Abhishek Jha Best Stock Market Mentor in India (Trusted by 45,000+ Traders)
Why the Right Stock Market Mentor Is Your Most Important Trading Decision Indias retail trading community has exploded in recent years. Crores of new Demat accounts have been opened, and millions of Indians are entering the stock market as a beginner. Still a significant number of new traders continue to face losses, not because they lack intelligence, but because they lack proper guidance. In this market, finding the right stock market mentor is not optional. It is the single most [] The post Abhishek Jha Best Stock Market Mentor in India (Trusted by 45,000+ Traders) appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Artemis II astronauts race to set new distance record from Earth, behold moons far side
HOUSTON, Apr 6: With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around, promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by the eye. The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASAs first return to the moon since the Apollo era, with three Americans and one Canadian a step toward landing boot prints near the moons south pole in just two years. A [] The post Artemis II astronauts race to set new distance record from Earth, behold moons far side appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nykaa projects highest revenue growth in 12 quarters for Q4 FY26
NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce Ventures) on Monday said it expects its consolidated net revenue growth to be in the late twenties for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, marking its highest growth in the last 12 quarters. The company said the Q4 performance will come on the back of a sharp acceleration in its fashion vertical, coupled with sustained robust performance in its core beauty business. Q4 FY2026 with Consolidated GMV growth [] The post Nykaa projects highest revenue growth in 12 quarters for Q4 FY26 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Abdullah Hands Over Jobs To 124 Candidates Under SRO-43
Jammu, Apr 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday handed over appointment orders to 124 candidates from Jammu division under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme and SRO-43, reaffirming the governments commitment to support families affected by loss. According to a post shared by the CMs office on X, the appointments were handed over in the presence of Advisor Nasir Sogami. The Chief Minister expressed solidarity with the families, stating that the appointments aim to provide dignity, stability and support during difficult [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Hands Over Jobs To 124 Candidates Under SRO-43 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Vinay Tonse takes charge as MD & CEO of Yes Bank
NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Private sector Yes Bank on Monday said Vinay Muralidhar Tonse has taken charge as MD and CEO of the bank for three years. Tonse, a former MD of State Bank of India, replaced Prashant Kumar who completed his extended term on April 5. Tonse has taken charge as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the bank with effect from April 6 on such terms and conditions, including remuneration, as approved by Reserve Bank of India [] The post Vinay Tonse takes charge as MD & CEO of Yes Bank appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
UCO Bank records 19 pc rise in loan growth in Q4
NEW DELHI, Apr 6: State-owned UCO Bank on Monday reported a 19 per cent credit growth at Rs 2.62 lakh crore in the January-March quarter of FY26. Total advances were at Rs 2.20 lakh crore in the year-ago quarter that ended in March 2025, UCO Bank said in a regulatory filing. The Kolkata-based lender reported an 11 per cent rise in total deposits at Rs 3.27 lakh crore during the reporting quarter, as against Rs 2.94 lakh crore registered at [] The post UCO Bank records 19 pc rise in loan growth in Q4 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ladakh UT Appoints Two IAS Officers to Key Departments
SRINAGAR: The Union Territory administration of Ladakh has issued orders assigning key departmental responsibilities to two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers with immediate effect. According to official orders, Shurbir Singh, a 2004 batch AGMUT Cadre IAS officer, has been entrusted with the Revenue Department, Public Health Engineering, Irrigation and Flood Control, and Housing and Urban []
Ladakh Admin Assigns Key Departments To Two IAS Officers
LEH, Apr 6: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued orders allocating departments to two IAS officers, Shurbir Singh and Nitish Rajora, with immediate effect. As per an order, Shurbir Singh, 2004 batch AGMUT Cadre IAS officer, has been assigned the Revenue Department, Public Health Engineering and Irrigation & Flood Control, and Housing & Urban Development Department. He has also been given the additional charge of Divisional Commissioner. Another order said that Nitish Rajora, the 2021 batch [] The post Ladakh Admin Assigns Key Departments To Two IAS Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir High Court Quashes JMC Officials Dismissal, Orders Pension and Benefits
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has set aside the dismissal of a Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) official, holding that the departmental enquiry against him was vitiated by procedural lapses and violation of principles of natural justice, and directing authorities to process his pension and consequential benefits. In a detailed judgment pronounced []
J&K | BJP Celebrates Foundation Day With Flag Hoistings, Rallies
JAMMU, Apr 6: The BJP on Monday celebrated its 47th foundation day across Jammu and Kashmir, as party cadre organised rallies, hoisted flags and held programmes at multiple levels. The party units organised programmes from the booth to the district level to spread awareness among the public about its ideology and initiatives. As part of the celebrations, BJP workers hoisted party flags at the residence of Sat Sharma in Jammu, at the party headquarters, and took out rallies across the [] The post J&K | BJP Celebrates Foundation Day With Flag Hoistings, Rallies appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NIA Begins Probe Into Arms Smuggling Through Drones Across India-Pakistan Border
