Bali slams Omar Govt over vacant posts
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: BJP senior leader and former Health Minister, Bali Bhagat while attacking the Omar Abdullah-led Government, alleging that the administration has failed to address the alarming number of vacant posts across Government departments, resulting in the weakening of governance and public service delivery. Reacting to the Governments admission in the Assembly that over 77,000 posts are lying vacant across 38 departments, Bhagat said the figures expose the administrative failure and lack of seriousness of the present [] The post Bali slams Omar Govt over vacant posts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DC Kathua reviews implementation of Social Welfare schemes
Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 12: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a review meeting of the Social Welfare Department to assess the implementation of various welfare schemes and programmes in the district. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Ranjeet Thakur, District Social Welfare Officer Varun Chaudhary and officers of allied wings. During the meeting, schemes being implemented by the Social Welfare Department and its allied wings were discussed in detail. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed various pension schemes [] The post DC Kathua reviews implementation of Social Welfare schemes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Shiv Sena starts campaign against immoral activities
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K unit has launched a campaign against the immoral activities being carried out under the guise of health services in Jammu city and to check human trafficking mafia spreading its roots in the UT. In a press conference here today Shiv Sena J&K president, Manish Sahni described the recent crackdown by the administration on spas and massage parlours as a victory for the voice of the people. He claimed that on [] The post Shiv Sena starts campaign against immoral activities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Burglaries, attacks trigger protest
Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 12: The residents of Nagari here today staged a protest demonstration against the continuous attacks on shopkeepers and other locals by burglar and miscreants. Many protesters including women blocked Nagari road and hindered traffic movement. The protestors claimed that burglars attack shopkeepers during night and loot the cash and other valuables while the addict people are also active in the area. They further said that the area is connected with nearby Punjab and criminal easily move [] The post Burglaries, attacks trigger protest appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Unidentified male body found on Tawi River bank
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: An unidentified male body was recovered from the bank of Tawi River here. On February 8, an unidentified body of a male aged between 25 and 40 years was found at around 5 PM on the right bank of River Tawi, opposite Harki Paudi, a police official said. He said the body was notified under suspicious circumstances and as such, legal proceedings have been initiated. The police official described the deceased as a male of [] The post Unidentified male body found on Tawi River bank appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DC Srinagar reviews development of telecom infrastructure under JKCCIP
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR Feb 12: A meeting of District Telecom Committee (DTC) was today held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo to review and discuss the development of telecom infrastructure under Jammu & Kashmir Communication and Connectivity Infrastructure Project (JKCCIP). The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab Qureshi; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Dy Superintendent of Police, Syed Sleeth Shah; Superintending Engineer R&B, Shabir Ahmad; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Umar Gulzar; [] The post DC Srinagar reviews development of telecom infrastructure under JKCCIP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Samba police arrests 3 bovine smugglers, rescues 4 animals
Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Feb 12: Samba police has foiled a bovine smuggling attempt in the jurisdiction of Police Station (PS) Ghagwal, arrested three bovine smugglers and rescued four bovines from the clutches of bovine smugglers. Police said acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station, Ghagwal during vehicle checking at Naka NHW Tapyal, intercepted a Mahindra Load Carrier bearing Registration Number, RJ13GC-5277 for its checking. During checking, four bovines were found inside the vehicle which were [] The post Samba police arrests 3 bovine smugglers, rescues 4 animals appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pensions body projects demands
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Pensioners & Senior Citizens United Front has demanded pending DA and enhancement of Medical Allowance of the employees and pensioners. The members of the Front also held a brief protest demonstration, in coordination with Employees Joint Action Committee- R, and projected their main demands here. They drew the attention of the Government towards their long-pending demands, which have remained unresolved for long. They demanded regularization of daily wagers, ad-hoc, contractual, consolidated [] The post Pensions body projects demands appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 12: The police arrested two persons and recovered contraband substance during routine naka in Manyal area of Thannamandi today. Reports said a police team led by SHO Thannamandi, Inspector Sachinder Pal Singh, under the supervision of SDPO Thannamandi, Parupkar Singh, during naka intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK11F-3666 for checking. During checking nearly 30 grams of charas was recovered from the possession of two persons on board the vehicle. They were identified as Waseem Yusuf, [] The post 2 held with 30 gms charas appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Assembly to hold special debate on online smear campaigns against MLAs
Legislators claimed constant targeting with abusive, unparliamentary language Jammu: Taking cognisance of concerns raised by members across party lines over online smear campaigns, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday assured a separate half-an-hour discussion on the issue during the ongoing budget session. The issue was raised in the House amid allegations []
