Pumped storage projects to play imp role in meeting power demand during non solar hours: Minister
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Monday said pumped storage projects (PSPs) can play a critical role by storing surplus green power and meeting electricity demand during non-solar hours. India is currently a power-surplus nation, however, excess renewable energy capacity remains under utilised due to limited capacity tie-ups, he noted. The remarks came at a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Members of Parliament at Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, a statement issued by the [] The post Pumped storage projects to play imp role in meeting power demand during non solar hours: Minister appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian envoy in Shanghai felicitates noted Chinese scholar
BEIJING, Nov 17: Indian Consul General in Shanghai Pratik Mathur on Monday felicitated renowned Chinese scholar Prof. Wang Zhicheng who translated the Bhagavad Gita into Chinese. Prof. Wangs Chinese translation of the Bhagavad Gita, which was published in 2015, has been reprinted 17 times, Mathur said in a post on X. The most recent edition, published this year, has garnered strong public interest in the Chinese readership, a testament to the global support for Indian culture and civilisational [] The post Indian envoy in Shanghai felicitates noted Chinese scholar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: The NIA has arrested a second close aide of suicide bomber Dr Umar Nabi in the Red Fort Area car blast case with the man from Kashmir being accused of allegedly providing technical support for carrying out terror attacks by modifying drones and attempting to make rockets. While the aide Jasir Bilal Wani, a resident of Qazigund in Anantnag, was described by the National Investigation Agency(NIA) on Monday as an active co-conspirator of Nabi, the anti-terror [] The post Red Fort blast: NIA arrests suicide bombers second aide who is accused of modifying drones, trying to make rockets appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Army marksman receives grand reception as he returns home with Gold
ISSF World Championships Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 17: Naib Subedar Ravinder Singh, a 29-year-old ace marksman from the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), Mhow, was given a grand welcome in his native Bishnah town of Jammu division after winning the gold medal in the Mens 50m Free Pistol event at the ISSF World Championships held at the Egypt International Olympic City Range. Hailing from Bishnah, Ravinder faced a field of 47 elite shooters and delivered a stellar performance. After a [] The post Army marksman receives grand reception as he returns home with Gold appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PPP lawmaker becomes new premier of PoK
ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 : A Pakistan Peoples Party lawmaker was on Monday elected as the prime minister of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the regional assembly adopted a no-confidence motion against incumbent Chaudhry Anwarul Haq of Tehreek-i-Insaf. Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore is the fourth premier in the sitting assembly since its installation in 2021. He received the support of 36 lawmakers, including 27 from PPP and 9 from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. The assembly has 52 members, and a simple majority [] The post PPP lawmaker becomes new premier of PoK appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kathuas Anekha shines in Womens T20 Blind Cricket World Cup
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 17: Anekha Devi from Machhedi village in Kathua district created history with a sensational performance in the Womens T20 World Cup for the Blind 2025, playing a match-winning innings against Pakistan. The 20-year-old cricketer scored a blistering 64 runs off just 34 balls, hitting seven boundaries and maintaining an impressive strike rate of 188. Her extraordinary performance earned her the Player of the Match award and cemented her status as a key trump card of [] The post Kathuas Anekha shines in Womens T20 Blind Cricket World Cup appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K dominate Hyderabad as Sunil, Aquib, Kanhaiya, Samad, Qamran shine
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 17: Jammu & Kashmir put themselves in a commanding position in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group-D clash against Hyderabad at the JKCA Hostel Ground, thanks to stellar performances from both their bowlers and batsmen. Left-arm seamer Sunil Kumar starred with a five-wicket haul, while Aquib Nabi claimed four crucial wickets, skittling Hyderabad for just 121 runs in their second innings and giving J&K a first-innings lead of 49. Hyderabad had resumed from 88/6, with skipper [] The post J&K dominate Hyderabad as Sunil, Aquib, Kanhaiya, Samad, Qamran shine appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India committed to strong cybersecurity frameworks, data protection across borders: MoS Telecom
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: India is committed to collaboration on establishing strong cybersecurity frameworks, sharing best practices and protection of data across borders, Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said on Monday. While speaking at the ITUs World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku, Pemmasani said that India has introduced several measures to fight against online crime which has led to disconnection of over 30 million fraudulent connections and prevented 6.6 million fraudulent transactions. In an interconnected world [] The post India committed to strong cybersecurity frameworks, data protection across borders: MoS Telecom appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
45 Indians, mostly Umrah pilgrims, killed in accident at Madina
PM, other leaders condole deaths HYDERABAD/JEDDAH, Nov 17: At least 45 Indians, majority of them Umrah pilgrims from Telangana capital Hyderabad, were killed in Saudi Arabias Madina after their bus collided with an oil tanker, officials said on Monday. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Citing preliminary information, Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar put the toll at 45, saying a total of 54 persons from the city had left for the pilgrimage recently. However, there was no official word from [] The post 45 Indians, mostly Umrah pilgrims, killed in accident at Madina appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tawi barrage delay keeps Barjala-Khandwal under flood threat
* HC raps authorities over 9 years apathy Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 17: Coming down heavily on the continuing delay in completion of Tawi barrage and flood protection works, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has rapped the authorities for failing to remove the recurring flood threat to Barjala and Khandwal villagers even after nearly nine years of litigation. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh [] The post Tawi barrage delay keeps Barjala-Khandwal under flood threat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&Ks Republic Day tableau to showcase regions rich handicrafts, folk dances
