Lok Sabha Functions Under Rules; Will Continue To Run With Fairness: Birla
NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said the House functions strictly under its rules and regulations and will continue to do so, irrespective of whether it is acceptable to any member, and asserted that he would conduct the proceedings with sincerity and fairness. A day after a motion seeking his removal as Speaker was defeated in the House, Birla also said that the Chair does not belong to any one individual but is a symbol [] The post Lok Sabha Functions Under Rules; Will Continue To Run With Fairness: Birla appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
WhatsApp Rolls Out Parent-Controlled Accounts For Children Under 13
New Delhi, Mar 12: Meta-owned WhatsApp has unveiled a new parent-managed account model, effectively opening the messaging platform to pre-teens (children under the age of 13) under strict guardian oversight. The move marks a strategic shift for the messaging app, which has historically maintained a minimum age requirement of 13 (or higher in some regions). With input from families and experts, were rolling out new parent-managed accounts that allow parents or guardians to set up WhatsApp for pre-teens, with new [] The post WhatsApp Rolls Out Parent-Controlled Accounts For Children Under 13 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Political leaders condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah, demand thorough probe
Srinagar, Mar 12: Political leaders across the political spectrum on Thursday condemned the attack on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and demanded a thorough probe into the incident. The veteran politician Abdullah had a narrow escape on Wednesday night after a man fired a gunshot from close range towards him. Abdullah, who [] The post Political leaders condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah, demand thorough probe appeared first on Northlines .
Political Leaders Across J&K Condemn Attack On Farooq Abdullah; Demand Thorough Probe
Srinagar, Mar 12: Cutting across party lines, political leaders in Kashmir on Thursday condemned the attack on National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah in Jammu and demanded a thorough probe into the incident. Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti, in a post on X, said, Shocked to hear about the grave attack on Dr Farooq Abdullah sahab. Relieved to know that hes safe and doing well. Hope the police get to the bottom of [] The post Political Leaders Across J&K Condemn Attack On Farooq Abdullah; Demand Thorough Probe appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ACME Greentech Seventh inks 2 PPAs to supply 450 MW under FDRE project
NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Acme Solar Holdings on Thursday said its arm ACME Greentech Seventh Pvt Ltd has inked two power purchase agreements (PPAs) with SJVN Ltd to supply 450 MW under a Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Power Project. The PPAs were signed for a tenor of 25 years on March 2, the company said in a statement. The tender (Tranche-FDRE-4) was issued under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) guidelines, for which an e-reverse auction was held on [] The post ACME Greentech Seventh inks 2 PPAs to supply 450 MW under FDRE project appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ai+ Smartphone, Optiemus Electronics ink pact to manufacture 3 mn devices with Rs 125 cr investment
NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Homegrown technology brand Ai+ Smartphone on Thursday said it has partnered with Optiemus Electronics Ltd (OEL) to manufacture 3 million mobile devices in India, with a joint investment of around Rs 125 crore over the next five years. The agreement will cover the production of mobile phones, tablets, IoT devices, and advanced wearables at OELs facility in Noida. The production ramp-up is targeted to begin in April 2026. Ai+ Smartphone has entered into a manufacturing agreement [] The post Ai+ Smartphone, Optiemus Electronics ink pact to manufacture 3 mn devices with Rs 125 cr investment appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
GSP Crop Sciences Rs 400 cr IPO to open on Mar 16
NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Agrochemical Company GSP Crop Science Ltd on Thursday said its Rs 400 crore initial share sale will open for public subscription on March 16. The price band has been fixed at Rs 304-320 per share for the IPO, valuing the company at Rs 1,489 crore at the higher end. The Ahmedabad-based companys Initial Public Offering (IPO) consists of a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 240 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of 50 lakh [] The post GSP Crop Sciences Rs 400 cr IPO to open on Mar 16 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rupee hits all-time intra-day low of 92.36 against US dollar
MUMBAI, Mar 12: The rupee tumbled 35 paise to hit all-time intra-day low of 92.36 against the US dollar on Thursday as global crude oil prices kept rising overnight and showed no signs of easing amid the raging war in West Asia. A stronger greenback, and weak sentiments in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee, which was already on a weak footing in early trade due to heavy FII outflows, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign [] The post Rupee hits all-time intra-day low of 92.36 against US dollar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Grants Bail to Separatist Leader Shabir Shah in Terror Funding Case
New Delhi, Mar 12: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case in which he was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in June 2019. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said a detailed order outlining stringent bail conditions will [] The post SC Grants Bail to Separatist Leader Shabir Shah in Terror Funding Case appeared first on Northlines .
