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AIIMS Jammu Treated Over 3.68 Lakh OPD Patients In Just Over A Year: CEO

Samba, Dec 27:All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jammu has established itself as a national benchmark in healthcare delivery, medical education and research, treating over 3.68 lakh OPD patients in just over a year, officials said. AIIMS Jammu has taken the lead in introducing several patient-centric initiatives, including the Indoor navigation app, patient care manager and rogi sahayak mitra system, parikrama seva e-carts and the swasthya app for appointments and diagnostics, they said. AIIMS Jammu has rapidly emerged as a [] The post AIIMS Jammu Treated Over 3.68 Lakh OPD Patients In Just Over A Year: CEO appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 9:39 pm

Honouring Punjab boy Sharvan Singh, A bearer of true patriotism

A hero of our times, the young soul displayed valour, compassion By Jag Mohan Thaken History repeats itself; but a few are fortunate to get the recognition. The spiritual world, especially the Sikh world, is proud of the act of kindness, humility and service to mankind exemplified by Bhai Kanhaiya Ji, who is widely [] The post Honouring Punjab boy Sharvan Singh, A bearer of true patriotism appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Dec 2025 9:39 pm

Hypocrisy of Americans: NY Times refuses to name Islamic mob for brutal lynching of Hindus in Bangladesh, attributes it to South Asia pattern

The Wests hypocrisy is glaring, where Islamists are romanticised as activists and fighters while Hindu victims of Muslim intolerance and violence are dismissed as footnotes in a regional pattern. By Shraddha Pandey In a horrific incident, Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment factory worker in his thirties, was brutallylynched by an Islamic mob [] The post Hypocrisy of Americans: NY Times refuses to name Islamic mob for brutal lynching of Hindus in Bangladesh, attributes it to South Asia pattern appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Dec 2025 9:37 pm

Indias Regulatory Revolution: How 2025 Made Ease of Doing Business a Habit!

In the early 2010s, doing business in India felt like a hurdle race where the hurdles were raised mid-sprint. Do you know India once ranked an abysmal 184 out of 190 countries just to get a construction permit? Do you know it took 186 days, over six months of bureaucratic purgatory, not to build anything, [] The post Indias Regulatory Revolution: How 2025 Made Ease of Doing Business a Habit! appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Dec 2025 9:35 pm

Guarantee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission-Grameen (G RAM G)

Dr. Parveen Kumar* The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) enacted in 2005 and that provided 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to adult members of rural households willing to do unskilled manual work is now a history. The Act was a landmark achievement of the than UPA government giving a legal guarantee [] The post Guarantee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission-Grameen (G RAM G) appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Dec 2025 9:33 pm

Safety Must Prevail

As the New Year approaches, the revered Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is once again witnessing a steady rise in the number of pilgrims. This annual surge is not merely a matter of numbers; it reflects the deep-rooted faith of devotees who begin the year by seeking blessings at one of Indias most sacred religious [] The post Safety Must Prevail appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Dec 2025 9:31 pm

Ensure Convictions Under NDPS, UAPA To Break Terror, Narco-Criminal Ecosystems: Kashmir IGP

Srinagar, Dec 27: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V K Birdi, on Saturday conducted an annual review of the crime situation in the valley, and directed officers to ensure convictions in the NDPS Act and UAPA cases to break the narco-criminal and terror ecosystem. Birdi chaired the annual crime review meeting at PCR Kashmir here, a police spokesperson said. The meeting was attended by all range deputy inspectors general (DIGs), all district SSPs of Kashmir Zone, and other senior [] The post Ensure Convictions Under NDPS, UAPA To Break Terror, Narco-Criminal Ecosystems: Kashmir IGP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 8:51 pm

Helipads At Katra, Shiv Khori Near Completion, Services Likely From Next Year: LG Sinha

Jammu, Dec 27: The construction of helipads at Katra and Shiv Khori in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district is in its final phase, and devotees are likely to avail heli-services between the two religious centres during the Maha Shivratri next year, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. Sinha also expressed hope that the proposed heli-connectivity from Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills, to the Shiv Khori shrine would ease travel for the [] The post Helipads At Katra, Shiv Khori Near Completion, Services Likely From Next Year: LG Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 8:47 pm

Two Booked In Doda For Violating District Magistrates Orders By Using VPN Apps

Doda, Dec 27: Doda Police have booked two persons in separate incidents for allegedly using VPN applications in violation of prohibitory orders issued by the District Magistrate, police said on Saturday. A police team from Police Post Bhagla Bharth, under Police Station Doda, was on routine patrol duty when it noticed a person using a VPN application on his mobile phone at Bagla Main Market around 1530 hours. During questioning, the individual failed to give a satisfactory explanation and was [] The post Two Booked In Doda For Violating District Magistrates Orders By Using VPN Apps appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 8:13 pm

Mehbooba Opposes FTAs, Claims It Will Hurt Domestic Market

Srinagar, Dec 27 : PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday opposed any free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union and the US, saying a similar deal with New Zealand had hurt the apple growers of Kashmir by exposing them to unfair imports. Expressing concern that apple import duties may be diluted, she said flooding markets with imported apples risks destroying Jammu and Kashmirs horticulture backbone. She called upon Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to take up the issue with the [] The post Mehbooba Opposes FTAs, Claims It Will Hurt Domestic Market appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 8:12 pm

