NCERT Granted Deemed-To-Be University Status, Empowered To Award Its Own Degrees
New Delhi, Apr 3: The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been formally declared a deemed-to-be university empowering it to award its own degrees, officials said. The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC), NCERT along with its six constituent units have been declared as deemed to be University under distinct category, an official notification said. These constituent units include regional institutes of education in Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru and Shillong, along [] The post NCERT Granted Deemed-To-Be University Status, Empowered To Award Its Own Degrees appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Is Jammu Only the City of Temples, or Something More?
Bharti Sharma bhartisharma705139@gmail.com As a student and a resident of Jammu, I feel a deep connection with my city, its culture, and its traditions. For me, Jammu is not just a place to live, but a place full of faith, peace and beautiful temples. It is proudly known as the City of Temples and this name truly suits it. Jammu is famous for having many temples. Almost every area has a templesome are small and simple, while others are very [] The post Is Jammu Only the City of Temples, or Something More? appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jan Vishwas Bill Giant Step For Ease Of Living, Business: Shah
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has described the passage of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, in Parliament as a giant step towards enhancing ease of living and ease of doing business in India. In a post on X late Thursday, the home minister said, Cutting down on several legal provisions, it makes Modi Jis vision of New India a grand reality by making life easier and business simpler for all. Parliament on Thursday passed the Jan [] The post Jan Vishwas Bill Giant Step For Ease Of Living, Business: Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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J&K Likely To Witness Erratic Weather With Rain, Snow For Three Days
Srinagar, Apr 3: The Meteorological (MeT) Department on Friday forecast erratic weather in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday till Sunday, with peak activity likely around April 4. A statement by the local MeT Department said, J&K is expected to experience erratic weather with light to moderate rain and snow across many places from April 3 to April 5, 2026, with the peak of this activity expected around April 4. On Friday, generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate rain [] The post J&K Likely To Witness Erratic Weather With Rain, Snow For Three Days appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Silenced, Not Defeated: Chadha Slams AAP After Rajya Sabha Post Removal
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Friday said he has been silenced, not defeated, a day after being removed as the partys deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. He also alleged that his own party had sought to prevent him from speaking in Parliament. In a video posted on X, Chadha said, Whenever I get a chance, I raise issues concerning the people in Parliament, including topics that are often overlooked. But is it an offence to [] The post Silenced, Not Defeated: Chadha Slams AAP After Rajya Sabha Post Removal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Traffic Movement Restricted On GawranMargan-Warwan Route; Advisory Issued For April 3
Kokernag, Apr 3: The Sub Divisional Magistrate Kokernag on Friday issued an advisory regulating vehicular movement on the Gawran towards Margan-Warwan route, permitting traffic only between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM on April 3, 2026, subject to fair weather conditions. As per the advisory, commuters have been asked to strictly adhere to the specified timing, with no movement allowed beyond the permitted hours due to safety concerns. Authorities have also been directed to ensure proper traffic regulation and wide dissemination [] The post Traffic Movement Restricted On GawranMargan-Warwan Route; Advisory Issued For April 3 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Blast Outside Punjab BJP Office In Chandigarh: Two Suspects Identified
Chandigarh, Apr 3: Two suspects in the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters here have been identified, a senior official of the Chandigarh police said on Friday. Further investigations are on, he said, adding efforts are on to nab them. The explosion occurred around 5 pm on Wednesday when a suspected crude explosive device was hurled near the office, officials had said. No casualties were reported. An FIR under relevant sections of the Explosives Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [] The post Blast Outside Punjab BJP Office In Chandigarh: Two Suspects Identified appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir: MeT Predicts Rain, Snow Till April 10
SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department has forecast erratic weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir till April 10, with spells of rain and snow, prompting authorities to issue advisories for residents, farmers, and travellers. An official of the MeT office in Srinagar said that from April 3 onwards the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy with []
Jammu Kashmir has 291 EV Charging Stations: GoI
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has a total of 291 electric vehicle public charging stations (EVPCS) installed across the Union Territory, the Government of India (GoI) informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to an unstarred question, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that a total of 49,909 EV []
South Kashmir to get first MRI facility at GMC Anantnag
SRINAGAR: In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure in south Kashmir, Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag is set to inaugurate its much-awaited Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility, along with three modular operation theatres and a vitrectomy machine in the Department of Ophthalmology, likely today. The development comes as a major relief for thousands of patients []
Western Disturbance to Bring Heavy Rain, Snowfall Across Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A strong western disturbance is set to sweep across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 36 hours, bringing widespread moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and snowfall in higher reaches, according to weather forecasts. Officials said the incoming system is expected to trigger intense weather activity across the region, with several areas likely to []
J&K Carrom Championship concludes with thrilling competition
Over 350 players from 13 districts showcase talent at Srinagar event under My Youth My Pride initiative SRINAGAR: The 5th Jammu & Kashmir UT-Level Carrom Championship 202526 concluded successfully on Thursday at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Wazirbagh, after three days of competitive play and enthusiastic participation. The championship was organized by the Jammu & []
