CS Atal Dulloo Pushes For Time-Bound, Result-Oriented Implementation Of Traffic Plans
JAMMU, Feb 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management Systems for Jammu and Srinagar cities to review plans and proposals aimed at easing congestion, strengthening road safety, and improving overall urban mobility in the twin capital cities. Reviewing the progress, the Chief Secretary impressed upon the departments of Housing & Urban Development, Traffic Police, and the Municipal Corporations to move towards ground-level execution of the identified projects after finalisation of [] The post CS Atal Dulloo Pushes For Time-Bound, Result-Oriented Implementation Of Traffic Plans appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Terrorist Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&Ks Kishtwar
Kishtwar, Feb 4: A terrorist was killed in an ongoing encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Bichaar area of Chhatroo in Kishtwar district on Wednesday, officials said. Official sources said that the exchange of fire erupted during a search operation launched by security forces following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. They said one terrorist has been neutralised so far, and additional forces have been rushed to the spot to [] The post Terrorist Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&Ks Kishtwar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
WHO calls for action on Cancer Prevention, Child Nutrition and Emergency Care
Mohammad Hanief The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a series of urgent warnings highlighting how preventable diseases, poor nutrition and underfunded health systems are converging into a global health crisis, placing millions of lives at risk. New analyses released ahead of World Cancer Day, alongside updated guidance on school food environments and a [] The post WHO calls for action on Cancer Prevention, Child Nutrition and Emergency Care appeared first on Northlines .
Fresh Encounter Erupts in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: An encounter broke out on Wednesday between militants and security forces in the Bichaar area of Chhatroo, in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Official sources said that the exchange of fire erupted during a search operation launched by security forces following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the []
Jammu Kashmir Leads National Waqf Digitisation Drive with Over 25,000 Properties on UMEED Portal
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as one of the top contributors to the Centres nationwide digitisation of Waqf assets, uploading more than 25,000 Waqf properties on the newly launched UMEED portal, even as users across the country reported intermittent technical issues during the initial rollout of the platform. Data shared by the Ministry of []
Chinas Xi, Russias Putin hold talks by video
BEIJING, Feb 4: Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks via video on Wednesday, Chinese state media said. There were no immediate details on their conversation. The virtual meeting came in the middle of a series of meetings between Xi and Western leaders who have sought to boost ties with China despite differences over Russias war in Ukraine. The British and Canadian prime ministers visited Beijing last month and the German chancellor is expected to later [] The post Chinas Xi, Russias Putin hold talks by video appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
European Union citizens want more unified, bold leadership: survey
BRUSSELS, Feb 4: Citizens across the European Union want more unified, stronger and ambitious leadership of the 27-nation bloc as it faces military threats, economic pressures and climate instability, according to an official EU poll. The Eurobarometer survey was conducted before US President Donald Trumps ordered a military operation that captured the former Venezuelan leader and rattled European nations by threatening to seize Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark. It did not specifically ask about Washington, NATO or China. More [] The post European Union citizens want more unified, bold leadership: survey appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Sees Lowest Consumer Complaint Footfall As Commissions Face Staff Crunch
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir continues to record one of the lowest volumes of consumer disputes in the country, yet its redressal mechanism is operating with substantial vacancies and infrastructure constraints, raising concerns over access to timely consumer justice in the Union Territory. Information shared by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in []
Govt takes slew of measures to curb air pollution: Javed Rana
Jammu, February 04: The government has taken a slew of measures to control air pollution in Khrew and Khonmoh areas of Pulwama, reiterating its commitment towards safeguarding public health and ensuring environmentally sustainable industrial development through strict monitoring and enforcement. Replying to a question raised by MLA Hasnain Masoodi, Minister for Forest, Ecology, Environment Javed [] The post Govt takes slew of measures to curb air pollution: Javed Rana appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
His Health Is Not Good: SC Asks Centre To Review Sonam Wangchuks Detention
New Delhi, Feb 4: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre if there was any possibility for the government to relook at the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk considering his health condition. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale observed that Wangchuks health report was not good and asked Additional Solicitor General K M Nataraj, appearing for the Centre, to seek instructions in the matter. Apart from submissions, counter submissions and law points, just give [] The post His Health Is Not Good: SC Asks Centre To Review Sonam Wangchuks Detention appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rs 71.183 lakh released for upgradation of sports infra in Chanpora constituency: Satish Sharma
Jammu, February 04: For development and maintenance of playfields and sports infrastructure, Rs 71.183 lakh have been released for Chanapora Constituency during the year 2025-26. This information was given by Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma in the House while replying to a question raised by Legislator Mushtaq Guroo. The Minister further informed [] The post Rs 71.183 lakh released for upgradation of sports infra in Chanpora constituency: Satish Sharma appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
SRINAGAR:The Government of India on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that it is aware of incidents of rape threats, abusive trolling and organised harassment targeting women on social media platforms, and said intermediaries failing to curb such content could lose legal protections under the Information Technology Act. Responding to an unstarred question raised by Smt. []
CM Omar Abdullah introduces Jan Vishwas and Anti-Discrimination Bills
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 04: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today tabled Jan Vishwas and Anti-Discrimination Bills in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister introduced The Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 1 of 2026). The Bill seeks to amend certain enactments of the Union Territory of Jammu [] The post CM Omar Abdullah introduces Jan Vishwas and Anti-Discrimination Bills appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
IndiaU.S. Trade Deal: Promise, Potential and Persistent Uncertainty
By Shivanand Pandit The United States has recently announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18% and has also removed the extra 25% penalty imposed because of Indias imports of Russian oil. This decision has brought major relief to Indian exporters and government officials. After almost a year of tense [] The post IndiaU.S. Trade Deal: Promise, Potential and Persistent Uncertainty appeared first on Northlines .
