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LG Launches Construction Of New Homes For Flood-Hit Families In Ramban, Udhampur
Jammu, Nov 29: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone for construction of new homes for families affected by recent natural calamities in Udhampur and Ramban districts. As many as 530 houses 341 in Udhampur and 189 in Ramban will be constructed at a cost of Rs 34 crore and Rs 18 crore, respectively, an official spokesman said. The construction cost of these new three-bedroom prefabricated Smart Homes for the affected families [] The post LG Launches Construction Of New Homes For Flood-Hit Families In Ramban, Udhampur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hindutva Groups Take Out March In Jammu Demanding Reservation Of Seats In Medical College
Jammu, Nov 29: Right-wing Hindutva groups took out a march here on Saturday to press for the shifting of Muslim students from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) and reserving the seats in the institute for Hindus. The protesters assembled under the banner of the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Sangharsh Samiti (SMVSS), a recently-formed conglomeration of several organisations, at the Raghunath temple at the heart of the city and took out the march towards Indira Chowk, an [] The post Hindutva Groups Take Out March In Jammu Demanding Reservation Of Seats In Medical College appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sajad Lone Slams Omar Abdullah For Linking Statehood Demand To Law And Order
Srinagar, Nov 29: Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone on Saturday hit out at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for linking statehood to law and order in Jammu and Kashmir, and asserted that statehood was the right of the people of the Union territory. Who is he (Omar Abdullah) to say take it back? Statehood is our right, whether there is National Conference or not. What does it mean to take it back? Why take it back? It is our right. We [] The post Sajad Lone Slams Omar Abdullah For Linking Statehood Demand To Law And Order appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Twenty-Two PDD Engineers Shifted After Promotion
JAMMU, Nov 29: The Power Development Department has ordered the transfer and posting of twenty-two Incharge Assistant Executive Engineers (Electric) who were recently promoted as Incharge Executive Engineers. See Order Copy Click Here The post Twenty-Two PDD Engineers Shifted After Promotion appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BSF Strengthening Drone Warfare As Aerial Threats Become Central To Modern Conflicts
Jammu, Nov 29: The Border Security Force on Saturday said that drone technology and aerial dimensions have become decisive elements of modern warfare, noting that conflicts worldwide from Russia-Ukraine to Israel-Palestine show how adversaries are increasingly exploiting the airspace. India witnessed a similar tactic during Operation Sindoor in May, when Pakistan attempted to utilise aerial platforms for cross-border activities, Shashank Anand, BSF Inspector General, Jammu Frontier, told mediapersons, flanked by BSF DIGs Vikram Kunwar and Kulwant Rai Sharma. [] The post BSF Strengthening Drone Warfare As Aerial Threats Become Central To Modern Conflicts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
House Partially Damaged in Srinagar Fire Incident
SRINAGAR: A residential house was partially damaged after a fire broke out at Rangar Stop in the Khanyar area of Srinagar on Saturday, officials said. An official said that Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the spot soon after receiving the alert and launched an operation to prevent the flames from spreading to adjoining []
Nagpur, Nov 29: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said Mahatma Gandhis observation about Indians lacking unity before the British rule was a false narrative shaped by colonial teaching. Gandhiji wrote in (his book) Hind Swaraj that we were not united before the British came, but that is a false narrative taught to us by them, Bhagwat said, speaking at the national book festival in Nagpur. Written by Gandhi in Gujarati in 1908, and translated by him [] The post Gandhis Observation On Indians Lacking Unity Before British Rule Shaped By Colonial Teaching: RSS Chief appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pak Shifted 72 Terror Launchpads From Border Areas; Force Ready For Operation Sindoor 2.0: BSF
Jammu, Nov 29: More than six dozen terror launchpads have been shifted to the depth areas in Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, and the force is ready to inflict heavy losses on the enemy if the government decides to resume the cross-border operation, senior BSF officers said on Saturday. However, the BSF is honouring the halt in military action after four days of clashes from May 7-10, they said. After the BSF destroyed many terror launchpads along the border during Operation [] The post Pak Shifted 72 Terror Launchpads From Border Areas; Force Ready For Operation Sindoor 2.0: BSF appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PDP Attacks CM Abdullah, Asks Him Not To Hide Behind Lieutenant Governor
SRINAGAR, Nov 29: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah not to hide behind the lieutenant governor, saying he needs to stop raising questions and start acting. The elected government should not hide behind the lieutenant governor. The elected Government is answerable. The elected government does not raise questions. They should act, PDP spokesperson Mehboob Beg told reporters here after a party meeting. Asked to comment on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah [] The post PDP Attacks CM Abdullah, Asks Him Not To Hide Behind Lieutenant Governor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Russias FSB says thwarted Ukrainian terrorist attack on gas pipeline in Moscow region
MOSCOW Nov 29: The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Saturday that it had prevented a terrorist attack planned by Ukrainian special services to blow up a main gas pipeline in the Moscow Regions Serpukhov Urban District. The Federal Security Service of Russia has prevented a terrorist act planned by Ukrainian special services on a main gas pipeline in the Moscow region, the statement read. In the Serpukhov Urban district, a Russian citizen born in 1969 was caught red-handed [] The post Russias FSB says thwarted Ukrainian terrorist attack on gas pipeline in Moscow region appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LMD Fines Firms Rs 3.15 Lakh for Labelling, Packaging Violations
