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Existence of Dal Lake important for us & future generations: LG Sinha

”Learn to live in harmony with nature; one-third of Dal Lake restored, 6.5 km made weed-free” STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 21 (STC): In the ongoing Dal Lake conservation efforts, nearly one-third of the Lake, covering 6.5 km, has been made weed-free and several projects stand completed, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said this while…

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VC Prof. Romahoo among six scientists from IUST figure in Top 2% Global Scientists list

STC NEWS DESKAWANTIPORA, SEPTEMBER 21 (STC): Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, vice chancellor Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has featured in the 2025 edition of the prestigious Top 2% Global Scientists list compiled by Stanford University. He has featured in the list for the sixth consecutive year.Remarkably, Prof. Romshoo is an internationally acclaimed scientist…

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US President Trump orders hike in H-1B visa fee to $100,000 per year; India shows serious concern

STC EDITORIAL DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20 (STC): Giving a new twist to relations with India, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation raising the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 per year from the current level rating from from $2,000 to $5,000 per application. By virtue of this proclamation, the fee will amount to $300,000…

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