Hungarys Orban stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message
BUDAPEST, Feb 25: Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungarys pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation the focus of his top opponent but neighbouring Ukraine. Viktor Orban is running an aggressive media campaign replete with disinformation whose central message is that Hungarians should refuse to align with the rest of Europe in supporting Ukraine against Russias invasion. That path, he argues, risks bankrupting the [] The post Hungarys Orban stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab Police Shoots Dead 1, Nabs Another, Of 3 Roped In By ISI To Kill Gurdaspur Cops
Chandigarh, Feb 25: Police arrested one and killed in an encounter another of the three people allegedly involved in the murder of two policemen in Gurdaspur, an officer said on Wednesday. The three carried out the killings at the behest of their Pakistan-based handlers backed by spy agency ISI, the officer said. The third accused is still at large, and a hunt for him is on, the officer said. The Punjab Police identified the three as Ranjit Singh (19), Inderjit [] The post Punjab Police Shoots Dead 1, Nabs Another, Of 3 Roped In By ISI To Kill Gurdaspur Cops appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Deputy CM Terms DA Case Raid At Brothers House Revenge-Driven
Jammu, Feb 25: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Wednesday defended his brother in the wake of an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) raid in a disproportionate assets case, and said the action was driven by revenge. The ACB on Wednesday searched Vijay Singhs house in Jammu in connection with a disproportionate assets case, officials said. This fight has begun, and we will fight it legally. We have faith in Indias judiciary and in many good officers in [] The post J&K Deputy CM Terms DA Case Raid At Brothers House Revenge-Driven appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Arms, Explosives Recovered During CASO In Poonchs Mendhar Area
Poonch, Feb 25: Security forces on Wednesday recovered a cache of arms and explosives during a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Kasbalari area of Mendhar sub-division in Poonch district. Official sources said that Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint Security forces launched a search operation in Mohalla Salani, Kasbalari, under Police Station Mendhar. During the operation, the forces recovered one big improvised explosive device (IED) weighing about 4.5 kg, one small IED, two Chinese grenades, one 9 [] The post Arms, Explosives Recovered During CASO In Poonchs Mendhar Area appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K High Court Declares Mar 4 Holiday For Holi In Jammu Wing
JAMMU, Feb 25: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (JK&L) has declared that the holiday on account of Holi will now be observed on March 4, 2026 (Wednesday) instead of March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) in the Jammu Wing of the High Court. See Notification Click Here. The post J&K High Court Declares Mar 4 Holiday For Holi In Jammu Wing appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Abdullah Backs West Bengal Name Change Demand After Approval For Kerala
Srinagar, Feb 25: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the Centre should accept the West Bengal governments demand to rename the state, following the Union Cabinets approval of a similar proposal for Kerala. The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Kerala governments proposal to change the states name to Keralam. Following the approval, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction that her states renaming proposal has remained pending with the Centre for a long time [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Backs West Bengal Name Change Demand After Approval For Kerala appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPO-bound OYO parent PRISM appoints former SEBI chairman Ajay Tyagi to board
NEW DELHI, Feb 25:IPO-bound OYOs parent entity PRISM on Wednesday announced the appointment of former SEBI Chairman Ajay Tyagi as an Independent Director on its Board. His appointment comes as PRISM aims to further strengthen its board and governance framework as it strives to grow and access the public markets. Tyagi joins an experienced board with expertise across governance, consumer businesses, technology and strategic investments, OYO said in a statement. The board comprises Independent Directors, including William Steve Albrecht, the [] The post IPO-bound OYO parent PRISM appoints former SEBI chairman Ajay Tyagi to board appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IAS Officer Pranjal J Hazarika Posted To J&K
JAMMU, Feb 25: In a significant administrative development, the Ministry of Home Affairs has posted IAS officer Pranjal J Hazarika to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with immediate effect. Hazarika was earlier serving in Delhi. The post IAS Officer Pranjal J Hazarika Posted To J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Junks Plea Challenging Validity Of BNSS Provisions On Appointment Of Prosecution Officers
New Delhi, Feb 25: The Supreme Court on Wednesday junked a petition challenging the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the BNSS that allow appointment of serving or retired judicial officers as directors, and serving judicial officers as deputy directors of prosecution and assistant directors of prosecution. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said the plea was misconceived and had no legal basis. The plea filed by petitioner Subeesh P S [] The post SC Junks Plea Challenging Validity Of BNSS Provisions On Appointment Of Prosecution Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu, Feb 25: Following a raid by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) at the residence of his brother Vijay Choudhary in a suspected disproportionate assets case, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday termed the action unfortunate. Speaking to news agency, Choudhary defended his brother, stating that the officer had served with distinction and had been involved in anti-terror operations in areas such as Thanamandi and Doda. He alleged that instead of being rewarded with a promotion, his [] The post Instead Of Giving Him A Promotion, They Have Sent The ACB To His House: DyCM Surinder Choudhary After ACB Raids His Brothers Residence appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sikkim: Over 2,700 tourists rescued after heavy snowfall blocks road to Tsomgo Lake
