Scooter Catches Fire Outside BSF Headquarters In Jalandhar, Locals Claim Blast-Like Sound
Chandigarh, May 5: A scooter parked near BSF Chowk in Punjabs Jalandhar district caught fire on Tuesday evening causing panic in the area, police said, even as locals claimed they heard a blast-like sound from the vehicle. The incident took place at around 8 pm outside the headquarters of the Border Security Forces Punjab Frontier, which is located along a road that connects the main city with the Amritsar-Delhi highway. Nobody was hurt, said police who have cordoned off the [] The post Scooter Catches Fire Outside BSF Headquarters In Jalandhar, Locals Claim Blast-Like Sound appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A revisit to Ladakhs flawed politics
Nawang Tsering Shakspo sntsering52@gmail.com Politics in Ladakh, right from the countrys independence in 1947, has been awfully flawed. The region remained cut off from the rest of the country till 1962-63. Interestingly, an Indian Air Force DC-3 Dakota aircraft, piloted by Air Commodore Mehar Singh, landed on the airstrip built in a great rush in Leh on May 24,1948. That was done to secure Ladakh from the Pakistani Kabaile invaders as well as to reinforce the presence of the Indian [] The post A revisit to Ladakhs flawed politics appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Strong demand of vehicles pushes J&K auto retail sale up in April 2026: FADA
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 5: The strong demand of vehicles pushed J&K auto retail sale up in April 2026. This was disclosed by Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairperson, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), here today. In a press statement issued, Aggarwal said that in J&K for April 2026, the 2-Wheeler category witnessed a growth of 20.85% at 10,704 units in April 2026, as compared to 8,857 units in April 2025. The 3 Wheeler category witnessed a growth of 52.38% at 1,472 [] The post Strong demand of vehicles pushes J&K auto retail sale up in April 2026: FADA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Contractors wont participate in Flood Control works: CAJP
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 5: Contractors Association Jammu Province (CAJP) has said that contractors could not participate in the tender process initiated by the Flood Control Department (Jal Shakti) under SASCI component due to unfair conditions imposed by the authorities. Addressing a press conference here today members of the Association said that contractors fraternity is unhappy with the behavior of the officials of the Hydraulic Wing of the Jal Shakti Department. They said Flood Control department, invited tenders for the [] The post Contractors wont participate in Flood Control works: CAJP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Why urban reforms in J&K can no longer wait
Dr Priyank Goswami priyank.policy@gmail.com A new NITI Aayog framework on urban governance arrives as Jammu and Srinagar repeat the same mistakes they have been making for over a century. When British engineers built embankments along the Jhelum in the nineteenth century to protect Srinagars expanding city centre, Sir Walter Lawrence, the Settlement Commissioner, voiced his disquiet. Restricting the rivers natural width, he warned, would one day exact a price. In September 2014, the Jhelum proved him right, submerging Srinagar in [] The post Why urban reforms in J&K can no longer wait appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JU Business School organizes workshop on AI & Agentic Systems
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 5: The Business School, University of Jammu, organised a workshop on AI & Agentic Systems in Business in collaboration with Gurcademy, aimed at familiarising students with emerging advancements in artificial intelligence and its applications in business decision-making. The workshop brought together experts and participants to deliberate on the growing significance of AI-driven systems in transforming modern business practices. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Amisha Gupta, Director of The Business School, emphasised the importance of equipping students [] The post JU Business School organizes workshop on AI & Agentic Systems appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cab approves 2 new semiconductor units; cumulative investment Rs 3,936 cr
NEW DELHI, May 5: The Cabinet on Tuesday approved two more semiconductor manufacturing units with cumulative investment of more than Rs 3,936 crore. The semiconductor projects have been approved under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), which includes the countrys first commercial mini/micro-LED display facility based on GaN (Gallium Nitride) Technology and a semiconductor packaging facility, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The semiconductor manufacturing facilities will be set up in Gujarat with a cumulative investment of about Rs 3,936 crore and are [] The post Cab approves 2 new semiconductor units; cumulative investment Rs 3,936 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi hails cabinets approval of 2 semiconductor units, Cotton Productivity Mission
NEW DELHI, May 5 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the approval of two semiconductor manufacturing units by the Union Cabinet and said Indias advances in the world of semiconductors will boost economic transformation, technological self-reliance and encourage the innovation ecosystem. Modi also complimented raising the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane. Cabinets approval of new projects under the India Semiconductor Mission is a part of our efforts towards making India a leader in the global semiconductor [] The post PM Modi hails cabinets approval of 2 semiconductor units, Cotton Productivity Mission appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
President Trump congratulates PM Modi on his historic and decisive election victory
NEW DELHI, May 5: US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his historic and decisive election victory, a White House spokesman said on Tuesday. Just last month on their phone call, President Trump expressed to Prime Minister Modi his admiration and how lucky India is to have him as its leader, White House Spokesman Kush Desai told PTI. The President congratulates Prime Minister Modi on this recent, historic, and decisive election victory, he added. On Monday, [] The post President Trump congratulates PM Modi on his historic and decisive election victory appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K team announced for National Karate Cship
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 5: A nine-member Jammu and Kashmir Karate team has been selected to participate in the 4th Golden Bharat Karate Cup 2026, scheduled to be held at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi from May 9. The team includes Kartik Verma, Rizwan Akhtar, Pranav, Trisha Malgotra, Arnav Yadav, Sejal, Vaishnav, Maqsood Hussain and coach Sanjeev Dewan. The players are expected to deliver a strong performance in the championship. The post J&K team announced for National Karate Cship appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DPS faculty attends Capacity Building Workshop
