Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 26: Jammu Province Bachao Manch (JPBM) chairman and former MLA, Ashok Sharma has demanded urgent restoration of Statehood to J&K. Addressing a press conference here today, Sharma asserted that the current Union Territory status has inflicted severe hardships on J&K people. He lamented that while other States in India are demanding special status, J&K has not only lost its unique status but has been subjected to a downgrade in governance. The JPBM leader demanded reserving employment […] The post JPBM demands restoration of Statehood appeared firs ..read more

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, July 26: Sanjay Kumar Baru, senior leader BJP and district Prabhari along with BJP leader and in charge, Kalakot-Sunderbani Assembly constituency, Thakur Randhir Singh reviewed the ongoing party programmes especially Tridev and Morchas Sammelans of Kalakot-Sunderbani constituency in a meeting at Kalakot during the three days tour of BJP organization district Nowshera. BJP Mandal presidents Madan Pal, Naseeb Singh, Pandit Ram Pal, BJYM state vice president, Yuv Raj Singh, Kissan Morcha president, Ashok Chib and other local […] The post Baru reviews party program ..read more

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 26: Women’s empowerment was not a political issue for the BJP but an idea that is intrinsic to its work culture, said BJP district Jammu South president. Rekha made the remarks during the programme of Mahila Morcha District Jammu South here, today. Women, being the biggest beneficiaries of the Modi Government’s flagship schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Scheme, have experienced freedom from financial dependency and day-to-day life. The love […] The post Women biggest beneficiaries of Modi Govt schemes: Rekha appea ..read more

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, July 26: A woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her house in village Pinger, here today. According to the police reports, Usha Devi, wife of Narjeet Singh of Pinger, Tehsil Ramnagar, was found in unconscious condition at her house and her body had turned blue. Family member rushed her to the Ramnagar Sub District Hospital where doctors declared her as brought dead. Later, the body was sent for postmortem and Ramnagar Police have taken cognizance […] The post Woman found dead under suspicious circumstances appeared first on Daily Excelsior ..read more

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 26: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ranjodh Singh Nalwa today stated that only Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is committed for the welfare of the Sikh community. Addressing a gathering of minority Sikh community members in the ongoing “Tridev Sammelan” at Vijaypur, Nalwa said that Congress’ history of atrocities can never be forgotten. “And neither the NC nor the PDP has ever bothered to look into the issues of the Sikh community to uplift them,” he said, […] The post Only BJP committed for Sikh community’s welfare: Nalwa appeared first on Daily Excelsior ..read more

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 26: Sub-Judge Udhampur Slahuddin Ahmed today framed charges against Surinder Singh Rana, the then Commanding Officer 187 Bn CRPF, Battal Ballian in sexual harassment case. After hearing both the sides, court observed, “there are specific allegations in the statement of complainant that the accused being Commanding Officer of the complainant suggested her that anything could happen between them, if she wanted, and that he had to write her ACR (Annual Confidential Reports)”. “The accused being a […] The post Court frames charges against Commandant in sexual ha ..read more

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, July 26: In a significant move to bolster rural development initiatives in the district, Additional District Commissioner Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Rural Development Department. During the meeting, the progress made under various flagship programs, including PMAY and Awas Plus, Aadhaar seeding, person days generated under MGNREGA, SBM-G and other schemes were meticulously reviewed. The ACD provided a detailed briefing on the status of these schemes. It was informed […] The post ADDC Rajouri takes comprehen ..read more

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 26: Chairman Samvedna Society, Keshav Chopra here today organized a health screening camp at Jammu Haat which was free of cost. The camp was inaugurated by General Manager DIC Jammu, Virender Manyal. During the camp, Dr. Arvind Sharma, Physician from Medanta Hospital Gurgaon and Dr. Adhunik Gupta, Physiotherapist examined the employees and others visiting the office of DIC Jammu. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test), ECG, Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure and other tests were also done. Motive of […] The post Samvedna Society organises health screening camp appeared firs ..read more

VIENTIANE (Laos), July 26: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is the cornerstone of India’s Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific vision, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday, as he sought to expand political, economic and security cooperation with the 10-member influential regional bloc. Jaishankar is here in the Laotian capital to participate in the meetings of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In his remarks at the opening session of the ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers Meeting, […] The post ASEAN cornerstone of India’s Act East Policy and it ..read more

NEW DELHI, July 26:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair NITI Aayog’s 9th Governing Council meeting on July 27, which will discuss the ‘Vikshit Bharat@2047’ document to make India a developed nation, a senior government official said on Friday.   The council, the apex body of NITI Aayog, includes all State Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories, and several Union ministers. Modi is the Chairman of NITI Aayog. “NITI Aayog’s Governing Council will meet on July 27,” the official […] The post PM to chair NITI Aayog Governing Council meet on July 27 appeared first ..read more