Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, June 1: Launching the Rs 200-crore Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) -Ministry of Jal Shakti MAHA Water Mission to support StartUps in the Water sector, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is democratising research funding by expanding opportunities for StartUps, MSMEs, universities and innovators [] The post Dr Jitendra announces Anusandhan Foundation support for Water sector StartUps, emphasises democratisation of funding appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
HC accords Full Court Reference to CJ on his elevation to Supreme Court
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: In a solemn and dignified ceremony, a Full Court Reference was held in the Court Room of the Chief Justice at the Srinagar Wing of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to honour Chief Justice, Arun Palli, on his elevation as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. The Full Court Reference was convened in accordance with the long-standing conventions and cherished institutional traditions of the High Court. The Reference was [] The post HC accords Full Court Reference to CJ on his elevation to Supreme Court appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
O P Sharma opsharmajournalist@gmail.com Presently, the prices of all essential items of daily life are taking upward trends making the common man (and women) feel hit harshly. The arguments that the trend is world-wide due to the various factors-external and internal-can hardly convince any affected families who are faced with sky-rocketing cost of everyday use items like LPG, petrol, vegetables, medicines and so on coupled with malady of scarcity, adulteration, over-charging. The burden is growing heavier day by day. The [] The post Rise to price rise challenge appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Shubham from Allen is All India topper, 6 more students in top 10
JEE-Advanced 2026: Allen creates historic record Excelsior Correspondent KOTA, June 1: Allen Career Institute has established a new record by securing an All India Rank (AIR) 1 for the third consecutive year in the JEE-Advanced 2026 results, declared by IIT Roorkee today. With these results, Allen has now bagged an AIR 1 in IIT-JEE seven times and has repeated All India Ranks 1, 2 and 3 in a row for the second time in its history. Allen students secured 6 [] The post Shubham from Allen is All India topper, 6 more students in top 10 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM inaugurates additional accommodation block at Circuit House
*Meets several delegations Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the newly constructed additional accommodation block at Circuit House, Church Lane, Srinagar, aimed at enhancing hospitality infrastructure and improving facilities for visiting dignitaries and guests. The project has been executed by the Public Works (R&B) Department under the Capex budget at a cost of Rs 781.34 lakh. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Member Legislative Assembly Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad (Pardesi), Secretary Hospitality & Protocol [] The post CM inaugurates additional accommodation block at Circuit House appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Speaker stresses accountability, discipline in Assembly Panels
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today convened a high-level meeting with the Chairmen of various Assembly Committees to apprise them of their functions and outline their core responsibilities for ensuring robust governance. Surjeet Singh Slathia, (Chairman Committee on Public Accounts), Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi (Chairman, Committee on Estimates), Mir Saifullah (Chairman, Committee on Public Undertakings), Ali Mohammad Sagar (Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances), Nizam-ud-din Bhat (Chairman, Ethics Committee), Justice Retd Hasnain [] The post Speaker stresses accountability, discipline in Assembly Panels appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Only people can remove Govt, not opposition claims: DyCM
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today hit back at Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharmas remarks on the Governments future, saying only the people who elected it have the power to remove it and not political opponents making breaking news statements. Click here to watch video Responding to LOPs remarks, Choudhary accused the BJP leader of indulging in political speculation and attempting to remain in the public spotlight through provocative statements. As far as the Government [] The post Only people can remove Govt, not opposition claims: DyCM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Green Viksit Bharat Redefining Indias progress through environmental sustainability
Mohammad Ayaz Raina ayazraina@gmail.com As India moves steadily toward the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the centenary year of its Independence, the meaning of development must evolve beyond economic indicators and urban expansion. A truly developed nation is not defined solely by towering infrastructure, industrial growth, or technological advancement, but also by the health of its environment, the well-being of its people, and the sustainability of its future. Today, India stands at a defining crossroads. A prosperous nation cannot emerge [] The post Green Viksit Bharat Redefining Indias progress through environmental sustainability appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Div Com, IGP review arrangements at Bhagwati Nagar, Tawi River Front, Railway Station
Amarnath Yatra Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti today chaired a meeting with HODs and nodal officers at Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas to review arrangements and preparations for annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026. Click here to watch video MD JPDCL, DIG JSK Range, DIG Traffic Jammu Zone, Commissioner JMC Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, ADC Jammu, MD JKRTC, Director Tourism, SSP Jammu, SSP Security, SSP Traffic, Director Health, Chief [] The post Div Com, IGP review arrangements at Bhagwati Nagar, Tawi River Front, Railway Station appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi Mourns Demise of Veteran Playback Singer Suman Kalyanpur
NEW DELHI, June 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed deep grief over the passing of veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, paying tribute to her immense contribution to Indian music and describing her songs as a treasured part of the countrys cultural heritage. Suman Kalyanpur passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday evening, May 31, at her residence in Lokhandwala, Mumbai. Her demise was caused by age-related ailments. According to her close associate, she passed away peacefully while [] The post PM Modi Mourns Demise of Veteran Playback Singer Suman Kalyanpur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Any temporary understanding between US and Iran must be followed by deeper talks: Kallas
ISLAMABAD, Jun 1: Any temporary understanding between the US and Iran must be followed by deeper talks about Tehrans nuclear stockpile and other critical issues, a top European Union official said on Monday while offering the 27-member blocs contribution to a sustainable and peaceful resolution in West Asia. Kaja Kallas, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, also said that Pakistan has been the main mediator between the US and Iran, and Islamabads diplomatic efforts have helped [] The post Any temporary understanding between US and Iran must be followed by deeper talks: Kallas appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gadkari reviews quality and maintenance of National Highway projects in Bengal, Andhra
NEW DELHI, Jun 1: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of 8,512 km of National Highways in Andhra Pradesh and 3,748 km in West Bengal following inputs received through media and social media. According to an official statement, during the review, Gadkari emphasised the need to accelerate on-ground execution, strengthen quality monitoring mechanisms, and adopt modern construction practices to enhance asset life, improve riding quality, and ensure seamless connectivity. He also [] The post Gadkari reviews quality and maintenance of National Highway projects in Bengal, Andhra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi govt plans to roll out amnesty for J&K migrant families on monthly relief
NEW DELHI, Jun 1 : The Delhi government has decided to bring one-time amnesty scheme proposal related to the Ad-Hoc Monthly Relief (AMR) scheme provided to Jammu & Kashmir migrant families, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday. The cabinet has also approved to remove income eligibility conditions related to the monthly relief provided to Kashmiri migrant families. Now, irrespective of a familys income or ownership of any immovable property, eligibility for relief will not be affected. Eligible migrant families [] The post Delhi govt plans to roll out amnesty for J&K migrant families on monthly relief appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bangladeshs veteran politician Tofail Ahmed dies
DHAKA, Jun 1: Veteran politician Tofail Ahmed, one of the key organisers of Bangladeshs 1971 Liberation War, died on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 82. Ahmed was one of the senior leaders of the now disbanded Awami League of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The former minister was admitted to a hospital with respiratory and cardiac complications on September 24, 2025. He (Ahmed) was suffering from multiple age-related complications. He breathed his last at 3.30 PM, the hospital [] The post Bangladeshs veteran politician Tofail Ahmed dies appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gold declines Rs 2,500 to Rs 1.6 lakh/10g amid fresh US-Iran tensions
NEW DELHI, Jun 1 : Gold prices retreated by Rs 2,500 to Rs 1.60 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, tracking losses in global markets as renewed military exchanges between the US and Iran spiked crude oil rates. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 2,500, 1.53 per cent, to Rs 1,60,400 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Fridays closing level of Rs [] The post Gold declines Rs 2,500 to Rs 1.6 lakh/10g amid fresh US-Iran tensions appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
