Illegal VPN use: Police files two FIRs against persons violating ban orders in Budgam

STC NEWS DESKBUDGAM, JANUARY 03 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Police in Budgam have taken action against the use of unauthorised Virtual Private Network (VPN) services across the district following prohibitory orders issued by the District Administration banning the use of such VPNs.“Systematic verification and monitoring were carried out across Budgam district in compliance with the…

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No general hike in electricity tariffs in next three months: CM Omar Abdullah

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, JANUARY 03 (STC): Dispelling the apprehension of an additional 20 per cent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has stated that there will be no general hike in electricity tariffs across the region in the current financial year (upto March 2026).“For 2025-26,…

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Filmi Beats: Movies based on Nationalism hit the Bulls Eye in 2025

Salim KalooThe Year 2025 saw Bollywood experiencing a mix of triumphs and setbacks, culminating in Dhurender’s success with All Time Block Buster tag in the final days of December, with the industry registering substantial profits and solidifying its position as the second most powerful motion picture industry. Year saw bumper success in all genres, be…

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War on drug traffickers in 2025 saw 1,000 NDPS cases registered, 1,400 arrested in Kashmir: Police

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JANUARY 02 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Police’s war on drug traffickers during the year 2025 yielded positive results with around 1,000 cases registered under the NDPS Act and nearly 1,400 people arrested.Details shared by the police reveal that properties worth more than Rs 70 crore have been attached in NDPS cases. More…

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