SRINAGAR: The Legal Metrology Department (LMD) has imposed penalties amounting to Rs 3.15 lakh on firms across Jammu and Kashmir for violating packaging, labelling and e-commerce consumer information norms. According to officials, enforcement teams in Jammu detected major lapses in the labelling of tiles manufactured and sold in the division. The products lacked mandatory declarations, []
Xi stresses improving long-term mechanisms for cyberspace governance
BEIJING, Nov 29: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has emphasized the importance of improving long-term mechanisms for cyberspace governance. Presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Friday, Xi called for sustained efforts to cultivate a clean, healthy and sound online environment. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, the Party has accorded high priority to cyberspace governance, consistently reinforcing mainstream values, mainstream [] The post Xi stresses improving long-term mechanisms for cyberspace governance appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pak army alleges Afghan Taliban facilitating infiltration of terrorists across border
ISLAMABAD, Nov 29: The Pakistan Army has alleged that the Afghanistan Taliban was facilitating terrorists to infiltrate the border for carrying out acts of terror in the country. Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, who is head of the armys media wing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), made the allegation during an interaction with journalists on Tuesday, a video of which was released on Friday evening. According to the spokesperson, the Afghan Taliban forces open fire at Pakistani border posts, providing [] The post Pak army alleges Afghan Taliban facilitating infiltration of terrorists across border appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
GRSE receives notice from NSE, BSE for non-compliance of corporate governance provisions
KOLKATA, Nov 29: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) on Saturday said it has received notices from both National Stock Exchange and BSE for non-compliance with several corporate governance provisions under the SEBI listing obligations during the quarter ended September 30, 2025. In a regulatory filing, the defence PSU said the exchanges have flagged violations of Regulations 17(1), 18(1) and 19(1)/19(2) relating to mandatory presence of independent directors, including a woman independent director, and constitution of audit committee and [] The post GRSE receives notice from NSE, BSE for non-compliance of corporate governance provisions appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Judicial Academy Organizes Workshop On Family Court Matters
JAMMU, Nov 29: Under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), guidance of Chairperson and members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today organized a one day workshop on Family Court Matters, including provisions under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, Guardian and Wards Act, Resolution of Disputes, Execution of Orders and Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 [] The post J&K Judicial Academy Organizes Workshop On Family Court Matters appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Abdullah Pins Hope On Snowfall To Revive J&Ks Tourism
Srinagar, Nov 29: In the wake of the Pahalgam attack and Delhi blast, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said 2025 has not been good for tourism, but pinned hope on snowfall reviving the sector and helping attract more visitors to the valley. This year has not been easy for us from a tourism point of view. Be it Pahalgam, Delhi, and Nowgam, it has had a huge impact on our tourism, Abdullah told reporters here on [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Pins Hope On Snowfall To Revive J&Ks Tourism appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council with highest vote
LONDON: India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council with the highest vote in its category at elections held at its Assembly in London for the 2025-26 biennium. Indias election in Category B on Friday falls under the collection of 10 states with the largest interest in international seaborne trade, alongside Australia, []
Op Sindoor Brilliant Example Of Civil-Military Fusion: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Nov 29: Operation Sindoor is a brilliant example of civil-military fusion, where the administrative machinery worked seamlessly with the armed forces to communicate vital information and build public confidence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. He was addressing the valedictory ceremony of the 100th Common Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. Singh also called upon young civil servants to understand their crucial role in safeguarding national interests, and, [] The post Op Sindoor Brilliant Example Of Civil-Military Fusion: Rajnath Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Flood-Damaged Infra Restored; BSF Alert To Maintain Zero Infiltration In Jammu: IG
JAMMU, Nov 29: The Border Security Force is fully alert to maintain zero cross-border infiltration of terrorists in the Jammu region, a top officer said on Sunday and asserted that the flood-damaged infrastructure was restored and strengthened within a month. Addressing the annual press conference, Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Jammu frontier, Shashank Anand, highlighted the forces key achievements and its role during Operation Sindoor. Anand also said the force is equipped for the winter months with [] The post Flood-Damaged Infra Restored; BSF Alert To Maintain Zero Infiltration In Jammu: IG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Red Fort Blast: Delhi Court Sends Three Doctors, Preacher To 10-Day Judicial Custody
NEW DELHI, Nov 29: A Delhi court on Saturday sent three doctors and a preacher, who were arrested in connection with the Red Fort blast, to 10 days judicial custody. All four accused, Muzammil Ganaie, Adeel Rather and Shaheena Saeed as well as Maulvi Irfan Ahmed Wagay, were produced before Principal and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna, who sent them to 10-day judicial custody. As of now, the NIA has arrested seven persons accused in the case, which is linked [] The post Red Fort Blast: Delhi Court Sends Three Doctors, Preacher To 10-Day Judicial Custody appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cong Worked Hard To Erase Sardar Patel From History, Says Nadda; Slams Nehru For Article 370
