MGNREGA story

This refers to a story in GK magazine. It does not reflect the correct picture. The wages under MGNREGA are fixed by GoI throughout the country. These rates are presently being paid to a worker having job card at Rs 131, which is higher than labour rate fixed by our state at Rs 125. Therefore to say More

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Inadequate facilities

This refers to the news about the lack of teaching staff and other facilities in Degree College Bandipora.  This college is short of staff and lacks basic facilities, which is adversely affecting the studies of students. Although the college was established in 2005, it remains deprived of basic More

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Late marriages

Late marriage has now become common in our society. Boys and girls now mostly marry above the age of 35 years. Today parents are only focusing on higher education and jobs of their children. But they should also know that they are pushing the youth towards immorality. Islam encourages early marriage More

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Plant trees

This refers to the terrible condition of Dal and Wular Lake. Our forests are dying. I remember traveling from Srinagar to Sopore under the shade of popular trees, and now there are no trees left. People should plant more trees because government has no time to take such steps.Umar Jeelani
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Dog upsurge

This refers to the article, “Dog upsurge" (GK, April 17) by Dr. Muneer Ahmad. In Kashmir dogs have become kings of road, markets and parks. The Government is not serious about this issue.Ghulam Muhammad PirzadaHirri payeen, Kupwara More

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Retirement age

This refers to the issue of retirement age. If the retirement age is enhanced, it will create chaos and conflict in the economy, giving rise to increased unemployment.Reyaz BabaHandwara More

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Energy savers

This refers to the news regarding inevitable power cuts in valley. The government should provide energy savers to consumers instead of installing the meters. The installation of meters hasn’t made any big difference. Some people still resort to hooking, and then fines are collected by special squads More

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