Nowgam Blast: Central agencies lift samples to determine nature of explosives
Srinagar, Nov 16: Teams of NSG, NIA and Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) on Sunday visited the Nowgam police station blast site in Jammu and Kashmir, where nine persons died and 32 others sustained injuries in an accidental blast, officials said. The central agencies visited the site to collect samples from the scene of the [] The post Nowgam Blast: Central agencies lift samples to determine nature of explosives appeared first on Northlines .
J&K terror networks Opt for recruits with no past record
SRINAGAR, Nov 16: Youths with no past criminal record or separatist affiliation are now preferred for recruitment by terror handlers in Jammu and Kashmir to stay under the radar of security forces, officials in the know say. This fresh strategy is completely different from the modus operandi adopted by them two decades ago, according to [] The post J&K terror networks Opt for recruits with no past record appeared first on Northlines .
Investigators link three doctors to hawala-funded operation; NIA confirms Dr Umar as suicide bomber behind vehicle-borne IED New Delhi, Nov 16:Investigative agencies have made significant progress in the Red Fort car blast case, uncovering a 20 lakh fund trail allegedly routed through a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) handler and arresting a Kashmir resident who is believed to [] The post Red Fort Car Blast: NIA arrests key conspirator as agencies trace 20 lakh JeM fund trail, CIK raids doctors home in Anantnag appeared first on Northlines .
White-Collar module searched for suicide bomber since last year: officials
Srinagar, Nov 16: The sophisticated white-collar terror module, spearheaded by a group of doctors recently busted by Jammu and Kashmir Police, had been actively scouting for a suicide bomber since last year, with key planner Dr Umar Nabi pushing the agenda, officials said on Sunday. Interrogation of an arrested co-accused was indicative that Umar, believed [] The post White-Collar module searched for suicide bomber since last year: officials appeared first on Northlines .
Army Northern Commander calls for proactive anti-terror steps
Jammu Tawi, Nov 16: Armys Northern Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Sunday reviewed counter-terrorism grid in Udhampur district and exhorted all ranks to remain vigilant and proactive against emerging threats in the hinterland. The general officer commanding-in-chief of Northern Command visited Basantgarh and Rampur areas, which witnessed several terror incidents over the past [] The post Army Northern Commander calls for proactive anti-terror steps appeared first on Northlines .
DGP reviews operational readiness
Srinagar, Nov 16: DGP Nalin Prabhat on Sunday conducted a comprehensive review of kinetic and non-kinetic operations, as well as the overall security scenario in Kupwara district. During the meeting with senior officers, the DGP assessed operational readiness, intelligence coordination, anti-terror measures, and community-oriented initiatives aimed at strengthening peace and stability in the region, [] The post DGP reviews operational readiness appeared first on Northlines .
GMC Jammu logs 9,427 cancer cases in 5 yrs; most reported in advanced stages
Jammu Tawi, Nov 16: The State Cancer Institute at the Government Medical College Jammu has documented 9,427 cancer cases over a five-year period, with the majority of the patients reporting to the hospital only after the disease had advanced to Stage III or Stage IV. According to the latest Hospital-Based Cancer Registry data from [] The post GMC Jammu logs 9,427 cancer cases in 5 yrs; most reported in advanced stages appeared first on Northlines .
CJI Gavai backs exclusion of creamy layer in reservation to SCs
AMARAVATI, Nov 16: Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Sunday affirmed that he is still for exclusion of creamy layer in reservations to Scheduled Castes. Addressing a programme India and the Living Indian Constitution at 75 Years, Gavai opined that children of an IAS officer can not be equated with the offsprings of a [] The post CJI Gavai backs exclusion of creamy layer in reservation to SCs appeared first on Northlines .
Amit Shah to Chair Northern Zonal Council Meet, CM Omar Likely to Attend
SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will chair the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council on Monday, November 17, in Faridabad, Haryana, officials said. As per sources, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is likely to attend the meeting along with senior officials of the Union Territory administration. Meanwhile, []
20-Year-Old Boy Crushed to Death in JCB Accident
SRINAGAR: A 20-year-old youth lost his life in an accidental mishap involving a JCB machine in the Chandak area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Officials said that the deceased has been identified as Tahir Hussain, son of Mohd Mushtaq, a resident of Sundri Sawjian. They said the youth came under a []
Hyderabad Rocked After Auqib Nabis Spell as 16 Wickets Fall on Opening Day
SRINAGAR: A dramatic opening day in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash saw 16 wickets tumble, leaving Hyderabad struggling at 88 for 6 after dismissing Jammu and Kashmir for 170 in Vadodara on Sunday. Pacer Auqib Nabi continued his standout season, claiming 3 for 30 to put the visitors under pressure as they trailed []
23-Year-Old Boy Electrocuted During Work on Plantation Project
SRINAGAR: A 23-year-old youth from Pulwama died due to electrocution on Sunday while working on a high-density plantation project in the district. An official said that the deceased has been identified as Uzair Gulzar, son of Gulzar Ahmad, a resident of Trich Pulwama. They said the youth received a fatal electric shock during installation work []
Jammu Kashmir Student Found Dead in Vadodara PG, Police Await Post-mortem Report
SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old student from Jammu and Kashmir was found dead under unexplained circumstances at a paying guest accommodation in Vadodaras Fatehgunj area, prompting concern among residents and students in the neighbourhood, reports appearing in the media said. According to details available with the police, the student, Gatik Ajaykumar Das, had been staying at Sky []
PDP Calls for Fair Probe, Compassion After Red Fort, Nowgam Blasts
SRINAGAR: The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday condemned the deadly blast near Delhis Red Fort and the accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station, urging the nation to respond with compassion, restraint and renewed commitment to dialogue. During the partys executive committee meeting, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti expressed profound grief over both incidents, which together claimed []
