Severe Cold Persists In Kashmir, Leh Coldest At Minus 11.6C
Srinagar, Jan 13: Cold wave conditions continued across Kashmir on Tuesday as minimum temperatures remained well below the freezing point at most places, while parts of Jammu recorded low single-digit temperatures. Ladakh remained in the grip of intense cold with double-digit sub-zero readings. In the Kashmir region, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.9 degrees Celsius, while Srinagar Airport settled lower at minus 5.8 degrees Celsius. Qazigund registered minus 5.0 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam minus 6.2 degrees Celsius, Kupwara minus [] The post Severe Cold Persists In Kashmir, Leh Coldest At Minus 11.6C appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland
WASHINGTON: A bipartisan US congressional delegation is headed to Copenhagen later this week in an attempt to show unity between the United States and Denmark as President Donald Trump continues to threaten to seize Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of the NATO ally. Senator Chris Coons is leading the trip of at least nine members of []
JKSA urges GoI to ensure safety of Kashmiri students in Iran amid unrest
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has urged the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and the Union Minister for External Affairs, Dr S. Jaishankar, to undertake urgent intervention to ensure the safety, security, dignity, and overall welfare of Indian students particularly those from the Kashmir Valley currently studying in Iran. The Association []
Trump says Iran trade partners will face 25% tariffs from US as he looks to pressure Tehran
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has said that Irans trade partners will face 25% tariffs from the US as he looks to pressure Tehran over its violent protest crackdown thats left nearly 600 dead across the country. The US president has repeatedly threatened Tehran with military action, if his administration found the Islamic Republic was using []
Dr Farooq visits MLA Ajaz Jan to express condolences
Chowdry Ramzan, Showkat Mir visit Moulana Hamdani in Pampore SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Monday visited the residence of Poonch MLA Ajaz Ahmed Jan to express heartfelt condolences on the demise of his mother, Atiqa Begum Jan. He prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and extended sympathies []
Jammu Div: J&K BOSE notifies date-sheets for class 11, 12
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (J&K BOSE) has notified the date-sheets for classes 11 and 12 Annual/ Regular, 2026 (Feb- Mar Session) of Jammu Division (summer zone), scheduling the examinations from February 28 and February 23, respectively. In all, over 83,000 students of class 11 (43824) and 12 (39226) of summer []
Dy CM extends Lohri greetings; meets public delegations
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Monday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Lohri festival. Highlighting the cultural significance of the festival, the Deputy Chief Minister said that Lohri is a celebration of the bounties of nature and signifies the transition of seasons towards spring. []
Apni Party leaders pay condolences to two families in Lasjan & Malangam
Express solidarity with bereaved families, pray for departed souls SRINAGAR: Apni Party leaders on Monday visited Malangam in Bandipora and Lasjan in Srinagar to offer condolences to two bereaved families. The delegations, comprising senior party leaders, expressed their sympathy with both bereaved families. According to a press release issued here, an Apni Party delegation visited []
KUs NSS celebrates National Youth Day
SRINAGAR: The NSS Unit of the University of Kashmir (KU) today celebrated National Youth Day on the eve of the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda by organising a day-long programme under the nationwide initiative Run for Swadeshi / Swadeshi Sankalp Run. The event aimed to inspire youth to embrace the ideals of self-reliance, social []
NIT Srinagar Organises Run for Swadeshi on National Youth Day
SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organized the Run for Swadeshi on Monday to commemorate the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, observed nationwide as National Youth Day. Despite the ongoing winter vacation, the campus came alive with enthusiasm as participants gathered to promote the values of Swadeshi, Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and []
Speaker reviews progress on new LA Complex, allied development works
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today convened a meeting with senior officers to review the issues pertaining to construction of new Legislature Complex at Jammu, repair/renovation works in both MLA Hostels, arrangement for NeVa Seva Kendra for MLAs in Legislative Assembly and other ongoing development works to have a first-hand appraisal of the pace and quality of works. The Speaker also reviewed other development works. These included replacement of digital sound [] The post Speaker reviews progress on new LA Complex, allied development works appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Farooq for transforming Jammu into North Indias business hub
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: The J&K National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today reaffirmed the partys commitment to the development of Jammu as a prominent business hub in North India, highlighting the regions emerging potential. His remarks came during an interactive session with the representatives of the Fruit Mandi Association of Narwal Jammu, who expressed their concerns and suggestions regarding the growth of the local fruit business. Accompanied by Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial president of JKNC Jammu, Farooq was [] The post Farooq for transforming Jammu into North Indias business hub appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CII J&K Council convenes inaugural Film Festival in UT
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: In a significant move to re-establish Jammu & Kashmir as a powerhouse of Indian cinema, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), J&K UT Council, successfully convened the inaugural CII J&K Film Festival. The event, marked by vibrant discussions and a collective vision, brought together the regions noted film fraternity, policymakers, and cultural custodians to unlock the UTs full potential as a content creation hub. Click here to watch video The Conclave was graced by Nasir [] The post CII J&K Council convenes inaugural Film Festival in UT appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lohri: The Festival of Chhajja Dance
Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com India, often described as a land of diversity, is a living example of unity in diversity. Languages, religions, customs and cuisines change every few hundred kilometres, yet a strong emotional thread binds the nation together. Festivals play a pivotal role in strengthening this bond. Among these festivals, Lohri occupies a distinctive place, particularly in North India, including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and the Duggar region in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Celebrated every year on [] The post Lohri: The Festival of Chhajja Dance appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG, CM greet people on Lohri, Makar Sankranti
Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Jan 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the occasion of the festivals of Lohri, which fall on January 13th and Makar Sankranti, which falls on January 14th. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: On the auspicious occasion of Lohri and Makar Sankranti, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all and wish them health, bliss and prosperity. I pray that this festive season and the year that lies [] The post LG, CM greet people on Lohri, Makar Sankranti appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Muskan Trust delegation, others call on LG
Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Jan 12: A delegation of Muskan Charitable Trust led by its President Sandeep Mehra today called on the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and briefed him on various initiatives of their trust aimed at the upliftment and empowerment of Divyangjan. Rakesh Kumar, National-level Powerlifter also called on Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated Rakesh Kumar for his impressive performance at the National Powerlifting Championship 2025 and extended his best wishes for the upcoming championships. Shamsher Hakla Poonchi, a [] The post Muskan Trust delegation, others call on LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Reimagining Primary Education From Exams to Learning
Mohammad Hanief m.hanief@gmail.com Education forms the bedrock of a societys progress, shaping the minds that will lead its future. In Jammu and Kashmir, the foundation of primary education has long rested on examinations that emphasize memorization rather than understanding. This exam-oriented structure has persisted for decades, rewarding rote learning instead of nurturing curiosity or creativity. With the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, however, a new opportunity has emerged to reform this traditional approach. The time has come [] The post Reimagining Primary Education From Exams to Learning appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Jitendra inaugurates Rs 40 crore Centre of Excellence at IIM Ahmedabad
Excelsior Correspondent AHMEDABAD, Jan 12 : Indias journey from technology adoption to technology leadership received a significant boost today with the launch of the DST-NIDHI Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A). The Centre of Excellence, supported and funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt of India, with an investment of approximately ?40 crore, was dedicated to the nation by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science [] The post Dr Jitendra inaugurates Rs 40 crore Centre of Excellence at IIM Ahmedabad appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Northern Army Commander reviews drone technology centre
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, today visited the Centre of Expertise for Drone Fabrication, Maintenance and Repair, where he reviewed facilities aimed at maintaining operational readiness and technological edge. During the visit, he was briefed on the processes involved in fabricating, repairing and maintaining drones, which play a key role in enhancing the Armys operational capabilities. He also assessed the infrastructure supporting the sustained serviceability of unmanned systems required for modern battlefield [] The post Northern Army Commander reviews drone technology centre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi invites German Universities, thanks Chancellor for visa-free transit
GANDHINAGAR, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited German universities to set up campuses in India as part of a comprehensive roadmap for higher education collaboration between the two countries. Addressing a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, PM Modi thanked the Chancellor for announcing visa-free transit for Indian citizens, calling it a step that would strengthen people-to-people ties. The roadmap on higher education we have developed today will give a new direction to our partnership. I invite [] The post PM Modi invites German Universities, thanks Chancellor for visa-free transit appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Yuva Shakti at heart of Reform Express, says PM Modi at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that Indias youth are at the core of the countrys rapid transformation, describing the reform initiatives of the past decade as a Reform Express powered by Yuva Shakti. Addressing the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, he called upon young Indians to take a resolve to free the nation from the mindset of slavery and lead the march towards a developed India. [] The post Yuva Shakti at heart of Reform Express, says PM Modi at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
China reaffirms its territorial claims over Shaksgam Valley after Indias objections
BEIJING, Jan 12 : China on Monday reaffirmed its territorial claims over the Shaksgam Valley in the backdrop of Indias objections, stressing that the Chinese infrastructure projects in the area are beyond reproach. India last Friday criticised Chinas infrastructure development projects in the Shaksgam Valley, saying it reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests as it is an Indian territory. Pakistan illegally ceded 5,180 sq km of Indian territory in the Shaksgam Valley to China in [] The post China reaffirms its territorial claims over Shaksgam Valley after Indias objections appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India, Germany sign pact to deepen partnership for postal, express, logistics services
NEW DELHI, Jan 12 : India and Germany have signed a bilateral pact to deepen cooperation in postal, express and logistics services with a strong focus on cross-border e-commerce and time-definite international deliveries, an official statement said on Monday. The collaboration is expected to contribute to higher export volumes, improved service quality and increased participation of Indian businesses in global value chains by enhancing access to international markets and strengthening Indias logistics ecosystem, it added. India and Germany [] The post India, Germany sign pact to deepen partnership for postal, express, logistics services appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi raises issue of Ariha Shah with German Chancellor Merz
AHMEDABAD, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz the issue of Indian baby girl Ariha Shah who has been living in a foster care in Berlin for over four years. The German authorities had taken custody of Ariha on September 23, 2021, when she was seven months old, alleging that the parents harassed her. The Centre has been pressing the German authorities for her early return to India arguing that it is important [] The post PM Modi raises issue of Ariha Shah with German Chancellor Merz appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
6 policemen killed in IED blast in northwest Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Jan 12 : At least six policemen including a senior officer were killed and three others injured on Monday in a blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan, officials said. The vehicle was on patrol duty in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces Tank district when unidentified miscreants targeted it with an improvised explosive device (IED). Those killed in the blast include a Station House Officer, a Sub-Inspector, three Elite Force personnel, and a driver, police said. The three injured [] The post 6 policemen killed in IED blast in northwest Pakistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Kalarippayattu team leaves for National League