IPL owners publicly berating captains: Lalit Modis jibe at Sanjiv Goenka after LSG match
NEW DELHI: IPL founder Lalit Modi stirred debate on social media after taking an apparent dig at franchise owners, following a viral on-field exchange involving Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka during IPL 2026 clash between LSG and DC. LSG suffered a disappointing six-wicket defeat at home, a result that not only exposed concerns []
Exit polls ahead of 2026 assembly elections as ECI steps up restrictions on media
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday reiterated strict restrictions on the broadcast and display of election-related content during the silence period, along with a ban on exit polls for the 2026 Assembly elections and associated bye-elections, cautioning that violations would invite legal action. The Commission had on March 15 announced the []
India got best trade deal with US, should get special tariff benefits: Goyal
NEW DELHI: India has secured the best trade deal with the United States among competing economies and is pushing for preferential market access under the agreement, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Preferential market access allows reduced or no tariffs on certain products. Speaking to reporters after the recent World Trade []
Golden decade ahead: Amit Shah calls for BJPs third time win in Assam
Attacks Congress for years of neglect NAGAON (ASSAM): With the Assam Assembly elections drawing closer, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of neglecting the state during its years in power and challenging Rahul Gandhi to account for its record. Addressing a rally in Nagaon, Shah []
Amaravati gets legal status as Andhra Pradeshs capital after parliament nod
NEW DELHI: In a decisive step to resolve a prolonged issue, Parliament on Thursday approved the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, officially declaring Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. The Rajya Sabhas approval came a day after the Lok Sabha cleared the legislation, ending years of ambiguity over the states capital. The []
527 stone crushers operational in J&K: Dy CM
Budget Session-2026Calling Attention Motion Says govt vows to balance growth with environmental protection JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday informed that 527 stone crusher units are operational in Jammu and Kashmir following due process, with development works unaffected by the non-functional units. The Deputy Chief Minister stated this while replying to a Calling []
HUDD embraces digital processes for seamless building permissions: Itoo
Says new portal fully functional; receives 11 applications JAMMU: The government on Thursday informed that significant governance reforms with automated scrutiny and end-to-end digital processing has been embraced by the Housing and Urban Development department (HUDD) under Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) and Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) for seamless submission of building permission applications. []
J&K Cancer institutes, Oncology depts strictly functioning as per TMC guidelines: Health Min
JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Thursday said that the Cancer institutes and Oncology departments in Jammu and Kashmir are functioning as Day Care Centres exclusively for the administration of chemotherapy for solid tumours and these services are being provided strictly in accordance with the mandatory guidelines issued by Tata Memorial []
Global events beyond Centres control: CM Omar Abdullah
Says no immediate shortage of essentials in J&K Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the developments at the international level remain beyond the control of both the Union government and the people, asserting that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir will largely mirror the broader national scenario. He said the Union territory is []
Bills on decriminalisation of minor business offences, pvt varsities introduced
LG nod to 3 bills Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday introduced two bills in the legislative assembly aimed at decriminalising certain offences to ease doing business and establishing private universities in the Union Territory. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced a Bill to amend certain enactments, decriminalising and rationalising offences for ease of []
1979 power pact with Punjab must be fully implemented: CM Omar
Reiterates J&Ks 20% power share; compensation, employment for Ranjit Sagar Dam-affected families Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday asserted that the 1979 agreement between the Governments of Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab is a sovereign commitment that must be honoured in letter and spirit. The Chief Minister made these remarks on the floor of []
Kashmir police control room gets PHQ Budget Allocation Software
Srinagar: The police control room Kashmir on Thursday got the PHQ Budget Allocation Software (PBAS) aimed at strengthening financial transparency and accountability. In a significant step towards strengthening financial transparency, accountability, and efficiency, Ajay Shanker Singh, ICAS, Principal Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA), Ministry of Home Affairs, inaugurated the PHQ Budget Allocation Software (PBAS) at []
Scepticism over Gbl encounter: Omar, Mehbooba question official narrative
Srinagar: The killing of a 29-year-old man in an alleged encounter with the Army in Ganderbal has led to concern in several quarters, including from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who asked for a transparent and time bound probe. A day after the Army claimed to have killed a local terrorist during an []
J&K Govt orders major police reshuffle
Transfers top IPS officers across key posts Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle in the police leadership, transferring and posting several senior IPS officers across crucial positions, including CID, Crime, Traffic and range commands, with immediate effect. According to the order issued by the Home Department of Jammu and []
Govt conveys Capex ceilings to departments, districts for FY 202627
April 21 time-line fixed for uploading of works on BEAMS portal Govt to authorize funds early this year for projects, dev works under CAPEX DCs directed to finalise, upload district plans in consultation with MLAs Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has issued detailed guidelines and conveyed Capital Expenditure (Capex) ceilings to []
A Tribute to the Army Medical Corps
Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com In the armed forces, courage is usually seen at the point of contact: on the icy ridge, in the trench, in the patrol moving silently through the night. But there is another kind of courage, quieter in bearing yet no less profound. It does not announce itself with the crack of gunfire. It bends over the wounded, steadies panic, restores hope and, many times, snatches life back from the edge. That courage wears the [] The post A Tribute to the Army Medical Corps appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Brig Dr Vijay sagar Dheman Motivatedvijay128@gmail.com As the global energy market feels the impact from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a common question arises everywhere from the boardrooms of New Delhi to the fuel stations of Jammu. Why cant we just find alternative sources for our oil? According to energy strategists and maritime specialists, the honest answer is a firm and cautionary no. The 15-Million-Barrel Per Day Void Every day, about 20 million barrels per day of crude [] The post Global Energy Tinderbox appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Legislators raise scores of public issues during Zero Hour
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Zero Hour in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today witnessed extensive deliberations as Members raised several pressing public concerns and sought prompt intervention from the Government for their resolution. MLA Payare Lal Sharma demanded early release of pending MGNREGA wages for 48 days and sought faster No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) and forest clearances for road construction works under PMAY-G. MLA Sajjad Shaheen during the deliberations raised the issue of young girl belonging to a [] The post Legislators raise scores of public issues during Zero Hour appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG hands over appointment letter to martyrs wife
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today handed over the appointment letter, under J&K Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme 2022, to Alka Sharma, wife of martyr Sub-Inspector Deepak Sharma. The Lieutenant Governor assured all possible assistance and support to the bereaved family. The J&K Police Braveheart made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in 2024 while courageously fighting and neutralizing a most-wanted gangster in Kathua. The post LG hands over appointment letter to martyrs wife appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Farooq calls on Govt to join global efforts to end West Asia conflict
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today urged the Govt of India to take an active role in rallying the international community to halt the ongoing conflict in West Asia, warning that inaction could push the world closer to an economic abyss. Click here to watch video Speaking to the media- persons in Jammu today, Farooq said, If the current conflict is left unattended, its ripple effects will not just be [] The post Farooq calls on Govt to join global efforts to end West Asia conflict appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sat Sharma flags Jammu-Srinagar highway upgrade in Rajya Sabha
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: President of J&K BJP and Member of Parliament, Sat Sharma, raised an important issue concerning the upgradation of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), in the Rajya Sabha through an unstarred question. Sat Sharma, seeking clarity from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, inquired about the progress achieved for 336 kms Jammu-Srinagar National Highway under Bharatmala Phase-I, assessment of improvements in travel efficiency and logistics movement, and the road safety and traffic management measures being [] The post Sat Sharma flags Jammu-Srinagar highway upgrade in Rajya Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
TMCs guidelines being strictly followed in cancer treatment: Itoo
Excelsior Correspondent BJP MLA alleges scam in drugs JAMMU, Apr 2: As BJP MLA RS Pathania today alleged fraud in purchase of cancer drugs in the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo said that the Cancer Institutes and Oncology departments in Jammu and Kashmir are functioning as Day Care Centres exclusively for the administration of chemotherapy for solid tumours and these services are being provided strictly in accordance with the mandatory guidelines issued [] The post TMCs guidelines being strictly followed in cancer treatment: Itoo appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Shiv Mandir Trust delegation meets LG
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: A delegation of Shiv Mandir Charitable Trust led by Shiv Partap Gupta, president of the Trust, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. Among others, Anil Gupta (senior vice president, Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Jammu), Rajinder Saraf (senior vice-president of the Trust) and Rajinder Singh (member of the Trust) were also part of the delegation. The post Shiv Mandir Trust delegation meets LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Centre gives extension to 74 PMGSY-I roads till Mar 2027
* CM thanks Union Minister Shivraj Singh Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Union Government has given one years extension to 74 PMGSY-I roads involving funds worth over Rs 300 crores in the Jammu and Kashmir till March 2027. The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has expressed gratitude to the Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shivraj Singh Chouhan for approving the Jammu and Kashmir Governments proposal to extend the timeline of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Phase-I [] The post Centre gives extension to 74 PMGSY-I roads till Mar 2027 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CS directs departments to fast-track pending reforms under D-BRAP 2025
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting to assess the progress achieved under the District Business Reforms Action Plan (D-BRAP)-2025 across various districts and departments of Jammu and Kashmir. The reforms are being implemented under the guidance of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The meeting, coordinated by the Industries & Commerce Department, was attended by the concerned Administrative Secretaries, senior officers, Director Industries Jammu, and other concerned officials. Taking [] The post CS directs departments to fast-track pending reforms under D-BRAP 2025 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
N-G Health employees strike enters day 2; patients continue to suffer
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: The 72-hour strike by non-gazetted (N-G) Health and Medical College employees across Jammu and Kashmir entered its second day today, further intensifying disruption in Government hospitals and significantly increasing patient suffering. Outpatient Department (OPD) services and elective surgeries remained suspended for the second consecutive day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, forcing a large number of patients to return from hospitals without treatment. Scenes of distress were witnessed at major health institutions, including Government Medical [] The post N-G Health employees strike enters day 2; patients continue to suffer appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board conferred with Jal Yodha Samman
Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Apr 2: In recognition of its exemplary initiatives in water management and conservation, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has been conferred with the prestigious Jal Yodha Samman. The award was presented at Vishalakshi Mantap during a National Level Programme organized by the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru in the presence of renowned spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and other dignitaries. Supported by NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the award recognizes [] The post Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board conferred with Jal Yodha Samman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt sets 20-day deadline for new excise licenses
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Finance Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has fixed a 20-day timeline for issuance of new excise licenses under JKEL-12, JKEL-13 and JKEL-14 categories, covering denatured, industrial and institutional spirits, respectively. As per the order, for JKEL-12 licenses-which include wholesale of denatured spirit, and wholesale, retail, possession and use of denatured spirit-the Deputy Excise Commissioner (Executive) has been designated as the authority to grant the license within the stipulated period. For JKEL-13 licenses, which [] The post Govt sets 20-day deadline for new excise licenses appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf Arab States
DUBAI, Apr 2: Iran fired more missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states on Thursday, demonstrating Tehrans continued ability to strike its neighbours even as US President Donald Trump claimed the threat from the country was nearly eliminated. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Irans attacks on Gulf states along with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the worlds energy supplies with effects far beyond the Middle East. That has proved to be Irans greatest strategic [] The post Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf Arab States appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cluster University of Jammu holds Academic Council meeting
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The 8th meeting of the Academic Council of Cluster University of Jammu was held today under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor, Prof K S Chandrasekar. The Academic Council confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting along with the Action Taken Report and approved several key academic reforms aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020 and University Grants Commission guidelines. Among the major decisions was the approval of statutory provisions for the implementation of [] The post Cluster University of Jammu holds Academic Council meeting appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Six Strikers win Volleyball tourney
Bar Annual Sports Meet Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The sixth day of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu Annual Sports Meet 2026 witnessed vibrant participation and high spirits among members of the Bar. MLAs from both Jammu and Kashmir provinces, including Arjun Singh Raju (Ramban), Sajjad Shaheen (Banihal), Reyaz Khan (Anantnag), Zaffar Khatana (Kokarnag), and Shabbir Kulle (Shopian), visited the cricket field, interacted with players, and appreciated the efforts of the Bar Association. The day featured [] The post Six Strikers win Volleyball tourney appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pak misadventure will invite decisive action: Rajnath
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Apr 2: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any misadventure from Indias neighbour, Pakistan, in the prevailing situation would invite an unprecedented and decisive action. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Singh, speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, said that following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India had destroyed the terrorist hideouts and infrastructure in Pakistan. He contended that after the Pahalgam attack, Indian forces, during operation Sindoor, brought [] The post Pak misadventure will invite decisive action: Rajnath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mahila Morcha team interacts with Kavinder
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: J&K BJP Mahila Morcha led by its president, Neha Mahajan here today met HP Governor, Kavinder Gupta at his residence in Jammu. During interaction with the HP Governor, Neha Mahajan talked about his remarkable journey and dedicated service to the nation and the party. She expressed confidence that under the visionary leadership of Kavinder, Himachal Pradesh will achieve new milestones of progress and development. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from the entire Mahila Morcha team, [] The post Mahila Morcha team interacts with Kavinder appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
From remote trails to Podium: J&K Cop Hansraj wins Bronze
Khelo India Tribal Games Ranjit Thakur JAMMU, Apr 2: Rising from a remote village with limited access to basic amenities, a 33-year-old constable of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Hansraj, scripted an inspiring journey of perseverance by clinching a bronze medal in the 10,000 metres event at the Khelo India Tribal Games held in Jagdalpur. A resident of village Janota, located about 12 kilometres from Billawar in Kathua district, Hansraj was part of an 11-member athletics contingent representing the Union [] The post From remote trails to Podium: J&K Cop Hansraj wins Bronze appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM for time bound probe into Ganderbal encounter
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 2: The encounter in Ganderbal in which a local was killed needs a transparent and time bound probe with the facts made public, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Army on Wednesday said a local terrorist was killed a terrorist in an overnight encounter in Arahama in the Valleys Ganderbal district. The family of Rashid Ahmed Mughal claimed he was innocent and has demanded an FIR as [] The post CM for time bound probe into Ganderbal encounter appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MP writes to Union Education Minister
Vacancies in NIT Srinagar Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 2: National Conference Member of Parliament, Mian Altaf Ahmad has written to the Union education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan raising the issue and concern of vacant key positions in NIT Srinagar over a long period of time now which is hampering the functioning of this vital institution. Altaf wrote a letter to the Union Education Minister urging him to appoint and fill these key positions on priorities. Discussed the issue of NIT [] The post MP writes to Union Education Minister appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Is Jammu and Kashmirs Health Spending Enough to Meet Rising Tertiary Care Needs?
