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Special on December 10th, Human Rights Day
Positive efforts should be made to protect peoples rights Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora We celebrate Human Rights Day on December 10th. This day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. This declaration is the backbone of the human rights framework of our societies, where each [] The post Special on December 10th, Human Rights Day appeared first on Northlines .
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)
Dr. Parveen Kumar Every year the government comes up with a Budget; a written plan that comes with hopes and aspirations for different sections of the society. It comes up with a blueprint for strengthening economy. It reflects hopes and aspirations wherein national goals, social needs and our vision gets translated into financial allocations [] The post PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) appeared first on Northlines .
Indian Researchers bring out new findings on Cosmic puzzle Alakananda
New discoveries lead to re-evaluation of Global Cosmology By Tirthankar Mitra Indias scientific community has quietly handed the world an intriguing cosmic puzzle. It is called Alakananda after the ancient Himalayan river, but its significance runs far deeper than its poetic name. Alakananda is one third the size of a Milky Way containing roughly [] The post Indian Researchers bring out new findings on Cosmic puzzle Alakananda appeared first on Northlines .
Beyond diplomacy: Economic reality of India-Russias $100 billion target
New Delhi has to take lot of special measures to bridge the trade gap By Dr. Nilanjan Banik The world watched as Mr Vladimir Putin visited India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was particularly excited as the two countries signed deals spreading across defense, trade, healthcare, civil nuclear energy, and labour cooperation. How much [] The post Beyond diplomacy: Economic reality of India-Russias $100 billion target appeared first on Northlines .
It is quite praiseworthy that cops in J&K are on toes to contain the drug menace as a multi-pronged strategy has been adopted to end this vicious cycle of bringing narcotics from across the border, and selling the same to the vulnerable section of society including the youths and using this proceeds to fuel terrorism. [] The post Strengthen Anti-Drug Measures appeared first on Northlines .
Special Vande Bharat Trains On Delhi-Udhampur Route For 3 Days Amid Flight Cancellations
Jammu, Dec 9: The Jammu division of Northern Railways on Tuesday announced a special Vande Bharat train between New Delhi and Udhampur for three days starting December 12, to facilitate stranded passengers in the wake of frequent flight cancellations, an official said. Chaos prevailed at Jammu and Srinagar airports over the past few days after most IndiGo flights from the two aerodromes were cancelled, triggering protests by stranded passengers. Jammu Division operates special trains in emergency situations for the convenience [] The post Special Vande Bharat Trains On Delhi-Udhampur Route For 3 Days Amid Flight Cancellations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Civil Aviation Minister Orders 10 Pc Curtailment Of IndiGo Flights, Airline Says Operations Stable
New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec 9: The Civil Aviation Minister has asked for a 10 per cent cut in planned IndiGo flights to help restore order at Indias biggest airline, which cancelled thousands of flights nationwide after failing to plan for tighter safety regulations. Posting a picture of IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, sitting with folded hands in front of him, Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, in a post on X, said that the airline management was summoned to the ministry to provide an [] The post Civil Aviation Minister Orders 10 Pc Curtailment Of IndiGo Flights, Airline Says Operations Stable appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Welfare Of J&K Residents Our Priority, Says LG; Launches Construction Of 344 Houses In Kathua
Jammu, Dec 8: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched the construction of 344 new houses in Kathua district for families affected by the recent spate of natural calamities in the region, also reiterating that peoples welfare remains the priority of the Union Territory administration. Recalling the hardships faced by residents during Operation Sindoor and the devastating floods in August and September this year, the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) said collective action can conquer every adversity. Addressing a [] The post Welfare Of J&K Residents Our Priority, Says LG; Launches Construction Of 344 Houses In Kathua appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM-Led Committee Likely To Meet Tomorrow To Select New CIC
New Delhi, Dec 9: A three-member committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is likely to meet on Wednesday to decide the next Chief Information Commissioner and information commissioners for eight vacant positions at the Central Information Commission (CIC). The government had informed the Supreme Court on December 1 that the Prime Minister Modi-led panel is likely to meet on December 10 to select and recommend names for these posts. Under Section [] The post PM-Led Committee Likely To Meet Tomorrow To Select New CIC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IGP Kashmir Orders Intensified Crackdown In Shopian; Reviews Security Grid, Crime Trends
Shopian, Dec 9 : In a firm security push, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi-IPS, conducted a comprehensive review of District Shopians crime and security scenario, issuing clear directives for stronger surveillance, faster operational response and tighter law enforcement. V.K. Birdi, visited District Shopian to review the functioning of the districts law enforcement efforts and to assess the overall security situation of the district. The visit included a review of the districts crime profile, law & order preparedness, [] The post IGP Kashmir Orders Intensified Crackdown In Shopian; Reviews Security Grid, Crime Trends appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SRINAGAR, Dec 9: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today held an extensive public outreach session at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, during which various Legislators, public delegations, employee associations and individuals raised several issues of public importance before the Minister. During the session, a delegation of Jammu Kashmir Teachers Joint Action Committee met the Minister and raised various issues of teaching community. The delegation expressed gratitude to Minister for formation of Committee regarding framing of [] The post Govt Committed To Deliver Good Governance That Reflects Aspirations Of Every Section Of Society: Itoo appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NIA Arrests Terrorist Umar Un Nabis Harbourer In Delhi Terror Blast Case
