129 Trackable Space Debris Originating From Indian Satellites In Orbit: Jitendra Singh
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: A total of 129 trackable space debris originating from Indian satellite missions are in orbit as of March 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, the minister said in low Earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary Earth orbit (GEO), there are 23 and 26 defunct satellites, respectively. There are also rocket bodies remaining in orbit from PSLV (40), GSLV (4) and LVM3 (3), and debris generated due to [] The post 129 Trackable Space Debris Originating From Indian Satellites In Orbit: Jitendra Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Brain tumours take control of sugar metabolism to grow, study suggests
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Immune cells within a brain tumour could be taking control of sugar metabolism, breaking down fructose to suppress immune responses and promote tumour growth, a study has found. Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study is the first to identify a sugar metabolism driving immune suppression in glioblastoma, an aggressive, rapidly growing malignant tumour in the brain, researchers said. They suggested blocking how fructose gets broken down in specialised immune [] The post Brain tumours take control of sugar metabolism to grow, study suggests appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rahul, Priyanka meet Gadkari, push for solving Rajasthan truck and bus body builders issues
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accompanied by a delegation of small truck and bus body builders from Rajasthan, met Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and urged him to resolve their grievances. Prior to meeting Gadkari, the delegation met with Rahul Gandhi and claimed that the governments new standards and excessive fees could drive many small manufacturers out of business, thereby threatening the livelihoods of millions of families. Following [] The post Rahul, Priyanka meet Gadkari, push for solving Rajasthan truck and bus body builders issues appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gulmarg Lease Case: High Court Closes Petitions As Parties Opt For Govt Resolution
SRINAGAR, Mar 18: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has disposed of a batch of writ petitions in the high-profile case of Gulmarg hotels land lease after petitioners sought withdrawal to pursue resolution with the government. A bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal, earlier this month allowed the withdrawal, noting that the petitioners intend to approach the government with representations to settle the dispute. In 2022, the union Territory administration led by the [] The post Gulmarg Lease Case: High Court Closes Petitions As Parties Opt For Govt Resolution appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
2018 Kathua Rape-Murder: HC Dismisses Masterminds Plea Seeking Suspension of Life Sentence
SRINAGAR: The mastermind behind the 2018 rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua does not deserve the concession of suspension of sentence at this stage, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has said while dismissing a plea from former temple caretaker Sanji Ram. Ram, who was caretaker of the devasthanam (temple) where the crime []
Heavy Security At Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine For Navratri
KATRA/JAMMU, Mar 18: An elaborate security net has been cast over the trek leading to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills for the Chaitra Navratras, an official said on Wednesday. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) CEO Sachin Kumar Vaishya said the entire shrine area, including the Bhawan and surrounding premises, has been decorated with flowers ahead of the nine-day festival. A heavy influx of pilgrims is expected to visit the shrine during the period, which [] The post Heavy Security At Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine For Navratri appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib Killed: Israel
DUBAI, Mar 18: Israels defence minister said on Wednesday that the Israeli military killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. Israel Katz announced Khatibs killing and said that significant surprises are expected throughout this day on all the fronts, without elaborating. Khatibs killing follows Israel killing top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guards all-volunteer Basij force. (AP) The post Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib Killed: Israel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cabinet Approves Rs 2,585 Cr Small Hydro Power Development Scheme
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a small hydro power development scheme with an outlay of Rs 2,585 crore to boost the development of 1,500 MW of renewable capacity. Small Hydro Power Development scheme approved by the Cabinet with an outlay of Rs 2,585 crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters after the meeting of the Union Cabinet here. The minister stated that this is an important decision from an environmental perspective for the country. The [] The post Cabinet Approves Rs 2,585 Cr Small Hydro Power Development Scheme appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
South Kashmir: Police Seize Car Bought with Drug Proceeds
SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmir have seized a Swift car valued at approximately Rs 6.8 lakh, alleging it was purchased using proceeds from illegal drug trafficking, officials said on Wednesday. The vehicle, bearing registration number JK13J-3347, belongs to Ishfaq Ahmad Koka, son of Abdul Majeed Koka, a resident of Melhura Zainapora in Shopian district. Police []
Rwanda seeks 100 million pounds from UK in arbitration over scrapped refugee deal
