We must address threats to biodiversity now

 In view of the threats to the biodiversity, the United Nations has declared the year 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity ( More

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Census 2010

This refers to the Census 2010 exercise in the J & K which began on May 15. No doubt it is an important exercise but it will have the far-reaching consequences on the education department in particular. It is disappointing and a grave concern that some teachers have asked the students to study at More

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Release salary

This refers to the advertisement notification published in various local dailies. As per the norms we the Sericulture Graduates and Agriculture Engineers were engaged as Rehbar-e-Ziarat in the Agriculture Production Department vide government order No.Agri/NG/53/2002/General dated: 14-10-2009. We were More

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Dialogue resumption

This refers to resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan first time after the Mumbai carnage. It seems an understanding has emerged between the two countries after the meeting of the two prime ministers at Thimpu recently. In the forthcoming foreign ministers’ meet in Pakistan all outstanding More

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Right analysis

 This refers to the write-up "Making it to the top"(GK-14th May) by Hassan Zainagiree. The writer has nicely described the success of Kashmiri youth who have made it to the IAS this year. The writer has made it clear that the Kashmiri IAS/KAS officers selected so far haven’t proved beneficial for More

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Clean city

This refers to the news titled "Srinagar 4th dirtiest city" (GK, 12th May ). It is really a matter of concern for the people of J&K that the city has been ranked as the fourth dirtiest. It is a slap on the faces of people and the government. We as individuals have a role to play. It is our duty More

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Naxal debacle

 This refers to the article titled “The Naxal Debacle” by Surinder Mohan. I agree with his views that naxalism can be cured only through negotiations, and not by force. But unfortunately, India’s approach toward the problem is a little different. India is very keen to use force than negotiation More

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Respect them

This refers to the article titled "The seniors of our society" by Bashaarat Saleem. The author has rightly stated that the elderly who once commanded great respect are now the an ignored lot due to change in relationship preferences and impact of morally bankrupt and alien cultures. We should not neglect More

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Dirtiest city

This refers to the news titled “Srinagar 4th dirtiest.” It is true that Srinagar city stands polluted by one and all. Heaps of garbage can be seen in open areas of the city. It is not disposed off scientifically. Its foul smell affects the pedestrians. In hot season dust pollution makes people suffer More

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