Be prepared for evolving security challenges: Nr Army Commander
Reviews North Kashmir anti-infiltration grid, LoC readiness Jammu, Nov 18: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Tuesday asked soldiers to remain ready to meet evolving security challenges. Addressing the soldiers near Line of Control in North Kashmir, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma said, Continue rigorous training and embrace technological advancements to remain a future [] The post Be prepared for evolving security challenges: Nr Army Commander appeared first on Northlines .
JKs power demand to surge by 50 pc in decade
Srinagar, Nov 18: While the power sector continues to function with decades old infrastructure, Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness growth in power demand by nearly 50 per cent in a decade. According to the official documents, authorities have projected that Jammu and Kashmir will likely have an extra power demand by 49.42 [] The post JKs power demand to surge by 50 pc in decade appeared first on Northlines .
NIA Charges 10 in Minor Trafficking Case
SRINAGAR: A total of 10 accused have been chargesheeted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the trafficking of a minor Bangladeshi girl from across the eastern border into Odisha. In its chargesheet filed before its special court in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the agency has charged the accused for luring the girl with the []
Kashmir Night Temperatures Rise, Dry Spell Expected Until December 5
SRINAGAR: While the night temperature improved across the valley, the weatherman here has predicted dry weather conditions till December 05. Nothing significant is expected in Jammu and Kashmir till December 5th, Mukhtar Ahmad, Director Meteorological Department (MeT), said. Meanwhile, the valley experienced an improvement in the night temperature with the mercury in Gulmarg, a famous []
CPI(M) Voices Concern Over Harassment of Kashmiri Students, Labourers After Delhi Attack
SRINAGAR: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has expressed concern over what it says is a rising atmosphere of harassment faced by students and labourers in different parts of the country following the recent attack in Delhi. In a statement issued in Srinagar, CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami said that while those involved in the []
When Will Capitals Of Jammu, Srinagar Of J&K UT Get Metro Mode?
* O P Sharma To Cope-up with the menacing rush of ever-increasing heavy traffic, of all types of vehicles in the highly populated twin-Capitals of Jammu and Kashmir UT. The main possible way out is introduction of fast-track rail metros in Smart Cities of Jammu and Srinagar cities. It may be pointed out that perhaps [] The post When Will Capitals Of Jammu, Srinagar Of J&K UT Get Metro Mode? appeared first on Northlines .
Pension is a Right, Not Charity: JKPOF to Centre
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Pensioners Organisation Forum (JKPOF) held a one-day convention in Srinagar, presided over by Abdul Qayoom Mani. The meeting raised concerns over the Eighth Pay Commissions terms of reference and provisions of the Finance Bill 2025, which, according to them, have created serious apprehensions among pensioners across India. Forums President and former []
Doorstep Passport Services in Kargil, Mobile Van to Operate for Three Days
Srinagar, November 18: In a citizen centric initiative aimed at improving accessibility to passport services, the Regional Passport Office Srinagar, under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, will deploy a Mobile Passport Van in Kargil from Wednesday, 19th November 2025 to Friday, 21st November 2025. The initiative is part of the Passport Seva [] The post Doorstep Passport Services in Kargil, Mobile Van to Operate for Three Days appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Bukhari Warns of Rising Radicalisation Among Educated Youth, Calls for Honest Probe
SRINAGAR: Apni Party President and former minister, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the growing trend of educated youth being drawn towards radicalisation and terror-related activities, calling it an alarming development that warrants urgent and honest introspection. Authorities must investigate why even well-educated youth are being influenced to join terrorist activities, []
CM Omar Lays Foundation for Key Projects in Central Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed the progress of major development works in Ganderbal and inaugurated a series of road, power and water supply projects across the district, while also laying the foundation stones for multiple high-value infrastructure schemes aimed at improving civic amenities and expanding winter tourism. The Chief Minister inaugurated the []
ED arrests Al Falah group chairman after day-long raids in Red Fort blast case
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman of the Al Falah group, after it conducted simultaneous searches in Delhi-NCR against the trustees and promoters of Faridabad-based Al Falah University, which has been at the centre of the probe into the Red Fort area car blast case, officials said. Siddiqui has []
CM Omar Abdullah reviews progress of works & implementation of schemes in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, NOVEMBER 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid foundation stone of a number of vital infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing civic amenities and accelerating development across District Ganderbal. He inaugurated the upgradation and widening of the Dak Bungalow FatehporaGadoora road worth5.2 crore and the upgradation of various link roads in Sherpathri Block [] The post CM Omar Abdullah reviews progress of works & implementation of schemes in Ganderbal appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
ED Arrests Al Falah Group Chairman Over Alleged Money Laundering and Fund Diversion
SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, Chairman of the Al Falah Group and Managing Trustee of the Al Falah Charitable Trust, in connection with an alleged money-laundering racket linked to fake accreditation claims, diversion of funds, and massive financial irregularities. ED said, Siddiqui was taken into custody under Section 19 []
KPDCL Announces Power Shutdowns Across Multiple Areas
