Understanding Indias Position on Iran and Israel
Prof Virender Koundal virender_koundal@rediffmail.com In recent weeks, some opposition groups and a few activists in different parts of India, including in Kashmir, have demanded that the Government of India strongly condemn the killing of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel. Protests and demonstrations have been organized, and some voices are attempting to create a political narrative that India must openly support Iran in this matter. However, such demands raise important questions about Indias national interests, diplomatic [] The post Understanding Indias Position on Iran and Israel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Unified Building Bye-Laws in J&K Need Context-Sensitive Amendments
Vishal Abrol arvabrol@trikonearchitects.com Building bye-laws form the backbone of urban planning and regulated development. They are statutory instruments designed to ensure safe construction, organised growth, environmental protection, and the structural integrity of buildings. In a rapidly developing region like Jammu-Kashmir, where urban expansion and infrastructure development are gaining momentum, building regulations play an even more critical role. The introduction of the Unified Building Bye-Laws (UBBL), 2021 was therefore a welcome step by the Government. The objective behind the policy was [] The post Unified Building Bye-Laws in J&K Need Context-Sensitive Amendments appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The Sinking of IRIS Dena Strategy, Legality and the Expanding Theatre of War
Robin S Mehta robinmehta33@gmail.com The recent torpedoing of the Iranian warship Dena in the Indian Ocean has brought into sharp focus the widening arc of the ongoing confrontation between Iran on one side and the United States-Israel axis on the other. What might appear at first glance as a single naval engagement is in fact a telling episode in a conflict that is steadily spreading beyond the traditional battlegrounds of the Middle East. The vessel involved, IRIS Dena, had reportedly [] The post The Sinking of IRIS Dena Strategy, Legality and the Expanding Theatre of War appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Airtel extends connectivity to remote Marwah area
Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Mar 10: Bharti Airtel Airtel, one of Indias leading telecommunication service providers, today announced the expansion of its network footprint to remote area of Marwah linking Kishtwar and Anantnag. With this milestone, Airtel has become the first and only service provider to deliver reliable mobile connectivity to this strategically significant and difficult-to-reach region. Marwah, characterized by its rugged terrain and limited seasonal road access to Kishtwar and Anantnag, remains disconnected during winters due to heavy snowfall and [] The post Airtel extends connectivity to remote Marwah area appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FICCI FLO JKL hosts Samriddhi to celebrate women empowerment initiatives
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: FICCI FLO Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh (JKL) chapter hosted Samriddhi, a special event celebrating a year of impactful initiatives focused on womens empowerment, grassroots entrepreneurship, and collaborative development across the region. The event was graced by Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, as the chief guest and Poonam Sharma, National president, FICCI FLO, as the guest of honour. FLO members, Self-Help Group (SHG) workers, Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) representatives, [] The post FICCI FLO JKL hosts Samriddhi to celebrate women empowerment initiatives appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Volleyball tournament organised by police concludes
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: The volleyball tournament organised by Jammu Police under the Civic Action Programme 2025-26 concluded at Government Degree College ground, Bishnah, with enthusiastic participation from teams across the region. The tournament witnessed participation from eight teams representing Bishnah, Arnia, RS Pura and Miran Sahib areas and attracted a large number of local spectators who gathered to witness the matches. MLA Bishnah Dr Rajiv Bhagat attended the concluding ceremony as the chief guest, while former MLA [] The post Volleyball tournament organised by police concludes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CJI, Supreme Court judges visit Amrit Udyan
NEW DELHI, Mar 10: CJI Justice Surya Kant and judges of the Supreme Court, along with their families, on Tuesday visited the Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu interacted with them after the visit, her office said in a post on X. Chief Justice of India, Shri Justice Surya Kant and judges of the Supreme Court, along with their families, visited the Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan, it said. The Amrit Udyan is open for public viewing till [] The post CJI, Supreme Court judges visit Amrit Udyan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nepals Balen says will work with India to further strengthen bilateral ties
KATHMANDU, Mar 10: Rastriya Swatantra Partys (RSP) prime ministerial candidate Balendra Shah on Tuesday expressed confidence in further deepening historic Nepal-India ties and making them more outcome-oriented. The 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician is all set to become Nepals first Madhesi prime minister and also the Himalayan nations youngest elected executive head. Shah made the remarks in a social media post while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes on the partys electoral success. Thank you for the good wishes honourable Prime [] The post Nepals Balen says will work with India to further strengthen bilateral ties appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sakeena assures stronger support system for PwDs
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today held an extensive interaction with representatives of the Confederation of Physically Challenged Organisations and took stock of various issues and grievances of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) across Jammu and Kashmir. The interaction was held with an aim to strengthen welfare measures, improve accessibility and ensure that development reaches every person, including those living with disabilities across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended [] The post Sakeena assures stronger support system for PwDs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Japans necessity for cooperation with US rising due to deteriorating security configurations: Envoy