NEW DELHI, Apr 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a probe into the smuggling of arms and ammunition via drones across the India-Pakistan border, suspecting a larger conspiracy aimed at carrying out terror attacks in India, officials said on Monday. Acting on a directive from the Union home ministry, the anti-terror agency has registered a case to investigate the alleged role of a Pakistan-based terror operative, Jasvir Chaudhary, his Indian associate Shubham Kumar and other unidentified individuals, they [] The post NIA Begins Probe Into Arms Smuggling Through Drones Across India-Pakistan Border appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
When Home Support Isnt Enough: Depression Treatment Options in Pune | Calida Rehab
Depression may not seem serious in the beginning. It often starts quietly low energy, lack of interest, disturbed sleep, or constant overthinking. Many people try to manage it at home with family support, positive thinking, or lifestyle changes. And while that works in some cases, there comes a point where these efforts are no longer enough. In a growing and high-pressure city like Pune, where students and professionals constantly juggle expectations, stress has become a daily reality. What starts as [] The post When Home Support Isnt Enough: Depression Treatment Options in Pune | Calida Rehab appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi Fulfilled Womens Reservation Dream; Opposition Always Took it Lightly: Darakshan Andrabi
SRINAGAR: Waqf Board Chairperson and senior BJP leader Darakshan Andrabi on Monday welcomed the special parliamentary session scheduled from April 16 to 18, saying it would pave the way for 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. The special session that is being held in Parliament from 16th to 18th is []
Will Be A Dream Come True: J&K Waqf Chief On Reservation For Women In Parliament
SRINAGAR, Apr 6: The passage of Womens Reservation Act amendments would be an inspiring step and a dream come true for the womenfolk of the country, BJP leader and Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board chairperson Darakshan Andrabi sad here on Monday. This is an inspiring step for us and we welcome it. It will be a dream come true for the women to be partners in framing laws. We congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andrabi told reporters here on the [] The post Will Be A Dream Come True: J&K Waqf Chief On Reservation For Women In Parliament appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Israel says it killed Revolutionary Guard intel chief
DUBAI, Apr 6: Israel said it killed the intelligence chief of Irans Revolutionary Guard on Monday. Defence Minister Israel Katz made the announcement. The Revolutionary Guard are shooting at civilians and we are eliminating the leaders of the terrorists, Katz said. Irans leaders live with a sense of being targeted. We will continue to hunt them down one by one. Katz added that Israel had severely damaged Irans steel and petrochemical industries as well. We will continue to crush the [] The post Israel says it killed Revolutionary Guard intel chief appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nigerian military, officials say at least 26 killed in 3 weekend attacks on civilians and police
ABUJA (Nigeria), Apr 6: At least 26 people have been killed in three separate Easter attacks in northern Nigeria, according to the Nigerian military and local officials. At least 17 were killed on Saturday when armed men attacked the Mbalom community in the Gwer West area of Nigerias north-central Benue State. Benue State Gov. Hyacinth Alia confirmed the attacks on Sunday, but did not specify how many people were killed in the attack. Residents gave the figure of 17. Attacks [] The post Nigerian military, officials say at least 26 killed in 3 weekend attacks on civilians and police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Declare TTP a terrorist organisation, Pak tells Afghan Taliban
LAHORE, Apr 6: Pakistan has demanded that Afghanistan formally declare TTP as a terrorist organisation and dismantle its infrastructure as a precondition to resolve the ongoing border conflict between the two countries, local media reported on Monday. Islamabad put forward three core demands last week during a meeting between representatives of Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in the Chinese city of Urumqi, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. The China-facilitated talks are the first major diplomatic engagement between the two neighbours [] The post Declare TTP a terrorist organisation, Pak tells Afghan Taliban appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
47 Years Later, Kishtwar Shrine Dispute Settled; High Court Declares Properties as Wakaf
JAMMU: Bringing closure to a dispute that has traversed courts for nearly half a century, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that the properties attached to the revered Ziarat Farid-ud-Din Sahib and Ziarat AssrarudDin Sahib in Kishtwar are Wakaf properties, dismissing claims of hereditary ownership by families who had long []
Embracing in Delhi, strangling each other in Kerala: Naqvis dig at Congress, Left
RAMPUR (UP), Apr 6: Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday took a swipe at the Congress and the Left, saying those who embrace each other in Delhi are busy strangling one another in poll-bound Kerala. Addressing a BJP Foundation Day programme here, Naqvi expressed confidence that the BJP would emerge victorious in the West Bengal Assembly polls and said that the state has put up a No Entry board on the re-entry of the TMC misrule. The TMCs [] The post Embracing in Delhi, strangling each other in Kerala: Naqvis dig at Congress, Left appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CPI(M) in deal with BJP for Apr 9 polls in Kerala, alleges Priyanka
KANNUR (Kerala), Apr 6: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the CPI(M)-led front has struck a deal with the BJP for April 9 Assembly polls in Kerala. She also accused the ruling LDF of compromising on ideology, accountability, and responsibility in order to remain in power for 10 years. The Wayanad MP was addressing a corner meeting in Peravoor in this northern district as part of the campaign for the Assembly polls. The LDF chose to make [] The post CPI(M) in deal with BJP for Apr 9 polls in Kerala, alleges Priyanka appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir: Police Arrest Two Alleged Drug Peddlers, Seize Heroin and Banned Tablets