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced planned shutdowns of key 33 KV lines, which will affect power supply to several areas in the coming days. A shutdown of the 33 KV BeminaFateh Kadal line on November 20, 2025 will keep the Fateh katal and Khayam receiving stations offline. Residents of []
15-Year-Old Critically Injured in Road Mishap, Hospitalised
SRINAGAR: A teenager from Narbal was critically injured in a road traffic accident at Umarabad on Tuesday evening and was brought to JVC Hospital Bemina for treatment. Hospital officials said the injured boy has been identified as Faizan Ahmad son of Fayaz Ahmad Tabardah, aged 15 years, and a native of Narbal. He was shifted []
Doctor, Wife Detained As CIK Cracks Down On Terror Propaganda
Srinagar, Nov 18: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday launched a major crackdown across Srinagar, Kulgam and Anantnag, detaining a doctor and his wife for allegedly using their professional positions to promote online radicalisation and propagate extremist narratives. In a statement, The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted coordinated searches at four locations across the districts of Srinagar, Kulgam and Anantnag, acting on search warrants issued by the Honble Designated Court under the NIA Act, Srinagar, in connection with FIR [] The post Doctor, Wife Detained As CIK Cracks Down On Terror Propaganda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Growth In Environmental Law Largely Attributable To PILs: Justice N Kotiswar Singh
New Delhi, Nov 18: Supreme Court Judge Justice N Kotiswar Singh has said that the development of environmental law in India can be largely attributed to the growth of the public interest litigation (PIL). Justice Singh made the remarks while addressing the UN Climate Change Conference 2025 in Brazils Belem on November 13. The conference, also called COP30 or the Conference of Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is being held from November 10 [] The post Growth In Environmental Law Largely Attributable To PILs: Justice N Kotiswar Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Security Tightened At Vaishnodevi; Shrine Board Orders Additional Deployment, Verification Drive
Jammu, Nov 18: As security was beefed up following the Delhi blast, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board authorities asked security agencies to ensure the deployment of additional personnel to provide foolproof security within the shrine area and its adjoining zones. The authorities also called upon the agencies to expedite the verification process of individuals employed in local shops operating along the track and within Katra town. Police have beefed up security, set up checkpoints, intensified frisking and checking [] The post Security Tightened At Vaishnodevi; Shrine Board Orders Additional Deployment, Verification Drive appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
RAJOURI, Nov 18: In a moment of immense pride for District Rajouri, Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma was today honoured by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, for the districts outstanding performance under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative. The award recognises Rajouris exemplary achievements in promoting community-led water conservation and sustainable resource management. Despite challenges during the implementation phase, including incidents of Pakistani shelling in border areas and the concurrent Operation Sindoor, the district administrationsupported by the unwavering spirit [] The post DC Rajouri Receives National Honour From President Of India For Excellence In Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Fast Emerging Preferred Destination For Space Sector Engagement: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Nov 18: India is fast emerging as a preferred global destination for space sector engagement and investment, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Inaugurating the India International Space Conclave, Singh said Indias space sector was undergoing a decisive transformation and the governments reforms have created an enabling ecosystem where talent, technology and investment can converge to shape the future of the space economy. Reforms introduced since 2019, including opening the sector to private players, establishing [] The post India Fast Emerging Preferred Destination For Space Sector Engagement: Jitendra Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
X Down For Thousands Globally, Users Report Error Loading Posts
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: Elon Musk-owned microblogging platform, X, was down for thousands of users globally on Tuesday, according to Downdetector.com. X (formerly Twitter) was not the only platform that faced an outage, many other websites that rely on Cloudflares internet infrastructure also faced similar issues. Around 5:20 pm, over ten thousand users reported the outage, according to Down Detector, which tracks outages by aggregating status reports from a number of sources. Multiple users are facing issues related to feed, [] The post X Down For Thousands Globally, Users Report Error Loading Posts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Must Ensure Innocent People Do Not Become Victims Of Suspicion After Delhi Blast: CPI(M)s Tarigami
Srinagar, Nov 18: CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami on Tuesday said those involved in the heinous terrorist act in Delhi must be brought to justice, but effective intervention is required to ensure that students and labourers in different parts of the country are not harassed. In a statement, Tarigami said the CPI(M) expresses deep concern over the environment of harassment allegedly being faced by students and labourers in different parts of the country, saying it must be stopped. The situation [] The post Must Ensure Innocent People Do Not Become Victims Of Suspicion After Delhi Blast: CPI(M)s Tarigami appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
One Dead, Two Rescued As Truck Falls Into Gorge On Srinagar-Jammu Highway
