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J&K parties rise to the call of L-G on drug menace, join 100-day campaign

The letter said it was in the context of this ambitious and time-bound framework that the L-G was writing to the legislators and leaders to earne

US weighs tougher auto import rules to accelerate reshoring

The Donald Trump administration is considering changes to North American trade rules that could raise tariffs on imported vehicles and push autom

Rain Relief in Delhi-NCR, Heatwave Alerts for Several States: IMD Issues Nationwide Weather Warning

New Delhi, April 18 (Udaipur Kiran): The India Meteorological Department has issued fresh weather alerts across the country, even as recent rainf

U.S. extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil

The waivers could complicate the Wests efforts to deprive Russia of revenue for its war in Ukraine and put Washington at odds with its allies

Iran says its enriched uranium 'not going to be transferred'

Iran's foreign ministry denied claims that its enriched uranium stockpile would be transferred, stating it would not be moved anywhere. Spokesman

Trump says will bring Iran uranium 'back home to the USA'

President Donald Trump announced a plan for the United States and Iran to jointly remove uranium from Tehran's nuclear sites using excavators. Th

J&K High Court Collegium Recommends 11 Names For Appointment As Judges

Proposal sent to Lok Bhawan, SC Neeraj Rohmetra Jammu, Apr 17: The collegium of High Court of J&K and Ladakh headed by Chief Justice Arun Palli h

Social Security 2027 crisis update: $190B cuts, $50K benefit cap proposalare wealthy retirees about to face payment limits now?

The Social Security proposal 2026 could reshape retirement payouts fast. New data shows up to $190 billion may be cut in ten years. The plan caps

Delimitation needed to preserve one vote, one value: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Adani bags top spot in richest Asians club

Gautam Adani has officially claimed the title of Asia's wealthiest individual, overtaking Mukesh Ambani with a net worth of $92.6 billion as of A

Rahul Gandhi: Government wants to change electoral map, fears losing power

Delegation of NC MPs, MLAs raises infra, security concerns with Rajnath

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: A delegation of Members of Parliament from National Conference (NC)-Chowdry Mohd Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kich

Silent Destruction of Heritage in Jammu and Kashmir

Anil Paba pabaanil@gmail.com In the quiet shadow of the Himalayas, the historic monuments of Jammu and Kashmir stand as enduring witnesses to cen

LG flags off Shobha Yatra to commemorate Bhagwan Parshuram Ji Jayanti

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off a grand Shobha Yatra from Chanakya Chowk Parade, Jam

CM meets delegations, assures time-bound redressal of issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Several legislators, delegations and individuals today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, raising sev

SASCI reforms aimed at capital growth and fiscal efficiency: CS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo convened a high-level meeting of the Finance Department, attended by the Admi

Jammu at the Crossroads Challenges and the Road Ahead

Ram Rattan Sharma internetzonejammu@gmail.com Jammu, the winter capital of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, holds immense historical cul

Whats the rationale Farooq wonders about Centres push for Constitution amendment bill

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 17: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday questioned the rationale behind bringing t

Jammu, Ramban DMs ban inflammatory social media content for 60 days

CCUs to monitor online platforms, violators to face FIRs Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: The District administrations in Jammu and Ramban

Invoke preventive detention against sand mafia, says Supreme Court

Renard sacked as Saudi Arabia coach ahead of World Cup

Renard, a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner with Zambia and Ivory Coast, led Saudi Arabia from 2019 to 2023 before being replaced by Roberto

Union minister Jadhav bats for Ayush integration with mainstream healthcare

NEW DELHI, Apr 17 : Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav on Friday called for deeper integration of Ayush with mainstream healthcare systems, st

Bangladeshs request for Hasinas extradition under judicial and legal process

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: India on Friday said that the Bangladesh governments request for extraditing former prime minister Sheikh Hasina is being exam

Sri Lankas energy minister resigns on coal import issue days after surviving no trust motion

COLOMBO, Apr 17 : Sri Lankas Minister for Power and Energy Kumara Jayakodi resigned on Friday soon after a high-powered Presidential Commission w

Rupee rises 23 paise to settle at 92.91 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 17: The rupee appreciated by 23 paise to settle at 92.91 against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by a weakening American currency and

Indian Army eyes tech-driven future at key biannual conference

NEW DELHI, Apr 17 : Top commanders of the Army carried out a comprehensive review of Indias security challenges along the borders with China and

RCB eye dominance-extending victory over inconsistent Delhi Capitals

BENGALURU, Apr 17: Almost a month into IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have evolved into the most complete unit in the competition and they

Strait of Hormuz completely open for all commercial vessels, says Iran

TEHRAN, Apr 17 : Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels. The announcement by Iranian Foreign

Each state needs to develop world-class destination, promote longer tourist stays: NITI VC

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery on Friday said there is a need for each state to develop a world-class destination and pro

AMD UALink strategy: Can AMD disrupt AI data center dominance as open interconnect challenges NVIDIA NVLink ecosystem control?