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: The Jammu & Kashmir Kalarippayattu team today left for Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, to participate in the National Kalarippayattu League 202526, scheduled to be held on January 17 and 18. The national-level event is being organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in association with the Indian Kalarippayattu Federation, with the aim of promoting and strengthening the traditional martial art across the country. Before departure, a formal flag-off ceremony was held in Jammu. The [] The post J&K Kalarippayattu team leaves for National League appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian-origin astronomer wins UKs Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal
LONDON, Jan 12 : US-based astronomer Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) in London for his field-defining discoveries in time-domain astronomy. Maharashtra-born Kulkarni is the George Ellery Hale Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Science at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where he has discovered a wide range of astronomical objects, including brown dwarfs and remote bursts of gamma rays. His RAS Gold Medal citation from last week recognises his [] The post Indian-origin astronomer wins UKs Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JNU degrees not just individual achievements but also responsibility towards society: Pradhan
NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday told graduating students at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) that the degrees of the varsity are not just individual achievements but also a responsibility towards society. Delivering his address at the universitys convocation, the minister said the JNU has built a strong and distinctive legacy of academic excellence through decades of sustained academic contribution, and it continues to remain among the countrys premier universities by upholding academic autonomy [] The post JNU degrees not just individual achievements but also responsibility towards society: Pradhan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kashmirs Orchards at a Crossroads: What Science Reveals About the High-Density Apple Shift
Dr Nisar Farhad drnisarfarhadku@gmail.com Recently, my younger brother, Aadil Gul Farhad, encouraged me to adopt high-density apple plantation on our ancestral land. After extensive discussions and careful on-ground observation, we finally decided to embrace this shift. The trellis system was installed by Dar Sajad and his team, while Mema Galla 5+ apple plants were procured from Fruits Care Agro, Mohali (Chandigarh), a leading horticulture enterprise headed by its CEO, Mr. Jaidev Kotwal, through a local dealer, Bilal Ahmad Mir, who [] The post Kashmirs Orchards at a Crossroads: What Science Reveals About the High-Density Apple Shift appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sigh of relief for students; 10th, 12th results on Jan 14
Govt appoints Secy BOSE as interim chairman Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Jan 12: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, today said that the results of 10th and 12th standards, examinations for which were held last year, will be declared on January 14. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Minister told Excelsior that the Secretary Department of Education, Ram Niwas Sharma, will issue an administrative approval for giving powers to Secretary Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE), Ghulam Hassan [] The post Sigh of relief for students; 10th, 12th results on Jan 14 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dense fog, severe cold grip Jammu; day temp reaches 7.2
Winter capital colder than Srinagar 5 flights cancelled, NH-44 clear Gopal Sharma JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Jan 12: Dense fog and bone-chilling cold gripped Jammu on Monday as the city recorded the coldest day with a record low temperature during last one decade, disrupting normal life and forcing the cancellation of five flights at Jammu Airport amidst poor visibility while the night temperature has witnessed slight rise in the Valley. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Jammu remained colder than Srinagar on [] The post Dense fog, severe cold grip Jammu; day temp reaches 7.2 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI, Jan 12: In a first, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the general budget in Parliament on Sunday, February 1, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on Monday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp This will be Sitharamans ninth budget presentation, one short of the record 10 budgets presented by the then Finance Minister Morarji Desai. The Budget session of Parliament begins on January 28 with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha [] The post Central budget on Feb 1 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Detaining authority didnt apply mind: Wangchuks wife
NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, told the Supreme Court today that the detaining authority had not applied his mind and relied on irrelevant material while detaining her husband. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp She told the court that four videos relied upon by the detaining authority have not been furnished to Wangchuk, which is a violation of his right to effective representation. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing in the court [] The post Detaining authority didnt apply mind: Wangchuks wife appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
6 Pak cops killed in IED blast
PESHAWAR, Jan 12: At least six policemen including a senior officer were killed and three others injured today in a blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan, officials said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The vehicle was on patrol duty in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces Tank district when unidentified miscreants targeted it with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Those killed in the blast include a Station House Officer, a Sub-Inspector, three Elite Force personnel, and a driver, police [] The post 6 Pak cops killed in IED blast appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu & Kashmir inseparable: Farooq
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah today asserted that Jammu and Kashmir are inseparable, firmly rejecting a recent demand by a BJP leader to grant separate Statehood to the Jammu region by bifurcating the Union Territory. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The former Chief Ministers remarks came even as the BJPs JK president Sat Sharma sought to distance the partys stand from the controversial proposal of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Sham Lal Sharma [] The post Jammu & Kashmir inseparable: Farooq appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt re-designates 4 IAS officers post promotion
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has re-designated four senior IAS officers after their recent promotions to the senior administrative grades by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, Sanjeev Verma, the 2001 batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer has been designated as Principal Secretary to the Government, Election Department and Prasanna Ramaswamy G, the 2010 batch batch AGMUT [] The post Govt re-designates 4 IAS officers post promotion appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Detention lacked application of mind: Wangchuks wife to SC
New Delhi, Jan 12: Jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, told the Supreme Court on Monday that the detaining authority had not applied his mind and relied on irrelevant material while detaining her husband. She told the court that four videos relied upon by the detaining authority have not been furnished to [] The post Detention lacked application of mind: Wangchuks wife to SC appeared first on Northlines .
