Lest we remember saffron as a crop once upon a time

This is in reference to the article “Kashmir Saffron” authored by the worthy agronomists of SKAUST (Greater Kashmir, 1st Feb, 2006. Probably for the first time that our sons of the soil have voiced the tragedy that has befallen the saffron growers in the valley. The tragedy is attributable to both More

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Attack condemned

Dear Editor,

This is in response to the news regarding attack on Greater Kashmir (GK Feb 09, 2006.) Greater Kashmir is a free and fearless voice of Kashmir. The event has shocked us all, but we are sure it won’t hamper the functioning of the paper. Shame on those who are out to gag the freedom of press. They should More

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Stop persecution

Dear Editor,

Dear Editor, Apropos the article “A leaf from our history” I and II” (Greater Kashmir 6th and 7th Feb 2006). The author deserves accolades for his well researched write-up touching a very serious subject. Kashmiris have been denied this right both in pre and post 1947 period. The first causality of More

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Don’t ban

Dear Editor,

S. Iliyas Ali Rizvi’s write up A History called Krbala was a beautifully written piece.  It is not good at all on part of the state government not to allow the procession to be carried from Abi Guzar. I don’t understand why the group of mourners who assemble there every year are mercilessly beaten More

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