Jaibans Singh The Budget for the newly created Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2020-21 was presented to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, 17 March, 2020. The Government had deliberately omitted presentation of the J&K and Ladakh Budgets along with the Union Budget so as to get adequate time to work out the packages, proposals and concessions for … [Read more...] about J&K Budget: Laudable development thrust needs fool proof security
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Vibrant democracy will be the cornerstone of politics in J&K
Onkareshwar Pandey The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a series of restrictions since 5, August, 2019 post the bill to carry out the reorganisation of the state was passed by the Indian Parliament. Significant among these was detention of the political leadership. There was a lot of pressure from the political opposition within the country and also … [Read more...] about Vibrant democracy will be the cornerstone of politics in J&K
J&K: Laying a foundation of peace despite Pakistani malevolence
Dr. Simrit Kahlon A counter terrorist operation in Village Khawjapora Reban, District Shopian, on the morning of 9, March, led to the killing of a two terrorists associated with Hizbul Mujahedeen and identified as Shabir Ahmad Malik alias Abu Maviya, resident of Village Tungduno Yaripora, District Kulgam, who had been active since December,2017 and Amir Ahmad Dar resident … [Read more...] about J&K: Laying a foundation of peace despite Pakistani malevolence
J&K: Environment is positive but dangers persist
Jaibans Singh This time of the year, in 2019, witnessed great tension between India and Pakistan. The immoral terrorist attack on a CRPF convoy at Pulwama, Kashmir, on 14, February, elicited a strong riposte from India. Indian Air Force carried out a very successful air strike on a terrorist camp at Balakot, deep in Pakistan territory on 26, February. More than 300 … [Read more...] about J&K: Environment is positive but dangers persist
Spread of Coronavirus from Pakistan to South Asia is a palpable economic & medical hazard
Jasbir Sarai The world looks on with a fair degree of anxiety towards China, a global giant fighting a massive battle with a deadly virus. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries of the South Asian region that are in close proximity to China and have extensive trade links with the country are now looking at the situation with great concern. While there is a prayer on … [Read more...] about Spread of Coronavirus from Pakistan to South Asia is a palpable economic & medical hazard