Only UTs artists allowed participation Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Nov 17: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is set to showcase the regions rich artistic legacy at the Republic Day Parade-2026 in New Delhi, with preparations underway to prepare an elaborate tableau themed Handicrafts and Folk Dances of Jammu and Kashmir. Last year, on the Republic Day J&K displayed on the Kartavya Path the regions scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage, depicting picturesque destinations of both Jammu and Kashmir divisions, [] The post J&Ks Republic Day tableau to showcase regions rich handicrafts, folk dances appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Restoration of damaged roads to be completed by Dec 15 , Rs 72 cr earmarked
Central agency to construct portion of 4th bridge Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Nov 17: The restoration of maximum damaged roads on which work has been already started by Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts will be completed by December 15 at an estimated cost of Rs 72 crore while reconstruction of damaged portion of fourth Tawi bridge will be either handed-over to National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) or any other Central agency expert in construction [] The post Restoration of damaged roads to be completed by Dec 15 , Rs 72 cr earmarked appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: The Delhi Police has issued two summons to Al Falah University chairman in connection with the ongoing probe into the Faridabad terror module case and the two cases registered against the university for forgery and cheating, an official said on Monday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The summons were sent after investigators found that the universitys chairman Javed Ahmad Siddiquis statement was crucial for clarifying several inconsistencies linked to the functioning of the university [] The post DP summons Al Falah chairman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th term
PATNA, Nov 17: The process for formation of the new NDA Government in Bihar began on Monday after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and recommended the dissolution of the outgoing assembly with effect from November 19. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Kumar, the JD(U) supremo, will again meet the Governor on Wednesday and tender his resignation along with a letter of support from all other constituents of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). JD(U) sources [] The post Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th term appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Huge decline in terrorism in J&K: Army chief
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: India will continue to consider the terrorists and their supporters alike, and it will respond firmly to terrorism, Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday, in a firm message to Pakistan. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In an interactive session, the Army chief also broadly said that there has been improvement in Indias relations with China in the last one year following talks between the leadership of the two countries. On [] The post Huge decline in terrorism in J&K: Army chief appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K people peace-loving, aspire to Viksit Bharat and Viksit Jammu & Kashmir: CM
Omar Abdullah highlights UTs development vision 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meeting Faridabad: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday attended the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) held in Faridabad, Haryana. The meeting was chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah. The Northern Zonal Council comprises the States and Union []
Will hunt down culprits of Delhi blast even from depths of patal: Amit Shah
Faridabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday vowed to track down those responsible for the Delhi blast and asserted that the culprits would be found even from the depths of Patal (netherworld) and face the strictest possible punishment. Addressing the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) here, Shah said under the leadership []
Zero tolerance to terrorism policy curbed violence, stone pelting in J&K, says LG Sinha
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday attended the 32nd meeting of Northern Zonal Council chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in Faridabad, Haryana. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with continuous guidance of Home Minister Shri Amit []
42 Indians dead in bus accident in Madina
PM, EAM express condolence New Delhi: Forty-two Indian Umrah pilgrims from Telangana were among 44 people killed in a collision involving their bus and a fuel tanker near Madina in Saudi Arabia in the wee hours of Monday, people familiar with the matter said. It has been confirmed by local authorities that there is one []
Omar mourns death of Indian pilgrims in Saudi bus tragedy
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic accident involving a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims in Medina, Saudi Arabia, early this morning. He extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the mishap. According to initial reports, the accident occurred []
Army Chief warns Pak: Op Sindoor just a trailer
Says talks & terror cant go together, asserts India undeterred by nuclear threats New Delhi: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday served a pointed warning to Pakistan while outlining the militarys approach to evolving security challenges. Operation Sindoor was just a trailer which ended in 88 hours. We are prepared for any []
NIA arrests another active co-conspirator of Delhi suicide bomber
Wani, alias Danish, was arrested in Srinagar New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency has arrested Jasir Bilal Wani in Srinagar, who was an active co-conspirator of suicide bomber Umar un Nabi, in connection with the car blast near the Red Fort last week that claimed 13 lives, officials said on Monday. A resident of Qazigund []
CM sanctions Rs 30.14 crore for welfare of construction workers
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also serves as the Chairman of the J&K Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB), Monday sanctioned and released 30.14 crore for direct online transfer to eligible beneficiaries under key welfare schemes of the Board. The amount has been disbursed to all Assistant Labour Commissioners for immediate transfer []
Nowgam police station blast: MP Ruhullah calls for fixing responsibility for lapses
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah on Monday said the accidental blast at the Nowgam police station needs to be thoroughly investigated and responsibility fixed for the lapses that led to the incident. There is a need to fix accountability for the lapses that led to the accidental blast. A proper []
CM highlights JKs development vision
Faridabad, Nov 17:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday attended the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) held in Faridabad, Haryana. The meeting was chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah. The Northern Zonal Council comprises the States and Union Territories of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu & [] The post CM highlights JKs development vision appeared first on Northlines .
