Pesky power cuts annoy Wasoora Pulwama residents
Locals demand upgradation of power infrastructure Pulwama: The residents of Wasoora area of Pulwama in south Kashmir have alleged that the power development department is supplying them unscheduled power due to which locals are facing hardships during the holy month of Ramadan. The aggrieved residents said that with the tariff hike they were expecting fewer […]
Water level restored in famous Bulbul Spring in Newa Pulwama
Water supply to over 3 dozen villages being restored: Official Pulwama: The residents of around three dozen villages heaved a sigh of relief as the water level was restored in the famous Bulbul spring in Newa area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district that has dried up during the long dry spell that hit the valley. […]
NRLM helps Tral woman, her family to earn livelihood
Pulwama: A 26-year old woman from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has been earning livelihood for herself and her family with the help of NRLM Tawheeda Akhter (26) a resident Batgund in Tral Tehsil of Pulwama has been associated with NRLM since 2018. Akther said that after passing her 10th exam she was sitting idle at […]
Many villages suffer due to drying up of Bulbul spring in Newa
Pulwama: The residents of around three dozen villages continue to suffer due to drying of the famous Bulbul spring in Newa area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district for the last two months. The residents of Newa and its adjacent areas said that several water supply schemes are dependent on the spring but it dried up […]
Historical spring in Pulwama Sirnoo witnesses revival
Pulwama: The water level at the historic and significant spring Sirnoo in Pulwama district has got restored after remaining dry for around two months. The spring has faced an unprecedented crisis as its water level had plummeted to record lows two months back due to prolonged dryness but it has got restored due to recent […]
Reshinagri Shopian residents ‘aghast’ over surge in power tariff
Shopian: The residents of Reshinagri area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district are up in arms against the Power Development Department (PDD) for hiking their power tariffs every month. The locals have demanded authorities to reconsider its decision. The residents of the Reshinagri on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest and demanded intervention of the government to […]
Anantnag villagers unite to clean water body ‘Sandran’
Every village must come forward to restore water bodies, say locals Jahangeer Ganaie Anantnag: The residents of Muniward area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district have united to clean water body ‘Sandran’- a tributary of river Jhelum passing through their village. The residents of the Muniward area said that the volunteer group Khidmat-e-Khalaq Foundation and supported […]
Pulwama, Shopian residents demand construction of bridge over Ranbiara in Rakh
Pulwama: The residents of Darbagh Watchi area of Zainapora sub division of south Kashmir’s Shopian district and Rakh area of Pulwama have demanded construction of a bridge over Ranbiara at Rakh Pulwama. The residents of the area said that the bridge will connect both areas with each as their land falls on the opposite banks […]
Gamraj Tral residents demand sports facilities in the area
Pulwama: The residents of Gamrag in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded sports facilities in the area. The residents of the area said that youth in the area are facing a lot of problems in absence of any sports infrastructure in the area. They said that local youth are playing in graveyards […]
Potable water crisis ends in three tribal villages in Pampore
Rs 9 crore lift scheme commissioned as villagers rejoice Pulwama: The residents of three tribal villages in Khrew Pampore hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are rejoicing as after a wait of over three decades clean drinking water is reaching to their doorsteps. There is a wave of joy among the people of Bathina, Batdalaw […]
