Modi touches feet of 98-year-old BJP veteran at swearing-in of partys first govt in Bengal
KOLKATA: (May 9) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday touched the feet of 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar and sought his blessings at the swearing-in ceremony of the partys first government in West Bengal. Sarkar was arrested in Kashmir in 1952 while accompanying Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee during the movement to hoist the Indian tricolour there, the BJP said. Sarkar is one of the early grassroots figures associated with the nationalist movement in post-Independence India, the party said [] The post Modi touches feet of 98-year-old BJP veteran at swearing-in of partys first govt in Bengal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jaishankar, Trinidad PM explore new ideas to expand bilateral cooperation
PORT OF SPAIN: (May 9) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held comprehensive talks with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to explore new ideas and initiatives for expanding bilateral cooperation between India and the dual-island nation. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on Friday on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, aimed at deepening Indias engagement with the Caribbean nations. Sat down this evening with PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar and [] The post Jaishankar, Trinidad PM explore new ideas to expand bilateral cooperation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pak-China affairs expert Lt Gen Subramani named next CDS
NEW DELHI: (May 9) Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been named Indias next Chief of Defence Staff and his primary mandate will be to implement the ambitious military theaterisation plan and bolster tri-services synergy. He will replace Gen Anil Chauhan, who completes his tenure as the countrys senior-most military commander on May 30. Lt Gen Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, is currently serving as the Military Advisor at the National Security Council [] The post Pak-China affairs expert Lt Gen Subramani named next CDS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
RBI officers seek Governors intervention to correct promotion policy
NEW DELHI, May 9: RBI officers union has written a letter to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, seeking his intervention to correct the promotion policy and restore a time-bound system. RBI officers across various regional offices and the central banks headquarters in Mumbai staged protests on Friday against recent policy changes that link promotions to vacancy availability, replacing the earlier time-bound promotion system. Reserve Bank of India Officers Association (RBIOA), in a letter dated May 8, expressed disappointment and anguish over [] The post RBI officers seek Governors intervention to correct promotion policy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J-K Police attaches Chandigarh property in drug trafficking case
JAMMU: (May 9) Jammu and Kashmir Police has attached a property worth nearly Rs 93 lakh in Chandigarh during an investigation into a narcotics trafficking case that initially began with the recovery of a small quantity of heroin, officials said. The case originated on January 14 this year when a police team of Bagh-e-Bahu apprehended Arun Singh, a resident of Rajeev Nagar, Narwal in Jammu, and allegedly recovered heroin from his possession, they said. Following the recovery, a case [] The post J-K Police attaches Chandigarh property in drug trafficking case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Best 5 Public Relations Firms in India
Introduction Every industry must effectively manage its public relations and search for a PR partner capable of managing media and business strategies. This guide explores the top 5 public relations firms in India that have served across industries and worked with numerous clients, and have ensured that their results exceed their clients expectations. 5 Best Public Relations Agencies in India In todays competitive scenario, PR is a highly competitive market, with each firm claiming to be the best choice for [] The post Best 5 Public Relations Firms in India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Historic dawn for Bengal; marks end of misrule, start of double-engine era of development: Adhikari
KOLKATA: (May 9) West Bengals chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari said the days of Sonar Bangla have officially started with Saturday marking the beginning of a new era of peace and prosperity under a double-engine administration as the states first BJP government is set to take charge. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis arrival in Kolkata for the oath-taking ceremony at the Brigade Parade Ground, Adhikari posted a message on X welcoming him to the state and describing the occasion as [] The post Historic dawn for Bengal; marks end of misrule, start of double-engine era of development: Adhikari appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Appointed Chief of Defence Staff
SRINAGAR: The Government has appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd), as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, with effect from the date he assumes charge and until further orders. The present Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, will []
NC on Ventilator, Any Expansion Will Split Party: LoP Sharma
SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday alleged that the National Conference (NC) is on a ventilator due to internal disease and warned that any organisational expansion would result in a vertical split within the party. Sharma claimed that a few individuals tasked with speaking against the []
Trump Announces RussiaUkraine Ceasefire Deal
SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, set for May 9 to May 11, saying both sides had agreed to temporarily suspend hostilities alongside a major prisoner exchange. In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the agreement would include the suspension []
Three Injured, One Critical in Srinagar Road Accident
SRINAGAR: Three persons were injured after an unidentified vehicle allegedly hit a scooty in the Shalimar area of Srinagar district in central Kashmir on Friday evening, officials said. Officials said the injured were shifted to SKIMS Soura after being referred from PHC Dargah. According to officials, the trio was travelling on a scooty when the []
Jammu Kashmir High Court Upholds PSA Detention in Krishna Dhaba Owner Killing Case
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has upheld the preventive detention of an 18-year-old youth accused in the 2021 killing of Akash Mehra, owner of the well-known Krishna Dhaba in Srinagar. Justice Rahul Bharti dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed through the detenues father challenging the detention order issued under []
Aadil Left Home for Work, Returned in a Coffin
