Residents of Retinad Koot in Aripal Tral decry lack of basic amenities
Locals raise alarm over absence of road connectivity, health centre, safe drinking water Pulwama: The residents of Retinad Koot, a remote hamlet in Hajan Aripal area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, have expressed deep resentment over what they describe as decades of official neglect, saying the village continues to remain deprived of even […]
27 years on, Khankah-e-Faiz-Panah in Tral still awaits full completion
Tourist cafeteria, women’s shelter lying unfinished as locals seek action Pulwama: Nearly three decades after restoration work began on the revered Khankah-e-Faiz-Panah shrine in Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, the project remains unfinished, causing discomfort to thousands of daily visitors and locals alike. The historic shrine — dedicated to the eminent Sufi saint Hazrat […]
Babhara Pulwama residents protest against proposed railway line, fear loss of livelihoods
Pulwama: Anger and anxiety gripped Babhara village in Pulwama district as residents staged a protest against the proposed Kakapora–Shopian railway line, alleging that the project threatens to destroy their orchards and fertile agricultural land — the sole source of livelihood for hundreds of families in the area. The protest in Babhara mirrors similar unrest in […]
Wagad Tral residents protest against smart meter installation
‘Will allow meter installation only after upgradation of infrastructure’ Pulwama: The residents of the Waghd area of Tral on Friday staged a protest against the installation of electricity smart meters, alleging that the Power Development Department (PDD) has started the process without completing the required infrastructure and formal procedure on the ground. The protesters said […]
Shopian residents denounce demarcation of agri land for railway line
Say ‘our orchards are our only source of livelihood’ Shopian: Scores of farmers and orchard owners from Keegam and nearby villages in Shopian district are up in arms against the ongoing demarcation of ‘fertile agricultural land’ for the proposed railway line from Kakapora to Shopian. The exercise, marked by the installation of poles and markers […]
Pulwama’s pride: Dr Sajjad Akbar Wani conferred with ‘Farmer of the Year Award 2025’
Scientific innovation and modern farming practices bring national recognition to a progressive farmer from Pampore Pulwama: A PhD scholar hailing from Pulwama district, Dr Sajjad Akbar Wani has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Farmer of the Year Award 2025’ for his outstanding contribution to agriculture and sustainable farming. A distinguished PhD scholar, gold medallist and […]
Overflowing dumping shed triggers health concerns in Lurgam Aripal
Locals demand attention of higher ups Pulwama: The residents of Lurgam Aripal in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are grappling with a growing public health and sanitation crisis as the area’s dumping shed continues to overflow with garbage, allegedly due to prolonged official neglect. Locals said the dumping site has not been properly cleared or maintained […]
Flood protection bund construction gains momentum in Hiller block
Residents welcome initiative, call for time-bound completion Anantnag: Construction of a vital flood protection bund is progressing steadily in the Hiller Block of Kokernag, where authorities have intensified efforts to reinforce the embankment along the local stream. The initiative has been widely appreciated by residents of Bagt Mohalla, who say the structure is essential for […]
Shopian residents stage peaceful protest:
Demand fair compensation for land acquired under NH-444 project Locals say livelihood at stake, urge administration to intervene Shopian: Residents of several villages in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday staged a peaceful protest, demanding fair and adequate compensation for the orchards and agricultural land being acquired for the ongoing NH-444 road project. Scores of […]
Newly macadamised roads in Anantnag deteriorate within months
Locals allege sub-standard work, seek action Anantnag: Barely a few months after their completion, several newly macadamised roads in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district have started to show visible signs of damage, sparking anger among residents who say their repeated warnings were ignored. Fresh visuals from Mattan and Aishmuqam localities reveal stretches of road where the […]