Jaibans Singh Rumours have a tendency to spread like wildfire in Kashmir, most of these have a negative connotation and are designed to create insecurity among the people. The insecurity soon converts into a panic situation. This malaise has become all the more prominent with the advent of social media where fake and twisted news gains prominence. Such a scenario is … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Tendency to be swayed by rumours should be curbed
Governor Satya Pal Malik
Union Government is addressing Kashmir with clarity and confidence
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, chose to visit Kashmir before his maiden address in Parliament. Apparently, he wished to get a grip of the situation there before speaking. He sat through a detailed briefing on all political, social and security aspects with emphasis on the current security situation. In his missive to the administration and security … [Read more...] about Union Government is addressing Kashmir with clarity and confidence
Hurriyat should opt for realistic, people centric political engagement
Jasbir Sarai The more things change, the more they stay the same! This old phrase can be most aptly applied to the theatrics of talks that the Hurriyat stage-manages every time a new Government takes charge in the centre. This time there were two differences in the script. First, the NDA government was sworn in for a second term with a massive majority, so, it was not really … [Read more...] about Hurriyat should opt for realistic, people centric political engagement
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