CIK raids, searches multiple locations in Shopian and Kulgam
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 13 (STC): As part of its investigation into militancy and alleged subversive activities, the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted searches at several residential locations in Shopian and Kulgam districts of south Kashmir.Officials said a team of CIK searched a residential house located in Nayidgam of Shopian district. It has been said…
“J&K most pesticide-intensive regions in India”
STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, SEPTEMBER 13 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as one of India’s most pesticide-intensive regions, says Jammu-based charitable Trust here today and urged an urgent shift away from hazardous agrochemicals.In a statement, the charitable Trust – The We The Humans Forum for Nature and Mankind – organised a one-day conference of farmers…
BRICS SUMMIT: PM Modi urges nations not to weaponise technology, critical minerals
STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 13 (STC): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on powerful nations to refrain from weaponising technology and critical minerals. He said such practices pose serious risks to global supply chains, trade and shared development.Addressing the open session on the second day of the BRICS Summit 2026 in New…
Prime Minister Modi to visit Ladakh by the end of this month
STC NEWS MONITORING DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 13 (STC): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ladakh by the end of this month to inaugurate important infrastructure projects and have direct interactions with the local population.According to sources, during the Prime Minister’s visit, important infrastructure projects are likely to be inaugurated and direct interactions with the local population….
SUNDAY BYTES: The Story Valleyites Must Not Miss
Srinagar has made it to a list that no city would want to top. Should we mourn, or should we celebrate? Dr Fiaz Maqbool Fazili There is something deeply ironic about a city blessed with Dal Lake, Nigeen,Manasbal Jhelum, Wular, Mughal gardens, chinar trees flora , fauna and snow-covered mountains finding itself among India’s lowest-performing…