Drone-Dropped Heroin Worth 8 Crore Seized Near IB in Jammu
Jammu, Mar 12: Security forces have seized over 1.5 kg of heroin worth more than 8 crore that was allegedly dropped by a Pakistani drone near the International Border in Jammu, officials said on Thursday. The contraband was recovered from a field in Bahadurpura village of the Bishnah area late Wednesday night after a local [] The post Drone-Dropped Heroin Worth 8 Crore Seized Near IB in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Mar 12: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday reiterated that he will carry out his duties fairly and impartially, and emphasised that every member of the Lower House of Parliament, whether a minister or an Opposition MP, has the right to speak according to the rules. Birla was addressing the Lok Sabha for the first time since the vote for the removal of the Speaker, raised by over 100 Opposition members, failed by a voice vote in [] The post House will function according to rules: Om Birla after Opposition motion on Lok Sabha Speakers removal fails appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi to Release 22nd PM-Kisan Instalment on March 13
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Guwahati in Assam on Friday, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Chouhan said the Prime Minister will transfer 18,640 crore through Direct Benefit [] The post PM Modi to Release 22nd PM-Kisan Instalment on March 13 appeared first on Northlines .
NC Leader Mehdi, Peoples Conference Chief Lone Condemn Attack On Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah
SRINAGAR, Mar 12: National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi and Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone on Thursday condemned the attack on former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah. Abdullah, 88, had a narrow escape when a gunman allegedly opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving a marriage function at Greater Kailash on the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday night. The accused, identified as 63-year-old Kamal Singh Jamwal, a resident of Purani Mandi in Jammu, was arrested [] The post NC Leader Mehdi, Peoples Conference Chief Lone Condemn Attack On Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Entry of Non-Hindus Banned in 47 Temples, Including Kedarnath and Badrinath
Dehradun, Mar 12: Entry of non-Hindus into 47 temples in Uttarakhand, including the prominent shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath, will be prohibited from this year, a temple committee official said. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of its president Hemant Dwivedi. The proposal [] The post Entry of Non-Hindus Banned in 47 Temples, Including Kedarnath and Badrinath appeared first on Northlines .
Targeting Political Leaders Through Violence Unacceptable: J&K BJP On Attack On Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU, Mar 12: The BJP on Thursday strongly condemned the attack on National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, saying targeting political leaders through violence is unacceptable and demanded a thorough probe into the incident. Abdullah had a narrow escape when a gunman allegedly opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving a marriage function at Greater Kailash on the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday night. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and advisor to Chief Minister [] The post Targeting Political Leaders Through Violence Unacceptable: J&K BJP On Attack On Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dhurandhar to re-release in theatres worldwide
MUMBAI, Mar 12: A week before Dhurandhar 2 hits the big screen, its makers on Thursday announced that they are re-releasing the first part in cinema halls worldwide. The Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller, featuring Ranveer Singh, released on December 5 and attained humongous success. The film amassed Rs 1,300 crore globally, with Rs 1,000 crore of the total originating from the Indian market. Jio Studios and B62 Studios are bringing the global blockbuster Dhurandhar back to the big screen in [] The post Dhurandhar to re-release in theatres worldwide appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cinema of heart and sensibility taking a beating in theatres: Vishal Bhardwaj
NEW DELHI, Mar 11:Good cinema is going through a deep struggle, says Vishal Bhardwaj. This was the case in the pre-OTT era and even now with filmmakers taking their projects to streaming platforms and being told the film should be released in theatres first. The casualty of this is cinema of the heart and sensibility, added the O Romeo director. Twenty years ago, it would be easy to raise money for films such as his own Haider, Vikramaditya Motwanes Udaan [] The post Cinema of heart and sensibility taking a beating in theatres: Vishal Bhardwaj appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Ramps Up LPG Production by 25% to Strengthen Domestic Supply
New Delhi: Indias domestic production of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has increased by 25 per cent following government measures aimed at boosting supplies for household consumers, officials said. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on the West Asia situation in New Delhi, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Sujata Sharma said that on [] The post India Ramps Up LPG Production by 25% to Strengthen Domestic Supply appeared first on Northlines .
God Saved Me: Farooq Abdullah Reacts After Assassination Bid in Jammu
Jammu, Mar 12: Veteran politician and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said God saved me after a man allegedly attempted to assassinate him during a marriage function in Jammu on Wednesday night. The accused, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, allegedly targeted Abdullah, president of the ruling National Conference, during the [] The post God Saved Me: Farooq Abdullah Reacts After Assassination Bid in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .
Terror Conspiracy Case: NIA Carries Out Raids in J&Ks Poonch
Jammu, Mar 12: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district in connection with an ongoing probe into a terror conspiracy case, officials said. The searches were conducted in Mohalla Khorinar and Hari-Surankote areas as part of the investigation into a case related to [] The post Terror Conspiracy Case: NIA Carries Out Raids in J&Ks Poonch appeared first on Northlines .
J&K: Terror Hideout Busted in Rajouri Forest, IED Recovered
Jammu, Mar 12: Security forces have busted a terrorist hideout in a remote forest area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir and recovered an improvised explosive device (IED), officials said on Thursday. The hideout was unearthed during a search operation launched by troops of the Rashtriya Rifles in the Chamrer forest area of Thanamandi [] The post J&K: Terror Hideout Busted in Rajouri Forest, IED Recovered appeared first on Northlines .