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Faridabad resident for harbouring terrorist Umar Un Nabi immediately before the Delhi terror bomb blast. Soyab of Dhauj, Faridabad (Haryana) is the 7th accused to be arrested in the case. NIA investigations have revealed that he had also provided logistical support to the terrorist Umar before the 10th November car bombing that killed several persons and injured many others outside the Red Fort in the national capital. NIA [] The post NIA Arrests Terrorist Umar Un Nabis Harbourer In Delhi Terror Blast Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K: Joint Search Operations Conducted Along Indo-Pak Border In Jammu Region
Jammu, Dec 9 : Accompanied by sniffer dog units, teams of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and the BSF has conducted joint search operations in forward areas along the International Border (IB) in Kathua, Samba and Jammu districts as part of enhanced vigilance and security measures, an official said on Tuesday. Border Security Force (BSF) troops, along with sniffer dogs and the police Special Operations Group (SOG), have undertaken search operations in areas close to the IB, including Ganjansoo, Marh [] The post J&K: Joint Search Operations Conducted Along Indo-Pak Border In Jammu Region appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PDD Places 11 I/C Executive Engineers As I/C Superintending Engineers
JAMMU, Dec 9: The Power Development Department (PDD) of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the placement of 11 in-charge Executive Engineers (Electrical) as in-charge Superintending Engineers on an officiating basis, allowing them to work in their own pay and grade with admissible charge allowance. These placements, made as a temporary arrangement, include corresponding transfers and postings across various wings and circles of KPDCL, JPDCL and JKPTCL against available vacancies. See Order Copy Click Here The post PDD Places 11 I/C Executive Engineers As I/C Superintending Engineers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Six Convicted in 2017 Pampore Case After Court Verdict
SRINAGAR: A court in Pampore has convicted six persons in two long-pending cases from 2017, marking a significant breakthrough for the local police in securing closure in the matter. Officials said the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMIC) Pampore delivered the verdict in cases registered at Police Station Pampore. The accused were charged with offences under []
Red Fort Blast: Delhi Court Extends NIA Custody Of Amir Rashid Ali By 7 Days
New Delhi, Dec 9: A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the NIA custody of Amir Rashid Ali, an accused in the Red Fort blast case, by seven days. On December 2, Amir was sent to a seven-day NIA custody. A Jammu and Kashmir resident accused of facilitating the Red Fort blast, Amir was arrested on November 16. On Tuesday, he was produced before Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested seven [] The post Red Fort Blast: Delhi Court Extends NIA Custody Of Amir Rashid Ali By 7 Days appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Auqib Nabi Among Eight Jammu Kashmir Cricketers Shortlisted for IPL 2026 Auction
SRINAGAR: Auqib Nabi, a Jammu and Kashmir cricketer, is among the group of eight players from the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) shortlisted for the IPL 2026 Player Auction, scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. According to the final roster released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Jammu []
Vote Chori Biggest Anti-National Act, BJP Indulging In It In Collusion With EC: Rahul
New Delhi, Dec 9: In a no-holds-barred attack in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP of indulging in the biggest anti-national act by committing vote chori in collusion with the Election Commission and destroying the idea of India. Gandhi posed three questions which he claimed make it clear that the BJP is directing and using the Election Commission to damage Indias democracy. Participating in a discussion on election reforms in the Lower House, the [] The post Vote Chori Biggest Anti-National Act, BJP Indulging In It In Collusion With EC: Rahul appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Debate on Vande Mataram for gains in Bengal elections, govt deviates from real issues: Kharge
New Delhi, Dec 9: Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said the true homage to Bharat Mata will only be when Parliament discusses and resolves the issues of common people, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of holding a discussion on Vande Mataram while keeping Bengal elections in mind. He also accused the ruling dispensation of holding the discussion to divert the peoples attention from the real challenges the country faces, including financial problems, like rising unemployment, poor economy and [] The post Debate on Vande Mataram for gains in Bengal elections, govt deviates from real issues: Kharge appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Prashant Kishor To Travel To J&K For Youth Meet In February
New Delhi, Dec 9: Jan Suraj founder and political strategist Prashant Kishor is expected to visit Jammu and Kashmir in February next year to interact with Kashmiri students and youth leaders, a statement said on Tuesday. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) said its national convenor Nasir Khuehami met Kishor in Delhi and informed him about the challenges faced by the students and young professionals from the Union territory. Kishor will be the chief mentor at a youth interaction [] The post Prashant Kishor To Travel To J&K For Youth Meet In February appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Military transport aircraft with 7 people on board crashes in Russia
MOSCOW, Dec 9: An Antonov An-22 military transport aircraft with seven people on board crashed in Russias central Ivanovo Region on Tuesday during its first flight after repairs, the defence ministry said. The aircraft crashed in an unpopulated area. A search and rescue crew has left for the accident site to determine the fate of the aircrafts crew, the ministry said. TASS reported that fragments of the An-22 were found on the shore and in the water. The An-22 is [] The post Military transport aircraft with 7 people on board crashes in Russia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chief Secy Pushes For Expansion Of MBBS And PG Seats Across The GMCs In J&K
JAMMU, Dec 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to comprehensively review the augmentation of undergraduate and postgraduate seats across Government Medical Colleges (GMCs), Dental Colleges, Ayurvedic and Unani Colleges by the Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department in J&K. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department; Director, SKIMS; Principals of Government Medical Colleges; Director, Coordination; and other senior officers of the department. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took a detailed appraisal of [] The post Chief Secy Pushes For Expansion Of MBBS And PG Seats Across The GMCs In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
