Green Shoots of Hope in ValleyThe recent visit of envoys from European Union countries was a succes. They were convinced that if the momentum of positive change is maintained, J&K will soon emerge as an oasis of peace, tranquillity and progress..
Harbinger of Peace and FreedomThe Indian Army serves as a harbinger of peace and freedom in Kashmir with its noble work and concern for the common Kashmiri. The attachment between the Army and the people, as has been seen through their close bonding through the winter season, ..
On Republic Day spare a thought for the Indian soldier India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. At that stage, the country was governed under the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935. On August 29, 1947, a resolution was moved by ..
Human Right Day 2020, witnessed a new dawn in Jammu and Kashmir On December, 10, every year, the world celebrates Human Rights Day. This date coincides with the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1948.For many years, ..
Surrender by terrorists reflects a desire for peace among youth in Jammu and Kashmir The terror nexus created by Pakistan in Kashmir has failed. Its diabolic agenda has been exposed. Its structures are falling apart notwithstanding the fancy names being given to them. Jammu and Kashmir can now look towards a well-deserved era of ..
Either Black or WhiteAfter regional arm of the Financial Action Task Force has retained Pakistan in the enhanced follow-up list on the premise that the country has failed to curb terror funding and money laundering, pakistan has no scope to be in a grey list. There ..
India’s Strategic Achievement has Left China DisconcertedIndia’s Strategic Achievement has Left China Disconcerted..
Self-Serving Leadership is Now in Self-Preservation ModeThe call for the restoration of Article 370 is no more than a whispering campaign is something that is not going unnoticed..
Ushering peace & prosperity in Kashmir: Ball is in the court of the peopleWithin the framework of the Corona virus restrictions, the government has opened up the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir in totality. Political detainees have been released, and communication facilities opened up. The ball is now entirely in the ..
Oppressed people of Pakistan voice disaffection with ruling coterie and Pakistan ArmyThe internal contradictions in Pakistan are so intense that a breakup of the so-called Nation is inevitable; it is only a question of time..
India’s firm and righteous stand will prevail over ChinaIndia needs to rework its posture on its borders based on historical facts. If at all, borders can be discussed only with Tibet and East Turkestan (renamed as Xinjiang) as and when they gain independence. There is nothing to discuss with China. ..
India-China Stand-Off: Indian posture weakened by false, unsubstantiated statements of “experts”The fact that Lt Gen (Retd) HS Panag is okay with alignment to a particular lobby instead of remaining unbiased in the national cause, as someone of his seniority and stature should be, is very sad indeed..
Peoples Land-grab Army (PLA) is merely a political tool of CCPTwo things are now amply clear. First, the time has come to resolve the border issues once and for all. Second, China can never be trusted and hence the need to remain ever vigilant while increasing our strength..
Attack by Nihang in Patiala : Few Maverick Ruining Centuries-Old Reputation of Selfless Service of the Noble SectThere are two major branches of the Nihangs, the Buddha Dal and the Tarna Dal. The chief patron of the Buddha Dal group, Jathedar Baba Balbir Singh Ji, has condemned the attack in very strong terms and also said that the Nihangs involved do not ..
An example for the nationIndian Army is setting an example for nation with regard to the method to be followed to meet the challenge. The best example is emanating from Northern Command where precautions are being taken while remaining on the job and also looking after ..
Redefining MinorityIndia needs to reassess the ground reality in terms of minorities and carry out a course correction to ensure that justice is meted out to the actual minorities in the country..
Correcting a Monumental WrongThe passage of CAB is a historical step in post-Independence India, as it seeks to right all the wrongs perpetrated on religious minorities who fled religious persecution by regressive regimes..
Kartarpur Sahib Corridor and the Bajwa DoctrinePakistan should desist from using the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor project for stoking fires of Sikh separatism. There is absolutely no inclination in the Sikh community for creation of a separate state of Khalistan, except for some small and insignificant ..
Spooked by the New MapIndia’s newly released map scares daylight out of Pakistan and China, as they dispute the new paradigm shift in a new re-drawn map of Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh..
Transformation in J&K: Momentous, righteous and challengingTransformation in J&K: Momentous, righteous and challenging..
Psychological Manipulation of Kashmiris should StopIt is very important to give to the people of Jammu & Kashmir adequate time and space to absorb the changes that have..
