised and de-notified certain services, timelines and designated authorities under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011, to streamline service delivery. For additional details, read this order. The post Govt Revises Service Timelines Under PSGA In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 11:24 am

JSD Orders Stop-Gap Postings, Transfers of Engineers

JAMMU, Apr 16: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered temporary stop-gap postings and charge arrangements in the Jal Shakti Department (JSD) to meet administrative requirements. While two Assistant Executive Engineers have been assigned in-charge responsibilities as Executive Engineers, nine other engineers have been shifted and given additional charge of key divisions across Jammu and Kashmir. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post JSD Orders Stop-Gap Postings, Transfers of Engineers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 11:22 am

Country All Set To Take Historic Step For Women Empowerment In Special Sitting Of Parliament: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that his government is resolutely moving forward for empowerment of women in the three-day special sitting of Parliament. His remarks came ahead of the start of the special sitting during which the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, commonly known as Women Reservation Act, will be amended for its implementation in 2029. In the special sitting of Parliament, beginning today, our country is all set to take a historic step towards [] The post Country All Set To Take Historic Step For Women Empowerment In Special Sitting Of Parliament: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 11:06 am

EMPLOYMENT (16-04-2026)

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Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 11:00 am

ISI-Backed Terror Module Busted, One Held With 4 Grenades: Punjab Police

CHANDIGARH, Apr 16: The Punjab Police on Thursday claimed to have busted a terror module backed by Pakistans ISI with the arrest of one person and recovery of four hand grenades. In a joint operation of the State Special Operations cells of Amritsar and Mohali, the Counter Intelligence Wing of the Punjab Police also recovered two foreign-made pistols along with ammunition, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was acting on the instructions of [] The post ISI-Backed Terror Module Busted, One Held With 4 Grenades: Punjab Police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 10:35 am

Govt Constitutes Committee For Integration Of Databases With RBIs Unified Lending Interface In J&K

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered constitution of a committee for devising a roadmap and facilitating integration of Public Sector Banks data, digitized land records, and crop survey databases with the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) of the Reserve Bank of India. As per Government Order No. 785-JK(GAD) of 2026, the committee has been constituted under the General Administration Department at the Civil Secretariat, J&K. According to the order, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance Department shall [] The post Govt Constitutes Committee For Integration Of Databases With RBIs Unified Lending Interface In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 10:33 am

Israel, US goals identical; prepared for any scenario: Netanyahu

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel and the US share identical goals in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Israeli prime minister on Wednesday said the US has been keeping Israel updated on its contacts with Iran and reiterated that both nations seek the removal of enriched material, an end to Irans enrichment []

Kashmir Reader 16 Apr 2026 9:24 am

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Jammu Kashmir Bank Begins Registration, Sees Heavy Rush on Day One

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Wednesday commenced registration for the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 across the country, witnessing a heavy rush of devotees on the first day. The pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28 this year. A bank spokesman said nearly 6,000 yatris registered on []

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 9:22 am

Loran: Kashmirs Forgotten Gateway

A Poonch village that breathes Kashmiri culture carries within its ruins a fort that once stopped a world-conquering empire, reports Syed Shadab Ali Gillani, who spent many days locating the fort that was key to Kashmirs defence The trek down from the Pir Panjal into Poonch ends at Loran. It is the first village a []

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 8:01 am

Did Allama Anwar Shah Kashmiris Life Reflect the Rise, Decline, and Renewal of Islamic Scholarship?

by Syed Nasrullah Rashid Allama Anwar Shah Kashmiris life traced a journey from Kashmir to Deoband, shaping Islamic scholarship through teaching, reform, and an enduring intellectual and spiritual legacy. The story of Allama Anwar Shah Kashmiri (18751933) does not begin with his birth alone; it is anchored in a deeper civilisational memory that stretches back []