SRINAGAR: Police in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir said it apprehended two alleged drug peddlers in separate operations and recovered a heroin-like substance and thousands of banned tablets, registering two cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The recoveries were made during routine checking operations in different parts of Doda town, []
Rain, Snow Likely In J&K From Tuesday Forenoon: MeT
SRINAGAR, Apr 6: The Meteorological Department has predicted another wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir, with intermittent light to moderate rain expected from Tuesday forenoon to Wednesday evening. Snowfall is also likely over the higher reaches during this period, officials said. According to the forecast, a few places in both Jammu division and Kashmir division may receive moderate to heavy rainfall, while higher altitude areas are likely to witness light to moderate snowfall. The MeT also issued an advisory warning [] The post Rain, Snow Likely In J&K From Tuesday Forenoon: MeT appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rahul Gandhi calls PM Modi, Vijayan arrogant; slams LDFs Who Else campaign
THRISSUR (KERALA): Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as arrogant, alleging that they have a mindset of ruling over people rather than working with them. Addressing an election rally at Mala here, Gandhi said the upcoming Assembly polls in Kerala were a fight between []
Indian Medical Body Seeks MEA Intervention Over Detention of Kashmiri Nurse in Saudi Arabia
SRINAGAR: Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, Vice President of the All India Medical Students Association, has sought urgent intervention from the Ministry of External Affairs regarding the detention of a Kashmiri nurse in Saudi Arabia, raising concern over lack of communication with his family. The appeal relates to Amjad Ali Bhat, a resident of Pattan in []
MeT Forecasts Rain and Snowfall in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Monday forecast widespread rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir on April 7 and 8, accompanied by light snowfall in higher reaches, along with gusty winds and thunderstorms. MeT Director Mukhtar Ahmad said that most of the weather activity is expected over the Jammu region, Pir Panjal, and the Chenab Valley, []
Earthquake Strikes Lebanon, Tremors Felt in Northern Israel
SRINAGAR: A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Lebanon on Monday, with tremors felt in parts of northern Israel, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) #Earthquake (#) possibly felt 24 sec ago in #Lebanon. Felt it? Tell us via: https://t.co/QMSpuj6Z2H https://t.co/AXvOM7I4Th https://t.co/wPtMW5ND1t Automatic crowdsourced detection, not seismically verified yet. More info soon! pic.twitter.com/zoAbXI0kvy EMSC []
Jammu Kashmir Punching Below its Weigh; GDP Share Under 1 Per Cent Despite Population Parity
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmirs contribution to Indias economy remains disproportionately low, with its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) accounting for less than one per cent of the national GDP, despite the Union Territory having roughly one per cent of the countrys population, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has flagged in its latest audit []
Positive Discussions Underway On UCC, One Nation, One Election: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged the Uniform Civil Code and One Nation, One Election as two of the unfinished agendas of the BJP, and said serious and positive discussions are taking place on them. Addressing virtually an event on the BJPs foundation day, Modi also targeted the Congress and said BJP workers endured many hardships like Emergency and also oppression under the grand old party. He said many BJP workers have even sacrificed their [] The post Positive Discussions Underway On UCC, One Nation, One Election: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Majid Khademi, Irans Revolutionary Guards Intel Chief, Killed In US-Israel Strikes
Tehran, Apr 6: Majid Khademi, the head of Iranian Revolutionary Guards intelligence organisation, has been killed in US-Israeli strikes on Monday, according to Iranian state media. Major General Majid Khademi, the powerful and educated head of the Intelligence Organisation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was martyred in the criminal terrorist attack by the American-Zionist enemy at dawn today, said the Guards in a post on their Telegram channel. It did not elaborate on where Khademi was killed. However, [] The post Majid Khademi, Irans Revolutionary Guards Intel Chief, Killed In US-Israel Strikes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Orders CBI Enquiry Into Award Of Contracts To Firms Linked To Arunachal CMs Kin
New Delhi, Apr 6: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBI to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into the award of contracts for public works in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly owned by family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath said the enquiry and consequential investigation, if any, shall cover the award and execution of public works, contracts and work orders in the state for the period from January 1, [] The post SC Orders CBI Enquiry Into Award Of Contracts To Firms Linked To Arunachal CMs Kin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Asian shares mostly gain while oil prices keep rising
TOKYO, Apr 6: Asian markets that were open for trading mostly rose Monday, as investors continued to closely watch the war in Iran, soaring oil prices and what President Donald Trump might say next. Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 rose nearly 1.1 per cent to 53,692.42 in morning trading. South Koreas Kospi gained 1.5 per cent to 5,460.24. Trading was closed in Australia for Easter, and in Hong Kong and Shanghai for a traditional Chinese holiday. The Tuesday deadline Trump has [] The post Asian shares mostly gain while oil prices keep rising appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Auto retail sales up 13.3 pc at 2,96,71,064 units in FY26: FADA
NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India in 2025-26 grew by 13.3 per cent at a record 2,96,71,064 units as compared to 2,61,87,255 units in the previous fiscal, with GST 2.0 helping overcome a subdued start to the year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday. Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales rose to 47,05,056 units in FY26, up 13 per cent from 41,63,927 units in FY25, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said [] The post Auto retail sales up 13.3 pc at 2,96,71,064 units in FY26: FADA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bank of Maharashtra logs 22pc loan growth in Q4
NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on Monday said it has registered a total credit growth of 22 per cent to Rs 2.92 lakh crore in the fourth quarter ended March 2026. The outstanding credit was Rs 2.40 lakh crore at the end of the January-March quarter of previous fiscal, BoM said in a regulatory filing. The total credit also includes Rs 1.12 lakh crore corporate credit while RAM advances of Rs 1.79 lakh crore during the quarter, [] The post Bank of Maharashtra logs 22pc loan growth in Q4 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jindal Steel deploys syngas in furnaces to counter shortages of natural gas, LPG
NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Jindal Steel on Monday said it has deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces to counter the shortage of natural gas, LPG and propane, enabling the company to sustain operations amid supply disruptions. Syngas, or synthesis gas, is a clean-burning fuel that offers a way to convert waste and biomass into valuable energy, acting as a circular energy source. The innovative switch to syngas produced through gasification of coal has allowed the [] The post Jindal Steel deploys syngas in furnaces to counter shortages of natural gas, LPG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Magicpin launches AI Assistant Vera for restaurants, retailers
NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Food delivery and e-commerce platform magicpin on Monday announced the launch of AI Assistant Vera for restaurants and retailers to gain real-time order volume insights for planning operations. During the pre-launch trial phase, over 1,00,000 restaurants and retailers have already been on-boarded on Vera, magicpin stated. The launch was brought forward due to a severe LPG crisis hitting food delivery partner restaurants across India, whereby magicpin provided real-time, AI-enabled support via Vera, it added. Anshoo Sharma, [] The post Magicpin launches AI Assistant Vera for restaurants, retailers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Wipro bags USD 1 bn deal from Olam Group; to acquire Mindsprint for USD 375 mn
SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI, Apr 6:IT services firm Wipro has secured an eight-year transformation deal with Singapore-based food and agri-business major Olam Group, which is expected to exceed USD 1 billion (about Rs 9,314 crore) in contract value. As part of the broader engagement, Wipro said it will acquire Olam Groups IT and digital services business, Mindsprint Pte. Ltd., for USD 375 million (about Rs 3,494 crore). Wipro has secured a multi-year strategic transformation deal with Olam Group, a leading USD 50+ [] The post Wipro bags USD 1 bn deal from Olam Group; to acquire Mindsprint for USD 375 mn appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Kept In Dark: Rahul Slams Govt On Data Sovereignty
NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday raised concerns over Indias data sovereignty and asserted that the country should be leading the global tech race, but instead it is being kept in the dark about how its data will be protected. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said Indias data belongs to its people and in the AI economy, it can be one of its biggest strengths to build AI, grow companies, and create [] The post India Kept In Dark: Rahul Slams Govt On Data Sovereignty appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nations Prosperity Key To Individual Progress: Mohan Bhagwat
KOCHI (KERALA), Apr 6: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said individual prosperity can be achieved only when the country is prosperous and secure. He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a two-day convention of Balagokulam, a cultural organisation for students affiliated with the RSS, here. Bhagwat said prosperity and security cannot be achieved in isolation. When the country is prosperous and safe, families too attain prosperity and security. When individuals work for the prosperity and safety of the nation, [] The post Nations Prosperity Key To Individual Progress: Mohan Bhagwat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Srinagar-Jammu highway shut for traffic after landslide in Ramban
Jammu: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed for traffic on Monday following a landslide due to incessant rainfall in the area, officials said, adding that clearance operations underway. The Traffic Police, said the highway is blocked between Karol Bridge and Chanderkote in Ramban district, halting vehicular movement on the strategic route connecting Jammu and Srinagar. []
Kulgam Police Cracks Down On Narcotics Drug Smugglers Under NDPS Act: 10 FIRs Registered
Kulgam, Apr 6: In a sustained and intensified drive against drug trafficking, Kulgam Police has registered 10 NDPS FIRs during the last 3 weeks According to the statement, 9 FIRs of PS Qazigund and 01 FIR of PS Devsar), leading to the arrest of 14 drug peddlers. During these operations, cumulative recoveries of 415.61 grams of Heroin, 1348 grams of Charas (including powder and charas-like substance), 1.5 kilograms of Bhang Patri and cash amounting to 1,37,990 have been effected. Investigations [] The post Kulgam Police Cracks Down On Narcotics Drug Smugglers Under NDPS Act: 10 FIRs Registered appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Traffic suspended on Jammu-Srinagar highway due to landslides in Ramban
Men and machines are working to clear the highway of slides and shooting stones
Briefing April 5-April 11, 2026
GANDERBAL The killing of a 28-year-old man in an alleged encounter in Ganderbal has sparked a major controversy in Jammu and Kashmir, with serious questions raised over the circumstances of the operation and the identity of the deceased. The man, identified as Rashid Ahmad Mughal, was described by his family and acquaintances as an orphan []
Army Personnel Dies After Accidental firing in North Kashmir
SRINAGAR: An Army personnel who was injured following an accidental discharge from his service rifle at an Army camp in north Kashmirs Handwara has succumbed to his injuries, officials said. Official sources stated that the soldier, identified as Jaideep (24), sustained a bullet injury after his service rifle went off accidentally at an Army camp []
How America Rescued Its Pilot from Iranian Mountains After 36-Hour Hunt and Firefight?