NIA makes a breakthrough in Red Fort area bombing case with arrest of suicide bombers aide
New Delhi, 16th Nov : In a major breakthrough in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmiri resident who had conspired with the suicide bomber to carry out the terror attack which claimed 10 innocent lives and left around 25 others injured. Amir Rashid Ali, in whose name the car involved in the attack was registered, was arrested from Delhi by the NIA, which had launched a massive search operation [] The post NIA makes a breakthrough in Red Fort area bombing case with arrest of suicide bombers aide appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Two Truck Drivers Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run
SRINAGAR: Police on Sunday said that it has successfully apprehended two truck drivers involved in a tragic hit-and-run Road Traffic Accident (RTA) that occurred on the intervening night of Friday near the Walnut Factory, Qazigund. The police said that in the incident, a scooty rider, Mohd Iqbal Sheikh (40), resident of Qewa Qazigund, lost his []
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 16: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Sunday attended the Nagar Kirtan, organised to commemorate 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. He paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sant Mela Singh Dastkari Ashram, Digiana, Jammu. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor recalled the life-long campaigns and supreme sacrifice made by Sri Guru [] The post Lieutenant Governor attends Nagar Kirtan to commemorate 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Ruhullah Accuses Leadership of Betraying Voters, Warns NC to Return to Principles
SRINAGAR: National Conference MP for Srinagar, Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, on Sunday launched a sharp counter to Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs claim that he had committed political suicide during the Budgam bypoll, asserting that he neither seeks an Assembly seat nor intends to join the Union Territory legislature. Speaking to reporters and later addressing party []
Inside Indias DPDP rules: Shaping future of personal data privacy in digital era
NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Indias DPDP rules have set a framework for a more accountable digital economy through clear consent standards, data safeguards, with the goal to arm individuals with greater control over their personal data in the worlds fourth largest economy. Here is what it means for businesses and individuals: First things first. These subordinate rules to the principal legislation Digital Personal Data Protection Act spell out operational norms for entities in collection and handling of [] The post Inside Indias DPDP rules: Shaping future of personal data privacy in digital era appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JAMMU, Nov 15: Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma and Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani today lead the 3rd Jammu Midnight Marathon at M.A Stadium here to boost Fitness Movement across J&K. The 3rd edition of Jammu Midnight Marathon, organised by J&K Sports Council in collaboration with Real Time Sports, was successfully held last night and early this morning at MA Stadium here. Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma and Advisor to Chief Minister, [] The post Sports Minister, Advisor To CM Lead 3rd Jammu Midnight Marathon At M.A Stadium To Boost Fitness Movement Across J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt Offering Technology Incentives To Groom Potential Among School Children: Dr Jitendra
RAMKOT (Kathua), Nov 16 : Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the first academic session of newly sanctioned Kendriya Vidyalaya here, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh calls upon the students and faculty to avail of a number of technology incentives and dedicated schemes being pushed by the Modi [] The post Govt Offering Technology Incentives To Groom Potential Among School Children: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MLA Waheed Para Visits Family of Nowgam Blast Victim, Seeks Long-Term Support
SRINAGAR: MLA Pulwama Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Sunday visited the family of Javaid Mansoor Rather, also known as Mubashir Mansoor, the Crime Branch photographer from Hari Parigam who was among the nine personnel killed in the accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station earlier this week. Para met the deceaseds parents, wife, and young daughter, offering condolences []
Jammu Kashmir Misses Over 30 Per Cent of Academic Days in 2024-25
SRINAGAR: In the recently concluded academic session, Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a deficit of academic days by more than 30 per cent. An official informed that in the academic year 2024-25, Jammu and Kashmir has recorded below 150 working academic days against the mandated 220 days. It also said that there shall be a []
GMC Jammu Logs 9,427 Cancer Cases In Five Years; Most Reported In Advanced Stages
JAMMU, Nov 16: The State Cancer Institute at the Government Medical College Jammu has documented 9,427 cancer cases over a five-year period, with the majority of the patients reporting to the hospital only after the disease had advanced to Stage III or Stage IV. According to the latest Hospital-Based Cancer Registry data from 2020 to 2024, 5,351 patients were men and 4,076 women, placing the male-to-female ratio at 1.31:1, and suggesting a higher cancer burden among males in the region. [] The post GMC Jammu Logs 9,427 Cancer Cases In Five Years; Most Reported In Advanced Stages appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nearly half of Indian firms live on AI, but budgets remain tight: EY-CII report
NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Nearly half of Indian enterprises have moved beyond AI pilots to active deployment, with 47 per cent reporting multiple Generative AI use cases now live in production, according to a joint EY-CII report. However, despite strong belief in AIs promise, investment levels remain conservative, with more than 95 per cent of firms maintaining AI and ML budgets below 20 per cent of overall IT spending. nearly half of Indian enterprises (47 per cent) now have [] The post Nearly half of Indian firms live on AI, but budgets remain tight: EY-CII report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Budgam By-Poll Outcome Driven By Peoples Conscience, Says Ruhullah
