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Government announces full waiver of stamp duty on property gifts among blood relations

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 28 (STC): The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced a full waiver of stamp duty on property transfers through Gift Deeds among blood relations, effective from April 1, 2025.The Finance Department issued Notification S.O. 75 on March 27, 2025, under the provisions of the Stamp Act. The exemption applies to property…

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Dy CM reiterates govt’s commitment to catalyse industrial ecosystem, growth

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, MARCH 28 (STC): Emphasising government’s commitment to catalyse the industrial ecosystem, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, said that numerous interventions and policies are being implemented towards industrial growth of Jammu and Kashmir as one of the priorities of the present administration.He was speaking after inaugurating a two day workshop on Intellectual Property…

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KATHUA OPERATION: Two Pakistani terrorists killed, four JKP jawans martyred: DGP

LG Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah have paid rich tributes to the martyred police personnel. STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 28 (STC): Two Pakistani terrorists were killed in an ongoing anti-terror operation in Kathua district, while four Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) personnel were martyred, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat told media.The encounter…

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Surface winds at 60-70 km/h, thunderstorms likely to hit J&K till evening

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 28 (STC): Light rain and thunderstorms are expected at isolated places in Jammu and Kashmir till evening of Friday, with strong surface winds likely to persist till late afternoon, says Meteorological department.In a statement isdued to media, the Director Meteorological Department Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said, “Strong gusty winds, Light rain and…

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