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Need to shift from reactive to proactive security strategies: LG Sinha
UT-Level Security Conference Use AI to counter terrorism, terror financing, radicalisation, narco-terrorism threats Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the UT Level Conference on the lines of DGPs/IGPs conference in Jammu on Thursday. In his address, the LG said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the []
J&K charts major expansion plan of health services with NITI Aayog
Aayog assures full support for time-bound implementation Jammu: In a major push towards strengthening and expanding healthcare delivery across Jammu and Kashmir, a comprehensive roadmap for health sector reforms was on Thursday discussed by the Health & Medical Education Department with Dr. V.K. Paul, Member, NITI Aayog, in the presence of Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo. []
Chillai Kalan nears, temps fall: MeT predicts snowfall in higher areas on Dec 21-22
Srinagar: Minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh fell further on Thursday, as the region approaches the 40-day-long harshest cold period, Chillai Kalan, beginning December 21, coinciding with forecasts of snowfall over Kashmir. According to the data obtained by KNO, several parts of the Kashmir Valley recorded sub-zero temperatures, with Zojila Pass at-17.0C, Awantipora []
J&K to crack down on bird hazards near airports
Two committees formed Srinagar: In a move to safeguard air travel, the Jammu & Kashmir government has constituted two committees to monitor and regulate activities prohibited under Rule 91 of the Indian Aircraft Rules, 1937. The government has constituted two committees, one each for Kashmir and Jammu, for strict implementation of the Rule 91, which []
Fake govt job scam: CBK chargesheets two in conspiracy case
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has taken significant action in a case of alleged cheating and conspiracy involving a fake promise of securing a government job. The EOW has filed a charge sheet against two accused persons under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which pertain []
GoI undertakes multiple initiatives to promote tourism in J&K: Union Minister
New Delhi: The Government of India is promoting tourism in Jammu & Kashmir through a range of ongoing schemes and initiatives aimed at holistic destination development and improved tourism infrastructure. This was stated by Union Minister of Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rajya Sabha in response to a parliamentary question raised in the Rajya Sabha today. []
Book Review:An Unputdownable Guide to Digital Power: Why Geotechnography Deserves Your Attention
Sameer Saran and Anirban Sarma masterfully map AI, statehood, and identity in a world where geography is being rewritten by technologythough their Huntingtonian lens may invite debate. By Uzair Qadri When we use the word unputdownable, I mean it in the same sense for the book Geotechnography: Mapping Power and Identity in the Digital Age []
Reading In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence
Why reading needs our attention again in a world shaped by AI By Jan Mohd Mala A few days ago, I had a glimpse of a reading hall in a library. The room was calm, and the chairs were mostly filled. Many students were present, but most of them were looking at their phones. Their []
Terror accused confesses to crime, sentenced to 4 Yrs 4 months
Srinagar, Dec 18: An accused in a terror case in Pulwama district has been sentenced to four years and four months imprisonment after he confessed to involvement in the crime, a police spokesman said here on Thursday. In a major boost to the fight against terrorism, Police in Pulwama have secured conviction in a terror-related [] The post Terror accused confesses to crime, sentenced to 4 Yrs 4 months appeared first on Northlines .
Adopt zero tolerance towards terrorists, their supporters: LG
Jammu Tawi, Dec 18: Stressing on the need for coordinated and decisive action against terrorists, their enablers and ideologues, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday directed the security top brass to completely dismantle the terror ecosystem and eliminate safe havens. Chairing UT level security conference here on the theme Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions, LG [] The post Adopt zero tolerance towards terrorists, their supporters: LG appeared first on Northlines .
J&K to tackle bird hazards near airports
Panels formed to tackle bird-attraction risks around aerodromes Jammu Tawi, Dec 18:In a move to safeguard air travel, the Jammu & Kashmir government has constituted two committees to monitor and regulate activities prohibited under Rule 91 of the Indian Aircraft Rules, 1937. The government has constituted two committees, one each for Kashmir and Jammu, for [] The post J&K to tackle bird hazards near airports appeared first on Northlines .
Promoting tourism in J&K through multiple schemes: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre is promoting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir through multiple schemes aimed at destination development and strengthening tourism infrastructure, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Replying to a parliamentary question, Shekhawat, said the Ministry of Tourism is promoting destinations and tourism experiences across the country, [] The post Promoting tourism in J&K through multiple schemes: Centre appeared first on Northlines .
Prime Minister conferred with the Order of Oman
New Delhi, December 18: His Majesty Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik conferred upon Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi the Order of Oman award for his exceptional contribution to India-Oman ties and his visionary leadership. Prime Minister dedicated the honour to the age-old friendship between the two countries and called it a tribute to the [] The post Prime Minister conferred with the Order of Oman appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Winter break for colleges from Dec 27
Jammu Tawi, Dec 18:The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department (HED) has proposed 49 days winter break for degree colleges of Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division from December 27. Director Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir, Prof Sheikh Ajaz Bashir informed that the department has proposed to announce winter vacation from December 27 [] The post Winter break for colleges from Dec 27 appeared first on Northlines .
