J&K cricket team reaches Ranji Trophy final after beating Bengal; LG Sinha & CM Omar shower praises
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 18 (STC): The Jammu and Kashmir cricket team created history when it defeated two-time former champions Bengal cricket team by six wickets on the fourth day of the semifinal of the Ranji Trophy today. With this win, J&K team reached the final for the first time in 67 years.Jammu and Kashmir…
LG Manoj Sinha lays the foundation stone of Sri Shankaracharya Temple in Katra
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to bear expenditure for the temple complex. STC NEWS DESKKATRA, FEBRUARY 18 (STC): Envisioning Katra carving a unique global identity in the coming years- drawing investments, superior infrastructure with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board support, booming business activity, and boundless opportunities for the youth, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha…
No charges on private vehicles for pickup, drop at Srinagar Airport, say Srinagar airport authorities
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 18 (STC): No charges are levied on private vehicles for picking up or dropping passengers within the stipulated free time period at the Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport, authorities clarified today.The authorities said that private vehicles bearing white number plates can continue to use the pickup and drop facility without any charge, provided…
The Power of Chekhov’s Gun: Every Detail Tells a Story
How Small Clues, Objects, and Actions Shape Stories That Captivate Readers and Viewers Gowher Bhat Every story hides secrets in plain sight. A seemingly trivial object, a passing remark, or a minor character trait can later become the key to the entire plot. This is the essence of Chekhov’s Gun, a storytelling principle that insists…
I AM A JAMMUITE: When Debate Replaces Action
Anil Kumar Sharma Recently, I watched the live proceedings of our legislative assembly. The atmosphere was heated. Leaders accused one another of land grabbing. They quoted figures. They debated how much land was under encroachment. They spoke forcefully, defending their positions with visible conviction. They appeared as champions of the people they represent.But as I…
