Eradicate corruption: Well said, Mr. Tarigami

J&K stands among the top five corrupt states of India. Corruption is growing gradually in the rest of the states but in J&K it is growing expeditiously. The menace in its various manifestation is hampering the implementation of welfare programmes and making the delivery system ineffective More

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Deadly disease

The article titled “Is it really different in Delhi?” by Advocate Sidiq brought tears in my eyes. I could relate his pain to hundreds of others in Kashmir, who go through a lot of trouble and trauma in search of proper healthcare in Delhi. And the people who cannot afford to move out suffer even more More

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Novel calendar

This refers to the news “Geelani issues novel calendar.” I agree with the Hurriyat G chairman when he says that we have failed to document our history. The young generation is unaware about the events that took place in Kashmir in the past two decades of conflict, not to speak of events since 1947. There More

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RSS involved

This refers to Ghulam Nabi Azad’s statement that RSS was involved in terror attacks in India. The central government must launch a thorough probe into such issues as it concerns public life. If attacks are carried out by RSS and the blame is put on Muslims, it is for the central government to do justice More

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Serious issue

This refers to the news “Soz keeps rotational CM issue alive.” It is sad that Congress is playing petty politics over the issue. Recently a minister was under fire for calling for trifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. He was not punished at all, though Congress claims to be acting against indiscipline More

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Fuel shortage

This refers to the shortage of fuel in hospitals in Srinagar. It has severely affected the ambulance service and heating systems, as reported in Greater Kashmir. It is completely unacceptable that the state government is playing with the lives of patients in Kashmir. Earlier it enforced diet restrictions More

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Change mindset

This refers to LK Advani’s statement that Congress has distorted thinking on Kashmir. I want to inform Mr Advani that if Congress has such a thinking on Kashmir, BJP has it even worse that that. Recently the BJP exposed its mindset and the agenda of the party vis-à-vis Kashmir by playing politics over More

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Restore glory

While the Jammu and Kashmir Government and LAWDA are trying hard to regain the lost glory of the Dal Lake, there are elements within the Government and LAWDA who are encouraging illegal constructions and encroachments in the Lake. There are areas designated as green belts and no construction zones, yet More

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