Category: Kashmir Problems
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A murky situation
Unrest taking a heavy toll on fair administration! Explanation and accountability are the worst victims of unrest culminating into exploitation, corruption and vested interest of favouritism. It is almost seven decades now that Kashmir has not been politically as calm as most other parts of the subcontinent are. With earlier occasional voices of dissent, Kashmir…
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Accountability matters
Towards a corruption-free system where a common man doesn’t suffer Our state against all odds has succeeded in establishing institutions to safeguard impartiality and accountability within the administration and for the last more than a decade, these institutions have evolved to the level of credible organizations of fairness. As a humble Kashmiri with very little…
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Making sun city brighter
Draft Srinagar Master Plan (2015-2035) We have to have a holistic approach and plan that can accommodate its culture, heritage and specified patches of its unique olericulture and micro-horticulture activities within and on the peripheries of the city. Last week I had a chance to attend a function at The Institute of Engineers (Srinagar Chapter)…
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On GST!
It’s the new political bait in Kashmir Whether in present shape or with some modifications GST is not going to deliver wonders and change the plight of people of Kashmir.. Tax paying is as old as civilization. The only thing that matters and at times worries is the intent and quantum of taxation. GST (Goods…
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Aiyar’s mission
But certain questions stare us in the face. For the last many years several official and unofficial individuals and groups tried to restore negotiation channels and break the ice regarding long-lasting stalemate in Kashmir. In addition to these overt efforts some behind the curtain communication networks—track two options were always live but without any significant…
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Looming floods!
We need a long term strategy to save ourselves from this disaster. Floods can only be managed to minimize damages during and after the event and not controlled as most of the people think. 2014 floods washed everything in its way and left a lasting mark on our psyche. People are yet to come out…
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Why waste water?
Kashmir’s water scenario needs attention! Water and air are two most important elements of life on earth. No living being can survive without water and quality clean water is the ultimate requirement for the existence of human beings. Water has been a source of conflict and strife between nations and countries since long. During last…
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A crowded city!
Srinagar stands hijacked by vendors and vehicles. In the first week of June 2016, I was pleased to write in these columns about Srinagar freed from roadside vendors and illegal parking. The administration had done wonders by restraining ever-growing roadside vendors and reining unruly vehicles. That time it was a wonderful and comforting sight and…
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Kashmir- Back to bloodshed!
How long shall we be losing precious lives? Death of a young, charismatic man in his early twenties with a certain extreme ideology triggered a trail of killings! Scores of people who lost their lives after his death were less than thirty years. Aren’t these tragic killings an eye-opener for all stake-holders related to Kashmir…
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The Looming Threat
Are we in for the next flood? 2014 floods taught us much bigger lesson. This flood exposed our preparedness against such natural disaster of higher magnitude. Kashmir valley over the period of time has experienced a definite cycle of floods and may be our flood managers drawing hypothetical conclusions from the flood cycles and patterns…