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Suspected Criminals Open Fire Outside Sweet Shop In Jammu

Jammu, Apr 27: Suspected criminals opened fire outside a sweet shop in the outskirts of the city on late Saturday evening, officials said. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel However, no one was injured in the firing by at least two pistol-borne youths who reportedly came on a motorcycle to the shop at the Miran Sahib area, the officials said. They said the suspected criminals enquired about the shop owner, who was not present at the time of the [] The post Suspected Criminals Open Fire Outside Sweet Shop In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 9:28 am

Over 500 Persons Relocated To Safer Places Amid Land Sinking In J&Ks Ramban

Jammu, Apr 27: More than 500 people have been relocated to safer places after over 58 houses were completely damaged due to land sinking in a village in Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district, officials said on Saturday. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel An official said the assessment of damages due to the land subsidence in Pernote village over the past three days has also started on war-footing to facilitate speedy release of compensation to affected families under the [] The post Over 500 Persons Relocated To Safer Places Amid Land Sinking In J&Ks Ramban appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 9:25 am

Observers review election preparedness for Srinagar PC

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 27: The General Observer for 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Mukul Kumar along with Police Observer, Sandeep Singh Chauhan and Expenditure Observer, Sambit Mishra Saturday held a joint meeting at SKICC here to take first hand appraisal of the preparedness for Lok Sabha Elections-2024 in the 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency. The constituency comprises 18 Assembly segments of Ganderbal, Srinagar, Budgam (Partly), Pulwama (partly) and Shopian (Partly) Districts. Returning Officer (RO) 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat; District [] The post Observers review election preparedness for Srinagar PC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 6:00 am

Bdesh foreign minister lauds Indian authors work highlighting Liberation War

DHAKA, Apr 27: Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has lauded Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Indian author Rita Chowdhurys new book which encapsulates the essence of the 1971 Liberation War, saying many people of his country will learn a lot about Indias significant role in it from the novel. At an event here, Mahmud, who was presented the first volume of a special Bengali edition of the trilogy Neverland Zero Hour, said documenting Bangladeshs liberation war is an unparalleled contribution to [] The post Bdesh foreign minister lauds Indian authors work highlighting Liberation War appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 6:00 am

Thousands rally against violence towards women in Australia

CANBERRA, April 27: Thousands of Australians rallied against violence towards women on Saturday following Aprils attack on a Sydney shopping mall that is believed to have been motivated by misogyny, Australian media reported. The demonstrators gathered for a protest in the centre of Sydney and then marched through the citys streets, carrying posters with written calls for an end to violence against women and tougher criminal legislation for relevant offences, The Australian newspaper reported. A woman has been killed every [] The post Thousands rally against violence towards women in Australia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:56 am

CS reviews flood management, mitigation plan for Kashmir

*Assesses functioning of BOPEE Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department to review the flood management and mitigation measures being evolved for Kashmir valley. ACS Jal Shakti, ACS Forest, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Secretary PWD, Secretary Health, Secretary Grievances, Secretary DMRR&R, IG Traffic, Deputy Commissioners, SPs, Chief Engineer I&FC/UEED, representatives of NDRF and other concerned officers attended the meeting. The Chief Secretary asked for devising an effective strategy [] The post CS reviews flood management, mitigation plan for Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:55 am

Have to move together to seek redressal of problems: PDP chief

Mebooba takes out roadshow in Poonch Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Apr 27: Former J&K Chief Minister and PDP president, Mehbooba Mufti today said that the people, irrespective of their religion and region, have to move together and raise a united voice to seek redressal of their issues. Mehbooba Mufti is currently on a week-long tour of Poonch and Rajouri districts to garner public support. Despite rain she took out a road show and also addressed public meeting in Poocnh town, Mandi [] The post Have to move together to seek redressal of problems: PDP chief appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:54 am

INDIA bloc to win all 6 Lok Sabha seats: Cong

BJP, its teams will face peoples wrath Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 27: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Vikar Rasool Wani stated today that the INDIA bloc will emerge victorious in all six Lok Sabha constituencies in J&K and Ladakh. Addressing a press conference, Wani reiterated his earlier prediction made before the commencement of the Lok Sabha elections, wherein he had stated that the alliance would win all the seats. You will see in June, we will win [] The post INDIA bloc to win all 6 Lok Sabha seats: Cong appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:53 am

Handu expresses disappointment over rejection of his nomination

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Rakesh Handu, the working president of the Jammu and Kashmir National United Front (JKNUF), the sole registered political party representing the Kashmiri Pandit community, expresses profound disappointment over the rejection of his nomination for the Srinagar Central constituency in the upcoming elections. In a statement issued here, today Rakesh Handu said despite his previous electoral engagement in the Hazratbal constituency, he was disheartened to discover that his name had been inexplicably removed from the electoral [] The post Handu expresses disappointment over rejection of his nomination appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:30 am

