It raises hopes while provoking questions. The real test will be implementation. The direction is clear—now it is time to demonstrate. Dr Noour Ali Zehgeer I always felt Budget is a hope for 1.26 billion people. 80% of people may not understand minute details of this event and document but still they always hope something…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 03 (STC): Three proposed railway projects in Kashmir have been put on hold by the Centre after locals and elected representatives raised concerns over large-scale land acquisition and its impact on apple orchards.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the government is committed to cooperative federalism and sustainable development. “The state government…

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, FEBRUARY 03 (STC): Teachers are bedrock of tomorrow. A classroom is not just four walls and a blackboard. A classroom is the glowing forge of a blacksmith, where raw futures are hammered and shaped anew, said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today in his address at the “Inspirational Teachers Award”…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 03 (STC): Issues of alleged victimisation and harassment of Kashmiris in rest of India are coming up for discussion inside the Legislative Assembly, said Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today.Talking to reporters outside the Assembly, the chief minister said, “We are going to have a discussion on the issue…

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, FEBRUARY 03 (STC): Restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is a commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will come only when Narendra Modi’s commitment is there.This was stated by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma today. He emphasized that the demand for statehood is a…