Leaves behind six-month-old child, widow and three sisters Hajin: Silence hung heavy over Hajin on Friday as cries of grief echoed through its narrow lanes after three young cousins were laid to rest, hours after the River Jhelum swallowed them while they were washing tent equipment on its banks. What was supposed to be a []
Excelsior Correspondent VADODARA (GUJARAT), May 8 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated Lakshya 2047 Centre for Future Skills, Cadaveric Centre and Advanced Medical Simulation facilities at Parul University here. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh said India is moving at a very fast pace in emerging technologies including Quantum, Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors and Deep-Tech, with the countrys [] The post Dr Jitendra inaugurates Future Skills Centre in Parul University, underlines Govt supported ecosystem appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NHPC starts operation of fourth unit of Subansiri LHP
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 8: NHPC Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Power today announced the commercial operation of the fourth unit (Unit # 4 of 250 MW) of its 2000 MW (8250 MW) Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (LHP), located in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The unit commenced commercial operation adding 250 MW of clean energy to the national grid. On this occasion, Bhupender Gupta, CMD, NHPC expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Power, Government of India [] The post NHPC starts operation of fourth unit of Subansiri LHP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bengal from ideology to aspiration
Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com For a long time, the Bengali voter has been associated with a strong cultural orientation-often identifying more with culture,debate and political engagement than being defined primarily through a religious lens. Material ambition and overt displays of wealth were also often viewed with some restraint. Politics in Bengal has not been confined to formal institutions; it has also found expression in literature, theatre, music and everyday conversation. This helps explain the continued popularity of literary and film festivals, [] The post Bengal from ideology to aspiration appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP reviews ULB organizational expansion, focuses on grassroots connectivity
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 8 : To discuss organizational strengthening, expansion of grassroots outreach and enhancement of public connectivity through local body units across the Union Territory, J&K BJP Urban Local Body Cell organized an important meeting, here today. J&K BJP president and Member Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma accompanied by General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, All Cells Incharge Ved Sharma, All Cells Co-Incharge Munish Khajuria, Urban Local Body Cell Convenor Pawan Singh and Co-Convenor [] The post BJP reviews ULB organizational expansion, focuses on grassroots connectivity appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM interacts with public representatives, deputations; discusses public issues
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several public representatives, various deputations and individuals at his Public Services & Outreach Office Raabita here and discussed a range of public welfare and developmental issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, called on the Chief Minister and discussed issues related to parks and gardens in his constituency. MLA Banihal, Sajad Shaheen, also raised several issues of public importance concerning his constituency. Former Minister Javid Mustafa Mir [] The post CM interacts with public representatives, deputations; discusses public issues appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Omar appreciates army, civil admin for rescuing tourists in Gulmarg
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has appreciated the prompt and coordinated efforts of the Army and Civil Administration in safely rescuing tourists stranded in the higher reaches of Gulmarg following a technical snag in a private helicopter. The Chief Minister commended the swift response and close coordination among all agencies involved in the rescue operation, which ensured the safety and well-being of the stranded tourists. He further directed the administration to take all necessary measures to [] The post Omar appreciates army, civil admin for rescuing tourists in Gulmarg appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 8: A joint delegation of Nirbhay Bharat Foundation and Sarhad NGO headed by Tarun Uppal called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. The post Delegation calls on LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NC wont allow Urdus centrality in J&K to be undermined: Dr Farooq
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah today called out forces stoking controversy over the Urdu language, saying the party remains steadfast in defending Urdus cultural, administrative, and religious centrality in Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement issued from the party headquarters Nawa-e-Subha, he said the forces attempting to manufacture outrage over the issue are doing so to camouflage their own historic blunders and political failures, asserting that the people of J&K are fully aware [] The post NC wont allow Urdus centrality in J&K to be undermined: Dr Farooq appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CS reviews framework for treatment, reintegration, livelihood support
J&K to roll out rehabilitation plan for drug abuse victims Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting of the concerned Administrative Secretaries to deliberate upon the comprehensive rehabilitation plan for victims of drug abuse prepared by the Social Welfare Department in consultation with various Government departments and stakeholders. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; Principal Secretary, Home; Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department; Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department; Commissioner Secretary, School Education [] The post CS reviews framework for treatment, reintegration, livelihood support appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
China confirms its support to Pakistan during four-day conflict with India
BEIJING, May 8 : China, for the first time, has confirmed that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during the four-day conflict with India last year, official media reports here said. Chinas state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday aired an interview with Zhang Heng, an engineer from the Aviation Industry Corporation of Chinas (AVIC) Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute, a key developer of Chinas advanced fighter aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle design. Zhang had provided technical support to Pakistan [] The post China confirms its support to Pakistan during four-day conflict with India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India, Singapore resolve to jointly target terror financing, radicalisation