J&K govt sends Rs 1,000-cr proposal to finance dept for restoration of roads damaged in floods
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Thursday said that the government has submitted a proposal of Rs 1,000 crore to the finance department for restoration of road infrastructure affected by last years flash floods and rains across the Union Territory. Winding up the discussion on the demands for grants of []
LG chairs 50th meeting of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board
Accidental insurance cover for registered yatris, service providers, officials, seasonal workers & pujaris enhanced to Rs 10 lakh Jammu: During its 50th Board meeting, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) on Thursday approved setting up Laser and Sound Show dedicated to Baba Barfani, to be hosted in both Srinagar and Jammu. The show will also []
GOC White Knight Corps visits forward areas in Rajouri
Calls for relentless vigilance Jammu: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra on Thursday visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, asking the troops to maintain relentless vigilance and professional excellence to meet emerging threats, the Army said. Lt Gen []
Asian Waterbird Census-2026 conducted across Kashmirs 27 wetlands
Srinagar : The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC)-2026 was successfully conducted on Thursday across 27 wetlands of the Kashmir Valley, marking a major field-based biodiversity monitoring exercise undertaken by the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu & Kashmir, through its Wetland Division, Kashmir, in coordination with the Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA). The census exercise commenced []
Govt says over 1400 illegal structures demolished across J&K since Oct 2024
Jammu: A total of 1,425 illegal structures, including residential, have been razed across Jammu and Kashmir since the formation of the National Conference-led government in October 2024, the Assembly was informed on Thursday. The demolished properties included the house of journalist Arfaz Ahmad Daing in Jammu, with the government saying due procedure under the J-K []
India has always placed pursuit of truth above all else: LG
Says country sparking two revolutions at once Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the people to celebrate Indias grand renaissance. He said for thousands of years, the sacred land of India has journeyed toward spiritual excellence, with our saints and great souls reaching the pinnacle of consciousness. In near future, India alone []
J&K govt proposes procurement of 200 e-buses under PM e-drive scheme
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation has recently proposed the procurement of 200 additional electric buses under the prime minister e-drive scheme, according to a government statement. The Housing and Urban Development Department is also procuring 100 new e-buses under a separate initiative, following which route planning and deployment decisions will be taken. []
28 rebuttals issued on fake news since April 2025
Draft Media Policy 2026 proposes Digital Regulation Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday told the Assembly that the Directorate of Information and Public Relations has issued 28 rebuttals to fake and misleading news reports between April 1, 2025, and Jan 31, 2026, as part of its efforts to counter misinformation. Replying [] The post 28 rebuttals issued on fake news since April 2025 appeared first on Northlines .
Rs 29 Cr spent on tourism promotion in Jammu
Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than Rs 7,647 lakh has been spent on the promotion of tourism across the Jammu and Kashmir divisions during the financial years 202425 and 202526. Replying to a question raised by MLA Yudhvir Sethi, the Tourism Department said that [] The post Rs 29 Cr spent on tourism promotion in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .
Satish apologises for his conduct with 2 MLAs
Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD), Satish Sharma on Thursday apologised for his conduct towards Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Kumar Sharma and MLA Sham Lal Sharma. As soon as the minister stood up to respond to a question from MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar, he requested the Speaker to [] The post Satish apologises for his conduct with 2 MLAs appeared first on Northlines .
FIR against Content Creator for protocol violation at Vaishno Devi Cave
Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a social media content creator for allegedly filming and sharing a video from inside the sanctum sanctorum (Bhawan cave) of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, in violation of strict prohibitions on photography and videography at the sacred site. The content creator reportedly [] The post FIR against Content Creator for protocol violation at Vaishno Devi Cave appeared first on Northlines .
1,425 illegal structures demolished since Oct-2024
Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The government has demolished 1,425 residential and commercial structures across Jammu and Kashmir since October 2024, with Srinagar accounting for the highest share. The government ruled out any proposal to provide compensation or free land to the affected families for reconstruction of their houses. It also said that no construction is permitted [] The post 1,425 illegal structures demolished since Oct-2024 appeared first on Northlines .
Policy for setting up private Universities in J&K framed
Law Department examining it; cases will be reviewed after approval Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has said that a policy regarding the establishment of private universities in the Union Territory has been framed. In a written response to a cut motion moved by Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani [] The post Policy for setting up private Universities in J&K framed appeared first on Northlines .
Assembly to discuss online smear campaigns against MLAs
Legislators demand stern action against fake news, misinformation Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, announced on Thursday that the House will hold a halfhour discussion on online smear campaigns against legislators during the ongoing budget session. During Question Hour, BJP MLA R.S. Pathania said the issue of [] The post Assembly to discuss online smear campaigns against MLAs appeared first on Northlines .
