NCORD Maps Tough, Tech-Enabled Strategy Against Drug Menace
JAMMU, Feb 3: The 16th Union Territory-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was today chaired by the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, to comprehensively review enforcement, prosecution, treatment, and rehabilitation measures aimed at combating the drug menace, and to chart out a more stringent, coordinated, and result-oriented strategy across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the Director General of Police, all concerned Administrative Secretaries, the Director General of Prosecution, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu and other senior civil and [] The post NCORD Maps Tough, Tech-Enabled Strategy Against Drug Menace appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
First HPC Meeting On Ladakh After Sep Clashes Tomorrow
New Delhi, Feb 3: The two prominent groups from LadakhLeh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA)are likely to press for constitutional safeguards and greater political autonomy for the Union territory during the meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) on Wednesday. The Ladakh leaders who arrived here on Tuesday are holding informal meetings among themselves to finalise their strategy for the meeting, sources said. The deliberations are likely to continue tomorrow afternoon before the meeting takes place, [] The post First HPC Meeting On Ladakh After Sep Clashes Tomorrow appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Govt Approves Liquidation Of SCARD Bank; No Rehab Plan For Employees Yet
Jammu, Feb 3: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said it has approved the liquidation of the J&K State Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development (SCARD) Bank. In a written reply to the Assembly, minister-in-charge for cooperatives Javed Ahmed Dar said the decision was taken by council of ministers on December 3, 2025. He was responding to a question by PDP MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi. As of now, the department has not formulated any proposal for the rehabilitation, absorption [] The post J&K Govt Approves Liquidation Of SCARD Bank; No Rehab Plan For Employees Yet appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Railway Minister Says Three Projects In J&K Stopped; NC, PDP Welcome
Srinagar, Feb 3: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav has said that three train projects in Jammu and Kashmir, which were opposed by the elected government, have been put in abeyance for the time being. The decision was welcomed by the ruling National Conference and the opposition PDP, which said it had provided relief to farmers whose land was to be acquired for the projects. There was a demand for three railway projects in Jammu and Kashmir but the government here and [] The post Railway Minister Says Three Projects In J&K Stopped; NC, PDP Welcome appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JAMMU, Feb 3: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has estimated a credit potential of 49,795.58 crore under Priority Sector for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2026-27. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today released the focus paper during the Credit Seminar organised by NABARD. The seminar provided a forum for the policymakers, bankers and other key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive development in the region. Addressing the gathering, the [] The post NABARD Estimates Priority Sector Credit Potential Of 49,795.58 Cr For J&K; Chief Secretary Releases Focus Paper appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu, Feb 3: National Conference leader and MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar on Tuesday called on the Government of India to take bold steps to reintegrate political leaders who have, for various reasons, remained outside the mainstream political spectrum. Speaking in response to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhas address to the Assembly on Monday, Salman said that the government of India must make efforts to bring political leaders outside the ambit of mainstream into mainstream. The NC leader also demanded the [] The post Make Efforts To Bring All Political Leaders Into Mainstream: Salman Urges GOI In His Pre-Budget Speech appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Amid objections, Centre halts 3 proposed railway projects in Kashmir
Srinagar: The Centre on Tuesday said that three proposed railway projects in Kashmir have been put on hold following objections from locals and elected representatives, who raised concerns over large-scale land acquisition and its impact on apple orchards. Union Railway Minister Ashwani Kumar there is already a railway line from Srinagar to Baramulla, and there []
Proposed South Kashmir Rail Lines Put on Hold
SRINAGAR: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that the proposed AnantnagPahalgam and AwantiporaShopian railway lines in Jammu and Kashmir have been put on hold after Members of Parliament, the Jammu and Kashmir government, and local farmers raised concerns about potential damage to apple orchards. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Vaishnaw said []
ARTO Kupwara Issues Final Notice to Unregistered Vehicle Dealers
SRINAGAR: The Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Kupwara, has issued a final notice to dealers involved in the resale or purchase of registered vehicles without valid authorisation, warning of strict action in case of non-compliance. According to the notice issued by the Motor Vehicles Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the action is being []
Wangchuk Detained For Instigating People In Border Area: Centre To SC