Ramban, Nov 18: One person dies while two others were rescued after a truck skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in the Nachlana area along the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Tuesday. An official said that two persons trapped in the vehicle were rescued by Quick Response Teams (QRT), Ramban Police, and personnel of 23 RR, who immediately launched a rescue operation in the challenging terrain. The identity of the deceased and the drivers whereabouts are yet [] The post One Dead, Two Rescued As Truck Falls Into Gorge On Srinagar-Jammu Highway appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indias global capability centre workforce set to reach 3.46 mn by 2030: Report
MUMBAI, Nov 18: With a large number of global capability centres (GCCs) in India moving beyond AI pilots, the sector is expected to see an 11 per cent increase in jobs, taking the total workforce count to 2.4 million by 2026 and 3.46 million by 2030, according to a report. The GCC workforce is projected to reach 3.46 million by 2030, adding 1.3 million new job roles, global technology and digital talent solutions provider NLB Services report Workforce [] The post Indias global capability centre workforce set to reach 3.46 mn by 2030: Report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Zydus, SIG launch liquid cough and cold medication in single-serve spouted pouches
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: Zydus Lifesciences on Tuesday said it has inked a pact with leading packaging solutions provider SIG to introduce liquid cough and cold medication in single-serve spouted pouches. The packaging helps in delivering precise doses of the medicine, improved hygiene, and reduced product waste. Our goal at Zydus is to make effective medication more accessible and consumer-friendly. Continuing with our patient-centric approaches, we are introducing Deriphyllin CoughGo in single-serve spouted pouches utilizing SIGs advanced filling technology, [] The post Zydus, SIG launch liquid cough and cold medication in single-serve spouted pouches appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Zelenskyy, US envoy will visit Turkiye in new bid to end Russia-Ukraine war
KYIV, Nov 18: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that he will travel to Turkiye this week in an attempt to jump-start negotiations on ending Russias invasion, which began nearly four years ago. US special envoy Steve Witkoff will join Zelenskyy in Turkiye, a senior Turkish official told The Associated Press, but the Kremlin said that Russia wont be sending anyone. Turkiye provided a setting for low-level talks between Ukraine and Russia earlier this year, though the only significant [] The post Zelenskyy, US envoy will visit Turkiye in new bid to end Russia-Ukraine war appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
One of 25 abducted Nigerian girls escapes captivity
KEBBI (Nigeria), Nov 18: One of 25 schoolgirls abducted from a school dormitory in northwestern Nigerias Kebbi state has escaped captivity and returned home, the school principal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The girls were abducted when gunmen attacked a high school in northwestern Nigeria before dawn on Monday, taking the 25 girls and killing a staff member at the school. The student who escaped fled forests and arrived home late Monday, hours after the kidnapping at the [] The post One of 25 abducted Nigerian girls escapes captivity appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DUBAI, Nov 18: The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a camp office in Madina to assist the families of Indian Umrah pilgrims who died in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia, the mission said on Tuesday. Forty-four Indians, including 42 from Telangana, were killed in a collision involving their bus and a fuel tanker near Madina in the wee hours of Monday. The local authorities had confirmed that there is one Indian survivor, and he is [] The post Indian mission in Jeddah sets up camp office in Madina after bus tragedy; Consul General meets lone survivor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Omar Abdullah Visits Families Of Nowgam Blast, Assures Full Support
CM meets injured in hospital SRINAGAR, Nov 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the families of those who lost their lives in the recent accidental explosion at the Nowgam Police Station. He visited the families of Late Aijaz Afzal Mir at HMT Zainakote, Late Mohammad Amin Mir at Bemina, Late Showkat Ahmad Bhat at Qamarwari, Late Suhail Ahmad Rather at Natipora, and Late Mohd. Shafi Paray at Wanabal. The Chief Minister expressed his deep sorrow over the irreparable [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Visits Families Of Nowgam Blast, Assures Full Support appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Zero Tolerance, No Whitewashing: Jaishankar On Terrorism At SCO Meeting In Russia
Moscow, Nov 18: India on Tuesday said that the world must display zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, asserting that there can be no justification, no looking away and no whitewashing. As India has demonstrated, we have the right to defend our people against terrorism, and will exercise it, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting here. Jaishankar said India believes that [] The post Zero Tolerance, No Whitewashing: Jaishankar On Terrorism At SCO Meeting In Russia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Man Sentenced To 6 Years After UAPA Conviction In 2021 Imam Sahab Encounter Case
Shopian, Nov 18: The NIA/UAPA Court for Kulgam and Shopian has convicted Towseef Ahmed Thokar, son of Mohammad Yousaf Thokar of Khawajapora Reban, Zainapora, in the 2021 Imam Sahab encounter The case was registered under FIR No. 25/2021 at Police Station Imam Sahab. The court found that Towseef guilty under Sections 16, 18, and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Section 307 of the IPC, and Section 7/27 of the Arms Act. The matter was listed for sentencing on [] The post Man Sentenced To 6 Years After UAPA Conviction In 2021 Imam Sahab Encounter Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K: Three Convicted in 2016 Doda Murder Case
JAMMU, Nov 18: A local court in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district has convicted three men in the 2016 murder of a woman stemming from a long-standing land dispute in Bhaderwah. Shakuntala Devi was killed, while her husband Nehal Chand and son Chain Singh were injured in an attack carried out by a rival group [] The post J&K: Three Convicted in 2016 Doda Murder Case appeared first on Northlines .
