Vikas Khanna A series of faux pas by the new chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, has put question mark over the survival of its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party, which was majorly borne out of political opportunism than any ideological beliefs. Within 10 days of the swearing-in of the new government after two months of hectic parleys, serious … [Read more...] about BJP-PDP honeymoon turns sour
The Indian Army’s abiding relationship with the people of J&K
Ranjan Chauhan On January, 15, 2015, on the occasion of Army Day, the soldiers of the Indian Army, in a noble gesture, donated one day’s salary to the Prime Ministers Relief Fund for relief work in the flood devastated areas of Jammu and Kashmir. A cheque of Rs 100 Crore collected through this gracious initiative was presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Army Chief, … [Read more...] about The Indian Army’s abiding relationship with the people of J&K
PDP-BJP coalition is a sagacious choice
Captain Anil Gour The people of Jammu and Kashmir are eagerly looking forward to the formation of a popular government in the state after a wait of nearly two months. With the election process having culminated on December, 23, 2014 and no party getting a clear majority, it is only befitting that a coalition government be formed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the … [Read more...] about PDP-BJP coalition is a sagacious choice
Ukraine ceasefire: A lull before the storm
Vikas Khanna Diplomatic efforts by Germany and France to stave-off spiraling crisis in eastern Ukraine have paved way for a ceasefire, but nobody is sure how long this truce will last. The ceasefire, agreed to by Russia and Ukraine after a prolonged 16-hour of talks nudged by Germany and France in Belarus’ capital Minsk, is a lull and is not a guarantee for a secure future. … [Read more...] about Ukraine ceasefire: A lull before the storm
Self-serving and corrupt practices of Hurriyat leaders exposed
Jasbir Sarai The advent of normality in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the Kashmir valley, has brought about a marked change in the perception of the youth of the region. They are impatient to set aside the shadow of the gun and concentrate on their professional progression. Unfortunately, inimical forces look upon the youth as a prime constituency for their objective of … [Read more...] about Self-serving and corrupt practices of Hurriyat leaders exposed