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ANANTNAG, Jun 9 : Continuing its intensified crackdown against the drug menace, Anantnag Police on Tuesday claimed a major success by recovering 104 grams of charas-like substance and cash amounting to 25.50 lakh during a raid in the Tulkhan area of Bijbehara, leading to the arrest of an alleged drug peddler. Police said the action was carried out on the basis of specific and credible information suggesting that a notorious drug peddler had concealed narcotic substances at his under-construction

JAMMU, Jun 9: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has operationalised an integrated system combining AI-based road monitoring with a cold emulsion pothole patching machine worth 1.3 crore for the scientific and timely repair of damaged roads across Jammu city. The initiative was showcased today during a live demonstration organised for the media. Commissioner (JMC) Dr Devansh Yadav said the corporation has adopted a proactive approach to road maintenance by leveraging modern technology to identify

JAMMU, Jun 9: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday launched a Rs 2.47 crore flood protection project at Fattu Kotli near Jammu aimed at strengthening the left bank of the Chenab River and reducing the risk of erosion and flood damage to nearby habitations and infrastructure. J&K Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahmed Rana laid the foundation for the restoration and construction works, which are intended to improve riverbank stability and enhance flood resilience in the area located on the [] The

JAMMU, June 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has confirmed the services of 297 Junior Scale JKAS officers after deeming them to have satisfactorily completed their probation period. See Order Copy Click Here The post 297 JKAS Officers Confirmed After Successful Completion Of Probation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

DE Web Desk JAMMU, June 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed retired IFS officer Suresh Kumar Gupta as chairperson and Chief Engineer Manoj Gupta as member of the Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority (J&K WRRA). In exercise of the powers conferred by section 139 of the Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act, 2010, the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir hereby appoint Suresh Kumar Gupta, IFS (retired) as chairperson of the

JAMMU, June 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has regularized 17 In-charge Chief Engineers (Civil) as Chief Engineers (Civil) in the Public Works (R&B) Department. See Order Copy Click Here The post J&K Govt Regularizes 17 Incharge Chief Engineers In R&B Department appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, June 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction to the grant of 1st In-Situ Promotion to 12 Senior Stenographers of the J&K Secretariat (Subordinate) Service under the J&K Civil Services (Higher Standard Pay Scale Scheme) Rules, 1996. See Order Copy Click Here The post 12 Senior Stenographers Get 1st In-Situ Promotion In J&K Secretariat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, June 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has regularized 16 In-charge Section Officers of the J&K Secretariat (Subordinate) Service as Section Officers following the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC). See Order Copy Click Here The post 16 In-charge Section Officers Regularized In J&K Secretariat Service appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

BANIHAL/JAMMU, Jun 9: Authorities have ordered an inquiry after a pregnant woman was allegedly forced to walk to seek medical assistance due to the non-availability of an ambulance in Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district. Ramban Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Kamal G Zadoo has ordered an inquiry following allegations that an ambulance driver refused to travel to the remote Tangar village to transport 23-year-old Nayeema Banoo, officials said. Banoo reportedly developed pregnancy-related complicati

SHOPIAN, Jun 9: In an inspiring achievement for Jammu & Kashmir and a proud moment for district Shopian, Waseem Ahmad Bakshi, son of a labourer, Mohammad Sadiq Bakshi Cheki Diaroo Drangnar village, who has been selected for the Indian Para Cricket Team recently, met Deputy Commissioner, Shopian Shishir Gupta today at Mini Secretariat. DC Shopian congratulated Waseem on his achievement and hoped that his remarkable feat will inspire others towards the sports. Waseems success is the result of year

NEW DELHI, Jun 9: Troops deployed for assembly election duty in five states were left without timely meals receiving breakfast as late as 5 pm after special trains running for their movement were delayed by up to 10-25 hours, the CRPF has informed the Railway Board. In a detailed letter written by the Inspector General (Operations) of the Central Reserve Police Force towards the end of the election process, several operational difficulties faced by personnel deployed for assembly [] The post T

SRINAGAR, Jun 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting attended by the concerned Administrative Secretaries to assess the implementation and saturation of individual beneficiary-oriented schemes being executed by various departments across Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary stressed the need for ensuring complete saturation of all eligible beneficiaries under these welfare schemes by proactively reaching out to the people and generating m

LONDON, June 9: Kashmiri protesters on Tuesday staged a demonstration in front of the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford, the UK, over the firing on mourners at a funeral in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in which at least 11 people were killed. This came days after 30 British MPs sought diplomatic intervention over the massive human rights abuses in PoK. The clampdown in PoK came amid a planned protest rally by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) for subsidised flour and electricity. [] The p