RR takes royal stride towards play-off, beats LSG by 7 wickets

LUCKNOW, Apr 27: Sanju Samson scored five runs less than his opposite number KL Rahul but his unbeaten 71 off 33 balls had five times more impact compared to Rahuls relatively sedate 48-ball-76 as Rajasthan Royals took a giant leap towards IPL play-offs by comfortably beating Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets here on Saturday. While Rahul still is favourite to become Rishabh Pants understudy as the second glovesman at the T20 World Cup, Samson did hit four classy sixes, [] The post RR takes royal stride towards play-off, beats LSG by 7 wickets appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:30 am

MMI Preschool holds Orientation Programme for parents

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Modern Montessori International (MMI) Preschool Jammu conducted an Orientation programme for parents of the new students here today. Principal of MMI, Pragya Gupta welcomed parents, Director of the school Sapna Rohmetra, Special Guest Shria Abrol (RCI, Counsellor) and Sahar Rohmetra. Luck plants were also given to the guests by students Aerin & Shanin on the occasion. The Montessori concept implemented in the school was highlighted by the principal. She emphasized that the focus of preschool [] The post MMI Preschool holds Orientation Programme for parents appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:29 am

GT eye collective improvement against refreshed RCB

AHMEDABAD, Apr 27: In need of a total reboot, Gujarat Giants will be wary of Royal Challengers Bengalurus newfound firepower in the middle-order when the two teams clash in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday. The Giants are now seventh on the table with eight points from nine matches, and they require a victory to float above the growing pile, constituted by Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals who are also on eight points. To begin with, the Gujarat [] The post GT eye collective improvement against refreshed RCB appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:28 am

Inconsistent CSK face bruised SRH in IPL

CHENNAI, Apr 27: Smarting from back-to-back losses, defending champion Chennai Super Kings will be desperate to return to winning ways when they face a formidable but bruised Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match here on Sunday. CSK had a good start to the season under new skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad but they have been toppled by the Lucknow Super Giants twice in the last two games. It was an unfamiliar sight for the Yellow Brigade fans to see the Chepauk fortress [] The post Inconsistent CSK face bruised SRH in IPL appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:26 am

Two Maoists arrested in Jkhands Palamu district

MEDININAGAR (JHARKHAND), Apr 27: Two Maoists were arrested following a joint operation by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Police in Palamu district, officials said today. Four country-made guns and explosives were recovered from them, police added. Palamu SP Reeshma Ramesan said the duo was arrested from different villages under Husainabad police station area on Friday evening. The Maoists were identified as Rajendra Bhuiyan (34) and Vishnu Viswakarma (31), she said. (PTI) The post Two Maoists arrested in Jkhands Palamu district appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:25 am

SICE celebrates foundation day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Sharda Institute of Computer Education (SICE) has celebrated its foundation day at Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra, Anand Nagar Bohri, here today. Prof. Sunil Dhar from Central University of Jammu was the Chief Guest and Dr M. K. Bharat, Chairman, SSK presided over the function. The SICE is running diploma and certificate courses in computer education at Jammu and Jagti centres and has also started one centre in Kashmir. In his address the Chief Guest appreciated the [] The post SICE celebrates foundation day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:23 am

Bizarre case: H&ME Deptt employee under suspension for over 22 years

Apex Court judgment being continuously violated CAT passes strictures against authorities Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 27: Bizarre it may sound but it is a fact that an employee of the Health and Medical Education Department of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is under suspension for more than 22 years in flagrant violation of the Supreme Courts judgment whereby it has been clearly stated that suspension order should not go beyond three months (90 days). The protracted delay in [] The post Bizarre case: H&ME Deptt employee under suspension for over 22 years appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:09 am

3 generations of J&K suffered due to over 3-decade long terrorism: Dr Jitendra

Exodus of Pandits unique case of displacement Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 27: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that three generations of people suffered and were badly affected after terrorism hit J&K in particular and India as a whole onwards nineties. Addressing a gathering of intellectuals and BJP activists at party office, at Trikuta Nagar here in connection with release of senior BJP leader, Dr Kulbushan Mohtras book Untold story of Terrorism and Proxy War in Jammu, Dr Jitendra [] The post 3 generations of J&K suffered due to over 3-decade long terrorism: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:08 am

Rains lash Valley, snowfall in hills leads to drop in mercury

Mughal Road shut, NH open Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Apr 27: Rains lashed the Valley whereas the famous ski-resort Gulmarg, Machil and other places had snowfall with the Weather Department today forecasting more rains in the next few days. It has been raining in Kashmir since last night. The heavy rains during the day led to waterlogging of roads at few places in Srinagar while in low lying areas some roads have been submerged. Several areas including Zojila, Sadhna Top, Razdan [] The post Rains lash Valley, snowfall in hills leads to drop in mercury appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:07 am

Every single youth ready to sacrifice life for Kashmir: Shah

Make Modi PM again to rid country of terrorism Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today urged people to make Narendra Modi the Prime Minister for the third term to rid the country of terrorism, Naxalism and poverty, and to make India the third largest economy in the world. In the last 10 years, PM Modi took several tough decisions without caring for the vote bank, he said as he cited the scrapping of Article 370 [] The post Every single youth ready to sacrifice life for Kashmir: Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:06 am