SRINAGAR: A US airman shot down over Iran was rescued after more than a day behind enemy lines in what officials and media reports described as a complex and high-risk operation involving deception tactics, intense search efforts and a reported firefight, as the ongoing conflict entered a new and volatile phase. President Donald Trump announced []
Artemis II in Flight: NASA Sends Humans Back Toward the Moon After 50 Years
SRINAGAR: Astronauts aboard NASAs Artemis II mission are now en route around the Moon after a landmark launch carried humans beyond Earths orbit for the first time in more than five decades, marking a decisive return to deep-space exploration since the Apollo 17 mission. The mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida aboard []
Committee Submits Report on Additional Pay in Health Deptt; Divergence Emerges Over Coverage
SRINAGAR: A high-level committee constituted by the Health and Medical Education Department has submitted its report to the government recommending categories eligible for grant of two-and-a-half days additional pay and allowances to non-gazetted employees, while raising key concerns over financial implications. The committee, constituted vide Government Order No. 144-JK(HME) of 2026 dated March 11 examined []
Traffic Halted on JammuSrinagar National Highway
SRINAGAR: Traffic movement on the Jammu Srinagar National Highway was suspended after continuous landslides and shooting stones blocked both tubes between Karol Bridge and Chanderkote in Ramban district, officials said on Monday. An official said that vehicular movement has been stopped from both ends at safer locations as a precautionary measure. Due to continuous sliding []
India sends emergency relief supplies to flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is committed to extending humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people in this challenging time
Fortis Escorts Institute organises heart check-up camp
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: A free heart check-up camp was held here today at Gurdwara Bala Pritam Ji by Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi. The camp was inaugurated by the office bearers of District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee Jammu, Halqa Nanak Nagar. The camp was led by Dr. Swati Mahajan, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. During the camp, over 75 patients were screened for various heart-related ailments. As part of the initiative, patients were provided free medical [] The post Fortis Escorts Institute organises heart check-up camp appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jugal, Arvind promise fast-track development of Vijay Nagar residents during Public Darbar
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5:Resolution of public issues is my priority, and development is my agenda,said MLA Jammu WestArvind Guptawhile addressing a Public Darbar held at Ward No. 40, here at Vijay Nagar today. He assured residents that long-pending works related to basic infrastructure will be taken up on priority and completed in a time-bound manner. During the Public Darbar locals raised several long-pending civic issues before senior BJP leaders, including MPJugal Kishore Sharma. A large number of residents participated [] The post Jugal, Arvind promise fast-track development of Vijay Nagar residents during Public Darbar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Devyani Rana kicks off 2nd youth training, employment drive for Hotel Industry in Nagrota
Excelsior Correspondent NAGROTA, Apr 5: MLA Nagrota, Devyani Rana today launched the second edition of the Youth Training & Employment Drive aimed at equipping local youth with skills for careers in the hotel and hospitality sector. The programme commenced at TRT Community Hall, Nagrota, and has been organised in collaboration with ARC Hospitality as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen skill development and employment avenues for young people. The session witnessed participation from 100 aspiring candidates in the 18-27 age [] The post Devyani Rana kicks off 2nd youth training, employment drive for Hotel Industry in Nagrota appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bangladesh: Measles cases surge nationwide; Govt launches emergency vaccination drive
DHAKA, April 5: Measles infections are rising rapidly across Bangladesh, placing growing pressure on paediatric wards in hospitals, media reports said on Sunday. Healthcare facilities are experiencing a concerning surge in children exhibiting symptoms such as fever, respiratory distress, and widespread rashes, the Dhaka Tribune reported. In many hospitals, isolation units have been opened to manage the increasing patient load and curb further transmission. To combat the outbreak, an emergency Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign commenced on Sunday, targeting 30 upazilas [] The post Bangladesh: Measles cases surge nationwide; Govt launches emergency vaccination drive appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FCIK warns of economic stress, urges immediate measures
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 5: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today expressed concern over growing economic stress in Jammu and Kashmir due to the ongoing West Asian conflict, and called for immediate Government intervention to protect the regions industrial sector. Highlighting sector-specific impacts, An FCIK spokesperson said that the export sector, particularly Kashmirs handicrafts, has been severely affected, with consignments stalled at multiple stages and payments from overseas buyers delayed or deferred, slowing remittance inflows and disrupting [] The post FCIK warns of economic stress, urges immediate measures appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Modi makes 33 pc quota pitch to Bengals women voters, says benefit from 2029 LS polls
COOCH BEHAR, Apr 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies would start benefiting them from the 2029 parliamentary polls, as he sought to weaken West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees strongest electoral constituency. Addressing his first rally in north Bengal after the poll schedule was announced, Modi turned the sprawling ground in Cooch Behar into a direct appeal to Bengals women, invoking the states [] The post Modi makes 33 pc quota pitch to Bengals women voters, says benefit from 2029 LS polls appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jan Vishwas Bill 2026: Booster dose for businesses
