Debating Bill: you must have a solid base

This refers to the inter-district recruitment bill which has been recently passed in the State Legislative Assembly. The controversial bill, passed after an amendment, has split the state, between Jammu and Kashmir Valley.  Although people from many areas especially Kupwara residents celebrated More

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Creative force

This refers to the article titled "A creative force called Ijtihad” by Dr. Mushtaq Ganai. I appreciate the author’s suggestion of formation of an assembly of ulema which must include Muslim lawyers, to protect and if necessary interpret the law of Islam in the light of modern situations which people More

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Dividing people

It seems that that the Inter district recruitment bill has generated more criticism and condemnation. Many people have termed it as a tool to shift the balance of Muslim population while many say it will bring more harm to people than good. The people who spearheaded the agitation and eventually got More

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Mute spectators

This refers to the killing of 70-year-old poor man from Hundwara, who was dubbed as a militant. Such acts are common in Kashmir. We have a list of such cases. Unfortunately, the international community and the civil society is watching all this as mute spectators.Firdous Bhat     More

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Innovative idea

This refers to news item ‘Khidmat centres to offer banking facilities’ in April 17th edition of Greater Kashmir. Dr Haseeb Drabu Chairman J&K Bank deserves appreciation for the bold decision and I suppose the bank only one in India to have established common services centres. The move will not only More

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Action difficult?

This refers to Farooq Abdullah’s statement “Action Against Troopers Difficult Due to AFSPA” (GK April 19). Being the patron of a ruling party in Jammu and Kashmir, the statement speaks volumes about the helplessness of the Government to punish the troopers who are involved in killing of civilians. This More

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Bill consequences

The people of a particular district in the Kashmir division celebrated in an unprecedented way the passage of the inter-district recruitment bill. The ban, thus imposed has its own negative ramifications. Sooner than later, there would be voices crying why ban only inter-district recruitments. Why not More

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Poultry farms

The directorate of consumer affairs and public distribution has done a wonderful job by setting up new poultry farms in Kashmir to improve the breeding of chickens here. This is definitely a step towards achieving a complete self dependence in our state. However, the directorate has not taken any such More

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Tourist spot

Lolab Valley, called as the fruit bowl of Jammu and Kashmir, is a charming terrain in Kupwara. The valley, 26 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide, is dotted with green rice fields, fruit orchards and beautiful meadows. Its beauty had influenced the poetic imagination of many. Special mention about More

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Crushing 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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