4 IAS Officers promoted, re-designated
Jammu Tawi, Jan 12: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday issued orders re-designating several IAS officers of the J&K segment of the AGMUT cadre following their promotion to higher scales of the Indian Administrative Service by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. According to Government Order No. 43-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated [] The post 4 IAS Officers promoted, re-designated appeared first on Northlines .
Budget 2026-27 to be presented by CM on Feb 6
2-month long session to begin with LGs Address on Feb 2 Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah will present Jammu & Kashmir Union Territorys second budget in the Legislative Assembly on February 6. According to the tentative calendar issued by the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, the annual financial statement for 2026-27 and the supplementary statement [] The post Budget 2026-27 to be presented by CM on Feb 6 appeared first on Northlines .
Class-10, 12 results on Jan-14
JKBOSE notifies date-sheets for Class 11, 12 Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) will announce the result of annual regular exams of class 10th and 12th on January-14. The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (J&K BOSE) has also notified [] The post Class-10, 12 results on Jan-14 appeared first on Northlines .
Intense cold grips Kashmir, fog disrupts life in Jammu
MeT forecasts dry weather till January 15, snow likely later Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:An intense cold wave continued to affect Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday, disrupting normal life and business activity, even as minimum temperatures across most parts of the region showed a marginal improvement compared to the previous day. According to the [] The post Intense cold grips Kashmir, fog disrupts life in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .
Separating Jammu and Kashmir would be like cutting off head from body: Farooq
Claims people of Ladakh now wish to rejoin J&K Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:National Conference (NC) President and former Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday strongly rejected the idea of dividing Jammu and Kashmir. These regions are one and cannot be separated. Any split would be like cutting off the head from the body, with [] The post Separating Jammu and Kashmir would be like cutting off head from body: Farooq appeared first on Northlines .
Army foils multiple drone intrusions along LoC
Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:The Army intercepted several drones suspected to be from Pakistan along International Border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region on Monday. An official said, Late Sunday evening, soldiers detected a drone near the Naushera sector in Rajouri district. Counter-unmanned aerial systems were immediately activated, forcing the drone to retreat [] The post Army foils multiple drone intrusions along LoC appeared first on Northlines .
Ghulam Hassan to act as interim JKBOSE Chairman
DSEJ to hold additional charge of Director JKSCERT Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:The government on Monday assigned Ghulam Hassan Sheikh, Secretary, J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) with the additional charge to act as interim chairman for the Board. A government order reads: In exercise of the powers conferred by sub- section (1) of section 12 [] The post Ghulam Hassan to act as interim JKBOSE Chairman appeared first on Northlines .