Budgam, Nov 16: MP Aga Ruhullah on Sunday said the recent by-poll outcome in Badgam reflected the independent judgment of voters, asserting that no political party influenced the result. Speaking to reporters, Ruhullah said he had only urged people to vote according to their conscience, and the electorate responded with clarity. He said his political struggle is not for a seat in the Assembly or Parliament, but for safeguarding the political, social and religious rights of the people of Jammu [] The post Budgam By-Poll Outcome Driven By Peoples Conscience, Says Ruhullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), a home-grown spirits company, which has plans to launch three new brands in its luxury portfolio in the second half, is looking at the October-March period as extremely important in terms of both volume and value sales, its Managing Director Alok Gupta said. The company, which reported a 32.2 per cent increase in net profit in the latest September quarter earnings, now expects further improvement in margins with a [] The post H2 going to be important for volume & value sales for Allied Blenders & Distillers: Managing Director appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hudco in talks with global development institutions to raise USD 1 bn by Mar: CMD
NEW DELHI, Nov 16: State-owned infra financing institution Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (Hudco) is in talks with multilateral development banks, including ADB, and institutions to mobilise USD 1 billion to fund infra projects in the country, its Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Kulshreshta said. We are in advanced discussion with KfW (Germanys state-owned development bank) to raise USD 200 million, he told PTI. Besides, the company is in talks with multilateral development banks like the Asian Development [] The post Hudco in talks with global development institutions to raise USD 1 bn by Mar: CMD appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Next round of talks on proposed trade pact with Chile likely in Dec
NEW DELHI, Nov 16: The next round of negotiations between India and Chile on the proposed free trade agreement is expected to be held in December here, an official said. The pact with the the South American nation may help India access critical minerals, which are key inputs for electronics, auto, and solar sectors. India and Chile concluded the third round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Santiago. The four-day talks concluded on October 30. [] The post Next round of talks on proposed trade pact with Chile likely in Dec appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Technologies, innovations showcased at Plastics Recycling Show in Mumbai
NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Over 150 exhibitors, around 10,000 visitors, and participants from more than 10 countries showcased recycling technologies and innovations at a three-day recycling exhibition held in Mumbai. The Plastics Recycling Show (PRS) India, co-located with the inaugural Bharat Recycling Show (BRS) 2025, was held at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai, from November 13-15. The exhibition organised by Media Fusion and Crain Communications, served as a convergence point for recyclers, manufacturers, policymakers, and investors, exploring emerging trends [] The post Technologies, innovations showcased at Plastics Recycling Show in Mumbai appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Musk Deer Fawn Rescued by Wildlife Department
SRINAGAR: A musk deer fawn was taken into custody by the Wildlife Department on Sunday after a young shepherd from Gagangir, Sonamarg, found the animal alone near a forested stretch and promptly alerted authorities. According to officials, the shepherd spotted the fawn while returning home with his goats and, fearing it might fall prey to []
Punjab Police busts Pak-linked arms-narco network; seizes 1 kg heroin, 6 pistols
Chandigarh, Nov 16: Punjab Police has arrested five persons with six sophisticated pistols and more than 1 kg of heroin to dismantle a Pakistan-linked arms and narcotics network, officials said on Sunday. Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested persons were in touch with Pakistan-based handlers through social media and drones, police said. Acting on intelligence inputs, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles a Pakistan-linked arms and narco network, apprehends five persons, and recovers six sophisticated pistols (five .30 bore and one Glock [] The post Punjab Police busts Pak-linked arms-narco network; seizes 1 kg heroin, 6 pistols appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian envoy Kwatra addresses US-India Chamber of Commerce event
HOUSTON (US), Nov 16: Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra addressed the 26th annual US-India Chamber of Commerce (USICOC) DFW awards event, commending the chambers role in deepening business partnerships and community engagement between the two countries. Consul General DC Manjunath highlighted the chambers role in fostering innovation, trade, and investment between India and Texas, as well as its efforts to expand consular services for the growing Indian community. Kwatra addressed the event last Tuesday through a video [] The post Indian envoy Kwatra addresses US-India Chamber of Commerce event appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Terror Handlers Now Prefer Recruits With No Separatist Links, Criminal Past: Officials
SRINAGAR, Nov 16: Youths with no past criminal record or separatist affiliation are now preferred for recruitment by terror handlers in Jammu and Kashmir to stay under the radar of security forces, officials in the know say. This fresh strategy is completely different from the modus operandi adopted by them two decades ago, according to officials, which favoured those with established links to terror outfits. The investigators probing the white collar terror module have found a distinct pattern and a [] The post J&K Terror Handlers Now Prefer Recruits With No Separatist Links, Criminal Past: Officials appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Budgam Admin Announces Ex-Gratia for Road Accident Victims
SRINAGAR: The District Administration Budgam has sanctioned ex-gratia relief for the victims of the fatal WaterwaniMahawara road accident in which a Sumo and a dumper collided, resulting in the death of four persons and injuries to six others. Officials said the injured are receiving treatment at different hospitals in Srinagar and Budgam. Acting on the []
Touch-related sensations most strongly trigger human nervous system: Study
