Maha Shivratri: The Great Night of Lord Shiva
By Ravi Rohmetra Maha Shivratri, which literally translates to the Great Night of Shiva, is a Hindu festival widely celebrated in India as well as in Nepal. The festival is observed on the new moon day in the month of Maagha according to the Hindu calendar. The day is celebrated to venerate Lord Shiva, an [] The post Maha Shivratri: The Great Night of Lord Shiva appeared first on Northlines .
Bangladeshs PM designate Tarique Rahman has to revive a battered economy
Returning after an exile of 17 years, he faces his toughest challenge now By T N Ashok After 17 years in London exile, Tarique Rahman is poised to become Bangladeshs next prime minister following his Bangladesh Nationalist Partys decisive victory in Thursdays elections a watershed moment that ends nearly two decades of political [] The post Bangladeshs PM designate Tarique Rahman has to revive a battered economy appeared first on Northlines .
BNPs landslide victory in Bangladesh elections is a good omen
India now has opportunity to mend fences with its eastern neighbour By Nitya Chakraborty The landslide win of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the national elections in Bangladesh held on February 12 is a positive development in the geopolitics of not only South Asia, but also augurs well for the bilateral relationship between [] The post BNPs landslide victory in Bangladesh elections is a good omen appeared first on Northlines .
The Impact of Patience on Life
byDr. P.V. Laxmiprasad It is commonly believed that being aggressive leads to failure. In contrast, being patient has many benefits.Great figures in history show this truth. They didnt succeed on their first try. They worked for years with patience.Patience is a quality that directly affects people. Ghazali captures it well when he says that desires [] The post The Impact of Patience on Life appeared first on Northlines .
It is praiseworthy that the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation has proposed the procurement of 200 additional electric buses under the Prime Ministers e-Drive scheme. Besides this, the Housing and Urban Development Department is also procuring 100 new e-buses under a separate initiative, ensuring better transportation facilities while having a limited effect on the [] The post Electric Buses Transform J&K appeared first on Northlines .
White Knight Corps GOC Reviews Operational Preparedness Of Troops In J&Ks Pallanwala Sector
Jammu, Feb 13: The General Officer Commanding of White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Friday visited the forward areas along the Line of Control in the Pallanwala sector of Jammu and Kashmir to review the security landscape and operational preparedness of troops. In the forward reaches of Pallanwala and Rajouri, the GOC White Knight Corps, alongside the GOC Cross Swords Division and GOC Romeo Force, reviewed the security landscape and operational preparedness along the Line of Control [] The post White Knight Corps GOC Reviews Operational Preparedness Of Troops In J&Ks Pallanwala Sector appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhawan Are Important Milestone In Indias Journey Towards Viksit Bharat: PM
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the new buildings housing the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) and central secretariat mark are an important milestone in Indias journey towards Viksit Bharat (developed India) and they reflect the governments commitment to citizen-centric governance and national progress. Inaugurating the new PMO, named Seva Teerth, and two buildings of the central secretariat, called Kartavya Bhawan 1 and 2, Modi also said that the towers have been built to fulfil the [] The post Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhawan Are Important Milestone In Indias Journey Towards Viksit Bharat: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
AIIMS Delhi First In Country To Announce Launch Of Face Transplant Programme
New Delhi, Feb 13: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has become the first in the country to announce the introduction of face transplantation, a highly advanced and complex reconstructive procedure. The Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery at AIIMS has initiated the process of setting up a registry of patients having severe facial deformity along with the loss of vital functions of the face like breathing, mouth opening and blinking and have not benefited [] The post AIIMS Delhi First In Country To Announce Launch Of Face Transplant Programme appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
1,763 Forest Fire Incidents Affecting 4,100 Hectares Recorded In Jammu Division Over Past 3 Years
Jammu, Feb 13: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said the Jammu region has witnessed more than 1,760 forest fire incidents since FY 2023-24 till January 2026, affecting over 4,100 hectares. As per official data released by the forest and environment department, as many as 1,763 fire incidents were reported across 19 forest divisions in the Jammu region, involving 4,195.24 hectares of forest land during the period. According to the data, a total of 281 fire incidents were reported [] The post 1,763 Forest Fire Incidents Affecting 4,100 Hectares Recorded In Jammu Division Over Past 3 Years appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Master Plan-2032 Stalled Over Zoning Rectification, Data Verification: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, Feb 13: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said final approval of the Jammu Master Plan-2032 has been delayed due to rectification of land-use zoning, boundary alignment with revenue villages, incorporation of public objections and suggestions, and collection and verification of data from multiple departments. Consequently, the area under the Jammu Master Plan has increased from 652.33 sqkm to 777.84 sqkm, covering 350 revenue villages. Replying to a question by BJP MLA Chander Prakash in the Assembly, Chief [] The post Jammu Master Plan-2032 Stalled Over Zoning Rectification, Data Verification: CM Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BandiporaGurez Road Thrown Open; Vehicles Safely Reach Gurez