JK Police face higher operational risks, says LoP
Backs Addl support for cops fighting terrorism Kupwara, Nov 17:Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Legislative Assembly and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Sunil Sharma on Monday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Police face higher operational risks and need stronger support from the government, saying that the force requires updated welfare measures and enhanced [] The post JK Police face higher operational risks, says LoP appeared first on Northlines .
Rs 30 Cr sanctioned for welfare of construction workers
Jammu Tawi, Nov 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also serves as the Chairman of the J&K Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB), on Monday sanctioned and released Rs 30.14 crore for direct online transfer to eligible beneficiaries under key welfare schemes of the Board. The amount has been disbursed to all [] The post Rs 30 Cr sanctioned for welfare of construction workers appeared first on Northlines .
Town Planning Act Deficient, Says Jammu Kashmir Panel
SRINAGAR: A committee constituted by the Jammu and Kashmir Government has pointed out that the Jammu and Kashmir Town Planning Act-1963 lacks key provisions for the formulation of Town Planning Schemes (TPS). The committee, headed by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and comprising senior officials from the administration, Housing and Urban Development Department, and Law, Justice and []
Will hunt down culprits of terror blast from depths of netherworld: Shah
Says rooting out terrorism is Govts collective commitment NIA gets 10-day custody of accused arrested in blast case Accused to be brought to Kashmir Key conspirator held for providing Tech support to terror plot New Delhi, Nov 17: In a strong message, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah [] The post Will hunt down culprits of terror blast from depths of netherworld: Shah appeared first on Northlines .
Op Sindoor just a trailer, blood & water cant flow together: Army Chief
Says India wont be blackmailed; terror from Pakistan a serious concern New Delhi, Nov 17:In a strong message to Pakistan, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said that Operation Sindoor was just a trailer, which was over in 88 hours, stating that if someone wants to blackmail us, India is not [] The post Op Sindoor just a trailer, blood & water cant flow together: Army Chief appeared first on Northlines .
JKP stand with families of Nowgam blast victims: DGP
Srinagar, Nov 17:Asserting that J&K Police shares grief and stands firmly with families of Nowgam blast victims, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Monday said that force is committed to provide all possible help to the NOKs of the deceased and assistance to the injured. According to the details, DGP Prabhat, along with [] The post JKP stand with families of Nowgam blast victims: DGP appeared first on Northlines .
Town Planning Act-1963 lacks key provisions for planning schemes
Jammu Tawi, Nov 17: A committee constituted by the Jammu & Kashmir Government has pointed out that the Jammu & Kashmir Town Planning Act1963 lacks key provisions for the formulation of Town Planning Schemes (TPS). The committee, headed by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and comprising senior officials from the administration, Housing & Urban Development Department, [] The post Town Planning Act-1963 lacks key provisions for planning schemes appeared first on Northlines .
Sanat Nagar Flyover Misses Deadline Again
SRINAGAR: The much-delayed Sanat Nagar flyover project in Srinagar has missed yet another completion deadline, with officials indicating that the timeline is likely to be extended by about a week to allow finishing works to be completed. Officials said that the government officers heading the project and overseeing the inauguration are currently in Delhi, while []
Panel to identify land for Army in place of Tattoo Ground
Srinagar, Nov 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Joint Board of Officers to identify the balance equal value of land to be transferred to the Ministry of Defence in lieu of 139.04 acres of land at Tattoo Ground, according to a Government Order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on Monday. [] The post Panel to identify land for Army in place of Tattoo Ground appeared first on Northlines .
Kashmir Fiction Writers Guild Pays Tribute to Faiyaz Dilbers Enduring Literary Legacy
SRINAGAR: The Fiction Writers Guild on Sunday held its 347th session at Abi Guzar in Srinagar, where writers, poets, scholars, and readers gathered to pay homage to Faiyaz Dilber, the distinguished poet, theatre activist, journalist, novelist, short story writer, and researcher who passed away recently at a Srinagar hospital after a brief illness. The session []
Jammu Kashmir Constitutes Board to Determine Replacement Land for Army
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Joint Board of Officers to identify the balance equal value of land to be transferred to the Ministry of Defence in place of 139.04 acres of land at Tattoo Ground, according to a Government Order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on Monday. As per []
Lieutenant Governor Attends 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meeting in Faridabad, Haryana
Jammu,17 November : The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the 32nd meeting of Northern Zonal Council chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in Faridabad, Haryana. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor said that under the leadership of Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and with continuous guidance [] The post Lieutenant Governor Attends 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meeting in Faridabad, Haryana appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Jammu Kashmir Tightens Security Following Red Fort Blast
SRINAGAR: Following the November 10, Red Fort blast in New Delhi, that left more than 10 persons dead, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir regions have increased the vigil by launching extensive search and combing operations to ensure public safety. An official said that security forces are on high alert. Frisking has been intensified in []
JKHC Bar announces nationwide protest, Seeks review of SC verdict on Bar Quota
Jammu Tawi, November 17, 2025: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Jammu (JKHCBAJ), was held today at the High Court Bar Hall under the chairmanship of President Sr. Advocate Nirmal Kumar Kotwal. The members deliberated extensively on the recent judgment of the Honble Supreme Court inRejanesh [] The post JKHC Bar announces nationwide protest, Seeks review of SC verdict on Bar Quota appeared first on Northlines .