No Plausible Reason to Open Dialogue with SeparatistsThere is no point in holding a discussion with the separatists until they agree to adopt the Indian Constitution. Initiatives taken by earlier governments to hold talks yielded no results and future talks under similar circumstances will also be ..
Elections herald hope and opportunity The youth of Jammu & Kashmir are looking for affirmative action from their elected representatives to usher peace and prosperity in the State that has witnessed turmoil and violence for too long now. They are also looking for integration ..
The Jihadist Great Game in KashmirFrom stone-pelting to Fidayeen attacks, Pakistani terrorists have hijacked Kashmir issue down the path to perdition. It is a war, Not a struggle The nation is slowly absorbing the shock of the Pulwama Terrorist Attack! The initial reaction ..
The Inspirational MartyrdomThe nation has lot to learn from the sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh & Sahibzada Fateh SinghHistory has recorded many horrific deeds that are a blot on the human race! The gruesome murder of the two younger sons of the tenth Sikh master, ..
After Mehbooba Mufti’s Departure, Governor Rule has ensured Peace & Prosperity in J&KThe need of the hour is for the people and the government to join hands in pursuing the sincere and honest effort to its logical and successful conclusion, despite the challenges posed by the equally determined enemy Recently held Jammu and ..
Elections for a Puppet governmentIn the last decade or so the Pakistan Army has realised, to its absolute delight that it can enjoy all authority without any responsibility by installing a puppet democratic regime and that has become the bedrock of its political strategy..
Revocation of AFSPA: Lessons from North-EastInstead of using AFSPA and other such enabling legislations as political tools, the leadership would serve the people better by leveraging the presence of the security forces to obviate the roadblocks to the ushering of peace and normality process ..
Editor Brighter Kashmir honoured with “outstanding media person, 2020” awardIt is hoped that the more journalists in Kashmir will take a leaf out of work done by Farooq Wani and his team and will base their careers on the highest tenets of journalism while also working for the welfare and uplifting of their people and their ..
Pak’s Cannon FodderThe Pakistani terror masters may have achieved some success in recruiting locals, but they do not have any capability of imparting even basic training to the new “kids on the block” or equipping them with adequate weapons, ammunition and other war ..
Indo-Pakistan War, 1971: Remembering India's great victory On the evening of 3 December, 1971, at about 5.40 PM, fighter aircraft of the Pakistan Air force (PAF) carried out a coordinated, pre-emptive air strike on Indian Air Force bases in Amritsar, Pathankot, Srinagar, Avantipur, Utterlai, Jodhpur, ..
A Test of Fire & Sacrifice of BloodKashmir has found its destiny as a part of the largest democracy in the world with a test of fire and sacrifice of blood. The bravery of the soldiers and civilians who fought the war shoulder to shoulder can never be forgotten nor allowed to go ..
Attempting to change the status of Gilgit-Baltistan is Imran Khan's latest blunder Attempting to make Gilgit-Baltistan the 5th Province of Pakistan will be yet another blunder committed by Imran Khan as prime minister of his country. Whatever perfidy Imran Khan and his ilk may attempt, they cannot ..
Time to be black or white on Pakistan's terror record; There are no shades of grey in terror fundingTime to be black or white on Pakistan's terror record; There are no shades of grey in terror funding..
Obnoxious headquarter of Chinese Information WarfareDelhi police arrested a senior journalist, Rajiv Sharma, for allegedly violating the “Official Secrets Act.” Also arrested were a Chinese woman and her Nepalese companion. In the course of investigations, it has emerged that Sharma wrote for the ..
Shimla Agreement: Indian negotiation was naive and strategically compromisedThere is an overwhelming perception that by agreeing to the terms set by Pakistan, India squandered a great opportunity for which the Indian Army had sacrificed the blood of her brave soldiers. Most astoundingly, the Indian Armed Forces, that were ..
The Resistance Front (TRF) in Kashmir: Old and weakened wine in a new bottle Under pressure from the FATF, Pakistan has come up with a new and novel way to keep the pot boiling in Kashmir. The new organisation for the conduct of terrorist and disruptive operations in Kashmir is "The Resistance Front" (TRF). The idea of ..
Read the lips of Army Commander, Northern CommandThe interview given by Army Commander Northern Command leaves no space for any concern about the capability of our great Army in upholding the interest of the nation. The nation must read the lips of Lt. Gen. YK Joshi, a committed and decorated ..
