Let’s not forget the contribution of GMC teachers

This refers to Dr. M.S. Khuroo article in Greater Kashmir titled, "Trip down the memory lane". Thank you very much Dr. Khuroo sahib in reminding us of our old memories associated with our student life. But how he forgot to mention the names of our teachers who had a great role to play in our professional More

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Treating TB

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease. Nearly two persons die every three minutes due to TB everyday in India. 40% of general population carries the bacteria of the disease in their bodies and 10% of such population gets active disease during their lifetime. The disease is seen in every age group but More

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Patients deceived

This refers to Dr. Taha Rafiq’s article titled “Mal-Practice:Patients deceived” (GK 20-03-2010) and its response by Mr. Pandith (GK 23-03-2010). It is a matter of serious concern that some diagnostic centers practice quackery thereby risking the lives of gullible patients. A few days back, on the advice More

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Avoid extravagance

This refers to the article titled "Avoid extravagance" by Dr. Akthar Naqib. I agree with the author saying that while feeling proud of being in a position to indulge in extravagance, we completely ignore the sentiments of those who are not well-off. It is our right to say that Wazwan is our identity More

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Ginkgo tree

This refers to Ginkgo tree found after 200 years by the Agriculture Department. The tree has medicinal value. I really appreciate the officials who located the tree. Muneeb Mushtaq KarSt. Joseph's School More

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Appreciable step

This refers to the proposed amendment in the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education Act 1975. This is likely to allow Inter-District migration of students, recognition of degrees from other boards and implementation of Microbiology subject at the senior secondary level. It is an appreciable step More

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Not correct

This refers to the book on the life of Muhammad Maqbool Bhat by Altaf Sahab of JKLF. While going through the book, I was astonished to read that the writer has declared Khaliq Parveez (a well known Urdu writer) dead. The fact is that Khaliq Sahab by is alive. The writer should have got the facts checked More

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Don’t raise

This refers to the ongoing dispute between the government and the employees regarding various issues like release of arrears and retirement age. The employee unions are demanding the enhancement of retirement age to 60 and it signals that they are only concerned about their future. The state government More

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Land grab

This refers to the news regarding the Palladium site land grab. It is really a matter of serious concern. Let the Jammu and Kashmir Government not play into the hands of vested interests. It is important to think about the development of the Valley, but this development should not be a hoax. Why lease More

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