Diesel Prices Set to Rise in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Diesel prices in Jammu and Kashmir will increase slightly after the government reduced the rebate on High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs 2 per litre. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the measure is intended to raise revenue while maintaining social welfare spending. He highlighted the need for fiscal discipline through efficiency and austerity and improving []
DPRs Ready for QazigundBudgam, BaramullaUri Rail Projects
NEW DELHI, Feb 6: To extend the rail connectivity of existing Srinagar Baramulla section, a survey for Sopore to Kupwara (34 km) New Line has been sanctioned and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared. However, the project has been dropped because it was found to be infeasible. To further improve rail connectivity, in the Border region, the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of following projects have also been prepared: Qazigund Srinagar Budgam doubling (118 km) [] The post DPRs Ready for QazigundBudgam, BaramullaUri Rail Projects appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Home Minister Amit Shah Chairs Security Review Meet In Jammu
Jammu, Feb 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Lok Bhawan in Jammu as part of his two-day visit to the Union Territory. The Home Minister arrived in Jammu on Thursday evening. During his visit, Shah reviewed the overall security scenario and ongoing counter-terrorism measures in the region along with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhawan, where senior police and administrative officials were present. Earlier [] The post Home Minister Amit Shah Chairs Security Review Meet In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K | R&B Dept Assigns Additional Charges To Engineers
JAMMU, Feb 6: The Public Works (R&B) Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the adjustment and assignment of additional charges to several engineers with immediate effect in the interest of smooth administration. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K | R&B Dept Assigns Additional Charges To Engineers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
R&B Dept Assigns Engineers As In-Charge Superintending Engineers (Mechanical)
JAMMU, Feb 6: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the placement of four Mechanical Engineers as In-Charge Superintending Engineers (Mechanical) in the Public Works (R&B) Department with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post R&B Dept Assigns Engineers As In-Charge Superintending Engineers (Mechanical) appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Opposition Calls Jammu Kashmir Budget 202627 Anti-People, Hollow
by Tehreem Parvaiz SRINAGAR: Opposition parties on Friday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 202627 presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, terming it hopeless, anti-public and lacking political vision, while accusing the government of diluting poll promises and merely repackaging centrally sponsored schemes. The Leader of Opposition criticised the budget, calling it National Conference-centric and []
Economic Survey Flags Improved Health Outcomes Across Jammu Kashmir
by Afreen Ashraf SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded significant improvements in its health sector, with expanded infrastructure, improved emergency services, wider health insurance coverage and better health outcomes, according to the Economic Survey 202526 tabled in the Legislative Assembly. The survey states that the number of hospital beds in the Union Territory has increased []
Life, philosophy of Guru Ravidas continue to guide humanity, says Bhagwant Mann
Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Feb 6: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said the life, philosophy and teachings of Guru Ravidas continue to provide guidance to humanity. The chief minister paid obeisance at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib in Hoshiarpur district before participating in the state-level celebrations marking 649th Parkash Purb of Guru Ravidas. The event was held at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib, the tap asthan of the revered Guru in Hoshiarpur. Addressing the gathering, Mann called urged the public to draw inspiration from [] The post Life, philosophy of Guru Ravidas continue to guide humanity, says Bhagwant Mann appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi court dismisses Alka Lambas plea challenging framing of charges in police assault case
NEW DELHI, Feb 6: A Delhi court on Friday dismissed Congress leader Alka Lambas plea challenging a magistrates order which directed framing of charges in a case related to an assault on police personnel during a protest at the Jantar Mantar in 2024. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh, hearing Lambas revision plea against the December 2025 order, underlined that the magisterial court had exercised its judicial mind in concluding that a prima facie case was made out against her. The [] The post Delhi court dismisses Alka Lambas plea challenging framing of charges in police assault case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
31 Killed, 169 Injured In Suicide Attack At Shia Mosque In Pakistans Capital
Islamabad, Feb 6: A suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in Pakistans capital, killing at least 31 people and injuring nearly 170 others, officials said. The powerful explosion took place at Khadijatul Kubra mosque-cum-imambargah in the Tarlai area of Islamabad, the police said in a statement. The suicide bomber was stopped at the gate of the imambargah, but he detonated himself, police and eyewitnesses said. At least 31 people were killed and 169 others [] The post 31 Killed, 169 Injured In Suicide Attack At Shia Mosque In Pakistans Capital appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Abdullah Presents Budget 2026-27 in Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the portfolio of Finance Minister, shared the union territorys budget for 2026-27 on February 6, 2026. Read the text of his full speech With deep humility and unwavering resolve, I rise today to present my Second Budget as Finance Minister. It is a privilege to be entrusted with []
CM Omar Abdullah Presents Budget 2026-27; Full Speech Here
