18 Arrested in Spy Racket Using Solar Cameras to Track Army Movements
Ghaziabad: In a major crackdown, security agencies have busted a sophisticated espionage network with the arrest of 18 people who allegedly used digital surveillance tools, including solar-powered cameras, to track Army movements and pass information to handlers abroad. The network, uncovered by Uttar Pradesh Police, is suspected to have installed surveillance devices in sensitive cantonment [] The post 18 Arrested in Spy Racket Using Solar Cameras to Track Army Movements appeared first on Northlines .
PM Modi Bats for Dialogue on West Asia Conflict, Flags Energy Concerns
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace in West Asia, highlighting Indias concerns over the ongoing conflict while addressing the Rajya Sabha. Speaking on Indias position, Modi said the country has called for de-escalation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, noting that the conflict, now continuing [] The post PM Modi Bats for Dialogue on West Asia Conflict, Flags Energy Concerns appeared first on Northlines .
J&K: 6 Drug Peddlers Arrested in Udhampur, Samba
Jammu, March 24: Six alleged drug peddlers were arrested in Udhampur and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. According to police, Mahandeep Singh, Suresh Kumar and Vikram Kumar were intercepted at separate checkpoints at Manwal Chowk in Majalta, Circular Road near Devika and Gole Mela, leading to recovery of heroin from [] The post J&K: 6 Drug Peddlers Arrested in Udhampur, Samba appeared first on Northlines .
Six drug peddlers arrested in J-Ks Udhampur, Samba
JAMMU: (Mar 24) Six alleged drug peddlers were arrested in Udhampur and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Mahandeep Singh, Suresh Kumar and Vikram Kumar were separately intercepted by police checking parties at Manwal Chowk in Majalta, Circular road near Devika and Gole Mela, leading to recovery of heroin from their possession, a police spokesperson said. While 10.27 grams of heroin was recovered from Singh, 1.54 grams from Suresh Kumar and 5.74 grams from Vikram Kumar, [] The post Six drug peddlers arrested in J-Ks Udhampur, Samba appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC status lost after conversion from Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism to other religions: Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: (Mar 24) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that no person professing a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism can be regarded as a member of a Scheduled Caste. A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and NV Anjaria, upholding an order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, said that a person belonging to a Scheduled Caste community loses his SC status immediately and completely upon conversion to another religion. No statutory benefit, protection or reservation or [] The post SC status lost after conversion from Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism to other religions: Supreme Court appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Rekha Gupta presents Delhi govts Rs 1,03,700 crore budget for 2026-27
NEW DELHI: (Mar 24) Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented the Budget for the 2026-27 financial year with a total outlay of about Rs 1,03,700 crore and said the national capital is progressing rapidly with triple engine government. Describing it as a green budget, the chief minister said the city is passing through a phase of transition and flagged that a culture of freebies had affected the growth rate, adding that the period between 2018 [] The post CM Rekha Gupta presents Delhi govts Rs 1,03,700 crore budget for 2026-27 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CPI(M) holds Jan Akrosh Rally against India-US trade deal, inflation
NEW DELHI: (Mar 24) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) held a Jan Akrosh Rally at Ramlila Maidan here on Tuesday to protest against the India-US trade deal and various government policies. Hundreds of people were in attendance, with participants holding placards against the rising prices of essential commodities, the shortage of cooking gas and fuel, and other issues. Addressing the rally, CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby said that while elections are important, the partys primary focus is on [] The post CPI(M) holds Jan Akrosh Rally against India-US trade deal, inflation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Assam Rifles celebrates 191st Raising Day
KOLKATA: (Mar 24) The Assam Rifles, one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, celebrated its 191st Raising Day on Tuesday, with its Director General Lt General Vikas Lakhera paying homage at the war memorial in Shillong, a defence official said. Headquarted in the Meghalaya capital, the Sentinels of the Northeast stands as a pillar of security and stability in the region, he said. Lakhera, along with all ranks of the force, paid homage at the war memorial in Shillong [] The post Assam Rifles celebrates 191st Raising Day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPL: Dubey, Payne named replacements for Akash Deep and Edwards
NEW DELHI: (Mar 24) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have named Saurabh Dubey and David Payne as replacements for the injured Akash Deep and Jack Edwards respectively ahead of the IPL beginning on March 28. India pacer Akash Deep has been ruled out of the tournament with a lumbar stress injury. He will remain under the supervision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Saurabh, [] The post IPL: Dubey, Payne named replacements for Akash Deep and Edwards appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
KPI Green Energys total energised capacity reaches 965 MWp
NEW DELHI: (Mar 24) KPI Green Energy on Tuesday said its total energised capacity has reached 965 megawatt peak. In renewables, charging/energisation approval is the regulatory permission granted by grid operators for a renewable energy (RE) project to connect to the main electricity grid, after clearing necessary parameters. In an exchange filing, the company said it has recently energised an additional 376 MWp of solar and wind capacity. The post KPI Green Energys total energised capacity reaches 965 MWp appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hoax Bomb Threat Disrupts Delhi Assembly Ahead of Budget
New Delhi: The Delhi Legislative Assembly received a bomb threat email on Tuesday warning of explosions at the Assembly building and Delhi Metros Vidhan Sabha station, hours before Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was scheduled to present the Budget. The threat email also mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S [] The post Hoax Bomb Threat Disrupts Delhi Assembly Ahead of Budget appeared first on Northlines .
