Fresh snowfall, rains lash Kashmir; wet spell likely to continue till October 15

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13 (STC): Owing to an active Western Disturbance, higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while rain continued across the plains, including Srinagar, today.The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted unsettled weather over Jammu and Kashmir for the next two days, with the possibility of rainfall, snowfall and thunderstorms at several places.Light…

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Independence Day function venues secured through multi-tier security arrangements: IGP Birdi

Urges people to join celebrations in large numbers. STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 11 (STC): To ensure peaceful Independence Day celebrations. multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place across Kashmir, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Birdi.IGP Birdi while talking to reporters here said, “Security has been strengthened at key venues across…

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Altaf Bukhari accuses PDP leadership of ‘opportunistic politics’

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JULY 26 (STC): Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership of indulging in “opportunistic politics” and demanded a clear public stand on its leader’s controversial remarks describing Kashmir’s protesters as militants.“The people of Jammu and Kashmir are fully aware of the political developments…

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LG Sinha launches ‘Shubham–Shivam’ sanitation campaign at Baltal Base Camp

STC NEWS DESKBALTAL, JUNE 28 (STC) : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched the ‘Shubham–Shivam’ sanitation campaign at the Baltal Base Camp today. He undertook a comprehensive review of the final preparations for the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and asserted that all necessary arrangements were in place through the coordinated efforts of…

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Life returns to normal in Kashmir as authorities lift restrictions

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 07 (STC) : Following lifting of restrictions which were imposed after the the demise of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, six days back, the markets reopened, vehicles plied on roads, and people resumed their daily routines across the Kashmir Valley today.An official said the Valley witnessed a complete return to…

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