Had Sheikh joined hands with Kak?

This refers to the letter We Mourn by Dr.Dhar (Greater Kashmir, August 4). He says that it was Pandir Ram Chandra Kak, the then Prime Minister of the Jammu & Kashmir State who had raised his voice for Independent Kashmir but his plan was thwarted by Sheikh Abdullah and Nehru Family. Pandit Ram Chandra More

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More troops

This refers to the news “More troops being deployed in Kashmir.” This is not done at a time when the entire issue is about troop’s withdrawal. More humane approach is needed to deal with the protesters. People in Kashmir want justice. They are out on the streets protesting against civilian killings. More

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Trout Fish

It was pleasing to read some items on trout fish (GK 30-07-2010 & 02-08-2010). Now a days trout fish angling has became passion of large sessions of people from valley. I It has a potential to become an international sport if it’s given a proper attention.Mehboob Ali BeighMore

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Ignoring Kashmir

I wonder why Delhi-based news channels seem to be more concerned about the corruption in the Common Wealth Games (CWG) than what is happening in Kashmir. Kashmir is bleeding and nobody in India or rest of the world is talking about the daily killings in the Valley. I wonder if media persons are taught More

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Mohalla committees

It is encouraging to see volunteers distributing food among the patients in different hospitals of Srinagar. Such people really deserve to be applauded for taking such bold initiatives to help their brothers and sisters in this hour of grief. We must remember the significance of social service in Islam More

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Why now?

This refers to Hurriyat (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani statement against violence and stone pelting. Yes, burning railway stations and schools can’t be justified. But why did he issue this statement only after 45 youth have already been killed? Can’t understand.Shah WaseemMore

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True picture

This refers to the article “In The Dark Alley” by Shams Irfan (GK Aug 5). The writer has portrayed a true picture of the mindset of the Kashmir youth at the moment. The article was really good.Alliya Mujeeb Bazazoutrageous_amb@yahoo.co.in

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Peace appeal

This refers to the appeal by the veteran leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani for peaceful protests and sit-ins. Geelani has rightly said that youth should desist from violence because it hampers the real cause. By burning public property is completely unjustifiable. Doing so won’t hurt anyone but us.Urfan More

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Not acceptable

This refers to a letter titled “Cancel Exams” (GK Aug 4) by some parents and students of the Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora. The suggestion to grade the students on the basis of internal assessment is not acceptable. Such steps are not taken if students have to achieve something More

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Communal harmony

This refers to the letter titled ‘We mourn’ by Dr R L Dhar. I agree with the views of the author. History is witness that our leaders broke the trust of innocent people of Kashmir for power. They brought misfortunes to them. And now the present government is repeating the history. It cannot take any More

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Unity must

Given the ground situation in Kashmir, it is high time for the leaders to unite and guide people. This is not the time to blame mainstream politicians, but ensure that no more civilians are killed in action by police and paramilitary forces. Human resource is an important constituent of any struggle More

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Political problem

Kashmir issue is a problem and only political solution is required. India has always shown stubbornness to address the issue. But this time it must get serious and resolve it once and for all. At the same time, politicians in Jammu and Kashmir must leave their luxury rooms and reach out to the masses More

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