Separatist leader Bilal Lone joins mainstream to reclaim father’s legacy: PTI Report

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKSRINAGAR, JULY 19 (STC):- Separatist leader Bilal Gani Lone has shifted to mainstream politics, reports Press Trust of India (PTI)and quoting him saying his primary motivation is to correctly represent the “true legacy” of his late father, Abdul Gani Lone, which he claims has been misrepresented even “within the family”.In an interview…

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Dr Shenaz Ganai Appointed Vice President of BJP Jammu and Kashmir

A Voice for the Marginalised Rises in the Ranks From Editor’s Desk:  Srinagar, July 2025: In a significant move that signals both strategic political direction and a deeper commitment to inclusive leadership, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Dr. Shenaz Ganai as the Vice President of its Jammu and Kashmir unit. The appointment is seen as a moment of recognition for a…

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Dr. Farooq Abdullah reiterates demand for restoration of statehood to J&K

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JULY 18 (STC): Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Friday has reiterated his long-standing demand for the immediate restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. He asserted, “Statehood is our right, not a favour.”Dr. Abdullah stated that restoring statehood is not merely a political necessity,…

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