BITTER OR BUTTER TOAST: Why Kashmir’s Civil Society is Losing its Passionate Citizens as Members

The question is whether the groups will change, or whether they will continue to lose the very people they most need. A. Ameen Kashmir has no shortage of civil society groups. Walk through any town in the Valley and you will find organisations with grand names, impressive letterheads, and solemn declarations about serving the people….

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NEET UG 2026 results declared; 11.21 lakh out of nearly 30 lakh candidates qualify

According to the NTA, 138 candidates, from across the country, including two from J&K scored 690 marks or more. STC NEWS MONITORING DESKSRINAGAR, JULY 17 (STC): The result of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 re-examination on July 16, announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) has listed 11.21 lakh candidates…

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Youth killed, three SOG personnel injured in firing incident in Bhaderwah, Doda; mobile internet suspended in district

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JULY 17 (STC): A youth was killed and three personnel of the Special Operations Group (SOG)were injured in a firing incident that took place in Bhaderwah area of ​​Doda district late on Thursday night. Following the incident, authorities have suspended mobile internet services in the entire Doda district.According to police officials, an…

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Make In India: Prime Minister flags off India’s first hydrogen-powered train

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JULY 17 (STC):Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India’s first hydrogen-powered train, connecting Jind and Sonipat in Haryana. The indigenously built 10-coach train generates onboard electricity using hydrogen fuel cells, producing zero tailpipe emissions and carrying up to 2,600 passengers.The deployment of the hydrogen train marks a massive step in the decarbonization of…

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