34,428 Km new railway tracks added in J&K; terrain, land issues persist
New Delhi, Dec 17:The delays in several railway infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir are linked to different challenges like land acquisition, forest clearances, difficult terrain and other statutory issues, the Union Ministry said on Thursday. However, the Centre has asserted that it is making sustained efforts to expedite the execution of these projects. The [] The post 34,428 Km new railway tracks added in J&K; terrain, land issues persist appeared first on Northlines .
PMAY-U houses crosses 45,000 Mark in J&K, 1,434 sanctioned in Ladakh
New Delhi, Dec 18:More than 45,000 houses have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaUrban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0 in Jammu and Kashmir, the government of India informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. It added that Ladakh has received approval for more than 1,400 houses under the scheme. In a written reply to the [] The post PMAY-U houses crosses 45,000 Mark in J&K, 1,434 sanctioned in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .
Centre approves 44 Flood Management Projects for J&K
New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre has approved 44 flood management projects for Jammu and Kashmir since the Eleventh Plan, through an estimated cost of 2,594.12 crore; of this, 805.27 crore has been released as central assistance till March 2025. The Ministry of Jal Shakti informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has received [] The post Centre approves 44 Flood Management Projects for J&K appeared first on Northlines .
CRPF jawan dies of cardiac arrest
Srinagar, Dec 18: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan died of a suspected cardiac arrest at Anantnag Railway Station during the intervening night, officials said. Officials said that the jawan, identified as Lakhwinder Singh (55), son of Ajaib Singh and a resident of Punjab, was posted with 90 Battalion, E Company, at Anantnag [] The post CRPF jawan dies of cardiac arrest appeared first on Northlines .
Leh, Ladakh: 18 December 2025: HDFC Parivartan, the CSR initiative of HDFC Bank, in partnership with PHIA Foundation, formally launched two flagship rural development projects in Nubra and Khaltsi blocks of Ladakh at a mega inauguration event held at The Grand Dragon Hotel, Leh, on 18 December 2025. The projects were inaugurated in the august [] The post HDFC Parivartan and PHIA Foundation Launch Two Major Rural Development Projects in Nubra and Khaltsi, Ladakh appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has received financial assistance of about Rs 14.57 crore for the establishment of 100 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission, benefiting nearly 29,800 tribal beneficiaries, the Union Government informed the Lok Sabha on December 18, 2025. In addition, tribal entrepreneurs from the Union Territory have availed []
PDP President Urges CM Omar to Halt Land Acquisition for Forces in Pulwama
SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to step in urgently over the proposed acquisition of fertile Karewa land in Pulwamas Puchal and Lajurah areas for security forces, warning that the move endangers residents only source of livelihood and []
Three Sanctioned Eklavya Model Residential Schools Await Execution in Ladakh
SRINAGAR: The three Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) sanctioned for the Union Territory of Ladakh are yet to become operational, the Government of India informed Parliament on Thursday. The information was shared by the Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey, in a written reply to a question raised by Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa []
ANTF Nabs Delhi-Based Pharma Firm Owner in Multiple NDPS Cases
SRINAGAR: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Jammu and Kashmir, has apprehended the owner of a Delhi-based pharmaceutical firm in connection with multiple cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials said. The accused, identified as Jatish Babbar, son of Harish Babbar and a resident of South Delhi, owns Sakshi Pharma. He is []
Police Secures Conviction in High Profile Terror Case in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Police in south kashmirs Pulwama district have secured conviction in FIR No. 289/2020 of Police Station Pulwama, a terror-related case, after the accused confessed his involvement before the Court through Video Conferencing. The case was registered on 01/12/2020, under Sections 16, 18, 19 & 20 of the ULA(P) Act, Section 307 IPC and Sections []
Jammu Kashmir to Crack Down on Bird Hazards Near Airports
SRINAGAR: In a move to safeguard air travel, the Jammu Kashmir government has constituted two committees to monitor and regulate activities prohibited under Rule 91 of the Indian Aircraft Rules, 1937. The government has constituted two committees, one each for Kashmir and Jammu, for strict implementation of the Rule 91, which prohibits activities near airports []
Winters in Jammu and Kashmir are not merely a test of endurance against snow and sub-zero temperatures; they are increasingly emerging as a serious public health challenge. Medical experts have repeatedly warned that the harsh winter months witness a worrying surge in heart attacks and strokes, exposing the vulnerability of the regions population to cold-induced [] The post Winters Silent Threat appeared first on Northlines .