CBI officer killed in accident; no foul play: DIG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer investigating several high-profile cases died in a road accident in Jammu. The incident occurred near the Super Specialty Hospital on the intervening nights of Friday and Saturday after DySP Prashant Sharmas Royal Enfield bike skidded off the road due to rain, resulting in severe head injuries to the officer. Eyewitnesses promptly transported him to the Government Medical College Jammu, and he was later referred to a hospital in [] The post CBI officer killed in accident; no foul play: DIG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:05 am

Body of 2nd missing boy recovered

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 27: The body of the second missing minor boy, who drowned after a boat capsized in the river Jhelum at Gandbal area of Srinagar on April 16, was retrieved today. The body of the boy, named Farhaan Waseem, was seen floating in the river under the Cement Bridge at Noor Bagh after 12 days, alerting people and prompting authorities for retrieval. The body of the boy was retrieved near Noorbagh this morning and was shifted for [] The post Body of 2nd missing boy recovered appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:04 am

Be available at Sectt Sgr from May 1: Govt to ASs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all the Administrative Secretaries to ensure their availability at Civil Secretariat Srinagar with effect from May 1. They (Administrative Secretaries) have been further asked to attend the Civil Secretariat Jammu as per the functional requirement. An order issued in this context read, The Civil Secretariat shall continue to remain functional at both places and the Administrative Secretaries shall ensure arrangements for smooth functioning of offices at both places [] The post Be available at Sectt Sgr from May 1: Govt to ASs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:03 am

Centre wants electronic component makers to ensure nations security interests: IT Secy

CHENNAI, Apr 27: Electronic component manufacturers should ensure the countrys security interests while starting new projects, said Union IT Secretary S Krishnan on Saturday. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Secretary Krishnan said the government was opening up on this topic and has been instructing companies to ensure that while designing a project, the countrys security interests should be taken care of. We spoke about this briefly (in the past) and how cyber security is becoming more and more important. [] The post Centre wants electronic component makers to ensure nations security interests: IT Secy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:01 am

Chhattigarh BJP MLAs threat on religious conversion goes viral; Congs Pilot seeks EC action

DURG, Apr 27: An MLA from the ruling BJP in Chhattisgarh stoked a controversy after a purported video that went viral on Saturday showed him talking about slitting throats of those who indulge in religious conversion. The opposition Congress said the Election Commission should take action on the statement of Rikesh Sen that was reportedly made during a Ram Navami event at Patel Chowk on April 17. He is MLA from Vaishali Nagar in Durg district. Hindu Navvarsh (Hindu [] The post Chhattigarh BJP MLAs threat on religious conversion goes viral; Congs Pilot seeks EC action appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:00 am

Unidentified gunmen open fire at AAP leaders shop

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Unidentified gunmen this evening shot at the shop of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Om Parkash Khajuria in Miran Sahib, but no one was injured. The attack happened around 7:55 pm when one or two gunmen on a scooter fired at the shop and then fled the scene. Khajuria was not in the shop during the shooting. He arrived later and told reporters that he had feared an attack might happen, although he had not [] The post Unidentified gunmen open fire at AAP leaders shop appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:00 am

Indian man jailed in UK for 16 years for attempted murder of ex-girlfriend

LONDON, Apr 27: A 25-year-old Indian man charged with attempted murder of a female student, also an Indian, in east London two years ago has been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment by a court here. Sriram Ambarla, who was arrested at the scene of stabbing the female inside a Hyderabadi restaurant in east London, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey court on Thursday. According to a court report in MyLondon, they both came to study at the University of East [] The post Indian man jailed in UK for 16 years for attempted murder of ex-girlfriend appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:00 am

Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too

SAN FRANCISCO, Apr 27: Adult US TikTok users spend an average of 54 minutes on the app on any given day, more than Instagram, Snapchat or YouTube, according to research firm eMarketer. If TikTok were to disappear, those platforms along with younger, smaller emerging rivals would be scrambling for those valuable minutes of peoples attention. But with an actual ban still likely years away, its not clear what app will be its biggest beneficiary. Meta, which owns [] The post Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 5:00 am

books vs e-books

Biju Dharmapalan Do printed books have a future? Will digital platforms replace print books as a whole? These questions started rhyming in the minds of academicians and the public for quite some time. Many people have shifted their interest towards electronic books after the emergence of digital forms of books, especially after the covid-19 pandemic. Of course, digital books have advantages, like being easy to carry, economically viable, less physical storage space, etc. But will it ever completely take over [] The post books vs e-books appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 4:30 am

Unexplored Organic Agriculture in Talwara

Ishaan Mahajan Jammu and Kashmir is a natures paradise, blessed with abundant natural resources and diverse climatic zones, making it an ideal region for agriculture. Despite being the backbone of the Union Territory, providing employment directly or indirectly to around 65% of the population, agriculture has not reached its full potential. Organic agriculture, in particular, has been lagging behind. Amidst this backdrop, Talwara village in the Reasi district of J&K emerges as a beacon of untapped potential. Talwara remains largely [] The post Unexplored Organic Agriculture in Talwara appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 4:23 am

Peter Higgs to GODs particle

Dr SS Verma Peter Ware Higgs, popularly known as Peter Higgs and a man responsible to the discovery of GODs particle (i.e., Higgs Boson) lived to the age of 95 years from 29 May 1929 8 April 2024 and left this mortal world towards his meeting with GOD. Peter Higgs was a British theoretical physicist, professor at the University of Edinburgh, and Nobel laureate in Physics for his work on the mass of subatomic particles. In 1964, Higgs was [] The post Peter Higgs to GODs particle appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 4:15 am

Justice Tashi Rabstan inspecting work on Munsiff Court Akhnoor in Jammu.

