Women’s reservation bill defeated in Lok Sabha; fails to get 2/3 majority
STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, APRIL 17 (STC): A Constitution Amendment Bill to implement reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of seats of the Lok Sabha was defeated today in the Lower House of the Parliament.According to the reports, the Bill was defeated for not securing the required two-thirds majority….
SECURITY REVIEW: IGP Kashmir VK Birdi orders heightened vigil, CASO in sensitive areas
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 17 (STC): Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi has ordered heightened vigil and intensified cordon and search operations in sensitive areas across the valley, report multiple news agencies quoting his review of security arrangements for the upcoming tourist season, traffic management, and Hajj preparedness.Notably, the IGP chaired the security…
India’s first line of progress are its border villages: LG Sinha
STC NEWS DESKRAJOURI, APRIL 17 (STC): A nation is defined by its remotest village where borders begin and identity shines before the world.Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated this today in his address at the inauguration of several development projects under the Centre’s Vibrant Villages Programme in Rajouri district.“Under the visionary leadership of…
J&K government makes domicile, caste certificates free of charge
‘Property registration at 3 percent for women, 7 percent for men’ STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 17 (STC): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced that domicile and caste certificates will be issued free of charge. For other documents, the applicants would be charged nominal fee.According to an official notification, Domicile Certificate, Character Certificate, Agriculture Certificate,…
WEATHER ALERT! Rain, gusty winds to hit J&K till April 19
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 17 (STC): Meteorological department has predicted that the weather is likely to remain generally cloudy with intermittent spells of light rain and thundershowers at many places, particularly during morning and late evening hours, from April 17 to 19.He added that gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph and possible hailstorms at…