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 7:49 am

Brazils Lula defends Pope Leo in message to Catholics after Trumps criticism

SAO PAULO: Brazils President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV should be defended from powerful people who have recently criticised him. The leftist leaders comments come amid a tense exchange of attacks between the pontiff and US President Donald Trump. Earlier Wednesday, during his trip to Cameroon, the first []

Kashmir Reader 16 Apr 2026 7:37 am

Northern Railway To Operate Regular Delhi-Kashmir Parcel Train Service From April 17

JAMMU, Apr 15: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway on Wednesday said it will operate a Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) train between Adarsh Nagar in New Delhi and Budgam in central Kashmir from April 17, offering relief to traders in the Valley, particularly fruit growers and handicrafts merchants. The service will run regularly on a trial basis till May 31, after which it is likely to be inducted into regular service subject to satisfactory occupancy levels, an official [] The post Northern Railway To Operate Regular Delhi-Kashmir Parcel Train Service From April 17 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 7:07 am

SMVDUs SCSE students participate in Industry Speaks 2.0 at IIT Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) made a strong academic impression at the prestigious Industry Speaks 2.0 event organized at the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, where leading voices from industry and academia deliberated on the theme Powering the Future: AI, Semiconductors and the Next Tech Revolution. A contingent of students from the School of Computer Science & Engineering (SCSE), along with faculty members, actively participated in the two-day programme. On the first [] The post SMVDUs SCSE students participate in Industry Speaks 2.0 at IIT Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 5:48 am

Nari Shakti: From Promise to Power

-A Historic Act, A National Resolve- Tarun Chugh Where women are honoured, there divinity resides. This ancient Sanskrit wisdom is no longer merely a verse from our scriptures under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, it has become the foundational governing principle of our nation. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam the Constitutions 106th Amendment Act, also known as the Womens Reservation Act, 2023 is not merely a piece of legislation. It is the fulfilment [] The post Nari Shakti: From Promise to Power appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 5:05 am

War and Global Economy

Prof M K Bhat drmkb1963@gmail.com Iran-America war has rattled the geopolitical and geo economic atmosphere of the world. The closure of Strait of Homruz by Iran is a big push to world economy towards Global recession. The economies of global south, Europe and Asia have started to feel the heat and the other nations of the world are going to feel its intensity quite soon. Protests against the continuation of war have erupted in many countries including America. Maritime insurance [] The post War and Global Economy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:55 am

Will map every drug hotspot, hit each one like surgical strike: LG

Pak orchestrated smuggling to fund terrorism Not a single accused will be spared Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Drug abuse isnt just a law & order issue but a social cancer requiring every part of society to fight. I urged for Whole of Government and Whole of Society approach. I believe when the governments strength and societys resolve act as one, then even the toughest challenges crumble, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on [] The post Will map every drug hotspot, hit each one like surgical strike: LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:31 am

Decks cleared for setting up of Private Varsities in J&K as LG gives nod to bill

Govt to frame rules, set up Expert Committee Proposals start reaching, told to wait for Panel Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 15: Clearing decks for setting up of Private Universities for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has given assent to `The Jammu and Kashmir Universities Bill, 2026 passed by the Assembly on last day of the budget session i.e. April 4. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The LG has also cleared `The Jammu [] The post Decks cleared for setting up of Private Varsities in J&K as LG gives nod to bill appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:30 am

CM rededicates renovated War Memorial, attends 78th Raising Day of JAK LI Regimental Centre

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today rededicated the renovated War Memorial and attended the 78th Raising Day celebrations of the Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) Regimental Centre. The programme was held at the Regimental Centre, where the Chief Minister, as Chief Guest, unveiled the renovated War Memorial and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony to pay homage to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. The function was [] The post CM rededicates renovated War Memorial, attends 78th Raising Day of JAK LI Regimental Centre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:30 am

