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Baba Jitto The forgotten farmer who predates Kashmirs political narrative

Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com History in Jammu and Kashmir has rarely been neutral; it has often been curated, filtered, and shaped by dominant political narratives. For decades, one name has been consistently projected as the face of agrarian transformation: Sheikh Abdullah. This projection, however, raises a fundamental question-can the history of farmers struggles in Jammu and Kashmir truly be reduced to post-1947 political developments alone? The answer lies in revisiting the life and sacrifice of Baba Jitto, a figure deeply rooted [] The post Baba Jitto The forgotten farmer who predates Kashmirs political narrative appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:59 am

Decoding the Middle East war

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com Since 28 February 2026, when U.S.-Israeli coordinated strikes on Iran marked the beginning of a rapidly escalating conflict, the global prespective has been clear and forceful that Iran is an existential threat that must be neutralized before it engulfs the Middle East, destabilizes Israel, and ultimately challenges the United States itself. This framing has served as the central justification for a war that has already expanded across multiple fronts, from direct strikes to proxy engagements, from [] The post Decoding the Middle East war appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:55 am

CGC launches Empower Scholarship Scheme to mark 25-year milestone

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Commemorating its 25 year milestone, CGC Landran today announced the launch of its flagship Empower Scholarship Scheme, for the academic session 2026-2027. This scheme will offer students the unique opportunity to pursue higher education with up to 100 per cent Semester fee waiver across all Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programmes. The scheme was launched by Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chairman, CGC Landran, in the presence of Parampal Singh Dhillon, Vice Chairman, CGC Landran; Dr Rajdeep [] The post CGC launches Empower Scholarship Scheme to mark 25-year milestone appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:53 am

Patanjalis Vishva Bheshaj Samhita draws interest from Google: Balkrishna

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Apr 9: Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna today claimed that Google approached Patanjali seeking evidence-based data regarding traditional Ayurvedic knowledge for use in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The achievement was formally highlighted at the Doon Book Festival, where Acharya Balkrishna shared insights into the journey behind the project, describing it as not just a publication but a historic effort to preserve global medicinal knowledge. Google is asking for Patanjalis collected data, specifically the World Herbal Encyclopedia (Vishva [] The post Patanjalis Vishva Bheshaj Samhita draws interest from Google: Balkrishna appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:51 am

Agriculture: The missing link in Indias essential services framework

Jagdish Chander Raina rainajagdishchander@gmail.com What a nation defines as essential reveals the priorities it chooses to protect. In Indias policy framework, essential services include healthcare, electricity, water supply, transport, and law enforcement-sectors rightly safeguarded for their critical role in maintaining stability. Yet, the agriculture sector that sustains them all, and ultimately sustains life itself, continues to remain outside this formal recognition. This exclusion is not a minor gap; it is a structural inconsistency. In India, where a majority of the [] The post Agriculture: The missing link in Indias essential services framework appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:50 am

KRE launches new products in Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Krishi Rasayan Exports (KRE) Pvt. Ltd., a well-known company in the agrochemical sector introduced several new products, in a function held here today. During the launching event, the company also launched its key PGR (Plant Growth Regulator) product, Poushak Super Star. According to the company, Poushak Super Star, marketed under the Krishaj brand and previously known as Poushak Bloom Fresh, has now been reintroduced in a new and improved form. This patented product is registered [] The post KRE launches new products in Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:49 am

DyCM takes up industrial promotion, revival of struggling units in J&K with JCCI

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, is taking proactive steps to boost the industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir with emphasis on recalibrating incentives, streamlining approvals and establishing institutional mechanisms for revival of ailing industries. He convened an exclusive meeting with the Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) to discuss the strategies for promoting industrial growth and reviving sick units in J&K. The meeting aimed to create a conducive environment for the industries, [] The post DyCM takes up industrial promotion, revival of struggling units in J&K with JCCI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:45 am

J&K Forests: A Vital Natural Heritage

Dr Satwant Singh Rissam ssrissam84@gmail.com While driving out of Jammu towards Kashmir on the curvy roads, trees and green forests start flashing around us. Some moments come when we stop on the highway and it feels as if forests are alive and are standing tall like guards as they eat bad air from the passing vehicles. Forests are the foundation of Jammu and Kashmirs environment as they keep life going. In fact, new data shows that about 20,194 square kilometers [] The post J&K Forests: A Vital Natural Heritage appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:45 am

KKRs pace woes exposed as LSG pull off last- ball win

KOLKATA, Apr 9: Kolkata Knight Riders inexperience in pace bowling came back to haunt them yet again as Lucknow Super Giants rode on a stunning late assault from rookie Mukul Choudhary and a fifty from Ayush Badoni to clinch a three-wicket win in a last-ball IPL thriller here on Thursday. Defending 181, KKR looked in control when Cameron Green, making his much-anticipated bowling debut this season, struck with his second ball to remove LSG skipper Rishabh Pant. But the Australian [] The post KKRs pace woes exposed as LSG pull off last- ball win appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:32 am

British Sikh Association plans war memorial at Southall Park

LONDON, Apr 9: The British Sikh Association has submitted a planning application to erect a memorial at Southall in west London to commemorate the contributions of the community in both World Wars and inspire a new generation of British Sikhs. Lord Rami Ranger, chair of the association, said a sculptor from Rajasthan has been commissioned as fundraising is underway to raise an estimated 1,00,000 pounds for the proposed memorial at Manor House Grounds in the predominantly Punjabi suburb of London. [] The post British Sikh Association plans war memorial at Southall Park appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:30 am

