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India should take a stand on Tibet policy amid CCP’s aggression on the border: Experts

26Oct

By Grace TsoiNo Comments

India should take a stand on Tibet policy amid CCP’s aggression on the border: Experts

The Indian government must review the One China Policy and take a stand on Tibet as India’s future and values is intertwined with Tibet’s independence amid China’s aggressive actions on the border, said experts on the issue.On the eve of October 1st, when China was celebrating its National day, commemorating 71years of Communist Party rule, Indian security and strategic affairs think tank Usanas Foundation had organized a Webinar to bring the global attention to the forgotten Tibetan cause.The focus of the webinar was on the 'Tibet Policy and Support Act of 2019', its impact on the future course of the United States of America's policy directives towards Tibet, and the possible spillover effect on New Delhi's 'One China policy' and the Tibetan resistance movement.The U.S Bill will certainl

23Oct

By Stuart WhiteNo Comments

Rock-solid India-Bangladesh ties

Ever since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came to power in Bangladesh in 2009, the Indian government headed by Narendra Modi has extended wholehearted support for Bangladesh for rebuilding its economy and its infrastructural development.In return, the Sheikh Hasina government has set a unique example of cooperation and reciprocation out of which the people of both countries would reap ample benefit. The transit, trans-shipment and building regional connectivity would immensely facilitate and promote trade, commerce and tourism.A number of issues, including the most critical and complex border problem, which had been hanging for about 40 years despite the inking of a treaty was resolved in an unprecedented bill passed in the Indian Parliament with unanimous support by all members of both the ...

Geneva webinar highlights positive effects of J&K’s new domicile policy

23Oct

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Geneva webinar highlights positive effects of J&K’s new domicile policy

The Jammu and Kashmir Study Center organized a webinar on the sidelines of the 45th session of United Nations Human Rights Council, highlighting the effects of domicile policy in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.The speakers at the global event included Major Gaurav Arya (Retired)- Senior consulting editor for strategic affairs, Republic Media Network; Dr. Surinder Kaul- founding member of Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora; Yana Mirchandani- Editor-in-Chief, The Real Kashmir News Channel; Manu Khajuria- Founder, Voice of Dogra’s; Praveen Gupta- Coordinator, Friends of India – Colorado; and Radhika Gill- State-level athlete and Human Rights activist.The webinar was held to discuss the positive effects of amendment of article 370 in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, that came in a

B2V3’s first segment concludes with great enthusiasm in J&K’s Kupwara

22Oct

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

B2V3’s first segment concludes with great enthusiasm in J&K’s Kupwara

With the conclusion of the first segment of ‘Back to Village phase third’ (B2V3) covering 129 panchayats of the Kupwara district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, visiting officers convened gram sabhas, mahila sabhas and bal sabhas, besides holding interactive meetings with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).The designated officers also conducted visits to local institutions including Anganwadi, primary health centres, schools and different works of Rural Development Department in villages, and formulating plans for resolution of the issues of people besides distributing different kits among beneficiaries.The visiting officers are preparing reports of the different resolutions passed in Gram sabhas, during the inspection which have to be submitted to District Administrati

J&K: Pulwama panchayats organizes Mahila, Bal Sabhas under B2V3

22Oct

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K: Pulwama panchayats organizes Mahila, Bal Sabhas under B2V3

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, visiting officers and other designated government officials continued the public outreach programme in all panchayats across 11 community development (CD) blocks under the third phase of the ‘Back to Village’ programme.The officials also distributed sporting kits among school children, income and domicile certificates, handed over baby Kits to newly born girl children under ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP) scheme and distributed sanction letters under ‘Ladli Beti’ scheme.At many places, officers also distributed wheelchairs, hearing aids, walking sticks among the persons with disabilities.‘Mahila’ (Women) and ‘Bal’ (children) sabhas were also organized across various panchayats of the district and awareness programmes r

J&K: Kupwara District Commissioner inaugurates Skill Institute

22Oct

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K: Kupwara District Commissioner inaugurates Skill Institute

Under the much ambitious phase three of the ‘Back to Village’ (B2V3) running in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, District Development Commissioner (DDC) of Kupwara, Anshul Garg inaugurated a Skill Training Institute.The Institute provides multiple vocational training courses including fashion designing and plumber courses. It was informed that the first batch of 20 female trainees have completed the course of fashion designing.On the occasion, the DDC interacted with the female trainees who put forth several demands before him. He directed the Superintendent ITI Kupwara (Nodal Officer for Skill Development) to submit a proposal for establishment of Skill Institutes at the places demanded.He stressed upon the concerned to tie up the artisans with Entrepreneurship Development

J&K: Kashmir’s Agriculture Department organizes awareness camp at IIKSTC

22Oct

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K: Kashmir’s Agriculture Department organizes awareness camp at IIKSTC

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a broader market awareness-cum-public-private engagement interaction was organized by Kashmir division’s Agriculture Department with agri-entrepreneurs, branding experts, market linkage specialists and other members of civil society and saffron farmers at the India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre (IIKSTC), Pampore.The main objective of conducting the interactive program was to acquaint the key business, market linkage experts and branding specialists regarding the various facilities created at the center towards maximizing benefit to saffron farmers.The team visited various sections of the IIKTC and were briefed by Kashmir’s agriculture director about various facilities for preserving, grading, processing and marketing of Kashm

LG reviews progress of Committee on Business Revival’s recommendations in J&K

21Oct

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

LG reviews progress of Committee on Business Revival’s recommendations in J&K

The Lieutenant Governor of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Manoj Sinha, reviewed the progress made on the recommendations of the Committee on Business revival in Jammu and Kashmir.The Lt Governor sought a detailed report on a host of financial and administrative measures recommended for the revival of the business sector along with financial implications and accorded timelines, aimed at helping business and entrepreneurs and steps taken thereon.“Business sector is the backbone of every economy and it is important that the government machinery must lay a special focus on its revival and for the welfare of the people associated with it,” Sinha said.He further stressed on the effective implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee as per the timelines

LG thanks PM Modi, Rajnath Singh for opening 10 bridges in J&K

21Oct

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

LG thanks PM Modi, Rajnath Singh for opening 10 bridges in J&K

The Lieutenant Governor of Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh for inaugurating 10 bridges as these will play a crucial role in strengthening the connectivity to the far-flung areas of J&K.Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh inaugurated 44 bridges constructed by the Border Road Organization (BRO) in 7 states/UTs with international borders.He also laid the foundation stone for Nechiphu tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh.Out of the 44 bridges, 10 bridges in J&K were inaugurated in the presence of J&K LG Manoj Sinha and Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS PMO, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, Space, Ministry of Development of Nort...

In J&K district, cultivation of lemon grass reaps profit for farmers

20Oct

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

In J&K district, cultivation of lemon grass reaps profit for farmers

For the farmers in the Reasi district in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmi (J&K), the cultivation of lemon grass has become a new profitable venture as the oil extracted from it has huge demand in the market.The commercial cultivation of the lemon grass is also helping the farmers of Katra town to prevent the losses caused by monkeys. The monkey menace had compelled farmers to shun the agricultural practices and keep their cultivable lands fallow, thus, resulting in net loss to their income.Sensing the gravity of the problem, the Department of Agriculture, Reasi, in coordination with the KVK Reasi, and Indian Institute of Medicine Jammu organized a workshop to spread awareness amongst the farmers about lemongrass crops that monkeys cannot damage. It was in the year 2017 when K...