Dividing Jammu and Kashmir Like Cutting Off Head From Body: Farooq Abdullah
SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday strongly rejected the idea of dividing Jammu and Kashmir. These regions are one and cannot be separated. Any split would be like cutting off the head from the body, with Jammu as the head and Kashmir as the torso, Dr Abdullah said []
Avoid Night Travel on JammuSrinagar Highway: Traffic Police
SRINAGAR: Authorities on Monday advised passengers and Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) operators to avoid travelling during night hours on the JammuSrinagar National Highway and to plan their journeys during the daytime. The Traffic Police, in its advisory, said that night movement of Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) between the Nashri Tunnel and Navyug Tunnel often causes []
Categorize Electricity Bills According To Paying Capacities: MP Ruhullah to CM Omar
SRINAGAR: Calling upon Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to categorize the electricity bills according to the paying capacities of the people, Member Parliament and senior National Conference leader, Aga Ruhullah, on Monday expressed concern over hike in the power tariff. Talking to reporters here, Ruhullah said, Most of the people here belong to the BPL category []
Indian Students Safe Across Iran, AIMSA Urges Calm Amid Rumours
SRINAGAR: All Indian students in Iran, including those studying in Mazandaran, Kish, Ahvaz, Esfahan, Shiraz, Golestan, Tehran, Urumiyeh, Arak and Kerman, are safe, an office bearer of the doctors association said on Monday. Vice President of AIMSA and FAIMA Doctors Association, Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, said he is personally in touch with around 1,500 parents []
JKLA Speaker Reviews Jammu Assembly Complex, MLA Hostel Works
SRINAGAR: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, convened a high-level meeting on Monday with senior officials to review the progress of key infrastructure and development works in the Legislative Assembly complex and MLA hostels. The meeting covered the construction of a new Legislative Complex at Jammu, repair and renovation works []
Jammu Kashmir Government Re-designates IAS Officers Following Promotions
SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday issued orders re-designating several IAS officers of the JK segment of the AGMUT cadre after their promotion to higher grades by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. According to Government Order No. 43-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated January 12, the officers were re-designated following their []
DMA India Urges Early Release of MBBS Final Year Datesheet for Jammu University Students
SRINAGAR: The Democratic Medical Association (DMA) India, a national body representing medical students and doctors across the country, has sought early notification of the MBBS Final Year examination datesheet for Batch-2021 students affiliated with the University of Jammu, citing growing academic uncertainty and stress among students. In a formal representation, DMA India highlighted that the []
J&K Govt Re-Designates IAS Officers Following Promotions By MHA
Jammu, Jan 12: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday issued orders re-designating several IAS officers of the J&K segment of the AGMUT cadre following their promotion to higher scales of the Indian Administrative Service by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. According to Government Order No. 43-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated January 12, 2026 , the re-designations have been made consequent upon the promotion of the officers to the Higher Administrative Grade (Level-15), Super Time Scale (Level-14) [] The post J&K Govt Re-Designates IAS Officers Following Promotions By MHA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Sinha Attends Kesar Art Circles Golden Jubilee Celebration
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday urged artists, writers and cultural thinkers to contribute to reimagining Jammu and Kashmir as a hub of artistic excellence, during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Kesar Art Circle at Kala Kendra, Jammu. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor felicitated painter Bhushan Kesar, founder of Kesar Art Circle, lauding []
Bitter Cold Grips Jammu As Day, Night Temperatures Hit Seasons Low; 5 Flights Cancelled
Jammu, Jan 12: Bone-chilling cold tightened its grip on Jammu on Monday as the city recorded the coldest day and night temperatures of the season, disrupting normal life and forcing the cancellation of five flights at Jammu airport due to dense fog and poor visibility, officials said. Jammu recorded a maximum temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius, nearly eight notches below the seasonal average, while the minimum dipped to 3.4 degrees Celsius, around 3.5 notches below normal, marking the lowest temperature [] The post Bitter Cold Grips Jammu As Day, Night Temperatures Hit Seasons Low; 5 Flights Cancelled appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Court Clears BSNL Eviction from SKIMS, Land to Boost Cardiac, Neuro Facilities
SRINAGAR: The Court of the District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner Srinagar has dismissed the appeals filed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited against the eviction order issued by the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, clearing the way for recovery of eight kanals of land crucial for the institutes expansion plans. The land, comprising survey numbers []
CM Omar Abdullah Assures BJP MLAs Of Written Update On Status Of Development Projects In Jammu
Jammu, Jan 12: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday assured the opposition BJP MLAs here that each of them would receive a detailed communication on the status of development projects. The assurance was given by Abdullah to the BJP legislators while chairing a high-level meeting to review the overall development scenario of Jammu district, with a focus on expediting key infrastructure projects, improving irrigation facilities, strengthening flood restoration works and ensuring optimal utilisation of funds. Addressing the [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Assures BJP MLAs Of Written Update On Status Of Development Projects In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Srinagar: Facing mounting criticism over the prolonged delay in appointing the Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE)which in turn delayed the declaration of Class 10th and 12th annual examination resultsthe Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday reconstituted the Search Committee tasked with recommending panels for key academic appointments. According to []
JKBOSE Notifies Date-Sheets For Class 11, 12
Jammu Jan 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (J&K BOSE) has notified the date-sheets for classes 11 and 12 Annual/ Regular, 2026 (Feb- Mar Session) of Jammu Division (summer zone), scheduling the examinations from February 28 and February 23, respectively. In all, over 83,000 students of class 11 (43824) and 12 (39226) of summer zone Jammu Division are taking the examinations. As per the date- sheets, the examination will commence on February 23 for class 12 and [] The post JKBOSE Notifies Date-Sheets For Class 11, 12 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu, Jan 12: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday orders assigninf of interim and additional charges for the post of Chairman JKBOSE and director SCERT. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department (Services), Mr. Ghulam Hassan Sheikh, JKAS, Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), has been entrusted with the additional charge of Chairman, JKBOSE, as an interim arrangement. The order, issued under sub-section (1) of Section 12 of the Jammu and Kashmir [] The post Govt Assigns Interim Charge Of JKBOSE Chairman To Secretary BOSE, Additional Charge Of JKSCERT Director to DSEJ appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
27-Day-Long Budget Session Of J&K Assembly To Begin On Feb 2; Budget On Feb 6
Jammu, Jan 3: The 27-day-long Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will commence here on February 2, with the Omar Abdullah-led government set to present its budget in the House on February 6. The fifth session of the Assembly, spread over a three-month period, will begin with an address by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on February 2. This will be the second budget of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government after assuming office on October 16, 2024, ending [] The post 27-Day-Long Budget Session Of J&K Assembly To Begin On Feb 2; Budget On Feb 6 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Panchayat Advancement Index: Strengthening Data-Driven Decision-Making for rural transformation
Sushil Kumar Lohani, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Across Indias villages, a silent but powerful shift is underway. From a panchayat in Maharashtra installing CCTV and streetlights after scoring poorly on the Women-Friendly Panchayat theme to a village in Gujarat launching rapid sanitation drives after weak scores in the Clean & Green Panchayat [] The post Panchayat Advancement Index: Strengthening Data-Driven Decision-Making for rural transformation appeared first on Northlines .
Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma: The Santoor Maestro Who Gave Jammu a Global Voice
By Ravi Rohmetra Jammu, the land of temples and culture, has produced distinguished personalities in every fieldpolitics, academics, social service, journalism, literature, cinema, and music. Among its most illustrious sons stands the legendary Santoor maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, a global icon of Indian classical music and a proud son of the Duggar soil. Born [] The post Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma: The Santoor Maestro Who Gave Jammu a Global Voice appeared first on Northlines .
Donald Trumps decision on Iran will determine the geopolitics in 2026
The U.S. President has gone berserk giving only threats and talking of deals By T N Ashok NEW YORK: When President Donald Trump speaks of Iran, he no longer discusses deterrence in conventional terms. Gone is the Cold War lexicon of containment, mutual assured destruction, or carefully calibrated signalling. In its place sits [] The post Donald Trumps decision on Iran will determine the geopolitics in 2026 appeared first on Northlines .
Vivekananda: The Power, A Retrospect and the Prospect
Kuldip Khajuria A hundred and sixty four years ago on the twelfth of January was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), then the capital of India, in an aristocratic family, a lad, Narendranath Datta, who in the thirties of his life conquered the world with love and wisdom as Swami Vivekananda, and left the mortal coil [] The post Vivekananda: The Power, A Retrospect and the Prospect appeared first on Northlines .
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: Unlocking Youth Leadership for Viksit Bharat
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Indias growth story will be written by those who are shaping its ideas today. Across the country, young Indians are thinking deeply about how India can grow faster, govern better and become developed by 2047. Their ideas are emerging from campuses and communities, start-ups and sports fields, classrooms and village meetings. The [] The post Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: Unlocking Youth Leadership for Viksit Bharat appeared first on Northlines .
Education Reform Still Sluggish
It is really a matter of great satisfaction for the people of J&K that the UT is implementing each and every recommendation made in the new education policy without any delay as things are rolling very fast towards providing meaningful education to the young lot which will also enhance the employability. The National Education [] The post Education Reform Still Sluggish appeared first on Northlines .
CS Atal Dulloo Sets Feb 15 Deadline To Ensure Functional Girls Toilets In All Government Schools
JAMMU, JANUARY 12: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today reviewed the status of availability and functionality of toilet facilities for girl students in government schools across J&K. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), Secretary, School Education Department, the Directors of School Education, Chief Engineers, and other senior officers concerned. During the review, the Chief Secretary assessed the infrastructure created under various schemes aimed at ensuring adequate sanitation facilities for girl students, emphasizing that access to [] The post CS Atal Dulloo Sets Feb 15 Deadline To Ensure Functional Girls Toilets In All Government Schools appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu and Kashmir are inseparable: NC chief over BJP MLAs demand to bifurcate
Jammu: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday asserted that Jammu and Kashmir are inseparable, firmly rejecting a recent demand by a BJP leader to grant separate statehood to the Jammu region by bifurcating the Union Territory. The former chief ministers remarks came even as the BJPs JK president Sat Sharma sought to distance the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Detaining Authority Didnt Apply Mind, Relied On Irrelevant Material: Sonam Wangchuks Wife To SC
New Delhi, Jan 12: Jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, told the Supreme Court on Monday that the detaining authority had not not applied his mind and relied on irrelevant material while detaining her husband. She told the court that four videos relied upon by the detaining authority have not been furnished to Wangchuk, which is a violation of his right to effective representation. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing in the court for Angmo, told a bench [] The post Detaining Authority Didnt Apply Mind, Relied On Irrelevant Material: Sonam Wangchuks Wife To SC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CEC Kargil Welcomes New Ladakh Chief Secretary; Key Developmental Issues Discussed
Kargil, January 12, 2026: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today welcomed the newly appointed Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Mr. Ashish Kundra, at the Council Secretariat, Kargil, and held an introductory meeting with him at the Conference Hall of the Council Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Executive [] The post CEC Kargil Welcomes New Ladakh Chief Secretary; Key Developmental Issues Discussed appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Lieutenant Governor Attends Kesar Art Circles Golden Jubilee celebration
Jammu, Jan 12: From spiritual, cultural roots to new creative horizons, it is our collective responsibility to reimagine Jammu Kashmir as an art hub. In this endeavour, I hope to see the contribution of painters and writers to build the artistic future of the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday. He was speaking at the Golden Jubilee celebration of Kesar Art Circle at Kala Kendra Jammu. At the ceremony, the Lieutenant Governor felicitated [] The post Lieutenant Governor Attends Kesar Art Circles Golden Jubilee celebration appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Assembly To Officially Begin 5th Session On Feb 2 With LGs Address
