It only confuses opinion about Kashmir
This is in response to `The Nile and the Jhelum' by Amit Kushari (GK Feb 5). There is no compatibility between the two rivers both in their water carrying capacity and length. In the turmoil context the two are diagonally opposite. While the former is for change of governance system, another is for political More

Nab culprits
This refers to the news “LeT, UJC, Hurriyats condemn Sopore killings.” They have given a befitting reply to those who accused them of being silent over the gruesome incident. Such incidents are a crime against humanity and need to be condemned by one and all. It is imperative for police to nab the culprits More

Deadly disease
This refers to the alarming situation of cancer in Kashmir, as has been underlined by experts during a conference at SK Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura recently. Though Japanese experts have promised to help fight the deadly disease, we must also contribute in this direction. Authorities in the More

Strong condemnation
This refers to the news “Sopore evokes widespread condemnation.” The incident has shaken people across the Valley. It has been condemned by one and all, including the Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) led by Syed Ali Geelani. However, I was pained to see Geelani giving a call against the killings after More

Unique challenge
This refers to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s recent speech wherein he said that JK presented a unique challenge and the situation in the Valley has vastly improved. I urge the Prime Minister to honestly look into the affairs in Kashmir, especially vis-à-vis justice delivery and human rights. It is More

Learn lesson
The Home Minister P Chidambaram has rightly appreciated the Jammu and Kashmir Government for firm handling of the January 26 situation in its monthly report. The BJP must learn a lesson from its failure in Kashmir: that Kashmiris are not the species which can be taken for a ride. Kashmiris are a peaceful More

Kashmir campaign
This refers to the news “Non-govt. campaign on Kashmir.” It is indeed heartening to see the Indian civil society and political leadership waking up to the resolution of Kashmir issue. However, what ultimately happens is that such campaigns die down soon without yielding any results. That is because they More

Political resolution
This refers to the news “Kashmir has to be resolved politically: GOC.” (GK Feb 1). The Army officer is right in underlining the need to resolve the Kashmir issue, which is essentially political in nature. Even the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has been saying that Kashmir is a political issue which needs More

  • Kashmir

Top police brass interacts with ‘stone pelters’

FACE TO FACE

WASIM KHALID

Srinagar Feb 8: Top police officials came face to face with “stone pelters” here in old city on Tuesday.  Officials held a discussion with nearly 150 youth, who police described as “stone pelters More



  • Srinagar City

CITY DOG MENACE ‘infiltrates’ onto Facebook

Div Com posts concern; says large packs prowl on Srinagar roads; seeks SMC,ABC role

M HYDERI

Srinagar, Feb 8: Srinagar’s dog scare has “infiltrated” on the Facebook walls with Divisional Commissioner, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon taking lead to post his observations on the canine menace saying it needs More




  • Jammu

3 Hizb militants killed: Police

Jammu, Feb 8: Police on Tuesday said that three top militants, including the commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, were killed in a gunfight in Jammu’s Ramban district.     “Soldiers launched More



  • News in Brief

SOG vacates Sopore hospital

Srinagar, Feb 8: As the Special Operations Group (SOG) of police vacated the maternity hospital, life returned to normal in north Kashmir’s Sopore town.The SOG personnel they said left the hospital around More



  • Business

‘Set up export promotion boards in JK’

Jammu business representatives raise demands ahead of budget

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Feb 8: Representatives of different segments of trade in Jammu today urged the government to set up export promotion boards in J&K. At a pre-budget meeting today with state finance minister More



  • News

Forthcoming PaK elections will have direct bearing on K-issue: Mahmood

TARIQ NAQASH

Muzaffarabad, Feb 8: Former Prime Minister of Pakistan administered Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood on Tuesday said the forthcoming general elections to the region’s Legislative Assembly would have a More



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