Autonomous status of SKIMS is intact, no change in it: J&K Govt

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, MARCH 22 (STC):The pre and post- reorganization business rules of J&K Government have not altered the autonomous structure of SKIMS, Soura. The institute continues to be an autonomous institution and there has been no change regarding it, the government informed the Legislative Assembly today.It also claimed that capital expenditure funds ranging from…

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With 18000 MW hydro power potential, 14867 MW identified: Minister Jal Shakti Javed Rana

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, MARCH 22 (STC):Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, said that J&K has an estimated hydro power potential of 18,000 MegaWatt (MW), of which, 14867 MW has been identified.The Minister responding to a question raised by Mubarak Gul informed the House that the identified potential comprises 11283 MW in Chenab basin, 3084…

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CM Omar Abdullah misses to address issue of fresh newspapers seeking empanelment

These self-sustaining newspapers continue to struggle for recognition. STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 22 (STC): Local media stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir have urged the Omar Abdullah-led government to ensure that fresh newspapers receive their due place in Jammu and Kashmir’s media landscape. There are publications which remain unrecognized by the Information Department and are yet…

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UPI will not work on inactive mobile numbers linked to bank accounts from April 1

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, MARCH 22 (STC): The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced that mobile numbers linked to UPI will be removed from bank accounts if they haven’t been active for a significant period of time. From April 1, those having inactive mobile numbers linked to their bank accounts may face…

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MP Ruhullah Mehdi urges GoI to release Kashmiri youth, political prisoners

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MARCH 21 (STC): Member of Parliament (MP) from Srinagar, Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, has urged the Government of India to ensure the release of Kashmiri youth and political prisoners. He highlighting their prolonged incarceration and denial of legal rights.According to a local news agency, KNS, report, Mehdi expressing concern, said that over…

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