Jammu, Jan 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat has released the provisional calendar for the 5th Session of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, outlining an extensive legislative and financial agenda scheduled from February to April 2026. According to the calendar, the session will commence on February 2 with the Lieutenant Governors Address to the House, followed by a multi-day discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the LGs Address and the governments [] The post J&K Assembly To Officially Begin 5th Session On Feb 2 With LGs Address appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ISROs PSLV-C62 Rocket Encounters Anomaly, Deviates From Flight Path, Misses Orbit
SRIHARIKOTA (ANDHRA PRADESH), Jan 12: ISROs PSLV-C62 rocket carrying 16 satellites, including a foreign Earth Observation satellite, encountered an anomaly, the space agency said on Monday, signalling the failure of the mission. Disturbances in the rocket and later deviation from flight path was observed when strap-on motors were providing thrust during the flights third stage to propel the vehicle to the intended altitude, space agency chairman V Narayanan said adding a detailed analysis has been initiated to identify the cause. [] The post ISROs PSLV-C62 Rocket Encounters Anomaly, Deviates From Flight Path, Misses Orbit appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ex-VP Dhankhar Admitted To AIIMS After Two Bouts Of Unconsciousness
New Delhi, Jan 12: Former vice president Jadeep Dhankhar was on Monday admitted to the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where he will undergo an MRI after he fell unconscious twice last week, officials said. On January 10, he had two bouts of unconsciousness when he went to the washroom. Today, he had gone to AIIMS for a checkup when the doctors insisted that he should get admitted for tests, an official said. Dhankhar had blacked out on multiple [] The post Ex-VP Dhankhar Admitted To AIIMS After Two Bouts Of Unconsciousness appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congress Holds Dharna On MGNREGA Issue In Jammu, Says Will Not Allow Its Dilution
Jammu, Jan 12: The Congress held a sit-in dharna in Jammu under the banners of MGNREGA Bachao and Humari Riyasat, Humara Haq, asserting that it will not allow any dilution of the rural employment scheme or compromise the rights of Jammu and Kashmir. The protest, organised as per the directions of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Sunday, was led by Pradesh Congress Committee working president and former minister Raman Bhalla and former minister Yogesh Sawhney. Addressing the gathering, [] The post Congress Holds Dharna On MGNREGA Issue In Jammu, Says Will Not Allow Its Dilution appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DRDO successfully tests third-gen MPATGM with top-attack capability
NEW DELHI, Jan 12: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the third-generation fire and forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability. The flight test was conducted against a moving target in KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra on Sunday. In a statement issued here, the Ministry of Defence stated that the indigenously developed MPATGM consists of state-of-the-art technologies such as Imaging Infrared (IIR) homing seeker, all electric control actuation system, fire control system, tandem [] The post DRDO successfully tests third-gen MPATGM with top-attack capability appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
AAP MP Raghav Chadha Turns Into Delivery Agent For A Day, Shares Video Online
New Delhi, Jan 12: Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Monday shared a video of himself dressed as a Blinkit delivery agent and delivering orders, drawing attention to the daily grind of gig workers and renewing his call for better working conditions in Indias fast-growing quick commerce sector. Chadha posted a video on X with a caption: Away from boardrooms, at the grassroots. I lived their day. The AAP leader said he wanted to step away from policy debates [] The post AAP MP Raghav Chadha Turns Into Delivery Agent For A Day, Shares Video Online appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt Will Continue With Budget Framework Initiated Last Year Despite Fiscal Constraints: CM Abdullah
Jammu, Jan 12: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that despite fiscal constraints, the government would continue with the budget framework initiated last year, ensure the progress of ongoing schemes, and introduce new initiatives to keep development on track. He also dismissed allegations of discrimination with Jammu over the proposed National Law University (NLU), questioning why similar concerns were not raised earlier when premier institutes like the IIT and IIM were established in the region. Talking [] The post Govt Will Continue With Budget Framework Initiated Last Year Despite Fiscal Constraints: CM Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kulgam Brick Kiln Owners Seek LGs Intervention as Workers Fear Job Losses
SRINAGAR: Brick kiln owners in Kulgam have sought the intervention of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, urging waiver of environmental penalties, extension of operational consents and consideration of their units under the 2008/2009 siting guidelines, warning that delays could threaten the livelihood of thousands of workers. Brick kiln owners of Kulgam []
RDD Transfers 12 Block Development Officers