You cannot win everyday, Im always cheering for India: Manu Bhaker
New Delhi, Nov 18: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has taken the failure to live up to her exalted standards in the ISSF World Championships on her chin and acknowledged that she cannot win everyday while lauding the performance of her compatriots. That Bhaker couldnt feature among the 13 Indian medallists in the just-concluded tournament has come as a bit of a surprise to many in the shooting fraternity. I was aiming (for medals) at the World Championships. My performance [] The post You cannot win everyday, Im always cheering for India: Manu Bhaker appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu And Kashmir | Three Convicted In 2016 Doda Murder Case
JAMMU, Nov 18: A local court in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda has convicted three people in connection the murder of a woman 2016. Shakuntala Devi was killed and her husband Nehal Chand and son Chain Singh were injured in an attack by a rival group following a land dispute in Bhaderwah area of Doda district over a decade ago. Police have successfully secured the conviction and imprisonment of three accused persons Sanjay Kumar, Ram Kumar and Mukesh Kumar [] The post Jammu And Kashmir | Three Convicted In 2016 Doda Murder Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Red Fort Blast: Video Glorifying Suicide Attack Found In Suicide Bombers Phone
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered a mobile phone of the Red Fort suicide bomber, Dr Umar-un-Nabi, and the extracted data has provided chilling evidence to show that he had prepared a video justifying the suicide attack as a martyrdom operation. The critical evidence was unearthed after the detention and subsequent interrogation of Zahoor Illahi, brother of Umar who was driving the explosive-laden car that blasted outside Red Fort on November 10 killing 15 people, officials [] The post Red Fort Blast: Video Glorifying Suicide Attack Found In Suicide Bombers Phone appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kupwara Custodial Torture: Injuries Inflicted On J&K Police Constable Genuine, Says CBI
Srinagar, Nov 18: The CBI probe into the custodial torture case of Jammu and Kashmir Police constable Khursheed Ahmed Chowhan has confirmed multiple wounds inflicted on him by fellow personnel at JIC, Kupwara, with reports showing that the fracture and other injuries were caused by blunt force trauma, consistent with beating or torture to extort confession. In its findings submitted before the Special Court in Srinagar, the CBI has chargesheeted Deputy SP Ajaz Ahmad, Sub-Inspector Reyaz Ahmad Mir, SPO Jahangeer [] The post Kupwara Custodial Torture: Injuries Inflicted On J&K Police Constable Genuine, Says CBI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
3 motorway cops killed in road accident in Pakistans Punjab province
LAHORE, Nov 18: Three motorway police officers were killed in a road accident in Pakistans Punjab province, an official said on Tuesday. The accident occurred in Bahawalpur, around 400 km from Lahore, late Monday night. According to a spokesperson of the motorway police, a bus rammed into a police patrol vehicle on the Multan-Sukkur motorway after its driver lost control of the vehicle due to overspeeding, killing all three officers on board on the spot. The bus driver has [] The post 3 motorway cops killed in road accident in Pakistans Punjab province appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iraq election ends without majority, PMs coalition leads
BAGHDAD, Nov 18: The Iraqi electoral commission announced Monday the final results of the Nov 11 parliamentary elections, confirming a strong performance by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudanis political coalition. During a televised press conference, the Independent High Electoral Commission released the detailed results, revealing only minor adjustments from the preliminary count announced earlier. The final tally showed that al-Sudanis Reconstruction and Development Coalition secured 46 seats in the 329-member Council of Representatives, Iraqs parliament, followed by former Prime Minister [] The post Iraq election ends without majority, PMs coalition leads appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Global rights groups, think tanks question fairness of Bangladeshs ex-PM Hasinas trial
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: International rights watchdogs and global think tanks have questioned the fairness of the trial that led to the death sentence for deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina, 78, was on Monday sentenced to death in absentia by Bangladeshs International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) for crimes against humanity over her Governments brutal crackdown on student-led protests last year. Amnesty International in a statement on Monday said Hasinas trial and death sentence in absentia were neither fair nor [] The post Global rights groups, think tanks question fairness of Bangladeshs ex-PM Hasinas trial appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Apple India profit rises 16 pc to Rs 3,196 cr, revenue climbs to Rs 79,378 cr
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: iPhone maker Apple India has reported a 16 per cent increase in the profit to Rs 3,196 crore in the financial year ended March 2025, according to the companys regulatory filing shared by market intelligence firm Tofler. The company had posted a profit of Rs 2,745.71 crore in the the previous financial year. The total revenue increased by 18 per cent to Rs 79,378 crore during the reported year from Rs 67,121.61 crore in FY24. [] The post Apple India profit rises 16 pc to Rs 3,196 cr, revenue climbs to Rs 79,378 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Russia to soon approve nearly 25 Indian fishery units for exports
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: Russia is on course to approve nearly 25 fishery units in India, which will make them eligible to supply to that country, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. Recently, the European Union (EU) has approved 102 additional marine product units from India for exports. Russia is also on the course of approval nearly 25 fishery establishments, he told reporters here. He said that India is in talks with several other countries including [] The post Russia to soon approve nearly 25 Indian fishery units for exports appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt to consider industrys demand to hike minimum selling price of sugar: Joshi
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said the Centre has allowed exports of 15 lakh tonnes of sugar for 2025-26 marketing year starting October and will look into the industrys demand to increase the minimum selling price of the sweetener. The minimum selling price of sugar has remained unchanged at Rs 31 per kg since February 2019. Sugar industrys apex body ISMA has been demanding that the price be enhanced to [] The post Govt to consider industrys demand to hike minimum selling price of sugar: Joshi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Zohos Arattai set to roll out end-to-end encryption; Vembu urges users to update
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: Zoho-backed homegrown messaging platform Arattai is poised for a big update with end-to-end encryption scheduled to be rolled out on Tuesday night, founder Sridhar Vembu said in a social media post. Vembu said many more cool features on Arattai are in the works once this big transition is through. Please update the Arattai app from the Play Store/App Store and please encourage your contacts to do so. The end-to-end encryption will be enabled Tuesday night [] The post Zohos Arattai set to roll out end-to-end encryption; Vembu urges users to update appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Govt Mandates Online Training For Finance Staff
JAMMU, Nov 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has issued a circular making it mandatory for all officers and officials, from the level of Accounts Assistant and above within the Accounts & Treasuries Organisation, to register for and complete relevant courses on the Integrated Government Online Training (IGOT) Mission Karmayogi platform. See Circular Click Here The post J&K Govt Mandates Online Training For Finance Staff appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Couple Among Five Drug Peddlers Arrested In J&K
Jammu, Nov 18: Five alleged drug peddlers, including a couple, were arrested along with narcotic substances from different places in Jammu, Udhampur and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. Amjad Khan alias Taiya and his wife Shamshad Akhter alias Putti were apprehended from a suspected drug hotspot in Sakinderpur Kothey area of Jammus Bishnah, a police spokesperson said. He said 22.45 grams of heroin were recovered from their possession. Manohar Lal, a resident of Paddar area [] The post Couple Among Five Drug Peddlers Arrested In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Treat Water as Sacred, Finite Resource, Says President Murmu
New Delhi, Nov 18: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday urged citizens, institutions and governments to treat water as a sacred and finite national resource, as she conferred the sixth National Water Awards in the capital. Highlighting rising pressure on Indias limited freshwater reserves, Murmu said sustainable management and community participation were vital for long-term water [] The post Treat Water as Sacred, Finite Resource, Says President Murmu appeared first on Northlines .
