Vikas Khanna A series of faux pas by the new chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, has put question mark over the survival of its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party, which was majorly borne out of political opportunism than any ideological beliefs. Within 10 days of the swearing-in of the new government after two months of hectic parleys, serious … [Read more...] about BJP-PDP honeymoon turns sour
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Pakistan is bound to energise its dirty tricks department in J&K
Jaibans Singh Every year on February, 5, Pakistan plays out a charade of celebrating “Kashmir Day.” This year also the usual functions were held by militant organisations and the usual statements were made. “Pakistanis must not back an inch from their position on Kashmir.” “We should celebrate Kashmir Day in such a way that the dream of hundreds of thousands of Kashmiris is … [Read more...] about Pakistan is bound to energise its dirty tricks department in J&K
The Indian Army’s abiding relationship with the people of J&K
Ranjan Chauhan On January, 15, 2015, on the occasion of Army Day, the soldiers of the Indian Army, in a noble gesture, donated one day’s salary to the Prime Ministers Relief Fund for relief work in the flood devastated areas of Jammu and Kashmir. A cheque of Rs 100 Crore collected through this gracious initiative was presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Army Chief, … [Read more...] about The Indian Army’s abiding relationship with the people of J&K
PDP-BJP coalition is a sagacious choice
Captain Anil Gour The people of Jammu and Kashmir are eagerly looking forward to the formation of a popular government in the state after a wait of nearly two months. With the election process having culminated on December, 23, 2014 and no party getting a clear majority, it is only befitting that a coalition government be formed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the … [Read more...] about PDP-BJP coalition is a sagacious choice
Obama visit: Rich in symbolism, high on substance
Vikas Khanna A new era has begun in the Indo-US relations following a landmark visit of U.S. President Barack Obama. He along with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has injected a new vitality to the roller-coaster relationship between the two largest democracies which had hit a rough patch in the last few years. The visit was not only rich in symbolism but historic in … [Read more...] about Obama visit: Rich in symbolism, high on substance