Lalu Pehalwan wins Ramban Kesri Dangal title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAMBAN, Apr 15: The Ramban Kesri Dangal marked a grand revival of traditional wrestling in the region after a gap of five years, rekindling enthusiasm for the age-old sport under the aegis of the Yuva Dangal Committee Ramban. The event witnessed a large turnout of spectators and featured wrestlers from Jammu and Kashmir as well as neighbouring states, particularly Punjab. The atmosphere remained vibrant throughout the day as bouts unfolded in the traditional Akhara setting. In the [] The post Lalu Pehalwan wins Ramban Kesri Dangal title appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:30 am

Govt working on new incentive policy to boost industry: Omar

CM refuses to cut inaugural ribbon in tricolor Delimitation in J&K benefitted particular party Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Government is working on bringing a new industrial incentive policy that will benefit Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here in response to a question about the industrial incentive policy in the Union Territory, which expired in September last year, Omar said the government is working on [] The post Govt working on new incentive policy to boost industry: Omar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:29 am

Lok Bhavan J&K celebrates Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh

LG releases activity calendar of JKAACL Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, 15 Apr: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan today celebrated the Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh, at Jammu. The cultural evening, celebrating the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, was attended by students, senior officials, and the people of Himachal Pradesh living in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, who were the special invitees on the occasion. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to [] The post Lok Bhavan J&K celebrates Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:29 am

Uncertainty over Rohits availability for MI-PBKS IPL clash

MUMBAI, Apr 14: Uncertainty prevailed over Rohit Sharmas availability for the Indian Premier League clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, even as the senior batter engaged in a light training session here on Wednesday. Rohit had walked off during MIs batting innings in the sixth over after experiencing discomfort in his hamstring during last Sundays high-scoring clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium. Rohit was batting on 19 off 13 balls when he retired hurt, with Mumbai [] The post Uncertainty over Rohits availability for MI-PBKS IPL clash appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:29 am

Dr Jitendra delivers lecture on AI for Sushasan, proposes AI-Driven Smart Governance

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI Apr 15: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh proposed positioning the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) as a nodal institution for building artificial intelligence competencies among public sector officials and developing a curriculum for AI-driven Smart governance, signalling a significant step towards institutionalising technology-led administrative reforms in India. [] The post Dr Jitendra delivers lecture on AI for Sushasan, proposes AI-Driven Smart Governance appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:28 am

Gopesh enters U-17 Badminton final

Martyrs Memorial Badminton tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Gopesh Singh entered the final of the Under-17 boys singles on the second day of the Martyrs Memorial Prize Money Badminton Tournament, being organised by the High Toss Sports Club at Champion Arena, Chowadhi, Jammu. Sixteen quarterfinal matches were played today in both the girls and boys sections. Earlier, in the semi-final, Gopesh Singh defeated Divesh Bakshi in an exciting match by 21-13, 21-15. In the quarterfinals, he defeated Pranav [] The post Gopesh enters U-17 Badminton final appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:28 am

Police uncover cross-border drug links in Lau Gujjar case; 3 held, 8-10 detained

Say accused sold 630 Kg heroin worth approx Rs 792 crores Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Police have uncovered the cross-border links of notorious drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmad alias Lau Gujjar arrested earlier this month, revealing his connections extending from Jammu to Punjab and Pakistan. Police have also claimed that the accused has so far sold nearly 360 kilograms of heroin, estimated to be worth around Rs 792 crore in the international market. [] The post Police uncover cross-border drug links in Lau Gujjar case; 3 held, 8-10 detained appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:27 am

HC slams Govt for forcing citizens to litigate for admitted dues

Fund crunch, approval delays cant justify non-payment Flags systemic lapses in financial planning, governance Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 15: Coming down heavily on the practice of forcing citizens to approach courts for rightful payments, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that withholding admitted dues on grounds like administrative delays, pendency of approvals or alleged paucity of funds is wholly untenable in law and such pleas are nothing but attempts to shift the burden of internal [] The post HC slams Govt for forcing citizens to litigate for admitted dues appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:27 am

