79th Independence Day: LG Manoj Sinha hoists national flag at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 15 (STC): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hoisted and saluted the National Flag at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar to mark the celebration of the 79th Independence Day today.The Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to the freedom fighters and brave hearts of Police, Army and CAPFs. He also paid homage to the citizens who…

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PM Modi announces new employment scheme creating 3.5 crore job opportunities in private sector for youth

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, AUGUST 15 (STC): A Rs 1 lakh crore employment scheme has been announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India’s 79th Independence Day. The scheme is aimed at supporting young people starting their first jobs in the private sector.“My country’s youth, today…

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Omar Abdullah announces door-to-door signature campaign for J&K’s statehood

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 15 (STC): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today announced a state-wide signature campaign in support of restoring statehood to the Union Territory. While involving himself in the campaign, he has directed his colleagues to reach every household in every Legislative Assembly segment in Jammu and Kashmir to collect signatures and thumb impressions…

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Political route better to seek restoration of statehood: Apni Party Chief Altaf Bukhari

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 15 (STC): Apni Party Chief Altaf Bukhari has termed the move to seek restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood through the Supreme Court as “unwise.” He has also questioned the identity and motives of those behind the petitions.Speaking on the sidelines of Independence Day celebrations, Bukhari said it remained one of…

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