JAMMU MARATHONS 2025: CM Omar Abdullah links its success to bring Jammu into spotlight as a key tourist destination

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, FEBRUARY 7 (STC): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today while taking a review of preparations for the Jammu Half Marathon & Ultra Marathon 2025, scheduled to be held later this year, emphasized that the marathons should receive widespread publicity to attract top athletes from across the country.The chief minister highlighted the significance of…

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Kashmiri Engineer lodged in Dammam Intelligence Jail, health stable: JKSA

EAM Jaishankar responds to JKSA appeal; says consular access granted. STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 07 (STC): The office of Union External Affairs MinisterDr. S. Jaishankar has responded to a request from the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), seeking his urgent intervention for repatriation of a Kashmiri engineer jailed in Saudi Arabia.In a statement, JKSA…

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Kashmir carpet gets GI logo for brand promotion & protection

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 07 (STC): Geographical Registry, Chennai, has assigned a new logo for the famed Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet under its Geographical Indication (GI) procedures.GI logo is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.Director Indian Institute of Carpet…

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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq may get security cover again, sources

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 07 (STC): Taking note of online threats to Mirwaiz Umar Farooq after his recent visit to Delhi, the Jammu and Kashmir Police is contemplating to restore his security cover, says a media report quoting official sources.As already reported, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq engaged himself in New Delhi in discussions with the Joint…

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