6 killed, 13 injured as drunk driver rams festival revellers in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Jun 1 : At least six people were killed and 13 others injured after a pickup truck driven by an allegedly intoxicated motorist rammed into a queue of revellers, who were celebrating the Buddhist festival Wesak, on the outskirts of Sri Lankas capital, police said on Monday. The accident occurred Sunday night when the vehicle ploughed into people waiting at a roadside food stall set up as part of the annual Wesak celebrations in Meegoda, a suburb of Colombo. [] The post 6 killed, 13 injured as drunk driver rams festival revellers in Sri Lanka appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JU employees cricket tourney begins
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: The University of Jammu has launched its Employees Cricket Tournament 2026-27, reaffirming its commitment to promoting sports culture and fostering camaraderie among teaching and non-teaching staff. The tournament is being organized by the Chairman Campus Sports Committee under the supervision of Dr Daud Iqbal Baba, Chairman, Campus Sports Committee and Raj Kumar Bakshi, In-charge PTI & Cricket Coach, University of Jammu. The annual event aims to promote physical fitness, teamwork and a healthy work-life [] The post JU employees cricket tourney begins appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt achieves fiscal deficit target of 4.4 pc for FY26
NEW DELHI, Jun 1 : The government has achieved its fiscal deficit target of 4.4 per cent of the GDP for 2025-26, according to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Monday. The fiscal deficit for the previous financial year was estimated to be at Rs 15,68,936 crore, which was revised down to Rs 15,58,492 crore, as presented to Parliament in February by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. As per the CGA data, the government managed to collect [] The post Govt achieves fiscal deficit target of 4.4 pc for FY26 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt cancels Olas licence to operate vehicle aggregator service in J&K
Permission to RAPIDO is under process Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, June 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has cancelled the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Licence granted to Ola, citing its failure to operationalize its branch office in Jammu and non-compliance with licensing conditions despite repeated notices. With the cancellation of the licence, Ola will no longer be authorized to operate as a motor vehicle aggregator in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory unless it secures fresh permissions in accordance with the applicable [] The post Govt cancels Olas licence to operate vehicle aggregator service in J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Army installs scanners at fencing gates along LoC in Poonch-Rajouri
Aadhar based entry-exit system to check smuggling Gopal Sharma RAJOURI, June 1: In a significant development, the Army for the first time has installed scanning machines at the exist-entry gates/points at the barbed wire fencing, along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and Rajouri sectors to facilitate the border villagers and keep a check on the narcotic and weapon smuggling. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Official sources said that dozens of Indian villages and hamlets (Morhas) are [] The post Army installs scanners at fencing gates along LoC in Poonch-Rajouri appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police fires aerial shots after stone pelting at Bandi
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: Police resorted to aerial firing at Bandi Ragoora area under the jurisdiction of Police Station Bagh-e-Bahu here today after a group of protesters allegedly pelted stones at a police party and delivered provocative speeches during an unauthorized protest. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In a statement, police said that personnel from Police Station Bagh-e-Bahu, along with teams of the ITBP and Armed Police, had been deployed in the area to maintain law and [] The post Police fires aerial shots after stone pelting at Bandi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi CM approves One-Time Amnesty Scheme for J&K migrants
1832 families to benefit NEW DELHI, June 1: The Delhi Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved important proposals related to the Ad-hoc Monthly Relief (AMR) scheme provided to Jammu and Kashmir migrant families. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to the CM, this decision will benefit around 1,832 J&K migrant families registered with the Delhi Government. The scheme will apply only to those registered migrant families who have received relief up to March 31, 2024. [] The post Delhi CM approves One-Time Amnesty Scheme for J&K migrants appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed IGP Kashmir and senior IPS officer Vidhi Kumar Birdi as Inspector General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Birdi, a 2003-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer, has been appointed against an existing vacancy in the CRPF in Level-14 of the pay matrix under the usual terms and conditions of the Central deputation, an order issued by the MHA said. [] The post Birdi posted as IG in CRPF appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
3 IPS officers from J&K, Ladakh allocated cadres
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: The Department of Personnel and Training, in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has allocated cadres to three IPS officers hailing from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per an order, IPS officer Mohammad Muneeb Bhat from Kashmir has been allocated Madhya Pradesh Cadre, while Vishal Chandan from Jammu has been allocated the Manipur cadre, and Ghulam Haider from Ladakh has been given the [] The post 3 IPS officers from J&K, Ladakh allocated cadres appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
By K. Raveendran Motorists are facing the familiar squeeze of higher pump prices at a time when global crude markets remain volatile but not one-directional. Four increases in 11 days have revived the old grievance that oil companies in India move swiftly when crude rises but rarely show the same urgency when international prices retreat. The latest cycle has arrived after elections, strengthening the perception that pricing discipline is shaped as much by political timing as by market arithmetic. [] The post Indias One-Way Market Forces appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sheep Farming: A Key to Economic Growth and Employment in J&K
For an economy looking for resilience, and for thousands of unemployed youth seeking dignity in work, sheep farming may be the quiet engine J&K has overlooked for too long HAKIM MOHD YASEEN Sheep farming has always been part of rural life in Jammu & Kashmir, but its still treated as a backyard activity rather than a serious economic sector. If given focuscredit, training, market supportit could become one of the regions most reliable tools for generating jobs and keeping money circulating locally. A Natural Fit for the Land Much of J&Ks terrain is suited to grazing rather than intensive crop farminghigh pastures, orchard undergrowth, village commons. Sheep convert that grass into meat, wool, and manure with very little external input. Unlike fragile cash crops, flocks survive drought years and disease shocks better, which makes them a steady base for incomes in remote districts like Kupwara, Doda, or Poonch. Jobs Beyond the Farm The direct employment is obvious: rearers, grazers, and shearers. But the multiplier effect runs deeper. Every flock needs feed suppliers, vets, transporters, and traders. Wool moves into spinning and weaving, meat into local butcher networks, and hides into leather work. Organised cooperatives could run collection centres, bulk auctions, and chilling unitseach creating clerical and logistical posts. For young people in villages, that means work that doesnt require moving to Srinagar or Jammu city. Import Substitution and Cash Retention Today, a large share of mutton sold in J&K comes from outside the region, often frozen imports that drain cash outward. Boosting local sheep rearing would replace part of that demand with a home-grown supply. Even a modest shiftsay, raising local production by 20%would keep hundreds of crores inside J&K every year. That money then flows to feed sellers, transport drivers, and small shopkeepers, strengthening the whole rural economy. Reducing Unemployment Pressure Unemployment in J&K is highest among rural youth, many of whom lack formal qualifications but are ready to work with livestock. Sheep rearing doesnt demand high literacy, just training in breed management, health care, and marketing. Government-backed programs that pair small credit with veterinary extension could quickly turn jobless young men and women into flock owners. With 510 sheep per household, an unemployed rural worker can earn a regular income while staying at home. Scale that across districts, and the impact on unemployment figures becomes measurable. A Concrete Path Forward The potential will only materialise with three things: reliable micro-finance for flock purchase, mobile veterinary services to cut losses, and regulated mandies so farmers get fair prices. Add support for wool processingcarpets, tweeds, knitwearand the sector grows horizontally too. Sheep rearing wont replace tourism or horticulture, and it doesnt need to. It can act as a cushiona steady rural employer that stabilises incomes when snowfall cuts off roads or apples face disease. For an economy looking for resilience, and for thousands of unemployed youth seeking dignity in work, sheep farming may be the quiet engine J&K has overlooked for too long. ( The author is a former Joint Dir. Sericulture and Resource Person Livelihood Mission)
Traffic Sandwich: A Daily Struggle on the Roads
