Closing airport: Are we living in a medieval age?

In haste the Indian Air Force has decided to shut down the Srinagar Airport for all commercial flights into and out of Srinagar, from 1 September 2010 until 15th of September apparently for re-carpeting the runway. In this age this total disruption of such a vital service shall further disjoint the More

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Airport closure

It was with a sense of dismay that I read the news “Srinagar airport to remain closed for 12 days.” It is a shame that Kashmiri people have become so powerless politically than no one speaks on their behalf anymore. Airport closures are history in most parts of the world; people need to travel for medical More

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Crackdown returns

This refers to the return of crackdowns in Kashmir. Why is police cracking down on youth? Are they militants? Do they carry guns? It is unfortunate that the cops are harassing youth who are just pelting stones to give vent to their anger. Such things are not going to crush the movement. They would More

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Welcome decision

This refers to the letter titled "Paper Scheme" (GK Aug 23). The author is unaware of the fact that the single paper scheme for class 12th was proposed early this year. However due to the criticism by students and many members of BOSE it was not implemented. It is now being implemented because a very More

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Make efforts

The ongoing crisis has badly hit the education sector. The situation is not improving because of the daily killings. People are looking for alternate means to compensate the economic crunch. They are establishing local committees, help groups etc. Such steps are appreciable. Earlier it was suggested More

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Hollow claims

Kudos to all those who highlighted Kashmir issue at the international level by holding demonstrations at various places. It will lend credence to the movement besides expose the hollow claims of India that it was a democratic nation.Raise ur RashidLar, GanderbalMore

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In harmony

This refers to the news "Sikhs smell foul play" (GK 22nd  Aug). Sikhs and Kashmiris have always lived in harmony in Kashmir. I believe that such attempts are a deliberate attempt to defame the movement. It is a fact that Sikhs have never been targeted or harassed by Kashmiris. They are living in More

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I appreciate

This refers to the  letter titled 'What is wrong if Asiya sends her child to study abroad' by Dr. Muzaffar. The views expressed by the writer are appreciable. Everybody has right to get educated whether abroad or here even if he belongs to the pro-freedom camp. At the same time Asiya must not condemn More

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Change strategy

This refers to the ongoing agitation which has ruined the education system in Kashmir.Why are we playing with our future? Aazadi would not come in days. It would take a long time. If Aazadi doesn’t come in a year, does it mean students would sit at home? We have no right to deprive them of education More

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Highly commendable

This refers to the letter to Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah titled “Kashmir continues to suffer” written by Dr. Rashid Para. The author`s work is highly commendable. It would surely act as a food for thought not only to the Abdullah dynasty but for those who have a misconceptions regarding Kashmir.
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Aggravating crisis

This refers to crackdowns by police and CRPF in Kashmir. The phenomenon is nothing new. We have seen it during 1990s. Today it is done to nab the stone pelters. This means equating them with militants. Crackdown is an attack on the dignity of people. Such steps are going to aggravate the problem. It More

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Bemina crackdown

This refers to the recent crackdown in Bemina. It reminded me of late ‘90s when the old city was put under curfew to nab militants. We Kashmiris are being tortured for even demanding our basic rights. How unfortunate on part of the government that it is not able to protect the dignity of its citizens More

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Postal services

Postal services have been badly hit in Kashmir due to the crisis. No parcel vans or dak vans are moving on the roads. The parcels and daks are not being transported from a Post office to GPO. No Post Office accepts any registered or insured letter. The situation in the telecommunication department like More

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