Over 1,436 Km of National Highways Built in Jammu Kashmir Since 2018: Centre
SRINAGAR: Around 1,436 kilometres of National Highways have been constructed in Jammu and Kashmir since 201819, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha. According to official data, the Union Territory witnessed fluctuating highway construction over the years, with 95 km built in 201819, 46 km in 201920, 234 km in 202021, 263 km in 202122, 217 []
272-km UdhampurSrinagarBaramulla Railway Link Completed: GoI Informs Lok Sabha
SRINAGAR: The 272-km UdhampurSrinagarBaramulla link has been completed as part of a major railway infrastructure expansion under the National Rail Plan, the Government of India informed the Lok Sabha. In a reply to a starred question, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project is among key railway developments aimed at enhancing connectivity and capacity across []
Jammu Kashmir: Pharmacist Accused of Corruption, Absenteeism and Rs 20 Lakh Fraud
SRINAGAR: Serious allegations of corruption, abuse of authority, and financial misconduct have surfaced against a pharmacist in Jammu and Kashmirs Health and Medical Education Department, raising questions about administrative oversight and accountability within the system. A formal complaint submitted to the Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department, has accused Mohammad Salim Wani, a pharmacist substantively []
Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.9 Jolts Afghanistan, Tremors Felt Across J&K
Srinagar, Apr 3 : A moderate earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region on Friday evening, with tremors felt across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir. According to initial data, the quake occurred at 16:12:58 UTC with its epicenter located at coordinates 36.52N latitude and 71.01E longitude, at a depth of 175 kilometres. The information was shared by Kashmir Weather, citing data from GFZ. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received so [] The post Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.9 Jolts Afghanistan, Tremors Felt Across J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan; Tremors Felt in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the AfghanistanTajikistan border region on Friday evening, with tremors felt across parts of Jammu and Kashmir, causing brief panic among residents. According to initial data from the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, the earthquake occurred at 16:12:58 UTC. The epicentre was located at 36.52N latitude and 71.01E longitude, []
CAG Flags J&Ks Non-Submission Of Rs 12,000-Crore UCs Till Mar 2024
JAMMU, Apr 3: The Jammu and Kashmir government failed to submit utilisation certificates for grants exceeding Rs 12,000 crore received from the Centre until March 2024, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has said. The apex auditing body said non-submission of utilisation certificates (UCs) implies that authorities have not accounted for how the funds were utilised over the years. Utilisation certificates amounting to Rs 12,074.25 crore (3,663 UCs) were outstanding indicating lack of internal control of administrative departments, the [] The post CAG Flags J&Ks Non-Submission Of Rs 12,000-Crore UCs Till Mar 2024 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iran Shot Down USs Stealth F-35, Search Operation Underway as Tensions Mount
SRINAGAR: A US fighter aircraft has been shot down over Iran, triggering an urgent search-and-rescue operation even as a dramatic shake-up in the Pentagon and escalating rhetoric from Tehran signal a deepening and increasingly volatile conflict. Iranian state media first reported that the aircraft was brought down over central Iran, claiming it was hit by []
Health Minister Inaugurates MRI, Modular OTs at GMC Anantnag
SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Friday dedicated a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla MRI facility to the public at Government Medical College Anantnag and inaugurated three modular operation theatres and a vitrectomy machine in the Ophthalmology Department of the associated hospital. The event was attended by several legislators, []
Authorities Order School Closure in Jammu Kashmir District Amid Persistent Rains
SRINAGAR: Authorities in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday ordered the closure of all government and private schools for Saturday, April 4, due to persistent rains and adverse weather conditions across the region. The Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri issued the official order, stating that the decision was made to ensure the []
5 Indians Among 12 Injured By Missile Debris In Abu Dhabi
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: Five Indian nationals were among 12 people reportedly injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday by debris from an intercepted missile. Local authorities said the people sustained minor to moderate injuries in the incident. The incident caused minor to moderate injuries to five Indian and six Nepali nationals, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on social media. It said another Nepali citizen sustained a major injury. The incident occurred in the Ajban area of Abu Dhabi when [] The post 5 Indians Among 12 Injured By Missile Debris In Abu Dhabi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Srinagar Residents to Face Water Supply Disruption on April 6-7
SRINAGAR: The Water Works Division Srinagar has issued an advisory informing residents that potable water supply will be suspended for 24 hours in major parts of Srinagar and nearby areas. The interruption is scheduled from 6:00 A.M. on Monday, April 6, 2026, to 6:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to carry out urgent repair []
Over 18 Lakh Kanals Of Land Encroached In Jammu And Kashmir: Official Data
Jammu, Apr 3: Over 18 lakh kanals of land are encroached across Jammu and Kashmir, with only 29,000 kanals retrieved so far from squatters, official data said. As per official data, a total of 18,38,735.42 kanals of land have been encroached upon, including 17,22,993 kanals of state land and 1,15,742.42 kanals of forest land. The data said encroachment entries in revenue records have been expunged. Revenue department officials said they took action under the provisions of the Land Revenue Act [] The post Over 18 Lakh Kanals Of Land Encroached In Jammu And Kashmir: Official Data appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Fresh Snowfall In Kashmir Higher Reaches, Rains Lash Plains; Erratic Weather Till April 10: MeT