Most wanted Naxal Hidma killed 12 days ahead of Amit Shahs deadline
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: Madavi Hidma, the dreaded Maoists commander, was killed by security forces 12 days before the November 30 deadline set by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to eliminate the most wanted Naxalite, sources said on Tuesday. Security forces killed the 44-year-old Naxal leader in the dense Pullagandi forests located at the tri-junction of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana. The Union home minister had set a deadline of March 31, 2026, for the eradication of the Maoist problem [] The post Most wanted Naxal Hidma killed 12 days ahead of Amit Shahs deadline appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Treat Water As A Sacred, Finite Resource: President Murmu
New Delhi, Nov 18: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday urged the private persons and public bodies to treat water as a sacred and finite national resource, as she conferred the sixth National Water Awards. She said sustainable management and community participation were essential to ensure long-term water security, as she cautioned that India faces growing stress on its limited freshwater reserves. Thousands of years ago, our forefathers said in the Rig Veda, apsu antah amritam (there is immortality in water), [] The post Treat Water As A Sacred, Finite Resource: President Murmu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nowgam PS Blast |People Need Answers, Guilty Must Face Harshest Punishment: CM Omar
Srinagar, Nov 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said those responsible for the Delhi blast must face the strictest punishment, while cautioning that innocent people should not be unfairly targeted or suspected. Speaking to reporters at Ujala Cygnus Hospital after meeting the Nowgam blast-injured, Omar said he raised the matter in the Northern Zonal [] The post Nowgam PS Blast | People Need Answers, Guilty Must Face Harshest Punishment: CM Omar appeared first on Northlines .
Dont View Every Kashmiri Muslim With Suspicion: CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Nov 18: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday advocated stringent punishment for all those involved in the white collar terror module and Delhi blast case, but urged that innocent civilians should not be harmed. I raised the issue yesterday at the North Zone Chief Ministers conference as well. Union Home Minister was there, Union Home Secretary, CMs of north zone, governors, LGs, were there. I appealed to them to not see every citizen of J-K, especially [] The post Dont View Every Kashmiri Muslim With Suspicion: CM Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Three IPS Officers Transferred From Delhi To Jammu And Kashmir
JAMMU, Nov 18: The Delhi Police has issued an order transferring three IPS officersSukant Shailja Ballabh, Krishan Kumar, and Kamal Pal Singh Malhotrato Jammu & Kashmir with effect from April one, 2026. These officers, currently serving in different capacities in Delhi, have been relieved to join their new postings in J&K as part of a reshuffle approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The post Three IPS Officers Transferred From Delhi To Jammu And Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CIK Busts Major Jaish-Linked Women Radicalization Plot in Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 18: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday morning carried out coordinated predawn raids at multiple locations across Srinagar, Anantnag and Kulgam as part of a new investigation into terror recruitment, official sources said. The searches are linked to a freshly registered case involving individuals accused of promoting terrorism, glorifying militant violence and [] The post CIK Busts Major Jaish-Linked Women Radicalization Plot in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .
India facing alarming rise in oral, breast cancer cases, warns renowned haematologist Mammen Chandy
Kolkata, Nov 18: India is facing a steady rise in cancer cases, particularly oral and breast cancers, driven by lifestyle changes, tobacco use, delayed diagnosis, and environmental factors, eminent haematologist and Padma Shri awardee Dr Mammen Chandy said. Chandy said these trends pose a major public health challenge for the country. Between 1990 and 2021, oral cancer mortality in India increased from 5.32 to 5.92 per 100,000, and the disability-adjusted life-year rate rose from 152.94 to 163.61, he told PTI [] The post India facing alarming rise in oral, breast cancer cases, warns renowned haematologist Mammen Chandy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Issues Notices to Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani in PIL on Alleged Major Banking, Corporate Fraud
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani and others on a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged large-scale banking and corporate fraud involving Reliance Communications (RCOM), its group companies and their promoter. A bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K [] The post SC Issues Notices to Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani in PIL on Alleged Major Banking, Corporate Fraud appeared first on Northlines .
