Cigarette smoking: just give it up

This refers to the recently observed anti-smoking day. Every year thousands of people around the world die from diseases caused by smoking. One in two lifetime smokers die from their habit. Half of these deaths occur in middle age. Tobacco contributes to a number of cancers. The mixture of nicotine More

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Highly condemnable

This refers to the news titled “Israeli commandos storm ships.” This is undoubtedly a barbaric act and an example of Israeli state terrorism against innocent people of Palestine. Targeting innocent people is a crime against humanity and Israel must stop such acts with immediate effect. World community More

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Encounter business

This refers to the article titled "Fake Encounter Business". I completely agree with the author’s views. The killing of three youth in Machil sector by the army for promotions and medals is the worst example of the state-sponsored terrorism. Innocent youth have been branded as "cross border infiltrators More

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Well done

I appreciate the commitment of GK team to highlight the pathetic condition of Dal lake. Let us pledge to save it as it is an invaluable jewel of Kashmir.Sajad MirIUST, Awantipora sanahsajad@indiatimes.com More

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Futile talks

This refers to the news story “Talks, killings can’t go together: Mirwaiz” (GK June 01). There is no doubt that human rights violations and talks can’t go hand in hand. But I think the leadership is unable to understand the gravity of the human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir. When an ordinary More

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New style

It is a good step by the GK communications that they have launched a new style of Greater Kashmir on the internet. Now GK is available in most languages of world on the internet. This is the best way to spread the news to the other parts of world. My best wishes to GK team.Aijaz ahmadAgroo Devsar More

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Kashmir issue

This refers to the killing of the three youth from Nadihaal Rafiabad. I was shocked to hear this news, though such events are nothing new in Kashmir. In the past, Kashmir has been a witness to so many brutal killings. Recently the chief minister, Omar Abdullah said Kashmiris’ blood was not cheap. But More

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Machil killings

This refers to the news titled 'Geelani seeks ICJ probe into Machil killings.’ It is disheartening to see our leaders asking something which lacks substance. ICJ has jurisdiction only to decide international disputes between states (countries) with no jurisdiction to decide killings within a state. Kashmir More

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Brutal attack

Israel’s brutal attack on Turkish aid ship shocked the international community. Such inhuman attacks have once again unveiled the aggressive face of Israel in front of the world community. Such activities are alarming and prove that Israeli doesn’t wants to peace and prosperity in the region. The world More

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Shocking this

This refers to the shocking news about the killing of three innocent youth of from Nadihal Rafiabad in a fake encounter by Army. Is this India’s commitment of zero tolerance on human rights abuses in Kashmir? How can India talk of a dialogue with separatists in such a situation? Such incidents are highly More

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UN failure

United Nations was made to restore peace and tranquility in the world. Every country trusted the UN, but it has failed to come up to the expectations of people particularly in Muslim world. First the UN failed to come up with any viable solution which can ensure a dignified and respectable life for Palestinians More

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