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained for instigating people in a border area where regional sensitivity is involved. Justifying Wangchuks detention, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale that all procedural safeguards were followed while ordering his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). This court is dealing with a person who [] The post Wangchuk Detained For Instigating People In Border Area: Centre To SC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Eight Opposition MPs Suspended From Lok Sabha For Remainder Of Budget Session
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: Eight opposition members were suspended from Lok Sabha on Tuesday for the remainder of the budget session for violating rules and throwing papers on the chair following uproar in the House over Congress leader Rahul Gandhis insistence on mentioning a specific reference about the standoff with China in eastern Ladakh in 2020. The House, which witnessed two adjournments earlier in the day, resumed proceedings at 3 pm and Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the [] The post Eight Opposition MPs Suspended From Lok Sabha For Remainder Of Budget Session appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Netflix teams up with BTS, to release documentary and live stream bands concert
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: Streaming platform Netflix on Tuesday announced its upcoming collaboration with K-pop band BTS, with the streamer set to release a documentary film BTS: THE RETURN and also live stream the groups upcoming concert. BTS, which comprises Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, will return following the break from 2022 and will have their concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, which will be exclusively streamed on Netflix. Followed by the release [] The post Netflix teams up with BTS, to release documentary and live stream bands concert appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Paks NA adopts resolution, demands aggressive national response to tackle terrorism
ISLAMABAD, Feb 3: Pakistans National Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution urging the government to adopt an aggressive national response to tackle the threat of external sponsors of militancy and their internal facilitators. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tabled the resolution in the lower house, which was passed with a majority vote. The House demanded that an immediate, aggressive, coordinated, and effective national response be ensured against these external sponsors and internal facilitators funding, smuggling, and propaganda hubs, [] The post Paks NA adopts resolution, demands aggressive national response to tackle terrorism appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NASA targets March launch of moon rocket after test run reveals fuel leaks
CAPE CANAVERAL (US), Feb 3: NASA said on Tuesday it will now target a March launch of its new moon rocket after running into exasperating fuel leaks during a make-or-break test a day earlier. The space agency said in a statement that the launch delay will allow teams to review data and conduct a second wet dress rehearsal before the flight test. The leaks reminiscent of the rockets delayed debut three years ago sprang just a couple hours [] The post NASA targets March launch of moon rocket after test run reveals fuel leaks appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Exchange Of Fire In Majalta Udhampur, Area Cordoned Off
Jammu: An Exchange of fire was reported between terrorists and security forces in Drabar forest in Majalta area of Udhampur district on Tuesday. Officials sources said that there was a exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces after security forces recieved a specific input about presence of terrorists in the area The joint operation []
J&K | Committee Constituted For Disaster Management Projects Under SASCI Funds
JAMMU, Feb 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a committee for examination and submission of project proposals under the additional SASCI allocation related to disaster management. See order copy click here.. The post J&K | Committee Constituted For Disaster Management Projects Under SASCI Funds appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Teachers Must Prepare Students for AI, Climate Challenges: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged teachers to move beyond rote learning and equip students to face future challenges such as artificial intelligence and climate change, while addressing the Amar Ujala Inspirational Teachers Award ceremony in Jammu. Speaking at the event held at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, []
RSS Believes There Should Be Unity In Society: Sangh Leader On UGC Regulations
Mumbai, Feb 3: Amid widespread criticism over the UGC regulations which have been stayed by the Supreme Court, a senior RSS leader on Tuesday said his organisation is of the belief that there should be unity in society and it will do whatever it takes to maintain it. Responding to criticism over those questioning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)s contribution to the freedom struggle, Sunil Ambekar, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, said the Sangh does not need to explain after 100 [] The post RSS Believes There Should Be Unity In Society: Sangh Leader On UGC Regulations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K: Encounter Breaks Out in Udhampur Forest
Jammu, Feb 3: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in a remote forest area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The gunfight started during a joint search operation by the police and the Army in the Jaffer forest area of Ramnagar after contact was established with the [] The post J&K: Encounter Breaks Out in Udhampur Forest appeared first on Northlines .
