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Govt spent over Rs. 4 cr on rescue and relief in Kishtwar Cloudburst; 32 persons still missing: LG Sinha

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, AUGUST 24(STC): Jammu and Kashmir government has already spent Rs. 4.3 crore on rescue and relief operations in Chesoti, Kishtwar which was hit by a massive cloudburst leaving over 60 dead. There are still 32 people missing and efforts are on trace them.Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha informed this during…

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Jammu records second-highest August rainfall (190.4 mm) in nearly a century

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, AUGUST 24 (STC): Jammu City has witnessed the second-highest ever recorded rainfall in August. It was recorded at 190.4 mm in 24 hours (till 8:30 a.m.), today.According to the weatherman, the highest remains 228.6 mm, logged on 5 August 1926. The previous second-highest was 189.6 mm on 11 August 2022(Straight Talk Communications)

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Pakistan ready for a comprehensive dialogue with India: Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKISLAMABAD, AUGUST 23 (STC): Talks between India and Pakistan have started making rounds, if reports are to be believed. A cross section of media has quoted Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar saying that they were ready for a comprehensive dialogue with India to discuss Kashmir and all other pending issues. Dar is…

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Shortage of funds hits treasuries; over 12,000 GP Fund claims yet to be disbursed

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 24 (STC): Shortage of funds at government treasuries has hit General Provident (GP) Fund withdrawal as 12,062 claims are currently pending across Jammu Kashmir.This was revealed in an official reply under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The figures revealed in the RTI reply point to a mounting financial strain within…

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