BANDIPORA, Feb 13: BandiporaGurez road was today thrown open for regulated traffic movement, facilitating the safe passage of commuters amid prevailing weather conditions. The movement was carried out under the supervision of the District Administration Bandipora in coordination with the concerned departments. During the regulated window, a total of 23 vehicles were allowed to ply from Bandipora towards Gurez. No heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) were permitted, and only vehicles fitted with anti-skid chains were allowed to proceed. Traffic from the [] The post BandiporaGurez Road Thrown Open; Vehicles Safely Reach Gurez appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ASI Held Red-Handed Taking 8,000 Bribe; ACB Lays Successful Trap In Bemina Case
Srinagar, Feb 13: In a major anti-corruption action, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday trapped and arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Police Station Bemina while allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of 8,000 from a complainant, officials said. In a statement, Anti-Corruption Bureau received a written complaint alleging that Mukhtar Ahmad Khan, Assistant Sub-Inspector, R/o Newa Pulwama, who was the Investigating Officer (IO) of FIR No. 88/2025 of Police Station Bemina, Srinagar, had demanded illegal gratification [] The post ASI Held Red-Handed Taking 8,000 Bribe; ACB Lays Successful Trap In Bemina Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Over 39,000 Forest Rights Claims Rejected in JammuKashmir, Govt Says
SRINAGAR: The government has disclosed that a large majority of forest rights claims filed under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 in Jammu and Kashmir have been rejected, with official figures showing 39,898 claims turned down against 6,097 accepted across districts. Data tabled in the Assembly by []
Govt Tells Jammu Kashmir Farmers to Install Solar Fencing or Shift Crops to Counter Monkey Menace
SRINAGAR: Farmers in the forest-fringe villages of Samba Assembly Constituency are battling mounting crop losses as troops of rhesus macaques raid fields and orchards, turning cultivation into a daily struggle and pushing many cultivators into distress. Unlike the Valley districts of Kashmir, where such incidents remain limited, the crisis has become more acute across parts []
Govt Employee Arrested by ACB in Srinagar Bribery Case
SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday reportedly apprehended an officer in Bemina Srinagar in connection with an alleged bribery case. Sources said the accused was caught by ACB Srinagar at Bemina Chowk and later taken to the Police Station for further legal formalities. A case has been registered at Police Station ACB under FIR No. []
Over 8,600 Complaint Against Sitting Judges Since 2016: Govt Tells Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Feb 13: Over 8,600 complaints against sitting judges have been received by the office of the chief justice of India (CJI) since 2016, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday. In a written reply, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said 8,639 complaints have been received against sitting judges between 2016 and 2025. The highest number of complaints (1,170) was received in 2024 by the office of the CJI against sitting judges. Complaints received against judges and chief justices [] The post Over 8,600 Complaint Against Sitting Judges Since 2016: Govt Tells Lok Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Over 1200 Kanals of JDA Land Under Encroachment in Bahu, Jammu Tehsil
SRINAGAR: Official records tabled in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly show land measuring 688 kanals 17 marlas in Tehsil Bahu and a further 579 kanals in Tehsil Jammu South remain under illegal encroachment, while authorities have reclaimed 140 kanals and 11 marlas since January 2025, the House was told on Friday. The reply said []
J&K Govt Issues Detailed Guidelines For Fast-Track Bharatnet Rollout
JAMMU, Feb 13: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has signed an addendum to the existing Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to ensure smooth and time-bound execution of the BharatNet project in the Union Territory. See Circular Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Issues Detailed Guidelines For Fast-Track Bharatnet Rollout appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Alkem Laboratories Q3 net profit rises 1.9 pc at Rs 653.03 cr, to acquire 55 pc stake in Occlutech
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Alkem Laboratories Ltd on Friday reported a 1.9 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 653.03 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2025 on account of impact of new labour codes. The company, which had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 640.79 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal, said it has signed a binding term sheet to acquire a majority stake in Swiss medical devices firm Occlutech Holding AG at [] The post Alkem Laboratories Q3 net profit rises 1.9 pc at Rs 653.03 cr, to acquire 55 pc stake in Occlutech appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Reliance secures US licence to import Venezuelan oil, boosting refining margins
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Billionaire Mukesh Ambanis Reliance Industries Limited has received a US general licence to purchase Venezuelan crude oil directly, enabling Indias largest private refiner to resume imports of discounted heavy feedstock that aligns with its Jamnagar refinery configuration and optimises refining margins. Reliance, which operates the worlds largest single-site refining complex at Gujarats Jamnagar, was among international companies which in late January got a general licence from the US for buying Venezuelan oil directly without violating sanctions, [] The post Reliance secures US licence to import Venezuelan oil, boosting refining margins appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Former Forest Minister and Ex-MLA Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah Passes Away
SRINAGAR: Former Forest Minister and former Member of the Legislative Assembly from Devsar, Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah, died in Jammu on Friday afternoon following a prolonged illness. He had been under medical care for some time and passed away in the city. A prominent political leader from the Devsar constituency, Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah was []