Govt Notifies Service Terms For Chairperson, Members Of J&K RERA

JAMMU, Dec 26: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified the terms and conditions of service for the Chairperson and Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). As per the notification issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department, the Chairperson and Members will draw salary equal to the last pay drawn at the time of their retirement from previous service, after deducting pension, including commuted value, along with applicable dearness allowance. The tenure of [] The post Govt Notifies Service Terms For Chairperson, Members Of J&K RERA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 7:21 pm

LG Lays Foundation Stone For Construction Of 320 Houses For Families Affected Due To Recent Flash-Floods In Reasi

Jammu, Dec 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone to build 320 houses completely damaged during flash-floods and land-slides in Reasi District. Funded entirely by High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) at an estimated cost of Rs 32 crore, the initiative will provide 320 affected families in Reasi with modern, prefabricated Smart Houses without any burden on the government exchequer. Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor had laid the foundation stones for 1,869 houses for families affected due [] The post LG Lays Foundation Stone For Construction Of 320 Houses For Families Affected Due To Recent Flash-Floods In Reasi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 7:20 pm

High Court Defers Hearing In MLA Mehraj Maliks PSA Case To January 29

Srinagar, Dec 27: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday deferred the hearing of the Public Safety Act (PSA) case pertaining to MLA Mehraj Malik from Doda, officials said. The matter was listed for hearing today; however, due to court holidays, the High Court adjourned the case and fixed the next date of hearing for January 29, 2026. The case will now be taken up by the High Court on the scheduled date for further proceedings. The High [] The post High Court Defers Hearing In MLA Mehraj Maliks PSA Case To January 29 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 7:14 pm

Togadia Warns Of Stir If All Seats Of Vaishno Devi Medical College Not Reserved For Hindus

Jammu, Dec 27: Former Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Praveen Togadia on Saturday demanded that all 50 seats at the Vaishno Devi medical college in Jammu and Kashmir should be reserved for Hindus, and warned of an intensified agitation if it was not done. Togadia, who is the Jammu-based Rashtriya Bajrang Dals national president, said India will not tolerate the use of donations made by Hindus for the education of Muslim doctors. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a Rashtriya [] The post Togadia Warns Of Stir If All Seats Of Vaishno Devi Medical College Not Reserved For Hindus appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 7:12 pm

NCLAT rejects insolvency plea against Jumbo Finvest, upheld NCLT order

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: Appellate tribunal NCLAT has rejected Equitas Small Finance Banks appeal to initiate insolvency proceedings against Jumbo Finvest, upholding a National Company Law Tribunal order in the matter. Earlier, the Jaipur Bench of NCLT had rejected an insolvency plea against Jumbo Finvest, observing that it is a Financial Service Provider within the meaning of 3(17) of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code and is not a corporate person against whom a Section 7 application can be initiated. [] The post NCLAT rejects insolvency plea against Jumbo Finvest, upheld NCLT order appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 6:01 pm

Top 10 coworking operators hold 2/3rd of flexible workspace stock: Vestian

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: Indias top seven cities have nearly 1,400 coworking centres, with 10 big operators holding two-thirds of the total 82 million square feet of flexible managed workspaces, according to Vestian. Real estate consultant Vestians latest report also highlighted that more than 475 coworking centres currently host Global Capability Centres (GCCs) bases. As Indias GCC landscape continues to evolve, flexible space operators will remain indispensable partners, offering flexibility, faster speed to market, and enterprise-grade infrastructure that global [] The post Top 10 coworking operators hold 2/3rd of flexible workspace stock: Vestian appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 5:57 pm

2025: Govt policies give wings to Indian Real Estate

KOLKATA, Dec 27: Proactive government interventions and supportive monetary policies in 2025 emerged as a powerful catalyst for Indias real estate sector, reviving momentum, improving affordability, and driving sustained growth across segments. From the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) calibrated repo rate cuts to the landmark GST 2.0 reforms, policy measures delivered tangible financial relief, simplified taxation, and restored buyer confidence. As a result, the sector not only weathered global uncertainties but also emerged stronger, making homeownership more accessible and [] The post 2025: Govt policies give wings to Indian Real Estate appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 5:54 pm

Kashmiri Pandit Legacy Central To Kashmirs Composite Culture: Dr Jitendra

JAMMU, Dec 27 : Expressing concern over the continuing dilution of the communitys cultural and linguistic ethos, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has stressed the need for sustained efforts to preserve the Kashmiri Pandit legacy and emphasised that preserving the communitys cultural, linguistic and civilisational ethos is essential for sustaining Kashmirs composite culture, which remains incomplete without the Kashmiri Pandits. The Minister said that the Modi government has taken decisive and sustained action against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir over [] The post Kashmiri Pandit Legacy Central To Kashmirs Composite Culture: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 5:50 pm

Carpenter Succumbs to Injuries After Fall in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A carpenter lost his life after falling from a rooftop at Sherpora in south Kashmirs Anantnag district, officials said on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Fazil Altaf Mir, son of Muhammad Altaf Mir, an inhabitant of Mir Mohalla Uttersoo, Naji Gund area of Anantnag. He reportedly fell from the rooftop while at []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 5:45 pm

GMC Srinagar Issues Advisory Amid Winter Surge in Cardiac Emergencies

Srinagar, Dec 27: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has issued a public health advisory warning of a significant rise in heart-related emergencies during the winter season, urging people especially high-risk groups to take preventive measures and remain vigilant about warning signs. According to the advisory issued by the Department of Cardiology, individuals with a history of heart disease, previous heart attack or stroke, hypertension, diabetes, kidney ailments, elderly persons, smokers, and those who suddenly increase physical activity during cold mornings [] The post GMC Srinagar Issues Advisory Amid Winter Surge in Cardiac Emergencies appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 5:33 pm

