Jaibans Singh October, 26, is celebrated as Accession Day in Jammu and Kashmir, across the country and the world. It was on this day that Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of the state, signed the Instrument of Accession and legally acceded to India under the provisions of the Indian Independence Act 1947. The Instrument of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh was no … [Read more...] about Accession Day marks true aspirations of the people of J&K
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The Army shares a strong bond with the people of Kashmir
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The Kashmir Valley is limping back to normalcy after a month and a half of an unfortunate, mindless and avoidable state of violence. A negative impact of this period of madness may be seen on the very close bond between the Indian Army and the people of Kashmir. The army has not been involved in the current face off between the security forces and some … [Read more...] about The Army shares a strong bond with the people of Kashmir
A tribute to Late Lt. General K.K. Singh, MVC
Major (Retired) Balwant Singh I deeply mourn the sad demise of my most revered former Brigade Commander Lt. Gen. KK Singh,MVC under whom I had the privilege to serve both in Peace and War. Having been close to him whilst in service and also after my premature retirement , I had developed a profound personal attachment which spanned over four decades. Our lives will now be … [Read more...] about A tribute to Late Lt. General K.K. Singh, MVC
How much is “Maximum” for the so-called peaceful protests in Kashmir?
Jaibans Singh The ongoing wave of violence that has gripped the Kashmir Valley for the last few days, post the killing of the Hizbul Mujahedeen (HM) terrorist Burhan Wani, is causing unprecedented damage to the region in economic, social and most importantly - human terms. One would not call it irreparable because the region has seen worse and has yet bounced back due to the … [Read more...] about How much is “Maximum” for the so-called peaceful protests in Kashmir?
Anti-personnel mines: imperative for India due to security constraints
Dr. Simrit Kahlon As a part of Operation Aman, the army recently handed over a large chunk of agricultural land to the locals in Morha Kampla, Nowshera that had been mined during mobilisation of Indian troops during Operation Parakram in 2001-02. The demining operation was launched soon after the stand down of troops; by 2006 a major portion of the mine fields were cleared … [Read more...] about Anti-personnel mines: imperative for India due to security constraints