Waqf bill imposes government control over Waqf properties, says NC spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq

Elected government be allowed to function without interference. STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 03 (STC): The Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Tanvir Sadiq Thursday vehemently condemned the Waqf (Amendment) bill, stating that it directly opposes the interests of Muslims in the country.Addressing the media at the party headquarters Nawa-e-Subha, Sadiq emphasized that…

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Kashmir Willow Bat among eight crafts secure GI registration

This recognition will provide legal protection against counterfeit products, lead to artisans’ welfare. STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 03: (STC):Kashmir Willow Bat is among eight traditional products of Kashmir which have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) certificates by GI Registry, Chennai, based on their sources of origin. Besides, six more crafts including Copperware (Kandkari),…

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Police arrests two extortionists posing as police officers in Awantipora

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 03 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Police in Awantipora apprehended two extortionists posing as law enforcement officers to extort money from the general public.According to a police statement, a police team of Police Station Tral apprehended two individuals after a complaint was received from one person namely Mohd Altaf Ganai son of…

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Cyber surveillance leads to arrest of youth in Bandipora for glorifying jailed separatists

STC NEWS DESKBANDIPORA, APRIL 03 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Police in Bandipora have arrested a youth for allegedly glorifying the head of the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik, and other separatist leaders on social media.According to the reports, the accused, identified as Sajad Naseer Bhat alias Sahil, son of Naseer…

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Financial assistance for poor girls under marriage scheme enhanced

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 03 (STC): The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced enhanced assistance for poor girls of marriagble age under State Marriage Assistance scheme.“In partial modification to Government Order No.49-JK(SWD) of 2022 dated 22.03.2022, sanction is hereby accorded to the enhancement of financial assistance from Rs.50,000/- to Rs.75,000/- (one time) to poor girls…

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