At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia
BOGOTRA (Colombia), Mar 24: A military transport plane with 128 people on board, mostly soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off Monday in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, killing at least 66 people and leaving dozens injured, the head of Colombias armed forces said. General Hugo Alejandro Lopez Barreto said that four military personnel were still missing. Sadly, as a consequence of this tragic accident, 66 of our military elements died, he said. At the moment, we have no information, or indications, that [] The post At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Converted Christians Cannot Claim SC Status: Supreme Court
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday ruled that a person professing a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism cannot be considered a member of a Scheduled Caste, holding that conversion leads to loss of SC status. A two-judge bench headed by Justice P K Mishra upheld an April 30, 2025 order [] The post Converted Christians Cannot Claim SC Status: Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .
ACME Solar commissions additional 155 MW battery storage capacity in Rajasthan
NEW DELHI, Mar 24: ACME Solar Holdings on Tuesday said it has commissioned an additional 155 MW/470.25 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity through its subsidiaries. With this, the companys total commissioned BESS capacity has reached 297.67 MW/951.74 MWh, out of total planned BESS capacity of 835 MW/3,114.64 MWh across its special purpose vehicles (SPVs), a company statement said. Located in Rajasthan, these BESS facilities are connected with the existing operational Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and will run [] The post ACME Solar commissions additional 155 MW battery storage capacity in Rajasthan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
HDFC Bank appoints external law firms to review issues cited in ex-chairmans letter
NEW DELHI, Mar 24: HDFC Bank has appointed external law firms to independently examine the issues highlighted in the resignation letter by Atanu Chakraborty as part of a proactive step to ensure an objective and fact-based assessment. The banks spokesperson said the appointment of external law firms is a proactive measure taken by the bank to independently look at the aspects mentioned in the letter so as to ensure an objective and fact-based assessment. This step is aimed at [] The post HDFC Bank appoints external law firms to review issues cited in ex-chairmans letter appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jindal Steel doubles Angul plant capacity to 12 MTPA
NEW DELHI, Mar 24: Jindal Steel on Tuesday said it has doubled the steel making capacity of its Angul facility to 12 million tonnes per annum. With this expansion, Angul has become one the largest single-location steel plants in India, taking Jindal Steels overall capacity to 15.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). In an exchange filing, the company said it has fully operationalised the expansion of its Angul plant capacity from 6 MTPA to 12 MTPA within the planned timeframe. [] The post Jindal Steel doubles Angul plant capacity to 12 MTPA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kalpataru Projects International bags orders worth Rs 4,439 cr
NEW DELHI, Mar 24: Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) on Thursday said the company with its subsidiaries, have secured orders worth about Rs 4,439 crores in the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) business. These include order of 400kV transmission line and associated substations in Africa: orders for transmission line projects in India and order for substation project in Sweden, a company statement said. According to the statement, KPIL, one of the leading EPC players in the power transmission and distribution (T&D) [] The post Kalpataru Projects International bags orders worth Rs 4,439 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Suzlon bags 100 MW wind energy project from GAIL
NEW DELHI, Mar 24:Suzlon Group on Tuesday on Tuesday said it has secured a wind energy project of 100 MW from Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL). This also marks Suzlons fourth PSU order of FY26, reflecting its growing strength in the ecosystem owing to its end-to-end capabilities, according to a company statement. The power generated from this project will support the decarbonisation of GAILs upcoming petrochemical plant in Nandurbar, Maharashtra. According to the statement, enhancing its strategic focus in [] The post Suzlon bags 100 MW wind energy project from GAIL appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
VinFast Auto India partners with CSB Bank for EV financing
NEW DELHI, Mar 24: Electric carmaker VinFast Auto India on Tuesday said it has partnered with CSB Bank to provide auto and inventory financing for its dealer network. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSB Bank for the purpose, VinFast Auto India said in a statement. The partnership aims to deliver a comprehensive and convenient suite of credit solutions for potential customers of electric SUVs VF 6 and VF 7, supporting VinFasts growth strategy in [] The post VinFast Auto India partners with CSB Bank for EV financing appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Tightens Surveillance on GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Sales
New Delhi: The Drugs Controller of India has intensified regulatory surveillance against unauthorized sale and promotion of GLP-1 based Weight Loss Drugs. The move comes amid growing concerns over the increasing availability of multiple generic variants of these drugs in the Indian market, through retail pharmacies, online platforms, wholesalers, and wellness clinics. The Ministry [] The post India Tightens Surveillance on GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Sales appeared first on Northlines .
