Upholding integrity of institutions

  Sir, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s recent remarks on the threat posed by misinformation to our institutions needs to be taken into account. His warning against narratives designed to tarnish our national pride and institutional integrity…

Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex

Sir, I write to express concern over the lack of response to the tender for the vertical lift project from Peerkho to Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex. The envisioned project holds promise for enhancing tourist access…

Counter terrorism measures

Sir, This pertains to the recent proposal to invoke the Enemy Agents Act against individuals aiding Pakistani terrorists, as reported in your publication. While it is crucial to combat terrorism effectively, such measures should not…

India-China relations

Sir, The recent meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Astana highlights a crucial step towards resolving the prolonged border issues in eastern Ladakh. The commitment to respect…

Crowd management

Sir, The tragic stampede at the religious congregation in Hathras, which claimed over 121 lives, highlights a critical need for effective crowd management and safety protocols at large gatherings. The local administration’s failure to anticipate…

Protect Biodiversity

Sir, Biodiversity is the variability among living organism and stands important for the survival of the earth. Its importance can be seen in every aspect of life viz-a-viz social, aesthetic and in moral. The problem…

Incredible feat of Men in Blue

Sir, This refers to the Editorial, “Historic Win (July 1)”. From ‘In the air, Sreesanth takes it… India win!’; To ‘In the air, it’s India who win the T20 World Cup… The drought is over!’.…

Return of the native

Sir, This is with reference to the write-up “The Clamour for Return”. The writer Khosa is the President of Kashmiri Pandit Sabha, Ambphalla and a leading light of the KP community. Very few Kashmiri Pandit…

Army’s skin bank initiative

Sir, I am writing to commend the Indian Army on the launch of the first of its kind skin bank facility aimed at treating severe burn injuries. This initiative reflects a commendable commitment to enhancing…