No mercy
The killing of yet another Kashmiri boy Ashiq Hussain is again an indicator that these killers have no mercy for human life and honour.G A KhandayGulshan Nagar By Pass MoreFaulty policy
This refers to the state's Drug Policy which was introduced recently by the government. This policy evoked a sharp and bitter reaction among the people related with pharma business. They believe that they are going to lose their jobs and livelihood. Their fear and concern is genuine to some extent. As MoreBogus Universities
This refers to the universities which have opened their wholesale shops in different parts of the Kashmir valley. Despite the clearcut circular from Kashmir University, one particular university has violated all UGC norms. Instead of 120 intake capacity for a calender year, they have issued certificates MoreOfficials axed
This refers to the news "13 officials axed" (GK Feb 15). One wonders to see the name of a lineman among the top 13. One fails to understand that how much can a line man earn through bribe. None of the big fishes among politicians and bureaucrats figure in the list even though there are ample evidences MoreHaya week
This refers to the article "The moral bankruptcy "by Hassan Zainagiri. It's our responsibility to make people aware about these evils. IJT's organizing Haya Week was a good step. Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, Kralwari,Chadoora MoreTraffic mess
Public is responsible for creating traffic mess in Srinagar. The Traffic Police Department has played no positive role either. The Department has become a den of hooligans who keep cheating people. They randomly pick up vehicles from wherever they wish and then exploit the owners with random fines. IG MoreCoaching centres
This refers to the article "just monkey" by Ilyas Hussain Mir. I agree with the author that these coaching centres have made the student a pampered boy. They don't teach one in the real sense. Aaqib Ahmad MirStudent (B.tech ) MoreKU Helpline
What is the fun of setting helplines, when you can't attend the calls. Up to 12 pm no one attends the phone. Sometimes it responds, " The number is out of service ", and if by chance someone picks the phone, the receiver puts it on standby mode, and you only enjoy the conversation going on between the MoreHighlighting Kashmir
This refers to the documentary film "Jashn-e-Azaadi" by a Kashmiri PunditSanjay Kak which is again in the discussion. For the past 63 years we are yet to see or hear unbiased debate on Kashmir. This is because India thinks that its in their national interest not to speak about Kashmir. In addition More- Kashmir
Will invoke PSA against Geelani, if required: Govt to HC
D A RASHID
Srinagar, Feb 21: The State Government today filed an affidavit in the High Court stating, if required, it will invoke detention order against Hurriyat (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani under Public More
- Srinagar City
MORE OF BLOCKADES IN Shaher-e-Khaas road widening
Khawaja Bazar shopkeepers say no to money, demand shops in vicinity; dislocated people complain of delay in compensation payments
MUKEET AKMALI
Srinagar, Feb 21: Shopkeepers of Khawaja Bazar whose establishments are coming under proposed road widening have demanded that they be allotted shops in the adjacent area while those whose houses are also More
- Jammu
Mehbooba condemns civilian killings
Jammu, Feb 21: Strongly condemning the stepped up attacks by ‘unidentified’ gunmen on civilians, People's Democratic Party (PDP) today said the phenomenon seemed to be a permanent accomplice of the National More
- South Asia
UK can play key role to settle Kashmir dispute: Chaudhary Majeed
NISAR AHMED THOKAR
Islamabad, Feb 21: The Prime Minister of Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PaK), Chaudhary Majeed has said that the United Kingdom can play a mediatory to settle the long-pending dispute of Kashmir to ensure More