UN Certificate of Participation Awarded to Sushil Singh Charak for Global Health Engagement
JAMMU: The United Nations High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, held in September 2025, recognized outstanding contributions from youth and civil society representatives worldwide. Among the participants, Sushil Singh Charak, Chief Functionary, Nations Development Association (NDA) and social activist from Jammu and Kashmir, was awarded a Certificate of Participation for his active engagement [] The post UN Certificate of Participation Awarded to Sushil Singh Charak for Global Health Engagement appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Govt to Expedite Forest Clearance for Speedy Execution of Road Projects in Jammu Kashmir: Dy CM
SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday announced that the Jammu and Kashmir government will expedite forest clearance to ensure the speedy execution of road projects across the Union Territory. He said cases will be coordinated with the concerned agencies to enable hassle-free work on the road network. The Deputy Chief Minister also stated []
Verify Your Land on the Spot: Sopore Admin Launches Digital Jamabandi Drive
SRINAGAR: The Tehsil Administration in north Kashmirs Sopore began a public reading of digitized Jamabandi (land revenue records) in Seer village on Wednesday. This initiative aims to promote transparency and digital governance officials said. An official said that the exercise is under the supervision of Tehsildar Sopore, Sheikh Tariq Ahmad, with Patwari Zafar Iqbal leading []
Police constable shot dead in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR, Feb 4: Armed militants abducted a police constable from his residence and later shot him dead in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, police said. The attackers raided the house of Constable Dastgir in the Nasar Khel area on the outskirts of Sarai Naurang tehsil in Bannu district, officials said. The assailants subjected women, children and elderly family members to violence, set the house on fire and held the family hostage before forcibly taking the constable away. The militants [] The post Police constable shot dead in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
6 Lesotho nationals killed in S Africa shooting
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 4: Six Lesotho nationals were killed and several others injured in a shooting near the town of Meyerton in South Africas Gauteng Province on Tuesday, local police said. The victims were traveling in a minibus when it was ambushed by a group of suspects who opened fire on the vehicle without provocation, Gauteng Police Deputy Commissioner Fred Kekana said at the scene. The injured are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. Kekana said three suspects have been [] The post 6 Lesotho nationals killed in S Africa shooting appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Revanth Reddy-led regime is indulging in appeasement politics: BJP prez Nitin Nabin
Hyderabad, Feb 4: BJP president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday alleged that the Revanth Reddy-led government in Telangana is indulging in appeasement politics and is suppressing the Telugu people, language, and the present social fabric. Addressing the party workers at Mahabubnagar, Nabin said the CM openly raised slogans that destroy culture and Sanatani traditions and slogans like Congress in Muslim, Muslim in Congress reflected the mindset behind their politics. Temples in Telangana came under attack in the Congress government, he further [] The post Revanth Reddy-led regime is indulging in appeasement politics: BJP prez Nitin Nabin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
US, UN launch humanitarian fund with $700 million for war-ravaged Sudan
CAIRO, Feb 4: The United States and the United Nations are seeking to rally international support for humanitarian aid to war-ravaged Sudan, kicking off a new Sudan Humanitarian Fund with $700 million in contributions from the United Arab Emirates and the US. The Trump administration said Tuesday that it would contribute $200 million to the initiative from a basket of $2 billion it set aside late last year to fund humanitarian projects around the world. The UAE said it would [] The post US, UN launch humanitarian fund with $700 million for war-ravaged Sudan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Rolls Out MSME Health Clinic to Spot, Fix Industrial Stress Early
SRINAGAR: The government has launched the JKMSME Health Clinic and announced financial relief measures intended to ease credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including reimbursement of the annual guarantee fee of 0.33 per cent on loans up to Rs 10 lakh under the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), []
Late diagnosis, awareness gaps drive lung, cervical cancer burden: Oncologists
Kolkata, Feb 4: Despite major advances in diagnostics, treatment, and technology, lung and cervical cancers in India continue to be diagnosed at advanced stages, largely due to gaps in awareness, screening, and access, oncologists from leading hospitals in Kolkata said on World Cancer Day. Late diagnosis is not limited to cervical cancer, with lung cancer also often detected at advanced stages, even among non-smokers, women, and younger Indians, they said. World Cancer Day, observed on February 4, is a global [] The post Late diagnosis, awareness gaps drive lung, cervical cancer burden: Oncologists appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sustained double-digit growth for India possible: Mukesh Ambani