“Sikhs For Justice” has no takers in PunjabIt’s because of its flawed ideology and inherent contradiction that the ‘Sikhs For Justice’ movement has found no takers in Punjab. Its obnoxious tilt towards Pakistan has further exposed it as a stooge of the ISI with financial gain as the only ..
China has no claim on Tibet and East Turkestan, what to talk of LadakhIndia needs to rework its posture on its borders based on historical facts. If at all, borders can be discussed only with Tibet and East Turkestan as and when they gain independence. There is nothing to be discussed with the People's Republic of ..
Operation Blue Star: An ill-conceived operation with devastating ramificationsThe ill-conceived assault left 493 dead and 236 wounded. The Army suffered a casualty of 83 soldiers. The operation elicited condemnation by many countries, worldwide criticism and many complaints by Human Rights organisations. The Sikhs across ..
Pakistan has failed to protect its minorities and the most vulnerable “There have been horrific, religiously motivated attacks on the minority communities & any efforts towards eradicating violence, prejudices, & inequalities have been virtually imperceptible," said Human Rights Commission of Pakistan in its recent ..
Gurudwara Attack Underscores the Rationale of CAAPunjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, who had passed resolution against CAA, has recently requested Ministry of External Affairs to airlift Sikh families out of Afghanistan after ISIS attack against Kabul Gurudwara..
Understanding the relationship of the soldier with the leaderThe political leadership cannot depend upon the bureaucracy in matters pertaining to the leader-soldier-veteran relationship. It is something that is very personal and cannot have red tape play truant with this sacred relationship...
Remain Vigilant about PropagandistsThe encouraging situation in Kashmir indicates that the hard work and sacrifice have paid good dividends. The challenge now lies in defeating those attempting to create mistrust and distrust ..
Brutal Killing and Multi-layered FailureThe brutal killing of Dalit man, Jagmail Singh over a property dispute on November 7 is a shame for civilised society. It is also a result of collapse of the Police and administration which are rotting under the weight of rampant corruption and ..
Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s sacred message for humanityGuru Nanak looked upon himself as the most humble servant of the supreme being whose definition he had given in his divine inspiration of the Mool Mantra. He advocated the concept of meditation and praise of the creator while staying connected with ..
Momentous, Righteous & ChallengingEvery Indian is a part of the process designed to strengthen the integration of the country and uphold its democratic values that are respected the world over. To this extent, the people of the country..
In UNGA, Imran Khan will be fighting for survivalA beleaguered Imran Khan will be flogging a dead horse – the J&K issue, against an uphill task of swaying world opinion at the United Nations..
Pakistan whips up political frenzyThe cornered and unstable Pakistan will try its best to whip up a frenzy of political uproar not just within but outside Pakistan. Along with the strong political will,..
Demolishing Terror Factories, the only option for PakistanWith its economy in tatters, a frustrated Pakistani Government is desperately seeking Bharat’s help to get out of its economic morass, even as it tries to hoodwink the international community by stage-managing its terror infrastructure of ..
Not Imran, but Army holds the KeyWhile continuing with a robust diplomatic initiative and economic pressure on Pakistan, India would do well to remain conscious of the primary decision-making role of the Pakistan Army and its next moveThe world is today looking very closely towards ..
Pulwama Terror Attack: Pakistan’s duplicity and the Indian responseThe terrorist attack on a CRPF convoy at Pulwama, Srinagar, is a cowardly act of mindless violence that has left the Nation aghast and the world horrified by its brutality and inhumanity..
Kartarpur Corridor: Reading the GooglyThe Kartarpur Sahib Corridor seems like a breakthrough in political and diplomatic relations between the two feuding neighbours. Will it finally bridge the ‘divide’ to bring the two countries? Or will it pay the way for more jihadis ..
How Surgical Strike changed the Strategic Perspective ForeverIt has been two years of the surgical strike done by Indian Army on Pakistan. But at present, it seems that the attack has not helped in putting a lid on the proliferation of terror into Jammu & Kashmir by Pakistan. Time demands a surgical strike ..
Governor’s Rule in J&K: Time to Address the CoreWith Governor’s Rule having been imposed, it is time to look for restoration of the situation that has deteriorated to an unacceptable level due to the soft approach advocated by Mehbooba Mufti towards Terrorists and miscreants..