Srinagar, Apr 3: Few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Friday, while the plains were lashed by rains, officials said. They said a few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including Mughal Road in south Kashmirs Shopian, and Sadhna Top in north Kashmirs Kupwara, received fresh snowfall. Srinagar and other plains of the valley were lashed by rains, which continued at many places when the last reports came in, the officials said. A strong [] The post Fresh Snowfall In Kashmir Higher Reaches, Rains Lash Plains; Erratic Weather Till April 10: MeT appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mirwaiz Raises Concerns Over Curbs, Calls For Probe Into Ganderbal Killing
SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said access to Jama Masjid Srinagar has been repeatedly restricted, stating that such measures reflect a broader pattern of curbs on fundamental rights in the Valley. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic mosque after a gap, he said that Eid prayers were not permitted and several Fridays []
Centre Asks States To Crack Down On Hoarding, Black Marketing Amid Fuel Supply Concerns
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: The Centre has directed states and Union Territories to take strict action against hoarding and black marketing of petroleum products and LPG, amid supply concerns triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Invoking provisions under the Essential Commodities Act and the LPG Control Order, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) asked states to intensify enforcement, conduct daily raids and inspections in coordination with oil marketing companies, and maintain strict vigilance against diversion [] The post Centre Asks States To Crack Down On Hoarding, Black Marketing Amid Fuel Supply Concerns appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu And Kashmir Economic Growth Eases To 11.18% In FY25: CAG Report
JAMMU, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmirs Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth moderated to 11.18 per cent in 2024-25, down from 12.51 per cent in the previous financial year, though it has remained in the 11-12 per cent range over the past four fiscals, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The CAG report on Union Territory Finances for the year 2024-25 was tabled in the legislative Assembly by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday, also showing that [] The post Jammu And Kashmir Economic Growth Eases To 11.18% In FY25: CAG Report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lieutenant Governor orders magisterial inquiry into Arhama, Ganderbal incident
Jammu, 3 April 2026: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha ordered magisterial inquiry into Arhama, Ganderbal incident. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: I have ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into Arhama, Ganderbal incident. The inquiry will examine all aspects related to the incident and ensure that justice is served. The post Lieutenant Governor orders magisterial inquiry into Arhama, Ganderbal incident appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Ayodhya Can Become Centre Of Indias Soft Power: LG Manoj Sinha
NEW DELHI, Apr 2: Ayodhya is not merely a geographical space but a symbol of Indias cultural and civilisational continuity, and the holy city can become a centre of Indias soft power, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday. In his address at the Ayodhya Parv 2026 hosted at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) here, he also said amid times of global volatility, the values of amity, sacrifice and shared prosperity espoused by [] The post Ayodhya Can Become Centre Of Indias Soft Power: LG Manoj Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chinese national arrested in multi-million rupees crypto currency scam in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Apr 3:A Chinese national has been arrested in connection with his alleged involvement in cheating people through operating a multi-million rupees crypto currency scam, police said Friday. A team of police arrested Zhu Yi-eng, 35, from the capitals Thamel area on Thursday along with transaction details of crypto currency worth Nepalese rupees (NRs) 179.97 million, said Pavan Kumar Bhattarai, spokesperson at Kathmandu District Police Circle. The police also recovered from him three mobile sets and various documents, including papers [] The post Chinese national arrested in multi-million rupees crypto currency scam in Nepal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mahaveer Singhvi assumes charge as Indias Consul General in Toronto
OTTAWA, Apr 3: Senior diplomat Mahaveer Singhvi has assumed charge as Indias new consul general in Toronto amid efforts by New Delhi and Ottawa to further expand the bilateral ties in a range of areas, including trade, investment and energy. Singhvi, a 1999 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, was serving as an additional secretary in the headquarters of the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi before taking up the new responsibility. His appointment comes at an important moment [] The post Mahaveer Singhvi assumes charge as Indias Consul General in Toronto appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
From Dec 1992 Militancy-Hit Property Loss To CIC: Kashmiri Family Seeks Relief Details
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: A Kashmiri familys wait of more than three decades for ex-gratia relief for their property gutted in a militancy-related incident on the night of December 7-8, 1992, has reached the Central Information Commission, with the second generation now seeking answers on the fate of the compensation. According to the appellant, Pran Nath, the property comprised a three-storey residential house, along with a multi-storey cowshed and a wooden granary, built on about 10 marlas of land in [] The post From Dec 1992 Militancy-Hit Property Loss To CIC: Kashmiri Family Seeks Relief Details appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ladakh Admin Orders Transfers, Assigns Additional Charges To Officers