Justice Tashi Rabstan inspecting work on Munsiff Court Akhnoor in Jammu. The post Justice Tashi Rabstan inspecting work on Munsiff Court Akhnoor in Jammu. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 2:07 am

Ist MBBS batch of GMC Anantnag.

Ist MBBS batch of GMC Anantnag. The post Ist MBBS batch of GMC Anantnag. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 2:06 am

Director of ALLEN Institute Naveen Maheshwari posing with top rankers of JEE-Main exam.

Director of ALLEN Institute Naveen Maheshwari posing with top rankers of JEE-Main exam. The post Director of ALLEN Institute Naveen Maheshwari posing with top rankers of JEE-Main exam. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 2:06 am

Eminent Orthopaedic surgeons of India posing together during a conference at AIIMS Jammu.

Eminent Orthopaedic surgeons of India posing together during a conference at AIIMS Jammu. The post Eminent Orthopaedic surgeons of India posing together during a conference at AIIMS Jammu. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 2:05 am

School Management ofIDRS and dignitaries posing duringone-day CBSE Capacity Building Programmeon Saturday.

School Management ofIDRS and dignitaries posing duringone-day CBSE Capacity Building Programmeon Saturday. The post School Management ofIDRS and dignitaries posing duringone-day CBSE Capacity Building Programmeon Saturday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 2:05 am

Major General Shailendra Singh, Chief of Staff, Headquarters 16 Corps unveiling Shaurya Smarak of three fallen officers at Sainik School Nagrota.

Major General Shailendra Singh, Chief of Staff, Headquarters 16 Corps unveiling Shaurya Smarak of three fallen officers at Sainik School Nagrota. The post Major General Shailendra Singh, Chief of Staff, Headquarters 16 Corps unveiling Shaurya Smarak of three fallen officers at Sainik School Nagrota. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 2:04 am

Director MMI Preschool Sapna Rohmetra & Principal Pragya Gupta presenting memento to Shria Abrol, RCI, Counsellor on Saturday.

Director MMI Preschool Sapna Rohmetra & Principal Pragya Gupta presenting memento to Shria Abrol, RCI, Counsellor on Saturday. The post Director MMI Preschool Sapna Rohmetra & Principal Pragya Gupta presenting memento to Shria Abrol, RCI, Counsellor on Saturday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 2:04 am

Tourists from Mumbai enjoy snow at Chattar Gala, Bhaderwah. Excelsior/Tilak Raj

Tourists from Mumbai enjoy snow at Chattar Gala, Bhaderwah. Excelsior/Tilak Raj The post Tourists from Mumbai enjoy snow at Chattar Gala, Bhaderwah. Excelsior/Tilak Raj appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 1:47 am

Incessant rains continue in Srinagar on Saturday, leading to dip in temperatures. Excelsior/Shakeel

Incessant rains continue in Srinagar on Saturday, leading to dip in temperatures. Excelsior/Shakeel The post Incessant rains continue in Srinagar on Saturday, leading to dip in temperatures. Excelsior/Shakeel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 1:46 am

Family members of Rajesh Kumar staging a demonstration at Saugat Chowk, Janipur on Saturday.

Family members of Rajesh Kumar staging a demonstration at Saugat Chowk, Janipur on Saturday. The post Family members of Rajesh Kumar staging a demonstration at Saugat Chowk, Janipur on Saturday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 1:45 am

Gandbal Boat tragedy: Amid sons funeral, prayers echo for missing fathers return

Srinagar, Apr 27: Amid the sorrowful echoes of a sons funeral, prayers resonated for the fathers return as he remains missing in the Gandbal boat tragedy, which occurred on April 16 this month. After 12 days of relentless search operations, a glimmer of closure emerges as the body of a missing minor was finally retrieved []

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 1:39 am

Fresh snowfall in upper reaches, incessant rains drench plains in J&K

MeT predicts more precipitation Sgr-Jmu NH, Mughal road closed for traffic Two way traffic on Jmu-Sgr NH today Srinagar, Apr 8: Fresh snowfall occurred in upper reaches while heavy rain lashed plains on Saturday throwing normal life out of gear across the Kashmir division. Due to inclement weather the vehicular traffic on Mughal []

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 1:36 am

Inclement weather: Health Dept issues direction

Srinagar, 27 Apr 27: In view of prevailing weather conditions in the valley, Health Department Kashmir on Saturday issued directions to execute them on an urgent basis. As per a circular, all the hospitals that are in flood prone areas have been asked to activate emergency plans like shifting major medical equipment to higher floors, []

