Time to think beyond coaching

This refers to the article “Coaching is a Contribution’’ by Dr Afroz Ahmad Shah (GK 31/12/2010). The author wants to convince the readers regarding the merits of coaching. However, there is a wide difference between coaching and tuition prevalent in Kashmir. At present there is hardly any such centre More

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Condemnable views

This has reference to the article (31 December 2010) “Why Jews love our Hartals” by Dr. Wasim Ahmed.  When I first saw the title, I thought it was a satire or some form of a joke.  But after reading it, I was appalled to discover that the author shows a real hatred for the Jews, and attempts More

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Spurious drugs

This refers to the news report about death of an infant in G.B. Pant Hospital due to administering of expired injection. It is matter of shame that those who profess to save lives should become merchants of death. This is sheer act of negligence and those responsible should be given deterrent punishment More

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Open drains

For the past couple of years, Srinagar and its adjoining areas have witnessed a lot of construction activities especially of drainage systems. Deep drains were constructed in the city and its outskirts and then the fresh construction of roads became necessary. People faced difficulties by these constructions More

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Traffic terror

This refers to the news "Traffic police's to seek feedback through Facebook " (GK.Dec.30). Facebook is one of the best ways of getting feedback from the people. Most of the youth use this social networking site. But the traffic department should also take into consideration the causes of traffic mess More

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Mushroom growth

This refers to the mushroom growth of tuition centres in Kashmir valley. It is a serious problem and needs immediate attention by the concerned authorities. These tuition centres take the entire fee in a single installment and then fail to offer all the facilities to students. Even it has been seen that More

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Messy PDD

The Power Development Department is setting new records in power supply cuts.  Everyday records are broken and set. Power supply is playing hide and seek in Kashmir, making the lives of people miserable.  Frequent unscheduled power cuts are made without any reason.  Despite Chief Minister More

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