Recruitment bill: By the way why are you dancing?

I was astonished to see a jubilant  crowd shouting slogans at Langate Handwara in favour of the Recruitment Bill recently passed in the State Legislature. The procession was lead by a prominent leader of the area. The participants of the procession were so enthusiastic as if they had conquered More

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Lacking infrastructure

This refers to the story “Quality education: the Government way!”(Op Ed GK 17-04-2010), by Faheem Aslam. I was really shocked to read a government school running from a cowshed in Pulwama. I wonder how the Government is boasting of having constructed hundreds of school buildings. What quality education More

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Genuine voice

This refers to the article titled “Employees wronged” by Hassan Zaingaree. The writer has nicely pointed out how rulers of this unfortunate state crush the genuine voice of the employees, and thrash them for demanding their rights. It is brutal that laws like ESMA are invoked against them. Fayaz More

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Wake up

I was shocked to read the news of Zubair Ahmad Bhat’s killing. It is tragic that our tender kids are being killed and Government is acting as a mute spectator. Where are the Human Rights Organizations? These news stories come as a shock, one after another. Now it is the 70-year-old man, who was dubbed More

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Absolute conviction

This refers to the article titled “Dr. Israr Ahmad leaves millions in tears” by Muzaffar Khadim. The author has aptly mentioned that Dr. Israr has left behind a legacy immense self sacrifice and an absolute conviction in the teachings of the Holy Quran. His mission needs to be followed and that will More

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Jam’aat crisis

This refers to the article “Is Jam’aat facing identity crisis?” by Zahid Ali Advocate. I completely agree with the author that Jama’at’s mission is to spread the word of Allah. It’s unfair if anybody denies these things or forgets the sacrifices of Jam’aat. But on the other hand they hurt the people More

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Identity crisis

This refers to the article "Is Jam’aat facing identity crisis?" by Advocate Zahid Ali (GK April 16). I completely agree with the author that Jama'at is not the product of Kashmir issue; Jama' at has been working in the field for Iqaamat-i-Deen long before Kashmir issue came into existence. It is a fact More

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Really wronged

This refers to the article Employees Wronged by Hassan Zainagiree (GK, April 16, 2010). The author has beautifully portrayed the tale of the state employees in contrast to the central government employees who enjoy all perks. He is right in saying that it is the step-motherly treatment with the JK Government More

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Emotional stability

This refers to the article titled ''The tear in the eye'' by Dr.Mushtaq Chalkoo.(GK 16-04-2010).The writer has nicely mentioned that how tears help a person to achieve emotional stability. Although tears may not solve problems but their chief use lies in providing relief.  Tears express the hidden More

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Discrimination this

This refers to article “Employees wronged” by Hassan Zainagiree (GK-16 April 2010).The author has rightly and boldly supported the demands of employees and beautifully explained the discrimination between IAS, IPS officers, central government employees and state employees. The comparison of present rulers More

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Another killing

This refers to the news regarding "Zubair’s killing". Yet again we lost a blooming bud, a 17-year old youth. How long will it continue? It is quiet unfortunate that troopers continue to target the youth of Kashmir. Zubair's killing who was forcibly drowned allegedly by troopers is highly condemnable More

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AFSPA news

This refers to the news item 'Army chief opposes AFSPA dilution'. It is really shocking that the army chief has opposed the dilution in the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA). Khursheed Reshi khursheedreshi@ovi.com More

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