Sensex crashes over 1k points on selling in metal, IT stocks; Nifty sinks 336 pts
MUMBAI, Feb 13: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled more than 1 per cent on Friday due to across-the-board selloff, especially in metal, IT and commodity stocks, tracking sluggish global markets. In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,048.16 points, or 1.25 per cent, to close at 82,626.76. During the day, the benchmark tanked 1,140.37 points, or 1.36 per cent, to hit an intraday low of 82,534.55. The 50-share NSE Nifty plunged 336.10 points, or 1.30 per [] The post Sensex crashes over 1k points on selling in metal, IT stocks; Nifty sinks 336 pts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Former Forest Minister and Ex-MLA Qazigund Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah passes away in Jammu
Jammu, Feb 13: Former Forest Minister and former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Qazigund, Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah, passed away in Jammu on Friday afternoon after a prolonged illness. He had been undergoing treatment for some time and breathed his last in Jammu. Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah was a respected political figure in the Qazigund constituency and was widely known for his public outreach and contribution to social and political affairs in the region. During his tenure as MLA, [] The post Former Forest Minister and Ex-MLA Qazigund Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah passes away in Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP Got 82 Pc Of Rs 3,826 Crore Disbursed By Electoral Trusts In 2024-25: ADR
New Delhi, Feb 13: Electoral trusts received Rs 3,826.34 crore in contributions in Financial Year 2024-25 and disbursed Rs 3,826.35 crore to political parties, with the BJP receiving more than 82 per cent of the funds, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said on Friday. In its latest report analysing contribution documents submitted to the Election Commission (EC), the NGO said 10 of the 20 registered electoral trusts declared receiving donations during FY25, while five did not have their reports [] The post BJP Got 82 Pc Of Rs 3,826 Crore Disbursed By Electoral Trusts In 2024-25: ADR appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ali Mohammad Sagar Mourns Demise of Former Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon
SRINAGAR, Feb 13: General Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, Ali Mohammad Sagar, today expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Minister and senior party leader Qamar Ali Akhoon, describing his passing as a great loss to the party and the people of Kargil-Ladakh. In a condolence message, Sagar said Akhoon was a towering political figure who devoted his entire life to public service, particularly for the people of Kargil and other remote areas of Ladakh. He said [] The post Ali Mohammad Sagar Mourns Demise of Former Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Security Forces Carry Out Searches In Lal Chowk Ahead Of Pulwama Attack Anniversary
Srinagar, Feb 13: Security forces on Friday conducted surprise checking in the Lal Chowk area of the city here ahead of the seventh anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama suicide attack that left 40 CRPF personnel dead, officials said. Teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out surprise checking and searches in the commercial hub [] The post Security Forces Carry Out Searches In Lal Chowk Ahead Of Pulwama Attack Anniversary appeared first on Northlines .
Hearing on consideration of ED chargesheet against Al Falah chairman deferred to March 27
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: A Delhi court on Friday listed March 27 for hearing arguments on consideration of EDs chargesheet against Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman of Al Falah group which came under the radar of security agencies following the November 10 Red Fort area blast. Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan deferred the hearing after the defence counsel sought an adjournment and moved an application seeking a list of underlying documents relied upon in the chargesheet. The court took the [] The post Hearing on consideration of ED chargesheet against Al Falah chairman deferred to March 27 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Impossible to Deliver Quality at 60 Per Cent Below: MLAs Slam Low-Bid Tendering in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Serious concerns over abnormally low tendering dominated proceedings in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday, with members across party lines warning that awarding public works to contractors quoting 60 to 80 per cent below scheduled rates was compromising quality and fuelling corruption in engineering departments. The issue surfaced during the debate on []
Will Review Mining Policy, Ensure Fair Allotment of Works: Dy CM
SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday said there is a need to review the functioning and rules governing the mining sector in Jammu and Kashmir, acknowledging concerns raised by legislators during the Assembly session. Speaking to reporters outside the Legislative Assembly here, the Deputy Chief Minister expressed gratitude to members who flagged various []
Bdesh polls: BNPs Hindu leader wins from Dhaka constituency
DHAKA, Feb 13: Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, a senior BNP leader from the minority Hindu community, won a Dhaka constituency on Friday in Bangladeshs 13th national parliamentary election. Roy won the Dhaka-3 seat with 99,163 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Shahinur Islam, the state-run BSS news agency reported. The former state ministers win from the Dhaka seat comes in the backdrop of alleged harassment of the minority Hindu community members in the country. The community has faced a [] The post Bdesh polls: BNPs Hindu leader wins from Dhaka constituency appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Clarify BJP Claim On Demographic Change Being Made In Valley: PDP To J&K Govt