Sri Lanka secures USD 300 mn ADB support to boost economic stability
COLOMBO, NOV 18: Sri Lanka on Tuesday said it has secured agreements to obtain USD 300 million in financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support economic stability. The funds will be disbursed in three tranches of USD 100 million each for financial sector stability and reform, strengthening macroeconomic resilience and transparency, and a sustainable tourism sector development programme, the finance ministry said in a press release. The financial sector stability and reforms programme is aimed at [] The post Sri Lanka secures USD 300 mn ADB support to boost economic stability appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nuvoco Vistas acquires Vadraj Energy from JSW Cement & Alpha Alternatives
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: Nuvoco Vistas Corporation, the cement business of Nirma Group, on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Gujarat-based Vadraj Energy in a Rs 200-crore deal from JSW Cement Ltd and Alpha Alternatives Holdings. It has executed Securities Purchase Agreement for acquisition of 100 per cent of securities of Algebra Endeavour Private Ltd (the holding company of Vadraj Energy (Gujarat), said Nuvoco Vistas, the countrys fifth largest cement market in a regulatory update. Vadraj Energy (Gujarat), a wholly [] The post Nuvoco Vistas acquires Vadraj Energy from JSW Cement & Alpha Alternatives appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LA County sheriff investigating new sex battery claim against Sean Diddy Combs
LOS ANGELES (US), Nov 18: The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department said on Monday its investigating a new sexual battery allegation against hip-hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence on prostitution-related convictions. A male music producer and publicist said he was asked to come to a photo shoot in 2020 at a Los Angeles warehouse, where Combs exposed himself while masturbating and told the accuser to assist, according to NBC News, citing a police [] The post LA County sheriff investigating new sex battery claim against Sean Diddy Combs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Consumer Demand Trends: Why More Borrowers Choose Installment Loans Over Credit Cards
Sarah Martinezs credit card account with a 24.99% APR is in the red. Three years of minimal payments on her $8,000 amount barely reduced the principal. She said: I realized I was trapped in a cycle. Thats when I started looking for alternatives. Personal installment loan originations rose 15% year-over-year, but millennial and Gen Z credit card application rates fell 8%, according to TransUnions 2024 Consumer Credit Database. This change is a fundamental rethinking of how Americans see consumer credit [] The post Consumer Demand Trends: Why More Borrowers Choose Installment Loans Over Credit Cards appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
2 CRPF schools in Delhi receive bomb threats; declared hoax
New Delhi, Nov 18: Two CRPF-run schools in the national capital received bomb threats on Tuesday morning after an unidentified man called the Police Control Room (PCR) claiming that explosives had been planted on the premises, officials said. The call, made around 9 am, warned that bombs were placed in the CRPF schools located in Prashant Vihar and Dwarka, prompting immediate mobilisation of local police, bomb disposal squads and the Delhi Fire Services. After receiving the call, teams were rushed [] The post 2 CRPF schools in Delhi receive bomb threats; declared hoax appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
255 Pakistani Drones Neutralized So Far This Year: BSF
Chandigarh, Nov 18: The Border Security Force (BSF) has neutralized 255 drones originating from Pakistan so far this year, used primarily to smuggle heroin and weapons across the border, a senior BSF Punjab Frontier official said. With the fog season approaching, the BSF has intensified surveillance to curb cross-border smuggling attempts. BSF Inspector General Atul [] The post 255 Pakistani Drones Neutralized So Far This Year: BSF appeared first on Northlines .
SC Notices To Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani On PIL Alleging Massive Banking, Corporate Fraud
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani and others on a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged massive banking and corporate fraud involving Reliance Communications (RCOM), its group companies and their promoter. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for PIL petitioner and former Union secretary E A S Sarma, and [] The post SC Notices To Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani On PIL Alleging Massive Banking, Corporate Fraud appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi wakes up to very poor air quality again
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: Delhiites woke up to very poor air on Tuesday, with the citys AQI touching 344 and four stations reporting severe pollution levels, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. Out of 37 monitoring stations, Bawana (426), Wazirpur (412), Jahangirpuri (418) and Vivek Vihar (402) were in the severe range. According to the forecast, the air quality is expected to remain in the very poor category over the next few days. An AQI between 0 [] The post Delhi wakes up to very poor air quality again appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
People Need Answers, Guilty Must Face Harshest Punishment: CM Omar On Nowgam PS Blast
Srinagar, Nov 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that those behind the Delhi blast must receive the harshest punishment under law, while stressing that innocent people should not be dragged into the case or viewed with suspicion. Speaking to reporters at Ujala Cygnus Hospital after meeting the Nowgam blast-injured, CM Omar, said he raised the issue in the Northern Zonal Council meeting yesterday, emphasising that every Muslim or Kashmiri should not be automatically linked to the incident. The [] The post People Need Answers, Guilty Must Face Harshest Punishment: CM Omar On Nowgam PS Blast appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chiles most polarised presidential race in decades boosts right, divides immigrants
SANTIAGO, Nov 18: Chileans face perhaps the starkest choice in the history of their countrys young democracy when they vote next month in a presidential runoff that pits hard-right Jose Antonio Kast against communist Jeannette Jara. Neither candidate cleared the 50 per cent threshold to win, but Kast heads into the second round of voting best positioned to succeed after an unprecedented 70 per cent of voters backed an array of right-wing parties in Sundays poll. An ultraconservative lawyer [] The post Chiles most polarised presidential race in decades boosts right, divides immigrants appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Asian shares sink, tracking tech-led sell-off on Wall Street
BANGKOK, Nov 18: Asian shares tumbled on Tuesday, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul sinking more than 3%, after Nvidia and other artificial-intelligence -related shares pulled US stocks lower. US futures dropped, with the contract for the S&P 500 down 0.6% while the future for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.4%. Computer chip giant Nvidia, at the center of the craze over AI, is due to report its earnings on Wednesday. Worries that stock prices of such [] The post Asian shares sink, tracking tech-led sell-off on Wall Street appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K: 3 Injured in Wild Boar Attack in Thanamandi
JAMMU, Nov 18: Three people, including a couple, were injured in a wild boar attack near a forest area in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, officials said on Tuesday. Mohammad Mazhar (30), his wife Afsana Kouser (25), and another person were attacked by wild boars on Monday night in the Khabla area of Thanamandi tehsil, [] The post J&K: 3 Injured in Wild Boar Attack in Thanamandi appeared first on Northlines .
