Corporate Philanthropy Used & Misused

The Companies Act 2013 brought the idea of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the forefront through its disclose-or-explain mandate with community at the centre point of all activities. Sajjad BazazSome time back I attended an international conference in Mumbai to commemorate the World CSR Day. Being one of the delegates in the conference, I could easily understand the magnitude…

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PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti calls for special budget allocation for downtown Srinagar

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 01 (STC): Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has called for a special budget allocation for downtown Srinagar. Socio-economic challenges, youth unemployment, and a growing mental health crisis merit this special budget approach, she said during her visit to Shehar-e-Khass today.The PDP Chief said residents of the downtown area…

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Union Budget 2026-27 charts path to $5 trillion economy milestone within few years: LG Manoj Sinha

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, FEBRUARY 01 (STC): The Union Budget 2026-27 is pragmatic and will prioritize economic acceleration, create future-ready infrastructure, sustain growth momentum, chart path to $5 trillion economy milestone within few years, said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today. Hailing the budget, the Lieutenant Governor said that the comprehensive fiscal strategy will…

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