Correct figures
The figures shown in my article Destination G B Pant (GK, 24 May) should be read as 170 sanctioned beds not 1270 and 400 patients not 4000. Inconvenience is regretted.Hassan ZainagairiSopore More
No solution
This refers to the statement of chief minister regarding opening of a new paediatric hospital near SMHS. But that will not  provide justice to those families who lost their loved ones due to the mismanagement of the authorities. The government should take care of  the already existing hospitals More
Fix responsibility
This refers to the ailing health sector in the valley which is in shambles. The government has failed to give a helping hand to the people of the valley. Rather than taking action against concerned officials responsible for the mess at G. B. Pant hospital, the government  ordered shifting of clerks More
Animal rights
This refers to the dog menace in the valley. The government  has to come up with a sound policy to curb this menace. It seems that animal rights are valued more than human rights in J&K. Dogs are enjoying more rights here than humans as they are being protected by Animal Welfare Board of India More
Kashmir dispute
The burning issue of Kashmir needs proper intervention from India and Pakistan. Both countries should come forward as good neighbors and seriously put an end to further bloodshed in this region. According to a study, India and Pakistan have the potential to enjoy a trade of about $1 billion if the hostile More
Animal dissection
The Union ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on 16 April 2012 banned the use of live animals in dissection and other experiments in educational and research institutions. The ban was based on the prevention of cruelty to Animals Act (1960). Ministry issued guidelines to ministry of health More
  • Kashmir

HC upholds trial court decision

Dismisses Convict’s Appeal

D A RASHID

Srinagar, May 25: The High Court on Friday dismissed an appeal of an accused who was convicted by the trial court for abducting and raping a minor. The court, however, reduced the punishment awarded by More


  • Srinagar City

Concerned about City? Give your views on Master Plan revamp

SDA solicits Aam Aadmi’s suggestions on land-use discrepancies

M HYDERI

Srinagar, May 25: Concerned about City’s infrastructural demands or discrepancies in land use? Well, this is the opportune time for you to strike the chord because the government plans to take onboard More



  • Jammu

Chenab Valley victim of bad governance of successive NC regimes: Mufti

Thathri (Kishtwar), May 25: Underlining the huge development deficit faced by Chenab Valley region, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed on  said the present coalition had only More


  • World

With new test, Breast cancer patients can avoid chemo

London, May 25: Women with breast cancer constantly live with the fear that even after undergoing surgery to remove the tumour, the cancer could return. So, they are usually advised to undergo six months More


  • Education and Career

Scholarship/Admission Alerts

* COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP,  NEW ZEALAND-2012 Applications are invited from resident Indian nationals for Commonwealth Scholarship for higher studies, research leading to Ph.D /Masters/Post More


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