Ambassador Preeti Saran re-elected to key UN body for new 3-Year term

NEW YORK, Apr 9: Veteran diplomat Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the prestigious UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) for a fresh three-year tenure starting 2027, in recognition of her expertise in steering the body through complex global socio-economic challenges. Ambassador Saran is currently serving as the chair of the CESCR, the UN body responsible for monitoring how member nations implement international covenants on economic and social rights. The CESCR operates under the administrative control of [] The post Ambassador Preeti Saran re-elected to key UN body for new 3-Year term appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:30 am

Indians bag triple gold, Bangladesh win U-19 boys title

SHIMLA, Apr 9: Indias Under-19 girls extended their unbeaten run with a series of commanding performances in the regional qualifiers for the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships here on Thursday. With Thursdays results after the completion of team events, India claimed three of the four team titles Under-19 Girls, Under-15 Boys, and Under-15 Girls underlining the countrys strength and depth at the junior level. The only title to elude the hosts came in the Under-19 Boys category, [] The post Indians bag triple gold, Bangladesh win U-19 boys title appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:29 am

Peaceful polling, record turnout signal strong democratic participation in key states: ECI

NEW DELHI, Apr 9 : Polling for elections to the legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, along with bye-elections in four Assembly constituencies across Karnataka, Nagaland and Tripura, concluded on Thursday with largely peaceful proceedings and a surge in voter participation, the Election Commission said in a press note. According to the Commission, Assam and Puducherry registered their highest-ever voter turnout at 85.38 per cent and 89.83 per cent respectively, surpassing their previous records of 84.67 per cent in [] The post Peaceful polling, record turnout signal strong democratic participation in key states: ECI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:29 am

Sabarimala reference: Courts not equipped to decide religious issues, Centre reiterates before SC on Day 3

NEW DELHI, Apr 9 : On the third day of the hearing in the Sabarimala reference, the Centre on Thursday reiterated before the Supreme Court that constitutional courts are not competent to adjudicate contentious issues arising from religious beliefs, practices and faith under Articles 25 and 26, especially when such questions intersect with Article 14 on equality. The Centre emphasised that judges lack the necessary theological grounding to decide such matters, a position consistently stressed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta [] The post Sabarimala reference: Courts not equipped to decide religious issues, Centre reiterates before SC on Day 3 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:29 am

LG attends musical opera Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Nation-building is rooted in our shared mindset. A strong nation stands on citizens integrity, common values, and trust among people, not just buildings. My message to the youth is that true nationhood sparks alive when self-interest gives way to community good, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday. Click here to watch video The Lieutenant Governor said that the cultural heritage is a powerful societal resource that shapes our thinking, actions, values, beliefs and [] The post LG attends musical opera Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:29 am

US ships, aircraft to remain deployed near Iran until agreement reached: Trump

MOSCOW, April 9: US President Donald Trump said that all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain stationed near Iran until the agreement is implemented. All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded Enemy, will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with, Trump said on [] The post US ships, aircraft to remain deployed near Iran until agreement reached: Trump appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:28 am

Youth of J&K excelling in different fields; shaping UTs future: VP

Watan Ko Jano provides valuable exposure to young minds: Dr Jitendra Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday highlighted significant progress in womens development and empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir and said the leadership of women in education and sporting achievements by young cricketers together reflect the progressive direction in which the youth of the Union Territory are shaping the future. He also noted Jammu and Kashmir cricket team winning the Ranji Trophy for [] The post Youth of J&K excelling in different fields; shaping UTs future: VP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:28 am

Singur land symbol of Mamatas failure, farmers feel duped: Shivraj

KOLKATA, Apr 9: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday alleged that the land in Singur, where the Tata Nano factory project was shelved, stands as a symbol of failure of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming that farmers feel duped years after the anti-land acquisition stir. After visiting the site and interacting with local farmers, Chouhan said that though Mamata Banerjee came to power in West Bengal through the Singur movement, she has now forgotten what she had [] The post Singur land symbol of Mamatas failure, farmers feel duped: Shivraj appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:27 am

HC refuses to cancel bail in JKSSB paper leak case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: In the high-profile JKSSB paper leak case, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to cancel the bail granted to two accused in the money laundering case arising out of the alleged Sub-Inspector recruitment examination leak, holding that no supervening circumstance or misuse of liberty had been shown to justify interference with the order of the Special Court. The judgment was delivered by Justice M A Chowdhary in a petition filed [] The post HC refuses to cancel bail in JKSSB paper leak case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:09 am

Suspect detained inside Army establishment in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: A suspect was detained inside an Army establishment at Sunjwan area and later handed over to police after some contacts in his mobile phone were found to be linked to Pakistan. The detained individual has been identified as Touseef Hussain, a resident of Chowadhi. He was working as a van driver at a school located inside a high-security Army installation at Sunjwan. Officials said that during preliminary investigation, three contacts saved in his phone under [] The post Suspect detained inside Army establishment in Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:08 am

Israel PM authorises direct talks with Lebanon

Hezbollah leaders aide killed DUBAI, Apr 9: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has authorised direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible, as a tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered under the weight of Israels bombardment of Beirut. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Netanyahu said he gave the order in response to requests from Lebanon and that talks would focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between the neighbouring countries. He [] The post Israel PM authorises direct talks with Lebanon appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:08 am

