JKBOSE to Declare Class 11 Results Tomorrow
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is set to declare the Class 11th examination results on Monday, around noon. JKBOSE Chairman Ghulam Hassan Sheikh said that the result compilation process has been completed and the Board is ready to make the announcement. The results are finalised. We are optimistic about declaring []
Jammu and Kashmir join Mumbai in Ranji Trophy quarterfinals from Elite Group D
Mumbai, Feb 1: Skipper Ayush Dosejas unbeaten 159 helped Delhi force a draw against table-toppers Mumbai, while Jammu and Kashmir joined the 42-time champions in the quarterfinals from Elite Group D of the Ranji Trophy here on Sunday. Dosejas 230-ball 159 which included 11 fours and two sixes kept Mumbai at bay and the two teams decided to shake hands about half-an-hour before the tea break, here at the MCA-BKC Ground. Delhi reached 407 for six declared with an overall [] The post Jammu and Kashmir join Mumbai in Ranji Trophy quarterfinals from Elite Group D appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha hails the Budget 2026-27
Jammu, 1st February 2026: Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today hailed the Budget 2026-27 as pragmatic which he said will prioritize economic acceleration, create future-ready infrastructure, sustain growth momentum, chart path to $5 trillion economy milestone within few years and comprehensive fiscal strategy will balance growth ambition with social welfare. Expressing gratitude to the Honble [] The post Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha hails the Budget 2026-27 appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
FM Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi, Says Indias Economic Fundamentals Strong
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that Indias economic fundamentals are strong and the Budget addresses the needs of all sections of society. With due respect, I dont know what course correction he (Gandhi) is referring to. Economy and its fundamentals are strong. Global uncertainty is facing many of our sectors for whom we have brought in so many different schemes for those small and medium enterprises, textiles, [] The post FM Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi, Says Indias Economic Fundamentals Strong appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Former IRS Officer Gets Bail in Assault, Attempted Rape Case
SRINAGAR: The District Court in Srinagar on Saturday granted interim bail to Vivek Batra, a former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, in a case involving allegations of assault, attempted rape and criminal intimidation against an elderly Kashmiri Pandit couple. The bail order came after Batras arrest on January 8 following a complaint lodged at Rajbagh []
Overall Budget Progressive, But Falls Short Of J&Ks Expectations: Rahul Sahai
Jammu, Feb 1: Chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Jammu and Kashmir, Rahul Sahai, on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 is progressive and sustainable for the country as a whole but failed to meet the expectations of the UT as a conflict-affected region. Sahai said the budget reflects a strong focus on sustainable infrastructure development and appears balanced from a national perspective. Overall, it is a progressive budget in terms of the country. It is [] The post Overall Budget Progressive, But Falls Short Of J&Ks Expectations: Rahul Sahai appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Centre Proposes Rs 43,290 Cr Transfer To J&K In FY27, Up 4.72 pc
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed transfer of over Rs 43,290 crore to Jammu and Kashmir for 2026-27, higher by 4.72 per cent over the current fiscal. According to the budget document, total transfers to the Union Territory have been pegged at Rs 43,290.29 crore, up from Rs 41,340.22 crore in 202526 Revised Estimates (RE). The funds have been proposed as Central Assistance to Union Territory, which has risen by Rs 2,030.97 crore, from Rs [] The post Centre Proposes Rs 43,290 Cr Transfer To J&K In FY27, Up 4.72 pc appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC to Hear Plea Against Sonam Wangchuks Detention on Monday
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA), filed by his wife Gitanjali J Angmo. A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice P.B. Varale is likely to take up the matter. Senior advocate [] The post SC to Hear Plea Against Sonam Wangchuks Detention on Monday appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Kashmir Assembly Tightens Access Ahead of 2026 Budget Session
SRINAGAR: Ahead of the 2026 Budget Session, authorities in Jammu Kashmir have issued strict instructions restricting access to the Assembly Lobby and main entrances. Only ministers and legislators are permitted in these areas. The move follows reports from the previous session where unauthorized presence of officers, media personnel, and personal assistants caused inconvenience to lawmakers []
Jalandhar (Punjab), Feb 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled the new name of the Adampur airport as Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport, Adampur here and also virtually inaugurated the civil terminal building at the Halwara airport in Ludhiana. The prime minister, who reached the Adampur airport at around 3.45 pm, would also be visiting Dera Sachkhand Ballan here on the occasion of the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas. Modi also inaugurated the terminal building of the [] The post Punjab: PM Modi renames Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas, inaugurates civil terminal of Halwara airport appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FM Sitharaman proposes Khelo India Mission to boost talent development, coaching, infra
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of the Khelo India Mission while presenting the Union Budget 202627 in Parliament, aimed at transforming Indias sports ecosystem over the next decade. The Mission will focus on creating an integrated talent-development pathway, training coaches and support staff, incorporating sports science and technology, organising [] The post FM Sitharaman proposes Khelo India Mission to boost talent development, coaching, infra appeared first on Northlines .