SRINAGAR, Feb 13: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to clarify a Kashmiri Pandit leaders claim that a demographic change is being made in the Valley. BJP leader Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo had recently told a national daily that the Centre was working on changing Kashmirs demography by settling lakhs of Hindus from outside there. Forty townships in Kashmir to decongest cities? Sounds progressive until the BJP voices call it a demography plan [] The post Clarify BJP Claim On Demographic Change Being Made In Valley: PDP To J&K Govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ISLAMABAD, Feb 13: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistans Balochistan province on Friday, but no loss to life or property was reported. The earthquake struck at 6:30 am at a depth of 13 km and its epicentre was 86 km northeast of Khuzdar town of the province, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). It was preceded by another earthquake of magnitude 3.8 that struck 75 km southeast of Khuzdar at 5:52 am at a depth of 33km. The quake shook [] The post Moderate quake jolts Pakistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Actors Edgar Ramirez, Eugenio Derbez join Baton
LOS ANGELES, Feb 13: Venezuelan actor Edgar Ramirez and Mexican comedian Eugenio Derbez became the latest additions to the star cast of the upcoming soccer drama Baton. According to the entertainment news outlet Deadline, the film is directed by Danny Ramirez and will also feature Rosario Dawson, Gabriel Luna, and Mia Maestro in pivotal roles. Ramirez is known for his role in Carlos, and his Emmy-nominated performance as Gianni Versace in American Crime Story. Derbez is known for his roles [] The post Actors Edgar Ramirez, Eugenio Derbez join Baton appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian national charged for attempted murder of Indonesian woman
SINGAPORE, Feb 13: Singapore police have on Friday charged an Indian national with attempting to murder an Indonesian woman using an axe, according to a media report. Panneer Selvam Ayyappan is accused of slashing Fajar Nur Aini, an Indonesian national, on head, neck and arms with an axe in the vicinity of 11 Sims View in eastern part of Singapore at around 7 am on Wednesday, Channel News Asia reported. Ayyappan and Aini, both 30, knew each other, police said. [] The post Indian national charged for attempted murder of Indonesian woman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi Shifts To New Office At Seva Teerth, Takes Decisions For Welfare Of Farmers, Women
New Delhi, Feb 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shifted to his new office Seva Teerth from the colonial-era South Block building near Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill. The shift came on a day February 13 that marked 95 years since the formal inauguration of New Delhi as Indias modern capital in 1931. On Friday, the prime minister reached Seva Teerth Complex in a motorcade along with Union ministers Manohar Lal and Jitendra Singh and top PMO [] The post PM Modi Shifts To New Office At Seva Teerth, Takes Decisions For Welfare Of Farmers, Women appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cardiologist Dr Upendra Kaul Conferred Lifetime Achievement Award By ISCR
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Cardiologist Prof Upendra Kaul was conferred the Life Time Achievement Award 2026 by the Indian Society of Clinical Research (ISCR) during its 20th Annual Conference held here, an official statement said. With over four decades of experience in cardiology, Prof Kaul has authored more than 400 research publications, it said. His contributions have earned him international recognition and numerous national honours, including the ICMR Shakuntala Amir Chand Award, the Dr BC Roy Award and the Padma [] The post Cardiologist Dr Upendra Kaul Conferred Lifetime Achievement Award By ISCR appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Drafts Climate Action Plan with 156 Mitigation, Adaptation Measures
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said it is operationalising a revised State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC), proposing 58 mitigation strategies and 98 adaptation actions across priority sectors, in response to concerns over the Union Territorys vulnerability to climate change and extreme weather events. The disclosure came in response to a cut []
Public Health Cant Be Compromised: J&K Assembly Speaker On Rotten-Meat Issue
JAMMU, Feb 13: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged the government on Friday to strengthen the legal framework to combat food adulteration, as members voiced concern over a large-scale seizure of rotten meat and sub-standard cheese across the Union Territory. Replying to a clubbed question from National Conference (NC) MLAs Saifullah Mir, Mubarak Gul, Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah and Hasnain Masoodi, Health Minister Sakeena Itoo informed the Assembly that more than 12,183.5 kg of rotten meat, worth [] The post Public Health Cant Be Compromised: J&K Assembly Speaker On Rotten-Meat Issue appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi Unveils Seva Teerth Complex in New Delhi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the name of the new government building complex Seva Teerth in the national capital and is scheduled to formally inaugurate it along with Kartavya Bhavan-1 and 2 later in the day. The Prime Minister will also address a public programme at Seva Teerth in the evening. [] The post PM Modi Unveils Seva Teerth Complex in New Delhi appeared first on Northlines .
Clinical Zimbabwe stun Australia by 23 runs
COLOMBO: Zimbabwe produced the first upset of the T20 World Cup, with a 23-run shock win over an injury-plagued Australia in their Group B clash, here on Friday. Sent into bat, Zimbabwe scored a challenging 169 for two. Openers Brian Bennett (64 not out off 56 balls) and Tadiwanashe Marumani (35 off []
BJP MLA Alleges Valley Residents Encroaching JDA Land in Jammu; House Witnesses Uproar
JAMMU, Feb 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed uproar on Friday after BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa alleged that people from the Kashmir Valley have encroached upon government land in Jammu city, drawing strong objections from ruling members. Replying to a question raised by Randhawa during Question Hour, Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo said [] The post BJP MLA Alleges Valley Residents Encroaching JDA Land in Jammu; House Witnesses Uproar appeared first on Northlines .