GANGTOK, Feb 25: Over 2,700 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall near Tsomgo Lake in East Sikkim were rescued, officials said on Wednesday morning. Heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Sherathang and adjoining areas led to road blockages, leaving 541 tourist vehicles stranded between 15th Mile and Tsomgo Lake, they said. Through coordinated efforts, all vehicles with 2,736 tourists onboard were evacuated safely and systematically, with the operation concluding on Tuesday night, they added. The Tourism Department advised tourists [] The post Sikkim: Over 2,700 tourists rescued after heavy snowfall blocks road to Tsomgo Lake appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No Order Issued By J&K Govt On TET, Clarifies Education Minister Sakina Itoo
Srinagar, Feb 25: Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday clarified that no fresh government order has been issued regarding the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) in Jammu and Kashmir and said there is no immediate requirement to enforce it in the Union Territory. Speaking to reporters, Minister Itoo said that although the Honble Supreme Court had earlier directed that teachers across states and Union Territories must qualify the TET, the J&K government is closely examining how the directive is being implemented [] The post No Order Issued By J&K Govt On TET, Clarifies Education Minister Sakina Itoo appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SIP Return Calculator and How it may Help When You Invest in SIP
Planning for long-term goals often starts with understanding how regular investments may add up over time. When you invest in SIP, the focus is usually on consistency rather than short-term market movements. To visualise this journey, investors commonly refer to an SIP return calculator. While the tool simplifies calculations, its usefulness depends on how its [] The post SIP Return Calculator and How it may Help When You Invest in SIP appeared first on Northlines .
Highly condemnable, shameful: Priyanka slams arrest of IYC leaders
NEW DELHI, Feb 25: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said the action taken against Youth Congress members for raising the voice of the people is highly condemnable and shameful. She asserted that it is in the interest of 1.4 billion Indians to raise voice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government which has compromised Indias interests by bowing to global pressure. Her remarks came a day after Delhi Police arrested Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu [] The post Highly condemnable, shameful: Priyanka slams arrest of IYC leaders appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Coal India arm SECL identifies 7 mine dumps for rare earth exploration
NEW DELHI, Feb 25: South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, has identified seven mine dumps for potential extraction of rare earth elements, a top company official said. SECLs initiative aligns with the governments push to unlock value from coal mine waste. Trace rare earth elements (REEs) have been detected in overburden dumps across major coalfields, potentially reducing import dependence. SECL Chairman and Managing Director Harish Duhan said the tendering process for exploration has already begun, [] The post Coal India arm SECL identifies 7 mine dumps for rare earth exploration appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indias support measures in auto, renewable energy sectors fully compliant with WTO norms: Official
NEW DELHI, Feb 25: Indias support measures to promote manufacturing in the automobile and renewable energy sectors are fully compliant with World Trade Organisation norms and the country will strongly defend them at the WTOs dispute settlement panel meetings, an official said. Following a request by China, the WTO dispute settlement body on Tuesday announced the setting up of a panel to hear the case. The official said that India regrets Chinas decision to proceed with panel establishment despite extensive [] The post Indias support measures in auto, renewable energy sectors fully compliant with WTO norms: Official appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sikh man kidnapped, killed in US; not intended target, say authorities
NEW YORK, Feb 25: A 57-year-old Sikh man in the US was found dead days after he was kidnapped, with authorities saying he was not the intended target of the crime. Avtar Singh was reported missing on February 17 at approximately 8:52 pm in Tracy, California. During the investigation, surveillance footage showed a white SUV and three unidentified individuals dressed in dark clothing with Singh at approximately 2:30 pm. The victim appeared to enter the vehicle against his will, the [] The post Sikh man kidnapped, killed in US; not intended target, say authorities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Supreme Court Takes Cognisance Of NCERT Class 8 Chapter On Corruption In Judiciary
New Delhi, Feb 25: The Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of the contents of Class 8 NCERT textbook referring to the corruption in the judiciary and termed it a matter of grave concern. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi was urged by senior advocate Kapil Sibal that children of class 8 are taught about corruption in the judiciary. This is a matter of grave concern. The CJI said, [] The post Supreme Court Takes Cognisance Of NCERT Class 8 Chapter On Corruption In Judiciary appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
First Time Working in Saudi Arabia: Is Medina a Good Starting Point?
