Introspection: Who needs it more?
This refers to the your front page editorial INTROSPECT (GK 15-07-2010). There is no doubt that regular introspection is very important in achieving the desired objectives. In the current scenario the people of Kashmir stand on one side while as their so called elected government on the MoreI disagree
This refers to the letter ‘’I disagree’’ by Adil Wahid from Australia. It is very easy to pass the judgement on the ongoing struggle in Kashmir by sitting away from Kashmir. In this competitive world everybody wants to be educated, developed but not at the cost of life and dignity. We talk about MoreUnity needed
This refers to an excellent article “How to save this protest?” by Surinder Mohan (GK. 02.07.2010). He has been clear in his analysis of the situation. He has sincerely put forth good suggestions for the leadership as well as the people of this State. I fully agree with his idea of recipe for success MoreLittle knowledge
This refers to the views of Mansoor Ahmad about using safer mode of protests. The views only reflect little knowledge of the author about the ground situation in Kashmir. Stone pelting is the reaction of armless youth who are charged with PSAs for holding peaceful protests. Pertinently, the separatist MoreUnfortunate strikes
This refers to the unfortunate strikes in Kashmir. During the strikes people are supposed to sit at their homes and the schools are being closed and the students cannot complete their syllabus. That is why schools are now using the internet service to complete the syllabus. Many schools are MoreLeaderless nation
This refers to the article “Leaderless Kashmir” by Uday Shanker. I completely agree with the author that Kashmiri leaders have shown themselves as individualistic and visionless people. Our leaders just do politics with blood of Kashmiri people. At the present juncture they should collectively MoreSheer prejudice
Apropos Uday Shanker’s writeup ‘leaderless Kashmir’ on july 13. It’s actually a sugar coated poison for the emotions of the people of Kashmir in which he suggests that present outrage in Kashmir against tyrannic Indian rule is the outburst of the lack of the jobs, roads, power and other infrastructural MoreKrishna’s statement
This refers to SM Krishna’s statement that the recent happenings in Jammu and Kashmir are India’s internal matter. It shows the callousness of India toward the genocide going on in Kashmir. People of Kashmir are well informed about the realities on ground.Zahoor Peer MoreMobile schools
One basic need of being humans is correct application of mind. And the best method to apply the mind in right direction is by acquiring knowledge. The simplest way to get knowledge is to get education. In the present scenario in Kashmir Valley, lot of children are not going to school and thus not More- Kashmir
Tufail Matoo killing:Police registers case
'Death mysterious, investigation under murder charges'
SAMAAN LATEEF
Srinagar, July 17: After 36 days, police finally filed a first information report in Tufail Ahmad Matoo’s killing and investigations have commenced in the case under murder charges. Terming Tufail More
- Srinagar City
YATRIS ENJOY HOSPITALITY
SAY SRINAGARITES MOST GENEROUS IN COUNTRY
MOAZUM MUHAMMAD
Srinagar, July 17: Despite tense situation prevailing in the Valley, Yatris have been enjoying a hassle-free journey to Amarnath cave and find the transit at Srinagar most hospitable even though the summer More
- South Asia
Muzaffarabad women protest Kashmir plight
SEEK WITHDRAW OF TROOPS FROM JK
ROSHAN MUGHAL
Muzaffarabad, July 17: Hundreds of women on Friday staged a protest rally organized to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir. Raising pro-freedom slogans, women in burqa and veils thronged More
- Business
Markets see half-day rush
* Petrol pumps, vegetable sellers, groceries witness heavy rush* JK Bank ATMs disburse Rs 19 cr, record 50,000 transactions
RABIA NOOR
Srinagar, July 17: Getting a half-day breather after about two-weeks’ running shutdowns and curfews, markets in the summer capital Saturday remained abuzz with business activity with people thronging shops More


