Chief Minister Omar Abdullah questions use of religion as criterion for admission in SMVD Institute of Medical Excellence

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 26 (STC): Demand for the use of religion as a criterion in student admissions at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence has created uproar across Jammu and Kashmir with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah questioning themove.The Chief Minister was referring to statements by the BJP that students from Hindu backgrounds…

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We don’t sell, but address to sentiments of people, said Waqf Chairperson Dr. Darakshan Andrabi

She inaugurated Noor Khana and Sanitary Complex for Females at Dastgir Sahib Shrine in Srinagar. STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 26 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board during the past three years has set a higher standard for performance which has simultaneously increased the public expectations manifold. The Board has ensured transparency and accountability in its…

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NIA arrests Faridabad resident for harbouring terrorist Umar Un Nabi in Delhi car blast case

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 26 (STC): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Faridabad resident for harbouring terrorist Umar Un Nabi immediately before the Delhi terror bomb blast, report quoting the agency said.In a statement to media, the NIA said that Soyab of Dhauj, Faridabad (Haryana) is the 7th accused to be arrested in…

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J&K Govt orders winter break for pre-primary from tomorrow; Primary & Middle from Dec 1, Higher Classes from Dec 11

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 25 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced winter vacations for Pre-primary (Balvatika) classes from November 26, 2025 to February 28, 2026 in Kashmir division and the winter zone(s) of the Jammu Division.In a notification issued by the School Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir, winter break for classes 1 to…

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NC’s parliamentarians to raise demand for J&K’s restoration of statehood and special status in parliament, says Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 25 (STC): National Conference (NC) parliamentarians will raise the demand for restoration of statehood and special status to Jammu and Kashmir during the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. Besides, they will raise a host of developmental issues confronting the Jammu and Kashmir.Newly elected Rajya Sabha member Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan stated this…

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