India to USA Handicraft Export: Business Structure True Costs
Thirty-nine per cent. That is the share of Indias total handicraft exports that went to a single country last financial yearthe United States. According to data from the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, the total value crossed $3.89 billion in FY25: woodwares, art metalware, embroidered textiles, carpets, and imitation jewellery moving from clusters in Moradabad, Jaipur, Srinagar, and Jodhpur into American retail chains and living rooms. No other market comes close. That dominance has produced something nobody in the sector [] The post India to USA Handicraft Export: Business Structure True Costs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rain, Snow Likely in J&K From March 28 Night
Jammu, March 24: India Meteorological Department has forecast generally dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir for the next two days, with a fresh spell of rain and snowfall expected from the night of March 28. According to the forecast, March 24 and 25 will remain largely dry across the Union Territory, while March 26 is [] The post Rain, Snow Likely in J&K From March 28 Night appeared first on Northlines .
Why SBIT Students Master Theory Before Tackling Real-World Projects
Engineering education faces a persistent tension: students eager to build real projects often view theoretical coursework as obstacle rather than foundation. However, institutions rushing students into practical work without adequate theoretical grounding create engineers who can follow tutorials but cannot solve novel problems. SBIT in Delhi NCR has taken a deliberate stancerequiring students to develop strong theoretical foundations before engaging with live industry projects through its Incubation Cell, Innovation Awards program, and I3 Cell initiatives. The Rush to Build Walk [] The post Why SBIT Students Master Theory Before Tackling Real-World Projects appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
66 Killed as Colombian Military Plane Crashes
SRINAGAR: The death toll from a Colombian military aircraft crash in the Putumayo region has climbed to 66, with 57 others injured, local media reported, citing military sources. Siento mucho dolor por los hijos perdidos, 34 jvenes muertos por defender a Colombia. En el ao 2020 compraron una chatarra y se cay, vamos a ver []
Centre Focuses on Developing Jammu Kashmir as Mountain Tourism Hub
SRINAGAR: The Centre on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is receiving focused attention under various central tourism schemes aimed at developing world-class infrastructure and promoting mountain tourism in the region. Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Tourism said that while development of tourism remains primarily the responsibility of States and []
Ensure Foolproof Security at Tourist Spots: Home Secretary to Jammu Kashmir Admin
SRINAGAR: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Monday directed authorities to ensure stringent and fool-proof security arrangements at all tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir to prevent any untoward incident, especially in view of the upcoming tourist season. Official sources said that the Home Secretary chaired a high-level review meeting via video conferencing, with special []
Jammu Kashmir to Get its First Automatic Weather Station in 2026 Under Mission Mausam
SRINAGAR: The Union government on Monday said that one Automatic Weather Station (AWS) will be installed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2026 under Mission Mausam Phase-II to strengthen weather monitoring and agro-advisory services. Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Earth Sciences said that around 200 Agro-AWS will be deployed across the []
Late-Night Earthquake Jolts Ramban District
SRINAGAR: A minor earthquake measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale struck the Ramban area of Jammu and Kashmir late Monday night, causing brief tremors in surrounding regions. According to data from the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake occurred at 11:46 PM on March 23, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter []
Asian shares mostly rebound after Trump hints at possible end to Iran war
TOKYO: Asian benchmarks mostly rebounded Tuesday, echoing cautious relief that swept through Wall Street after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 added 1.1 per cent in morning trading to 52,093.02, recovering some of the losses it suffered the previous []
Sat Sharma highlights J&Ks religious, border tourism potential in Rajya Sabha
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 23: J&K BJP President and MP (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma, highlighted the immense potential of religious and border tourism in Jammu & Kashmir, particularly in areas adjoining the Line of Control (LoC) under a Special Mention in Rajya Sabha. While addressing the House, Sat Sharma emphasized that Jammu & Kashmir has historically been a land of rich cultural and spiritual heritage, dotted with ancient temples, shrines, and centuries-old places of worship. He said that many [] The post Sat Sharma highlights J&Ks religious, border tourism potential in Rajya Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Full Court Reference held to bid farewell to Justice Javed Iqbal Wani
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 23: A Full Court Reference was held in the Court Room of the Chief Justice at the Srinagar Wing of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to bid farewell to Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, on demitting office upon attaining the age of superannuation. The Full Court Reference was convened in accordance with the long-standing conventions and institutional traditions of the High Court. The [] The post Full Court Reference held to bid farewell to Justice Javed Iqbal Wani appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indias largest Pregnancy Study to develop AI solutions for preterm births: Dr Jitendra
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that Indias largest pregnancy cohort study of 12,000 women under the GARBH-INi initiative is aimed at developing indigenous, AI-driven solutions to address preterm births, one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality as well morbidity in adulthood. The Minister was addressing the programme on Disseminating Learnings [] The post Indias largest Pregnancy Study to develop AI solutions for preterm births: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was today presented with a book authored by Brig. Dr Vijay Sagar Dheman (Retd.). The title of the book is Bloodlines Pahalgam: A Democracy Confronts Terrorism. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the author on the publication of his book. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor was also presented with the publication titled Valley of Shadows: The Untold Story of Terror in Kashmir (1947-2007). Maj Gen Govardhan Singh Jamwal (Retd.) and members of [] The post Books presented to LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Employee cant claim posting at place of choice as a matter of right: DB