New Delhi, Nov 16: An analysis of how the human skin responds to images, sounds, and touch has suggested that the nervous system may respond most strongly to haptic (touch-related) sensations. However, the studys participants perceived the responses of the nervous system to be the strongest for sounds and music this indicates that how the brain perceives stimulation or arousal and how the body involuntarily responds to a stimulus may not always align perfectly, researchers said. In essence, the [] The post Touch-related sensations most strongly trigger human nervous system: Study appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Lauds J&K Police For Dismantling White-Collar Terror Network; Pays Tributes To Nowgam Victims
JAMMU, Nov 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday lauded Jammu and Kashmir Police for thwarting many terrorist incidents in the country by dismantling a pan-India white-collar terror module, and paid tributes to the victims of the accidental blast inside Nowgam police station. Sinha said he has already ordered a magisterial probe into Friday nights incident that left nine persons dead and 32 others, mostly police personnel, injured. There is no terror conspiracy or outside interference behind the accidental blast [] The post LG Lauds J&K Police For Dismantling White-Collar Terror Network; Pays Tributes To Nowgam Victims appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nation Stands With Nowgam Blast Victims Families, Says LoP Sunil Sharma
Srinagar, Nov 16: BJP senior leader and Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Sunday visited the family of tailor Muhammad Shafione of the victims of the Nowgam Police Station blastto offer condolences and explain how the tragedy unfolded. Sharma said the explosion took place around 11:20 pm while highly inflammable explosive [] The post Nation Stands With Nowgam Blast Victims Families, Says LoP Sunil Sharma appeared first on Northlines .
Days after a blast near the iconic Red Fort, a link to a white-collar terror network has surfaced in which the probe agencies have detained a woman doctor from Haryana, posted at a government medical college in south Kashmir. The investigators traced links of a 'white collar' terror module with links extending from Jammu Kashmir to New Delhi, according to India Today.
Jammu Kashmir Leaders Mourn Nowgam Blast Victims
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday lauded the Jammu and Kashmir Police for dismantling a pan-India terror module linked to the Red Fort blast, even as political leaders across parties expressed solidarity with families of victims killed in the accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station. Speaking at an event in Jammu, the LG said []
Audit Forward-Looking Instrument Of Reform, Innovation, Says VP Radhakrishnan
New Delhi, Nov 16: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday said audit is no longer a retrospective exercise but a forward-looking instrument of reform, foresight, and innovation. Addressing a gathering here after inaugurating CAGs Audit Diwas, the Vice President commended the institutions significant strides in transforming audit processes to act as a facilitator of good governance and strengthen executive accountability. He also complimented the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on the recent initiatives in capacity building through institutional [] The post Audit Forward-Looking Instrument Of Reform, Innovation, Says VP Radhakrishnan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Interpol drops case against aide of ex-Pak PM Imran Khan
LAHORE, Nov 16: The Interpol has closed a case related to Pakistans request seeking an arrest warrant against Moonis Elahi, a close aide of jailed former premier Imran Khan, according to officials. The Pakistan government had sought Interpols assistance in apprehending the former federal minister, who moved to Spain following a massive crackdown on Khans Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) about three years ago. The General Secretariat of International Criminal Police Organisation Interpol hereby certifies that as of today Mr [] The post Interpol drops case against aide of ex-Pak PM Imran Khan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
7 killed in illegal firecracker factory blast in Pakistans Sindh
KARACHI, Nov 16: At least seven people were killed and several injured following an explosion at an illegal makeshift firecracker manufacturing factory in Pakistans Sindh province, rescue officials said on Sunday. The explosion occurred at an unlicensed firecracker manufacturing unit on Saturday night in the Latifabad area of Hyderabad city. A powerful explosion was reported in a firecracker factory on the banks of the Laghari Goth river, Latifabad Police Station, a statement from the Rescue 1122 spokesperson said, adding [] The post 7 killed in illegal firecracker factory blast in Pakistans Sindh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
There was a ton of negativity: Lady Gaga on dealing with reviews of Joker: Folie a Deux
LOS ANGELES, Nov 16: Renowned singer-actor Lady Gaga recalled getting negative reviews for her film Joker: Folie a Deux and said the situation got so unhinged that she would just laugh it off. Released in 2024, the film was a sequel to Todd Phillips Joker. Gaga essayed the role of Harley Quinn alongside Joaquin Phoenix, who reprised his Academy Award-winning role of Arthur Fleck, aka Joker, from the 2019 movie. The film received a largely negative response from critics [] The post There was a ton of negativity: Lady Gaga on dealing with reviews of Joker: Folie a Deux appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Finlands President urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine
HALVALA (Finland), Nov 16: A ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and European allies need to keep up support despite a corruption scandal which has engulfed Kyiv, President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press. Europe, meanwhile, will require sisu a Finnish word meaning endurance, resilience and grit to get through the winter months, he said, as Russia continues its hybrid attacks and information war across the continent. Stubb also needs that quality as [] The post Finlands President urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Czech Republic plans USD 19 billion nuclear expansion to double output, end fossil fuel reliance
DUKOVANY Nuclear Plant (Czech Republic), Nov 16: The eight huge cooling towers of the Dukovany power plant overlook a construction site for two more reactors as the Czech Republic pushes ahead with plans to expand its reliance on nuclear energy. Mobile drilling rigs have been extracting samples 140 metres below ground for a geological survey to make sure the site is suitable for a USD 19 billion project as part of the expansion that should eventually at least double [] The post Czech Republic plans USD 19 billion nuclear expansion to double output, end fossil fuel reliance appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
