Household budgets to face war-induced pressure of rising fuel prices and inflation

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, MARCH 07 (STC): Household budgets in India are going to come under severe pressure owing to rising fuel prices and inflation if the ongoing military confrontation between Iran, Israel and the United States prolongs, warn experts.It’s worth mentioning that India imports more than 80 percent of its crude oil requirement and…

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Life returns to normal in Kashmir as authorities lift restrictions

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 07 (STC) : Following lifting of restrictions which were imposed after the the demise of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, six days back, the markets reopened, vehicles plied on roads, and people resumed their daily routines across the Kashmir Valley today.An official said the Valley witnessed a complete return to…

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Lineman Diwas: CM Omar Abdullah hails contribution of linemen in maintaining power supply in J&K

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, MARCH 07 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over Lineman Diwas celebration at Convention Centre Jammu.Organised by Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited, the event recognised linemen as the frontline technical workforce maintaining the electricity supply in Jammu and Kashmir. It marked a step in acknowledging the welfare of…

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New Delhi does not require dictation from any foreign capital, says Dr Farooq Abdullah on Russian oil waiver

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 07 (STC): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that New Delhi does not require dictation from any foreign capital and must decide its own future.“We are a sovereign country. We don’t need anyone’s dictation or permission to do so,” Dr. Farooq…

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LG Sinha reiterates his prime objective to make Jammu Kashmir vibrant, breathing spiritual heart of nation

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, MARCH 07 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today reiterated that it is his prime objective to make Jammu Kashmir a vibrant, breathing spiritual heart of the nation.He said, “After five years of sustained efforts, I can say with quiet satisfaction-that dream is no longer distant. Today I say with…

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