Ladakh to emerge as a memorable, responsible & sustainable global tourist destination, say LG
Unveils logo of Destination Ladakh, Celebrate Ladakh calendar & STP Incentive Scheme Leh, Dec 18: The Honble Lt Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta today said that Ladakh is steadily emerging as a memorable, responsible and sustainable global destination, where tourism growth is rooted in cultural preservation, community participation and environmental responsibility. He emphasized that [] The post Ladakh to emerge as a memorable, responsible & sustainable global tourist destination, say LG appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR: The delays in several railway infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir are linked to different challenges like land acquisition, forest clearances, difficult terrain and other statutory issues, the Union Ministry said on Thursday. However, the Centre has asserted that it is making sustained efforts to expedite the execution of these projects. The details were []
ACB Chargesheets Ex-PDD Official in Disproportionate Assets Case
SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday produced a charge sheet before the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption Jammu, in a 2021 disproportionate assets case. The challan was filed against a former PDD meter reader, Surinder Singh. In a statement, ACB said that Anti-Corruption Bureau December-18 produced Challan of case FIR No. 01/2021 P/S ACB Central u/s []
Jammu Kashmir Gets Over 9,000 Homes Completed in 202425
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a steady uptick in urban housing delivery under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban and its revamped successor PMAY U 2.0, with 9,127 houses completed and delivered in 202425, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The data underscores the Union Territorys []
Veil-Pulling Row: Nitish Should Apologise To Woman Doctor, Says Omar Abdullah
Mumbai, Dec 18: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar should apologise to the woman doctor whose veil he pulled down at a government function, triggering a massive controversy. Commenting on Union minister Giriraj Singh defending Kumar, he said one could not expect anything different from the BJP, and added that had a Muslim leader touched a Hindu womans veil, there would have been hue and cry. The incident took place on [] The post Veil-Pulling Row: Nitish Should Apologise To Woman Doctor, Says Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
HED Proposes 49-Day Winter Break For Colleges From December-27
Srinagar, Dec 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department (HED) has proposed 49 days winter break for degree colleges of Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division from December 27. Director Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir, Prof Sheikh Ajaz Bashir informed that the department has proposed to announce winter vacation from December 27 to February-14. As per the academic planner of Higher Education Department, we have proposed to announce the 49 days winter vacation for colleges of Kashmir [] The post HED Proposes 49-Day Winter Break For Colleges From December-27 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Div Com Reviews Progress Of National Highway Projects In Jammu Division
JAMMU, Dec 18: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today reviewed progress of different National Highway Projects and major road projects being implemented across Jammu Division by National Highway Authority of India, NHIDCL and Border Roads Organisation. The Divisional Commissioner was apprised of the progress of package wise stretches of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, Jammu-Poonch National Highway, Buddal-Mahore-Gul road and highways being developed by NHIDCL in Chenab Valley region. Regarding Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, the Divisional Commissioner directed for speedy completion of 3 KM over [] The post Div Com Reviews Progress Of National Highway Projects In Jammu Division appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Police Attaches Drug Peddlers Property Worth Rs 1 Cr In Poonch
Jammu, Dec 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday attached immovable property worth Rs 1 crore belonging to a drug peddler involved in narcotics cases in Poonch district, officials said. The action against Mohammad Iqbal followed confirmation by the competent authority under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, marking a significant step towards dismantling the financial network of organised drug trafficking in the region, they said. The attached property in the name of the accuseds [] The post J&K Police Attaches Drug Peddlers Property Worth Rs 1 Cr In Poonch appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Veil-pulling row: Nitish should apologise to woman doctor, says Omar
Mumbai: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday demanded an apology from his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar for pulling down a woman doctors veil, while simultaneously accusing the BJP of maintaining double standards based on the religious identity of the victim. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 11th Edition of Indias Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Venezuela war is about oil, Trump admits, imposes blockage to tankers
All round opposition to U.S. war mongering both inside and outside USA is needed By C.J. Atkins NEW YORK: Oil, oil, oil, oil, oilthe word appeared five times in President Donald Trumps Truth Social post on Tuesday announcing the U.S. military was imposing a TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE of sanctioned oil tankers going into [] The post Venezuela war is about oil, Trump admits, imposes blockage to tankers appeared first on Northlines .
As war in Ukrane completing four years in February, No immediate truce in sight
European Unions meet at Brussells may not lead to any final solution By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: Nearly four years since Russias February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia still occupies roughly 20 percent of the country, and Russian President Vladimir Putin made clear Wednesday that he has no intention of compromising on [] The post As war in Ukrane completing four years in February, No immediate truce in sight appeared first on Northlines .
Bangladesh interim Chief Mohd Yunus facing severe security from Western Nations
His handling of arrangements for February 12 polls is being keenly watched By Ashis Biswas In Bangladesh, the interim Government led by Chief Adviser Dr M. Yunus has not yet succeeded in establishing the requisite level of administrative control over the pre-poll situation. February 12 2026 is the date of polling. As expected old [] The post Bangladesh interim Chief Mohd Yunus facing severe security from Western Nations appeared first on Northlines .
Role of Ambedkar in Social Change
Dr. Raj Kumar Change is an ever present phenomenon in everywhere. The nature is never at rest. It is changeful. Change is ever present in the whole world, because change is the law of Nature. Similarly, society is not at all a static phenomenon, but it is a dynamic entity from Ambedkar to Raj [] The post Role of Ambedkar in Social Change appeared first on Northlines .
