STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 01 (STC): Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has called for a special budget allocation for downtown Srinagar. Socio-economic challenges, youth unemployment, and a growing mental health crisis merit this special budget approach, she said during her visit to Shehar-e-Khass today.The PDP Chief said residents of the downtown area…

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, FEBRUARY 01 (STC): The Union Budget 2026-27 is pragmatic and will prioritize economic acceleration, create future-ready infrastructure, sustain growth momentum, chart path to $5 trillion economy milestone within few years, said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today. Hailing the budget, the Lieutenant Governor said that the comprehensive fiscal strategy will…

STC NEWS DEDKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 01 (STC): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has simplified the FASTag system under the new rules coming into effect from today, February 1. The Authority has decided to discontinue the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for cars (Car/Jeep/Van category FASTag) for all new FASTag issuances.The change is expected to…

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 01(STC): The Union government in the Union Budget for 2026–27 has proposed an allocation of Rs 43,290.29 crore for Jammu and Kashmir. This marks an increase of nearly Rs 2,000 crore over the current financial year 2025-26.The enhanced financial support is a part of the Centre’s continued assistance to bridge…

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 01 (STC): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive budget on Sunday, February 1. The FM made several key announcements, aimed at accelerating and sustaining economic growth, aligned with the vision of ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas’.She outlined several measures, ranging from a capex hike to high-speed rail…