Search operations continues for 20th consecutive day in Chatroo, Kishtwar, to nab militants

STC NEWS DESKKISHTWAR, FEBRUARY 09 (STC): Intensive search and cordon activities under Operation Trashi-1 to trace militants believed to be hiding in the dense forest region in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district entered its 20th day today.Officials said the operation is being conducted with caution due to the challenging geography and dense vegetation of…

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“Govt to revoke PSA after restoration of statehood to J&K: Sakina Itoo in Assembly

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 09 (STC): Minister on Monday said that the Public Safety Act (PSA) will be revoked soon and youth jailed outside J&K will be brought back to Jammu and Kashmir after the Union Territory regains statehood.Cabinet minister Sakina Itoo said in the Legislative Assembly today. Her remarks came amid an intense debate…

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KPDCL informs about power shutdown in certain areas

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 09 (STC): Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) in a statement has informed that shutdown of 33 kV Nowbugh Nagam line and 33 kV Nowbugh-Chadoora line will be observed due to which power supply to Kakawring, Yousmarg, Charar-i-Sharief, Hayatpora, Nagam, Badipora, Hafroo, Loolipora, Watkaloo, Gogjipathri, Ranger, Sogam, Repora, Dawlatpora, Panzan, Lalgam,…

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Vice President Radhakrishnan to attend KU’s Convocation on Feb 26, say officials

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 09 (STC): Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan is expected to attend the 21st Convocation of the University of Kashmir as the chief guest. The Convocation is scheduled to be held on February 26, 2026, officials said.Senior officials said logistical arrangements, including seating, security, traffic regulation, and hospitality, are being…

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Application fees generates Rs 48 crore earnings in two years to JKPSC and JKSSB: Govt

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 09 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) together have collected over Rs 48 crore as application fees over the last two financial years.The government informed the Legislative Assembly in a written reply to a question from PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para.Providing…

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