South Africa Beat India By 30 Runs In First Test At Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 16: Off-spinner Simon Harmer led with a four-wicket haul as South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in the first Test here on Sunday to take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The second Test will be played in Guwahati from November 22-26. It was SAs first Test win in India in 15 years. India were bowled out for 93/9 with skipper Shubman Gill declared unavailable to take part in the remainder of the match with [] The post South Africa Beat India By 30 Runs In First Test At Kolkata appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
White Collar Terror Module Was Scouting For Suicide Bomber Since Last Year: Officials
New Delhi/Srinagar, Nov 16: The sophisticated white-collar terror module, spearheaded by a group of doctors recently busted by Jammu and Kashmir Police, had been actively scouting for a suicide bomber since last year, with key planner Dr Umar Nabi pushing the agenda, officials said on Sunday. Interrogation of an arrested co-accused was indicative that Umar, believed to have been killed while driving the explosives-laden car that blew up near the Red Fort on November 10, was a hardcore radical and [] The post White Collar Terror Module Was Scouting For Suicide Bomber Since Last Year: Officials appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Army Northern Commander Calls For Proactive Steps Against Emerging Terror Threats In Jammu
Jammu, Nov 16: Armys Northern Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Sunday reviewed counter-terrorism grid in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district and exhorted all ranks to remain vigilant and proactive against emerging threats in the hinterland. The general officer commanding-in-chief of Northern Command visited Basantgarh and Rampur areas, which witnessed several terror incidents over the past couple of years. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited Basantgarh and Rampur to review the counter terrorism grid. He exhorted all ranks to remain vigilant [] The post Army Northern Commander Calls For Proactive Steps Against Emerging Terror Threats In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NSG Examines Nowgam Blast Debris, Samples Collected
SRINAGAR: A Bomb Disposal Squad of the National Security Guard (NSG) Sunday reached the blast site in Nowgam that killed 9 people and injured 32 others after a stockpile of seized explosives from doctors module went off accidentally inside the police station on Friday night, officials said. An official said that the bomb squad conducted []
Entire Nation Stands With Families Of Nowgam Blast Victims, Says LOP Sunil Sharma
Srinagar, Nov 16: Bhartiya Janta Party senior leader and Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Sunday visited the residence of tailor Muhammad Shafi, one of the victims of the Nowgam Police Station explosion, to express condolences and explain the sequence of events that led to the tragedy. Speaking to reporters, Sharma said that the explosion occurred around 11:20 pm while explosive material recovered from Faridabad was being examined at Nowgam Police Station. The substance [] The post Entire Nation Stands With Families Of Nowgam Blast Victims, Says LOP Sunil Sharma appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJPs Ravinder Raina Visits Nowgam, Says Nation Stands With Grieving Families
Srinagar, Nov 16: Senior BJP leader Ravinder Raina on Sunday said that the entire country shares the grief of the families who lost their loved ones in the Nowgam Police Station explosion. Raina, along with Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, visited the residence of tailor Mohammad Shafi in Nowgam to offer condolences. Speaking to reporters, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, the BJP National President and the J&K BJP President have all conveyed their sorrow [] The post BJPs Ravinder Raina Visits Nowgam, Says Nation Stands With Grieving Families appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Firmly believe Tibet will rise again: Murali Manohar Joshi
NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Senior BJP leader and former minister Murali Manohar Joshi here hailed the spirit of the exiled Tibetan Buddhists, and said that Tibet will rise again through the teachings of non-violence of the 14th Dalai Lama. Joshi, along with former MP Karan Singh and Tibet House director Geshe Dorji Damdul, was speaking on Saturday at the launch of journalist-author Arvind Yadavs book Anashwar the first authorised biography in Hindi of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin [] The post Firmly believe Tibet will rise again: Murali Manohar Joshi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NAPA urges India, Pak to reopen Kartarpur Corridor for pilgrims
CHANDIGARH, Nov 16: The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) expressed concern on Sunday over the continued closure of the Kartarpur Corridor, which was shut to Indian pilgrims in May 2025, after the government of India suspended travel, citing security concerns. In a statement, NAPA said the Kartarpur Corridor, which provides visa-free access to Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib in Pakistan, has long served as a symbol of peace, faith, and people-to-people diplomacy between the two nations. The prolonged suspension has [] The post NAPA urges India, Pak to reopen Kartarpur Corridor for pilgrims appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
What are the Career Opportunities After Studying Biology in India?
by Dr Vijay Garg Biology opens careers in healthcare, research, environment, biotechnology, genomics and zoology, with options for specialised postgraduate study, interdisciplinary fields and diverse scientific or development-sector jobs Life science is a vast field encompassing a wide range of scientific disciplines; its two broad subfields are Medicine and Biology. If you are in Class-IX, []
J&K: NSG Bomb Squad Conducts Inspection At Nowgam Blast Site
Srinagar, Nov 16: A Bomb Disposal Squad of the National Security Guard (NSG) Sunday reached the blast site in Nowgam that killed 9 people and injured 32 others after a stockpile of seized explosives from doctors module went off accidentally inside the police station on Friday night, officials said An official said that [] The post J&K: NSG Bomb Squad Conducts Inspection At Nowgam Blast Site appeared first on Northlines .