For first-time workers in Saudi Arabia, salary is only one part of the choice. Just as important is how clear daily routines are and how work is organised on site. Medina is often considered because jobs there are shaped by steady, everyday needs rather than competition. At the search stage, many people check role descriptions and market overviews on platforms like Layboard.in to see which positions are realistically suitable for newcomers. Why Medina Is Often Chosen for a First Job [] The post First Time Working in Saudi Arabia: Is Medina a Good Starting Point? appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ACB Carries Out Searches At Residence Of Brother Of Dy CM In Jammu
Jammu, Feb 25: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday carried out searches at the residence of the brother of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary here in connection with a disproportionate assets probe, officials said. Vijay Choudhary is an Inspector in the Jammu and Kashmir Police. We are carrying out a search at the residence of Vijay Choudhary. The search is being conducted in connection with a disproportionate assets officials said. The raid commenced early in the morning at his [] The post ACB Carries Out Searches At Residence Of Brother Of Dy CM In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Trump Says Pak PM Told Him Millions Would Have Died Without His Intervention
New York/Washington, Feb 25: US President Donald Trump has said that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him that 35 million people would have died if it were not for his intervention in stopping the war between India and Pakistan. In his over 100-minute-long State of the Union address on Tuesday, Trump repeated his claim that he had helped prevent what could have turned into a nuclear war between the two South Asian neighbours. In my first 10 months, I [] The post Trump Says Pak PM Told Him Millions Would Have Died Without His Intervention appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Looking Forward To Meet PM Netanyahu, Consolidate Enduring Bonds: PM Modi Ahead Of Israel Visit
NEW DELHI, Feb 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism, and he is looking forward to his discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The prime minister is due to leave for Israel on on Wednesday on a two-day visit. Before embarking, Modi said he was confident that his visit would further consolidate the enduring bonds between India and Israel, set new goals [] The post Looking Forward To Meet PM Netanyahu, Consolidate Enduring Bonds: PM Modi Ahead Of Israel Visit appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kashmirs medicinal plants are retreating to higher altitudes as climate change alters seasons, threatening biodiversity, traditional healthcare, and centuries of local knowledge, reports Afreen Ashraf On a slope near Baramulla, where jadwar once grew without effort, there is now only grass, Dr Tariq Ahmad, who heads the survey section at RRIUM Srinagar, said. It was []
ACB Raids DY CMs Brothers Residence in Assets Probe
SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday carried out a raid at the residence of Vijay Chaudhary, brother of the Deputy Chief Minister, in connection with a disproportionate assets case, sources said. Sources said that the raid commenced early in the morning around 6:00 am and was continuing at the time of filing this report. []
Trumps State of the Union seeks to calm voters economic concerns ahead of midterm elections
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump began his State of the Union address on Tuesday, a speech where he plans to declare his policies have the job market and domestic manufacturing booming hoping to convince increasingly wary Americans that the economy is stronger than many believe and that they should vote for more of the []
ACB Raid Underway At Deputy CMs Brothers House In Disproportionate Assets Case In Jammu
Jammu, Feb 25 : The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday carried out a raid at the residence of Vijay Chaudhary, brother of the Deputy Chief Minister, in connection with a disproportionate assets case, sources said. Sourcessaid that the raid commenced early in the morning around 6:00 am and was continuing at the time of filing this report. The residence is located in Santokh Vihar, Talo Kalo Chak area of Jammu. Vijay Chaudhary is an Inspector in the J&K Police. Sources [] The post ACB Raid Underway At Deputy CMs Brothers House In Disproportionate Assets Case In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Were winning so much: Trump seeks to calm economic jitters ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump declared during Tuesdays State of the Union that were winning so much, saying hed sparked a jobs and manufacturing boom at home while imposing a new world order abroad hoping that offering a long list of his accomplishments can counter approval ratings that have been falling. His main objective was []
DC Srinagar visits Shahr-e-Khaas areas
Takes onsite review of planned fencing & allied works along Old Zaina Kadal, Aali Kadal, new Zaina Kadal bridges & dev of connecting road at Bulbulanker SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Tuesday undertook an extensive onsite visit to various areas of Shahr-e-Khaas (Old City) to review the progress of ongoing developmental works and []
Sakeena Itoo leads plantation drive at District Hospital Ganderbal
Promotes eco-friendly healthcare practices under Kayakalp, NQAS initiatives GANDERBAL: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday led a plantation drive at District Hospital Ganderbal to promote ecofriendly practices and reinforce quality healthcare standards under the Kayakalp and National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) programmes. The Minister planted saplings within []
Dir Agri inaugurates sale of vegetable seedlings at Lalmandi
SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture, Sartaj Ahmad Shah on Tuesday inaugurated the sale of highquality vegetable seedlings at the Kitchen Garden Scheme, Lalmandi, Srinagar. The initiative aims to promote kitchen gardening, encourage self-sufficiency in fresh vegetables among urban and peri-urban households, and support sustainable agricultural practices in the region. The event underscores the departments ongoing efforts to []
Two-day trainee products sale from Feb 25 at Numaish Gah Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Department of Handicrafts & Handloom is organizing a two-day Trainee Products Sale at Kashmir Haat, popularly known as Numaish Gah, commencing from February 25, 2026. Craft products made by trainees in 432 Training Centres across 10 districts of Kashmir Division will be showcased, including hand-knotted woollen carpets, GI-tagged Pashmina & Kani shawls and []
45 Bn CRPF launches tailoring course for women in Baharabad Hajin
