Katra, July 13: In a significant step toward promoting spiritual development and preserving cultural heritage, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has dedicated five newly constructed temples to the public across Reasi district. The decision was approved during the 75th Meeting of the Board, chaired by Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and Chairman of the Shrine Board.In addition to the dedication of these temples, the Board has also approved the con...Read More
Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): A suspected foreign national was apprehended by a team Jammu and Kashmir's Katra police for illegally entering Indian territory without valid travel documents, officials said on Saturday. According to officials, on July 11, during a flying squad deployment, the police party from Police station Katra, under the leadership of Station House officer Kyatimaan Khajuria, was performing routine checking duties. Also Read | Did RBI Order Banks To Stop ...Read More
MUMBAI : Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday posted a video on X purportedly showing the state's social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat of the Shiv Sena sitting in a room along with a partially opened bag containing what look like bundles of currency notes. Shirsat, however, rubbished the claim, saying the bag only contained clothes.The allegation came a day after it emerged that Shirsat had received a notice from the income tax department seeking an explanation for increase in his financia...Read More
Srinagar, July 11: Strong winds in parts of Kashmir this evening caused significant damage by uprooting trees and blowing away the roof tops with the Meteorological Department forecasting heavy rains and thundershower across the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The MeT office tonight said that a spell of light to moderate Rain/thunder will occur at many places of Kashmir Division, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, Reasi, Udhampur and a few parts of plains of Jammu during nex...Read More
Srinagar, July 11: Gusty winds and heavy rain caused widespread damage across parts of north and central Kashmir on Friday evening, with reports of vehicles crushed by falling rooftops and power infrastructure left crippled. Reports reaching news agency JKNS stated that parts of north and central Kashmir are experiencing massive gusty winds and heavy rains including parts of Baramulla, Kupwara, Srinagar and other areas. They said that several cars were damaged after rooftops and electric poles...Read More
JAMMU/SRINAGAR, July 9: Heavy rains continued to batter large parts of Jammu and Kashmir today, damaging residential structures and local infrastructure, and triggering landslides and flash floods in several vulnerable regions. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In Poonch district's Ajamabad village of Mandi tehsil, two residential houses were damaged early morning due to a landslide, while in the remote Sazar area of Kishtwar's Padder region, a flash flood caused by downpour in th...Read More
Srinagar- As Jammu and Kashmir braces for light to moderate rainfall from July 5 onwards, several areas across the region experienced a slight drop in temperatures on Wednesday, offering relief from the intense heat wave that gripped the Valley over the past week. According to the Meteorological Department, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a maximum temperature of 32.8°C, down from 34.2°C a day earlier. Qazigund recorded 29.2°C, while Pahalgam saw a pleasant 27.2°C. K...Read More
JAMMU, Jun 30: Authorities have opened multiple spillway gates of the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district due to a continuous rise in water levels in the Chenab River following heavy rainfall in the region. Officials have issued advisories urging locals to stay away from the riverbanks and follow all safety instructions. The gates were opened to safely discharge excess water and prevent any possible flooding downstream. According to a prior report, Heavy rainfall across parts of J...Read More
Jammu, Jun 28: A delegation of Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice led by BJP MP Brij Lal Saturday held deliberations with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) SMVDSB and other officials to assess public grievance redress system of the Board. Besides, the delegation reviewed the facilities being offered to the pilgrims. The panel members also visited Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and paid obeisance there. Earlier during the day, the panel head al...Read More
Jammu, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two persons were killed on Saturday when a truck skidded off the road and rolled down into a deep gorge on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district. Officials said that the truck was en route to Srinagar from Jammu when the driver lost control over the wheel and the vehicle rolled down into a deep gorge in the Nachinala area. "Both the truck driver and the helper of the vehicle died on the spot. Their bodies have been shifted to the Sub-district ho...Read More
The meeting was attended by the newly constituted board members, the LG's Principal Secretary Mandeep K Bhandari and SMVDSB Chief Executive Officer Anshul Garg, an official spokesman said. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday directed identifying of vulnerable spots along the track leading to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills to mitigate the risk of landslides and shooting stones. Sinha passed the directions while chairing the 75th meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno...Read More
Sangaldan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said "Pakistan attacked both Kashmiriyat and Insaniyat in Pahalgam on April 22. That was intended to incite violence in India and cripple the earnings of hardworking Kashmiris". "Pakistan's repeated attempts to disrupt this progress mean that it stands against humanity, social harmony and economic prosperity," he said addressing a public gathering at Katra. The PM said that this deliberate attack on tourists was meant to sabotage the flourishin...Read More
STUNNING Facts About Jammu & Kashmir's Chenab Rail Bridge You Need To Know | PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the world's highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge, in Jammu and Kashmir. Standing 359 metres above the Chenab riverbed -- 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower -- the bridge is a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project aimed at transforming connectivity in the region. Located in Reasi district, it connects the remote villages of Kauri a...Read More
JAMMU, June 8: Severe heat wave continues to grip many parts of Jammu region for the past few days while Samba recorded the highest temperature of 44 degrees Celsius in the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The weatherman has predicted severe heat wave conditions in Jammu region during next five days, with slight disturbance in the weather on Monday evening. Windstorm in some parts of Jammu region followed by thundershowers on the evening of June 9 has been predicted. Chi...Read More