JAMMU, Feb 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented the Union Territorys Budget for 2026-2027 in the Legislative Assembly, and said the financial plan aims to lay a strong foundation for sustainable growth, social harmony, and economic prosperity in the Union Territory. See full speech Budget Click Here. The post CM Omar Abdullah Presents Budget 2026-27; Full Speech Here appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Trap deal: Cong MPs protest against Govt in Parliament complex
NEW DELHI, Feb 6: MPs from the Congress and some other opposition parties staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Friday over the trade agreement with the US, the controversy surrounding former Army chief MM Naravanes unpublished memoir, and the suspension of eight MPs. After the Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 11 am on Monday, the opposition MPs gathered near the Makar Dwar of Parliament and raised slogans such as Dictatorship will not be tolerated, Narendra, surrender, [] The post Trap deal: Cong MPs protest against Govt in Parliament complex appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Arrest Of Person By Police Officer Cannot Be Simply For Asking Questions: SC
New Delhi, Jan 6: The Supreme Court has said the arrest of a person cannot be for simply asking questions, holding that arrest by a police officer is a mere statutory discretion which cannot be termed as mandatory. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N K Singh said the power of arrest under provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 must be interpreted as a strict objective necessity and not as a subjective convenience for the [] The post Arrest Of Person By Police Officer Cannot Be Simply For Asking Questions: SC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police Register Case Against Company Owner for Alleged Overcharging in Sonamarg
SRINAGAR: The Ganderbal Police have registered a case against the owner of M/s Sheer-i-Kashmir Construction Pvt. Ltd. for allegedly overcharging tourist vehicles in the name of sanitation fee at the SDA Toll Post, Shudkadi, Sonamarg. According to police, FIR No. 02/2026 has been registered at Police Station Sonamarg under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya []
LoP Sunil Sharma Slams J&K Budget As NC-Centric, Anti-People
Jammu, Feb 6: Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday sharply criticised the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory budget, calling it National Conference-centric and alleging that it offers nothing to daily wagers, unemployed youth, BPL and EWS families. Addressing a press conference, Sharma claimed the budget was crafted to benefit National Conference MLAs, alleging that funds allocated by the Centre were diverted to NC-held constituencies. This is a budget for NC MLAs. There is nothing in [] The post LoP Sunil Sharma Slams J&K Budget As NC-Centric, Anti-People appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PDP Chief Seeks Dedicated Railway Fruit Corridor
SRINAGAR, Feb 6: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday called for a dedicated fruit corridor through a rail link to ensure movement of horticulture produce from Kashmir to rest of the valley. In a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, Mufti sought a dedicated railway line for movement of fruit from valley to rest of the country. She also thanked him for stopping the rail projects passing through orchards. Farmers are not opposed to railway connectivity. On the contrary, [] The post PDP Chief Seeks Dedicated Railway Fruit Corridor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
25-Year-Old Youth Found Dead in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old youth was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in the MiG Colony Bemina area of Srinagar on Friday, police said. An official said that the youth was shifted to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased has been identified as Sarmad bhat, a resident of MIG Colony, []
NRI KYC Revalidation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Avoid Account Freeze
KYC revalidation is one of those banking requirements most NRIs are aware of, yet often delay updating it. It rarely feels urgent until something stops working. A transfer fails, or a debit card transaction gets declined. Online access is restricted. By that point, the account is already freeze marked. In most cases, if an account freezes, it has nothing to do with wrongdoing. Incomplete updates, outdated documents, or missed communication trigger it. The issue is rarely complex. It is usually [] The post NRI KYC Revalidation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Avoid Account Freeze appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Can a Bad Mattress Cause Back Pain? Heres What Science Says
Back pain is experienced by many individuals at some point in life. It might wake you up in the morning, make it difficult to stand or sit or even make the entire day uncomfortable. You might usually think that back pain is caused by ageing, heavy lifting or long hours sitting. But the mattress you use can also be a primary reason behind it. This blog explains how using a bad mattress can lead to back pain, what science has [] The post Can a Bad Mattress Cause Back Pain? Heres What Science Says appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Budget | CM Omar Abdullah Announces Welfare And Development Measures
Jammu, Feb 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced a slew of welfare measures and development initiatives in the 2026-27 budget aimed at boosting the economy, strengthening social sectors, and promoting sustainable growth across the Union Territory. The budget focuses on science and technology, agriculture, healthcare, education, tourism, and social welfare, with special emphasis on employment generation, infrastructure development, and support to vulnerable sections. Presenting a Rs 1.27 lakh crore budget, Abdullah said that in the [] The post J&K Budget | CM Omar Abdullah Announces Welfare And Development Measures appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Vipul Gupta, Director Neurointerventional Surgery, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai Cerebral aneurysms are abnormal balloon-like dilations of blood vessels in the brain that develop due to weakening of the vessel wall. These aneurysms are extremely dangerous because they can rupture without warning, leading to severe internal bleeding in the brain known as [] The post Flow Diverter Stents Transform Emergency Treatment of Brain Aneurysms, Saving Lives with Advanced Minimally Invasive Care appeared first on Northlines .