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday said sustained double-digit growth for India is possible, and that stable economic leadership defines a country. Speaking at a JioBlackRock event here, Ambani also said that in the next decade, India will not be importing 80 per cent of its energy. Every Indian village has a 5G []
Rahul displays unreleased memoir of Naravane in Parliament premises, claims PM shed responsibility
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited former Army chief MM Naravanes unreleased memoir to claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi shed responsibility during the India-China conflict in 2020 and passed the buck on to Naravane. Addressing reporters in the premises of Parliament House complex, Gandhi held up Naravanes unreleased []
Civil Services Exam Rules Part Of Evolving Framework: Govt In Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Feb 4: The civil services examination rules are part of an evolving framework and the government continuously undertakes reforms besides remedial measures to ensure a level playing field, Union minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Singh was responding to a query seeking details of any proposal under the governments consideration to exempt aspirants from Ladakh from qualifying Indian language paper as part of civil services (main) examination. The civil services examination is conducted annually in [] The post Civil Services Exam Rules Part Of Evolving Framework: Govt In Lok Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Announces Transfer and Posting of Mechanical Engineers
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued transfers and postings of mechanical engineers in the Public Works (R and B) Department, with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 37-PW(R and B) of 2026, dated February 2, Er Vinod Kumar has been transferred from the Mechanical Hospital Division Rajouri to the Mechanical and Hospital []
Situation Inherited By Us: CM Omar Abdullah On Outsourcing Assets
Jammu, Feb 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday revealed that the assets of Sungli yatri base camp and rain shelter sheds for the Kailash yatra have been outsourced and said that this situation was inherited by his government. Replying to a question by BJP MLA Dalerp Singh during Question Hour in the Assembly, Abdullah, who is also the Tourism minister, said that an amount of Rs 279.83 lakh had been spent on the construction of Yatri [] The post Situation Inherited By Us: CM Omar Abdullah On Outsourcing Assets appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K | PWD Transfers Three Engineers
JAMMU, Feb 4: The Public Works (R&B) Department has ordered the transfers and postings of three engineers. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K | PWD Transfers Three Engineers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Govt Extends Deputation Of Engineer Girdhar Gopal Gourav With NHAI
JAMMU, Feb 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has extended the deputation tenure of Er Girdhar Gopal Gourav, Incharge Executive Engineer (Civil), Public Works (R&B) Department, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). As per a Government order, his deputation as Deputy General Manager (Technical) in NHAI has been extended for a further period of one year, from October 01, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The extension has been granted in relaxation of the relevant provisions of the Jammu [] The post J&K Govt Extends Deputation Of Engineer Girdhar Gopal Gourav With NHAI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Presidents Rule Revoked From Manipur With Immediate Effect
New Delhi, Feb 4: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday issued a notification revoking Presidents Rule in Manipur, effective immediately. As per a proclamation published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), President Droupadi Murmu has revoked the Proclamation issued under Article 356(2) of the Constitution in relation to the state of Manipur. The earlier proclamation was issued on February 13, 2025. The fresh proclamation, signed by the President on Wednesday (February 4, 2026), states that the Presidents Rule in [] The post Presidents Rule Revoked From Manipur With Immediate Effect appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Entire Sikh Community Anguished Over Rahul Calling Bittu Traitor: BJP
NEW DELHI, Feb 4: The BJP slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday for calling Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu a traitor and said the entire Sikh community is anguished over his remarks. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri alleged that Gandhi called Bittu a traitor simply because the latter had quit the Congress. This word, traitor, can not be taken lightly. The word is used for someone who has betrayed his [] The post Entire Sikh Community Anguished Over Rahul Calling Bittu Traitor: BJP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
9 Mining Leases In Khrew-Wuyan; 4 Operational, 5 Non-Operational For Want Of Clearances: Govt Says
