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What Environmental History Tells Us About Climate Change In Kashmir?

by Shaista Amin Environmental history reveals how past human actions shaped todays climate crises, urging sustainable development by understanding landscapes as living archives of ecological memory and transformation. In an age defined by rising temperatures, erratic weather, and intensifying natural disasters, discussions about climate change often revolve around scientific data, technological innovation, and policy frameworks. []

KashmirLife 26 Apr 2026 10:07 am

Mandaviya Flags Off Sunday On Cycle Event In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Apr 26: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said the citizens of the country will have to be physically fit if India has to become a developed nation. Mandaviya, who is here for the three-day Chintan Shivir organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, flagged off Sunday on Cycle event on banks of the Dal Lake. Sunday on Cycle is a message of fitness. If india has to become a developed country, [] The post Mandaviya Flags Off Sunday On Cycle Event In Srinagar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 9:44 am

MD SIDCO interacts with Samba Industrial Association

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: In a significant step towards strengthening the industry collaboration and to make the awareness for safeguarding the environment and natural resources especially in the Industrial Estate managed by J&K SIDCO, Managing Director, Pardeep Singh Manhas, held a meeting with the Industrial Associations and Industrial Unit holders of IGC, Samba. During the meeting the concern regarding running of the Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) constructed in IGC, Samba was emphasized and it was impressed that the [] The post MD SIDCO interacts with Samba Industrial Association appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 5:30 am

Himalayan fish struggling to survive

Syed Talia Mushtaq, Tasaduq Hussain Shah Have you noticed how Himalayan rivers no longer behave the way they used to? The water runs barely or differently, the seasons feel out of sync and quietly, the fish that once thrived in these cold waters are struggling to survive. When we talk about climate change in the Himalayas, we imagine melting glaciers, erratic snowfall and flash floods. What often escapes attention is something far quieter, it is the steady transformation of life [] The post Himalayan fish struggling to survive appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:54 am

Omar takes dig at Cong over defections, says MLAs were bought & NC Govt was toppled in 1984

7 RS MPs who merged with BJP cant win even Panchayat elections *CM emphasizes role of cinema in boosting tourism in J&K Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that not even a single of seven Rajya Sabha Members, who merged with the BJP yesterday after quitting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), can win even the Panchayat elections but had a dig at the Congress too saying the Government of his father (Farooq Abdullah) was also [] The post Omar takes dig at Cong over defections, says MLAs were bought & NC Govt was toppled in 1984 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:32 am

10-year roadmap to become global sporting powerhouse must not remain on paper: Mandaviya

Chintan Shivir of Sports Ministers begins in Srinagar Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 25: The Chintan Shivir of the Ministers of Youth Affairs & Sports of States and Union Territories commenced in Srinagar today with focused deliberations on strengthening Indias sports ecosystem through coordinated action, systemic reforms, policy convergence, and grassroots execution Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing the inaugural session, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, set the tone for the deliberations by emphasising [] The post 10-year roadmap to become global sporting powerhouse must not remain on paper: Mandaviya appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:31 am

Khatana slams Omar Abdullah Govt over hazardous road construction in Kishtwar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Ghulam Ali Khatana has made a scathing attack on the Omar Abdullah-led Government, accusing it of executing development works in an unplanned and hazardous manner that is causing severe distress to residents in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Citing an under-construction road project under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Kishtwar districts Bujwan tehsil, Khatana stated that the alignment of the road between PKN and Mouri [] The post Khatana slams Omar Abdullah Govt over hazardous road construction in Kishtwar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:30 am

Rana reviews development works at Bhaderwah

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Apr 25: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a comprehensive review meeting here to assess the status and progress of ongoing developmental works across departments in the sub-division. During the meeting, the Minister laid strong emphasis on inter-departmental coordination, transparency in execution, adherence to timelines and robust grievance redressal mechanisms. He called upon officers to adopt a proactive and accountable approach to ensure that projects are completed [] The post Rana reviews development works at Bhaderwah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:30 am

Attack on medicos wont be tolerated: Itoo

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Apr 25: Minister Sakeena Itoo today strongly defended healthcare workers, saying doctors were working under immense pressure and warning that attacks on medical staff would not be tolerated. Click here to watch video Doctors are available as per the roster everywhere. If a doctor is not available, file a complaint. But you have to appreciate that doctors are working round the clock, Itoo told reporters in north Kashmirs Baramulla. If this continues, if we go after the [] The post Attack on medicos wont be tolerated: Itoo appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:29 am

Sacred Buddha relics to arrive in Ladakh for first-ever exposition in India

Tsewang Rigzin LEH, Apr 25: Ladakh is set to witness a rare and deeply significant spiritual event as the sacred relics of Gautama Buddha, revered as Tathagata relics, will be brought to the region for the first time within the country. The arrival of these holy relics, expected in Leh on the 29th or 30th of this month, has generated immense excitement among the people of Ladakh, particularly within the Buddhist community. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The [] The post Sacred Buddha relics to arrive in Ladakh for first-ever exposition in India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:29 am

CM approves Rs 9.60 cr multi-level car parking project for Ganderbal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accorded administrative approval for the construction of a multi-level car parking facility at Ganderbal at an estimated cost of Rs 9.60 crore. The project is aimed at addressing increasing traffic congestion and enhancing urban infrastructure in the fast-growing town. The approval has been granted under the Capex Budget 2026-27 in favour of the Director, Urban Local Bodies, Kashmir. The project will be executed in accordance with approved technical specifications and [] The post CM approves Rs 9.60 cr multi-level car parking project for Ganderbal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:28 am

