BREAKTHROUGH: Ladakh to get UT-level elected body with legislative powers, as MHA releases meeting minutes

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JULY 04 (STC): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released the official minutes of its meetings with civil society groups from Ladakh, including the Leh Apex Body (LAB), and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). The minutes reveal a breakthrough agreement in which the Centre has proposed a unique, customized model of…

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J&K CM Omar Abdullah reiterates need for better relations with neighbours

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JULY 04 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reiterated the need for better relations between India and Pakistan. He said the idea of maintaining better ties with neighbouring countries was in line with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s approach.“Neighbours cannot be changed, only friends can. Better relations…

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J&K Government suspends eight SED officials for allowing controversial books in schools

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JULY 04 (STC):JAMMU, JULY 04 (STC): The Jammu and Kashmir government has suspended eight School Education Department officials and also ordered the disengagement of a contractual employee over the circulation of controversial books in government school libraries.In an order, the School Education Department said the action was taken after it found serious…

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Home Ministry designates 23 individuals, including 11 from J&K, as terrorists under UAPA

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JULY 04 (STC): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a series of notifications has issued a list of 23 individuals, including 11 from Jammu and Kashmir, as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). They have been found involved in terror attacks, recruitment, infiltration, terror financing, arms smuggling and providing…

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Srinagar Airport cancels Monday, Tuesday runway closure plan; only night closures till October

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JULY 04 (STC): Srinagar Airport has revised the runway closure plan. Now the proposed Monday and Tuesday runway closure plan stands cancelled. Instead, there will be only night closures for scheduled runway maintenance, which will continue till October 2026, said reports quoting Srinagar Airport authorities.According to an official update, airport operations will…

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