CM Omar Abdullah pays homage to Kathua encounter martyrs, stands in solidarity with families

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, MARCH 29 (STC): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today paid floral tributes to Head Constable Jagbir Singh, who made the supreme sacrifice during a two-day long encounter in Kathua.Leading the wreath-laying ceremony at Police Headquarters, Gulshan Ground, the Chief Minister honored the bravery and dedication of Head Constable Jagbir Singh, who was in…

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Bandipora-Gurez road reopens for one-way traffic: Officials

STC NEWS DESKBANDIPORA, MARCH 29 (STC): The 85-kilometer Bandipora-Gurez road reopened for one-way traffic after being closed for 28 days due to heavy snowfall, official said on Saturday.An official confirmed that the Border Roads Organization (BRO), responsible for maintaining the route, has successfully completed snow clearance operations.As a result, vehicular movement was allowed to resume…

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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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