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NEW DELHI, June 10: Exponent Energy, a Bengaluru-based firm building rapid-charging infrastructure for commercial electric vehicles, on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 200 crore (USD 21.1 million) in a fresh funding round co-led by 360 ONE Asset and TDK Ventures. The fresh capital will be utilised to accelerate exponents expansion into new cities and new vehicle categories and deepen investment in R&D, Exponent Energy said. With this raise, the six-year-old company has now raised USD 65.7 millio

Jammu, Jun 10: In a significant step towards strengthening Indias aromatic crop value chain and promoting botanical wellness products, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ambrosia Botanicals, a Gurugram-based luxury botanical wellness company. The collaboration aims to create a robust framework for research, quality standardization, value addition and market development of aromatic crops and essential

SRINAGAR, Jun 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that he would fulfil his promise of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday. He said they are waiting for the Centre to fulfil its promise. Prime Minister has recently told Omar that he will fulfil his promise (on restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir), Abdullah told reporters in Anantnag district. Responding to a question on delay

New Delhi, Jun 10: With the annual Amarnathji Yatra set to begin on July 3, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has significantly intensified its security deployment across Jammu and Kashmir, scaling up counter-terror operations in vulnerable high-altitude zones while enforcing strict surveillance across the plains. The heightened security measures come as part of a comprehensive strategy to ensure a peaceful and incident-free pilgrimage, which will run for 57 days and conclude on August 28.

NEW DELHI, Jun 10: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the unique honour of serving as the longest continuously elected PM of the country and said the landmark occasion stands as a testament to the enduring trust and confidence reposed by people in his leadership. Your tenure has been distinguished by far-reaching advancements across governance, economic resilience and social transformation, Murmu said in a post on X. Modi, who first assumed office

JAMMU, Jun 10: A rusted mortar shell was found in a border village here on Wednesday and subsequently neutralised in a controlled explosion, officials said. The shell was noticed by labourers who were filling the plinth of a house in Kothey Sanian village of Bishnah on the outskirts of Jammu, with soil, they said. Following information about the explosive device, a bomb disposal squad rushed to the scene and neutralised the shell in a controlled explosion in an open field, [] The post Rusted Mor

KABUL, Jun 10: Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others. The countries have engaged in months of fighting that has killed hundreds of people. Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the latest airstrikes targeted the Afghan provinces of Khost, Kunar and Paktika and killed 11 children, one woman and one elderly man. There was no immediate acknowledgment of the strikes from Pakistan. The str

Dubai, Jun 10: The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after blaming Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, part of a widening round of retaliatory strikes that threaten to derail talks to reach an end to the Iran war. Iran launched attacks on sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, which both sounded alerts and fired air defences in response. Jordan also reported shooting down five missiles that Iran

Mumbai, Jun 10: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has demanded that the two portals of the Zojila Tunnel, linking the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh, be named after Brigadier Mohammed Usman, a 1947-48 Indo-Pak war hero, and Samrat Lalitaditya Muktapida, the 8th-century ruler of Kashmir. 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

Jammu and Kashmir is, by any measure, one of the most naturally endowed regions on earth. From the snow-capped peaks of Gurez to the shimmering twin Ramsar lakes of Mansar and Surinsar, and from the sacred shrines drawing millions of pilgrims annually to the unexplored wilds of Kishtwar and Rajouri, the Union Territory holds within its boundaries a tourism treasure that most destinations can only dream of. Yet, year after year, this extraordinary potential is held hostage by a single, [] The pos

Dr Jitendra Singh When a lavender farmer in the Doda district of Jammu plucks the first blossoms of the season, she is not thinking about science policy. Yet it is precisely a decade of deliberate, mission-driven scientific investment that transformed barren hillsides in the Union Territory into fragrant fields of purple a revolution in rural livelihoods born in a laboratory. This, in essence, is what twelve years of sustained commitment to science and technology in India has meant: not [] The

S K Sharma The youth of rural Jammu and Kashmir possess immense talent, yet they face profound challenges that demand sustained guidance, mentorship, opportunity, and institutional support. The regions unemployment rate for youth aged 15 to 29 stood at 17.4% in 2023-24, compared to a national average of 10.2%. Shockingly, between July and September 2024, approximately 32% of youth in this demographic were jobless, marking the highest rate in the country. The distressing plight of educated, unemp

Modi Govt has zero tolerance for terrorism *Op Sindoor showed Indias response to forces of terror Neeraj Rohmetra NEW DELHI, June 9: BJP president Nitin Nabin said today that the BJP Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has zero tolerance for terrorism and that Jammu and Kashmir which was known for stone pelting by the youth is now recognized as Ranji Trophy champion. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing media persons at Bharat Mandapam a day ahead [] The post J&K

Katra-Srinagar to have high-speed corridor Fayaz Bukhari MINIMARG, June 9: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today announced a slew of upcoming road and tunnel projects worth over Rs 53,400 crore for J&K and Ladakh, saying the investments will enhance connectivity, boost tourism and strengthen strategic infrastructure in the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The announcement was made after Gadkari witnessed the breakthrough of the main tunnel of th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 9: In J&K for May 2026, total retail sale was registered at 19,799 units as compared to 14,481 in May 2025 thereby registering a growth of 36.72 % YoY. This was informed by Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairperson, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), J&K. In a press handout issued, Aggarwal said that reflecting on May 2026 Auto Retail performance in J&K, May 2026 achieved a growth of 36.72 % YoY. The 2-Wheeler category witnessed a growth of [] The post J