BJP MLA Says People From Kashmir Valley Encroaching Upon Land In Jammu, Triggers Uproar In House
Jammu, Feb 13: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed uproar on Friday after BJP member Vikram Randhawa claimed that people hailing from Kashmir valley have encroached land in Jammu city. Replying to a question by Randhawa during Question Hour in the Assembly, Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo said that, according to available records, land measuring 688 kanals (8 kanals is 1 acre) and 17 marlas (160 marla is 1 acre) in Tehsil Bahu and 579 kanals in Tehsil Jammu South is [] The post BJP MLA Says People From Kashmir Valley Encroaching Upon Land In Jammu, Triggers Uproar In House appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
87 % claims rejected in J&K under Forest Rights Act
Jammu: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Friday revealed that it has rejected 87 percent of claims under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. In response to a cut motion moved by Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Minister in-charge of Forests, Environment and Climate Change, Javed Ahmad Rana stated that 6097 claims (13.26%) have been accepted, while []
Court Acquits Pulwama Businessman In 13 Lakh Cheque Bounce Case, Says No Debt Proven Under NI Act
Srinagar, Feb 13: A Pulwama-based businessman has been acquitted in a 13 lakh cheque bounce case after the Court of Sub Judge Srinagar ruled that the complainant failed to establish the existence of a legally enforceable debt, a mandatory requirement for conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Court of Sub Judge Srinagar has acquitted Wasim Raja Khan of Pulwama in a cheque bounce case filed by Mohammad Ismail Qureshi of Sonwar, Srinagar, after determining that the [] The post Court Acquits Pulwama Businessman In 13 Lakh Cheque Bounce Case, Says No Debt Proven Under NI Act appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rajya Sabha Proceedings Adjourned Till March 9
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Friday till March 9, as Parliament went into a three-week-long recess to allow standing committees to scrutinise Budget proposals. The Upper House met for Zero Hour at 11 am and was adjourned at 1 pm after the scheduled Question Hour. Earlier in the day, Lok Sabha proceedings too were adjourned till March 9. The first part of the Budget Session began on January 28 with President Droupadi Murmus address to [] The post Rajya Sabha Proceedings Adjourned Till March 9 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Stormy First Leg Of Budget Session Over; LS To Meet Again On March 9 After Recess
New Delhi, Feb 13: The tumultuous first leg of the Budget session, which saw heated exchanges over the India-US interim trade deal and unpublished memoir of former army chief M M Naravane, concluded Friday and the House will now reassemble on March 9. The three-week recess period will allow standing committees to examine allocations to various central ministries given in the Union Budget. Earlier in the day, the House was adjourned for one hour after Opposition members raised slogans demanding [] The post Stormy First Leg Of Budget Session Over; LS To Meet Again On March 9 After Recess appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Budget Sessions First Phase Concludes; Parliament to Reassemble on March 9
NEW DELHI: Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for a break on Friday, concluding the first phase of the Budget Session, and will reconvene on March 9 for the second leg scheduled to run till April 2. The session had commenced on January 28 with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of the Lok [] The post Budget Sessions First Phase Concludes; Parliament to Reassemble on March 9 appeared first on Northlines .
Lok Sabha Adjourned; House to Reassemble on March 9
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for recess on Friday and will reassemble on March 9, marking the end of the first phase of the ongoing Budget Session. When the House met after an initial adjournment at 12 noon, several Ministers laid papers related to their respective Ministries on the table. Presiding Officer Sandhya [] The post Lok Sabha Adjourned; House to Reassemble on March 9 appeared first on Northlines .
DAC approves purchase of 288 S-400 missiles worth Rs 10,000 crore: Report
NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement of 288 additional S-400 surface-to-air missiles from Russia at an estimated cost of 10,000 crore, according to a Hindustan Times report. According to Hindustan Times report, the clearance includes 120 short-range and 168 long-range [] The post DAC approves purchase of 288 S-400 missiles worth Rs 10,000 crore: Report appeared first on Northlines .
SC extends deadline by month; asks HP govt, SEC to hold local bodies polls by May 31
New Delhi, Feb 13: The Supreme Court on Friday extended from April 30 to May 31 the deadline fixed by the Himachal Pradesh High Court for holding the polls for local bodies in the state. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the plea filed by the principal secretary of the state government and also extended the HCs deadline of Feb 28 to March 31 for completing reconstruction work, delimitation and reservation. On [] The post SC extends deadline by month; asks HP govt, SEC to hold local bodies polls by May 31 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Over 32,000 Cancer Cases Reported In Recent Years In Jammu And Kashmir
Jammu, Feb 13: More than 32,000 cancer cases have been reported across Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, with nearly 79 per cent of the total cases recorded in the valley alone, Health Minister Sakeena Itoo said on Friday. Replying to an unstarred question by PDP legislator Waheed Ur Rehman Para in the Assembly, the minister said 25,621 cases were registered in Kashmir division (20222024), while 6,804 cases were reported from Jammu division (20232025). She said the most commonly detected [] The post Over 32,000 Cancer Cases Reported In Recent Years In Jammu And Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Students Denied Admission Despite University Assurance, Says NC MP In Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Feb 13: National Conference member Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo on Friday raised concern in the Rajya Sabha over the plight of students from Jammu and Kashmir who have been left in limbo after a Rajasthan university allegedly failed to honour its admission commitments. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, the MP from J&K said several students from Jammu seeking admission to nursing courses at Mewar University in Rajasthan have been denied entry despite assurances from university authorities. There are [] The post J&K Students Denied Admission Despite University Assurance, Says NC MP In Rajya Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Over 32,000 Cancer Cases in J&K in 3 Years; Lung, Breast, Oral Top List
JAMMU, Feb 13: As many as 32,425 cancer cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir over the past three years, with lung, breast, oral, cervical, prostate and pancreatic cancers emerging as the most common types, the Government informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday. The data was shared by the Health & Medical Education Department [] The post Over 32,000 Cancer Cases in J&K in 3 Years; Lung, Breast, Oral Top List appeared first on Northlines .
