EU’s Kashmir call
Just a day after a European Union delegation comprising 23 members were called in for getting first hand information on Kashmir, the EU issued a strong statement calling on India and Pakistan to start a bilateral dialogue and end any escalations on the borders over Kashmir. Not only did the EU call for a meaningful […]
From statehood to UT
The state of Jammu and Kashmir stands no more. The region has not only been converted into a Union territory but bifurcated to carve out Ladakh as a separate UT that too without any legislature. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the appointed day for the two UTs is October 31 and […]
Afghan peace deal is vital
The failure of peace talks in Afghanistan last month proved a big setback for restoring stability and tranquility in the south Asian region. The fallout of the failed peace talks have been visible on ground as the situation in the region has gone from bad to worse with an imminent spillover expected in other politically […]
Enjoying distress
It has been almost a month now that the government ordered functioning of BSNL landline phones in Kashmir valley. Besides, near about 45 lakh postpaid mobile phones were also released easing out the strict communication clampdown that was put in place post August 5, when the Union government annulled the special status of the state. […]
Making forests vulnerable
Jammu and Kashmir has been losing its forest cover at a very fast pace. Not only is a wanton loot of the forest reserves going on across the state but the government too is contributing its share. Under the garb of development numerous projects have been cleared in the state just to ensure that the […]
Social media regulations
The last few years have seen an enormous increase in the use of social media in a developing country like India. The main reason for this increased use of the internet proved to be the lower internet tariffs, use of smart devices and last-mile connectivity. As more and more people are becoming part of the […]
Why punish the people
India and Pakistan have been on a warpath ever since the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The relations between the two countries have been on a confrontational mode since the two were carved as two nations from a same entity. The two countries experience a thaw in relations for few weeks […]
Under vigil
The administration over the past two months have been taking various decisions to maintain calm in the state after the special status was revoked on August 5. Many decisions that have been taken have raised eyebrows as some of the announcements have been such which fail to justify logic and rationale thinking. One such decision […]
A tough ordeal
Journalists in Kashmir are witnessing difficult times. Since the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status by the Union government on August 5, the members of the fourth estate have been witnessing numerous issues. The prime concern for them is the communication blockade which has not only hampered their work but left an impregnable mark […]
Why this commotion?
Kashmir valley has been on the edge since the past more than two weeks now. The flurry of orders issued by the state administration has been making things worse and yesterday the admin committed a big faux pass. The confusion among the administration is so deep rooted that during the morning the administration issues an […]