Political interference in institutions unacceptable: CM Omar Abdullah

CM Omar Abdullah calls for end to political interference in corporations and departments STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 15 (STC): Showing concern over the governance system, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly criticised political meddling in the functioning of corporations and departments and called it “unfortunate and worrisome.” He was speaking to media…

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US starts screening of social media for issuing H-1B visas

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 15 (STC): The United States has begun screening and vetting the social media accounts of all H-1B visa applicants and their dependent H-4 visa applicants, starting today (December 15). As per the Donald Trump-led administration order quited by a cross section of media, the aim of the enhanced screening is…

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Police slaps FIR against “social media hawker” for spreading misinformation about Lok Adalat

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 15 (STC): Spreading misinformation on social media claiming that major electricity bills and traffic challans would be waived off during the Lok Adalat, has landed a “social media hawker” in trouble as the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar have registered a case against him.As per the reports, the individual allegedly…

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Property disputes & fraudulent sale deeds: rising land litigation in J&K — legal analysis and safeguards

Property is not merely an asset in Jammu & Kashmir; for many families it embodies inheritance, livelihood and identity. Advocate Adnan Magray The last decade has witnessed an alarming increase in property litigation across Jammu & Kashmir. Two recurring themes stand out: (1) the large number of registered instruments and revenue mutations now being challenged…

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DATELINE: When Parliament Debates Poetry Instead of People’s Problems

Peerzada Masarat Shah At a time when India is grappling with some of the gravest challenges of the decade, the Parliament has chosen to engage in a heated discussion on Vande Mataram. The question many citizens are asking is simple: Has Parliament become a forum for literature, historical revisionism, or a stage for competitive patriotism?…

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