NAGPUR, Mar 10 : Minister of Political Affairs at the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi, Noriaki Abe, on Tuesday called the United States of America an ally of Japan, and said his countrys necessity for cooperation with the US has been increasing due to the deteriorating security configurations. He also said the Japan-US alliance is a lifeline for deterrence and response to any emergency situations in Japans territory and in its vicinity. Abe was interacting with the students of [] The post Japans necessity for cooperation with US rising due to deteriorating security configurations: Envoy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CS pushes for fast-track recruitment to fill vacancies across departments
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the status of vacancies and the progress of recruitments being undertaken through the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) across various departments of the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by the concerned Administrative Secretaries; Chairperson, JKSSB; Secretary, JKPSC and other concerned representatives from different departments. While reviewing the progress, the Chief Secretary stressed the [] The post CS pushes for fast-track recruitment to fill vacancies across departments appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
About 1 lakh apply for rooftop solar scheme in J&K; over 25,000 systems installed
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana *Rs 182 cr Central assistance released Govind Sharma JAMMU, Mar 10: Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a significant response to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), with 97,260 applications received for rooftop solar installations in the Union Territory since the launch of the scheme in February 2024 and 25,160 systems installed as of March 5, 2026. This was information was shared by Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso [] The post About 1 lakh apply for rooftop solar scheme in J&K; over 25,000 systems installed appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pakistan, China call for de-escalation in West Asia
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 : Pakistan and China on Tuesday called for de-escalation in West Asia and emphasised the need to pursue dialogue and diplomacy in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter to address differences. On February 28, the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei and several top commanders. Irans retaliation escalated the war to the entire Gulf region. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held [] The post Pakistan, China call for de-escalation in West Asia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India has made significant strides in climate protection under Modi: Environment minister
NEW DELHI, Mar 10 : India has made significant strides in climate protection with a whole-of-government approach adopted by the Narendra Modi-led government, Union minister Bhupender Yadav said, asserting that the number of protected areas and wildlife reserves has increased substantially since 2014. Replying to a debate on the working of his ministry in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change asserted that the Modi government was committed to protecting and conserving the Aravalli ranges. He [] The post India has made significant strides in climate protection under Modi: Environment minister appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Writ jurisdiction cannot override pending civil adjudication: DB
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: A Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and LadakhHigh Court comprising Justice Sindhu Sharma and Justice Shahzad Azeem has dismissed a Letters Patent Appeal in a Rehbar-e-Taleem appointment dispute from Budgam, holding that once a party has already chosen the civil court route for adjudication of disputed facts, the extraordinary writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked for the same cause of action. The appeal was filed by Waheeda Yaseen Khan against the judgment dated September 23, [] The post Writ jurisdiction cannot override pending civil adjudication: DB appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The decision of the Jammu and Kashmir Housing Board to initiate two housing projects at Chowadhi in Jammu and Birpur in Samba marks a welcome, though modest, step towards addressing the growing housing needs of the Union Territory. Urban expansion in Jammu, in particular, has been rapid over the past two decades. As administrative, educational and commercial institutions have grown, the city has expanded far beyond its traditional limits. Yet, planned housing colonies-essential for orderly urban development-remain limited. The proposed [] The post Urban Growth Challenge appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cabinet approves extension of Jal Jeevan Mission till Dec 2028
JJM 2.0 to focus on service delivery NEW DELHI, Mar 10: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the extension of Jal Jeevan Mission up to December 2028 with an enhanced outlay of Rs 8.7 lakh crore for the rural drinking water supply project which will now shift focus from infrastructure creation to service delivery. The project was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 to provide safe and adequate drinking water through tap connections to all households in rural [] The post Cabinet approves extension of Jal Jeevan Mission till Dec 2028 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rana reviews Jal Shakti works; emphasises accountability, better monitoring
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting regarding functioning of the Jal Shakti Department. He assessed the progress on various ongoing initiatives of the department, stressing the need for stronger monitoring, enhanced accountability and time-bound execution of developmental works. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti, Shaleen Kabra, members of the J&K Water Resources Regulatory Authority (JKWRRA), Mission [] The post Rana reviews Jal Shakti works; emphasises accountability, better monitoring appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Centre for Womens Studies, GHRT honour 30 visionary women
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: The Centre for Womens Studies, University of Jammu, in collaboration with GHRT, organized a landmark conference themed Closing the Digital Divide: Women in the Age of AI. The highlight of the programme was the honouring of 30 visionary women and 17 guest awardees from Jammu and Kashmir, representing diverse sectors including education, entrepreneurship, social work, healthcare, technology, arts, and public service. These distinguished women were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the society and for [] The post Centre for Womens Studies, GHRT honour 30 visionary women appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
President, PM greet Omar on his birthday
NEW DELHI, Mar 10: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on his birthday on Tuesday and wished him a long life and wonderful health. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Former Union Minister Abdullah, the two-time Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, turned 56 on Tuesday. According to officials, the President spoke to Abduallh over the phone and conveyed his best wishes on his birthday. The Prime Minister took [] The post President, PM greet Omar on his birthday appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SKIMS records best doctor-patient ratio in J&K