How unplanned growth, shrinking road space, and rising vehicles are choking the city and its people JAHANZEB MUSHTAQ Srinagar today feels less like a city on the move and more like a city trapped between bumpers. From Pantha Chowk to HMT, from Downtown to Hyderpora, residents find themselves squeezed into what many now call a traffic sandwich, hemmed in by vehicles on all sides, moving inches in what should take minutes. This is no longer an occasional inconvenience; it has become a defining feature of daily life in the summer capital. What makes Srinagars traffic mess particularly worrying is that it is not driven by a single cause that can be fixed with a single intervention. It is the outcome of years of unplanned urban growth, neglect of public transport, encroached road space, and a mindset that equates development with more private vehicles and more concrete, not with better planning or humane mobility. The result is a city where getting from one end to another can feel like an endurance test, especially during office hours, school timings, or tourist season. The numbers tell part of the story. Vehicle registrations in Jammu & Kashmir have risen sharply over the past decade, while the citys effective road space has barely expanded. In many neighbourhoods, roads have in fact shrunk not on paper, but in practice as footpaths disappear under shop extensions, roadside parking, makeshift vendors, and permanent encroachments. A two-lane road functions like a single lane; a single-lane road often functions like a crowded alley. At the same time, public transport has been allowed to decay. Once-familiar large buses are increasingly rare, replaced by a loosely regulated mix of minibuses, cabs, and three-wheelers that often compete, rather than coordinate, for passengers. For many citizens, especially women, students, and the elderly, public transport is either unreliable, unsafe, or simply unavailable at the right time. The predictable outcome is a rush to buy two-wheelers and small cars, adding thousands of new vehicles every year to already saturated roads. There is also a deeper pattern at work. Srinagar has grown outwards without a corresponding vision of how people will move within and across the city. Residential colonies have come up along narrow access roads. Commercial hubs have mushroomed without adequate parking, loading space, or pedestrian facilities. Schools, coaching centres, and offices are concentrated in already congested localities, turning certain intersections into daily choke points. Every morning and evening, the same locations choke, the same people suffer, and the same excuses are repeated. The cost of this traffic sandwich is not merely the time wasted in jams. It is also the stress that seeps into everyday interactions, the lost productivity for students and workers, the impact on small businesses that rely on timely deliveries, and the very real health costs of prolonged exposure to vehicle emissions. For emergency services, the gridlock is not just an irritation; it can be the difference between life and death. The sight of an ambulance wailing helplessly in a sea of unmoving cars should shame us into urgent action. Policing and one-way diversions, while necessary, can only offer temporary relief. Fines and challans have their place, but they cannot substitute for a credible mobility plan. The city needs a clear, time-bound roadmap that addresses both demand and supply: discouraging excessive use of private vehicles in the core areas while offering attractive, dignified alternatives. That means investing in a reliable public transport backbone, reviving and modernising bus services, rationalising routes, and integrating them with last-mile options. (The author is a social activist and researcher)
Above the Law: SpaceXs Orbital Data Centres and the End of Indias Digital Sovereignty
India generates the data. SpaceX processes it. The returns flow to Nasdaq shareholders. This is not a partnership. It is an extraction model with better optics FUTURECRAFT | TECHNOLOGY & MARKETS ARSSH KUMAR India spent the better part of a decade arguing about where to put its data. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, passed in 2023 and brought into force in late 2025, is the culmination of that argument. The answer it arrived at: data generated by Indian citizens must remain answerable to Indian law, wherever it travels. The framework assumes data travels between countries. It does not account for data that orbits above them. On January 30, 2026, SpaceX filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission to launch up to one million satellites as an orbital data centre network. The FCC formally accepted the filing on February 4. The system would process AI workloads in low Earth orbit, between 500 and 2,000 kilometres above the surface, powered by solar energy, interconnected by laser links, and routed back to ground stations through the existing Starlink constellation. SpaceX expects to begin deploying the first of these satellites as early as 2028. Two weeks before the FCC filing, SpaceX filed its IPO prospectus on Nasdaq, targeting a valuation of up to $2 trillion the largest public offering in history. The company that wants to process the worlds data from orbit is about to become the worlds most valuable publicly listed company. For India, the timing is not incidental. It is the problem. The Law Ends at the Atmosphere Indias data sovereignty framework rests on a territorial assumption. The DPDP Act has explicit extraterritorial reach it applies to any entity processing Indian personal data anywhere in the world. But extraterritorial reach and extraterritorial enforcement are different things. Under the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, still the foundational document of space law, any spacecraft is governed by the laws of the country that launched or registered it. An orbital data centre operated by a US company is, legally, US territory. Indian regulators cannot compel operational decisions on hardware flying 550 kilometres above the subcontinent. The jurisdictional gap is not hypothetical. Legal analysis from Foley Hoag published in December 2025 identified the core problem: existing data protection regimes assume data has a physical location within a states borders. Orbital infrastructure breaks that assumption. A data centre in low Earth orbit passes over India, China, the EU, and the United States in a single orbit. Whose rules apply is not a settled question. It is a power struggle dressed in legal language. For countries like India, that power struggle is already lost. Without shared governance or co-ownership, orbital compute risks turning developing countries into data suppliers while control and value remain concentrated in the US. India generates the data. SpaceX processes it. The returns flow to Nasdaq shareholders. The Sovereignty Infrastructure India Built for Ground India has spent significant political capital building a terrestrial data sovereignty framework. The DPDP Acts blacklist mechanism lets the central government restrict data transfers to specific countries. The Reserve Bank of India mandates local storage for payment data. TRAI has pushed for telecom data to remain on Indian servers. These are serious policy instruments built on a serious assumption: that data infrastructure has an address. SpaceXs orbital system has no address. It has a registration with the FCC, under US law. The orbital shells SpaceX proposes to use are in international space. No nation can claim them. But SpaceX can operate in them, and the governance framework it answers to is American. This is not a problem India can negotiate around bilaterally. The Outer Space Treaty has 114 state parties. Amending it requires consensus that does not exist. Indias DPDP enforcement machinery its Data Protection Board, its penalty regime, its government notification powers was designed for a world where data centres occupy land that sovereign states control. That world is ending faster than the regulations. The Starlink Entry Point The orbital data centre question is not abstract for India because Starlink is not abstract for India. SpaceX has been building ten satellite gateways on Indian soil and running government security clearance tests ahead of a commercial launch that could come within this calendar year. TRAI and the Department of Telecommunications have spent months debating pricing and spectrum. India is actively negotiating the terms under which a SpaceX ground network enters its territory. That negotiation is happening with a private company. When SpaceX lists on Nasdaq at close to $2 trillion, it will be happening with the worlds most valuable public entity, one with 85% of voting rights concentrated in Elon Musks hands under a super-voting share structure, and a fiduciary obligation to maximise returns for retail shareholders across 30% of its float. The counterparty India is used to dealing with does not survive the IPO. The leverage calculus shifts. Takshashila Institutions April 2026 analysis of Starlink risks made the operational stakes explicit: in a scenario where US strategic interests require it, Washington could pressure SpaceX to share data from Indian operations, maintain or deny coverage over specific regions, or act in ways that serve American rather than Indian interests. Musk himself said in 2025 that Starlink is the backbone of the Ukrainian front line and would collapse without him. India is inviting that same network to run ground infrastructure for 1.4 billion people, while its parent company builds the capacity to process data from orbit beyond the reach of any Indian regulator. The Honest Counter There is a real argument on the other side. Orbital data centres could ease pressure on Indias strained terrestrial power grid. The economics of solar-powered satellite compute no cooling costs, no land acquisition, near-constant energy could make AI inference substantially cheaper for Indian developers and startups. The IndiaAI Missions subsidised GPU-hours would matter less if inference costs fall across the board. Cheaper compute is not nothing. The counter also holds that the Outer Space Treaty
The Wisdom My Mother Left Behind