THE HAGUE (Netherlands), Mar 18: Rwanda told a panel of international arbitrators Wednesday that Britain still owes it 100 million pounds (USD 115 million) under a controversial refugee resettlement deal that Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped immediately after taking office in 2024. The 2022 deal struck by Starmers predecessor Rishi Sunak involved sending migrants who arrive in the UK as stowaways or in boats to the East African country. It included arrangements for payments to Rwanda to help cover costs. [] The post Rwanda seeks 100 million pounds from UK in arbitration over scrapped refugee deal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Social media highlights concern about iconic Indian restaurants closure in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Mar 18: Singapores iconic Indian vegetarian restaurant, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was hosted to a meal by then-Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has been closed for nearly two months, with intense speculation surrounding the future of the eatery in the Little India precinct here. One of the oldest Indian-origin businesses here, Komala Vilas prolonged closure for renovations has sparked a discussion on Facebook about whether the restaurant has shut for good. The Komala Vilas vegetarian meal in [] The post Social media highlights concern about iconic Indian restaurants closure in Singapore appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iranian Intelligence Minister EsmailKhatib killed: Israel
DUBAI, Mar 18: Israels defence minister said on Wednesday that the Israeli military killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. Israel Katz announced Khatibs killing and said that significant surprises are expected throughout this day on all the fronts, without elaborating. Khatibs killing follows Israel killing top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guards all-volunteer Basij force. (AP) The post Iranian Intelligence Minister EsmailKhatib killed: Israel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Fake Admission Racket Busted in Jammu: Parents Duped of Lakhs in MBBS, B.Tech Scam
SRINAGAR: A major admission fraud has come to light in Jammu, where several parents were allegedly duped of lakhs of rupees on the pretext of securing seats for their children in professional courses such as MBBS and B.Tech, police sources said. According to sources, the Cyber Police Station Jammu has registered a case against Vidya []
Indian Vessel Jag Laadki Carrying Over 80,000 MT Crude Oil Reaches Gujarats Mundra Port
AHMEDABAD, Mar 18: Indian-flagged tanker Jag Laadki, carrying around 80,886 metric tonnes (MT) of crude oil, arrived at Mundra Port in Gujarat on Wednesday amid the West Asia conflict, officials said. A day earlier, LPG carrier Nanda Devi arrived at Vadinar port in Gujarats Devbhumi Dwarka district, carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) navigating through the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, another vessel Shivalik carrying LPG docked at Mundra Port. Adani Ports, which operates Mundra [] The post Indian Vessel Jag Laadki Carrying Over 80,000 MT Crude Oil Reaches Gujarats Mundra Port appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Waheed Para Slams NC: Elite Shielded While Poor Face Demolitions
SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed ul Rehman Para on Wednesday accused the National Conference (NC) party of shielding the elite while the poor continue to face the brunt of demolition drives, as the political dispute over land rights intensified in Jammu and Kashmir. Reacting to NC leader Tanvir Sadiqs remarks, MLA Para criticized []
Over One Crore Public Grievances Received In Last Five Years: Centre
New Delhi, Mar 18 : Over 1 crore public grievances have been received in the last five years, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. These grievances were received on the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), which allows citizens to raise complaints online. As many as 1,11,89,384 public grievances were received between 2021 and February 2026, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in a written reply. Of these, 20,00,590 grievances were received in 2021, [] The post Over One Crore Public Grievances Received In Last Five Years: Centre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab to seek royalty from Rajasthan for providing water: Bhagwant Mann
CHANDIGARH, Mar 18: The Punjab government will seek royalty from Rajasthan for providing it water, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Wednesday as he worked out an unpaid amount of Rs 1.44 lakh crore while referring to a 1920 tripartite agreement under which the neighbouring state started getting water. Mann also said that Rajasthan gave royalty to Punjab for water till 1960, but it stopped after that. Addressing the media here, Mann mentioned the 1920 tripartite agreement involving the British [] The post Punjab to seek royalty from Rajasthan for providing water: Bhagwant Mann appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FSD Imposes Fine, Destroys Rotten Vegetables in Shopian Market
SRINAGAR: The Food Department (FSD), in collaboration with Tehsil Administration Keller and Police Keller, on Wednesday conducted a market checking drive in Keller town and adjoining areas of PP Berthipora. During the inspection, officials imposed a fine of Rs 3,100 on several violators for failing to adhere to norms. Authorities also destroyed rotten vegetables and []
Drug Peddlers House Attached In J&Ks Samba
Jammu, Mar 18: A house belonging to a notorious drug peddler was attached in Samba district on Wednesday, police said. The house of Masoom Ali alias Kala was attached at Rakh Barotian in Vijaypur tehsil, under section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, a police spokesperson said. Valued at about Rs 40 lakh, the property, he said, was bought with proceeds from illegal jobs. Masoom Ali has been named in five FIRs registered at three different [] The post Drug Peddlers House Attached In J&Ks Samba appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NC to introduce Land Grant Bill as J&K Budget session resumes on March 27
Srinagar, Mar 18: The ruling National Conference (NC) is planning to introduce the Land Grant Bill 2025 in the upcoming Budget session, which is set to resume on March 27 in Jammu, aiming to restore land rights to the economically weaker sections. Party spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq described the legislation as very important for [] The post NC to introduce Land Grant Bill as J&K Budget session resumes on March 27 appeared first on Northlines .
