Wildlife Mis-governance: Civil society platforms allege Markhor poaching and smuggling of heads & horns in Kazinag; demands probe

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JANUARY 16. (STC): Various civil society platforms in a joint statement have expressed deep shock and grave concern over the alleged poaching of Markhor (Capra falconeri) in the Kazinag National Park landscape, Baramulla. It’s worth noting that Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has reported it in the public domain and formally brought to…

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Bank of Baroda bags five major honours at IBA Banking Technology Awards

Anil Bedag MUMBAI, JANUARY 16 (STC): One of India’s leading public sector banks, Bank of Baroda (BoB), has once again reaffirmed that the perfect blend of technology, innovation, and trust defines the future of banking. At the prestigious 21st Annual Banking Technology Awards 2024–25, organised by the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), Bank of Baroda was…

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Art a powerful medium for representing culture, identity, and collective consciousness: ACB Director Shakti Pathak

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, JANUARY 16 (STC):Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ABC), Shakti Pathak, IPS, today graced the concluding day of the five-day Painting Exhibition organised by Kala Kendra, Jammu, to celebrate the illustrious 50-year art journey of eminent artist Bhushan Kesar.The exhibition witnessed participation from forty artists drawn from across Jammu and Kashmir and was inaugurated by…

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Shilpa Shetty brings flavour of ‘New India’ to MasterChef India

Anil Bedag MUMBAI, JANUARY 15 (STC): The sets of MasterChef India recently sparkled with a renewed sense of excitement as actress Shilpa Shetty made a special appearance during the shoot of the upcoming season. Dressed in a soft pink ensemble with minimal styling, Shilpa exuded effortless elegance, adding both glamour and warmth to the celebratory…

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