Government places Principal, Assistant Professor of Amar Singh College under suspension following harassment allegations
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MAY 08 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Government today placed the Principal and an Assistant Professor of Amar Singh College Srinagar under suspension following the recent harassment controversy that triggered student protests inside the college campus.The action was taken pending inquiry into the incident, while directions have been issued to complete the probe…
Union government empowers J&K LG under Telecoms Act, 2023, to deal with emergencies
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MAY 08 (STC): The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has been vested with the powers include issuing directions for interception of communication, monitoring telecom services and temporarily suspending transmission where permitted under law, by the Central government through a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.The powers have been…
CM Omar Abdullah accuses BJP of hampering functioning of government
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR,MAY 08 (STC):Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is pursuing “blackmail politics” over the issue of statehood and the delay in cabinet expansion was linked to the Union Territory’s status and not due to any fear within the ruling National Conference, said Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdhere today.Responding to remarks by the Leader…
Private helicopter carrying tourists develops snag in Gulmarg, rescued safely
STC NEWS DESKBARAMULLA, MAY 08 (STC): A group of tourists were stranded in the upper reaches of Gulmarg on Friday afternoon after a private helicopter carrying them to Sunshine Peak developed a technical snag mid-operation, reports quoting officials said.Soon after the incident, rescue teams comprising personnel from the Army, local police and civil administration launched…
SIT produces chargesheet in assassination attempt on Dr. Farooq Abdullah
STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, MAY 08 (STC): Special Investigation Team (SIT) today produced the chargesheet in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jammu in a high-profile case related to assassination attempt on National Conference president and the former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah at Royal Park Greater Kailash on March 11, 2026.Notably, on March 14, the…