Iran Allows Indian-Flagged Ships Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions
New Delhi, Mar 12: Iran has allowed Indian-flagged vessels to pass safely through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz despite heightened tensions in West Asia that have disrupted maritime traffic in the region, sources said. The development comes as the ongoing conflict in West Asia has placed severe pressure on key global fuel supply routes [] The post Iran Allows Indian-Flagged Ships Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions appeared first on Northlines .
PM Asking People Not To Panic But Is Himself Panicked For Different Reasons: Rahul
New Delhi, Mar 12: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over reported LPG shortage, saying the PM is asking the people not to panic but is himself panicked for completely different reasons. Gandhi alleged that the prime minister is panicked because of the Epstein files issue and the Adani Case in the US. He made the remarks after several opposition MPs, including himself and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest in the Parliament [] The post PM Asking People Not To Panic But Is Himself Panicked For Different Reasons: Rahul appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iran Allows Indian Flagged Vessels To Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz: Sources
New Delhi, Mar 12: With the West Asia Conflict putting stress on fuel supply routes that use the Strait of Hormuz, sources said that Iranian authorities have decided to allow Indian flagged ships to pass safely through the Strait, where maritime traffic has all but halted since the US and Israel attacked Iran. Earlier, the commander of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Naval Force said that vessels seeking to sail through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz must obtain [] The post Iran Allows Indian Flagged Vessels To Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz: Sources appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Abdullah Arrives At Fathers Residence After Assassination Attempt
Jammu, Mar 12: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday arrived at the residence of his father, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, following an assassination attempt against him at a wedding in Jammu. The Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday confirmed that an attempt was made on the life of Farooq Abdullah. A man with a loaded pistol attempted to shoot him at a marriage party in Jammus Royal Park in the Greater Kailash area. According to the [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Arrives At Fathers Residence After Assassination Attempt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K:17 including CMO, BMO charge-sheeted in health department fraud case
Srinagar, March 12: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against 17 accused persons, including a Chief Medical Officer, a Block Medical Officer and 12 beneficiary employees, in connection with a fraud case involving alleged manipulation of government orders in the Health Department, officials said on Thursday The [] The post J&K:17 including CMO, BMO charge-sheeted in health department fraud case appeared first on Northlines .
God Saved Me: Farooq Abdullahs First Reaction After Assassination Bid In Jammu
Jammu, Mar 12: God saved me, said veteran politician and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in his first reaction after a man allegedly tried to assassinate him during a marriage function here on Wednesday night. The assailant, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, allegedly targeted Abdullah, who is the president of the ruling National Conference, during the event in the Greater Kailash area on the outskirts of the city. Abdullah had a narrow escape when the gunman opened [] The post God Saved Me: Farooq Abdullahs First Reaction After Assassination Bid In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Terrorist Hideout Busted In J&Ks Rajouri; IED Recovered
JAMMU, Mar 12: Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in a remote forest area in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), officials said on Thursday. The hideout was unearthed during a search operation by troops of the Rashtriya Rifles in the Chamrer forest area of Thanamandi on Wednesday evening, they said. Besides a ready-to-use IED, some eatables and clothes were also recovered from the hideout. However, no one was arrested in connection with [] The post Terrorist Hideout Busted In J&Ks Rajouri; IED Recovered appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NIA Raids Underway In Terror Conspiracy Case In J&Ks Poonch
Jammu, Mar 12: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted raids at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district as part of its probe into a terror conspiracy case, officials said. The raids were conducted at Mohalla Khorinar and Hari-Surankote in connection with a case related to a terror conspiracy involving the recovery of arms and ammunition, including a pistol and two grenades, from two people in the border district in 2024, they said. The NIA had already [] The post NIA Raids Underway In Terror Conspiracy Case In J&Ks Poonch appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian National Killed In Attack By Iran Against US-Owned Oil Tanker Safesea Vishnu In Iraqi Waters
New York, Mar 12: An Indian national has reportedly been killed in an attack carried out by Iran using a suicide boat against a US-owned oil tanker near Iraq. US-owned and Marshal Island-flagged oil tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked off Khor Al Zubair port inside Iraqs territorial waters by an Iranian suicide boat, sources told PTI. An Indian national, whose name is being withheld at the moment, has reportedly been killed in the attack while the remaining 27 crew and [] The post Indian National Killed In Attack By Iran Against US-Owned Oil Tanker Safesea Vishnu In Iraqi Waters appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Health Recruitment Scam Exposed; Crime Branch Files Chargesheet Against 17 Accused
Srinagar, Mar 12: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against 17 accused persons in connection with a major fraud involving fake appointments and forged government orders in the Health Department, causing crores of rupees loss to the state exchequer. In a statement, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has produced a chargesheet in case FIR No. 07/2013 before the Honble Court of Special Anti-Corruption Judge Baramulla against [] The post Health Recruitment Scam Exposed; Crime Branch Files Chargesheet Against 17 Accused appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JKPCC President Condemns Attack On Farooq Abdullah
JAMMUj, Mar 12: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday strongly condemned the murderous attempt on former chief minister Farooq Abdullah in Jammu late Wednesday night and said those entrusted with maintaining law and order must be held accountable. Abdullah had a narrow escape when a gunman allegedly opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving a marriage function at Greater Kailash on the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday night. Deputy Chief Minister [] The post JKPCC President Condemns Attack On Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police probe antecedents of man who opened fire at Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU: Police have initiated a detailed probe into the antecedents of Kamal Singh Jamwal, the man who allegedly attempted to assassinate former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah at a marriage function here, officials said on Thursday. Police are examining the 63-year-old Jamwals background, including his personal, social and possible organisational links, to ascertain []
Mirwaiz seeks comprehensive probe into attack on Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief priest of Kashmir, on Thursday, March 12, condemned the attack on former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, saying the incident needs to be probed thoroughly. Abdullah, 88, had a narrow escape when a gunman allegedly opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving a marriage 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 .