HAJIN: As part of its women empowerment initiative under the Civic Action Programme, the 45th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Tuesday launched a one-month tailoring course for women in Baharabad village of Hajin area in Bandipora district. The CRPF has been providing continuous support for womens empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir []
Projects Today introduces AI-driven business opportunity platform
SRINAGAR: Projects Today introduced AI-Driven business opportunity platform to strengthen Indias project ecosystem. The new positioning brings project lifecycle context, tenders and L1/order updates, and stakeholder intelligence into one convenient workflow helping organisations engage the right projects at the right time. The upgraded platform introduces an AI-enabled evolution focused on practical outcomes, including BOQ []
CUET (UG)2026: NTA re-opens portal following candidate requests
GANDERBAL: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has re-opened the online application portal for the Common University Entrance Test (UG) 2026. This window is being provided to facilitate students who were unable to complete their registrations during the initial application periods in January and February. The NTA has stated that it received multiple representations from []
SKUAST-K organises Agrithon 1.0 under JKCIP
SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) organised Seed Capital Fund Challenge (Agrithon 1.0) under the Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project for Jammu & Kashmir (JKCIP), funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) at Shalimar campus. The Seed Capital Fund Challenge was conducted with the objective []
Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme concludes at Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme organised by Mera Yuva Bharat, Srinagar, concluded today at SCERT Bemina, Srinagar, marking the culmination of the five-day youth engagement initiative. The programme brought together youth delegates for structured cultural interactions, dialogue sessions and outreach activities aimed at promoting inter-state understanding and constructive youth engagement. During the exchange, participants []
AESL excels in JEE Main 2026; Abhinav emerges as topper with 99.83 percentile
Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 24 : Giving testimony to the continued success of their academic program, Ten students of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) from Udhampur have again demonstrated exemplary performance during the JEE Main 2026 (Session 1). According to the National Testing Agency (NTA) results released 16 Feb, In JEE Main 2026, students from Aakash Institute, Udhampur delivered an excellent performance. Abhinav Batta emerged as the Jammu and Kashmir State Topper with an impressive 99.83 percentile, followed by Niharika [] The post AESL excels in JEE Main 2026; Abhinav emerges as topper with 99.83 percentile appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Jitendra launches SUJVIKA AI Data Portal of Biotech products
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 24 :To markthe 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) today,Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences; and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space,Dr Jitendra Singh launched SUJVIKA AI driven Biotech Product Data Portal, developed in collaboration with Industry partners ABLE. SUJVIKA is a Trade Statistics Digital Intelligence Platform that presents authenticated biotechnology product import data in a structured and accessible format. The portal [] The post Dr Jitendra launches SUJVIKA AI Data Portal of Biotech products appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Avtar Singh represents Amandeep Hospital & Ujala Cygnus at Advanced Training in Pune
Excelsior Correspondent PUNE, Feb 24: Dr Avtar Singh, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at Amandeep Hospital, in collaboration with Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services, participated in an advanced Cadaver Product Training Program organized by Medtronic at the Symbiosis International University campus in Lavale, Pune. The program brought together eminent orthopaedic experts from across the country and focused on advanced fracture management techniques, implant innovations and cadaver-based hands-on surgical training. Representing Amandeep Hospital and the Ujala Cygnus Group, Dr Avtar Singh [] The post Dr Avtar Singh represents Amandeep Hospital & Ujala Cygnus at Advanced Training in Pune appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MSME sponsored A-ESDP starts at IIT
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: MSME sponsored one-week Advanced Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (A-ESDP) was inaugurated here today at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu. The programme is themed Empowering Make in India: Nurturing Entrepreneurship in Indian Manufacturing and is dedicated to fostering innovation, skill development and self-reliance within Indias manufacturing sector. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Prof. Meenakshi Rajeev, Dean (Outreach and Skill Development), Prof. Satya S. Bhogilla, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Dr. [] The post MSME sponsored A-ESDP starts at IIT appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DGP reviews security scenario in district Sopore
Excelsior Correspondent SOPORE, Feb 24: To assess the prevailing security scenario and operational preparedness in the district, Director General of Police, J&K, Nalin Prabhat, visited Sopore and chaired a comprehensive security review meeting, here today. The DGP was accompanied by SDG Coordination S J M Geelani, IGP Kashmir V K Birdi and DIG North Kashmir Range Maqsood-ul-Zaman. During the meeting, SSP Sopore IftkharTalib presented a detailed briefing on the current security environment, counter-terror measures, anti-narcotics operations and overall law and [] The post DGP reviews security scenario in district Sopore appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sat Sharma calls Prashikshan Mahabhiyan as backbone of nation-centric politics
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized an intensive training workshop for Prashikshaks (trainers) at its Headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, under the nationwide Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan. The workshop covered the Jammu Parliamentary constituency along with Nowshera and Poonch-Rajouri, and was attended by district Prabharis, district presidents, district Seh-Prabharis, designated Prashikshaks, and four-member district teams entrusted with implementing the Abhiyan at the local level. The session was addressed by J&K [] The post Sat Sharma calls Prashikshan Mahabhiyan as backbone of nation-centric politics appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Challenges along IB in Gujarat not different from J&K: Sanghavi
