Onkareshwar Pandey On March 6, 2020, the Union government set up a Delimitation Commission headed by a retired Supreme Court Judge, Ranjana Prakash Desai. Among its many responsibilities was the mandate to carry out a long pending delimitation exercise in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir. In accordance with Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019, the number … [Read more...] about J&K: Proposal of Delimitation Commission is noble and justified
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J&K: Disinformation is impeding peace and prosperity
Jaibans Singh On 24 November, on the basis of specific information of presence of terrorists at Rambagh, Srinagar, a joint party of Indian Army and JK Police conducted a cordon and search operation. Three terrorists were neutralised in the ensuing fierce encounter. One of the three was identified as a top terrorist leader hailing from Pakistan who had been involved in the … [Read more...] about J&K: Disinformation is impeding peace and prosperity
Kashmiri leaders need to introspect, apply course correction
Dr. Simrit Kahlon A good political leader always feels the pulse of the people and modifies his policies accordingly; those who fail to move with the times become politically irrelevant. The leaders of the so-called mainstream parties of Kashmir, mainly the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) are, sadly, unable to adjust to the new reality of … [Read more...] about Kashmiri leaders need to introspect, apply course correction
Kashmir has given a slap on the face of terrorists
Jaibans Singh “Fear” is the primary instrument for the sustenance of terror! Terrorists depend upon this element to further their unholy activities, be it wanton killing of innocents, recruitment into their fold or seeking administrative support. As the terrorist diktat in Kashmir wanes they have once again resorted to the fear factor to keep themselves afloat. This is … [Read more...] about Kashmir has given a slap on the face of terrorists
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
Enough is enough
Brig Veteran Anil Gupta Politicians are known to give weird statements and get away but there is always a limit to it.One such politician is Dr Farooq Abdullah, a sitting member of the Lok Sabha representing Srinagar Parliamentary constituency which he won with just 7% voter turnout in 2019. He is the hereditary president of the National Conference founded by his father late … [Read more...] about Enough is enough
The politico-terror nexus in Kashmir
Lt. Gen. PS Mehta (Retd) In Kashmir, there is a wide acceptance of covert assistance being provided to terrorist Tanzeems (groups) by a category of the local populace defined as Over Ground Workers (OGWs). Many among the OGWs are sympathisers to the cause of terrorism. Hardliners do not exist only in the form of Jamiat or Hurriyat, they also exist among the locals including … [Read more...] about The politico-terror nexus in Kashmir
Kashmir: Caution advised while creating Third Front
Farooq Wani The Narendra Modi government revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status embedded in Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and bifurcated the state into two Union territories — Jammu and Kashmir with a legislature and Ladakh without one. After the scrapping of Article 370, the Valley has remained by and large peaceful mainly due to enhanced … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Caution advised while creating Third Front
Kashmir: Speculative, malicious propaganda is engineering current fear psychosis
Jaibans Singh What exactly has happened in Kashmir in the last few days that is so out of the ordinary? There has been a movement of a few thousand troops – so what? Is it the first time that troop movement has been seen in the Valley? The government has clarified that the movement is to carry out a routine turnover, prepare for elections and also to give some respite to … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Speculative, malicious propaganda is engineering current fear psychosis
Shri Amarnath Yatra: Implicit adherence to security protocols is imperative
Jaibans Singh The holy Amarnath Yatra for the year 2019 officially commenced on Monday, 01, July, with the first batch of pilgrims making their way towards the holy cave from the respective base camps in Baltal and Pahalgam and Governor Satya Pal Malik participating in the 'Pratham Pooja' (first prayer) in the cave shrine. It was reported that he prayed for peace in the … [Read more...] about Shri Amarnath Yatra: Implicit adherence to security protocols is imperative