Jammu, May 7: All educational institutions in five border districts of the Jammu will remain closed on Wednesday in the wake of prevailing situation in the region, officials said. In retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taibas base in Muridke. In view of the prevailing situation, all schools,

New Delhi, May 7:Terror headquarters of banned Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen were targeted under Operation Sindoor with IAF carrying out night raids on the nine hideouts located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here on Wednesday. Among the targets hit in a precise operation were Markaz Subhan Allah at Bahawalpur, Sarjal at Tehra Kalan, Markaz Abbas in Kotli and Syedna Bilal camp in Muzaffarabad (all of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed terro

In view of the prevailing situation, all educational institutions in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Gurez will remain closed today, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri The post In view of the prevailing situation, all educational institutions in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Gurez will remain closed today, Div Com Kashmir V K Bidhuri appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, May 7: Indian airlines have cancelled their flights to and from various cities, including Jammu and Srinagar, amid airspace restrictions in the wake of Indian armed forces carrying out missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan. Air India said that in view of the prevailing situation, the airline has cancelled all its flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot till noon. Two international flights en route to Amritsar are being

New Delhi, May 7: Three civilians were killed in indiscriminate firing and shelling by Pakistan military across the Line of Control and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir last night, defence sources said on Wednesday. The Indian Army is responding to the firing in a proportionate manner, they said. During the intervening night of May 6 and 7, Pakistan Army resorted to arbitrary firing, including artillery shelling, from posts across the LoC and IB opposite Jammu and Kashmir, the sources [

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: A day long academic conference on topic Museum of Origin and Continuum organized by Patanjali Research Foundation was concluded today. Eminent scholars, archaeologists, scientists, historians and experts from across the country gathered to discuss the preservation and scientific presentation of Indian history. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Anil Shastrabudhi, Chairman of NAAC, praised Patanjalis efforts, stating that their work on validating and compiling hi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) has said that the industrial units in J&K are facing severe hardships due to pending GST reimbursements. An urgent meeting of the BBIA was held under the chairmanship of Lalit Mahajan, president, and attended by Tarun Singla (senior vice president), Ajay Langer (vice president), Viraaj Malhotra (general secretary), Rajesh Jain (secretary), and Rishi Kant Gupta (treasurer). The members unanimously expressed grave co

Justice is served, declares Indian Army after multiple strikes *Action focused, no Pak military facilities targeted * Intense shelling at various locations on LoC Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 6: The Indian Armed Forces targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) at midnight tonight and declared that justice has been served, a reference towards April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed. Justice is Served. Jai Hind, the Indian A

Mumbai, May 6: Gujarat Titans defeated Mumbai Indians by three wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a dramatic Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday. Batting first, Mumbai Indians were restricted to a below-par 155 for eight. In reply, GT chased down the revised target of 147 in the last ball of the match after two rain interruptions. Skipper Shubman Gill was GTs top-scorer with a 46-ball 43, while Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult bowled beautifully to pick up [] The post

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: The J&K Tennis Ball Cricket Association has announced a 38-member contingent of junior and senior boys and girls selected to represent Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory in the T10 Junior/Senior National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship, scheduled to be held in Nagpur from May 9 to 11, 2025. The selection trials for the event were conducted at MA Stadium Jammu under the supervision of the Association. The Senior Mens team includes Shan Irfan, Umer Manz

HOUSTAN, May 6 : Congressman Shri Thanedar has accused the US administration of displaying a muted response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Statements arent enoughaction is needed, Thanedar, a Democrat, said at a memorial and Congressional briefing organised by HinduACTion along with the Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD) and the Kashmir Overseas Association USA (KOA-USA) The event Pakistans Proxy War Against Hindus Global Implications was organised at the Rayburn House

Govt offices, schools identified for exercise *Volunteers, Medical staff, others to be part of rehearsal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: After several years, the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh geared up for mock drill at 20 places tomorrow including border and sensitive vulnerable areas to aware people and keep them ready for any eventuality in case ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan escalate. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The emergency preparedness which wil

LONDON, May 6 : India and the UK on Tuesday announced conclusion of the free trade agreement which will make British Scotch whiskey and cars cheaper in India, while reducing duties on Indian imports such as garments and leather products here. The announcement regarding the conclusion of talks was made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. The two sides also announced closing of talks for the Double Contribution Convention Agreement. However, talks on the propos

