Government fires 103 firemen out of job in Fire and Emergency Services Department

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 15 (STC): Based on two-stage investigation pointing to serious procedural and criminal violations, the Jammu and Kashmir government today terminated 103 personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The inquiry concluded that their selection in the 2020 recruitment drive was vitiated by fraud and manipulation.“The decision was taken after a…

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SANTOSH TROPHY at: J&K defeats Ladakh by 3-0 in first qualifier

STC NEWS DESKPUNJAB, DECEMBER 15 (STC): J&K football team started its campaign in the 79th NFC Santosh Trophy 2025 with a win by defeating Ladakh 3-0 in the first qualifier at Mahilpur Punjab.Authorities have congratulated the team on their inaugural victory in the Santosh Trophy 2025. “This inaugural win vets the most distinguished selection of…

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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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