CIK Busts Major JaishDukhtaran-e-Millat Women-Recruitment Plot In Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 18: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) early Tuesday morning launched coordinated predawn searches at multiple locations across the Valley, including Srinagar, Anantnag and Kulgam, in connection with a fresh terror-recruitment investigation. Official sources said that the raids are linked to a newly registered case involving individuals accused of promoting terrorism, glorifying militant violence and attempting to radicalise women for recruitment into terror ranks. Sources added that searches are also underway inside the Super Speciality Hospital at Shireen Bagh, [] The post CIK Busts Major JaishDukhtaran-e-Millat Women-Recruitment Plot In Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Terror Conspiracy Probe: J&K Counter Intelligence Conducts Multiple Raids
Srinagar: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday launched coordinated raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley as part of a case targeting individuals allegedly involved in terrorism, glorifying terrorists, and radicalising youth for recruitment into militant ranks, official sources said. The searches, backed by warrants issued by a competent court, were carried out in [] The post Terror Conspiracy Probe: J&K Counter Intelligence Conducts Multiple Raids appeared first on Northlines .
3 Injured In A Wild Boar Attack In J&Ks Thanamandi
JAMMU, Nov 18: Three persons, including a couple, were injured in a boar attack near a forest in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, officials said on Tuesday. Mohammad Mazhar (30), Afsana Kouser (25), and another person sustained injuries after being attacked by wild boars on Monday night in the Khabla area of Thanamandi tehsil, they said. They were rushed to the hospital with multiple injuries to their head, arms, and legs, and are being treated, doctors said. (Agencies) The post 3 Injured In A Wild Boar Attack In J&Ks Thanamandi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ED Raids Al Falah University, Linked Entities in Red Fort Blast Probe
New Delhi, Nov 18: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out simultaneous raids across Delhi-NCR targeting the trustees and promoters of Al Falah University, which is under scrutiny in the Red Fort car blast case, officials said. Multiple ED teams searched at least 25 premises of the Al Falah Trust and the University from [] The post ED Raids Al Falah University, Linked Entities in Red Fort Blast Probe appeared first on Northlines .
Woman Injured After Being Hit by Vehicle in Central Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A woman sustained injuries on Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle at Main Chowk Chadoora in central Kashmirs Budgam district. According to locals present at the spot, the woman was struck while crossing the busy intersection, which witnesses say has seen frequent traffic congestion during peak hours. The impact left her with visible []
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Terror Conspiracy Case: J&K Counter Intelligence Wing Carries Out Raids
Srinagar, Nov 18: The Counter Intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday carried out raids at multiple locations in the valley in a terror conspiracy case involving a doctor, officials said. However, the officials said the searches are not linked to the white collar terror module or the Delhi blast case. The raids were conducted in the districts of Srinagar, Anantnag and Kulgam. The searches are about a case involving a doctor, but this is a different case and [] The post Terror Conspiracy Case: J&K Counter Intelligence Wing Carries Out Raids appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ED Raids Al Falah University, Linked Persons In Delhi Red Fort Blast Case
NEW DELHI, Nov 18: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday launched searches against the Al Falah University of Faridabad and its promoters and linked persons as part of its investigation related to the Red Fort area terrorist blast case, sources said. Teams of the federal probe agency have been searching multiple locations in the Delhi-NCR since early morning, sources said. It is understood that the ED is taking action under the anti-money laundering law following cognisance of the first information reports [] The post ED Raids Al Falah University, Linked Persons In Delhi Red Fort Blast Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kashmirs Peak Power Demand Surpasses 1,900 MW
SRINAGAR: As the mercury plummets to sub-zero, peak power demand in Kashmir has crossed 1900 Megawatts mark while the power generation from local plants has reduced by nearly 75 percent. Officials informed that in the past 24 hours, there was a peak power load of 1925 MWs in the Kashmir division. However, there was an []
Traffic Cop Dies of Cardiac Arrest in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A traffic police personnel died of a suspected cardiac arrest in the Chee area of South Kashmirs Anantnag district on Tuesday morning, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Munner Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Anantnag. He was found lying unconscious at his residence. He was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where []
GMC Jammu Reports 9,427 Cancer Cases in Five Years
SRINAGAR: Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu has registered 9,427 cancer cases over the last five years (20202024), revealing a worrying rise in cancer incidence across the region. The data, paints a concerning picture, particularly about late-stage diagnoses and the prevalence of certain cancers in specific demographics. Of the total 9,427 cases reported at GMC Jammu, []
UN approves US plan authorising international stabilisation force in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Monday approved a US plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the devastated territory and envisions a possible future path to an independent Palestinian state. Russia, which had circulated a rival resolution, abstained along with China on the 13-0 vote. The US []