Iran Executes Alleged Mossad Spy as Conflict Intensifies
SRINAGAR: Amid rising tensions in West Asia, Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel, according to the judiciarys Mizan News Agency. The individual, identified as Kurosh Keyvani, was, according to Mizan News Agency, convicted of allegedly sharing images and sensitive information about key locations in Iran with Israels intelligence agency, Mossad. This []
Burger Singh raises Rs 82 crore in funding round led by Artal Asia
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Burger Singh has raised Rs 82 crore in a funding round led by venture capital firm Artal Asia Pte Ltd, at a valuation of Rs 520 crore. The Series B funding round also saw participation from new and existing investors, including Negen Undiscovered Value Fund, and Aurum Rising India Fund, the company said in a statement. The company will use the fresh capital to strengthen the systems, processes, and infrastructure required to build Indias most scalable [] The post Burger Singh raises Rs 82 crore in funding round led by Artal Asia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Axis Bank to infuse Rs 1,500 cr in NBFC arm over next 12 months
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Axis Bank on Wednesday said it has approved the proposal to infuse Rs 1,500 crore in its NBFC arm Axis Finance Ltd (AFL) via rights issue over next one year to fund business growth. The Acquisitions, Divestments and Merger Committee of the Board of Directors of the bank at their meeting on March 18, 2026, has approved the proposal to infuse Rs 1,500 crore in AFL in one or more tranches before March 31, 2027, Axis [] The post Axis Bank to infuse Rs 1,500 cr in NBFC arm over next 12 months appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Vedanta recycles nearly 15 MT waste in FY25
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Vedanta Ltd on Wednesday said it has recycled or reused nearly 15 million tonnes of waste in FY25. Additionally, it has maintained 100 per cent utilisation of fly ash a high-volume industrial byproduct since FY21, reflecting sustained progress across its operations. This milestone reaffirms the companys commitment to sustainable development and responsible waste management, underscoring its focus on building a robust circular economy, the company said in a statement on the occasion of Global [] The post Vedanta recycles nearly 15 MT waste in FY25 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Requested PM to inaugurate Noida airport on March 28: Adityanath
Lucknow, Mar 18: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said a request has been sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Noida International Airport at Jewar on March 28. Addressing an event here, Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh has significantly expanded its air connectivity in recent years. For connectivity in the country, especially air connectivity, Uttar Pradesh today has 16 domestic airports and four international airports. The fifth international airport in the country is coming up at Jewar. We [] The post Requested PM to inaugurate Noida airport on March 28: Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rs 1000 EPF pension a joke: Congress slams govt after Parliamentary panel report
New Delhi, Mar 18: The Congress on Wednesday attacked the government after a Parliamentary panel recommended an urgent review of the Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension under the Employees Pension Scheme, 1995, and demanded that it must take concrete steps for redressal. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh, alleged that over the nearly 12-year tenure of the Modi government, many social security schemes have gradually weakened or have been deliberately undermined. Even a basic facility like a pension has [] The post Rs 1000 EPF pension a joke: Congress slams govt after Parliamentary panel report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Coop Bank Fraud: Rs 1.77 Crore Siphoned Off, Employees Suspended; Probe Underway
SRINAGAR: A major financial fraud has surfaced in the Jammu Central Cooperative (JCC) Bank Ltd, with employees at the Head Office allegedly siphoning off crores of rupees from depositors accounts through fraudulent digital transactions, sources told Jammu newspaper Daily Excelsior. According to official sources, embezzlement amounting to approximately Rs 1.77 crore has so far been []
Farooq Abdullah Attack | J&K Police Seeks Videos, Photos, Evidence From Public
JAMMU, Mar 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued a public notice seeking information, video recordings, and photographs from people who attended a marriage function where an assassination attempt was made on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah here. Police on Sunday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent incident of firing at Abdullah at a wedding function in the Greater Kailash area here on Wednesday. According to the notice issued by the Range Headquarters JammuSambaKathua, DIG [] The post Farooq Abdullah Attack | J&K Police Seeks Videos, Photos, Evidence From Public appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kashmiri Pandits Resolve To Celebrate Navreh In Kashmir From Next Year
Jammu, Mar 18: Kashmiri Pandits have renewed their resolve to celebrate Navreh, the first day of the New Year according to the Kashmiri Hindu calendar, in the Valley from next year, terming it a symbolic step towards reconnecting with their ancestral homeland, community members said. Navreh, which is celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits on the first day of the month of Chaitra, is traditionally dedicated to Goddess Sharika and marks the beginning of a new year in the Saptarshi calendar. The [] The post Kashmiri Pandits Resolve To Celebrate Navreh In Kashmir From Next Year appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Security Forces Launch Search Operations in Multiple Jammu Kashmir Districts
SRINAGAR: Security forces on Wednesday launched search operations in parts of Rajouri, Doda and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspicious movement, officials said. The operations were initiated after inputs about possible movement in forested and remote areas, prompting joint teams of police and security forces to cordon off locations and begin []
Hope Judiciary Does Justice With Mehraj Malik Like It Did In Wangchuks Case: JK Dy CM
SRINAGAR, Mar 18: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary on Wednesday expressed hope that the judiciary will do justice with jailed MLA from Doda Mehraj Malik. Malik, who is the AAPs Jammu and Kashmir unit president, was detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) on September 8 2025, for allegedly disturbing public order and was subsequently lodged in the Kathua jail. We are hopeful that the judiciary will do justice in the case of Mehraj Malik as [] The post Hope Judiciary Does Justice With Mehraj Malik Like It Did In Wangchuks Case: JK Dy CM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Abdul Rashid Shah (June 1948 March 2026) Senior Kashmiri editor Abdul Rashid Shah, founder of the Urdu daily Nidai Mashriq, passed away in Srinagar on March 7 after a prolonged pulmonary illness, bringing to a close a career that spanned decades of turbulent political and media history in Kashmir. Shah began his professional life in []
Rising Star Corps GoC Reviews Operational Preparedness in Kathua Sector
JAMMU, Mar 18: General Officer Commanding (GOC), Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat on Wednesday reviewed the operational preparedness of troops in the Bani-Machhedi sector of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. The officer assessed the readiness of forces deployed in the sensitive mountainous belt, which has witnessed multiple attacks and encounters over the [] The post Rising Star Corps GoC Reviews Operational Preparedness in Kathua Sector appeared first on Northlines .