Analysis suggests common hair loss drug consumption by mothers may pose risks to infants

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: Mothers using minoxidil, a common hair loss drug, could pose a risk of infantile hypertrichosis abnormal hair growth over the body, including in areas not typically hairy, a global analysis suggests. Researchers from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, analysed 2,664 cases of minoxidil-suspected infantile hypertrichosis from around the world, 45 of which involved children aged up to 23 months. Twenty two per [] The post Analysis suggests common hair loss drug consumption by mothers may pose risks to infants appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 5:13 pm

Power Of Organisation: Digvijaya Creates Flutter Ahead Of CWC Meet By Sharing Modis Picture

New Delhi, Dec 27: Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday lauded the organisational power of RSS-BJP as he shared Narendra Modis old picture and said how a grassroots worker went on to become the chief minister and prime minister by sitting at the feet of their leaders. The remarks that created a flutter came ahead of the crucial Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting that decided on its agitational plan against the scrapping of MGNREGA from January 5. Sources said [] The post Power Of Organisation: Digvijaya Creates Flutter Ahead Of CWC Meet By Sharing Modis Picture appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 5:10 pm

Teenage Student Injured in Self-Harm Incident in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: A teenage boy was injured after allegedly inflicting injuries upon himself in the Watalkadal area of Srinagar, sources said on Saturday. Police sources said that the injured has been identified as a resident of Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, presently residing at Watalkadal. They said the boy had allegedly inflicted injuries on his neck by []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 5:03 pm

Police Detains 03 OGWs Under PSA In Shopian

Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that as part of its sustained efforts to maintain peace and security, J&K Police has detained 03 Over Ground Workers (OGWs) under the provisions of the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Shopian. The detained individuals have been identified as Owais Ahmad Lone resident of Sedow Shopian, Mashooq Ahmad Shah resident []

Kashmir Reader 27 Dec 2025 4:36 pm

J&K | Suspicious Object Detected, Destroyed Near Hygam

Sopore, Dec 27: A suspicious object was detected and destroyed in North Kashmirs Sopore area on Saturday. An official said the object was found near Hygam along Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway. A joint team of Army, CRPF, and Police reached the spot and cordoned off the area. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called in to examine the object. Traffic movement and civilian access were restricted as a precautionary measure, the official said, adding, The BDS after examining the object destroyed [] The post J&K | Suspicious Object Detected, Destroyed Near Hygam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 4:34 pm

Major Reshuffle In PDD; 40 AEs Placed As I/c AEEs, 77 Engineers Transferred

JAMMU, Dec 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) has issued a major administrative order sanctioning the placement of 40 In-charge Assistant Engineers (Electrical) as In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers on an officiating basis. This group of promotees consists of 25 degree holders and 15 diploma holders. Consequent to these promotions, the Government also ordered the immediate transfer and posting of 77 engineers across various wings, including JPDCL, KPDCL, JKPTCL, and JKPDC, to fill available vacancies and optimize departmental [] The post Major Reshuffle In PDD; 40 AEs Placed As I/c AEEs, 77 Engineers Transferred appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 4:29 pm

Harassment Of Kashmiris In Other States Is Matter Of National Security: Sajad Lone

Srinagar, Dec 27: Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone on Saturday said harassment of Kashmiris in some parts of the country should be treated as a matter of national security, and urged the lieutenant governor and chief minister to intervene in the matter. This behaviour against Kashmiris in the rest of the country should not to be taken lightly. This is a matter of national security, Lone, the MLA from Handwara, said at a press conference here. His remarks came in [] The post Harassment Of Kashmiris In Other States Is Matter Of National Security: Sajad Lone appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 4:25 pm

Suspicious Object Detected, Destroyed in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A suspicious object was detected and destroyed in North Kashmirs Sopore area on Saturday. An official said that the object was found near Hygam along Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway. A joint team of Army, CRPF, and Police reached the spot and cordoned off the area. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called in to examine []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 4:25 pm

Theatre Stampede Case: Charge Sheet Filed Against 23 Accused Including Actor Allu Arjun

Hyderabad, Dec 27: The city police have filed a charge sheet in a court here against 23 persons, including top Telugu actor Allu Arjun, in connection with the death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere of Pushpa-2 film. The theatre management has been named as the prime accused in the charge sheet filed recently, while Arjun has been named as accused no 11. Earlier, Allu Arjun was arrested after the 35-year-old woman died and her eight-year-old son [] The post Theatre Stampede Case: Charge Sheet Filed Against 23 Accused Including Actor Allu Arjun appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 4:24 pm

Harassment of Kashmiris outside J&K serious national security concern: Sajad Lone

Srinaga: Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone on Saturday expressed serious concern over alleged harassment of Kashmiris residing in various parts of the country, urging the Centre to treat the issue as a matter of national security rather than an isolated incident. Addressing a press conference here, Lone said, Thousands of Kashmiris, particularly from []

Kashmir Reader 27 Dec 2025 4:22 pm

Harassment of Kashmiris a National Security Issue: Sajad Lone

SRINAGAR: Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone on Saturday voiced grave concern over the alleged harassment of Kashmiris living in different parts of the country, urging the Centre to view the issue as one of national security rather than isolated incidents. Addressing a press conference, Lone said thousands of Kashmiris, particularly from north Kashmir districts []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 4:00 pm