South Kashmir: Medical Shop Sealed, 4,960 Pregabalin Tablets Seized
SRINAGAR: The Drug Controller in Shopian, South Kashmir, today sealed a medical shop for violating the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and State Drug Controller regulations on prescription drug management. Acting on information from Shopian Police, a team from the Drug Control Department conducted a surprise inspection and found serious discrepancies in the pharmacys records. Officials []
LG Manoj Sinha Attends 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meeting in Faridabad
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday attended the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) in Faridabad, Haryana, held under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah. The meeting opened with tributes and a two-minute silence in memory of the victims of the car bomb blast near Red []
LG Sinha Attends 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meeting In Faridabad
Jammu, Nov 17: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the 32nd meeting of Northern Zonal Council chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in Faridabad, Haryana. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with continuous guidance of Home Minister Amit Shah, Jammu Kashmir has been achieving greater and new heights on the development and security front since August 2019. The Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude [] The post LG Sinha Attends 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meeting In Faridabad appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JKPTCL to Shut 20 MVA Transformer from Nov 18 to Dec 1
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation Limited (JKPTCL) has announced a 14-day shutdown of a 20 MVA transformer at the 220 MVA, 132/33kV Grid Substation, Kishtwar Katarsoma, from November 18 to December 1, 2025. The shutdown is aimed at augmenting the substations capacity from 40 MVA to 70 MVA. During this period, power supply []
Jammu Kashmir: CM Releases Rs 30.14 Crore for Construction Workers Welfare
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, also Chairman of the JK Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB), today sanctioned and released Rs 30.14 crore for direct online transfer to eligible construction workers under key welfare schemes of the Board. The funds have been distributed to all Assistant Labour Commissioners for immediate credit into the []
CM Omar Abdullah Sanctions 30.14 Crore For Welfare Of Construction Workers
JAMMU, Nov 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also serves as the Chairman of the J&K Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB), today sanctioned and released 30.14 crore for direct online transfer to eligible beneficiaries under key welfare schemes of the Board. The amount has been disbursed to all Assistant Labour Commissioners for immediate transfer into the bank accounts of registered workers. The sanctioned assistance covers a range of flagship schemes aimed at supporting construction workers and their [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Sanctions 30.14 Crore For Welfare Of Construction Workers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congress needs deep introspection on Bihar Assembly polls disaster to prepare for future
Senior leaders must ensure rejuvenation to meet assembly polls challenge next year By Kalyani Shankar In his victory speech following the Bihar elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi predicted that the Congress party might split again, given that the NDA secured a landslide victory. He criticised the Congress party for transforming into a communist-Maoist entity, [] The post Congress needs deep introspection on Bihar Assembly polls disaster to prepare for future appeared first on Northlines .
Woman Behind Kashmir Cheating Racket Arrested in Punjab
SRINAGAR: Police have arrested a woman accused of orchestrating a long-running cheating racket across several districts of Kashmir, following a carefully coordinated operation by police station Lal Bazar in Srinagar that traced her to a hotel in the city of Jalandhar in Punjab. The accused, identified as Asmat Jan, also known as Taboo, a local []
Bihars Verdict and the Emerging Grammar of Indian Politics
By Hardeep Singh Puri The people of Bihar have delivered a mandate whose weight goes well beyond the arithmetic of seats. The National Democratic Alliance has won 202 of the 243 seats in the Legislative Assembly, while the Bharatiya Janata Party alone has secured 89 seats, its best ever performance in the state. The Mahagathbandhan [] The post Bihars Verdict and the Emerging Grammar of Indian Politics appeared first on Northlines .
Nitish Kumar emerges politically stronger after Bihar Assembly polls
JD (U) supremos acceptability to the women voters factored in NDAs big win By Rabindra Nath Sinha Several conclusions, interesting and of political import, are instantly possible from an analysis of the Bihar Assembly election results announced on Friday, November 14. The most telling of these inferences is that the Bharatiya Janata Party, [] The post Nitish Kumar emerges politically stronger after Bihar Assembly polls appeared first on Northlines .