J&K | BRO Begins Snow Clearance On Pahalgam-Chandanwari Axis For Uninterrupted Movement Of Forces
Srinagar, Feb 1: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has undertaken snow clearance operations on the Pahalgam-Chandanwari Road, the gateway of the revered Amarnath Yatra route in Anantnag district. The 17-km-long Pahalgam-Chandanwari stretch is being cleared of heavy snow to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for security forces deployed at various locations to guard the Amarnath cave shrine, a BRO official said here on Sunday. He said the area has witnessed intense snowfall over the past two weeks, with snow accumulation ranging from [] The post J&K | BRO Begins Snow Clearance On Pahalgam-Chandanwari Axis For Uninterrupted Movement Of Forces appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi describes Union Budget 2026-27 as historic
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Union Budget 2026-27 presents an ambitious roadmap to give new momentum to the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. In a video message, Mr Modi said, this years budget will give Indias reform express new energy and new momentum. He said, the budget turns [] The post PM Modi describes Union Budget 2026-27 as historic appeared first on Northlines .
Budget 2026-27 Focuses on Growth and Welfare Balance: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR: Asserting that Budget 2026-27 charts the path to a $5 trillion economy milestone within a few years and presents Indias ambitious vision to achieve developed economy status, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on development of ecologically sustainable mountain trails in Jammu []
Union Budget Signals Push For Developed India, Shows Strong Focus On J&K: JCCI
Jammu, Feb 1: The Union Budget 2026 reflects a strong push towards building a developed India and an additional Rs 2,000 crore allocation for Jammu and Kashmir reflects the Union governments focus on its development, an industry official said on Sunday. The President of the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries (JCCI), Arun Gupta, said that J&K has remained under the special focus of the Union Government, and the additional allocation of Rs 2,000 crore is a direct message that [] The post Union Budget Signals Push For Developed India, Shows Strong Focus On J&K: JCCI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Defence Budget Pegged At Rs 7.85 Lakh Cr; 15 Per Cent Increase Over Current Fiscal
New Delhi, Feb 1: India on Sunday set aside Rs 7,84,678 crore as defence outlay for 2026-27 over the current fiscals allocation of Rs 6.81 lakh crore with a major increase in capital expenditure as the military focuses on modernisation in the face of security challenges from China and Pakistan. The increase in the defence outlay against the backdrop of historic success of Operation Sindoor has further strengthened our resolve to make Indias defence system even more robust, Defence Minister [] The post Defence Budget Pegged At Rs 7.85 Lakh Cr; 15 Per Cent Increase Over Current Fiscal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Welcome this good Budget, dont play politics over it, Rijiju tells opposition
NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said the Union Budget is focused on growth and development, and slammed the opposition parties for playing politics over it. The opposition parties on Sunday criticised the Union Budget presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, with the Congress calling it totally lacklustre and alleging that it fell woefully short of the hype generated around it. The Samajwadi Party said the Budget failed to meet peoples expectations, [] The post Welcome this good Budget, dont play politics over it, Rijiju tells opposition appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Five Jammu Kashmir Men Held in Rajasthan for Suspicious Donation Collection
SRINAGAR: Two natives of Jammu and Kashmir have been arrested, while three others have been detained by police in Kota district of Rajasthan in connection with suspicious activities linked to the collection of donations, officials said on Sunday. Police said three men, residents of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, were detained on Saturday by []
FIRST TAKE | Budget 2026: Structurally Sound, Tactically Timid
By Shivanand Pandit Budget 2026 reinforces confidence among markets and long-term investors by sustaining high capital expenditure of 12.2 lakh crore while keeping the fiscal deficit anchored around 4.3%. Measures to deepen the corporate bond market and relax NRI and foreign portfolio investment limits enhance liquidity, improve price discovery, and facilitate the flow of long-term [] The post FIRST TAKE | Budget 2026: Structurally Sound, Tactically Timid appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Kashmir, Other States to Get Eco-Friendly Mountain Trains
SRINAGAR: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the 2026 Budget, announced plans to develop ecologically sustainable mountain trains and hiking trails in key hill regions, including Jammu Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Araku Valley, and Pudigai Malai. The government will also introduce wildlife tourism trails, featuring turtle nesting routes in Odisha, Karnataka, and Kerala, and []