Modi Govts schemes raised aspiration levels among weaker sections: Dr Jitendra

J&K Chapter of Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce launched Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 25 : Maintaining that Narendra Modi Governments enabling schemes raised aspiration levels among weaker sections of society, Union Minister in PMO with independent charge of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Ministries, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that statistical evidence reflects the positive impact of these schemes on the socio-economic advancement on Dalits and other marginalized groups. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Dr. Jitendra Singh while [] The post Modi Govts schemes raised aspiration levels among weaker sections: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:28 am

CS reviews progress, implementation of HADP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired a review meeting to assess the progress and performance of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in Jammu and Kashmir in the presence of senior officers of the Agriculture Production Department and other concerned stakeholders. The meeting besides ACS, Agriculture Production Department and MD, J&K Bank was attended by the MD, HADP; HoDs of the Department along with Representatives from Agricultural Universities here. The meeting had an in depth review [] The post CS reviews progress, implementation of HADP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:27 am

Tech-driven crackdown launched across UT to dismantle narcotics ecosystem: Home Deptt

Advanced analytics, ground intelligence to track traffickers *GPS, drone surveillance to choke supply chains Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 25: Marking a decisive shift from conventional policing to precision enforcement, a multi-layered anti-drug strategy anchored in surveillance, data analytics and judicial monitoring has been rolled out on the directions of the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to systematically dismantle the narcotics ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. This has been conveyed to the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh by the [] The post Tech-driven crackdown launched across UT to dismantle narcotics ecosystem: Home Deptt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:27 am

CBK files chargesheet in fraudulent appointment case

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch J&K today filed a chargesheet in a Power Development Department (PDD) scam involving alleged forgery of official records and fraudulent appointment. As per the Crime Branch, the chargesheet in FIR No. 46/2023 has been submitted before the Anti-Corruption Court in Baramulla against Nasir Ahmad Mir of Kunan Babagund in Bandipora, Mushtaq Ahmad Malik of Aragam, Bandipora-an employee of the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL)-and a [] The post CBK files chargesheet in fraudulent appointment case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:26 am

Jammu sizzles at 40.2 deg C amid heatwave in plains

*Rain brings some relief in Kashmir Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Apr 25 While intermittent rain has brought some relief from the heat-wave in Kashmir, Jammu sweltered on Saturday as heat-wave conditions gripped plain areas in the region, with the city recording a high of 40.2 degrees Celsius, about 5.7 notches above the normal. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Official sources said that Chatha observatory of SKUAST-Jammu, crossed 40 degrees Celsius temperature on Saturday while it remained 40.0 degrees Celsius [] The post Jammu sizzles at 40.2 deg C amid heatwave in plains appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:25 am

DC Reasi reviews progress of heritage projects

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Apr 25: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a series of meetings to review the implementation and progress of schemes of the Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums and service delivery under the Public Services Guarantee Act. During a meeting with officials of the Archives, Archaeology & Museums Department, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed ongoing heritage conservation and restoration works. Discussions focused on the repair and renovation of key sites at Bhim Garh Fort and the Dera [] The post DC Reasi reviews progress of heritage projects appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:09 am

BJP women wing protests against opposition over reservation

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 25: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha today staged an Akrosh Rally, accusing the opposition, particularly the Congress, of obstructing womens political empowerment and preventing them from becoming lawmakers and policymakers. Speaking to reporters, BJP Mahila Morcha State secretary Ruchika Sharma alleged that women have long been denied adequate representation in Parliament and state legislatures, claiming that the opposition does not want women to assume decision-making roles. click here to watch video This rally reflects [] The post BJP women wing protests against opposition over reservation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:08 am

Jammu hosts inter-district U-17 Football Tourney under League of Classics

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: Department of Youth Services and Sports, district Jammu, today commenced the inter-district UT level U-17 Football Tournament under the banner League of Classics at Khel Gaon, Nagrota. Organized under the patronage of Director General YSS J&K UT, Anuradha Gupta, and guided by Joint Director YSS Jammu, Vinakshi Koul, the tournament is being held under the overall supervision of DYSSO Jammu, Sukhdev Raj Sharma. The five-day tournament has drawn participation from all districts of the [] The post Jammu hosts inter-district U-17 Football Tourney under League of Classics appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:07 am

IRP 24th Bn organises session on stress management & mental health for jawans

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 25: In a significant initiative for the welfare of police personnel, IRP 24th Battalion organised a special session on stress management and mental health for jawans at Sui, Udhampur. The event aimed at spreading awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse, the importance of emotional well-being, and the need to adopt a healthy and disciplined lifestyle. The event was presided over by Sandeep Mehta, Commandant, IRP 24th Battalion, and was attended by Deputy Commandant Nihar [] The post IRP 24th Bn organises session on stress management & mental health for jawans appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:07 am

LG calls for grassroots sports push at Chintan Shivir

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 25: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha today called for a comprehensive strengthening of grassroots sports ecosystems across the country, while addressing the national Chintan Shivir on sports in Srinagar. The three-day event, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, is deliberating on key policy challenges in the sports sector, improving coordination between the Centre and States/UTs, and formulating a roadmap to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse. The Shivir is being attended [] The post LG calls for grassroots sports push at Chintan Shivir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:06 am

Sooryavanshis century in vain as SRH beat RR by 5 wickets

JAIPUR, Apr 25: Vaibhav Sooryavanshis century went in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in their IPL match here on Saturday. Sooryavanshi hammered his second hundred in the IPL a 37-ball 103 as Rajasthan Royals put on board a strong 228 for six after they were put in to bat first. Sooryavanshi got plenty of support from Dhruv Jurel, who made a 35-ball 51 and, helped the teenager milk 112 runs for the second [] The post Sooryavanshis century in vain as SRH beat RR by 5 wickets appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:06 am

