Teacher's protest

This refers to the problems teachers face in the form of five years service inclusion, suitable transfer policies and pay anomalies. The right to protest is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution of India. Keeping our noble profession in view our protest should be in a legal, civilized More

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Changing world

Things are changing everywhere at a brisk pace and events unfold in a rush. Most of us are either unable to connect with different world events and appreciate their significance, or we are so wrapped up in our own immediate problems that we have simply no time left to brood over international affairs More

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Pension scheme

This refers to the New Pension Scheme in JK initiated from Jan 1, 2010. The subscribers of this scheme are confused. The Drawing and Disbursed officers (DDOs) and District treasury Officers (DTOs) are aware of this scheme, but whenever subscribers confront any problem related to this scheme, it remains More

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Increasing corruption

Corruption is often described as a cancer without cure. It has become an accepted norm in J&K and no one is shocked anymore when cases of corruption come to light. In fact, it has been institutionalized. It is no longer confined to bureaucrats and politicians; it has engulfed all sections of the More

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Dogs everywhere

This refers to the threat posed by increasing number of dogs in rural areas. Like in the city, people in villages are also confronted with dog menace. Parents hesitate to send their children to schools as they know that dogs will bite them on the street. Government has completely failed to tackle the More

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Shooting incident

This refers to the shooting incident that took place inside Kashmir University. Policemen opened fire inside the campus when a ball, by mistake, was hit in their direction during a cricket match. The policemen could not control their guns and started firing at common people. The guilty policemen should More

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Unfortunate statements

This refers to the unfortunate statements by leaders of Hurriyat (M) at a time when unity is the need of the hour. Such statements create confusion in the minds of masses. If such statements are deliberately made and represent the party views, then it’s an unfortunate comment on part of these leaders More

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Shifting dogs

Dogs are being captured from the main city and downtown areas and then released in outskirts and neighboring districts like Ganderbal. It is difficult to say if the government is solving the dog problem or further complicating it.S A Saad Ganderbal More

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