Sinha chairs SASB meeting for Amarnath Yatra 2026
Board to hold Pratham Pooja for annual pilgrimage on June 29 Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired the 50th Board meeting, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) and announced that the Pratham Pooja for the 2026 pilgrimage will be performed on June 29, 2026. According to the details, the meeting approved [] The post Sinha chairs SASB meeting for Amarnath Yatra 2026 appeared first on Northlines .
India alone will guide world towards right path: LG
Says Nations strength lies in its Spiritual Wisdom Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Asserting that India alone will guide the world towards the right path in near future, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the people to celebrate Indias grand renaissance. Speaking at the Dyar Daham celebrations, part of Mahashivratri Festivities, at Mata Bhadrakali Asthapan [] The post India alone will guide world towards right path: LG appeared first on Northlines .
J&K has 201 registered drones, Ladakh none
New Delhi, Feb 12: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 201 registered civilian drones, while no drone has been registered in Ladakh so far, the Government of India informed Parliament on Thursday. The information was shared in the Lok Sabha in response to a question raised by MP Smt Sajda Ahmed regarding the promotion and regulation [] The post J&K has 201 registered drones, Ladakh none appeared first on Northlines .
Suspension of Jammu Kashmir Students Taken up With Rajasthan Govt: Nasir Aslam Wani
SRINAGAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Thursday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Administration has taken up with the Rajasthan Government the issue of suspension of 33 JK students studying in a college there. Speaking to reporters during his visit to Kupwara, Wani said, the JK has have taken up the []
Many National Highway stretches in J&K hit due to heavy rainfall
New Delhi, Feb 12:Many National Highway stretches in Jammu and Kashmir suffered damage due to heavy rainfall and landslides during the current financial year 2025-26, the Government of India informed Parliament on Thursday. The information was shared in the Lok Sabha in reply to a question by MPs Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram, Nilesh Dnyandev Lanke, Dr [] The post Many National Highway stretches in J&K hit due to heavy rainfall appeared first on Northlines .
J&K collects Rs 34.17 crore as penalty under Motor Vehicles Act
New Delhi, Feb 12:Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 15.48 lakh traffic violation cases in 2025, with authorities collecting more than Rs 34.17 crore as penalty under the Motor Vehicles Act, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday. The information was shared in the Lok Sabha in response to a question raised by MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal. [] The post J&K collects Rs 34.17 crore as penalty under Motor Vehicles Act appeared first on Northlines .
Only 522 Stone Crushers Operational as Govt Tightens Regulation
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir currently has 693 registered stone crusher and hot/wet mix plant units, of which 522 are functional while 171 are non-functional, including 48 that have been sealed or completely closed, according to official figures, as the government steps up regulation of minor mineral-based industries under the Jammu and Kashmir Stone Crushers/Hot and []
More Than Half of Landowners Whose Land Was Used for Water Projects Remain Unpaid
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government told the Legislative Assembly that 5,457 landowners have had land taken for the construction of water reservoirs, filtration plants and allied works across the Union territory, but compensation has been paid to only 2,397 of them, while 3,060 cases remain pending, the Jal Shakti Department said in a written []
Jammu Kashmir Has Over 2 Lakh AAY Ration Cards, Kupwara Leads
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government told the Legislative Assembly that the Union territory currently holds 2,564,348 ration cards in total, of which 2,20,018 are Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cards and 1,42,916 are Priority Household (PHH) cards, the administration said in a written reply tabled on the floor. The data in the reply provides a []
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has checked a total of 13,692 vehicles, registered 446 police cases and recovered more than Rs 33 crore in penalties over the last two years as part of an intensified crackdown on illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, with the Mining Department deploying technology-driven surveillance and district-level enforcement mechanisms across the []
Coal Extraction Halted at Kalakote Mines as Losses Deepen; Rs 71.34 Cr PF Due
SRINAGAR: Coal extraction at Jammu and Kashmirs Kalakote coalfields has been halted at the Mehataka mine after the Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS) imposed prohibitory orders, even as official data shows the mines have slipped into persistent losses, mounting liabilities and shrinking production over the past decade. The DGMS, Srinagar, invoked Section 22(3) of []
Rs 108.6 Cr Accrued, Rs 42.7 Cr Spent Under PMKKKY in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) in Jammu and Kashmir has so far accrued Rs 108.6 crore from mining-related funds, of which Rs 42.7 crore has been spent on 945 development projects, with 736 works completed, according to details placed by the government while discussing the schemes functioning and utilisation of District []
Mining Generates Rs 455 Crore in Three Years Across Jammu Kashmir: Govt
SRINAGAR: Mining operations across Jammu and Kashmir generated a total revenue of about Rs 455.11 crore over the past three financial years, according to figures placed by the government in the Legislative Assembly, with district-wise data showing wide variations in earnings and a modest share of funds spent on local development through the District Mineral []
Oman to Begin Ramadan on February 19
SRINAGAR: Oman will begin observing Ramadan 1447 AH on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following confirmation that the crescent moon could not be sighted on Tuesday, February 17. The official committee overseeing lunar observations stated that the moon sets before or at sunset across all governorates on February 17, making visual sighting impossible. As a result, []
When all the concerns for the self no longer exist
By Er. Rajesh Pathak To fulfill its mission of taking the nation to supreme glory (Param Vaibhav) , RSS has evolved a few stages of man-making process in increasing order through which one has to go through wanting to work for it in correct perspective . First comes the Shakha, a get-together of one-hour [] The post When all the concerns for the self no longer exist appeared first on Northlines .