Statehood, Special Status Core NC Demand: Sakina Itoo
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister Sakina Itoo on Tuesday reaffirmed that the restoration of statehood and special status remains a core and consistent demand of the National Conference, asserting that the party has been raising the issue since the very formation of the Omar Abdullah-led government. Speaking to reporters, Minister Itoo said, We have always []
Mehbooba Mufti accuses state govts of patronising mob violence against Kashmiris
SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday alleged that state governments appeared to be granting patronage to mob violence against Kashmiris outside the Union Territory, allowing hatred to replace the rule of law. Instead of upholding Raj Dharma, the state governments appear to be granting silent patronage to mob violence, treating hatred as a shortcut []
CLP Leader Mir Calls For United Political Push, All-Party Meet For Restoration Of J&K Statehood
Jammu, Feb 3: Congress Legislature Party leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Tuesday pitched for united efforts cutting across party lines for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to convene an all-party meeting to build consensus and approach the Centre on the issue. Participating in the discussion on the lieutenant governors address in the Assembly on Tuesday, Mir said that there was a need to take all political parties, including the opposition BJP, [] The post CLP Leader Mir Calls For United Political Push, All-Party Meet For Restoration Of J&K Statehood appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ind-Pak Matches Covered Like War: Omar Abdullah Slams Politicisation Of Sports
Jammu, Feb 3: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that Pakistans decision to withdraw from the high-profile T20 World Cup match against India was the result of the problematic intersection of sports and politics. Abdullah, a cricket enthusiast, emphasised that merging sports with political issues often leads to adverse outcomes. We have now completely stopped differentiating between sports and politics. Time and again, through the media, whenever there is a match between India and Pakistan, it [] The post Ind-Pak Matches Covered Like War: Omar Abdullah Slams Politicisation Of Sports appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Encounter Breaks Out In Jammu And Kashmirs Udhampur
Jammu, Feb 3: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in a remote forest area in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The gunfight erupted during an ongoing search operation by the police and Army in the Jaffer forest in Ramnagar area of the hilly district, they said. The operation in the vast forest area started early Monday following information about suspected movement of two to three terrorists, reportedly affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) [] The post Encounter Breaks Out In Jammu And Kashmirs Udhampur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian Newspaper Society voices concern over persistent shortfall of newsprint
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The Indian Newspaper Society on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the shortfall of newsprint in the country, forcing publishers rely on imports. Indias annual newsprint consumption is approximately 1.2 million tonnes, while domestic production has struggled to cross 0.5 million tonnes. As a result, Indian mills are currently able to meet only about 40 per cent of the total demand, underscoring a major hollowing out of the industry, the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) said in a [] The post Indian Newspaper Society voices concern over persistent shortfall of newsprint appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Over 96 lakh elderly enrolled in Ayushman Vay Vandana health coverage scheme
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: More than 96 lakh Ayushman Vay Vandana cards have been created across all states and Union territories till December 31, 2025, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) provides health coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation to 12 crore families constituting the bottom 40 per cent of Indias population. In October [] The post Over 96 lakh elderly enrolled in Ayushman Vay Vandana health coverage scheme appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Government Rolls Out Startup Policy, Seed Funding and Incubation Support
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has informed the Legislative Assembly that more than 5,400 industrial establishments have been registered across Anantnag and Kulgam districts, while a series of targeted interventions, including seed funding, incubation support and mentorship programmes, are being implemented to boost entrepreneurship in the two south Kashmir districts. Replying to a starred []
Relief For Our Exporters: Omar Abdullah Welcomes US Tariff Cut On Indian Goods
Jammu, Feb 3: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday welcomed the US governments decision to bring down reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods, saying this would bring relief to many exporters in the country who were facing difficulties in view of the increased tariff. US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that India and the US have agreed on a trade deal under which Washington will reduce the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from [] The post Relief For Our Exporters: Omar Abdullah Welcomes US Tariff Cut On Indian Goods appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
2014 Floods Damaged Over 1.6 Lakh Structures in Jammu Kashmir, Govt in Assembly
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has informed the Legislative Assembly that the Union Territory suffered extensive damage to property and public infrastructure during the unprecedented floods of 2014, with more than 1.6 lakh residential and commercial structures affected across both divisions, prompting large-scale flood management and mitigation works that continue to date. Replying to []
Tarigami Flags Disempowerment Of J&K Assembly, Seeks All-Party Meet, Debate On Reservation
Jammu, Feb 3: Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and MLA M Y Tarigami on Tuesday expressed concern over what he termed the disempowerment of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, claiming that, despite receiving a public mandate, elected representatives were finding it difficult to exercise authority. During a discussion on the lieutenant governors address in the Assembly on Tuesday, Tarigami acknowledged that while the speech appreciated the public mandate resulting from the assembly elections held after seven years, the reality [] The post Tarigami Flags Disempowerment Of J&K Assembly, Seeks All-Party Meet, Debate On Reservation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sopore Nursing College Awaiting Full Operational Handover; 13 Posts Sanctioned