SINGAPORE, May 8 : India and Singapore have vowed to jointly work to combat the challenge of terrorism including cross-border movement of terrorists, radicalisation, and financing of terrorism. Both sides deliberated on bolstering their anti-terror cooperation at the fifth meeting of their Joint Working Group (JWG) on combating terrorism and transnational crime, held in New Delhi on Thursday. According to a joint press release, the JWG unequivocally and strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism [] The post India, Singapore resolve to jointly target terror financing, radicalisation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM-elect Adhikari stakes claim to form Bengals first BJP govt
KOLKATA, May 8 : West Bengal chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari on Friday evening met Governor RN Ravi and staked a claim to form the first BJP-led government in the state. Adhikari reached Lok Bhavan barely two hours after being elected leader of the BJP legislature party at a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The CM-elect was accompanied by several top leaders of the BJP, including Union ministers Bhupendra Yadav, Sukanta Majumdar and Santanu Thakur, Odisha Chief Minister [] The post CM-elect Adhikari stakes claim to form Bengals first BJP govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed in Myanmars war-scarred gemstone heartland
BANGKOK, May 8: Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the conflict-battered Southeast Asian nation, state media reported Friday. The ruby, measuring 11,000 carats (2.2 kilograms, or 4.8 pounds), was unearthed near the town of Mogok, in the upper Mandalay region, the heartland of the lucrative gem-mining industry that has recently experienced intense fighting in the countrys wide-ranging civil war. According to a report from the [] The post A massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed in Myanmars war-scarred gemstone heartland appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indias new envoy to China presents credentials to Chinese foreign ministry
BEIJING, May 8 : Indias new envoy to China Vikram Doraiswami presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei, the Indian embassy said on Friday. Doraiswamis appointment comes amid efforts by India and China to rebuild relations that came under severe strain following the military standoff in eastern Ladakh in April 2020, which stretched on for four years. Ambassador Doraiswami on Thursday presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the [] The post Indias new envoy to China presents credentials to Chinese foreign ministry appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rajnath to top commanders: Outmaneuver adversaries with strategic surprise
JAIPUR, May 8 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday directed the top military commanders of the three services to integrate an element of surprise into modern warfare to outmaneuver Indias adversaries and bolster strategic posture. In his address at the joint commanders conference in Jaipur, Singh also described the Operation Sindoor as a testament to the swift, precise, and joint response of the Indian armed forces to safeguard national interests and called upon the military to remain ready to [] The post Rajnath to top commanders: Outmaneuver adversaries with strategic surprise appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Intelligence Without Imagination
A new analysis tracking nearly 7,000 scientific abstracts submitted to the prestigious journal Organisation Science has confirmed what many quietly suspected: since ChatGPT arrived uninvited to the scholarly table in November 2022, AI-assisted writing has surged by 42 per cent, whilst the quality of research submissions has measurably declined. The numbers are damning, but the deeper malaise they point to is far more troubling than any statistic. Let us be precise about what a Large Language Model actually does. It [] The post Intelligence Without Imagination appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
3 drown in Jhelum while washing tents in Hajin
LG, CM express grief Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: At least three young men drowned in River Jhelum in Bandipora district today after slipping into the water while washing tent equipment near the Check Chandergeer area of Hajin town. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The deceased were identified as Adil Ahmad Dar, 18, son of Bashir Ahmad Dar; Sameer Ahmad Dar, 22, son of Mohammad Jamal Dar; and Sohail Ahmad Dar, 22, son of Ghulam Nabi Dar, all residents of [] The post 3 drown in Jhelum while washing tents in Hajin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No Eknath Shinde in NC, party legislators united: Omar
BJP obstructing governance in J&K Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that his party legislators are firmly with the National Conference (NC) and accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of hoping for Eknath Shindes type of split in his party. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Omars remarks came after comments by the senior BJP leader and leader of opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, that the saffron partys next target is J&K and suggested [] The post No Eknath Shinde in NC, party legislators united: Omar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Suvendu Adhikari stakes claim to form Govt
KOLKATA, May 8 : West Bengal Chief Minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari on Friday evening met Governor RN Ravi and staked a claim to form the first BJP-led Government in the state. Adhikari reached Lok Bhavan barely two hours after being elected leader of the BJP legislature party at a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The CM-elect was accompanied by several top leaders of the BJP, including Union Ministers Bhupendra Yadav, Sukanta Majumdar and [] The post Suvendu Adhikari stakes claim to form Govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IIT Jammu hosts science learning visit for school students
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 8: The Outreach Department of Indian Institute of Technology Jammu organized an educational visit for 92 students of Classes XI and XII from Aryan Public School along with their escorts, offering them firsthand exposure to advanced scientific and research facilities on campus. The initiative aimed to nurture scientific curiosity among young learners and familiarize them with academic and research environments at an early stage. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Prof Manoj Singh Gaur, [] The post IIT Jammu hosts science learning visit for school students appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Outmaneuver adversaries with strategic surprise: Rajnath
