LG Sinha calls for science-based planning, climate-resilient infrastructure and zero-waste economy in Himalayan region

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 14 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has called for urgent measures to protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. He warned that climate change, environmental degradation and unplanned development posed serious challenges to the region’s ecological stability.In a message to the valedictory session of the 13th Sustainable Mountain Development Summit,…

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SPECIAL CRIME WING (SCW), CRIME BRANCH KASHMIR, FILES CHARGESHEET AGAINST THREE PUBLIC SERVANTS IN FRAUD AND CORRUPTION CASE

Srinagar, Oct 14: In a major development, SCW Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K, presented a chargesheet in Case FIR No. 02/2022, registered u/s 420, 468, 471 and 120-B RPC and 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, before the Hon’ble Court of the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, against three accused: Abdul Rashid Gojri, Helper in…

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CM Omar Abdullah reviews Darbar Move arrangements; convoy to leave for Jammu on Oct 31, Nov 1

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13 (STC): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday directed officials to ensure adequate transport, security, accommodation and healthcare facilities for employees shifting to Jammu as part of the Darbar Move 2026-27, with the official convoy scheduled to travel on October 31 and November 1.Chairing a high-level meeting to review preparations for…

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Waqf Board chief Dr. Darakshan denies reports of mandatory common Friday sermons in Waqf mosques

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi has clarified that the Board has issued no order making common Friday sermons mandatory in its affiliated mosques.Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, she said religious scholars and preachers were free to decide sermon topics without interference from the…

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J&K Police organises ‘Jash-n-Dal’ water sports event at SKICC Srinagar

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Police organised ‘Jash-n-Dal’, a three-day water sports event at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. The event is aimed at promoting sportsmanship, teamwork and a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir.Nitish Kumar, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Armed J&K, flagged off the event, which…

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