J&K harnesses just 3,540 MW of hydropower out of 18,000 MW estimated potential, reveals study

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12 (STC): With an estimated hydropower potential of 18,000 megawatts (MW), Jammu and Kashmir has been able to harness only about one-fifth of its available resources, reveals a new economic study published in the journal Social Science & Humanities International.The study has flagged delayed project execution, seasonal generation constraints and distribution…

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DATELINE: Pre-Election Freebies and the Growing Burden of Public Debt

Masarat PeerzadaIndia is the world’s largest democracy. Its citizens have the right to elect their governments, and elections form the foundation of the democratic system. Political parties present their policies, programmes and promises to the people through election manifestos. However, in recent years, a new trend has emerged with increasing intensity in electoral politics. Alongside…

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Mamta Yadav takes charge as Director Information

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12 (STC): Mamta Yadav assumed the charge as Director Information, Jammu and Kashmir. She held an introductory interaction with officers and officials of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) here today.The Director underlined the pivotal role of the Information Department in ensuring effective communication between the Government and the…

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NIA attaches property used to harbour Pakistani LeT terrorists in Srinagar

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, OCTOBER 12(STC): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached a residential property at Khasra No. 315, Village Danihama, Hazratbal, Srinagar, belonging to accused Ghulam Mohammad Mir @ Mama Gas, in case RC-02/2026/NIA/JMU, which relates to a cross-border terrorist conspiracy involving the proscribed terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), reads the statement of the agency.The…

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