CIK Conducts Predawn Raids Across Kashmir in Terror Probe
SRINAGAR: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday carried out coordinated predawn raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley. Official sources said that, raids are being conducted in Srinagar, Anantnag and Kulgam, in connection with an ongoing terror conspiracy investigation linked to a doctor. Official sources also said that raids are also underway inside []
Women stepping into roles that were once inaccessible: Sakeena Itoo
Addresses 3-day National Workshop on Leadership Programme for Women Managers in Higher Education at KU SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo addressed the three-day National Workshop on Leadership Programme for Women Managers in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies at University of Kashmir here on Monday.The workshop is being []
Srinagar admin mourns irreparable loss in Nowgam accidental blast
DC Srinagar, employees offer condolences to revenue officials, police personnel, civilian SRINAGAR: District Administration Srinagar on Monday convened a solemn condolence meeting here at DC Office to mourn the demise of nine lives including Naib Tehsildar, Muzaffar Ahmad Khan and Suhail Ahmad Rather of Revenue Department who lost their lives in Nowgam accidental blast on []
NC leaders visit families of Nowgam tragedy victims
Express solidarity, prays for recovery of injured SRINAGAR: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, led by the Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, on Monday visited the families affected by the tragic Nowgam incident, conveying profound solidarity and heartfelt condolences on behalf of the party leadership. The delegation included the []
Omar govt committed to equitable development of remote areas: Rana
Inaugurates, lays foundation stones of key civic, tourism projects in Mendhar MENDHAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Monday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several key development works aimed at strengthening civic infrastructure, boosting connectivity and promoting eco-tourism in the Mendhar region. The Minister launched []
Virtual traffic court disposes of over 2 lakh challans in Kashmir
Recovers over Rs 7 crore fine in 14 months SRINAGAR: The Court of the Special Mobile Magistrate (Traffic), Srinagar presided over by Mr Touseef Ahmad Magray has achieved a record milestone in virtual traffic challan disposal and fine recovery, demonstrating its firm commitment to enhancing road safety, enforcing traffic regulations, and ensuring swift judicial processing. []
Audit Week 2025 commences at Office of Principal AG J&K
JAMMU: Deputy Accountant General, P. K Rathi on Monday virtually inaugurated the Audit Week 2025 at Office of the Principal Accountant General, Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu in presence of Deputy Accountant General (Audit) Jammu & Kashmir Jagbir Singh. In his inaugural address, Deputy Accountant General emphasized on the critical importance of audit as a pillar []
Div Com Kmr reviews arrangements for 350th martyrdom commemoration of Guru Tegh Bahadur
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir (Div Com), Anshul Garg, on Monday visited Gurudwara Rainawari along with Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, to review onspot preparations for the upcoming commemoration of the 350th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, scheduled to be held at Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi, Srinagar. During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner convened a detailed []
Dr. Farooq, Omar pay tribute to Sufi Ghulam Mohammad
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid heartfelt tributes to the founder-editor of the Srinagar Times and renowned short story writer, Sufi Ghulam Mohammad, on his death anniversary. In their message, they remembered Sofi Sahibs cheerful and generous nature and lauded his []
CUK mourns loss of innocent lives in Delhi, Srinagar blasts
GANDERBAL: In solidarity with the families of innocent people who lost their lives in recent blasts in Delhi and Srinagar, the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) organised condolence meetings across all its campuses here on Monday. All members of the university fraternity including authorities, administrators, faculty, staff, scholars and students joined the condolence meeting at []
Cosnova Beauty and RRL to bring essence to India
Excelsior Correspondent MUMBAI, Nov 17: Reliance Retail Limited (RRL) today entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with cosnova Beauty, the Germany-based global cosmetics company, to bring essence, Europes No. 1 cosmetics brand to the Indian market. The collaboration will introduce essences vibrant range of high-quality, affordable and cruelty-free makeup products to consumers across India. The launch will be enabled by RRLs integrated omnichannel ecosystem, making the essence range of products accessible nationwide across online platforms, beauty stores and partner retail [] The post Cosnova Beauty and RRL to bring essence to India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sunil, Raina visit Ujala Hospital to inquire about Nowgam blast victims
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 17: Leader of Opposition, Sunil Sharma, today visited Ujala Cygnus Hospital, here to personally inquire about the well-being of those injured in the accidental blast that occurred at the Nowgam Police Station (PS). The incident left several individuals wounded, and the LoPs visit aimed to reassure them of full support during this difficult time.] CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Upon reaching the hospital, Sharma met the injured persons, interacted with their attendants, and sought detailed briefings [] The post Sunil, Raina visit Ujala Hospital to inquire about Nowgam blast victims appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