You never chased status, yet people respected you deeply. You never spoke loudly, yet your words remained with people for years MUNEEB A FAIQ Dear Mummy, Three years have passed since you left, yet I still find myself speaking to you in quiet moments, as though you have merely stepped into another room. I often think about your last days. You remained in a coma for a week while I travelled back from the other side of the globe, carrying guilt, fear, and hope across oceans. And then, when I finally reached you, you miraculously opened your eyes, looked at me, and smiled and as always, told me some words of wisdom which proved to be true in every sense; those simple, unassuming sentences of yours that always arrived like verdicts wrapped in kindness. It was not a dramatic moment. It was gentle, almost knowing, as if you had simply been waiting to say goodbye in your own dignified way. Waking up from coma to bid a dignified goodbye to your son is nothing short of a miracle. Soon after, you slipped back into silence and left this world. That smile has stayed with me more powerfully than grief itself, and the joke about life that you spoke that time is still a real pearl of wisdom that guides me; one of those quiet Kashmiri truths that sounds like a joke until life proves you wrong for not believing it sooner. Your own divine comedy is in many ways better than Dantes work. You were a Kashmiri woman in the truest sense; resilient without announcing your strength, wise without trying to impress anyone, generous without ever making another person feel small. I remember how elegantly you did your charities, and no one knew it, as if goodness, to you, lost its meaning the moment it was announced. You carried the old Kashmiri understanding that life is temporary, that sorrow visits every home, and that dignity lies in how gently we treat others despite all that. You had an extraordinary sense of humour. Even in difficult times, you could say something so unexpectedly sharp and wise that people would fall silent for a moment before laughing; that brief pause where people realise they have just been gently outwitted by truth itself. That is exactly what you did before you bid a final goodbye to this world. You had a way of reducing human arrogance to nothing with a single sentence delivered so softly that it almost sounded like mercy. I realise now that your humour was not merely wit; it was wisdom wearing a smile. You never chased status, yet people respected you deeply. You never spoke loudly, yet your words remained with people for years. You taught us that intelligence without kindness is empty, and that generosity is not measured by wealth but by how much comfort one leaves in another persons heart. Everything I have achieved in life carries your fingerprints. The courage I have, the discipline I learned, the compassion I try to practice, all of it began with you. Like many mothers from Kashmir, you sacrificed quietly, without ceremony, without asking to be remembered for it. But I remember. I remember the way you welcomed people into our home. I remember your laughter. I remember your sayings that sounded simple at first and revealed their depth only years later. Those sentences that entered the mind lightly but stayed for life like permanent residents. I remember how you understood the passing nature of life better than most educated people ever will. Perhaps that is why you lived with such grace. The older I grow, the more I understand that wisdom is not found in books alone. Sometimes it lives in the calm voice of a mother who has seen hardship, understood people, and still chosen kindness. Your life was not loud, but it was luminous. And if I have become anything worthwhile in this world, it is because I first walked through yours. (The author is a student)
Pearls of the Himalayas: Cold-Tolerant Treasure Hidden in Kashmirs Maize Fields
The maize fields of Kashmir are not merely cultivation sites; they represent living genetic laboratories containing solutions for future food security SALIKA RAMAZAN Maize, originally a tropical crop, has remarkably adapted itself to the temperate climatic conditions of the Kashmir Himalayas over centuries. Today, it supports the livelihood of thousands of farming families, particularly in high-altitude and hilly regions of Kashmir, where agriculture remains the backbone of rural life. Despite its tropical origin, maize cultivated in Kashmir has gradually evolved survival strategies to withstand low-temperature (LT) stress. The cool climatic conditions of the valley, especially during early sowing seasons, expose maize plants to chilling temperatures that can severely affect germination, seedling growth, and crop productivity. Yet, many local maize landraces and genotypes have naturally adapted themselves to these harsh conditions. This unique adaptation has drawn the attention of plant scientists and researchers working on climate-resilient agriculture. Our research focus during the past decade has been on understanding and deciphering the hidden traits that enable maize to survive under LT stress while continuing to sustain the livelihoods of farming communities across the region. The Kashmir Himalayas possess enormous potential as a natural reservoir of LT-tolerant maize germplasm. Local genotypes such as Gurez Local and KG-3 have shown exceptional tolerance to low temperatures and may contain valuable genes responsible for LT stress adaptation. These genetic resources are not only important for Kashmir but may also hold significance for global maize improvement programmes in the era of climate change. The temperate environment of the Kashmir Himalayas has, in a way, shaped the genome of locally cultivated maize over generations. Through continuous exposure to cool conditions, these maize genotypes have developed unique physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms that help them survive under stress. Scientific exploration of maize grown across different altitudes and climatic zones of Kashmir can help researchers identify novel genes, proteins, metabolites, and regulatory pathways associated with LT tolerance. Such studies can be carried out at multiple levels, including physiological, biochemical, transcriptomic, proteomic, and even epigenetic levels. Since comparatively limited work has been conducted on LT tolerance in maize within India, Kashmir provides an exceptional natural platform for such advanced research. The identification and functional validation of LT-responsive genes can open new opportunities for developing climate-resilient crops. These genes can be utilised through conventional breeding approaches as well as modern biotechnological tools, including marker-assisted breeding, genome editing, and transgenic systems. Importantly, conventional breeding strategies can help retain the valuable LT-tolerant traits of local maize while simultaneously improving crop productivity, thereby avoiding any compromise between stress tolerance and yield. My scientific journey in understanding LT stress tolerance in maize began during my PhD research at the University of Kashmir under the guidance of Dr Riffat John, whose dedication towards plant stress biology and scientific research greatly inspired my interest in this field. Currently, as a WISE Post-Doctoral Fellow at Dryland Agriculture Research Station, I am working under the valuable guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Zahoor A. Dar, whose scientific vision, encouragement, and continuous support have further strengthened my research journey and given wings to my aspirations in the field of climate-resilient agriculture. A significant part of the experimental work related to my postdoctoral research has also been carried out at the CPEPA laboratory, UoK, under the collaborative support of Prof. (Dr.) Manzoor A. Shah. Together, these academic interactions have motivated my continuing efforts to explore the hidden potential of Kashmirs maize germplasm for future crop improvement and sustainable agriculture. Over the years, this research journey has strengthened the belief that the Kashmir Himalayas possess invaluable genetic resources that can contribute significantly towards climate-resilient agriculture and future crop improvement programmes. In the coming years, climate change is expected to increase the frequency of unpredictable temperature fluctuations across agricultural regions. Under such circumstances, the importance of naturally adapted germplasm from regions like Kashmir becomes even more critical. The maize fields of Kashmir are therefore not merely cultivation sites; they represent living genetic laboratories containing solutions for future food security. There is an urgent need to explore, conserve, and scientifically characterise the diverse maize landraces cultivated across the Kashmir Himalayas before this valuable genetic wealth is lost. Collaborative efforts involving researchers, agricultural institutions, policymakers, and farming communities can help unlock this hidden treasure for the benefit of future generations. Kashmirs LT- tolerant maize has the potential to contribute not only towards improving maize productivity in temperate regions but also towards developing future crops capable of surviving changing climatic conditions worldwide. (The author is a WISE-Post Doc Fellow under the mentorship of Prof. Zahoor A Dar (GPB), DARS Rangreth Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir)
Magam, Kunzer, Tangmarg See Civic Development Push
Arif Rashid Tangmarg, June 1: In a concerted effort to improve civic amenities and public infrastructure, the Municipal Committees of Magam, Kunzer and Tangmarg have launched a series of development and sanitation initiatives across their jurisdictions. The measures aim to enhance cleanliness, strengthen basic infrastructure and ensure better public services for residents ahead of the peak summer season. Executive Officer of the Municipal Committees of Magam, Kunzer and Tangmarg, Ishtiyaq Ahmad, said that extensive sanitation and development measures are underway across the three municipal areas to improve public facilities and civic infrastructure. In an interview with Rising Kashmir, Ahmad said that a large influx of visitors was witnessed in public parks and tourist destinations of Kunzer and Tangmarg during Eid-ul-Azha, placing additional responsibility on municipal authorities to maintain cleanliness and public amenities. We are collecting garbage and cleaning markets across all wards on a daily basis. The waste generated in wards and marketplaces is being scientifically segregated at designated dumping sites, Ahmad said. He added that the dumping sites of the Municipal Committees of Kunzer and Tangmarg, which had remained closed for several months due to technical issues, have now been made operational. Highlighting ongoing infrastructure projects, Ahmad said that drainage construction work in Tangmarg has reached nearly 60 percent completion and is expected to be finished within a month. He also said that several other developmental works have been initiated in Tangmarg with the support of the MLA Gulmarg constituency. Expressing gratitude to the MLA of Beerwah Assembly constituency, Ahmad said a major project has been sanctioned for Magam town. Under the project, a pathway costing Rs 2.19 crore will be constructed at the site of the old dumping ground, which has already been closed. The pathway will connect to the municipal park, and a new park is also planned at the location following approval from the Rural Local Bodies Department, Kashmir. We are also planning the construction of lanes, drains and footpaths in all wards of the Municipal Committee Magam. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 1 crore, is expected to receive approval shortly, after which work will commence, he said. Ahmad further said that the municipal authorities are preparing a road macadamisation project worth approximately Rs 50 lakh in response to numerous public requests. The proposal is awaiting approval, following which work will begin in various wards.