NATOs ability to deter Russia takes hit with trans-Atlantic infighting
BRUSSELS, Feb 1: European allies and Canada are pouring billions of dollars into helping Ukraine, and they have pledged to massively boost their budgets to defend their territories. But despite those efforts, NATOs credibility as a unified force under US leadership has taken a huge hit over the past year as trust within the 32-nation military organisation dissolved. The rift has been most glaring over US President Donald Trumps repeated threats to seize Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally [] The post NATOs ability to deter Russia takes hit with trans-Atlantic infighting appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chinas 2026 Spring Festival travel rush to begin
BEIJING, Feb 1: Chinas annual Spring Festival travel rush will begin on Monday, with inter-regional trips expected to hit a record 9.5 billion. The surge is driven by overlapping demand for family reunions and tourism during a longer holiday, analysts said. Road travel by private cars is expected to remain dominant, accounting for roughly 80 percent of inter-regional trips, according to authorities. Passenger volumes on railways and civil aviation are forecast at 540 million and 95 million, respectively, with both [] The post Chinas 2026 Spring Festival travel rush to begin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US
DUBAI, Feb 1: An explosion tore through an apartment building Saturday in Irans port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl as local media footage purportedly showed a security force member being carried out by rescuers. The blast happened a day before a planned naval drill by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil traded passes. The US military has warned Iran not to threaten its [] The post Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia, calls in UK for former prince to cooperate
NEW YORK, Feb 1: Newly disclosed US government files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to share what he knows with authorities about Epsteins links to powerful individuals around the world. The fallout comes just a day after the Justice Department began releasing a massive trove of files that offers more details about Epsteins interactions with the rich and famous after he served time [] The post Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia, calls in UK for former prince to cooperate appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
High-Density Almond Plantations Proposed for Hilly Areas Including Kashmir Valley
SRINAGAR: The Union Budget 202627 has proposed the expansion of high-density plantation of almond orchards in hilly regions, including the Kashmir Valley, as part of a broader push towards high-value agriculture. According to the Budget speech, high-density planting will be promoted to increase yield per hectare and improve orchard productivity through modern cultivation practices. The []
J&K ACB arrests Junior Engineer in bribery case
Jammu, Feb 1: A team of Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau has arrested and booked one Junior Engineer for demanding and accepting a bribe from the complainant. The ACB spokesman said that a case was registered under relevant sections against public servant, namely, Rahul Gandotra, JE posted as TA in BDO Office Gulabgarh Mahore [] The post J&K ACB arrests Junior Engineer in bribery case appeared first on Northlines .
Tourism received strategic recognition in union budget: Brigade Hotel
CHENNAI, Feb 1: Real estate player, Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd, on Sunday said that the budget has given the strategic recognition to the tourism sector. The Budgets emphasis on tourism goes beyond infrastructure and rightly addresses the sectors biggest gap, skilled human capital, Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd Director, Vineet Verma, said. The emphasis on infrastructure led development, experiential tourism and ease of doing business sends a strong signal to investors and operators alike. This can accelerate asset creation, improve quality [] The post Tourism received strategic recognition in union budget: Brigade Hotel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sun Pharma shares climb nearly 4 pc post earnings announcement
NEW DELHI, Feb 1:Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Sunday climbed nearly 4 per cent after the firm posted a 16 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025. The stock climbed 3.81 per cent to Rs 1,655.80 on the BSE. At the NSE, the stock edged higher by 3.78 per cent to Rs 1,655.70. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Saturday posted a 16 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to [] The post Sun Pharma shares climb nearly 4 pc post earnings announcement appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Anthem Biosciences, Biocon stock jumps as Budget proposes Rs 10K cr investment in biopharma
NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Shares of companies related to pharmaceuticals sector jumped on Sunday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed Rs 10,000 crore investment in the biopharma sector over the next five years, a move which would give a boost to the countrys pharmaceuticals industry. The stock of Anthem Biosciences surged 6.49 per cent, Biocon climbed 2.93 per cent, Syngene International went up by 2.78 per cent, Panacea Biotec advanced 2.56 per cent, Natco Pharma (1.63 per cent), Concord Biotech [] The post Anthem Biosciences, Biocon stock jumps as Budget proposes Rs 10K cr investment in biopharma appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Union Budget: National Programme for Nut Crops to Boost Jammu Kashmir Orchard-Based Economy
SRINAGAR: The Union Budget 202627 has proposed a national programme for high-value nut crops, including almonds, walnuts and pine nuts, with a focus on hilly regions, which is expected to benefit Jammu and Kashmirs orchard-based economy. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the Budget in Parliament, said the government aims to promote high-value agriculture as part []
Budget Blind To Indias Real Crises: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Feb 1: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the Union Budget for 2026-27 is blind to Indias real crises, and highlighted how the youth are without jobs, manufacturing is falling and farmers are in distress. Youth without jobs. Falling manufacturing. Investors pulling out capital. Household savings plummeting. Farmers in distress. Looming global shocks all ignored, the Congress leader said. A Budget that refuses course correction, blind to Indias real crises, Gandhi said [] The post Budget Blind To Indias Real Crises: Rahul Gandhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Supreme Court To Hear Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, the wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, against his detention under the National Security Act. A bench of Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice P B Varale is likely to hear the matter. On January 29, Wangchuk, who is under detention in Jodhpur Central Jail, denied allegations that he made a statement to overthrow the government like Arab Spring, emphasising [] The post Supreme Court To Hear Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ACB Catches JE Red-Handed Taking 8000 Bribe In J&Ks Reasi
Jammu, Feb 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Sunday trapped and arrested Rahul Gandotra, Junior Engineer posted as TA in the BDO Office, Gulabgarh Mahore, Reasi, for demanding and accepting a bribe of 8,000. The accused already has three cases registered against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act. In a statement, ACB registered a case FIR No. 03/2026 U/S 07 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 at PS ACB Udhampur against public servant, namely, Rahul Gandotra, [] The post ACB Catches JE Red-Handed Taking 8000 Bribe In J&Ks Reasi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Budget 2026-27 Sets 25-Year Growth Roadmap, Reinforces Economic Stability: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 lays down a long-term development framework for the next 25 years, combining inclusive growth with economic stability and reaffirming the Modi governments commitment to building a self-reliant and globally competitive India. In a series of posts on X, Amit Shah, stated, Through Budget 2026-27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has demonstrated that Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat are not just slogans, but the firm resolve [] The post Budget 2026-27 Sets 25-Year Growth Roadmap, Reinforces Economic Stability: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Budget 2026-27 Charts Path To $5 Trillion Economy Milestone Within Few Years: LG Sinha
LG Manoj Sinha Hails The Budget 2026-27 The budget promises unprecedented empowerment for youth, women, and farmers: LG Jammu, Feb 1: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today hailed the Budget 2026-27 as pragmatic which he said will prioritize economic acceleration, create future-ready infrastructure, sustain growth momentum, chart path to $5 trillion economy milestone within few years and comprehensive fiscal strategy will balance growth ambition with social welfare. Expressing gratitude to the Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Honble Union Finance [] The post Budget 2026-27 Charts Path To $5 Trillion Economy Milestone Within Few Years: LG Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu Kashmir: ACB Detains JE in Bribery Case
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), on Sunday said to have trapped and arrested, an Junior Engineer (JE) posted as Technical Assistant in the BDO Office, Mahore, District Reasi, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs: 8,000. The Bureau has also revealed that three separate corruption cases are already registered against the accused []
Two PDD Employees Killed in Road Accident in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Two Power Development Department (PDD) employees were killed in a road accident on Sunday in the Jandrola area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. An official said that the deceased have been identified as Chindsee Singh Sanu, son of Sukhdev Singh, a resident of Kamsar near the CEO Office, and Kulbir Singh, also []
J&K | Two PDD Employees Dies In Poonch Road Accident