by Ruqaya Akhter Health spending in Jammu and Kashmir has risen but remains insufficient, with structural gaps in tertiary care driving medical migration, high costs, and the need for targeted investment. Public expenditure on health in Jammu and Kashmir has increased over the past decade, yet its pace, structure, and outcomes raise important policy concerns. []
Charge Sheet Filed in Thanamandi Terror Attack Case: SIA
SRINAGAR: SIA Jammu Kashmir has filed a charge sheet before the designated court, against Sabar Hussain for harbouring terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF), involved in the brutal killing of Mohd Razaq. According to a statement by SIA, the case pertains to an incident that occurred on April 22, 2024, when unidentified terrorists, []
Jammu Kashmir Reports 682 Hit-and-run Cases in 2024, Down from 807 in 2023: GoI
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 682 hit-and-run road accident cases in 2024, marking a decline from 807 cases reported in 2023, the Government of India (GoI) informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. According to official data, the Union Territory has witnessed a steady rise in such incidents over the past few years, with 337 cases []
No Arbitrary Tax Hike in Srinagar Since 2012; Jammu Kashmir Govt Clarifies
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said there has been no arbitrary hike of 400500 per cent in Shop Tax and Trade Tax imposed on traders in Srinagar, clarifying that the tax structure was last revised in 2012, after nearly four decades. Replying to an Unstarred Assembly Question by MLA Tanvir Sadiq regarding []
NHM Employees Call off 48-hour Strike, Meet Jammu Kashmir Health Minister
SRINAGAR: NHM employees across Jammu Kashmir ended their 48-hour strike after a constructive meeting with Health Minister Sakeena Masood Itoo, who assured a detailed review of their long-pending demands, including job security, pay revision and social benefits. In a statement, a spokesperson said the 48-hour strike observed by NHM employees across Jammu Kashmir Division was []
Kashmir Has Adequate Fuel, LPG Stocks; Supply Situation Stable, Says Div Com
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Thursday informed that the Valley has sufficient stocks of essential fuels, with LPG available for around 15 days and an additional 18 days supply in transit. Petrol and diesel stocks currently stand at approximately 12 and 19 days, respectively, with further replenishments in the pipeline. During a review []
AVGC Push Gains Pace: 15,000 School Labs, Rs 250 Crore Outlay to Power Indias Orange Economy
SRINAGAR: The Government of India has stepped up its push to expand the countrys orange economy, with plans to establish Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges, backed by an outlay of Rs 250 crore, the Lok Sabha was informed. Replying to Unstarred Question Minister []
Thanamandi Terror Attack: SIA Files Chargesheet Against LeT/TRF Associate For Harbouring Terrorists
Jammu, Apr 2: In a major breakthrough in the investigation of the Thanamandi terror attack, the State Investigation Agency Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against an accused for allegedly harbouring terrorists linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front involved in the killing of a civilian. In a statement, SIA J&K has filed a charge sheet before the designated court against Sabar Hussain for harbouring terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF), involved in the brutal killing of [] The post Thanamandi Terror Attack: SIA Files Chargesheet Against LeT/TRF Associate For Harbouring Terrorists appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SRINAGAR: Around 13,800 contractual workers are currently engaged in various projects of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) and its joint ventures in Jammu and Kashmir, the Government of India informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday, outlining wage safeguards and welfare provisions for the workforce. Replying to Unstarred Question raised by MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, Minister []
Four J&K Police Officers Deputed For Haj Duties In Saudi Arabia
JAMMU, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned the relieving of four police officers for temporary deputation to the Consulate General of India in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for Haj2026 duties. See Order Copy Click Here The post Four J&K Police Officers Deputed For Haj Duties In Saudi Arabia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Northern Railway Adds 40 Runs Of DelhiKatra Special Train For Summer Rush
JAMMU, Apr 2: Amid an anticipated surge in pilgrim traffic during the summer vacation period, the Northern Railways Jammu Division on Thursday announced 40 additional runs of the special train between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station, an official said. Jammu Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal said the extension from April 15 to July 16 has been approved in view of the trains immense popularity and the 100 per cent occupancy recorded during its earlier [] The post Northern Railway Adds 40 Runs Of DelhiKatra Special Train For Summer Rush appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Div Com Kashmir Designates Nodal Officers To Address Public Grievances On Essential Commodities
