Over 1000 missing in roaring flash flood in Nepal; at least 165 reported killed

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 27 (STC): Roaring flash flood hitting Nepal and Tibet, wiping out entire villages, has left at least 165 dead and over 1,000 people missing – the majority of whom are tourists, multiple media agencies quoting authorities said on Thursday. The initial situation reflects that the death toll may be massive as…

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Jammu & Kashmir’s Path to a Safer Harvest: A Blueprint for Phasing Out Hazardous Chemicals

Scientific studies now link excessive chemical use to rising cancer, brain tumors and neurological disorders among farmers and orchard workers. Anuj Kumar VermaJammu and Kashmir is famous for its Horticulture and the agriculture produce. It won’t be an exaggeration if we say that both horticulture and agriculture sectors are the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir.The…

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FCIK seeks interim stay on power tariff hike through review petition filed before JERC

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 27 (STC): Seeking reconsideration of the enhanced power tariff imposed on existing industrial consumers and interim protection, the Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has filed a comprehensive Review Petition before the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) against Order No. 06 of 2026 dated August 20. The Federation has challenged…

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Security forces arrest five terrorist aides in Kulgam, pistols & hand grenades recovered

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 26 (STC): Security forces in southern Kulgam district have claimed to have arrested five terrorist accomplices and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition during a joint cordon and search operation. According to the reports, the operation was carried out jointly by Kulgam Police, 9 Rashtriya Rifles and 18th Battalion…

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