Gujarat gearing up for Commonwealth Games *ATS Gujarat equally trained like SOG in J&K Gopal Sharma Ahmedabad, Feb 24: The challenges along the International Border (IB) and the coastal areas of Gujarat are no less than those faced along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir. We are also facing the same enemy that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are facing on that side of the border, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi told a visiting media delegation led by PIB [] The post Challenges along IB in Gujarat not different from J&K: Sanghavi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nasir Hamid Khan sunfresh1102@gmail.com The Fact Sheet released by the White House on 9th of February, among other things, informed us about the following facts: India will open up its market of over 1.4 billion to American products; In the coming weeks, the United States and India will promptly implement this framework and work towards finalizing the Interim Agreement with a view to concluding a mutually beneficial BTA to lock in benefits for American workers and businesses. [] The post Our Fruit and Nut Story appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Farooq, Omar lead party functionaries in offering floral tribute to Sheikh Nazir
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 24: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah, and vice president and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today led party leaders and workers in offering floral tribute and Fatiha at the Mazar-e-Anwar of the partys stalwart and former general secretary, Sheikh Nazir Ahmad on his 11th death anniversary. They led party functionaries, legislators, Members of Parliament, and office bearers in paying homage at the late leaders resting place in the shrine complex of Hazrat Malik Sahib Shrine (RA), [] The post Dr Farooq, Omar lead party functionaries in offering floral tribute to Sheikh Nazir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Affordable world-class healthcare for all should be mission: President
MUMBAI, Feb 24 : Affordable world-class healthcare for all should be everyones mission, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday. She was speaking after inaugurating the Saving Lives and Building a Healthier Bharat campaign, organised by P D Hinduja Hospital, at an event in Mumbais Lok Bhavan. I am confident that India will gain prestige as a global healthcare destination, Murmu said. She said the government has taken several important steps over the past decade to ensure that every citizen remains [] The post Affordable world-class healthcare for all should be mission: President appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Israels LoP pleads Netanyahu to facilitate oppositions participation in Modis parliamentary address
JERUSALEM, Feb 24 : Israels opposition has pleaded with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resolve the ongoing political crisis to ensure its participation during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modis address to the Knesset. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Israel beginning Wednesday to shore up bilateral defence and trade cooperation. Modis engagements will include his address to Israels parliament (Knesset), wide-ranging talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and a meeting with President Isaac Herzog. Israels [] The post Israels LoP pleads Netanyahu to facilitate oppositions participation in Modis parliamentary address appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Vaishnaw meets senior execs of Merck Electronics; co eyes expanded role in chip ecosystem
NEW DELHI, Feb 24 : Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday met Katherine Dei Cas, EVP of Merck Electronics, with the company evincing keen interest in expanding its engagement in Indias fast-growing semiconductor ecosystem. New avenues for collaboration were also discussed during the meeting. Met Katherine Dei Cas, EVP, Merck Electronics. Merck expressed strong interest in expanding its engagement with Bharats rapidly-growing semiconductor ecosystem. Discussed new avenues for collaboration, Vaishnaw said in a post on X. (PTI) The post Vaishnaw meets senior execs of Merck Electronics; co eyes expanded role in chip ecosystem appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Adityanath meets Singapore Deputy PM; assures investors of biz-focussed policies in UP
SINGAPORE, Feb 24: Uttar Pradesh is ready with land bank, business-focused policies and safety and security, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told investors in Singapore on Tuesday on a day he met the countrys top leaders, including Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. On the second day of his official visit to Singapore, Adityanath met the countrys Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong, and Coordinating Minister for National Security and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam, [] The post Adityanath meets Singapore Deputy PM; assures investors of biz-focussed policies in UP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Keralam will manifest Keralas heritage with all its authenticity: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI, Feb 24 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that renaming Kerala to Keralam will manifest the states heritage with all its authenticity and uphold its pride. Hailing the decision taken by the Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, Shah, in a message posted on X, congratulated the people of Keralam. Heartiest congratulations to the people of Keralam. The Union Cabinets decision under the leadership of Modi Ji to rename Kerala as Keralam [] The post Keralam will manifest Keralas heritage with all its authenticity: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kajal Rai claims second straight Nordic title
Army climbs to top after dominant day in Gulmarg Excelsior Sports Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 24: The Army contingent moved to the top of the medal tally on Day 2 of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 after adding another gold in the Gulmarg leg today, taking their overall tally to five gold medals and consolidating their position at the summit. Army, who had won the mens ice hockey gold in the Ladakh leg, began the day with three golds from [] The post Kajal Rai claims second straight Nordic title appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Vacancies Hurt Youth Prospects
The disclosure that nearly 13,000 teaching posts are lying vacant in Jammu and Kashmirs School Education Department, as informed by the Education Minister in the Legislative Assembly, is deeply alarming. With nearly 8,000 posts in the Jammu division and 5,000 in Kashmir, once again, Jammu youth seem to be suffering due to massive teaching staff shortages. Such an enormous number is not merely an administrative lapse; it represents a multipronged loss to the youth of J&K. On the one hand, [] The post Vacancies Hurt Youth Prospects appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Omar thanks PM for Srinagar airport development