AMD UALink Standard is driving a major shift in AI infrastructure right now. Advanced Micro Devices is leading this open interconnect push as AI

BCCI fines Rajasthan Royals manager Bhinder 1 lakh for PMOA protocol breach, issues warning

Bhinder was found scrolling his smart phone with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by his side in the dugout during the game against RCB

Trump Says Iran Deal Very Close As Strait Of Hormuz Reopens

Donald Trump told AFP Friday that a peace deal was very close after Iran moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz -- but Tehran rejected the US presi

Border village development integral to national security: LG

Developed India demands strong rural heartland Excelsior Correspondent Rajouri, Apr 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday emphasized that

UAS, Counter-UAS employment figure prominently in Army Comdrs Conference

Operational preparedness along borders reviewed Whole-of-nation approach for security challenges highlighted Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 17: The fo

Women's doubles pair withdraws from Uber Cup Finals due to Treesa ankle injury

Meanwhile, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who had played a pivotal role in Indias 2022 victory, will travel early to Denmark to train

As Amarnath Ji Yatra starts on July 3, SASB begins restoration of tracks, establishment of base camps

Snow clearance on from Baltal, Chandanwari Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 17: With 57 days long annual yatra to Himalayan cave in South Kashmir district o

Strait of Hormuz open for all: Iran

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON,Apr 17:Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels, a move welcomed by US Presi

Rains lash Kashmir, snow in hills

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 17: Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms lashed Kashmir while light snowfall was recorde

Will constitute Child Rights Commission, Govt tells HC

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 17: Government has informed the High Court that it would place the final decision with regard to the consti

Domicile certificate, Aadhaar enrolment to be free

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified a new schedule of fees for issuing various certificates and

Final Selection List for the posts of Laboratory Assistant.

GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR JAMMU AND KASHMIR SERVICES SELECTION BOARD Muthi, Akhnoor Road, Jammu/Zam Zam Complex, Rambagh, Srinagar Subject:

South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula One

Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok told reporters they are ambitiously aiming to stage the first race in 2028

Real Madrid season in tatters, Arbeloa looking shaky after Euro exit

Failure is rarely tolerated under Real president Florentino Perez without someone paying the price

SC rejects Pawan Khera's plea for protection against arrest

Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown

Mikel Artetas side travels to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday nursing a a six-point lead over second-placed City as it targets a first English title

Claude Opus 4.7 hits 92% honesty rate are we closer than ever to human-like AI with less hallucination? Heres what Anthropics new AI model is capable of

Claude Opus 4.7 benchmarks explained start with a strong data point: 87.6% on SWE-bench Verified. This jump signals real coding gains in 2026. De

HC junks EC decision to appoint assistant professors as presiding officers

VPP hints at Conrads connection to project

Party suspicious of behind-the-scenes deals, questions Chief Ministers strong defence SHILLONG, April 17: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on

Mob attacks Assam forest range office over alleged land encroachment, several injured

Detention of Adivasi people for alleged land encroachment at the Ripu-Chirang Reserve Forest near India-Bhutan border triggers violence

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Beware lest your eyes are bigger than...' Lessons on ambition, success, human nature and why greed or overestimation of one's capacity can lead to troubles

Chinese proverb of the day focuses on the saying that warns people about taking more than they can handle. The story explains literal and metapho

Tamil Nadu polls: Sasikala, Ramadoss may play spoilsport for AIADMK

Cyberabad Cops Nab One In Digital Arrest Scam

Officials said victims in Cyberabad alone lost a staggering 103 crore in just three months.

Efforts on to better edn quality: CM

AMPATI, April 17: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday informed that sustained efforts by the government are under way to upgrade infrastruc

Warm reception for lottery barons wife giving DMK jitters

African proverb of the day: 'All monkeys cannot hang from the...' Lessons on human nature, success, sustainable future and why excessive utilization of resources can lead to destruction

African proverb of the day shares a lesson about limits, human nature and sustainable use of resources. The saying explains how people, companies

Americas Gold and Silver Q1 2026 results: silver production surge How 787,000 oz production and 830,000 sales signal Americas Gold growth outlook?