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has informed the Assembly that the Government Nursing College at Sopore, established in 2021, is yet to become fully functional due to pending administrative handover and ongoing recruitment of staff, even as 13 posts have already been sanctioned for the institution. Replying to a Question raised by MLA Irshad []
Expecting a Baby? These Insurers Rank Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Maternity Cover
Expecting a baby changes how people think about health cover almost overnight. Appointments increase. Hospital decisions feel more important. Costs that once seemed manageable suddenly need careful planning. At this stage, many families begin to look closely at maternity insurance as part of their overall health insurance arrangement, not because they want extra features, but [] The post Expecting a Baby? These Insurers Rank Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Maternity Cover appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR: The Government of India has not released any funds so far for flood restoration works in Jammu and Kashmir during the current financial year 202526, the Jammu and Kashmir Government informed the Assembly. Replying to a question raised by MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, the Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR) Department said that no []
Strengthening Of Existing Medical Infrastructure Governments Top Priority: Sakeena Itoo
JAMMU, Feb 3: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that strengthening of existing medical infrastructure is top priority of the Government and creation of any additional Medical Blocks shall be considered subject to requirement, feasibility, availability of manpower and infrastructure. The Health Minister said this while replying to a question of Legislator Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad on Medical Blocks during ongoing Budget Session of J&K Legislative Assembly. The Minister informed the House that district Srinagar, having a [] The post Strengthening Of Existing Medical Infrastructure Governments Top Priority: Sakeena Itoo appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delayed Delivery Of Judgment Is Identified Ailment, Must Be Eradicated: SC
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The practice of reserving judgments for months by high courts without making them public is an identifiable ailment that must be eradicated, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while highlighting the need to ensure timely delivery of justice. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi was hearing a plea that said the Jharkhand High Court orally pronounced a judgment dismissing a petition on December 4 last year and [] The post Delayed Delivery Of Judgment Is Identified Ailment, Must Be Eradicated: SC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Oppn Stages Walkout Demanding Discussion On Indo-US Trade Deal, Govt Says Its Frustration Coming Out
New Delhi, Feb 3: Members of several opposition parties on Tuesday staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha while raising the issue of the Indo-US trade deal and demanding a discussion on it. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised the issue of the Indo-US trade deal soon after the zero hour ended and alleged that the information about the deal was being received from Washington instead. As opposition members started protesting in the house, Leader of the House J P Nadda [] The post Oppn Stages Walkout Demanding Discussion On Indo-US Trade Deal, Govt Says Its Frustration Coming Out appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rahul On India-US Trade Deal: PM Buckled Under Pressure, Farmers Hard Work Sold Out
New Delhi, Feb 3: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has buckled under US pressure to finalise a trade deal and has sold out the hard work of Indian farmers through the agreement. Addressing reporters in the Parliament House complex after he was not allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha as he insisted on quoting from an article that cited former Army chief MM NAravanes unpublished memoir, Gandhi said it is for the [] The post Rahul On India-US Trade Deal: PM Buckled Under Pressure, Farmers Hard Work Sold Out appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JK Assembly 2026: Budget, harassment of Kashmiris to be discussed in House: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the issue of alleged victimisation and harassment of Kashmiris will be taken up for discussion in the ongoing Assembly session, asserting that he would respond to queries related to the budget only on the floor of the House. Speaking to reporters outside []
India has established itself as global healthcare hub: Nadda
Lucknow, Feb 3: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday said India has established itself as a global healthcare hub, supplying nearly 30 per cent of the worlds generic medicines and around 60 per cent of global vaccine demand. Addressing the Uttar Pradesh Pharma Conclave-1 online, in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and several investors, Nadda said Indian pharmaceutical products are exported to more than 200 countries. India has [] The post India has established itself as global healthcare hub: Nadda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DC Kargil Reviews SDRF Relief Distribution, Stresses Timely and Transparent Disbursement
Kargil, February 03, 2026: The Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, chaired a meeting on Monday to review the work done and the distribution of gratuitous relief to affected families under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The meeting was convened to assess the status of relief measures and to ensure timely and transparent disbursement to the beneficiaries. [] The post DC Kargil Reviews SDRF Relief Distribution, Stresses Timely and Transparent Disbursement appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Checking Squad Inspects Kargil Markets, Ensures Compliance with Norms
Kargil, February 3, 2026: In compliance with the directions of the District Administration, Kargil, a joint inspection was conducted on February 2, 2026, in the Kargil Main Market to ensure adherence to prescribed quality standards, fair pricing, and proper hygiene practices. The inspection covered vegetable vendors, retail shops, restaurants, and tea stalls. The joint team [] The post Checking Squad Inspects Kargil Markets, Ensures Compliance with Norms appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Lunar Eclipse 2026: When and Where to Watch in India
New Delhi: The first lunar eclipse of 2026, popularly known as the Blood Moon, is just a month away and is set to be visible across large parts of India on March 2, exciting space and astronomy enthusiasts. According to available details, the total lunar eclipse will begin at 3:22 pm IST and conclude at [] The post Lunar Eclipse 2026: When and Where to Watch in India appeared first on Northlines .
