Shortage of funds hits treasuries; over 12,000 GP Fund claims yet to be disbursed

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 24 (STC): Shortage of funds at government treasuries has hit General Provident (GP) Fund withdrawal as 12,062 claims are currently pending across Jammu Kashmir.This was revealed in an official reply under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The figures revealed in the RTI reply point to a mounting financial strain within…

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JKPC Chief Sajad Lone appeals not to convert FAT schools into regular government-run institutions

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 24 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference Chief Sajad Lone has urged authorities to act quickly to preserve the unique model and academic success FAT schools. He appealed to the government not to convert FAT schools into regular government-run institutions, emphasizing that their strength lies in non-governmental management.He warned that without…

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Chemists body appeals Union Finance Minister to reduce GST on medicines to 5 percent

Besides, the Chemists body has demanded to place critical life-saving medicines under the 0% GST (exempted) category. STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, AUGUST 24 (STC): All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), representing 12.40 lakh chemists and distributors nationwide, has appealed to Union Finance Minister and GST Council Chairperson, Nirmala Sitharaman, to bring all medicines under…

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Today’s JE Electrical exam stands cancelled: JKSSB

STC NEWS DRSKSrinagar, August 24 (STC): The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced the cancellation of the OMR-based written examination for the post of Junior Engineer (Electrical) in the Power Development Department, conducted earlier today.The decision comes after an unforeseen disruption at one of the 35 examination centres due to weather-related exigencies.As…

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