Far Right LDP leader Takaichi consolidates her grip on party after big poll win
US-Japan relations will be smoother as also Indias ties with Tokyo By Tirthankar Mitra The landslide victory of Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi in the snap polls she called earlier this week puts doubts about the future of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to rest. It also gives her a clear mandate to pursue [] The post Far Right LDP leader Takaichi consolidates her grip on party after big poll win appeared first on Northlines .
Germany pushes European rearmament, using Trump as an excuse
EU leaders must make proper review if global reality at Munich summit By Mark Ellmann MUNICH: These days, the Bavarian capital resembles a fortress. Dozens of heads of government and foreign ministers from around the world have arrived for the Munich Security Conference, which will be opened by Germanys conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz on [] The post Germany pushes European rearmament, using Trump as an excuse appeared first on Northlines .
The conventional grudge of the people living in Jammu Division that governments in the past had discriminated badly as far as tourism sector is concerned holds good amount of truth because in the name of tourism what Jammu has got till date is meager and unsubstantial as except Mansar and Patnitop besides development of Mata [] The post Railway to revive tourism appeared first on Northlines .
Leh, February 12, 2026: The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting to assess the status of conservation and restoration of ancient monuments, historic buildings, and heritage structures across the region. The meeting focused on the role of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and inter-departmental [] The post Chief Secretary review Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conservation efforts and heritage preservation initiatives in Ladakh appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
DIPR organises day long workshop CINE CONNECT on Cinema Art at Jammu
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 12: Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) today organised a one-day workshop CINE CONNECT- a workshop on Cinema Art at Media Complex here. The workshop was attended by students from Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Jammu, Government Polytechnic College Gandhinagar as well as Artists from Academy of Art Culture and Languages. The [] The post DIPR organises day long workshop CINE CONNECT on Cinema Art at Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Jammu, 12 February 2026: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the people to celebrate Indias grand renaissance. He said for thousands of years, the sacred land of India has journeyed toward spiritual excellence, with our saints and great souls reaching the pinnacle of consciousness. In near future, India alone will guide the [] The post Lieutenant Governor attended Dyar Daham celebrations, part of Mahashivratri Festivities at Mata Bhadrakali Temple in Thalwal appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Lieutenant Governor chairs 50th meeting of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board
Jammu, 12th February 2026: During its 50th Board meeting, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) today approved setting up Laser and Sound Show dedicated to Baba Barfani, to be hosted in both Srinagar and Jammu. The show will also serve as a cultural beacon, highlighting the rich spiritual history of the Union Territory. The Board [] The post Lieutenant Governor chairs 50th meeting of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Leh, February 12, 2026: Shri K.K. Pathak, Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, and Head of the Centres Task Force on Deregulation and Compliance Reduction, along with Chief Secretary of Ladakh Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting with senior officials and industry stakeholders to review the progress of compliance reduction and deregulation exercise in [] The post Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Shri KK Pathak chairs meeting on Compliance Reduction and Deregulation in Ladakh appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announces dates for Gulmarg leg, says perfect time for Khelo India Winter Games
New Delhi, February 12: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday announced the dates for the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026, which will be held from February 23 to 26 in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. This will be the sixth edition of [] The post Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announces dates for Gulmarg leg, says perfect time for Khelo India Winter Games appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
AN-32 Kargil Courier Service Operates First Jammu Sortie of Winter Season
Kargil, February 12: The AN-32 Kargil Courier Service today operated its first Jammu sortie of the winter season between Kargil and Jammu. At Jammu Airport, the Indian Air Force pilots and crew were warmly received by the Liaison Officer, Assistant Liaison Officers, and officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), CISF, Air India, and [] The post AN-32 Kargil Courier Service Operates First Jammu Sortie of Winter Season appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
J&K Govt Sets Up High-Level Panel To Boost Medicinal, Aromatic Plant Sector
Jammu, Feb 12: In a significant move to promote the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted a high-level committee to draft a comprehensive and time-bound roadmap for the sectors commercial expansion across the Union Territory. According to Government Order No. 199-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated 12.02.2026, issued by the General Administration Department , sanction has been accorded for the constitution of the committee to ensure structured growth and promotion of medicinal and [] The post J&K Govt Sets Up High-Level Panel To Boost Medicinal, Aromatic Plant Sector appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Promises Consultation-Based Approach For Rehabilitation Plan
