It is a living example of that synthesis, where religious observance generated a communal celebration rather than a boundary. Sanjay PanditaThere are festivals that belong to faith, and there are festivals that transcend it to become the shared inheritance of a people. Among Kashmiri Pandits, the day of Salam following Herath—Shivratri—once belonged to that rare…
STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, FEBRUARY 14 (STC): Director Information, Nitish Rajora at a day-long workshop on ‘Ethical Journalism and the Evolving Landscape of Journalism’, highlighted the vital responsibility of journalists in the present scenario, stressing that the role of the media extends beyond reporting facts to shaping informed, balanced and responsible public opinion.The workshop was organized…
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 24 (STC): Imams and khateebs have a significant role during the holy month of Ramadan to promote piety, peace and social harmony through their daily sermons. They need to contribute positively to the spiritual atmosphere of the holy month. Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board said while chairing…
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 14 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid homage to the 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel martyred in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack.He said their bravery and sacrifice will continue to inspire the country. In a post on X, the LG remembered the fallen heroes on the…
STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, FEBRUARY 14 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah greeted people on Herath and pitched for strengthening communal harmony in the Union Territory.Remarkably, Herath, the Kashmiri Pandit name for Maha Shivratri, is being celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety across the region.Extending his wishes to the Kashmiri Pandit community in particular…
