Let's encourage our own writers, our own books

This refers book review titled “Iqbal and Kashmir” by Prof. Muhammad Aslam. This is admirable on part of Greater Kashmir to publish reviews on books written by native writers. The book reviews by Prof Aslam are interesting and thought-provoking. From writers to ministers, all deliver long sermons More

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Congrats Faisal

Shah Faisal from a remote village of Kupwara has done all the Kashmiris proud by standing first in the IAS examination. This shows his determination and vision. Other Kashmiri boys and girls should learn from him. He should be the inspiration now. Amidst all odds that includes the killing of his father More

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JKIL closure

This refers to the news item in Greater Kashmir titled “JKIL offers VRS to 1077 workers” (May 4). JKIL has not adopted timely changes in manning the affairs of the Industries. These include change in technology, product diversification, and marketing behaviour. The result is eminent that the Industries More

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One banner

This refers to the article titled ‘How long’ by Muhammad Jibran. I agree with the writer that unity is strength. Unless our leaders unite under one banner and programme,we cannot achieve our goal. The moment they united, there is every possibility that we can achieve whatever we want. It is time More

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Don’t interfere

This refers to the news “90 people killed by animal attacks in 4 years.” It is not because of the negligence of the Wildlife Department, but the people. It is we who are to be blamed. We interfere in natural environment of the animals. The animal- man conflict will dramatically drop if we won’t interfere More

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Unity efforts

This refers to the news “Unity efforts on minus Geelani: Mirwaiz” (GK, May, 4, 2010) wherein the Mirwaiz-led Hurriyat has decided to go ahead with “unity efforts” as “Geelani Sahib has declined the unity move.” In the news story it was mentioned “Geelani Sahib decided to go alone and not to be a part More

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Common programme

This refers to the Mirwaiz's offer of having a common programme to fight the rising human rights violations in Kashmir. It was a good initiative which demanded a positive reaction from one and all, but unfortunately Geelani tuned down the offer only after a day it was made. It is quiet surprising that More

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Be serious

This refers to Kashmir dispute. So far various meetings have been held by India and Pakistan about it. But nothing substantial has emerged from the meetings. It is time to go beyond handshakes and photo sessions. Let both countries understand that Kashmiris are living in miserable conditions. Let India More

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Ban smoking

This refers to the news "Crackdown on smokers". It is encouraging to see that police officials have decided to come down heavily on smokers. Today teens are seen smoking in public places without any fear. We all see the statement on cigarette boxes that "Cigarette smoking is injurious to health." But More

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Water conservation

This refers to the article "Time to wake up" by Foziah Hamid (GK 1 May 2010). The author has rightly referred to different reasons which lead to water scarcity in the Valley. Water wastage is a great sin. I agree with the author that some scientific management for conserving this precious gift should More

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Tuition centres

This refers to the government order regarding registration of tuition centres in Jammu and Kashmir (GK May 2). It is indeed a welcome step as the mushroom growth of private tuition centres was going on without any rules and regulations. The order will bring about much-needed accountability and transparency More

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