Pak security forces kill 24 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR, Feb 6: Pakistani security forces have killed 24 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the militarys media wing said on Friday. On 4-5 February, twenty four khawarij belonging to Fitna-al-Khawarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. Fitna-al-Khawarij is a term used by the state for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Two intelligence-based operations were conducted in the [] The post Pak security forces kill 24 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
12 killed, several injured in suicide attack at Shia religious centre in Pakistans capital
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6: At least 12 people were killed and several others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in Pakistans capital, police sources said. The powerful explosion occurred at Tarlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area of the federal capital. The suicide bomber was stopped at the gate of the Imambargah, but he blew himself up, killing 12 people and injuring several others, they said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for [] The post 12 killed, several injured in suicide attack at Shia religious centre in Pakistans capital appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot, wounded in Moscow
MOSCOW, Feb 6: A deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot and wounded in Moscow on Friday in an attack that follows a series of assassinations of senior military officers that Russia blamed on Ukraine. Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev was shot several times by an unidentified assailant at an apartment building in Moscows northwest and hospitalised, Investigative Committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko said in a statement. Petrenko didnt say who could be behind the attack on Alekseyev, who has served [] The post Deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot, wounded in Moscow appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian-origin man sentenced to 23 months jail for cheating through Singapore online marketplace
SINGAPORE, Feb 6: An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 23 months jail for cheating a woman he met on Singapores online marketplace of over SGD268,000. Thevendran Elan Goven, 31, was handed the sentence on Thursday, after he earlier pleaded guilty to one count of cheating, The Straits Times reported. Two other similar charges were taken into consideration. Deputy Public Prosecutor Suriya Prakash told the court previously that Thevendran did not stop cheating the victim even after all her money [] The post Indian-origin man sentenced to 23 months jail for cheating through Singapore online marketplace appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Budget Favors NC, Ignores People: LoP Sharma
SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition, Sunil Sharma on Friday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory budget, saying it favours National Conference MLAs and provides little support for daily wagers, unemployed youth, and BPL and EWS families. Sharma alleged that funds allocated by the Centre were directed to NC-held constituencies. He said the budget offers no []
Srinagar: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq expressed deep grief and anguish over the devastating fire incident in Shahampora, in the vicinity of Jama Masjid, in which 12 residential houses were gutted, leaving several families homeless in the harsh winter, and the fire incident in chattabal area yesterday in which also many houses were gutted []
CESC Q3 net profit grows 8 pc to Rs 304 cr
NEW DELHI, Feb 6: CESC Ltd on Friday posted around 8 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 304 crore in December quarter, supported by higher income. It had reported a net profit of Rs 282 crore in the October-December period of preceding financial year, the company said in an exchange filing. The companys total income rose to Rs 4,099 crore in the third quarter from Rs 3,657 crore in Q3FY25. Kolkata-based CESC is into the generation, transmission, [] The post CESC Q3 net profit grows 8 pc to Rs 304 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India-EU FTA to provide better access to European markets for Indian auto component firms: Icra
NEW DELHI, Feb 6: The India-EU deal is expected to reshape competitive dynamics and market access on both sides while providing better access to European markets for Indian auto and component exports, aiding the sectors long-term growth prospects, according to a report by Icra. It is expected to give a boost to premium vehicle imports, but have limited disruption to the mass market, it added. The sharp reduction in duties on EU-made vehicles (completely built units) is expected to drop [] The post India-EU FTA to provide better access to European markets for Indian auto component firms: Icra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NIA Raids GMC Anantnag in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday reached Government Medical College Anantnag in south Kashmir to collect documents in connection with the Red Fort blast case, official sources said. Sources said that the NIA team sought specific documents from the medical college as part of its ongoing probe into the case. []
Several Feared Dead As Blast Rocks Imambargah In Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A massive explosion rocked Pakistans capital Islamabad on Friday, killing several people and injuring more than 30 others, police said, as a state of emergency was declared in the city. The blast, suspected to be a suicide bombing, occurred at the Tarlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area shortly after Friday prayers. Security forces [] The post Several Feared Dead As Blast Rocks Imambargah In Islamabad appeared first on Northlines .