Tourism in the Himalayan Ecosystems of J&K

Diversifying and Balancing the Growth Prof Bharti Gupta bharti.ttm@cujammu.ac.in The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is uniquely positioned within the complex physiographic framework of the Himalayas, encompassing a multi-tiered mountain system that significantly shapes its environmental and tourism characteristics. The region comprises the Shivalik (Outer Himalayas), the Lesser Himalayas (Himachal), and the Greater Himalayas (Himadri), each contributing distinct geomorphological and tourism attributes. The Shivalik range, forming the outermost foothills particularly across parts of the Jammu division, is characterized by [] The post Tourism in the Himalayan Ecosystems of J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:05 am

Dr Andrabi dedicates 1st multi-utility sports stadium to public in Doda

Excelsior Sports Correspondent DODA, Apr 25: A major push to public welfare infrastructure was witnessed in Doda today as Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi inaugurated a first-of-its-kind sports and recreational facility and announced further development initiatives. Dr Andrabi attended the inaugural function organized by the Board as chief guest, where Ashok Koul was present as the guest of honour. Eminent civil society members and Board officials, including Special Officer Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Administrator Jammu Aabid [] The post Dr Andrabi dedicates 1st multi-utility sports stadium to public in Doda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:05 am

Tribute paid to Santoor Maestro Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: A meeting of the executive members of Padam Vibushan Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma Memorial Bhartiya Sangeet Foundation Jammu Tawi was held here today to pay tribute to the renowned Santoor Maestro, Shiv Kumar Sharma on his 4th death anniversary. Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, son of the soil was remembered for his outstanding contributions in the field of classical music and light music and his contribution to Bollywood also as a Music Director. Nidhi Dogra, daughter [] The post Tribute paid to Santoor Maestro Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 4:05 am

WE-AI holds workshops, seminars across Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 25: Marking a significant milestone in student-led innovation and outreach, the WE-AI (Women Empowerment-Artificial Intelligence) Club has successfully concluded the first phase of its maiden series of workshops and seminars conducted across the Kashmir Valley. Founded by Taleyn Tatheer Khan and co-founded by Aiza Naveed Shah under the mentorship of Priyanka Bharghav from Admit Kard, the initiative reached multiple educational institutions, including Kashmir Harvard, Green Valley Educational Institute, Presentation Convent School, Crescent Public School, SRM Welkin [] The post WE-AI holds workshops, seminars across Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 3:29 am

Bangwathia Mahajan Biradari congregation on May 1

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 25: Bi-annual congregation (Mail) of Akhil Bhartiya Bangwathia Mahajan Biradari will be held on forthcoming Budh Purnima, which falls on May 1, 2026. The religious function will commence with Yagya, Pooja and Aarti at 6 AM, followed by Bhandara at the Biradari Devsthan in Bishnah. President of Akhil Bhartiya Bangwathia Mahajan Biradari, Kuldeep Raj Gupta and general secretary, Krishan Lal Gupta have appealed the entire Bangwathia Biradari to visit the Devsthan and seek blessings of Kuldevi [] The post Bangwathia Mahajan Biradari congregation on May 1 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 3:28 am

Samba police arrests bike lifter

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Apr, 25: Samba police has arrested an accused person involved in a theft case registered at Police Station (PS), Bari Brahmana and recovered stolen bike from his possession. Police said on April 23 a written report was lodged at Police Station (PS), Bari Brahmana by one Ajay Kumar, son of Kulwant Singh of Sarna, Pathankot regarding theft of his motorcycle bearing Registration Number, PB36H-3464 from industrial area Bari Brahmana. Acting over the complaint, a case FIR No. [] The post Samba police arrests bike lifter appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 3:26 am

Biker crushed to death in Kathua

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Apr 25: A motorcyclist died after he was hit by a rashly driven truck at Barwal Morh area on the National Highway near Kathua district today. The deceased has been identified as Vijay Bharat Singh of Kharote. Reports said a bike (JK02B-5282) was hit a speedy truck (PB65AZ-0345) near Barwal Morh area in Kathua district, resulting in death of the person riding the bike. While the body has been shifted to the mortuary of a local hospital [] The post Biker crushed to death in Kathua appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Apr 2026 3:25 am

Fight against drug menace cannot be won by law alone: LG

It must be won within society, through awareness, cooperation, collective effort Jammu: I assure citizens that we will strike hard against drug networks. Yet this fight cannot be won by law alone, it must be won within society, through awareness, cooperation, and collective effort. We are building a Jammu Kashmir where drugs have no place, []

Kashmir Reader 26 Apr 2026 1:38 am

Omar pitches J&K as premier filming destination during Bengaluru outreach

Engages leading film producers, assures policy support, ease of filmmaking to attract cinema-driven tourism Bengaluru: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday interacted with filmmakers in Bengaluru, showcasing Jammu & Kashmirs scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage as an ideal destination for cinema. A delegation of leading film producers and representatives of major production houses met []

Kashmir Reader 26 Apr 2026 1:37 am

CM approves 9.60 cr multi-level car parking project for Ganderbal

Project to ease traffic congestion, strengthen urban infrastructure Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accorded administrative approval for the construction of a Multi-Level Car Parking facility at Ganderbal at an estimated cost of 9.60 crore. The project is aimed at addressing increasing traffic congestion and enhancing urban infrastructure in the fast-growing town. The approval has []

Kashmir Reader 26 Apr 2026 1:37 am

Div Com reviews preparations for mega anti-drug rally in Srinagar

Calls for widespread public participation in rally to combat drug menace Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming Mega Nasha Mukt Pad Yatra, scheduled to be held on May 3 in Srinagar. The event will be flagged off by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha. The []

Kashmir Reader 26 Apr 2026 1:36 am

Jammu sizzles above 39C as Kashmir records intermittent rainfall

Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir recorded uncertain weather conditions on Saturday with light rain at scattered places and a rising temperature trend in Jammu division. A MeT official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) predicted generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light rain and thunderstorms over the coming days. []