Sant Kumar Sharma The Jan Vishwas 2026 Bill is a part of the ongoing reform process initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modis government over a decade ago. Harassment of businessmen and common citizens due to regulatory provisions was fairly common in an era of `License Raj that earlier Congress-led governments fostered. Deregulation or lesser regulatory laws has always helped market sentiment and proved to be beneficial. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which provide employment to a large number [] The post Jan Vishwas Bill 2026: Booster dose for businesses appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
How Artemis II Redefines Humanitys Future
Biju Dharmapalan bijudharmapalan@gmail.com More than half a century after humans last ventured beyond low Earth orbit, NASAs Artemis II mission marks a decisive turning point-not just in space exploration, but in the trajectory of human civilisation itself. This is not merely a return to the Moon; it is a rehearsal for humanitys expansion into deep space, a technological leap, and a philosophical shift in how we see our place in the universe. The mission, launched on 1 April 2026 at [] The post How Artemis II Redefines Humanitys Future appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Towards an Academictopia Reimagining the Future of Education
Pinaki Bakshi pinakibakshi9@gmail.com One of the rampant issues academic domains are still dealing with is the theoretical vs. practical implementation of knowledge. The concern is about the typical academic dynamics and also academic underpinnings that prioritize conventional rote learning and securing higher grades, while shunning the contemplative planes of imagination, critical thinking, and the well-being of students themselves. This results in extreme psychological as well as societal pressure being placed upon students. Todays youth still faces pressure concerning memorization for [] The post Towards an Academictopia Reimagining the Future of Education appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
From Rote to Real: CBSEs Skill Education Reform
Meenu Gupta guptadps@gmail.com A quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding in Indias classrooms. Beginning the academic year 2025-26, the Central Board of Secondary Education has made Skill Education, titled Kaushal Bodh, compulsory for students of Classes VI to VIII across all affiliated schools. This is not a minor curricular adjustment. It is a decisive shift in how the nation understands learning itself. For decades, middle school education has largely revolved around textbooks, note making, and examinations. While academic foundations remain [] The post From Rote to Real: CBSEs Skill Education Reform appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rana convenes public outreach prog at Bassali
* Pledges time bound redressal of border area issues Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 5: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today visited the Bassali area of Doongi block in the border district of Rajouri where he convened an extensive public outreach programme. The high profile visit was aimed to assess and address the grassroots concerns, ensuring equitable development in remote and border regions. The tribal residents put forth a range of demands [] The post Rana convenes public outreach prog at Bassali appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Trump dictating terms to India as Modi has compromised: Karra
*BJP-led Govt pro-capitalist, anti-poor: Bhalla Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: JKPCC president, Tariq Hameed Karra has said that US President Donald Trump is dictating terms and imposing decisions , that suit US, as Prime Minister Modi is compromised due to pressures of Epstein files revealations and Adani case. Addressing a largely attended Congress rally at Ghou Manhasan in Marh constituency, organised by former Minister Mula Ram, PCC chief said that India never succumbed to pressures of super powers and always [] The post Trump dictating terms to India as Modi has compromised: Karra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma pays tribute to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, along with all ranks of the Northern Command paid rich tribute to Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, MC, on the occasion of his birth anniversary, in a function held here today. Remembered as a true legend of the Indian Armed Forces, Field Marshal Manekshaw was a charismatic leader, a strategic mastermind and the architect of one of the greatest military victories in history. His exemplary leadership during [] The post Lt Gen Pratik Sharma pays tribute to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hundreds throng Guldanda after fresh snowfall
Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Apr 5: Though the fresh snowfall in high altitude of Chenab region has brought down the temperature considerably resulting in return of cold wave in the entire region, the positive side of this is that high altitude destinations of Bhaderwah are experiencing sudden and unexpected rush of tourists, much to the delight of locals associated with tourism industry. Local vendors who have set up their small kiosks at high altitude tourist destinations along Bhaderwah-Pathankot and Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate [] The post Hundreds throng Guldanda after fresh snowfall appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lightning damages PDD transformer in Mandi
Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Apr 5: A 3.15 MVA electric transformer of the Power Development Department (PDD) was damaged at receiving station Saiklu due to sky lightning amidst thunder-storm today. The power supply was snapped in the entire area after this in Tehsil Mandi. Official sources said that due to sky lightning, 3.15 MVA transformer caught massive fire. It caused extensive damage to the transformer and power allied power infrastructure. With the timely action of fire tenders another installed 6.3 MVA [] The post Lightning damages PDD transformer in Mandi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pawan Khajuria seeks redressal of basic issues, rehabilitation of flood hit families
Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 5: Senior leader Pawan Khajuria held a meeting with residents of Panchayat Babey in Tehsil Majalta, under the Udhampur East Assembly constituency and listened to the problems of the locals for taking concrete steps toward their resolution. During the meeting, the villagers expressed their grievances. They told Khajuria that the problems of electricity and water in the area are extremely serious. In many places, they said, power supply remains disrupted for days, affecting the daily lives [] The post Pawan Khajuria seeks redressal of basic issues, rehabilitation of flood hit families appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
200-bed block at GMC Handwara likely ready by July
