Mehbooba’s statement: Yes this is the time to solve dispute

This refers to Mehbooba Mufti’s statement that the clam in Kashmir must be used for the resolution of Kashmir issue. Kashmir has witnessed three consecutive years of agitation on the streets since 2008. Every year, New Delhi stepped in to end the crisis, promising resolution of Kashmir. But so far this More

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PC visit

The recent visit by the Home minister to Kashmir has some significance. By walking through downtown Srinagar, he was implying that the peace has returned to the valley. In a way it was a calculated move by Chidambram to visit the areas that are prone to disturbances. It could be disturbing for separatist More

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Lift ban

This refers to the news "No question of revoking ban on local news channels.” I don’t understand why such curbs are put in Kashmir, sometimes on SMS service or sometimes on local channels. This must be looked into and the ban should be revoked.Rouf Sadiq TantrayMore

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Peace politics

This refers to the article "The politics of peace and normalcy" by Naseer Ahmad. Kudos to the writer for revealing the truth about the issue. He has brought to light the bitter truths about the state’s normalcy and peace. Really Kashmiris have been turned into prisoners of pain and agony. Adnan More

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Peaceful summer

This refers to the Home Minister P Chidambaram’s statement that they are taking every possible step to ensure peaceful summer in Kashmir. It is said that New Delhi is taking Kashmir issue as something which can be addressed on daily basis. The calm on the streets of Kashmir may not last longer, even More

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Trust deficit

This refers to the news "Narrowing trust deficit: Krishna" (GK June 21). There is a dire need to narrow down the trust deficit and address all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan. But on top of the agenda should be the Kashmir issue, because it is a bone of contention between the countries More

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Promote Kashmiri

This refers to the news “Cultural Academy clips wings of Kashmiri division” (GK June 22). Kashmiri language is fast dying in the land where it has emerged for centuries. Those who are supposed to promote it are ignoring it. The Cultural Academy was established with the purpose to promote this language More

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Address unemployment

This refers to the problem of unemployment in the state. The issue is assuming alarming proportions which is not good for the state’s overall progress. The government must encourage development of private sector in the state and also ensure creation of more jobs in the Government sector. The Chief Minister More

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Justice denied

This refers to the Home Minister’s visit to Kashmir. It is intriguing that the Home Minister has maintained silence over the last year’s killings in Kashmir. There was a Commission of Inquiry that was instituted by the state government to look into these killings and punish the guilty. But there is no More

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