Ladakh Records Significant Drop In Adult Obesity Levels: NFHS-6
Mansoor Peer Srinagar, June 1: Ladakh has witnessed a marked decline in overweight and obesity among adults over the past five years, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) (2023-24). The survey shows that the proportion of overweight or obese women aged 1549 years fell from 28.3 percent in NFHS-5 to 22.8 percent, while the corresponding figure for men declined sharply from 37.8 percent to 27.8 percent, reflecting an overall improvement in nutritional and health outcomes. As per the key indicators of the NFHS-6, in terms of non-communicable diseases among adults aged 15 and above, high or very high blood sugar levels (or taking medication to control it) marginally increased for both genders, standing at 6.7 percent for women and rising to 8.8 percent for men (up from 8.3 percent). As per the report, elevated blood pressure followed a mixed trend: elevated blood pressure among women rose slightly to 16.3 percent from 15.7 percent, whereas among men, it saw a minor decline to 16.5 percent from 17.4 percent. Married women participating in key household decisions jumped significantly to 93 percent from 80.4 percent. Additionally, women owning a bank or savings account they personally use rose to 95.5 percent from 88.4 percent, and mobile phone usage among women increased to 89 percent from 81.2 percent. Menstrual hygiene also improved, with 87.8 percent of young women (aged 1524) using hygienic protection methods compared to 79.1 percent previously. Conversely, the percentage of women who worked in the last 12 months and were paid in cash declined sharply to 16.2 percent from 28.3 percent. The latest fact sheet shows that 96 percent of households in Ladakh now have at least one member covered under a health insurance or financing scheme, a sharp increase from 17.1 percent recorded in NFHS-5 (2019-21). In maternal healthcare, 96.3 percent of mothers had an antenatal check-up during the first trimester compared to 85.7 percent in NFHS-5. Mothers receiving at least four antenatal care visits increased to 94.6 percent from 78.9 percent, while institutional deliveries rose to 98 percent from 95.1 percent. Births attended by skilled health personnel also improved to 99.1 percent from 97 percent. The survey recorded remarkable progress in postnatal care. Mothers receiving postnatal care within two days of delivery increased to 93 percent from 79.6 percent, while postnatal care for newborns rose to 93.1 percent from 76.7 percent. Child immunisation indicators remained among the highest in the country. Full vaccination coverage among children aged 1223 months increased to 94.1 percent from 88.2 percent. Coverage of three doses of rotavirus vaccine surged to 92.2 percent from just 10.6 percent in NFHS-5. Nearly 99 percent of children received at least one vaccine, while 98.1 percent received the first dose of measles-containing vaccine. Nutrition indicators among children also improved. Stunting among children under five years declined to 26.0 percent from 30.5 percent, wasting reduced to 10.6 percent from 17.5 percent, severe wasting fell to 5.1 percent from 9.1 percent, and underweight prevalence dropped to 14.5 percent from 20.4 percent. The proportion of overweight children under five years also declined to 6.4 percent from 13.4 percent. However, exclusive breastfeeding among children below six months declined sharply to 52.1 percent from 70.9 percent recorded in NFHS-5. The percentage of children aged 623 months receiving an adequate diet also fell to 17.4 percent from 23.1 percent, indicating continuing nutritional challenges despite improvements in other child health indicators. The survey shows that the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in Ladakh stands at 1.6 children per woman, up slightly from 1.3 in NFHS-5 but still below the replacement level fertility rate. Women aged 1519 years who were already mothers or pregnant at the time of the survey stood at 0.8 percent. Family planning coverage also improved, with use of any modern method increasing to 57.1 percent from 48 percent. However, total unmet need for family planning rose marginally to 8.4 percent from 7.9 percent. The survey further noted improvement in educational and social indicators. Women with 10 or more years of schooling increased to 58.2 percent from 50 percent, while female school attendance rose to 69.3 percent. Pre-school attendance among children aged 24 years increased significantly to 46 percent from 30.4 percent.
New Accommodation Block Opens at Circuit House
RK News Service Srinagar, June 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed additional accommodation block at Circuit House, Church Lane, Srinagar, aimed at enhancing hospitality infrastructure and improving facilities for visiting dignitaries and guests. The project has been executed by the Public Works (R&B) Department under the Capex budget at a cost of 781.34 lakh. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Member Legislative Assembly Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad (Pardesi), Secretary Hospitality & Protocol Avny Lavasa, Director Hospitality & Protocol Ashwani Kumar and other senior officers were present on the occasion. The newly added facility is a three-storeyed structure comprising a basement, ground floor and two upper floors. The block houses 18 accommodation rooms, including 12 standard rooms and six suites, designed to provide comfortable and modern lodging facilities. The building has been equipped with several contemporary amenities, including a 13-passenger OTIS lift, central heating system, air conditioning, three linen/store rooms and a ramp facility to ensure accessibility for differently-abled persons. The accommodation units have been aesthetically designed with a blend of modern interiors and traditional Kashmiri architectural elements. The standard rooms feature wallpapered walls, carved rubberwood bed-back panels, Khatamband ceilings and laminated flooring. The suites have been furnished with premium interior finishes, including laminated wall panels, MDF slat walls, Duco-finished fittings and Khatamband ceiling work, reflecting a refined and elegant ambience. The Chief Minister inspected various sections of the newly constructed block and took a detailed tour of the facility. He appreciated the aesthetics of the building, quality of construction and the thoughtful incorporation of traditional design elements in its interiors. He observed that the enhanced accommodation facilities would further strengthen the hospitality infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir and improve the experience of guests visiting Jammu and Kashmir.
Gondola Service Suspended Till June 5
Aatif Qayoom Srinagar, June 1: The Gulmarg Gondola service will remain suspended for tourists till June 5, 2026, due to technical maintenance, according to an official notice issued by the J&K Cable Car Corporation on its official website. The notice informed tourists that all tickets booked for visit dates between May 25 and June 5 will be refunded in full. The corporation also expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to visitors due to the temporary closure of the service. Officials said the shutdown has been ordered to carry out necessary maintenance and inspection works in the cable car system to ensure safe and smooth operations for tourists. The Gulmarg Gondola is considered one of the most visited tourist attractions in Kashmir and witnesses heavy footfall during the ongoing summer season. Authorities have advised tourists and visitors to check official updates before planning their visit to Gulmarg during the closure period. Tourism stakeholders in the area said the suspension may temporarily affect tourist activity, but they welcomed the decision keeping passenger safety in view. The latest maintenance comes shortly after a major technical glitch in the Gondola system left several tourists stranded mid air, triggering a massive rescue operation in Gulmarg. More than 300 tourists were safely rescued after the service developed the fault, leading to suspension of operations for several hours. The rescue operation was jointly carried out by officials and staff of the Cable Car Corporation, Army, Police, SDRF teams, and the civil administration. Rescue teams worked for hours to evacuate passengers safely from the cabins amid panic among tourists. The operation was widely appreciated as all stranded tourists were rescued safely without any injury. Following the incident, authorities decided to conduct a detailed inspection and maintenance of the entire system before allowing normal operations to resume. The Gulmarg Gondola remains a major attraction for both domestic and foreign tourists visiting Kashmir every year.
