Pay hike unites all members in the Assembly

This refers to the article "Windfall for ministers, legislators; Get 100% Hike In Perks" (GK Dated 28-03-2011). I appreciate Muhammad. Yousuf Tarigami for opposing the hike in salaries of the legislators. Tarigami has rightly said that we should be more concerned with the release of the arrears of More

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Dog menace

This refers to the increasing dog menace in Kashmir. It is indeed turning to be dangerous particularly for school children. Sterilization was an option but it will take years to show practical results. First where was the administration all these years? They wake up only after human life is lost. Need More

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Quality must

This refers to the recent inspection of the Private B.Ed Colleges by Kashmir University. It is indeed a good step as the progress of any nation is directly proportional to its educational growth. But is the mushroom growth of B.Ed Colleges must for quality education? No. Kashmir University has already More

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Stop it

This refers to your editorial on arrest of youth. I completely agree that some youth have been booked on flimsy grounds. That is adding fuel to the fire. Such things affect the career of the youth. They are not able to study further or apply for jobs. It should be a matter of concern for everyone. The More

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Higher Education

This refers to the article by Dr. Farooq Ahmad Peer (GK 26th of March 2011). Though the writer has highlighted some deficiencies in our higher education system in general but it would have been much more helpful if he had gone into the specifics. For instance take the example of the Islamic University More

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Address Kashmir

This refers to the news recent dialogue between the Home Secretaries of India and Pakistan. Both the neighbouring countries need to move beyond photo sessions and seriously feel the pulse of the people of Kashmir. In 2008, Pakistan voiced concern over the Kashmir dispute saying it was concerned about More

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Health sector

This refers to a news report about dismal facilities at the GB Panth hospital. The condition of hospitals is very bad in Kashmir. The state government is paying little attention to the hospitals. The ministers are only making announcements about augmenting infrastructure in hospitals, but nothing is More

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Another contradiction

The news item contradicting statement of CM in the Legislative Assembly on Anchidora incident is an eye-opener to those who are reluctant to believe in facts. It is for the second time that the state government stated in the Legislative Assembly that the magisterial enquiry report has been adopted by More

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Check prices

This refers to the news “Div Com fixes prices of essentials.” The state government only fixes the rates, but seldom monitors their implementation. The Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department sleeps throughout the year and suddenly wakes up on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. For More

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Drug abuse

This refers to the drug abuse. The problem has assumed alarming proportions in India. It will destroy the future of our youth in case they take to drugs. It is high time to address the problem and save the youth from destruction. We must create that environment wherein youth live happily.Iqbal Aijaz More

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