Poonch, Feb 1 : Two employees of the Power Development Department (PDD) lost their lives in a road accident that occurred in the Jandrola area of Poonch district on Sunday. An official said, the deceased have been identified as Chindsee Singh Sanu, son of Sukhdev Singh, a resident of Kamsar near the CEO Office, and Kulbir Singh, also a PDD employee, a resident of Mohalla Gernally, Poonch. The accident took place in the Jandrola area under circumstances that are being [] The post J&K | Two PDD Employees Dies In Poonch Road Accident appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Over Rs 95,000 Crore Allocated For VB-G RAM G, MGNREGA Gets Rs 30,000 Crore In Budget
New Delhi, Jan 1: As the VB-G RAM G scheme is set to be rolled out, the Centre has allocated Rs 95,692.31 crore for it, while an allocation of Rs 30,000 crore has been made for the MGNREGA. The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) (VB-G RAM G), which promises 125 days of work in a year, will replace the two-decade-old UPA-era rural employment scheme framed under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005. The MGNREGA [] The post Over Rs 95,000 Crore Allocated For VB-G RAM G, MGNREGA Gets Rs 30,000 Crore In Budget appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ladakh Gets Rs 4,869.31 Crore Allocation In Union Budget 202627
NEW DELHI, Feb 1: The Union government on Sunday proposed an allocation of Rs 4,869.31 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh for the financial year 2026-27. In the Budget for 2025-26, Ladakh had received Rs 4,692.15 crore. However, under the revised estimates for 2025-26, the total allocation was up to Rs 7,377.43 crore, which included Rs 5,029 crore in revenue and Rs 2,347.73 crore in capital. According to the budget documents released on Sunday, out of Rs 4,869.31 crore [] The post Ladakh Gets Rs 4,869.31 Crore Allocation In Union Budget 202627 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Union Budget 2026-27: J&K Gets Rs 43290 Crore, Nearly Rs 2000 Crore More Than Current Year
JAMMU, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed Rs 43290.29 crore for Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory in the Union Budget 2026-27, which is nearly Rs 2000 crore more than the allocation for the current year. According to budget figures, the Union Finance Ministry has proposed Rs 43290.29 crore in transfers to Jammu & Kashmir for 2026-27. J&Ks assistance for the current financial year has been revised to Rs 41340 crore, up from Rs 41000.07 crore, marking [] The post Union Budget 2026-27: J&K Gets Rs 43290 Crore, Nearly Rs 2000 Crore More Than Current Year appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FM Proposes Extending Deadline for Revised I-T Returns to March 31
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed extending the deadline for filing revised income tax (I-T) returns from December 31 to March 31 on payment of a nominal fee. Presenting the Union Budget, the Finance Minister also announced a reduction in the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rate under the Liberalised [] The post FM Proposes Extending Deadline for Revised I-T Returns to March 31 appeared first on Northlines .
Budget 202627: Centre Announces Sustainable Mountain Trails for J&K
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Centre on Sunday announced the development of ecologically sustainable mountain trails in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the Union Budget 202627, aimed at promoting eco-friendly tourism while protecting fragile ecosystems. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Jammu and Kashmir will be developed for sustainable [] The post Budget 202627: Centre Announces Sustainable Mountain Trails for J&K appeared first on Northlines .
Amrit Udyan To Open for Public From Feb 3
New Delhi, Feb 1: The iconic Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for public viewing from Tuesday, February 3, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Winter Annuals Edition 2026 on Sunday, an official statement said. The garden will remain open till March 31, 2026, and can be visited six days a week from 10 am [] The post Amrit Udyan To Open for Public From Feb 3 appeared first on Northlines .
Leh, February 01, 2026: The Administrative Secretary of the Cooperative Department, UT Ladakh, visited the Tibetan Consume Cooperative Society Leh. On arrival, the Administrative Secretary was warmly welcomed by the President of the Cooperative Society with the traditional khataks. The meeting provided an opportunity for the villagers to present their concerns and suggestions for strengthening [] The post Administrative Secretary, Cooperative visits Tibetan Consumer Cooperative Society Leh and Dairy Cooperative Society, Chuchot Yokma Village appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Income tax law comes into force from April 1: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Income Tax Act, 2025, will be implemented from April 1, 2026, replacing the existing six-decade-old law. This new legislation simplifies tax rules and forms, making compliance easier for ordinary citizens. The revenue-neutral act aims to reduce litigation by simplifying direct tax laws and removing ambiguities.