Salman Khan-Starrer Battle Of Galwan To Release In April 2026, Teaser Out

New Delhi, Dec 27: Battle of Galwan, headlined by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, is set to release in theatres on April 17, 2026, the makers said on Saturday on the occasion of the actors 60th birthday. The film is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict between India and China and helmed by Apoorva Lakhia of Shootout at Lokhandwala fame. The makers shared the news by unveiling the teaser of the film, which features the actor embracing the role of [] The post Salman Khan-Starrer Battle Of Galwan To Release In April 2026, Teaser Out appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 3:40 pm

Reservation Row: MP Ruhullah Warns of Joining Students Protest Over Govt Silence

SRINAGAR: Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah on Saturday said he would stand by agitating students over the reservation issue, warning that he would join their protest if the government failed to engage with them and provide clarity on the pending decision. Speaking to Kashmir Life on the sidelines of an Awami Darbar at Khansahib in []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 3:28 pm

Over-Cautionary: Manufacturer on Australias advisory against its rabies vaccine

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: Days after Australia issued an advisory against counterfeit rabies vaccine in India, a public sector manufacturer of the vaccine Abhayrab clarified that the concern revolves around a specific batch identified in January 2025, and did not merit a blanket warning against it. The vaccine manufacturer, the Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), said the advisory in its present form has the potential to create anxiety and mistrust among the public and healthcare practitioners. It asked the Australian [] The post Over-Cautionary: Manufacturer on Australias advisory against its rabies vaccine appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 3:19 pm

13 terrorists killed in Balochistan province of Pakistan

KARACHI, Dec 27: Pakistani security forces have killed at least 13 terrorists belonging to outlawed insurgent groups in different intelligence-based operations in the troubled Balochistan province, the ISPR said Saturday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the militarys media wing, these terrorists were killed in two operations conducted on December 24 and 25 in the Kohlu and Kalat areas of the province. In two statements, the ISPR said the intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were conducted on the reported presence of [] The post 13 terrorists killed in Balochistan province of Pakistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 3:12 pm

Wont leave students alone: Aga Ruhullah

Budgam: Member Parliament Aga Ruhullah on Saturday said he will not allow agitating students to feel isolated and vowed to raise their issue at every forum. Speaking to reporters during Awami Darbar at Khansahib Budgam, Aga Ruhullah, said, If the government fails to take students into confidence over the pending decision on the reservation issue, []

Kashmir Reader 27 Dec 2025 2:58 pm

Protests Outside Lok Bhavan, LGs Effigy Burnt Over Medical College Admission Row

Jammu, Dec 27: Hundreds of protesters on Saturday staged a demonstration outside Lok Bhavan here, setting ablaze an effigy of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and demanding revocation of the MBBS admission list of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Raising slogans like LG go back, the [] The post Protests Outside Lok Bhavan, LGs Effigy Burnt Over Medical College Admission Row appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Dec 2025 2:35 pm

Jammu Kashmir: Fire Destroys Two Residential Houses

SRINAGAR: Two residential houses were completely destroyed in a fire at Village Arai, Tehsil Mandi, Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. The homes belonged to Gulam Din Tantry, son of Mohammad Abdullah, and Abdul Qayoom, son of Gulam Din, both residents of the village. Fire and Emergency Services teams rushed to []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 2:28 pm

Northern Railway Launches Special Trains to Katra for New Year Rush

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway has announced the operation of special reserved trains between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the New Year period. The services, each comprising 16 coaches, will run from today until January 1, 2026 to accommodate the heavy []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 2:00 pm

Protests Outside Lok Bhavan In Jammu, LGs Effigy Burnt Over Medical College Admission Row

JAMMU, Dec 27: Dozens of protesters on Saturday gathered outside Lok Bhavan here and set ablaze an effigy of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, demanding revocation of the MBBS admission list of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi. Raising slogans such as LG go back, the protest was organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, a recently-formed conglomeration of various right-wing organizations. JK BJPs women activists and several trade leaders including president of [] The post Protests Outside Lok Bhavan In Jammu, LGs Effigy Burnt Over Medical College Admission Row appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 1:54 pm

Mallikarjun Kharge calls for nationwide campaign against MGNREGA repeal

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged a nationwide campaign against the repeal of the MGNREGA rural employment scheme. He likened the government's move to the earlier repeal of three farm laws. Kharge also labelled the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls a conspiracy to limit democratic rights. He stressed the need for collective planning and public campaigns to protest these actions.

The Economic Times 27 Dec 2025 1:43 pm

Delhi records very poor air quality; foggy conditions likely to persist

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: A dense fog enveloped the national capital on Saturday morning, even as the air quality stayed in the very poor category. The citys overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 355 at 9 am, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51-100 satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor, and 401-500 severe. Meanwhile, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7.8 [] The post Delhi records very poor air quality; foggy conditions likely to persist appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 1:40 pm

Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, injuring 8 ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

KYIV, Dec 27: Russia attacked Ukraines capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, wounding at least eight people, a day before talks between Ukraine and the US, local authorities said. Explosions boomed across the capital for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city. The attack began in the early morning hours Saturday and was continuing as day broke. The attack came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to meet with US President Donald Trump on Sunday for [] The post Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, injuring 8 ahead of Ukraine-US meeting appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 1:40 pm

