STC NEWS DESKBANDIPORA, AUGUST 20 (STC): In the absence of dependable perennial water sources particularly in hilly and mountainous habitations, the Jammu and Kashmir Government should integrate rainwater harvesting and storage systems with the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), said former minister and PDP leader Naeem Akhtar here today.Akhtar said he discussed the proposal with Additional…

“Jammu and Kashmir is, was and will remain an integral part of India.” STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 20 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and any third party’s interference in the Kashmir issue shows the “failure” of the central government, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra said…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 20 (STC): The central government has approved the extension of the central deputation period of IAS officer Dr. Shah Faisal for another two years on the post of Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Culture.According to an office memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the Cabinet Committee…

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKUNITED NATIONS, AUGUST 20 (STC): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to address world leaders at the high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in September, indicates a preliminary schedule.The schedule reveals that his address is set for the afternoon session on September 25 that runs from 3 p.m. to 9…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 19 (STC): Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg convened a high-level meeting here today to assess and strengthen arrangements on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W.) and the following Friday at major mosques and shrines across the Kashmir Division.He conducted a detailed assessment of essential facilities at major religious sites, including Hazratbal…