Police Solves Murder Case In Jammu, Two Arrested
Jammu: Jammu Police have successfully solved the Balbir Singh murder case with the arrest of two accused. In a handout , the police said that the accused duo has been identified as Ravinder Singh S/o Amrik Singh R/o Govind Pura, Chatha and Davinder Singh S/o Nain Singh R/o Bhor Camp, Ward No. 1. Police []
JPC on One Nation, One Election Gets Extension Till Monsoon Session 2026
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha has extended the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the One Nation, One Election bills till the first day of the last week of the Monsoon Session 2026. The move was approved through a voice vote in the House. The legislation aims to introduce simultaneous elections to the [] The post JPC on One Nation, One Election Gets Extension Till Monsoon Session 2026 appeared first on Northlines .
J&K: Search Operations Launched After Suspicious Movement in Rajouri, Doda, Poonch
JAMMU, Mar 18: Security forces have launched search operations across Rajouri, Doda and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspected terrorist movement, officials said on Wednesday. A combing operation was initiated late Tuesday in Khandli and adjoining areas near Palma in Rajouri after locals reported seeing two suspicious individuals moving through a [] The post J&K: Search Operations Launched After Suspicious Movement in Rajouri, Doda, Poonch appeared first on Northlines .
Sacred Waters, Shared Faith: Panchu Dola Melana Lights Up Odishas Chilika Lake
In Odishas Parikuda village, devotees wade through the waters of Chilika Lake carrying idols of gods and goddesses during the centuries-old Panchu Dola Melana, a vibrant celebration of faith, community and Radha-Krishna devotion. IBNS-TWF photojournalist Rupak De Chaudhuri captures the moments In a striking spectacle of devotion and tradition, devotees carrying idols of gods and goddesses waded through the shimmering waters of Chilika Lake during the centuries-old Panchu Dola Melana festival in Parikuda village of southern Odisha on March 9 [] The post Sacred Waters, Shared Faith: Panchu Dola Melana Lights Up Odishas Chilika Lake appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sleep Divorce: Why Couples Are Choosing Separate Beds
For many modern couples a shared bed can become a battlefield. Is sharing a bed at night the ultimate proof of love between a couple? What about getting divorced for the night yet remaining committed? Anju Munshi explores this new trend The traditional imagery of a successful marriage is a shared bed symbolising intimacy. However, for many modern couples that shared mattress can become a battlefield, with weapons like snoring, restless legs and stolen covers. No wonder sleep divorce [] The post Sleep Divorce: Why Couples Are Choosing Separate Beds appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Searches Launched After Suspicious Movement In J&Ks Rajouri, Doda, Poonch
JAMMU, Mar 18: Security forces have launched search operations following reports of movement of suspected terrorists at different locations in J-Ks Rajouri, Doda and Poonch districts, officials said on Wednesday. A combing operation was launched at Khandli and its adjoining areas near Palma in Rajouri late Tuesday after a local reported movement of two suspicious individuals, the officials said. They said the suspected persons were seen moving through a nallah towards a nearby forest. No contact has been made with [] The post Searches Launched After Suspicious Movement In J&Ks Rajouri, Doda, Poonch appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IndiGo Ordered to Pay 1.19 Lakh Compensation for Lost Baggage in J&K
SRINAGAR, Mar 17: A Consumer Forum in Jammu and Kashmir has directed IndiGo airline to pay 1.19 lakh to two passengers after their checked-in baggage went missing during their return from Saudi Arabia. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Baramulla/Bandipora ordered 89,000 for the lost baggage, 20,000 for mental agony, and 10,000 as litigation expenses. [] The post IndiGo Ordered to Pay 1.19 Lakh Compensation for Lost Baggage in J&K appeared first on Northlines .
Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel, Gulf neighbours as Israel hits Beirut
DUBAI, Mar 18: Iran lashed out following the killing of one of its top leaders in an airstrike with attacks on its Gulf neighbours and Israel on Wednesday, using some of its latest missiles to evade air defences and killing two near Tel Aviv as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of slowing. Israel kept up intense pressure on Lebanon with strikes it said targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, hitting multiple apartment buildings in Beirut and killing at [] The post Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel, Gulf neighbours as Israel hits Beirut appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Asian shares gain, oil slips back despite barrage of attacks by Iran
HONG KONG, Mar 18: Asia shares were mostly higher on Wednesday with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea jumping as oil prices fell back slightly despite a barrage of attacks by Iran on its Gulf neighbours. US futures rose 0.4 per cent after a session of moderate gains on Wall Street ahead of the Federal Reserves decision on interest rates later in the day. With higher oil prices feeding into other inflation, the Fed is widely expected to keep rates [] The post Asian shares gain, oil slips back despite barrage of attacks by Iran appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt asks airlines not to levy additional charges for 60 pc seats in flights
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: The Government on Wednesday said airlines have been asked not to levy additional charges for 60 per cent of seats in a domestic flight from passengers. Besides, airlines have been asked to ensure that those travelling on the same PNR are seated together in a flight as part of the civil aviation ministrys efforts to strengthen passenger facilitation. Announcing the steps on Wednesday, the ministry said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked airlines [] The post Govt asks airlines not to levy additional charges for 60 pc seats in flights appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Godrej Properties acquires 20-acre land in Bengaluru, aims Rs 1,350 cr revenue from housing project
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Realty firm Godrej Properties Ltd has acquired 20 acres in Bengaluru to develop a housing project with an estimated revenue of Rs 1,350 crore. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, the company said it has acquired a 20-acre land parcel in East Bengaluru. Godrej Properties did not mention the land cost. The company plans to develop a premium residential project on this site with an estimated revenue potential of approximately Rs 1,350 crore, the company said. [] The post Godrej Properties acquires 20-acre land in Bengaluru, aims Rs 1,350 cr revenue from housing project appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
7 Dead After Explosion at EV Charging Point Sparks House Fire in Indore
INDORE, Mar 18: Seven people were killed early Wednesday when an explosion at an electric vehicle (EV) charging point outside a three-storey house in Brajeshwari Annex Colony, Indore, triggered a massive fire, officials said. Cooking gas cylinders inside the house also exploded, intensifying the blaze. Assistant Commissioner of Police Kundan Mandloi said the fire broke [] The post 7 Dead After Explosion at EV Charging Point Sparks House Fire in Indore appeared first on Northlines .