Drafted by bureaucrats, lacks political input: Sajad Lone tears into J&K Budget
Jammu: Peoples Conference chief and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone on Friday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir governments budget, saying it lacked political direction and was primarily drafted by bureaucrats with little improvement over the previous year. Speaking to reporters, Lone, said, The budget is as good or as bad as it was last time. I []
Budget 202627: Jammu Kashmir Accelerates Resettlement, Welfare Measures for Kashmiri Migrants
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday reiterated its commitment to the resettlement and welfare of Kashmiri migrant families, announcing accelerated housing, social security and service delivery measures during the Budget 202627 presentation in the Legislative Assembly. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the government is expediting the construction of accommodation for migrant government employees, []
Several Injured In Explosion At Religious Centre In Pakistans Capital
Islamabad, Feb 6: Several people were injured on Friday in an explosion at a religious centre in Pakistans capital Islamabad, local media reports said. The explosion occurred at Tarlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area of the federal capital, the Dawn newspaper reported. Police and rescue services have reached the site and started rescue operations. Citing a spokesperson for Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, the Express Tribune newspaper reported that the emergency was declared at hospital. The injured are being [] The post Several Injured In Explosion At Religious Centre In Pakistans Capital appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Budget Ignores Youth, Farmers, Workers: Waheed Parra
SRINAGAR: PDP leader and Pulwama MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra on Friday criticised the Union Territory Budget, saying it fails to address key public issues, particularly those affecting youth. Speaking to Kashmir Life at the Assembly Complex in Jammu, Parra said the Budget does not respond to the concerns of Jammu and Kashmirs population, noting that a []
Liver releases proteins in line with body clock; irregular eating disrupts rhythm: Study
New Delhi, Feb 6: An analysis has found that the liver releases proteins into the bloodstream in timed waves, in line with the body clock findings point to how working in shifts and irregular eating habits can affect liver function and disrupt its circadian rhythm, researchers said. These are important findings, because they challenge the idea that the liver releases proteins into the blood at a consistent pace, author Meltem Weger, from the University of Queensland in Australia, said. [] The post Liver releases proteins in line with body clock; irregular eating disrupts rhythm: Study appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Abdullah Presents Rs 1.27 Lakh Cr Budget, Emphasises On Inclusive Growth, Fiscal Prudence
JAMMU, Feb 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented a Rs 1.27 lakh crore Budget for 2026-2027 in the Legislative Assembly, asserting that the financial plan aims to lay a strong foundation for sustainable growth, social harmony and economic prosperity in the Union Territory. He said his government is committed to transforming the J&K into a modern, progressive and economically vibrant region by promoting investment, innovation and participatory governance. Presenting the Budget in the Legislative Assembly, [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Presents Rs 1.27 Lakh Cr Budget, Emphasises On Inclusive Growth, Fiscal Prudence appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hopeless, vague document: Waheed Parra slams J&K Budget
Jammu: PDP leader and MLA Pulwama Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra on Friday sharply criticised the Union Territorys Budget, calling it hopeless and a vague document that fails to address the pressing concerns of the people, especially the youth. Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly complex in Jammu, Parra,, said the Budget offers no healing or hope to []
CM Omar Announces 6 Free Gas Cylinders To AAY Families Per Year
JAMMU, Feb 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that his government will provide six free LPG cylinders per year to all Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households in Jammu & Kashmir. Speaking in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said the scheme will cover the poorest of the poor, ensuring that [] The post CM Omar Announces 6 Free Gas Cylinders To AAY Families Per Year appeared first on Northlines .
NIA Conducts Searches At GMC Anantnag In White Collar Terror Case
SRINAGAR, Feb 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches at the Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the white collar terror module busted in November last year, officials said. A team of NIA officials arrived at the medical college and carried out searches linked to the [] The post NIA Conducts Searches At GMC Anantnag In White Collar Terror Case appeared first on Northlines .
RS: Railway Minister Signals Progress On Jammu Metro, Urges Keralas Cooperation For Projects
New Delhi, Feb 6: In a lively Question Hour and Zero Hour session in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed key concerns on infrastructure development, including potential Metro services in Jammu, stalled projects due to land and environmental issues, demands for premium train connectivity, and ongoing railway initiatives in Kerala. During Question Hour, BJP-nominated MP Gulam Ali raised a question on plans for a Metro in Jammu. Responding, Railway Minister Vaishnaw said he would pass his [] The post RS: Railway Minister Signals Progress On Jammu Metro, Urges Keralas Cooperation For Projects appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Amit Shah Visits IB Forward Posts In Kathua, Reviews Border Security In J&K
JAMMU, Feb 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited forward areas along the International Border in Kathua district, beginning his two-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The Home Minister visited the Border Security Force (BSF) outposts of Gurnam and Bobiyian in the Hiranagar sector, where he interacted with personnel deployed along [] The post Amit Shah Visits IB Forward Posts In Kathua, Reviews Border Security In J&K appeared first on Northlines .