JAIPUR, May 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday directed the top military commanders of the three services to integrate an element of surprise into modern warfare to outmaneuver Indias adversaries and bolster strategic posture. In his address at the joint commanders conference in Jaipur, Singh also described the Operation Sindoor as a testament to the swift, precise, and joint response of the Indian armed forces to safeguard national interests and called upon the military to remain ready to deal [] The post Outmaneuver adversaries with strategic surprise: Rajnath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chouhan directs NAFED, NCCF to step up MSP procurement as pulse, oilseed prices slip
NEW DELHI, May 8: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday directed cooperatives NAFED and NCCF to accelerate procurement at minimum support price (MSP) levels, as wholesale mandi prices of pulses and other rabi crops continue to slide below support levels. Reviewing procurement operations, Chouhan told officials to treat the exercise as a mission-mode responsibility rather than a bureaucratic formality, stressing that depressed market prices without commensurate procurement action was not in farmers interest. The minister asked both agencies [] The post Chouhan directs NAFED, NCCF to step up MSP procurement as pulse, oilseed prices slip appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Selection trials for 79th Senior National Aquatic Cship on May 16
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 8: The Jammu & Kashmir Swimming Association has announced selection trials for the 79th Senior National Aquatic (Men & Women) Championships 2026, which will be held on May 16, 2026 at Jodhamal Public School Jammu swimming pool. The national championship is scheduled to be conducted from June 16 to 21, 2026 at Aquatic Complex, Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, under the aegis of the Swimming Federation of India and organised by the Gujarat State [] The post Selection trials for 79th Senior National Aquatic Cship on May 16 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rs 6.5 crore drug assets attached in Anantnag: Police
Srinagar: Properties worth over Rs 6.5 crore, allegedly acquired through illicit drug trafficking, were on Friday attached in the Anantnag district, making it the single largest attachment under the NDPS Act in Jammu and Kashmir, police said. In continuation of its sustained and aggressive crackdown against the narcotics network, the Anantnag police initiated seizure proceedings []
Why demolish fathers property for sons fault: Minister Itoo
Says drug abuse more in Jammu but coercive action focused on Valley Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday said demolishing properties under the garb of fighting drug menace should be stopped. The minister also claimed that while drug abuse was more prevalent in the Jammu region, the focus of coercive action []
Three youth drown in Jhelum; Pall of gloom descends over Hajin
Bodies recovered after massive rescue op CM, LG, political leaders express grief Bandipora: A pall of gloom descended over Hajin town in north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Friday after three young men drowned in the river Jhelum while washing tent equipment near Check Chandergeer area. The tragic incident triggered scenes of mourning across the locality []
Theres no Eknath Shinde in NC; all our MLAs stand firmly with party: Omar
Says LoP impatient to occupy CMs chair Claims BJP wont restore statehood until it forms govt in J&K Accuses opposition of blackmail politics Srinagar: There is no Eknath Shinde in the National Conference and all its legislators stand firmly with the party, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday. The CM alleged that the Bharatiya []
FCIK outlines six key contours for New Industrial Policy
Interacts with govt-constituted drafting committee Srinagar: In a significant push for a comprehensive reset of Jammu & Kashmirs industrial landscape, the Valleys apex industrial body, the Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK), on Friday outlined six core contours which, in its view, should guide the forthcoming Industrial Policy and the institutional mechanism for effective []
Govt committed to balanced, efficient public transport system: Minister
Transporters demand one person, one registration for e-rickshaws Committee to examine Smart City bus routes beyond Sgr limits Srinagar: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, on Friday chaired a comprehensive meeting with the representatives of transport associations and unions of []
Raabita: CM interacts with MLAs, deputations
Chief Minister with J&Ks Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met several public representatives, various deputations and individuals at his Public Services & Outreach Office Raabita here and discussed a range of public welfare and developmental issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, called on the Chief Minister and []
J&K to roll out long-term rehabilitation plan for drug abuse victims
CS reviews framework for treatment, reintegration, livelihood support Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a meeting of the concerned Administrative Secretaries to deliberate upon the comprehensive rehabilitation plan for victims of drug abuse prepared by the Social Welfare Department in consultation with various government departments and stakeholders. The meeting was attended by Additional []
Dr. Somdev Bhardwaj delivers lecture at CUK
GANDERBAL: Dr. Somdev Bhardwaj, organizing secretary, Vigyan Bharati (North India), delivered an insightful lecture on Indian Knowledge Tradition and Earth Conservation at the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir). Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravindar Nath, along with faculty members, research scholars, and students were present during the lecture held on World Earth Day. In his address, Dr. []
Officials found holidaying at multi-sport events will be called back: Ministry tells NSFs
NEW DELHI: Indias sports administrators have been warned that those who treat multi-sport events as paid holidays would be called back midway from these competitions to ensure that athletes do not suffer because of their lackadaisical attitude. With the country gearing up for the upcoming Commonwealth Games (July-August in Glasgow) and the Asian Games (September-October []
Community participation key to drug-free society: Sheetal Nanda
Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan REASI: In an effort to spread awareness about the ill effects of drug abuse and make Reasi a drug-free district, the district administration today organised a mega awareness programme under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan at the Deputy Commissioners Office Complex. Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology and Environment, Sheetal Nanda, was []
