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 […]
New 33KV Lassipora–Pulwama line commissioned
Authorities promise more reliable power supply across dozens of villages Pulwama: In a major boost to the region’s power infrastructure, authorities have commissioned the new 33KV Lassipora–Pulwama (2nd) line, a move that is expected to significantly improve electricity supply to Pulwama town and several adjoining areas. Officials said the long-awaited project will ease the heavy […]
Pipe leakage continues to flood playground in Lurow Jagir Tral
Local athletes slam Jal Shakti department for ‘negligence’ Pulwama: A major leakage in a water supply pipe at the local playground in Lurow Jagir area of Tral continues to cause inconvenience to players and residents, with locals accusing the Jal Shakti Department of failing to act despite repeated complaints. For the last several weeks, water […]
Aru Valley hosts first-ever high-altitude paragliding Festival
Over 30 pilots participate, feel overwhelmed Pahalgam: In a major boost to adventure tourism in Kashmir, the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (JIM&AS) for the first time in its history organised a two-day high-altitude Paragliding Festival in the breath-taking meadows of Aru Valley in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The event, held at one of […]
Bathen–Bajnari–Badalav gets the first ever Rs 9.7 Cr WSS under JJM
Major relief for tribal habitations in Pampore Pulwama: In a major push toward ensuring equitable access to basic amenities in remote tribal belts, the Bathen–Bajnari–Badalav Water Supply Scheme—a pioneering project worth Rs 9.07 crore—was inaugurated in Pampore’s Khrew belt under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Officials from the Jal Shakti Department, including Er Zubair Ahmad […]
NH-44 link opens at Bonura crossing, likely to end traffic jam in Pulwama town
Pulwama, Shopian residents to get benefit Pulwama: In a significant infrastructural boost for south Kashmir, the long-awaited connection of NH-44 with the Shopian–Pulwama main road at Bonura crossing has finally been completed, bringing relief to thousands of commuters and easing pressure on the busy town roads. Locals from several adjoining areas on Tuesday welcomed the […]
Anantnag residents urge timely completion of Sakhras Bridge
This bridge connecting Dachnipora and Khoveripora hamlets Anantnag: Residents from Dachinipora, Khoveripora and several adjoining villages have appealed to the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department for the swift completion of the Sakhras Bridge, a vital under-construction project that serves as the only lifeline between the two major belts of the area. The bridge, being executed […]
Aglar–Zainapora road in shambles, allege residents
Say road should be immediately repaired before wet season starts Shopian: The vital Aglar–Zainapora road, a key link connecting several villages in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, is lying in complete disrepair, causing tremendous inconvenience to commuters, students, and patients. Locals say the stretch has deteriorated to the point where even short-distance travel has become exhausting […]
Public toilet block in Shopian found locked days after inauguration
Locals express anger, question authorities over non-functional facility Shopian: A newly inaugurated public toilet block in Shopian district has sparked public outrage after locals discovered it locked and lying unused just days after its formal opening. The facility, constructed to improve sanitation in the busy market area, was expected to ease hardships for pedestrians, commuters, […]