Drass/ Minimarg, Jun 9 : The Rs 6,800-crore Zojila tunnel, Asias longest tunnel connecting the Kashmir Valley to Ladakh, on Tuesday achieved a significant breakthrough with a blast breaking through the last 2.5 metres of the 13-km high-altitude infrastructure project that cuts through the Himalayas. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari performed the breakthrough blasting of the main tunnel being constructed at an altitude of 11,578 feet above sea level, around 24 km from

HIRANAGAR, June 9 : 12 years of Modi Government integrated Jammu & Kashmir into Indias mainstream journey. In addition, J&K also benefited from the Modi Governments transformative journey marked by decisive governance, infrastructure development, technological advancement and welfare schemes reaching the last mile. This was stated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office, Personnel, Public Grieva

SRINAGAR, Jun 9: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party on Tuesday called upon all political parties to unite and jointly press for the restoration of statehood and other constitutional rights of Jammu and Kashmir that were revoked after August 5, 2019, saying stakeholders must adopt a coordinated strategy and engage with the Centre in one voice. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in Srinagar, Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari said that the partys Political Affairs Committee had rece

NEW DELHI, June 9: Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has inked a securities purchase agreement to acquire a 100 per cent equity stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure for Rs 3,050 crore. IntelliSmart Infrastructure is a leading smart metering JV between National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a statement said. According to the statement, AESL has executed a binding securities purchase and subscription agreement (SPSA) to acquire a 100 per cent

NEW DELHI, June 9: A day after an opposition INDIA bloc meeting stressed unity and better coordination among the alliance partners, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday met senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi at her 10, Janpath residence. Sources said the two leaders are learnt to have discussed the strategy between the two parties going forward after the opposition bloc meeting, and following an exodus of Trinamool members after the partys defeat to the BJP in the recent Bengal

NEW DELHI, Jun 9: India on Tuesday came down hard on Islamabad for its brutality against people in Pakistan-Occupied-Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK) and called on the international community to hold that country accountable for its abuses. Indias reaction came as over 20 people were reportedly killed in police action on protesters in several parts of PoJK. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, slamming Pakistan said, there have been desperate attempts by Islamabad to cover-up its failings

NEW DELHI, June 9: Prevalence of vitamin D, B2, B6 and B9 deficiencies was significantly higher in those at a high risk of dementia among 556 middle-aged and older adults in Telengana, compared with those at low risk, a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal has found. The findings highlight the potential role of vitamin status as a modifiable determinant of dementia risk factor burden, researchers said. Thirty nine per cent of the participants were predicted [] The

SRINAGAR, Jun 9: Highlighting surging tourist numbers and revival of filmmaking in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday said Kashmir is witnessing peace, stability and development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Last year, 2.41 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir, while 1.77 crore tourists have visited this year so far, he said while speaking to reporters after reviewing the AIIMS Awantipora project in Pulwama district. He also

JAMMU, Jun 9: To facilitate the travel of pilgrims during the upcoming Somvati Amavasya, the Northern Railways Jammu division will operate a special train service between Katra and Haridwar next week, an official said on Tuesday. The special train (No. 04606) will depart from Katra in Jammu and Kashmir at 6.15 pm on June 14 and arrive in Uttarakhands Haridwar at 6.30 am the following day. On the return journey, Train No. 04605 will leave Haridwar at 5.20 pm on [] The post Railways To Run Special

Jaipur is gaining attention as a strong centre for preschool education, supported by growing residential areas, rising parent awareness and demand for trusted learning spaces for young children. This shift is creating interest among entrepreneurs exploring a franchise in Jaipur. With brands like EuroKids expanding their presence, Rajasthan is becoming a key market for preschool business growth. A Growing Demand for Preschool Education Jaipur has seen steady urban development, and more families a

NEW DELHI, Jun 9: As the Narendra Modi government completed 12 years on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the prime ministers leadership, saying the country has witnessed the simultaneous realization of welfare for the poor and unprecedented development. In a post on X, he said Modi had served the nation and its citizens tirelessly and highlighted a range of welfare and infrastructure initiatives undertaken during his tenure. Under Modi jis leadership, over these 12 years, the countr

Most enterprises have moved past asking whether AI works. The harder question now is whether their infrastructure can support it. Research among UK CIOs shows nearly four in five organisations believe infrastructure limitations are already slowing their ability to adopt and scale AI. The bottleneck is not strategy, budget, or talent. It is the network. Why AI Workloads Are Different AI workloads depend on the rapid movement of large volumes of data between data centres, cloud platforms and distr