SRINAGAR: The Government said in the Assembly that the moratorium on the establishment of new air-polluting industries in Khrew and Khonmoh will remain in force until the annual average air quality index falls below 100 or the Comprehensive Environment Pollution Index score falls below 60, amid continuing concerns over dust and emissions from cement factories []
BECIL Invites Applications For Contract-Based Posts At AIIMS Jammu
JAMMU | BECIL Recruitment 2026: Applications are invited for recruitment of following manpower purely on contract basis for deployment in the office of AIIMS, Jammu. See Vacancy Advertisement Click Here.. The post BECIL Invites Applications For Contract-Based Posts At AIIMS Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NDA legislature party leader Y Khemchand Singh stakes claim to form govt in Manipur
IMPHAL: NDA legislature party leader Y Khemchand Singh on Wednesday staked a claim to form a government in Manipur, state BJP chief A Sharda Devi said. Restive Manipur has been under the Presidents rule since February last year. An NDA team led by Singh met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Lok []
Aye Finance to launch Rs 1,010 cr IPO on Feb 9
NEW DELHI, Feb 4: Aye Finance on Wednesday announced its Rs 1,010 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) will open for subscription on February 9, as the non-banking financial company (NBFC) aims to bolster its capital base to support future business growth and expansion of its asset portfolio. In a public announcement, the company said it has fixed a price band of Rs 122-129 per share, valuing Aye Finance at Rs 3,184 crore at the upper end of the band. The [] The post Aye Finance to launch Rs 1,010 cr IPO on Feb 9 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Trade deals remove uncertainties, will accelerate capital formation: SEBI chairman Pandey
MUMBAI, Feb 4: SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Wednesday said that end of trade frictions through trade deals like the one with the US removes uncertainties, which will help accelerate capital formation. Replying to a question on whether the trade deal with the US will push foreign investors to get more money into the country, Pandey said such moves can spur investment decisions. Fundamentally, when you have an overhang of a regulatory action which is removed, and trade frictions [] The post Trade deals remove uncertainties, will accelerate capital formation: SEBI chairman Pandey appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Truevis Technologies, Neusoft Medical ink pact with SMC Clinics to open 300 radiology centres
NEW DELHI, Feb 4: Truevis Technologies, a leading manufacturer in the med-tech sector, and Neusoft Medical Systems have signed an MoU with SMC Clinics to set up 300 radiology centres across Tier II cities and smaller towns over the next five years, according to a statement. Under the strategic partnership, an investment of Rs 1,000 crore is envisaged in five years, Truevis Technologies said in the statement, adding that the MoU directly tackles the cancer crisis by deploying advanced imaging [] The post Truevis Technologies, Neusoft Medical ink pact with SMC Clinics to open 300 radiology centres appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Entire Oppn Will Take Call On Impeachment Motion Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Congress
New Delhi, Feb 4: Congress leader K C Venugopal on Wednesday said the entire Opposition will take a collective call on moving an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for such a move. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, however, refused to comment on the matter. Talking to mediapersons in the Parliament House complex, Venugopal said they are positively looking at the suggestion. The Trinamool Congress has already contacted [] The post Entire Oppn Will Take Call On Impeachment Motion Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Congress appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SIR row: CM Banerjee urges SC to save democracy; alleges WB targeted, its people bulldozed
NEW DELHI, Feb 4: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday vehemently urged the Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to save democracy, alleging the state is being targeted and its people are being bulldozed. The top court took note of Banerjees petition and rare arguments ever advanced by a serving chief minister before it, and said genuine persons must remain on the electoral roll. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya [] The post SIR row: CM Banerjee urges SC to save democracy; alleges WB targeted, its people bulldozed appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Operation Kiya: Two terrorists killed in J-Ks Udhampur
Jammu: Two Pakistani terrorists, including a top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit, were killed on Wednesday, February 4, after they were trapped inside a cave in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Several powerful blasts were heard when the forces stormed the cave around noon. Officials said one of the deceased terrorist is Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Jammu, Feb 4: Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma on Tuesday objected to referring Rajouri and Poonch districts as part of the Pir Panjal region, asserting that no such region exists in Jammu and Kashmir, which he described as a single, undivided unit. Sharma is in the eye of a storm in [] The post J&K: LoP Sharma Objects To Referring Rajouri, Poonch As Region; Says It Was Earlier Called Chandrabhaga appeared first on Northlines .