Amrit Udyan To Open For Public Viewing From Tuesday: Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, Feb 1: The famed Amrit Udyan will open for public viewing from Tuesday, as President Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of its Winter Annuals Edition 2026 on Sunday, an official statement said. People can visit the Udyan six days a week between 10 am and 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm). It will remain closed on Mondays, which are maintenance days and on March 4 due to Holi, said the statement from the Presidents office. The Amrit [] The post Amrit Udyan To Open For Public Viewing From Tuesday: Rashtrapati Bhavan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Budget: Govt. Proposes Launch Of Khelo India Mission To Transform Sports Sector Over Next Decade
New Delhi, Feb 1: The governments flagship Khelo India programme to scout grassroots-level sporting talent is set to get a boost with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposing the launch of a Khelo India mission to also focus on systemic development of training centres and coaches over the next decade. Presenting the Union Budget for the year 2026-27, the minister said the mission will facilitate an integrated talent development programme through inter-linking pathways. The Khelo India programme was launched [] The post Budget: Govt. Proposes Launch Of Khelo India Mission To Transform Sports Sector Over Next Decade appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Union Budget 2026-27: Centre Announces Sustainable Mountain Trails For J&K, Other States
New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the development of ecologically sustainable mountain trails in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the Union Budget 2026-27. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said that Jammu and Kashmir will be development for ecologically sustainable mountain trails. Similar initiatives will also be taken up in the Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Araku Valley in the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats to promote eco-friendly tourism while preserving fragile ecosystems. [] The post Union Budget 2026-27: Centre Announces Sustainable Mountain Trails For J&K, Other States appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FM Proposes To Increase Time Limit For Filing Revised IT Returns From Dec 31 To Mar 31
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to increase time limit for filing revised income tax (I-T) return from December 31 to March 31, on payment of nominal fee. The government also proposed reduction in TCS rate for pursuing education and medical education under liberalised remittance scheme from 5 per cent to 2 per cent. Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rate on sale of overseas tour packages was announced to cut to 2 per cent from [] The post FM Proposes To Increase Time Limit For Filing Revised IT Returns From Dec 31 To Mar 31 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FM Proposes To Exempt Minimum Alternate Tax For Non-Residents Paying Tax On Presumptive Basis
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to exempt Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) for non-residents who pay tax on presumptive basis. In her Budget speech, she said the threshold for availing safe harbour for IT services is being enhanced from Rs 300 crore to Rs 2,000 crore. Sitharaman added that the tax collected at source rate on liquor, scrap, and mineral has been rationalised to 2 per cent. The minister also announced to rationalise definition of [] The post FM Proposes To Exempt Minimum Alternate Tax For Non-Residents Paying Tax On Presumptive Basis appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Income Tax Law Comes Into Force From April 1: FM
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Income Tax Act, 2025 will be implemented from April 1 and rules and tax returns forms will be notified shortly. Beginning April 1, the Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into force replacing the six-decade-old tax law and the changes made in tax laws in 2026-27 Budget will be incorporated in the new legislation. In her Budget speech in the Lok Sabha on Sunday, she said, This (direct [] The post Income Tax Law Comes Into Force From April 1: FM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles sales up 47 pc YoY in Jan
NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles on Sunday reported a 47 per cent year on year growth in total sales to 71,066 units in January. The company dispatched 48,316 units in January 2025. Domestic passenger vehicle sales were at 70,222 units last month against 48,076 units in January 2025, up 46 per cent, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd said in a statement. (PTI) The post Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles sales up 47 pc YoY in Jan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hyundai sales up 11.5 pc to 73,137 units in Jan
NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Hyundai Motor India on Sunday said its total sales increased 11.5 per cent year-on-year to 73,137 units in January. The companys total sales stood at 65,603 units in January last year, Hyundai Motor India said in a statement. The automaker said its dispatches to dealers in the domestic market increased 9 per cent to 59,107 units last month as compared with 54,003 units in the year-ago period. Exports stood at 14,030 units last month as against [] The post Hyundai sales up 11.5 pc to 73,137 units in Jan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Railways: FM Proposes Seven High-Speed, One Dedicated Freight Corridors In Union Budget
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed seven high-speed corridors among various cities and a new dedicated freight corridor between Dankuni in West Bengal and Surat in Gujarat in the Union Budget for 2026-27. In order to promote an environmentally-sustainable passenger system, we will develop seven high-speed rail corridors between cities as growth connectors, she said while presenting the Union Budget. According to the minister, these proposed corridors will be developed between Mumbai and Pune, Pune [] The post Railways: FM Proposes Seven High-Speed, One Dedicated Freight Corridors In Union Budget appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, I propose to extend time available for revising returns from December 31 to up to March 31 with the payment of a nominal fee. The post Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, I propose to extend time available for revising returns from December 31 to up to March 31 with the payment of a nominal fee. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says,We will develop ecologically sustainable mountain trails in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and J&K The post Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says,We will develop ecologically sustainable mountain trails in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt chose reforms over rhetoric: Finance Minister Sitharaman
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the government has chosen the path of reforms over rhetoric. Presenting the Budget for 2026-27 in Lok Sabha, she said India will continue to take steps towards becoming a Viksit Bharat. The finance minister also laid the 16th Finance Commission report for tax revenue devolution between []
FM Proposes Incentives Of Rs 100 Cr For Single Bond Issuance By Municipal Corporations
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed incentives of Rs 100 crore for single bond issuance by municipal corporations of more than Rs 1,000 crore. She also announced restructuring of REC Ltd (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation) and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) as part of the governments public sector financial institution strengthening. The minister proposed setting up high-level committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat. She said the countrys banking sector is characterised by a strong balance sheet, [] The post FM Proposes Incentives Of Rs 100 Cr For Single Bond Issuance By Municipal Corporations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sitharaman Tables 16th Finance Commission Report in Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday tabled the 16th Finance Commission report in the Lok Sabha, outlining the framework for tax revenue devolution between the Centre and states for the period 20262031. The Finance Commission, a constitutional body, recommends the formula for sharing central taxes with states. However, cesses and surcharges [] The post Sitharaman Tables 16th Finance Commission Report in Lok Sabha appeared first on Northlines .
