Saghir Report: not much to offer

This refers to the news about the Saghir report. Politicians know the art of politics but this time the report was submitted in a hotchpotch manner. Saghir Working Group report is a bolt. Though it professes to ‘examine’ autonomy and ‘consider’ Self-Rule but the philosophy behind this report claiming More

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Condemnable response

This refers to Balwant Mankotia’s letter to Greater Kashmir titled “Biased reporting by a paper like Greater Kashmir.” The response is highly condemnable as GK is the only paper representing the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. I just have a small question for Mr Mankotia: Why don’t you More

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Fantastic nonsense

This refers to the article titled “Pre-Post-Erous” by Mehmood-ur-Rashid. The article made a good read. He has rightly termed the ban on pre-paid mobile connections in Jammu and Kashmir as a “fantastic nonsense.” Also he is right in saying that the most unfortunate thing that happened in the past year More

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Great loss

This refers to the death of a noted Kashmiri singer Abdul Rashid Farash due to brain hemorrhage. It is a big loss. He was a versatile singer who composed some very good songs and sung them in an extremely melodious voice. His popular song titled “'Moute chhuro Karith Khali Kam Khane” will always be remembered More

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Justice murdered

This refers to the article titled “Justice Murdered” by Hassan Zainagiree. The writer has rightly asserted that New Delhi has a long history of fudging the evidences to shield the culprits. Every time a tragedy hits Kashmir, the troops go unpunished.  Courtesy: the Armed Forces (Special) Powers More

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Daunting task

The Central Government has asked the Telecom Operators to come out with a fool-proof verification mechanism of pre-paid SIM cards in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a challenge before the Operators and their responsibility to perform the task as soon as possible. Bhat AejuLaw StudentUniversity of More

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Save Palestine

Since its formation in 1948, Israel is leaving no stone unturned to kill and murder the aspirations of Palestinians. 1.2 billion Muslims throughout the world must understand that by usurping Masjid-e-Aqsa and other parts of Holy Land, Isreal is doing no good to Muslims. Only Iran is raising voice and More

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Welcome step

This refers to the news story titled "Project Snow Leopard" started by Wildlife Department. It is a welcome step and a promising move. Panthera uncial (snow leopard) has been declared as protected species under the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Public awareness is most important. Seminars More

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Distorting history

This refers to the news story titled “How our history is taught” (GK 1.1.2010). The story has reference to a General Knowledge book called Chronicle India 2010 which is usually used as a guide by people preparing for Central or State civil services examinations. The book contains all malicious and distorted More

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Rich past

The Valley of Kashmir is very beautiful. It has rightly been described as the “paradise on Earth.” Poets have always praised its landscape, landscape, majestic forests, lakes, rivers and waterfalls. It has a distinct culture, customs, rituals and language. We have a rich past, and it is our moral responsibility More

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Flu echoes

This refers to the Swine Flu pandemic. The disease has killed hundreds of people in India and is now spreading fast in Kashmir. Since Kashmir is a cold region, there is possibility that the disease can spread at a rapid pace here. We should try to follow the guidelines of the World Health Organisation More

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