Leh, Apr 3: : The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Friday ordered a fresh reshuffle of officers, effecting transfers, postings and additional charge assignments in the interest of governance, according to an official order issued by the General Administration Department. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Ladakh Admin Orders Transfers, Assigns Additional Charges To Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Two Inter-District Drug Peddlers Held With Heroin In J&Ks Udhampur
Jammu, April 3: Police on Friday apprehended two inter-district drug peddlers and recovered heroin from their possession during checking in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, officials said. A police team, while conducting routine checking at a motor shed in Chenani, intercepted a Toyota Glanza that was on its way from Udhampur towards the Kashmir valley, they said. During checking, four persons were found travelling in the vehicle. Upon conducting a personal search of the driver and co-driver, police recovered two [] The post Two Inter-District Drug Peddlers Held With Heroin In J&Ks Udhampur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Srinagar Admin Issues Advisory Amid Adverse Weather Conditions
SRINAGAR: The district administration of Srinagar on Friday issued a public advisory urging residents to avoid non-essential movement and follow safety precautions in view of ongoing inclement weather and an adverse forecast. According to the advisory issued by the District Magistrates office, intermittent light to moderate rainfall, along with snowfall in higher reaches, thunderstorms, and []
Best Trading Apps for MCX Commodity Trading in India
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From 10 Lakh Demand To 50K Trap: ACB Chargesheets Naib Tehsildar, Patwari In Uri Trap Case
Srinagar, Apr 3: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu & Kashmir, has presented a charge-sheet before the competent court against two public servants in connection with a bribery trap case registered in Baramulla district. The accused have been identified as Altaf Hussain Khan, then Naib Tehsildar Uri, and Pardeep Kumar, Patwari Halqa Uri. The charge-sheet has been filed in FIR No. 12/2024 of Police Station ACB Baramulla. According to ACB, a complaint was received from a resident of Uri on September [] The post From 10 Lakh Demand To 50K Trap: ACB Chargesheets Naib Tehsildar, Patwari In Uri Trap Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Three Injured as Vehicle Overturns in Ganderbal
SRINAGAR: Three persons, including the driver, were injured after a small goods vehicle overturned in the Gund Kangan area of Ganderbal district on Friday, officials said. According to details, a Chhota Hathi vehicle bearing registration number JK16B-3960 met with an accident and overturned on the road in the area. The injured have been identified as []
How semi-urban users are adopting digital savings accounts faster
Walk through a semi-urban town today and youll notice a quiet shift happening. People are managing funds on their phones more than at bank counters. From shop owners to salaried, digital habits are shaping day-to-day savings. What is driving this change is convenience, trust, and increasing financial awareness. A digital savings account is no longer viewed as urban-only; it is becoming the new normal. Lets break down how and why this transition is happening so fast. Easy account opening with [] The post How semi-urban users are adopting digital savings accounts faster appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir: ACB Chargesheets Naib Tehsildar, Patwari in Rs 50,000 Bribery Case
SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau Jammu and Kashmir on Friday said it has filed a chargesheet against a Naib Tehsildar and a Patwari posted in Uri area of Baramulla for allegedly seeking and accepting a bribe in exchange for issuing revenue documents. Officials said one of the accused was caught red-handed while accepting Rs 50,000 during []
ACB files chargesheet against Uri Naib Tehsildar, Patwari in Rs 50,000 bribery trap case
Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jammu & Kashmir on Friday said it has filed a chargesheet against a Naib Tehsildar and a Patwari from Uri in Baramulla district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to provide revenue documents. Officials said one of the accused was caught red-handed while accepting Rs 50,000 during []
Iran fires on targets across Mideast while Israel, US hit Tehran as war shows no signs of slowing
DUBAI, Apr 3: Iran fired on targets across the Middle East, sparking multiple blazes at a Kuwaiti oil refinery, while American and Israeli airstrikes hit the Islamic Republic early Friday as the war neared the end of its fifth week unabated and the UN Security Council prepared to meet over Tehrans stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz. Despite claims from the US and Israel that Irans military capabilities have been all but destroyed, Tehran has continued to keep the pressure [] The post Iran fires on targets across Mideast while Israel, US hit Tehran as war shows no signs of slowing appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Myanmars parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping army in charge
BANGKOK, Apr 3: Myanmars parliament on Friday elected Min Aung Hlaing, a general who ousted Aung San Suu Kyis civilian government in 2021 and kept an iron grip on power for the past five years, as the countrys new president. The move marks a nominal return to an elected Government but is widely considered to be an effort to keep the army in power after an election organised by the military that opponents and independent observers deemed neither free nor [] The post Myanmars parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping army in charge appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
White House set to release Trumps budget with major increase in defense spending