High-Resolution Cameras, AI Helped Track Culprits Who Threw Stones At Vande Bharat Train: Vaishnaw
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: High-resolution cameras installed in a Vande Bharat train, as well as AI technology, helped authorities catch the culprits who threw stones at the train in the Muzaffarnagar area of Uttar Pradesh, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The minister said that Vande Bharat trains are fitted with many safety features, including an anti-climbing feature that prevents one coach from climbing onto another. While mentioning the safety features in response to queries during [] The post High-Resolution Cameras, AI Helped Track Culprits Who Threw Stones At Vande Bharat Train: Vaishnaw appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Three children among 7 of family killed in massive fire at multi-storey building in Delhis Palam
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Seven members of a family, including three children, died after a fire broke out in a multi-storey residential building in southwest Delhis Palam area on Wednesday morning, officials said. Two people jumped from the building in a bid to escape the flames and were admitted to a hospital, they said. A massive firefighting and rescue operation was launched with 30 fire tenders after the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call regarding the blaze around 7 [] The post Three children among 7 of family killed in massive fire at multi-storey building in Delhis Palam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Urban Company shares surge over 13 pc after SBI MF buys stake for Rs 632 cr
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Shares of Urban Company surged over 13 per cent on the exchanges on Wednesday after SBI Mutual Fund has acquired nearly a 4 per cent stake for Rs 632 crore. The stock rebounded sharply, surging 13.20 per cent to Rs 124.35 apiece on the BSE and rising 13.01 per cent at Rs 124.43 on the NSE. The fund house picked up over 5.75 crore shares, or nearly a 4 per cent stake in Urban Company, through [] The post Urban Company shares surge over 13 pc after SBI MF buys stake for Rs 632 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FFFAI writes to govt against shipping lines imposing war risk surcharges
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Industry body FFFAI has sought government intervention to resolve issues being faced after shipping lines decision to impose war risk surcharges on shipments in the wake of West Asia crisis. Shipping lines have started levying war risk surcharges (WRS) on cargo moving to and from certain destinations, Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations in India (FFFAI) said in a letter to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Seeking government intervention, the body said in several instances, [] The post FFFAI writes to govt against shipping lines imposing war risk surcharges appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Higher Reaches Of Kashmir Receive Fresh Snow As Wet Spell Persists In Valley
Srinagar, Mar 18: A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rain lashed most parts of the Valley on Wednesday, leading to a drop in temperature, officials said. Reports of fresh snowfall were received from Pir Ki Gali along the Mughal Road in Shopian district, and from Sonamarg, even as most mountains in the Valley remained covered by layers of snow. The higher reaches of the Valley have been receiving intermittent snow since Sunday. The [] The post Higher Reaches Of Kashmir Receive Fresh Snow As Wet Spell Persists In Valley appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mughal Road Reopened For LMVs After Snowfall Disruption
JAMMU, Mar 18: Mughal Road, which was temporarily closed earlier in the day due to fresh snowfall, has now been reopened for light motor vehicles (LMVs), officials said on Wednesday. According to SSP Traffic Rural, Farooq Qaiser, the restoration of traffic is subject to fair weather conditions at Pir Ki Gali. Vehicular movement will be strictly regulated between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM as per the existing advisory, he said. Commuters have been advised to drive cautiously and strictly adhere [] The post Mughal Road Reopened For LMVs After Snowfall Disruption appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt Asks Airlines Not To Levy Additional Charges For 60% Seats In Flights
New Delhi, Mar 18: The government on Wednesday said airlines have been asked not to levy additional charges for 60 per cent of seats in a domestic flight from passengers. Besides, airlines have been asked to ensure that those travelling on the same PNR are seated together in a flight as part of the civil aviation ministrys efforts to strengthen passenger facilitation. Announcing the steps on Wednesday, the ministry said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked airlines [] The post Govt Asks Airlines Not To Levy Additional Charges For 60% Seats In Flights appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
1.19 Lakh Compensation Ordered Against IndiGo For Lost Baggage In J&K
Srinagar, Mar 17: A Consumer Forum in Jammu and Kashmir has directed IndiGo airline to pay 1.19 lakh as compensation to two passengers after their checked-in baggage was lost during their return journey from Saudi Arabia. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Baramulla/Bandipora ordered the airline to pay 89,000 towards the value of the lost baggage, 20,000 for mental agony and inconvenience, and 10,000 as litigation expenses. The Commission further directed that the amount be paid within 30 days, failing [] The post 1.19 Lakh Compensation Ordered Against IndiGo For Lost Baggage In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mughal Road Closed Due To Fresh Snowfall At Pir Ki Gali
JAMMU, Mar 18: Authorities on Wednesday closed the Mughal Road for all types of vehicular movement following fresh snowfall and rainfall at Pir Ki Gali. SSP Traffic Rural, Farooq Qasier said that the decision was taken in view of safety concerns arising from inclement weather conditions along the route. No vehicular movement will be allowed on the road till further notice. Commuters have been advised to avoid travel on the route and follow official updates, he said. The status of [] The post Mughal Road Closed Due To Fresh Snowfall At Pir Ki Gali appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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7 Killed In Fire After Explosion At EV Charging Point Outside House In Indore
INDORE, Mar 18: Seven persons were killed when a fire broke out after an explosion at an electric car charging point outside a three-storey house in Madhya Pradeshs Indore city early on Wednesday, officials said. Some cooking gas cylinders inside the house also exploded, which further intensified the fire, they said. The blaze erupted at the house located in Brajeshwari Annex Colony between 3.30 am and 4.30 am, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kundan Mandloi told PTI. Seven persons were [] The post 7 Killed In Fire After Explosion At EV Charging Point Outside House In Indore appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iran keeps up attacks on neighbors after Israel kills 2 of its top officials