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 5: Demonstrating commitment to continuous professional growth, faculty members of Delhi Public School (DPS) Jammu, Alisha Mahajan and Supinder Kour, attended a Capacity Building Workshop on Information Technology organized by the CBSE Centre of Excellence, Chandigarh, at IDRS, Jammu. The workshop aimed at enhancing digital competence among educators and equipping them with modern teaching tools for effective classroom delivery in the digital era. The sessions were conducted by resource persons Jatinder Kour and Gurdeep Kour, who [] The post DPS faculty attends Capacity Building Workshop appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt announces emergency credit line guarantee scheme for MSMEs, airlines
NEW DELHI, May 5: The government on Tuesday announced an Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) with an outlay of Rs 18,100 crore for MSMEs, airlines and other companies to help them meet working capital needs amid the challenges posed by the West Asia conflict. The scheme expected to help in providing additional credit flow of Rs 2.55 lakh crore, including Rs 5,000 crore was approved by the Union Cabinet on Tuesday. Briefing the media on the Cabinet [] The post Govt announces emergency credit line guarantee scheme for MSMEs, airlines appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG interacts with students, faculty of JUs DYD prog
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with achiever students and faculty of Jammu Universitys Design Your Degree (DYD) programme at Lok Bhavan and reviewed the initiatives impact on academic growth and innovation. During the interaction, the students from different semesters presented a detailed overview of their learning experiences, pedagogy of DYD, and shared their major achievements secured on national platforms and landmark competitions. They also briefed the Lieutenant Governor of the technology-driven projects aimed at [] The post LG interacts with students, faculty of JUs DYD prog appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ramaswamy looks to put primary behind him, turn to expensive fall campaign for Ohio governor
COLOMBUS, May 5 : Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has spent his campaign for Ohio governor focused on Novembers general election and finally gets the chance Tuesday to put the long primary season behind him, as the Trump-endorsed biotech entrepreneur positions for an expensive run against Dr Amy Acton, the former state health director. Contests on the ballots also will set the stage for Ohios third competitive US Senate race in the last four years, as well as a handful of US [] The post Ramaswamy looks to put primary behind him, turn to expensive fall campaign for Ohio governor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu and Kashmirs roads have once again become the backdrop for a familiar script: a spate of fatal accidents, followed swiftly by an emergency meeting, stern directives, and solemn assurances that this time, things will be different. The high-level committee that has now mandated road safety audit reports from NHAI, NHIDCL, BRO, PMGSY and the Roads and Buildings Department by months end is, in intent, commendable. In context, however, it is deeply dispiriting. This is not the first such committee. [] The post Recurring Road Tragedies appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police pensioners flag pay anomaly, seek early Govt intervention
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 5: The Non-Gazetted Police Pensioners Welfare Forum (NGPPWF) has urged the Government to resolve long-pending issues of retired police personnel, particularly the pay anomaly linked to Government Order number 229-F of 2014. Click here to watch video In a press statement, the Forum said the benefits were given prospectively, whereas these should have been implemented from 1996 when the 5th Pay Commission came into force, leaving many retirees deprived of their due. The Forum said the [] The post Police pensioners flag pay anomaly, seek early Govt intervention appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 5: Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a major reshuffle in the Power Development Department, transferring and posting 17 engineers across various corporations and field divisions, besides assigning additional charges to five senior officers of the department and its corporations to ensure smooth functioning of official work against vacant posts of Chief Engineer and Superintending Engineers. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per one order, Vikas Anand, Incharge Chief Engineer, JKPCL (Trading), has been [] The post Major reshuffle in PDD appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Roadside eatery demolished over drug peddling allegation
Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, May 5: Police here today demolished a roadside Dhaba (eatery) along Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in Chanderkoot area over its alleged involvement in drug peddling. Click here to watch video The eatery, popularly known as Makhan Dhaba, was accused of supplying contraband substances to locals as well as highway commuters, including drivers. Officials said the Dhaba came under scrutiny following specific intelligence inputs regarding its suspected role in the illegal drug trade. According to officials, the Dhaba [] The post Roadside eatery demolished over drug peddling allegation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cong burns effigy of JDA, protests harassment of poor
Excelsior Correspondent BISHNAH, May 5: Congress Committee Bishnah under the leadership of District president (Jammu Rural), Neeraj Kundan today burnt the effigy of the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) in a powerful demonstration against the continuous harassment of common citizens and the rigid implementation of the outdated JDA Master Plan 2016. Addressing the protestors, Kundan said, The JDA Master Plan prepared in 2016 during the BJP-PDP Government has become a major cause of suffering for the common people. Despite repeated demands, [] The post Cong burns effigy of JDA, protests harassment of poor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CAPF companies head back to J&K after completion of poll process with additions
Decision on yatra security after MHA review Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 5: With tourism season setting-in and snow melting leading to coordinated operations in the mountainous areas against the terrorists, the Central Government has started returning the companies of paramilitary forces which were taken for conduct of peaceful Assembly elections in five States/UT, to Jammu and Kashmir but the process will take some time as the MHA has decided to keep some forces in West Bengal for few more days. [] The post CAPF companies head back to J&K after completion of poll process with additions appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rekha Mahajan chairs organisational meeting
Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 5: Rekha Mahajan, vice president, J&K BJP and Prabhari district Samba chaired a comprehensive organisational meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here, today, laying strong emphasis on cadre strengthening, structured functioning, and effective grassroots outreach. The meeting was attended by district president, Samba Asha Rani, State secretary, Arun Sharma, district Seh Prabhari, Manmohan Singh, district general secretaries, Amit Dubey and Rakesh Sambyal, along with members of the district team and Mandal presidents. In her address, [] The post Rekha Mahajan chairs organisational meeting appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Rajesh translates M N Srinivass book into Kashmiri language
Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, May 5: For the first time, the seminal sociological work Social Change in Modern India by noted Indian sociologist, M N Srinivas has been translated into Kashmiri language by an eminent journalist and author, Dr Rajesh Bhat. The translation has been undertaken as part of the National Translation Mission project of the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru, aimed at making knowledge texts accessible in Indian languages. Considered a foundational text in understanding Indian society, the book [] The post Dr Rajesh translates M N Srinivass book into Kashmiri language appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
KPS for consensus based return, rehabilitation of displaced Pandits
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 5: The members of Executive Committee, Kashmiri Pandit Sabha (KPS) wholeheartedly appreciated the open-arm welcome by Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of JKUT to the displaced Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley. In the Executive Committee Meeting of the Sabha (KPS), held under the chairmanship of president, K. K. Khosa, the members deliberated upon the recent statements made by both, the president of the National Conference (NC), Dr. Farooq Abdullah and the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, with regard [] The post KPS for consensus based return, rehabilitation of displaced Pandits appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express Draws Over 16,300 Passengers In First 4 Days
JAMMU, May 5: The newly launched Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinagar has witnessed an enthusiastic response from travellers, with 16,349 passengers availing the service in the first four days, railway officials said on Tuesday. Launched on May 2, the semi-high-speed train has recorded an average occupancy of around 82 per cent during this period, reflecting its growing popularity among commuters for both speed and premium onboard services. Overall, analysing the occupancy statistics from May 2 to 5, [] The post Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express Draws Over 16,300 Passengers In First 4 Days appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Prominent Cleric Shot Dead In Northwest Pakistan
Prominent Cleric Shot Dead In Northwest PakistanPeshawar, May 5 : A prominent cleric was on Tuesday shot dead by unidentified gunmen in a targeted attack in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. The motorcycle-borne gunmen ambushed the vehicle of Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idrees in the Utmanzai area of Charsadda district, injuring two security guards accompanying him, they said. Idrees, one of the senior and respected religious scholars in Pakistan, sustained critical injuries and died while being shifted to the district [] The post Prominent Cleric Shot Dead In Northwest Pakistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SRINAGAR, May 5: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on the ongoing Public Works Department (PWD) projects being executed across Jammu and Kashmir. While reviewing the division-wise status of works, the Deputy Chief Minister directed the officers to ensure timely completion of projects under R&B, PMGSY, Cities and Towns, Potholes, Mechanical and NABARD, with zero tolerance for delays, spill overs, lapses or quality standards. Emphasizing quality and efficiency, the Deputy Chief Minister called [] The post Dy CM Surinder Choudhary Reviews Progress On PWD Works; Sets Deadline For Completion Of Restoration Works appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SRINAGAR, May 5: As a follow-up to the Budget Announcements for implementation during 202627, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to fast-track implementation of key Budget initiatives, with a focus on timely delivery of welfare measures for the people of Jammu & Kashmir. At the outset, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance, Shailendra Kumar, briefed the Chief Minister, outlining the status of various Budget announcements across departments under different grants and status submitted by [] The post CM Reviews Status Of Implementation Of Budget Announcements, Directs Time-Bound Achievement Of Targets And Key Initiatives appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DySP, Three Inspectors Transferred By SSP Ramban
JAMMU, May 5: The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ramban, Arun Gupta, has ordered the transfer and posting of 4 officers, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) and three Inspectors, in the interest of the administration. The post DySP, Three Inspectors Transferred By SSP Ramban appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
3 IAS Officers Get New Postings In J&K
JAMMU, May 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered the transfer and posting of three IAS officers with immediate effect in the interest of administration. As per the order, Pranjal J Hazarika, who was awaiting posting in the General Administration Department, has been posted as Additional Secretary in the Labour and Employment Department. Vivek Agarwal, also awaiting posting, has been appointed as Additional District Development Commissioner, Budgam. Similarly, Vikas Ahlawat has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag. See [] The post 3 IAS Officers Get New Postings In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Govt Orders Reshuffle In Power Development Department
Srinagar, May 5: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has ordered a significant reshuffle in the Power Development Department (PDD), transferring and posting multiple engineers across various divisions with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 111-JK(PDD) of 2026 dated May 05, the decision has been taken in the interest of administration to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of official work. As per the order, several Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs), and Assistant Engineers (AEs) have been transferred or [] The post J&K Govt Orders Reshuffle In Power Development Department appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Bank Posts Record Rs 2,363 Cr Profit In FY26
SRINAGAR, May 5: Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Tuesday posted a record profit of Rs 2,363 crore for the 2025-26 financial year. The bank, which declared the annual results here on Tuesday, said it was for the fourth consecutive financial year that the premier financial institute of Jammu and Kashmir posted record profits. The bank registered a year-on-year growth of over 13 per cent in its annual profit when compared to Rs 2,082.46 cr reported for FY2024-25, despite a one-time [] The post J&K Bank Posts Record Rs 2,363 Cr Profit In FY26 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
2 dead, 2 missing after vehicle falls in Nallah on Mughal Road
Srinagar: Two persons have died while two others remain missing after a vehicle they were travelling in was found in a nallah near Chhattapani along the Mughal Road, officials said on Tuesday. Officials said that four persons went missing on Monday while travelling on the Mughal Road following snowfall that made the road slippery, triggering []
GOC White Knight Corps Reviews Security, Operational Preparedness In J&Ks Udhampur
