Floods devastate paddy crop in Pulwama, farmers suffer heavy Losses
Nearly 50% of paddy fields submerged, growers seek government intervention under NFSA Pulwama: Pulwama, often referred to as the “Rice Bowl of Kashmir” due to its extensive paddy cultivation, has been severely hit by the recent devastating floods, locals said Wednesday. According to official figures, around 16,500 hectares of land in the district are under […]
Acute staff shortage hits education at Laripora Pahalgam High School
Locals demand appointment of more teachers to ensure better future for students Anantnag: The Government High School in Laripora, Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district is grappling with an acute shortage of staff, leaving over 220 students in 11 classes at the mercy of just eight teachers, including the headmaster and one who is managing […]
Schools in Kakapora Pulwama submerged after recent floods
Locals demand intervention of authorities Pulwama: For the last several days, government schools in Kakapora tehsil of Pulwama district have been reeling under flood-like conditions as stagnant water has inundated their premises. The worst affected remains the Government Higher Secondary School Kakapora, where educational activities have come to a complete halt. Locals said that playground […]
Pampore residents demand repair of Jhelum embankments
Say if govt fails to act we will raise the embankments ourselves Pampore: In a strong message to authorities, residents of Pampore have announced that if the government does not take immediate steps to repair and strengthen the embankments of River Jhelum within a month, they will collect donations on their own and undertake the […]
Frequent highway disruptions threaten Kashmir’s fruit industry
70% of Valley’s population relies on horticulture Growers fear heavy losses as stranded fruit risks rotting Srinagar: As traditional Kashmir’s apple season is about to start, fruit growers are grappling with renewed anxiety over the frequent closures of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway — the Valley’s only all-weather road link with the rest of the […]
Addar Bijbehara residents protest shortage of potable water
Say forced to consume unsafe river water, demand urgent govt intervention Anantnag: The residents of Addar Bijbehara on Tuesday staged a protest at the old National Highway in Khanbal area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district alleging that they have been left without access to safe drinking water for weeks. The protesters, including men, women, and […]
Rains water accumulates in Bijbehara sports stadium
Athletes, locals question site selection Anantnag: The newly constructed Sports Stadium at Nilandruss Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district has been left waterlogged, resembling more of a pool than a sports facility, local sports persons alleged on Monday. The situation has triggered outrage among locals, who are questioning the planning and execution of the project […]
Farmers on agriculture tour in Pulwama allege inadequate facilities
Appeal for intervention, seeks DC Pulwama’s help Pulwama: An agriculture educational tour organized by the Agriculture Department Pulwama has run into trouble after participants alleged that they were left without proper arrangements for accommodation, food, and other basic necessities. As per details, a group of 24 participants from different parts of Pulwama district joined the […]
Two decades on, Sempora Srinagar Bridge still incomplete
Locals decry daily hardships Srinagar: Despite the passage of over two decades, the much-needed bridge at Sempora in Srinagar remains incomplete, leaving residents grappling with severe hardships in their daily lives. The bridge, which was sanctioned years ago to provide smooth connectivity for the people of the area, has turned into a symbol of official […]
