DATELINE: From “Mol Mouj” to Crisis of Trust in Healthcare
The Growing Conflict Between Doctors and Patients’ Attendants Ahmad Ayaz There was a time when doctors enjoyed an extraordinary degree of respect and trust in Kashmiri society. Expressions such as “Mol Mouj” were not merely words of respect; they reflected a deep faith in the medical profession. There was a widely held belief that, after…
Centre’s interference in state matters weakens local government: CM Omar Abdullah
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 17 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for greater devolution of powers to states. He said issues such as education and health should be left to state governments and the Centre should focus on matters under its domain.Speaking with media, he asked the Centre to leave the…
BJP announces new team in major organizational reshuffle; PM Modi conveys congratulations
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 17 (STC): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a major organizational reshuffle and appointed 13 new national vice presidents, including Ram Madhav and Tariq Mansoor. According to a press release issued by the party’s central office, 13 national vice presidents have been appointed under the reorganization.The new national vice presidents include…
Kashmir Harward School organises health awareness session
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 17 (STC): A health awareness session under the theme “Stay Fit, Stay Healthy”was held with students of Educational Institute here today.The session was interactive where eminent speakers including SSP Traffic, Ajaz Ahmad, IPS, Dr. Naveed Shah, Pulmonologist, and Dr. Ishfaq, Musculoskeletal and Physio expert spoke about the tips ati remain healthy.The…
JKPCC Chief Tariq Karra accuses BJP of diversionary tactics; rejects ‘twisted’ Vande Mataram version
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 17 (STC): President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using its protest over Vande Mataram as a “diversionary tactic” to deflect attention from growing public anger over issues concerning…