WASHINGTON, Apr 3: The White House is set to release President Donald Trumps 2027 budget Friday, a sweeping blueprint that could boost Pentagon spending to USD1.5 trillion, the largest of its kind in decades, as the US focuses on military investments rather than other domestic programs. Even before the US-led war against Iran, the Republican president had indicated he wanted to bolster defense spending to modernize the military for 21st-century threats. Separately, the Pentagon last month proposed USD200 billion for [] The post White House set to release Trumps budget with major increase in defense spending appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
TAFE tractor sales rise 23 pc to 2,14,951 units in FY26
NEW DELHI, Apr 3:Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd on Friday reported a 23 per cent rise in total tractor sales with a record 2,14,951 units in 2025-26 as compared to 1,74,785 units in the preceding fiscal. The company concluded the fiscal year on a strong note, delivering 37.4 per cent growth in March 2026, Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) said in a statement. It also achieved the highest-ever domestic sales with both the companys brands, Massey Ferguson and Eicher [] The post TAFE tractor sales rise 23 pc to 2,14,951 units in FY26 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Five Children Injured in School Bus Accident in Baramulla
SRINAGAR: Five children were injured after a school bus met with an accident near Shutloo in Baramulla district on Friday, officials said. The injured students sustained injuries and were immediately shifted to Sub-District Hospital Rohama, where they received first aid and stitching, medical officials said. Out of the five injured, three children have been referred []
Maruti Suzuki India aiming for 8,000 service touchpoints by FY31: MD & CEO
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is aiming to scale up its service network to around 8,000 touchpoints by FY 2030-31, its Managing Director & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said on Friday. The company added 502 new service touchpoints in FY 2025-26, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) said in a statement. As our customers are spread across the nation and their requirements continue to evolve, we are continuously innovating and expanding our service touchpoints Currently, we have 5,926 touchpoints, [] The post Maruti Suzuki India aiming for 8,000 service touchpoints by FY31: MD & CEO appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Coal India arm NCL supplies 137 MT dry fuel in FY26
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: Coal India arm NCL on Friday said that it supplied a record 137.08 million tonnes (MT) of coal to its customers in power and other sectors during 2025-26, significantly reinforcing Indias energy security amid surging domestic demand and shifting global dynamics. Of the total dispatch, approximately 86 per cent, equivalent to 117.85 MT, was supplied to coal-based power plants. Amid evolving global energy dynamics and rising power demand in the country, NCLs consistent performance has played [] The post Coal India arm NCL supplies 137 MT dry fuel in FY26 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CBSE Plan For 2026-27: Three-Language Formula From Class 6; Two Levels Of Maths, Science For Class 9
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class 6 and a two-level system of mathematics and science for Class 9 starting in the 2026-27 academic session, officials said on Friday. While the three-language formula mandated under the new National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented from 2026 for Class 6, introduction of the two-level system of mandatory standard and optional advanced [] The post CBSE Plan For 2026-27: Three-Language Formula From Class 6; Two Levels Of Maths, Science For Class 9 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Vedanta group firm HZLs production of mined metal, refined metal rises in Q4; silver output slips
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: Vedanta group firm HZL has reported an increase in the production of mined metal and refined metal, but a slight decrease in silver production in the fourth quarter of FY26. The companys mined metal production increased by two per cent to 3,15,000 tonnes and its refined metal output rose by five per cent to 2,82,000 tonnes in the January-March quarter of FY26. Mined metal production refers to extracting raw ore from the earth and producing a [] The post Vedanta group firm HZLs production of mined metal, refined metal rises in Q4; silver output slips appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
West Asia crisis: Govt discusses ways to scale up production of induction heater
NEW DELHI, Apr 3:The Government on Friday held discussions on measures to encourage companies to ramp up production of induction heaters and compatible utensils amid rising demand for these products due to concerns over LPG availability following the West Asia crisis, an official said. The crisis has disrupted the movement of ships carrying oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over cooking gas supplies and prompting people to rush to buy induction heaters and compatible utensils. The [] The post West Asia crisis: Govt discusses ways to scale up production of induction heater appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pakistan raises petrol prices amid US-Iran war
ISLAMABAD, Apr 3: Pakistan has announced an unprecedented increase of 43 per cent and 55 per cent in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), respectively, in response to spiking global oil prices amid the US-Israel war on Iran. The government made the announcement on Thursday. The price of petrol has been increased by Rs 137.23 per litre (42.7 per cent) to Rs 458.41 from Rs 321.17, while HSD by Rs 184.49 per litre (55 per cent) to Rs [] The post Pakistan raises petrol prices amid US-Iran war appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sri Lanka and World Bank launch new partnership to support recovery, boost growth
