Jaibans Singh The state of Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with the worst floods in the past five/six decades. Preliminary reports place the death toll at two hundred; the actual may be much more. Lakhs have remained marooned over many days and thousands have been left homeless. No doubt the tragedy is of mammoth proportions. The primary thought goes to those who have been … [Read more...] about As the Nation fights for Kashmir Hurriyat is nowhere to be seen
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Ceasefire violations: The causes, the implications and options to meet the challenge
Jaibans Singh Ceasefire violations along the line of control (LoC) and the international border (IB) with Pakistan are a cause of concern; they are increasing tensions and blocking forward movement in relations between Indian and Pakistan; they are causing avoidable loss of life and property to the already hard pressed people living in the border areas; most alarming is the … [Read more...] about Ceasefire violations: The causes, the implications and options to meet the challenge
New Government, new policy: A shift for the better
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The electronic media in India on Monday, August, 18, was inundated with the visuals of Kashmiri separatists in New Delhi looking like the proverbial cat that has got all the cream; they had been called to New Delhi by the High Commissioner of Pakistan for discussions as a prelude to the Secretary level talks between India and Pakistan slated for August, 25. … [Read more...] about New Government, new policy: A shift for the better
Tosa Maidan: The politics and the reality
Jasbir Sarai Tosa Maidan is a meadow in the Budgam district of the Kashmir valley. The area was leased to the Indian Army in 1964 for use as a firing range; the lease has been extended a few times since then. Expiry of the lease on April, 18, 2014, could not have come by at a better time for the divisive forces. It has given to them adequate ammunition for their campaign to … [Read more...] about Tosa Maidan: The politics and the reality
Tosa Maidan: The ball is in government’s court
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The decision of the Indian Army to clean up Tosa Maidan of unexploded bombs and also militant hide-outs was conveyed by Lt General Subrata Saha, General Officer Commanding of the Srinagar based Chinar Corps, on August, 01. This is yet another reflection of the humanitarian approach of the Indian army. The decision has been taken in the wake of the unfortunate … [Read more...] about Tosa Maidan: The ball is in government’s court