Two BJP MLAs Walkout From J&K Assembly Over Issue Of Flood Restoration Works
Jammu, Feb 3: Two opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday walked out of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over the issue of allocation of funds for flood relief works, alleging discrimination against the Jammu region. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary denied the charges levelled by BJP MLAs Rajiv Jasrotia and Pawan Gupta, and also exchanged heated words with them leading to an uproar in the House. Responding to the question of Jasrotia about details of funds released by the Centre for flood [] The post Two BJP MLAs Walkout From J&K Assembly Over Issue Of Flood Restoration Works appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
50-bed critical care block, Paediatric ICU approved for Bandipora: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that critical healthcare infrastructure in Bandipora district is being upgraded under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and allied schemes. Replying to a query by Congress legislator Nizam-Ud-Din Bhat, Healthb Minister Sakina Itoo, said major interventions are underway at the District []
Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Module In Ferozepur; 1 Held With Heroin
Chandigarh, Feb 3: Punjab Police has busted a cross-border drug smuggling module with the arrest of one person in Ferozepur district, a senior officer said on Tuesday. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the man arrested has links with Pakistan-based drug smugglers. He is a resident of Chandiwala village, Yadav said, adding that 5.507 kg of heroin was recovered from his possession. An FIR has been registered, and police teams are probing forward and backward linkages, he said. (Agencies) The post Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Module In Ferozepur; 1 Held With Heroin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Advent to invest Rs 2,750 cr for 14.3 pc stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance
MUMBAI, Feb 3 : Private equity major Advent International will invest Rs 2,750 crore to acquire 14.3 per cent stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance (ABHF), both the entities announced on Tuesday. ABHF is wholly-owned by Aditya Birla Capital (ABC), the listed financial services arm of the diversified Aditya Birla Group, and the fund infusion from Indriya, an Advent entity, is through a primary issuance of shares, as per an official statement. The boards of ABC and ABHF have approved [] The post Advent to invest Rs 2,750 cr for 14.3 pc stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Night Temperatures Rise In Kashmir; Srinagar Records 2.8 Deg C
SRINAGAR, Feb 3: Night temperatures across Kashmir registered a slight increase, with Srinagar recording a minimum temperature of 2.8 degrees Celsius, more than three degrees higher than the normal seasonal average, officials said on Tuesday. The rise in night temperatures in the summer capital has been gradual but consistent since the conclusion of Chillai Kalan, the valleys harshest 40-day winter phase. Gulmarg, the well-known ski destination in Baramulla district, remained the coldest place in Jammu and Kashmir, recording a low [] The post Night Temperatures Rise In Kashmir; Srinagar Records 2.8 Deg C appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rijiju, Congress leaders meet LS speaker over standoff in house
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday met Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and K C Venugopal amid a standoff in the lower house over former army chiefs M M Naravanes unpublished book. Parliamentary sources said the meeting was held in a bid to arrive at a consensus on smooth functioning of the house. It is learnt that the house may function from 2 pm. (Agencies) The post Rijiju, Congress leaders meet LS speaker over standoff in house appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India rejects Indus Waters Treaty order, calls arbitration courts decision illegal
New Delhi: India on Monday rejected the International Court of Arbitrations supplemental award on the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that it is no longer bound by obligations under the Indus Waters Treaty, which it said is currently in abeyance. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that with the [] The post India rejects Indus Waters Treaty order, calls arbitration courts decision illegal appeared first on Northlines .
SC Raps WhatsApp, Meta Over Data Sharing; Says Wont Allow Violation of Citizens Privacy
New Delhi, Feb 3: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up WhatsApp and its parent company Meta over concerns related to user data sharing, asserting that citizens right to privacy cannot be compromised in the name of technology or business practices. You cant play with the right to privacy of citizens of this country in [] The post SC Raps WhatsApp, Meta Over Data Sharing; Says Wont Allow Violation of Citizens Privacy appeared first on Northlines .
Indias seafood exports to US set to rebound after tariff cut to 18 pc: SEAI
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: Indias seafood exports to the United States are expected to recover, following months of declining shipments, after Washington agreed to cut tariffs to 18 per cent from 25 per cent, the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) said on Tuesday. Fish exports to the US fell 15 per cent by volume to 201,501 tonnes in the April-November period of the current fiscal year, while value declined 6.3 per cent to USD 1.72 billion from USD 1.84 [] The post Indias seafood exports to US set to rebound after tariff cut to 18 pc: SEAI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Irans president seeks fair, equitable negotiations with United States
DUBAI, Feb 3:Irans president said on Tuesday that he instructed the countrys foreign minister to pursue fair and equitable negotiations with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran that it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the Mideast countrys bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month. The announcement marked a major turn for reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian, who broadly had warned Iranians for weeks that the turmoil in his country had gone [] The post Irans president seeks fair, equitable negotiations with United States appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Policeman killed in attack targeting polio vaccination team in northwest Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Feb 3: A policeman was killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a polio vaccination team he was guarding in northwest Pakistans restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday in Mirali tehsil of North Waziristan district bordering Afghanistan. The assailants managed to flee from the scene after the attack. Police contingent rushed to the site and cordoned off the entire area. A search operation was launched in the area. Polio workers in Pakistan [] The post Policeman killed in attack targeting polio vaccination team in northwest Pakistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K: Two Killed as Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge in Reasi
Reasi, Feb 3: Two youth lost their lives early Tuesday morning after the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in the Dharangli Tote area of Reasi district, officials said. The deceased were identified as Mannu, son of Rattan Singh, and Jagdev Singh, son of Balwan Singh, [] The post J&K: Two Killed as Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge in Reasi appeared first on Northlines .