Vadodara, Nov 29: BJP president JP Nadda on Saturday said the Congress made great efforts to erase Sardar Patel from history, with the party even questioning the cost and need for the Statue of Unity constructed as a memorial to the stalwart by the Narendra Modi government. The Congress did not want Sardar Patel to be remembered, Nadda said while addressing a gathering at the Sardar@150 Unity March at Atladra village here. He also said the countrys first prime minister [] The post Cong Worked Hard To Erase Sardar Patel From History, Says Nadda; Slams Nehru For Article 370 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kashmiri Businessman Offers One Kanal to Honour Kuldeep Sharmas Generosity
SRINAGAR: Moved by the act of generosity of Kuldeep Sharma, who offered five marlas of land to Arfaz Daing a Jammu-based journalist whose house was demolished by the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) on Thursday a Kashmiri businessman has come forward with an even bigger offer as a reciprocation of Sharmas gesture. The 46-year-old []
Govt reforms, manufacturing push lift Q2 growth to 8.2%: Goyal
Vadodara, Nov 29 : Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said a host of steps and reforms undertaken by the government to improve ease of doing business have helped the economy post an 8.2 per cent growth in the July-September quarter of the current fiscal. He said the countrys exports too are registering healthy growth despite global uncertainties at the trade front. The 8.2 per cent growth reflects the host of reform measures taken by the government. Number [] The post Govt reforms, manufacturing push lift Q2 growth to 8.2%: Goyal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Imran Khans Son Demands Govt To Present Proof That Jailed Former Pak PM Is Alive
Lahore, Nov 29: Pakistans jailed former prime minister Imran Khans son has demanded the government to present proof that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder is alive. We demand proof of Imran Khans life, Khans son Kasim Khan said in a social media post on Friday evening. There has been speculation that the 73-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician has been killed in prison since neither of his family members nor his lawyers and party men have been allowed to see him for a month. [] The post Imran Khans Son Demands Govt To Present Proof That Jailed Former Pak PM Is Alive appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kuldeep Sharma offers land to journalist Arfaz Ahmad after house bulldozed
Jammu: After the Jammu Development Authority demolished a journalists house, citing illegal structure on government land, a Hindu neighbour, Kuldeep Sharma, stepped forward and offered him 5 marlas of land in an act of solidarity and support. Jammu-based journalist Arfaz Ahmad Daing had previously alleged that a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), posted as sub-divisional 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 .
LG Announces 189 New Homes for Ramban Disaster Victims
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited Ramban district and laid the foundation stone for rehabilitation projects aimed at providing permanent housing to families affected by floods and landslides. Addressing the media, the LG said the district administration had provided relief and rescue operations to affected families in accordance with government []
Delhi court extends gangster Anmol Bishnois NIA custody till December 5
NEW DELHI, Nov 29L: A Delhi court on Saturday extended the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of deported gangster Anmol Bishnoi for seven more days. Special Judge Prashant Sharma ordered the extension till December 5 in the hearing conducted at the NIA headquarters amid high security. Wanted in connection with the killing of NCP leader Siddique, firing at actor Salman Khans residence in April 2024, the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, among other crimes, Anmol Bishnoi was removed from [] The post Delhi court extends gangster Anmol Bishnois NIA custody till December 5 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt Appoints Vivek Chaturvedi As CBIC Chief
New Delhi, Nov 29: The government has appointed IRS officer Vivek Chaturvedi as the chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). He succeeds Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, who superannuated on November 28, 2025. Chaturvedi, a 1990-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, is currently a member of the CBIC Board. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Vivek Chaturvedi, IRS (C&IT:1990), Member, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, to the post of Chairman, Central [] The post Govt Appoints Vivek Chaturvedi As CBIC Chief appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Icy Roads Trigger Two Separate Accidents in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Two separate road accidents were reported from the Pampore area of Pulwama district and the Gurez sector of Bandipora on Saturday. In Pampore, two people sustained injuries after their car crashed into a tree in the Wuyan area. Officials said the vehicle skidded on the slippery road and lost control before hitting the tree. []
Yermaks resignation calls for audit of US aid to Ukraine: Congresswoman Luna
Washington, Nov 29 : The searches at the place of Andriy Yermak, former head of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyys office, and his resignation point to the need for an audit of the financial aid provided by the United States to Kiev, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said. No, do you see why we should have been auditing the cash being sent to Ukraine? Corrupt, Luna wrote on X, commenting on the searches and Yermaks resignation. On Friday, Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav [] The post Yermaks resignation calls for audit of US aid to Ukraine: Congresswoman Luna appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Turkish official says Black Sea tankers may have been hit by mines, missiles or drones
