Agnivesh statement: A matter of concern

This refers to the statement by social activist Swami Agnivesh that Delhi is running the affairs of Jammu and Kashmir and the state government has no say in any matter. One fails to understand why Delhi is undermining the authority of an elected government in Jammu and Kashmir. Or in other words why More

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Poles apart

This refers to the news “Polls, Kashmir issue poles apart: interlocutors.” The problem with a section of politicians in Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi is that they are misinformed about Kashmir and tend to perceive things wrongly. During the Assembly elections in 2008, the UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi More

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Neglected city

This refers to the government’s plan of beautifying Srinagar. It is sheer wastage of money given the way this beautification is being done. The dilapidated condition of the city roads is enough to explain the carelessness of the government.  If today, for instance, the Government spends money on More

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Unnecessary criticism

This refers to the letter by Hassan Muhammad Shah titled "Better Ways". The author has criticized Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for the heck of it for giving a call for hartal on May 21. He has put forward some illogical points to justify his criticism. Mr. Hassan should remember that 21st May is one of the bloodiest More

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Sakhawat Centre

This refers to the news titled “Sakhawat Centre distributes scholarship.” The Sakhawat Centre not only provides scholarships to students but also helps needy widows, patients, orphans, and people belonging to poor societies by and large. The centre distributed scholarships among orphans and needy students More

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Landmark judgment

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment holding that the cops involved in fake encounters will have to face gallows. The judgment comes in the wake of fake encounters reported from many states of India which are ostensibly carried out by the policemen for promotions, rewards, cash More

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Welcome statements

This refers to Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s statement that tourism is the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy. We all know that the Kashmir Valley is a popular tourist destination where visitors throng from around the world. But since 2008 the tourism sector has suffered a lot. As the peak tourism season More

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Neglected city

This refers to the government’s plan of beautifying Srinagar. It is sheer wastage of money given the way this beautification is being done. The dilapidated condition of the city roads is enough to explain the carelessness of the government.  If today, for instance, the Government spends money More

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