Govt nominates 20 officers as District Mentors for NMBA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has nominated 20 officers, 16 of them IAS, as District Mentors to oversee the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the Union Territory. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, Shaleen Kabra, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Jal Shakti Department, has been nominated as District Mentor for Jammu district, while Ashwani Kumar, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Power Development Department, has [] The post Govt nominates 20 officers as District Mentors for NMBA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:07 am

J&K BJPs new State Executive to meet on Apr 19 for first time, adopt key resolutions

Political, organizational issues on agenda Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Apr 9: Newly constituted State Executive Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir is going to hold its maiden meeting next week for marathon discussion on key organizational issues and strategic planning. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Sources in the party circles told the Excelsior that the BJP State Executive will meet on April 19 at K K Resort in Jammu wherein all the party office [] The post J&K BJPs new State Executive to meet on Apr 19 for first time, adopt key resolutions appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:06 am

Railway employees hold protest, raise key demands

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Under Week of Resentment, a protest demonstration staged by the railway employees was held here today. The Week of Resentment is being observed from April 6 to April 10, 2026. A large number of employees participated in the demonstration, expressing strong unity and awareness regarding their rights. The gathering witnessed active participation from staff across various departments, highlighting growing concerns over multiple long-pending issues. During the protest, employees raised several key demands, including the restoration [] The post Railway employees hold protest, raise key demands appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:06 am

Looking forward to welcoming Indian delegation for trade deal: Sergei Gor

WASHINGTON, Apr 9 : US Ambassador to India Sergei Gor on Thursday met Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and said he looked forward to welcoming the Indian delegation here later this month to discuss the trade deal. Gor is currently on a visit to the US. The US Ambassador said he had a highly productive meeting with Greer. Highly Productive meeting with @USTradeRep Ambassador Greer to discuss advancing @POTUS trade priorities in South and Central Asia, Gor said in a post [] The post Looking forward to welcoming Indian delegation for trade deal: Sergei Gor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:05 am

Woman police follower dismissed

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Police today dismissed a woman employee from service over her alleged involvement in a drug-related case. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Police Follower Shameema Bano was placed under suspension in June 2021 following her arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Jammu, in connection with a case registered under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act involving the seizure of contraband. A departmental inquiry was subsequently initiated, police said. Upon conclusion of the [] The post Woman police follower dismissed appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Apr 2026 4:05 am

Over 50 Per Cent Posts Vacant at GMC Baramulla

SRINAGAR: Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla, one of the tertiary healthcare institutions in north Kashmir, is grappling with a severe manpower shortage, with more than 50 per cent of sanctioned posts lying vacantraising serious concerns about patient care and service delivery. According to official figures, out of 482 sanctioned posts across various cadres, only 224 []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 11:25 pm

Centre Empanels IFoS Officer for Joint Secretary-Level Post

SRINAGAR: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has empanelled senior Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer S Senthil Kumar (AGMUT: 1998 batch) for holding Joint Secretary or equivalent-level posts in the Government of India. According to an Information Note (F.No. 17/1/2026-EO(SM-III) Pt-II) issued on April 8, 2026, the officer has been cleared for central deputation at []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 11:18 pm

Jammu Kashmirs High-Security Prison Ready; Home Department Issues Formal Notification

SRINAGAR: The much-talked-about high-security prison in Jammu Kashmir is now ready, with the Home Department officially notifying it as a prison. The Union Territorys Home Department has issued a notification declaring it both a prison and a designated high-security jail. In pursuance of sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Prisons Act, 1894, the Government []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 11:11 pm

Inclusive Education Policy to Integrate CwSN with Mainstream Govt Schools

SRINAGAR: In an unprecedented move, the government is rolling out an Inclusive Education policy to integrate Children with Special Needs (CwSN) with the mainstream government schools. According to the official notes, the government has said that it is instigating an Inclusive Education policy by integrating CwSN into mainstream government schools. The government is implementing the []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 11:00 pm

Drug Influx into Jammu Kashmir Part of Larger International Conspiracy to Undermine Youths Future: LG Sinha

SRINAGAR: Asserting that influx of drugs into Jammu and Kashmir is part of a larger international conspiracy aimed at jeopardizing future of the youth, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday directed for continuous and intensive drives to dismantle drug trafficking networks in the Union Territory. Chairing a high-level meeting here to review the preparedness for []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 10:37 pm

Jammu Kashmir Govt Assigns Additional Charges to Four Finance Officers

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the assignment of additional charges to four officers in the Finance Department to ensure smooth functioning of administrative operations. According to Government Order No. 63-F of 2026 dated April 9, the following arrangements have been made with immediate effect: Ashu Behl, FA/CAO, MD Office, JPDCL Jammu, has []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 10:30 pm

Northern Railway Adds Extra 3AC Coach to Rajdhani Express Amid Heavy Rush

SRINAGAR: In view of heavy passenger demand and long waiting lists, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has decided to attach an additional 3AC coach to Train No. 12425/12426 (Rajdhani Express) to improve accommodation and enhance travel convenience. According to officials, the extra coach will be attached to Train No. 12426 (Rajdhani Express) from April []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 10:20 pm

