Traffic signals: we need to regulate the system

This refers to the news report regarding Traffic Signal Installation in the twin cities of Srinagar and Jammu. Installation of this system is much-needed not only in Srinagar and Jammu cities, but also in all district headquarters and major intersections of highway from Varmul to Lakhanpur. Reason More

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Disappointing this

It is disappointing to see the young generation of Kashmir being killed, day in and day out. Why is the state government acting as a mute spectator to all this? People had hopes from the present government led by chief minister, Omar Abdullah. But one really feels disappointed to see the killings taking More

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Dubai Villa

This refers to the news ‘Minister buys villa in Dubai Palms’. It is really unfortunate to see ministers amassing money through illegal means. The disease of corruption is not only limited to ministers but it has gripped the entire society. The hierarchy of corruption starts from the peon and ends at More

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Confusing article

Seema Mustafa’s article “As if people don't matter” was highly confusing. What does Seema Mustafa actually want Omar to do and what does she want to communicate to him or to the people of Kashmir? Who is the “herd” and who the “people”? Can Seema clarify it please! Let journalists like Seema suggest More

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Prevailing situation

This refers to article “This rage has a reason' by Hamida Nayeem (GK July 17). The author deserves applauds for presenting a clear picture of the prevailing situation in Kashmir. The vicious cycle of violence in Kashmir has devoured 17 innocent lives in the past three weeks. The common man is facing More

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Introspect now

 This refers to your front page editorial "Introspection" wherein you have tried to give a composite picture of the current turmoil in Kashmir. The chaotic situation although being a spontaneous reaction to teenage killings, should be reviewed by the separatist leadership because ordinary man bears More

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Will required

This refers to the Indian leadership that goes to the United Nations and throws at the world community statements like "we are committed to resolve the Kashmir dispute". This sort of "commitment" has been there for so long. 60 years and counting. So what? To turn the economic state of affairs around More

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Beyond limits

This refers to the present situation in Kashmir. Enough is enough. Let’s get rid of everything: Hartals, curfews and stone pelting. Where are we heading to? I don’t find any clear and proper way where are heading to. Everything is going beyond limits. Let peace prevail.Nargis Ara More

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Talks failed?

This refers to the recent Indo-Pak foreign minister level talks and the controversy thereof. The foreign ministers of the two countries in their joint press conference described the meeting as cordial, frank in which all issues were discussed. For India Mumbai attack and terrorism was the core issue More

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Peaceful means

This refers to the article "Little Knowledge" by Shahid Matto. Stone pelting is the reaction of our armless youth. My views are little different from that of Matto as stone pelting will take us no where. It will ensure self destruction and not self determination. I completely agree with views shared More

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Old situation

 This refers to the letter titled “government responsible” by Mushtaq Ali. The author has mentioned that government is not serious in punishing guilty or restoring law and order. He has referred to the prevailing situation in Kashmir. But he has not mentioned that Kashmir has been going through More

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