Jammu, Feb 12: Amid concerns that the proposed ropeway project along the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi route in Reasi district might lead to livelihood loss, the Shrine Board on Thursday assured stakeholders that their rehabilitation plan would be finalised through consultation. The assurance was given during a meeting with representatives of service providers such as ponywallas, pithus and palkiwallas associated with the yatra in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the shrine, a spokesperson of the Shrine Board said. [] The post Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Promises Consultation-Based Approach For Rehabilitation Plan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BSF, Pak Rangers Hold Flag Meeting Along IB In Jammu
Jammu, Feb 12: The Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers on Thursday held a flag meeting along the International Border in the R S Pura sector here, officials said. The meeting was held near Bullechak Border Outpost at the request of Pakistan Rangers over an incident of firing, the officials said. They said the BSF clarified that the firing was part of a scheduled training exercise within its area of responsibility. The meeting was conducted in a cordial atmosphere, [] The post BSF, Pak Rangers Hold Flag Meeting Along IB In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Mandaviya Announces Dates For Gulmarg Leg, Says Perfect Time For Khelo India Winter Games
New Delhi, Feb 12: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday announced the dates for the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026, which will be held from February 23 to 26 in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. This will be the sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG). The first leg of KIWG 2026, featuring ice sports, was successfully held in Ladakh from January 20 to 26, [] The post Dr Mandaviya Announces Dates For Gulmarg Leg, Says Perfect Time For Khelo India Winter Games appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Asian Waterbird Census-2026 Conducted Across 27 Wetlands Of Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Feb 12: The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC)-2026 was successfully conducted today across 27 wetlands of the Kashmir Valley, marking a major field-based biodiversity monitoring exercise undertaken by the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu & Kashmir, through its Wetland Division, Kashmir, in coordination with the Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA). The census exercise commenced today, simultaneously covering 58 designated census points spread across north, central and south Kashmir. The field activity followed a brief orientation and preparatory programme organised [] The post Asian Waterbird Census-2026 Conducted Across 27 Wetlands Of Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Residential House Of Drug Peddler Attached In J&Ks Bandipora
Srinagar, Feb 12: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday attached a three-story residential house belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Bandipora district. Police have attached a three-storey house of notorious drug peddler Mohammad Shafi Sheikh, here in Ward No 5, Sheikh Mohalla, under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act 1985, a police spokesperson said. According to the spokesperson, Sheikh was found involved in several NDPS cases registered at the Bandipora police station. During the investigation, the police identified the [] The post Residential House Of Drug Peddler Attached In J&Ks Bandipora appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K High Court To Hear Mehraj Maliks PSA Case Next Week
Srinagar, Feb 12: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will hear next week AAP MLA Mehraj Maliks petition challenging his detention under the controversial Public Safety Act. Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani heard the arguments of state counsels Sunil Sethi and Monica Kohli on Thursday. The court listed the case for further hearing on February 19, Advocate Appu Singh Slathia told reporters after the court hearing. The court had part heard the arguments of the state counsels last [] The post J&K High Court To Hear Mehraj Maliks PSA Case Next Week appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Clinical Italy Trounce Nepal By 10 Wickets To Record Maiden Win In T20 World Cup
Mumbai, Feb 12: Italy trounced Nepal by 10 wickets to record a historic first-ever win in the mens T20 World Cup, producing a clinical show in only the second match of their maiden appearance in the competition, here on Thursday. After their spinners ruled the roost to bowl Nepal out for a paltry 123, brothers Anthony Mosca (62 not out) and Justin Mosca (60 not out) put on a ruthless unbeaten opening stand to crush the Rhinos, who failed to [] The post Clinical Italy Trounce Nepal By 10 Wickets To Record Maiden Win In T20 World Cup appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Attended Dyar Daham Celebrations, Part Of Mahashivratri Festivities At Mata Bhadrakali Temple
Jammu, Feb 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the people to celebrate Indias grand renaissance. He said for thousands of years, the sacred land of India has journeyed toward spiritual excellence, with our saints and great souls reaching the pinnacle of consciousness. In near future, India alone will guide the world towards the right path. The society, especially the youth should also recognize and harness its spiritual fire alongside its technological & scientific prowess to surpass other [] The post LG Attended Dyar Daham Celebrations, Part Of Mahashivratri Festivities At Mata Bhadrakali Temple appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Sinha Chairs 50th Meeting Of SASB; Pratham Pooja For Amarnath Yatra On June 29