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that an employee cannot claim posting at a station of his choice as a matter of right, while dismissing a Letters Patent Appeal filed by an officer of the Food Corporation of India against his transfer to Uttar Pradesh. The Division Bench observed that transfer is an incident of service and falls within the exclusive domain of the employer unless it is shown to [] The post Employee cant claim posting at place of choice as a matter of right: DB appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Role of Primary Class teachers in nation building
Radha Krishan Sharma rksharma5576@gmail.com Ilm ki shamma se roshan hai jahan ka har raaz, Ustad ka kirdar hai roshni ka aaghaz.. Education is the backbone of any nation. It shapes character, builds intellect, and prepares responsible citizens. At the heart of this transformative process stand Pre-Primary, Primary and Middle school teachers the silent architects of a nations future. Their role goes far beyond classroom instruction; they lay the foundation upon which the entire education system rests. The Foundation Builders [] The post Role of Primary Class teachers in nation building appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DM Jammu directs for intensified efforts for drug free panchayats
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas today chaired a meeting of the District Level NCORD Committee meeting at the district headquarter. The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Joginder Singh; Additional Deputy Commissioner Ansuya Jamwal and other district officers from health, police and district administration. The District Magistrate sought the status of reports with respect to declaration of drug free panchayats. He was apprised on the number of panchayats which have already declared [] The post DM Jammu directs for intensified efforts for drug free panchayats appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Former Tehsildar convicted in trap case after 15-years trial
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: The court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, presided over by Special Judge Tasleem Arief, has convicted former Tehsildar Chadoora Mohd Akram Khan in a bribery trap case dating back to 2010 and sentenced him to one years simple imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 20,000. The judgment was delivered in a case arising out of FIR No. 20/2010 registered by the then Vigilance Organization Kashmir, now Anti-Corruption Bureau. According to the prosecution case, the [] The post Former Tehsildar convicted in trap case after 15-years trial appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Amateur Fencing Association will organize the UT-level Fencing Championship from March 28 to 30, 2026, at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar. The three-day event will see talented fencers from various districts competing across multiple age groups and categories, following national standards. The championship aims to promote fencing in the Union Territory and provide a competitive platform for budding athletes to showcase their skills. Winners will have opportunities to represent Jammu and Kashmir [] The post UT Fencing Cship from Mar 28 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Scholarships, books distributed to needy students in Jammu
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: Helpline Humanity & Saraswathi Education and Cultural Charitable Trust organized its 9th Annual Scholarship and 31st Book Distribution Function, aimed at supporting deserving and underprivileged single-parent students. The event was held in the gracious presence of chief guest Dr Arvind Karwani, Relief & Rehabilitation Commissioner and guest of honour Pearl Pandita. During the function, scholarships-named Indra Garyali, Ravi Garyali and Ravi Misri Scholarships-were awarded to selected single-parent students who applied through both offline and online [] The post Scholarships, books distributed to needy students in Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: Rich Harvest School (RHS) organized an ESI Medical Camp for the benefit of its staff under the expert guidance of Dr Vishal Gupta and his dedicated medical team. The initiative aimed to promote health awareness and ensure timely medical check-ups. Staff members availed services including general health consultations, basic screenings and medical advice. The team provided guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, preventive care, and early detection of common ailments. Each participant received proper attention, [] The post ESI Medical Camp held appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Inter-Zone painting competition held
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: The National Incredible Literacy Mission (NILM) Jammu conducted Phase-I of its Inter-Zone Level Painting Competition at the project centre in Ganga Nagar, Bantalab. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across multiple schools, including Crescent Public School, Govt. High School Pindi, Navdeep Public School, New Public High School, and Nav Jyoti School. Students showcased remarkable creativity and imagination, presenting vibrant artworks that reflected their artistic expression. Kavita Bali highlighted the importance of such platforms in [] The post Inter-Zone painting competition held appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: The AITA Championship Series (CS-7), hosted by the Jammu & Kashmir Lawn Tennis Association (JKLTA) under the J&K Sports Council kicked off at the Tennis Complex, MAM Stadium, Jammu. The tournament was inaugurated by B S Jaggi, Honorary Secretary of JKLTA. In the first round of Boys U-18 matches, J&K sweepers dominated intra-state clashes. Saksham Amla delivered a clinical performance, thrashing Arsh Arora by 6-0, 6-0 in a one-sided affair. Simritjit Singh followed the [] The post AITA CS-7 U-18 commences appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Belief and security key to his calmness, says Shubman Gill
AHMEDABAD, Mar 23: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has said that the calmness in his game comes from being himself and having belief and security within his group here on Monday ahead of IPL 2026. Gill, who was not part of Indias T20 World Cup-winning side, will return to the shortest format for Gujarat Titans the 2022 champions and 2023 finalists as the franchise looks to add to its solitary title. Im just being myself, and the calmness [] The post Belief and security key to his calmness, says Shubman Gill appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hardik, Sukhjeet, Sanjay, Abhishek in fray for Hockey India Player of the Year award
NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Star Indian midfielder Hardik Singh, forwards Sukhjeet Singh and Sanjay, and defender Abhishek are in contention for the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Player-of-the-Year award for 2025. In the womens category, Salima Tete, Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami and Savita have been nominated for the top honour. The HI awards ceremony, scheduled to be held here on Friday, will also throw spotlight on emerging talent through the Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player-of-the-Year (U-21 men) and Asunta Lakra [] The post Hardik, Sukhjeet, Sanjay, Abhishek in fray for Hockey India Player of the Year award appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The launch of the PM-Road Accident Victims Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT) Scheme marks a significant intervention in Indias road safety and emergency healthcare framework. At its core, the scheme addresses a long-standing and critical gap: the delay in providing immediate medical care to accident victims due to financial uncertainty and systemic inefficiencies. By ensuring cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh for seven days across more than 140 designated hospitals, the initiative has the potential to transform survival outcomes-particularly [] The post Golden Hour Lifeline appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NIA raids at multiple locations across J&K in Delhi blast case
Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Mar 23: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted searches at multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir as part of its ongoing investigation into the November 10 car blast near Delhis Red Fort. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The raids and searches were carried out in Srinagar, Baramulla, Kupwara and Kulgam districts of Kashmir and Jammu district at the premises of the persons linked to individuals arrested in connection with the terror module behind the [] The post NIA raids at multiple locations across J&K in Delhi blast case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police books hotelier for concealing stay of foreigners
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 23: Police have registered a case against a hotel for allegedly concealing the stay of foreign nationals in the Dehwatoo area of Pahalgam, officials said today. The FIR has been lodged against Hotel Misty Mountains, Laddi, after it came to light that there was a wilful violation on the part of the establishment. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to police, during routine checking in the area, it was found that 23 foreign nationals [] The post Police books hotelier for concealing stay of foreigners appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sibling among 3 dead, 5 injured as car rolls down in Mahore
Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Mar 23: In a tragic road accident in Mahore area, teen-age sibling among three persons lost their lives while five others sustained serious injuries when a car rolled down from Budhan-Dagantop road, a hilly stretch notorious for its sharp curves and difficult terrain. All the victims are close relatives and were on way towards Gool from Budhan where they had gone for jointly celebrating the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Condition of [] The post Sibling among 3 dead, 5 injured as car rolls down in Mahore appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NDA reaches seat sharing agreement in TN
CHENNAI, Mar 23: The AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu on Monday finalised seat-sharing arrangement for key constituents of the alliance for the April 23 Assembly polls, with the Dravidian party allotting 27 seats for BJP, 18 for PMK and 11 for AMMK. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, addressing a crowded press conference at party headquarters Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Maaligai, here, said talks continued with other allies as well and it will be concluded by tonight. Follow the Daily Excelsior [] The post NDA reaches seat sharing agreement in TN appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India seeking dialogue, diplomacy; disruption of Strait of Hormuz unacceptable: PM on West Asia
NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Asserting that India is advocating dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that attacks on commercial ships and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable and the government is in touch with suppliers from different countries to meet oil and gas needs. In a statement in the Lok Sabha, Modi also said that every Indian in the war-affected region is being given every possible help, [] The post India seeking dialogue, diplomacy; disruption of Strait of Hormuz unacceptable: PM on West Asia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Key operative of terror network held in Delhi
NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Delhi Polices Special Cell has arrested a key operative of Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhattis network and busted a module that was recruiting Indian youths through social media and grooming them for activities ranging from propaganda to terror attacks, an official said on Monday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The accused, identified as Harmandeep Singh alias Harman (18), a resident of Rampur in Uttar Pradesh, was apprehended following discreet surveillance on Bhatti and his foreign-based [] The post Key operative of terror network held in Delhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pak: 95th death anniversary of Bhagat Singh, comrades observed in Lahore
LAHORE, Mar 23: The 95th death anniversary of Indian revolutionary leader Bhagat Singh and his two comrades was observed here on Monday. The Bhagat Singh Memorial Foundation organised an event at the Shadman Chowk, the site where Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged by the British government on March 23, 1931. Participants paid tributes to the revolutionaries and lit candles to remember their sacrifice. Presiding over the ceremony, foundation head Imtiaz Rasheed Qureshi said Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev [] The post Pak: 95th death anniversary of Bhagat Singh, comrades observed in Lahore appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gold prices plummet by over 10 pc
NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Gold prices plummeted sharply by more than 10 per cent to Rs 1.29 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Monday amid a global sell-off in precious metals driven by macroeconomic pressures. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal dived by Rs 14,897, or 10.3 per cent, to Rs 1,29,595 per 10 grams The yellow metal has now declined by Rs 63,501, or nearly 33 per cent, [] The post Gold prices plummet by over 10 pc appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India moving forward while facing every disaster: PM Modi
