Tractor drivers demand permissions for legal mining
Says struggling to pay loan instalments, feed our families Shopian: A large number of tractor drivers are up in arms against the Geology and Mining Department for not allowing them to extract minerals from Ranbiara in south Kashmir’s Shopian district The tractor drivers said that they are not in favour of illegal mineral extraction but […]
Locals demand improved road network in main Padgampora-Kakpora area
Pulwama: The residents of Padgampora and its adjacent areas in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have been suffering as the road from Padgampora to Kakpora and other interior roads are lying in dilapidated condition. Locals said that the road from Padgampora to Kakapora is full of potholes due to which commuters are suffering a lot especially […]
Persistent traffic jams in Pulwama town cause widespread disruptions
Pulwama: The frequent traffic congestion in south Kashmir’s Pulwama town continues to trouble commuters, especially during the evening hours, as the town remains plagued by long and frustrating gridlocks, locals alleged Friday. Residents attribute the issue to a combination of factors, including the lack of designated parking spaces, poor traffic management, encroachments and widespread disregard […]
Tral residents demand construction of fruit Mandi before next fruit season
Pulwama: The residents of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are demanding the establishment of a proper fruit mandi in their area, citing economic losses due to the absence of such a facility. Despite the region comprising nearly 100 villages with a majority involved in fruit growing, there is no fully functional mandi to support […]
Gudoora Pulwama residents demand new transformer for their area
Pulwama: The residents of Wagay Colony area of Gudoora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are up in arms against the Power Development Department (PDD) for its failure in upgrading power infrastructure in the area. The residents of the area said that a transformer has been installed in Eid Gah Mohalla catering to several villages is […]
Govt High School Manchama Tral faces space crunch, students suffer
Work on new building going on at snail’s pace, allege locals Pulwama: Govt High School Manchama in Tral area of Pulwama district is operating from a three roomed structure due to which both students and teachers are facing huge problems. Locals from the area said that school lacks basic infrastructure due to which the students […]
Tral youth unite to clean water bodies in various villages
‘Say every village must come forward to restore water bodies’ Pulwama:The residents, especially youth in different villages of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have united for a cause. The youth have come together to clean the water bodies in their respective villages. The residents of Dadsara Tral said that a volunteer youth group with […]
Tral residents question delay in establishment of 100 MVA grid station at Puch Ara
Pulwama: The residents of Tral hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have questioned the delay in the establishment of a 100 MVA grid station at Puch Ara Tral. The residents said that their demand stems from the need to enhance the region’s electrical infrastructure to support both current and future energy requirements. They said that […]
Kulgam youth selected to participate in Indian International soft tennis championship
With better infrastructure, Kashmir youth to excel further in sports: Ubaid Bhat Kulgam: A youth from south Kashmir’s Kulgam district has been selected for Indian international soft tennis championship 2025. Ubaid Hassan Bhat (21) a resident of Bozgam Kilam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam who is pursuing Bachelor’s degree at GDC Kulgam is set to […]
Newly constructed protection bund along playfield Lurgam Tral collapses
Athletes demand reconstruction, action against erring officials Pulwama: A newly constructed protection bund along a play field in Lurgam area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has collapsed following which athletes have demanded its reconstruction. The residents of Lurgam Tral said that the bund was constructed recently and it collapsed due to use of […]