Kashmir Reader 26 Apr 2026 1:36 am

Police intensify anti-drug drive, arrest peddlers, attach properties

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday intensified crackdown against drug trafficking and related activities across Kashmir, attaching properties worth 3.5 crore, arresting 10 drug peddlers, detaining 12 habitual offenders under preventive laws and destroying illegal poppy cultivation in multiple districts. The action was carried out under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan, []

Kashmir Reader 26 Apr 2026 1:35 am

EOW files chargesheet against power dept employees for forgery, corruption

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Srinagar, of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 46/2023 before the Anti-Corruption Court, Baramulla, against Nasir Ahmad Mir of Kunan Babagund, Bandipora; Mushtaq Ahmad Malik of Aragam, Bandipora (a government employee in KPDCL); and a deceased former Executive Engineer of KPDCL/ED Sumbal, a resident []

Kashmir Reader 26 Apr 2026 1:35 am

Social Compulsion Behind Kashmirs Extravagant Weddings

In Kashmir, families are not merely engaging in display by choice; they are responding to an informal but powerful system of expectations where deviation invites judgment and loss of honour. What was once a blessing is increasingly becoming a financial test. Zeenat Aman, Ruqiya Jaan & Dr Rameez Ahmad In Kashmir, weddings were once a []

Kashmir Reader 26 Apr 2026 1:33 am

BRO Intensifies Snow Clearance Operations on BandiporaGurez Road

SRINAGAR: Even as the snowbound Razdan Pass has emerged as an unexpected tourist destination, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified snow clearance operations to restore traffic on the BandiporaGurez road, which remains closed due to heavy winter snowfall. An official said that the snow cutters have reached the upper reaches of Razdan Pass, situated []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 11:00 pm

Deliberate Bid to Defame Govt: Health Minister on GMC Anantnag Row

SRINAGAR: Amid mounting allegations of medical negligence at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, Health Minister Sakeena Itoo on Saturday termed the controversy a deliberate attempt to defame the government, while strongly condemning incidents of violence against healthcare workers. Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, Itoo said the government has significantly upgraded healthcare infrastructure across the region, []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 10:44 pm

Kashmir All Set for Mega Anti-drug Rally in Srinagar on May 3: Div Com

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Saturday said all preparations have been put in place for a mega anti-drug rally scheduled to be held in Srinagar on May 3, 2026, under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan. He urged the people from all walks of life to participate in the movement against the []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 10:36 pm

Final Electoral Rolls Likely by May 1015: Jammu Kashmir Chief Election Commissioner

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir State Election Commissioner (SEC) Shantmanu on Saturday said that final electoral rolls for the Union Territory are likely to be ready between May 10 and 15, with voter enrolment witnessing an improvement of around 45 per cent during the ongoing revision exercise. Speaking to the media in Budgam, Shantmanu said the []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 10:30 pm

Trump Cancels US Delegation Visit to Pakistan, Casting Doubt on Iran Peace Talks

SRINAGAR: United States President Donald Trump on Saturday cancelled a planned visit by a high-level American delegation to Islamabad for a second round of talks with Iran, dealing a setback to ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia. The delegation, led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner, was scheduled []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 10:10 pm

World Veterinary Day Celebrated at SKUAST-Kashmir, Focus on Food Safety and Public Health

SRINAGAR: World Veterinary Day-2026 was celebrated at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir campus at Shuhama on Saturday, with emphasis on the role of veterinarians in safeguarding food systems and public health. Observed globally on the last Saturday of April, this years themeVeterinarians: Guardians of Food and Healthframed the day-long event []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 10:00 pm

Khelo Bharat Mission Reflects Energy of Indias Youth: Union Sports Minister in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The Chintan Shivir of Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports from States and Union Territories began in Srinagar on Saturday, with discussions focused on strengthening Indias sports ecosystem through coordinated action, policy convergence, systemic reforms, and grassroots implementation. Inaugurating the deliberations, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya said Indias ambition to []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 9:52 pm

Over 17,500 Migrant Ration Cards Integrated into NFSA Database in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has integrated more than 17,500 migrant ration cards into the National Food Security Act (NFSA) database, while the process for integrating around 8,000 additional cards is currently underway, officials said on Saturday. The update was reviewed in a meeting chaired by Principal Secretary, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 9:45 pm

CM Omar Abdullah Pitches J&K As Premier Filming Destination During Bengaluru Outreach

BENGALURU, Apr 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today interacted with filmmakers in Bengaluru, showcasing Jammu & Kashmirs scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage as an ideal destination for cinema. A delegation of leading film producers and representatives of major production houses met the Chief Minister to explore opportunities for film production and collaboration. The Chief Minister assured full support and a friendly, enabling environment for artists, reiterating the Governments commitment to making filmmaking in Jammu & Kashmir easier and more [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Pitches J&K As Premier Filming Destination During Bengaluru Outreach appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 7:26 pm

Lists Of Drug Peddlers, Photographs Displayed At Police Stations In J&Ks Shopian

SRINAGAR, Apr 25: Police in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district on Saturday displayed lists of alleged drug peddlers and their photographs at police stations and posts to enhance public awareness and deter involvement in narcotics, officials said. The lists have been placed at these locations under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan in the south Kashmir district, a police spokesperson said. He said the galleries featuring photographs of such individuals have also been put up at police establishments. [] The post Lists Of Drug Peddlers, Photographs Displayed At Police Stations In J&Ks Shopian appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 7:14 pm

Jammu Sizzles At 39.5 Deg C Amid Heatwave In Plains

JAMMU, Apr 25: Jammu sweltered on Saturday as heatwave conditions gripped the plains, with the city recording a high of 39.5 degrees Celsius 5.1 notches above normal, officials said. The minimum temperature in the city also remained above average at 22.8 degrees Celsius, 2.0 degrees above normal, a meteorological department spokesperson said. Katra town, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district, also witnessed a sharp rise in temperatures, recording [] The post Jammu Sizzles At 39.5 Deg C Amid Heatwave In Plains appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 7:11 pm