ED Freezes Over 100 Mule Accounts, Seizes Rs 70 Lakh Cash In Cocaine Trafficking Case
New Delhi, Nov 16: The Enforcement Directorate has frozen 110 mule bank accounts, seized Rs 70 lakh in cash and found usage of Dubai-based cryptocurrency wallets during searches in a money laundering case linked to alleged drug trafficking in Delhi, a statement said on Sunday. Mule bank accounts are used to transfer illicit funds and are opened by misusing genuine or using fake customer IDs. The raids were undertaken on November 14 after the federal probe agency took cognisance of [] The post ED Freezes Over 100 Mule Accounts, Seizes Rs 70 Lakh Cash In Cocaine Trafficking Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Best Practices Of Three Services Will Be Incorporated: CDS Gen Chauhan On Jointness
New Delhi, Nov 16: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, while emphasising the need for achieving jointness and integration in the armed forces, has said that each service will retain its individual identity, and their best practices will be incorporated. During an interactive session held at an event here on Saturday, he also cited instances from the recent Operation Sindoor that demonstrated the jointness among the three services Army, Navy and the Air Force. He took part in [] The post Best Practices Of Three Services Will Be Incorporated: CDS Gen Chauhan On Jointness appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NSG Bomb Squad Conducts Inspection At Nowgam Blast Site
Srinagar, Nov 16: A Bomb Disposal Squad of the National Security Guard (NSG) Sunday reached the blast site in Nowgam that killed 9 people and injured 32 others after a stockpile of seized explosives from doctors module went off accidentally inside the police station on Friday night, officials said An official said that the bomb squad conducted an inspection of blast site to find out the reason behind the accidental blast. He said that the bomb squad collected samples and [] The post NSG Bomb Squad Conducts Inspection At Nowgam Blast Site appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bdesh beefs up security ahead of special tribunals verdict against Hasina
DHAKA, Nov 16: Security agencies are on high alert in Bangladesh ahead of a special tribunals verdict in a case against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the anti-government protests last year. The law enforcement agencies have already completed their necessary preparations to prevent unpleasant events across the country, Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury was quoted as saying by the state-run BSS news agency. Bangladeshs International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) will deliver the verdict [] The post Bdesh beefs up security ahead of special tribunals verdict against Hasina appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indias coal imports rise 14 pc in September
NEW DELHI, Nov 16: The countrys coal import surged by 13.54 per cent to 22.05 million tonnes (MT) in September, driven by increased demand of the dry fuel ahead of the festive season. Imports in September recorded a notable rise from 19.42 MT of coal imported during the same month of the previous financial year. Breaking down the numbers, non-coking coal import stood at 13.90 MT for the month, slightly higher than the 13.24 MT imported in September 2024. [] The post Indias coal imports rise 14 pc in September appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Riju moves NCLT against TLPLs CCD agreement with Glas subsidiary
NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Riju Ravindran has moved the insolvency tribunal NCLT against the Compulsory Convertible Debenture agreement between Think & Learn Pvt Ltd and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glas Trust Co, Byjus US-based financial creditor, alleging it to be violative of FDI and FEMA regulations. The agreement was inked to raise finance to participate in the ongoing rights issue of Aakash Educational Service Pvt Ltd (AESL) after Glas Trust failed to get a stay order from the National [] The post Riju moves NCLT against TLPLs CCD agreement with Glas subsidiary appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CIK Raids House in South Kashmir, Seizes Phone
SRINAGAR: A team of CIK Anantnag conducted a late-night raid at the Malaknag residence of Dr Khalid Aziz Tak, son of Late Aziz Tak, in connection with an ongoing investigation linked to the Nowgam case registered under FIR 162 of 2025. Officials said that during the intervening night intervention, the search team found a female []
Red Fort Blast: Intelligence Agencies Uncovers Rs 20 Lakh JeM Funding Link
NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Intelligence agencies have traced a Rs 20 lakh fund trail tied to the Red Fort car blast, linking the money to three doctorsUmar, Muzammil, and Shaheenofficials said on Sunday. The amount is suspected to have been routed by a Jaish-e-Mohammed handler through a hawala network. Around Rs 3 lakh from the [] The post Red Fort Blast: Intelligence Agencies Uncovers Rs 20 Lakh JeM Funding Link appeared first on Northlines .
LG Sinha Lauds J&K Police For Cracking Pan-India Terror Module
Jammu, Nov 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Jammu and Kashmir Police have achieved a major breakthrough by busting a pan-India terror module, preventing a series of planned attacks across the country. Addressing a function here, LG Sinha said, The modulelinked to the recent Red Fort blastwas successfully cracked due to timely intelligence and coordinated action by J&K Police. He also expressed profound grief over the unfortunate incident at Nowgam Police Station, where an accidental explosion occurred [] The post LG Sinha Lauds J&K Police For Cracking Pan-India Terror Module appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
White Collar Terror Case: CIK Raids Doctors House in Anantnag
SRINAGAR, Nov 16: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Sunday conducted searches at the home of a doctor in Anantnag district as part of its investigation into the white collar terror module, officials said. The raid was carried out during the night at Malaknag, where CIK teams discovered that a female doctor from Haryana was living [] The post White Collar Terror Case: CIK Raids Doctors House in Anantnag appeared first on Northlines .