NC President Farooq Abdullah Miraculously Escapes Gunshot In Jammu; Accused Arrested
Jammu, Mar 11: National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah had a miraculous escape when a gunman opened fire on him after coming from behind while Abdullah was leaving a marriage function here on Wednesday night, officials said. Click here to see CCTV footage Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Nasir Aslam Wani, were accompanying Abdullah when the incident occurred. The accused has been identified as 63-year-old Kamal Singh [] The post NC President Farooq Abdullah Miraculously Escapes Gunshot In Jammu; Accused Arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Political Leaders Condemn Firing Incident at Wedding Attended by Farooq Abdullah, Dy CM in Jammu
SRINAGAR: Political leaders from across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday condemned a firing incident at a marriage function in the Greater Kailash area of Jammu that was attended by National Conference president and five-time former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary. From point-blank range, a man tried to shoot Dr. Farooq []
Says India has already earned a position in the global ski map New Delhi : Two-time Olympian Arif Mohammad Khan has urged the Union sports ministry to enable at least one proper infrastructure on the slopes of Gulmarg to prepare Indian athletes for global events. A full season of at least five months till April-end []
Attempt on life of former J-K CM Farooq Abdullah thwarted, accused in custody: Police
JAMMU:An attempt on the life of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah while he was attending a marriage ceremony here has been thwarted, police said. An attempt was made on the life of Farooq Abdullah when he was attending a marriage ceremony at the Royal Park in Greater Kailash, Jammu. The security deployed []
NR opens executive waiting lounge at Srinagar Railway Station
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 11: Taking a step towards improving passenger amenities, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway (NR) today inaugurated a state-of-the-art Executive Waiting Lounge at Srinagar Railway Station. The facility has been launched under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager Vivek Kumar as part of the Railways ongoing efforts to enhance services for passengers traveling to and from the Kashmir Valley. Designed with modern interiors and airport-style facilities, the lounge offers passengers a comfortable and premium environment while [] The post NR opens executive waiting lounge at Srinagar Railway Station appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CII J&K presents policy recommendations on Ease of Doing Business to CS
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu & Kashmir presented a set of policy recommendations on Ease of Doing Business and Industrial Policy to Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary, UT of Jammu & Kashmir, during a stakeholders conference organised by the Department of Industries & Commerce at the Convention Centre, Jammu. The recommendations were formally presented by Dr MA Alim, Chairman, CII J&K UT Council, highlighting key industry inputs aimed at simplifying regulatory processes, strengthening industrial [] The post CII J&K presents policy recommendations on Ease of Doing Business to CS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
School of Business Studies in CUJ rated AAA+ in B-School ranking
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The Central University of Jammu has achieved a significant milestone as its School of Business Studies has been rated AAA+ in the Careers360 Indias Best B-School Ranking 2026. This prestigious recognition places the university among the leading management institutions in the country. The ranking has been awarded after a comprehensive evaluation of several parameters including the quality of students and faculty, learning engagement, infrastructure, graduate outcomes, placements, diversity, and research output. The recognition highlights the [] The post School of Business Studies in CUJ rated AAA+ in B-School ranking appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No need to panic, says PM on energy crisis, asserts nation will overcome situation like covid-19
KOCHI (Tamil Nadu), Mar 11 : Amid the LPG shortage triggered by the West Asia conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to people to not panic and assured public interest will be protected. At a poll rally here, he tore into the DMK. Addressing the NDA meeting in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, he slammed the ruling DMK over alleged corruption, dynasty politics and broken promises. The PM expressed confidence of tackling the LPG crisis, where short supply of commercial [] The post No need to panic, says PM on energy crisis, asserts nation will overcome situation like covid-19 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The Iran war is getting complicated
Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com US Presidents have always believed they are beyond global institutions and have the power to overthrow regimes they assume act against their interests. In some instances, the CIA does so clandestinely, while in others it is by military intervention. Hardly any of these ended up as successes. Iraq, Libya and Ukraine (Maidan Revolution) are few recent examples. In addition, the US commences war with no end state, determining them with time. Post launching his strikes on Iran, [] The post The Iran war is getting complicated appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Corruption and Employees Recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir
Ram Rattan Sharma internetzonejammu@gmail.com Corruption in public employment has emerged as one of the gravest crisis in Jammu and Kashmir systematically eroding youth trust, subverting merit, and weakening the very legitimacy of institutions responsible for recruitment. Scale of recruitment corruption: Over the last few years, almost every major recruitment exercise has been clouded by allegations of paper leaks manipulations of answer sheets, and sale of posts. Exams for police sub-inspector, Accounts Assistants (Finance), Junior Engineers (Civil and Electrical), Fire and [] The post Corruption and Employees Recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu and its identity at a crossroads