J&K: Intermittent Rain Brings Relief From Heatwave Conditions

Srinagar, Apr 25: Intermittent rains lashed most parts of Kashmir on Saturday, bringing relief from the heatwave conditions, even as the Meteorological Department forecast another spell of wet weather early next week, officials said. Overnight, the plains of Kashmir, including the summer capital Srinagar, experienced continuous rain that persisted until late morning on Saturday. There were also reports of light snowfall in Zojila Pass. As the weather improved in the afternoon, the rain brought down temperatures, alleviating the heatwave that [] The post J&K: Intermittent Rain Brings Relief From Heatwave Conditions appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 7:07 pm

J&K Chapter Of Ambedkar Chamber Of Commerce Launched

Dr Jitendra calls for entrepreneurial mindset to avail Modi Govts schemes JAMMU, April 25 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today presided over the launching ceremony of the Jammu & Kashmir chapter of the Dr. Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce here. The Minister called for developing entrepreneurship mindset and an investment-oriented approach among Scheduled Caste (SC) community and other weaker [] The post J&K Chapter Of Ambedkar Chamber Of Commerce Launched appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 7:02 pm

United fight inevitable for drug-free J&K: Lieutenant Governor

Jammu, Apr 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that fight against drug menace cannot be won alone, and needs a collective response from the society. He was addressing a large gathering in Samba as part of 100-days drug-free J&K Abhiyaan. I assure citizens that we will strike hard against drug networks. Yet this fight cannot be won by law alone, it must be won within society, through awareness, cooperation, and collective effort. We are building a Jammu Kashmir where drugs have no place, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. He said the 100-day drug-free J&K movement will inspire future generations and stand as proof that when people rise together, they can change history. The Lieutenant Governor said that every Panchayat must be drug-free, and every police station must be free of drug traffickers. Success in the next 85 days will not be measured by marches or slogans, but by how deeply the drug menace is cleaned out from villages and city neighborhoods. Weekly outcomes must be clearhow many people were rehabilitated, how many smugglers prosecuted, how many fake centers shut down, how many cases registered, how much contraband seized, and how many womens committees formed in Panchayat's and city wards, the Lieutenant Governor said. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor observed that continuous auditing of drug-free J&K campaign is essential. He said Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and other enforcement agencies must review weekly marches and programs to ensure this movement builds a complete chain of care- from identification and counseling to treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation. The Lieutenant Governor said that this grave crisis of drug was systematically fueled by the neighboring country to finance terrorism and create social breakdown. He said the narco-terrorists exploited our weaknesses and targeted our youth. Now is the time to confront this challenge with full strength, applying the harshest law against those who conspire against society. For the next 85 days, we must sustain its energy, reach every home across Union Territory and warn against the dangers of drugs. Participation, momentum, and energy are vital, because drug addiction is not an individuals problem, it is a social crisis, the Lieutenant Governor said. He also highlighted that the ongoing historic peoples movement is not a government order but a public resolve and now parents, elders are stepping out to spread awareness, teachers guiding students, and survivors sharing their stories openly to prevent others from falling into darkness. Jammu Kashmir is now illuminated with a new resolve against drugs. It is a flame of hope that will end the darkness, erase fear, and light the future. In these past 15 days, the transformation I have witnessed among people is nothing short of a miracle, the Lieutenant Governor said. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also flagged off a bike rally and launched the Samba Cricket Premier League under Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan.

Greater Kashmir 25 Apr 2026 5:52 pm

From Pixels to Emotion: Why Japanese RPGs Resonate Across Cultures

A college student located in Mumbai has an adventure through a modified Tokyo with the help of different characters speaking a language other than her own. A retired teacher from Jammu plays through a fantasy video game designed by a team from Osaka. He finds connections between video game themes of duty and sacrifice with the stories he heard growing up from his grandparents. Japanese role-playing games have been translated across cultures since the 1980s, but they are gaining more [] The post From Pixels to Emotion: Why Japanese RPGs Resonate Across Cultures appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 5:49 pm

Motorcyclist Injured in Road Mishap on SrinagarSonamarg Road, Shifted to SKIMS

SRINAGAR: A motorcyclist was injured in a road accident on the SrinagarSonamarg Road in Kangan after his bike collided with a car, officials said. The injured rider has been identified as Muzafar Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Lalbazar Srinagar. He was riding a motorcycle bearing registration number JK01AS-0984 when it []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 5:12 pm

LG Sinha Vows Tough Action on Drug Networks, Calls for Collective Fight Under 100-Day Campaign

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday asserted that the administration will act firmly against drug networks while emphasising that the battle against substance abuse must be fought collectively by society. Addressing a gathering in Samba as part of the ongoing 100-day drug-free Jammu and Kashmir campaign, he said the initiative aims []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 4:49 pm

Govt Reconstitutes Niti Aayog

New Delhi, Apr 25: The government has reconstituted the Niti Aayog, appointing Ashok Kumar Lahiri as vice chairman and five full-time members, including economist K V Raju, Director of AIIMS M Srinivas and Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology. Making the announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished a productive and impactful tenure to Lahiri and the new full-time members, including scientist Gobardhan Das and former cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba. The Government has reconstituted the NITI Aayog. My best [] The post Govt Reconstitutes Niti Aayog appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 4:40 pm

HADP Gains Momentum in Jammu Kashmir: 1.11 Lakh Units Set Up, Rs 368 Cr Revenue Generated

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday reviewed the progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting its strong performance with over 1.11 lakh units established, generating Rs 368 crore in revenue and creating more than 2.45 crore man-days of employment across the Union Territory. Dulloo chaired a review meeting []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 4:29 pm