Power Shutdowns Announced Across Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in multiple areas across Kashmir due to maintenance and infrastructure works on various transmission lines. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, power supply to Dooru, Dangerpora, Shiva, Mundji, Watlab, Kunusa, Botingoo, Hathlangoo, Tujjar and adjoining areas will remain affected on April 11, []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 10:09 pm

Jammu Kashmir has Adequate Fuel, LPG Stocks Amid West Asia Tensions; No Need to Panic: CS

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir has sufficient stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG, along with supplies in transit, to withstand any potential disruption in supply chains due to the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia. Chairing a high-level review meeting with administrative secretaries, divisional commissioners and district officials, Dulloo []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 9:57 pm

LG Sinha Attends Musical Opera Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani At Jammu

Jammu, Apr 9: Nation-building is rooted in our shared mindset. A strong nation stands on citizens integrity, common values, and trust among people, not just buildings. My message to the youth is that true nationhood sparks alive when self-interest gives way to community good, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday. The Lieutenant Governor said that the cultural heritage is a powerful societal resource that shapes our thinking, actions, values, beliefs and acts as a backbone for society. He [] The post LG Sinha Attends Musical Opera Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani At Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 9:26 pm

Youth Delegation From Jammu And Kashmir Participates In Watan Ko Jano Programme, Interacts With Vice President

New Delhi, Apr 9: A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir, participating in the Watan Ko Jano programme organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, called on the Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday. According to the Vice Presidents Secretariat, the Watan Ko Jano programme is an initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, aimed at fostering national integration by providing the youth of Jammu [] The post Youth Delegation From Jammu And Kashmir Participates In Watan Ko Jano Programme, Interacts With Vice President appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 9:07 pm

167 Doctors Nominated Across Jammu Division To Certify Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Jammu, has finalized a panel of 167 doctors tasked with issuing the mandatory health certificates for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026. See detail click here. The post 167 Doctors Nominated Across Jammu Division To Certify Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 9:03 pm

Govt Places I/c AEEs As Executive Engineers In PDD, Issues Fresh Postings

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday ordered the placement of several In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers (Electrical) as In-charge Executive Engineers (Electrical) in the Power Development Department (PDD) with immediate effect. As per Government Order No. 94-JK (PDD) of 2026 dated April 9 , the engineers placed as I/c Executive Engineers include Vikram Jeet Singh, Umar Majid Kamil, Nisar Ahmad Rather, Rajni, Shiv Raj Sharma, Sandeep Bhat, Mohammad Saleem, Hamidullah Thokar, Bhanu Pratap Singh Jamwal, Ashaq [] The post Govt Places I/c AEEs As Executive Engineers In PDD, Issues Fresh Postings appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 7:53 pm

J&K Finance Deptt Assigns Addl Charge To Four Officers

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional charges to four officers in the interest of the administration. See Order Copy Click Here The post J&K Finance Deptt Assigns Addl Charge To Four Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 7:39 pm

Police In Kashmir Attach Properties Worth Rs 1 Crore Under NDPS Act

SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Police in Kashmir attached properties worth more than one crore rupees under the NDPS Act (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) in three separate cases, officials said on Thursday. Police in Anantnag district attached a residential house and a car, valued at Rs 80 lakh, belonging to an alleged drug peddler, Imran Ahmad Wani, under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act, a police spokesperson said. In Shopian district, police attached a single-storey residential house worth Rs 15.78 lakh [] The post Police In Kashmir Attach Properties Worth Rs 1 Crore Under NDPS Act appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 7:22 pm

J&K | ACB Nabs Panchayat Official In Kulgam While Accepting Bribe

Srinagar, Apr 9 : The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday trapped and arrested a Panchayat Secretary in Kulgam for allegedly accepting a bribe of 5,000 in connection with clearance of MGNREGA labour bills. Spokesperson in a statement, J&K Anti Corrupting Bureau received a written complaint to the effect that Panchayat Secretary (VLW) of Block Devsar Kulgam namely Shiekh Zada Irfan S/O Shiekh AB Rashid R/O Muniwara District Anantnag is demanding a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant for clearing [] The post J&K | ACB Nabs Panchayat Official In Kulgam While Accepting Bribe appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 7:20 pm

JDA Conducts Anti-Encroachment; Retrieves 8 Kanal Land At 2 Locations

JAMMU, Apr 9: Jammu Development Authority (JDA) today carried out a major anti-encroachment and demolition drive on its land at Rathore Dhok (Dhok Waziran), Nagrota and Sidhra near security headquarters. The drive was carried out with the active support of the District Administration. At Rathore Dhok (Dhok Waziran)-Nagrota, one unauthorized structure along with plinths was demolished, retrieving approximately 3 kanal of JDA land. Similarly, five unauthorized permanent structures were demolished at Sidhra. The operation resulted in the retrieval of around [] The post JDA Conducts Anti-Encroachment; Retrieves 8 Kanal Land At 2 Locations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 7:16 pm

ACB traps Panchayat secretary in Kulgam for taking Rs 5,000 bribe

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested a Panchayat Secretary in Kulgam after catching him red-handed while accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe for clearing MGNREGA labour bills, officials said. According to a statement, a spokesperson said the J&K Anti Corrupting Bureau received a written complaint to the effect that Panchayat Secretary (VLW) of []

