Tral residents allege shortage of potable water
Pulwama: The residents of Zija Khod village in Tral hamlet of Pulwama district in south Kashmir alleged that they are facing shortage of potable water in the area since last several years. Blaming the authorities of ignoring their plights the residents demanded immediate redressal of their genuine grievances. The residents said that acute water scarcity […]
Chersoo residents demand upgradation of 100 KVA transformer
Pulwama: The residents of Muslim Abaad Chersoo area of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded upgradation of 100 KVA transformer in the area. The residents said that existing 100 KVA transformer often develops technical snag due to heavy load with the onset of winter and the inhabitants have to bear with dark nights […]
Awantipora Hospital building completed, left abandoned
Pulwama: A hospital building which was constructed years back in Hariparigam area of Awantipora is lying in dilapidated condition now as authorities have failed to utilize it for the purpose it was meant to be, locals have alleged. The locals from Hariparigam village said that the building was completed years back with huge amount of […]
Amid incessant rains, south Kashmir faces power outage
Around 90 percent power supply restored in south Kashmir: Officials
Pulwama: Amid the incessant rains, dozens of areas of south Kashmir are facing power outrage since last 24 hours while officials claimed that around 90 percent feeders have been restored and work was going on to restore electricity in the remaining areas. People from different areas of Dooru, Kokernag, Pahalgam, Qazigund, DHpora, Watchi, Rakh, Chodrigund, […]
South Kashmir villagers allege unscheduled power cuts
Pulwama: With the onset of winter in Kashmir valley, the unscheduled power cuts have started to irk the consumers in different areas of south Kashmir. People from different areas said that the winter season is yet to arrive fully in Kashmir but most of the rural areas have started to experience power cuts on a […]
Emergency hospital Qazigund sans CT Scan facility
Trauma cases being referred to GMC Anantnag or Srinagar, locals allege
Anantnag: The emergency hospital on the National Highway in south Kashmir’s Qazigund is working without a CT scan forcing medicos to refer trauma patients to GMC Anantnag or Srinagar hospitals, local sources said. They said that the hospital is functioning without the facilities required to treat trauma cases due to which doctors continue to refer […]
Villagers allege damage to crops by wild animals
Anantnag: Residents of Daksum area of Anantnag district said that wild animals are damaging their crops regularly however, the wild life officials have failed to curb the menace and help safeguard their crops. The residents said that once their crops get ready, wild animals come to the residential areas and damage all standing crops due […]
NTPHC Imamsahib lacks staff, basic facilities
Shopian: A new type primary health centre in Imamsahib area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district is functioning without adequate staff and other basic facilities, locals have alleged. Residents of Imamsahib said that after three decades the building of NTPHC was completed recently and it has started functioning but the facilities provided at the centre have […]
Delay in construction of bridge irks Shopian residents
Shopian: The inordinate delay in construction of a small bridge on main road in Sugan area of Shopian district has been causing trouble to the locals, a group of residents alleged. The residents said that the construction on the bridge was started three years back and due to unknown reasons it is still incomplete. They […]