Newer MCs face heavy patient load Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 10: The Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences has recorded the most favourable doctor-patient ratio among major Government Medical Institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, pointing to marked disparities in the availability of doctors across public hospitals in the Union Territory, according to official data. The figures show that SKIMS Soura has a doctor-patient ratio of about 1:5.96, indicating comparatively higher availability of doctors and a substantially lower patient burden on medical [] The post SKIMS records best doctor-patient ratio in J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kavinder Gupta sworn in as Himachal Governor, says post belongs to no political party
SHIMLA, Mar 10: Former Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh in a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday, following which he said the position does not belong to any political party. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Governor works for the overall development of the state and society, he added. Gupta performed a traditional pooja with his family members before proceeding to the oath-taking ceremony. He took the oath [] The post Kavinder Gupta sworn in as Himachal Governor, says post belongs to no political party appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says
DUBAI: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of US strikes inside Iran. The Islamic Republic, its firepower diminished, vowed to fight on. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the wars aim is a popular overthrow of Irans government, and we are breaking their bones. White House press []
West Asia conflict impact: PM asks ministers to coordinate, ensure Indian consumers dont suffer
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met some top ministers and asked them to work together to ensure Indian consumers do not suffer from the impact of the West Asia conflict on the supply and price of petroleum products, sources said. Amid rising tensions in West Asia ever since the United States and []
President, PM Modi greet CM Omar on birthday
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on his birthday on Tuesday and wished him a long life and wonderful health. Former union minister Abdullah, the two-time chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, turned 56 on Tuesday. According to officials, the President spoke to []
Conveys solidarity with Iranian people New Delhi: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Tuesday visited the Embassy of the Iran in New Delhi and signed the condolence book to express profound grief over the martyrdom of Syed Ali Khamenei, the Spiritual and Supreme Leader of Iran. On the occasion, Dr Farooq []
End to dry spell as Valley receives snowfall, rains
Srinagar: A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received snowfall on Tuesday while the plains were lashed by rains, ending the prolonged dry spell in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Gurez in north Kashmir and Sonamarg-Zojila axis in central Kashmir were among the higher reaches that received overnight snowfall, while rains continued to []
Three Jal Shakti dept workers dismissed for anti-national activities
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government has dismissed three workers of the Jal Shakti department over their alleged involvement in anti-national and subversive activities, officials said on Tuesday. Among the three workers, two hailed from Kishtwar district in Jammu, while one belonged to south Kashmirs Anantnag district. They were identified as Liyaqat Ali Bhagwan, a resident []
Over 40 000 posts vacant across J&K govt depts
Jammu: A total of 40,661 posts are currently vacant in government departments across Jammu and Kashmir, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), M Raju said on Tuesday. The vacancies include 3,808 gazetted posts, 24,507 non-gazetted posts, and 12,351 multi-tasking staff (MTS) posts. Raju shared the information at a meeting convened by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo []
Govt aims to transform AWCs into vibrant early learning spaces
Jammu: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to discuss various proposals focusing on enhanced convergence of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) framework with Education, Health, and other allied departments to further strengthen the early learning ecosystem at Anganwadi Centres across Jammu and []
Army foils infiltration bid, terrorist killed
Searches launched in Samba after suspected drone activity near IB Jammu Tawi, Mar 10:Army on Tuesday said that it foiled an infiltration bid by killing a terrorist along the Line of Control in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district. An official said that alert troops detected the movement of two suspected terrorists in the Jhangar [] The post Army foils infiltration bid, terrorist killed appeared first on Northlines .
90 pc land parcels in J&K geo-referenced under DILRMP
New Delhi, Mar 10:The Government of India on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that over 90 percent land parcels in Jammu & Kashmir have been geo-referenced under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). According to the details shared by Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a total of 68,36,683 land parcels [] The post 90 pc land parcels in J&K geo-referenced under DILRMP appeared first on Northlines .
PMGSY connects 99 pc eligible rural habitations in JK
New Delhi, Mar 10:The Government of India on Tuesday said that more than 99 percent of eligible rural habitations in Jammu & Kashmir have been connected with all-weather roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Replying to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan said that [] The post PMGSY connects 99 pc eligible rural habitations in JK appeared first on Northlines .
72000 J&K rural youth trained under DDU-GKY
New Delhi, Mar 10:The Government of India on Tuesday said that more than 72,000 rural youth from Jammu & Kashmir have been trained under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), while over 45,000 of them have been placed in jobs since the inception of the scheme. According to the information shared in Lok [] The post 72000 J&K rural youth trained under DDU-GKY appeared first on Northlines .
CS pushes for fast-track recruitment to fill vacancies
Jammu Tawi, Mar 10:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the status of vacancies and the progress of recruitments being undertaken through the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) across various departments of the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by the [] The post CS pushes for fast-track recruitment to fill vacancies appeared first on Northlines .
