Dodging security agencies for over two decades, top terror facilitator ‘Samandar Chacha’ killed along LoC in Gurez

STC NEWS DESKGUREZ, AUGUST 30 (STC): A top terrorist facilitator, Bagu Khan alias ‘Samandar Chacha’, hailing from Muzafarabad, Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) is among the two terrorists killed on August 28 by the security forces while trying to infiltrate the Line of Control in North Kashmir’s Gurez sector.The killing of ‘Samandar Chacha’ is said to…

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Decision to restore J&K’s statehood rests with PM Modi: Union Minister Athawale

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 30 (STC): Amid flood fury owing to heavy rainfall and massive cloudbursts, issue of restoration of statehood to Jammu & Kashmir remains in limelight. This time Union Minister Ramdas Athawale disclosed that it’s restoration is the prerogative of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, at the same time, heexpressed hope that…

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PM Modi presents handcrafted Kashmiri Pashmina shawl to Japan’s first lady

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKAUGUST 30 (STC): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday presented a handcrafted Kashmiri Pashmina shawl to Japan’s first lady during his visit to the East Asian country.According to a statement, the shawl, made from the fine wool of the Changthangi goat from Ladakh, is renowned globally for its lightness, warmth, and softness.“Handwoven…

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HDFC Bank an important partner in Jammu and Kashmir’s economic progress: CM Omar Abdullah

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 30 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah lauded the HDFC Bank’s growth, resilience and long-term commitment to Jammu & Kashmir.He was addressing the annual function of the Bank at SKICC today, where he noted that HDFC Bank has become an important partner in Jammu and Kashmir’s economic progress. With…

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