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 1:34 am

JK Govt orders staff availability at Sgr, Jmu civil secretariats

Srinagar, Apr 27: To streamline operations and facilitate the smooth conduct of official business, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday issued an order to ensure the availability of staff at both the Civil Secretariat locations in Srinagar and Jammu. As per the order, a copy of which lies with Rising Kashmir, the Civil Secretariat []

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 1:33 am

Devise effective strategy to deal with flood-like situations: CS to officials

Jammu, April 27: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Saturday chaired a meeting of Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department to review the flood management and mitigation measures being evolved for Kashmir valley. ACS Jal Shakti, ACS Forest, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Secretary PWD, Secretary Health, Secretary Grievances, Secretary DMRR&R, IG Traffic, Deputy Commissioners, SPs, Chief Engineer I&FC/UEED, []

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 1:28 am

Lok Sabha Polls: GO reviews election preparedness in 18 assembly segments of Sgr constituency

Srinagar, April 27: The General Observer for 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Mukul Kumar along with Police Observer, Sandeep Singh Chauhan and Expenditure Observer, Sambit Mishra Saturday held a joint meeting at SKICC here to take first hand appraisal of the preparedness for Lok Sabha Elections-2024 in the 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency. The constituency comprises 18 Assembly []

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 1:28 am

CBI officer falls off his bike in Jammu, dies

Jammu, Apr 27: In a tragic incident, an officer of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) lost his life when his bike slipped late last night near Jewel Chowk area of Jammu. The Bullet of the CBI officer slipped while crossing a speed breaker, the Police said. The accident took place at around 23:57 PM last []

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 1:13 am

CSIR-IIIM, NDTL extend MoU on collaborative work

Jammu, April 27: In their collective endeavour to work together to achieve excellence in the field of Dope Testing in Sports in India and to promote the Anti-Doping Science and Research in the country, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Canal Road, Jammu and the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), Government of India today renewed []

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 1:12 am

Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms

CAIRO, Apr 27:Hamas said on Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and stave off a possible Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said the Palestinian militant group was evaluating Israels proposal, and upon completion of its study, it will submit its response. He gave no details of Israels offer but said [] The post Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 12:59 am

Theatre makes us sensible

Rajeshwar Singh Raju Long ago, an actress stepped on the stage with a piece of cloth covering her eyes. When she started reacting to her co-actors, delivering her dialogues and at the climax removed the blindfold from her eyes, she spellbound the audience with her powerful voice and expressions at Abhinav Theatre Jammu. It was Gandhari, she was portraying on stage and the play was Dharamveer Bhartis much talked about theatre play Andha Yug. It is always a challenge not [] The post Theatre makes us sensible appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 12:55 am

Transformative Power of Storytelling

Akhila Magotra In the magical world of childhood, where imagination knows no bounds and curiosity reigns supreme, storytelling stands as a beacon of wonder and possibilities. But beyond the enchanting tales and fanciful characters lies a profound truth-one that science is only just beginning to unravel. Recent research suggests that storytelling not only captivates young minds but also plays a pivotal role in shaping childrens neurobiological development, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and emotional well-being. At the heart of [] The post Transformative Power of Storytelling appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 12:54 am

Vedic worship

Arun Kumar Gupta In the whirlwind of modern existence, where materialism often dominates our pursuits, the ancient practice of Vedic worship emerges as a guiding light, illuminating the path to spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. Amidst the chaos of daily life, amidst the relentless pursuit of wealth and success, Vedic worship offers a sanctuary-a sacred space where individuals can connect with something greater than themselves and experience profound spiritual nourishment. Vedic worship is not merely a set of rituals or [] The post Vedic worship appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 12:53 am

Success and failure in personality development

Mohammad Hanief Failure is only the end if you dont learn from it. Success is a process that involves making mistakes and learning from them. The ability to pick yourself up after a failure and continue moving towards your goal is what separates successful people from those who never achieve their dreams. The concept of sustainable development can be interpreted in many different ways, but at its core is an approach to development that looks to balance different, and often [] The post Success and failure in personality development appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 12:38 am

The truth of life

Life is a challenge solve it wisely but the world cries Though understanding if nicely. Life is full of steps, good and bad,, leaving you with thoughts of happy and sad Good time passes easily but bad time not Have courage in those times Dont be stressed as you know the good time will come, forcing the bad to go Find positivity in the situation of gloom Have faith in yourself Because faith have many rooms. Dont leave the door [] The post The truth of life appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 12:38 am

Iran says it has granted consular access to Indian crew from the seized Portuguese-flagged ship

DUBAI, Apr 27: Iran on Saturday said the mostly Indian crew of a Portuguese-flagged ship that was seized by Iranian forces in its maritime territory two weeks ago is being granted consular access, raising hopes for their early release and extradition. Irans paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on April 13 seized the Israeli-affiliated, Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, a container ship, manned by a crew of 25, including 17 Indians, near the Strait of Hormuz as a result of a series of attacks between [] The post Iran says it has granted consular access to Indian crew from the seized Portuguese-flagged ship appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 12:32 am

Blind Faith and the Gruesome Consequences

The issue of faith healing has been a subject of great misunderstanding and distortion partly due to a lack of understanding and fundamentals of true creed, but also partly due to misconduct of some impostors