Govt Announces Setting Up Of One Girls Hostel In Every District
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced setting up of one girls hostel in every district of the country. There are over 700 districts in the country. She also proposed a loan-linked capital subsidy support scheme for veterinary colleges, hospitals, and diagnostics laboratories. The minister also announced upgrading Ayush pharmacies and drug testing labs, WHO (World Health Organisation) Traditional Medicine Centre at Jamanagar, Gujarat. The Centre, she said, will support five university townships in the vicinity [] The post Govt Announces Setting Up Of One Girls Hostel In Every District appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Union Budget 2026-27 | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, In 2026-27, I propose to increase public capex to Rs 12.2 lakh crores. The post Union Budget 2026-27 | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, In 2026-27, I propose to increase public capex to Rs 12.2 lakh crores. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Budget Proposes Rs 10,000 Cr Investment In Biopharma Over Next 5 Years
NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed Rs 10,000 crore investment in the biopharma sector over the next five years, a move which would give a boost to the countrys pharmaceuticals industry. Biopharmaceuticals, or biologics, are complex medicines manufactured from living organisms, cells, or tissues rather than through chemical synthesis. She also proposed interventions in six areas, including manufacturing, strategic and frontier sectors, healthcare and advanced technology. The minister added that semiconductor mission 2.0 will focus [] The post Budget Proposes Rs 10,000 Cr Investment In Biopharma Over Next 5 Years appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Budget 2026: Propose to set up infrastructure risk guarantee fund for infra sector: FM Sitharaman
Budget 2026: Propose to set up infrastructure risk guarantee fund for infra sector: FM Sitharaman The post Budget 2026: Propose to set up infrastructure risk guarantee fund for infra sector: FM Sitharaman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Budget 2026: Govt proposes to support professional institutions like ICAI, ICSI to design short term modular courses. The post Budget 2026: Govt proposes to support professional institutions like ICAI, ICSI to design short term modular courses. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sitharaman Lays 16th Finance Commission Report In Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday laid the 16th Finance Commission report for tax revenue devolution between Centre and states for 2026-2031 in the Lok Sabha. The Finance Commission, which has been set up under the Constitution, provides a formula for devolution of taxes between Centre and states. Cesses and surcharge levied by the Centre are not part of the divisible pool. The Finance Commission is a constitutional body that gives suggestions on Centre-state financial relations [] The post Sitharaman Lays 16th Finance Commission Report In Lok Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FM proposes to increase outlay on electronic manufacturing to Rs 40,000 cr in FY27 budget
FM proposes to increase outlay on electronic manufacturing to Rs 40,000 cr in FY27 budget The post FM proposes to increase outlay on electronic manufacturing to Rs 40,000 cr in FY27 budget appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cabinet Approves Union Budget 202627
NEW DELHI, Feb 1: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday approved the Union Budget for 202627, paving the way for its presentation in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Following the Cabinets nod, Sitharaman will present her ninth Budget, a record, amid global economic uncertainties and a slowdown [] The post Cabinet Approves Union Budget 202627 appeared first on Northlines .