PATNA, Jun 9: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday hit out at the Bihar government for allotting a bungalow occupied by his mother and former CM Rabri Devi to a minister and downgrading security cover for his parents, alleging that Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was indulging in cheap politics. Yadav accused the BJP-led NDA dispensation of patronising corrupt officials and criminals, and claimed that the law and order has completely collapsed in the state. Samrat Choudhary is playing cheap poli

NEW DELHI, Jun 9: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday searched multiple locations in Punjab and Haryana in connection with three terror-gangster network cases related to Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti. NIA teams conducted coordinated searches at multiple premises at 18 locations in nine districts of the two states and examined several persons to gather relevant information. They also seized several digital devices and documents, along with information linked with various

DUBAI, June 9: A US Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying the two crew members on board were fine after the incident involving the strategic waterway, which remains under a chokehold by Iran. What caused the crash remained unclear Tuesday morning in the Middle East, which was still reeling after Iran and Israel exchanged fire the previous day in the biggest blow yet to the straining ceasefire in the Iran war. [] The post Trump says pi

WASHINGTON, June 9: Indias Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra held a series of meetings with top American technology leaders and discussed perspectives on the trajectory of advanced technologies, including Quantum, and the future of AI. Kwatra held separate meetings on Monday to discuss investment expansion, supply chain resilience, and emerging technologies. He met President and CEO of Walmart and had a conversation on their investments in India. A productive conversation with Chris Nichol

DUBAI, June 9: Iranian state television on Tuesday reported that at least two members of an air defence unit were killed in the Israeli attacks that rocked the country the day before. The report represented the first time Iran acknowledged fatalities from the attacks, which have put the Mideast on edge and represented the biggest blow yet to the straining ceasefire in the Iran war. Iranian state TV identified the men as Bahman Hosseini and Ali Reza Abiri, without offering [] The post At least 2

MINIMARG (LADAKH), Jun 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday appealed to Union minister Nitin Gadkari to use his influence to launch direct air connectivity to Kargil. Speaking at the breakthrough ceremony of the Zojila tunnel here, Abdullah congratulated the people of Ladakh for getting closer to the realisation of the dream of all-weather connectivity. I congratulate the people of Ladakh and thank Gadkari and his officers in the ministry for this breakthrough, which will

MUMBAI, June 9: Corporate India is likely to see salary increments in the range of 8.6 per cent to 10.2 per cent across industries this financial year, primarily driven by sustained demand for skilled and execution-focused talent, a report said on Tuesday. TeamLease Services report, Jobs and Salaries Primer 2026-27, projects average salary increments of 8.6 per cent to 10.2 per cent, mainly led by high growth sectors including EV and EV Infrastructure, FinTech, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals. In

NEW DELHI, June 9: Swara Baby Products, a contract manufacturer of baby diapers, adult diapers and feminine hygiene products backed by FirstCry, is planning to file draft papers with Sebi this month to raise funds up to Rs 1,000 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO), people familiar with the development said on Tuesday. The proposed IPO is expected to comprise a fresh issue of shares and an Offer for Sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, they added. JM Financial and [] The post FirstCry-

NEW DELHI, June 9: Indias defence sector is expected to witness accelerated adoption of indigenous technology and a fivefold jump in job creation over the next three years amid geopolitical shifts and rising security challenges, according to a survey. The new survey by Nexgen Exhibitions Pvt Ltd (NEPL) highlighted that international developments are poised to propel indigenous technology adoption in the sector to USD 36.45 billion over the next three years, a surge that could unlock a five-fold

NEW DELHI, Jun 9: Top officials of the Health and Education ministries, National Testing Agency and National Medical Commission will brief a parliamentary panel on Wednesday over the conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has summoned the secretaries of Higher Education and Health, besides top officials of the NTA and NMC, to brief the panel on the NEET re-exam. This is the third parliamentary panel b

LEH, Jun 9: Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday described the historic breakthrough of the Zoji La Tunnel as a game changer for the Union Territory, saying it will revolutionise connectivity and drive the regions development. Calling the project a dream initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Lt Governor said the tunnel will provide year-round connectivity between Ladakh and the rest of India while significantly improving access to border areas. The historic breakthrough of

NEW DELHI, Jun 9: Over 30 people have been killed and around 200 others have been injured during clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK) after authorities banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) a prominent civil society alliance that has spearheaded protests over economic and political grievances in the region. The JAAC was outlawed on Friday by authorities, citing concerns over public order and security. Clashes broke out in the city of R

