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
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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
Army’s decision to continue Sadbhavna is well appreciated
Jaibans Singh The Indian Army has reiterated its commitment to carry on with its welfare initiative in Jammu and Kashmir called Operation Sadbhavna. While a majority of people in the state would be rejoicing due to this good news, there would definitely be a small segment of anti-social, anti-national, divisive, disruptive, secessionist, anarchist and separatist elements who … [Read more...] about Army’s decision to continue Sadbhavna is well appreciated
Amarnath Yatra: Faith unshakable despite evil disruption attempts
Jaibans Singh The pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath in the Kashmir Valley is scheduled to commence on 2 July, on the auspicious day of “Massik Shivratri” in accordance with the Hindu calendar and culminate on 18 August, coinciding with “Raksha Bandhan.” The holy cave of Shri Amarnath is located at the head of the Sind Valley in Kashmir, flanked in the north by the great … [Read more...] about Amarnath Yatra: Faith unshakable despite evil disruption attempts