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Jailed Engineer Rashid granted custody parole to attend Budget Session of Parliament

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, JANUARY 24 (STC): Custody parole has been granted to jailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid to attend the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament, reports Press Trust of India (PTI).Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma passed the order, granting Rashid permission to attend the session that would begin on January 28, subject…

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SNOWFALL AFTERMATH: Restoration of essential services being done on fast track, says Div Com Kashmir

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JANUARY 24 (STC): Restoration of essential services across the Kashmir Valley is progressing at a fast pace following widespread snowfall, with power supply and road connectivity being normalized in most areas, said Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Ansul Garg.Speaking on the situation, the Divisional Commissioner said all power stations in the Valley are expected…

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National Drivers Day 2026: Officials & transporters gather at Parimpora bus yard to mark the day

STC NEWS DESK​SRINAGAR, JANUARY 24 (STC): A massive spectacle was witnessed today at the main bus yard here at Parimpora where a sea of transporters, drivers, and stakeholders gathered to commemorate National Drivers Day 2026.The mega-event, marked by enthusiasm and a renewed pledge for road safety, was spearheaded by the All India Motor Transport Congress…

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Delhi–Srinagar Train: No longer a luxury, an urgent necessity

Ahmad Ayaz Snowfall in Kashmir has a direct impact on the road connectivity. During the snowfall, the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway becomes immediate casualty and is closed for traffic. Even the flights get cancelled, leaving the Valley effectively stranded. To be precise, every winter, Kashmir is reminded – yet again – of a harsh and uncomfortable…

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