Three OGWs Detained in South Kashmir Under PSA, Shifted to Jammu Jail

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Shopian district on Saturday detained three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA) and transferred them to Central Jail Kot Bhalwal in Jammu, officials said. The detainees were identified as Owais Ahmad Lone of Sedow, Mashooq Ahmad Shah of Shahlatoo, and Subzar Ahmad Gani []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 1:37 pm

Protestors Burn LG Manoj Sinhas Effigy To Oppose Admissions In Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College

Katra, Dec 27: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangarsh Samiti members held a protest on Saturday outside Lok Bhawan in Jammu against admission in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College. The protesters burned an effigy of the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha. They carried Vaishno Devi flags and chanted Go back, LG, Go back slogans to affirm their demand to cancel admissions to the medical college. A protester exclaimed that the authorities are testing [] The post Protestors Burn LG Manoj Sinhas Effigy To Oppose Admissions In Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 1:33 pm

2025: When Gen-Z street protests toppled Nepals govt

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Nepal witnessed a political turmoil in 2025 as massive street protests led by Gen Z against corruption, nepotism, and a social media ban escalated into violence, ultimately leading to the ouster of Prime Minister K P Sharma Olis coalition government. The political turbulence in September led to former Chief Justice Sushila Karki taking the oath as Nepals first woman prime minister, albeit for an interim government. She promptly announced that fresh elections would be held on March [] The post 2025: When Gen-Z street protests toppled Nepals govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 1:28 pm

SC delivered key verdicts on presidential reference, Waqf law in 2025

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: Landmark verdicts on the powers of governors and the president on bills, staying few provisions of the Waqf law and a series of path-breaking judgements defined 2025 for the Supreme Court, a year which saw an unprecedented shoe attack on CJI B R Gavai and the discovery of huge cash at high court judge Yashwant Varmas bungalow here. The apex judiciary saw a rare transition through three Chief Justices of India (CJIs) within a single year [] The post SC delivered key verdicts on presidential reference, Waqf law in 2025 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 1:23 pm

Kharge Calls For Nationwide Campaign Against MGNREGA Repeal

New Delhi, Dec 27: A nationwide campaign was needed against the repeal of the rural employment scheme MGNREGA, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Saturday, pointing to the three farm laws that the government was eventually forced to repeal following strong opposition against it. Speaking at the Congress Working Committee meeting here, Kharge also said that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was a well-planned conspiracy to limit democratic rights. He said the meeting was being held at [] The post Kharge Calls For Nationwide Campaign Against MGNREGA Repeal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 1:23 pm

Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting

BANGKOK, Dec 27: Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday announced they have signed an agreement to implement a ceasefire to end weeks of armed combat along their border over competing claims to territory. It took effect at noon local time. In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either sides airspace for military purposes. Only Thailand had employed airstrikes in the fighting, as recently as Saturday morning, according to [] The post Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 1:14 pm

Syria army clashes with Kurdish-led forces in Aleppo

DAMASCUS, Dec 27: The Syrian army shot down hostile drones launched by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) toward military positions near the Tishreen Dam in eastern Aleppo on Friday, calling it a violation of the March 10 agreement between Damascus and the SDF, state media reported. The drones were intercepted before reaching their targets, the state-run SANA news agency said. Separately, SDF forces targeted a checkpoint of Syrias Internal Security near al-Shihan roundabout in Aleppo, injuring one security personnel, the [] The post Syria army clashes with Kurdish-led forces in Aleppo appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 1:04 pm

Man Injured in Leopard Attack in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A man was injured in a leopard attack in the Rayathpora Pinjoora area of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Saturday, officials said. The injured has been identified as Muhammad Maqbool Dar, son of Abdul Rahim Dar, a local inhabitant of Rayathpora Pinjoora, aged around 50 years. He sustained injuries after being attacked by a []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 1:02 pm

Russian diplomat says Ukraine proposed radically different peace plan

MOSCOW, Dec 27: The potential crisis resolution plan that Kiev is reportedly proposing differs significantly from the one that Moscow and Washington are working on, said a Russian official on Friday. The settlement was approaching, but the negotiation process was being hindered by the setting of deadlines and attempts to torpedo it, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on the 60 Minutes program. I believe Dec. 25, 2025, will remain in our memory as a milestone when we truly [] The post Russian diplomat says Ukraine proposed radically different peace plan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 1:00 pm

Do marathons damage your heart? Decade-long study finally settles debate

LONDON, Dec 27: A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the heart works hard for hours on end. For years, that strain has raised an uncomfortable question: does running 26 miles actually damage the heart? The strongest reassurance comes from a new ten-year study of 152 recreational marathon runners, published in the journal Jama Cardiology. Researchers checked the runners hearts before and after races, then tracked their heart health over the next [] The post Do marathons damage your heart? Decade-long study finally settles debate appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 12:58 pm

20 injured as mob attack forces cancellation of James concert in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Dec 27: At least 20 students were injured in a mob attack in Bangladesh that forced the cancellation of a concert by popular rock singer James, who has also sung several hit Hindi film songs, officials and organisers have said. The incident occurred on Friday night in Faridpur, amid a recent spate of attacks on cultural institutions in the country. In recent weeks, organisations such as Chhayanaut and Udichi Shilpi Goshthi in Dhaka have been vandalised. James concert was [] The post 20 injured as mob attack forces cancellation of James concert in Bangladesh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 12:56 pm