Where did Kohinoor come from? Scientists have a unique big diamond theory
NEW DELHI: A new scientific study exploring the mysterious origins of some of the worlds largest diamonds is raising an intriguing question: could legendary gems such as the Kohinoor have formed deep within strange iron-rich regions hidden inside Earth? While the research did not specifically study the Kohinoor diamond, scientists say the findings may help []
Unidentified Body Recovered from Canal in Ganderbal
SRINAGAR: An unidentified body was recovered from an agricultural irrigation canal in the Thuru area of Yanhama in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Friday evening. According to reports, local residents spotted the body floating in the canal and informed the police. Soon after receiving the information, a police team reached the spot and retrieved the []
37 Junior Secretariat Assistants Deputed For IMPARD Training Course: Govt
Srinagar, May 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has deputed 37 Junior Secretariat Assistants of the J&K Secretariat (Subordinate) Service for undergoing the J&K Secretariat Assistants Training Course at the Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (IMPARD) campuses in Jammu and Srinagar. According to Government Order No. 874-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated May 7, the training programme will be conducted for a period of two months from May 11 to July 9, 2026. The order issued by the General [] The post 37 Junior Secretariat Assistants Deputed For IMPARD Training Course: Govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Government Orders Transfers, New Postings In Administration
Srinagar, May 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered transfers and postings of two JKAS officers with immediate effect in the interest of administration. According to Government Order No. 889-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated May 8, Mr. Khalid Jehangir, JKAS, who was serving as Secretary in the Industries and Commerce Department, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, J&K, against an available vacancy. The order further stated that Mr. Soheel Noor Shah, JKAS, who was [] The post J&K Government Orders Transfers, New Postings In Administration appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi CBI Court Allows Army Officer Accused Of Bribery To Operate Seized Bank Accounts
NEW DELHI, May 8: A CBI court here has allowed Lt Col Deepak Kumar Sharma accused of taking a bribe of Rs 3 lakh from a Dubai-based company to operate his four savings bank accounts in Jammu, saying the seizure cannot be an act in perpetuity to authorise the probe agency to bypass the law. Special Judge Gagandeep Singh was hearing Sharmas application for defreezing his bank accounts and a locker. The plea said that he had been granted bail [] The post Delhi CBI Court Allows Army Officer Accused Of Bribery To Operate Seized Bank Accounts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Infiltration, cattle smuggling will become impossible in Bengal under BJP: Shah
KOLKATA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said infiltration and cattle smuggling would become impossible in West Bengal under the BJP government, as he formally announced Suvendu Adhikari as the leader of the BJP legislature party and the partys chief ministerial face. Addressing BJP MLAs and senior leaders at a charged legislature party meeting []
J-K: Army, civil administration rescue 20 stranded tourists in Gulmarg
SRINAGAR: Army and civil administration on Friday rescued 20 tourists, including eight children, from the higher reaches of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir after they got stranded due to a technical snag in a private helicopter, officials said. The tourists six men, six women and eight children had travelled to the snow-bound area []
Over 9,000 Animal Cruelty Cases In 2024; Maharashtra Tops States, J&K Leads UTs: NCRB
New Delhi, May 8: In a first, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has included cases of crime and cruelty against animals in its annual database Crime in India 2024, recording a total of 9,039 cases under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act across the country. The data comes amid persistent demands from animal rights activists, who have long argued that while attacks by animals on humans are documented, there has been no official nationwide database tracking cruelty against [] The post Over 9,000 Animal Cruelty Cases In 2024; Maharashtra Tops States, J&K Leads UTs: NCRB appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Srinagar : While addressing the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid Srinagar, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq said that the banning of Jamia Siraj Ul Uloom under the stringent UAPA is a serious matter, stroking the apprehension among people that our religious identity, and educational institutions being run by trusts and local committees are being []
CCourt setbacks to Trump add uncertainty to US tariffs, may slowdown BTA talks with India: Experts
NEW DELHI, May 8: Repeated setbacks faced by US President Donald Trump in American courts have further heightened uncertainty over the US tariff regime, and India should wait for the United States to evolve a more stable and legally predictable trade framework before moving ahead with the proposed bilateral trade agreement, experts said. They said that this ruling is a crucial reminder that Trumps global tariffs violated WTO (World Trade Organisation) rules, and their striking down by US courts is [] The post CCourt setbacks to Trump add uncertainty to US tariffs, may slowdown BTA talks with India: Experts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Operation Sindoor Reflected Indian Militarys Joint Prowess: Rajnath Singh
JAIPUR/NEW DELHI, May 8: Operation Sindoor is a testament to the swift, precise, and joint response of the Indian armed forces to safeguard national interests, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday even as he called upon the military to remain ready to deal with any security challenges. Singh made the remarks in his address at the ongoing joint military commanders conference in Jaipur that carried out a comprehensive review of the combat preparedness of the three services in the [] The post Operation Sindoor Reflected Indian Militarys Joint Prowess: Rajnath Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
VADODARA (GUJARAT), May 8 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated Lakshya 2047 Centre for Future Skills, Cadaveric Centre and Advanced Medical Simulation facilities at Parul University here. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh said India is moving at a very fast pace in emerging technologies including Quantum, Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors and Deep-Tech, with the countrys youth set [] The post Dr Jitendra Inaugurates Future Skills Centre In Parul University Vadodara, Underlines Govt Supported Ecosystem appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Orders Establishment Of Special Courts For Expeditious Trial In NIA Cases
