In response to Prof Khuroo’s article about SKIMS

I enjoyed reading the article by Prof. Khuroo on "SKIMS: The myth of overcrowd" in GK columns on Nov 3, 2010. He has hit the bull in the eye by raising several valid issues. I strongly believe administration is playing with the numbers to hide their inefficiency and poverty of healthcare policies More

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Eye camp

This refers to the recent story regarding the eye-camp organized by the Health Department at Kupwara recently. Doctors don’t kill patients. Every procedure conducted has its effects for which prior consent is taken from the patients. Of 250 patients, 243 are completely alright for which no credit is More

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Confusing article

This refers to the article titled “Geelani and Maoists” by Amit Kushari. The article was confusing and full of contradictions. He writes that Kashmiri Pandits have different political views and that is why they heckled Geelani. If it is so, why did Sanjay Tikoo disown Panun Kashmir and said the organisation More

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Historical facts

This refers to the article “Into the history of accession” by Shuaib Matoo (GK Nov 2). I appreciate the writer for presenting the historical facts before people. Gowhar Rashid            SKIMS gowhar9 More

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PDD clarifies

This refers to the letter “PDD failure”by Arshad Ahmad of Eidgah (GK 3-11-2010). In response, it is clarified that power is being supplied throughout the valley as per scheduled curtailment programme. However, persistent overloading especially during peak hours results in tremendous strain on the distribution More

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Courageous statement

This refers to comments by Er Rasheed (MLA Langate) tilted 'CM is right, militants are a party to dispute'. It is a fact. Militants have to be taken into confidence in any kind of solution for the vexed Kashmir dispute. We therefore must appreciate Er Rasheed for understanding the essence of Kashmir More

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Ailing healthcare

This refers to Salman Nizami’s article on healthcare in Kashmir Valley. There is total apathy toward the women healthcare. The alarming MMR of 6000 is breathtaking and a blot on the Department of Health. The writer has nicely presented the data. However he hasn’t mentioned the increasing trend rather More

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Horrific episode

On 27th October I left my home early in the morning as I had to catch a taxi for Jammu. Due to the hartal I preferred to go to Lal Chowk on a motorbike with a friend. When I reached near Natipora crossing the CRPF personnel did not allow us to move ahead towards Lal Chowk as strict curfew had been More

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