Farooq Wani The Narendra Modi government revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status embedded in Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and bifurcated the state into two Union territories — Jammu and Kashmir with a legislature and Ladakh without one. After the scrapping of Article 370, the Valley has remained by and large peaceful mainly due to enhanced … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Caution advised while creating Third Front
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Pakistan spreading shameful canards to exploit ill-health of Syed Geelani
Jasbir Sarai “Exploited in good times and exploited in bad times,” There can be no better way to explain Pakistan’s relationship with Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the Kashmiri nonagenarian, separatist leader. The 90 year plus Geelani is not in good health; he is under treatment at SKIMs, Srinagar, a multi-speciality hospital that has state-of-the-art facilities. The Pakistan … [Read more...] about Pakistan spreading shameful canards to exploit ill-health of Syed Geelani
J&K and Ladakh: Intense winters highlight People-Army bond
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The people of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region have, along with the Army, faced great challenges to neutralise a diabolic foreign design of wresting the region from the Indian Union through the medium of a low cost Proxy war and cross-border terrorism. The mainstay of this epic fight has been mutual trust and an enduring bond under the most … [Read more...] about J&K and Ladakh: Intense winters highlight People-Army bond
Misconceptions about Media in Kashmir
Farooq Wani Media may have a glamorous image amongst the people but those who have seen it closely will agree that it has a drab side too. Many also believe that media persons enjoy a carefree life, but the reality is that upholding the ethics of journalism, especially in conflict zones is a very nerve-racking experience. There also some who feel that since the … [Read more...] about Misconceptions about Media in Kashmir
Pakistan: Desperately searching credible counter to increasing Indian military might
Jaibans Singh A few days back there were reports of a major counter-terrorist operation at the Indian military cantonment of Nagrota. Pakistani terrorists, who had probably infiltrated from Hiranagar, in District Kathua of the Jammu region, were accosted at a poll plaza near Nargota cantonment. Three of the terrorists were reported killed while one security person was … [Read more...] about Pakistan: Desperately searching credible counter to increasing Indian military might