High Court donates over Rs. 54 lakh to CM’s Relief Fund for rehabilitation of flood victims

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 08 (STC): With an aim to support the people affected by the recent devastating floods in the Jammu and Kashmir, the High Court today handed over a cheque of Rs. 54,40,500/- to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for their rehabilitation and welfare.The cheque was formally presented to the Chief Minister,…

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Govt must form House Committee to investigate Waqf Board irregularities, says NC chief spokesperson

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 08 (STC): National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA ZadibalTanvir Sadiq today in a statement to the media has urged the formation of a House Committee to investigate irregularities in allotments and tenders by the Waqf board. “The Assembly’s House Committee should take up an inquiry into irregularities in allotments and tenders…

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Government closes 40 schools in flood-affected areas until situation improves

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 08 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir government has closed 40 schools in flood-affected areas and will reopen only when the situation improves. Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that the step has been taken not to risk children’s health and education.Speaking to reporters, the minister said that schools were closed because of the…

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Hazratbal Crisis: Installing board carrying the National Emblemnot was misstep, says Dr Farooq Abdullah

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 07 (STC): Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today said the decision to install a board carrying the National Emblem at the Hazratbal shrine was inappropriate and hurt the public’s religious sentiment.Addressing reporters, Dr Farooq remarked that the shrine was constructed with the contributions…

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MLA Pampore Assures Construction of FP Bund in Pampore from Chaaryaar Masjid to Lateralbal.

STC NEWS DESKPampore, Sep 07 (STC): Justice Hasnain Masoodi, MLA Pampore, today assured the people of Pampore that every possible step will be taken to construct a concrete flood protection bund from Chaaryaar Masjid to Lateralbal. Addressing a gathering of residents, Justice Masoodi underlined that protecting the lives and property of the people from recurrent…

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