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Reconsider implementation of Teacher Eligibility Test: JKTF urges govt

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 23 (STC): The Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Forum (JKTF), has voiced strong concerns over the ongoing Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) and have urged the government to reconsider its implementation.The Forum held a press conference today which was addressed by key forum leaders including Chairman Showkat Ali Baig, Senior Vice Chairman Ghulam…

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CRPF DG GP Singh flags off 3rd edition of high-altitude women’s bike expedition from Lal Chowk

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 23 (STC): Director General (DG) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), GP Singh Tuesday flagged off the third edition of the Yashasvini High-Altitude CRPF Bike Expedition 2025 from Lal Chowk in Srinagar.The DG greeted all the CRPF women riders, who are set to undertake a seven-day, high-altitude expedition from Lal Chowk to…

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Glamour Tax: How Salons Profit Off Our Pursuit of Perfection

Next time you book a salon appointment, ask yourself: Are you paying for beauty or funding someone else’s empire? The choice is yours, but the bill is inevitable. Peerzada Masarat ShahStep into any urban hub, and you’ll spot them: sleek, glass-fronted salons promising radiant skin, lustrous hair, and a “brand-new you.” With posters flaunting flawless…

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