Govt launches Auto Scrutiny Portal, amends building Bye-Laws to boost EoDB
Jammu Tawi, Mar 10:The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified amendments to the Unified Building Bye-Laws (UBBL) 2021 under the provisions of Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, 1970 and J&K Municipal Act 2000. The move is aimed at promoting Ease of Doing Business, rationalizing development controls and digitizing approvals. The reforms are expected to strengthen [] The post Govt launches Auto Scrutiny Portal, amends building Bye-Laws to boost EoDB appeared first on Northlines .
Youth aspirations Indias greatest capital: PM
New Delhi, Mar 10 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the aspirations of Indias youth are the countrys greatest capital, stressing that their drive to innovate and contribute is a key strength for the nations future. Speaking at a post-Budget webinar on Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana, Modi said the new tradition of such consultations [] The post Youth aspirations Indias greatest capital: PM appeared first on Northlines .
Body of missing soldier fished out from stream; army pays tributes
Jammu Tawi, Mar 10: The body of a soldier who had gone missing during a river-crossing exercise in Rajouri district a day earlier was recovered on Tuesday, officials said. The body of Sepoy Akshit Sharma was recovered from the Manawar Tawi stream by a joint search party of the Army, the National Disaster Response Force [] The post Body of missing soldier fished out from stream; army pays tributes appeared first on Northlines .
SC to watch videos of Wangchuks speeches, reserves order on his detention on Mar 17
New Delhi, Mar 10: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would watch videos of Sonam Wangchuks speeches this week and reserved its order on March 17 on a plea filed by the jailed climate activists wife Gitanjali J Angmo challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). A bench of justices Aravind Kumar [] The post SC to watch videos of Wangchuks speeches, reserves order on his detention on Mar 17 appeared first on Northlines .
e-Bus ride in J&K to be costlier from Apr 1st onwards
Govt readies proposal for 7% hike in passenger fare Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Mar 10: The people will now have to pay much more for travelling in the e-bus as the government has decided to hike the passenger fare of all the two hundred (200) e-buses operating across the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and [] The post e-Bus ride in J&K to be costlier from Apr 1st onwards appeared first on Northlines .
Concerns raised over arrangements at Bahu Fort ahead of Navratri
Jammu Tawi: Just days before the start of Navratri on March 19, serious concerns have been raised over the arrangements for devotees visiting the revered Bahu Fort Temple, popularly known as Mata Bawe Wali Mandir, located at the historic Bahu Fort. Locals and members of the Bahu Fort Development Committee raised several issues affecting [] The post Concerns raised over arrangements at Bahu Fort ahead of Navratri appeared first on Northlines .
Two Injured After Bus Hits Car Near Chenani, Driver Flees
SRINAGAR: Two persons sustained minor injuries after a passenger bus allegedly hit a car from the rear side near Chenani while both vehicles were travelling towards Udhampur, officials said. An official said that Car No. JK17A-4910 and Bus No. JK02DE-7971 were plying from Chenani towards Udhampur when the bus hit the car from behind. The []
NABARD Projects Rs 3,973 Crore Credit Potential for Anantnag in 202627
SRINAGAR: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has projected a credit potential of Rs 3,973 crore for Anantnag district for the financial year 202627, aimed at boosting lending across priority sectors including agriculture, MSME and infrastructure. The projection was unveiled during a District Level Consultative Committee meeting held at Dak Bungalow Khanabal []
Man Killed After Scooty Crashes Into Tree on National Highway
SRINAGAR: A man lost his life after a scooty he was riding lost control and rammed into a tree near Hyderbeigh on the National Highway at Pattan on Tuesday. Officials said that the deceased has been identified as Nayeem Ahmad Rather, son of Mohammad Akbar Rather, a resident of Buchoo Pattan. He was riding a []
Abaji: The Man Behind Our Strength
A Tribute to My Grandfather Syed Abdul Rashid Gilani By Syed Majid Gilani Reflecting on the people who shaped and influenced my early life, one person stands foremost in my mind, my late grandfather, Syed Abdul Rashid Gilani. He was born in 1927 at Khanquah Moulla, Srinagar, to Maulana Syed Mohammad Yasin Shah Gilani. My [] The post Abaji: The Man Behind Our Strength appeared first on Northlines .
Can Germany be allowed to hold Olympics in 2036, A century after Nazi Olympics in 1936?
By Tirthankar Mitra A century after Nazi Olympics, Germany pitches for hosting 2036 Olympics. Meanwhile, it is confronted by a question overshadowing its past should Berlin stage the Games again? Opinions are divided on the issue. Supporting and dissenting voices ring out loud and clear. A former Chancellor sees a chance to clearly [] The post Can Germany be allowed to hold Olympics in 2036, A century after Nazi Olympics in 1936? appeared first on Northlines .
Nuancing feminism in the Indian Bar to make it more gender neutral
Just the number of women is not enough, discrimination has to go By Nandita Rao In December 2025, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant passed a historic decision, reserving thirty percent posts in all State Bar Councils for women. The Court passed these directions in a Public [] The post Nuancing feminism in the Indian Bar to make it more gender neutral appeared first on Northlines .
