STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 21 (STC):Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that denial of permission for Eid prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid raises questions about the normalcy claimed by security agencies.He expressed his “saddeness” that worshippers were not allowed to offer prayers at the centuries-old mosque in the city centre.“Peacefully, Eid…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR , MARCH 20 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department is set to organize the Kashmir Travel Mart (KTM) next month aiming to bring together approximately 250 stakeholders from over 20 states across the country., announced Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today.He said the two-day event will be held on April 14 and 15….

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, MARCH 20 (STC): Marking a major overhaul of procedural and compliance systems under direct taxation, the government has notified the Income Tax Rules, 2026, coming into effect from April 1, 2026.The rules implement provisions of the Income-tax Act, 2025, replacing older procedural systems. It includes updated definitions, compliance structures, and…

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, MARCH 20 (STC): Two Kashmiris hailing from Shopian arrested in 2018 have been acquitted by a Delhi court. They were accused of pledging allegiance to banned terrorist organisation ISIS, besides procuring arms and ammunition from Uttar Pradesh for the Islamic State Jammu & Kashmir (ISIS-JK) cadres for executing terrorist acts.Flagging…

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, MARCH 20 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which is being celebrated tomorrow.In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my heartiest greetings and good wishes to all.The festival…