SRINAGAR, May 5: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra accompanied by GOC Counter-Insurgency Force (CIF) Delta Major General A P S Bal today visited general area of Basantgarh in Udhampur district to assess the current security dynamics and ongoing operational preparedness. The Army commander was apprised of the existing security layout, force disposition, surveillance mechanisms and contingency responses, with focused discussions on optimising the operational framework and reinforcing multi-agency synergy for a stable [] The post GOC White Knight Corps Reviews Security, Operational Preparedness In J&Ks Udhampur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mughal Road Car Accident: Two Bodies Recovered, Say Police
Poonch, May 5: District Police Poonch on Tuesday recovered two bodies from a nallah near Chhattapani after a search and rescue operation was launched to trace out the missing vehicle along Mughal Road. Police officials said that four individuals travelling in a vehicle were reported missing yesterday while en-route on the Mughal Road. Acting swiftly on the information, District Police Poonch launched a large-scale search and rescue operation in the area. During the course of the search operation today, the [] The post Mughal Road Car Accident: Two Bodies Recovered, Say Police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Uttarakhand Govt to install advanced flood warning systems at glacial lakes
DEHRADUN, May 5: The Uttarakhand Government is going to establish advanced early warning and real-time monitoring systems at sensitive glacial lakes to mitigate the risk of outburst floods, officials said on Tuesday. They said that the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) is developing Vasundhara Lake as a pilot site for these high-tech systems. The model will eventually be replicated at other vulnerable glacial lakes in the state to strengthen scientific disaster management. Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan directed WIHG to [] The post Uttarakhand Govt to install advanced flood warning systems at glacial lakes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India could consider tweaking inflation target if growth stays robust, global shocks persist: RBI DG
NEW DELHI, May 5: India could consider lowering the inflation target and trimming the tolerance band if GDP growth remains robust with a more stable inflation over the next five years, RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said on Tuesday. However, if the global environment remains as challenging as it has been during the past six years, it would warrant both predictability and flexibility inherent in the existing framework, she said. The government, after consultation with the RBI, has notified the [] The post India could consider tweaking inflation target if growth stays robust, global shocks persist: RBI DG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Suzuki Motorcycle inaugurates its first dealership in Ladakh
SRINAGAR, May 5: Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, has entered the union Territory of Ladakh with the inauguration of its first dealership, Mentokling Suzuki in Leh. A spokesman of the company said that with this dealership, SMIPL has now established its presence across all states & union territories of India through a network of 1,242 outlets, marking a significant milestone in its nationwide expansion journey. With this dealership, SMIPL has now [] The post Suzuki Motorcycle inaugurates its first dealership in Ladakh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Implement womens reservation in 2027 UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav to Govt
LUCKNOW, May 5: SP president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday demanded that the Government immediately announce the implementation of womens quota for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The former Chief Minister challenged the ruling BJP at the Centre to either commit to the 2027 timeline or openly admit that it is against the interests of women. The PDA (Pichda, Dalit, Alpasankhyak) demands that womens reservation (bill), which the entire Opposition collectively and gladly passed in Parliament, should be implemented by [] The post Implement womens reservation in 2027 UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav to Govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
New Governments Should Work For Everyones Progress: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, May 5: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed hope that the new governments will discharge their duties keeping in mind that the country belongs to all irrespective of religion and language. Speaking to reporters at Chrar-e-Shareef in Central Kashmirs Budgam district, Abdullah said the new governments should work for everyones progress. When asked about the poll results, he said, What can my reaction be? The decision of the people is in front of you. What can [] The post New Governments Should Work For Everyones Progress: Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mamata Banerjee Rejects Election Verdict, Refuses to Resign or Visit Raj Bhavan
SRINAGAR: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday rejected the outcome of the 2026 Assembly elections, stating that she does not accept defeat and will neither visit Raj Bhavan nor resign from office. Speaking to reporters, Banerjee alleged that the verdict did not reflect the peoples mandate and was the result of a conspiracy []
Peoples verdict must be respected: Farooq Abdullah on election results
Budgam: National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that the peoples verdict in the recently declared election results in four states and one Union Territory must be respected, expressing hope that the new governments would work for public welfare. Speaking to reporters at Charar-i-Sharief in central Kashmirs Budgam district, Abdullah said the decision []
Dr Jitendra Addresses Prayagraj Defence Symposium, Highlights 174% Rise In Defence Production
PRAYAGRAJ, May 5 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India has entered a decisive phase in its defence journey, where technology, indigenous innovation and private sector participation are shaping a new global identity for the country. Addressing the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, the Minister said that warfare is no longer defined by physical strength [] The post Dr Jitendra Addresses Prayagraj Defence Symposium, Highlights 174% Rise In Defence Production appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Wont Resign, Poll Results Not Peoples Mandate But Conspiracy: Mamata
KOLKATA, May 5: Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday ruled out stepping down after her partys defeat in the assembly polls, claiming that the verdict was not a genuine public mandate but the result of a conspiracy. Banerjee also alleged that the TMCs contest in the polls was not against the BJP, but against the Election Commission, which worked for the BJP. The question of my resignation does not arise, as we were defeated [] The post Wont Resign, Poll Results Not Peoples Mandate But Conspiracy: Mamata appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Among Worlds Most Spam-Affected Nations, Ranks Fifth Globally: Truecaller Report
BANGALORE, May 5: India ranks as the fifth most spammed country in the world, according to the latest data released by Truecaller. Indonesia tops the list, followed by Chile, Vietnam, and Brazil. Indonesia topped the global list of the most spam-affected nations, followed by Chile, Vietnam, and Brazil. The insights, based on anonymised and aggregated data from Truecallers global user base of 500 million, revealed that the platform identified more than 68 billion spam and fraud calls worldwide in 2025. [] The post India Among Worlds Most Spam-Affected Nations, Ranks Fifth Globally: Truecaller Report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Peoples Verdict Clear; New Governments Must Work for Welfare: NC President on Election Results