4,128 of 6,000 Transit Flats Completed for Kashmiri Migrants; Remaining to be Ready by September
SRINAGAR: Out of 6,000 transit accommodation flats planned for migrant employees in Kashmir, 4,128 have already been completed, while the remaining 1,872 flats are scheduled for completion in phases by September this year, officials said during a high-level review meeting chaired by Atal Dulloo. The meeting reviewed the progress of welfare measures for the rehabilitation []
510 Beggars Rescued and Rehabilitated in Jammu Kashmir Under Central Scheme
SRINAGAR: At least 510 persons engaged in begging have been rescued and rehabilitated in Jammu and Kashmir under a Central government rehabilitation programme since October 2023, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Replying to an unstarred question by MP Raja Ram Singh, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment BL Verma said 1,143 []
Indias Smartphone Exports Hit USD 2.56 Billion in January; AprDec Shipments Reach USD 21.37 Billion
SRINAGAR: Indias smartphone exports touched USD 2.56 billion in January 2026, reflecting a strong surge that has defied normal seasonal trends, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. Responding to an unstarred question by a group of MPs, including Dhairyasheel Mohite Patil, Amol Ramsing Kolhe, and Supriya Sule, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin []
Jammu Kashmir Has 4,137 People in Others Gender Category: Centre
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has 4,137 persons recorded under the others gender category, according to the 2011 Census, the Union Government informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday while outlining measures for the social and economic upliftment of the transgender community across the country. Responding to an unstarred question by MP Rajesh Ranjan, Minister of State []
India Export Cargo Worth Rs 346 Crore to Iran Stranded at Kandla, Mundra Ports
SRINAGAR: Export consignments worth about Rs 346 crore meant for Iran are currently stranded at two major Indian ports, amid disruptions in shipping and port operations linked to the ongoing developments in West Asia, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. Responding to an unstarred question by MP Ganapathy Rajkumar P, Minister of State for Commerce []
Average Monthly Farm Income in Jammu Kashmir at Rs 18,918; Debt Per Agricultural Household Rs 30,435
SRINAGAR: The average monthly income of an agricultural household in Jammu and Kashmir from cultivation and other sources was estimated at Rs 18,918, while the average outstanding loan per agricultural household stood at Rs 30,435, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Replying to an unstarred question by MP S Jothimani, Minister of State for []
Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau received a written complaint alleging therein that Patwari Halqa Batmaloo Srinagar namely Saffdar Hussain Mir is demanding 10,000 as bribe in lieu of issuance of revenue extracts in favour of a relative of the complainant and was asked to be paid today in order to receive the requisite documents. Unwilling [] The post J&K ACB traps and Arrests Saffdar Hussain Mir, Patwari, Halqa Batmaloo, Srinagar red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe of 10,000 appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
NIT Srinagar, NIELIT J&K Launch Five-Day Bootcamp on Intelligent Drone Technology
Srinagar, March 10: A five-day Bootcamp on Intelligent and Secure Drone Technology was inaugurated at National Institute of Technology Srinagar (NIT Srinagar), in collaboration with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Jammu & Kashmir. The bootcamp is being supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, under [] The post NIT Srinagar, NIELIT J&K Launch Five-Day Bootcamp on Intelligent Drone Technology appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Japanese Sericulture Scientists Visit CSBCSR&TI Pampore and P4-BSF Manasbal
Srinagar, March 10: A high-level delegation of sericulture experts from Japan and India visited the Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSR&TI), Pampore, yesterday, to review the progress of the ongoing IndoJapan collaborative research project in sericulture. The delegation was led by Dr. Shuichiro Tomita of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), Japan, [] The post Japanese Sericulture Scientists Visit CSBCSR&TI Pampore and P4-BSF Manasbal appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
High Court Of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh Felicitates J&K Ranji Trophy Team
JAMMU, Mar 10: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today felicitated the Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy team for historic achievement of winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title in the 202526 season, marking a landmark moment in the sporting history of the Union Territory. The felicitation ceremony was held in presence of Chief Justice Arun Palli along with Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Justice Sanjay Dhar, Justice Mohd. Akram Chowdhary, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh [] The post High Court Of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh Felicitates J&K Ranji Trophy Team appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Over 40,000 Posts Vacant Across J&K Govt Departments: Official
Jammu, Mar 10: A total of 40,661 posts are currently vacant in government departments across Jammu and Kashmir, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), M Raju said on Tuesday. The vacancies include 3,808 gazetted posts, 24,507 non-gazetted posts, and 12,351 multi-tasking staff (MTS) posts. Raju shared the information at a meeting convened by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo here to review the status of vacancies and the progress of recruitments being undertaken through the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) [] The post Over 40,000 Posts Vacant Across J&K Govt Departments: Official appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Govt Orders Transfers, Additional Charges In Forest Department
Srinagar, Mar 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday ordered a series of transfers and postings in the Forest, Ecology and Environment Department with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 57-JK(FST) of 2026 dated March 10, issued by the Civil Secretariat, several IFS and forest officers have been assigned new postings and additional charges in the interest of administration. As per the order, Chaturbhuj Behara, IFS (AGMUT:1996), Director, J&K Forest Research Institute, has been given additional charge of [] The post J&K Govt Orders Transfers, Additional Charges In Forest Department appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ACB Nabs Batmaloo Patwari Red-Handed While Accepting 10,000 Bribe
