FCIK seeks interim stay on power tariff hike through review petition filed before JERC

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 27 (STC): Seeking reconsideration of the enhanced power tariff imposed on existing industrial consumers and interim protection, the Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has filed a comprehensive Review Petition before the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) against Order No. 06 of 2026 dated August 20. The Federation has challenged…

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Security forces arrest five terrorist aides in Kulgam, pistols & hand grenades recovered

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 26 (STC): Security forces in southern Kulgam district have claimed to have arrested five terrorist accomplices and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition during a joint cordon and search operation. According to the reports, the operation was carried out jointly by Kulgam Police, 9 Rashtriya Rifles and 18th Battalion…

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India – China relations need to further strengthen peace efforts in border areas: NSA Ajit Doval

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 26 (STC): Stating that India-China relations are gradually returning to normal, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said that maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas is of fundamental importance for normalizing bilateral relations.Reports said India and China held detailed discussions on ways to maintain peace and stability along the…

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JKPSC calls for revision of recruitment rules for being obsolete, redundant

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 25 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has recommended urgent revision of the existing recruitment rules for being “obsolete” and “redundant”.In its Annual Report for 2025–26, the Commission expressed serious concern over what it described as decades-old recruitment rules of government departments. “Recruitment Rules of most of the State…

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