New Delhi: The serious situation the world is going through now is extremely worrisome, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday and asserted that with the united efforts of 1.4 billion Indians, the country is moving forward while facing every disaster. Addressing the TV9 Network Summit, Modi also said that even in the current circumstances []
No fuel shortage in Kashmir: Div Com
Stocks up to 15 days available Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Monday said there is no shortage of fuel or LPG in the Valley, asserting that adequate stocks are available and the situation is under close monitoring at multiple levels. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, the Divisional Commissioner said the domestic LPG supply []
PDP MLA Para introduces bill for new divisions, districts in J&K
Jammu: Waheed Para, a legislator of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has introduced a private members bill in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly seeking to establish a statutory framework for the reorganisation of administrative divisions, districts, sub-divisions, and tehsils across the Union Territory. The proposed legislation, titled The Jammu and Kashmir Territorial Administrative Reorganisation []
NIA raids 9 locations across 6 J&K districts in Red Fort car blast case
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency on Monday conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with its probe into the Red Fort car bomb blast case. The NIA, which is pursuing various leads in the case, searched nine locations across six districts of Srinagar, Baramulla, Jammu, Kulgam, Ganderbal and Handwara. []
Tourist resort booked for concealing 23 foreigners stay
Srinagar: A case was registered against a hotel in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam tourist resort on Monday, for allegedly concealing the stay of 23 foreigners, including 19 British citizens, police said. Officials said an FIR was registered against the Hotel Misty Mountains Laddi at Pahalgam, in the south Kashmirs Anantnag district, for violating Sections 8 []
Colombia Military Plane with 110 Soldiers Crashes Near Peru Border
Colombias defence ministry confirmed on Monday that a military aircraft carrying 110 soldiers crashed in the countrys southern region near the border with Peru. The aircraft, a Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130, went down while taking off from Puerto Leguzamo in the Amazon region, Defence Minister Pedro Snchez said, adding that the exact cause of the [] The post Colombia Military Plane with 110 Soldiers Crashes Near Peru Border appeared first on Northlines .
Era of terror in J&K over, no space for terror ecosystem: LG
438 terror victim families given job letter since 2025 Jammu Tawi, Mar 23: Asserting that the era of terror and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is over, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday warned that those representing the remnants of the old terror ecosystem must realise there is no longer any safe space for terrorism [] The post Era of terror in J&K over, no space for terror ecosystem: LG appeared first on Northlines .
72 pvt member bills to be listed, but passage unlikely
Srinagar, Mar 23:As many as 72 private member bills are scheduled to be listed for introduction in the second leg of the budget session starting on March 27. However, the chances of these bills being passed remain bleak, given that such legislations have rarely been approved in J&Ks Legislative history. Despite politicking over these bills, [] The post 72 pvt member bills to be listed, but passage unlikely appeared first on Northlines .
3-month ration likely in J&K from April
Centre reviews PDS reforms, procurement targets Jammu Tawi, Mar 23:The Jammu & Kashmir is likely to roll out a three-month ration supply scheme from the month of April, with the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) working on modalities following directions from the Government of India, officials said here on Monday. A [] The post 3-month ration likely in J&K from April appeared first on Northlines .
Blast outside a home in Samba; NIA, NSG teams visit site
Jammu Tawi, Mar 23:A mysterious blast outside the house of a former sarpanch in Samba district early Monday shook the neighbourhood, officials said. An official said that the blast, whose origins were not yet known, occurred outside the residence of Jai Ram Sharma in Gawala Talab, about 10 km from the International Border in the [] The post Blast outside a home in Samba; NIA, NSG teams visit site appeared first on Northlines .
J&K being developed as mountain tourism hub
New Delhi, Mar 23:The Centre on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is receiving focused attention under various central tourism schemes aimed at developing world-class infrastructure and promoting mountain tourism in the region. Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Tourism said that while development of tourism remains primarily the responsibility of [] The post J&K being developed as mountain tourism hub appeared first on Northlines .
No CGHS wellness centre in Ladakh
Says fixed medical allowance, hospital reimbursements provided Srinagar, Mar 23:The Government of India (GoI) on Monday said that no Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centre is currently operational in the Union Territory of Ladakh, while outlining alternative healthcare provisions available to beneficiaries in the region. Replying to a starred question in Lok Sabha, the [] The post No CGHS wellness centre in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .
Cybercrime cases in J&K rise steadily, 185 reported in 2023
New Delhi, Mar 23:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed that cybercrime cases in Jammu & Kashmir have witnessed a steady increase over the past three years, with 185 cases reported in 2023. According to official data presented in the Lok Sabha, J&K recorded 154 cybercrime cases in 2021, which rose to 173 in [] The post Cybercrime cases in J&K rise steadily, 185 reported in 2023 appeared first on Northlines .
ED attaches Rs 16.86 lakh in digital arrest case
Srinagar, Mar 23:The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached Rs 16.86 lakh in a digital arrest cyber fraud case involving impersonation of law enforcement agencies to extort money from a victim, officials said on Monday. A spokesperson said the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has attached proceeds of crime amounting to rupees 16,86,465 [] The post ED attaches Rs 16.86 lakh in digital arrest case appeared first on Northlines .
