Turkwangam–SIDCO Lassipora road finally widened, locals thank authorities
Shopian: After years of persistent demand from locals, the much-troubled road stretch from Turkwangam to SIDCO Lassipora in south Kashmir has finally been widened, bringing much-needed relief to commuters from Shopian and Kulgam districts. For years, the narrow road had been a source of daily traffic jams, especially during the apple harvesting season when growers […]
Tractor drivers stage protest in Tral against boulder extraction ban
Pulwama: Scores of tractor drivers on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district against the government’s decision to ban boulder extraction, saying the decision has left them without work for the last two months. The protesting drivers, who gathered at Tral, said that they have been rendered jobless since […]
Wild boars damage crops in Tral
Locals appeal for the wildlife department’s intervention Pulwama: The residents of Saimooh and Dadsara villages in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed serious concern over the increasing menace of wild boars, alleging that the animals have caused extensive damage to standing crops in the area. Locals said that the intrusion of wild […]
Locals demand immediate macadamisation of Sangam–Litter road
Pulwama: The dilapidated condition of the Sangam–Litter road in Pulwama district continues to trouble commuters, with locals expressing anger over the government’s failure to fully macadamise the vital stretch despite repeated demands. Residents said that while patchwork has been carried out from Pulwama to Litter, the crucial Litter–Sangam stretch remains in shambles for unknown reasons. […]
Landslide disrupts water supply to three villages in Shopian, Pulwama
Over 500 households affected; residents demand urgent restoration Shopian: A landslide in Darbagh area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district has severely disrupted the water supply to at least three villages, leaving hundreds of households without potable water for the past several days. The affected villages include Rakh Zahid Bagh in Pulwama district and Darbagh in […]
Nowpora Payeen residents demand safe potable water
Locals allege decade-long delay in water supply scheme By: Jahangeer Ganaie Pulwama: The residents of Nowpora Payeen in Litter Tehsil of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed strong resentment over the non-availability of safe drinking water in the area, alleging that the water they receive through pipelines is contaminated and unfit for consumption. According to […]
Pulwama’s Zahid Bagh village deprived of basic amenities, allege locals
Residents appeal for immediate government intervention Pulwama: The residents of Zahid Bagh, a village in Litter tehsil on the boundary of Pulwama and Shopian districts, have expressed deep resentment over the lack of basic facilities, accusing authorities of ignoring their plight for years. Locals said that despite being home to around 1,000 people, the village […]
Nadigam residents protest over shortage of potable water, demand immediate action
Shopian: The residents of Nadigam village in south Kashmir’s Shopian district staged a protest on Thursday, voicing their anger and frustration over the prolonged scarcity of potable water in the area. The aggrieved villagers said they have been left with no choice but to come out on the streets as their repeated pleas to the […]
Dragnard Gulshan Pora Tral reels under neglect, allege locals
Residents appeal to CM Omar Abdullah, MLA Rafiq Ahmad Naik for immediate redressal of grievances Pulwama: The residents of Dragnard Gulshan Pora, a remote hamlet in Tral area of South Kashmir, are reeling under immense hardships due to lack of basic infrastructure — with no proper road connectivity or water supply in the area. The […]
