When Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah was arrested

This refers to the historical incident on August 9, 1953 when the prime minister of Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah was dismissed from power and arrested at Gulmarg by the Indian authorities. He was imprisoned under the Safety Act for six years and released in January 1958. That time people demonstrated More

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Good move

I appreciate the decision to change school timings. The move may be criticized by certain quarters but the fact is that the decision has been taken in the interest of students, who are unable to bear this scorching heat of summer. It will ensure that children sleep and wake early and put an end to their More

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Zojila road

This refers to Sajjad Bazaz’s article titled “Whose Rohtang Tunnel?” He is right in saying that J&K funds go to the development of Himachal Pradesh which is really strange! Zojila is the only lifeline of Ladakh region. The alternate route from Leh to Manali is worst then Zojila and poses a great More

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Misleading information

This refers to the news item titled “Many Roads in Pulwama to be repaired this year: Saroori” (GK August 10).  I am a resident of Pulwama and well aware of the condition of the Koil-Lajoora-Malangpora road which the minister has talked about. Unfortunately the information provided to the House by More

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Save environments

Some days back we went for a picnic to Doodhpathri. The place is extremely beautiful. But I was shocked to see scores trees cut by unknown persons. We observed a large-scale deforestation in the area. One fails to understand how it takes places and why the concerned officials don’t take its cognizance More

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Nothing wrong

This refers to the change in school timings from 7.30 AM 12.30 PM. No doubt some teachers face problems in reaching schools in time due to non-availability of transport, but I think the problem can be resolved if the government takes a note of it. Barring that, I guess there is nothing wrong with the More

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How long?

Empowering troops with draconian laws like AFSPA on one hand and ordering high level enquiries into killing of civilians on the other is just a tactic to suppress the freedom movement in Kashmir. If Kashmiris talk of self-determination they are arrestedunder the PSA and if they rise against innocent More

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Dog menace

This refers to dog menace in Kashmir. The problem is not confined to rural areas only, but it is equally grave in the urban areas. The menace is increasing with each passing day, with authorities silent over the issue. It is really unfortunate that the municipal authorities are not initiating any action More

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Polythene ban

It is good to see that the state government has taken some initiatives to protect the environment. It is right in banning the usage, production, distribution and marketing of polythene. Credit goes to the authorities for setting up first of its kind Bio-Degradable Plastic Unit in J&K. Polythene is More

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Irrational this

This refers to the article 'The Central University Mess' by Ihsan Malik. The views of the author are neutral. Unfortunately J&K is the result of a forced marriage between non-consenting parties and this division is reflected in every aspect - be it social, geographical or cultural.Have you ever More

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