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: Amid a controversy over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi quoting from an unpublished memoir of former Army chief M M Naravane in Parliament, an expert on Parliamentary procedures on Tuesday said Rule 349 bars members from reading from any book, newspaper or letter except in connection with the business of the House. However, the Rule does not elaborate about published or unpublished. The Lok Sabha on Monday saw a stand off between Speaker Om Birla and Gandhi [] The post Members can quote documents if relevant to business: Parliamentary expert on Rahul citing from memoir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Slams WhatsApp, Meta Over Privacy Policy, Says Will Pass Interim Order On Feb 9
New Delhi, Feb 3: The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on Meta Platforms Inc and WhatsApp while hearing their appeals against a Competition Commission of India order imposing a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore over the privacy policy, saying tech giants cannot play with the right to privacy of citizens in the name of data sharing. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said that it will pass an interim [] The post SC Slams WhatsApp, Meta Over Privacy Policy, Says Will Pass Interim Order On Feb 9 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Defence seeks to block videos of Charlie Kirks killing in murder case, claims bias
WASHINGTON, Feb 3: Graphic videos showing the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he spoke to a crowd on a Utah college campus quickly went viral, drawing millions of views. Now, attorneys for the man charged in Kirks killing want a state judge to block such videos from being shown during a hearing scheduled for Tuesday. Defense attorneys also want to oust TV and still cameras from the courtroom, arguing that highly biased news outlets risk tainting the case. [] The post Defence seeks to block videos of Charlie Kirks killing in murder case, claims bias appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Two Youths Killed As Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge In J&Ks Reasi
Reasi, Feb 3: Two youths were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Dharangli Tote area of Reasi district early Tuesday morning, officials said. Officals said that the deceased were identified as Mannu, son of Rattan Singh, and Jagdev Singh, son of Balwan Singh, both residents of Shoral village. They said the accident in the early hours when the driver lost control of the vehicle on a hilly [] The post Two Youths Killed As Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge In J&Ks Reasi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NC MLAs Protest Outside J&K Assembly, Demand Statehood Restoration and Protection of Kashmiris
Jammu, Feb 3: Members of the National Conference (NC) on Tuesday staged a dharna outside the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, pressing for the restoration of statehood and an end to the alleged harassment of Kashmiris in different parts of the country. Ahead of the Assembly session, NC legislators gathered outside the complex carrying placards reading [] The post NC MLAs Protest Outside J&K Assembly, Demand Statehood Restoration and Protection of Kashmiris appeared first on Northlines .
NDA Should Not Be Complacent With Wins In Various Elections: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told NDA leaders that the coalition has been been winning various elections due to its people-friendly policies and hard work. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters after the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting that Prime Minister Modi also told NDA MPs that they should not be complacent with their win in various polls, including local bodies, but continue with the good work. At the meeting, Modi was felicitated by the [] The post NDA Should Not Be Complacent With Wins In Various Elections: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rs 70 crore await Treasury clearance: Govt denies delay in marriage aid
Srinagar: The government on Tuesday acknowledged that payments under the Marriage Assistance Scheme are pending for thousands of approved beneficiaries even as it denied any delay in the disbursement. In a written reply to a question by legislator Javid Hassan Baig, the Social Welfare Department, said that during the current financial year, Rs 163.93 crore []
Uproar in J&K Assembly as BJP Demands Law University for Jammu
Jammu, Feb 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday witnessed noisy scenes after opposition BJP members raised a demand for establishing a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu, while National Conference (NC) and PDP legislators sought discussion on alleged incidents of harassment of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory. Despite the uproar, Speaker Abdul Rahim [] The post Uproar in J&K Assembly as BJP Demands Law University for Jammu appeared first on Northlines .
J&K: NIA Raids Suspects House In Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 3: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted a search at the residence of a suspect in the Rainawari area of Srinagar as part of its ongoing investigation into the terror ecosystem operating in the Kashmir Valley, officials said. The early-morning search was carried out at a residential house located in the [] The post J&K: NIA Raids Suspects House In Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .
NC MLAs Stage Protest Seeking Restoration Of Statehood, End To Harassment Of Kashmiris
Jammu, Feb 3: Members of the National Conference (NC) on Tuesday staged a dharna in front of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, demanding the restoration of statehood and an end to the alleged harassment of Kashmiris in some parts of the country. Ahead of the start of the Assembly session, the NC MLAs were seen carrying placards reading Restore statehood and Constitutional guarantees and Stop harassing Kashmiris outside J&K. They raised slogans demanding the restoration of statehood and the protection [] The post NC MLAs Stage Protest Seeking Restoration Of Statehood, End To Harassment Of Kashmiris appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Assembly Witnesses Uproar; Opposition Members Raise Demand For National Law University In Jammu
Jammu, Feb 3: Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday as opposition BJP members raised the demand for a National Law University for Jammu, while National Conference and PDP drew attention to incidents of alleged harassment of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather continued with the Question Hour despite the uproar and dismissed the adjournment motion moved by PDP MLA Wahid Ur Rehman Para to discuss the incidents of hate crime against [] The post J&K Assembly Witnesses Uproar; Opposition Members Raise Demand For National Law University In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Speaker disallows amendments on Article 370, Statehood
Srinagar: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday announced that he had rejected an amendment moved by Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on the issue of Article 370, because a resolution on the same was already passed by the House. After Question Hour was over, said Lone questioned the Speaker for []
Qazigund fire mishap: Two firefighters injured in dousing operation
Qazigund: Two personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) department were injured while battling a fire incident in the Qazigund area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that a blaze broke out at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Qazigund and quickly engulfed the building before it could []
Self-Confidence Makes Everything Possible: PM Modi After India-US Deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said self-confidence is that power that makes everything possible and will help in realising the dream of Viksit Bharat.
Two BJP MLAs Walk Out of Jammu Kashmir Assembly
SRINAGAR: BJP MLAs Rajiv Jasrotia and Pawan Gupta staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, expressing dissatisfaction with the governments responses during the proceedings. Rajiv Jasrotia walked out after receiving what he called unsatisfactory and evasive answers, and Pawan Gupta of Udhampur joined him in protest, leaving the House in []
NIA Raids Suspects House In Jammu And Kashmirs Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 3: The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday carried out searches at the residence of a suspect in Rainawari area here as part of a probe into the terror ecosystem in Kashmir Valley, officials said. The searches were carried out at a residential house in Hazari Bazar locality in the early hours, they said. The NIA on Monday raided six locations across three districts of Kashmir at Rafiabad, Sopore and Bomai in Baramulla district, Bandipora, and the Parimpora area [] The post NIA Raids Suspects House In Jammu And Kashmirs Srinagar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No assessment carried out to assess losses suffered by tourism industry in 2025: J&K Govt
Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday said that no assessment has been carried out to evaluate the losses suffered by tourism stakeholders in 2025. In a written reply to a question from MLA Lal Chowk, Ahsan Pardesi the minister in charge of Tourism, who also happens to be Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, []
NLU for Jammu, harassment of Kashmiris echo in Assembly
Srinagar: The demand for setting up the National Law University in Jammu echoed in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, with BJP MLAs staging protests over the issue. As soon as Question Hour began, BJP MLAs stood up and protested, demanding a Law University for Jammu. The students are on the streets in Jammu seeking a []
Fireman Injured As Massive Fire Guts Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Qazigund
Qazigund, Feb 3: A fireman was injured after a massive fire broke out at Government Girls Higher Secondary School Qazigund on Tuesday morning, completely gutting the school building and causing extensive damage. An official said that Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) personnel rushed to the spot and, with the help of local residents, launched firefighting operations to bring the flames under control and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures. During the operations, one F&ES personnel fell from the [] The post Fireman Injured As Massive Fire Guts Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Qazigund appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Economic Offences Wing Kashmir Books 2 For Forging Documents To Secure MBBS Admission
Srinagar, Feb 3: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has registered a case against two people for their alleged involvement in securing admission into a medical college here using a forged physical disability certificate. The EOW received information that a student from Ajas in Bandipora district got an MBBS seat at SKIMS Soura, Srinagar, in 2023 by producing fake certificates showing the student as a person with disability and belonging to the economically weaker [] The post Economic Offences Wing Kashmir Books 2 For Forging Documents To Secure MBBS Admission appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PDP MLA Seeks Adjournment Motion in Assembly over Rising Hate Crimes Against Kashmiris
SRINAGAR: PDP MLA from Pulwama, Waheed Ur Rehman Para, has moved an adjournment motion in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, calling for an urgent discussion on the increasing incidents of hate crimes, harassment, and targeted attacks on Kashmiri students and working-class individuals across mainland India. As per the motion submitted to the Assembly Secretariat, []