COLOMBO/WASHINGTON, Apr 3: Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have launched a new five-year partnership aimed at supporting the island nations economic recovery and boosting private investment, according to a joint announcement. A new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) was launched to support Sri Lankas continued recovery, help achieve its 7 per cent medium-term economic growth target, and support job creation, according to a World Bank statement in Washington on Thursday. Making it easier to do business. Simplifying government [] The post Sri Lanka and World Bank launch new partnership to support recovery, boost growth appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Digital Integration Becoming Procedural Norm In Constitutional Institutions: Justice Vikram Nath
Ahmedabad, Apr 3: Technology has not replaced constitutional institutions but has changed the environment in which their legitimacy is formed, Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath said on Friday, noting that digital integration is no longer an add-on but a procedural norm. He was delivering the 21st Justice PD Desai Memorial Lecture on Open Justice in Digital Republic here. Justice Nath stated that the live streaming of court proceedings strengthens accountability within the system, widens access for strangers, keeps an institution [] The post Digital Integration Becoming Procedural Norm In Constitutional Institutions: Justice Vikram Nath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
94 pc of worlds childhood cancer deaths occur in low, middle-income countries, study finds
New Delhi, Apr 3: Ninety four per cent of childhood cancer deaths and 85 per cent of new cases occur in low and middle-income countries, highlighting persistent inequities in healthcare access and treatment, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet journal. Total childhood cancer deaths in 2023 were estimated at 17,000 in India, 16,000 in China, and about nine thousand each in Nigeria and Pakistan. The analysis of data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk [] The post 94 pc of worlds childhood cancer deaths occur in low, middle-income countries, study finds appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Siddaramaiah defends kin picks for bypolls; says high command will decide on power-sharing
DAVANAGERE (KARNATAKA), Apr 3: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday defended the Congress partys decision to field family members of two deceased MLAs in Assembly by-elections, asserting that the move follows established political practice. Addressing criticism from the BJP over alleged dynastic politics, he said the party had followed a common practice in selecting candidates for the upcoming bypolls in the state. The bypolls were necessitated by the demise of sitting Congress MLAs Shamanur Shivashankarappa and H Y Meti, who [] The post Siddaramaiah defends kin picks for bypolls; says high command will decide on power-sharing appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Man Killed After Dumper Plunges into Drain in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A young man was killed after a dumper fell into a drain near Jamoda on the SambaMansar road in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Surinder Singh, 35, a resident of Paltha in Samba district. According to officials, the dumper bearing registration number JK21G-5779 was coming from Udhampur when []
PoJK Will Reintegrate With India Soon, Says Head Of All India Imam Organisation
Srinagar, Apr 3: Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, on Friday said Pakistan-Occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK) would very soon be reintegrated with India. I want to say one thing to our neighbouring country from standing here in Kashmir that PoJK, which is an integral part of India, will definitely rejoin India because the people of PoJK want to have a referendum there, Ilyasi told reporters here. He claimed that the residents of PoJK are keen to [] The post PoJK Will Reintegrate With India Soon, Says Head Of All India Imam Organisation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
45-Year-Old Critically Injured After Fall from Vehicle in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A 45-year-old man sustained critical injuries after falling from a vehicle at Parimpora Main Chowk in Srinagar on Friday, officials said. The injured has been identified as Farooq Ahmed Sofi, a resident of Parimpora. According to officials, the incident occurred when he fell from a Tata Mobile near the busy Parimpora Chowk, resulting in []
Jammu: Admin Appoints Nodal Officers to Address Public Grievances
SRINAGAR: The Office of the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, has designated nodal officers for all ten districts of the Jammu division to supervise District Control Rooms and ensure effective redressal of public grievances related to essential commodities. The directions were issued vide Order No. 01DIVCOM (J) of 2026 dated April 3, 2026, from the Divisional Commissioners []
Iran Claims Second US F-35 Downed
SRINAGAR: Iran on Friday said a second F-35 Lightning II had been shot down over central Iran, according to a Reuters report citing the Mehr News Agency. The report added that the pilot was unlikely to have survived. The claim follows an earlier incident two weeks ago in which a US F-35 was struck during []
NCERT Granted Deemed-To-Be University Status, Empowered To Award Its Own Degrees
New Delhi, Apr 3: The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been formally declared a deemed-to-be university empowering it to award its own degrees, officials said. The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC), NCERT along with its six constituent units have been declared as deemed to be University under distinct category, an official notification said. These constituent units include regional institutes of education in Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru and Shillong, along [] The post NCERT Granted Deemed-To-Be University Status, Empowered To Award Its Own Degrees appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt Says No Proposal to Upgrade SDH Uri to District Hospital
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has clarified that there is currently no proposal under consideration to upgrade the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Uri to a full-fledged District Hospital, despite concerns over the regions challenging terrain and healthcare demands. Replying to a question raised by MLA Sajad Shafi, Health and Medical Education Department Minister Sakeena Itoo []
Is Jammu Only the City of Temples, or Something More?