Srinagar, Apr 2: The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir has designated district-wise nodal officers to address public grievances related to essential commodities and to supervise the functioning of District Control Rooms across Kashmir division. According to an official order, issued by the office of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir , the move aims to ensure timely redressal of complaints and streamline monitoring mechanisms at the district level. As per the order, Mr. Aadil Fareed (ADC Srinagar) has been appointed for Srinagar, while Mr. Altaf [] The post Div Com Kashmir Designates Nodal Officers To Address Public Grievances On Essential Commodities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday introduced two bills in the legislative assembly aimed at decriminalising certain offences to ease doing business and establishing private universities in the Union Territory. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced a Bill to amend certain enactments, decriminalising and rationalising offences for ease of living and ease of doing business and also to repeal certain enactments in the assembly. Education Minister Sakeena Itoo introduced a bill for the establishment and incorporation of [] The post Bills On Decriminalisation Of Minor Business Offences, Private Varsities Introduced; LG Nod To 3 Bills appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Some more decisions on anvil to help exporters tackle West Asia crisis: Goyal
NEW DELHI, Apr 2: The Government has announced measures to help exporters tackle the impact of the West Asia crisis and some more decisions are on the anvil, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. An US-Israel attack launched on Iran in February has disrupted movement of ships in the international waters. It has also pushed air freight and insurance cost for traders. To help exporters, the government has announced certain decisions through a relief package and some [] The post Some more decisions on anvil to help exporters tackle West Asia crisis: Goyal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MUMBAI, Apr 2: Staging a spirited recovery, stock markets pared early losses to close higher on Thursday, with the benchmark Sensex rising by 185 points and the broader Nifty settling above 22,700 on strong value buying in IT and banking shares and a sharp rebound in the rupee. Rebounding more than 2,000 points from the days low, the 30-share BSE Sensex finally settled higher by 185.23 points, or 0.25 per cent, at 73,319.55. The index opened lower and tanked further [] The post Stock markets stage stunning comeback; Sensex rises 185 pts, Nifty reclaims 22,700 on value buying, rupee rebound appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rupee strengthens 1.6 pc to settle at 93.14 against US dollar after RBI measures
MUMBAI, Apr 2: The rupee logged one of its steepest single-day gains in many years and settled 156 paise higher at 93.14 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday after the Reserve Bank stepped in with a slew of measures to restrict banks from onshore forward markets. The domestic unit, however, remained under pressure due to the unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation, forex analysts said. At the [] The post Rupee strengthens 1.6 pc to settle at 93.14 against US dollar after RBI measures appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP not against any religion, language; unity in diversity our essence: Gadkari
GUWAHATI, Apr 2: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday asserted that the BJP was not against any caste, religion or language, and that unity in diversity is our essence. Addressing a poll rally in Assams Palasbari constituency, he said that the relaxation on granting voting rights to people of specific religion was as per the margdarshan (guidance) of the Constitution. The BJP is not against any caste, region, religion or language. Unity in diversity is our essence. But the foreign [] The post BJP not against any religion, language; unity in diversity our essence: Gadkari appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K | High Court Issues New Judge Roster For Jammu And Srinagar Wings
JAMMU, Apr 2: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (JK&L) has officially released the sitting roster for its judges, effective from April 6 to June 6, 2026. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K | High Court Issues New Judge Roster For Jammu And Srinagar Wings appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ACB Chargesheets 5 SMC Officials, Beneficiary In Rajbagh Illegal Construction Case
SRINAGAR, Apr 2: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday said they have filed a charge-sheet against five officials of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and a private beneficiary for allegedly facilitating illegal construction of a commercial complex in Rajbagh by misusing official permissions. In a statement, a spokesperson said the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau produced Charge sheet in case FIR No. 11/2020 for the commission of offences U/S 5(1)(d) r/w5(2) of J&K Prevention of Corruption Act. Svt. 2006, 120-B [] The post ACB Chargesheets 5 SMC Officials, Beneficiary In Rajbagh Illegal Construction Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhis Cinematic Homecoming: Caught Between Ambition and History
By T N Ashok There is a particular irony embedded in the story of film festivals and Indias capital. For decades, Delhi was the centre-piece of the nations most prestigious cinematic gathering. The Vigyan Bhavan echoed with the chatter of international directors. The Siri Fort Auditorium complex, built in the 1980s and still one of the subcontinents finest multi-auditorium cultural venues, was purpose-designed with film festivals in mind. Foreign luminaries walked the corridors of South Block and dined at Hyderabad [] The post Delhis Cinematic Homecoming: Caught Between Ambition and History appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MLA Pulwama Seeks Wider Use of Kashmiri, Govt Cites Ongoing Implementation
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that Kashmiri language is already being taught as a subject in schools and steps are underway for its systematic implementation, responding to a private members resolution moved by Waheed Ur Rehman Parra in the Assembly. According to an official reply from the School Education Department, Kashmiri has []
NC MP Urges Centre to Fill Vacancies at NIT Srinagar
SRINAGAR: National Conference Rajya Sabha member Mian Altaf Ahmad has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, raising concerns over the prolonged vacancies of crucial positions at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. According to letter, the MP highlighted that the posts of Chairperson of the Board of Governors (BoG), Director, and Registrar have []