SRINAGAR: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday reacted to the election results in four states and one Union Territory, saying that the peoples decision is final and must be respected. Speaking to media persons in Budgam Abdullah said, The decision that people have made is right in front of you, what can I do []
Punjab CM Mann meets President Murmu, seeks cancellation of membership of 6 RS members
CHANDIGARH: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday met President Droupadi Murmu, demanding the termination of the membership of six Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab who defected to the BJP and also pressed for the introduction of a constitutional provision allowing for the recall of members. Accompanied by party MLAs and ministers, Mann visited Rashtrapati Bhavan []
30-Year-Old Man Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A 30-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in the Laroo area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, son of Abdul Salam Sheikh, a resident of Laroo. Soon after the incident, the Tehsildar Kulgam, along with police officials and a []
Prominent cleric shot dead in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, May 5: A prominent cleric was shot dead in a targeted attack in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, police said. Unidentified gunmen ambushed the vehicle of Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idrees in the Utmanzai area of Charsadda district, injuring two security guards accompanying him, they said. Idrees was considered among the senior and respected religious scholars in Pakistan, known for his contributions to religious education. According to police, the assailants opened fire on the cleric while he was on [] The post Prominent cleric shot dead in Pakistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Heatwave kills 10 in Pakistans Karachi
KARACHI, May 5: At least 10 people have died in Karachi because of an intense heatwave that has affected Pakistans Sindh province and has taken temperature to record highs. Five bodies were recovered from various locations across Karachi city on Monday, while five people with symptoms of heatstroke died during treatment at hospitals, said Faisal Edhi of Edhi Welfare Trust, which operates a nationwide network of medical facilities and shelter homes. Karachi recorded its hottest day since 2018 on Monday, [] The post Heatwave kills 10 in Pakistans Karachi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sudans military accuses Ethiopia, UAE of drone attacks, recalls its ambassador
CAIRO, May 5: The Sudanese Government accused Ethiopia of being behind recent drone attacks on sites including Khartoum airport and recalled its ambassador on Tuesday. A military spokesperson in Sudan said the government has evidence that four drone strikes that have happened since March 1 came from Ethiopias Bahir Dar airport. It also accused the United Arab Emirates of supplying the drones. The Sudanese military has been at war with a paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces since [] The post Sudans military accuses Ethiopia, UAE of drone attacks, recalls its ambassador appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Taiwans president says state visits are basic right after trip he says Beijing tried to block
TAOYUAN (Taiwan), May 5: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday it was a basic right for countries to hold state visits, as he returned from his three-day trip to the African kingdom of Eswatini, which his government says China tried to block. Lai was supposed to travel to the country, one of Taiwans 12 remaining diplomatic partners, last month, but had to cancel the initial trip owing to Chinese pressure, Taiwans government said. China pressured three countries to revoke [] The post Taiwans president says state visits are basic right after trip he says Beijing tried to block appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nutritional support to 2.8 million TB patients could avert 120,000 deaths yearly in India: Study
NEW DELHI, May 5: Providing food baskets to 2.8 million people with tuberculosis in India could avert over 120,000 deaths yearly, according to a study. For less than the cost of many biomedical interventions, we could prevent over 100,000 TB (tuberculosis) deaths a year, senior author Pranay Sinha, assistant professor of medicine at the US Boston Universitys school of medicine and an infectious disease physician at the Boston Medical Center, said. Researchers in collaboration with Indias National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme [] The post Nutritional support to 2.8 million TB patients could avert 120,000 deaths yearly in India: Study appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No Drug Smuggler Will Escape: LG Sinha Leads Budgam Padyatra
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday joined a large peoples movement in Budgam as part of the ongoing Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir campaign, asserting that every arm of the administration would act with resolve and unity to confront the drug menace and ensure its elimination. Addressing a public padyatra, the Lieutenant []
Shah Named BJPs Central Observer For Election Of Legislative Party Leader In West Bengal
NEW DELHI, May 5: The BJP on Tuesday named Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the partys central observer for election of its legislative party leader in West Bengal. The party also appointed Union minister JP Nadda as its central observer for election of the legislative party leader in Assam. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was made co-observer for election of BJPs legislative party leader in Assam, according to a notification issued by the party. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan [] The post Shah Named BJPs Central Observer For Election Of Legislative Party Leader In West Bengal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Achieving a Natural Hollywood Smile: How to Avoid Fake-Looking Teeth
New Delhi [India]: The fear of ending up with obviously artificial teeth is one of the main reasons people hesitate to pursue cosmetic dental treatment and its a completely legitimate concern. Weve all seen the results when it goes wrong: uniformly white, perfectly rectangular teeth that look more like bathroom tiles than a real smile. The good news is that this outcome is entirely avoidable. Its the product of poor planning and execution, not an inherent risk of the [] The post Achieving a Natural Hollywood Smile: How to Avoid Fake-Looking Teeth appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Minor Girl Dies After Being Crushed Under Wooden Log in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A minor girl lost her life after being accidentally crushed under a wooden log while playing in the Trenz area of South Kashmirs Shopian district, officials said on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Mahira Jan, daughter of Babu Khan, a resident of Rajouri and presently staying at Baba Khider, Trenz. Officials said []
Three Medical Shops Sealed for Violations in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district, in coordination with the Drug Control Department, sealed three medical stores in the Aishmuqam area on Tuesday after discrepancies were detected in mandatory records and stock registers. The action was taken during an inspection of medical establishments under the jurisdiction of Police Station Aishmuqam as part of an []
