Jaibans Singh End of season snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, especially so in the Kashmir valley, tends to be heavy and damaging. The normal time for such a snowfall is end-February; its occurrence this year in mid-March has taken everybody by surprise. The snowfall led to avalanches in a number of places. It brought in its wake disruption of communication; blocking of the … [Read more...] about Indian Army’s response to snow calamity in Kashmir
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Preparing for elections in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh India, the largest democracy in the world, is gearing up for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections; a poll schedule of nine phases has been announced from April, 7 to May, 12 with the final counting on May, 16. Elections in India normally have an aura of festivity around them; lots of drums, banners, mudslinging, corny politics and fantastic promises mark the proceedings. … [Read more...] about Preparing for elections in Jammu and Kashmir
The menace of drug addiction in Jammu and Kashmir
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Violence leaves in its wake a host of associated problems. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is facing a problem where the youth are trying to come to grips with a background of violence and uncertainty that marred their growing years. This apart, they are dealing with issues like lack of employment opportunities, bleak prospects for the future, boredom, family … [Read more...] about The menace of drug addiction in Jammu and Kashmir
Humanitarian approach of the Indian Army
Jasbir Sarai Winter is a testing time in the remote mountainous regions of Jammu and Kashmir, especially the Kashmir valley. Extreme cold and snow bound conditions severely restrict routine activity; roads get blocked due to snowfall and landslides which, in turn, causes disruption in supplies. The remote regions are the worst affected, with tenuous communication links in the … [Read more...] about Humanitarian approach of the Indian Army
Terrorists have lost the winter battle in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh The chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, during the discussion on the motion of thanks to the Governor for his address to the joint session of the two houses of the state legislature on February, 17, was outright in his rejection of allegations that peace in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was ‘deceptive’ as it had been achieved by ‘force’. He gave … [Read more...] about Terrorists have lost the winter battle in Jammu and Kashmir