LoP Daydreaming, Wants to Stay in Limelight: Dy CM
SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chowdhary on Monday said the Leader of Opposition (LoP), Sunil Sharma, is daydreaming and is issuing statements to remain in the limelight. The Deputy CM said the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government was elected by the people and they only can remove it. Speaking to reporters while accompanying CM Omar []
Over 15 Lakh Tonnes Extracted: NGT Panel Seeks Curbs on Mining in Sukhnag Nallah
SRINAGAR: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been informed of extensive riverbed mining activities in Sukhnag Nallah of Budgam district, with an inspection panel highlighting severe ecological concerns linked to the large-scale extraction of minerals from the water body. A joint team, tasked with examining the situation, carried out a field visit in March and []
Fare Meters Made Compulsory for All Auto-Rickshaws in Baramulla
SRINAGAR: To put an end to overcharging, the Transport Department has made fare meters compulsory for all auto-rickshaws across Baramulla district. Operators failing to comply with the order risk legal action under the Motor Vehicles Act, officials said. Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Baramulla, Mudasir Wani, in an order directed all categories of auto-rickshaws, including []
First Batch of Hajj Pilgrims to Arrive in Srinagar Tomorrow
SRINAGAR: The return phase of Hajj-2026 pilgrims from Jammu Kashmir will commence tomorrow, June 02, with the first flight carrying 144 pilgrims scheduled to land at Srinagar International Airport. JK Haj Committee Chief Executive Officer Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi said the Hajj return operations for pilgrims from Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh will continue till June 16. []
Jammu Kashmir-Born IPS Officer Shifted to New Role in Punjab
SRINAGAR: Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Suhail Qasim Mir, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir, has been transferred to a new posting in Punjab. According to official orders, Mir, who was serving as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amritsar Rural, has been posted as Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Personnel-I at Punjab Police Headquarters in Chandigarh. []
Lieutenant Governor Led Drug-Free J&K Padyatra in Kulgam
SRINAGAR, JUNE 01: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today led Drug-Free J&K Padyatra in Kulgam and addressed a public meeting. The Lieutenant Governor said that this peoples movement has connected every heart across Jammu Kashmir with a shared purpose to make their village, their town drug-free. This campaign belongs to the people. Parents, teachers, [] The post Lieutenant Governor Led Drug-Free J&K Padyatra in Kulgam appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
KPDCL Announces Scheduled Power Shutdowns Across Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across multiple parts of Kashmir between June 2 and June 13 to facilitate maintenance works on several 33 kV transmission lines, officials said on Monday. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the shutdowns will affect electricity supply in []
IRS Officer Assumes Charge as Principal Commissioner of Income Tax in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Monika Dhami on Monday assumed charge as the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax in Srinagar, becoming the highest-ranking Income Tax Department officer in the region covering the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. A 2001-batch Indian Revenue Service officer, Dhami has held several key assignments in the Income Tax Department and the []
Fast-Track Solarisation of 8,000 Govt Buildings: CS to Departments
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is accelerating its clean energy transition with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo directing the fast-tracking of solarisation across 8,000 government buildings and pushing for urgent implementation of major renewable energy projects, including the Union Territorys first 100 MW solar park with battery storage. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Science and []
Ladakh Admin Directs 100 Per Cent Solarisation of Govt Buildings Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme
SRINAGAR: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has directed all government departments to ensure 100 per cent saturation of rooftop solar plants on government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, in line with the Government of Indias mandate for complete solarisation of public infrastructure. According to a circular issued by []
Centre Exploring Customised Framework For Ladakh After Breakthrough Meeting: CS
LEH, Jun 1: Describing the May 22 meeting as a breakthrough moment for the political dialogue in Ladakh, Chief Secretary of the Union Territory, Ashish Kundra, on Monday said that discussions are now focusing on a customised constitutional and administrative framework to address the regions aspirations within the ambit of the Constitution. Over the next few months, we may begin moving towards a concrete outcome, he said. The meeting, convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under its political [] The post Centre Exploring Customised Framework For Ladakh After Breakthrough Meeting: CS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Railway Division Earns Rs 66.50 Lakh From Ticket-Checking Drive In May
JAMMU, Jun 1: Northern Railways Jammu Division has earned Rs 66.50 lakh through a special ticket-checking drive conducted across its jurisdiction in May 2026 to curb ticketless and irregular travel and protect railway revenue. According to official figures available till May 31, the division registered 12,693 cases against passengers travelling without tickets or involved in other forms of irregular travel in the month-long drive. The enforcement drive generated revenue of Rs 66,50,165, they said. Railway officials said intensive checking was [] The post Jammu Railway Division Earns Rs 66.50 Lakh From Ticket-Checking Drive In May appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Shurbir Singh Appointed As Commissioner (Appeals) Under Ladakh UTGST Act
LEH, June 1: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has appointed 2004 batch AGMUT Cadre IAS officer Shurbir Singh as the Commissioner (Appeals) under the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST) Act, 2017. See Order Copy Click Here The post Shurbir Singh Appointed As Commissioner (Appeals) Under Ladakh UTGST Act appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
R&B Assigns Chief Engineer (Mechanical) Duties To Superintending Engineers
JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Jun 1: In a bid to ensure smooth administration and uninterrupted developmental projects, the Public Works (R&B) Department of Jammu and Kashmir has assigned the routine duties of Chief Engineers (Mechanical) in Jammu and Kashmir to Superintending Engineers (Mechanical) concern in the twin regions. See Order Copy Click Here The post R&B Assigns Chief Engineer (Mechanical) Duties To Superintending Engineers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Transport Commr J&K Cancels OLAs Aggregator License Over Non-Functional Branch Office
JAMMU, June 1: The Transport Commissioner, Jammu and Kashmir, has cancelled the motor vehicle aggregator license of M/s ANI Technologies Private Limited, popularly known as OLA with immediate effect. The order, issued by Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, stated that the license (No. 0001) granted to M/s ANI Technologies Private Limited (OLA) was revoked after its registered branch office in Jammu was found to be non-functional and non-traceable during an inspection. See Order Copy Click Here The post Transport Commr J&K Cancels OLAs Aggregator License Over Non-Functional Branch Office appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Met issues yellow warning for thunderstorm, forecasts wet spell in Himachal till June 7
SHIMLA, Jun 1: The Shimla Met Office on Monday issued a yellow warning for thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds at isolated places in the state from Wednesday to Friday and predicted a wet spell till June 7. Light to moderate rains lashed several parts of the state over the 24 hours since Sunday evening. Sarahan received 34 mm of rain, followed by Kalpa (26.4 mm), Sangla (17.4 mm), Jubberhatti (15.2) mm, Shimla (13 mm), Kufri (12.2 mm), Dhaulakuan (11 mm), [] The post Met issues yellow warning for thunderstorm, forecasts wet spell in Himachal till June 7 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ladakh Admin Pushes 100% Solar Coverage For Government Buildings
LEH, June 1: The Ladakh Administration has intensified efforts to achieve 100% rooftop solarisation of government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and has asked all departments to identify and report buildings suitable for installation of rooftop solar systems. According to a circular issued by the Chief Engineer, Distribution, Power Development Department, rooftop solar plants have already been installed on 1,496 government buildings across Ladakh with a cumulative capacity of 6.9 MW up to 2025-26. As part [] The post Ladakh Admin Pushes 100% Solar Coverage For Government Buildings appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Leads UTs In Census Self-Enumeration, Says Census Official
JAMMU, Jun 1: Jammu and Kashmir is leading among the Union Territories and ranked eighth among states in the country in the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027, a senior Census official said, adding that over 6.67 lakh households voluntarily have submitted their details through the official portal. He said that 6,67,517 households in Jammu and Kashmir and 7,009 households in Ladakh completed self-enumeration before the commencement of house listing operations (HLO), which began on Monday. The official appealed to all [] The post J&K Leads UTs In Census Self-Enumeration, Says Census Official appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Saxena Approves Ladakh Tourism Development Society To Promote Sustainable Tourism
LEH/JAMMU, May 31: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday approved the constitution of the Ladakh tourism development society, an autonomous body that will bring together government agencies, tourism stakeholders and local communities under a common platform, to promote tourism and ensure the planned, coordinated and sustainable development of the sector. Saxena highlighted the significance of the initiative and said tourism remains a key pillar of Ladakhs economy and a major source of livelihood for its people. A significant step [] The post LG Saxena Approves Ladakh Tourism Development Society To Promote Sustainable Tourism appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Abdullah Inaugurates Additional Accommodation Block At Circuit House Church Lane
SRINAGAR, Jun 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the newly constructed additional accommodation block at Circuit House, Church Lane, Srinagar, aimed at enhancing hospitality infrastructure and improving facilities for visiting dignitaries and guests. The project has been executed by the Public Works (R&B) Department under the Capex budget at a cost of 781.34 lakh. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Member Legislative Assembly Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad (Pardesi), Secretary Hospitality & Protocol Avny Lavasa, Director Hospitality & Protocol [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Inaugurates Additional Accommodation Block At Circuit House Church Lane appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
How GIFT Nifty Impacts The Indian Stock Market Opening
Global markets continue reacting even after Indian stock exchanges close for the day. US market movement, crude oil prices, interest rate expectations, and geopolitical developments can all influence investor sentiment overnight. So, one of the most common searches traders begin their day with is Share Market Today, as they try to understand and anticipate how the markets may open after the overnight developments. This is when GIFT Nifty is often watched closely for early signals. For active market participants, it [] The post How GIFT Nifty Impacts The Indian Stock Market Opening appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Promotes Three Inspectors (Ministerial) To DSP Rank
