Kaigam–Hari Parigam link road turns nightmare for commuters, allege locals
Demand immediate widening besides drainage system Pulwama: The narrow and deteriorated link road connecting Kaigam with Hari Parigam in Tral area of south Kashmir has become a daily struggle for residents, who say the stretch is now posing serious risks to commuters, school-going children, and patients. Locals said that the road, barely wide enough for […]
Locals seek immediate reconstruction of damaged boundary walls of two Pulwama schools
September 2025 Deluge Pulwama: The boundary walls of two government schools located along the Nalla Sasa Ara in Tenghar and Mugalpora villages of Pulwama district remain in a damaged condition nearly two months after the September floods wreaked havoc in the area. Locals are now appealing to the administration to expedite reconstruction before March when […]
Municipal council Shopian directs installation of snow guards
Locals welcome move but seek ground-level implementation Shopian: With the winter season approaching fast, the Municipal Council Shopian has issued strict directions to all roadside establishments to install snow safety equipment, including snow stoppers, guards and diverters, to prevent accidents and ensure public safety. According to the advisory, all business units, residential houses, and other […]
Banjaran Sangervani gets long-awaited road connectivity under PMGSY
Locals express hope, relief Pulwama: After decades of living in isolation and struggling without even the most basic transport facilities, residents of Banjaran Sangervani in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have finally received long-awaited relief as their area has been brought under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). A new road project, sanctioned at an […]
Trenz bridge turns into a stunt arena, sparking fears among locals
Residents urge district administration to step in before disaster strikes Shopian: The recently constructed Trenz bridge in south Kashmir’s Shopian district—envisioned as a crucial lifeline for residents and orchardists—has unexpectedly become a magnet for stunt bikers, raising serious safety concerns among the local population. Instead of serving solely as an important link for travel and […]
Shopian’s Snagloo river turns into ‘dumping ground’
Residents alarmed as garbage, rotting Apples choke waterway Shopian: Once a lifeline for local communities and a symbol of natural purity, the Snagloo River in south Kashmir’s Shopian district is today battling for survival. What was once a glistening water channel known for its clarity and scenic charm has now been reduced to a foul-smelling […]
RDD identifies land for dumping site in Lalagam Tral
Locals raise questions, demand alternative land for dumping site Pulwama: Tension has erupted in Lalagam area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district after the Rural Development Department (RDD) under Block Dadsara identified a spot along the Tral-Srinagar road for establishing a dumping site. The decision has triggered widespread resentment among the local residents, who […]
Ahead of winter, unscheduled power cuts irk Tral residents
Locals demand strict power curtailment schedule, say outages worsen as temperatures dip Pulwama: As winter approaches, residents of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are up in arms over frequent and unscheduled power cuts that have disrupted their daily lives. People across several localities in Tral sub division complained that despite paying regular electricity bills, […]
Receiving station Sallar Pahalgam upgraded to 10 MVA transformer
Long-pending demand of locals fulfilled, say residents Pahalgam: In a major relief for residents of Sallar and adjoining area in Pahalgam hamlet of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, the Power Development Department (PDD) has upgraded the 6.3 MVA transformer at the Receiving Station Sallar to a 10 MVA unit. The move, aimed at strengthening the local […]
Shopian police hosts cricket tournaments for visually impaired players
Promotes inclusiveness through sports Shopian: In a heartwarming move aimed at promoting inclusiveness and supporting persons with disabilities, Shopian Police on Monday organized a special cricket tournament exclusively for visually impaired players in the district. The unique event not only gave these individuals a platform to showcase their sporting abilities, but also helped in building […]