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Teacher found involved in POCSO case sacked, govt disqualifies him from future government jobs

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 21 (STC): The Jammu and Kashmir government has sacked a government school teacher facing a POCSO and BNS case, invoking Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution and permanently disqualifying him from future government employment.Khalid Hussain, Teacher Grade-II at Government Middle School Bumalpora, Gurinalla in Kishtwar district, was dismissed with immediate effect under…

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Apni Party Chief Altaf Bukhari reminds PM ‎Modi of promises made to people of J&K

“BJP’s support from “special group” cannot come at cost of majority; Look beyond electoral politics, NC-PDP prism.”‎STC NEWS DESK‎SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20 (STC): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s politics was keeping him away from the majority of people in Jammu and Kashmir and the BJP’s votes in the Union Territory came from a “special group” to which…

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Sat Sharma reviews “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan”, calls for stronger BJP grassroots presence in Kashmir

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20 (STC): J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) on Sunday reviewed the progress of the party’s ongoing “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan”, being organised from September 17 to October 17 in connection with the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a meeting, held at Church Lane, here todayThe campaign…

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SUNDAY BYTES: The Wedding That Costs a Lifetime – Kashmir’s Gilded Cage of Debt and Despair

How the Valley traded simplicity for spectacle—and families are paying the price Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili In the fabled valleys of Kashmir—the “Paradise on Earth”—another kind of tragedy is unfolding. It is not marked by shrouds or funeral prayers, but by designer lehengas, extravagant feasts, gold, and the relentless question: “Log kya kahenge?” What was…

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Renowned cultural activist & vocalist Waheed Jeelani underlines importance of younger generations’ role in carrying forward cultural values

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20 (STC): Renowned vocalist, music composer and cultural promoter Ustaad Waheed Jeelani at a Conference in Srinagar highlighted the significant role of art and culture in preserving heritage, strengthening social harmony and contributing meaningfully towards a sustainable future.He presented his paper titled “Art, Culture & Sustainability” at the prestigious Global Leaders…

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