SRINAGAR, Feb 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Welcoming the decision, Omar said the expansion of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar Airport will give a major boost to the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. He noted that improved air connectivity will facilitate greater tourist inflow, [] The post Omar thanks PM for Srinagar airport development appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Army committed to maintain peace, stability in J&K: Lt Gen Sharma
Will ensure secure environment for citizens Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command today visited Kishtwar following the successful conduct of Operation TRASHI-I, which led to the elimination of three Pakistan sponsored terrorists in the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Army Commander was briefed by senior field commanders on the operational details and the coordinated efforts undertaken by security forces during the mission. He commended the troops for their swift, [] The post Army committed to maintain peace, stability in J&K: Lt Gen Sharma appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi court sends IYC chief Chib to 4-day police custody
Shirtless protest at India AI Summit NEW DELHI, Feb 24:A Delhi court on Tuesday sent Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Uday Bhanu Chib to four days of police custody in connection with the shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam on February 20. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Judicial Magistrate Ravi allowed four days of custody to the police to question Chib, after the investigating officer (IO) sought seven days of custodial interrogation. The [] The post Delhi court sends IYC chief Chib to 4-day police custody appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Seva Teerth to be centre for empowerment
NEW DELHI, Feb 24: The Union Cabinet, in its first meeting at Seva Teerth, the new PMO complex, resolved that every decision taken in the premises will be inspired by the sentiment of Nagrik Devo Bhava and will be a centre for the empowerment of every Indian. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also resolved that every effort of governance conducted from Seva Teerth will remain connected to the spirit of simplifying the life of the last person [] The post Seva Teerth to be centre for empowerment appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CHANDIGARH, Feb 24: Punjab Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a module, backed by proscribed outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), with the arrest of two persons involved in firing incidents linked to extortion. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said two persons have been arrested, and a pistol along with magazines and eight cartridges was seized from them. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The accused have been identified as Sukhwinder Singh alias Sunny and Rawal, from [] The post BKI module busted, 2 arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
13 R&B XEns placed as I/c SEs, adjusted
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: Government today placed 13 Incharge (I/c) Executive Engineers (XENs) as I/c Superintending Engineers (SEs) in public Works (R&B) Department and ordered their postings against available vacancies. As per a Government Order issued today by the Department, I/c XENs Altaf Hussain, Aijaz Ahmad Shah, Arit Gupta, Girdhar Gopal Gourav, Asif Ullah Khan, Syed Ishfaq Ahmad, Ashaq Ahmad Ashaq, Tariq Ahmad Wani, Ashiq Hussain Matta, Zakir Hussain Zargar, Arvind Kumar Langey, Manzoor Ahmad Wani and Sunil Kumar [] The post 13 R&B XEns placed as I/c SEs, adjusted appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Leh-bound plane faces engine issue
NEW DELHI, Feb 24: A Leh-bound SpiceJet aircraft returned to the national capital due to an engine issue on Tuesday morning, according to a source. There were around 150 people on board the Boeing 737 aircraft that was operating the flight SG121, the source added. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp When contacted, a SpiceJet spokesperson said a flight operating from Delhi to Leh on Tuesday returned to Delhi after experiencing a technical issue. The aircraft landed safely in [] The post Leh-bound plane faces engine issue appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
VC removed for misbehaving with Kashmiri students
LUDHIANA, Feb 24: CT University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Nitin Tandon was removed on Tuesday, following allegations of misbehaving with a group of Kashmiri students, Chancellor Charanjit Singh Channi said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The private university has also initiated an internal probe into the matter while the situation is being monitored by local authorities. The students claimed that on Monday they requested for sehri and iftar arrangements to be made in the university mess amid the ongoing month [] The post VC removed for misbehaving with Kashmiri students appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu courts lead in pendency among districts with nearly 78,000 cases, 3.89 lakh pending statewide
Jammu, Feb 24: Subordinate courts across Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with a pendency of 3,89,210 cases till January-end, with criminal matters accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total backlog and over 58,000 cases lingering between five to 30 years, official data shows. The government is actively pursuing multiple measures to tackle the persistent pendency [] The post Jammu courts lead in pendency among districts with nearly 78,000 cases, 3.89 lakh pending statewide appeared first on Northlines .
152 dead, nearly 21 000 structures damaged in 2025, rain fury in J K
Jammu, Feb 24: The rain fury in Jammu and Kashmir last year claimed 152 lives, injured 179 people, damaged nearly 21,000 structures mostly residential houses while 1515 livestock perished, official data revealed. Of the total fatalities, 151 were reported from the worst-hit Jammu division and one from Kashmir valley, the data compiled [] The post 152 dead, nearly 21 000 structures damaged in 2025, rain fury in J K appeared first on Northlines .
Need decisive kinetic operations against Pak terrorists in J&K: DGP
Srinagar, Feb 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday called for decisive and uncompromising kinetic operations against Pakistani terrorists in the Union territory. The Director General of Police (DGP) chaired a comprehensive security review meeting to assess the prevailing security scenario and operational preparedness in north Kashmirs Sopore district, a police [] The post Need decisive kinetic operations against Pak terrorists in J&K: DGP appeared first on Northlines .
