Jaibans Singh The Tri-colour flying proudly in Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Kashmir and other places across the valley is a very joyful sight indeed. It brings about a feeling of relief at the prospect of the trouble torn region, at last, moving towards normality. While admitting that the desired end state is yet to be achieved, there is a fair degree of positivity among the … [Read more...] about J&K: Running the last lap requires complete synergy of effort
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha
Kashmir has to decide between peace and disruption
Jaibans Singh 15 August, 2021, will be etched indelibly as a golden day in the history of Kashmir. On this day victory of good over evil was celebrated with great aplomb throughout the Valley. The people came out in large numbers to express their love for their country on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day . In an elegantly organised event, Lieutenant Governor … [Read more...] about Kashmir has to decide between peace and disruption
J&K: Constitutional changes were for the better
Jaibans Singh On 05 August, 2019, the Parliament of India through a valid constitutional process abrogated the draconian Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution that had, since independence, created roadblocks in the seamless integration of the state of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India. Alongside, the parliament also bifurcated the state into two Union … [Read more...] about J&K: Constitutional changes were for the better
Jammu and Kashmir: On course for the political process
Jaibans Singh The Government of India invited political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for a meeting in Delhi chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The centre gave no agenda for the meeting and placed no time restrictions. By doing so, it opened the forum for the participants to say what they wished and for as long as they wished. The meeting was held on … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: On course for the political process
J&K: Collective effort has helped contain COVID
Onkareshwar Pandey The Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (JK), as in the case of all other regions of the country, is totally committed to the fight against the deadly COVID virus. The fight is being spearheaded by the Government of the UT with complete support of the people. Standing firm with the Government and the people in this hour of need is the Indian Armed … [Read more...] about J&K: Collective effort has helped contain COVID
Positive changes in Kashmir raise hopes for early statehood
Jaibans Singh The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a paradigm shift in its socio-political environment in recent times. Of great importance is the successful and incident free conduct of the District Development Council (DDC) elections that began on November, 28 and culminated with the counting of votes on December, 22. This period and some time before it … [Read more...] about Positive changes in Kashmir raise hopes for early statehood
DDC Polls: Emerging game changer in Jammu and Kashmir
Onkareshwar Pandey "I am happy that except for one or two very small incidents, District Development Council (DDC) elections were conducted in a very peaceful, free and fair manner. Despite cold weather, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Armed Forces contributed in a big way during these elections," said Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and … [Read more...] about DDC Polls: Emerging game changer in Jammu and Kashmir