I&C Dept Congratulates 2 Master Craftsmen Conferred Prestigious National Awards
Two more honoured with Certificate of Excellence SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, Dec 9: The Industries & Commerce Department extended heartiest congratulations to two outstanding craftsmen from Jammu and Kashmir, who were today honoured with the prestigious National Awards by the President of India, Draupadi Murmu at a grand ceremony, organized by the Ministry of Textiles at New Delhi. The Department also extended felicitations to two other craftsmen who were honoured with Certificates of Excellence for their contribution in their respective crafts during [] The post I&C Dept Congratulates 2 Master Craftsmen Conferred Prestigious National Awards appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Urban Projects Taken Up Under SASCI
Major heritage, lakefront and urban mobility projects planned across Jammu, Srinagar, Anantnag JAMMU, Dec 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed the projects of the Housing & Urban Development Department being implemented under the scheme, Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). While reviewing the proposals, the Chief Minister observed that the projects have the potential to significantly improve urban liveability, strengthen heritage conservation and boost tourism in urban centres. He emphasised that all works must be people-centric, environmentally [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Urban Projects Taken Up Under SASCI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Reports 12,554 TB Cases in 2025 up to October, Govt Says
SRINAGAR: The Government has said that Jammu and Kashmir recorded 12,554 tuberculosis cases in the first ten months of 2025, according to the Ni-kshay portal data placed before the Rajya Sabha. The Union Territorys figures form part of a wider national picture in which India continues to shoulder the worlds highest TB burden, even as []
SRINAGAR:The Government has said that renewable energys share of electricity generation has risen sharply this year, reaching 28.26 per cent of total generation in the current financial year 202526 up to October 31, 2025. The clarification was given in the Rajya Sabha in reply to a question on the countrys progress in expanding clean power. []
Goa nightclub fire: PIL in HC seeks court-monitored probe; alleges systematic failure of authorities
MUMBAI, Dec 9: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court seeking a court-monitored probe into the fire incident at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub that killed 25 persons. The petition, filed by social activist Aishwarya Salgaonkar, said the nightclub was operating without a valid construction licence and despite several demolition orders issued against it. There has been a systematic failure on the part of the authorities to act against [] The post Goa nightclub fire: PIL in HC seeks court-monitored probe; alleges systematic failure of authorities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CBI Books Anil Ambanis Son, Reliance Home Finance Ltd In Bank Fraud Case
New Delhi, Dec 9: The CBI has booked the son of industrialist Anil Ambani, Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL) in a case of alleged cheating in Union Bank of India that caused a loss of Rs 228 crore to the public bank, officials said on Tuesday. The CBI acted on [] The post CBI Books Anil Ambanis Son, Reliance Home Finance Ltd In Bank Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .
International court sentences Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for Darfur atrocities
THE HAGUE, Dec 9: Judges at the International Criminal Court sentenced a leader of the feared Sudanese Janjaweed militia to 20 years imprisonment Tuesday for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the catastrophic conflict in Darfur more than two decades ago. At a hearing last month, prosecutors sought a life sentence for Ali Muhammad Ali AbdAl-Rahman, who was convicted in October of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity that included ordering mass executions and bludgeoning [] The post International court sentences Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for Darfur atrocities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
International press watchdog demands release of journalists imprisoned in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Dec 9: An International press watchdog has called on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to urgently release journalists imprisoned in Bangladesh, saying at least four of them are languishing in prisons under politically motivated murder charges. In a letter addressed to Yunus, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said, Bangladesh currently holds four journalists in prison on murder charges, accusations that lack credible evidence and appear to be in retaliation for their reporting and perceived political affiliations. The letter, [] The post International press watchdog demands release of journalists imprisoned in Bangladesh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Significant percentage of Indian professionals want to work for themselves: Report
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: A significant percentage of professionals in the country said they want to work for themselves in the near future, with factors like AI adoption, a strong skilling appetite, and the power of trusted professional networks making it easier to start and scale their business, says a LinkedIn report. According to LinkedIns latest Small Business Work Change India Report, the number of Indian members adding founder to their profiles has increased by 104 per cent in [] The post Significant percentage of Indian professionals want to work for themselves: Report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SRINAGAR: The Government has said that Jammu and Kashmir received Rs 1857.93 crore in grants for rural local bodies under the Fourteenth Finance Commission cycle, even as data for the Union Territorys allocations and releases under the Fifteenth Finance Commission cycle remains unavailable in the official statement shared in Parliament. The clarification came in response []
MF AUM may cross Rs 300 lakh cr by FY35 on rising retail participation: Report
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Mutual fund assets under management (AUM) are projected to exceed Rs 300 lakh crore by 2035, with direct equity holdings expected to reach Rs 250 lakh crore over the same period, according to a joint report by consulting firm Bain & Company and investment platform Groww. This growth is driven by rising retail participation and a deepening digital adoption, the report said. According to the report titled How India Invests, mutual fund penetration across Indian [] The post MF AUM may cross Rs 300 lakh cr by FY35 on rising retail participation: Report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Stock markets fall for 2nd day on profit booking in bank, oil shares; Sensex sheds 436 pts