Recommit To Teachings Of Equality, Compassion: LG Sinha On Guru Jayanti
JAMMU, Feb 1: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended greetings on Guru Ravidas Jayanti, highlighting the saints teachings of compassion, equality and social reform. In his message, Sinha said Guru Ravidas Ji exemplified compassion, unity, equality and human dignity and devoted his life to the service of humanity. The Lieutenant Governor called for a recommitment to these enduring values to build a more caring and inclusive society, an official release said. The message is seen as [] The post Recommit To Teachings Of Equality, Compassion: LG Sinha On Guru Jayanti appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gross GST Collections Rise 6.2 Pc To 3-Month High Of Rs 1.93 Lakh Cr In January
New Delhi, Feb 1: Gross GST collections rose 6.2 per cent to a three-month high of over Rs 1.93 lakh crore in January, indicating increased consumption is making up for rate cuts late last year, sources said on Sunday. However, refunds dipped 3.1 per cent to Rs 22,665 crore, leading to net Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues growing 7.6 per cent to about Rs 1.71 lakh crore in January. Gross tax collections from domestic transactions grew 4.8 per cent [] The post Gross GST Collections Rise 6.2 Pc To 3-Month High Of Rs 1.93 Lakh Cr In January appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Gold, silver futures plummet 9 pc to hit lower circuit levels ahead of Budget
NEW DELHI: Gold and silver prices plunged up to 9 per cent in futures trade on Sunday, hitting their lower circuit levels ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27, as investors extended profit booking after the recent record-breaking rally. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the FY27 budget in Parliament later in the day. The []
Cabinet approves Union Budget 2026 ahead of Parliament presentation
Following the Cabinets nod, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table the Budget in the Lok Sabha, marking her ninth consecutive Budget presentationa record in itself
Fresh Snowfall In Higher Reaches Of South Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 1: Parts of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while rains lashed the plains as the night temperature rose above the freezing point at some places, including Srinagar city, officials said on Sunday. Snowfall was witnessed in higher reaches of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Qazigund area of Kulgam district while many parts of South Kashmir were hit by rains, the officials said. They said Srinagar city also witnessed early morning rains. The minimum temperature in Srinagar city settled at [] The post Fresh Snowfall In Higher Reaches Of South Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cabinet approves Union Budget 2026-27
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, February 1, approved the Union Budget 2026-27. Following the approval, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth record Budget in the Lok Sabha that comes in the backdrop of global uncertainties and slowdown in exports. This is the third Budget of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Gold and Silver Prices Crash Ahead of Budget
SRINAGAR: Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Sunday, hitting lower circuit limits in futures trading ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 202627. Gold futures for April 2, 2026 delivery declined by Rs 9,140, or 6 per cent, to Rs 1,43,205 per 10 grams, while silver futures for March 5, 2026 delivery dropped []
FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2026, continues record-breaking tenure
FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present her record ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, Sunday, outlining the government's revenue and expenditure plans for the next financial year.
Delhi AQI stays `very poor` as IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms
According to the IMD, the rainfall marks the onset of an active weather phase, with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hail expected to impact several parts of north and central India over the course of the day
Kashmir: Making Every Birth Count
Despite improved neonatal outcomes, Kashmir must strengthen peripheral childcare and integrate public and private systems to ensure equitable, timely newborn survival. Kashmirs steady decline in infant and neonatal mortality is a public health success worth acknowledging. Yet beneath these reassuring averages lies a deeper structural imbalance: where a child is born still largely determines whether []
CM Omar Abdullah Schedules Legislature Party Meetings
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has convened meetings of the Legislature Party and the Joint Legislature Party on February 2 at his official residence in Jammu, Chief Whip Mubarik Gul said. In a communication issued to legislators, Gul said the Legislature Party meeting will be held at 4 pm in the Banquet []
Ahead of Union Budget 2026, Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Droupadi Murmu
Ahead of the crucial address, Sitharaman was seen carrying her now-familiar digital bahi-khataa tablet wrapped in a red cloth embossed with the national emblemcontinuing a tradition she has followed since moving away from the colonial-era briefcase
What Do Jammus Twin Lakes Reveal on a Winter Ride from Kashmir?
by Dr Nisar Farhad A winter motorcycle journey from Pulwama to MansarSurinsar uncovers how mythology, ecology and belief quietly shape sacred landscapes in Jammu beyond tourism and crowds For me, motorcycling has never been merely about movement from one place to another. Over time, these journeys have evolved into written traveloguesways of observing landscapes closely, []
Snake rescuer on social media held as kingpin in Rs 2.6 crore ganja bust
Police seized 520 kg of ganja and arrested nine people from Odisha and Maharashtra, uncovering a well-planned supply chain that used multiple routes and local contacts to move drugs across state lines
Shashi Tharoor shares key expectations for Budget 2026
Gross GST collections rise 6.2% to over 1.93 lakh cr in January
Gross tax collections from domestic transactions grew 4.8 per cent to 1.41 lakh crore
Nirmala Sitharaman creates history, to present 9th consecutive Union Budget
With the presentation of the Union Budget for 2026, Sitharaman becomes the first finance minister in independent India to deliver nine budgets in an unbroken sequence
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Phone tapping case: SIT to grill ex-Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao in Hyderabad
Former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao faces questioning by the Telangana SIT today. The inquiry concerns alleged phone tapping during the previous BRS government. Rao will appear at his Hyderabad residence. The BRS has called for peaceful protests against the action. The case involves widespread unauthorized phone surveillance. Rao has raised legal objections regarding the questioning venue.
President offers dahi-cheeni to Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of Budget 2026
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Orders Weekend Work For Finance Dept, HODs Ahead of Budget Session
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has instructed the Finance Department and all Heads of Departments to operate over the weekend to prepare for the forthcoming Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly. According to an official directive, the departments will remain functional on January 31 and February 1, despite these being Saturday and Sunday. The []
