At last Shariq stands up to say something different

This is in reference to the news item “Its a cold blooded Murder: Shariq”. I bring to his notice the plight of families of numerous innocent Kashmiris, whose kins were slaughtered during his party's blood-thirsty regime over the last few months and years. We haven't heard him or any of his colleagues More

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Bold statement

Sharif-u-Din Shariq deserves an appreciation for speaking the truth about the killing of three innocent students of Government Degree College Bemina, These killings by the STF personal in broad day light are more brazen and brutal than the killing of three youth in Machil pseudo-encounter.  These More

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Winter schooling

The government decision of holding winter schooling to compensate academic loss is full of flaws. Firstly, it negates its own claim that 80% schools functioned quite smoothly in rural areas of Kashmir during unrest, which according to the government had not been following the Hurriyat programmes. Secondly More

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Address now

Kudos to Greater Kashmir for highlighting illegal constructions in Gulmarg and negligence of the authorities with regard to historic Kalai! I hope the authorities will now wake up from slumber and address to these serious issues at an earliest. People need to be made aware of their obligations towards More

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Hybrid crops

This refers to the article titled “Hybrid crops: bane or boon” (GK Nov 25) by Dr Khursheed A Ganai. The author has rightly pointed out the hazards associated with hybrid crops. Apart from financial burden on farmers, these crops have played havoc with quality of rice. Our native rice variety like ‘Mushk More

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Infrastructure first

This refers to the recent decision of changing the uniform of government schools on the pattern of private schools. It is appreciable step but what about the infrastructure in schools? It is actually the infrastructure facilities in the private schools that motivate parents to send their wards there More

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Think again

This refers to winter schooling move. Most of our school buildings are not suitable for schooling in summers, not to talk of winters. No doubt we lost many academic days due to unrest, but the authorities must set the schools right before thinking of winter schooling. Most of the parents are willing More

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Winter schooling

This refers to the Jammu and Kashmir government’s decision of canceling the vacation this winter. If implemented, the step will be extremely beneficial because the student community suffered immensely on the academic front this year. There is a dire need to compensate the loss. Now it is the responsibility More

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Surprising read

I was quite surprised to read Dr. Tabish's article on 'Designing a world class healthcare system.' The article did not dwell at all into building a health care system, which obviously can not be covered by one article. But he has made a puzzle of the world health systems. I was hoping the medical administrator More

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RTI must

This refers to news article "No EPIC's for 46% electorate" (GK Nov 24th). It clearly exposed the tall claims of the state Government and Election Commission of India that most of the electorates in J&K have been provided photo election cards. This all could only be exposed through Right to Information More

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