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Western disturbances to bring fresh spell of rain, snow in Kashmir between March 15 and 20

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 14 (STC): A brief return of winter-like conditions across the Jammu and Kashmir are expected between March 15 and March 20, the Meteorological Department said.According to the Director Meteorological Department Kashmir, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, the approaching weather systems are likely to trigger rain in the plains while higher reaches may receive fresh…

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CM Omar expresses concern over rising airfares at Badamwari inaugural function

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 14 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed concern over the rising airfares while inaugurating the historic Badamwari Garden.“The government is concerned about the rising airfares. It is a factor that has the potential to impact the influx of tourists,” CM Omar said.However, he expressed optimism, stating:…

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Government revokes detention of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk

“Wangchuk had already undergone nearly half of the maximum period of preventive detention under the NSA.” STC NEWS MONITORING DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 14 (STC): Detention of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA) has been revoked by the Central Government this day. The decision was taken in order to restore peace and create…

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SKIMS establishes Vay Vandhana Card Generation camp at OPD for senior citizens aged 70 years and above

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 14 (STC): Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) today launched a Vay Vandhana Card Generation Camp at its OPD complex. The camp aimed at facilitating senior citizens aged 70 years and above was inaugurated by Director SKIMS Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie.The initiative is part of a Government-backed health insurance scheme under…

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SPECIAL DRIVE: Passport Office Srinagar to facilitate passport application processing on March 14 at Anantnag, Baramulla

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 13 (STC):Under its special drive initiative, the Passport Office Srinagar will facilitate passport application processing on March 14, 2026 (Saturday) at the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra Anantnag and Post Office Passport Seva Kendra Baramulla.B. S. Rawat, Regional Passport Officer, Srinagar, said that the special drive has been organised to facilitate…

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