DUBAI: Israel killed two senior Iranian security officials in a major blow to the Islamic Republics leadership as it faces its greatest test in decades, and Iran responded Wednesday with renewed missile and drone attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbors and Israel. Ali Larijani, secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council, was considered one of []
Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday NATO and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, grousing that he has been unable to rally support behind his war of choice in Iran that he insists hes conducting for the good of the world, even if it doesnt appreciate his []
Iran Confirms Assassination of Security Chief in Israeli Strike
SRINAGAR: Iran has confirmed the death of its national security chief Ali Larijani, hours after Israel claimed responsibility for killing him in an airstrike. The Iranian president also mourned his death and vowed retaliation. The pure souls of the martyrs embraced the purified soul of Gods righteous servant, Martyr Dr Ali Larijani, Irans Supreme National []
The ongoing expansion of the Jammu Airport marks a transformative phase in the regions aviation infrastructure and economic landscape. For decades, despite its strategic location and immense tourism potential, the airport remained constrained by outdated facilities and operational limitations. Historically, Jammu Airport faced multiple infrastructural challenges that restricted its operational capacity. The runway length was a persistent limitation, preventing the landing and take-off of larger aircraft. Night landing permissions were another constraint for years, restricting flight schedules and limiting the [] The post Jammu Aviation Transformation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bumpy rides, cuss words and the city moves on
Vishal Sharma By far the greatest and most admirable form of wisdom is that needed to plan and beautify cities and human communities. Socrates A city is livable when its roads are straight, level and not bumpy; and most importantly, do not deform either under load or when exposed to rains; when its drains-small and big-crisscrossing within its neighborhoods and between them are clean, covered and soak up every water drop that falls from the sky and take it to [] The post Bumpy rides, cuss words and the city moves on appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iran needs change of mindset not regime
K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com The ongoing war has brought ruin to Iran. The slogans, which the Ayatollahs deemed their jugular vein, were like to hell with Zionists (seyhun ha be jahannam) and Death to America (marg bar America). These petrifying slogans became frequent that many mullahs, instead of beginning the sermon to the congregations with bismillah (in the name of Allah) began with one or the other abusive slogans against Israel and America. Why is the Iranian theocracy lethally hostile [] The post Iran needs change of mindset not regime appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The rising heat-waves and beyond
Anoop Khajuria anoopkhajuria@gmail.com The latter half of February and the beginning of March this year have brought an unusual and worrying spike in temperatures across North India. The Himalayan regions-particularly the Kashmir Valley-have witnessed conditions more reminiscent of early spring than the tail end of winter. According to observations by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several parts of the Kashmir Valley have recorded temperatures significantly above the seasonal average, raising fresh concerns about changing weather patterns in the fragile Himalayan [] The post The rising heat-waves and beyond appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CII, CUJ ink MoU to boost industry -ready skills among students
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: In a significant step towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), J&K Council, and the Central University of Jammu (CUJ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing student employability and fostering industry-oriented skills. The MoU was signed by Prof Yashwant Singh, Registrar, Central University of Jammu, and Khurshid Maqbool Dar, Director, CII J&K Council, in the presence of Prof Sanjeev Jain, Vice Chancellor, Central University of [] The post CII, CUJ ink MoU to boost industry -ready skills among students appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SR College organizes interaction with JKAS 2024 Topper
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: An exclusive interaction session featuring its proud alumnus, Absyu Sharma, who secured Rank 1 in the JKAS 2024 examination, organized by the SR College of Competitions was held here today. Being a student of SR College himself, Absyu Sharmas achievement added special significance to the event, inspiring current aspirants to follow in his footsteps. The session saw enthusiastic participation from JKAS candidates eager to learn directly from the topper. During the interaction, he shared his [] The post SR College organizes interaction with JKAS 2024 Topper appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FOIJ urges Govt to strengthen support for MSMEs in J&K
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: Federation of Industries Jammu (FOIJ), representing more than 3,000 industrial members and over 5,000 MSMEs across the Jammu region, has submitted a detailed memorandum to the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir in a meeting attended by the Chairman Virendra Jain and Co-Chairman Lalit Mahajan of FOIJ, highlighting critical issues affecting the survival and growth of local Micro/Small Industrial sector. FOIJ emphasized that industries in Jammu & Kashmir operate under unique [] The post FOIJ urges Govt to strengthen support for MSMEs in J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ali Larijani, believed to be running Iran since the beginning of the war, is killed in a strike
DUBAI: (Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official and a conservative force within Irans theocracy, was killed in an Israeli strike, Iranian authorities confirmed Tuesday. He was 67. Larijani was widely believed to be running the country following the killing of its supreme leader in U.S. and Israeli strikes late last month that sparked a []
CM hosts Iftaar in Srinagar, emphasizes unity and compassion