JAMMU, Jun 1: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has ordered the promotion of three Inspectors (Ministerial) to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Ministerial) with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post LG Promotes Three Inspectors (Ministerial) To DSP Rank appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SRINAGAR, Jun 1: In a solemn and dignified ceremony, a Full Court Reference was held in the Court Room of the Chief Justice at the Srinagar Wing of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to honour Chief Justice, Arun Palli, on his elevation as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. The Full Court Reference was convened in accordance with the long-standing conventions and cherished institutional traditions of the High Court. The Reference was attended by [] The post J&K High Court Accords Full Court Reference To Chief Justice On His Elevation To Supreme Court Of India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian care worker wins lost wages after UK sponsor failed to provide work
LONDON, June 1: An Indian care worker who came to the UK ready, able and willing to work has won over 28,000 pounds in lost wages and holiday pay after a tribunal found that his sponsoring company failed to provide him with work. Shabin Shaji, 33, arrived in the country through the Health and Care Worker visa route and had acquired the required certificate of sponsorship from Swan Care Solutions Ltd for a job placement in the healthcare sector. He [] The post Indian care worker wins lost wages after UK sponsor failed to provide work appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Forest Guard Caught Red-Handed Taking 15,000 Bribe In J&Ks Kishtwar; ACB Arrests Accused
Jammu, Jun 1: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday trapped and arrested a Forest Guard posted in Marwah, Kishtwar, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of 15,000 from a complainant. According to an ACB spokesperson, a written complaint was received alleging that the accused official had demanded 20,000 for expediting the release of security deposits related to allotted works. Following negotiations, the accused allegedly agreed to accept 15,000 as illegal gratification. The complainant, unwilling to pay [] The post Forest Guard Caught Red-Handed Taking 15,000 Bribe In J&Ks Kishtwar; ACB Arrests Accused appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
GMC Anantnag Principal Replaced; Prof Junaid Salam Wani Given Additional Charge
Srinagar, June 1: In a significant administrative reshuffle in the Health and Medical Education Department, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has removed the existing Principal of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag and assigned the additional charge of the post to Prof. (Dr.) Junaid Salam Wani with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 439-JK (HME) of 2026 dated June 1, 2026, Prof. (Dr.) Junaid Salam Wani, Professor and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Government Medical College Srinagar, has [] The post GMC Anantnag Principal Replaced; Prof Junaid Salam Wani Given Additional Charge appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
1,000 Drug Smugglers, Peddlers Arrested In J&K Since April 11: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR, Jun 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that over 1,000 drug smugglers and peddlers have been arrested and more than 55 traffickers have been detained under PIT-NDPS provisions since Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan began on April 11 to crack down on drug traffickers and narco-terror network. As many as 923 FIRs have also been registered against drug traffickers in the last 51 days, he said, adding 668 driving licenses have been cancelled and recommendations have [] The post 1,000 Drug Smugglers, Peddlers Arrested In J&K Since April 11: LG Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CDS General N S Raja Subramani calls on President Murmu
NEW DELHI, Jun 1: Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N S Raja Subramani on Monday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. The Presidents office shared a picture of the meeting in a post on X. Chief of Defence Staff General N S Raja Subramani along with his wife Smt. Mahalakshmi Subramani called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, it said. Gen Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, on [] The post CDS General N S Raja Subramani calls on President Murmu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Additional Charge Of Handwara Court Assigned To Sopore Judge
SRINAGAR, Jun 1: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has assigned the additional charge of the Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge, Handwara, to the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Sopore. According to an order issued by the Registrar General, the arrangement has been made following the superannuation of Mansoor Ahmad Lone, Additional District and Sessions Judge, Handwara, on May 31, 2026. The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Sopore, will hold the additional charge of the [] The post Additional Charge Of Handwara Court Assigned To Sopore Judge appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Opposition Unable to Handle Microphones, says Dy CM
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has hit out at the opposition, particularly Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, stating that those raising questions were not able to handle their microphones. Choudhary dismissed Sharmas remarks as dreams of Mungeri Lal and asserted that the Omar Abdullah-led government was neither nominated nor weak. He []
Sri Lanka Minister urges fuel consumption cuts to ease economic pressure
COLOMBO, June 1: Sri Lanka is facing a crisis and needs to curb fuel consumption to avoid further economic strain, the island nations energy minister said on Monday. Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilakes warning came amid soaring energy prices and global supply disruption due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. We are in a crisis, so we need to reduce our fuel consumption as much as possible. By introducing the QR code system, we were able to reduce it, [] The post Sri Lanka Minister urges fuel consumption cuts to ease economic pressure appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Union minister Chouhan launches nationwideKhet Bachao Abhiyan from MPs Raisen district
RAISEN (MP), June 1: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday launched the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan from Ramasiya village in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development said the Khet Bachao Abhiyan is a national resolve to protect Mother Earth. Under the campaign, which will run across the country from June 1 to June 30, agricultural scientists, agricultural universities experts, officials of Krishi Vigyan Kendra and public representatives will visit [] The post Union minister Chouhan launches nationwideKhet Bachao Abhiyan from MPs Raisen district appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IG Kashmir VK Birdi set to proceed on central deputation
Srinagar, June 01 : Inspector General of Police, Kashmir zone , VK Birdi is set to proceed on central deputation. According to Ministry of Home Affairs, the competent authority has approved the appointment of Vidhi Kumar Birdi as Inspector General, Central Reserve Police Force. The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject mentioned above and to convey approval of the Competent Authority for appointment of Shri Vidhi Kumar Birdi, IPS (AGMUT:2003) as Inspector General (Level-14 in the pay matrix) in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) against existing vacancy, as per usual terms and conditions of central deputation, reads office memorandum of MHA, a copy of which is in possession of news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO). As per the MHAs office memorandum, Birdi may be relieved immediately to enable him to take up his new assignment at the Centre(KNO)
Ensure Timely Transport Of Haj Pilgrims Baggage: CM Omar Writes To Civil Aviation Minister
SRINAGAR, Jun 1: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday sought the intervention of Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu to ensure timely and secure transportation of baggage for Haj pilgrims returning to the Union territory. The appeal comes amid reports of delays due to ongoing maintenance works and operational constraints at the Srinagar airport. The checked-in baggage of the pilgrims could not be transported on the same flights carrying them back, the Chief Ministers Office [] The post Ensure Timely Transport Of Haj Pilgrims Baggage: CM Omar Writes To Civil Aviation Minister appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar seeks transportation of Haj pilgrims baggage on same flights to J&K
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has written to Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, seeking urgent intervention to ensure that the baggage of Haj pilgrims is transported along with them on the same flights returning to Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources said that the Chief Minister, in a letter to the Union Minister, []
Two Injured as Vehicle Skids Off Road in Poonch
SRINAGAR: Two persons were injured after a vehicle reportedly went out of control and skidded off the road in the KG Sector of Mendhar in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Monday, officials said. According to reports, the vehicle lost control under circumstances that are yet to be ascertained and subsequently veered off the road. []
Chenab-Beas Tunnel Project Will Teach Pakistan A Lesson: HP Guv
SHIMLA, Jun 1: The Chenab-Beas tunnel project is of paramount importance as its construction would divert surplus water from the Chenab river through a tunnel into the Beas basin, thereby cutting off the water supply to Pakistan, said Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday. Talking with the media here after taking part in the self-enumeration drive of the census, which commenced in the state on June 1, he said that Pakistan actively fosters terrorism and it is essential to teach [] The post Chenab-Beas Tunnel Project Will Teach Pakistan A Lesson: HP Guv appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab SC Commission summons Bittu to appear before it on June 4
CHANDIGARH, June 1: The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission on Monday summoned Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu to appear before it on June 4 over the alleged use of casteist remarks by him. Commission Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi stated that it came to his notice through social media that Union Minister of State for Railways Bittu had allegedly used casteist words during his recent Dhuri visit. A report regarding this matter was sought from the Senior Superintendent of Police Sangrur, [] The post Punjab SC Commission summons Bittu to appear before it on June 4 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab Police forms SIT to arrest Majithia, others for trying to free detainee from police station
CHANDIGARH, June 1: Punjab Police on Monday constituted teams to arrest Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and some others for allegedly being involved in creating ruckus at Majitha police station in Amritsar and attempt to forcibly release a detainee from police custody. According to the Amritsar Rural police on Monday, the police went to Majithias Amritsar residence, but he was not present. SAD leader Majithia and around 50-60 others allegedly forcibly entered the police station on Sunday, went [] The post Punjab Police forms SIT to arrest Majithia, others for trying to free detainee from police station appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Writes to Civil Aviation Minister, Seeks Timely Delivery of Haj Pilgrims Baggage
Srinagar, June 01: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has written to Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, seeking urgent intervention to ensure the timely and secure transportation of checked-in baggage belonging to Haj pilgrims returning to Jammu and Kashmir. According to a post shared by the Chief Ministers Office on X, Omar Abdullah urged the Union Minister to address concerns regarding the handling and transportation of baggage of returning pilgrims and ensure that their belongings reach them without delay or inconvenience.