Kashmir Reader 9 Apr 2026 6:21 pm

IFoS Officer Senthil Kumar Empanelled For Joint Secretary Post At Centre

JAMMU, Apr 9: In a significant administrative development, S Senthil Kumar, a 1998-batch Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer from the AGMUT cadre, has been empanelled for holding Joint Secretary or equivalent level positions within the Central Government. See detail click here. The post IFoS Officer Senthil Kumar Empanelled For Joint Secretary Post At Centre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 5:52 pm

J&K Govt Notifies Final Seniority List Of Secretariat Service-II Officers

Jammu, Apr 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified the final seniority list of members of the Jammu and Kashmir Secretariat (Gazetted) Service-II (Private Secretaries Cadre) as it stood on Jan 1, 2026. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Notifies Final Seniority List Of Secretariat Service-II Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 5:49 pm

J&K Govt Forms Panel To Frame SOPs For Bovine Transport

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted a committee to examine the regulatory framework governing transport of bovine animals and to draft comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the purpose. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Forms Panel To Frame SOPs For Bovine Transport appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 5:42 pm

CS Atal Dulloo Reviews BISAG-N Supported E-Governance Initiatives In J&K

JAMMU, Apr 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the progress of key e-governance and digital transformation initiatives being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N). The meeting besides the Secretary, IT, Dr. Piyush Singla; and Special Director General, BISAG-N, Vinay Thakur; was attended by the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, senior police officers, representatives from the National Informatics Centre, and other stakeholder agencies. During [] The post CS Atal Dulloo Reviews BISAG-N Supported E-Governance Initiatives In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 5:40 pm

20 Officers Appointed As District Mentors For Nasha Mukt Abhiyan In J&K

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has nominated 20 officers as District Mentors to oversee the implementation of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan across various districts of the Union Territory. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post 20 Officers Appointed As District Mentors For Nasha Mukt Abhiyan In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 5:38 pm

Sri Lanka repatriates 125 telecom fraud suspects to China

BEIJING, Apr 9: Sri Lankan police have repatriated 125 suspected criminals back to China for their involvement in telecom fraud, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said on Thursday. The suspected criminals had been apprehended during earlier crackdown operations. These suspects were repatriated on March 29 with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and Chinese police, according to the MPS. The joint operation was a result of deepened international law enforcement cooperation between Chinese and Sri [] The post Sri Lanka repatriates 125 telecom fraud suspects to China appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 5:14 pm

Nepals ex-PM Oli, ex-home minister Lekhak released on bail

KATHMANDU, Apr 9:Nepals former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak were on Thursday released from custody on a personal recognisance bail, police said. Oli, the chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Lennist), and Lekhak, a senior Nepali Congress leader, were arrested last month on charges of alleged involvement in suppressing the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9 last year, in which 76 people died. On Monday, a joint bench of the [] The post Nepals ex-PM Oli, ex-home minister Lekhak released on bail appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 5:11 pm

Israel says it killed aide to Hezbollah leader

TEL AVIV, Apr 9: Israel said Thursday it killed an aide to Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem in its intense airstrikes that hit Lebanons capital, Beirut, on Wednesday. It identified the man killed as Ali Yusuf Harshi, a secretary and nephew to Kassem. Hezbollah did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (AP) The post Israel says it killed aide to Hezbollah leader appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 5:08 pm

UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the north Atlantic

LONDON, Apr 9: The UK says the British and Norwegian militaries led a military operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of malign activity in the north Atlantic. Defense Secretary John Healey said a frigate, planes and hundreds of personnel monitored a Russian attack sub and two spy submarines near undersea cables and pipelines north of the UK. He said the Russian vessels eventually left after the operation that lasted more than a month. Healey said his message to Russia was [] The post UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the north Atlantic appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 5:07 pm

Unidentified Body Recovered in South Kashmir; Probe Begins

SRINAGAR: An unidentified body was recovered from the Arihal area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir on Thursday. Officials said that soon after receiving the information, a police team rushed to the spot and took the body into custody. The identity of the deceased is yet to be established, while further details are awaited. Police []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 5:00 pm

Global Conflicts Will End One Day, Peace Must Prevail: Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday addressed a gathering, where she spoke on the prevailing global conflicts and their wider implications, while also reflecting on the sentiments and concerns of people. Addressing the gathering, Mehbooba Mufti said that the current global situation remains uncertain and difficult, particularly for countries like Pakistan. []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 4:34 pm

Regime change in Bengal inevitable, TMCs repository of sins full: PM

ASANSOL (WB), Apr 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that a regime change in West Bengal is inevitable as the TMCs repository of sins has become full. Beginning his speech at this coal and industrial belt by invoking local deities Goddesses Kalyaneshwari and Ghagar Buri Chandi, Modi highlighted the states economic decadence, saying, Bengals contribution in national GDP has slid to mere five per cent from 12 per cent earlier. A regime change in Bengal is now cast [] The post Regime change in Bengal inevitable, TMCs repository of sins full: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 4:24 pm

Op Sindoor Demonstrated Indias Progression Towards Domain Jointness, Says Army Chief

BENGALURU, Apr 9: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated Indias progression towards domain jointness and called the military offensive carried out inside Pakistani territory a defining case study of operational significance of integration. In May last year, India had launched a military response targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan post the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian tourists. Operation Sindoor was Indias most powerful tool of progression towards domain jointness. But we need [] The post Op Sindoor Demonstrated Indias Progression Towards Domain Jointness, Says Army Chief appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 4:21 pm

