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The economy of terror in Kashmir has been choked substantially

December 29, 2021 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh The constitutional changes brought about in the status of Jammu and Kashmir in August, 2019, led to talk of widespread agitations against the changes that never happened. A few months down the line, in the beginning of the year 2020, so-called "experts" were hired by vested interests to present an adverse economic impact on the region due to the restrictions … [Read more...] about The economy of terror in Kashmir has been choked substantially

Syed Geelani: Architect of a dark, turbulent period in the history of Kashmir

September 6, 2021 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh  "It is a real tragedy that Geelani was buried in India and not in Pakistan." This statement posted on Facebook by Indu Jalali, a Kashmiri Pandit lady living in Europe, aptly summarises the widespread sentiment at the demise, due to old age, of the Kashmiri separatist, Syed Ali Geelani, at age 91, on 1 September. Geelani was the kingpin of separatism in … [Read more...] about Syed Geelani: Architect of a dark, turbulent period in the history of Kashmir

J&K: Experiencing democracy, development, good governance & empowerment

August 9, 2021 by Jaibans Singh 1 Comment

Dr. Simrit Kahlon The second anniversary of change in constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir has passed off peacefully in the Union Territory (UT) and especially in the Kashmir valley. When the legislation was passed in the Parliament on 5 August 2019, many with a vested interest in maintaining the status quo had predicted widespread protest against the said … [Read more...] about J&K: Experiencing democracy, development, good governance & empowerment

Ramadan: A month of reflection, spirituality and piety

April 19, 2021 by Simrit Kahlon Leave a Comment

Dr. Simrit Kahlon Ramzan is a sacred month when Muslims across the world observe fasts and other religious activities. The holy month is called "Ramadan" in Jammu and Kashmir and is observed with great reverence. This year the holy month of Ramadan has commenced on 14 April and will culminate with celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr  on 13 March. Ramadan is not only about fasting. … [Read more...] about Ramadan: A month of reflection, spirituality and piety

Pakistan spreading shameful canards to exploit ill-health of Syed Geelani

February 15, 2020 by Guest Writer Leave a Comment

Jasbir Sarai  “Exploited in good times and exploited in bad times,” There can be no better way to explain Pakistan’s relationship with Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the Kashmiri nonagenarian, separatist leader. The 90 year plus Geelani is not in good health; he is under treatment at SKIMs, Srinagar, a multi-speciality hospital that has state-of-the-art facilities. The Pakistan … [Read more...] about Pakistan spreading shameful canards to exploit ill-health of Syed Geelani

Shri Amarnath Yatra: A pilgrimage of great sanctity requiring discipline in conduct

June 19, 2019 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath in Kashmir, for this year, is scheduled to commence on 01 July and culminate on 15 August, the auspicious day of “Raksha Bandhan. The Yatra (pilgrimage) is an event that probably rivals the Kumbh Mela’s in terms of sanctity and religious significance. Shri Amarnath shrine is located at the head of the Sind … [Read more...] about Shri Amarnath Yatra: A pilgrimage of great sanctity requiring discipline in conduct

Contest Human rights violations in Kashmir with a holistic, unbiased approach

December 17, 2017 by Guest Writer Leave a Comment

Farooq Wani Human Rights violations in Kashmir were the outcome of the advent of terrorism which led to the establishment of a security dragnet to challenge the same. Undoubtedly, the people have suffered immensely in the sad situation thus evolved.  Losing the right to walk on streets without being asked to prove innocence and identity is the biggest violation of human … [Read more...] about Contest Human rights violations in Kashmir with a holistic, unbiased approach

Hurriyat: Teetering towards irrelevance

November 12, 2017 by Simrit Kahlon Leave a Comment

Dr. Simrit Kahlon The inherent fissures within the All Party Hurriyat Conference (Hurriyat) are well known. In recent days they have become all the more prominent, leading to what is widely being perceived as an existential crisis for the conglomerate. The Hurriyat has been steadily losing its clout and relevance over the last few years since people have seen through its … [Read more...] about Hurriyat: Teetering towards irrelevance

Damp squib response to diktat indicates irrelevance of Syed Sallahuddin

July 20, 2017 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh What happened to the week long agitation that Syed Sallahuddin had ordered to be observed to mark the first death anniversary of the terrorist Burhan Wani? It may be recalled that Sallahuddin, in a video message, had called for “Hafta-e-Shuhuda” (martyrs’ week) to be observed in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) from July, … [Read more...] about Damp squib response to diktat indicates irrelevance of Syed Sallahuddin

Geelani scripted the darkest chapter in Kashmir’s history

April 24, 2017 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh About two decades back, on April, 24, 1998, Syed Ali Shah Geelani wrested control of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) from Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. He went on to become the architect of the darkest, most turbulent period in the history of Kashmir. APHC was created by the Mirwaiz on March 10, 1993 as a political front to raise the so-called cause of Kashmiri … [Read more...] about Geelani scripted the darkest chapter in Kashmir’s history

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