Core inflation falls to 3.4pc under new CPI series: SBI Report
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Core inflation in India declined sharply to 3.4 per cent under the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) 2024 base series, compared to around 4.15 per cent under the 2012 series, even as headline retail inflation edged up to 2.75 per cent in January 2026, according to the latest report released by the State Bank of India. The report noted that overall CPI inflation under the new 2024 base stood at 2.75 per cent in January 2026, [] The post Core inflation falls to 3.4pc under new CPI series: SBI Report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC grants bail to film maker Vikram Bhatt, wife in cheating case
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt in a cheating case. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi ordered their forthwith release from Udaipur jail and asked the Chief Judicial Magistrate to pass the bail order delineating the terms and conditions. The top court also issued notices to complainant Ajay Murdia, the founder of Indira IVF and Fertility Centre and a resident of [] The post SC grants bail to film maker Vikram Bhatt, wife in cheating case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt Not To Bring Motion Against Rahul As BJP Member Has Given Notice For It: Rijiju
New Delhi, Feb 13: Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday that the government has shelved a plan to bring a motion against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for using unparliamentary language against the prime minister, as a BJP MP has submitted a notice to initiate a substantive motion against the Congress leader on the same issue. Speaking to reporters here, the Union minister stated that the speaker would be consulted on whether [] The post Govt Not To Bring Motion Against Rahul As BJP Member Has Given Notice For It: Rijiju appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
1.5 Crore Drug Proceeds Seized: Kulgam Police Attach Assets Of Notorious Peddler Under NDPS Act
Kulgam, Feb 13: In one of the biggest anti-drug actions in the district, Kulgam Police on Thursday attached immovable properties worth approximately 1.5 crore belonging to an alleged notorious drug peddler in Manigam area of Qazigund, officials said. Kulgam Police have attached immovable properties comprising 06 shops, 05 godowns, one tin shed, and one plinth located at Village Manigam, belonging to a notorious drug peddler Mohd Ashraf Khanday, S/o Gh. Ahmad Khanday, R/o Nipora, Kulgam, falling under the jurisdiction of [] The post 1.5 Crore Drug Proceeds Seized: Kulgam Police Attach Assets Of Notorious Peddler Under NDPS Act appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Auto sales hit record high in Jan reflecting strong momentum: SIAM
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: The Indian automobile industry clocked its highest-ever January sales in 2026, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers posting double-digit growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Friday here. Total vehicle production, including passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers and quadricycles, stood at 29,27,394 units in January 2026, reflecting strong momentum at the start of the calendar year. Domestic sales figures showed robust growth across segments. Passenger vehicle sales rose to 4,49,616 [] The post Auto sales hit record high in Jan reflecting strong momentum: SIAM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Apple to open 6th store in India at Borivali on Feb 26
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: iPhone maker Apple has unveiled the barricade for its upcoming Apple Borivali store, which will be its sixth store in India and second in Mumbai, the company said on Friday. The company opened its first store in Mumbai and second store in Delhi in April, 2023. It continued expansion with the opening of three stores in 2025Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru and Apple Koregaon Park in Pune, and more recently at Apple Noida. Apple Borivali opens Thursday, [] The post Apple to open 6th store in India at Borivali on Feb 26 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Transrail Lighting bags orders worth Rs 2,350 cr
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Transrail Lighting on Friday said it has secured new Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) orders worth Rs 2,350 crore in domestic market. The orders were primarily in the domestic Transmission & Distribution (T&D) segment along with a civil order and select wins in poles & lighting. With these additions, the companys cumulative order inflows for FY26 have crossed Rs 7,980 crore, it said in a regulatory filing. The T&D order includes mainly construction of 765 kV [] The post Transrail Lighting bags orders worth Rs 2,350 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
32,425 Cancer cases reported in J&K in last three years, lung and oral Cancers most common
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that 32,425 cancer cases were reported in J&K in the last three years, and lung, oral, cervical, prostate and pancreatic cancers are among the most common. In a reply to the question of MLA Pulwama Waheed ur Rehman Para, Health and Medical Education Department Minister Sakina Itoo, []
Only Three Town Planners For 40 Urban Local Bodies In Kashmir: Govt
JAMMU, Feb 13: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Town Planning Organisation (TPO) in Kashmir has just three town planners to cater to 40 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), indicating a severe shortage of technical staff in the department. In a written reply to legislator Sajad Gani Lone during the ongoing budget session, Chief Minister (who holds charge of the Housing and Urban Development Department) said the ratio of town planner to ULBs in [] The post Only Three Town Planners For 40 Urban Local Bodies In Kashmir: Govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Doodhpathri, Yousmarg Reopening Depends On Security Clearance: Govt Tells Lawmaker Mehdi