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 12:16 am

Dudu Basantgarh beckons tourists

Manmeet Motan, Mandeep Singh Azad At times when life is running at a pace of bullet train, I often wonder what is the best way to keep us going in these hectic times of work and family. You need a balance between work and peace of mind and for this we need to travel to places where we could find peace of mind. More than 450 million domestic tourists every year visit different parts of the country which helps in [] The post Dudu Basantgarh beckons tourists appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Apr 2024 12:15 am

Bridging Forensics and Radiology: The Synergy of Virtopsy and Radiological Imaging

The synergy between virtopsy and radiological imaging extends across a myriad of forensic scenarios, including cases involving trauma, natural deaths, and criminal investigations

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 12:15 am

Budgam boy attracts attention for his exceptional Tumbaknari playing skills

Shahid Zahoor Mir, a 12-year-old boy from Budgam, Kashmir, has taken the internet by storm with his unique talent. His viral videos showcasing his immense skills in playing tumbaknari, a traditional Kashmiri musical instrument, have garnered widespread acclaim on social media since he was just 5 years old. Hailing from Nadigam area of Budgam district []

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 12:08 am

Ensuring effective crop protection, promoting sustainable farming methods

Experts suggest use of Adjuvants in apple sprays

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 12:04 am

Preserving the art & craft of traditional skull caps

The artisans mastering the craft of sozni work in Waragam village of Kashmirs Budgam district are preserving the art of crafting traditional skull caps that are intricately embroidered with a unique art form. These caps, which have been a part of Kashmirs cultural heritage for the past two centuries, are now considered outdated and out []

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 12:02 am

Uniting Kashmiri youth through love for cricket

In Kashmir valley a new dawn has emerged for cricket enthusiasts with cricket becoming more than just a sport; it has become a symbol of resilience, unity, and the unwavering spirit of youth of the valley. At the forefront of this cricketing renaissance are three clubsSultan Warriors Baramulla (SWB), Kashmir Strike Sozieth, and Sahab Khan []

RisingKashmir 28 Apr 2024 12:01 am

Kashmir Banker, Abhay Aima is No More

SRINAGAR: Noted Kashmir banker and fund manager, Abhay Aima (1961-2024) is no more. He passed away in Mumbai on Saturday. He was 63. Aima worked for Citi Bank before moving to HDFC Bank where he headed the Securities division for a long time. Post-retirement, he was on the board of various companies. The banker was [] The post Kashmir Banker, Abhay Aima is No More appeared first on Kashmir Life .

KashmirLife 27 Apr 2024 11:46 pm

Health Department Alerts Hospitals Amid Inclement Weather in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: In view of the forecast of inclement weather conditions, the health department in Kashmir has directed the hospital authorities to remain prepared to cater any kind of medical emergency. As per a circular issued by the Director Health Services Kashmir, the hospital authorities have been directed to keep sufficient stock of medicines and other [] The post Health Department Alerts Hospitals Amid Inclement Weather in Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

KashmirLife 27 Apr 2024 11:46 pm

Bike-Borne Duo Fires Shots in JKs Miran Sahib

SRINAGAR: A firing incident occurred inside Khajuria sweet shop in Miran Sahib area in the outskirts of Jammu city. The firing incident is being attributed to a case of ransom. A police officer present at the spot said that in the late evening they received an information about the firing inside the sweet shop. The [] The post Bike-Borne Duo Fires Shots in JKs Miran Sahib appeared first on Kashmir Life .

KashmirLife 27 Apr 2024 11:22 pm

Taking Article 370 to Supreme Court was NC, PDPs well planned conspiracy to lose it forever: Altaf Bukhari

Syed Altaf Bukhari has said that the case pertaining to abrogation of Article 370 was taken to the countrys supreme court under a well planned conspiracy by NC and the PDP and that the dismissal of the case served as a severe blow to Jammu and Kashmirs special status. Addressing a rally in Srinagar, Bukhari, []

RisingKashmir 27 Apr 2024 10:59 pm

Azad Dismisses Pre-Poll Alliance Prospects with Apni Party, Peoples Conference

DPAP Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad has categorically ruled out the possibility of entering into any pre-poll alliance with Apni Partys Syed Altaf Bukhari or Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone. As per news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), in an interview with a news channel, Azad highlighted the inherent disparities in political agendas and regional influences []

RisingKashmir 27 Apr 2024 10:42 pm

Gandbals Mourning Continues as Another Boy is Laid to Rest

SRINAGAR: The lifeless body of the second missing minor boy of Gandbal was found from River Jhelum near Noorbagh, Srinagar, on Saturday morning. With the recovery of the body of Farhan Parray, the death toll in the Gandbal tragedy rises to eight, while one person the father of little Hazik whose body was found [] The post Gandbals Mourning Continues as Another Boy is Laid to Rest appeared first on Kashmir Life .

