Jaibans Singh The bugle for elections has been sounded in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The ruling National Conference had expressed reservations about the timing of the poll but now that a decision to go ahead has been taken, the party has also adopted a vibrant campaigning mode. One would like to believe that National Conference was opposing the polls due to a genuine … [Read more...] about Elections in J&K: A step in the right direction
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A Positive mindset can work wonders in Kashmir
Mehtab Karan Singh The state of Jammu and Kashmir and the Kashmir valley in particular have gone through a deluge of floods recently. The entire nation has empathised with the people in their hour of need. The feeling has translated into a massive effort to provide assistance to the afflicted people. There are innumerable non-government organisations charitable organisations, … [Read more...] about A Positive mindset can work wonders in Kashmir
Challenge the ogre of religious fundamentalism
Ranjan Chauhan Prime Minister Narendra Modi has marked the festival of Diwali with a visit to Kashmir and the Siachen Glacier. In Srinagar, he expressed solidarity with the people who are trying to recover from the ravages of floods. While announcing an additional relief package of Rs 745 crore, he assured all possible assistance from the centre to the people to help them … [Read more...] about Challenge the ogre of religious fundamentalism
Jammu and Kashmir rehabilitation needs rational approach, proactive action
Jaibans Singh India has had a bad year so far as natural disasters are concerned. The situation of floods and inundation in the Kashmir valley was followed by floods in Assam and Meghalaya in late September. Cyclone Hudhud that struck the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha is yet another colossal calamity. Since the tragedy in Kashmir was more visible through the … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir rehabilitation needs rational approach, proactive action
Allahabad University seminar highlights dynamics of perceptions in Kashmir
Ranjan Chauhan The Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Allahabad University, held a national seminar with the theme "Challenges to India's peace and security from its neighbours" on October, 8 and 9. The seminar was inaugurated by former foreign secretary Lalit Mansingh. A large number of academicians addressed the seminar; think tanks like the Centre for Air Power … [Read more...] about Allahabad University seminar highlights dynamics of perceptions in Kashmir