Dr. Simrit Kahlon It is heartening to see the government at the centre and at the state level in Jammu and Kashmir exhibit a rare confidence in dealing with the situation in trouble torn Kashmir. Undoubtedly, there is political and social pressure accentuated by a shrill media, but it has not deterred the government from pursuing a well laid out policy and consistent posture … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Government on right track; sustainability holds the key
Jammu and Kashmir: Government on right track; sustainability holds the key
Dr. Simrit Kahlon It is heartening to see the government at the centre and at the state level in Jammu and Kashmir exhibit a rare confidence in dealing with the situation in trouble torn Kashmir. Undoubtedly, there is political and social pressure accentuated by a shrill media, but it has not deterred the government from pursuing a well laid out policy and consistent posture … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Government on right track; sustainability holds the key
Army Super-40 initiative provides road map for youth development
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Amidst the environment of despondency that has enveloped Kashmir for quite some time now, the recently declared result of the IIT-JEE Advance examination has brought happy tidings. A record nine students of the 2016-17 Super -40 batch being coached under an initiative by the Indian Army have cleared the coveted competitive examination. This is the best … [Read more...] about Army Super-40 initiative provides road map for youth development
Assasination of Maulvi Farooq: The aftermath and lessons to be learnt
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Mirwaiz Maulvi Mohammad Farooq, the much revered spiritual leader of the Muslims of Kashmir and father of Hurriyat Conference chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, was brutally murdered on May, 2, 1990, at his residence in Srinagar. The security agencies and the terrorists blamed each other for the heinous crime. The terrorists called it a state sponsored … [Read more...] about Assasination of Maulvi Farooq: The aftermath and lessons to be learnt
Kashmir: Tough posture by centre is step in right direction
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The Union Government has utilised an opportunity presented by the hearing of a petition in the Supreme Court to make it unequivocally clear that the centre is not willing to talk to the separatists of Kashmir who demand 'Azaadi' (freedom). The statement was made by the Attorney General, Mukul Rastogi, while the apex court was hearing a petition filed by … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Tough posture by centre is step in right direction