Modi-Trump talks open new chapter in strategic friendship: Gaurav

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 15: BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta today termed the recent telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump a defining moment that opens a new chapter in India-US friendship and global cooperation. In a statement, Gupta said the nearly 40-minute discussion between the two leaders reflects the deep mutual trust and evolving strategic partnership between the worlds two largest democracies. The warmth and clarity in the conversation once again [] The post Modi-Trump talks open new chapter in strategic friendship: Gaurav appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:10 am

Bridging Learning Divide

For too long, the DIETs in Jammu and Kashmirs border districts have operated in the shadow of their urban counterparts comparatively under-resourced, under-equipped, and inadequately positioned to train teachers for the unique challenges of frontier schooling. The Jammu and Kashmir Governments decision to upgrade DIETs at Poonch, Rajouri, Kathua, and Kupwara into Centres of Excellence, at a sanctioned outlay of Rs 40.83 crore, is therefore not merely a policy announcement. It is a long-awaited corrective. The selection of these [] The post Bridging Learning Divide appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:10 am

Dubais Gilded Gateway loses its Luster as the West Asian War hits Big

By T N Ashok For six decades, Dubai International Airport was the ultimate proof of concept: that a city conjured from desert sand could outshine every rival simply by wanting it more. Sheikhs poured billions into terminals before demand materialized, groomed Emirates into a flying empire, and draped the transit halls in marble and duty-free excess. The strategy worked so spectacularly that by the 2010s, Dubai was handling 87 million passengers a year the worlds busiest hub for [] The post Dubais Gilded Gateway loses its Luster as the West Asian War hits Big appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:10 am

ABVP protests against Cluster University over exam date sheet

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Jammu Mahanagar today staged a protest against the Controller of Examinations of Cluster University of Jammu, expressing strong resentment over the recently issued examination datesheet. Raising slogans and highlighting student grievances, ABVP activists alleged that the datesheet was issued, despite incomplete syllabus coverage in several affiliated colleges. Students claimed that an acute shortage of lecturers has severely disrupted academic activities, leaving large portions of the curriculum unfinished. Addressing the [] The post ABVP protests against Cluster University over exam date sheet appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:09 am

2 drug-peddlers arrested with 17 gms heroin

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 15: The police arrested two drug-peddlers from Thannamandi area of district Rajouri today and recovered about 17 gms of heroin from their possession. Reports said a police team from Thannamandi, led by Insp Sachinder Pal Singh, under the supervision of SDPO, Parupkar Singh, during a naka intercepted one person identified as Iraz Khan, son of Sarfraz Ahmed, resident Thannamandi. Upon search, he was found in possession of nearly 10 grams of heroin. The accused was arrested [] The post 2 drug-peddlers arrested with 17 gms heroin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:07 am

AI tool for inclusive development: Vice President

NEW DELHI, Apr 15 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday called for embracing artificial intelligence as a force for greater good, saying it is empowering governments to serve better than ever before. Addressing the 5th Dr Rajendra Prasad Memorial Lecture on AI for Good Governance here, Radhakrishnan also said that AI is an enabler for building a Viksit Bharat that is inclusive, efficient, and future-ready. He noted that India is at the forefront of leveraging AI which strengthens [] The post AI tool for inclusive development: Vice President appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:05 am

B R Ambedkars legacy honoured at UN HQ special event

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 15 : The legacy of B R Ambedkar and his ardent advocacy for cultivating constitutional morality was honoured at a special event hosted by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN to commemorate his 135th birth anniversary. In his welcome remarks at the event held Tuesday, Indias Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni emphasized that Ambedkars call for cultivating constitutional morality is especially relevant in these troubled times, characterised by political fragmentation and [] The post B R Ambedkars legacy honoured at UN HQ special event appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:05 am

Nasir Aslam Wani meets several delegations

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani Sogami today met several delegations at his residence in Shivpora, engaging with representatives from the Lecturers Forum, Teachers Forum, and Traders Forum. The Traders Forum delegation was led by senior trade union leader G M Hamdard. During the interactions, the delegations highlighted a range of issues concerning their respective sectors, drawing attention to the challenges faced by the teaching community as well as the business fraternity. Publicity [] The post Nasir Aslam Wani meets several delegations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:05 am