No Dearth Of Fuel Or Gas In Country: Def Min Rajnath
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Apr 2: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that there is no dearth of fuel or gas in the country and India was ready to deal with any energy crisis resulting out of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Singh, speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, said that Indian Navy ships were safely escorting the countrys tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for maritime trade and an Iranian territory. The defence minister further [] The post No Dearth Of Fuel Or Gas In Country: Def Min Rajnath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian-Origin Translator Padma Viswanathan Shortlisted For International Booker Prize 2026
NEW DELHI, Apr 2:Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian-American writer of Indian-origin, has made it to the 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist as the English translator of a Portuguese language novella. On Earth As It Is Beneath by Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia, described by judges as a brutal, haunting and hypnotic novella set in a remote Brazilian penal colony, where the boundaries between justice and cruelty collapse, is among the six worldwide contenders for the coveted literary honour. The annual prize [] The post Indian-Origin Translator Padma Viswanathan Shortlisted For International Booker Prize 2026 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ACB Charge-sheets Five SMC Officials, Beneficiary in Illegal Construction Case
SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday said they have filed a charge-sheet against five officials of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and a private beneficiary for allegedly facilitating illegal construction of a commercial complex in Rajbagh by misusing official permissions. In a statement, a spokesperson said the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau produced Charge []
Lemon Tree Expands Kashmir Footprint: Signs 60-Room Keys Prima Hotel in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Lemon Tree Hotels has announced the signing of a new hotel in Srinagar under its Keys Prima brand, as part of its ongoing expansion in Jammu and Kashmirs growing tourism market. The upcoming property, to be managed by Carnation Hotels, will take the companys regional portfolio to four operational hotels, with two additional properties []
House Attached In J&Ks Pulwama Under NDPS Act In Crackdown On Drug Trade
SRINAGAR, Apr 2: Police on Thursday attached a residential house worth Rs 30 lakhs in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. As part of intensified campaign against narcotics trafficking and with an aim to dismantle the financial network of the drug trade, police in Pulwama district has attached a double-storied residential house valued at approximately Rs 30 lakhs, situated at Waghama, a police spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the attached property [] The post House Attached In J&Ks Pulwama Under NDPS Act In Crackdown On Drug Trade appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SRINAGAR: Over 2.81 lakh kanal of land in Jammu and Kashmir is under the possession or occupation of the Army and other defence establishments, with a significant portion comprising private land, the government informed the Assembly, even as compensation and procedural issues continue to affect landowners in several districts. Replying to a question tabled by []
Global Events Beyond Centres Control; No Immediate Shortage Of Essentials In J&K: CM Omar Abdullah
JAMMU, Apr 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the developments at the international level remain beyond the control of both the Union government and the people, asserting that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir will largely mirror the broader national scenario. He said the Union territory is currently not facing any shortage of essential supplies, including fuel, and that stocks are sufficient for the next 10 to 15 days. Abdullah was speaking to mediapersons on the West Asia [] The post Global Events Beyond Centres Control; No Immediate Shortage Of Essentials In J&K: CM Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Raymond Realty Q4 pre-sales jump over 2-fold to Rs 1,519 cr
NEW DELHI, Apr 2: Raymond Realty Ltd on Thursday reported a more than two-fold jump in its sales bookings to Rs 1,519 crore for the quarter ended March, on better demand for its residential properties. Its sales bookings stood at Rs 636 crore in the year-ago period. In a regulatory filing, Raymond Realty said its sales bookings or pre-sales rose 31 per cent to Rs 3,023 crore during the full 2025-26, from Rs 2,314 crore in the preceding financial year. [] The post Raymond Realty Q4 pre-sales jump over 2-fold to Rs 1,519 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Apni Party Opposes STP at Playground, Bukhari Warns of Legal Action
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday opposed the proposed establishment of a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at a playground in Rawalpora Srinagar, saying the party would not allow diversion of land used by youth for sports and recreational activities. Speaking to reporters after visiting the area and interacting []
Scindia sets one-week deadline for India Post to adopt DoTs pension portal
NEW DELHI, Apr 2: Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday issued a one-week deadline to the Department of Posts for integrating its pension services with the telecom departments SAMPANN portal. Speaking at an event in the national capital, Scindia directed top officials from both departments to end ongoing discussions and finalise the integration immediately. Why is it that the postal department is not using the Sampann portal? I want (officials) to meet straight after this function, Scindia said. Noting [] The post Scindia sets one-week deadline for India Post to adopt DoTs pension portal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
