Jaibans Singh The fatuous approach of the United Nation towards understanding the dynamics of the Kashmir issue came to the fore once more in the second report presented by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on the situation of Human Rights in Kashmir and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The report covers the period from May 2018 to April 2019. On 14 June 2018, … [Read more...] about OHCHR has no understanding of dynamics of Kashmir issue
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Union Government is addressing Kashmir with clarity and confidence
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, chose to visit Kashmir before his maiden address in Parliament. Apparently, he wished to get a grip of the situation there before speaking. He sat through a detailed briefing on all political, social and security aspects with emphasis on the current security situation. In his missive to the administration and security … [Read more...] about Union Government is addressing Kashmir with clarity and confidence
Hurriyat should opt for realistic, people centric political engagement
Jasbir Sarai The more things change, the more they stay the same! This old phrase can be most aptly applied to the theatrics of talks that the Hurriyat stage-manages every time a new Government takes charge in the centre. This time there were two differences in the script. First, the NDA government was sworn in for a second term with a massive majority, so, it was not really … [Read more...] about Hurriyat should opt for realistic, people centric political engagement
Shri Amarnath Yatra: A pilgrimage of great sanctity requiring discipline in conduct
Jaibans Singh The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath in Kashmir, for this year, is scheduled to commence on 01 July and culminate on 15 August, the auspicious day of “Raksha Bandhan. The Yatra (pilgrimage) is an event that probably rivals the Kumbh Mela’s in terms of sanctity and religious significance. Shri Amarnath shrine is located at the head of the Sind … [Read more...] about Shri Amarnath Yatra: A pilgrimage of great sanctity requiring discipline in conduct
Anantnag terror attack: India should strengthen internal security protocol
Jaibans Singh The killing of six soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), while a few more including an SHO of the Jammu Kashmir Police and a civilian having sustained injuries at Anantnag, Kashmir, has set alarm bells ringing in the security set up of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly Kashmir. One of the two terrorists who carried out this Fidayeen (suicide) type … [Read more...] about Anantnag terror attack: India should strengthen internal security protocol