Integrate ICT to smoothen education system
This refers to the article titled "Integrate ICT and rejuvenate the education system "(GK 3 March) by Dr Muhammad Amin Malik. The author has made some good suggestions on how to improve the education system in Kashmir. These suggestions should be implemented in letter and spirit. The author is right More

Lady Qaeda
This refers to the article titled “The Lady Qaeda” by Hassan Zainagiree. The author has rightly reflected upon the condition of women and the ordeals they face everyday. Just observing women’s day is not enough. Women like Aasiya and Neelofar are still waiting for justice. Eshaq Ahmad DarPulwama More

Criticizing Government
Over the years we have learned to criticise the Government in power on every issue even if it does something good. While our right to speech and expression is a constitutional one, we have to express what we really feel and not just to appease a section of the people whom we fear or want favours from More

Understand reason
This refers to the letter titled ''Frequent Hartals'' (GK, 4-3-2010) by Irshad Ahmad Bhat. The author has rightly counted the total number of strikes in the past two decades and their impact on the society. I agree that this strategy is not going to lead us anywhere and it is no solution to Kashmir dispute More

Serving people
Jammu and Kashmir bank has been serving the people of this state with dedication. We must be thankful to the management of the bank for its rapid progress over the last many years. But the issue of private car loan is not understandable. The youth of Kashmir get caught in the alluring schemes of private More

NT recruitments
This refers to the appointment of 29 Urdu “illiterates” as Naib Tehsildars in violation of the Recruitment Rules (GK March 6, 2010).On one hand the government is yearning for return of peace in the state, but on the other it has snatched the peace of mind of the eligible but dropped-out Urdu knowing More

Sheer Hypocrisy
This refers to the column “Aradhna honoured; will NDTV honour Mushawirat too?” by Ajaz ul Haque. This reflects the dichotomy of Indian politics which has affected almost every important institution in India, media being no exception. Neutrality and unbiased approach is the symbol and true spirit of journalism More

Wasting money
This refers to the article titled “Laptop diplomacy” by Samina Wani (GK March 3). I appreciate the author for rightly criticizing the government its move of providing laptops to legislators. She has rightly asked them to concentrate on issues like unemployment and eradicating corruption rather than distributing More

Playing politics
This refers to silent protests staged by the Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP). The demonstrators including women, children and aged brave all odds, hoping against hope that they somebody might tell them the whereabouts of their dear ones. Even some protesters don't have bus fare to More

Good suggestions
This refers to the article on Information and Communication Technology by Dr Muhammad Amin Malik. The article carried some good suggestions for the policy makers. I agree that instead of rote learning the government should implement ICT in all institutions to make the education system more vibrant and More

Minaret ban
This refers to the ban on Minarets in Switzerland. This constitutional ban on minarets is a discriminatory move. The ban is in contradiction to the Swiss constitution that guarantees freedom of religion in Switzerland. The ban can prove counter-productive for a countrywhich has a distinction of being More

  • City

Badamwari comes alive with bloom

ARIF SHAFI WANI

Srinagar, Mar 10: The early bloom of flowers on Almond trees in the sprawling historic Badamwari garden in Shahr-e-Khaas has become a source of attraction for nature lovers and tourists, alike.  Situated More




  • Jammu

Minister directs Hajj Committee, Waqf Board to get accounts audited

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Mar 10: Minister of State for Hajj & Auqaf and Fisheries, Ajaz Ahmad Khan today directed the agencies concerned with the conduct of Hajj to prepare in advance for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage More



  • News

Gunmen attacked me: Mother of missing son

ZULFIKAR MAJID

Srinagar, Mar 10: A 70-year-old woman, who is seeking whereabouts of her missing son, on Wednesday said she was attacked by unidentified gunmen twice in recent months at Tregpora in Rafiabad. Her More



  • GK Business

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Employment Fair 2010

RABIA NOOR

Srinagar, Mar 10: The employment fair 2010 at Kashmir Haat here has evoked tremendous response, with from the unemployed Kashmiri youth. The five-day fair was inaugurated on Monday. “During last three More



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