Jaibans Singh There is no end in sight to the frustrating and debilitating face-off between the armed forces and the bureaucracy on the critical aspect of pay, emoluments and stature of the former. By continuously riding rough shod on the demands of the soldiers, the bureaucracy has created a huge trust deficit. The sad part is that it is doing nothing to bridge the gap. The … [Read more...] about Anomalies in 7th CPC recommendations will alienate defence personnel
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A perspective on Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Ranjan Chauhan An interesting discussion on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was held on Lok Sabha Television Channel on 28 March 2016 from 5 PM to 6 PM The discussants considered application of the act in Jammu and Kashmir and the North East, the human rights issues involved and the way forward. As the discussion progressed it was Jammu and Kashmir that held … [Read more...] about A perspective on Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Pakistan Day highlights need for a “Re-tryst with Destiny”
Jaibans Singh “Today, we are confronted with unprecedented threats and challenges in the form of extremism and terrorism, but we are resolved to defeat these evils. The menace of terrorism and extremism will be completely wiped out from our soil,” said Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in his written statement o released on the occasion of Pakistan Day on March 23. These … [Read more...] about Pakistan Day highlights need for a “Re-tryst with Destiny”
Checkmate for the US as it loses the plot in Afghanistan
Vikas Khanna It has been 15 years since the US-led NATO forces landed in Afghanistan and ousted the Taliban from power, but the situation in the war-torn country is as fragile as it was then. The western powers are now desperate to leave. But they can’t! The US’ frustration is writ large as it seeks an early dialogue between Afghanistan government and the very Taliban forces … [Read more...] about Checkmate for the US as it loses the plot in Afghanistan
Chittisinghpura has defeated the evil forces of violence
Mehtab Karan Singh Sixteen years back on the fateful evening of March, 20, 2000, the Kashmir Valley witnessed an incident of extreme brutality and barbarity, which sent shock waves across the region. Terrorists dressed in military fatigues and masquerading as soldiers of the Indian Army entered Village Chittisinghpura, District Anantnag, Kashmir and shot to death 36 innocent … [Read more...] about Chittisinghpura has defeated the evil forces of violence