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Two Booked for MBBS Admission Using Fake Certificates at SKIMS Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Jammu Kashmir has booked two individuals for allegedly securing MBBS admission at SKIMS Soura through forged Person with Disability and Economically Weaker Section certificates, officials said on Tuesday. In a statement, a spokesperson said, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch JK has registered a []
Demanding Restoration Of Statehood, NC Legislators Protest Outside J&K Assembly
JAMMU, Feb 3: The ruling National Conference (NC) on Tuesday staged a protest outside the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, demanding restoration of statehood and an end to the harassment of Kashmiris in other states and Union Territories. Carrying placards with slogans like Restore Statehood, NC MLAs demanded the restoration of statehood. PDP MLA Muntazir Mehdi, who was carrying a placard, also joined the protest. I am supporting the cause but not National Conference, Mehdi said. (KNO) The post Demanding Restoration Of Statehood, NC Legislators Protest Outside J&K Assembly appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Self-Confidence Makes Everything Possible: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said self-confidence is that power that makes everything possible and will help in realising the dream of Viksit Bharat. His remarks came hours after the US and India agreed on a trade deal under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent, Self-confidence is that power with the help of which everything is possible, Modi said in a post [] The post Self-Confidence Makes Everything Possible: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NC Protests Outside Jammu Assembly for Statehood Restoration
SRINAGAR: The ruling National Conference (NC) on Tuesday staged a protest outside the Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly, calling for the restoration of statehood and an end to harassment of Kashmiris in other states and Union Territories. NC legislators carried placards bearing slogans such as Restore Statehood while urging the government to reinstate Jammu and Kashmirs []
Sir William Mark Tully (1935-2026)
by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani Sir William Mark Tully, the journalist who reported on the major events of South Asian history for more than 30 years, died in Delhi of multi-organ failure on January 25, 2026. He was 90. His career with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) made him one of the most recognised figures []
Are We Living Now, or Merely Waiting for Later?
by Ishfaq Gani Mir Postponing happiness for a promised future drains meaning from daily life; fulfilment emerges through attentiveness, presence, and the quiet choice to live fully today There is a quiet sentence that many people carry through life. It is rarely spoken aloud, yet it shapes decisions, postpones joy, and justifies exhaustion. The sentence []
EOW Kashmir registers case over fake PWD, EWS certificates at SKIMS
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir has booked two individuals for allegedly securing MBBS admission at SKIMS Soura through forged Person with Disability and Economically Weaker Section certificates, officials said on Tuesday. In a statement , a spokesperson said, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has registered a formal []
Fire Ravages Government School in Qazigund
SRINAGAR: A massive fire broke out at Government Girls Higher Secondary School Qazigund on Tuesday morning, causing extensive damage to the school building. An official said that the fire engulfed the structure, resulting in the school being gutted before it could be brought under control. Fire and Emergency Services (FES) personnel rushed to the spot []
NC stages protest outside J&K Assembly, demands restoration of Statehood
Jammmu:: The ruling National Conference (NC) on Tuesday staged a protest outside the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, demanding restoration of statehood and an end to the harassment of Kashmiris in other states and Union Territories. Carrying placards with slogans like Restore Statehood, NC MLAs demanded i the restoration of statehood. PDP MLA Muntazir []
Four Injured in Bike-Car Collision
SRINAGAR: Four people were injured on Tuesday morning after a motorcycle and a car collided in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri district, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred on the Shahdara Sharief road near the Government Degree College (GDC) in Thanamandi, resulting in injuries to at least four people. He said the []
Amit Shah to Visit Jammu Kashmir From February 5
SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from February 5 to 7 to carry out a comprehensive review of the security situation, hold meetings with political leaders and inaugurate several development projects. Official sources told Daily Excelsior that Shah will arrive in Jammu at around 5 []
India, US trade deal unlocks huge opportunities for farmers, industries: Goyal
NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the India-US trade agreement will open up huge opportunities for domestic farmers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers and promote Make in India initiative. India and the US have agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Indian goods []
Turkey seeks to broker US-Iran talks by weeks end
DUBAI: Turkey is attempting to bring US and Iranian officials to the negotiating table in hopes of easing the threat of US military action against Iran. Neither the US nor Iran has confirmed whether they plan to take part in any negotiations. Two Turkish officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were []
President Trump announces US-India trade deal, lowers tariffs from 25 pc to 18 pc
NEW DELHIIndia and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent, US President Donald Trump said on Monday after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The prime minister said he was delighted that Made []
