Dr. Simrit Kahlon In Kashmir, the advent of the much awaited summer tourism season is heralded with the opening of the famous Tulip garden, Siraj Bagh, on the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains in Srinagar. In 2021, when the garden opened, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tweeted “Whenever you get the opportunity, do visit Jammu and Kashmir and witness the scenic Tulip … [Read more...] about Tourist surge in Kashmir : Maintenance of momentum is crucial
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Let’s not forget the horrific Chittisinghpura massacre
Jaibans Singh Village Chittisinghpura, District Anantnag, is the biggest village of the Sikh community in the Kashmir Valley. It is located about 8 kms from Mattan where Guru Nanak, the first Guru of the Sikhs paid a visit. The place holds great sanctity for the Sikh community that has been residing over there for ages. On the fateful evening of March, 20, 2000, … [Read more...] about Let’s not forget the horrific Chittisinghpura massacre
China-Pakistan nexus to confront India can have perilous global consequences
Hardeep Bedi As the summers set in, the security situation on the Indian borders becomes all the more challenging . Even though ceasefire with Pakistan is holding along the Line of Control (LOC) and the International Border (IB), attempts towards infiltration of terrorists, money, weapons, drugs etc into Kashmir are continuing and are expected to gain momentum in the coming … [Read more...] about China-Pakistan nexus to confront India can have perilous global consequences
Women are the pillars of strength in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh
Simrit Kahlon International Women's Day is celebrated annually on 8 March to commemorate the cultural, political, and socio-economic achievements of women around the world. It is also a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, violence and abuse against women. The Srinagar based Chinar Corps … [Read more...] about Women are the pillars of strength in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh
Indo-Pak ceasefire holds for one year while mistrust prevails
Jaibans Singh On 24 February, 2021, the Director General's of Military Operations (DGsMO) of India and Pakistan jointly recommitted to a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LOC) and International Border (IB) that was first declared in 2003. “In the interest of achieving mutually beneficial and sustainable peace along the borders, the two DGsMO agreed to address each other’s … [Read more...] about Indo-Pak ceasefire holds for one year while mistrust prevails