Twitter Spat Erupts Between NC and PDP Over Tulbul Navigation Project Amid Indo-Pak Tensions

STC NEWS DESKMay 16, 2025 Srinagar (STC) : A political firestorm erupted on social media after National Conference leader Omar Abdullah advocated for the revival of the Tulbul Navigation Project in North Kashmir, citing the temporary suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The long-abandoned civil project on the Wular Lake, he argued, could enhance…

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s “nuclear statement” pricks Pakistan

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKMAY 16 (STC): Pakistan has reacted to India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh’s remarks suggesting International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) oversight of Islamabad’s nuclear arsenal, calling the statement a reflection of “sheer ignorance of the mandate and responsibilities” of the global nuclear watchdog, reports Hindustan Times.According to the reports, the Pakistan’s ministry of…

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BJP celebrates success of “Operation Sindoor”, holds Tiranga rally at Lal Chowk

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MAY 15 (STC): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday organized a Tiranga Rally at Srinagar’s iconic Lal Chowk to commemorate the success of Operation Sindoor – and decisive anti-terror offensive.The rally commenced at Sher-e-Kashmir Park and culminated at Lal Chowk, a site deeply embedded in Kashmir’s political history and now increasingly…

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Civil Aviation Minister calls Kashmir safe for visitors, seeks support for Kashmir’s economy

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MAY 15 (STC): Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday urged people from across the country to support the region’s economy by visiting the Valley.The Minister conducted a high-level review of security and infrastructure at Srinagar and Jammu airports during his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir following the recent…

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CM Omar Abdullah pitches for revival of Tulbul Navigation Barrage Project

The Project, aimed at regulating water flow from Wular Lake into the Jhelum River, was conceived in early 1980s as a vital inland navigation and irrigation initiative. STC NEWS MONITORING DESKSRINAGAR, MAY 15 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for the resumption of the long-stalled Tulbul Navigation Barrage project in North…

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