SASB approves Laser and Sound Show dedicated to Baba Barfani Accidental insurance cover for registered yatris, service providers, officials, seasonal workers & pujaris enhanced from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh JAMMU, Feb 12: During its 50th Board meeting, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) today approved setting up Laser and Sound Show dedicated to Baba Barfani, to be hosted in both Srinagar and Jammu. The show will also serve as a cultural beacon, highlighting the rich spiritual history [] The post LG Sinha Chairs 50th Meeting Of SASB; Pratham Pooja For Amarnath Yatra On June 29 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Court Awards Rs 28.08 Lakh Fine, One-Year Jail in 2019 Cheque Bounce Case
SRINAGAR: The Court of Additional Special Mobile Magistrate Awantipora on Thursday convicted two persons in a cheque bounce case dating back to 2019 and sentenced them to one year of simple imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 28,08,000. The case, titled Mukhtar Ahmad Sheikh versus Ess Kay Filling Station and another, was decided by []
Govt Working To Bring J&K People Into National Mainstream: MoS
NEW DELHI, Feb 12: The government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is working to bring the youth of Jammu and Kashmir into the national mainstream and prevent them from going on the wrong path, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Replying to supplementary questions in the Upper House during the Question Hour, she said there was a time when incidents of stone pelting were commonly seen in [] The post Govt Working To Bring J&K People Into National Mainstream: MoS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Clears Procurement Of 114 Rafale Jets, Other Acquisition Projects Totalling Rs 3.6 Lakh Cr
New Delhi, Feb 12: The defence ministry on Thursday cleared a long-pending proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets under a government-to-government framework from France, nearly 13 years after a similar acquisition was almost firmed up. In total, capital acquisition of military hardware worth Rs 3.60 lakh crore was approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, to enhance the combat readiness of the defence forces. The approval for procurement of the Rafale jets came [] The post India Clears Procurement Of 114 Rafale Jets, Other Acquisition Projects Totalling Rs 3.6 Lakh Cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Dr AK Mehta has issued a detailed rebuttal to a report published on April 15, 2025, concerning the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), stating that the allegations of a multi-thousand-crore scam were based on unverified claims and did not reflect official records or established procedures. Kashmir []
North Kashmir: Residents Protest Against PDD Over Smart Meter Installation
SRINAGAR: People of Naninara locality in Sumbal town of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Thursday staged a strong protest against the Power Development Department over the installation of smart electricity meters in their area. The protesters assembled in significant numbers and raised slogans against the move, asserting that the locality is economically backward and incapable []
Nursing Students Protest in Kishtwar Over Academic Delay
SRINAGAR: Students of the 2022 batch of a Nursing College in Kishtwar, affiliated with Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, on Thursday staged a protest alleging inordinate delay in completion of their BSc Nursing course. The agitating students said that as per Indian Nursing Council guidelines, the BSc Nursing programme is mandated to be completed within []
Delhi HC, SC, MHA Among Top Authorities With Highest RTI Rejection Rates: CIC Report
NEW DELHI, Feb 12: The Delhi High Court, the Supreme Court and the Ministry of Home Affairs were among the major public authorities who rejected RTI applications the most in 2024-25, while the Ministry of Finance also recorded a significant number of denials, according to the latest annual report of the Central Information Commission. The CIC report revealed that Section 8(1) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act which provides exemption from disclosure of information when it comes to [] The post Delhi HC, SC, MHA Among Top Authorities With Highest RTI Rejection Rates: CIC Report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Contractual Employees, Daily Wagers Protest In Srinagar Seeking Regularisation Of Services
SRINAGAR, Feb 12: A large number of daily wagers and contractual employees, along with their children, staged a protest here on Thursday to demand regularisation of their services in the Jammu and Kashmir government. The protests, organised by the Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC), were held at Sher-e-Kashmir Municipal Park here, where the demonstrators staged a sit-in and raised slogans such as we want justice and sadda haq ithay rakh (give us our rights). Addressing the gathering, the EJAC leaders [] The post Contractual Employees, Daily Wagers Protest In Srinagar Seeking Regularisation Of Services appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Five Injured in Qazigund Road Mishap
SRINAGAR: At least five persons sustained injuries after a Tata Mobile vehicle lost control while travelling from Devsar towards Qazigund on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the vehicle, bearing registration number JK18A-2069, reportedly went out of control during transit, resulting in injuries to five occupants on board. Officials said that soon after the []
Kashmirs Poultry Sector Seeks Policy Shield as Imports Erode Local Market Share
SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has raised alarm over what it described as the steady decline of the Valleys once self-reliant poultry sector, urging the government to introduce immediate policy measures to protect local producers from rising imports and restore competitiveness. In a statement, FCIK said that until 2014, Kashmir met []
How Did Rupa Bhawani Emerge as Kashmirs Hindu Mystic Poetess?
