`Why are they so scared of Matang Singh?'
Former Union Minister and Narasimha Rao loyalist Matang Singh was earlier this week expelled from the Congress for six years for indulging in anti-party activities.



BSF bid to break shackles of militancy in Valley
Pro-active policy alone is no road to everlasting peace in the state. Strengthening cultural ties and camaraderie between its people alone can wipe out the tears of violence.



Post-Kargil artillery becomes a forgotten unit
Artillery which hoped to get its ``rightful place'' after the Kargil war for its role in re-capturing enemy-held peaks is a disappointed force. Upgradation of artillery is not top priority still, though the budget windfall for defence gave a lion's share to the Army.



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