Jasbir Sarai Kashmir is presently going through the period of Chilla-e-Kalan. This period represents the harshest 40 days of winter in the Valley marked by glaciated conditions with icicles hanging down from the trees, slippery earth/roads and frozen water. In fact, getting fresh water is a challenge since all taps and water pipes remain frozen. Movement outside the house is … [Read more...] about Army medical camps provide relief during harsh winters in Kashmir
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Hurriyat politics of disruption, distortion & divisiveness have no takers in Kashmir
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The advent of New Year normally leads to assessments of the year gone by and predictions on what the coming year would bring with it. Such an exercise by the Hurriyat Conference, the separatist conglomerate operating in Kashmir, would build a very dismal and gloomy picture indeed. It is well known that the Hurriyat has been steadily losing its clout and … [Read more...] about Hurriyat politics of disruption, distortion & divisiveness have no takers in Kashmir
2018 witnessed containment of terrorism, 2019 calls for political consolidation
Jaibans Singh In the year 2018, the state of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a modicum of peace which translated into unhindered social/economic activity. The going was, however, not totally smooth! Many issues came up, some due to circumstances and others most cleverly orchestrated by inimical vested interests. The year started with an IED blast in Sopore (the first in the … [Read more...] about 2018 witnessed containment of terrorism, 2019 calls for political consolidation
The story of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh
Jaibans Singh Some acts and deeds are so profound that they change the course of history! One such is the martyrdom of the two younger sons of the tenth master of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji! The young and innocent boys, Sahibzada (Prince) Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh attained martyrdom on 26, December, 1705, when they were brutally murdered by Wazir Khan the … [Read more...] about The story of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh
J&K Panchayat elections: The proof of the pudding lies in the eating
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir have culminated successfully! Media has not given much attention to the same except for carrying the official press release before and after every phase. One reason for the lack of media interest was the attention being paid to assembly elections in five states across the country. A bigger reason, however, was the peaceful … [Read more...] about J&K Panchayat elections: The proof of the pudding lies in the eating