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All schools to remain closed till Saturday, resume class work from Monday: DSEK

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 04 (STC): All private and government schools will remain closed till Saturday and will resume the class work from Monday, said Directorate of School Education Kashmir on Thursday.According to an order issued by Directorate School Education, “In the backdrop of the recent inclement weather conditions and the subsequent flood situation, along…

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When Family Advice Overrules Doctors: The Hidden Danger for New Mothers and Newborns in Kashmir

Gowhar BhatIn the tightly knit communities of Kashmir, family support is often considered the backbone of life, especially during the crucial phases of pregnancy and postpartum care. Yet, an alarming pattern has emerged: despite medical guidance, many families insist on age-old traditional remedies, dietary restrictions, or unverified advice sometimes putting both mother and child at…

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LG Sinha hails GST reforms

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 04 (STC): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for unveiling the Next-Generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) Rreforms, describing them as a significant step to strengthen India’s economy and empower key sectors.The Lieutenant Governor in his X post said the…

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Kashmir University ranked 34th in NIRF 2025

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 04 (STC): The University of Kashmir continues to be the only university from Jammu & Kashmir to feature among the country’s top-ranked institutions. This time, the university has achieved a remarkable milestone in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, securing the 34th position in the overall university category, a significant…

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