Every Single Terrorist In Valley Must Be Neutralised: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, Dec 18: Lt Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday said security gains made in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019 must be defended and every terrorist operating in the valley, forests, or villages must be neutralised. Addressing the first Union territory-level security conference at IIT Jammu, the LG underlined the need for coordinated action against terrorists, enablers and ideologues to eradicate the ecosystem and safe havens. The real security gains since 2019 must be defended and every single terrorist and [] The post Every Single Terrorist In Valley Must Be Neutralised: LG Manoj Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Red Fort Blast: Court Sends Ninth Arrested Accused To NIA Custody Till Dec 26
New Delhi, Dec 18: A Delhi court on Thursday sent Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth person arrested in the Red Fort blast case, to NIA custody till December 26. Special Judge Prashant Sharma allowed the plea of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking custodial interrogation of the accused. Earlier in the day, the NIA arrested Dar, a Jammu and Kashmir resident, allegedly a close associate of suicide bomber Umar-un-Nabi. Dar allegedly played an active role in the conspiracy behind the [] The post Red Fort Blast: Court Sends Ninth Arrested Accused To NIA Custody Till Dec 26 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lieutenant Governor Chairs UT Level Security Conference In Jammu
Jammu, Dec 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the UT Level Conference on the lines of DGPs/IGPs conference in Jammu today. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, the UT level security conference will serve as the hub for deliberation and collaboration to develop a whole of government approach to counter terrorism in all its form. He also observed that during DGPs/IGPs conference in [] The post Lieutenant Governor Chairs UT Level Security Conference In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
High Court Orders Transfer of Chief Administrative, Accounts Officers
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfer and posting of several Chief Administrative Officers and Accounts Officers in the District Judiciary of the Union Territory, following the promotion of Section Officers to the rank of Chief Administrative Officer. The order, issued by the Chief Justices Secretariat, follows promotions approved []
India Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen Afghanistans Health Sector
SRINAGAR: India has reaffirmed its continued support for Afghanistans health sector and humanitarian needs during a meeting between Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Afghanistans Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali. The discussions focused on ongoing health cooperation and explored avenues to further strengthen collaboration in healthcare infrastructure, medical []
Rajnath Urges IAF Commanders To Draw Lessons From Op Sindoor, Stay Ready To Deal With Challenges
New Delhi, Dec 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Indias high-impact, short-duration operational capability was demonstrated by the armed forces during Operation Sindoor, while urging air force commanders to draw lessons from the decisive military action and stay prepared to deal with every future challenge. In his address at the Air Force Commanders Conclave here, Singh also underlined that 21st-century warfare is not just a war of weapons, but also a war of ideas, technology and adaptability. He [] The post Rajnath Urges IAF Commanders To Draw Lessons From Op Sindoor, Stay Ready To Deal With Challenges appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
High Court Orders Major Staff Reshuffle In J&K District Judiciary
JAMMU, Dec 18: In a major administrative reshuffle, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfers and postings of several Section Officers, Senior Scale Stenographers, Head Assistants, Senior Assistants and Junior Assistants of the Jammu and Kashmir Divisions in the District Judiciary of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. See Order Copy Click Here. See Order Copy Click Here. The post High Court Orders Major Staff Reshuffle In J&K District Judiciary appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
7 Officials Transferred As JKL HC Orders Reshuffle In Dist Judiciary
JAMMU, Dec 18: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir has ordered a reshuffle within the district judiciary, directing the transfer and posting of seven senior officials including Chief Administrative Officers and Accounts Officers. See Order Copy Click Here. The post 7 Officials Transferred As JKL HC Orders Reshuffle In Dist Judiciary appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NIA Arrests 9th Accused, A Kashmir Resident, In Red Fort Blast Case
New Delhi, Dec 18: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Jammu and Kashmir resident, a close associate of suicide bomber Umar-un-Nabi, in connection with the Red Fort area blast, making it the ninth arrest in the case, officials said on Thursday. Yasir Ahmad Dar allegedly played an active role in the conspiracy behind the blast that claimed 15 lives and left many others injured on November 10, they said. An active participant in the conspiracy, Dar had allegedly [] The post NIA Arrests 9th Accused, A Kashmir Resident, In Red Fort Blast Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NIA Arrests Ninth Accused From Jammu Kashmir in Red Fort Blast Case
SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency on Thursday arrested another key accused from Jammu and Kashmir in connection with last months car bomb blast near Delhis Red Fort that left 11 people dead and several others injured, officials said. They said the arrested individual is the ninth accused held so far in the case. According to []
Police Attach Property Of Notorious Drug Peddler Under NDPS Act In Srinagar
SRINAGAR, Dec 18: In a significant action against the drug menace, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar have attached a double-storey residential house along with 12.5 marlas of land, valued at approximately Rs 1.6 crore, belonging to a notorious drug peddler. As per the statement, the attachment was carried out by Police Station Nowgam in connection with FIR No. 128/2022 registered under Sections 8/2229 of the NDPS Act at PS Nowgam, wherein a substantial quantity of Codeine bottles was recovered [] The post Police Attach Property Of Notorious Drug Peddler Under NDPS Act In Srinagar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NIA Nabs Shopian Resident, Key Conspirator In Deadly Delhi Blast
