Jaibans Singh There is a lot of talk about widespread dissatisfaction within the state of Jammu and Kashmir, especially tin he Kashmir Valley, with regard to the reorganisation of the state into two manageable Union Territories and the modification of Article 370 that has been carried out with the intention of mainstreaming the region in line with the rest of the country. … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Time to smell the coffee
Building women power in Union Territories of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh
Jaibans Singh "I am confident that the recent changes made in Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh would be of immense benefit to those regions. They will enable the people to access and enjoy the same rights, same privileges and same facilities as their fellow citizens in the rest of the country," said President Ram Nath Kovind in the address on the eve of the 73rd Independence … [Read more...] about Building women power in Union Territories of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh
Army roots for a new, vibrant Ladakh post reorganisation
Jaibans Singh The monumental decision taken by the government of India to amend Article 370 of the constitution and simultaneously reorganise the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (UTs) has remained the flavour of India media ever since the bill was passed in Parliament on 05 August, 2019. Volumes have been written and spoken on the subject. Overwhelming … [Read more...] about Army roots for a new, vibrant Ladakh post reorganisation
Jammu and Kashmir: look to the future
Jaibans Singh It is a month and a half since the decision to reorganise the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (UTs) was taken. The government has announced that these UTs will become effective on October, 31, which is another one and a half month from now. We are therefore standing in the cusp of this monumental decision. Volumes have been written and … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: look to the future
Can Imran Khan win the biggest match of his life?
Jaibans Singh Being prime minister of a country like Pakistan is not easy under the best of circumstances. It involves walking a tight rope in a situation where your decision making ability is severely restricted by a number of forces, mainly the all powerful Pakistan Army and close on its heels the very powerful fundamentalist, militant warlords. The tenuous … [Read more...] about Can Imran Khan win the biggest match of his life?