Pampore Court orders accused to clean premises for one month instead of jail BNS convict directed to perform service from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM under supervision of Bar President PAMPORE: In a significant step towards promoting restorative justice, the Court of Munsiff/Judicial Magistrate Pampore has convicted an accused under Section 355 of the Bharatiya []
LG Sinha joins mega 'Padyatra' in Budgam, pledges sweeping action against drug smugglers
Budgam, May 05: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha joined a large people's movement in Budgam today as part of drug-free J&K campaign and assured the citizens that every arm of administration would act with resolve and unity to confront the issue and ensure that the threat is effectively eliminated. The Lieutenant Governor appealed to every family, social organization, spiritual and political leaders in Budgam to intensify drug-free J&K campaign across the district and assured them that the administration and its full strength is committed to eradicating drugs. The Lieutenant Governor also announced an informal Parents Brigade in every village and city, wherever possible. He said the aim is to create a voluntary network of parents, women and youth who will be trained and empowered to identify early signs of drug use in villages or wards, and to immediately connect families with resources. The Lieutenant Governor said the entire district of Budgam must stand against the poison of drugs that is destroying the souls of our youth. I believe that every young person lost to addiction is a loss of strength for our future workforce, and a lost soldier for our police and army. Every family broken by addiction is a crack in the foundation of our society, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor observed that in this war against drugs, society must accept the truth that many boys and girls are in the grip of narcotics. He said there is no harm in accepting this, as they are our own children. They are victims, not criminals, and they need our embrace, compassion and care. Furthermore, the public must eliminate the stigma, so that if a family is suffering, they do not have to endure the pain in silence. This tradition must change because today's circumstances are such that silence will not defeat this; the public must raise its voice, the LG said. The Lieutenant Governor further stated that drug addiction is not just a health issue; it is also a crisis of national security. He said drugs entering into our society do not only hollow out the aspirations of our youth and damage their self-confidence, but the drug trade is also funding terrorism and radicalization. The entire world knows that our neighbour, a major patron of terrorism smuggling drugs into Jammu Kashmir. Drug trafficking and terror funding are no longer separate issues-they are two hands of the same enemy. We must remember that when we fight against drugs, we are also fighting against terror. When we protect our youth, we protect our nation, LG Sinha said. He said that he launched the Drug-Free Jammu & Kashmir campaign 24 days ago on 11th April in Jammu with the faith that no enemy, no matter how conspiratorial, can stand before a united society. The law enforcement agencies alone cannot win this war; the administration alone cannot win it. But together, every teacher, parent, spiritual leader, elder, doctor, youth and woman becomes an invincible force, and I have full faith that Budgam will carry this campaign forward with this spirit, Sinha said. He said in this 100-days campaign, people have 76 days left and in these 76 days, we must prove that when society decides to fight against a social evil, every citizen wins. I have directed every police station in the Kashmir Valley to gather full information on active drug smugglers and peddlers in their jurisdiction and take decisive action within 30 days. We are monitoring every financial transaction of drug cartels, and action will be ensured not just against small-time peddlers but against major smugglers. The palaces built with drug money will be razed to the ground, the Lieutenant Governor said. He also urged every citizen to participate actively in the awareness campaign and become the eyes and ears of the police and administration. If you see any suspicious activity in any corner of Budgam, report it immediately. With your cooperation, it will be ensured that no drug peddler can remain around any village, neighbourhood, or college in Budgam. I want to tell the drug smugglers, elements linked to the narco-terror network, and drug peddlers active in Budgam that your time on the soil of Budgam has ended. Our agencies know who you are. Our administration is coming after you, and today I promise every resident of Budgam that not a single drug smuggler will escape accountability, Manoj Sinha said.
Rs 1.20 Cr Property of Drug Peddler Attached by Police in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Tuesday attached immovable property worth approximately Rs 1.20 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler, as part of the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukht Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan campaign against drug trafficking. The action was carried out by Police Station Nowhatta under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act []
Delhi HC permits Engineer Rashid to visit father in AIIMS till May 10
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday permitted jailed Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid to meet his ailing father in AIIMS Delhi for 12 hours a day till May 10. Modifying its earlier order granting interim bail to Rashid in a terror funding case to enable him to see his father []
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Extends APR Self-Appraisal Deadline for Gazetted Officers
SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has extended the deadline for submission of self-appraisal reports under the Annual Performance Report (APR) system for the 202526 assessment year. According to Government Order No. 864-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department on May 4, the last date for submitting self-appraisal on the SPARROW portal []
Delhi HC Grants Kashmir MP Daily 12-Hour Hospital Visit To Take Care of His Father
SRINAGAR: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, currently lodged in jail in a terror-funding case, to meet his ailing father at AIIMS Delhi for 12 hours daily until May 10, modifying its earlier interim bail order, reports appearing in media said. A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and []
Delhi High Court Permits Engineer Rashid To Visit Father In AIIMS Till May 10
NEW DELHI, May 5: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday permitted jailed Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid to meet his ailing father in AIIMS Delhi for 12 hours a day till May 10. Modifying its earlier order granting interim bail to Rashid in a terror funding case to enable him to see his father in Srinagar, a bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Madhu Jain clarified that after the meeting in AIIMS, he would return to [] The post Delhi High Court Permits Engineer Rashid To Visit Father In AIIMS Till May 10 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Govt Extends Deadline For APR Self Appraisal Submission