New Delhi, Dec 18: Tightening the noose around those involved in the deadly Delhi blast near the Red Fort, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another key accused, taking the total number of arrests in the case to nine. The latest arrest marks a significant breakthrough in unraveling the conspiracy behind the terror attack that claimed 11 lives and left several others injured last month. In a statement, The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another key accused in [] The post NIA Nabs Shopian Resident, Key Conspirator In Deadly Delhi Blast appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi Conferred With Order Of Oman By Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik In Muscat
Muscat [Oman], Dec 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Thursday conferred with the Order of Oman, the Sultanates highest civilian honour, by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. PM Modi is on a two-nation visit to Oman. He was earlier conferred with Ethiopias highest civilian award Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia during his visit to the country. PM Modi has been conferred with 29 foreign State awards. The Prime Minister is in Oman on the third leg of his [] The post PM Modi Conferred With Order Of Oman By Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik In Muscat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
AI to Double Indias Tech Talent Base by 2027, Centre Rules Out Job-Loss Study
SRINAGAR: The government has said it has not conducted a dedicated study on potential job losses due to artificial intelligence, even as it cited industry estimates projecting a sharp expansion of Indias AI workforce and outlined a series of national re-skilling and employability programmes to prepare workers for AI-driven changes in the labour market. In []
Disproportionate Assets Case: ACB Files Chargesheet Against Then PDD Meter Reader
JAMMU, Dec 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed a chargesheet in a disproportionate assets case related to a former employee of the Power Development Department. As per an ACB official, the challan in FIR No. 01/2021, registered at Police Station ACB Central, has been presented before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption Jammu, under Sections 5(1)(e) read with 5(2) of the J&K Prevention of Corruption Act, Svt. 2006, and Section 109 RPC. In the chargesheet filed today, [] The post Disproportionate Assets Case: ACB Files Chargesheet Against Then PDD Meter Reader appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Committees Formed In J&K To Enforce Aircraft Rules
JAMMU, Dec 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction for the constitution of committees for the Jammu and Kashmir divisions to ensure strict implementation of Rule 91 of the Indian Aircraft Rules, 1937, in the Union Territory. See Order Copy Click Here. The post Committees Formed In J&K To Enforce Aircraft Rules appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Six 2024 Batch IFS Probationers Alloted J&K Segment Of AGMUT Cadre
JAMMU, Dec 18: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has allotted the Jammu and Kashmir segment of the AGMUT cadre to six probationer IFS officers of 2024 batch. See Order Copy Click Here. The post Six 2024 Batch IFS Probationers Alloted J&K Segment Of AGMUT Cadre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than USD 10 billion
WASHINGTON, Dec 18: The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than USD 10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China. The State Department announced the sales late Wednesday during a nationally televised address by President Donald Trump, who made scant mention of foreign policy issues and did not speak about China or Taiwan at all. US-Chinese tensions have ebbed and flowed during Trumps second [] The post US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than USD 10 billion appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sajad Lone Accuses CM Omar of Bowing to BJP, Misleading Kashmiris
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference president and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accusing him of capitulating to the BJP-led central government and misleading the people of Kashmir. Lone was reacting to recent remarks by Abdullah in which the Chief Minister praised the BJP-led government []
Bangladesh FS Asad Alam Siam to brief diplomats on election amid security concerns
DHAKA, Dec 18: Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam is likely to brief foreign diplomats, development partners, and key stakeholders on the countrys overall situation on Thursday afternoon, amid grave concerns expressed by Western countries, including neighbouring India, over the deteriorating law and order situation. Sources said the briefing will focus on the roadmap for the next parliamentary elections, the current security environment, and the process of transferring power to an elected government. The Foreign Secretary is also expected to [] The post Bangladesh FS Asad Alam Siam to brief diplomats on election amid security concerns appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
South Koreas Constitutional Court removes police chief over martial law involvement
SEOUL, Dec 18: South Koreas Constitutional Court on Thursday formally removed the countrys impeached police chief for deploying hundreds of officers to support ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeols brief imposition of martial law in December 2024. The court said Cho Ji-ho actively disrupted legislative activities by deploying hundreds of police officers to the National Assembly and trying to block lawmakers from reaching the main chamber to vote to lift Yoons decree. Cho also infringed upon the independence of [] The post South Koreas Constitutional Court removes police chief over martial law involvement appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Giriraj Singhs jahannum mein jaye remarks on woman at centre of naqab row triggers backlash
New Delhi, Dec 18: Amid the Nitish Kumar naqab controversy, Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday created a fresh row when he said that it is up to the woman concerned to refuse appointment to the government job or go to hell, drawing flak from many opposition leaders. Singh was responding to Mondays incident in Patna where the Bihar chief minister pulled the naqab (veil) off the face of the newly-recruited AYUSH doctor while she was receiving her letter of [] The post Giriraj Singhs jahannum mein jaye remarks on woman at centre of naqab row triggers backlash appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