Cancers of different types have emerged as one of the most alarming challenges in the medical field with almost all shades of people belonging to different age groups suffering from this ailment conventionally referred to as terminal disease. Of course, medical profession has attained impressive advancement in this field as today much has been achieved [] The post Combating Cancer appeared first on Northlines .
JKBOSE Notifies Dates For Filling Of Examination Forms For Classes 10th, 11th And 12th
JAMMU, Nov 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (J&K BOSE), has notified online submission of Annual examination forms for Class 10th, 11th and 12th, Annual, Regular,2026 (Feb-March session). As per the notification issued, all eligible students of Summer Zone Areas of Jammu Division can submit their examination forms in online mode from November, 19 to December, 3 on payment of normal prescribed fee. The forms can also be submitted from December, 4 to December, 12 and December, [] The post JKBOSE Notifies Dates For Filling Of Examination Forms For Classes 10th, 11th And 12th appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Abdullah Highlights J&Ks Development Vision At 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meeting
FARIDABAD, Nov 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) held in Faridabad, Haryana. The meeting was chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah. The Northern Zonal Council comprises the States and Union Territories of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Chandigarh. Speaking at the meeting, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah highlighted the launch of Mission YUVA, the governments focused push on strengthening the [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Highlights J&Ks Development Vision At 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meeting appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Will Hunt Down Culprits Of Delhi Blast Even From Depths Of Patal: Shah
Faridabad, Nov 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday vowed to track down those responsible for the Delhi blast and asserted that the culprits would be found even from the depths of Patal (netherworld) and face the strictest possible punishment. Addressing the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) here, Shah said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, eliminating terrorism from its roots is the collective commitment of the government. He said in line with the [] The post Will Hunt Down Culprits Of Delhi Blast Even From Depths Of Patal: Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Striped Hyenas Arriving In Jambu Zoo
JAMMU, Nov 17: The striped hyenas, three in number, will be the new addition in Jambu Zoo. These bone-crushing animals are being brought from Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaipur in exchange of two Himalayan Black Bears as per the Animal Collection Plan of the Jambu Zoo approved by the Central Zoo Authority. The hyena will reach Jammu on November 18 and will be open for the public from November 20, 2025. The free ranging Striped Hyena is the only native hyena [] The post Striped Hyenas Arriving In Jambu Zoo appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi Blast: NIA Arrests Co-Conspirator Of Suicide Bomber Umar Un Nabi
New Delhi, Nov 17: The National Investigating Agency on Monday told a Delhi court that Amir Rashid Ali, a key accused in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, allegedly arranged a safe house and provided logistical support to Dr Umar Nabi, the suicide bomber who was driving the explosive-laden car that detonated outside the Red Fort on November 10, killing 13 people. Ali, a resident of Pampore in South Kashmir, was brought to the court of Principal District [] The post Delhi Blast: NIA Arrests Co-Conspirator Of Suicide Bomber Umar Un Nabi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CBI Arrests Social Security Officer ESIC Jammu In A Bribery Case
Jammu, Nov 17: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Social Security Officer, O/o Regional Director, Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Jammu while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs.9,000 from the complainant. CBI registered the instant case on 17.11.2025 based on a complaint that wife of complainant was running a private firm which became defunct and has not been doing any business since inception. However, ESIC, Regional Office, Jammu has been harassing by issuing Notices u/s 45 for non-deposit [] The post CBI Arrests Social Security Officer ESIC Jammu In A Bribery Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kargil, November 17: Executive Councillor for Cooperative, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi today convened a meeting with officials of the Cooperative Department to review and streamline the procurement and distribution of fertilizers for the next agricultural season. During the meeting, the Executive Councillor emphasized that LAHDC Kargil is committed to gradually reducing the use of [] The post EC Punchok Tashi Reviews Fertilizer Procurement Strategy with Cooperative Department Officials for Kargil District appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
German Government says its lifting restrictions on exports of military equipment to Israel
BERLIN, Nov 17: The German Government said Monday that its lifting restrictions on exports of military equipment to Israel that were imposed over three months ago. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in early August that Berlin wouldnt authorise any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza until further notice. That was a response to a decision by the Israeli Cabinet to take over Gaza City. Merzs spokesperson, Stefan Kornelius, told German news agency dpa that [] The post German Government says its lifting restrictions on exports of military equipment to Israel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chiles hard-right holds upper hand as presidential election goes to tense runoff