JAMMU, Jan 12: The Rural Development Department (RDD) of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfers and postings of 12 Block Development Officers (BDOs) and look-after BDOs. The post RDD Transfers 12 Block Development Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police Recover Poppy Straw in South Kashmir, One Arrested
SRINAGAR: Pulwama Police on Monday continued its anti-narcotics drive, arresting one person and recovering poppy straw during a naka checking operation in the Newa area of the district. Pulwama Police said it achieved another success during naka checking at Newa. During the operation, a police party from Police Post Newa apprehended one individual identified as []
Pay Level Of Panchayat Secretaries Upgraded To Level Four
JAMMU, Jan 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the up-gradation of the pay level of Panchayat Secretaries, including Village Level Workers, Multipurpose Workers and Gram Sevikas, from Level 2 to Level 4 with immediate effect. As per Government Order issued by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, all existing employees working in Level 2 will be placed in Level 4, irrespective of their length of service, while fresh recruitment to the post will also be made [] The post Pay Level Of Panchayat Secretaries Upgraded To Level Four appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Statue Of Unity Replica To Feature At Jammus Upcoming Waste To Wonder Park
Jammu, Jan 12: A 40-foot-high replica of the Statue of Unity, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, is being constructed at the upcoming waste to wonder park, a flagship project of Jammu Smart City Limited aimed at combining sustainable waste management with tourism development, officials said on Monday. The park is being developed on about 40 kanals of land along the banks of the Tawi river at Bhagwati Nagar, the base camp of the annual Amarnath Yatra. It will feature replicas [] The post Statue Of Unity Replica To Feature At Jammus Upcoming Waste To Wonder Park appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Govt Upgrades Pay Scale of Panchayat Secretaries
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday sanctioned a substantial pay scale upgrade for Panchayat Secretaries, a move set to benefit thousands of rural development functionaries across the Union Territory. A senior civil administration official said that the pay level for Village Level Workers (VLWs), Multi-Purpose Workers (MPWs) and Gram Sevikasall designated under the []
Aga Ruhullah Alleges RSS-Linked Fringe Forced Closure of Medical College
SRINAGAR: Member of Parliament, Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhulla, on Monday, accused a vocal fringe element linked to the RSS of communalising the atmosphere in Jammu. He alleged that this group forced the abrupt closure of a premier medical institution to prevent admissions based on merit. The MPs remarks addressed the recent withdrawal of permission for []
Jammu And Kashmir Are Inseparable: NC Chief Over BJP Leaders Demand To Bifurcate UT
Jammu, Jan 12: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday asserted that Jammu and Kashmir are inseparable, firmly rejecting a recent demand by a BJP leader to grant separate statehood to the Jammu region by bifurcating the Union Territory. The former chief ministers remarks came even as the BJPs JK president Sat Sharma sought to distance the partys stand from the controversial proposal of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Sham Lal Sharma recently. Neither Jammu nor Kashmir can be separated [] The post Jammu And Kashmir Are Inseparable: NC Chief Over BJP Leaders Demand To Bifurcate UT appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India faces second highest economic burden due to diabetes: Study
NEW DELHI, Jan 12: India faces the second highest economic burden due to diabetes of USD 11.4 trillion the United States bears the highest costs at USD 16.5 trillion, and China the third at USD 11 trillion, a new study has estimated. Researchers, including those from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and the Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria, calculated the economic impact of diabetes across 204 countries from 2020 to 2050. Global costs [] The post India faces second highest economic burden due to diabetes: Study appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Understanding Salivary Gland Infections
Dr. Sumit Mrig, Director & Unit Head, ENT, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi Many patients frequently complain of pain and recurring swelling at the jaw/ear region when they eat or drink anything. Most of these patients dont realize that these symptoms come from salivary gland infections or Sialadenitis. The positive aspect of [] The post Understanding Salivary Gland Infections appeared first on Northlines .
SKIMS Upgrades Emergency OT with Advanced Surgical Technology
SRINAGAR: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences has modernised its Emergency Operation Theatre by installing advanced surgical equipment, a move aimed at strengthening emergency care and enabling faster and safer life saving interventions, officials said on Saturday. Authorities said the upgraded Emergency OT has been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to improve precision and outcomes in []
Sericulture Employees Protest Proposed Transfer of Alochibagh Land
SRINAGAR: Employees of the Sericulture Development Department, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday staged a peaceful protest and made a strong appeal to the authorities to immediately halt the demarcation and proposed transfer of Sericulture land at Alochibagh in Srinagar. The protest followed reports that officials of the Revenue Department had initiated demarcation of Sericulture land []