Two in five cancer cases globally in 2022 were likely preventable: Study
New Delhi, Feb 4: Nearly two in every five cancer cases worldwide in 2022 were likely preventable, as they were linked to modifiable risk factors such as smoking, infections and alcohol, according to an analysis. Researchers, including those from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the United Nations cancer agency under the World Health Organization, analysed 18.7 million cancer cases in 2022 across 185 countries using the GLOBOCAN database, covering 36 types of cancers. Lung cancer had the highest [] The post Two in five cancer cases globally in 2022 were likely preventable: Study appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
20 Govt offices in Budgam operating from rented buildings, no unified complex planned: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government today informed the Legislative Assembly that as many as 20 government offices in Budgam district are functioning from rented premises, and that there is no proposal under consideration for constructing a unified government office complex at the sub-district level. According to a written reply tabled in the Legislative Assembly, []
J&K LoP Objects To Referring Rajouri, Poonch As Region; Says It Was Earlier Called Chandrabhaga
Jammu, Feb 4: Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma on Tuesday objected to referring Rajouri and Poonch districts as part of the Pir Panjal region, asserting that no such region exists in Jammu and Kashmir, which he described as a single, undivided unit. Sharma is in the eye of a storm in the Assembly, where members from Rajouri and Poonch held protests after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the House following chaos, with the BJP and the ruling [] The post J&K LoP Objects To Referring Rajouri, Poonch As Region; Says It Was Earlier Called Chandrabhaga appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K | Night Temperatures Dip Below Freezing Point In Gulmarg, Pahalgam
Srinagar, Feb 4: Night temperatures in tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Kashmir fell several degrees below freezing point, while the rest of the valley enjoyed a warmer night, officials said on Wednesday. Gulmarg, the popular ski resort located in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 8.0 degrees Celsius, marking a drop of 2.7 degrees compared to Tuesday night, they added. Pahalgam, a tourist resort in south Kashmir that serves as the base camp [] The post J&K | Night Temperatures Dip Below Freezing Point In Gulmarg, Pahalgam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K: 2 Terrorists Neutralized in Basantgarh Encounter
UDHAMPUR, Feb 4: Security forces on Wednesday neutralized two terrorists during a focused joint counter-terror operation in the Jophar Forest area of Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, the Armys White Knight Corps said. The operation, code-named Operation KIYA, was launched based on specific intelligence inputs provided by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Troops [] The post J&K: 2 Terrorists Neutralized in Basantgarh Encounter appeared first on Northlines .
DPRs for Jammu, Srinagar Metrolite sent to Centre, final nod awaited: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday informed the Assembly that the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the elevated Metrolite systems proposed for Jammu and Srinagar have been submitted to the Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for appraisal and funding. The government said a final response from the Centre is still []
No plan for new migrant transit camps in Kashmir: Govt
Srinagar: The government on Wednesday said that no proposal is currently under consideration to establish additional migrant transit camps in the Kashmir Valley, even as 68 percent of the sanctioned accommodation units have been completed. Sharing details in the Legislative Assembly, the government, informed that housing for Kashmiri migrant employees appointed under the Prime Ministers []
BJP Members Walk Out Of J&K Assembly Accusing Speaker Of Bias
Jammu, Feb 4: All BJP members staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Wednesday, accusing Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather of bias while granting time to members of the ruling party for speaking in the house. The BJP members walked out of the house despite Rathers making an attempt to ensure that they stayed back on their seats, saying that he was not differentiating between the members. Before walking out of the house, a heated argument ensued between [] The post BJP Members Walk Out Of J&K Assembly Accusing Speaker Of Bias appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
2 militants killed in Udhampur encounter, area under surveillance: Army
Udhampur: Two militants were killed in an ongoing encounter with joint security forces in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district on Wednesday, officials said. The gunfight, began on Tuesday after security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. Additional reinforcements were rushed to the []
Two terrorists neutralised by J&K police, Indian Army and CRPF in a joint encounter in Bansantgarh area of Udhampur: J&K Police The post Two terrorists neutralised by J&K police, Indian Army and CRPF in a joint encounter in Bansantgarh area of Udhampur: J&K Police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
RajouriPoonch MLAs Protest Outside Assembly Over Pir Panjal Remarks
JAMMU, Feb 4: Several MLAs from Rajouri and Poonch on Wednesday staged a dharna outside the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, demanding an apology from the Leader of Opposition (LoP) over remarks allegedly denying the existence of the Pir Panjal region. The protest followed the adjournment of the House by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather after [] The post RajouriPoonch MLAs Protest Outside Assembly Over Pir Panjal Remarks appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, Feb 4: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited former Army chief MM Naravanes unpublished memoir to claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not fulfil his responsibility during the India-China conflict in 2020 and passed the buck on to Naravane. Addressing reporters in the premises of Parliament House complex, Gandhi held up Naravanes unpublished memoir and said he would like the youngsters in India to know that this book exists despite the government claiming otherwise. The [] The post Rahul Displays Unpublished Memoir Of Naravane In Parliament Premises, Claims PM Didnt Fulfil His Responsibility appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Shab-e-Baraat Observed Across Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Feb 3: Shab-e-Baraat, the night of forgiveness, was observed across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday night with traditional fervour as special prayers were offered at mosques and shrines, officials said. Devotees gathered in large numbers at religious places to seek forgiveness and pray for peace, while the occasion was marked with customary rituals across [] The post Shab-e-Baraat Observed Across Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .
