Unfolding events
Some of the recent events in Jammu and also in the Kashmir valley have unfolded the brewing anger among the common people over the decisions taken by JK administration especially in the backdrop of abrogation of article 370. The voices are becoming visible in both the regions against the decisions taken by the government right […]
Address concerns
Concerns shown by people of Jammu and Kashmir over the recent decision of administration to impose property tax on the people in the entire union territory must be addressed and understood by the government. While the LG Manoj Sinha has been talking about the healing touch to the traders and other stakeholders in Jammu and […]
Assurances
After the recent incidents in Srinagar city government has said that they will take all the steps for a peaceful summer and the brimming tourist season in Jammu and Kashmir. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir range Vijay Kumar recently told the media that after several brainstorming sessions, they have finalized a summer strategy to […]
Looking other way
There is no doubt to the fact that when the mainstream political leaders including former chief ministers were arrested during the intervening night of August 4 and 5, 2019, most of the political leadership and civil society members remained mum on these developments. Even many lawmakers from Congress welcomed the move of the BJP government […]
After the visit
After the conclusion of the visit by the foreign envoys both mainstream political parties and Lt. Governor Administration feel that they have been able to convey their point to the visiting delegates. The JK administration did not invite the former chief ministers or the sitting MP’s but instead only invited recently elected DDC members in […]
Dismal scenario
Even after the abrogation of article 370 on August 5, 2019, the industrial growth in Jammu and Kashmir has been very dismal. Due to the clampdown and curfew coupled with curbs on telephones, mobiles and internet during the few months of clampdown resulted in closure of many industrial units not only in Kashmir valley but […]
Two day visit
Twenty four ambassadors are on a two day visit to Kashmir after the recently held DDC elections and earlier government conducted panchayat elections also and is keen to showcase this achievement on the ground to these envoys so that they understand the situation of Kashmir on the ground. The ambassadors from the EU, France, Malaysia, […]
Claims and counter claims
While the two former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti recently claimed that they have been detained again, police have said that they have been pre-informed that they would not be allowed to come out of their homes on the day of the 2nd anniversary of Pulwama attack. In fact, Mehbooba Mufti a day earlier uploaded […]
Good step
LG Manoj Sinha has recently given his nod for the Jammu and Kashmir administration to join hands with the foreign agency to know the impact-based flood forecasting observations and get the information for the future. According to the officials, the mechanism will predict impacts to people, their houses, crops, livestock, and transport routes, thereby mitigating […]
Elections and statehood
Recently union government merged the Jammu and Kashmir cadres with all other union territories fueling the speculations that Jammu and Kashmir will stay as a UT for more time. Such speculations were translated into questions when the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha asked the government if it wanted permanent status for UT of Jammu […]