Jaibans Singh Kashmir is thronging with tourists; air fares have hit the roof, a recent query for going by road led to an advisory to add a few hours to the journey period since the roads a choked with traffic. The situation is likely to become even more chaotic once the Shri Amarnath Yatra begins on June, 25. This is one of the rare occasions when chaos is good news in the … [Read more...] about Grandiose exuberance is not good policy for Kashmir
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Jammu and Kashmir: On the mend but challenges persist
Farooq Andrabi The tourist season in Kashmir is continuing in full swing and hectic preparations are on for the successful conduct of the Amarnath yatra. There is a general feeling of well being across the region. It seems as if the people have, to an extent, left behind the shadow of militancy and decided to move on for the better. The efforts of the army, the para-military … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: On the mend but challenges persist
Public sentiment cannot guide policies on national security
Jasbir Sarai The second four-yearly Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council was held in Geneva in the month of May. The Indian delegation was led by the Attorney General of India, Goolam E Vahanvati, who made a presentation on May, 25. Vahanvati dwelled on landmark legislations like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, … [Read more...] about Public sentiment cannot guide policies on national security
Revisit central government priorities in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram, on Wednesday, May, 23, visited Jammu and Kashmir. The objective of the visit was to review the security situation and status of development projects in Jammu and Kashmir in the given order of priority. The meeting, held at Nehru Guest House, witnessed a proactive Chidambaram talking of more and more freebies for the state. He … [Read more...] about Revisit central government priorities in Jammu and Kashmir
Honest and direct thinking is expected from Omar
Jaibans Singh It is widely believed that statements by political leaders are the harbingers of policy, more so, in a democracy where people’s participation in all decisions that impact their lives is necessary. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has made some significant statements in the last month or so. The question now arises - were these statements in tune with the policy of … [Read more...] about Honest and direct thinking is expected from Omar