Jaibans Singh Pakistan has excelled in “Keeping the pot boiling” so far as perpetration of terror, dissension and disruption in Kashmir is concerned. No amount of pressure, domestic or international, has lowered the determination of those in the country who are vested with this responsibility. They are unmindful of the socio-economic setbacks that their actions cause to the … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Pakistan sponsored terror “kids on the block”
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Harnessing youth power in Jammu & Kashmir
Jaibans Singh Jammu and Kashmir has suffered tremendously in the shadow of the gun for the last almost three decades. Violence hit the youth of the region most of all. Their education and development suffered since families were engrossed in the day to day challenge of survival. As a result, they lost out on employment opportunities and entrepreneurship. It is to the credit … [Read more...] about Harnessing youth power in Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir: Separatist & inimical forces plan to derail democratic process
Onkareshwar Pandey Three terrorists have been killed in an overnight encounter in Lawaypora area of central Kashmir, in the outskirts of Srinagar, in a joint operation of Police, Army and CRPF. The gunfight broke out after the security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Lawaypora area following specific inputs about the presence of terrorists there. This was … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Separatist & inimical forces plan to derail democratic process
Positive changes in Kashmir raise hopes for early statehood
Jaibans Singh The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a paradigm shift in its socio-political environment in recent times. Of great importance is the successful and incident free conduct of the District Development Council (DDC) elections that began on November, 28 and culminated with the counting of votes on December, 22. This period and some time before it … [Read more...] about Positive changes in Kashmir raise hopes for early statehood
DDC Polls: Emerging game changer in Jammu and Kashmir
Onkareshwar Pandey "I am happy that except for one or two very small incidents, District Development Council (DDC) elections were conducted in a very peaceful, free and fair manner. Despite cold weather, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Armed Forces contributed in a big way during these elections," said Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and … [Read more...] about DDC Polls: Emerging game changer in Jammu and Kashmir