MUMBAI, Dec 9: Stock markets closed lower for the second straight day on Tuesday, with benchmark BSE Sensex declining by 436 points as investors booked profit ahead of the US Federal Reserves policy decision. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 436.41 points, or 0.51 per cent, to close at a nearly two-week low of 84,666.28. During the day, the barometer plunged by 719.73 points, or 0.84 per cent, to hit an intraday low of 84,382.96 as blue-chip private banks, oil and [] The post Stock markets fall for 2nd day on profit booking in bank, oil shares; Sensex sheds 436 pts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Leading public, private banks cut home loan rates after RBI slashes repo rate
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: After the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut down the major policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent, leading public and private sector banks have begun to reduce home loans. Leading private sector lender, HDFC Bank, has reduced its marginal cost of funds-based lending rates by up to 5 basis points across tenures, with the MCLR now ranging between 8.30 percent and 8.55 percent. This is slightly lower than the earlier 8.35-8.60 percent band. [] The post Leading public, private banks cut home loan rates after RBI slashes repo rate appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Gets Three AHIDF Projects as Centre Reports Steady Investments in Livestock Infra
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has secured three projects under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) over the past three financial years, according to data tabled by the Government in the Lok Sabha. The Union Territory received one project each in 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25, with a combined project cost of Rs 4.17 crore and []
Centre Links Decline in Infiltration in Jammu Kashmir to Upgraded Intelligence Grid
SRINAGAR: The Union Government has said that the last two years have seen significant improvements in Jammu and Kashmirs counter-terror ecosystem, driven by a wider national push to modernise intelligence systems, upgrade digital surveillance, and strengthen inter-agency operations. In a reply in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that Jammu and Kashmir []
Shah Rukh Khan named among New York Times 67 Most Stylish People
New Delhi, Dec 9: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made it to the list of 67 Most Stylish People of 2025 released by the New York Times. The names of other celebrities included Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, A$AP Rocky, Vivian Wilson, Nicole Scherzinger, Walton Goggins, Jennifer Lawrence, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cole Escola and Noah Wyle among others. The 60-year-old actor was recognised for his appearance at the Met Gala earlier this year, where he wore a design by renowned designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. [] The post Shah Rukh Khan named among New York Times 67 Most Stylish People appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Saudi Arabia Expands Nusk Card to Simplify Umrah for Millions
SRINAGAR: Saudi Arabia has expanded its Nusk card system to streamline Umrah services for both domestic and international pilgrims, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced. The digital card will be available to residents within the Kingdom, while printed versions will be issued to pilgrims arriving from abroad. . []
Auqib Nabi Among 8 J&K Cricketers Shortlisted For IPL 2026 Auction
SRINAGAR, Dec 09: In a major boost for Jammu & Kashmir cricket, standout pacer Auqib Nabi is among the group of eight players from the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) shortlisted for the IPL 2026 Player Auction, scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. According to the final roster released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the J&K players who have made the cut include Auqib Nabi, Nasir Muzaffar, Atif Mushtaq, Waseem Khanday, Vivrant Sharma, [] The post Auqib Nabi Among 8 J&K Cricketers Shortlisted For IPL 2026 Auction appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J-K HC upholds preventive detention on man for anti-national posts under PSA
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the preventive detention of a man accused of posting anti-national content on social media. Justice Sanjay Dhar last week upheld the detention order issued under the Public Safety Act (PSA) against Waseem Ahmad Dar alias Leepa by the Kupwara district magistrate in February []
No conclusive data to show direct link of death exclusively with air pollution: MoS Health
New Delhi, Dec 9: There is no conclusive data available in the country to establish a direct correlation of death/disease exclusively due to air pollution, Minister of State for Health, Prataprao Jadhav, told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Air pollution is one of the triggering factors for respiratory ailments and associated diseases, Jadhav said in a written reply. The health effects of air pollution are a synergistic manifestation of factors, which include food habits, occupational habits, socioeconomic status, medical history, [] The post No conclusive data to show direct link of death exclusively with air pollution: MoS Health appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Division Of Vande Mataram Song Led To Partition Of India: Home Minister Amit Shah
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: The division of Vande Mataram song for politics of appeasement led to partition of India, Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, as he slammed Opposition for linking the debate on 150 years of the national song with the upcoming West Bengal elections. Initiating the debate in the House, Shah said Vande Mataram was the mantra that awakened Indias cultural nationalism, and remains as relevant today as it was during the freedom [] The post Division Of Vande Mataram Song Led To Partition Of India: Home Minister Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K: Woman among three drug peddlers nabbed with heroin, weapons
Jammu, Dec 9: Jammu Police have arrested three drug peddlers including a woman with heroin and weapons in Ranbir Singh Pura area here in the city outskirts. The police spokesman here today said that in a major action under the ongoing war against narcotics, Police achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting three drug peddlers with [] The post J&K: Woman among three drug peddlers nabbed with heroin, weapons appeared first on Northlines .
