STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 05 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid glowing tributes to Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 120th birth anniversary today. He described him as a statesman who “reshaped the destiny of Jammu & Kashmir.”In his message, the Chief Minister said Sheikh Abdullah gave “voice to the voiceless, land…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 05 (STC): Dozens of Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) aspirants continued their hunger strike today at Maharaja Hari Singh Park in Jammu, demanding clear communication from the government on the pending age-relaxation proposal. There is just one day left for the preliminary examination.Around 30–40 candidates have been holding the protest…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 05 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir government will work on two fronts—supporting Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) with new infrastructure and simultaneously upgrading district and sub-district hospitals to lessen the burden on SKIMS significantly.Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister stated this at the annual function (43rd Foundation Day ceremony) of SKIMS here…

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 05 (STC): Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) falls outside the purview of elected government, disclosed Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.He was speaking at the SKIMS function celebrating Annual Day at SKICC here today. In his address, the Chief Minister raised concern over the administrative functioning of SKIMS, stating…

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKDECEMBER 05 (STC): The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its meeting today surprisingly announced to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, maintaining a neutral stance. Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a 25-basis-point rate cut, highlighting record-low inflation.The rate cut will make the…