J&K issues over 26,500 EWS certificates, Govt tells Assembly
Srinagar:The government on Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that 26,558 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificates have been issued across Jammu and Kashmir so far, clarifying that rejections occur only when applicants fail to meet the prescribed eligibility norms. According to the data shared by the government, 24,545 EWS certificates were []
Why a Preschool Franchise in India Offers the Most Stable Franchise Opportunities
When comparing franchise opportunities in India, early education often stands out because preschool is a priority for most families, not an optional expense. Parents want a safe, structured start for their child, and when they find a centre they trust, they usually continue with it and recommend it to other parents. This is why a preschool franchise in India is often seen as a stable, long-term business option. What Makes Preschools a Steady Business Category Preschools cater to a recurring [] The post Why a Preschool Franchise in India Offers the Most Stable Franchise Opportunities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
AI Watermark Removal: Better Than Photoshop?
You found the perfect image for your project, but theres a problem: a distracting watermark is plastered right across it. For years, the only solution was a complicated dance with expensive software like Photoshop. It required technical skill, patience, and a lot of time. What if there was a better, faster way? Thanks to artificial intelligence, that new way is here. AI tools have completely changed how we edit photos, making difficult tasks simple. You no longer need to be [] The post AI Watermark Removal: Better Than Photoshop? appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Slap That Shattered a Students Hearing Lands Teacher in Jail
Gujarat: A court in Gandhinagar has sentenced a private school teacher to three years and three months imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 for assaulting a Class 9 student over unfinished homework, an act that ruptured the girls eardrum and caused permanent hearing damage. The verdict, delivered by the Third Additional Chief Judicial [] The post Slap That Shattered a Students Hearing Lands Teacher in Jail appeared first on Northlines .
Fix Blurry Pictures: From Potato to Pro
Weve all been there. You thought you captured the perfect moment, a priceless memory, only to look at it later and see a blurry mess. Its frustrating when a great shot is ruined by a little camera shake or a missed focus. That potato quality picture feels like a lost opportunity. But what if you could turn that fuzzy disappointment into a sharp, high-definition masterpiece? The good news is, you dont need to be a professional photo editor with expensive [] The post Fix Blurry Pictures: From Potato to Pro appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab Police Bust Arms Smuggling Racket, 3 Held
Amritsar: Punjab Police have dismantled an illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of three operatives and the recovery of seven sophisticated pistols, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday. The arrested accused have been identified as Resham Singh alias Ghulla (30), a resident of Daleri village in Tarn Taran; Sumit alias [] The post Punjab Police Bust Arms Smuggling Racket, 3 Held appeared first on Northlines .
The 24/7 Open House: How a Virtual Assistant for Real Estate Catches Your Night Leads
Heres a story that happens every single night. You wake up, grab your phone, and see three new Zillow alerts. All from 2 AM. All from buyers ready to talk. You missed them. Theyre gone. Already talking to some other agent who answered faster. This is the quiet killer of real estate businesses. Leads dont care about your sleep schedule. They see a house. They get excited. They click contact agent. And they expect an answer right now. Not in [] The post The 24/7 Open House: How a Virtual Assistant for Real Estate Catches Your Night Leads appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Asks CBI, ED To Conduct Fair, Prompt Probes Against ADAG, Firms In Banking Fraud Cases
NEW DELHI, Feb 4: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the CBI and the ED to conduct a fair, prompt and dispassionate probe into alleged massive banking and corporate fraud involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), Anil Ambani and the group companies. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi sought fresh status reports in four weeks from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the progress [] The post SC Asks CBI, ED To Conduct Fair, Prompt Probes Against ADAG, Firms In Banking Fraud Cases appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Assembly Adjourned For 15 Minutes Amid Uproar Over LoPs Reported Remarks On Pir Panjal
Jammu, Feb 4: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Wednesday adjourned the House for 15 minutes following an uproar over reported remarks of Leader of Opposition (LoP) that Pir Panjal does not exist. The ruckus started shortly at the end of the Question Hour with Congress legislator Iftikhar Ahmad demanding an apology from BJP leader Sunil Sharma over the remarks during an interview with a portal. Several legislators, including independents, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and minister [] The post J&K Assembly Adjourned For 15 Minutes Amid Uproar Over LoPs Reported Remarks On Pir Panjal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Agarwals Health Care logs Q3 PAT at Rs 44 cr
CHENNAI, Feb 4: Dr Agarwals Health Care Ltd on Wednesday reported a 54.5 per cent jump in its consolidated profit after tax at Rs 44 crore for the October-December 2025 quarter. The city-based comprehensive eye care provider, had earned a profit after tax of Rs 28 crore during the corresponding quarter of the last financial year. For the nine-month period ending December 31, 2025 the profit after tax surged by 74.3 per cent to Rs 118 crore, from Rs 68 [] The post Dr Agarwals Health Care logs Q3 PAT at Rs 44 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
M&M secures order to supply 35,000 Scorpio Pik Ups to Indonesias Agrinas
MUMBAI, Feb 4: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) on Wednesday said it has secured an order to supply 35,000 units of its light commercial vehicle Scorpio Pik Up to Indonesian state-owned firm Agrinas Pangan Nusantara. The vehicles will be supplied in 2026 as part of a cooperative project in the South-east Asian country. These pick-up vehicles for the Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP) project will play a crucial role in enhancing logistics for Koperasi (cooperatives) being set up across the [] The post M&M secures order to supply 35,000 Scorpio Pik Ups to Indonesias Agrinas appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Signature Global posts Rs 45cr loss in Q3 on lower income
NEW DELHI, Feb 4: Realty firm Signature Global has posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 45.33 crore in the quarter ended December on lower income. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 29.13 crore in the year-ago period. Total income fell to Rs 312.76 crore during October-December period of this fiscal from Rs 862.14 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. Pradeep Aggarwal, Founder and Chairman of Signature [] The post Signature Global posts Rs 45cr loss in Q3 on lower income appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K: Security Forces Planning Final Assault On Holed-Up Terrorists In Udhampur
JAMMU, Feb 4: Security forces are preparing to launch a final assault on two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists holed up inside a natural cave in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, officials said on Wednesday, adding that no exchange of fire took place during the night. The terrorists were traced to the cave by joint search teams [] The post J&K: Security Forces Planning Final Assault On Holed-Up Terrorists In Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .
Govt Is Scared: Priyanka Claims Naravane Book Reveals Govts Character In Crisis
New Delhi, Feb 4: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday alleged that the government is not allowing Rahul Gandhi to speak in Parliament as it is scared that the unpublished memoir of former Army chief M M Naravane reveals what the reaction of the countrys top leadership was when China was at our borders. The Congress general secretary said even when the BJP leaders speak they also quote from books, magazines and reports, and Gandhi had even authenticated the [] The post Govt Is Scared: Priyanka Claims Naravane Book Reveals Govts Character In Crisis appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Fresh Migrant Relief Registration Not Justified Amid Improved Situation In Valley: CM Omar Abdullah
JAMMU, Feb 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that fresh cases for registration under Kashmir migrant relief assistance are not being entertained at present in view of the improved law and order situation in the valley. He said that the Prime Ministers Return and Rehabilitation Package for Kashmiri Migrants is aimed at facilitating their voluntary, safe and dignified return to the valley while ensuring socio-economic security through housing, employment and other support measures. Replying to [] The post Fresh Migrant Relief Registration Not Justified Amid Improved Situation In Valley: CM Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Security forces planning final assault on two holed-up terrorists in J-Ks Udhampur
JAMMU: Security forces are preparing for a final assault on two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists holed up inside a natural cave in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, with no exchange of fire reported during the night, officials said on Wednesday. The terrorists were located inside the cave by joint search teams of []
No Monthly Aid Plan for Young Advocates: Jammu Kashmir Govt
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday informed the Assembly that it is not considering any proposal to provide monthly financial assistance to young advocates who have completed more than three years of legal practice. The clarification was given by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs in response to Assembly Question No. []
No Proposal To Provide Monthly Financial Assistance To Young Advocates: J&K Govt
Jammu, Feb 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday said that it has no proposal under consideration to provide monthly financial assistance to young advocates with more than three years of legal practice. The information was shared by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs in response to an Assembly Question No. 922 raised by MLA Shamim Firdous, Replying to the question on whether the government intends to extend financial assistance to young advocates and, if so, the [] The post No Proposal To Provide Monthly Financial Assistance To Young Advocates: J&K Govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Spin Doctors At Work But Still No Details On India-US Deal: Congress
New Delhi, Feb 4: Attacking the government over the India-US trade deal, the Congress on Wednesday said spin doctors are at work, but any details on it have still not been shared, although it is clear that India has made concessions on liberalising imports of agricultural items. US President Donald Trump on Monday said India and the US agreed to a trade deal. On his part, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was delighted that made in India products will [] The post Spin Doctors At Work But Still No Details On India-US Deal: Congress appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Congress to Continue Jammu Kashmir Statehood Fight: Tariq Karra
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday said that while the Congress has no expectations from the present government on the issue of statehood, it will continue its struggle for the restoration of constitutional rights. Speaking to reporters outside the JK Assembly complex in Jammu, Karra, said that []
Security Forces Planning Final Assault On Two Holed-Up Terrorists In J&Ks Udhampur
JAMMU, Feb 4: Security forces are preparing for a final assault on two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists holed up inside a natural cave in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, with no exchange of fire reported during the night, officials said on Wednesday. The terrorists were located inside the cave by joint search teams of the Army, police and the CRPF in the Jaffer forest area of Ramnagar around 4 pm on Tuesday, triggering an intense gunfight that lasted for [] The post Security Forces Planning Final Assault On Two Holed-Up Terrorists In J&Ks Udhampur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Overnight Rescue Operation Launched At Sadna Top Amid Heavy Snowfall, 35 Stranded Vehicles Evacuated
Kupwara, Feb 4: The district administration Kupwara launched an overnight rescue and evacuation operation at Sadna Top after heavy snowfall left dozens of vehicles stranded on the high-altitude stretch, officials said on Wednesday. Despite adverse weather conditions and poor visibility, coordinated teams pressed into service late night and worked through the early hours to evacuate vehicles stuck due to intense snow accumulation. Officials said at least 35 stranded vehicles were safely evacuated during the operation. The rescue effort was carried [] The post Overnight Rescue Operation Launched At Sadna Top Amid Heavy Snowfall, 35 Stranded Vehicles Evacuated appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Udhampur Encounter Enters Second Day, Drones Deployed
