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Contorted ‘Azadi’
Against the backdrop of the Uri attack, the Centre had directed security forces to put in place a five-layer anti-infiltration grid along the Line of Control and International Border with Pakistan. Besides, the security forces were also…
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Better management
Though the State Government claims to have the expertise to handle any disaster arising out of climatic change but given the conditions for the last one week on the national highway where trucks are lined up due to landslides and stone…
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Fifth column: Political pundits. Really?
Tavleen Singh
Nobody was more resoundingly defeated yesterday than us political pundits. The distance between us and the electorate, that first became evident in the 2014 general election, has grown, not lessened. So I am going to begin by…
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Tunnel on Mughal Road will bring only disaster
Prof Hari Om
Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, father and founder of the Kashmir-based National Conference and who usurped State power in 1947 with the full backing of the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, much to chagrin of the people of Jammu…
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Combatting non-communicable diseases
Santosh Jain Passi
Our country is afflicted with the dual burden of disease - non-communicable diseases (NCDs) posing a major public health challenge. On one end are the nutritional deficiencies/infectious diseases associated with poverty,…
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Damaging pact
Once again Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti termed the Indus Water Treaty as detrimental to India. Her comment comes at a time when India desires to tap the allocated share of water from the rivers to the maximum. Under the treaty, which was…
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Climate change
The extended winter what Jammu is facing at present has given rise to the levels of air pollution and a widening range for diseases. Which is alarming. Attribute it to the climate change which is making people sick. Even an American…
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Crisis of depleting water sources
Kota Sriraj
The techno-savvy city of Bengaluru, also known as the 'silicon valley of India', is set to face yet another harsh summer in the face of ever-dwindling water resources. The rapidly increasing drought-like conditions are bringing…
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Using electoral gains for new policy
Ashok K Mehta
The landmark State elections are over. It is a stunning victory for the ruling BJP. While there was no Pakistan-bashing, surgical strikes were the crème de la crème of the election campaign. Like his predecessor, Gen Raheel…
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Time to restore India’s democratic values
JS Rajput
India’s mini general elections are over. While political pundits have generally proved immature, Indian voters have given credible demonstration of their ever-growing maturity in understanding the nuances of the political…
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