Istanbul, Nov 29 : Two oil tankers said to be part of Russias shadow fleet that were set ablaze off Turkiyes Black Sea coast may have been hit by mines, drones or missiles, a senior Turkish official said on Saturday. Tankers Kairos and Virat were struck in quick succession late Friday afternoon, prompting rescue operations. Crew members on board both vessels were reported to be safe. Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said rescue services first received reports that [] The post Turkish official says Black Sea tankers may have been hit by mines, missiles or drones appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ramban Disaster Victims To Get 189 Three-Room Houses Within Six Months: LG Sinha
RAMBAN, Nov 29: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited Ramban district and laid the foundation stone for rehabilitation projects aimed at providing permanent housing to families affected by floods and landslides. Addressing the media, the LG said the district administration had provided relief and rescue operations to affected families in accordance with government rules, with support from all stakeholders. We know that government aid alone is not sufficient to rebuild homes. In partnership with the HRDS [] The post Ramban Disaster Victims To Get 189 Three-Room Houses Within Six Months: LG Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Death toll from floods, landslides on Indonesias Sumatra island rises to 248, authorities say
Agam, Nov 29 : Rescue workers in Indonesia struggled on Saturday to reach victims in several devastated areas that were hit by an earthquake and tsunami, and authorities feared the confirmed death toll of 248 would rise further. The areas were largely cut off by damaged roads and downed communications lines, and relief aircraft were delivering aid and supplies to the hard-hit district of Central Tapanuli in North Sumatra province and others in the region. (AP) The post Death toll from floods, landslides on Indonesias Sumatra island rises to 248, authorities say appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Shopping mall shooting wounds 2, prompts Black Friday evacuation in Bay Area
San Jose, Nov 29 (AP) Police in California evacuated a shopping mall Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, after a shooting left two people with gunshot wounds. The shooting was an isolated incident, the San Jose Police Department said on the social platform X. Officers evacuated and cleared Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara to confirm there was no threat to public safety. The wounded were taken to a hospital, police said. San Jose and Santa [] The post Shopping mall shooting wounds 2, prompts Black Friday evacuation in Bay Area appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
US halts Afghan visas, freezes asylum applications
Washington, Nov 29 : The United States on Friday announced an immediate halt to the issuance of visas for individuals travelling on Afghan passports and paused all asylum applications, following a deadly shooting in Washington, D.C., that left one National Guard member dead and another critically injured. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said the freeze is intended to ensure that every applicant is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in [] The post US halts Afghan visas, freezes asylum applications appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian Air Force aircraft brings emergency relief supplies to Sri Lanka
Colombo, Nov 29 : An Indian Air Force aircraft carrying emergency relief material for those displaced by unprecedented floods arrived in Sri Lanka early on Saturday morning. The C130 aircraft carrying essential food items and sanitary supplies reached Colombos Bandaranaike International Airport airport at around 1.30 am and was received by the Indian High Commission officials and Sri Lanka Air Force officers. India on Friday launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to assist Sri Lanka in its hour of crisis, and the [] The post Indian Air Force aircraft brings emergency relief supplies to Sri Lanka appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sixteen Pages Missing in Class 6 History Textbook, Parents Outraged
SRINAGAR: At least 16 pages are missing from the Class 6 History textbook issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JK BOSE), triggering anger and concern among parents. The issue came to light after several parents from north Kashmirs Baramulla district purchased the History textbook for their wards and later found that []
Snow Will Bring Tourists Back, Dry Weather Has Hurt Season: CM Omar
Srinagar, Nov 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the tourism sector in Jammu & Kashmir is closely tied to business-to-business activity, promotion, and marketing, adding that the industry has faced a difficult season this year due to dry weather conditions. Speaking to reporters, the CM Omar said, Wherever there are business-to-business relations, [] The post Snow Will Bring Tourists Back, Dry Weather Has Hurt Season: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .
Snowfall Crucial to Revive Tourism in Kashmir, Says CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR: Asserting that the snowfall will remain the biggest factor driving tourist footfall in the Valley, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the year has posed challenges for the tourism sector. Talking to reporters here, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, as per the news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that wherever there []
Girl sets herself ablaze at Pratap Park, moved to hospital, Police launch probe
Srinagar,: A young girl allegedly set herself ablaze at Pratap Park here on Saturday afternoon. Eyewitnesses said , that the girl, in an apparent act of self-immolation, poured some inflammable substance on herself and set herself on fire, sending shockwaves through the crowded park area. Alert bystanders rushed for her rescue and doused the []
Jay Shah Receives Outstanding Achievement Award for Advancing Womens Cricket
New Delhi, Nov 29: ICC Chairman Jay Shah has been conferred the Outstanding Achievement Award for Contributions to Indian Womens Cricket at CNN-News18s Indian of the Year ceremony, recognising his role in transforming womens cricket in the country. Shah dedicated the honour to Indias women cricketers, especially the current team that recently clinched the ICC [] The post Jay Shah Receives Outstanding Achievement Award for Advancing Womens Cricket appeared first on Northlines .