NEW DELHI, May 8: The Supreme Court on Friday directed that at least one special court be established to deal with 10 to 15 pending trials in cases probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Passing a slew of directions to expedite trials in cases where the Centre, through the NIA, is the prosecutor, the apex court said the special courts should be set up within a month. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed [] The post SC Orders Establishment Of Special Courts For Expeditious Trial In NIA Cases appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Teen kills friend with cricket bat over love rivalry in Kathua, arrested
Kathua, May 08: In a chilling case of friendship turning fatal over a suspected love rivalry, police in Kathua have arrested a 19yearold youth for the brutal daylight murder of his close friend, 18yearold Nakul Singh. The accused has been identified as Parth Verma alias Sumit, who allegedly bludgeoned Nakul to death with a cricket bat inside the victims home over love rivalry. The shocking crime, which has sent shockwaves across Kathua town, occurred on May 6 at Nakul Singhs residence in Ward No. 10 near Rajbagh. Nakul was found dead in a pool of blood, while his younger brother, 16yearold Nikhil Singh, was critically injured in the attack. Addressing the media, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua Mohita Sharma, per news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said the case was cracked using technical surveillance, including tracking the missing mobile phone of the deceased. After registering the FIR, multiple police teams were constituted. During the investigation, the missing iPhone of the deceased was traced with the help of technical inputs. Sustained interrogation of suspects led to a confession by the accused. The stolen mobile phone was also recovered on his disclosure, in the presence of a magistrate, the SSP said. According to police, the accused visited Nakul Singhs house around 11.40 am on the day of the incident and even made a phone call to another friend using Nakuls mobile phone before the situation escalated. Investigators revealed that a heated argument broke out between the two friends over a girl, exposing what police described as a love angle behind the murder. The argument quickly escalated into a physical altercation driven by jealousy and personal rivalry. In a fit of rage, the accused allegedly picked up a cricket bat lying inside the room and struck Nakul Singh on the head, killing him on the spot, SSP Sharma said. Police said the violence did not stop there. When Nakuls younger brother Nikhil entered the house during the attack, the accused allegedly panicked and repeatedly assaulted him with the same cricket bat in an attempt to eliminate an eyewitness. The accused fled the scene after leaving behind the bloodstained cricket bat and taking away the victims mobile phone, the officer added. The murder weapon has since been recovered and forensic evidence from the crime scene has been collected. Nikhil Singh remains in critical condition and is undergoing treatment at AIIMS Jammu, where he is currently on ventilator support. Police said the investigation is being strengthened to ensure strict punishment for the accused. Justice will be delivered only through conviction, SSP Sharma said.
Jammu Kashmir: Teen Arrested for Killing Friend with Cricket Bat over Love Rivalry
SRINAGAR: In a chilling case of friendship turning fatal over a suspected love rivalry, police in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir have arrested a 19yearold youth for the brutal daylight murder of his close friend, 18yearold Nakul Singh. The accused has been identified as Parth Verma alias Sumit, who allegedly bludgeoned Nakul to death []
Suvendu Adhikari Elected BJP Legislature Party Leader In Bengal, Set To Become CM
KOLKATA, May 8: Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was on Friday elected the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the first BJP chief minister of the state. BJP sources said Adhikaris name was proposed at the legislature party meeting here and formally announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the presence of newly elected BJP MLAs and senior party leaders. The swearing-in ceremony of the new BJP government will [] The post Suvendu Adhikari Elected BJP Legislature Party Leader In Bengal, Set To Become CM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
South Kashmir: Police Attach Properties Worth Rs 6.5 Crore Under NDPS Act
SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district have initiated attachment and seizure proceedings against Bashir Ahmad Mir of Doonipora Sangam and his family under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, following findings that they allegedly accumulated assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. Officials said the action follows an enquiry conducted under Chapter VA []
Love Affair Angle Behind Kathua Murder; Accused Arrested After CDR Tracking: SSP
Kathua, May 8: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua, Mohit Sharma, on Thursday said that Nakul Singh was allegedly murdered following a scuffle with his friend, Parthav Verma (19), reportedly over a love-related issue. Addressing the media, SSP Sharma said that during the altercation, the accused allegedly struck Nakul repeatedly on the head with a cricket bat until he collapsed. The officer further stated that when Nakuls younger brother entered the house, the accused allegedly attacked him as well with [] The post Love Affair Angle Behind Kathua Murder; Accused Arrested After CDR Tracking: SSP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rupee falls 25 paise to close at 94.47 against US dollar
MUMBAI, May 8: The rupee depreciated 25 paise to close at 94.47 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, after rising in the past two sessions, on renewed tensions between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Forex traders said investor sentiments were affected after Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire as the US carried out fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and civilian areas, while President Donald Trump said the ceasefire was still in [] The post Rupee falls 25 paise to close at 94.47 against US dollar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Oil companies bleed Rs 30,000 cr as fuel prices held steady despite global energy shock
NEW DELHI, May 8: Indias state-run oil marketing companies have bled an estimated Rs 30,000 crore in losses since mid-March as they kept fuel and LPG supplies flowing without raising retail prices despite facing an energy disruption that is bigger than all previous crises combined. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) have maintained uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel, LPG, aviation turbine fuel and other petroleum products since the start of [] The post Oil companies bleed Rs 30,000 cr as fuel prices held steady despite global energy shock appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India seeks greater role in global international space norms