Anil Kumar Sharma anil.kumar.sharma9419@gmail.com Anyone who has grown up in Jammu carries certain images that never fade. The slow mornings of the old city, the bustle of Raghunath Bazaar, the familiar greetings exchanged in Dogri between shopkeepers and customers, the warmth with which strangers are welcomed into homes. There was always a quiet dignity in the way people lived here. Relationships mattered, words carried weight, and social conduct was guided by a deep sense of community respect. Jammu was never [] The post Jammu and its identity at a crossroads appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lavrov, Jaishankar discuss West Asia situation
MOSCOW, Mar 11 : Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation on Wednesday during which they discussed the situation in West Asia. The two ministers exchanged views on the situation surrounding Iran, calling for its rapid normalisation, the Russian foreign ministry said on its web portal. They emphasised their support for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and BRICS contribution to efforts to de-escalate the situation and create conditions for achieving a sustainable [] The post Lavrov, Jaishankar discuss West Asia situation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Navneets hat-trick powers India team to 4-1 win over Wales at World Cup Qualifiers
HYDERABAD, Mar 11: Navneet Kaur scored a hat-trick as India secured a dominant 4-1 victory against Wales in a Pool B clash at the womens hockey World Cup Qualifiers here on Wednesday. Kaur (29, 34, 55) led the attack with three goals after Sakshi Rana (7)s early strike at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Ground. Though India had secured a semi-final berth ahead of the fixture, the result ensured they finished as table-toppers. India will now take on Italy on Friday [] The post Navneets hat-trick powers India team to 4-1 win over Wales at World Cup Qualifiers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPL first phase schedule announced amid travel concerns caused by war in West Asia
NEW DELHI, Mar 11: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 opener in Bengaluru on March 28 as the BCCI announced the first phase of IPL 2026 schedule amid concerns around players travel arrangements due to the ongoing West Asia conflict All matches scheduled at the Chinnaswamy Stadium remain subject to clearance from the Karnataka government appointed expert committee, which is scheduled to meet on March 13 to assess venue preparedness in the [] The post IPL first phase schedule announced amid travel concerns caused by war in West Asia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hyd: Army Chief visits Defence Management College, Highlights Need for Tech-Driven Transformation
HYDERABAD, Mar 11: Chief of the Army staff (COAS) Upendra Dwivedi, visited the College of Defence Management (CDM) in Secunderabad here Tuesday and addressed officers undergoing the 21st Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC-21). During his address, the Army Chief outlined the Indian Armys vision for transformation in response to the evolving security environment, stressing the importance of technological capability, organisational agility and self-reliance, a Defence release said here on Wednesday. He said the Armys transformation would remain anchored in the [] The post Hyd: Army Chief visits Defence Management College, Highlights Need for Tech-Driven Transformation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport, wounding 4 people, though flights continue
DUBAI, Mar 11: Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, wounding four people, though flights continue, authorities said. The Dubai Media Office, which issues statements on behalf of the city-states government, said the attack caused minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. It said flights continued. Dubai International Airport, home to the long-haul carrier Emirates, is the worlds busiest for international travel. Authorities have been trying to [] The post Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport, wounding 4 people, though flights continue appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Jitendra interacts with Ethiopias women MPs, shares Indias best practices in governance
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 11: Interacting with a delegation of 32 women parliamentarians from Ethiopia here today, 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 shared some of Indias globally acknowledged best practices in governance and discussed Indias governance model based on cooperative federalism, digital administration, and women-led development, during an interaction with a visiting Parliamentary delegation from Ethiopia at the [] The post Dr Jitendra interacts with Ethiopias women MPs, shares Indias best practices in governance appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
World Cup winning India Team receive Rs 25 crore as prize money from ICC
DUBAI, Mar 11: Champions India received USD 2,639,423 (approx Rs 25 crore), the biggest share from the prize money pool after winning the mens T20 World Cup at home as the ICC on Wednesday announced the distribution of a record USD 11.25 million players prize fund following the tournaments conclusion. India beat New Zealand by a comprehensive 96-run margin to lift their second successive trophy. The total purse reflects the significant increase in ICC tournament prize money introduced in 2024, [] The post World Cup winning India Team receive Rs 25 crore as prize money from ICC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India imported over 18,842 MTs of uranium from 2008-09 to 2024-25 for reactors: Govt in LS
NEW DELHI, Mar 11: India imported 18,842.60 metric tonnes (MTs) of uranium in different forms for its reactors between 2008-2009 and 2024-2025 under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply, Union minister Jitendra Singh said that the countrys nuclear power generation using imported uranium increased from 3,704 million units in 2009-2010 to 39,180 million units in 2024-2025. Till January, India had generated 33,815 million units for 2025-2026, he [] The post India imported over 18,842 MTs of uranium from 2008-09 to 2024-25 for reactors: Govt in LS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Parihar excels at Golf Federation of India tourney