JAMMU, Feb 13: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday told the Legislative Assembly that reopening of the tourist destinations Doodhpathri and Yousmarg is subject to security considerations, which are beyond the Tourism Departments mandate. The matter has been referred to the Deputy Commissioner of Budgam for appropriate action, the government said in response to a question raised by Budgam MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi. The government also acknowledged that recent incidents in the tourism sector have affected tourist arrivals [] The post Doodhpathri, Yousmarg Reopening Depends On Security Clearance: Govt Tells Lawmaker Mehdi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cong MPs Protest Against Hardeep Puri, Seek His Resignation
New Delhi, Feb 13: Congress MPs on Friday held a protest in Parliament House complex demanding resignation of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri after his name figured in the Epstein Files released in the United States. Several Congress MPs lined up outside the Parliament building and raised slogans against Puri, while demanding answers from him. They also held a big banner with pictures of Puri and Jeffery Epstein. Puri had on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for passing innuendo [] The post Cong MPs Protest Against Hardeep Puri, Seek His Resignation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gojri, Pahari Taught As Mother Tongues In J&K Schools: Govt
Srinagar, Feb 13: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that Gojri and Pahari languages are being taught in schools only as mother tongue subjects under the Three-Language Formula. The reply, issued by the School Education Department in response to a question by MLA Choudhary Mohammad Akram, stated that these languages are included in the JK Board of School Education (JKBOSE) curriculum for classes 1 to 8. Textbooks for Gojri and Pahari have been developed by [] The post Gojri, Pahari Taught As Mother Tongues In J&K Schools: Govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No Proposal For KCC Loan Waiver Under Consideration: Govt
Jammu, Feb 13: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that it is not considering any proposal for waiver of loans availed under the Kisan Credit Card scheme. The clarification came in response to a query raised by MLA Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal, who sought to know whether the government planned to waive KCC loans in light of losses suffered by the agriculture and horticulture sectors due to recent floods and the prolonged National Highway [] The post No Proposal For KCC Loan Waiver Under Consideration: Govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
10,000 Cancer cases in J&K hospitals in 2025, SKIMS tops with 16,000 in 3 Years
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that around 10,000 cancer cases were registered across SKIMS Soura, GMC Jammu, and GMC Srinagar in 2025. They said, SKIMS Soura alone has recorded over 16,000 cases in the last three years, showing the regions focus on improving cancer care and diagnostic services. []
Senior NC Leader Qamar Ali Akhoon Passes Away,J&K Assembly Pays Tribute
Kargil, Feb 13: Former National Conference leader and ex-Food Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon, a prominent political face from Kargil, passed away on Friday, triggering widespread grief across political circles in Jammu and Kashmir. The demise of the senior leader was informed to the Legislative Assembly by National Conference legislator Tanveer Sadiq. Soon after the announcement, [] The post Senior NC Leader Qamar Ali Akhoon Passes Away,J&K Assembly Pays Tribute appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Vehicular Movement Restricted Over Brazloo Bridge in Kulgam, Advisory Issued
SRINAGAR: The Office of the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Kulgam, has issued a safety advisory, restricting all types of vehicular movement over the Brazloo Bridge until further notice. According to the advisory, officials have urged the public to strictly adhere to the restrictions in the interest of safety. The directive comes in view of []
JAMMU, Feb 13: The issue of sale of rotten and unsafe meat triggered heated exchanges in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday, with several MLAs demanding strict enforcement, stronger preventive measures and even attachment of properties of those involved in the illegal trade. The matter was raised through Assembly Question Nos. 10, 94, 569 and 757 asked by MLAs Mubarak Gul, Mir Saifullah, Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah and Hasnain Masoodi regarding Food Adulteration and Sale of Rotten Meat. [] The post Rotten Meat Issue Rocks Assembly; MLAs Seek Tough Action, Govt Admits Staff Shortage, Arrests Not In Hands appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bakingo Brings You a Valentines Day Collection That Makes Hearts Melt
Valentines Day is not just another date on the calendar for Bakingo. It is an occasion for which we go all out, be it in terms of creativity or offerings. And while our aim is to elevate every occasion, this one is particularly special as it celebrates love and connections. As a brand that encourages you to never stop wishing, we want this day to feel like a dream come true. Thats why weve created a Valentines Day collection thats [] The post Bakingo Brings You a Valentines Day Collection That Makes Hearts Melt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Modi congratulates BNPs Tarique Rahman on decisive victory in Bangladesh polls
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warmly greeted Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his decisive victory in Bangladeshs parliamentary elections and said he looked forward to working with him to advance common development goals. I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a []
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3,982 kanals of custodian land under illegal occupation in Kashmir: Government
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that 3,982 kanals and 1.5 marlas of custodian land in the Kashmir division are under illegal occupation or litigation. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Abdul Majeed Bhat, the Revenue Department, said that the total notified evacuee (custodian) land in both Jammu []
Are Late Marriages Becoming a Silent Social Emergency in Kashmir?