Kashmir: Court Declares Srinagar Man Dead 28 Years After Disappearance

SRINAGAR: A Srinagar court has declared Abdul Rashid Wani legally dead nearly three decades after he allegedly went missing following custody by Army personnel in 1997, bringing a measure of legal closure to a long-pending case, according to a report by ETV Bharat. As per case details reported by The Hindu, Wani, a resident of []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 4:19 pm

CM Omar Distributes Appointment Orders to 90 RAS, SRO-43 Beneficiaries

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday distributed appointment orders under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to 90 beneficiaries from across the Kashmir division at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). The appointments have been granted on compassionate grounds to provide employment support to families who have lost their primary earning members, reaffirming []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 4:10 pm

Woman Cop Dismissed In J&K Over Drug Case Involvement

SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday dismissed a woman employee from service over her alleged involvement in a drug-related case. Police Follower Shameema Bano was placed under suspension in June 2021 following her arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Jammu, in connection with a case registered under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act involving the seizure of contraband. A departmental inquiry was subsequently initiated, police said. Upon conclusion of the enquiry and after following due [] The post Woman Cop Dismissed In J&K Over Drug Case Involvement appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 4:04 pm

Cong will dismantle discriminatory system which denies leadership opportunities to CAPF personnel: Rahul

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said when his party comes to power, it will dismantle the discriminatory system under which Central Armed Police Forces personnel are denied opportunities for leadership, and ensure that they are granted their rights and privileges. On the Valour Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gandhi said the Congress and he hold CAPF personnel in the highest esteem and firmly believe that advancement within their own Force, access to [] The post Cong will dismantle discriminatory system which denies leadership opportunities to CAPF personnel: Rahul appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 3:59 pm

As Remote Sector Surges, British Online Gaming Industry Reaches 16.8 Billion

The British online gaming industry is seen as one of the most robust in the world. Governed by the Gambling Commission under the Gambling Act 2005, its continued to cater to an open market of stiff competition while cracking down on strict rules and adjusting those regulations as and when new information or technology arises. Over the last couple of years, the Gambling Commission and the British government have informed industry stakeholders of significant changes to be enforced. Even so, [] The post As Remote Sector Surges, British Online Gaming Industry Reaches 16.8 Billion appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 3:49 pm

Reskilling, education reforms needed to harness AI potential: K V Kamath

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Veteran banker K V Kamath on Thursday underlined the need for reskilling and education reforms to harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), which will be defining the theme of the next decade. During a fireside chat with Sunil Kant Munjal, chairman of Hero Enterprises, at an AIMA event, Kamath suggested that India should focus on practical applications rather than on expensive foundational models. Building an LLM (large language model) is not necessarily the end of [] The post Reskilling, education reforms needed to harness AI potential: K V Kamath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 3:41 pm

India turns crises into opportunity; emerges stronger amid global shocks: Shaktikanta Das

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: India has consistently shown remarkable resilience during global crises, not only surviving them but also transforming through the turbulence to emerge stronger, said Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, on Thursday. Addressing the AIMA National Leadership Conclave here, Das said, Through each crisis, India has not merely survived. It has in fact emerged remarkably and measurably stronger. He noted that the global economy continues to face an unsettled and charged environment marked by geopolitical [] The post India turns crises into opportunity; emerges stronger amid global shocks: Shaktikanta Das appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 3:41 pm

Mercedes-Benz India sales up 7 pc at 5,131 units in Q1 2026

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Thursday reported a 7 per cent rise in total sales at 5,131 units in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to 4,775 units sold in the same period last year. In 2025-26, the companys Indian arm Mercedes-Benz India posted its best-ever fiscal sales of 19,363 units as compared to 18,928 units in FY 24-25 with top-end vehicles (TEV) priced above Rs 1.5 crore, contributing 27 per cent of the total [] The post Mercedes-Benz India sales up 7 pc at 5,131 units in Q1 2026 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 3:40 pm

Advance Registration For Amarnath Yatra To Begin From April 15 At 554 Bank Branches Across India

JAMMU, Apr 9: The advance registration for the annual Amarnath Yatra will commence from April 15 across 554 designated bank branches in the country, with the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) issuing a detailed step-by-step procedure for pilgrims. Officials said that the registration and issuance of yatra permits will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to a fixed daily quota for each route at every designated branch. As per the guidelines, only pilgrims aged between 13 and 70 [] The post Advance Registration For Amarnath Yatra To Begin From April 15 At 554 Bank Branches Across India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 3:39 pm

Tata Power partners with Databricks to build future-ready data & AI platform

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Tata Power on Thursday announced its collaboration with US-based Databricks to build a future-ready data and AI platform to enable faster innovation and more resilient, data-driven energy systems. Tata Power, in a statement, said the enterprise-wide adoption of the Databricks platform will accelerate its data and AI transformation across all business clusters driving enhanced operational efficiency, smarter decision-making, and scalable digital innovation. This unified platform will enable intelligent grid management, advanced power planning and optimisation, [] The post Tata Power partners with Databricks to build future-ready data & AI platform appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 3:39 pm

Five Jammu Kashmir Workers Killed in Kuwait Road Accident

SRINAGAR: At least five migrant workers from Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri and Poonch districts were killed in a road accident in Kuwait, leaving their families and communities in deep shock. According to Gulf News, the victims were travelling when their vehicle collided with another on Kuwaits Sixth Ring Road, resulting in a severe crash. One []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 3:36 pm