KashmirLife 27 Apr 2024 10:37 pm

NC and PDPs Conspiracy Lost Article 370 Forever: Bukhari

SRINAGAR:Syed Altaf Bukhari has said that the case pertaining to abrogation of Article 370 was taken to the countrys supreme court under a well planned conspiracy by NC and the PDP and that the dismissal of the case served as a severe blow to Jammu and Kashmirs special status. Addressing a rally in Srinagar, Bukhari [] The post NC and PDPs Conspiracy Lost Article 370 Forever: Bukhari appeared first on Kashmir Life .

KashmirLife 27 Apr 2024 10:34 pm

PC committed to ensure genuine representation of people: Sajad Lone

Chairs block meeting of Meelyal-Trehgam

RisingKashmir 27 Apr 2024 10:21 pm

Not Fighting Against NC, but for Peoples Voice: Parra

SRINAGAR: In the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu & Kashmir, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth President and candidate from Srinagar-Pulwama parliamentary constituency, Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra on Saturday addressed numerous public meetings in various areas of Pulwama and Shopian districts despite heavy rain and downpour. Parra addressed public meetings in Reshipora, Charsoo, Awantipora, [] The post Not Fighting Against NC, but for Peoples Voice: Parra appeared first on Kashmir Life .

KashmirLife 27 Apr 2024 9:11 pm

Dir Agri reviews Agriculture scenario in Kashmir amid prevailing weather conditions

Department Committed to uphold farmers interests: Chowdhury Iqbal

RisingKashmir 27 Apr 2024 9:10 pm

Man Commits Suicide in JK, Alleges Police Harassment; Probe Ordered

SRINAGAR: A 47-year-old man allegedly committed suicide here, officials said on Saturday, as a purported video of the deceased and a suicide note accused police of harassment. The concerned station house officer (SHO) was attached and an inquiry was ordered into the incident. Rajesh Kumar was found hanging from a ceiling fan at his Janipur [] The post Man Commits Suicide in JK, Alleges Police Harassment; Probe Ordered appeared first on Kashmir Life .

KashmirLife 27 Apr 2024 8:47 pm

Anurag Thakur says Congress manifesto aims to distribute property to Muslims

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday alleged that the Congress partys manifesto is influenced by foreign forces and aims to divide the nation on the basis of caste and region. Addressing an election rally in Himachal Pradeshs Hamirpur, Anurag Thakur said along with the hand of the Congress, hands of foreign forces are also visible []

RisingKashmir 27 Apr 2024 8:25 pm

Shaurya Smarak Of Three Fallen Army Officers Unveiled In Jammu

JAMMU, Apr 27: The Shaurya Smarak of three fallen officers of the armed forces Major Arvind Bazala, Major Rohit Kumar and Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal were unveiled at the Sainik School Nagrota here, a defence spokesman said on Saturday. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel An alumnus of the Sainik School, the three soldiers laid down their lives in the service of the nation in separate incidents of helicopter crashes in West Bengal (November 30, 2016), Jammu [] The post Shaurya Smarak Of Three Fallen Army Officers Unveiled In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Apr 2024 8:16 pm

No Objectionable Book Prescribed, Developed By JKBOSE: J&K School Education Dept

JAMMU, Apr 27: Amid a row over objectionable content in a textbook, Jammu and Kashmirs (J-K) School Education Department clarified on Saturday that no such book was prescribed or developed by the board. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The J-K School Education department said that there is some objectionable content from a book being circulated on social media, and clarified that there was no such content in the J-K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) textbooks, developed by NCERT [] The post No Objectionable Book Prescribed, Developed By JKBOSE: J&K School Education Dept appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Apr 2024 8:14 pm

KTA fumes over blackouts despite smart meters

The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) has strongly criticized the power department for failing to provide reliable electricity supply, even after installing smart meters and revising load agreements for consumers. In a statement released today, KTA President Aijaz Shahdhar said the government has a responsibility to ensure regular power supply, as it is a basic necessity []

RisingKashmir 27 Apr 2024 7:44 pm

Armys Super 30 Scripts History With18 Students Cracking JEE Mains

Jammu, Apr 27: Eighteen underprivileged students scripted history by cracking JEE Phase-II (exam) on the back of intensive coaching provided at Armys White Knight Corps-run Petronet Super 30 in Reasi district, a defence spokesperson said on Saturday. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The second batch of 27 students from the remote areas of the region had appeared in the JEE mains Phase-I exams from January 27 to February 1. Eighteen of them exhibited superlative performance in the exam, [] The post Armys Super 30 Scripts History With18 Students Cracking JEE Mains appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Apr 2024 7:39 pm

Congress-Led INDIA Bloc Plans To Have Five PMs In 5 Years If Elected: Modi

Kolhapur, Apr 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday targeted the Congress-led INDI alliance, saying it is mulling to have five prime ministers in five years if voted to power. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Addressing a rally at Kolhapur in western Maharashtra, Modi said the opposition bloc cannot even reach a three-digit figure or at the doorstep of forming a government, but has plans to have one prime minister every year if they get a chance. In [] The post Congress-Led INDIA Bloc Plans To Have Five PMs In 5 Years If Elected: Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Apr 2024 7:36 pm

Admin Secys Directed To Ensure Availability At Secretariat In Srinagar, Jammu

Admin Secys Directed To Ensure Availability At Secretariat In Srinagar, Jammu The post Admin Secys Directed To Ensure Availability At Secretariat In Srinagar, Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Apr 2024 7:29 pm

