Jaibans Singh Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir led by the Indian army have, on many occasions, created a conducive security environment in which the political process could be initiated. Sadly, many such opportunities have been lost out by previous governments at the centre; mostly lack of political resolve and disconnect with the people that led to failure of … [Read more...] about Delimitation process in J&K: A step in the right direction
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Drone attack in Jammu: The motive and its implication
Jasbir Sarai The Jammu airport located at Satwari was attacked by Drones on night 26/27 July. There were two blasts around 2 AM at the IAF premises co-located with the airport. The blasts occurred at the area where a Helicopter Squadron of the Indian Air force is located. No equipment was harmed even as some buildings were damaged and two Air Force personnel on duty … [Read more...] about Drone attack in Jammu: The motive and its implication
Jammu and Kashmir: On course for the political process
Jaibans Singh The Government of India invited political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for a meeting in Delhi chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The centre gave no agenda for the meeting and placed no time restrictions. By doing so, it opened the forum for the participants to say what they wished and for as long as they wished. The meeting was held on … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: On course for the political process
J&K: Collective effort has helped contain COVID
Onkareshwar Pandey The Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (JK), as in the case of all other regions of the country, is totally committed to the fight against the deadly COVID virus. The fight is being spearheaded by the Government of the UT with complete support of the people. Standing firm with the Government and the people in this hour of need is the Indian Armed … [Read more...] about J&K: Collective effort has helped contain COVID
Article 370 & Article 35A: Public response to the abrogation
Dr Simrit Kahlon There was a time when many intellectuals and analysts, while articulating Article 370 and Article 35A of the Indian constitution, used to wonder as to how these legislations were helping the people of Jammu and Kashmir? They got their answer in the post August-2019 scenario, wherein, there was no turbulence in the aftermath of abrogation of the legislations … [Read more...] about Article 370 & Article 35A: Public response to the abrogation