Bharti Sharma bhartisharma705139@gmail.com As a student and a resident of Jammu, I feel a deep connection with my city, its culture, and its traditions. For me, Jammu is not just a place to live, but a place full of faith, peace and beautiful temples. It is proudly known as the City of Temples and this name truly suits it. Jammu is famous for having many temples. Almost every area has a templesome are small and simple, while others are very [] The post Is Jammu Only the City of Temples, or Something More? appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Govt Denies Irregularities in Cancer Care, Says Treatment Follows Prescribed Norms
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has clarified that cancer treatment facilities across the Union Territory are functioning in full adherence to prescribed medical guidelines, rejecting allegations of irregularities in chemotherapy practices. Replying to a query in the Assembly, the government stated that Oncology Departments and Cancer Institutes are operating day care centres specifically for []
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J&K Likely To Witness Erratic Weather With Rain, Snow For Three Days
Srinagar, Apr 3: The Meteorological (MeT) Department on Friday forecast erratic weather in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday till Sunday, with peak activity likely around April 4. A statement by the local MeT Department said, J&K is expected to experience erratic weather with light to moderate rain and snow across many places from April 3 to April 5, 2026, with the peak of this activity expected around April 4. On Friday, generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate rain [] The post J&K Likely To Witness Erratic Weather With Rain, Snow For Three Days appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Silenced, Not Defeated: Chadha Slams AAP After Rajya Sabha Post Removal
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Friday said he has been silenced, not defeated, a day after being removed as the partys deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. He also alleged that his own party had sought to prevent him from speaking in Parliament. In a video posted on X, Chadha said, Whenever I get a chance, I raise issues concerning the people in Parliament, including topics that are often overlooked. But is it an offence to [] The post Silenced, Not Defeated: Chadha Slams AAP After Rajya Sabha Post Removal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Sinha orders magisterial probe into Ganderbal encounter
Srinagar: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial probe into the killing of an alleged terrorist in an encounter in the Arhama area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district. In a post on X, office of LG,informed that he has ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry []
Srinagar 3 April 2026: In a landmark development, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has dismissed a petition seeking quashing of FIR No. 40/2025, registered at Ram Munshi Bagh Police Station, and directed the police to proceed with the investigation without delay and present the challan before the competent court. []
LG Sinha Orders Magisterial Probe Into Arhama Encounter In J&Ks Ganderbal
SRINAGAR, Apr 2: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into the recent encounter incident at Arhama in Ganderbal district. The inquiry will examine all aspects and circumstances surrounding the incident to ascertain the facts and ensure accountability. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said, I have ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into Arhama, Ganderbal incident. The inquiry will examine all aspects related to the incident and ensure [] The post LG Sinha Orders Magisterial Probe Into Arhama Encounter In J&Ks Ganderbal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Traffic Movement Restricted On GawranMargan-Warwan Route; Advisory Issued For April 3
Kokernag, Apr 3: The Sub Divisional Magistrate Kokernag on Friday issued an advisory regulating vehicular movement on the Gawran towards Margan-Warwan route, permitting traffic only between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM on April 3, 2026, subject to fair weather conditions. As per the advisory, commuters have been asked to strictly adhere to the specified timing, with no movement allowed beyond the permitted hours due to safety concerns. Authorities have also been directed to ensure proper traffic regulation and wide dissemination [] The post Traffic Movement Restricted On GawranMargan-Warwan Route; Advisory Issued For April 3 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Blast Outside Punjab BJP Office In Chandigarh: Two Suspects Identified
Chandigarh, Apr 3: Two suspects in the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters here have been identified, a senior official of the Chandigarh police said on Friday. Further investigations are on, he said, adding efforts are on to nab them. The explosion occurred around 5 pm on Wednesday when a suspected crude explosive device was hurled near the office, officials had said. No casualties were reported. An FIR under relevant sections of the Explosives Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [] The post Blast Outside Punjab BJP Office In Chandigarh: Two Suspects Identified appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir has 291 EV Charging Stations: GoI
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has a total of 291 electric vehicle public charging stations (EVPCS) installed across the Union Territory, the Government of India (GoI) informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to an unstarred question, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that a total of 49,909 EV []
South Kashmir to get first MRI facility at GMC Anantnag
SRINAGAR: In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure in south Kashmir, Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag is set to inaugurate its much-awaited Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility, along with three modular operation theatres and a vitrectomy machine in the Department of Ophthalmology, likely today. The development comes as a major relief for thousands of patients []
Western Disturbance to Bring Heavy Rain, Snowfall Across Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A strong western disturbance is set to sweep across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 36 hours, bringing widespread moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and snowfall in higher reaches, according to weather forecasts. Officials said the incoming system is expected to trigger intense weather activity across the region, with several areas likely to []