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The grand final of the Golf Tournament, organised by the Golf Federation of India at Karma Lake Lanes, Gurugram, Haryana, brought together winners from various Federation tournaments held across the country. The prestigious event provided a platform for top golfers to showcase their skills and compete for the championship title. Pawan Parihar (SSP) Commandant IRP-7th Battalion, who had earlier won the All India Civil Services Golf Tournament at JP Greens, Noida, delivered a remarkable [] The post Parihar excels at Golf Federation of India tourney appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rapid urbanisation, demographic pressures and expanding economic activity demanded a structured institutional mechanism to guide growth in the two critical cities of the UT. The establishment of the JMRDA and the SMRDA was meant to fill precisely this planning vacuum. Unfortunately, years after their creation, the absence of regional development plans and severe manpower shortages have reduced these authorities to largely symbolic institutions. Urban planning in Jammu and Srinagar carries strategic, economic and social importance. Jammu serves as the gateway [] The post Urban Planning Vacuum appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt reconstitutes Establishment -cum-Selection Committee
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: Jammu and Kashmir Government has reconstituted the Establishment-cum-Selection Committee. According to a fresh Government order, issued in partial modification of Government Order Number 95-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated January 20, 2026, the Committee will be headed by Atal Dulloo (Chief Secretary, J&K), who will serve as Chairman. The members of the committee include Shaleen Kabra, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Jal Shakti Department; Ashwani Kumar, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Power Development Department; Shailendra Kumar, Financial [] The post Govt reconstitutes Establishment -cum-Selection Committee appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Devraj assigned Principal GMC Doda charge
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: Dr Devraj Dogra, Professor & Head, Department of Dermatology, Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, has been assigned the charge of the post of the Principal, GMC Doda, in addition to his own duties, till further orders. The order in this connection was issued today by Health & Medical Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir. The post Dr Devraj assigned Principal GMC Doda charge appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
2 killed at Kawar Hydro Project
Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Mar 11: Two persons working in the under construction Kawar Hydro Electric Project lost their lives in two different incidents during the last 24 hours raising serious concern over the safety management of workers deployed at project site. As per reports, driver of a dumper was electrocuted when his vehicle came in contact with a high tension wire. Locals informed that while unloading the dumper at the project site, driver Karnail Singh of Chenani, Udhampur was electrocuted. [] The post 2 killed at Kawar Hydro Project appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
3 held with intoxicant substance
Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Mar 11: Police here today arrested three persons and recovered intoxicant Charas-like substance from them. On the directions of SSP Doda, Sandeep Mehta, cops from Police Post Kastigarh, during a routine patrolling and checking duty under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Doda, detained three individuals identified as Mubashir Hussain, son of Mohd. Sharief, resident of Basti Kotli, Doda; Muzamil Raja Beg, son of Nazir Ahmed Beg, resident of Udjyanpur, Doda and Khalid Shah, son of Javed Iqbal [] The post 3 held with intoxicant substance appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Samba police seizes four dumpers for illegal mining
Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Mar 11: Continuing its drive against illegal mining, Samba police has seized four dumpers in the jurisdiction of Police Stations (PS) Samba and Ghagwal which were being used for illegal transportation/mining of the construction material. Police said its teams headed by in charges of Police Posts (PPs) Rakh Amb Talli and Mansar of PS Samba and in charge Police Post (PP) Rajpura of PS Ghagwal while performing patrolling duty in their jurisdictional areas have seized four dumpers [] The post Samba police seizes four dumpers for illegal mining appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India must scale up to achieve USD 350 Billion textile economy: Giriraj Singh
NEW DELHI, March 11 : Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, on Wednesday stressed the need for the countrys textile sector to expand its global presence and move towards higher-scale and higher-value manufacturing to achieve the governments target of building a USD 350 billion textile economy and USD 100 billion in exports by 2030-31. Speaking at an interaction organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with senior officials from the Ministry of Textiles and industry leaders across the textile [] The post India must scale up to achieve USD 350 Billion textile economy: Giriraj Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Doda Magistrate assigned addl charge of JJB Kishtwar
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has assigned the additional charge of Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Kishtwar, to the Principal Magistrate, JJB, Doda, till further orders. The order in this connection was issued today by the Office of the Registrar General, Jammu. The post Doda Magistrate assigned addl charge of JJB Kishtwar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DIPR condoles demise of Subhash Gupta
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Jammu and Kashmir , under the chairmanship of Director Nitish Rajora, today expressed profound grief over the demise of Subhash Gupta, father of Vijay Gupta, Editor-in-Chief of Young Bites newspaper. The Director conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of grief and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. Other senior officers of the department, including Joint Directors Dr.Zahoor Ahmed Raina and Deepak [] The post DIPR condoles demise of Subhash Gupta appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Two found in unconscious condition, one dies
Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 11: In two separate incidents, a young man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Gandala while another was lying unconscious at Aamba Bagh Ekta Vihar Udhampur. According to a police spokesperson, Rajiv Anand (44) son of late Inder Lal Anand, resident of Old MH Road, Ekta Vihar Udhampur and Tonny Sehgal (48) son of Baldev Raj of MH Road Udhampur were found in unconscious condition in two different areas in Gandala Road Udhampur. During treatment [] The post Two found in unconscious condition, one dies appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: Akhnoor Police has foiled an attempt of bovine smuggling and rescued two animals during naka checking at Gulaba Chowk Dager. According to police, a naka was laid by a team of Police Station Akhnoor when a load carrier bearing registration number JK02DK-5973, coming from Thandichoi towards Rajouri-Poonch, was intercepted for checking. The vehicle was being driven by Harman Singh, son of Narinder Singh, a resident of Kaink Jagir Sohal, Akhnoor. During inspection, the police found [] The post Bovine smuggling bid foiled appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
One held with heroin like substance
Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Mar 11: Police here today arrested one person and recovered heroin-like narcotic substance from him. Cops led by PSI Mahesh Sharma intercepted and checked a suspicious person during patrolling. The individual was identified as Bharat Singh, son of Piyar Singh, resident of Chakka Kundi, Tehsil Rajgarh, District Ramban. During search, 3.45 gram of heroin-like narcotic substance including poly pack (actual weight 3.21 grams) was recovered. In this regard, an FIR with number 61/2026 under sections 8/21/22 of [] The post One held with heroin like substance appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 11: Investigation in a NDPS case led to arrest of a lady narco smuggler from Anantnag. While investigating FIR No. 95/2025 registered under Sections 8/15/29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Chenani, Police conducted a follow-up (backward linkage) operation and arrested the lady narco smuggler involved in the said case. It is pertinent to mention that earlier, on 30.09 .2025, a police team of PS Udhampur arrested an Inter-State drug peddler namely Kuldeep Singh , [] The post Lady narco smuggler arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
One held with stolen gold-silver, cash
Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Mar 11: Police here today solved a theft case registered at Police Station Gandoh. After the case was registered in FIR No. 24/2026 under sections 331(4) and 305 of BNS regarding theft of gold items and cash, SSP Doda, Sandeep Mehta, constituted a team of cops from Police Station Gandoh and they worked under the supervision of SDPO Gandoh and SHO Gandoh. During investigation, cops from Police Post Kahara, led by SHO Gandoh and assisted by IC [] The post One held with stolen gold-silver, cash appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hotels, restaurants fear LPG disruption amid Ramadhan rush
Srinagar: Hotels and restaurants across Kashmir are sitting on just eight to ten days of commercial LPG stock, with fresh supplies uncertain after the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued an advisory on March 9 prioritising domestic consumers. The concerns come amid rising global tensions triggered by the escalating conflict involving Iran, which []
Dr Farooq, Dy CM escape unhurt in attack by gunman in Jammu, Accused held
Jammu: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary escaped unhurt in an attack by a gunman outside a marriage hall in the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday night, officials said. The accused, Kamal Singh Jamwal, a resident of Purani Mandi, was overpowered by security guards and was whisked []
CM reviews plan for modernization of JK House properties across India
Calls for depiction of cultural identity in new infrastructure New Delhi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reviewed plans to establish new JK Houses in Dwarka in the national capital and Mumbai and to revamp existing government properties across several states and Union Territories to strengthen Jammu and Kashmirs presence nationwide. The review meeting was []
IGP Kashmir reviews security in Valley ahead of upcoming festivals
Srinagar: Kashmir Zone IGP V K Birdi on Wednesday reviewed the security situation in the Valley in view of the upcoming festivals, including Eid al-Fitr and Navratri scheduled later this month. Birdi chaired a security review meeting at the PCR Kashmir to evaluate and finalise the security arrangements for the upcoming festivals in Kashmir, a []
HP Guv vows to make state drug-free, promote organic farming, youth engagement
Jammu Tawi, Mar 11:Kavinder Gupta, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, on Wednesday reiterated his commitment to work towards making the hill state drug-free while promoting organic farming and meaningful youth engagement as key priorities of his tenure. Gupta, who arrived in Jammu for the first time after taking oath as Governor in Shimla on Tuesday, said [] The post HP Guv vows to make state drug-free, promote organic farming, youth engagement appeared first on Northlines .
Additional 3AC coach to Jammu Rajdhani from Mar 1315
Jammu Tawi, Mar 11:Northern Railways Jammu Division will attach an additional third AC (3AC) coach to Train No. 12426 JammuNew Delhi Rajdhani Express on March 13, 14 and 15 to accommodate increased passenger demand, officials said on Wednesday. An official told that the move comes as part of efforts to manage the rush of passengers [] The post Additional 3AC coach to Jammu Rajdhani from Mar 1315 appeared first on Northlines .
67.47 lakh in JK, 1.13 lakh beneficiaries in Ladakh covered under NFSA
New Delhi, Mar 11:Around 67.47 lakh beneficiaries in Jammu & Kashmir and 1.13 lakh in Ladakh are currently covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, the Government of India informed Parliament on Wednesday. Replying to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Nimuben [] The post 67.47 lakh in JK, 1.13 lakh beneficiaries in Ladakh covered under NFSA appeared first on Northlines .
