Ranjan Chauhan On January, 15, 2015, on the occasion of Army Day, the soldiers of the Indian Army, in a noble gesture, donated one day’s salary to the Prime Ministers Relief Fund for relief work in the flood devastated areas of Jammu and Kashmir. A cheque of Rs 100 Crore collected through this gracious initiative was presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Army Chief, … [Read more...] about The Indian Army’s abiding relationship with the people of J&K
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J-K coalition talks: PDP should limit aspirations to its spheres of influence
Jaibans Singh After more than 15 rounds of talks over three weeks in three different locations, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are nowhere near reaching a consensus with regard to government formation in Jammu and Kashmir. Experts appear to be at their wits end in trying to understand why so much time is being taken on the matter, as in … [Read more...] about J-K coalition talks: PDP should limit aspirations to its spheres of influence
PDP-BJP coalition is a sagacious choice
Captain Anil Gour The people of Jammu and Kashmir are eagerly looking forward to the formation of a popular government in the state after a wait of nearly two months. With the election process having culminated on December, 23, 2014 and no party getting a clear majority, it is only befitting that a coalition government be formed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the … [Read more...] about PDP-BJP coalition is a sagacious choice
Islamic State aspires to be sole arbiter of Jihad in Indian sub-continent
Jaibans Singh Sartaj Aziz, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on National Security and Foreign Affairs has, of late, shown a penchant for brushing aside all talk of the presence in Pakistan of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) also called the Islamic State (IS) and “Daish.” The situation on ground, however, belies scope for such optimism which is yet another … [Read more...] about Islamic State aspires to be sole arbiter of Jihad in Indian sub-continent
Self-serving and corrupt practices of Hurriyat leaders exposed
Jasbir Sarai The advent of normality in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the Kashmir valley, has brought about a marked change in the perception of the youth of the region. They are impatient to set aside the shadow of the gun and concentrate on their professional progression. Unfortunately, inimical forces look upon the youth as a prime constituency for their objective of … [Read more...] about Self-serving and corrupt practices of Hurriyat leaders exposed