STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, JUNE 15 (STC): Commercial flight operations at Noida International Airport in Jewar began today, with the first flight from Lucknow landing at the newly developed facility., reports PTI and adding that domestic carrier IndiGo launched its inaugural services from the airport.A statement said the inaugural flight was scheduled to depart…

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKJUNE 15 (STC): The United States and Iran have agreed to a historic peace agreement. Announced on 14 June, the deal ends a nearly four-month war. The official signing ceremony is scheduled for 19 June in Switzerland, reports a cross section of media.The US-Iran peace deal includes the reopening of the Strait…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JUNE 15 (STC): A visiting delegation of Kashmiri Pandits on Monday appreciated Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s willingness to engage on matters concerning the Kashmiri Pandit community and the future of Jammu and Kashmir, noting that his “patient listening and candid exchange of views” provided a meaningful platform for dialogue.The delegation expressed gratitude…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JUNE 14 (STC): Veteran journalist and founder-editor of the daily newspaper Rising Kashmir, Shujaat Bukhari, was remembered on his eighth death anniversary on Saturday.Political leaders, journalists, civil society members and social activists paid tributes to his legacy and contributions to journalism in Jammu and Kashmir.Several of Bukhari’s friends, colleagues and well-wishers visited…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JUNE 14(STC): Local media is abuzz with speculative reports that prominent political leader Muzaffar Baig’s wife, Safina Baig, is likely to join National Conference. Safina is former Baramulla District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson.Quoting undisclosed sources, the reports said that discussions between her and the party leadership have progressed in recent weeks.She has…