STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 21 (STC): Local journalist bodies, Kashmir Editors Association (KEA) and JK Media Guild (JKMG), have welcomed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s statement calling for an end to the unfair distribution of government advertisements among newspapers.Both the associations have expressed hope that this would pave the way for equitable allocation of advertisements among…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 21 (STC):The zero-tolerance policy initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resulted in sharp decline in terrorism, stone-pelting incidents, and hartals in Jammu and Kashmir.Home Minister Amit Shah said this today while replying to the discussion on the working of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Rajya Sabha.“Terrorists used to…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 21 (STC): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokespersons have voiced concern over the conduct of the house-members trying to disturb the proceedings of the house and causing loss of time and public exchequer.In a statement issued to media, the party has taken serious note of baseless allegations, hurling aspersions and stimulating insinuations…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 21 (STC): Divisional Commissioner Kashmir VK Bidhuri on Friday said that the Chief Minister has laid the roadmap for 24×7 electricity, stating that public support is must to make it happen.Speaking with media the Divisional Commissioner Bidhuri said that judicious use of electricity will help in reducing the damage to the…

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, MARCH 21 (STC): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah while ruling out any “pick and choose” policy in the distribution of advertisements to newspapers in Jammu and Kashmir, said that the newspapers that are entirely dependent on government ads and revenue cannot effectively serve the purpose of journalism. “Such publications risk becoming government mouthpieces…