Terror Module Case: CIK Raids Doctors Home In J&Ks Anantnag
SRINAGAR, Nov 16: Counter Intelligence Kashmir on Sunday conducted searches at the residence of a doctor in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the white collar terror module case, officials said. The raid was carried out by the CIK sleuths at Malaknag in the Anantnag area during the night, the officials said. They said that during the searches, the CIK personnel found that a female doctor hailing from Haryana was residing in the house as a tenant. [] The post Terror Module Case: CIK Raids Doctors Home In J&Ks Anantnag appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Teenage Girl Dies After Falling From Vehicle
SRINAGAR: A girl died after she allegedly fell from a load carrier in the Vishroo Payeen area of south Kashmirs Shopian district late Saturday night. Officials said that she was identified as Aizah Umar, daughter of Mohd Umar Dar, a resident of Vishroo Payeen. According to initial reports, the girl fell from the moving vehicle []
Expect export to grow 25 pc this yr, making Chennai plant global hub: Yamaha Motor India
MUMBAI, Nov 16: Japanese two-wheeler major Yamaha expects exports from India to grow 25 per cent this year and is making its Chennai factory the export hub for global market, especially to advanced countries, according to a top company official. The company, which exports to around 55 countries from India, will be exploring more international markets in a bid to increase exports from India, Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Senior Executive Officer and Yamaha Motor India Group Chairman, Itaru Otani [] The post Expect export to grow 25 pc this yr, making Chennai plant global hub: Yamaha Motor India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi Car Blast: Intelligence Agencies Uncover Rs 20 Lakh Fund Trail Linked To JeM Handler
NEW DELHI, Nov 16: A major breakthrough has been achieved in the Red Fort car blast case, with intelligence agencies uncovering a Rs 20 lakh fund trail linked to three doctors, Umar, Muzammil, and Shaheen. Intelligence sources on Sunday said that the amount is suspected to have been routed by a Jaish-e-Mohammed handler through a hawala network. Of this, around Rs 3 lakh is believed to have been spent on purchasing 26 quintals of NPK fertiliser, a nitrogen, phosphorus, and [] The post Delhi Car Blast: Intelligence Agencies Uncover Rs 20 Lakh Fund Trail Linked To JeM Handler appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K | Blast Site Near Nowgam Police Station Sealed By FSL For Probe
SRINAGAR, Nov 16: The area surrounding Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar has been sealed off by Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams and security forces as an investigation is underway following a blast that killed nine people and injured 32 others, officials said on Sunday. Security personnel and forensic experts are conducting on-site examinations to collect evidence. On Friday, an accidental explosion inside the Nowgam Police Station late at night left nine personnel dead and 32 others injured and caused extensive [] The post J&K | Blast Site Near Nowgam Police Station Sealed By FSL For Probe appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Extremely Pained By The Loss Of Precious Lives: LG Sinha On Budgam Road Accident
JAMMU, Nov 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the tragic road accident in central Kashmirs Budgam on Saturday late evening, which claimed four lives. The LG prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. My thoughts are with the bereaved family, he said. In a post on X, the Office of the LG J&K wrote, Extremely pained by the loss of precious lives in a tragic road accident in [] The post Extremely Pained By The Loss Of Precious Lives: LG Sinha On Budgam Road Accident appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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10-Year-Old Girl Among Four Killed in Road Accident, 7 Injured
SRINAGAR: A 10-year-old girl was among four persons killed after a dumper collided with a Sumo passenger vehicle on the Waterwani stretch of the Budgam Ring Road on Saturday evening, leaving at least seven others injured. Officials said that the collision occurred with such force that four passengers died on the spot. The deceased have []
In India, Yearly Plastic Consumption Has Reached 11 Kgs Per Person
Kamal Jit Ghai, the former Director of the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology, explains how plastics, an unavoidable requirement of the present times, can be tamed to make them less harmful to life and ecology. Participating in KLs Consumer Rights with BIS series, the expert conversation was rendered in text by Babra Wani []
Govts priority is to bridge dev gaps in rural belts: Sakeena Itoo
Inaugurates, lays foundation stones of key dev projects across Kulgam Reaffirms govts commitment to quality governance, effective public service delivery KULGAM: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Saturday undertook an extensive developmental tour of Kulgam district, during which she inaugurated series of developmental projects and also laid foundation []
Div Com, DC Sgr visit injured at SMHS, Ujala hospitals
Srinagar, Nov 15: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg along with Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo, on Saturday visited SMHS Hospital and Ujala Hospital to enquire about the well-being of the persons injured in the accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station. During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner was briefed about the condition of the injured, treatment []
Minister Dar assures full assistance to injured
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar on Saturday visited Ujala Cygnus Hospital, Srinagar to enquire about the condition of those injured in the Nowgam Police Station accidental blast. During the visit, the Minister interacted with the attending doctors to obtain firsthand information regarding the []
KCCI calls for relief to affected households
SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed profound grief and shock over the tragic loss of lives in the accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station, which resulted in the death of nine persons, including police and revenue officials, and left more than thirty others injured. Javid Ahmad Tenga, President KCCI, while expressing []
