Solution to Kashmir lies in dialogue within Constitutional framework: PDP President Mehbooba Mufti
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MAY 17 (STC): People’s Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti today strongly voiced for the release of prisoners ahead of Eid. She called it the “first real confidence-building measure” to ease tensions in the Valley, and asserted that the solution to Kashmir lies in dialogue within the framework of the Constitution.Addressing a gathering…
GCC urges expert involvement, stakeholder consultation on new City infrastructure projects
SRINAGAR, MAY 17 (STC):The Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC)J&K has expressed concern on some ambitious infrastructure projects being pushed in absence of requisite level of expert participation and stakeholder consultation – a “MUST DO” in projects of such investment and (intended) impact.In a meeting here on Saturday , the GCC urged the Government to go…
‘Nasha Mukt Kashmir’ — Beyond Politics
Ahmad Ayaz Substance abuse in the form of drugs, alcohol, and other intoxicants is one of the most serious social challenges of our time. It must be understood not as a political, religious, or ideological issue, but as a humanitarian crisis that affects all sections of society equally. Addiction does not discriminate on the basis…
Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi sends stern military message to Pakistan
STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, MAY 17 (STC): In a stern military message to Islamabad, Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said if Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists and operate against India, then they have to “decide whether they want to be part of geography or history or not,” reports Press Trust of India (PTI).At…
J&K Bank-IFFCO Tokio Insurance Controversy: High Court observes allegations disclose cognizable offences requiring deeper probe
STC NEWS MONITORING DESKSRINAGAR, MAY 15 (STC): The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to quash an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) FIR registered in connection with the controversial J&K Bank-IFFCO Tokio insurance deal, observing that the allegations disclose cognizable offences and require a deeper investigation.Justice Sanjay Dhar passed the judgment while hearing…