Lucknow slum fire: Rajnath Singh directs relief efforts; Akhilesh demands high-level probe

LUCKNOW, Apr 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed concern over a massive fire that broke out at a slum cluster in the Tedhi Pulia area of Vikas Nagar here, calling for immediate relief and a thorough investigation. In the fire, about 200 shanties were gutted this evening, according to officials. The defence minister, who represents the Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency, spoke to the district magistrate (DM) to take stock of the situation. [] The post Lucknow slum fire: Rajnath Singh directs relief efforts; Akhilesh demands high-level probe appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 4:05 am

Man absconding for 39 years in rape case arrested

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 15: A man accused in a rape case registered in 1987 was arrested in Budgam district on Wednesday, nearly 39 years after he had been on the run, police said. The accused, identified as Bashir Ahmad Ganaie, a resident of Drer Kalipora in Shopian district and presently living in Kulgam, was wanted in a case of abduction and rape, a police spokesman said. In a significant breakthrough, police apprehended a long-time absconder who had been evading [] The post Man absconding for 39 years in rape case arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 3:06 am

Govt places 7 AEEs as I/C Executive Engineers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered the adjustment of Seven In-Charge Executive Engineers (Mech) in the Public Works (R&B) Department against available vacancies across various divisions to ensure smooth departmental functioning. Sanction is hereby accorded to the placement of following Assistant Executive Engineers as incharge Executive Engineers in their own pay and grade. The Engineers include, Rajeev Gupta, Mir Irfan ul Islam (both degree holders), Surinder Pal Singh, Sanjay Raina-I, Mohd Rafiq Itoo, Ajay [] The post Govt places 7 AEEs as I/C Executive Engineers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 3:00 am

INDIA bloc must plan response to Constitution Amendment Bill together: Omar

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the INDIA bloc must collectively decide the oppositions response to the Constitution Amendment Bill, 2026. Speaking to reporters after the inauguration of Know Your Artisan initiative here, Abdullah said a meeting of the INDIA bloc has been scheduled at 3 pm on Wednesday at []

Kashmir Reader 16 Apr 2026 12:35 am

Craftsmen true ambassadors of J&Ks cultural heritage: CM Omar

Inaugurates Know Your Artisan under Soulful Kashmir initiative at Kashmir Haat Invites people to witness world-class crafts shaped by magical hands Srinagar: In a major boost to promote Kashmir craft sector, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Wednesday inaugurated the Know Your Artisan programme at Kashmir Haat here, under the Handicrafts and Handlooms ongoing Soulful Kashmir []

Kashmir Reader 16 Apr 2026 12:35 am

Not a single drug smuggler will be spared: LG Sinha

Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan Highlights societys role in fight against menace, calls for collective action JAMMU, APRIL 15: Drug abuse isnt just a law & order issue but a social cancer requiring every part of society to fight. I urged for Whole of Government and Whole of Society approach. I believe when the governments []

Kashmir Reader 16 Apr 2026 12:34 am

Admin orders annual Darbar Move

Offices to reopen in Srinagar on May 4 Srinagar: The administration on Wednesday ordered the annual Darbar Move, directing government offices to move from Jammu to Srinagar for the summer season. An order issued by the General Administration Department reads offices observing a five-day work schedule will close in Jammu on April 30, while those []

Kashmir Reader 16 Apr 2026 12:33 am

30,000 posts referred, 15,000 youth recruited in J&K over past year: Dy CM

Srinagar: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday said that the government is prioritising employment generation, having referred nearly 30,000 posts and facilitated recruitment of around 15,000 through various agencies over the past year in Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister informed this while addressing a large public gathering at Kunzar in the Gulmarg []

Kashmir Reader 16 Apr 2026 12:33 am