Srinagar, Mar 10: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday trapped and arrested a Patwari posted in Halqa Batmaloo, Srinagar, while allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of 10,000 for issuing revenue extracts, officials said. ACB received a written complaint alleging therein that Patwari Halqa Batmaloo Srinagar namely Saffdar Hussain Mir is demanding 10,000 as bribe in lieu of issuance of revenue extracts in favour of a relative of the complainant and was asked to be paid today in [] The post ACB Nabs Batmaloo Patwari Red-Handed While Accepting 10,000 Bribe appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
14 Forest Department Officers Transferred In J&K
JAMMU, Mar 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 14 officers in the Forest Department with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here The post 14 Forest Department Officers Transferred In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Navdeep Singh Posted In Batote Forest Division For Training
JAMMU, Mar 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has posted Navdeep Singh, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) Probationer of the 2024 batch, in the Territorial Forest Division, Batote for on-the-job training. See Order Copy Click Here The post Navdeep Singh Posted In Batote Forest Division For Training appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Govt Launches Auto Scrutiny Portal, Amends Building Bye-Laws To Boost Ease Of Doing Business
JAMMU, Mar 9: The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified amendments to the Unified Building Bye-Laws (UBBL) 2021 under the provisions of Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, 1970 and J&K Municipal Act 2000. The move is aimed at promoting Ease of Doing Business, rationalizing development controls and digitizing approvals. The reforms are expected to strengthen the compliance across all Urban Local Bodies and Development Authorities in the Union Territory. The amendments simplify land use regulations, merge multiple sub-categories into four [] The post J&K Govt Launches Auto Scrutiny Portal, Amends Building Bye-Laws To Boost Ease Of Doing Business appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CS Atal Dulloo Pushes For Fast-Track Recruitment To Fill Vacancies Across Departments
JAMMU, Mar 10: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the status of vacancies and the progress of recruitments being undertaken through the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) across various departments of the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by the concerned Administrative Secretaries; Chairperson, JKSSB; Secretary, JKPSC and other concerned representatives from different departments. While reviewing the progress, the Chief Secretary stressed the need for [] The post CS Atal Dulloo Pushes For Fast-Track Recruitment To Fill Vacancies Across Departments appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI, Mar 10 : In an interactive meeting with the representatives of various Pensioners Associations today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh lauded senior citizens continued engagement in nation building. The Minister was chairing the 35th Meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) in New Delhi today. The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DoPPW) is committed to the welfare of Central Government pensioners. The Department actively coordinates [] The post Dr Jitendra Addresses Pensioners Associations, Lauds Senior Citizens Continued Engagement In Nation Building appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Army Foils Infiltration Bid Along LoC In Rajouri, Pak Sponsored Terrorist Killed
Rajouri/Jammu, Mar 10: Army troops foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district on Tuesday, killing one terrorist during an encounter, officials said. Acting on intelligence inputs, security forces detected the movement of two terrorists in the general area of Jhangar in Nowshera sector along the LoC at around 3 pm, the White Knight Corps said on X. Alert troops responded with swift and calibrated action and engaged the infiltrators, successfully foiling [] The post Army Foils Infiltration Bid Along LoC In Rajouri, Pak Sponsored Terrorist Killed appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Looking to help exporters at insurance front to deal West Asia crisis: Goyal
NEW DELHI, Mar 10: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the government is looking to extend help to exporters on the insurance front to help them deal with the ongoing West Asia crisis. He said an inter-ministerial group is keeping tabs on the developments on a daily basis and is interacting with exporters. The Customs department has come out with norms for dealing with export cargo returning to Indian ports due to the closure of the Strait [] The post Looking to help exporters at insurance front to deal West Asia crisis: Goyal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
New Delhi, Mar 10: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress for the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, saying he always remained impartial and gave more opportunities to opposition members to express their views in the House. Participating in the debate on the resolution for removal of Birla from the Speakers post, Rijiju accused the Congress of attacking constitutional institutions since 2014, when it was ousted from power, and said this time [] The post Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rijiju slams Cong for bringing no-confidence motion against impartial Birla appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
False cases, jail for criticising Modi govt: Sisodia on need for fight against dictatorship
JAMMU:AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Tuesday emphasised the need to continue the fight against dictatorship and alleged that the Narendra Modi-led government has created a situation where anyone raising their voice against it is being falsely implicated and sent to jail. Sisodia further demanded that the prime minister clarify how the United States was portraying []
Terrorist Killed As Army Foils Infiltration Bid In J&Ks Nowshera