Cabinet approves Rs 1,677 crore Civil Enclave at Srinagar Airport
Major boost for Kashmirs aviation infrastructure Modern terminal to serve 10 million passengers Cultural heritage integrated into design Eco-friendly features for sustainability goals Enhancing tourism & economic growth New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International []
LG expresses gratitude to PM, says new Civil Enclave will upgrade Valleys economic future
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport proposed at an estimated cost of Rs.1,677 crore. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: J&K Skies Soar: dawn of a bold aviation era. I am []
Northern Army Commander visits Kishtwar, commends troops after 3 JeM terrorists killed
Jammu, Feb 24: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited Jammu and Kashmir following the elimination of three terrorists of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and commended troops for their swift and precise action. Three JeM operatives were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district on Sunday. Lt [] The post Northern Army Commander visits Kishtwar, commends troops after 3 JeM terrorists killed appeared first on Northlines .
Dev must translate into tangible improvement in peoples daily lives: CM
Rolls out 84.41 crore multi-sector development works to transform Ganderbal Ganderbal: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of major development projects worth 84.41 crore in Ganderbal Constituency, marking a significant stride towards strengthening infrastructure, healthcare, water supply, sanitation, education and road connectivity across the district. The projects, spanning multiple []
CM asks J&K students in Iran to return
Warns against ignoring govt advisory Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday urged students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in Iran to follow the Union governments advisory and return home while commercial travel remains operational. In its latest advisory, the Embassy of India asked its citizens to leave Iran by available means of transport, including []
J&K Assembly to consider PDP MLAs resolution on use of Kashmiri language
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will consider during the second part of the Budget session a private members resolution moved by PDP MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para seeking mandatory use of the Kashmiri language in official work across the Kashmir division and identified Kashmiri-speaking areas. Budget session of the legislative assembly will resume on []
Vande Bharat trains with 20 couches to operate between Jmu-Sgr from March 1
Jammu: In a major boost to rail connectivity within Jammu and Kashmir, a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express will operate between the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar from March 1, officials said The premium train service which has been running between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar for the past over eight months, []
Over 1,000 doctor posts vacant across J&K
480 posts referred to JKPSC Jammu: More than 1,000 posts of doctors are currently vacant across Jammu and Kashmir, according to figures shared by the Health and Medical Education Department. Kashmir division accounts for 797 of these vacancies comprising 24 senior consultants, 253 consultants, 458 medical officers and 62 dental surgeons while Jammu []
Police attach land of Pak-Based Terror Handler in Kathua
Jammu, Feb 24: Police on Tuesday attached a plot of land belonging to Pakistan-based terror handler Swar Din alias Swaru in Kathua district, an official said. Din, a resident of Bhatodi village of Lohai Malhar, exfiltrated across the border a long time back and has since been actively involved in activities inimical to the security [] The post Police attach land of Pak-Based Terror Handler in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .
120 websites of J&K Govt temporarily disabled in 202526
Jammu Tawi, Feb 24:As many as 120 official websites of the Jammu & Kashmir Government were temporarily disabled during the ongoing financial year 202526, official documents reveal. Documents show that 120 websites hosted at the Jammu & Kashmir State Data Centre (JKSDC) were taken offline during 202526 due to the non-availability of Safe to Host [] The post 120 websites of J&K Govt temporarily disabled in 202526 appeared first on Northlines .
Dont ignore MEA advisory, return: Omar asks students
Srinagar, Feb 24:Calling upon Kashmiri students and workers in Iran to take a serious note of the advisory issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and return, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reiterated that he wont allow harassment of Kashmiri students in any part of the country. Talking to the reporters here, CM [] The post Dont ignore MEA advisory, return: Omar asks students appeared first on Northlines .
Security beefed up ahead of Vice-Prezs Kashmir visit
Srinagar, Feb 24:Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place across Srinagar ahead of Vice President C P Radhakrishnans maiden visit to the Kashmir on February 26. According to the details, Vice-President Radhakrishnan is scheduled to attend the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir at its Hazratbal campus, where he will be the chief [] The post Security beefed up ahead of Vice-Prezs Kashmir visit appeared first on Northlines .
Cabinet approves Rs 1,677 Cr Civil Enclave Project at Srinagar International Airport Jammu Tawi, Feb 24: In a major fillip to the aviation sector in Jammu & Kashmir, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the development of the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport [] The post New era for aviation in J&K appeared first on Northlines .
Serious patients suffering as only MRI Machine defunct at GMC-Jammu since Jan
Market rates too high for patients Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 24: The entire Jammu region is faced with a serious health issue as the lone MRI Machine at Jammus premier hospital, the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H), has gone defunct thus putting the patients suffering from different ailments to [] The post Serious patients suffering as only MRI Machine defunct at GMC-Jammu since Jan appeared first on Northlines .