Project ahead of schedule, handover soon Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 5: The 200-bedded additional hospital block at the Associated Hospital of Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara is likely to be completed by June-July this year, officials said. Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B) Handwara, Er. Farooq Ahmad Shah said the construction is on track and nearing completion. He noted that the project is progressing ahead of schedule and will soon be handed over to the hospital administration. Work on the additional block [] The post 200-bed block at GMC Handwara likely ready by July appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Suri urges Govt to review restrictions on Shiv Khori Yatra
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Senior BJP leader, Raman Suri has urged the authorities to take the issue of restrictions on Shiv Khori Yatra seriously as the matter is not only related to faith but also directly connected with the livelihood and economic survival of thousands of locals there. In a handout, Suri said that devotees and businessmen have expressed strong resentment, pointing out that just a few months after the terror attack of Pahalgam, all the tourist destinations in [] The post Suri urges Govt to review restrictions on Shiv Khori Yatra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The prolonged delay in completion of the Guzhama bridge in Ganderbal is an instance of administrative inefficiency, reflecting a systemic inertia that continues to plague public infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir. A bridge whose foundation stone was laid in 2008 remains incomplete even after a decade and a half, despite nearly Rs 9 crore already spent. What stands today are just four pillars-silent symbols of bureaucratic delay and broken promises. This is a familiar and troubling pattern: projects are [] The post Endless Bridge Delay appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MSJK protests against bad roads, traffic problems
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Mission Statehood Jammu Kashmir (MSJK) activists here today staged a protest demonstration against JMC, PWD, PHE and R&B for the bad condition of Amphalla-Janipur High Court road and grave traffic problems in Jammu city. The protest was led by Sunil Dimple, MSJK leader who claimed that public suffers daily due to traffic jams on city roads. He took a dig at the JMC authorities and said that city garbage flows into river Tawi, street lights [] The post MSJK protests against bad roads, traffic problems appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Free artificial limbs camp organized by Jain Clinic
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Clinic Jammu organized artificial limbs camp at Kali Jani. In this camp, 82 patients were checked and artifical limbs were given to them including 32 limbs, 5 callipers, 6AFO & KFO one wheel chair, 8 hearing aids. Chairman Pradeep Jain described the procedure for giving hearing aids. He appealed to the general public to aware the specially abled persons. Regarding the facilities available at Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Clinic which are [] The post Free artificial limbs camp organized by Jain Clinic appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu youth killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict cremated in native village
Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Apr 5: A Jammu youth, who died in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, was cremated in his native village Pahariwala in Khour area here today amid an outpouring of grief. The mortal remains of Sachin Khajuria, son of Banarasi Lal of Pahariwala, Khour, reached Jammu early in the morning and were later taken in the form of a procession from the Taleri Pull area to his residence, where hundreds of mourners gathered to bid a final farewell. Slogans [] The post Jammu youth killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict cremated in native village appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bars Annual Sports Meet concludes
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: The Annual Sports Meet of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu concluded at the University of Jammu today. The final day of the tournament saw great enthusiasm among members of the bar, especially the players. The nail-biting final of the cricket tournament made the finale interesting. The Chief Justice of the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli, along with Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Justice Sindhu Sharma, Justice Wasim [] The post Bars Annual Sports Meet concludes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Daily flights operating to Leh go up from 8 to 18
LG hails increase in flight frequency Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Apr 5: In a significant boost to air connectivity and the tourism sector in Ladakh, the onset of the new tourist season has seen a substantial increase in the number of daily flights operating to Leh starting April 1. As per the flight schedule for April 2, flight operations at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh, have increased significantly from 8 flights (including 2 charter flights) to a total of 18 flights [] The post Daily flights operating to Leh go up from 8 to 18 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
5th Edition of SMVD Katra Half Marathon concludes
Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Apr 5: The 5th edition of SMVD Katra Half Marathon- A Divine Run, organized by One Level Up Sports in collaboration with the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), concluded successfully with participation from over 1300 runners across India. The marathon was flagged off by Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, along with K Anandh, Chief Conservator of Forests, Central Circle, Dr V S Senthil Kumar, Chief Conservator of Forests, Alok Kumar Maurya, Addl. [] The post 5th Edition of SMVD Katra Half Marathon concludes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway ready from Balsua in Pb up to Ring Road at Raya
Project cost escalates from Rs 25,000 cr to Rs 38,905 cr * Being opened for Shri Amarnath Yatra in June Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Apr 5: The prestigious Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Project, one of the major Greenfield Projects in the country under Bharatmala Pariyojana is all set to be opened for the pilgrims of Shri Aarnath Ji Yatra in June this year from Balsua in Punjab and Raya Morh, near Ring Road in Vijaypur in district Samba for their easy and smooth [] The post Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway ready from Balsua in Pb up to Ring Road at Raya appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Committed to mitigating West Asia crisis impact: Centre