JAMMU, Mar 10: A terrorist was killed by the Indian Army when he attempted to enter this side of the border from the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. White Knight Corps post on X, Acting on credible by Intelligence Agencies, two was detected in the general area of , along the at around on . Responding with , # engaged swiftly, successfully . In the ensuing engagement, was , effectively denying [] The post Terrorist Killed As Army Foils Infiltration Bid In J&Ks Nowshera appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Those who criticise Nehru day and night praising him today: Priyankas dig at Rijiju
New Delhi, Mar 10: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday took a swipe at Union minister Kiren Rijiju for quoting Jawaharlal Nehru during a debate on the resolution seeking Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birlas removal, saying those who criticise Indias first prime minister day and night are now citing his remarks. Intervening in the debate, Rijiju cited Nehrus remarks during the debate in 1954 on the resolution to remove then speaker G V Mavalankar. I would beg of hon. [] The post Those who criticise Nehru day and night praising him today: Priyankas dig at Rijiju appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cabinet Approves Extension Of Jal Jeevan Mission Till December 2028: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Mar 10: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the extension of Jal Jeevan Mission up to December 2028 with an enhanced outlay of Rs 8.7 lakh crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The project was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 to provide safe and adequate drinking water through tap connections to all households in rural India. The Cabinet approved the Ministry of Jal Shaktis proposal to restructure and reorient the implementation of the Jal Jeevan [] The post Cabinet Approves Extension Of Jal Jeevan Mission Till December 2028: Ashwini Vaishnaw appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
43 new medical colleges established in 2025-26; 11,682 MBBS seats approved: Minister in RS
New Delhi, Mar 10 : Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that 43 new medical colleges have been established across the country for the academic year 202526. As informed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the government has approved 11,682 MBBS seats and 8,967 postgraduate (PG) seats, [including AIIMS and Institutes of National Importance (INIs)] across the country for the same academic year, Patel said in a written reply. The NMC invites online [] The post 43 new medical colleges established in 2025-26; 11,682 MBBS seats approved: Minister in RS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rajnath unveils vision document to boost Indian militarys capabilities
NEW DELHI, Mar 10: An ambitious vision document broadly outlining a series of strategic reforms, capability enhancements and organisational changes required to bolster the Indian military was unveiled by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday. The release of the document came eight months after the military conflict between India and Pakistan. Following the May 7 to 10 conflict, all three forces were asked to work on the lessons learnt from it. The Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a [] The post Rajnath unveils vision document to boost Indian militarys capabilities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Exercise authority with humility, restraint: President Murmu to Income Tax officers
NEW DELHI, Mar 10: President Drouapdi Murmu on Tuesday said that tax officers must exercise authority entrusted to them with humility, restraint and with an unwavering commitment to constitutional values. Addressing a group of Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), who had called on the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, she said they are expected to take decisions that are just, efficient and based on a deeper understanding of business processes. I am confident that your decisions and actions will [] The post Exercise authority with humility, restraint: President Murmu to Income Tax officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No eligible voters name to be removed; Bengal polls to be free, peaceful: CEC
KOLKATA: Asserting that no eligible voters name would be removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday said the ECs priority was to ensure free, fair and peaceful polls in the state as it stepped up preparations for the upcoming assembly elections, amid a charged political atmosphere. Addressing []
4 Year-old Dies After Falling into Water Tank in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A 4 Year-old minor died after accidentally falling into a water tank in Mankote area of Mendhar in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. They said that the minor was immediately shifted to Sub-District Hospital Mendhar, where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased has been identified as Zeeshan Azhar, []
Modi To Release 22nd PM-Kisan Instalment Of Rs 19,000 Cr On March 13 From Guwahati
New Delhi, Mar 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will digitally transfer the 22nd instalment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme on March 13, releasing around Rs 19,000 crore to 9.32 crore farmers, a senior agriculture ministry official said on Monday. The transfer will take place from Guwahati, Assam. Under the scheme, launched in February 2019, the government provides Rs 6,000 annually to each farmer in three instalments. The upcoming release, timed ahead of the kharif sowing season, [] The post Modi To Release 22nd PM-Kisan Instalment Of Rs 19,000 Cr On March 13 From Guwahati appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nine Injured in South Kashmir Road Accident
SRINAGAR: At least nine people were injured, one of them critically, after a passenger vehicle crashed into a poplar tree at Amirabad area of Tral in south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Tuesday, officials said. Officials said the accident occurred when a Sumo vehicle reportedly lost control and hit a roadside poplar tree at Amirabad, resulting []
Israel can help Iranians cast off the yoke of tyranny but they must act: Netanyahu
JERUSALEM, Mar 10: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel can help enable Iranians to cast off the yoke of tyranny, but any political change in the country would ultimately be up to its people. Speaking during a visit to the National Health Command Centre on Monday as the regional conflict entered its 11th day, Netanyahu said Israels campaign was weakening the Iranian leadership. Our aspiration is to enable the Iranian people to cast off the yoke of tyranny; ultimately, [] The post Israel can help Iranians cast off the yoke of tyranny but they must act: Netanyahu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Asias Largest Tulip Garden In Srinagar To Open On March 16
