Burning Kumaon

Dear Reader,

This is a report on the article on Forest Fires in Kumaon in the Kumaon Plus section of The Times of India. An Important issue raised by the media which was most necessarily required to come into limelight.Hundreds of trees burn each day due to the disastrous forest fires that have become an everyday show in Kumaon region.I being a Kumaon resident, can explain the consequences most vividly.The fires usually are spread by small bits of cigarette or bidi, which end up burning scores of trees.Thus I appreciate the attempt made by the author of the article.Not much to write this time.

Bye,
Abhishek

Picture of Death

Dear Reader,

On the 31st of may 2009, the government of India imposed a law that pictorial illustrations showing the consequences of the intake of tobacco, gutkha, and other drugs injurious to health;on the packs of the products.I good decision, I must confess.Such measures need to be taken in order to stop the youth from taking in such dangerous things, especially when we talk of youth empowerment.

Such pictorial representations are also necessary so as to spread awareness for the harms caused by such things.The government here employs the 'Terrify and Stop' Strategy,which,I must show my trust in,must be very very advantageous.

I must congratulate Mr. Gulam Nabi Azad, the newly appointed health minister on taking such an awaited(Since the declaration was made in the time of Mr. Ambumani Ramadoss) and important measure.

Bye,
Abhishek