From Panini to the AI Stack: Delhis AI Moment and the Logic of National Capability
By- Hardeep S Puri When Panini reduced the chaos of spoken language into a compact, computable grammar, he proved something that still holds: intelligence is most powerful when it is expressed as structure. Nalanda took that instinct into institutions, building methods to debate, preserve, and transmit knowledge across borders. Indias decision to host the [] The post From Panini to the AI Stack: Delhis AI Moment and the Logic of National Capability appeared first on Northlines .
Indian exporters are in total confusion about Tariff after U.S. Supreme Court verdict
Trumps arrogance hits the interests of American consumers also By Anjan Roy The US Supreme Courts striking the Donald Trumps tariffs has pulverised the president in more ways than one. Trump had sworn by tariffs as the ultimate tool in his hands; the judgement has shown Trump his place he is not supreme. [] The post Indian exporters are in total confusion about Tariff after U.S. Supreme Court verdict appeared first on Northlines .
US-China rivalry suddenly intensifies in Bangladesh as Tarique takes over as PM
Washingtons aggressive stance on South Asia security poses problem for India also By Nitya Chakraborty Only a week has passed since the BNP supremo Tarique Rahman has taken over as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh after the resounding victory of his party in the February 12 national elections. The 60 year old PM [] The post US-China rivalry suddenly intensifies in Bangladesh as Tarique takes over as PM appeared first on Northlines .
The decision by the Special Mobile Magistrate Srinagar sentencing a man to three years imprisonment for allowing his minor son to drive the vehicle has given a strong and timely message to society especially the parents not to take such things lightly. While pronouncing the sentence, the court made it clear that the accused pleaded [] The post Court Sends A Strong Message appeared first on Northlines .
Streetlights Defunct in Srinagar outskirts, Inhabitants Seek Immediate Restoration
SRINAGAR: A large number of streetlights in Shah Naqshband Colony, Umerabad Zainakote area of Srinagar have reportedly gone defunct, plunging several lanes into darkness and causing serious inconvenience to inhabitants, particularly during the ongoing holy month. Locals said that the problem is acute in areas near Noora Hospital, where multiple streetlights have remained non-functional for []
Police Attach Land Of Pak-Based Terror Handler In J&Ks Kathua
Jammu, Feb 24: Police on Tuesday attached a plot of land belonging to Pakistan-based terror handler Swar Din alias Swaru in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said. Din, a resident of Bhatodi village of Lohai Malhar, exfiltrated across the border a long time back and has since been actively involved in activities inimical to the security and sovereignty of the nation, a police spokesperson said. He said the land in Lohoi Malhar tehsil measuring 7.5 marla (1 [] The post Police Attach Land Of Pak-Based Terror Handler In J&Ks Kathua appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt Closes Disciplinary Proceedings Against Retired JE After Recovery of Rs 1.74 Lakh
SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered closure of regular departmental action initiated against Er Jasvinder Singh, the then Junior Engineer (Civil) in the Public Works (R and B) Department, after recovery of the outstanding amount in question. As per Government Order No. 65-PW (R and B) of 2026 dated February 24, 2026, []
CCEA Approval For Civil Enclave At Srinagar Airport Major Boost To J&K: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed the approval for civil enclave at the Srinagar Airport by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) as a major boost to Jammu and Kashmir. Soon after the Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval for the project at a briefing post the Cabinet meeting in the national capital, PM Modi, wrote on X: Todays Cabinet decision on expanding the Srinagar airport will boost the economy of [] The post CCEA Approval For Civil Enclave At Srinagar Airport Major Boost To J&K: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt Closes Disciplinary Proceedings Against Retired JE After Recovery Of 1.74 Lakh
Jammu, Feb 24: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered closure of regular departmental action initiated against Er. Jasvinder Singh, the then Junior Engineer (Civil) in the Public Works (R&B) Department, after recovery of the outstanding amount in question. As per Government Order No. 65-PW(R&B) of 2026 dated February 24, 2026, the disciplinary proceedings were initiated in connection with alleged irregularities during his tenure in the Estates Division, Jammu, including payments without maintenance of work registers, double payments, advance [] The post Govt Closes Disciplinary Proceedings Against Retired JE After Recovery Of 1.74 Lakh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
New Delhi, February 24: At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Israel, H.E. Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay a State visit to Israel on February 25-26, 2026. This will be the second visit of Prime Minister to Israel. During the visit, Prime Minister will meet Prime Minister of Israel, [] The post Visit of PM Modi to Israel appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
FIR Lodged After GDA Officials Allegedly Assaulted During Inspection
SRINAGAR: An FIR has been registered after officials of the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) were allegedly assaulted during an inspection in Gulmarg, police said on Tuesday. According to the complaint filed at Police Station Gulmarg, the incident occurred on February 24 when a team of GDA officials visited the tourist resort following reports that some []
Jammu, 24thFebruary 2026: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for approving the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport proposed at an estimated cost of Rs.1,677 crore. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: J&K Skies Soar: dawn of [] The post Lieutenant Governor expresses gratitude to Prime Minister for major expansion of Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