SANTIAGO (Chile), Nov 17: A hard-right former lawmaker and admirer of US President Donald Trump held the upper hand as Chile headed to a polarising presidential runoff against a member of Chiles Communist Party representing the incumbent government. Jose Antonio Kast, an ultraconservative lawyer opposed to abortion and same-sex marriage, appears to be in pole position after nearly 70 per cent of votes went to right-wing candidates in Sundays first round, as many Chileans worry about organised crime, illegal immigration [] The post Chiles hard-right holds upper hand as presidential election goes to tense runoff appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
2 Indian education tools among finalists of inaugural Global Edtech Prize
LONDON, Nov 17: One of the largest free online test preparation offers and a platform codifying best practice for greater accessibility were among the Indian finalists of the inaugural Global EdTech Prize, created to spotlight trailblazing solutions to some of the most crucial challenges in classrooms around the world. While Gurukul from Avanti Fellows in India made the final three in the Non-Profits category, LEAD Learning System from Indias LEAD Group made its mark in the Majors category at the [] The post 2 Indian education tools among finalists of inaugural Global Edtech Prize appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iran plans to hold meeting of Afghanistans neighbors with Russias participation
TEHRAN, Nov 17: Iran plans to organize a meeting in mid-December on the Afghan issue in light of tensions between Kabul and Islamabad with the participation of Afghanistans neighboring countries, as well as Russia, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh told Sputnik. We are currently working on establishing a contact group on Afghanistan, which will include all of Afghanistans neighboring countries plus a number of other countries, including Russia and China. The agenda also includes very important regional issues, such [] The post Iran plans to hold meeting of Afghanistans neighbors with Russias participation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dubai Air Show opens as Emirates announces major Boeing purchase
DUBAI, Nov 17: The biennial Dubai Air Show opened Monday with hometown airline Emirates ordering 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, as the carrier looks to increase its fleets off record earnings and unending demand for flights through this East-West travel hub. The airline did not immediately give a value for the deal with Boeing and GE Engines. The air show will also see renewed interest in flying taxis, something the sheikhdom long has promised and now hopes to deliver on [] The post Dubai Air Show opens as Emirates announces major Boeing purchase appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Polish Prime Minister says weekend rail line explosion near Warsaw act of sabotage
WARSAW, Nov 17: A railway line bringing passenger trains into Warsaw from southeastern Poland on Sunday was sabotage, the Prime Minister said. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Monday the damage to the line between Warsaw and Lublin on Sunday was caused by an explosion. Unfortunately, the worst fears have been confirmed, Tusk said in a statement Monday posted on X. An act of sabotage has occurred on the Warsaw-Lublin route (in the village of Mika). An explosion has destroyed [] The post Polish Prime Minister says weekend rail line explosion near Warsaw act of sabotage appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police Arrest 2 Long-Term Absconders in Separate Operations
SRINAGAR: Police in Pulwama arrested two long-term absconders in separate operations on Monday, continuing their drive to trace and detain individuals evading the legal process for years. Officials said that Kakapora Police arrested Nazir Ahmad Dar, known as Rustum, son of Abdul Salam Dar of Katibugh Kakapora. He had been declared a proclaimed offender by []
Pak: Jaffar Express targeted again, escapes without damage
KARACHI, Nov 17:The frequently-targeted Jaffar Express passenger train narrowly escaped an explosion in Pakistans Balochistan province, a day after it resumed operations following nearly a week of suspension due to security concerns. Insurgents targeted the train in the Nasirabad area of the province on Sunday, months after it came under a deadly insurgent attack that left 26 people dead. Suspected insurgents detonated explosives planted on the railway track on the route taken by the Jaffar Express from Quetta to [] The post Pak: Jaffar Express targeted again, escapes without damage appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Govt Forms Project Monitoring Unit for Digital Agriculture Mission
JAMMU, Nov 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has set up a Project Monitoring Unit under the Digital Agriculture Mission to oversee the implementation, coordination, monitoring and operational support of Agristack and the Digital Crop Survey. See Order Copy Click Here. The post J&K Govt Forms Project Monitoring Unit for Digital Agriculture Mission appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Airtel connects Man, Merak villages near Pangong Lake
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: Telecom operator Bharti Airtel has expanded its network footprint to Man and Merak two of the remotest villages on the Eastern Border of Ladakh near the world-famous Pangong Lake, the company said on Monday. Airtel said the expansion of the network connects the entire route between Chushul and Pangong Tso (Pangong Lake), which is at the Line of Actual control. Located along the stretch between Man and Merak villages on the eastern border [] The post Airtel connects Man, Merak villages near Pangong Lake appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Fix responsibility for lapses in Nowgam police station incident: Srinagar MP Ruhullah
Srinagar: National Conference Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah on Monday said the accidental blast at the Nowgam police station needs to be thoroughly investigated and responsibility fixed for the lapses that led to the incident. There is a need to fix accountability for the lapses that led to the accidental blast. A proper []
Is Kashmirs Ancient Birch Heritage Vanishing Before Our Eyes?