Ex-Tehsildar convicted in 2010 bribery case
Srinagar, Mar 23:A Special Anti-Corruption Court in Srinagar on Monday convicted former Tehsildar Chadoora, in a 2010 bribery case and sentenced him to one years simple imprisonment along with a fine of rupees 20,000 A spokesperson said in a significant verdict reinforcing the commitment to combat corruption, the Honble Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar, Dr. [] The post Ex-Tehsildar convicted in 2010 bribery case appeared first on Northlines .
War Situation Worrisome, having adverse impact on economy, people: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia worrisome as it is having a very adverse impact on the global economy and the livelihoods of people. Making a statement on the prevailing situation in West Asia in the Lok Sabha, Modi also said that the security [] The post War Situation Worrisome, having adverse impact on economy, people: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .
Farooq Attack Case: Accused Jamwal sent to judicial remand till April 6
Jammu Tawi, Mar 23: A local court on Monday sent Kamal Singh Jamwal, accused of firing at National Conference president Farooq Abdullah at an event here, to judicial remand till April 6. Jamwal was produced in the court on the expiry of his police remand in the case. Abdullah had a miraculous escape on March [] The post Farooq Attack Case: Accused Jamwal sent to judicial remand till April 6 appeared first on Northlines .
Power Shutdown to Affect Several Srinagar Areas on March 25
SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has announced a scheduled power shutdown on March 25 due to maintenance work on key transmission lines. According to officials, the shutdown of the 33 kV BeminaFateh Kadal line and the 33 kV BeminaBarbarshah line will disrupt electricity supply from 9:00 am to 3:00 []
10-Year-Old Dies After Fall at Rented Room in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A minor boy died after slipping at his rented accommodation in Akingam area of Achabal in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Monday. Officials said that the 10-year-old, a resident of Bihar presently living in Akingam, slipped accidentally at his rented place. He was immediately rushed to SDH Achabal for treatment, where doctors declared him []
SRINAGAR: The slow evacuation of Indian students stranded in Iran continues as nearly 120 students remain stuck in Astara awaiting exit clearance, with uncertainties looming over their timely return. According to details, around 100 out of the 120 students currently in Astara may receive the required exit codes by March 31 due to the slow []
Cybercrime Cases in Jammu Kashmir Rise Steadily, 185 Reported in 2023: GoI
SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed that cybercrime cases in Jammu Kashmir have witnessed a steady increase over the past three years, with 185 cases reported in 2023. According to official data presented in the Lok Sabha, JK recorded 154 cybercrime cases in 2021, which rose to 173 in 2022 and further []
72 Private Member Bills to be Listed, but Passage Unlikely in Jammu Kashmir Assembly
SRINAGAR: As many as 72 private member bills are scheduled to be listed for introduction in the second leg of the budget session starting on March 27. However, the chances of these bills being passed remain bleak, given that such legislations have rarely been approved in JKs legislative history. Despite politicking over these bills, records []
SKUAST-K Mulls Online, Hybrid Classes Amid LPG Crisis
SRINAGAR: Facing a growing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) crisis, the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) is devising a mechanism to shift the regular classes to online and hybrid mode. Top officials of SKUAST-K informed that main and satellite campuses have started facing LPG crisis. Keeping in view the issue, we []
Red Fort Bomb Blast Case: NIA Raids Nine Locations Across Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive raids at multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday as part of its ongoing probe into the November 10, 2025 Delhi blast. A NIA spokesperson stated that nine sites in Srinagar, Baramulla, Jammu, Kulgam, Ganderbal, and Handwara were searched, during which several digital devices were seized []
Tulip Garden Attracts Over 57,000 Visitors in First Week: Officials
SRINAGAR: The Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Asias largest, recorded a footfall of around 57,000 visitors in its first week of opening, officials said on Monday. Assistant Floriculture Officer In-charge Tulip Garden Srinagar, Imran Ahmad, informed that the figure pertains to offline ticket sales recorded during the initial week. The footfall in the first week is []
Easing sanctions on Iranian oil shipments is a big relief for the importing nations
Trump is clueless on his next strategy as the Tehran stands firm against U.S. By Asad Mirza The decision last week by the United States to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already at sea sparked immediate reactions on social media. Apparently, the hasty American move is viewed by experts at cooling [] The post Easing sanctions on Iranian oil shipments is a big relief for the importing nations appeared first on Northlines .
Tamil Nadu is set to witness three way contests with actor Vijay playing a crucial role
Compared to 2021 Assembly polls, the 2026 elections will be more challenging to ruling DMK By Kalyani Shankar Tamil Nadu is poised for a competitive three-way contest in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. This election has significant implications for the state and its leaders. The ruling DMK aims to [] The post Tamil Nadu is set to witness three way contests with actor Vijay playing a crucial role appeared first on Northlines .
