Regional disparity

This refers to the news item about government contesting census credibility (GK, May 2). Census is the backbone for planning and formulation of all welfare programs. The Minister seems to be seeing the tourism sector of Kashmir from the Ladakh prism, where every household caters to the tourism sector More

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Polythene ban

This refers to the polythene ban in Kashmir. It is unfortunate that polythene is still used by the people here in spite of knowing its ill effects. It is the responsibility of government to strictly check its import. Spread awareness about its ill effects. And if polythene use still continues, impose More

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Punish guilty

This refers to the murder of Romana Javed that remained in news only for a brief time. The media and the government did not give it much attention. It has been three years since her murder but the guilty have not been punished yet. This has only added to the growing crime and eve teasing incidents in More

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Welcome step

The peace process between India and Pakistan is a welcome step for the people of the sub-continent and for Kashmir in particular. Both the countries identified their major issues and through step by step processes these issues are being addressed. Pakistan gave a status of PN (Preferred Nation) to India More

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Dog attacks

This refers to attack on an 8-year-old kid in Bandipora by stray dogs. Her condition is very critical. Belonging to a poor family, her parents can't afford to treat her. A woman was recently bitten by street dogs. People are now afraid of walking on the streets. These dogs should either be poisoned or More

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Dog menace

This refers to the threat posed by dogs in the valley. Till date no concrete measures have been taken by the authorities. Few years back there was a tug of war between government and animal rights activists over the issue. The people of the valley are suffering as they feel unsafe. To get rid of dog More

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