DAMBULLA, June 9: Vaibhav Sooryavanshis first outing for India A in one-day cricket ended with a muted 14 but his team hung in there till the end against a self-destructing Sri Lanka A to pull off an eight-run win in the tri-series opener here on Tuesday. Chasing 278, Sri Lanka A had the game in the bag after captain Sahan Arachchige made a sublime 74 off 72 balls. However, the inexplicable loss of last four wickets in 10 balls, including [] The post India A pull off a heist in Dambulla after Ga

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, June 9: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth today said Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed unprecedented peace, development and infrastructure growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership over the last 12 years, asserting that the transformation of the Union Territory has been remarkable. Speaking during his visit to the under-construction AIIMS Awantipora, Seth said the last 12 years under Prime Minister Modi have been exceptional for both the country an

NEW DELHI, Jun 9: Governments takedown action on social media posts is restricted to only deep fake content with no clampdown on genuine content creation, Union minister for electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday, debunking allegations of censorship. Recently, there have been several claims on removal of online videos of YouTube based channels. Online movement entity Cockroach Janata Party leader Abhijeet Dipke has also claimed that his video supporting a victim of wrong assessment

NEW DELHI, Jun 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received congratulatory messages from several world leaders on the eve of becoming Indias longest-serving elected Prime Minister, with leaders from across continents praising his leadership, governance record and contributions to global diplomacy. According to a government release, the messages highlighted Prime Minister Modis role in driving Indias economic and social transformation, strengthening the voice of the Global South and enhanc

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 9: In a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir, ace gymnast Ruddrakash Khanna has been selected to represent India in the 10th Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championship to be held at Tagaytay City, Philippines. Competing in the junior category for the first time, Ruddrakash secured second rank in the national selection trials recently held at Imphal, earning his place in the national squad. He is a trainee of the J&K Sports Council Gymnastics Academy, which has

WASHINGTON, Jun 9: India is a trusted partner of the US in areas such as quantum computing and supply chains, US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers said on Tuesday. Rogers is on a visit to India, Nepal, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan for advancing commercial diplomacy, cultural preservation, digital freedom, and innovation. India is one of our trusted partners on things like quantum computing and supply chains, and I think that is an example of a concrete implementation [] T

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, June 9: Senior BJP leader and former Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina today asserted that enemies of the nation would not be spared under any circumstances and would be dealt with firmly. Raina today paid rich tribute to Army officer Lieutenant Vireshwar Goswami, who laid down his life during an anti-terror search operation in the Dorimal forest area. Speaking on the occasion, he said that Lieutenant Goswami made the supreme sacrifice while serving

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 9: A comprehensive Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS) review meeting was held today at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Bhalwal to assess the functioning of healthcare services and discuss measures for further strengthening public health infrastructure and patient care delivery in the region. The meeting was jointly chaired by MLA Jammu North Sham Lal Sharma and MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana, and attended by SDM North Deepak Kumar, Block Medical Officer (BMO) Bhalwal Dr Rabia Kha

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 9: A seven-year-old child from Poonch, suffering from breathlessness, recurrent chest infections and heart failure caused by a congenital heart defect, has successfully undergone a life-saving open-heart surgery at the Super Speciality Hospital, Jammu, under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. The child was diagnosed with a large Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), a hole between the lower chambers of the heart that resulted in excessive blood flow to the lungs and event

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, June 9: On 13th day of their ongoing strike, members of Urban Local Body Safai Karamchari Union Udhampur, both permanent and temporary employees, today held a demonstration in front of the office of Municipal Committee Udhampur. As the strike continues for the last 13h days, the Udhampur city has virtually turned into a garbage dump. Locals visiting the market are forced to cover their nose and mouth as foul smell emanates from the garbage dumps. However, neithe

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, June 9; A minor boy hailing from Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir was apprehended by alert Indian security forces after he reportedly crossed onto the Indian side today under mysterious circumstances. According to preliminary information, security personnel detected the movement of the boy in a sensitive border area and took him into custody for questioning. During initial interaction with authorities, he disclosed his identity as Javid Ali, son of Mohd Sharief

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 9: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range, Shridhar Patil, has awarded cash rewards and IInd Class Certificates to 11 Station House Officers (SHOs) for their outstanding performance under the ongoing Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan. The recognition comes in view of the significant achievements recorded by Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts during the first 50 days of the anti-drug campaign. The rewarded officers include the SHOs of Police St

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 9: Jammu and Kashmir Police today claimed to have arrested two persons involved in a chain-snatching incident at Janipur area and recovered the stolen gold chain besides seizing a two-wheeler used in the crime. Officials said the action followed a complaint lodged by one Kiran Devi of Khanpur, Nagrota, who reported that two unidentified persons riding a scooty snatched her gold chain near Aap Shamboo Morh in Roop Nagar and fled from the spot. Accordingly, poli

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

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 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 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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 .

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 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