Rs 6.63 lakh penalty charged from publications in J&K
New Delhi, Mar 11:The Government of India on Wednesday said that 6.63 lakh in penalties has been received from publications in Jammu & Kashmir through the Press Sewa Portal under the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Act, 2023. Replying to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting [] The post Rs 6.63 lakh penalty charged from publications in J&K appeared first on Northlines .
Forces bust terrorist hideout in Bandipora
Srinagar, Mar 11:Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in north Bandipora district and recovered a cache of arms and explosives during a search operation, officials said on Wednesday. Acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of a militant hideout, security forces launched a search operation in the area, the officials said. During the operation, [] The post Forces bust terrorist hideout in Bandipora appeared first on Northlines .
CM reviews plans for new JK Houses in Delhi, Mumbai
Directs cultural imprint on all properties NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reviewed plans to establish new JK Houses in Dwarka in the national capital and Mumbai, and to revamp existing government properties across several states and Union Territories to strengthen Jammu and Kashmirs presence nationwide. The review meeting was attended by Resident [] The post CM reviews plans for new JK Houses in Delhi, Mumbai appeared first on Northlines .
Terrorist killed along LoC in Rajouri identified as LeT operative
Jammu Tawi, Mar 11: The terrorist who was killed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district during a failed infiltration attempt has been identified as a launching operative of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit, officials said on Wednesday. According to the army, the terrorist was killed in the general area of Jhangar in the [] The post Terrorist killed along LoC in Rajouri identified as LeT operative appeared first on Northlines .
Rs 423 Cr projects taken up in PHE, IFC sectors in 2025
Jammu Tawi, Mar 11 : Forty-three projects worth Rs 423.86 crore were undertaken across the Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) sectors in J&K in 2025, with 874 villages getting certified under the Har Ghar Jal scheme in 2025-26, an official said on Wednesday. Under SASCI (Special Assistance to States for [] The post Rs 423 Cr projects taken up in PHE, IFC sectors in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .
Kishtwar Municipal Council office, two houses gutted in fire
Jammu Tawi, Mar 11 : A single-storey municipal council office and two residential houses were gutted in a fire in Kishtwar district, officials said on Wednesday. The fire broke out in the municipal council building in the densely populated Kishtwar town around midnight and engulfed two nearby residential houses, a spokesperson of the fire and [] The post Kishtwar Municipal Council office, two houses gutted in fire appeared first on Northlines .
Man opens fire at Farooq Abdullah, arrested
Jammu Tawi, Mar 11:A man opened fire at National Conference President Farooq Abdullah accompanied bySurinder Choudhary, the Dy CM of J&K, an official said on late Wednesday. The officials said that the two were returning from a marriage function in the Jammu outskirts when the incident happened. Both the JKNC chief and the deputy CM [] The post Man opens fire at Farooq Abdullah, arrested appeared first on Northlines .
Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary and Adviser to CM, Nasir Aslam Wani sharing details of assassination attempt on Dr Farooq Abdullah Click here to see video The post Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary and Adviser to CM, Nasir Aslam Wani sharing details of assassination attempt on Dr Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gunman attempts to shoot dead Farooq Abdullah in Jammu, held
Jammu:An attempt to assassinate National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was foiled on Wednesday night, March 11, when his security personnel overpowered a gunman outside a marriage venue in Jammus upscale Greater Kailash locality, on the outskirts of the city. The accused, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, son of 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 .
Firing At Marriage Function Attended By Farooq Abdullah; One Arrested
SRINAGAR: A man was apprehended on Wednesday evening after a firing incident at a marriage function in the Greater Kailash area of Jammu attended by National Conference president and five-time former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary. According to sources, the incident occurred when the two leaders were []
Allah is kind. My father had a very close shave : Omar Abdullah
Allah is kind. My father had a very close shave. The details are sketchy at the moment but what is known is that a man with a loaded pistol was able to get within point blank range & discharge a shot. It was only the close protection team that deflected the shot & ensured that the assassination attempt failed. There are more questions than answers at the moment including but not limited to how someone was able to get this [] The post Allah is kind. My father had a very close shave : Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Alleged assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah: CCTV footage
JAMMU, Mar 11 : National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary escaped unhurt in an attack by a gunman outside a marriage hall in the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday night, officials said. The accused, Kamal Singh Jamwal, a resident of Purani Mandi, was overpowered by security guards and was whisked away for questioning, they said. Click here to see CCTV footage The incident took place at posh Greater Kailash locality of Jammu [] The post Alleged assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah: CCTV footage appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Suspect Held After Firing Incident at Event Attended by Farooq Abdullah, Dy CM
SRINAGAR: A suspect was apprehended on Wednesday evening after a firing incident was reported during a private function attended by National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary. Sources said that the incident occurred when the two leaders were leaving the venue after attending the []
Ensure Uninterrupted Fuel Supply Across Jammu Kashmir: Satish Sharma
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, IT, Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma on Wednesday directed officials to ensure uninterrupted supply of petroleum products across the Union Territory in view of the evolving situation in the Middle East. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the minister assessed the availability []