AAP no longer the same party, no one can work with Kejriwal: Defected leader Swati Maliwal

NEW DELHI, Apr 25: Defected AAP MP Swati Maliwal on Saturday alleged that her former party had strayed far from its original principles, and its leader Arvind Kejriwal is no longer the same. Barely a year after losing power to the BJP in Delhi, AAP suffered its greatest jolt on Friday when seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha and Maliwal, quit the party. The other defectors were Sandeep Pathak, a key face of the party organisation, former [] The post AAP no longer the same party, no one can work with Kejriwal: Defected leader Swati Maliwal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 4:11 pm

11 Licenses Suspended As Drug Control Authority Kulgam Tightens Noose On Violators

KULGAM, Apr 25: Continuing its intensified enforcement drive under the 100-day Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the Drug Control Authority Kulgam carried out extensive raids and inspections across the district, including Kulgam town, Pahloo, Devsar, and far-flung areas such as D.K. Marg, Qazigund, Frisal, Kadder, Behibagh, and Tengjan. During the inspections, 11 licenses were suspended, while several establishments were issued show-cause notices and some sealed for violating provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. The enforcement drive was conducted in [] The post 11 Licenses Suspended As Drug Control Authority Kulgam Tightens Noose On Violators appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 4:02 pm

Ladakh | Overqualified Govt Staff Now Eligible For Promotion As LG Lifts Embargo

LEH, Apr 25: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Saturday removed the bar preventing government employees from applying for graduate-level posts if initially they were appointed to lower-qualification positions after submitting a declaration of non-graduate status. Terming this embargo as unjustified and restrictive, the LG has ordered the removal of this restriction with immediate effect, an official spokesperson said. Earlier, qualified graduate candidates, who had secured lower-qualification government jobs, were bound to submit an undertaking/affidavit, declaring that he/she did [] The post Ladakh | Overqualified Govt Staff Now Eligible For Promotion As LG Lifts Embargo appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 3:55 pm

Irans Foreign Minister Araghchi Meets Pakistan Army Chief Munir

Islamabad, Apr 25: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday met Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir here, as Islamabad continued its efforts to facilitate engagement between the US and Iran. The meeting, according to a short video posted by the Iranian embassy on social media, was also attended by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, and ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam. The Pakistani side included Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and other officials. Araghchi calls [] The post Irans Foreign Minister Araghchi Meets Pakistan Army Chief Munir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 3:51 pm

LG joins anti-drug rally in J-Ks Samba, says youth holds key to ending drug menace

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reached Samba district headquarters as part of the 100-day intensive campaign under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, saying the youth hold the key to ending the drug menace. Samba witnessed a massive gathering as people from all walks of life came together to support the drug-free campaign, []

Kashmir Reader 25 Apr 2026 3:32 pm

LG Saxena Ends Qualification Bar For Lower-Tier Graduate Staff Eyeing Higher Posts

Leh, Apr 25: In a landmark decision that will go a long way in securing the future of youth in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, has ordered the removal of a strict bar on government employees holding graduation and above degrees but appointed on lower-qualification posts (10th or 12th), from appearing for graduate-level posts in future. The Lieutenant Governor has ordered the removal of this restriction with immediate effect. Earlier, qualified graduate candidates who had secured lower-qualification government [] The post LG Saxena Ends Qualification Bar For Lower-Tier Graduate Staff Eyeing Higher Posts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 3:07 pm

CS Atal Dulloo Reviews Progress And Implementation Of HADP

JAMMU, Apr 25: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired a review meeting to assess the progress and performance of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in Jammu and Kashmir in the presence of senior officers of the Agriculture Production Department and other concerned stakeholders. The meeting besides ACS, Agriculture Production Department and MD, J&K Bank was attended by the MD, HADP; HoDs of the Department along with Representatives from Agricultural Universities here. The meeting had an in depth review of the [] The post CS Atal Dulloo Reviews Progress And Implementation Of HADP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 2:51 pm

CM Omar Abdullah Approves 9.60 Cr Multi-Level Car Parking Project For Ganderbal

JAMMU, Apr 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accorded administrative approval for the construction of a Multi-Level Car Parking facility at Ganderbal at an estimated cost of 9.60 crore. The project is aimed at addressing increasing traffic congestion and enhancing urban infrastructure in the fast-growing town. The approval has been granted under the Capex Budget 202627 in favour of the Director, Urban Local Bodies, Kashmir. The project will be executed in accordance with approved technical specifications and codal procedures to [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Approves 9.60 Cr Multi-Level Car Parking Project For Ganderbal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 2:49 pm

EOW chargesheets trio in fake appointment PDD Scam

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Srinagar, has filed a chargesheet in the Anti-Corruption Court, Baramulla, against two accused and a deceased former engineer in an alleged Power Development Department (PDD) job scam involving fake appointment orders, forged service records and illegal salary payments. In a statement , spokesperson said the Economic Offences Wing []

Kashmir Reader 25 Apr 2026 2:24 pm

Police Attach Rs 3.5 Crore Properties of Drug Accused in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Police in Srinagar district have attached immovable properties worth approximately Rs 3.5 crore linked to accused persons involved in a narcotics case registered under the NDPS Act. The action was carried out by Police Station Sangam under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 56/2025 registered under Sections 8/20 and []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 2:08 pm

Beyond Pir Panchal

Kashmir needs robust counselling systems to broaden career horizons, address unemployment, and unlock global opportunities. The sudden spotlight on a handful of Kashmiri seafarers, as global attention turned to the Strait of Hormuz, offered more than a fleeting human-interest story. It revealed a possibility long obscured by geography and mindset: that young men and women []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 2:03 pm

Mann slams defected AAP leaders in cryptic analogy, says individually they matter little

