STC NEWS MONITORING DESKAUGUST 30 (STC): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday presented a handcrafted Kashmiri Pashmina shawl to Japan’s first lady during his visit to the East Asian country.According to a statement, the shawl, made from the fine wool of the Changthangi goat from Ladakh, is renowned globally for its lightness, warmth, and softness.“Handwoven…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 30 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah lauded the HDFC Bank’s growth, resilience and long-term commitment to Jammu & Kashmir.He was addressing the annual function of the Bank at SKICC today, where he noted that HDFC Bank has become an important partner in Jammu and Kashmir’s economic progress. With…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 30 (STC): Deputy Chief Minister Surindar Choudhary today called for a comprehensive relief package for the flood-hit areas of Jammu. He said the devastation caused by recent rains has severely impacted every sector of the region.Choudhary said the floods have wreaked havoc across several districts, leaving farmers, traders, and the business…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 30 (STC): Jammu-Srinagar national highway reopened today after remaining closed for four consecutive days due to landslides and road damage in Udhampur.According to the reports, the stranded vehicles were allowed to move to their respective destinations, bringing much-needed relief to fruit growers in Kashmir who had been facing mounting anxiety over…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 30 (STC):The current monsoon period – July, August, and mid-September – is the most dangerous phase of the year, often linked with cloudbursts and flash floods, reports quoting popular weatherman Sonam Lotus said.Lotus has said that between August 31 and September 3, heavy rainfall is likely in parts of South Kashmir,…