A visually animated video showing three high-speed trains seamlessly crossing paths at a railway junction has gone viral across social media platforms. The video, often shared with patriotic captions, has been widely mistaken for real footage showcasing India's railway capabilites, with some users attributing it to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's leadership. However, the clip is entirely computer-generated. The animation depicts an elaborate X-shaped junction where three trains pass each o...Read More
JAMMU, June 7: Vehicle retail sales in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant drop in May 2025, mainly due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in sensitive border areas. As per data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), most vehicle categories showed a decline. The data claimed the sales of commercial vehicles were hit the hardest, falling by 30.09% to 711 units, down from 1,017 units in May 2024. "Construction equipment (CE) sales dropped by 48.33%, while passen...Read More
JAMMU, June 7: Along with other parts of the country, hundreds of muslims offered prayers across the Jammu region as they celebrated Eid-ul-Adha, here today with deep religious devotion and a joyful spirit. Click here to watch video Large crowds gathered at mosques and Eidgahs to offer special prayers across the ten districts of the region, with the largest congregation offering namaz at the Eidgah, near Residency Road in Jammu city. Other smaller congregations were held at various mosques th...Read More
Officials say the train will help the troubled region, but many Kashmiris see it as a tool to entrench the Indian government's control. After decades of highly complex engineering work and billions of dollars in investment, India has finally connected the Himalayan region of Kashmir by rail to the rest of the country. The train link, which was officially inaugurated on Friday, fulfilled a dream dating back to the British colonial era. Indian officials called it a transformative leap for the re...Read More
Jammu, June 6 -- Security has been intensified across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Indian PM Modi's much-anticipated visit on Friday (today), marking his first trip to the Union Territory (Indian Adminstrated part os Kashmir) since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, most of them tourists, in April, reported by Kashmir News Media. A multi-layered security apparatus has been deployed, with drones, surveillance tech,...Read More
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and former Union Education Minister Karan Singh has praised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government for the inauguration of several historic railway projects in Jammu and Kashmir, including Chenab Railway Bridge, Anji Bridge, Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. Singh described the inauguration of the Katra-Srinagar train service as a truly historic moment in the region's history. In a sta...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday lauded the inauguration of the world's highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab River and said that it sends out a strong message to the world that India is committed to combating terrorism while steadfastly advancing its development works. Tiwari also said that Prime Minister Modi hoisting the national flag atop the Chenab rail bridge was a moment of pride.. Speaking to ANI, Manish Tiwari said, 'Today we all felt very proud whe...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): After inaugurating much-awaited and world's highest railway arch bridge over the river Chenab during his day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that today's development works will enhance the development journey of Jammu and Kashmir. https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1931013854139470044 In a post on social media platform, X, PM Modi said, ' A journey to remember and a big boost to connectivity! Travelled from the Chenab...Read More
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma on Friday said that the railway bridge over the Chenab river, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was a long-pending project and demand. The Minister said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are development-oriented and that the much-awaited project would boost tourism. Speaking to ANI about the Chenab rail bridge inauguration, Sharma said a day earlier, 'Today, the Kashmir valley has been conne...Read More
New Delhi [India] June 7 (ANI): In a landmark achievement for India's infrastructure and connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Katra-Srinagar railway line, including the iconic Chenab rail bridge. This fulfilled a long-cherished dream of Kashmir's integration with the nation. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the railway line bridge will be a 'huge blessing' for Kashmir. 'The decades-old dream of Kashmir has been fulfilled today. PM Modi inaugurated the Katra-Srinagar ...Read More
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related proble...Read More
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday termed the inauguration of the Chenab and Anji rail bridges by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "historic moment" in the region's development journey."What a momentous day! June 6, 2025, will go down in history. Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, and the Anji Bridge, India's first cable-stayed rail bridge -- making the dream of connecting Kashmir to Kanyakuma...Read More
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam as a deliberate attempt by Pakistan to undermine "insaniyat (humanity) and Kashmiriyat (Kashmiri ethos)," targeting not only peace but also the livelihoods of Kashmiris dependent on tourism. Addressing a massive public rally in Katra after inaugurating the first direct train service to the Kashmir Valley, Modi called the assault "a sinister effort to incite communal violence in India and cripple th...Read More
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the ...Read More
KATRA, June 6: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha today said "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" is no more a slogan but has become a reality with Vande Bharat train to the Valley getting flagged off. Sinha said the inauguration of the Kashmir rail service has connected the hearts of the people of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country and will pave the way for the economic prosperity of the region. "Kashmir to Kanyakumari is no longer a slogan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned this decade-long dream...Read More
Lucknow: A man accused of kidnapping and raping a three-year-old girl in Lucknow was killed in an encounter with police in the early hours of Friday. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma, 24.Police said he was a habitual offender, and several criminal cases were lodged against him at various police stations. Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.On Thursday, a complaint was registered at Alambagh police station that a three-year-old girl was k...Read More