Social Media Influencer Among 2 Booked Over Dangerous Snow Driving In Gulmarg

SRINAGAR, Dec 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked two persons, including a social media influencer, for allegedly performing dangerous driving stunts on snow at the ski resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla district. An FIR was registered at Police Station Gulmarg on Tuesday under Sections 281 (rash and negligent driving) and 125 (acts endangering life or personal safety) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act, against Imad ur Rehman Miya and Mohammad Munzarin [] The post Social Media Influencer Among 2 Booked Over Dangerous Snow Driving In Gulmarg appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 12:48 pm

Influencer, Aide Booked for Life-Threatening Snow Stunts in Gulmarg

Srinagar, Dec 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked two persons, including a social media influencer, for allegedly performing dangerous driving stunts on snow at the ski resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla district. An FIR was registered at Police Station Gulmarg on Tuesday under Sections 281 (rash and negligent driving) and 125 (acts endangering life [] The post Influencer, Aide Booked for Life-Threatening Snow Stunts in Gulmarg appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Dec 2025 12:42 pm

Merit Must Matter

Kashmir crickets first big IPL moment underlines the urgent need for transparent, accountable sporting governance Auqib Nabis Rs 8.40 crore IPL auction moment is being celebrated, quite rightly, as a personal triumph and a rare collective joy in Kashmir that has long watched its sporting dreams stall at the margins. Yet this historic first for []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 12:33 pm

GOC Rising Star Reviews Operational Preparedness in Kathua

Jammu, Dec 27: General Officer Commanding (GOC) Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, on Saturday reviewed the operational preparedness of troops during his visit to remote areas of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a post by the Rising Star Corps on X, the GOC reviewed the preparedness of troops deployed in [] The post GOC Rising Star Reviews Operational Preparedness in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Dec 2025 12:30 pm

EOW Files Chargesheet in Multi-Lakh Livestock Scam

Srinagar, Dec 27: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in a major livestock fraud case involving alleged cheating and forgery amounting to several lakhs of rupees, officials said on Friday. According to a statement, the chargesheet has been submitted in FIR No. [] The post EOW Files Chargesheet in Multi-Lakh Livestock Scam appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Dec 2025 12:14 pm

Top Cong Leaders Attend CWC Meet, Discuss Further Action Against Govt On G RAM G law

New Delhi, Dec 27: Top Congress leaders on Saturday are attending a crucial meeting of the working committee, the partys highest decision-making body. They are deliberating on the current political situation in the country and the partys further action against the government after it replaced the UPA-era rural employment scheme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) with the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-G RAM G). The extended meeting of the Congress [] The post Top Cong Leaders Attend CWC Meet, Discuss Further Action Against Govt On G RAM G law appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 12:03 pm

Centre Clears 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II Hydel Project on Chenab

New Delhi, Dec 27: The Centres green panel has approved the 260-megawatt Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, officials said on Saturday. The approval was granted by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) on hydel projects during its 45th meeting earlier this month, clearing the way for floating [] The post Centre Clears 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II Hydel Project on Chenab appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Dec 2025 11:55 am

Non-Local Minor Injured in Throat-Slitting Incident in Srinagars Safakadal

Srinagar, Dec 27: A 16-year-old non-local boy sustained serious injuries after his throat was allegedly slit with a sharp-edged object inside his rented accommodation in the Safakadal area of Srinagar, officials said on Saturday. According to official sources, the incident occurred inside the minors rented room, following which he was referred to SMHS Hospital for [] The post Non-Local Minor Injured in Throat-Slitting Incident in Srinagars Safakadal appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Dec 2025 11:30 am

Researchers create replica of womb lining to study early stages of pregnancy

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Researchers have created a replica of womb lining or endometrium which allowed them to study the implantation of human embryos process that signals start of a pregnancy. Described in a paper in the journal Cell, the model allows scientists to study interactions between the womb and embryo, and look for causes behind implantation failure a main reason for early pregnancy loss, researchers from the Babraham Institute in the UK and the US Stanford University [] The post Researchers create replica of womb lining to study early stages of pregnancy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 11:28 am

Air pollution Indias biggest health crisis since Covid, warn doctors

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned, noting that a looming tsunami of airway disease remains largely underdiagnosed and untreated. Speaking to PTI, multiple senior doctors practising in the UK asserted that a vast, hidden burden of undiagnosed airway disease is building beneath the surface and its incoming wave will exact [] The post Air pollution Indias biggest health crisis since Covid, warn doctors appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 11:27 am

Valley Witnesses Sub-Zero Temperatures; Sonamarg Coldest At Minus 5.8 Degrees Celsius

Srinagar, Dec 27: The night temperatures plunged below the freezing point in Kashmir as the mercury dropped at most places owing to clear skies. The Valley is bracing up for another spell of rains and snow around the New Years Eve, weather officials said on Saturday. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius on Friday night, nearly three degrees down from 0.2 degrees Celsius on the previous night, they said. Central Kashmirs tourist resort of Sonamarg was [] The post Valley Witnesses Sub-Zero Temperatures; Sonamarg Coldest At Minus 5.8 Degrees Celsius appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 11:23 am

Heatwaves, Wildfires, Droughts And Storms Cost World More Than USD 120 Billion In 2025: Report

New Delhi, Dec 27: Heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, and storms cost the world more than USD 120 billion in 2025, according to a new report analysing the escalating cost of climate change. The report by UK-based NGO Christian Aid underscores the cost with fossil fuel companies playing a central role in driving the crisis. The report noted that cost of climate inaction is equally clear, as communities continue to bear the brunt of a crisis that could have been averted with [] The post Heatwaves, Wildfires, Droughts And Storms Cost World More Than USD 120 Billion In 2025: Report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 11:18 am