J&K Carrom Championship concludes with thrilling competition
Over 350 players from 13 districts showcase talent at Srinagar event under My Youth My Pride initiative SRINAGAR: The 5th Jammu & Kashmir UT-Level Carrom Championship 202526 concluded successfully on Thursday at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Wazirbagh, after three days of competitive play and enthusiastic participation. The championship was organized by the Jammu & []
IPL owners publicly berating captains: Lalit Modis jibe at Sanjiv Goenka after LSG match
NEW DELHI: IPL founder Lalit Modi stirred debate on social media after taking an apparent dig at franchise owners, following a viral on-field exchange involving Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka during IPL 2026 clash between LSG and DC. LSG suffered a disappointing six-wicket defeat at home, a result that not only exposed concerns []
IPL Chairman calls Mustafizur Rahmans exit unfortunate
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahmans sudden ouster from Kolkata Knight Riders has been termed unfortunate by IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal. Mustafizur, who was bought for Rs 9.5 crore ahead of the 2026 season, was released following instructions from the BCCI, sparking backlash and wider controversy. I would only say it was unfortunate. Beyond []
Exit polls ahead of 2026 assembly elections as ECI steps up restrictions on media
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday reiterated strict restrictions on the broadcast and display of election-related content during the silence period, along with a ban on exit polls for the 2026 Assembly elections and associated bye-elections, cautioning that violations would invite legal action. The Commission had on March 15 announced the []
India got best trade deal with US, should get special tariff benefits: Goyal
NEW DELHI: India has secured the best trade deal with the United States among competing economies and is pushing for preferential market access under the agreement, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Preferential market access allows reduced or no tariffs on certain products. Speaking to reporters after the recent World Trade []
Amaravati gets legal status as Andhra Pradeshs capital after parliament nod
NEW DELHI: In a decisive step to resolve a prolonged issue, Parliament on Thursday approved the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, officially declaring Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. The Rajya Sabhas approval came a day after the Lok Sabha cleared the legislation, ending years of ambiguity over the states capital. The []
527 stone crushers operational in J&K: Dy CM
Budget Session-2026Calling Attention Motion Says govt vows to balance growth with environmental protection JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday informed that 527 stone crusher units are operational in Jammu and Kashmir following due process, with development works unaffected by the non-functional units. The Deputy Chief Minister stated this while replying to a Calling []
HUDD embraces digital processes for seamless building permissions: Itoo
Says new portal fully functional; receives 11 applications JAMMU: The government on Thursday informed that significant governance reforms with automated scrutiny and end-to-end digital processing has been embraced by the Housing and Urban Development department (HUDD) under Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) and Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) for seamless submission of building permission applications. []
J&K Cancer institutes, Oncology depts strictly functioning as per TMC guidelines: Health Min
JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Thursday said that the Cancer institutes and Oncology departments in Jammu and Kashmir are functioning as Day Care Centres exclusively for the administration of chemotherapy for solid tumours and these services are being provided strictly in accordance with the mandatory guidelines issued by Tata Memorial []
Global events beyond Centres control: CM Omar Abdullah
Says no immediate shortage of essentials in J&K Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the developments at the international level remain beyond the control of both the Union government and the people, asserting that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir will largely mirror the broader national scenario. He said the Union territory is []
Rajnath warns of strong response to any misadventure by Indias neighbour
Thiruvananthapuram: If Indias neighbour thinks it can make the most of the unrest in West Asia and commit any misadventures, it will attract an unprecedented and decisive reaction, warned Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday. He was reportedly speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala. While Indias Raksha Mantri did not name or []
Bills on decriminalisation of minor business offences, pvt varsities introduced
LG nod to 3 bills Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday introduced two bills in the legislative assembly aimed at decriminalising certain offences to ease doing business and establishing private universities in the Union Territory. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced a Bill to amend certain enactments, decriminalising and rationalising offences for ease of []
1979 power pact with Punjab must be fully implemented: CM Omar
Reiterates J&Ks 20% power share; compensation, employment for Ranjit Sagar Dam-affected families Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday asserted that the 1979 agreement between the Governments of Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab is a sovereign commitment that must be honoured in letter and spirit. The Chief Minister made these remarks on the floor of []
Scepticism over Gbl encounter: Omar, Mehbooba question official narrative
Srinagar: The killing of a 29-year-old man in an alleged encounter with the Army in Ganderbal has led to concern in several quarters, including from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who asked for a transparent and time bound probe. A day after the Army claimed to have killed a local terrorist during an []
J&K Govt orders major police reshuffle
