STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 15 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday appreciated the Supreme Court’s direction of stalling certain provisions of the Waqf Law.In his statement, he said, “It is deeply regrettable that one religion’s properties are being targeted under this bill. I welcome the Supreme Court’s understanding of the matter.”Commenting…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 15 (STC): The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE) to reconsider a petitioner’s request for a change of name in his educational qualification certificates. This directive has overturned the JKBOSE’s earlier rejection.Justice Sanjay Dhar, delivering the judgment,…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 15 (STC): National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has come under sharp criticism for failing to make a 300-meter stretch of road motorable between Tharad and Balli Nallah in Udhampur district of Jammu division. The commuters have urged the Authority to undertake steps to widen the road and smoothen its surface.According…

STC NEWS DESKNEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 15 (STC):Even as the Supreme Courtrefused to stay the Waqf law, it has stalled the operation of certain provisions of the law, including the one which said only those who are practising Islam for the last five years can create a waqf.Pronouncing an interim order today, a bench comprising Chief…

Says Inclement weather not Govt’s fault, but inaction is; Highlights plight of suffering growers STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 15 (STC): J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone on Monday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir government for its criminal negligence as Kashmir’s apple industry stares at catastrophic losses.In his statement, the JKPC Chief…