Preservation of Cultural Heritage: The Case for a Kashmiri Pandit Museum and Heritage Centre
By Girdhari Lal Raina (Ex-MLC, J&K) Cultural heritage is an integral part of a nations identity and plays a significant role in shaping society. It includes both tangible elements, such as historic sites, artifacts, and monuments, and intangible elements, such as traditions, customs, language, and beliefs. These aspects are not only sources of pride [] The post Preservation of Cultural Heritage: The Case for a Kashmiri Pandit Museum and Heritage Centre appeared first on Northlines .
Narendra Modi with unbroken run of executive power in India has created an enigma around him
By T N Ashok The boy who once sold tea on railway platforms in Vadnagar, Gujarat, now commands the longest unbroken run of executive power in the history of the worlds largest democracy. At 8,931 days and counting spanning thirteen years as Chief Minister of Gujarat and over a decade as Prime Minister [] The post Narendra Modi with unbroken run of executive power in India has created an enigma around him appeared first on Northlines .
Fuel Supplies Stable, Panic Buying Drops as Govt Steps Up Measures Amid West Asia Crisis
SRINAGAR: The Centre on Monday said fuel supplies across the country remain stable and adequately stocked despite the ongoing crisis in West Asia, with panic buying of LPG declining significantly and over 3.5 lakh new PNG connections issued in March, according to an inter-ministerial briefing. The update was shared during a joint media briefing by []
Smart fight against corruption
It is laudable that the government in J&K has decided to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into governance by constituting a Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) to vet a proposal on the use of AI in the investigative operations of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Of course this step will remove the chances of bias in investigations of [] The post Smart fight against corruption appeared first on Northlines .
Ex-Tehsildar Gets One-Year Jail In 16-Year-Old Graft Case In Srinagar
Srinagar, Mar 23: A court here on Monday sentenced a former government officer to a years imprisonment in a 16-year-old corruption case. Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar, Special Judge Tasleem Arief Ganie, convicted Mohammad Akram Khan, a retired tehsildar, in a bribery case registered. The case was registered against him by the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) in 2010. An ACB spokesperson said the accused, then posted as tehsildar, was found guilty under provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Corruption Act and [] The post Ex-Tehsildar Gets One-Year Jail In 16-Year-Old Graft Case In Srinagar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Blast Outside Home In J&Ks Samba; NIA, NSG Teams Rush To Site
Jammu, Mar 23: A mysterious blast outside the house of a former sarpanch in Samba district early Monday shook the neighbourhood, officials said. The blast, whose origins are yet not known, occurred outside the residence of Jai Ram Sharma in Gawala Talab, some 10 km from the International Border in the Ghagwal sector, they said. The blast damaged the houses gate, a portion of the boundary wall, and shattered window panes of several adjoining houses. No casualties were reported. A [] The post Blast Outside Home In J&Ks Samba; NIA, NSG Teams Rush To Site appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Farooq Abdullah Firing Case: Accused Jamwal Sent To Judicial Remand Till April 6
Jammu, Mar 23 : A local court on Monday sent Kamal Singh Jamwal, accused of firing at National Conference president Farooq Abdullah at an event here, to judicial remand till April 6. Jamwal was produced in the court on the expiry of his police remand in the case. Abdullah had a miraculous escape on March 11 when 63-year-old Jamwal opened fire while the former chief minister was leaving a marriage function in Greater Kailash area of Jammu. The accused was [] The post Farooq Abdullah Firing Case: Accused Jamwal Sent To Judicial Remand Till April 6 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
From Lucknow to America: Anjali The Success Story of Jute Wali Didi
Transformed by the SFURTI Scheme: The New Image of Jute Wali Didi Sarabjit Singh Jammu/Lucknow, March 23: The Lucknow Multi-Products Cluster, established in the Bhulbhulpur-Rasulpur Sadat area of Lucknow, has today emerged as a powerful example of rural entrepreneurship. At the heart of this success stands Jute Wali Didi (The Jute Sister)Anjali Singhwho began her [] The post From Lucknow to America: Anjali The Success Story of Jute Wali Didi appeared first on Northlines .
LG God Sent Angel To Us; Justice Finally Done: Kin Of J-K Terror Victims On Receiving Job Letters
Jammu, Mar 23: Justice has finally been done, said Abrar Ahmed of Rajouri, who lost his parents to terrorism 26 years ago, after he received his appointment letter from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday. Abrar is among 438 beneficiaries who were handed government letters by the lieutenant governor to families of terror victims across Jammu and Kashmir in the past eight months many of whom had waited 15 to 26 years for relief under the rehabilitation policy. Recalling his [] The post LG God Sent Angel To Us; Justice Finally Done: Kin Of J-K Terror Victims On Receiving Job Letters appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Leh, March 23: Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today launched the Indus River Green Corridor Eco-Restoration Plantation at Spituk Pharka, an initiative aimed at restoring the ecological integrity of the Indus riverbanks and creating green buffers in the fragile desert landscape of Leh-Ladakh. This initiative is a one of its kind Cold Desert River [] The post L-G VK Saxena launches Indus River Green Corridor Eco-Restoration Plantation at Spituk Pharka on International Day of Forests appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
