Jasbir Sarai The Anantnag by-polls on 22 June were significant since Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was fighting the election in a constituency earlier represented by her deceased father and former chief minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. After a muted start, polling picked up in the evening. A mere four per cent turnout was recorded during the first one hour. The final count … [Read more...] about J-K Government secure, now proof of pudding will be in the eating
Take away from the Augusta Westland thriller
Brig. (Retd) Sandeep Bhalla The nation has recently witnessed a hot debate and political activity on the Augusta Westland helicopter deal. While the UPA is desperately trying to ward off the heat the NDA is not missing any opportunity to highlight any real or imaginary omission/commission by their adversaries. This was good entertainment while it lasted and as expected there … [Read more...] about Take away from the Augusta Westland thriller
Separatists are out to derail the new Industrial policy
Ranjan Chauhan Such is the misfortune of Kashmir that the moment something that is good for the people is even suggested it becomes a catalyst for all warring separatist segments to join hands to ensure that it is not implemented. Such a misfortune is once again striking the people there. Separatists are, in one voice, out to scuttle the New Industrial Policy that the … [Read more...] about Separatists are out to derail the new Industrial policy
Indian Army’s Super 30 in Kashmir attains excellent results
Jasbir Sarai Fifteen students of Jammu and Kashmir coached under the Super 30 programme sponsored by the Indian Army, as a part of its two and a half decade old welfare initiative – Operation Sadbhavna, have cleared the prestigious JEE (Mains) 2016 competitive examination. This initiative by the Indian Army was launched in 2014. It is based on the model of the Super 30 in … [Read more...] about Indian Army’s Super 30 in Kashmir attains excellent results
Can India take Pakistan at its face value?
Vikas Khanna Has India scored a self-goal by inviting Pakistani investigating team to Pathankot? It would be naive to expect from Pakistan to agree to any amount of evidence shared with it in terror-related activities in India. For, any kind of admission will expose Pakistan to be bracketed as a rogue state, inviting harsh sanctions. Therefore, Pakistan cannot be expected to … [Read more...] about Can India take Pakistan at its face value?