Delhi Police Seek Details of Foreign-Educated Doctors Amid Red Fort Blast Probe
New Delhi, Nov 29: Delhi Police on Saturday issued notices to private hospitals across the Capital seeking complete details of doctors who obtained medical degrees from foreign countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, the UAE and China, officials said. According to police, hospital administrations have been asked to submit the names, qualifications and employment particulars of such [] The post Delhi Police Seek Details of Foreign-Educated Doctors Amid Red Fort Blast Probe appeared first on Northlines .
Woman Attempts Self-Immolation in Srinagar Park
SRINAGAR: An unidentified woman attempted to end her life by setting herself on fire at Pratap Park in Srinagar on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic among visitors and passersby before swift intervention by locals prevented a tragedy. Eyewitnesses said that the woman suddenly poured a flammable liquid, believed to be petrol, over her body and attempted []
Snowfall Will Boost Tourism; Dry November Has Hurt The Season: CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Nov 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the tourism sector in Jammu & Kashmir is closely tied to business-to-business activity, promotion, and marketing, adding that the industry has faced a difficult season this year due to dry weather conditions. Speaking to reporters, the CM Omar said, Wherever there are business-to-business relations, it is expected that people associated with the tourism industry will benefit. The biggest factor contributing to tourism is promotion and marketing. He acknowledged that [] The post Snowfall Will Boost Tourism; Dry November Has Hurt The Season: CM Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Snowfall key to boost Kashmirs tourism this season: CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: Asserting that the snowfall will remain the biggest factor driving tourist footfall in the Valley, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the year has posed challenges for the tourism sector. Talking to reporters here, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, said that wherever there are business-to-business engagements, the tourism industry stands to gain, []
Night Temperatures Improve Marginally In Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Nov 29: The cold conditions in Kashmir eased a bit as the night temperatures improved at most places owing to cloudy skies but remained below the freezing point, meteorological department officials said on Saturday. A layer of fog engulfed most parts of the valley, especially areas around water bodies. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.1 degrees Celsius on Friday night, up from minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, the seasons coldest, the night before, the officials said. Konibal in [] The post Night Temperatures Improve Marginally In Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Silencing Journalists Cannot Be Tolerated, Says Deputy CM
SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday said that the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) must clarify who authorised the demolition carried out at the residence of journalist Arfaz Daing in Jammu, adding that any officer involved in the act will be held accountable. Speaking to reporters, Choudhary said he was conveying the stand of []
J&K Govt Designates 20 Special Courts For Speedy Trial Of Mining-Related Offences
SRINAGAR, Nov 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued a fresh notification designating 20 Special Courts across the Union Territory for the speedy trial of offences under the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. According to the order issued by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, the notification has been issued with the prior concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The Special Courts have been designated [] The post J&K Govt Designates 20 Special Courts For Speedy Trial Of Mining-Related Offences appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Air India is a responsibility not just a biz opportunity for Tata Group Chandrasekaran
Mumbai, Nov 29 : Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Saturday said Air India, which is undergoing a transformation, is not just a business opportunity but a responsibility for the Tata Group. The aviation sector faces continous challenges, he said and added that the global supply chain issues make availability of parts, infrastructure and new fleet pretty unpredictable. Every plan that you have is becoming difficult because of the situations that you face in this area, he said. Chandrasekaran also [] The post Air India is a responsibility not just a biz opportunity for Tata Group Chandrasekaran appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jay Shah Honoured With Outstanding Achievement Award By CNN-News18
New Delhi, Nov 29: ICC Chairman Jay Shah was honoured with the Outstanding Achievement Award for Contributions to Indian Womens Cricket at the CNN-News18s Indian of the Year Award ceremony. Speaking at the event on Friday, Shah dedicated his award to Indias womens cricket and the current team that recently won the ICC Womens World Cup. Harman (Harmanpreet Kaur) is here, and so are Jhulan Di and Mithali, and I would like to dedicate this award to all of you, [] The post Jay Shah Honoured With Outstanding Achievement Award By CNN-News18 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Army Captian Dies Due To Suspected Heart Attack In Poonch
Jammu:An army captian died due to suspected heart attack on Saturday at Khari area of Poonch district. Officials said that this morning an army captain namely Talib Hussain who was posted at Khari was found dead, suspected due to heart attack. He was shifted to a hospital for medico-legal formalities. Meanwhile, police have []
Student Who Blames Examiner After Failing: Naqvis Dig At Opposition Over SIR Criticism
Rampur (UP), Nov 29: Slamming the criticism of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday likened the opposition to a student who wants to pass exams without studying and then blames the examiner after failing by claiming that the paper was out of syllabus. The former Union minister said the designers of deception are displaying their hypocrisy over the SIR exercise. These people are behaving like a student who wants to pass [] The post Student Who Blames Examiner After Failing: Naqvis Dig At Opposition Over SIR Criticism appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Judges Work Stressful, Should Participate In Recreational Activities: CJI Surya Kant
