The Integrated Defence Staff must be effectively utilized CENJOWS 26 Jul 18
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Role of press in changing perceptions on Kashmir The Excelsior 25 Jul 18
The reality is that Kashmir faces a proxy war pushed on the country by Pakistan. The proxy war claims the lives of terrorists, Kashmiris and security forces. Complete Kashmir does not burn, nor are all Kashmiris anti-India. The thousands involved in the conduct of the Amarnath Yatra are also Kashmiris for whom the yatra is a source of income and […]
Bonding within the army (English Version) Rakshak News 25 Jul 18
I recently attended the 37th raising day of my regiment, along with many veterans from all ranks, spread across the nation. The regiment had for the first time been relocated to the town where it was initially raised in Jul 81, after a strenuous tenure in high altitude. For all of us, who were part of the team which joined on […]
The manipulated UN report on human rights abuse in Kashmir (English Version) Rakshak News 04 July 2018
The UN Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) for the first time released a report on human rights abuses on both sides of the Kashmir border on 14 Jun. Since neither nation had given the commission access to their part, the report was based on ‘remote monitoring’. The term ‘remote monitoring’ itself is questionable as it opens the report to being influenced […]
Trump outplayed by Putin at summit The Statesman 24 Jul 18
Putin emerged the clear winner at the end of the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki. Surprisingly, it was Trump who was pushing for the summit and had directed his staff to move forward on the same from the time he assumed the chair. It appeared as if he was rushing to fulfil his election promises, without realizing that he would be […]
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Trump outplayed by Putin at summit The Statesman 24 Jul 18 Putin emerged the clear winner at the end of the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki. Surprisingly, it was Trump who was pushing for the summit and had directed his staff to move forward on the same from the time he assumed the chair. It appeared as if he was rushing […]
PDP, NC failed valley Deccan Herald 24 Jul 18
The withdrawal of support to the PDP led government by the BJP led to the establishment of governor’s rule in the state. The assembly was suspended, not dissolved, keeping options open for the formation of the government by any party, which can break other political parties. All state parties, less the BJP, have demanded dissolving of the assembly mainly to […]
Funds crunch forcing army to slow down raising of mountain strike corps ORF 19 Jul 18
The armed forces for once are facing a shortfall of funds impacting every sphere of their activity, whether it be stocking of critical ammunition, upgrading military capabilities or the raising of the mountain strike corps. Maintaining a modern military is essential as also is internal development and provision for social projects within the country, the constant ‘bread versus butter battle’. […]
Funds crunch forcing army to slow down raising of mountain strike corps ORF 19 Jul
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Amarnath Yatra is a boon for Kashmir The Excelsior 04 Jul 18
A report in the Tribune of 10 Jul 2017 stated, ‘Every year thousands of Muslims offer their services during the yatra, including renting out their ponies and working as palanquin bearers’. Hundreds of shopkeepers and traders set up shop selling walking sticks, puja items, Kashmiri shawls and handicrafts. The report quoted a local, Nazir Ahmed Lone from Kulgam in South […]