Dr. Simrit Kahlon In a ludicrous and pathetic effort to gain centre stage, Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik, on September, 13, led a gang of unscrupulous elements and tried to derail the rescue and relief process launched by the Indian Army (Operation Megh Rahat) in aid of the flood hit regions of Kashmir. In an inhumane act, he and his set of criminals forced ailing lady … [Read more...] about Desperate separatists creating hurdles in flood relief operations
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As the Nation fights for Kashmir Hurriyat is nowhere to be seen
Jaibans Singh The state of Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with the worst floods in the past five/six decades. Preliminary reports place the death toll at two hundred; the actual may be much more. Lakhs have remained marooned over many days and thousands have been left homeless. No doubt the tragedy is of mammoth proportions. The primary thought goes to those who have been … [Read more...] about As the Nation fights for Kashmir Hurriyat is nowhere to be seen
National War Memorial: An expression of national sentiment
Jaibans Singh The 100th anniversary of World War 1 was recently celebrated in Europe with a fair degree of poignant elegance. The distance maintained by the Government of India from the event came as a surprise to the world given the massive contribution by the country to the war effort under British rule and the large number of soldiers of Indian origin serving the British … [Read more...] about National War Memorial: An expression of national sentiment
Tosa Maidan: The ball is in government’s court
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The decision of the Indian Army to clean up Tosa Maidan of unexploded bombs and also militant hide-outs was conveyed by Lt General Subrata Saha, General Officer Commanding of the Srinagar based Chinar Corps, on August, 01. This is yet another reflection of the humanitarian approach of the Indian army. The decision has been taken in the wake of the unfortunate … [Read more...] about Tosa Maidan: The ball is in government’s court
Kargil heroes remembered across the country
Defenceinfo Bureau Report The Fifteenth Anniversary of India’s victory in the Kargil War was celebrated across India with due grace and solemnity. The celebration organised were quite a departure from the previous years when the UPA government, for reasons best known to it, made a conscious attempt to downplay the victory. In Banglore prominent personalities like Shri Rajeev … [Read more...] about Kargil heroes remembered across the country