Need Lokpal

This refers to the editorial ''Graft Issues'' (GK. 20-08-11). I fully agree that there is a dire need of Lokpal-type institution in J&K to look into irregularities in administrative departments. Corruption is becoming rampant in the state at all levels. The situation in our state is worsening. It More

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Who cares?

This has reference to news item "Misuse of red beacons goes on with impunity" [GK August 16, 2011]. Here in Kashmir, rules are for fools. Governance deficit has given a big jolt to rule of law. Nothing works in Kashmir. Footpaths are occupied by vendors, government land, Auqaf land, graveyards, roads More

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Probe it

This is regarding story titled "Inspection under RTI reveals EPIC fraud" in GK. Congratulations to RTI activists who exposed this scam in Chadoora tehsil. There are around 80 tehsils across Jammu & Kashmir, so one can imagine how big this scam would be? GK team also is doing commendable work in exposing More

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Lensmen beaten

This refers to the news "Beaten lensman recall ordeal" (GK 21-Aug). It is condemnable that police had to resort to ruthless beating of scribes. More disappointing is our minister's comment that it was a case of mistaken identity and then not be able to justify why journalists were detained for hours More

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Grave issue

This refers to the issue of unnamed graves. It's an alarming situation and we need to act swiftly. It's the prime responsibility of the government to look into the matter and punish culprits. Nothing has happened in the past as such cases have been reported earlier also. We hope human lives are not lost More

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