Sad to see fruit industry in a shambles

The fruit industry of Kashmir is in trouble due to poor maintenance of orchids and of fruits after their harvesting. Use of specified pesticides at different intervals is not taken care of and periodical sprays are not done. This could fetch the desired results and better returns. The growers in Jammu More

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End bloodshed

Kashmir has been witnessing a killing spree since 1990. Many killings are condemned while many get little attention. Political parties also in many cases condemn the killings with cautiously written statements. Many leaders selectively condemn some killings while choose to remain silent on others. We More

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Western propaganda

I was disappointed to read a seriously subjective account of Iranian Society by an eminent columnist in Greater Kashmir on Feb 6. As a student of Iranology, I think the author has so easily given into Western propaganda.  To say that the Iranian system ‘is fundamentally based on coercion’ is a misplaced More

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Corruption menace

This refers to the article titled “The politics of corruption” by Prof Muhammad Aslam (GK Feb 7). Being a Muslim majority state, Jammu and Kashmir should have witnessed a rise in corruption. Whom should we blame? I believe we all are collectively responsible for the mess. Government alone is not responsible More

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I agree

This refers to the article titled ''The Politics of Corruption'' by Prof. Muhammad Aslam. I completely to agree his views on the issue. The menace of corruption has engulfed the entire Jammu and Kashmir. Officials in top positions are most corrupt. So how can they ask their subordinates to end corruption More

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Condemnable incident

This refers to the cold-blooded murder of Manzoor Ahmad Magray of Chowgal Handwara. The incident is highly condemnable. Forces are still enjoying impunity. It should be a matter of concern for the state government.Showket Shaheenshowketshaheen@gmail.com More

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Trust deficit

This refers to the news titled "Don't Target Kashmiris: Centre to States."  This should be an eye-opener for all Kashmiris irrespective of their political affiliations. New Delhi does not trust any Kashmiri otherwise this demand (request) has been made by mainstream politicians including Mufti Muhammad More

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Unwanted remarks

 The Deoband VC’s remarks on Gujarat genocide are certainly going to rub salt on the wounds of Muslims. The words are  condemnable. He might have expected a healing touch through his remarks but he perhaps forgot that his saying was not a scribbling on a blackboard which could be dusted More

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