Hailstorm damage

Hailstorm wreaked havoc in many parts of Kashmir on April 30. It has created many problems for the farmers. This time central Kashmir was the worst hit. This was the third time when hailstorms damaged crops in various parts of Kashmir valley. Apple orchards and paddy saplings have been completely destroyed More

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Reprehensible act

The police action against the members of civil society who had gathered in Lal Chowk to protest indifferent attitude of government towards dog menace is reprehensible. Coming in the wake of growing number of people falling victims to dog bites every day, the government should have swung into action More

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New policy

This refers to the new policy declared by Minister for Health Jenab Sham Lal Sharma making services for doctors in rural areas mandatory for ten years. But it should be mandatory for the persons selected on the basis of their underprivileged status and the areas they represent. And underprivileged does More

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Macadamize road

The road link from Bandipora to Sumbal is in a bad condition. It is dotted with potholes, making it vulnerable to accidents. Commuting on this road is a nightmarish experience for the old and sick, and especially for those suffering from back ailments. The authorities have overlooked this vital road More

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Pensioners troubled

The Director General Accounts and Treasuries J& K Government under his recent circular dated 26.4.2012 states that Government Order 283-F of 2011 dated 13.12.2011 was made known to the pensioners in December 2011. It is unfounded. This order came to light only after the said officer issued his letter More

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