Transfers top IPS officers across key posts Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle in the police leadership, transferring and posting several senior IPS officers across crucial positions, including CID, Crime, Traffic and range commands, with immediate effect. According to the order issued by the Home Department of Jammu and []
Govt conveys Capex ceilings to departments, districts for FY 202627
April 21 time-line fixed for uploading of works on BEAMS portal Govt to authorize funds early this year for projects, dev works under CAPEX DCs directed to finalise, upload district plans in consultation with MLAs Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has issued detailed guidelines and conveyed Capital Expenditure (Capex) ceilings to []
A Tribute to the Army Medical Corps
Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com In the armed forces, courage is usually seen at the point of contact: on the icy ridge, in the trench, in the patrol moving silently through the night. But there is another kind of courage, quieter in bearing yet no less profound. It does not announce itself with the crack of gunfire. It bends over the wounded, steadies panic, restores hope and, many times, snatches life back from the edge. That courage wears the [] The post A Tribute to the Army Medical Corps appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Brig Dr Vijay sagar Dheman Motivatedvijay128@gmail.com As the global energy market feels the impact from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a common question arises everywhere from the boardrooms of New Delhi to the fuel stations of Jammu. Why cant we just find alternative sources for our oil? According to energy strategists and maritime specialists, the honest answer is a firm and cautionary no. The 15-Million-Barrel Per Day Void Every day, about 20 million barrels per day of crude [] The post Global Energy Tinderbox appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SVMM Hospital performs life-saving limb salvage procedure
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission (SVMM) Charitable Hospital has conducted a critical and life-saving emergency limb salvage vascular procedure, further strengthening its position as a provider of advanced and timely healthcare services in the region. A 65-year-old male patient presented with a limb-threatening ischemic condition of the upper limb caused by a long segment thrombus, leading to severely compromised blood circulation. Considering the emergent nature of the condition, a team of specialists led by Dr Arvind [] The post SVMM Hospital performs life-saving limb salvage procedure appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Legislators raise scores of public issues during Zero Hour
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Zero Hour in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today witnessed extensive deliberations as Members raised several pressing public concerns and sought prompt intervention from the Government for their resolution. MLA Payare Lal Sharma demanded early release of pending MGNREGA wages for 48 days and sought faster No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) and forest clearances for road construction works under PMAY-G. MLA Sajjad Shaheen during the deliberations raised the issue of young girl belonging to a [] The post Legislators raise scores of public issues during Zero Hour appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG hands over appointment letter to martyrs wife
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today handed over the appointment letter, under J&K Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme 2022, to Alka Sharma, wife of martyr Sub-Inspector Deepak Sharma. The Lieutenant Governor assured all possible assistance and support to the bereaved family. The J&K Police Braveheart made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in 2024 while courageously fighting and neutralizing a most-wanted gangster in Kathua. The post LG hands over appointment letter to martyrs wife appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Farooq calls on Govt to join global efforts to end West Asia conflict
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today urged the Govt of India to take an active role in rallying the international community to halt the ongoing conflict in West Asia, warning that inaction could push the world closer to an economic abyss. Click here to watch video Speaking to the media- persons in Jammu today, Farooq said, If the current conflict is left unattended, its ripple effects will not just be [] The post Farooq calls on Govt to join global efforts to end West Asia conflict appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sat Sharma flags Jammu-Srinagar highway upgrade in Rajya Sabha
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: President of J&K BJP and Member of Parliament, Sat Sharma, raised an important issue concerning the upgradation of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), in the Rajya Sabha through an unstarred question. Sat Sharma, seeking clarity from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, inquired about the progress achieved for 336 kms Jammu-Srinagar National Highway under Bharatmala Phase-I, assessment of improvements in travel efficiency and logistics movement, and the road safety and traffic management measures being [] The post Sat Sharma flags Jammu-Srinagar highway upgrade in Rajya Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
TMCs guidelines being strictly followed in cancer treatment: Itoo
Excelsior Correspondent BJP MLA alleges scam in drugs JAMMU, Apr 2: As BJP MLA RS Pathania today alleged fraud in purchase of cancer drugs in the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo said that the Cancer Institutes and Oncology departments in Jammu and Kashmir are functioning as Day Care Centres exclusively for the administration of chemotherapy for solid tumours and these services are being provided strictly in accordance with the mandatory guidelines issued [] The post TMCs guidelines being strictly followed in cancer treatment: Itoo appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Shiv Mandir Trust delegation meets LG
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: A delegation of Shiv Mandir Charitable Trust led by Shiv Partap Gupta, president of the Trust, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. Among others, Anil Gupta (senior vice president, Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Jammu), Rajinder Saraf (senior vice-president of the Trust) and Rajinder Singh (member of the Trust) were also part of the delegation. The post Shiv Mandir Trust delegation meets LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