Says ensuring uninterrupted fuel, LPG supply Advises citizens to avoid panic purchase New Delhi: In light of the conflict in West Asia, the government on Sunday expressed its firm commitment to mitigate the sufferings of people, saying it remains actively engaged in ensuring preparedness and seamless functioning across key sectors. The Ministry of Petroleum & []
Fuel, LPG supply steady nationwide: HPCL
New Delhi: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on Sunday said it is maintaining uninterrupted fuel and LPG supplies nationwide, keeping operations steady despite ongoing geopolitical concerns. The company recorded sales of 38,986 kilolitres (over 3.8 crore litres) of petrol and 69,357 kilolitres (over 6.9 crore litres) of diesel, till April 4, 2026. It has catered []
West Asia conflict:FCIK seeks urgent policy intervention to address economic fallout
Exports, horticulture, tourism, MSMEs all affected; liquidity crunch deepens Srinagar: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has expressed serious concern over the growing economic distress in Jammu & Kashmir arising from the ongoing West Asian conflict, and has urged the Government to immediately step in with a comprehensive relief and stabilization package to []
64 posts created for B&J Hospital Srinagar: Health Minister
Omar govt committed to strengthening advanced medical care infrastructure Jammu: In a significant step aimed at strengthening specialised healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Sunday announced that the Government has sanctioned creation of 64 additional posts for the Bone and Joint (B&J) []
Centre treating J&K people as second-class citizens Congress chief
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of treating the people of the Union Territory as second-class citizens by denying them statehood. He also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that he was silently taking directives from []
Moodys cuts Indias growth forecast to 6%
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has led to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and affected the global economy, Moodys Ratings has slashed Indias economic growth estimate for the current fiscal to 6 per cent from 6.8 per cent earlier. It said the ongoing conflict in West Asia will moderate []
Ambedkars life testament to power of education over prejudice: Speaker
Donates 22 books titled History of Dr BR Ambedkar to Assembly Library Jammu: A delegation of Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Academy led by its President and former Chief Secretary BR Kundal on Sunday called on Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather at Assembly Secretariat here. During the meeting, Kundal donated 22 books titled History []
Traffic Police intensify enforcement drive against pressure horns
Jammu: The Traffic Police J&K, under the directions of the Inspector General of Traffic Police- J&K, have initiated an intensive enforcement drive against the illegal use of pressure horns across the Union Territory. In a statement issued here, the Traffic Police reiterated that Supreme Court of India, in its directions dated 10.12.2013 in SLP No. []
Police attach residential property acquired through drug trade
Srinagar: As part of its ongoing drive against narcotics related activities, J&K Police in Shopian have attached a single-storey residential house valued at 16,20,444/- under Khasra No. 1070/360, belonging to Khurshid Ahmad Itoo a resident of Takiya Reban Zainapora. The property was identified as having been acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal sale of []
No Immunity From Law: Jammu Kashmir High Court Refuses to Quash FIR in Shivpora Assault Case
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has dismissed a petition seeking quashing of an FIR in a case involving allegations of assault and attempted rape in Shivpora, holding that no grounds were made out for invoking its extraordinary jurisdiction and directing the police to proceed with the case without any []
West Asia Situation: Govt Ensures Fuel Supply Stability, Steps Up Repatriation and Advisory Measures
SRINAGAR: The Government of India on Sunday said it has intensified preparedness across critical sectors, including energy supply, maritime operations and citizen safety, in view of the evolving situation in West Asia, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. Issuing a comprehensive update, authorities emphasised that there is no disruption in the availability of petrol, diesel []
Fake Kerosene Allotment Racket: Jammu Kashmir High Court Upholds Charges Against CAPD Officials
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has dismissed two connected petitions challenging the framing of charges in an alleged fake kerosene allotment racket, holding that the material on record discloses a prima facie case and raises grave suspicion warranting trial. The judgment was reserved on March 12, 2026, and pronounced []
Pressure Horn Ban Enforced in Jammu Kashmir; Rs 10,000 Fine and Jail Term for Violators
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police has reiterated a complete ban on the use of pressure horns across the Union Territory, warning that strict legal action will be taken against violators. The directive follows the ruling of the Supreme Court of India in the case Abhay Singh vs State of Uttar Pradesh and Others, []
Anganwadi Appointment Dispute: Jammu Kashmir High Court Sets Aside 2016 Single Judge Order
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has allowed a Letters Patent Appeal filed by Fatima Bano, setting aside a 2016 judgment of the Single Judge and upholding her selection as an Anganwadi Worker for Panchayat Halqa Kathpora in Kulgam district. The Division Bench of Justices Sindhu Sharma and Shahzad Azeem []
South Kashmir: Police Attach Rs 16.20 Lakh Property Linked to Narcotics Case
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian district of south Kashmir have attached a residential property valued at Rs 16.20 lakh in connection with a narcotics case, officials said on Sunday. The single-storey house, located under Khasra No. 1070/360 in Takiya Reban Zainapora, belongs to Khurshid Ahmad Itoo. Police said the property was identified as []
Jammu Kashmir High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail in Doda Assault Case
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has granted pre-arrest bail to a District Development Council member in a case involving allegations of assault and caste-based abuse during a public function in Doda, holding that the essential ingredients of offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act were not []