by Dr Farooq A. Lone Kashmirs white birch, once vital to writing, architecture, culture, and medicine, has largely disappeared from the valley floor, raising concerns about heritage loss and ecological change White Birch Tree, locally known as Burza Kul, is yet another fascinating element of arboreal vegetation closely linked to the history, culture and heritage []
Azam Khan, son Abdullah sentenced to up to 7 years in dual PAN card case
RAMPUR (UP), Nov 17: Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam were on Monday convicted and sentenced to jail terms of up to seven years by a special MP/MLA court here in a 2019 case related to obtaining two PAN cards using different dates of birth, a prosecution officer said. Delivering the verdict, Special Magistrate (MP/MLA Court) Shobhit Bansal held both father and son guilty after examining documentary evidence and witness testimonies, Prosecution [] The post Azam Khan, son Abdullah sentenced to up to 7 years in dual PAN card case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Biased, rigged tribunal, says Hasina rejecting allegations against her
NEW DELHI: Sentenced to death after a trial in absentia in Bangladesh, a defiant Sheikh Hasina on Monday charged that the judgement has been made by a biased and rigged tribunal established and presided over by an unelected government with no democratic mandate. In a strongly-worded statement, the 78-year-old Awami League leader, who has been []
Stock markets rally for 6th day; Sensex up 388 pts, Nifty revisits 26k level
MUMBAI, Nov 17: Stock markets rose for the sixth straight session on Monday, with the benchmark Sensex climbing 388 points and Nifty closing above the 26,000 mark following an across-the-board rally and strong quarterly performance by corporates. Rising for the sixth consecutive day, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 388.17 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 84,950.95. The broader NSE Nifty rose by 103.40 points, or 0.40 per cent, to settle at 26,013.45. Traders said strong buying by domestic [] The post Stock markets rally for 6th day; Sensex up 388 pts, Nifty revisits 26k level appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Northern Railway GM Inspects Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Section, Reviews Passenger Amenities
Jammu, Nov 17: General Manager of Northern Railway, Ashok Kumar Verma, on Monday conducted an extensive inspection of the Srinagar-Baramulla section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, an official said here. Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu, Vivek Kumar, and other senior officials accompanied Verma during the inspection which was aimed at assessing the progress of ongoing works and passenger amenities, said Uchit Singhal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division. During the inspection, the general manager reviewed various aspects related to [] The post Northern Railway GM Inspects Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Section, Reviews Passenger Amenities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi Blast: Police Announce Rs 5 Lakh Reward for Intel
SRINAGAR: Security was tightened at the Jammu railway station on Monday after the recent busting of a terror module, even as police in Poonch announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for actionable information about the presence or movement of militants in the border district. Official sources said that police and paramilitary personnel conducted surprise []
DSVR Murthy Assumes Charge as Chief Postmaster General, J&K Postal Circle
Srinagar, November 17: Shri DSVR Murthy, IPoS (1998 batch), today assumed charge as the Chief Postmaster General (CPMG), Jammu & Kashmir Postal Circle upon his promotion to the Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) Cadre. Prior to this posting, Shri Murthy served as Postmaster General, Vijayawada Region, Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle. He has also held several significant [] The post DSVR Murthy Assumes Charge as Chief Postmaster General, J&K Postal Circle appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Jammu railway station on alert; Police in Poonch announce reward for info on militants
JAMMU:Security has been intensified at the Jammu railway station following the recent busting of a white-collar terror module, while police in Poonch have announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for information on the presence of militants in the border district. Police and paramilitary personnel conducted surprise frisking and checking of luggage of all incoming []
Govt Withdraws DDO Powers From Handicrafts, Handloom Officers
Jammu, Nov 17: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has withdrawn the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) powers earlier assigned to senior officials of the Handicrafts and Handloom departments in Jammu. According to an official order, the DDO powers vested in the Joint Director Handicrafts Jammu, Joint Director Handloom Jammu, and the Deputy Director (Administration), Handicrafts [] The post Govt Withdraws DDO Powers From Handicrafts, Handloom Officers appeared first on Northlines .
J&K: Truck Catches Fire Inside Kwar Hydroelectric Project Tunnel
Jammu, Nov 17: A major accident was averted on Monday after a truck caught fire inside an under-construction tunnel of the Kwar Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, officials said. The blaze erupted when a dumper truck suddenly went up in flames while labourers were engaged in tunnelling work [] The post J&K: Truck Catches Fire Inside Kwar Hydroelectric Project Tunnel appeared first on Northlines .