Shakil Ahmad Naqshbandi appointed Naib Imam-e-Hai of Jama Masjid Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has, in accordance with the wish of the Imam-e-Hai of Jama Masjid and senior scholar Ahmad Sayeed Naqshbandi and due to his advanced age and health concerns entrusted his son Shakeel Ahmad Naqshbandi with the responsibility of Naib Imam-e-Hai of the Central Jama Masjid Srinagar. The announcement was made []
Rana urges tribal youth to remain rooted in rich cultural traditions
MENDHAR: Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana on Saturday called upon the tribal youth to wholeheartedly embrace modern education while remaining deeply connected to their rich cultural identity. He emphasized on the importance of maintaining a harmonious balance between progress and tradition, urging young people to take pride in their heritage and empower themselves []
BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Minga Sherpa on Saturday chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee to review the implementation of road safety measures and the action taken by concerned departments to improve overall road safety across the district. The meeting, held at the main meeting hall of the DC Office was attended by []
3rd UTT J&K UT Table Tennis Ranking Cship begins
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: The 3rd UTT J&K UT Table Tennis Ranking Championships 2025-26 began today with a grand opening ceremony that drew enthusiastic participation from leading paddlers across the Union Territory. The Championship was inaugurated by Rajeev Sharma, who encouraged players to compete with dedication and uphold the values of discipline and sportsmanship. Organised by the Table Tennis Association of J&K in collaboration with Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) and the J&K Sports Council under the initiative My [] The post 3rd UTT J&K UT Table Tennis Ranking Cship begins appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu: From Jambu-Nagar to the Gateway of North India A Journey through Time
Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Perched on the banks of the River Tawi, Jammu-today the winter capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir-embodies a living mosaic of legend, archaeology, and royal legacy. Its story spans from mythic antiquity to modern statehood, reflecting the larger saga of northern Indias civilisation. Legend and Early Beginnings According to ancient lore, Jammu was once Jambu-Nagar, founded between the 25th and 14th centuries BCE by Raja Jambu Lochan, a descendant of Maharaja Sudarshan of Ayodhya. [] The post Jammu: From Jambu-Nagar to the Gateway of North India A Journey through Time appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Reclaiming Jammus Place in Indias Heritage-Based Urban Future Dr Mrinalini Atrey atreymrinalini@gmail.com Indias cities are more than engines of economic growth-they are living palimpsests of memory, imagination, and centuries-old wisdom. From temple towns and trade ports to princely capitals and pilgrimage routes, each historic city carries within it a unique rhythm of life shaped by its geography, architecture, rituals, and oral traditions. Yet, in the race toward modernisation, these layered urban identities often risk being flattened, forgotten, or commodified. The [] The post Historic Cities Series 2025 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Parvez Dewan Th. Gulchain Singh Charak and I first met because of Mr. Jagmohans orders. For several previous weeks, Charak Sahib had headed an agitation on behalf of the pavement vendors of Raghunath Bazar and Residency Road. Mr. Jagmohan wanted these illegal vendors removed, but Charak Sb. wanted them rehabilitated. Mr. Jagmohan was in the early weeks of his second tenure as Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. This was in March 1990, and militant violence in the Valley of Kashmir [] The post Gulchain Singh Charak and I appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Basohli The Soul of Jammus Cultural Landscape
Shakti Pathak pathaksvanu@gmail.com Recently, when I heard Basohli Shehar Bada Payara Lagda sung by a young boy Naitik it gave goose bumps and took me to my childhood days when I and my friends used to wake with the morning prayers at Neelkanth temple and then honking by first Jammu bound bus, dive in the waters of the archipelago of bowlies, hide in the natural and carved caves, catch hold of the fuel wood in the flowing waters of the [] The post Basohli The Soul of Jammus Cultural Landscape appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Finding Home Beyond Physical Walls
Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com I dont usually review fiction. I confine myself to reviewing non-fiction books, and only occasionally do I turn to short stories. But the debut novel of the award-winning journalist Rahul Pandita OUR FRIENDS IN GOOD HOUSES is an exception. It drew me in from the first page, and before I knew it, I was deeply moved enough to make this attempt at reviewing a novel. Rahuls book is a gentle yet powerful story about memory, companionship and [] The post Finding Home Beyond Physical Walls appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Knowledge without Boundaries A Reflective Inquiry
Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R ) , Dr Sumedha Ahal Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com Knowledge is often mistaken for a destination, a final summit where all questions cease and answers stand complete. Yet the reality is far different. Knowledge has no finite boundaries; it is not a possession to be stored but a living ocean without shores. The more we drink from it, the more its depth reveals itself. To think of knowledge as complete is to mistake a ripple for the [] The post Knowledge without Boundaries A Reflective Inquiry appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The Silent Strength of a Soldiers Wife
Bharti Sharma bhartisharma705139@gmail.com The life of a soldier is not easy-and being the wife of a soldier is even tougher. Yet, it is also exciting in its own way. We live with a man who is not only protecting us from the world, but also saving millions of lives by putting the nation above himself. It is a journey that constantly tests our strength, emotions, and willpower. When I married a man in uniform, I knew I was not marrying [] The post The Silent Strength of a Soldiers Wife appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