Fire in office building in Indonesias capital kills at least 17 people
JAKARTA, Dec 9: A fire tore through an office building in Indonesias capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday, killing at least 17 people, police said. Flames engulfed the seven-story building, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky and causing panic among nearby residents and workers in a neighbourhood in Central Jakarta. (AP) The post Fire in office building in Indonesias capital kills at least 17 people appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sri Lanka bids farewell to 2 IAF choppers involved in relief work
COLOMBO, Dec 9: Sri Lanka Air Force bid farewell to two IAF helicopters after they ended their rescue mission in cyclone-hit island nation, even as INS Gharial reached Trincomalee with 700 tonnes of essential relief material from Tamil Nadu. The Indian Air Force (IAF) choppers, which departed on Monday, were involved in airlifting immediate relief supplies to distressed communities, evacuating those affected and providing air cover for those involved in rescue missions in the aftermath of havoc caused by [] The post Sri Lanka bids farewell to 2 IAF choppers involved in relief work appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Transporters Call For Strike On Dec 15 Over Neglect By Government
SRINAGAR, Dec 09: Jammu and Kashmir Transport Welfare Association on Tuesday announced a one-day token strike on December 15 over their long-pending demands. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the association General Secretary Sheikh Mohammad Yousuf said transporters from both Jammu and Kashmir divisions have unanimously decided to observe the strike as a mark of protest. He said the transport sector is on the verge of collapse due to the governments failure to address key issues, including the unregulated operation [] The post J&K Transporters Call For Strike On Dec 15 Over Neglect By Government appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Transporters to Observe One-Day Strike on Dec 15
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Transport Welfare Association on Tuesday announced a one-day token strike on December 15 over their long-pending demands. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the association General Secretary Sheikh Mohammad Yousuf said transporters from both Jammu and Kashmir divisions have unanimously decided to observe the strike as a mark of protest. He []
SIR 2.0: SC slams states over BLO threats, warns of anarchy
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday took serious note of threats against Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and other officials engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 of electoral rolls in West Bengal and other states, warning the Election Commission (EC) that ignoring such instances will cause anarchy. A bench of Chief Justice of [] The post SIR 2.0: SC slams states over BLO threats, warns of anarchy appeared first on Northlines .
CBI Books Anil Ambanis Son, Reliance Home Finance Ltd. In Rs 228 Crore Bank Fraud Case
New Delhi, Dec 9: The CBI has booked the son of industrialist Anil Ambani, Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL) in a case of alleged cheating in Union Bank of India that caused a loss of Rs 228 crore to the public bank, officials said on Tuesday. The CBI acted on a complaint from the bank (erstwhile Andhra Bank) against Reliance Home Finance Ltd., Jai Anmol Anil Ambani and Ravindra Sharad Sudhakar, both directors in RHFL, [] The post CBI Books Anil Ambanis Son, Reliance Home Finance Ltd. In Rs 228 Crore Bank Fraud Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt cancels 5,371 licences of fertiliser firms for malpractices during Apr-Nov: Nadda
New Delhi, Dec 9: The government has cancelled 5,371 licences of fertiliser firms for black marketing, hoarding as well as for distributing substandard material, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers Jagat Prakash Nadda said in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. In response to a question asked by BJP member Kiran Choudhary, Nadda said while states are empowered to take action on malpractices, the Centre takes action under the Essential Commodities Act of 1955 and the Fertiliser Control Order to check [] The post Govt cancels 5,371 licences of fertiliser firms for malpractices during Apr-Nov: Nadda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
8 J&K cricketers shortlisted for IPL Auction 2026
Jammu, Dec 9: As many as eight cricketers playing under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) have been shortlisted for the IPL auction 2026. As per the JKCA officials, eight players have been shortlisted for the auction scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. The shortlisted players are Auqib Nabi, Lone Nasir [] The post 8 J&K cricketers shortlisted for IPL Auction 2026 appeared first on Northlines .
Hydro Project Developers Violating Pacts, Not Employing Locals, Says J&KNC MP Ahmad Kichloo In RS
New Delhi, Dec 9: J&K National Conference MP Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo on Tuesday alleged in the Rajya Sabha that hydro-power project developers in Jammu and Kashmir are violating the agreed terms by not employing local people, and sought an inquiry into the issue. During the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Kichloo said hydropower is the primary source of electricity for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and state-owned NHPC is developing some projects, while others are built by [] The post Hydro Project Developers Violating Pacts, Not Employing Locals, Says J&KNC MP Ahmad Kichloo In RS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hundreds Participate In Army-Sponsored Marathon Near LoC In J&Ks Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Dec 9: Hundreds of enthusiastic youth on Tuesday took part in an Army-sponsored marathon near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and KashmirsPoonch district, officials said. Commander of Bhimber Gali Brigade, Brigadier Rahul Kumar, flagged off the marathon and encouraged the youth to adopt fitness as a way of life and consider a future in the armed forces. An Army official said the marathon was part of the second edition of Mendhar festival, which commenced on November 23 [] The post Hundreds Participate In Army-Sponsored Marathon Near LoC In J&Ks Poonch appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hyd-based crop protection firm ATGC Biotech, Israel-based Luxembourg Industries set up JV
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Hyderabad-based pheromone and semiochemical-based crop protection firm ATGC Biotech and Israel-based Luxembourg Industries have set up a joint venture, Semiophore Ltd, with a cumulative investment of USD 10 million. The 50:50 Indo-Israeli joint venture is fully financed by its partners, with cumulative investments of USD 10 million from Semiophore, Luxembourg Industries, and ATGC Biotech, towards infrastructure in India and Israel and regulatory registrations for 18 Indian-developed semiochemical and pheromone technologies across Israel, Brazil, Australia, and [] The post Hyd-based crop protection firm ATGC Biotech, Israel-based Luxembourg Industries set up JV appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kupwara court rejects bail pleas of 8 policemen arrested for torturing cop in custody
SRINAGAR: A sessions court in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday rejected the bail applications of eight policemen including a deputy superintendent of police who were arrested on charges of torturing a cop in custody. Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kupwara, Manjeet Singh Manhas, while disposing of the two bail applications moved by []
Laws Should Ease Citizens Lives, Not Burden Them: PM To NDA MPs
New Delhi, Dec 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told NDA MPs that no innocent Indian should face harassment or inconvenience due to any law or rule, stressing that such measures must always serve the common people. Addressing an NDA parliamentary party meeting, he said reforms should extend across all sectors of society, not [] The post Laws Should Ease Citizens Lives, Not Burden Them: PM To NDA MPs appeared first on Northlines .
