GCC urges expert involvement, stakeholder consultation on new City infrastructure projects

SRINAGAR, MAY 17 (STC):The Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC)J&K has expressed concern on some ambitious infrastructure projects being pushed in absence of requisite level of expert participation and stakeholder consultation – a “MUST DO” in projects of such investment and (intended) impact.In a meeting here on Saturday , the GCC urged the Government to go…

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J&K Bank-IFFCO Tokio Insurance Controversy: High Court observes allegations disclose cognizable offences requiring deeper probe

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKSRINAGAR, MAY 15 (STC): The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to quash an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) FIR registered in connection with the controversial J&K Bank-IFFCO Tokio insurance deal, observing that the allegations disclose cognizable offences and require a deeper investigation.Justice Sanjay Dhar passed the judgment while hearing…

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Beyond Marks and Ranks: The Untold Stress of NEET Exam on Students, Parents, and Families

Navigating the high stakes of exams, particularly competitive ones, involves a difficult balance between intense hope for success and the painful reality of disappointment. Exam seasons are often characterized by high-pressure situations, sleepless nights, and the pressure of extreme competition. Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili On 3rd May, as NEET 2026 unfolded across the country, a…

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