Centres Green Panel Gives Nod To Dulhasti Hydel Power Project On Chenab River

New Delhi, Dec 27: A panel under the Ministry of Environment has approved the 260-megawatt Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, officials said on Saturday. The clearance comes in the backdrop of India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April this year. The Expert Appraisal Committee on hydel projects accorded the approval during its 45th meeting earlier this month, paving the way for floating construction [] The post Centres Green Panel Gives Nod To Dulhasti Hydel Power Project On Chenab River appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 11:14 am

Jammu Kashmir: Five Convicted in Murder Case, Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

SRINAGAR: The Court of Principal Sessions Judge, Udhampur, Virinder Singh Bhou, has sentenced five individuals to rigorous life imprisonment in the Chenani murder case in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, arising from FIR Number 135/2020 registered at Police Station Chenani, Daily Excelsior reported. The convictsPahar Singh alias Parshotam, Radha Devi, Harish Singh, Anil Singh, []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 11:06 am

Can I Get Workmen Compensation for Fatigue-Related Injuries? Know Now!

Fatigue is becoming one of the most common hidden triggers of workplace injuries. Today, employees in various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, electronics, customer support, hospitality and healthcare, work for extended shifts and irregular hours. This leads to tiredness, loss of focus, poor judgment and slower reflexes. When fatigue builds up, the probability of errors and accidents rises dramatically, which is why fatigue-related injuries are a rising concern in the context of workmens compensation insurance. What is Fatigue-Related Injury in the [] The post Can I Get Workmen Compensation for Fatigue-Related Injuries? Know Now! appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 10:59 am

EMPLOYMENT (27-12-2025)

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Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 10:49 am

Cold Wave Tightens Grip On Ladakh, Snow Likely Over Zojila Axis From Dec 30

Srinagar, Dec 27: The Meteorological Centre has issued a detailed weather outlook for the Union Territory of Ladakh, indicating a sharp fall in night temperatures and the likelihood of snowfall over high-altitude regions towards the end of December. According to the forecast, the region is likely to witness partly cloudy conditions, followed by mostly cloudy skies on December 28. December 29 is expected to remain partly cloudy, while December 30 may see cloudy weather for most of the day. During [] The post Cold Wave Tightens Grip On Ladakh, Snow Likely Over Zojila Axis From Dec 30 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 10:30 am

Guru Gobind Singh Remains An Embodiment Of Courage, Compassion, Sacrifice: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Guru Gobind Singh remains an embodiment of courage, compassion and sacrifice and his life and teachings inspire everyone to stand for truth, justice, righteousness and to protect human dignity. Modi said that the vision of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, continues to guide generations towards service and selfless duty. On the sacred Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, we bow in reverence to him. He [] The post Guru Gobind Singh Remains An Embodiment Of Courage, Compassion, Sacrifice: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 10:28 am

Kashmir Apple Growers Fear Livelihood Hit from New Zealand FTA Duty Cut

SRINAGAR: Apple growers across Kashmir have expressed deep concern over the reduction of customs duty on apples imported from New Zealand under the IndiaNew Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying the move could adversely impact prices of local produce and threaten their livelihoods. The anxiety among growers has intensified as cold storage facilities in the []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 10:01 am

Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets Accused In Major Livestock Scam, Lakhs Cheated Under Fake Govt Scheme

Srinagar, Dec 27: In a significant action against economic offence, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in a high-value livestock fraud case involving alleged cheating and forgery amounting to several lakhs of rupees. The case exposes a calculated scam in which a businessman was allegedly duped under the guise of a government welfare quota scheme, highlighting the misuse of public trust and financial deception. In a statement, [] The post Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets Accused In Major Livestock Scam, Lakhs Cheated Under Fake Govt Scheme appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 9:49 am

J&K | Non-Local Minor Injured In Throat-Slitting Incident In Safakadal, Hospitalised

Srinagar, Dec 27: A non-local minor boy sustained serious injuries after his throat was allegedly slit with a sharp-edged object inside his rented accommodation at Safakadal area of Srinagar, officials said on Saturday. Official sources said, the injured boy was referred to SMHS hospital, after the incident took place inside his rented room at Safakadal. The injured has been identified as a resident of Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, presently staying at Safakadal, Srinagar. He is stated to be 16 years old. [] The post J&K | Non-Local Minor Injured In Throat-Slitting Incident In Safakadal, Hospitalised appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 9:47 am

DC Srinagar reviews revenue service delivery, infra, digitization efforts

Directs clearing of pendency, strict adherence to PSGA timelines SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar on Friday chaired a comprehensive meeting of senior Revenue Officers here at Conference Hall of the DC Office to review Tehsil wise delivery of revenue service, pendency status and implementation of various citizen-centric revenue related services initiatives across the district. The []

Kashmir Reader 27 Dec 2025 9:34 am

Will move SC, have faith in it: Unnao rape survivors mother at protest outside Delhi HC

NEW DELHI: The Unnao rape survivors mother on Friday said she will approach the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of life term of convict Kuldeep Sengar as she participated in a protest outside the Delhi High Court against the last weeks verdict. Activists from the All India Democratic Womens Association along with activist Yogita Bhayana []

Kashmir Reader 27 Dec 2025 9:33 am

Unremitting hostility against minorities a grave concern: India on Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: India expressed serious concern on Friday over what it described as continuing hostility and violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, and strongly condemned the recent killing of a Hindu youth in the country. Responding to media queries in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal []

Kashmir Reader 27 Dec 2025 9:32 am

TMCs Abhishek invokes Vajpayees raj dharma, targets right-wing forces over hate crimes

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee invoked late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayees message on Friday to condemn what he called the rising tide of hate in the country. Abhishek posted an archived video of Vajpayees news conference in 2002 with then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi seated beside him on X and []

Kashmir Reader 27 Dec 2025 9:30 am

EOW Kashmir Files Chargesheet in Livestock Fraud Case Involving Lakhs of Rupees

Srinagar:The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has submitted a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in case FIR No. 17/2023 registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) against accused Muneer Ahmad Kataria S/o Noor-ud-Din Kataria R/o Uri Salamabad, A/P Shutrloo Rohama, District []

Kashmir Reader 27 Dec 2025 9:30 am

Shia Personal Law Board to deliberate on UCC, waqf reforms, minority rights at Dec 28 convention

LUCKNOW: The All India Shia Personal Law Board will deliberate on the proposed Uniform Civil Code in Uttar Pradesh, alleged corruption in waqf boards, minority rights, socio-economic backwardness and political representation of Shia Muslims at its annual national convention to be held here on December 28. According to the board, the meeting will also condemn []

Kashmir Reader 27 Dec 2025 9:29 am

CBK Charges Baramulla Resident in Livestock Fraud Case

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against a resident of Uri, Baramulla in connection with an alleged livestock fraud case involving cheating through fake agreements and dishonoured cheques. The chargesheet pertains to FIR No. 17/2023, registered under Sections 420, 467, 468 []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 9:27 am

Stocks end lower amid profit booking at record levels

MUMBAI: The Indian stock market on Friday closed lower as investors locked in gains near record highs. At close, Sensex ended with a loss of 367 points, or 0.43%, at 85,041.45, while the Nifty 50 settled at 26,042.30, down 100 points, or 0.38%. The BSE Midcap index slipped by 0.18% while the Smallcap index dropped []

Kashmir Reader 27 Dec 2025 9:27 am

Non-Local Minor Injured in Throat-Slitting Incident in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: A non-local minor boy sustained serious injuries after his throat was allegedly slit with a sharp-edged object inside his rented accommodation in the Safakadal area of Srinagar, officials said on Saturday. According to official sources, the injured boy was referred to SMHS Hospital following the incident, which occurred inside his rented room in Safakadal. []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 8:43 am

Reservation Row Shakes Jammu Kashmir Politics in 2025

SRINAGAR: The issue of reservation rationalisation remained the most emotive concern for the youth in Jammu Kashmir and the most contentious challenge for the elected government in 2025. The 2024 witnessed protests outside Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs residence over the demand for rationalisation of reservation, 2025 saw the issue take centre stage in Jammu Kashmir []

KashmirLife 27 Dec 2025 8:32 am

Zelenskyy says will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend. Zelenskyy told journalists that the two leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during Sundays talks, and that the 20-point plan under discussion is about 90 per cent ready. An economic agreement also will []

Kashmir Reader 27 Dec 2025 6:10 am

J&K Bank observes Mission YUVA Disbursal Day

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 26: Jammu & Kashmir Bank today observed a Special Mission YUVA Disbursal Day across the Union Territory to fast-track implementation of the Jammu & Kashmir Governments flagship Mission YUVA programme aimed at promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship among youth. The special drive concluded with the symbolic pressing of a button by the Banks Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Amitava Chatterjee, marking the successful disbursal of 1,263 cases in a single day, surpassing the target of 1,111 [] The post J&K Bank observes Mission YUVA Disbursal Day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 5:27 am

ASSOCHAM J&K delegation meets Principal Secy I&C, seeks policy support for industry

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: A delegation of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Jammu & Kashmir Council, today met Vikramjit Singh, Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, and submitted a detailed representation highlighting key issues faced by industries in the region. The delegation was led by Manik Batra, Chairman, and Bhupesh Gupta, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM J&K Council, along with Amit Khajuria, Assistant Director, ASSOCHAM J&K. Senior officials including Arun Manhas, Director, Industries and Commerce, Sudershan Kumar, [] The post ASSOCHAM J&K delegation meets Principal Secy I&C, seeks policy support for industry appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 5:26 am

Patnitop hotel & restaurant association elects new body

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: The new body of Patnitop hotel & restaurant association was elected in the general body meeting of the association, which held here today. During the election, Lovenesh Rao Sathe was unanimously elected as the president and Vikram Sharma was elected as vice-president of the association. A new executive committee was also formed to spearhead the organizations initiatives. The newly elected members of the executive committee comprised, Syed Ali Jaffary as General Secretary, Abhishek Gupta as [] The post Patnitop hotel & restaurant association elects new body appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 5:20 am

POWERGRID handsover medical equipment worth Rs 12.25 cr to HBCHRC

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Dec 26 : Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) today formally handed over state-of-the-art medical imaging systems worth Rs 12.25 crore to the HomiBhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (HBCHRC) in Chandigarh. The equipment was officially presented by POWERGRID, to HBCHRC today in an impressive ceremony at HBCHRC, New Chandigarh. This contribution, made under POWERGRIDs Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, is set to significantly enhance diagnostic and interventional oncology services in North India. The ceremony was [] The post POWERGRID handsover medical equipment worth Rs 12.25 cr to HBCHRC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Dec 2025 5:12 am