J&K | Truck Catches Fire In Kwar Hydroelectric Project Tunnel, No Loss Of Life
Jammu, Nov 17: Several labourers were rescued safely on Monday after a truck caught fire inside a tunnel at the Kwar hydroelectric power project on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, officials said. They said there was no loss of life in the incident. A fire broke out in the under-construction tunnel when a dumper caught fire while several labourers were engaged in tunnelling work at the project site in the Padyarna area, they said. The Fire [] The post J&K | Truck Catches Fire In Kwar Hydroelectric Project Tunnel, No Loss Of Life appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Brother of Al Falah University chairman arrested in MP fraud case
MHOW (MP), Nov 17: The brother of Al Falah University Chairman Javed Siddiqui, who is under investigation in the Delhi blast, has been arrested by the Madhya Pradesh police from Hyderabad in connection with a financial fraud in Mhow, officials said on Monday. Hamood Ahmed Siddiqui, accused of orchestrating a large-scale financial fraud in MPs Mhow 25 years ago, was arrested from Hyderabad on Sunday, an official said. Hamood vanished from Mhow in 2000 after allegedly establishing a bogus [] The post Brother of Al Falah University chairman arrested in MP fraud case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Study details molecular changes in how hypertension can impair cognition
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: Hypertension can start impairing major brain cells responsible for cognition well before blood pressure increases by a measurable amount, according to a study conducted on mice, which can help explain how the condition is a major risk factor for cognitive impairment. Findings published in the journal Neuron suggest that hypertension may induce early changes in how genes in a brain cell express themselves and could interfere with ones thinking and memory, researchers from Weill Cornell [] The post Study details molecular changes in how hypertension can impair cognition appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Master Capital Services gets in-principle approval from Sebi to launch mutual fund biz
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: Master Capital Services on Monday said it has received in-principle approval from markets regulator SEBI to sponsor a mutual fund. The approval allows the company to take additional regulatory steps necessary to form an Asset Management Company (AMC) and launch mutual fund schemes, subject to fulfilling SEBIS final registration requirements. The proposed mutual fund business will create a variety of equity, hybrid, and multi-asset schemes, which are meant for different types of investors, Master Capital [] The post Master Capital Services gets in-principle approval from Sebi to launch mutual fund biz appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC dismisses plea to permit civilians to offer prayers in mosque inside military quarters
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea raising a grievance over not permitting the civilians to offer prayers in a mosque located inside the military quarters in Chennai, saying there may be security issues. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order while hearing a plea challenging an April 2025 order of a division bench of the Madras High Court, which had dismissed an appeal against its single judge order. [] The post SC dismisses plea to permit civilians to offer prayers in mosque inside military quarters appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pfizer launches new medication for migraine treatment
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: Drug maker Pfizer on Monday said it has launched a new medication for migraine treatment. The company has introduced Rimegepant ODT in India for adults with a previous insufficient response to triptan, the usual drugs for treating migraine. The new medication delivers rapid and sustained pain relief lasting up to 48 hours post-treatment, while not associated with the risk of medication overuse headaches, Pfizer Ltd said in a statement. Rimegepant will be available in a [] The post Pfizer launches new medication for migraine treatment appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Healthcare Global Enterprises Q2 net dips 11 pc YoY
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: Cancer focused healthcare service provider Healthcare Global Enterprises has reported an 11 per cent dip in its profit after tax at Rs 16 crore in the September quarter of FY26. The Bengaluru-based firm reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 18 crore in the July-September quarter of last fiscal. Lower PAT on account of higher depreciation and interest expense from growth investments and acquisitions undertaken in the last year, it said in a statement. [] The post Healthcare Global Enterprises Q2 net dips 11 pc YoY appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Texmaco wins Rs 15 crore DMRC contract for ballast-less track installation in NCR
KOLKATA, Nov 17: Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd has secured a Rs 15.06 crore contract from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for installing, testing and commissioning ballast-less track systems across key corridors in the National Capital Region, the company said in a statement on Monday. Ballast-less refers to a type of railway track that replaces traditional crushed stone ballast with a rigid concrete or asphalt slab to which the rails are fastened. The project covers a 5.8 km track [] The post Texmaco wins Rs 15 crore DMRC contract for ballast-less track installation in NCR appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Vehant Technologies gets Rs 40 cr order from AAI to install explosive detectors at airports
MUMBAI, Nov 17: Vehant Technologies on Monday said it has secured an order worth Rs 40 crore from Airports Authority of India for supply, installation and maintenance of 232 units of Explosive Trace Detectors (ETDs) at over 60 airports in the country. The airports include Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Varanasi, Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Port Blair, Coimbatore, among others, the company said. The company had received an order for 20 units of ETD NanoSniffer from AAI for deployment on trial basis, [] The post Vehant Technologies gets Rs 40 cr order from AAI to install explosive detectors at airports appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi Expresses Grief as 45 Indian Pilgrims Killed in Medina Bus Crash
SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound grief over the fatal bus accident in Medina, Saudi Arabia, which involved several Indian nationals. In a message posted on social media, he extended his condolences to the families of those who died and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. Deeply saddened by the accident in []
J&K students association allege targeted suspicion, urges PM to step in
New Delhi: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday alleged that Kashmiri students across several northern states are facing profiling, eviction and intimidation in the aftermath of the Red Fort blast in Delhi, and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to publicly intervene to call off the vilification of the community. Addressing a press Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Divine Mixer Grinder vs Standard Mixer Grinder: What Sets It Apart?
In every modern kitchen, the mixer and grinder are the silent heroes that save time and effort, ensuring every dish comes out just right. From grinding spices to blending chutneys or making batter, its an appliance that truly defines convenience. But as technology evolves, so do kitchen appliances. Wipros divine mixer grinder offers advanced features and thoughtful design enhancements that make it stand apart from standard models. Lets break down what truly differentiates the divine series from regular mixer grinders [] The post Divine Mixer Grinder vs Standard Mixer Grinder: What Sets It Apart? appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