JAMMU, May 5: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has extended the deadline for submission of self-appraisal reports for the Annual Performance Report (APR) for the assessment year 2025-26 in respect of gazetted officers, excluding IAS, IPS, IFS and JKAS officers. As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, the last date for filing self-appraisal on the SPARROW portal has been extended from April 30, 2026 to May 15, 2026. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Extends Deadline For APR Self Appraisal Submission appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Somesh Kumar Takes Charge As ADG North MES Jammu
JAMMU, May 5: Somesh Kumar has taken charge as Additional Director General North of the Military Engineer Services in Jammu. An officer of the Indian Defence Service of Engineers, he brings extensive experience in handling key engineering assignments within the organisation. The post Somesh Kumar Takes Charge As ADG North MES Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Sinha Leads Anti-Drug Padyatra in Budgam
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday led a padyatra in central Kashmirs Budgam district as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukht Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, officials said. The march saw the participation of students, youth, civil society members and district administration officials. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor stressed the need for collective community []
Put petty politics aside; its not about one party, but India: Rahul on TMCs loss in polls
NEW DELHI, May 2: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed the BJPs victory in Bengal and Assam assembly polls a theft of the mandate, and a big step forward in the saffron partys mission to destroy Indian democracy. Gandhi also came out in support of the TMC, which has been trounced by the BJP in the polls, and urged those gloating over the loss of Mamata Banerjees party to put petty politics aside. Some in the Congress, and others, [] The post Put petty politics aside; its not about one party, but India: Rahul on TMCs loss in polls appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Adani Ports stock falls after promoter entity sell 2 pc stake for Rs 7,486 crore
NEW DELHI, May 5: A promoter group entity of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone has divested a 2 per cent stake in the company for Rs 7,486 crore through open market transactions, with US-based Capital Group picking up the shares, according to the block deal data available on the BSE. Following the stake sale, shares of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) slipped 1.10 per cent to trade at Rs 1,723.75 apiece on the BSE on Tuesday. Worldwide [] The post Adani Ports stock falls after promoter entity sell 2 pc stake for Rs 7,486 crore appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT garners Rs 1,150 cr from anchor investors
NEW DELHI, May 5: Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT has secured about Rs 1,150 crore from anchor investors, as its Initial Public Offering (IPO) opens for subscription on Tuesday. The Rs 3,405 crore public issue will conclude on May 7. The anchor book saw participation from a diverse set of institutional investors, including NPS Trust (via SBI Pension Fund schemes for central and state government), WhiteOak Capital funds, SBI Life Insurance, Quant Mutual Fund (MF) UTI MF, Kotak MF, Nippon [] The post Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT garners Rs 1,150 cr from anchor investors appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
1.20 Crore Property Of Notorious Drug Peddler Attached In Srinagar Under Nasha Mukt J&K Drive
Srinagar, May 5: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Srinagar Police on Tuesday attached immovable property worth approximately 1.20 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler as part of the ongoing 100 Days Campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan. Acting under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, Police Station Nowhatta carried out the attachment in connection with FIR No. 61/2019 registered under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act. The attached assets include a fully renovated three-storey [] The post 1.20 Crore Property Of Notorious Drug Peddler Attached In Srinagar Under Nasha Mukt J&K Drive appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPEF losing relevance under Trumps aggressive trade strategy: GTRI
NEW DELHI, May 5:The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), a 14-member grouping including India, the US and Australia, is losing relevance under US President Donald Trumps aggressive trade strategy, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday. The IPEF was launched jointly by the US and other Indo-Pacific partner countries on May 23, 2023, in Tokyo. The 14 partners represent 40 per cent of global GDP and 28 per cent of global goods and services trade. IPEF is structured as [] The post IPEF losing relevance under Trumps aggressive trade strategy: GTRI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BENGALURU, May 5: Krutrim, Indias first AI unicorn, has repositioned the company as a focused domestic AI Cloud Services provider, while announcing encouraging financial figures for FY26. The company reported revenues of approximately Rs 300 crore in FY26, a threefold increase over FY25, and its first annual net profit, with a profit after tax margin of over 10 per cent. This marks an important milestone in Krutrims evolution toward a sustainable, infrastructure-led business model. The repositioning follows a business realignment [] The post Krutrim announces strategic pivot to AI cloud services, reports 3X revenue growth and first net profit in FY26 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pakistan resumes alcoholic beverage exports after five decades
KARACHI, May 5: Pakistans only locally-owned brewery has started exporting alcohol a product that continues to remain banned for the countrys majority Muslim population for nearly five decades now. Murree Brewery has started exporting its beers and other alcoholic spirits to countries which are not part of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, a bloc of 57 nations with significant Muslim populations. In April, alcoholic drinks were exported to countries that include the United Kingdom, Japan, Portugal and Thailand, the [] The post Pakistan resumes alcoholic beverage exports after five decades appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
L&T to develop coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha
NEW DELHI, May 5: Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday said it has bagged an order valued between Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore from the joint venture of state-owned Coal India Limited and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited for the development of a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha. The project is likely to produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonia nitrate per day, reducing import dependence, conserving foreign exchange and strengthening domestic industrial capabilities in energy and chemicals sectors. [] The post L&T to develop coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
EOW Kashmir Cracks Health Educator Recruitment Scam; Accused Arrested