527 of 691 Stone Crushers Functional in Jammu Kashmir; Govt Says
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday said that 527 out of 691 stone crusher units in the Union Territory are currently operational, asserting that the closure of non-compliant units has not significantly impacted ongoing developmental works. Responding to a calling attention notice moved by MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia in the Assembly, the Mining []
Education Minister Introduces Bill to Establish Private Universities in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakeena Itoo on Thursday introduced a Bill in the Legislative Assembly aimed at the establishment and incorporation of private universities in the Union Territory. The legislation, titled A Bill for the Establishment and Incorporation of Private Universities in Jammu and Kashmir and for Ensuring Academic Standards to Safeguard Quality []
2,395 Rehbar-e-Khel Teachers Await Regularisation in Jammu Kashmir, Govt Says Policy in Place
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday said that 2,395 Rehbar-e-Khel teachers across the Union Territory are to be regularised in a phased manner, as per an existing policy, with modalities for implementation currently under consideration. Replying to Un-starred Assembly Questiontabled by MLA Reyaz Ahmad Khan, the Youth Services and Sports Department informed the []
Sakeena Itoo Introduces Bill For Establishment Of Private Universities In J&K Assembly
JAMMU, Apr 2: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, today introduced a Bill in the Legislative Assembly for the establishment and incorporation of private universities in Jammu and Kashmir. The Bill, titled A Bill for the Establishment and Incorporation of Private Universities in Jammu and Kashmir and for Ensuring Academic Standards to Safeguard Quality Education and Protect the Interests of Students (L.A. Bill No. 08 of 2026), has already been published in an extraordinary issue of the Official Gazette. The post Sakeena Itoo Introduces Bill For Establishment Of Private Universities In J&K Assembly appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Assents To Three Bills Passed By Legislative Assembly: Secretary Informs House
JAMMU, Apr 2: Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit today informed the House that the Lieutenant Governor has assented to three Bills passed by Legislative Assembly (LA). Informing the House, the Secretary read, The Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 1 of 2026); The Jammu and Kashmir Eliminating Discrimination Against Persons Affected by Leprosy Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 2 of 2026) and Jammu and Kashmir State Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (L.A. [] The post LG Assents To Three Bills Passed By Legislative Assembly: Secretary Informs House appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt Employees Mandated To Complete Competency-Linked Courses: Centre In Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Apr 2: All central government employees have been mandated to complete competency-linked courses relevant to their role or level on a dedicated online platform annually, which will reflect in their annual performance appraisal reports, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. The government has adopted a competency-based capacity building approach, focusing on role-based learning, continuous skill development, and alignment of training with role requirements, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in a written reply. The [] The post Govt Employees Mandated To Complete Competency-Linked Courses: Centre In Rajya Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf neighbours as Trump talks of winding down Mideast war
DUBAI, Apr 2: Iran responded to US President Donald Trumps address to Americans on the war with new missile attacks targeting Israel and the Gulf Arab states Thursday, underlining Tehrans insistence that it rejected Washingtons outreach for a ceasefire while maintaining its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Britain planned to hold a call Thursday with nearly three dozen countries about how to reopen the strait, through which 20 per cent of all oil and natural gas traded passes in [] The post Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf neighbours as Trump talks of winding down Mideast war appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sine die or later? Cong seeks clarity on RS adjournment; Nadda says govt will revert
NEW DELHI, Apr 2: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday demanded the Government should clarify in the Rajya Sabha whether the House would be adjourned to a later date or sine die, amid what he called unhealthy media speculation. Rising after papers were laid in the Upper House, Ramesh sought an explanation from Leader of the House J P Nadda and the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs. Today, is the House going to be adjourned till a later date or [] The post Sine die or later? Cong seeks clarity on RS adjournment; Nadda says govt will revert appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Inter-state illegal arms supply module busted, 4 held: Punjab police
CHANDIGARH, Apr 2: Punjab police on Thursday said it has unearthed an inter-state illegal arms supply module with the arrest of four persons. Patiala police also recovered 10 sophisticated self-loading firearms, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were sourcing country-made weapons from Bihar and supplying them in Punjab for criminal activities, he said. Further probe indicates gang rivalry, with plans to target a rival criminal linked to the Goldy Dhillon network to establish [] The post Inter-state illegal arms supply module busted, 4 held: Punjab police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