by Ishfaq Gani Mir Rising marriage age in Kashmir reflects economic insecurity, rigid social norms, and emotional strain, creating loneliness, demographic shifts, and an unspoken but deepening social crisis In Kashmiri society, marriage has never been merely a personal milestone; it has traditionally been a social institution woven deeply into family structure, community continuity, and []
Halting south Kashmir railway alignments protected orchards, livelihoods, and trust, emerging as a key confidence-building measure that balanced development goals with local consent and economic security In a region where development projects often arrive as fait accompli, the decision to halt the proposed railway alignments through south Kashmirs orchard belts stands out as a rare []
Senior National Conference Leader Qamar Ali Akhoon Passes Away
SRINAGAR: Former National Conference leader and ex-Food Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon, a veteran political figure from Kargil, passed away on Friday, evoking widespread grief across Jammu and Kashmirs political landscape. National Conference legislator Tanveer Sadiq informed the Legislative Assembly about Akhoons demise. Following the announcement, members of the House expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute []
Senior NC Leader Qamar Ali Akhoon Passes Away, J&K Assembly Pays Tribute
Kargil, Feb 13: Former National Conference leader and ex-Food Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon, a prominent political face from Kargil, passed away on Friday, triggering widespread grief across political circles in Jammu and Kashmir. The demise of the senior leader was informed to the Legislative Assembly by National Conference legislator Tanveer Sadiq. Soon after the announcement, members of the House expressed profound sorrow over his passing and paid rich tributes to his political and public service legacy. Akhoon, who hails from [] The post Senior NC Leader Qamar Ali Akhoon Passes Away, J&K Assembly Pays Tribute appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Govt Buys 133 Luxury Vehicles in 2024-25; Says Procurement Followed Norms
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday confirmed that it purchased 133 luxury vehicles in the financial year 2024-25, asserting that the acquisitions were made strictly in line with prescribed norms. In a written reply to BJP MLA Ranbir Singh Pathania, Transport Minister Satish Sharma stated that the State Motor Garages Department acquired []
No Regularisation or Honorarium Hike for Need-Based College Faculty, Govt Tells Assembly
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has informed the Assembly that there is currently no proposal either to regularise or enhance the monthly honorarium of need-based Academic Arrangement faculty engaged in Government Degree Colleges, citing recent directions of the High Court that bar fresh academic arrangements against clear vacancies and mandate recruitment only through the []
30-Year-Old Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A 30-year-old man was found hanging from a tree under suspicious circumstances in Mandir Mohalla area of Parshollah in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said. Officals said that the deceased was identified as Bashir Ahmed, a resident of Breswana, Tehsil Mohalla.The exact cause of his death is yet to be []
Rs 657 Cr Industrial Incentives Disbursed in Four Years in Jammu Kashmir: Govt
SRINAGAR: The government has disbursed Rs 657.83 crore in industrial subsidies over the last four financial years, from 202223 to 202526 (up to 15 January), while incentives worth Rs 1,003.55 crore have been approved for 3,187 industrial units under various support schemes in Jammu and Kashmir, the Assembly was informed. Data tabled in the House []
In Jammu Kashmir, Mission YUVA Attracts 1.71 Lakh Youth Registrations, Rs 1,000 Cr Loan Uptake
SRINAGAR: Mission YUVA, the Jammu and Kashmir Governments flagship entrepreneurship programme launched on June 28, 2025, has recorded registrations from more than 1.71 lakh youth and secured bank sanctions nearing Rs 1,000 crore, with over Rs 700 crore already disbursed to support new businesses across the Union Territory. The initiative aims to facilitate the creation []
Centre Sanctions Rs 667 Crore for Jammu Kashmir Solid Waste Management
SRINAGAR: The Government of India has approved Rs 666.95 crore for Jammu and Kashmir under the Solid Waste Management (SWM) component of Swachh Bharat MissionUrban (SBM-U) 2.0, the Parliament was informed. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said the funds will strengthen scientific management of garbage and solid waste in urban areas across the []
Trump administration reaches trade deal to lower Taiwans tariff barriers
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has reached a trade deal with Taiwan, with Taiwan agreeing to remove or reduce 99 per cent of its tariff barriers, the office of the US Trade Representative said. The agreement comes as the US remains reliant on Taiwan for its production of computer chips, the exporting of which contributed []
Tgana municipal polls: Counting of votes begins
HYDERABAD: The counting of votes polled in the February 11 elections to 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations in Telangana began on Friday morning. The counting began at 123 centres across the state at 8 AM. The outcome of the three-cornered contest involving the ruling Congress and opposition BJP and BRS is crucial for []
BNP heading for victory in Bangladeshs parliamentary election
DHAKA: he Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday appeared headed for a decisive victory in the South Asian nations general elections as counting progressed for the polls to elect a government that would replace the interim administration, which took charge after the collapse of the Awami League regime in August 2024. Multiple media []
Budget Session 2026 Question Hour : Sakeena Itoo hails CMs remote area incentives as remarkable
Says step will streamline public service delivery in remote areas JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Thursday said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has made a remarkable announcement of granting incentives to employees posted in far flung and remote areas while presenting Budget 2026-27. The Minister stated this while replying to []
Govt examining proposal to notify new tourism areas in J&K: Dar
JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture, Javid Ahmad Dar on Thursday informed the House that the government is examining a proposal regarding the notification of new tourism-worthy areas across Jammu and Kashmir, including several prominent locations in Bani Constituency like Bani town, Lowang and Sarthal. The Minister stated this while replying to a question on behalf of []
I&FC Sub-Division boundaries not tied to constituency limits: Govt
JAMMU: The government on Thursday clarified that the boundaries of constituencies and Irrigation & Flood Control Sub-Divisions are determined independently and may not necessarily align. This was stated by Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, in the Legislative Assembly today, while replying to a question raised by Legislator Kuldeep Raj Dubey. The Minister informed []
