EDITORIAL

Responsible governance

Responsible governance

Now that the state has come under the Governor’s rule, it is but natural for the people to expect something better as far as the degree and quality of governance is concerned. Various sectors are expected to get the kind of attention they deserve and this, it is hoped, will be reflected in the low […]

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Say what must be said!

Say what must be said!

Even as it is a known fact that all revolutions must have ideologies to spurn them on, however, it is also true that “in the heat of the conflict these ideologies tend to be smelt into rigid dogmas claiming exclusive possession of the truth”. And this is where the tragedy lies, because dogma is the […]

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Will to deal with ‘political’

Will to deal with ‘political’

The official assertions often want us to think of the political traditions and concepts of democracy and citizenship in Jammu and Kashmir same as shared among other states in the Indian mainland. But as the events of Kashmir’s history would indicate – especially the difficulty with which common masses are attempting to reclaim their right […]

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Tackling corruption

Tackling corruption

That rampant corruption is the main cause of concern and major irritant for the common masses here is known to all. But thus far besides the verbal assurances about ridding the state of the dangerous menace, precious little has been done to tackle corruption. This is indeed why Jammu and Kashmir has maintained dubious distinction […]

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Prioritize ‘Social’

Prioritize ‘Social’

Blame it on the political turmoil and the subsequent violence, Jammu and Kashmir serves a typical example of any conflict-ravaged country. There is corruption and lack of accountability here. Policies are wrong and institutions either non-existent or week. And to cap it all, everyone is as if on a looting spree because the vested interests […]

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Unfortunate framing

Unfortunate framing

World, as it has always existed, remains not how philosophers and thinkers have idealized it to be. It is an arena of unequal opportunities, where for centuries the elites have feared and protected themselves against the revolts of the poor. No wonder that the world history is punctuated with blood-splattered slave, serf and social uprisings. […]

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Death traps

Death traps

The increased incidence of road accidents in the state has for years been highlighting loopholes that characterize traffic management in J&K. Be it faulty road engineering and pathetic condition of roads, or for that matter the reckless and mad driving by the people, or the inaptitude of corruption-ridden Transport department and Traffic Police — everything […]

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To whom it may concern

To whom it may concern

Barely four days after he was killed in an encounter with government forces, 25-year-old Khurshid Ahmad Malik’s name figured in the shortlist for a sub-inspector’s (SI) post of Jammu and Kashmir Police. A BTech graduate from Sri Mata Vaishno Devi University in Katra, and a resident of Pulwama in south Kashmir, Malik had taken the […]

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Watery desert!

Watery desert!

The state of Jammu and Kashmir is lavishly bestowed with abundant water resources which have immense potential to change the life-standard of the inhabitants of the whole state provided they are exploited judiciously. However, what meets the eye is a soaring picture that if not rectified could lead to an entirely different conclusion which is […]

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Faulty planning!

Faulty planning!

Of the many recent developments that have become a fad thing here is the mushroom growth of shopping malls and other such business centres. As has always been the case with most of things, this sector too is growing in the most unplanned manner. And this is indeed where the biggest worry lies. Money people […]

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