The Beri Pattan Lift Irrigation Scheme, once a symbol of hope for thousands of farmers in the arid Kandi belt of Rajouri district, has become a classic example of bureaucratic apathy, political neglect, and administrative inefficiency. Conceived over a decade ago with the promise of transforming 40,000 kanals of barren land into lush agricultural fields, the scheme today lies abandoned-its incomplete canals a testimony to a failed promise and wasted public money. Launched in 2014 and backed by a

The long-overdue push toward sustainable waste management in Jammu has gained meaningful momentum with the establishment of the Integrated Solid Waste Management plant at Kot Bhalwal. With nearly 45 percent of the work already completed and operations slated to begin by September 2025, the city appears to be on track to finally address the decades-old problem of unscientific garbage disposal that has plagued its water bodies, landfills, and general environment. The joint initiative by the JMC an

Recalibration of Indias National Security Doctrine Fatima Baloch, Dr K N Pandita For decades, Pakistan has employed radicalized and misguided Islamist militants as proxy forces against India. This policy became particularly pronounced in the mid-1980s, when US, Pakistani, and Saudi-funded religious militants were trained and deployed in Afghanistan during the Soviet intervention. This campaign emboldened then-Pakistani Chief of Army Staff General Zia-ul-Haq, who infamously declared, We will blee

Rachna Vinod A world without accessibility to global events in this era of rapid communication and technological advancement would feel almost like stepping back into a fragmented, isolated past. Imagine a reality where news doesnt flow instantly, where we remain unaware of crises, breakthroughs, or cultural shifts happening beyond our immediate surroundings. Without real-time updates, wed rely solely on word-of-mouth or delayed reports-much like in pre-digital times when news could take weeks o

Dr Vikas Sharma The superannuation age of the Professors of erstwhile State universities of J&K namely SKUAST-Jammu, SKUAST-Kashmir, University of Jammu and University of Kashmir was enhanced from 62 to 65 years in the year 2023 with the provision of review system by the Committee headed by Chief Secretary with Vice-Chancellor of the concerned University, Administrative Secretary Higher Education Department and other members from J&K Government, for initial year extension, followed by subsequent

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: The JKPCC working president Raman Bhalla today organized a public outreach program in Bahu Fort area, where he listened to the concerns and issues of the local residents. The program aimed to strengthen the bond between the party and the people, particularly during challenging times. Bhalla assured the public that the Congress party stands by them through thick and thin. He emphasized the partys commitment to addressing their grievances and working towards t

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 6: J&K Bank branches in district Doda were felicitated for their outstanding role in implementing various Government Sponsored Schemes to empower youth, boosting self-employment and promoting sustainable development. The felicitation event was presided over by the Deputy Commissioner (Doda) Harvinder Singh and attended by Zonal Head (Doda) Arshad Qadri, along with officials from DIC, KVIB, NRLM, and staff from various J&K Bank branches. Commending the Banks

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 6: An 18- year old youth allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with a country made gun at village Thial in Majalta. According to the police report, Ayush (18), son of Chanchal, resident of Thial Majalta, sustained fatal gunshot injuries under mysterious circumstances and died on the spot. On being informed, SHO Majalta Sohan Singh rushed to the spot and shifted the dead body to PHC Majalta. The reasons for the suicide were not yet known [] The post

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 6: As part of efforts to improve service delivery in the transport sector, Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan today conducted a surprise inspection of the ARTO Office in Ganderbal. He was accompanied by Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Qazi Irfan. During the visit, the Commissioner reviewed the overall functioning of the office, interacted with staff, and assessed the status of citizen-centric services. He reiterated the importance of profe

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: Arun Sharma, Founder and President of French Club Jammu, along with his team, met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and discussed multiple issues regarding languages. Sharma highlighted the global career advantages for a polyglot. He said that knowledge of multiple languages can help in sectors like tourism and business. The LG appreciated the clubs vision and assured support for initiatives and the French Club members who were present on the occasion included

Jammu/Srinagar, May 7: Pakistani army carried out heavy mortar shelling on forward villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir early Wednesday as Indian armed forces carried out missile attacks on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. A woman and her daughter were injured, one of them critically, when their house was hit by Pakistani shelling in Poonch district, officials said. They said the intense shelling from across the border was reported from Kris

