Govt intensifies crackdown on unscrupulous carpet sellers, engaged in selling counterfeit products

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 04 (STC): Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has intensified its crackdown on unscrupulous carpet sellers, engaged in selling machine-made carpets from outside J&K as authentic Kashmiri handmade carpets. A government spokesperson said that several counterfeit products were confiscated and stern warnings were issued to errant dealers to ensure compliance with Quality…

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Five suspects detained by CIK for smuggling SIM cards to terrorists in Jails

STC NEWS DESKSrinagar, February 4 (STC): The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit has detained five individuals involved in transporting and smuggling SIM cards to terrorists lodged in different jails, reports local news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS).A press release of CIK giving details reads: “Today on 04.02.2025, in connection with the investigation of case FIR…

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KPC hails decision of constructing Yatri Bhawan at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, FEBRUARY 04 (STC): Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) in a statement issued to media has congratulated Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha for announcing establishment of Yatri Bhawan at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple, Tulmulla, Kashmir.“Entire Kashmiri Pandit community, devotees of Mata Kheer Bhawani, and members of the Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC), extend heartfelt congratulations and…

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After 14 years of construction Qamarwari-Noorbagh bridge likely to be inaugurated in March: R&B Chief Engineer

STC NEWS DESKSrinagar, February 04 (STC): Bridge connecting Qamarwari-Noorbagh area, under construction for the past 14 years, is being thrown open for public traffic in March this year, said the Chief Engineer, Roads and Buildings (R&B) Central Kashmir, Sajad Naqeeb, on Tuesday.Approximately 95 percent of the work on the bridge stands completed. Now, as per…

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