South Kashmir: Court Convicts Man in Cheque Bounce Case
SRINAGAR: A local court in south kashmirs Shopian has convicted a man in a five lakh rupee cheque dishonour case and ordered one year of simple imprisonment along with compensation to the complainant. The judgment was delivered on December 17 by the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Shopian, in a case titled Shahnawaz Ahmed []
Helicopter Fuel Tanker Overturns on SrinagarJammu Highway
SRINAGAR: A tanker carrying aviation fuel reportedly meant for helicopter operations on the Jammu to Leh route turned turtle on the Srinagar-Jammu Highway near Hariparnard Lalagam on Thursday. The accident led to brief disruption in traffic and triggered concern among locals due to the nature of the cargo. Officials said the tanker skidded and overturned []
Digital Push, GST Cuts Drive National Tourism Reforms, Says Govt
SRINAGAR: The government has said that a combination of digital governance, strengthened safety mechanisms and tax rationalisation is reshaping Indias tourism sector and improving its global competitiveness. In a written reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha on December 18, 2025, Minister for Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat outlined measures taken to enhance transparency, []
Delhi Police Busts Interstate Gangs Supplying Mule Bank Accounts To Cybercrooks; 9 Arrested
New Delhi, Dec 18: The Delhi Police has busted two inter-state cyberfraud rackets involved in supplying mule bank accounts used for online financial crimes, including investment frauds, part-time job scams and digital arrest, officials said on Thursday. Nine accused were arrested after coordinated raids in Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur and Ghaziabad under the Cyhawk Operation, police said. The rackets were operating in a highly-structured manner, using layered banking channels, social media platforms and encrypted messaging applications to launder money cheated from [] The post Delhi Police Busts Interstate Gangs Supplying Mule Bank Accounts To Cybercrooks; 9 Arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kupwara Police Attach Two-Storeyed House In UAPA Case
Kupwara, Dec 18: Kupwara Police on Thursday attached a two-storeyed residential house belonging to an accused in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in the district. An official said, the property belongs to Wali Mohammad Mir, son of Mohammad Sadiq Mir, a resident of Marsari Chowkibal, Kupwara, and was attached in connection with FIR No. 53/2025 registered at Police Station Kralpora under Sections 7/25 of the Arms Act and Sections 13, 23 and 39 [] The post Kupwara Police Attach Two-Storeyed House In UAPA Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Female Athlete Presence in Jammu Kashmir Remains Limited at SAI Training Centres
SRINAGAR: The government has said that female representation in Sports Authority of India-supported training centres in Jammu and Kashmir remains limited, even as participation by women athletes has shown a gradual presence across select institutional setups. In a written reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha on December 18, 2025, Minister for Youth []
Kashmir Braces For Chillai-Kalan As Night Temperatures Rise Above Freezing Point
Srinagar, Dec 18: Kashmir is experiencing a huge relief from intense cold as night temperatures rose and settled above the freezing point, with rain and snow expected to coincide with the oncoming Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter period, officials said on Thursday. The mercury in most places in the valley settled above the freezing point, with Srinagar recording a low of 0.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday night, an improvement from the previous nights minus 1.6 degrees Celsius, they said. Night [] The post Kashmir Braces For Chillai-Kalan As Night Temperatures Rise Above Freezing Point appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ED conducts fresh raids in dunki route case
CHANDIGARH, Dec 18: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted fresh searches in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation in a case linked to illegally transporting Indians to the US through the dunki route, officials said. The federal probe agency had in July conducted the first round of raids and recently attached assets worth Rs 5 crore of some travel agents after identifying some alleged accused operatives who were behind this illegal racket. Thursdays [] The post ED conducts fresh raids in dunki route case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Saddened by passing of eminent sculptor Ram Sutar: Murmu
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed condolences on the passing of eminent sculptor Ram Sutar and said his exceptional contributions have enriched Indias artistic and cultural heritage. Saddened by the passing of Shri Ram Sutar Ji, Padma Bhushan recipient and an eminent sculptor whose exceptional contributions have enriched Indias artistic and cultural heritage, the president said in a post on X. His monumental works, including the Statue of Unity, stand as great symbols of Indias [] The post Saddened by passing of eminent sculptor Ram Sutar: Murmu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tata Motors against expecting small vehicles from CAFE norms
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Leading car maker Tata Motors is against granting exemption to small petrol vehicles weighing up to 909 kg from the strict Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) standards, saying it would be detrimental for the growth of adoption of models based on sustainable technologies in the country. In a letter to PMO, the Mumbai-based auto major said Indias ability to innovate and leapfrog into technologies of the future is now starting to bear fruit, with EV [] The post Tata Motors against expecting small vehicles from CAFE norms appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
China launches island-wide special customs operations in Hainan FTP
BEIJING, Dec 18: China on Thursday launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the worlds largest FTP by area, allowing freer entry of overseas goods, expanded zero-tariff coverage and more business-friendly measures. The move is widely seen as a landmark step in Chinas ongoing efforts to promote free trade and expand high-standard opening-up at a time of rising protectionism worldwide. Under the new arrangements, the tropical island of more than 30,000 square km has been [] The post China launches island-wide special customs operations in Hainan FTP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mufti Asks Omar To Rethink Allotting Fertile Land To BSF For Camp In Pulwama