SRINAGAR, Mar 10: The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, recognised as the largest such garden in Asia, will be formally opened to the public for the 2026 season on March 16, officials said on Tuesday. Director of Floriculture, Kashmir, Mathoora Masoom informed that the garden, situated on the foothills of the Zabarwan Range with a view of the Dal Lake, is fully prepared to receive visitors. The annual blooming of the garden traditionally marks the commencement of the [] The post Asias Largest Tulip Garden In Srinagar To Open On March 16 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir: 16 Driving Licences Disqualified Over Traffic Violations
SRINAGAR: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) in Kishtwar district of Jammu Kashmir has disqualified 16 driving licences of motorists involved in serious traffic violations as part of a drive to curb road offences and improve road safety, officials said on Tuesday. The action was carried out by the department under the leadership of Assistant Regional []
Hypocritical, flagrant violation: India slams Pakistans airstrikes on Afghanistan
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 10: India has condemned Pakistans airstrikes on Afghanistan as a flagrant violation of international law, saying it is hypocritical to invoke Islamic solidarity while carrying out attacks that have killed civilians during Ramzan. Addressing a Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan on Monday, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni reiterated New Delhis support for the UN Secretary-Generals call for compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law, and for ensuring the protection [] The post Hypocritical, flagrant violation: India slams Pakistans airstrikes on Afghanistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kavinder Gupta Takes Oath As 30th Governor Of Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, Mar 10: Senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday morning at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan in Shimla. Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, administered the oath of office to Kavinder Gupta, who took the oath in Hindi. Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta read out the Presidents warrant of appointment, issued by the President of India, during the ceremony. Several senior officials and dignitaries [] The post Kavinder Gupta Takes Oath As 30th Governor Of Himachal Pradesh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt eases FDI norms for China, other countries sharing land border with India: Sources
NEW DELHI, Mar 10: The Government on Tuesday eased norms for foreign direct investment from all countries, including China, that share land borders with India, sources said. They said press note 3 of 2020 has been amended in this regard. The decision was taken in a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under this press note, foreign companies having shareholders from these countries required mandatory government approval for investments in India in any sector. Countries [] The post Govt eases FDI norms for China, other countries sharing land border with India: Sources appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Farooq Abdullah Meet Irans Deputy Ambassador, Offers Condolences On Khameneis Death
New Delhi, Mar 10: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah met Iranian Deputy Ambassador Mohammad Fathali here on Tuesday and offered his condolences over the death of Irans Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. During a 30-minute meeting, Abdullah expressed hope that the war would come to an end soon and that people would be relieved of their suffering. Expressing his solidarity with the people of Iran, the veteran politician said it is not only the region that is suffering, [] The post Farooq Abdullah Meet Irans Deputy Ambassador, Offers Condolences On Khameneis Death appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Airtel Extends Connectivity To Remote Marwah Valley In J&Ks Kishtwar
Jammu, Mar 10: Bharti Airtel, one of Indias leading telecommunications service providers, on Tuesday announced the expansion of its network footprint to Marwah, a geographically remote area, in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. With this deployment, Airtel has become the first and only service provider to deliver reliable mobile connectivity to this strategically significant and difficult-to-reach region linking Kishtwar and south Kashmirs Anantnag, the company said in a statement here. Marwah, characterized by its rugged terrain and limited seasonal [] The post Airtel Extends Connectivity To Remote Marwah Valley In J&Ks Kishtwar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Says Time Has Come for Uniform Civil Code, Urges Legislative Action
New Delhi, Mar 10: The Supreme Court has observed that the time has come for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and said the matter should be addressed by the legislature. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and R Mahadevan made the observation while hearing a plea seeking [] The post SC Says Time Has Come for Uniform Civil Code, Urges Legislative Action appeared first on Northlines .
Resolution Against LS Speaker To Save Constitution, Dignity Of House: Congs Gogoi
NEW DELHI, Mar 10: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday said the opposition was compelled to bring a resolution for Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birlas removal to save the Constitution, as he accused Birla of partisan behaviour. Initiating the debate on the resolution for the removal of Birla from the Speakers post, Gogoi claimed that the environment of Parliament has become such that the LoP is not allowed to speak in the House during the debate on the motion of [] The post Resolution Against LS Speaker To Save Constitution, Dignity Of House: Congs Gogoi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dont Ignore the Silent Thief of Sight, Glaucoma Can Steal Vision Without Warning
Dr Mahipal Singh Sachdev, Founder and Director, Centre for Sight Group of Hospitals Glaucoma is often referred to as the silent thief of sight, and for good reason. Unlike many other eye conditions, glaucoma progresses quietly, often without noticeable symptoms until significant vision damage has already occurred. It gradually damages the optic nervethe crucial pathway [] The post Dont Ignore the Silent Thief of Sight, Glaucoma Can Steal Vision Without Warning appeared first on Northlines .