Srinagar, May 5: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has intensified its crackdown on recruitment fraud by conducting searches in connection with FIR No. 19/2017 registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 RPC of Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir (now EOW Kashmir), and arresting a habitual offender involved in the case. The arrested accused has been identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Mir, a Senior Assistant in the Health Department and a resident of Tankipora Shaheed [] The post EOW Kashmir Cracks Health Educator Recruitment Scam; Accused Arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi Condemns Attacks On UAE That Injured Three Indians
NEW DELHI, May 5:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday strongly condemned the attacks on the United Arab Emirates port city of Fujairah that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Modis sharp denouncement of the attacks came a day after the Indians were injured after drone strikes caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike. Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to [] The post PM Modi Condemns Attacks On UAE That Injured Three Indians appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Strict action against anyone forcibly occupying others land: Yogi Adityanath
GORAKHPUR (UP), May 5: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday assured people that his Government would ensure effective resolution of all their problems, as he interacted with citizens during a janata darshan programme held at the Gorakhnath temple here. Do not worry, the government will ensure that every problem is addressed effectively, the Chief Minister, according to an official statement, told those who had gathered to present their grievances. Taking note of complaints related to illegal land grabbing, [] The post Strict action against anyone forcibly occupying others land: Yogi Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
EOW Kashmir Arrests Health Employee In Educator Recruitment Scam
Srinagar:The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has conducted searches in connection with FIR No. 19/2017 registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 RPC of Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir (now EOW Kashmir) and arrested a habitual offender, Shahnawaz Ahmad Mir, Senior Assistant in the Health Department and resident of Tankipora []
Cong Slams Govt Over Sluggishness In Private Investment, Flags ED-CBI-IT Raid Raj
NEW DELHI, May 5: The Congress on Tuesday attacked the Modi government over sluggishness in private corporate investment and said the refusal to invest is motivated by several factors such as slow consumer demand growth due to Indias stagnant real wages crisis as well as the ED-CBI-IT raid raj. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that for some time now, his party has been drawing attention to a fundamental problem preventing the economy from achieving higher real GDP [] The post Cong Slams Govt Over Sluggishness In Private Investment, Flags ED-CBI-IT Raid Raj appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Big win empowers BJP to recast Assam politics, delivering welfare pledges key to retaining power
The BJPs sweeping Assam victory is being seen as both a consolidation of Hindutva politics and a weakening of traditional Assamese regionalist forces. Analysts say the party has successfully positioned itself as the protector of Assamese identity while also deepening Hindu consolidation, particularly after the 2023 delimitation exercise. The result sidelines regional outfits such as the AGP, Raijor Dal and Assam Jatiya Parishad, while further marginalising Bengali-speaking Muslims and weakening the AIUDFs hold over them.
Wanted In Multiple NDPS Cases, Woman Drug Peddler Arrested In J&Ks Anantnag
ANANTNAG, May 5: As government intensify crackdown on drug trafficking under Nasha Mukhtsar J&K Abhiyan across the UT, Anantnag Police apprehended a notorious woman drug peddler involved in multiple narcotics cases and seized contraband substances from her possession, officials said on Tuesday. A police spokesperson said in a statement that a police party of Police Post Dialgam had established a routine naka checking point at Laalan Bypass. During checking, one lady was noticed approaching from Bondialgam towards Laalan. On observing [] The post Wanted In Multiple NDPS Cases, Woman Drug Peddler Arrested In J&Ks Anantnag appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Describes Attack On Fujairah Unacceptable
NEW DELHI, May 5: India on Tuesday described the wounding of three Indians in an attack on the United Arab Emirates port city of Fujairah as unacceptable and pressed for an immediate cessation of hostilities targeting innocent civilians. New Delhis reaction came a day after the Indians were injured after a drone attack caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike. The attack on Fujairah that resulted [] The post India Describes Attack On Fujairah Unacceptable appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Will be very happy to see woman elected as next UN chief: China
UNITED NATIONS: China has expressed support for the election of a woman as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, saying it would be very happy to see a female leader at the helm of the global body. The UN has never seen a female leader at its helm in 80 years of its existence. []
52-Year-Old Man Found Unconscious in Srinagar Dies
SRINAGAR: A man from Uttar Pradesh died after he was found unconscious in his room in the Shalimar area of Srinagar, officials said on Tuesday. An official said the deceased has been identified as 52-year-old Akhter Ali Khan, son of Siraj-ul-Din Khan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, presently residing at SKAUST-K, Shalimar. He was found []
South Kashmir: Five Drug Peddlers Arrested, 3.93 kg of Contraband Seized
SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmirs Anantnag district on Tuesday registered four cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, arrested five drug peddlers, and recovered over 3.93 kilograms of contraband substances during multiple operations across the district. A police spokesperson said Anantnag Police achieved a significant breakthrough in its ongoing anti-narcotics drive by []
Woman Drug Peddler Arrested in South Kashmir; Contraband Seized
SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmirs Anantnag district on Tuesday arrested a woman drug peddler during naka checking at Laalan Bypass and recovered a contraband substance, suspected to be heroin, from her possession. According to police, a naka party from Police Post Dialgam had set up routine checking at Laalan Bypass when the accused woman was []
Iran will be blown off if it attacked US vessels escorting ships through Hormuz: Trump
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran will be blown off the face of the Earth if they attack US vessels escorting stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Trumps statement to Fox News came as Iran reportedly attacked some ships being guided through the Strait of Hormuz under Project Freedom launched by []
Inter-School tournament begins in Zone Jib
Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 4: The Department of Youth Services and Sports, Zone Jib, today launched an inter-school zonal-level tournament for Under-14 and Under-17 boys, in line with the annual 2026-27 activity calendar approved by Director General Youth Services & Sports J&K (UT), Anuradha Gupta. The tournament commenced with competitions in Kabaddi, Cricket, Chess, Table Tennis, Wrestling and Yoga under the supervision of Zonal Physical Education Officer, Zone Jib, Jyoti Rani Gupta. Suraj Bhan Singh, Manager Sports Council Udhampur, [] The post Inter-School tournament begins in Zone Jib appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