PM appeals to voters to oust nirmam TMC govt from Bengal

HALDIA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal for its alleged misrule and appealed to voters to oust the TMC from power in the upcoming assembly polls. Addressing a gathering in Haldia, the backyard of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, Modi said that the ruling dispensation in the []

Kashmir Reader 9 Apr 2026 3:09 pm

Indias Relations with Israel Reduced Scope for Mediation, Says Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the United States must restrain Israel for a ceasefire in the Middle East to hold, asserting that continued military action risks prolonging the conflict. Speaking in Srinagar, Abdullah said that the US must control Israel if a ceasefire is to be sustained, while also stating that []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 3:01 pm

South Kashmir: Three Gamblers Held With Rs 29,000 Stake Money, One Flees Spot

SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmirs Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, during routine patrolling near Sugan orchards, apprehended three persons involved in gambling within the jurisdiction of Police Post Turkwangam. The apprehended individuals have been identified as Bashir Ahmad Ganie, son of Gh. Mohd Ganie, resident of Pulwama; Nisar Ahmad Seh, son of Gh. Mohd []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Kashmirs Saffron Squeeze

Kashmirs saffron, the worlds most expensive spice, faces collapse from climate change, failed government schemes, illegal Iranian imports, land loss, and wildlife, threatening almost a 2000-year-old economy, reports Babra Wani Mubaris was 19 when he first planted saffron. He had grown up watching his maternal family tend the purple-flowering crop across the karewas, the high-altitude []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 2:12 pm

80,000 Crore later: The making of a new Jammu and Kashmir

Celine Kaya celinek2621@gmail.com Once defined by isolation, Jammu and Kashmir is steadily transforming into a region driven by connectivity, tourism, and economic growth. Over the past decade, sustained investment in infrastructure has begun to reshape both mobility and opportunity across the Union Territory. Highways, tunnels, and railway networks are not only reducing physical distance but also bridging long-standing economic and social gaps. This shift is now visible in rising tourist numbers and expanding local economic activity. According to data from [] The post 80,000 Crore later: The making of a new Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 2:11 pm

Israeli Military Says It Has Killed Nephew Of Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem

DUBAI, Apr 9: Israel said on Thursday it had killed the nephew of Naim Qassem, the leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah, in a strike on Beirut overnight. The IDF struck in the Beirut area and eliminated Ali Yusuf Harshi, the personal secretary and nephew of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, the military said. (Agencies) The post Israeli Military Says It Has Killed Nephew Of Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 2:04 pm

Man Detained Under PSA in Jammu Kashmir for Alleged Anti-National Activities

SRINAGAR: A man identified as Romelu Singh has been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir for alleged involvement in anti-national activities, according to a report by Daily Excelsior. As reported by The Northlines News, police described Singh as a history-sheeter with a record of involvement in activities []

KashmirLife 9 Apr 2026 2:00 pm

Indian able to navigate current global situation due to matured democracy: Scindia

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: India has been able to navigate the current global situation due to a matured democracy, diplomacy, diversification and decisive action, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. Speaking at an AIMA event, Scindia said Indian vessels have been moving through Strait of Hormuz to reach Indian shores. the current instability has sent shockwaves through the global system. Shockwaves that have disrupted supply chains, erupted geopolitical tensions. At the same time, energy markets have been fundamentally affected, [] The post Indian able to navigate current global situation due to matured democracy: Scindia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 1:53 pm

Pak PM forms crisis team to deal with effects of West Asia conflict on economy

ISLAMABAD, Apr 9:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set up a special body to deal with the effects of the West Asia conflict on the economy and security of the country. The National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC) was constituted hours ahead of the two-week ceasefire achieved between the US and Iran. US President Donald Trump announced that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran as proposed by Pakistan. The NCMC is jointly headed by Minister for Economic Affairs [] The post Pak PM forms crisis team to deal with effects of West Asia conflict on economy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 1:27 pm

Foreign Secretary Misri reviews defence, trade ties, West Asia with senior US officials

WASHINGTON, Apr 9: Indias Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met senior US officials here and discussed ways to further deepen the defence and trade relations and exchanged views on the developments in the Indo-Pacific and West Asia. On a three-day visit here, Misri met under secretaries Michael Duffey and Elbridge Colby in the Department of Defence, and under secretaries Jeffrey Kessler and William Kimmitt in the Department of Commerce. Sustaining the momentum of India-US defence exchanges, Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri [] The post Foreign Secretary Misri reviews defence, trade ties, West Asia with senior US officials appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 1:26 pm

Rashid Khan unlikely to feature in one-off Test against India in June

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Advised by doctors to stay away from red-ball cricket following a back surgery, star Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan has hinted that he might skip the one-off Test against India in Mullanpur in June. While the prospect of playing a Test in India is enticing, Rashid maintained his priority remains staying fit for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. The 27-year-old, who underwent underwent lower-back surgery following the 2023 ODI World Cup, revealed that doctors [] The post Rashid Khan unlikely to feature in one-off Test against India in June appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 1:19 pm