83 AIS Officers In J&K Opt For Migration From NPS To UPS
JAMMU, Dec 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has notified that eighty-three AIS officers have submitted their option forms to shift from the National Pension System (NPS) to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). See Order Copy Click Here. The post 83 AIS Officers In J&K Opt For Migration From NPS To UPS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police Secures Conviction in 2017 Pampore Case; 06 accused convicted
Awantipora: Police on Tuesday said that in a significant development, the Judicial Magistrate Ist Class (JMIC) Pampore has convicted six accused persons in connection with FIR No. 46/2017 and FIR No. 48/2017 registered at Police Station Pampore. In a handout, the police said that the cases pertain to offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 354, []
Shiv Sena, BJP to have tie-up for municipal elections in Mumbai, elsewhere: Sources
Mumbai, Dec 9: After days of bickering, the ruling allies BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have decided to contest the elections to municipal corporations in Maharashtra including Mumbai and Thane as an alliance, Sena sources claimed on Tuesday. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Shinde decided at a late-night meeting on Monday that the ruling parties will contest these polls as members of the existing Mahayuti alliance, the sources said. The dates for the municipal corporation elections [] The post Shiv Sena, BJP to have tie-up for municipal elections in Mumbai, elsewhere: Sources appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No Airline, However Large, Will Be Permitted To Cause Hardship To Passengers: Naidu
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: No airline, however large, will be permitted to cause hardship to passengers through planning failures and non-compliance with regulations, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday on the mass disruptions in IndiGo flight schedules. Making a statement in the Lok Sabha, Naidu said strict and appropriate action will be taken against IndiGo for the flight disruptions that have affected passengers across the country. The minister said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has [] The post No Airline, However Large, Will Be Permitted To Cause Hardship To Passengers: Naidu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IndiGo Faces 5% Schedule Cut as Govt Probes Flight Cancellation Crisis
New Delhi: The Centre has initiated action against IndiGo following widespread chaos at airports nationwide, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) slashing the airlines winter schedule by 5 per cent. IndiGo, which operates around 2,200 domestic and international flights daily, will see roughly 110 flights cut from its operations, with the freed slots [] The post IndiGo Faces 5% Schedule Cut as Govt Probes Flight Cancellation Crisis appeared first on Northlines .
J&K Sports Council Orders Placements, Adjustments Of Four Officials
JAMMU, Dec 9: The Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council has announced immediate placements and adjustments of four officials in the interest of administration. As per the order, Senior Boxing Coach Anil Kumar Wadhere has been shifted from the Old Indoor Sports Complex, Jammu to M.A. Stadium, Jammu, where he will also conduct regular coaching classes. Joginder Kumar, Head Assistant at Sports Stadium Kathua, has been moved to the Divisional Sports Office, Jammu. Supervisor Vinod Kumar will continue at Sports Stadium [] The post J&K Sports Council Orders Placements, Adjustments Of Four Officials appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Must Define Its Own Growth Path Amid Fractured Global Alliances: Adani
Dhanbad (Jharkhand), Dec 9: Emphasising that Indias sovereignty depends on mastering the resources beneath its soil, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Tuesday said the nation must chart its own development path at a time when global alliances are increasingly fracturing. Delivering the keynote address at the 100th foundation day celebrations of the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Adani said nations across the globe were acting in pure self-interest, and India must master the energy systems [] The post India Must Define Its Own Growth Path Amid Fractured Global Alliances: Adani appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K: Habitual Offender Booked Under PSA in Kathua
Jammu Tawi: A man accused of repeated criminal and anti-social activities was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. The accused, Pradeep Ambedkariya, has been named in four FIRs filed over the past two years under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) [] The post J&K: Habitual Offender Booked Under PSA in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .
Deloitte launches search platform Tax Pragya
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Deloitte India on Tuesday launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered platform, Tax Pragya, which will help tax professionals with faster research inputs and insights. The Tax Pragya platform functions as a mobile-friendly tax AI agent, enabling smarter search, faster learning and seamless cross-skilling across Income Tax, GST/Indirect Tax and Transfer Pricing, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP said in a statement. It will work as a search and summarisation platform and can also handle and solve high-volume, [] The post Deloitte launches search platform Tax Pragya appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Corporate India reports 2nd strongest hiring outlook globally for Jan-Mar, 2026: Survey
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Employers in India reported the second strongest employment outlook globally for the January-March period next year, with 52 per cent of corporates aiming to increase staffing levels over the next three months, a report said on Tuesday. According to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook survey, the Net Employment Outlook (NEO) for the first quarter of 2026 stood at 52 per cent, an increase of 27 per cent over the previous quarter and up 30 per [] The post Corporate India reports 2nd strongest hiring outlook globally for Jan-Mar, 2026: Survey appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India, Sweden join hands to drive decarbonisation in steel, cement sectors
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Leading Indian companies like Tata Steel have joined hands with Swedish technology innovators to launch seven projects to drive decarbonisation in the domestic steel and cement sectors. As India advances towards its 2070 net-zero target, reducing emissions from these hard-to-abate sectors will be essential to support the countrys infrastructure development, industrial growth, and long-term climate ambitions, a press statement has said. The projects include using hydrogen in rotary kilns for steelmaking, recycling steel slag to [] The post India, Sweden join hands to drive decarbonisation in steel, cement sectors appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JSW Steels crude steel production rises 5 per cent in November
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Steel on Tuesday said its consolidated crude steel production rose 5 per cent to 24.39 lakh tonnes in November. The growth underscores the companys continued expansion and resilience in the competitive steel industry, strengthening its position as a key player in the countrys infrastructure sector. The companys crude steel output was 23.23 lakh tonnes in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal, JSW Steel said in a filing to BSE. The production [] The post JSW Steels crude steel production rises 5 per cent in November appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IMF approves USD 1.2 billion fresh disbursement for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a fresh disbursement of around USD 1.2 billion to Pakistan under a bilateral arrangement, highlighting the country maintained stability despite the devastating floods. The IMF Executive Board granted approval under a dual-track bailout, the 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the climate-focused Resilience Sustainability Facility (RSF), on Monday in a meeting held in Washington, Dawn reported on Tuesday. Cash-strapped Pakistan is currently in 24th IMF programme agreed last year to [] The post IMF approves USD 1.2 billion fresh disbursement for Pakistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Benin President Talon assures citizens situation under control
COTONOU, Dec 9: Benins President Patrice Talon said the situation is completely under control after an attempted coup on Sunday was thwarted by government forces, assisted by the Nigerian military. Benin, home to around 14 million people, has experienced occasional coups since gaining independence from France in 1960 but has maintained uninterrupted democratic governance for the past 20 years. While Porto-Novo is the official capital, Cotonou serves as the countrys largest city and administrative center. Calm returned to Cotonou after [] The post Benin President Talon assures citizens situation under control appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict
Surin(Thailand), Dec 9: Cambodias powerful Senate President Hun Sen on Tuesday vowed that his country would carry out a fierce fight against Thailand as a second day of widespread renewed combat between the Southeast Asian neighbours drove tens of thousands of people to flee border areas. Fighting broke out following a skirmish in which one Thai soldier was killed Sunday night, despite a ceasefire that ended five days of fighting in July over competing territorial claims along their border, [] The post Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K | BSF Jawan Found Dead In Samba; CRPF Constable Dies In Separate Incident
Jammu, Dec 9: A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Constable Sukhdeep Singh, a resident of Ferozpur in Punjab, was found lying in a canal at Rehiyan village on Monday evening. Locals shifted him to the district hospital Samba, where doctors declared him dead, officials said. Preliminary police investigation suggests he was travelling on a motorcycle and may have accidentally fallen into the canal. [] The post J&K | BSF Jawan Found Dead In Samba; CRPF Constable Dies In Separate Incident appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian Armys TA Recruitment Draws Massive Youth Turnout In J&Ks Poonch
Poonch, Dec 9: The Indian Armys Territorial Army (TA) recruitment drive in Surankote town of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district has witnessed an overwhelming response from thousands of young aspirants, days after Operation Sindoor. The large-scale initiative, aimed at offering employment opportunities and strengthening local engagement, will continue until December 15 and is expected to draw more than 30,000 participants from across the Union Territory. A participant expressed gratitude towards the Army for organising the drive at a crucial time. [] The post Indian Armys TA Recruitment Draws Massive Youth Turnout In J&Ks Poonch appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players Shortlisted as De Kock, Smith Headline Final List
Mumbai, Dec 9: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction will feature 350 players including 240 Indians and 110 overseas cricketers when bidding begins in Abu Dhabi on December 16, officials said. South Africas Quinton de Kock, who recently reversed his ODI retirement, has been added late to the final list with a [] The post IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players Shortlisted as De Kock, Smith Headline Final List appeared first on Northlines .