NEW DELHI, May 8: India is seeking a larger role in shaping international norms for the fast-growing space industry, a senior government official said on Friday, as global space standards experts gathered in New Delhi for a key ISO meeting. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organised the 35th Plenary and Working Groups meetings of ISOs Technical Committee 20/Subcommittee 14 on Space Systems and Operations, drawing 131 international delegates from 13 countries, including representatives from national standards bodies, space agencies, [] The post India seeks greater role in global international space norms appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sustained Efforts Being Made To Ensure Inclusive, Equitable Development Across J&K: Sakeena Itoo
SRINAGAR, May 8: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of various ongoing developmental projects being executed by the Education, Health and Social Welfare departments across Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, the Minister conducted a detailed department-wise review and assessed project monitoring mechanisms, fund utilization and inter-departmental coordination to ensure effective execution of developmental initiatives across Jammu and Kashmir. Reviewing the Education department projects, [] The post Sustained Efforts Being Made To Ensure Inclusive, Equitable Development Across J&K: Sakeena Itoo appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several public representatives, various deputations and individuals at his Public Services & Outreach Office Raabita here and discussed a range of public welfare and developmental issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, called on the Chief Minister and discussed issues related to parks and gardens in his constituency. MLA Banihal, Sajad Shaheen, also raised several issues of public importance concerning his constituency. Former Minister Javid Mustafa Mir also separately [] The post At Raabita, CM Interacts With Public Representatives, Deputations; Discusses Developmental, Public Welfare Issues appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI, May 8: Enough is enough, an anguished Supreme Court observed Friday as it asked the Madhya Pradesh government to decide on granting sanction to prosecute its minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his objectionable remarks targeting Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi made in aftermath of Operation Sindoor. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi termed the objectionable statement of Shah as the most unfortunate after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state, said that [] The post Enough is enough, says SC; directs MP govt to decide on prosecuting its minister for Col Qureshi remarks appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Love Affair Angle Behind Kathua Murder; Accused Arrested After CDR Tracking: Police
SRINAGAR: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua, Mohit Sharma, on Friday said that Nakul Singh was allegedly murdered following a scuffle with his friend, Parthav Verma (19), reportedly over a love-related dispute. Addressing the media, SSP Sharma said that during the altercation, the accused allegedly struck Nakul repeatedly on the head with a cricket bat []
Excise policy: Delhi HC to hear CBI plea against discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia on May 11
NEW DELHI, May 8: The Delhi High Court on Friday deferred hearing till May 11 on the CBIs petition challenging the trial courts discharge order in the liquor policy case, saying that it was awaiting consent of certain senior lawyers to represent AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said she would pass the necessary order on the appointment on Monday and begin hearing the matter on Tuesday. There are three persons who are [] The post Excise policy: Delhi HC to hear CBI plea against discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia on May 11 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bodies of Three Youths Recovered from River Jhelum in North Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Bodies of three youth were recovered after they drowned into the river Jhelum in Hajin area of north Kashmirs Bandipora on Friday, officials said. An official said that the incident took place in the Check Chandergeer area when the three youths were washing tent material on the banks of the river. He said local []
Bodies of 3 youth recovered after they drowned into Jhelum in Hajin
Bandipora: Bodies of three youth were recovered after they drowned into the river Jhelum in Hajin area of north Kashmirs Bandipora on Friday, officials said. An official said that the incident took place in the Check Chandergeer area when the three youths were washing tent material on the banks of the river. He said local []
Anantnag Police Attaches Narcotics-Linked Assets Worth 6.5 Crore In Biggest Crackdown In J&K UT
Anantnag, May 8: In one of the biggest actions against narcotics networks in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Anantnag Police on Thursday attached and seized properties worth approximately 6.5 crore under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in south Kashmirs Sangam area. Police said the action was carried out against Bashir Ahmad Mir son of Gul Mohammad Mir and his family members, residents of Doonipora Sangam, following an enquiry conducted under Chapter VA of the NDPS Act. According [] The post Anantnag Police Attaches Narcotics-Linked Assets Worth 6.5 Crore In Biggest Crackdown In J&K UT appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SIT Produces Chargesheet In Case Of Assassination Attempt On NC President
Jammu, May 8: Special Investigation Team (SIT) Friday produced the chargesheet in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jammu in a high-profile case related to assassination attempt on National Conference president and the former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah at Royal Park Greater Kailash on March 11, 2026. On March 14, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu zone Bhim Sen Tuti had constituted a seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), under the supervision of DIG, Jammu-Samba-Kathua (JSK) range, to conduct [] The post SIT Produces Chargesheet In Case Of Assassination Attempt On NC President appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No Eknath Shinde in NC: CM Omar Abdullah Says All Party MLAs United
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the BJP of pursuing blackmail politics over the issue of statehood and said the delay in cabinet expansion was linked to the Union Territorys status and not due to any fear within the ruling National Conference. Responding to remarks by the Leader of Opposition []
