Earth Hour Celebrations: Let's care for our mother earth

This refers to the 2010 Earth hour celebrations. Millions of people switched off lights in their houses for an hour, joining the world in observing the Earth Hour to call for a binding pact to cut greenhouse gas emissions. With almost 50 million supporters across the globe and a network in over 100 countries More

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Fake organizations?

 I was surprised to read the news in Greater Kashmir tiled “Nomads start early migration.” (GK, March 29). One fails to understand what an organization like Tribal and Cultural Foundation, if at all it exists, has got to do with the migration of Nomads. As far as Gujjars here in Poonch are concerned More

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Chinar protection

 This refers to the issue of Chinar protection. We must ensure that our heritage is not vandalized by anyone. If this vandalization continues, we will be losing our assets in the form of Chinars etc. It is really ironical that on one hand, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir makes tall claims of More

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Gingko hoopla

 This refers to the article titled “The Ginkgo hoopla” by Dr Khursheed Ahmad Ganai (GK, Apr 1). I completely agree with the writer’s assertion that we should not advocate plantation without giving a thought to our socio-economic setup and the fragile environment we live in. Let’s not create any More

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Peaceful atmosphere

 This refers to the news titled “CM uses latest technology: NC” (GK March 31). There is no problem if the Head of the State uses Blackberry mobile. But it is the responsibility of every legislator, including the chief minister, to respect the sanctity of the House and not disregard it by using these More

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Fragile ecology

 Kashmir is known for its beauty and natural ecology which has earned it the name of nature’s paradise. But over the years the mass destruction of forest cover has damaged itsnatural ecology. Forests are considered as a most endangered natural resource in Kashmir presently, the reasons being More

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How long?

 The Kashmir freedom struggle is on for decades now. No on knows how long the struggle will continue and when we will achieve our goal. One of the main reasons for this delay is the lack of proper leadership. Tarique Ahmadtarique.a.786@gmail.comMore

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Cutting Chinars

 This refers to cutting of Chinars in Kashmir. Media highlights the vandalisation, but there is nobody to take its cognizance. Who is responsible? The Government is making tall claims of protecting the rich heritage in Jammu and Kashmir. This heritage vandalization must end. That will help us boost More

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Shun differences

 This refers to the article titled ‘’Who talks to whom’’? by Zulfikar Majid.(GK 31-03-2010). As emphasised by the writer, need of the hour is that both India and Pakistan should resume the dialogue process if peace is to prevail, and if the dispute is to be resolved once and for all. If the two More

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