New Delhi, Nov 29: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday said judges need recreational activities to recharge themselves as they have long working hours and the nature of their work is very stressful. Speaking to the media at the opening ceremony of the All India Judges Badminton Championship, the CJI said judges should participate in recreational activities that suit their age. The working hours of judges are long and the nature of (their) work is very stressful. [] The post Judges Work Stressful, Should Participate In Recreational Activities: CJI Surya Kant appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NC Govt Eyes Cabinet Reshuffle, Expansion in January 2026
SRINAGAR: The ruling National Conference-led government is likely to go for a cabinet reshuffle and expansion in January 2026, sources disclosed. As per sources, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah dropped broad hints of a cabinet expansion/ reshuffle during the two-day Central Working Committee meeting held in Srinagar on November 27 and 28. During the meeting, the []
How to Download Instagram Reels Easily: A Clear Guide With Tools You Can Use Online
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Will AI Ever Think Like Us? The Biggest Challenge Awaits
Are We Ready For AI That Questions Us Back, Thinks Differently, And Challenges Human Control? Artificial intelligence has advanced rapidly in recent years, surpassing our expectations. It is transforming our lives in significant ways. Chatbots can hold natural conversations, and algorithms can identify diseases that even experienced doctors might overlook. A key question remains for both scientists and philosophers: will AI that resembles humans actually think like humans? To address this question, we need to clarify what we mean by [] The post Will AI Ever Think Like Us? The Biggest Challenge Awaits appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indias Tradition Rooted In Fraternity, Dispute Not In Our Nature: Bhagwat
Mumbai, Nov 29: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said engaging in disputes is not in Indias nature and asserted that the countrys tradition has always emphasised fraternity and collective harmony. Speaking at an event in Nagpur, Bhagwat said that Indias concept of nationhood differs fundamentally from Western interpretations. We do not have any argument with anyone. We stay away from disputes. Having a dispute is not in our countrys nature. Being together and fostering fraternity is [] The post Indias Tradition Rooted In Fraternity, Dispute Not In Our Nature: Bhagwat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cyclone Ditwah: India deploys 80 NDRF personnel in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
India has dispatched 80 NDRF personnel, along with rescue dogs and specialised equipment, to Sri Lanka for relief operations after Cyclone Ditwah triggered devastating floods and landslides. The deployment is part of Operation Sagar Bandhu
NC Govt Likely to Reshuffle, Expand Cabinet in January 2026
3 slots vacant in council of ministers Srinagar, Nov 29:The ruling National Conference-led government is likely to go for a cabinet reshuffle and expansion in January 2026, sources disclosed. Sources told news agency that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah dropped broad hints of a cabinet expansion/ reshuffle during the two-day Central Working Committee meeting held in [] The post NC Govt Likely to Reshuffle, Expand Cabinet in January 2026 appeared first on Northlines .
J&K: Govt Notifies 20 Special Courts for Swift Trial of Mining Offences
Jammu, Nov 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government, with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court, has designated 20 District and Sessions Courts across the Union Territory as Special Courts for the speedy trial of offences under the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. According to the order, these courts [] The post J&K: Govt Notifies 20 Special Courts for Swift Trial of Mining Offences appeared first on Northlines .
Court Defers Order on ED Chargesheet in National Herald Case to Dec 16
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday postponed its decision on taking cognizance of the Enforcement Directorates (ED) chargesheet in the National Herald case. Special Judge Vishal Gogne deferred the pronouncement to December 16. The chargesheet accuses Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with late party leaders Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, and [] The post Court Defers Order on ED Chargesheet in National Herald Case to Dec 16 appeared first on Northlines .
NC Govt likely to reshuffle, expand cabinet in Jan 2026
Srinagar: The ruling National Conference-led government is likely to go for a cabinet reshuffle and expansion in January 2026, sources disclosed. Sources said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah dropped broad hints of a cabinet expansion/ reshuffle during the two-day Central Working Committee meeting held in Srinagar on November 27 and 28. During the meeting, []
J&K Govt Designates Special Courts For Faster Trial Of Mining Offences
Jammu, Nov 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government, with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court, has designated 20 District and Sessions Courts across the Union Territory as Special Courts to ensure speedy trial of offences under the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. See Notification Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Designates Special Courts For Faster Trial Of Mining Offences appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir HC Rules Barter Trade Taxable, Cross-LoC Traders Lose Case
SRINAGAR:The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has declined to quash Goods and Services Tax (GST) showcause notices issued to dozens of traders involved in the crossLine of Control (LoC) barter trade, ruling that the tax authorities acted within their jurisdiction and that the petitioners must pursue the statutory appellate route. A []
National Herald Case: Delhi Court Defers Order On Taking Note Of EDs Chargesheet To Dec 16
New Delhi, Nov 29: A Delhi court on Saturday deferred its order on cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) chargesheet filed in the National Herald case. Special Judge Vishal Gogne deferred the pronouncement of the order to December 16. The ED has accused Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, as well as late party leaders Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, along with Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and a private company, Young Indian, of conspiracy and money laundering. They allegedly [] The post National Herald Case: Delhi Court Defers Order On Taking Note Of EDs Chargesheet To Dec 16 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Kashmir Continues To Shiver As Srinagar Shivers At -3.1C, Pahalgam Coldest At -5.2C