Chandigarh, Apr 25: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday attacked the seven Rajya Sabha members who quit the AAP through a culinary analogy to say that on their own, each defected leader amounts to little. In a sarcastic post on X, Mann wrote in Punjabi, Ginger, garlic, cumin, fenugreek powder, red chilli, black pepper, and coriander these seven things together make a dish taste great, but on their own, cannot become a dish. His comment came a day [] The post Mann slams defected AAP leaders in cryptic analogy, says individually they matter little appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 1:50 pm

SC Asks States, UTs To Prepare Action Plan To Implement Guidelines For Intensive Care Services

New Delhi, Apr 25: The Supreme Court has asked all the states and Union Territories to prepare a realistic and practical action plan to implement the guidelines necessary as a minimum standard for intensive care units. The apex court was informed that Guidelines for Organisation and Delivery of Intensive Care Services, on which there is consensus and which is practical, implementable and necessary as a minimum standard for an ICU, has been prepared. A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and [] The post SC Asks States, UTs To Prepare Action Plan To Implement Guidelines For Intensive Care Services appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 1:46 pm

KCRs daughter Kavitha launches new political outfit, names it TRS, calls father soulless

Hyderabad, Apr 25: Telangana Jagruthi president and former CM K Chandrasekhar Raos daughter, K Kavitha, on Saturday launched a political outfit, named Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS). Kavitha, who announced her partys name and agenda at an event on the city outskirts, sharply attacked the ruling Congress, BJP and BRS, describing her father as a changed man who has become soulless. The Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), headed by her father, was originally named Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS). However, it was renamed [] The post KCRs daughter Kavitha launches new political outfit, names it TRS, calls father soulless appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 1:46 pm

J&K Police Attaches Rs 3.5 Cr Properties Belonging To Narcotics Smugglers

SRINAGAR, Apr 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday has attached properties valued at Rs 3.5 crores belonging to narcotics smugglers here, officials said. The action follows the polices intensified crackdown against Drug trafficking and under the aegis of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, the spokesperson said. Sangam police station attached two immovable properties linked to the two accused Shakeel Ahmad Ganie and Farooq Ahmad Mir, both residents of Noorbaghs Kreshbal area under Section [] The post J&K Police Attaches Rs 3.5 Cr Properties Belonging To Narcotics Smugglers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 1:28 pm

Need closer coordination between cancer treatment institutions: V-P

Jaipur, Apr 25: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday called for closer coordination among cancer treatment institutions across the country, saying that better sharing of knowledge and technology can improve treatment outcomes and expand access to quality care. Addressing the 23rd Cancer Survivors Day organised by Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre here, he said advancements in cancer treatment should reach hospitals across both public and private sectors so that more patients can benefit. Greater understanding and cooperation [] The post Need closer coordination between cancer treatment institutions: V-P appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 1:26 pm

Former Judges Are Reservoir Of Wisdom That Can Guide System: CJI

JAIPUR, Apr 25: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Saturday said the judiciary and its allied institutions enjoy deep public trust and it is their responsibility to preserve and strengthen this faith. Addressing a programme organised by the Association of Retired Judges (Rajasthan Chapter) here, he likened former judges to baoris (stepwells), describing them as a reservoir of wisdom that can guide the system during challenging times. Just as stepwells store water during the rains and serve people [] The post Former Judges Are Reservoir Of Wisdom That Can Guide System: CJI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 1:21 pm

Gas Cylinders Found Underweight During Inspection Drive in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The Legal Metrology Department seized 39 underweight LPG cylinders belonging to Bharat Gas during an enforcement drive in the Bemina area on the outskirts of Srinagar, officials said. The cylinders were found to be short in weight, with discrepancies ranging from around 800 grams to one kilogram, according to a Legal Metrology official involved []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 1:17 pm

LG Joins Anti-Drug Rally In J&Ks Samba, Says Youth Holds Key To Ending Drug Menace

JAMMU, Apr 25: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reached Samba district headquarters as part of the 100-day intensive campaign under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, saying the youth hold the key to ending the drug menace. Samba witnessed a massive gathering as people from all walks of life came together to support the drug-free campaign, pledging to eliminate the menace of drugs from society. I reiterated that this 100-day movement will inspire future generations and stand as proof [] The post LG Joins Anti-Drug Rally In J&Ks Samba, Says Youth Holds Key To Ending Drug Menace appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 1:15 pm

Supreme Power Equipment bags orders worth Rs 128 cr

NEW DELHI, Apr 25: Supreme Power Equipment on Saturday announced securing transformer supply orders worth Rs 128 crore. The company has received four orders by different entities to supply power transformers of 20 megavolt ampere (MVA), 112.5 MVA and 160 MV within timelines spanning over 11 months, 13 months and 17 months. In a statement, Supreme Power said it has secured domestic orders aggregating to Rs 128 crore from Hyderabad-based companies, strengthening its order pipeline and near-term revenue visibility. Chairman [] The post Supreme Power Equipment bags orders worth Rs 128 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 1:10 pm

Lodha Developers targets 17pc pre-sales growth in FY27 at Rs 24,000 cr

NEW DELHI, Apr 25: Realty firm Lodha Developers has set a target of achieving 17 per cent growth in sales bookings this fiscal to Rs 24,000 crore, amid strong housing demand. During the full 2025-26 fiscal, the companys sales bookings rose 16 per cent to Rs 20,530 crore from Rs 17,630 crore in the preceding year. In its latest investors presentation, Lodha Developers has given a guidance of achieving Rs 24,000 crore worth of sales bookings during the current 2026-27 [] The post Lodha Developers targets 17pc pre-sales growth in FY27 at Rs 24,000 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 1:09 pm

AAIs electronics engineers body raises concern over proposed privatisation of ATC services