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday hosted Iftaar at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Center here, bringing together people from different walks of life in the spirit of harmony and togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan. The Iftaar was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakeena Itoo and Javid Ahmad Dar, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, legislators, senior civil and police officers, religious scholars, representatives of civil society and members [] The post CM hosts Iftaar in Srinagar, emphasizes unity and compassion appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
President Murmu lauds Akshaya Patra Foundation for serving 5 billion meals to schoolchildren
NEW DELHI, Mar 17 : President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday attended an event at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre to commemorate the milestone of five billion meals served by the Akshaya Patra Foundation to schoolchildren across the country. Addressing the gathering, the President described the achievement as remarkable and said the foundations work contributes significantly to advancing educational objectives. Referring to the theme of the event From a Well-Nourished and Well-Educated India to a Developed India, she said a nourished [] The post President Murmu lauds Akshaya Patra Foundation for serving 5 billion meals to schoolchildren appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Health insurance priority for govt, to cover all by 2033: Sitharaman
NEW DELHI, Mar 17 : Health insurance is a priority for this government and it is expected that the country will have insurance for all by 2033, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour, she said the insurance sector is expanding and during 2024-25 it covered 58 crore lives in the country. Health insurance is a priority for this government. In fact, we are hoping that by 2033 we [] The post Health insurance priority for govt, to cover all by 2033: Sitharaman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Modi Govts policies ensured Indians protection, energy security: Khatana
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Senior BJP leader and MP Rajya Sabha (Nominated ), Gulam Ali Khatana, today lauded the proactive and decisive leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi during the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, stating that the Governments preparedness in protecting both Indian citizens and national energy security has been unimaginable and exemplary. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Parliament, Khatana drew attention to the evolving situation in West Asia, particularly the tensions involving Israel [] The post Modi Govts policies ensured Indians protection, energy security: Khatana appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Xis books burnt in Nepal college; China lodges protest
KATHMANDU, Mar 17 : Multiple copies of a book by Chinese President Xi Jinping were burnt at a college in Nepal, leading to the Chinese mission here issuing a diplomatic note to the Home Ministry, officials said on Tuesday. According to media reports, old books were burnt at the Manmohan Technical Institute in Koshi provinces Morang district on Saturday to make space in the college library. These included several copies of The Governance of China written by Xi, the reports [] The post Xis books burnt in Nepal college; China lodges protest appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police holds Martyrs Memorial Cricket tourney
Excelsior Sports Correspondent KISHTWAR, Mar 17: District Police Kishtwar organized a Martyrs Memorial Cricket Tournament at the Sports Stadium in Gulabgarh, Paddar under the Civic Action Programme. The event was conducted in tribute to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. The tournament was inaugurated by Additional Superintendent of Police Kishtwar, Pardeep Singh Gouria, who emphasized the importance of such initiatives in strengthening police-public relations and encouraging sportsmanship among youth. He also highlighted the role of [] The post Police holds Martyrs Memorial Cricket tourney appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Admission scam busted in Jammu, consultancy booked
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: A major fraud involving lakhs of rupees has surfaced in Jammu, where several parents were allegedly cheated on the pretext of securing admissions for their children in professional courses such as MBBS and B.Tech. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Police sources said the Cyber Police Station Jammu has registered a case against Vidya 360 Educational Services, a Mohali-based consultancy, and started an investigation. They said the accused consultancy firm owners and staff members [] The post Admission scam busted in Jammu, consultancy booked appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IAP organises workshop on Pneumonia Assessment & Care
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), City Branch Jammu organized the PACE Pneumonia Assessment; Care Education Module under the IAP Presidential Action Plan 2026. The programme aimed to strengthen the knowledge and clinical skills of pediatricians in the early diagnosis, management and prevention of pneumonia in children. Dr Sanjeev Kumar Digra, Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics, SMGS Hospital Jammu and President IAP City Branch Jammu, highlighted the importance of this workshop as pneumonia [] The post IAP organises workshop on Pneumonia Assessment & Care appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PK reiterates division of Kashmir into 2 UTs
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: Reiterating further restructuring of the region, including the division of Kashmir into two Union Territories and the creation of a separate Homeland for Kashmiri Hindus to the East and North of River Jehlum in the Kashmir Valley, Panun Kashmir today said such a framework alone can ensure security, dignity and political empowerment of the genocide community. Talking to reporters here, today, PK chairman, Dr Ajay Chrungoo said recognition of genocide and reversal of its consequences [] The post PK reiterates division of Kashmir into 2 UTs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LPG supply disruptions amid West Asia tensions may strain power sector in J&K
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: Escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran in West Asia have begun to cast a shadow on Indias energy security, with potential ripple effects on both LPG availability and the power sector, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a former officer of Powergrid, the ongoing conflict has disrupted shipping routes through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage that handles nearly two-thirds of Indias LPG imports. With around 60-65% of [] The post LPG supply disruptions amid West Asia tensions may strain power sector in J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Wangchuk hopes for meaningful dialogue