Srinagar, Dec 18: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday asked Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to reconsider allotting fertile land to the BSF for setting up a security camp in Pulwama district. This is fertile land located in the middle of the village. It should not be given to the BSF for establishing a camp as the livelihoods of many people are attached to this land, Mufti told reporters after visiting Pochal village in Pulwama. The former chief [] The post Mufti Asks Omar To Rethink Allotting Fertile Land To BSF For Camp In Pulwama appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kievs loan based on Russian assets carries lot of financial risks: Belgian Prime Minister
BRUSSELS, Dec 18: A reparation loan for Ukraine based on frozen assets of Russia carries a lot of financial and economic risks, Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever said on Thursday. This story carries a lot of financial and economic risks, de Wever said told lawmakers, commenting on the EUs proposal regarding a reparation loan for Ukraine secured by Russian assets. The EU must assume all financial risks, as the amount of compensation in courts may significantly exceed the amount [] The post Kievs loan based on Russian assets carries lot of financial risks: Belgian Prime Minister appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rain creates crimson spectacle on Irans Hormuz Island for the first time this year
TEHRAN, Dec 18: Rainfall on Irans Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its famed Red Beach into a striking natural scene this week, as runoff flowing over the shore turned the water shades of deep red, intensifying the islands iron-rich soil washing into the sea. The beach is known for its vivid red sand and cliffs, created by high concentrations of iron oxide. When rain falls, as it did starting on Tuesday, streams of red soil flow toward [] The post Rain creates crimson spectacle on Irans Hormuz Island for the first time this year appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sri Lanka presents post-Ditwah recovery expenditure estimate of LKR 500 billion
COLOMBO, Dec 18: Sri Lankas parliament was on Thursday told that LKR 500 billion would be additionally needed to restore livelihoods of those affected due to the devastating cyclone Ditwah. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya presented a supplementary estimate for government expenditure to pay for the cost of recovery and rehabilitation after devastation caused by Ditwah during a two-day special session. To restore the public life devastated by the natural disaster it has been estimated that LKR 500 billion would [] The post Sri Lanka presents post-Ditwah recovery expenditure estimate of LKR 500 billion appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi meets Omans Sultan Haitham
MUSCAT, Dec 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Omans Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said here on Thursday and discussed issues of mutual and bilateral interest. Modi, who arrived in Oman on Wednesday on the last leg of his three-nation tour, was welcomed by Sultan Haitham at Al Baraka Palace in Muscat before the bilateral meeting. The two sides are set to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a major step in deepening their economic engagement. The [] The post PM Modi meets Omans Sultan Haitham appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PSA Hearing of Doda MLA Mehraj Malik Postponed to Dec 27
SRINAGAR, Dec 18: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday deferred the hearing in the Public Safety Act (PSA) case against Doda MLA Mehraj Malik, fixing December 27, 2025, as the next date of hearing. Official sources said the court heard arguments from one side during the proceedings, while the remaining side is [] The post PSA Hearing of Doda MLA Mehraj Malik Postponed to Dec 27 appeared first on Northlines .
PSA Case Against MLA Mehraj Malik Deferred, Next Hearing On Dec 27
Srinagar, Dec 18: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday heard the Public Safety Act (PSA) case of MLA Mehraj Malik from Doda, but the matter was adjourned with the next date of hearing fixed for December 27, 2025. Official sources said, the court heard arguments from one side during todays proceedings, while the remaining side is scheduled to present its arguments on the next date. The case is part of a series of final hearings that have [] The post PSA Case Against MLA Mehraj Malik Deferred, Next Hearing On Dec 27 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
High Court Of J&K And Ladakh Announces Winter Vacation Schedule For 2026
JAMMU, Dec 18: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has officially notified its Winter Vacation schedule for the year 2026, as per an order issued by the Registrar General. According to the notification, the High Court will observe Winter Vacation from January 1 to January 24, 2026 (both days inclusive). The period from January 1 to January 10, 2026 has been declared as a No Work Period for the High Court. The order further states that, in [] The post High Court Of J&K And Ladakh Announces Winter Vacation Schedule For 2026 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Over 27 Flights Cancelled, Many More Delayed At Delhi Airport Due To Dense Fog
Mumbai, Dec 18: As many as 27 flights of various airlines were cancelled and many more delayed at Delhi Airport on Thursday due to dense fog and subsequent drop in visibility, a DIAL official said. As of now, 27 flights are cancelled 16 departures and 11 arrivals at Delhi Airport due to dense fog and low visibility, the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) official said. In a passenger advisory Thursday morning, DIAL said due to dense fog, flight [] The post Over 27 Flights Cancelled, Many More Delayed At Delhi Airport Due To Dense Fog appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lok Sabha Passes G RAM G Bill Amid Opposition Uproar
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday shortly after the passage of the G RAM G Bill, following noisy protests by opposition members over its provisions. The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Bill, 2025, which seeks to guarantee 125 days of [] The post Lok Sabha Passes G RAM G Bill Amid Opposition Uproar appeared first on Northlines .