by Dr Sabreen and Dr Mehak Majeed Seventeenth-century Kashmiri mystic Rupa Bhawani blended Shaivism and Sufism through yoga and poetry, emerged as Lal Deds spiritual successor, and became a lasting symbol of communal harmony and devotion. Selflessness is the sign of the Selfless Bow down at the door of the Selfless, The selfless are the []
Govt Ignored Voices Of Workers, Farmers While Making Decisions Concerning Their Future: Rahul
New Delhi, Feb 12: With trade unions observing a day-long strike against the Centres policies, the Congress on Thursday expressed support for them and Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government ignored the voices of workers and farmers while making decisions concerning their future. Gandhi wondered whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will listen to them now or if there is a grip on him too strong. Employees and workers associated with a joint forum of central trade unions observed a day-long [] The post Govt Ignored Voices Of Workers, Farmers While Making Decisions Concerning Their Future: Rahul appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kim Jong Uns daughter now seen as likely successor
SEOUL, Feb 12: South Koreas intelligence agency believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be moving closer to formally naming his daughter as his heir, lawmakers said Thursday after a confidential parliamentary briefing. Members of the National Assemblys intelligence committee said the National Intelligence Service (NIS) now assesses that Kim Ju Ae has progressed beyond being a potential successor and may be entering a stage where her succession is being actively prepared,according to South Koreas official Yonhap News Agency. [] The post Kim Jong Uns daughter now seen as likely successor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pak SC orders medical board to examine Imran Khans reported vision loss
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12: Pakistans Supreme Court on Thursday ordered authorities to set up a medical board to examine jailed former premier Imran Khans eyes following a report about vision loss in one of them. The apex court also ordered authorities to allow the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder to speak with his children. Khan has been in jail since August 5, 2023, when he was arrested at his Lahore residence after his conviction in a corruption case. Currently, he is incarcerated [] The post Pak SC orders medical board to examine Imran Khans reported vision loss appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Why Most Indian Families Are Still One Emergency Away From a Financial Crisis
There is a particular kind of quiet confidence that comes with having a stable job, a modest savings account, and a roof over your head. It feels like security. But for millions of Indian households, that feeling rests on a foundation far more fragile than it appears. Because what protects a family is not only []
Pakistan launches its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite from China
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12: Pakistan on Thursday successfully launched its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2, from Chinas Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre, according to the state media. Developed by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the satellite is designed to significantly enhance the countrys earth observation and high-resolution imaging capabilities, reported the state-run news agency Associated Press of Pakistan. The officials of Suparco said the satellite will provide critical data to support national development planning, natural resource management, environmental [] The post Pakistan launches its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite from China appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Teenager charged with attempted murder in UK school double stabbing
LONDON, Feb 12: A 13-year-old boy, arrested over the stabbing of two boys at a school in north-west London, has been charged with attempted murder and to appear before Westminster Magistrates Court, the UKs Metropolitan Police said on Thursday. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons as a minor, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, possession of a bladed article on school premises and administering a noxious substance spray and possession of a bladed article, [] The post Teenager charged with attempted murder in UK school double stabbing appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Syrias president and 2 top ministers were targets of 5 foiled assassination attempts, UN says
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 12: Syrias president, interior minister and foreign minister were the targets of five foiled assassination attempts last year, the UN chief has said in a report on threats posed by Islamic State militants. The report released on Wednesday said President Ahmad al-Sharaa was targeted in northern Aleppo, the countrys most populous province, and southern Daraa by a group called Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah, which was assessed to be a front for the Islamic State group. The report, issued [] The post Syrias president and 2 top ministers were targets of 5 foiled assassination attempts, UN says appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Draft New Media Policy 2026 Under Consultation, Jammu Kashmir Govt Informs Assembly
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday told the Assembly that the Directorate of Information and Public Relations has issued 28 rebuttals to fake and misleading news reports between April 1, 2025, and Jan 31, 2026, as part of its efforts to counter misinformation. Replying to a question by BJP MLA RS Pathania, the []
India to receive same garment benefits as Bangladesh under US trade pact: Goyal
NEW DELHI, Feb 12: India will get concessional duty access for garments made using American yarn and cotton under its trade agreement with the US, similar to the benefits currently provided to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. The United States will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19 per cent, but garments attract zero duty only if made with US cotton and man-made fibres. A Bangladeshi garment now faces a 31 per cent levy [] The post India to receive same garment benefits as Bangladesh under US trade pact: Goyal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No Major Impact On Normal Life Due To One-Day Nationwide Strike Call
NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Normal life largely remained unaffected by the strike call given by a joint forum of central trade unions across the country on Thursday to protest against the alleged anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the central government. According to reports, a mixed response was seen in states including Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. Normal life was affected in Odisha due to a 12-hour nationwide agitation, as per reports. Public [] The post No Major Impact On Normal Life Due To One-Day Nationwide Strike Call appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
If You Want To Hang Us, We Are Ready: Congs Venugopal On Notice To Cancel Rahuls LS Membership
New Delhi, Feb 12: We are not bothered about any motions and if you want to hang us, we are ready for that also, said Congress general secretary K C Venugopal on Thursday after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey gave a notice to initiate a substantive motion against Rahul Gandhi. Venugopal lashed out at the government over Gandhis certain remarks in the House being expunged from the records on Wednesday, saying questions were asked as to why we took an extreme [] The post If You Want To Hang Us, We Are Ready: Congs Venugopal On Notice To Cancel Rahuls LS Membership appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
UT Administration Committed For Comprehensive Development Of Ladakh: LG Kavinder Gupta
Various delegations call on LG Ladakh Leh, Feb 12: Various delegations today called on the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat and apprised him of issues related to development, renewable energy, tourism promotion, connectivity, and social welfare in different parts of the Union Territory. A joint delegation from the Ladakh Renewable Energy Development Agency (LREDA) and the Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA) met the Lieutenant Governor and briefed him on matters concerning the functioning of [] The post UT Administration Committed For Comprehensive Development Of Ladakh: LG Kavinder Gupta appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Crude Bomb Blast Injures 3 at Bangladesh Polling Center
Gopalganj, Bangladesh, Feb 12: A crude bomb exploded today at a polling center in Gopalganj district during Bangladeshs national parliamentary elections, injuring three people, officials said. This marks the first major vote since the 2024 events that led to the ousting of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The blast occurred around 9:00 AM at the [] The post Crude Bomb Blast Injures 3 at Bangladesh Polling Center appeared first on Northlines .
Police attach notorious drug peddlers property in Bandipora
Bandipor: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Bandipora Police on Thursday attached an immovable property belonging to a notorious drug peddler in Ward No. 5, Sheikh Mohalla, under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, 1985. The attached property is a three-storey residential house with an attic, owned by Mohd Shafi Sheikh, son of []
Two BJP MLAs Walk Out of J&K Assembly Over Pahari Reservation Issue
Jammu, Feb 12: Two BJP legislators on Thursday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in protest over the extension of reservation benefits under the Pahari quota to eligible community members, including Pakistani refugees residing in the plains. Narinder Singh Raina and Arvind Gupta walked out, expressing dissatisfaction with the governments response on [] The post Two BJP MLAs Walk Out of J&K Assembly Over Pahari Reservation Issue appeared first on Northlines .
Veterinarians Key Stakeholders in Society, Says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Nagpur, Feb 12: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said veterinary practitioners have a significant role in Indias economic growth and urged them to broaden their perspective beyond conventional responsibilities. Speaking at the National Symposium on the Role of Canine in One Health: Building Partnership and Resolving Challenges, jointly organised by the [] The post Veterinarians Key Stakeholders in Society, Says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat appeared first on Northlines .
PM hails Sitharamans LS speech on Budget as comprehensive picture for economic transformation
New Delhi, Feb 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans reply in Lok Sabha to the discussion on the Union Budget, saying she gave a comprehensive picture of how this years budget will contribute to the nations economic transformation. Sitharaman, in her speech, said the government has envisaged a total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore for the next financial year, up 7.7 per cent from the current fiscal ending March 31. In a post [] The post PM hails Sitharamans LS speech on Budget as comprehensive picture for economic transformation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JKSA Seeks CMs Intervention Over Suspension Of 33 Kashmiri Students At Mewar University
SRINAGAR, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA)on Thursday urged the Chief Ministers of J&K and Rajasthan to intervene to safeguard the academic futures of several Kashmiri students suspended for allegedly protesting an unapproved nursing course at Mewar University. JKSA expressed grave concern over the suspension of 33 Kashmiri students at Mewar [] The post JKSA Seeks CMs Intervention Over Suspension Of 33 Kashmiri Students At Mewar University appeared first on Northlines .
Govt places indent for 72 kanals land for proposed fruit mandi in Beerwah
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that an indent has been placed with Revenue Authorities in Budgam for providing land to develop a fruit mandi at Hardu-Wamina in the Beerwah constituency. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, the government, said that []
No proposal for separate Uri Tourism Authority, Govt tells House
srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said there is no proposal under consideration to establish a separate Tourism Development Authority for Uri in Baramulla district, while adding that promotion of border and eco-tourism in the area will be taken up in phases. Replying to MLA Dr. Sajad Shafis query, J&K government, []
