Weldone. Dr. Zulfiqar's invention will do wonders
This refers to the article titled "The Kashmir Connection" by King C Bharati. All praise to Dr.Zulfiqarul Haq who claims the invention of world's first Methane Collecting Dairy Farm. This innovation will prove beneficial in reducing global warming. The burning issue in today’s world is the Green House More

Surprising statement
It was a surprise to read Syed Ali Shah Geelani's statement that the stone pelting strategy proved wrong and at the same time it was good to learn that our leaders have started speaking the truth and acknowledging their mistakes. There should be no doubt in anybody's mind that Kashmir is a dispute that More

Order annulled
This refers to the news “Government annuls order” (GK April 29). Spring has arrived in the valley after torrential rains delayed its arrival. But this jubilation and hope came under dark clouds for a transitory period when the seeds of chaos and confusion were sown by the issuance of Dogra certificate More

LD hospital
This refers to the overall good changes at the Valley’s Lalla Ded Hospital—the only maternity hospital in Kashmir. Before three years I found this hospital in a shambles. But I was pleased to see some good changes taking place there. The only problem I saw in the hospital is the rude behavior of its More

Not comparable
This refers to the article "The birth of a baby" wherein the author compares the delivery of a child at Lalla Ded Hospital in Srinagar with hospitals at Los Angles. It is just like comparing candle with sun. It will take us centuries together to reach the level of Los Angles. Technically and practically More

Female feticide
This refers to the article “Female Feticide” (GK April 26, 2011) by “Shaesta Quyoom. I agree with the author that girls are treated as a burden and are discriminated in every field. We are well developed in science and other fields but still we do such things which are against humanity. We still believe More

Guarding future
This refers to the article 'Guarding the future' (GK April 29) by Salman Nizami. I agree with the author’s views. He has highlighted an important issue that Kashmiri children are facing. The state government should take concrete steps to ensure safety of children and their all-round development. Children More

Sovereign imperative
This refers to the article 'The sovereign imperative' by Paul Barrow (GK April 29). I want to congratulate and thank the author for the good work he has done to highlight the Kashmir issue. He has made a mention of the 'Instrument of Accession' signed by Maharaja which in reality was never signed. If More

  • Kashmir

Doctors under scanner for prenatal sex-determination

MOAZUM MUHAMMAD

Srinagar, May 2: After the alarming drop in the sex ratio, several doctors have come under the scanner of the Government who are reportedly involved in prenatal sex-determination at private clinics.  More



  • Srinagar City

On Romana’s death anniversary, family appeals for speedy trial

When Jessica and Ruchika cases can get special attention why not of our daughter crushed to death by eve-teasers, asks family

GK CITY REPORTER

Srinagar, May 2: It was on May 3, 2009 that Romana Javed’s parents saw her the last time when she left for tuitions because the same evening her dead body returned home. The 17-year-old was crushed to More




  • Briefs

DPS Srinagar to host Literature Festival for Children on May 7, 8

Srinagar, May 2: Delhi Public School Srinagar is holding a Festival of Children Literature in collaboration with Bookaroo Trust New Delhi in the school campus at Athwajan here on May 7 and 8. “It More



  • Business

Unending trouble for prepaid subscribers

SIMs deactivated for ‘fresh verification’

FAHEEM ASLAM

Srinagar, May 2:  The mobile service providing companies in Jammu and Kashmir are once again in news for wrong reasons. This time the SIM cards of hundreds of prepaid subscribers have been blocked More



  • News

Omar for monitoring of power projects

New Delhi, May 2: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, Monday reviewed the progress made by the McKinsey & Company in the process of monitoring of the projects being executed by the Power Development Department More



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