MUMBAI, Apr 25: ATSEPA, an electronic engineers body at Airports Authority of India (AAI), has raised concerns over the proposed privatisation of air traffic control services, saying that shifting control away from the Authority without establishing an autonomous regulatory entity could be perceived as a policy decision that weakens Indias national strategic capabilities. In a letter to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on April 23, Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel Association (India) General Secretary YP Gautam said the matter [] The post AAIs electronics engineers body raises concern over proposed privatisation of ATC services appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 1:08 pm

CIK Searches Srinagar Central Jail, Seizes Digital Devices In Terror Case

Srinagar, Apr 25: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted searches at Central Jail Srinagar in connection with a terror-linked case and seized digital communication devices, officials said on Saturday. An official said that the searches were carried out on April 25 following a warrant issued by a special court designated under the NIA Act in a case registered as FIR No. 06/2023 at Police Station CI Kashmir. He said the case was registered under [] The post CIK Searches Srinagar Central Jail, Seizes Digital Devices In Terror Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 12:50 pm

Scooty Rider Arrested with Heroin in Jammu City

SRINAGAR: Police in Jammu apprehended a suspected drug peddler during naka checking near the Jammu Municipal Corporation gate, recovering a heroin-like substance from his possession. The accused, identified as Sunny, a resident of Mouli Complex, Mouli Majra, Chandigarh, presently staying at Malik Market Jammu, was intercepted while riding a scooty bearing registration number JK02CD/4577. Police []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 12:39 pm

J&K Govt Notifies Service Terms Of State Election Commissioner Shantmanu

JAMMU, Apr 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today notified the terms and conditions of service of State Election Commissioner Shantmanu. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department, Shantmanu will hold the office for a period of 5 years from the date he entered office or till he attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. To know about other terms and conditions of his appointment, read this notification.. The post J&K Govt Notifies Service Terms Of State Election Commissioner Shantmanu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 12:33 pm

Anantnag Police Registers 24 NDPS Cases In Massive District-Wide Anti-Drug Crackdown

Anantnag, Apr 25: In a major intensified anti-narcotics drive, Anantnag Police has registered 24 NDPS cases in a single day while carrying out extensive operations against drug cultivators and peddlers across the district. An official said, police also destroyed large patches of illegal narcotic cultivation, recovered significant quantities of contraband, and arrested multiple drug peddlers during coordinated raids. Meanwhile, SSP Anantnag, Amod Ashok Nagpure, said that specific drug hotspots and chronic offenders had been identified in the district prior to [] The post Anantnag Police Registers 24 NDPS Cases In Massive District-Wide Anti-Drug Crackdown appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 11:59 am

Paytm Unaffected By PPBL Action, Business Continues Strong Momentum

NEW DELHI, Apr 25: Indias leading payments app, Paytm (One 97 Communications Ltd), said the Reserve Bank of Indias action on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) has no financial or business impact on the company, reiterating that it does not have any material business arrangements or exposure with the banking entity. In a regulatory filing, the Noida-based fintech major said PPBL operates independently, with no board or management involvement from Paytm. As previously disclosed on March 1, 2024, the company [] The post Paytm Unaffected By PPBL Action, Business Continues Strong Momentum appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 11:39 am

Trump To Send Envoys To Islamabad As Iran Rules Out Direct Talks

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25: US envoys are expected to travel to Pakistan on Saturday in a new bid to salvage ceasefire talks with Tehran, even as Iran ruled out direct negotiations with US representatives as its top diplomat arrived in Islamabad. The latest effort to broker a deal comes as an indefinite ceasefire has paused most fighting, but economic fallout is still mounting with global energy shipments disrupted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan has been trying to [] The post Trump To Send Envoys To Islamabad As Iran Rules Out Direct Talks appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 11:29 am

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Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 11:05 am

PM Modi Propagates RSS Values In Unique Ways, Best Representative: Hosabale

WASHINGTON, Apr 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi propagates the values of the RSS in his own unique ways and is the best representative for the organisation, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said here. In an interview with news agency, Hosabale said the RSS has laid down five focus areas for the next 25 years that include working for social harmony and cohesion, creating self-awareness and shedding the colonial mindset, instilling civic sense, strengthening family values and pursuing sustainable development models. [] The post PM Modi Propagates RSS Values In Unique Ways, Best Representative: Hosabale appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Apr 2026 10:32 am

Woman dies at GMC Anantnag, family alleges negligence

Srinagar: A 55-year-old woman from Srigufwara in south Kashmirs Anantnag district died at the Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag on Friday evening, triggering allegations of medical negligence by her family and subsequent unrest within the hospital premises. The deceased, identified as Khajida, had initially been taken to a local health facility after her condition []

Kashmir Reader 25 Apr 2026 10:28 am

Police Launch Anti-Drug CASOs Across 20 Hotspots in Anantnag

SRINAGAR: Police on Saturday launched coordinated narco cordon-and-search operations (CASOs) at nearly 20 identified hotspot locations across Anantnag district, targeting networks involved in drug trafficking. Officials said that multiple police teams carried out searches at the residences of alleged drug kingpins as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics. The operations were conducted with the []

KashmirLife 25 Apr 2026 9:01 am

Narco CASOs launched at 20 hotspots in Anantnag; houses of drug kingpins raided

Anantnag: Police on Saturday launched coordinated narco cordon-and-search operations (CASOs) at nearly 20 identified hotspot locations across Anantnag district, targeting networks involved in drug trafficking. Officials said that multiple police teams carried out searches at the residences of alleged drug kingpins as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics. The operations were conducted with the []

Kashmir Reader 25 Apr 2026 8:29 am

Iran says no direct talks with US in Islamabad planned

DUBAI: Shortly after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi touched down in Pakistan, his government made it clear that there would be no direct negotiations with American government representatives during this visit. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmael Baqaei said on X that No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the US. Instead, Baqaei said []

Kashmir Reader 25 Apr 2026 7:12 am