Delimitation Favoured Only BJP and its Allies: CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday alleged that the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir was carried out solely to benefit the BJP and its allies. We have suffered because of their delimitation. And we know how the delimitation was done. It was carried out only to benefit the BJP and its allies. Now []
Amar Singh College Principal, Assistant Professor Suspended Over Harassment Incident
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the suspension of the Principal and an Assistant Professor of Amar Singh College, Srinagar, following a recent harassment controversy that triggered student protests on campus. Senior officials in the Higher Education Department said the action has been taken pending an inquiry into the incident, with directions issued []
SRINAGAR, May 8: Minister for Higher Education, Sakina Itoo, has ordered the suspension of the Principal and an Assistant Professor of Amar Singh College following a reported harassment incident at the institution. Official sources said the minister took serious note of the matter and directed the concerned authorities to initiate immediate action. An inquiry has also been ordered into the incident, which has been asked to be completed within a week. Sources added that strict action will be taken against [] The post Principal, Assistant Professor Suspended Over Harassment Incident At Amar Singh College; Sakina Itoo Orders Week-Long Probe appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
3 men slip into Jhelum in Hajin, 2 feared drowned, 1 rescued
Hajin: Two persons are feared drowned while another one was rescued after three men slipped into the Jhelum river in Hajin area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Friday, officials said. An official saidthat the incident occurred when the trio was washing their tents on the banks of the river He said one of them []
Vikram Solar net profit rises 21pc to Rs 110 cr in Q4
NEW DELHI, May 8: Vikram Solar on Friday posted nearly 21 per cent rise in its net profit to Rs 110 crore in March quarter mainly on account of higher revenues. The net profit stood at Rs 91 crore in the quarter ended on March 31, 2025, a company statement said. Revenues from operations rose to Rs 1,453 crore in the quarter from Rs 1,194 crore in the same period year ago. In the fiscal year 2025-26, the net profit [] The post Vikram Solar net profit rises 21pc to Rs 110 cr in Q4 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ACME Solar Holdings net profit up 13.3 pc to Rs 138 cr in Q4
NEW DELHI, May 8: ACME Solar Holdings on Friday posted a 13.3 per cent on-year rise in net profit to Rs 138 crore in the March quarter, supported by higher revenues. The company had a net profit of Rs 122 crore in the quarter ended on March 31, 2025, a company statement said. Total revenue of the company rose to Rs 705 crore in the reported quarter from Rs 539 crore in the period year ago. In the fiscal 2025-26, [] The post ACME Solar Holdings net profit up 13.3 pc to Rs 138 cr in Q4 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
David Attenborough, excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
LONDON, May 8 (AP) The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work. But the worlds most famous wildlife presenter is likely to be uncomfortable with all the attention as he celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday, said Alastair Fothergill, the producer of some of Attenboroughs most well-known documentaries. Hes always been very clear to all of [] The post David Attenborough, excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Man charged with harassing former Prince Andrew near his home
LONDON, May 8: A man has been charged with harassing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after reports that the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home. Alex Jenkinson, 39, is due at Norwich Magistrates Court on Friday to face two counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to harass someone or cause alarm or distress. Norfolk Constabulary announced the charges on Thursday night. Police said the suspect was arrested Wednesday evening after [] The post Man charged with harassing former Prince Andrew near his home appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Three Youths Feared Drowned in River Jhelum in North Kashmir; Rescue Operation Underway
SRINAGAR: Three youths reportedly drowned in the Jhelum river in the Hajin area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Friday, officials said. Officials said that the incident occurred in the Hajin area, following which rescue teams were immediately rushed to the spot and a search operation was launched to trace the missing youths. Rescue personnel, []
Former CEO of SriLankan Airlines found dead, days after securing bail in corruption case
COLOMBO, May 8: Former CEO of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena was found dead at his home in suspicious circumstances on Friday, days after he secured bail in a corruption case, police said. Chandrasena was granted bail on Tuesday after he was remanded in March in the case where he was charged for taking a kickback on the purchase of aircraft for the national carrier. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F U Wootler said that his body was discovered at his [] The post Former CEO of SriLankan Airlines found dead, days after securing bail in corruption case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rubio set to meet Italys Meloni as both sides seek to ease frictions over Iran war
ROME, May 8: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is opening his second day of fence-mending meetings Friday with talks scheduled with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in a bid to ease tensions over the war with Iran. President Donald Trumps tariffs, his complaints about Europes unwillingness to help the US with the war and his attacks against Pope Leo XIV have fueled weeks of sharp disagreements over trade and defence cooperation between the two traditionally strong allies. Rubio will also [] The post Rubio set to meet Italys Meloni as both sides seek to ease frictions over Iran war appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha offers prayers
TIRUMALA, May 8: Lt Governor of J&K Manoj Sinha offered prayers in the Hill Shrine of Sri Venkateswara Swamy here on Friday morning. Earlier, on his arrival at the main entrance of the temple-Maha Dwaram, he was welcomed by TTD Executive Officer M Ravi Chandra, and temple priests. After offering prayers to Dwajasthambham in the temple, the Governor had darshan of Lord Venkateswara. Later at Ranganayakula Mandapam, the Vedic Pundits offered him Vedasirvachanam. The TTD EO presented Thirtha Prasadams and [] The post Lt Governor Manoj Sinha offers prayers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