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In a world increasingly shaped by division, rage and ideological rigidity the greatest casualty is not just human life it is our collective sanity.As societies around the globe drift into deeper polarisation, the rise of global terror networks particularly those driven by radical Islamist ideologies remains one of the most grave and urgent threats to peace, coexistence and humanity at large. It is imperative to begin this discussion with a clear distinction: this is not the blame on [] The pos

By Charubrata Roy The US has become the biggest destabilizing factor in stoking global economic and trade frictions, severely undermining the international economic and trade order, a spokesperson from the China Council for The Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) said on Monday. The US has topped the list in the amount involved in global economic and trade friction measures for eight consecutive months, and has also led in the number of unilateral restrictive measures such as tariffs, contr

UNITED NATIONS, May 7: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for maximum military restraint from India and Pakistan, saying the world cannot afford a military confrontation between the two countries. The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan, the secretar

New York/Washington, May 7 : As Indian early Wednesday launched missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan, US President Donald Trump said India and Pakistan have been fighting for a long time and people knew something was going to happen. Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor early Wednesday, carrying out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including Bahawalpur which is a stronghold of the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfit. Its a shame, we

Islamabad, May 7: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif early Wednesday termed the Indian missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Punjab province as an act of war and said his country has every right to give a befitting reply. Sharif said India has carried out attacks on five places in Pakistan. The enemy will never be allowed to succeed in his nefarious objectives, he said, adding that the entire nation is with the Pakistani Armed Forces. Defence Minister Khawaja [] The post

New York/Washington, May 7: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has spoken with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shortly after India early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and briefed him on the actions taken, the Indian Embassy in Washington DC said. India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pak-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Indias actions have been focused and precise. They were measured, responsible and designed

Jammu, May 7 : Pakistani army resorted to heavy mortar shelling on forward villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and Rajouri early Wednesday as Indian armed forces carried out missile attacks on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Officials said the shelling was reported from Krishna Ghati, Shahpur and Mankote in Poonch, Laam, Manjakote and Gambeer Brahmana in Rajouri district. Indian army guarding the border also retaliated and the cross-border shelling b

Srinagar, May 7: Pakistani troops resorted to heavy cross border shelling along the Line of Control in Karnah area of Kupwara district early Wednesday, less than two hours after India launched air strikes against terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire agreement along the LoC by resorting to intense shelling towards Indian side, they said. The Indian Army is responding to Pakistani shelling in equal measure, they

New Delhi, May 7 : Two weeks after the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces carried out missile attacks early Wednesday on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including Bahawalpur which is a major base of Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfit. The military strikes were carried out under Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army said in a statement released at 1.44 am. A little while ago, the Indian Armed forces launched Operation Sindoor hitting terrorist i

Islamabad, May 7: The Pakistan Army said that India launched air strikes against the country in early Wednesday, vowing to respond to the attack. Army spokesman Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that missile strikes were fired by India at Kotli and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Bahawalpur in Punjab. Some time ago, India launched air strikes on Subhanullah mosque in Bahwalpurs Ahmed East area, Kotli and Muzaffarabad at three places from the air, he told ARY News channel. All [] Th

New Delhi, May 7: The Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out precision strikes on nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), days after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched OPERATION SINDOOR, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed,

New Delhi, May 6: India on Tuesday hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for refusing to recognise cross-border linkages to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the OICs statement on the attack as absurd and said it was made at Pakistans behest. The OIC statement, issued at the behest of Pakistan, is absurd in refusing to recognise the facts of the Pahalgam terrorist attack and its cross-border linkages, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

New Delhi, May 6: In an apparent reference to the Indus Waters Treaty being put in abeyance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said earlier even the water which rightfully belonged to India went outside the country but it will now flow for Indias benefit and will be utilised for the country. Addressing the ABP Networks India@2047 Summit, Modi asserted that for taking big decisions and achieving objectives, it is important to give primacy to national interest and believe in [] The post Indi

NEW DELHI, May 6: The stage is set for a nationwide mock drill on Wednesday with all states and Union territories preparing to operationalise air-raid sirens and train people on evacuation protocols and cleaning of bunkers and trenches among other steps in the event of a hostile attack. The emergency preparedness, the first perhaps since 1971, will be conducted by most states from 4 pm. Sources said the number of volunteers associated with this drill would be around 6 lakh [] The post India Read