J&K | Man Commits Suicide Over Police Harassment; SHO Attached After Family Stages Protest

Jammu, Apr 27: A 47-year-old man allegedly committed suicide here, officials said on Saturday, as a purported video of the deceased and a suicide note accused police of harassment. The concerned station house officer (SHO) was attached and an inquiry was ordered into the incident. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Rajesh Kumar was found hanging from a ceiling fan at his Janipur residence in the city late on Friday evening, the officials said. They said the family of [] The post J&K | Man Commits Suicide Over Police Harassment; SHO Attached After Family Stages Protest appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Apr 2024 7:26 pm

Kavinder commends voters for record turnout, foresees BJP victory in Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary Seat

Says PDP daydreaming on Art 370

RisingKashmir 27 Apr 2024 6:56 pm

Cyber Police Srinagar Traces Missing Smartphones Worth Lakhs

SRINAGAR: The Cyber Police Kashmir Zone Srinagar has recovered and returned 30 missing smartphones worth lakhs of rupees to their rightful owners. A spokesperson said that to enhance public service and address grievances, the cyber police is now accepting applications and reports from the public regarding missing cell phones. The statement reads that the dedicated [] The post Cyber Police Srinagar Traces Missing Smartphones Worth Lakhs appeared first on Kashmir Life .

KashmirLife 27 Apr 2024 6:23 pm

Woman Drowns In South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A tragic incident occurred in Vailoo Kokernag area of South Kashmirs Anantnag district on Saturday as a woman drowned to death. An official informed that the deceased, identified as Shahnaza Begum (40), wife of Showkat Ahmad Phatan from Pindubal Vailoo, drowned in Brengi Nallh at Pindubal Vailoo She was rushed to SDH Kokernag, where [] The post Woman Drowns In South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

KashmirLife 27 Apr 2024 5:54 pm

CBI Officer Dies In Jammu Road Accident

SRINAGAR: A CBI officer was killed when his motorcycle slipped while crossing a speed-breaker in Jammu, an official said on Saturday. Paloura resident Prashant Sharma, a deputy superintendent of police in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), was returning home when the accident occurred during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, the official said. [] The post CBI Officer Dies In Jammu Road Accident appeared first on Kashmir Life .

KashmirLife 27 Apr 2024 5:47 pm

Yes Bank Q4 profit doubles to Rs 452 cr, reports higher stress in unsecured advances

Mumbai, Apr 27: Yes Bank on Saturday reported over two-fold jump in standalone net profit at Rs 452 crore for March quarter 2023-24, primarily due to benefits on the provision front. In the year-ago quarter, the bank logged a profit of Rs 202.43 crore. The private sector lender benefitted from write-back on income tax and interest on income tax returns, but the profits were limited by its inability to comply with the mandatory priority sector lending (PSL) requirements, its management [] The post Yes Bank Q4 profit doubles to Rs 452 cr, reports higher stress in unsecured advances appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Apr 2024 5:20 pm

Amid Row, SED Says No Objectionable Content Prescribed, Developed By JKBOSE

SRINAGAR: Amid controversy over objectionable content in a textbook, Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department Saturday clarified that no such book was prescribed or developed by the board. In a post on X, School Education Department, also said that no such book or content has been developed by the NCERT. There is some objectionable content [] The post Amid Row, SED Says No Objectionable Content Prescribed, Developed By JKBOSE appeared first on Kashmir Life .

KashmirLife 27 Apr 2024 5:18 pm

No Objectionable Content Prescribed By JKBOSE: School Edu. Department J&K

Srinagar: The school education department J&K on Saturday clarified that no objectionable content has been prescribed in any textbook by JKBOSE, developed by NCERT.Taking on to the social media platform X, The School Education Department posted, There is some objectionable content page from a book being circulated on social media. As verified, from the textbooks []

Kashmir Reader 27 Apr 2024 5:05 pm

Motorcycle Accident In Jammu Kills CBI Officer

JAMMU, Apr 27: A CBI officer was killed when his motorcycle slipped while crossing a speed-breaker in Jammu, an official said on Saturday. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Paloura resident Prashant Sharma, a deputy superintendent of police in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), was returning home when the accident occurred during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, the official said. The accident resulted in Sharma suffering critical head injuries. He was rushed to the Government Medical [] The post Motorcycle Accident In Jammu Kills CBI Officer appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Apr 2024 5:01 pm

Will Not Fight LS Polls If NC Gets INDIA Bloc To Publicly Commit To Restore Article 370: Sajad Lone

Srinagar, Apr 27: Challenging the abrogation of Article 370 in the Supreme Court might have been a mistake but not doing so would have made things worse politically for the mainstream parties of Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone has said. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The separatist-turned-mainstream politician, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from the Baramulla seat, said the National Conference was fooling the people by talking about restoring Jammu and Kashmirs special [] The post Will Not Fight LS Polls If NC Gets INDIA Bloc To Publicly Commit To Restore Article 370: Sajad Lone appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 27 Apr 2024 4:56 pm