Elections in J and K Etv Bharat 20 Aug 2024
Elections in J and K Etv Bharat 20 Aug 2024 The announcement of a three-phase poll in Sept for J and K has been welcomed by all political parties. It is possible that post elections, statehood would be revived. The announcement has set in motion a political process which had been dormant for almost a decade. The recently concluded […]
A changing Kashmir The Excelsior 01 Mar 2024
A changing Kashmir The Excelsior 01 Mar 2024 The PM visited Jammu last week and launched projects worth Rs 32,000 crores. There is no doubt that launching projects is now a national pass-time especially as elections draw close. They would have to stop with the imposition of the ‘election code of conduct.’ How many projects will ultimately be implemented […]
Impact on the Article 370 verdict The Excelsior 19 Dec 2023
Impact on the Article 370 verdict The Excelsior 19 Dec 2023 The Supreme Court judgement has made Article 370 history. Years from now, the nation would have forgotten it even existed. It may only remain in history books as a has been. The verdict was received as expected within the nation. Indian political parties adopted their stand based on […]
Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir The Excelsior 22 Sept 2023
Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir The Excelsior 22 Sept 2023 J and K had been witnessing a period of calm before the latest incident of terrorism in the Gadole area of Kokernag in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, which claimed four lives including two army officers, one soldier and one from the police. The incident enhanced anger amongst the national […]
Can the Supreme Court ignore four years of change The Excelsior 08 Aug 2023
Can the Supreme Court ignore four years of change The Excelsior 08 Aug 2023 Addressing India Foundation’s roundtable discussion on ‘development in J and K,’ Lt Governor Manoj Sinha stated, ‘Every effort is being made to ensure that rule of law is maintained in Jammu and Kashmir. Our effort is to see to it that the common man and […]
Global visitors to Srinagar The Excelsior 01 Jun 2023
Global visitors to Srinagar The Excelsior 01 Jun 2023 The G20 3rd tourism working group meeting was held in Srinagar last week. It was attended by almost 60 delegates from different nations including ambassadors of South Korea and Singapore. While China stayed away, Saudi Arabia and Turkey were represented by their travel industry representatives. Chief Coordinator of the G20, […]
Poonch attack Time to send a formal message to Rawalpindi that enough is enough First Post 25 Apr 2023
Poonch attack: Time to send a formal message to Rawalpindi that enough is enough First Post 25 Apr 2023 The terrorist attack on an army vehicle in Poonch resulting in the loss of lives of five soldiers with injuries to one, is a stark reminder that militancy may be down, but not out in J and K, as long […]
Exploiting the G 20 The Excelsior 20 Apr 2023
Exploiting the G 20 The Excelsior 20 Apr 2023 India has effectively exploited the G 20 to project a positive image of the country. Meetings in different parts of the country has sold the idea of a vibrant and colourful India, its architectural wonders as also a nation which has adopted digitization in every aspect of life. Indian culture, […]
Replacing army in Kashmir The Excelsior 20 Mar 2023
Replacing army in Kashmir The Excelsior 20 Mar 2023 Yes, the news is correct. CRPF will be the force responsible for counter insurgency operations in Kashmir in the coming months. They will be inducted in few districts of both Jammu and Kashmir regions before being given complete responsibility. The future of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), the primary force currently responsible […]