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation Q1 2026 results show a powerful surge. Silver production hit 787,000 ounces. That marks a 76% year-over-year

EJH villages grapple with water crisis; locals cough up money for basic need

KHLIEHRIAT, April 17: In the shadow of government pipelines that promise relief but deliver none, over 2,000 residents across seven villages in E

JNC knocks on PHE depts door over water woes in WJH villages

JOWAI, April 17: The Jaintia National Council (JNC), Western Zone, has urged the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department to expedite efforts t

HSPDP rules out support to MDA for Shillong bypoll

SHILLONG, April 17: The Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) has clarified that it will not extend support to the Meghalaya Democratic All

Police Seize 2.27 Crore Cash From Pastors House In Narsapuram

Narsapuram Rural circle inspector G. Durga Prasad and sub-inspector T.V. Suresh Babu said they received information that the pastors son-in-law S

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Nomination The Secretary to the Cooperation department has nominated Joint Secretary CS Khongwir as the Nodal Officer for matters concerning the

Mukhim flags rise of tribal land elites, alleges marginalisation of poor in state

NEW DELHI, April 17: Patricia Mukhim, a renowned journalist and Editor of The Shillong Times, on Friday laid bare the dangerous trend of the emer

Govt renames multiple roads in Meghalaya

SHILLONG, April 17: The state government has renamed several roads across the state with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by

Key DMF-funded road inaugurated in EJH village

KHLIEHRIAT, April 17: An internal CC road at Apha in Umkiang village, East Jaintia Hills, constructed under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF)

This war must not end in TRANSATLANTIC STRESS TEST!: EU leaders react as Iran opens Hormuz

HITO calls on govt to implement Ramsar Convention for states wetland protection

SHILLONG, April 17: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has called upon the Meghalaya government to urgently implement the

We Bow Our Head To Court Order, Says Yogesh Goudar's Wife

We bow our heads to the court order, Mallamma said. I always remember my husband, he is always with me. The people of our constituency stood by u

Dushyant Chautala Alleges Police Intercepted His Car, Aimed Pistol At Him

Jannayak Janta Party leader Dushyant Chautala on Friday alleged that a police car blocked his way, tried to knock him down, and a pistol was aime

Central Kerala reels under sizzling heat

Mother Poisons 3 Kids; Four Die In Tragic Proddatur Incident

Married for 14 years, the couple had three children.

'Each deity has peculiar rituals': Sabarimala priest tells Supreme Court

RTGS-Powered CCTV360 Helps Trace Missing Children

Using artificial intelligence and real-time analytics, the system has enabled swift police response in multiple cases, with three missing childre

India joins Hormuz meet, welcomes Lebanon ceasefire

Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026

Layoffs.fyi, a website tracking tech job cuts around the world, reported that 73,212 employees have lost their jobs so far this year

NHAI Projects: Land Losers Entitled to R&R Benefits Alongside Compensation, Rules HC

The division bench held that land losers under the National Highways Act were indeed entitled to compensation as well as R&R benefits under the 2

Italian Proverb of the Day: 'If you cant live longer, live deeper'The Italian Proverb that redefines a meaningful life

Italian Proverb of the Day: This Italian proverb, If you can't live longer, live deeper, emphasizes experiencing life's richness over its duratio

Kabir At Calcutta HC For Probe Into Deal Videos On Him

Kabir filed his petition before Justice Sougata Bhattacharya. The plea may come up for hearing on April 22, a day before the first phase of the p

Huge payday alert: New wage rule from April 24 set to change what US workers take home

US workers wage rule April 24 2026 brings a sharp 14% pay jump as minimum wage rises from $10.50 to $12 in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This fresh wa

Mawlarshong, Langsning, Janepih register wins on DAY 3

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 17: There were three big winners in the 5th Meghalaya State League on Friday on what was otherwise a day of very

Karnataka High Court upholds cancellation of schools recognition for producing fake certificate and illegally running madarasa

Government: Sheikh Hasina extradition plea under review

Lajong face Aizawl in crucial derby clash

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 17: The stage is set for a high-voltage North-East derby as Shillong Lajong FC prepare to face Aizawl FC in their

Campaign for Rohith Act welcomes Cabinet nod for Bill

Quote of the day by Jerry Seinfeld: 'There is no such thing as fun for the whole family.' Life lessons on human nature, happiness and enjoyment by popular American comedian

Quote of the day by Jerry Seinfeld explores how the idea of fun differs for people within families and social groups. The quote reflects human na

Aster Volunteers expands community outreach, launches five mobile medical units

Pune airport runway shut after IAF aircraft 'hand landing'

The airport uses a 'dual-use model', integrating civilian commercial operations with an active Air Force station

Should you pay taxes now or save big later? Roth conversion explained

Many retirees are thinking about Roth conversion to save tax in the future. It can give tax-free income later but may increase tax today. The dec

India, China hold 1st bilateral SCO talks after Ladakh thaw

Climate-resilient water initiative launched in Chickballapur district

The initiative will provide technicalassistanceto local governments to assess water and wastewater systems, integrate climate and disaster risk i

Kujikura-Dimapara ramako apalbatate tarina kamko abachengate onangjola

TURA: Bugi chibimako kabatgipa Sonagre-Jijikapara Road Bridge-ko Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, oprake onangenba, Kujikura