Man Detained Under PSA In Kathua For Anti-National Activities

JAMMU, Apr 7: A man allegedly involved in anti-national activities has been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, police officials said. The accused has been identified as Romelu Singh. Police said the accused is a history-sheeter and involved in anti-national activities. Singh has been lodged in the Jammu district jail. (Agencies) The post Man Detained Under PSA In Kathua For Anti-National Activities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 1:16 pm

SC Asks States To Treat Rising Child Trafficking Cases As Grave; Seeks Coordinated Action

New Delhi, Apr 9: The Supreme Court has voiced grave concern over rising cases of child trafficking, saying gangs are operating across the country and if States and Union territories do not take immediate action, thing will go beyond control. The court said only the state government and its home department can act vigilantly in this regard. As a court we can monitor, but ultimately the action has to be on the part of the state government, the police, and [] The post SC Asks States To Treat Rising Child Trafficking Cases As Grave; Seeks Coordinated Action appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 1:14 pm

Flip-flop on COP: Congs dig at Govt on withdrawing bid to host COP33

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: The Congress on Thursday attacked the Centre over India withdrawing its bid to host the COP33 climate summit in 2028, and said it reflects the Modi governments true commitment to the 2015 Paris Agreement both in letter and spirit. The opposition party said the decision also calls into question the governments true commitment to take on more ambitious carbon mitigation goals in the short and medium term. Congress general secretary and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh [] The post Flip-flop on COP: Congs dig at Govt on withdrawing bid to host COP33 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 1:13 pm

LG Saxena Meets Rinpoches To Review Preparations For Sacred Exposition Of Holy Relics Of Lord Buddha

Leh, Apr 9: Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, chaired a high-level meeting with venerable Rinpoches, monks from various monasteries, government officials and concerned stakeholders, to review the arrangements for the upcoming Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha in Leh and Zanskar. His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche, His Eminence Palga Rinpoche, His Eminence Stakna Rinpoche, Ven Sanghasena from Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) and monks and representatives from various monasteries were present [] The post LG Saxena Meets Rinpoches To Review Preparations For Sacred Exposition Of Holy Relics Of Lord Buddha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 12:39 pm

US must control Israel for ceasefire to hold: CM Omar on Middle East crisis

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the United States must control Israel to ensure the success of the ongoing ceasefire efforts in the Middle East, asserting that the conflict was not initiated by Iran but imposed on it. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at SKICC Srinagar, the Chief Minister, []

Kashmir Reader 9 Apr 2026 12:20 pm

Kejriwal Cant Seek Judges Recusal For Attending Legal Seminar By Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad: CBI To HC

New Delhi, Apr 9: Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and other discharged accused in the liquor policy case cannot seek the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma merely because she attended a legal seminar by the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad as it does not demonstrate any ideological association, the CBI has told the Delhi High Court. In a reply filed to applications by the AAP leader and others seeking the judges recusal from hearing the Central Bureau of investigations (CBI) [] The post Kejriwal Cant Seek Judges Recusal For Attending Legal Seminar By Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad: CBI To HC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 12:04 pm

Gill Fined Rs 12 Lakh For GTs Slow Over-Rate Against Delhi Capitals

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League clash against Delhi Capitals, which they won in a thrilling last-ball finish here. Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season with a one-run victory over the hosts in a high-scoring cliffhanger on Wednesday. Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 14 [] The post Gill Fined Rs 12 Lakh For GTs Slow Over-Rate Against Delhi Capitals appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 11:40 am

Heart attack prediction models underestimate Indian patients at risk: Study

New Delhi, Apr 8: Widely used heart disease risk calculators may be failing to identify a large proportion of Indians at risk, with nearly 80 per cent of patients who eventually suffered a heart attack not being classified as highrisk beforehand, according to new research. The research titled Comparison of ASCVD Risk Prediction Models in STEMI: Insights from a South Asian Cohort was conducted by a team of scientists from Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, [] The post Heart attack prediction models underestimate Indian patients at risk: Study appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 11:34 am

Army rescues 135 tourists from landslides-hit North Sikkim, many still stranded

Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Lachen, with sustained efforts underway

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 11:26 am

Traffic Restored On Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

DE Web Desk JAMMU, Apr 9: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was restored on Thursday after clearance of landslides that had left roads blocked in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir for the past two days. The strategic 270-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was blocked by multiple landslides early Monday. Though the highway was briefly reopened for a few hours on Tuesday morning, two major landslides forced a fresh closure, [] The post Traffic Restored On Jammu-Srinagar National Highway appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 11:23 am

EMPLOYMENT (09-04-2026)

SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EXCELLENCE (MEDICAL COLLEGE & ASSOCIATED HOSPITAL, SMVDNSH), KAKRYAL WALK-IN INTERVIEWS SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EXCELLENCE (MEDICAL COLLEGE & ASSOCIATED HOSPITAL, SMVDNSH), KAKRYAL INVITES ELIGIBLE AND INTERESTED CANDIDATES FOR THE CONDUCT OF WALK-IN INTERVIEW AGAINST THE VACANT POSTS OF SR. RESIDENTS IN VARIOUS CLINICAL & NON-CLINICAL DEPARTMENTS. THE INTERVIEW SHALL BE CONDUCTED AT SMVDIME, NEW ACADEMIC BLOCK, SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI UNIVERSITY, KAKRYAL ON 20.04.2026 AT 10:00 AM. THE DETAILED EMPLOYMENT [] The post EMPLOYMENT (09-04-2026) appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Apr 2026 11:15 am