Srinagar, Nov 29: Kashmir Valley continued to reel under cold conditions on Friday night as minimum temperatures dropped sharply across most stations, according to data compiled by independent weather channel Kashmir Weather. After days of steady decline, several areas recorded deep sub-zero temperatures, signalling a further intensification of winter chill. Multiple locations in the Kashmir region remained well below freezing. Srinagar settled at -3.1C, while Qazigund dipped to -3.4C. Pahalgam was among the coldest at -5.2C, followed closely by Kupwara [] The post Kashmir Continues To Shiver As Srinagar Shivers At -3.1C, Pahalgam Coldest At -5.2C appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Several Vehicles Crash on Frozen Road Near Dal Lake
SRINAGAR: A multi-vehicle collision occurred on Saturday morning near Ghat No 25 on the NishatDalgate road axis in Srinagar after freezing water on the roadway created extremely slippery conditions, officials said. A police official said that three vehicles heading from Nishat toward Dalgate collided with one another after losing control on an icy stretch near []
Fire Damages Sections of JVC Bemina OPD
SRINAGAR: A fire broke out in the OPD building of JVC Hospital Bemina in Srinagar early Saturday morning, causing damage to several rooms, officials said. An official said that the blaze erupted around 5:00 am, affecting five rooms, including the faculty rooms, Orthopaedics office, and Ophthalmology office, besides other office sections. Fire and Emergency Services []
Pre-dawn blaze damages OPD building of JVC Hospital in Srinagar
Srinagar: A pre-dawn fire damaged several rooms of the Outpatient Department (OPD) building of JVC Hospital, Bemina, Srinagar, on Saturday, officials said. The fire, which broke out around 6:10 am, caused damage to multiple faculty rooms and property on the first floor of the OPD block before being brought under control by the Fire and []
Cross-LoC trade constitutes intra-state trade, observes J-K High Court
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has said the cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade between the Union territory and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir constitutes intra-state trade under the GST Act, as PoK is legally a part of the territory of the erstwhile state of J&K. The Court was hearing writ petitions filed by traders who []
Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran President Hernandez for 2024 drug trafficking sentence
WEST PALM BEACH (US): President Donald Trump said Friday that he will be pardoning former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who in 2024 was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison. The president explained his decision on social media by posting that according to many people that I []
Decision by Trump to exclude South Africa at G20 next year regrettable: Ramaphosa
JOHANNESBURG: President Cyril Ramaphosa said his US counterpart Donald Trumps announcement that South Africa will not be invited to the G20 during the Americas presidency was regrettable. Trump has continued with punitive measures despite efforts and numerous attempts by President Ramaphosa and his administration to reset the diplomatic relationship with the US, the presidency said []
JAMMU: Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday. He was accompanied by Sunil Sharma, Vice President of the Trust. Mahant Rohit Shastri expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for his intervention in popularising Sanskrit language among the students of SKUAST Jammu. The Agriculture []
DSEK conducts surprise inspection of book distribution at JKBOSE Bemina
Textbook distribution in full swing across Kashmir SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Naseer Ahmad Wani, on Friday paid a surprise visit to the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), Bemina, to review the ongoing process of textbook distribution for students across the Kashmir division. During the inspection, the Director assessed the administrative []
IUSTs ICSS organises intra-university Srah quiz
AWANTIPORA: The International Centre for Spiritual Studies (ICSS), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised an Intra-University Srah Quiz aimed at deepening students engagement with the life and teachings of Prophet Muammad (PBUH). More than a hundred students registered and participated in the academic competition. The quiz was conducted in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode []
Saddam KIE (S.KIE) unveils regions largest scholarship initiative SATHE
Ambitious programme to empower students, uplift marginal communities, and nurture future leaders SRINAGAR: Saddam KIE (S.KIE) Coaching Institute, one of the Valleys most prominent and time-tested coaching institutions, announced the launch of its flagship scholarship programme SATHE in a press conference held today at its head office. The initiative has been described as the largest []
IUST, KCF sign MoU to launch joint initiatives in AI, Edu, Societal Impact
AWANTOPORA: The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) and Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI), education, climate awareness, and innovation-driven development in Jammu & Kashmir. The signing ceremony was held at the IUST main campus and was presided over by Vice Chancellor IUST, Prof. []
Transport Secy reviews MVD performance
JAMMU: Secretary Transport Department, Avny Lavasa on Friday chaired a comprehensive monthly review meeting of the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD). The Secretary assessed the departmental performance and issued directions aimed at strengthening the public service delivery, regulatory enforcement and overall operational efficiency. The meeting was attended by Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, Managing Director, Abdul []
Justice Wani inaugurates relocated fast-track court in Kulgam
Reviews working of district judiciary KULGAM: Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Kulgam), Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, undertook an official visit to the District Court Complex Kulgam on Friday, during which he inaugurated the newly relocated Fast Track/Special Court (NIA) KulgamShopian and also reviewed and inspected the overall []
SKUAST-K boosts sheep rearing in border areas