SRINAGAR: The ongoing encounter in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur district entered its second day on Wednesday, with security forces using drones to locate militants who were spotted firing from inside a cave, officials said. Officials said the encounter, which broke out on Tuesday following specific intelligence inputs, intensified after aerial surveillance detected militant movement []
Saudi Arabia Suspends 1,800 Travel Agencies
SRINAGAR: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has halted contracts with 1,800 overseas travel agencies after an assessment identified significant shortcomings in service quality and adherence to approved standards. The decision, announced on February 1, 2026, affects almost one-third of the approximately 5,800 Umrah operators worldwide but does not affect pilgrims who already hold []
J&K ASSEMBLY BUDGET SESSION-2026 QUESTION HOUR
Minimum wages revised across J&K in 2022: Dy CM JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday said that the Jammu and Kashmir has revised the minimum wages in respect of the scheduled employments in October 2002 and any further revision will be done as and when the GoI notifies and implements the National []
Div Com reviews progress on traffic streamlining in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: As part of continued efforts to streamline traffic movement in Srinagar city, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee on Traffic Management System for Srinagar City. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Vice Chairpersons of LCMA and SDA, Regional Transport Officer Kashmir, SSp Traffic, []
DC Sgr chairs DRSC, DLMC meeting to strengthen road safety framework
SRINAGAR: In order to prevent road accidents and take corrective measures, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo who is also Chairman of District Road Safety Committee and District Level Monitoring Committee (DRSC/ DLMC),on Tuesday chaired a meeting here at the Meeting Hall of the DC office Complex. SSP Traffic Police, Aijaz Ahmad; RTO Kashmir, []
Police act against hoax caller for false emergency calls on dial-112 helpline
SRINAGAR: In a decisive move to protect the integrity of emergency services, police in Ganderbal has taken action against Parvaiz Ahmad Saeed for repeatedly making false distress calls on the ERSS-112 helpline, thereby misusing police resources and creating unnecessary panic. The incident came to light when Police Post Shadipora received information through ERSS-112 via PCR []
Er. Ehtisham slams political apathy on reservation, urges immediate legislative intervention
SRINAGAR: As the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly officially commenced, social and student rights activist and Co-founder of The Purpose (NGO), Er Ehtisham Khan, has issued a strong appeal to Members of the Legislative Assembly across party lines to rise above political convenience and press for the long-pending rationalisation of the []
India gets good trade deal with US; interest of agri, dairy sectors protected: Goyal
NEW DELHI: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India has got a very good trade deal with the US, better than competitors, without compromising interest of the agriculture and dairy sectors. Without giving details of what has been agreed with Washington, Goyal said the trade deal is in the final stages, and an Indo-US []
Investors become richer by Rs 12.10 lakh cr as stock markets rally
NEW DELHI: Stock investors wealth surged by Rs 12.10 lakh crore on Tuesday, tracking a sharp rally in equities buoyed by the India-US trade deal. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 4,205.27 points or 5.14 per cent to hit the days high of 85,871.73. It later ended at 83,739.13, up 2,072.67 points or 2.54 per cent. []
Rahul behaving like Pakistan, China, Mamata should be in jail: Giriraj Singh
NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leader and Union minister Giriraj Singh has launched a blistering attack on Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress leader of behaving like Pakistan and China over the LoPs attempts to quote from former Army General Naravanes memoir in Lok Sabha. Singh also took on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying []
WHO appeals for $1 bn for worlds worst health crises in 2026
GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Tuesday appealed for $1 billion to tackle health crises this year across the worlds 36 most severe emergencies, including in Gaza, Sudan, Haiti and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN health agency estimated 239 million people would need urgent humanitarian assistance this year and the money would keep []
Sheikhgund village in Kashmirs down south transformed itself into a smoke-free community through collective action, local leadership and national recognition, showing how grassroots resolve can curb tobacco, drug abuse and eventually cancer, reports Saqlain Ashraf and Muazam Mohi Ud Din Kashmir is one of the cancer hotspots, and one of the reasons for smoking. The []
