Jasbir Sarai The happenings in Kashmir over the last few days have, once again, ignited apprehensions about the status of the much touted “Normality” in the state. The haste with which the new Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, went about implementing his political agenda has led to a volatile situation in the valley. The fateful rally where separatist Syed Geelani and … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Contours of the Masarat fiasco and the way ahead
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Defence ministry must maintain momentum
Jaibans Singh The NDA Government received a decrepit Defense Ministry as a legacy from the UPA Government. By moving Manohar Parrikar from Goa to New Delhi as Union Defence Minsiter, PM Modi aptly demonstrated the seriousness with which he looked upon the problem at hand. He pulled out his best man from a position where he was achieving great results to head the ministry and … [Read more...] about Defence ministry must maintain momentum
Gawadar port operationalisation: India, US need to redraw maritime strategy
Dr. Simrit Kahlon International pressure and concern notwithstanding, China is now poised to change the maritime strategic equation in the South Asian region. Media reports suggest that the Gawadar port in Balochistan, Pakistan is likely to become operational in April, 2015. Work is in full swing to establish free-trade zones, where a large number of national and international … [Read more...] about Gawadar port operationalisation: India, US need to redraw maritime strategy
Terror should not be allowed to revisit Jammu and Kashmir
Jasmine Brar A spurt in terrorist violence in the Kashmir valley over the last few days has reopened the debate on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. A barbaric terrorist attack in Shopian district of Kashmir on April 6 led to the death of three unarmed policemen. On the same day, two more attacks on policemen in different parts of the valley left at least one … [Read more...] about Terror should not be allowed to revisit Jammu and Kashmir
Flood scare in Jammu and Kashmir: Wake-up call for Mufti government
Jaibans Singh The recent flood scare, landslides and sinking of houses in the Jammu and Kashmir have established a clear-cut governance agenda for the Bhatariya Janata Party (BJP) - Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) coalition government. The new coalition government has been functional for more than a month now. The people were quite fed up by the slow process of negotiations to … [Read more...] about Flood scare in Jammu and Kashmir: Wake-up call for Mufti government