STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, DECEMBER 24 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended warm greetings to the people celebrating Christmas.Describing Christmas as a festival symbolising peace, love and compassion, the Chief Minister said that the teachings of Jesus Christ continue to inspire humanity to uphold the values of kindness, forgiveness and harmony.“Christmas is…
If a sentence stays with someone longer than expected, that is enough. Every story, every paragraph, every sentence is a small offering, an attempt to communicate honestly, and that is enough. Gowher Bhat I did not grow up wanting to be famous. I grew up wanting to read. Books entered my life quietly, persistently, and…
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 24 (STC): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved an 18 percent increase in public transport fares, with effect from January 1, 2026.The decision was taken at a high level meeting chaired by Principal Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, Santosh D. Vaidhya.The All J&K Transport Welfare Association, led by its…
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 24 (STC): Reacting to a viral video that had sparked concerns over large-scale forest damage in in the Drung–Dhanwas area of Tangmarg, the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department issued a clarification that no mass felling of trees occurred,Field verification by a Forest Department team confirmed that only a single Fir tree…
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 24 (STC): Authorities have issued an avalanche warning in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, the recent heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the Union territory, triggered the warning, reports quoting officials said.The districts of Doda, Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Poonch and Ramban have been warned of low danger avalanche. The…