J&K Finance Dept Assigns Additional Charge To Two Officers
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered additional charge assignments to two officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. As per a Government order, Shadab Mukhdoomi, Financial Advisor/CAO to the Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti (PHE), Kashmir, has been given the additional charge of Chief Accounts Officer in the office of the Chief Engineer, Public Works (R&B) Department Central, Kashmir, in addition to her own duties, till Shoaib Mohammad Bhat joins the department. Further, Vaid Kumar, [] The post J&K Finance Dept Assigns Additional Charge To Two Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Farooq Abdullah calls J&K Budget inclusive, Says it offers relief for all
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday hailed the Union Territorys budget, calling it amazing and inclusive, with provisions aimed at providing relief across all sections of society. Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly complex in Jammu, Farooq Abdullah, described the budget as excellent, saying it offers benefits in []
NIA Raids Government Medical College Anantnag In Connection With White Collar Terror Module
SRINAGAR, Feb 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out searches at the Government Medical College in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the white collar terror module busted in November last year. Officials said a team of NIA sleuths arrived at the GMC Anantnag and carried out searches. They said the searches were in connection with the recovery of a rifle from the locker of a doctor in November last year. Dr Adeel [] The post NIA Raids Government Medical College Anantnag In Connection With White Collar Terror Module appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Home Minister Shah visits forward area along IB in J-Ks Kathua
JAMMU: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited forward areas along the International Border in Kathua, marking the start of his two-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The home minister visited the border outposts of Gurnam and Bobiyian in the Hiranagar sector and interacted with the Border Security Force (BSF) []
White collar terror module: NIA raids govt medical college in J&K
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out searches at the Government Medical College in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the white collar terror module busted in November last year. Rifle recovered from doctors locker last year: NIA Officials said a team of NIA sleuths arrived at 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 .
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon following Opposition protests
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Friday following vociferous protests by Opposition members over various issues. As soon as the House met for the day, many Opposition members trooped into the Well, shouting slogans and displaying placards. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said he wants the House to []
548 New Medical Seats For J&K; AIIMS Kashmir To Be Operational By June 2026: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled a major expansion in medical education for the Union Territory. Presenting the budget in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the government is taking concrete steps to strengthen the foundation of the healthcare sector. Chief Minister announced, This year, we are adding 548 medical seats to enhance educational capacity. The detailed allocation includes 340 new MBBS seats, 128 postgraduate seats, 34 postgraduate Ayurveda [] The post 548 New Medical Seats For J&K; AIIMS Kashmir To Be Operational By June 2026: CM Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM unveils Rs 113767 crore budget for J&K
ammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled Rs 113767 crore budget for Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory. Presenting the budget in the UT Assembly, the CM said the total net budget estimates for the fiscal year 2026-27 are Rs 113767 crore excluding the provision for ways and means advances and overdraft. The total []
CM Omar Abdullah Announces 6 Free Gas Cylinders To AAY Families Per Year
JAMMU, Feb 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that his government will provide six free LPG cylinders per year to all Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households in Jammu & Kashmir. Speaking in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said the scheme will cover the poorest of the poor, ensuring that every AAY family in the Union Territory receives six free LPG cylinders annually. (KNO) The post CM Omar Abdullah Announces 6 Free Gas Cylinders To AAY Families Per Year appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Home Minister Amit Shah Visits Forward Area Along IB In J&Ks Kathua
Jammu, Feb 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited forward areas along the International Border in Kathua, marking the start of his two-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The home minister visited the border outposts of Gurnam and Bobiyian in the Hiranagar sector and interacted with the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel guarding the frontier, the officials said. His visit comes amid heightened focus on border management to scuttle infiltration of terrorists and smuggling of weapons [] The post Home Minister Amit Shah Visits Forward Area Along IB In J&Ks Kathua appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Govt Rules Out Honorarium Hike For Numberdars, Chowkidars
Srinagar, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the House that there is no proposal under consideration to increase the monthly honorarium of Numberdars and Chowkidars in the Union Territory. Numberdars currently receive Rs 1,501 per month, while Chowkidars are paid Rs 1,500. The government also said the honorarium was last revised in 2016 following a Cabinet decision on April 27 of that year. The revision, it said, had increased the Numberdars honorarium from Rs 751 to [] The post J&K Govt Rules Out Honorarium Hike For Numberdars, Chowkidars appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Agrement To Create Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Historic: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the tripartite agreement for creation of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority was historic and reflective of the governments unwavering commitment to peace and inclusive growth in the northeastern region. This is a historic agreement indeed, which will enhance the development trajectory of Eastern Nagaland in particular, Modi said in a post on X. The Centre signed a tripartite agreement with the Nagaland government and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation [] The post Agrement To Create Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Historic: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sub-Zero Nights Persist In J&K; MeT Rules Out Major Snowfall Till Feb 16
SRINAGAR, Feb 6: Night temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir continued to remain below normal, with all weather stations in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero minimums, even as the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecast largely dry weather across the Union Territory till February 16. The MeT said no major spell of rain or snowfall is expected during [] The post Sub-Zero Nights Persist In J&K; MeT Rules Out Major Snowfall Till Feb 16 appeared first on Northlines .
