Empowering the minorities
Sir, I support the demand ‘Give Paddar’s Buddhist a Legislative voice’ (DE 17 Dec) by Rinchan Namgyal from Paddar. A small Buddhist locality in a sequestered Himalayan valley in Paddar area of Kishtwar has historical…
Category: letters
Tawi riverfront – Jammu’s shield
Sir, The successful execution of the Tawi Riverfront Development Project has proved to be a game-changer for Jammu. When the river recorded its highest-ever discharge this year, the city stood safe, unlike the devastation of…
Give Paddar’s Buddhist a Legislative voice
Sir, As political chatter in Jammu and Kashmir gravitates toward the upcoming Rajya Sabha appointments, another equally consequential matter lies unresolved – the discretionary nomination of five members to the Union Territory’s Legislative Assembly by…
J&K’s Rising Academic profile
Sir, The latest NIRF 2025 rankings have brought a wave of encouragement for Jammu and Kashmir. The University of Kashmir’s leap to 59th in the Overall Category and its place among the top-10 State Public…
Railway expansion in J&K must be inclusive
Sir, The commissioning of the Katra-Banihal section has rightly been hailed as a historic milestone, finally linking J&K with the rest of India by rail. The proposed Baramulla-Uri line and doubling of the Qazigund-Budgam stretch…
Refusal of Refunds
Sir, Refer to the news that appeared in this paper on April 29,2025 that hotels in Kashmir refuse refunds despite govt order, appears to be irrational and totally unethical. Since a situation due to terrorist…
Preserving India-Bangladesh friendship amid challenges
Sir, Prof (Dr) D.K. Giri’s article “India-Bangladesh Ties, No Sign of Revival” (April 26) thoughtfully captures the current strains in bilateral relations. It is unfortunate that short-term provocations and external manipulations, especially from China, are…
Pahalgam: A valley of memories
Sir, The article “Pahalgam: A Muse” (April 27) beautifully captures the soul of a valley that has long inspired artists, poets, and dreamers. Rachna Vinod’s evocative recollections bring alive the serene and vibrant Pahalgam that…
Strengthening India-Saudi Arabia strategic bonds
Sir, The article “Strategic India-Saudi Arabia Ties” (April 27) aptly captures the growing importance of Indo-Saudi relations. The expansion from energy cooperation to defence, cybersecurity, and counterterrorism efforts reflects a matured, forward-looking partnership. Joint military…
Political unity: A strong response to terror
Sir, The article “Political Consensus on Terror” (April 26) highlights a significant and commendable moment in Indian democracy. The bipartisan unity displayed at the All-Party Meeting in New Delhi, and the compassionate resolution passed in…