Delhi blast key accused lead NIA team to search Anantnag forests
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday conducted searches in the forests of south Kashmirs Anantnag district in connection with the Delhi blast case, sources said, adding that two key accused, including Dr Adeel and Jasir Bilal are accompanying the searched teams. Sources said that the NIA team was accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir police []
Man Accused Of Criminal, Anti-Social Activities Detained Under PSA In J&Ks Kathua
Jammu, Dec 9: A man wanted for his alleged involvement in various criminal and anti-social activities was detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district on Tuesday, police said. Pradeep Ambedkariya, who was named in four FIRs registered under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in the past two years, was lodged in Udhampur district jail, a police spokesperson said. A police team detained the habitual criminal involved in various illegal activities including [] The post Man Accused Of Criminal, Anti-Social Activities Detained Under PSA In J&Ks Kathua appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
At 291, Delhis air quality improves to poor category
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Delhis air quality improved slightly on Tuesday, with the city recording an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 291 in the poor category at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. The citys AQI on Monday morning stood at 318 in the very poor category, the CPCB data showed. Of the 38 monitoring stations across Delhi, 18 reported air quality in the very poor category (AQI above 300), while 20 recorded poor air [] The post At 291, Delhis air quality improves to poor category appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Key Panel to Review Environmental Clearance for 260-MW Dulhasti-II Project
SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) is set to decide on the environmental clearance of the 260-MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydroelectric project later this month. The run-of-the-river project will be reviewed by the panel during its meeting scheduled for December 19, 2025, in New Delhi. As per []
Can You Transfer Health Insurance to Another Provider?
If you are unhappy with your current health insurance policy, whether due to poor service, high premiums, or limited benefits, you might be wondering: Can I transfer my policy to another insurer without losing my benefits? The answer is yes, thanks to health insurance portability. This process allows you to port health insurance policy to a new provider while retaining certain benefits like waiting periods and continuity of coverage. In this blog, we will explain everything you need to know [] The post Can You Transfer Health Insurance to Another Provider? appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Whole Life Insurance vs Term Plan: Which One Should You Choose
For most people who just want to protect their family and keep premiums low, a term plan usually makes more sense. Whole life insurance becomes relevant only when you have very specific needs, such as legacy planning, a lifelong dependent, or a high, stable income. To choose properly, you need to be clear about what each product actually does for you. What is a Term Plan A term plan is pure life cover for a fixed period, such as 20, [] The post Whole Life Insurance vs Term Plan: Which One Should You Choose appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Red Fort blast: NIA conducts searches in forest area in JKs Anantnag
SRINAGAR: A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches in the forest area in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir as part of its probe into the November 10 blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, officials said. They said the NIA sleuths, assisted by police and CRPF, brought along []
Jammu Kashmir Trained Over 4.29 Lakh Youth Under PMKVY
SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir has trained 4,29,954 youth under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) since its inception, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has informed Parliament. The ministry further informed that the Union Territory of Ladakh has trained 4,076 candidates. The data was shared in response to a Lok Sabha question on employment, skill []
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Vande Mataram Row: Cong Cites Historians Remarks Referring To TagoreS Advice On Song, Slams PM
New Delhi, Dec 9: The Congress on Tuesday cited historian Sugata Boses remarks that it was on Rabindranath Tagores advice that the party decided in 1937 that only the first part of Vande Mataram would be sung at national meetings, and said these comments further expose Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared on X a video clip in which Sugata Bose is talking about the relations between Subhas Chandra Bose and Indias first prime [] The post Vande Mataram Row: Cong Cites Historians Remarks Referring To TagoreS Advice On Song, Slams PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Woman Among Two Held With 1 Kg Heroin In J&Ks Baramulla: Police
Baramulla, Dec 9: In its relentless efforts to dismantle the drug-trafficking ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, police have recovered one kilogram of heroin from a vehicle in the parking area of Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla and arrested the occupants of the vehicle, including a woman, police officials said on Tuesday. In a statement, a police spokesperson identified the accused as Tahir Ahmad Khan, son of Jamal Khan, and Sobita, daughter of Mohd Sadiq Khan, both residents of Trakinjan Boniyar. [] The post Woman Among Two Held With 1 Kg Heroin In J&Ks Baramulla: Police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
One Killed in North Kashmir Fire Incident
SRINAGAR: One person was killed in a fire incident in the Kupwara area of north Kashmir after his body was recovered from the scene of the blaze, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Pinku Singh, son of Gurdeep Singh, a local of Malik Mohalla, Kupwara. The body was recovered from the fire scene []
Srinagar Winter Fire Incidents Decline, but High Risk Persists: FES
SRINAGAR: Despite a decline in fire incidents across Srinagar this year, the Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Department has cautioned residents to remain vigilant during the winter months, when the use of heating and cooking gadgets significantly raises fire risks. Aqib Hussain Mir, Assistant Director FES, Kashmir, said that while awareness campaigns have helped reduce []
Centre Approves Three Major Sustainable Tourism Projects for Ladakh
SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Tourism has said that it has approved three major projects under a central government scheme that focuses on sustainable and inclusive tourism in the region. The ministry said that the projects were approved under its revamped scheme Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme and the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD). The official data []
Crime Branch Kashmir Cracks Major Grain Misappropriation Racket
Senior FCS&CA Officers Charge-Sheeted in Multi-Truck Rice Diversion Scam Srinagar, Dec 9: In a major breakthrough against white-collar corruption, the Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) has unearthed a sophisticated rice diversion scam involving senior officials of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, filing a comprehensive charge-sheet before the Court of CJM Sopore in connection with the illegal disappearance of multiple truckloads of government rice. In a statement, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch J&K has [] The post Crime Branch Kashmir Cracks Major Grain Misappropriation Racket appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