Jammu, May 6: An alleged overground worker for terrorists was detained in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, with police claiming that his presence and actions posed a serious threat to public order and tranquillity. Mohd Qayoom, a resident of Qasba village, has been nabbed under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA), a spokesperson of the force said, adding he was identified as an overground worker involved in activities detrimental to the regions security and integrity. After

SRINAGAR, May 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation status of various financial inclusion and social security schemes of the Government of India being executed through banks and financial institutions in J&K. Besides Principal Secretary, APD and Principal Secretary, Finance Departments, the meeting was attended by MD, J&K Bank; Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare; Commissioner Secretary, Tourism; Secretary, Revenue; Secretar

SRINAGAR, May 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the Pension Suvidha Portal at the Civil Secretariat here. Developed by the Finance Department, J&K in collaboration with the National Informatics Center (NIC) and the Principal Accountant General (A&E), J&K, the portal marks a significant step towards digitizing the pension sanctioning process for government employees. The event was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Additional Chief Secretary Education Shantma

JAMMU/SRINAGAR, May 6: To enhance Civil Defence preparedness for emergencies, a Civil Defence Mock Drill is being conducted on May 7, 2025 (Wednesday) at 4:00 PM across Jammu and Kashmir. To enhance the Civil Defence preparedness for emergencies, a Civil Defence Mock Drill will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM. As part of the drill, sirens will be activated at various locations in UT. This is a practice exercise to test our emergency response systems. We [] The post Public Advisor

Dehradun, May 6: A group of youths were booked on Tuesday on the charge of violating the sanctity of the Kedarnath shrine after a video of them singing and dancing to loud DJ music behind the Himalayan temple circulated on social media, police said. An FIR was lodged at the Sonprayag police station under BNS Section 298 (desecrating a religious place of worship) against unnamed persons based on a complaint by Girish Devli, the officer in charge of the Badrinath-Kedarnath [] The post FIR lodged a

New Delhi, May 6: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be a part of the Indian team till they are performing, head coach Gautam Gambhir said on Tuesday, claiming that he will have no role in deciding whether the two senior batters are picked for the upcoming Test tour of England. Speculation is swirling around the 38-year-old Rohits future as Test captain in England, but Gambhir gave an open-ended reply when asked about the issue. The chatter around Kohli, 36, [] The post Rohit, Kohli can play ti

Nagpur, May 6: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of insulting the Hindu community by calling Lord Ram a mythological figure, and demanded an apology from him. Addressing a press conference here, VHP general secretary (organisation) Milind Parande said the Hindu community should not let leaders like Gandhi come to power. During an interaction at a US university last month, Gandhi rejected the BJPs idea of what constitutes a Hindu and asserted all grea

Srinagar, May 6: Mock drills would be conducted in six districts of the Kashmir valley on Wednesday, following the Union Home Ministrys order, officials said. The drills would be conducted in Kashmirs seven civil defence districts Anantnag, Budgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Srinagar, Uri (in Baramulla district), and Awantipora (in Pulwama district) which are spread over six revenue districts. The MHA has asked all states to conduct the drills due to the new and complex threats that have emerged amid

Srinagar, May 6: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday said an India-Pakistan war can have long-term consequences but his party stands firmly with the government on any action it chooses to take against the Pahalgam massacre perpetrators. His comments come amid the Centre asking several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in the verdant meadows of Baisaran that left 26 dead. War is [] The post War

BERLIN, May 6: In a historic first, conservative leader Friedrich Merzs bid to become Germanys 10th chancellor since World War II failed by six votes in parliament on Tuesday, a stunning defeat as he had been widely expected to win smoothly. A candidate for chancellor has never failed to win on the first ballot since the end of the war. The loss triggered a stock market slide: the DAX, the index of major German companies, was down 1.8 per cent [] The post Friedrich Merzs bid to become Germanys c

MALE, May 6:The Maldives on Tuesday said existing defence agreements with India are being amended to ensure they do not compromise the Maldives sovereignty and independence, media reports said here. Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon also told Parliament members that 74 Indian soldiers stationed in the Maldives, who were repatriated under an agreement reached with India last year, were unarmed while in the Maldives. Maumoons statements come days after Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, d