SC Refuses To Accept Plea To Conduct NEET-UG Retest In CBT Mode
NEW DELHI, Jun 1: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to accept a plea seeking the conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 re-test on June 21 in computer-based test mode, saying the National Testing Agency is already faced with too many problems. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, which posted the plea by RJD MP Sudhakar Singh and others for hearing on July 27, refused to order the conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET-UG, [] The post SC Refuses To Accept Plea To Conduct NEET-UG Retest In CBT Mode appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir Govt Orders Transfer of JKAS Officer
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has transferred JKAS officer Asgar Hussain, who was serving as Special Secretary in the Home Department, with immediate effect. As per an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the transfer has been carried out in the interest of administration. The officer has been directed to report to []
Mantri Pradhan epitome of incompetence, should follow rajdharma and resign: Cong
NEW DELHI, Jun 1: The Congress on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Modi government over the CBSE OSM row, saying the Pradhan Mantri has never been known to hold himself or his colleagues to any standard of probity or morality but the Mantri Pradhan should follow his rajdharma and immediately resign. The opposition party reiterated its demand that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must resign immediately, alleging that he had presided over one of the biggest institutional failures in [] The post Mantri Pradhan epitome of incompetence, should follow rajdharma and resign: Cong appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
French Navy, backed by UK, intercepted sanctioned tanker from Russia: Macron
PARIS, June 1:The French Navy, with support from the United Kingdom, has intercepted an oil tanker under international sanctions that was travelling from Russia, the latest effort by nations that support Ukraine to target Russian oil exports helping to finance President Vladimir Putins war. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the interception in a post Monday on X, saying the Tagor was boarded on Sunday in the Atlantic. The post included a video showing a person rappelling from a helicopter onto [] The post French Navy, backed by UK, intercepted sanctioned tanker from Russia: Macron appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JKAS Officer Asgar Hussain Transferred
JAMMU, Mar 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer of JKAS officer Asgar Hussain, who was serving as Special Secretary to the Government, Home Department An order issued by the General Administration Department reads, In the interest of administration, Asgar Hussain, JKAS, Special Secretary to the Government, Home Department, is transferred and shall await further orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post JKAS Officer Asgar Hussain Transferred appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Shubhankar Pathak Given Addl Charge Of J&K Red Cross General Secretary
JAMMU, June 1: The Lieutenant Governors Secretariat has assigned Additional Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Shubhankar Pratyush Pathak the additional charge of General Secretary of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), J&K UT Branch. According to an order issued by the Secretariat, the arrangement has been made following the completion of the term of Rohit Khajuria as General Secretary on May 31, 2026. Pathak assumed the charge today, in addition to his existing duties and will continue to hold the [] The post Shubhankar Pathak Given Addl Charge Of J&K Red Cross General Secretary appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Security Arrangements Reviewed For Amarnath Yatra
JAMMU, Jun 1: Top civil and police officials on Monday reviewed preparations and security arrangements for the forthcoming annual Amarnath yatra. The 57-day pilgrimage is scheduled to commence on July 3 from the twin routes the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district and conclude on August 28 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu, Bhim [] The post Security Arrangements Reviewed For Amarnath Yatra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dry Weather Forecast Across J&K Till June 2: MeT
Srinagar, June 01: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a fresh spell of rain and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir from June 3, with widespread precipitation, gusty winds and the possibility of hailstorm expected in several areas. According to the MeT department, weather conditions are likely to remain generally dry on June 1 and 2, although brief spells of rain or thundershowers at a few places during late afternoon hours cannot be ruled out. On June 3, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy, with rain, thundershowers and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph at many places across the Union Territory. The department has predicted one or two spells of rain, thundershowers, hailstorm and gusty winds at most places on June 4 and 5. Weather is likely to remain generally cloudy with brief showers at a few places on June 6. From June 7 to 9, Jammu and Kashmir is expected to witness generally hot and dry weather conditions.In its advisory, the MeT Centre warned of the possibility of thunder, lightning, hailstorm and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, at scattered places between June 3 and 6. The department advised people to remain indoors during thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. It also urged the public to suspend boating and shikara rides during adverse weather conditions.
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sought the intervention of the Union Civil Aviation Minister over delays in the transportation of baggage belonging to Hajj pilgrims returning to the Union Territory. In a formal communication addressed to the Union Minister, the Chief Minister highlighted that pilgrims returning after performing the sacred Hajj []
Haj Flight Arrival Phase to Begin in Srinagar from June 2; Baggage Guidelines Issued
SRINAGAR: The arrival phase of Haj flights for pilgrims to Jammu and Kashmir will begin from June 2, 2026, according to a notification issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee. As per the communication received from the Hajj Committee of India and Akasa Airline, the first three Haj flights are scheduled to land at []
DelhiSrinagar SpiceJet Flight Delayed, Passengers Face Inconvenience
SRINAGAR: Passengers travelling from Delhi to Srinagar on a SpiceJet flight on Monday experienced delays, leading to inconvenience and prolonged waiting at the airport. According to passengers, SpiceJet flight SG-160, scheduled to depart Delhi at 7:05 am and arrive in Srinagar at 10:05 am, did not take off as planned, resulting in uncertainty among travellers. []
PM SVANidhi Transformed Lives Of Countless Street Vendors: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Jun 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the PM SVANidhi scheme supporting street vendors has transformed the lives of countless hawkers by ensuring access to collateral-free credit, financial inclusion and new opportunities for growth. On the completion of six years of the scheme, he also said that PM SVANidhi is all about trust, dignity and empowerment. Today we mark #6YearsofPMSVANidhi, a scheme which has transformed the lives of countless street vendors by ensuring access to collateral-free [] The post PM SVANidhi Transformed Lives Of Countless Street Vendors: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Will Not Allow Senior Advocates To Argue During Partial Court Working Days: SC
NEW DELHI, Jun 1: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would not allow senior advocates to either mention matters for urgent listing or to argue in cases listed on partial court working days. The apex court said it was being done to encourage young lawyers to argue their cases during the partial court working days from today till July 12. The summer vacation in the top court has been rechristened as partial court working days. This year, three to [] The post Will Not Allow Senior Advocates To Argue During Partial Court Working Days: SC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gold futures drop to Rs 1,59,827/10g
NEW DELHI: (Jun 1) Gold prices on Monday dropped Rs 1,084 to Rs 1,59,827 per 10 grams in futures trade amid a fall in spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for the August delivery traded lower by Rs 1,084, or 0.67 per cent, at Rs 1,59,827 per 10 grams in a business []
Hajj Baggage Curbs for Srinagar Pilgrims Amid Runway Repair Constraints: MoMA Clarifies
SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) on Monday clarified the baggage restrictions imposed on Hajj pilgrims returning to Srinagar, stating that the measures have been introduced due to ongoing runway maintenance and operational limitations at Srinagar Airport. Due to a NOTAM issued for Srinagar Airport and ongoing runway maintenance resulting in temporary runway []
Temporary Check-In Baggage Changes For Haj Pilgrims Returning To Srinagar Airport
Srinagar Jun 1: Authorities have changed check-in baggage weight requirements for Haj pilgrims returning to Srinagar international airport as there are temporary runway length restrictions and payload limitations due to a NOTAM issued for runway maintenance work at the airport. The return journey of Haj pilgrims operated by Akasa airlines to the Srinagar Embarkation Point has been planned via Ahmedabad with 35 kg check-in baggage allowed up to Ahmedabad, Union Ministry of Minority Affairs said. Thereafter, 5 kg check-in baggage [] The post Temporary Check-In Baggage Changes For Haj Pilgrims Returning To Srinagar Airport appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