PM Modi interacts with students during 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha
NEW DELHI, Feb 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with students during the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, offering guidance on managing exam stress, building confidence and pursuing holistic development beyond marks. In a video released today, the Prime Minister was seen addressing students on overcoming stress and anxiety during examinations. He [] The post PM Modi interacts with students during 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha appeared first on Northlines .
KABUL, Feb 5: The Afghan Taliban has rejected claims that it has been granting any kind of aid to foreign militant and terror groups who are operating in Afghanistan, instead alleging that fighters from the Islamic State have established bases in neighbouring countries, in a veiled reference against Pakistan. Taliban spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, responding to concerns voiced in the United Nations Security Council by several countries about alleged militant activity emanating from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, said that Afghanistan is secure and [] The post Afghan Taliban rejects claims of aiding and abetting IS-KP officials, says terror group operating from neighbouring nations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Leaders of Indonesia, Australia sign a new security treaty to affirm deeper ties
JAKARTA, Feb 6: Indonesian and Australian leaders signed a new bilateral security treaty on Friday that both Governments say will deepen ties between the often-testy neighbours. The treaty was signed in Indonesias capital, Jakarta, three months after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced in Sydney that negotiations on the pact had been substantively concluded, highlighting their ambition to better utilise the two countries past security agreements inked in 1995 and 2006. Albanese has cast the [] The post Leaders of Indonesia, Australia sign a new security treaty to affirm deeper ties appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iran, US set for talks in Oman over nuclear programme after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests
MUSCAT (Oman), Feb 6: Iran and the United States stood poised on Friday to hold negotiations in Oman at least over Tehrans nuclear programme after a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to take part in talks in Turkiye. The two countries have returned to Oman, a sultanate on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, months after rounds of meetings turned to ash following Israels launch of a 12-day war against Iran back in June. The [] The post Iran, US set for talks in Oman over nuclear programme after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Parliament Disruption
NEW DELHI, Feb 6: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday strongly criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for raising the issue of the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane in the Lok Sabha, accusing him of disrupting parliamentary proceedings and politicising sensitive defence matters. In a social media post, Rijiju [] The post Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Parliament Disruption appeared first on Northlines .
RSS Kick-Starts Kashmir To Kanyakumari Dhwaj Yatra
Srinagar, Feb 6: The RSS on Friday started a Dhwaj Yatra (flag rally) from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to clear the misgivings about the outfit. The yatra symbolically began from the historic Lal Chowk and culminated at the Tourist Reception Centre, where the participants boarded vehicles for onward journey to other parts of the country. [] The post RSS Kick-Starts Kashmir To Kanyakumari Dhwaj Yatra appeared first on Northlines .
Govt building business-friendly ecosystem that invites innovation and investment, turning J&K into hub of enterprise and ideas: Omar Abdullah The post Govt building business-friendly ecosystem that invites innovation and investment, turning J&K into hub of enterprise and ideas: Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K govt actively engaging with central government to resolve fiscal issues, says Omar Abdullah during Budget presentation The post J&K govt actively engaging with central government to resolve fiscal issues, says Omar Abdullah during Budget presentation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu And Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Presents Budget For 2026-2027
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presents Budget for 2026-2027 Government committed to transforming J&K into modern, progressive, economically vibrant region: Omar Abdullah Govt building business-friendly ecosystem that invites innovation and investment, turning J&K into hub of enterprise and ideas: Omar Abdullah J&K govt actively engaging with central government to resolve fiscal issues, says Omar Abdullah during Budget presentation The post Jammu And Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Presents Budget For 2026-2027 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K: Probe Ordered Into Alleged Misconduct By Tangmarg Municipal Officials
BARAMULLA, Feb 6: An enquiry has been ordered into allegations of misconduct by officials of the Municipal Committee TangmargGulmarg following a controversy linked to a routine market checking drive in the Tangmarg area of North Kashmir. According to an official communication issued by the Municipal Committee, the matter has been referred to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate [] The post J&K: Probe Ordered Into Alleged Misconduct By Tangmarg Municipal Officials appeared first on Northlines .