Distributes improved livestock breed, feed in Karnah SRINAGAR: In an effort to uplift rural livelihoods and conserve native livestock, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) organised a large-scale input distribution and awareness camp in the border areas of Karnah, Kupwara. The initiative was conducted by SKUAST-Ks Division of Animal Genetics and []
Kashmir Copper Association demands ban on machine-made copper items
Calls for protecting traditional artisans SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Copper Association on Friday held a crucial meeting at Tanki Mohalla Nowhata to address the critical threat posed by machine-made copper items to the livelihoods of thousands of traditional copperware artisans and the future of the industry. The meeting was conducted by the President of the Kashmir []
IT Deptt hosts workshop on 5G network, RoW
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: The J&K Information Technology Department today organised a one-day workshop on 5G Network and Right of Way (RoW), aimed at accelerating the digital infrastructure expansion in the Union Territory. Dr. Piyush Singla, Administrative Secretary, Information Technology Department, was the chief guest at the event. He emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination mechanisms for seamless 5G rollout in the region. He highlighted the significance of the Call Before You Dig (CBUD) initiative in preventing damage to [] The post IT Deptt hosts workshop on 5G network, RoW appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
GoI to invest Rs 4500 Cr to upgrade SCL Mohali: Ashwini Vaishnav
IIT Jammu beneficiary among 28 receive semiconductor chips Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh today visited Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali to review the progress of work and ongoing modernisation activities. During the visit, Vaishnaw announced that the Government of India will invest Rs 4,500 crore to upgrade and expand SCL. There is no doubt. SCL Mohali will be modernised and it will not be privatised. A [] The post GoI to invest Rs 4500 Cr to upgrade SCL Mohali: Ashwini Vaishnav appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K UTLBC holds mega camps across 4 districts to help people reclaim unclaimed assets
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 28: The Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory Level Bankers Committee (UTLBC) today conducted mega financial facilitation camps in Kathua, Kulgam, Kupwara and Doda under the national campaign Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar Your Money, Your Right. The initiative aimed at helping citizens trace and reclaim unclaimed bank deposits, dormant insurance amounts, inactive mutual funds, unclaimed shares, dividends and other long-pending financial assets. The campaign is being carried out by the Department of Financial Services in coordination [] The post J&K UTLBC holds mega camps across 4 districts to help people reclaim unclaimed assets appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Central Bank of India donates 50 bed-sheets to PGIMER
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: In a significant gesture of community support, Central Bank of India, Zonal Office, Chandigarh, donated 50 bed-sheets to PGIMER for use in its voluntary blood donation camps. This contribution will help ensure hygienic and smooth operations during the camps organized by the Department of Transfusion Medicine. The donation was handed over by T.C Meena, Deputy Zonal Head, Central Bank of India to Dr. Suchet Sachdeva, Senior Medical Officer, in the presence of Dr. Sangeeta and [] The post Central Bank of India donates 50 bed-sheets to PGIMER appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Satish Sharma calls for broadband expansion, digital infrastructure push
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Transport, Youth Services & Sports and Information Technology, Satish Sharma, today called for expansion of broad band network and giving push to the digital infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister was speaking at a meeting with the Deputy Director General (DDG), National Broadband Mission (NBM), Department of Telecommunications, held to review and accelerate the digital connectivity roadmap across Jammu & Kashmir. Senior officers from the [] The post Satish Sharma calls for broadband expansion, digital infrastructure push appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rohit Shastri, DDC Chairman, Balwant Thakur, Sanjay Bansal call on LG
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 28: Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. He was accompanied by Sunil Sharma, Vice President of the Trust. Mahant Rohit Shastri expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for his intervention in popularising Sanskrit language among the students of SKUAST Jammu. The Agriculture University has introduced Sanskrit into its curriculum as a non-credit subject for Post-graduate (PG) students. Mahant Shastri also briefed the Lieutenant Governor [] The post Rohit Shastri, DDC Chairman, Balwant Thakur, Sanjay Bansal call on LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
3 Chinese workers killed in drone attack in Tajikistan
BEIJING, Nov 28: Three Chinese workers were killed in Tajikistan in a drone attack that was carried out from across the border in Afghanistan, official media here reported. The attack targeted a camp housing company employees in Tajikistans southwestern Khatlon region on Wednesday night, state-run Global Times here reported, citing Tajikistans foreign ministry. This attack was carried out using an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying explosives, the ministry was quoted as saying. No group claimed responsibility for the attack. The Tajik [] The post 3 Chinese workers killed in drone attack in Tajikistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ISI Kolkata students, staffers stage protest against bill threatening institutes autonomy
KOLKATA, Nov 28: A section of students, faculty members and staffers of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata held a demonstration near its campus on Friday to protest against a draft bill to change the institutes status from an autonomous society to a statutory body under the central government. Around 1,000 protesters formed a human chain and held a public meeting at the Dunlop More, close to the B T Road campus in north Kolkata, the protesters said. Students, researchers, [] The post ISI Kolkata students, staffers stage protest against bill threatening institutes autonomy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
