Just think what are we leaving behind for our children

What strange things happen around us! Let’s take traffic rules for instance. We are living in the capital city which looks advanced more by cars, palatial houses and of course students marching to the tuition centre, more like modeling on the road ramp! Check some of the students' reactions; education More

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Do something

This refers to the news in GK titled "English Speaking Beggars on prowl in valley". It is right that these beggars trap common people with the Queen’s language. Government must do something about these cheaters. Sajad RasoolRaithan, BudgamSajadrasool9 More

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Luring pilgrims

A couple of years back Hajj pilgrimage was facilitated by a few private travel agencies whose number is increasing day by day. On 3rd June 2010 a huge advertisement by a travel agency has shown various facilities of traveling and lodging provided for Hajj and Umrah aspirants in holy Makkah and Madina More

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Machil calling

This refers to the column titled “Machil calling” by Ajaz-ul-Haque. I agree with him that all of us should protest against such acts against civilians. We should show sympathy with the affected families whose kith and kin are killed. Dar Mudasir   Chalpora Handwara More

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Divert attention

This refers to the news that Army has sent messages warning of a suicide attack during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir. It was nothing but an attempt to divert attention of authorities from fake encounters. Fayaz Ahmad NaidkhaiDoctorate Scholar JMI Delhi More

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Rapid action

Removal of colonel and suspension of Army Major in fake encounter will definitely bring about fear among the dishonest officers who kill civilians for promotions and perks. This is not the first case we have seen. There are many such examples which where human rights were violated. Government has to More

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Revoke AFSPA

This refers to rise in human rights violations in Kashmir. Actually the problem is the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. It is this act which always helps perpetrators to escape punishment. It needs to be revoked as quickly as possible. It is really frustrating when you know the culprit and can't even More

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Mobiles jammed

This refers to the visit of Prime Minister of India to Kashmir. For so-called security reasons, authorities jammed the mobile service in Srinagar. One fails to understand why in the name of security they are making people suffer.Haziq Qadri haziqqadri@gmail More

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Needs Conservation

It is heartening to know that the State Forest Department has decided to establish breeding centre for Hangul (Red deer) and Markhore (Wild goat). This was announced by the Forest Minister, Mian Altaf, at a biodiversity conference in Srinagar recently. Really it is a good step towards the conservation More

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Wullar Tragedy

This refers to the news titled “Education Department yet to learn from Wular tragedy” (GK 08/06). Greater Kashmir is doing commendable job by highlighting delicate issues related to education sector. As reported by the author the area Kulhama usually gets submerged when it rains heavily. The middle school More

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Strong proponent

Kashmir survey sponsored by Libiyan president Gaddafi's son must serve as eye-opener to some of our leaders who are still living in the past. Only 2% of the people favour Pakistan and majority favour Independence. It is time to compliment Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah who always supported the idea that Kashmiris More

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Revoke Act

This refers to Chief Minister’s reply to the suggestion by Mehbooba Mufti of holding a special session of Assembly so that a bill is passed for revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. It is not the time to indulge in the blame-game. If the CM is sincere, he must take the suggestion of Mehbooba More

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