RSS Starts Kashmir To Kanyakumari Dhwaj Yatra
Srinagar, Feb 6: The RSS on Friday started a Dhwaj Yatra (flag rally) from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to clear the misgivings about the outfit. The yatra symbolically began from the historic Lal Chowk and culminated at the Tourist Reception Centre, where the participants boarded vehicles for onward journey to other parts of the country. The aim of this yatra is to clear the misgivings that the RSS is against some people. We also want to convey the real history to [] The post RSS Starts Kashmir To Kanyakumari Dhwaj Yatra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Maruti joins hands with AP Govt; to set up 4 automated driving test tracks in state
NEW DELHI, Feb 6: Maruti Suzuki India on Friday said it has inked a pact with Andhra Pradesh government for the setting up and maintenance of four automated driving test tracks across the state. The tracks will be set up at four Regional Transport Office (RTO) locations in the state, namely Eluru, Ongole, Vizianagaram, and Anakapalli. Under the MoA, the car major will automate and maintain these driving test tracks for a period of three years from the date of [] The post Maruti joins hands with AP Govt; to set up 4 automated driving test tracks in state appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LIC shares surge over 7 pc post Q3 earnings
NEW DELHI, Feb 6: Shares of state-owned life insurer LIC on Friday morning surged over 7 per cent after the firm reported a 17 per cent jump in net profit in the third quarter ended December 2025. The stock jumped 6.99 per cent to Rs 899.20 on the BSE. At the NSE, shares of the firm climbed 7.10 per cent to Rs 899.40. LIC on Thursday reported a 17 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 12,958 crore in [] The post LIC shares surge over 7 pc post Q3 earnings appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Our govt is committed to transform J&K into a modern, progressive and economically vibrant region, says CM Omar Abdullah while presenting Budget The post Our govt is committed to transform J&K into a modern, progressive and economically vibrant region, says CM Omar Abdullah while presenting Budget appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
John Eck on Turnaround Leadership and Building Enduring Value
How disciplined leadership, cultural clarity, and conviction guided Mattress Firm from bankruptcy to a $5 billion sale and shaped a career defined by complex transformation When companies emerge from bankruptcy, survival is often treated as success. Stability becomes the goal. Growth is optional. Long-term relevance is uncertain. Few organizations move beyond recovery to deliver durable value at scale. While this paradigm may be true for a public company, a bankruptcy funded by private equity requires a different mindset with the [] The post John Eck on Turnaround Leadership and Building Enduring Value appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Focus Not Only On Marks But Also On Improving Life: PM Modi To Students
New Delhi, Feb 6 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday advised students not to waste time on internet just because data is cheap in the country and focus on honing their life and educational skills. Education should not be a burden and everyone should be totally involved as half-hearted education does not make life successful, he said while interacting with students in the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026. Our goal should be such that it [] The post Focus Not Only On Marks But Also On Improving Life: PM Modi To Students appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
AAP leader shot dead in Punjabs Jalandhar
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Aam Aadmi Party leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead on Friday outside a gurdwara in Jalandhars Model Town by unidentified assailants, police said. The incident took place in the morning, a senior police official from Jalandhar said over the phone. Oberoi arrived at the gurdwara in his car when the assailants, []
New Delhi, Feb 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged students to trust their own study patterns while remaining open to advice, stressing that success comes from balancing self-belief with continuous learning. As examinations of CBSE, ISCE and other state boards approach, the Prime Minister interacted with select exam warriors during the 9th edition of Pariksha pe Charcha held at the Prime Ministers official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi. This year the interactive sessions were [] The post Trust your own study pattern, take advice only if it helps: PM Modi to students at Pariksha pe Charcha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Enquiry Ordered Into Alleged Misconduct By Tangmarg Municipality Officials
Baramulla, Feb 6: The Municipal Committee Tangmarg Gulmarg in North Kashmir has sought the intervention of the Sub Divisional Magistrate Gulmarg following allegations of misconduct by municipal officials during a routine market checking drive in the Tangmarg area. According to an official communication issued by the Municipal Committee, the incident occurred during an anti-encroachment drive aimed at preventing road occupation by street vendors. The letter states that a large number of vendors selling caps, gloves and socks were found operating [] The post Enquiry Ordered Into Alleged Misconduct By Tangmarg Municipality Officials appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Govt Got No Funds Under JJM Since Its Takeover
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmirs Jal Shakti Minister informed the Assembly that the Omar Abdullah government has not received even a single penny from the Government of India under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) since assuming office nearly 18 months ago. He was responding to concerns regarding the scarcity of tap water in the Lolab and []