MINIMARG (LADAKH), Jun 9: The Zojila tunnel connecting the Kashmir Valley to Ladakh took a crucial step towards completion on Tuesday with a blast breaking through the last 2.5 metres of the high-altitude infrastructure project that cuts through the Himalayas. With this, the two ends of the worlds longest single-tube bi-directional bypass, which will cut travel time from 1.5 hours to 15 minutes, have now been connected, officials said. Breakthrough in the 2.5 metre distance in the tunnel has bee

JAMMU, June 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction for the placement of three In-charge Assistant Engineers (Civil) appointed under the Prime Ministers Package as In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil) with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Three Incharge AEs Placed As Assistant Executive Engineers In R&B Department appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, June 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional charge to two engineers in the Public Works (R&B) Department to ensure smooth functioning of departmental work. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K R&B Department Assigns Additional Charge To Two Engineers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Srinagar, Jun 8: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has extended the arrangement for the manual acceptance of challans filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu and Kashmir, till July 31, 2026. According to an order issued by the Office of the Registrar General, the extension has been granted in continuation of the earlier High Court Order No. 608 of 2026/RG/GS dated April 23, 2026. The order states that the manual acceptance of ACB challans will continue [] The post J&K High Co

JAMMU, June 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has rescinded the amendments made to the Jammu and Kashmir Engineering (Gazetted Service) Recruitment Rules, 1978 through SRO-14 of 2016. According to a notification issued by the Jal Shakti Department on June 7, 2026, the Lieutenant Governor has ordered that the amendments introduced vide the notification dated January 15, 2016, by the then PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, shall stand withdrawn ab initio. The decision has been taken i

JAMMU, June 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has posted Asgar Hussain, JKAS, as the Special Secretary to the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah with immediate effect. According to an official order issued by the General Administration Department, Hussain, who was previously awaiting orders of adjustment, has been deployed to the high-profile role in the interest of administration. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Asgar Hussain Posted As Special Secretary To Chief Minister appeared first on Dail

Kulgam, Jun 9: Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam (IAS), the District Administration on Tuesday carried out a demolition drive to remove structures allegedly encroaching upon the notified corridor of National Highway-444 (NH-444). The operation was conducted under the supervision of Tehsildar Kulgam and SHO Kulgam, with active participation of officials from the Revenue Department and Jammu and Kashmir Police. During the drive, several structures falling within

RAMBAN/JAMMU, Jun 9: Two Border Security Force officers sustained injuries after a bus carrying security personnel for deployment on Amarnath Yatra duty collided with two other vehicles on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district on Tuesday, officials said. The injured personnel have been shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their condition is stated to be stable. Meanwhile, authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to the accident, officials

BHOPAL, Jun 9: Madhya Pradesh Congress leaders on Tuesday alleged poaching attempts by the BJP ahead of the June 18 Rajya Sabha polls and said the party has decided to move its MLAs to Congressruled Karnataka to prevent crossvoting and keep its camp united. The 230-member state assembly makes up the electoral college for the Rajya Sabha election. With the assemblys effective strength at 229, a candidate requires 58 first-preference votes to secure election to the Upper House of Parliament. [] Th

NEW DELHI, Jun 9: Observing that international arbitration is increasingly facing procedural hurdles, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said mediation is no longer an alternative but an essential instrument to achieve timely, amicable and lasting resolution of disputes. He was delivering a lecture on Mediation, Arbitration and the Courts: Converging Trends in the Indian and English Approaches in Commercial Dispute Resolution at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom on Monday. Calling for a fun

JAMMU, Jun 9: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday announced that a proposal to construct a new two-lane tube tunnel parallel to the existing Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee tunnel on the Chenani-Nashri stretch, connecting Udhampur with Ramban district, has been approved. Describing the development as another good news for Udhampur, Singh expressed gratitude to Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari for accepting the proposal and said it will ease the increasing traffic load on the Jammu-Srinagar

Rajouri, Jun 9: A massive forest fire has broken out at multiple locations in the Rajouri forest division of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a large-scale response by the forest department, Forest Protection Force (FPF), and residents to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. According to officials, the fire has affected forest areas in Khadian, Androla, Chakkli, Miahadi, and the Bathuni block. Firefighting operations were underway on Tuesday, with authorities deploying the entire

Says No Genuine Demand From Region Has Gone Unaddressed During PM Modis 12-Year Tenure Jammu, Jun 9: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for accepting the long-pending demand to operate a special train between Jammu and Haridwar on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya, facilitating the pilgrimage of devotees from Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Singh said the decision reflects the Centres commitment towards addressing the aspirations and requi