Panchayat elections: Empower Panchs and Sarpanchs

This refers to the recently concluded Panchayat Elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Every second day, the state government and political leaders issue a statement on giving powers to the elected Panchs and Sarpanchs. But nothing is happening. Such statements have now become a mockery. The states outside More

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Higher education

I appreciate Dr Muhammad Amin Malik for writing an excellent article “infusing excellence in higher education” (Greater Kashmir 21-06-2011). It was good on part of the author to talk about the real issues which normally remain hidden. The declining standards of higher education is a subject we all must More

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Congrats GK

I was delighted to note that the newspaper has grown to the point of adding four more pages. I wish you and your staff many good years of journalistic achievements. I would be remiss in not acknowledging the evolving maturity of your esteemed journal.Vijay SazawalWashington, DC More

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Want peace

The recent visit of Home Minister has many meanings for us. We as Kashmiris wish that peace is ensured in Kashmir so that we don't have trouble quite often. Our only grudge with New Delhi is that they forget the things in calm and once the situation goes out of control, they get panicky. The real thing More

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Beyond Zoo

This refers to the news Kashmir to get zoo. Instead of establishing zoos in Kashmir, it is the responsibility of the government set basic things right. Roads in Kashmir are in a very bad condition. The healthcare facilities are dismal. There is need to address these issues which form the basic component More

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Kashmir resolution

This refers to the news “Resolve Kashmir: UN to India, Pak”. It is a very encouraging statement from the UN General Secretary, Ban Ki Moon. However it remains to be seen how the statement shapes up the Indo-Pak relations in future vis-à-vis Kashmir. Kashmir issue has been awaiting resolution for many More

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Time frame

This refers to Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s statement that there has to be a time frame for the resolution of Kashmir issue. It is high for India and Pakistan to resolve the dispute as soon as possible. Mirwaiz has again reiterated his four point formula which should be implemented by the Government of India More

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Hold dialogue

This refers to the Foreign Secretary level talks between India and Pakistan. They have infused a new hope in the people across the world that the Kashmir issue might be resolved in very near future. I think the credit for this breakthrough goes to the people of Kashmir who have been demanding the resolution More

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Heating up

This year it seems to be abnormally hot and the reasons are obvious. The valley of Kashmir was once known to be the most moderate region, but now the things have changed. What we are witnessing is quite contrary to what once we witnessed. We have ourselves caused this ecological destruction. So many More

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Better facilities

This refers to the tourism rush to Kashmir these days. It is a sorry state of affairs that the state government is not able to host the tourists properly. I was recently on the Boulevard Road where some tourists were asking for dustbins. All along the road, hardly a dustbin or two have been put for use More

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