NEW DELHI, Mar 17: In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said he wanted to see the development in a positive light and hoped it would lead to a meaningful dialogue on the demands of agitating bodies in Ladakh. Addressing a press conference here along with his wife and HIAL co-founder Gitanjali J Angmo, Wangchuk said the protests in Ladakh have been aimed solely at initiating a constructive dialogue process. Follow the [] The post Wangchuk hopes for meaningful dialogue appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cross-voting: Cong initiates action against MLAs
NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Allegations of horse trading of MLAs erupted as Rajya Sabha elections saw cross-voting in Bihar, Odisha and Haryana, with the opposition Congress suspending three of its legislators in Odisha and warning some of its MLAs of strict action in Haryana. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The ruling NDA won all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar, three of the four in Odisha and one of the two seats that went to polls in Haryana. [] The post Cross-voting: Cong initiates action against MLAs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Most JJM water schemes in Kupwara incomplete
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 17: Only two out of eleven drinking water schemes taken up under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Kupwara constituency have been completed so far, while the remaining projects are still at different stages of execution. Official data also shows that all four schemes taken up under the UT Capex programme in the constituency are still in progress. According to the official data on the status of schemes under JJM and UT Capex in the jurisdiction [] The post Most JJM water schemes in Kupwara incomplete appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JKSA urges EAM to facilitate return of 200 Indian students from Iran
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 17: The J&K Students Association (JKSA) today urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to intervene urgently to facilitate the evacuation of around 200 Indian students stranded near the Azerbaijan-Iran border amid tensions in the region. In a statement issued here, the Association said the students, many of them from Kashmir, had travelled from different parts of Iran to the Azerbaijan border in hopes of crossing over for their onward journey to India. However, JKSA said, Azerbaijani [] The post JKSA urges EAM to facilitate return of 200 Indian students from Iran appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Postal Deptt launches premium services
NEW DELHI, Mar 17: The Department of Posts on Tuesday rolled out three premium services, with 24-hour and 48-hour delivery guarantees for urgent and time-sensitive consignments, as it seeks to reinvent itself against a growing field of courier services that promise delivery within hours. Launching the services 24 Speed Post, 24 Speed Post Parcel, and 48 Speed Post Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India Posts revenue growth is encouraging, with a 20 per cent growth in the 11 [] The post Postal Deptt launches premium services appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Police stand committed to peace & security: LG Sinha
Attends Passing Out Parade of J&K Police Constables at STC Talwara Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that any individual or group that seeks to threaten the peace, law and order, or the safety of innocent civilians in Jammu Kashmir will have to pay a very heavy price. Addressing the Passing Out Parade []
CM Omar hosts Iftaar in Srinagar
Emphasizes unity, compassion Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday hosted Iftaar at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Center here, bringing together people from different walks of life in the spirit of harmony and togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan. The Iftaar was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javid Ahmad []
Ramping up domestic LPG production to ensure supplies to households: FM
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the domestic production of LPG is being ramped up to ensure cooking gas supply to households during turbulent times amid the West Asia crisis. Replying to a debate on the second batch of supplementary demands for grants in the Rajya Sabha, the finance minister also said []
JKSA seeks EAMs intervention as 200 Indian students stranded at AzerbaijanIran border
SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday sought the urgent intervention of External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to facilitate the safe evacuation of around 200 Indian students including Kashmiri stranded near the AzerbaijanIran border amid the ongoing escalation and war-like situation in the region. National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, said []
Ali Shaida honoured with Sahitya Akademi Award 2025
Ehsaas Foundation extends congratulations SRINAGAR: Ehsaas Foundation has extended its heartfelt congratulations to eminent Kashmiri poet Ali Shaida on being honored with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 in the Kashmiri language category for his acclaimed poetry collection Najdavaneky Pot Aalav. In an official statement, the foundation described the recognition as a proud and defining []
SC imposes stringent bail conditions on Shabir Shah
New Delhi: Using only one mobile phone which will always remain switched on, not leaving Delhi without the trial courts permission and not commenting in the media about the case were some of the conditions imposed by the Supreme Court on Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah while granting him bail in a terror funding []
Higher vigil along Vaishno Devi yatra route ahead of Navratri: DIG
Jammu, Mar 17: Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi range, Sarah Rizvi on Tuesday reviewed security arrangements at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi and along the pilgrimage route ahead of the Navratri festival, set to begin March 19, officials said. Chairing a joint security review meeting at Katra, the base camp for the [] The post Higher vigil along Vaishno Devi yatra route ahead of Navratri: DIG appeared first on Northlines .
Omar hosts Iftaar; emphasizes unity, compassion
SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday hosted Iftaar at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Center here, bringing together people from different walks of life in the spirit of harmony and togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan. The Iftaar was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javid Ahmad Dar [] The post Omar hosts Iftaar; emphasizes unity, compassion appeared first on Northlines .
