Declining standard

This refers to the below standard performance of government schools. But we are not trying to understand the root cause. Unless we understand that we suggest a solution to this serious problem. The biggest problem is the undue care at the primary level. Mostly in Middle Schools (in villages), there are More

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Kind appeal

This refers to the report about some eligible persons who have applied for the Petition Writers License before five years. At that time they were told that Hon'ble High Court is going to conduct a written test for the said license but till date not even a single notification has been issued. So.it is More

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Criminal silence

This refers to the story, "Dr. Fai sentenced to two years in jail" (GK, March 31). It is very unfortunate that the West misses no opportunity to target Muslims. But what is more unfortunate is that Muslim countries, including Pakistan, are observing a criminal silence on issues concerning Kashmiris More

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Web presence

The government controlled Radio Kashmir is the only the oldest radio station working in the valley. It has thousands of fans, who listen to its music daily, but people these days want to listen to the traditional music on the web. Radio Kashmir has no such presence on internet.  Although huge money More

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Forced labour

This refers to the news about forced labour by the Army. The phenomenon of "Begaar", practiced earlier during the rule of Maharaja, was revived at the height of militancy. I am a witness to this revival of Begaar system during the mid nineties. When I was a kid, the Army in my locality, Lolab, would More

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Clean water

There’s need of water testing labs in every district of the valley so that clean drinking water is made available in every village. This will also reduce the spread of epidemic diseases like cholera and diarrhea caused due to contamination of water.Javid Iqbal ShahSopore More

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• Kashmir

• Srinagar City

• Jammu

• PaK