J&K Govt Makes GPS, RFID Mandatory for Mineral Transport, Jan 26 Set as Deadline
JAMMU, Dec 18: In a major step to curb illegal mining, the Jammu and Kashmir government has amended rules governing the concession, storage and transportation of minor minerals, making GPS-enabled vehicles, RFID registration and a valid e-Challan mandatory for mineral transportation across the Union Territory. The Mining Department has fixed January 26 as the deadline [] The post J&K Govt Makes GPS, RFID Mandatory for Mineral Transport, Jan 26 Set as Deadline appeared first on Northlines .
SC Flags Last-Minute Orders Trend Among Judges Ahead of Retirement
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over a growing trend of judges passing a large number of orders just before retirement, likening it to a batter hitting sixes in the final overs of a match. The observation came from a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant while hearing a [] The post SC Flags Last-Minute Orders Trend Among Judges Ahead of Retirement appeared first on Northlines .
Lok Sabha Adjourned For The Day After Passage Of G RAM G Bill Amid Opposition Uproar
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Thursday after the passage of the G RAM G bill amid opposition uproar over its provisions. A discussion on air pollution in the Delhi National Capital Region was to be taken up later during the day. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was expected to initiate the discussion. The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, seeking to guarantee rural [] The post Lok Sabha Adjourned For The Day After Passage Of G RAM G Bill Amid Opposition Uproar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Swiss International University (SIU) takes great pride in announcing the successful visit of a distinguished U.S. delegation to its Zurich campus on 18 November 2025, which was a day after the reception hosted by Governor Tim Walz. The visit not only marked the continuation of the collaboration between Switzerland and the United States in critical areas like education, innovation, cultural exchange, and responsible AI but also further strengthened it. The visit was of great importance not only to SIU but [] The post SIU Opens New Pathways for Global Cooperation as Distinguished U.S. Delegation Engages with Leadership in Zurich appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Govt Mandates GPS, RFID For Mineral Transport Vehicles, Sets Jan 26 Deadline
Jammu, Dec 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government has amended the rules governing concession, storage and transportation of minor minerals, making GPS-enabled vehicles, RFID registration and a valid e-Challan mandatory for mineral transportation across the Union territory, officials said. The Mining Department has fixed January 26 as the deadline for ensuring GPS, RFID and e-Challan compliance for all mineral transportation, a move aimed at curbing large-scale illegal mining in the Union territory. According to a notification issued by Mining [] The post J&K Govt Mandates GPS, RFID For Mineral Transport Vehicles, Sets Jan 26 Deadline appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
UT-Level Security Conference Held In Jammu
Jammu, Dec 18: A security conference chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha began on Thursday to discuss and review various aspects of security in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The Union territory-level security conference is being held in the presence of of the national Director General of Police (DGPs) and Inspector General of Police (IGPs). The first-ever UT-level security conference is being held here on the lines of the DGPs and IGPs conference. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is chairing the [] The post UT-Level Security Conference Held In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dry Spell Likely To End As MeT Predicts Snowfall In Kashmir From Dec 20
SRINAGAR, Dec 18: The prolonged dry weather in Kashmir is likely to end from December 20, with the Meteorological Centre Srinagar predicting snowfall over higher reaches and rain in plains across Jammu and Kashmir. The possibility of snowfall from December 20-21 coincides with the beginning of Chillai Kalan, the harshest period of winter in Kashmir valley. Kashmir has witnessed a prolonged dry spell since the beginning of November. According to the forecast, weather till Friday will remain partly to generally [] The post Dry Spell Likely To End As MeT Predicts Snowfall In Kashmir From Dec 20 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India-Oman Free Trade Pact To Give New Energy To Bilateral Relations: PM Modi
Muscat, Dec 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman will give new confidence and energy to the bilateral relations. Speaking at the India-Oman Business Summit here, the visiting Prime Minister said the summit will give a new direction to the India-Oman partnership. Today, we are taking such a historic decision, the echo of which will be heard for many decades to come. Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that is, CEPA, [] The post India-Oman Free Trade Pact To Give New Energy To Bilateral Relations: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
