IUST student space programme devised to launch “Kashmir Satellite”

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 24 (STC):A Satellite Incubator Centre is being established at the Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora. This is a step towards promoting space research and innovation in Jammu & Kashmir.According to the reports, a proposal in this connection was discussed on Friday when Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan, Project Director of…

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Shortage of funds hits treasuries; over 12,000 GP Fund claims yet to be disbursed

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 24 (STC): Shortage of funds at government treasuries has hit General Provident (GP) Fund withdrawal as 12,062 claims are currently pending across Jammu Kashmir.This was revealed in an official reply under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The figures revealed in the RTI reply point to a mounting financial strain within…

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PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti calls taking control of FAT schools an Attack on J&K’s Culture, Education

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 23 (STC): Former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti today criticized the government for taking over the control of Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT) institutions. She called it an “attack on Jammu and Kashmir’s educational system and cultural identity.”The PDP Chief said the takeover of nearly 215 FAT-run schools was “deeply unfortunate”…

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J&K Government taking over 215 schools run by Jammat-I-Islami in J&K

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 22 (STC):Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the takeover of 215 schools affiliated, directly or indirectly, with the proscribed organisation Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its affiliate Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT).According to a government order, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India vide Notification S.O.1069(E) dated 28th February 2019 and further vide…

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High alert sounded at Jammu Tawi Railway Station after threat note found with pigeon

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, AUGUST 21 (STC): Authorities have beefed up security at Jammu Tawi Railway Station today after Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have intercepted a pigeon allegedly carrying a threat note near the international border in RS Pora sector.Official reports state that the note claimed that Jammu Railway Station would be attacked. Following the…

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