RBI pauses rate cuts, retains interest rate at 5.25 pc
New Delhi, Feb 6 (PTI) After a 25 basis point rate cut in December, the RBI on Friday decided to pause on the policy rate front amid geopolitical uncertainties. This is the first monetary policy review after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Budget for financial year 2026-27. Announcing the sixth and final bi-monthly monetary policy for the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to retain short-term lending rate or repo rate at 5.25 per cent with a neutral stance. The rate cut pause comes on the back of the CPI-based headline
Cyber Forensic Lab Operational in Jammu Kashmir: MHA Tells Parliament
SRINAGAR: The Union Government has informed Parliament that a Cyber Forensic Laboratory is available and functioning in Jammu and Kashmir as part of efforts to strengthen digital crime investigation and forensic capabilities in the Union Territory. In a written reply to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that the []
Good friend in Washington nearing century but PM silent: Cong as Trump repeats India-Pak claim
New Delhi, Feb 6: The Congress on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump repeated his claim that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan last year, saying the PMs good friend in Washington DC is fast moving to the century mark of stating that he had intervened to halt Operation Sindoor and yet he maintains complete silence. The opposition party also lashed out at Modi over his address in the Rajya [] The post Good friend in Washington nearing century but PM silent: Cong as Trump repeats India-Pak claim appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 5.25%, Maintains Neutral Stance Amid Global Policy Divergence
MUMBAI, Feb 6: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, while continuing with a neutral policy stance. Announcing the policy decision, the Governor said the MPC arrived at the decision after a detailed assessment of evolving macroeconomic conditions and the overall economic outlook. The governor said, Since the last policy meeting, external headwinds have intensified. Though [] The post RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 5.25%, Maintains Neutral Stance Amid Global Policy Divergence appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Father of Four Killed in Budgam Road Accident
SRINAGAR: A motorcyclist was killed on Friday morning after the bike he was riding went out of control and crashed into an electric pole near Soibugh in Budgam district of central Kashmir, officials said. An official said that the accident claimed the life of a man who was the sole breadwinner of his family and []
MPC decided to maintain status quo, retain interest rate at 5.25 per cent, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra The post MPC decided to maintain status quo, retain interest rate at 5.25 per cent, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Five New Toll Plazas Set Up in Jammu Kashmir Over Six Years: Gadkari
SRINAGAR: The Government of India on Wednesday informed the Parliament that five new toll (fee) plazas have become operational in Jammu and Kashmir during the past six financial years as part of National Highway infrastructure expansion. In a written reply to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin []
J&K | Nine Houses, Bakery Unit Gutted In Separate Fire Incidents In Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 6: At least nine houses and a bakery unit were damaged in separate incidents of fire in Srinagar city on Friday, officials said. They said a fire broke out in a house at Shampora in Nowhatta area of the city and the blaze quickly spread to adjoining houses in the densely populated area. Fire and emergency services rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control, the officials said, adding at least nine houses suffered heavy damages [] The post J&K | Nine Houses, Bakery Unit Gutted In Separate Fire Incidents In Srinagar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Father of four, killed in bike-electric pole collision in Budgam
Budgam: A motorcyclist was killed on Friday morning after the bike he was riding went out of control and collided with an electric pole near Soibugh, Budgam, officials said. An official said, that the accident claimed the life of a man who was the sole breadwinner of his family and father of four []
Over 5.76 Lakh Smart Meters Installed in Jammu Kashmir Under RDSS: GoI
SRINAGAR: Over 5.76 lakh smart meters have been installed across Jammu and Kashmir under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) till January 2026, the Government of India informed the Lok Sabha. In a written reply to an unstarred question (No. 1143) raised by Ashish Dubey, the Union Ministry of Power, ac said that smart metering []
AAP Leader Shot Dead in Jalandhar
SRINAGAR: AAP leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead in broad daylight on Friday after unidentified assailants opened fire at him outside a Gurdwara in Jalandhars Model Town area, according to multiple media reports. According to an NDTV report, the attackers arrived on a two-wheeler and fired multiple shots at Oberoi while he was parking his []
SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir governments handling of budgetary commitments, alleging that several key announcements made in previous budget speeches have failed to translate into action on the ground. Speaking to reporters ahead of the presentation of []
Under NFSA, Jammu Kashmir Received 4.5 Lakh Metric Tonnes of Food Grains Annually: Centre
SRINAGAR: The Centre told Parliament that Jammu and Kashmir is supplied with nearly 4.5 lakh metric tonnes of food grains each year under the National Food Security Act, while Ladakh receives about 0.32 to 0.35 lakh metric tonnes annually through the Targeted Public Distribution System. In a written response in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry []
