Why now, when three months are already lost!

This refers to the decision of re-opening the schools in Kashmir. The news shocked me. The students have lost three precious months due to the ongoing agitation. The governments of India and Jammu and Kashmir have failed to deliver on its promises with regard to education. Now the government says More

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No packages

We don’t welcome the 8 point package announced by the Home Minister P Chidambaram for Kashmir. It. Kashmir is not an economic problem. It is a political issue which needs to be resolved as per the aspirations of the people of Kashmir. One wonders why New Delhi is not able to read the writing on the wall More

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Just once

This refers to the news story "Don't go to school on shutdown days: Geelani" (GK Sept 27).  I would like to humbly ask Geelani Sahib that how many 'normal' days he keeps in his calendars. Sometimes it is just once a week that too on Sunday. He needs to rethink on his statement.Ijaz A More

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Expression must

Education without awakening and enlightening of the minds is a moral fraud, intolerable and inexcusable. Education must include freedom of expression and the right to say what is right and what is wrong. When this right is snatched, it hardly matters whether you are educated or not.Syed Shahriayar More

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Dialogue must

Everybody desires to see peace returning to the Kashmir Valley. There is no doubt that the State Government and Hurriyat leadership want peace and dignity for their people. But unfortunately government of India is not showing any willingness to address the aspirations of the people in accordance with More

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Avoid ambiguity

This refers to the news titled “Don’t send wards to schools on shutdown days: Geelani”. The veteran leader’s statements are full of ambiguity. On the one side he says that he doesn’t want the academic year of the students to go waste, but on the other, he has asked them to remain away from schools. Let More

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Not doles

This refers to the 8-point package announced by the government of India for the people of Kashmir. Let New Delhi understand that Kashmiris don’t want doles, but the life full of honour and dignity. That is not possible through money, but ensuring that human rights are protected at any cost and civilians More

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Haj flights

This refers to the news items “No direct Haj flights from Srinagar airport.” (GK 25.09.2010) and “Haj Flights: Soz seeks MEA intervention.” The news reports were shocking. They reflect the inefficiency of Omar Abdullah led coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, and also the State Haj Committee, which More

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Real freedom

You may live in a free country, yet you may not be free. You enjoy real freedom when you are able to accept or reject thoughts in accordance with your will. India has failed to understand the sentiments of the people of Kashmir. We want complete demilitarization and right to self determination. That More

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Festering sore

This refers to the article “Kashmir- the sore festers” by M Yusuf Buch (GK 24.09.2010). The article should serve as an eye opener for the semi literate legislatures of the State Assembly. Kindly translate the article in Urdu and publish in Kashmir Uzma.  A R WaniSrinagarMore

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Nothing personal

This refers to the article titled "Nothing personal about it" by Gowhar Geelani. The author has rightly pointed out the negative approach of the electronic media regarding the Kashmir issue. The Indian news channels have been absolutely unrealistic in their approach as far as Kashmir crisis is concerned More

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Schools reopening

This refers to the issue of opening of schools in Kashmir. No doubt it is a good move, but first the uncertainly prevailing in the Valley must end. The separatists and State Government must together address the educational concerns of Kashmir. S. Mirsmir1921 More

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Good photo

I checked the online edition of Greater Kashmir on September 27. I was amazed to see how a man in Maruti is trying to stop a CRPF trooper from hitting him. I applaud GK photographer Mubashir Khan for catching the incident. He has done a wonderful job. Mohsin FazliHyderabad.More

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