IDA, J&K branch, holds AGM/elections; Dr S Ishtiyaq Gelani elected President & Dr Adil Malik as Secretary

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 22 (STC): The Indian Dental Association (IDA) Jammu & Kashmir State Branch on Sunday held its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) and annual elections, witnessing enthusiastic participation from members representing various local and district branches across the Union Territory.During the AGM, Dr A. M. Naqush formally assumed charge as President of…

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Altaf Bukhari expresses grief over death Abdul Ahad Farhad

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 22 (STC): Former Jammu and Kashmir Minister and Apni Party Chief Altaf Bukhari has expressed grief over the death of renowned writer and broadcaster Abdul Ahad Farhad.Taking to X platform, Bukhari extended his condolences to the bereaved family and said Farhad’s contributions to literature, broadcasting and journalism would always be remembered.He…

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JKPCC President & MLA Tariq Hamid Karra criticises BJP over renaming MGNERGA as “VK – G RAM G”

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 21 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President (JKPCC) and MLA Tariq Hamid Karra has criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme to “G RAM G”, (Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin).Talking to media Karra said the BJP is…

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President Murmu stamps G RAM G Bill

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, DECEMBER 21 (STC): President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has given assent to the VB—G RAM G (Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin) Bill, 2025 marking a significant milestone in the transformation of rural employment policy.The Act replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005 with…

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