Over 37 % positive cases in JK are from south Kashmir
Anantnag: Over 37 percent cases of Covid-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir have been reported in four districts of south Kashmir. As per official figures, out of 6422 total cases in J&K, 2391 were reported in Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama districts which is 37.23 percent of the total cases in Jammu and Kashmir. In […]
Shopian youth goes missing, family appeals for his return
Shopian: A 22 year old youth from south Kashmir’s Shopian district has gone missing as his family has appealed him to return back to his home. Basit Ahmad Bakshi son of Mohammad Ismail Bakshi resident of Ramnagri village of the district, according to his family went to Shopian main market to get medicines for his […]
Dilapidated condition of Qaimoh-Pahloo road irks residents
Road will be macadamised in coming days: Official
Anantnag: The dilapidated condition of important Qaimoh-Pahloo road in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district is annoying the local residents. While showing concern over the deplorable condition of the road, the residents of Qaimoh, Motalhama, Chadder, Khrewan, Bhan, Gund, Mirpora, Ashmuji, Kantchowa, Bemdora, Checkpora, Brazloo, Pahloo and its adjacent areas said the road is in very bad […]
Absence of internet: Exemplar teacher walks four kilometers daily to teach students
Anantnag: A government school teacher from south Kashmir’s Anantnag district walks four kilometers daily to reach to his students and provide them education despite the schools being shut due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ghulam Rasool, the teacher posted at Primary School Wehnard village, falling close to tourist spot Pahalgam has no internet facility and the […]
Cherry fails to blossom: Fearing more losses, growers in South Kashmir leave cherries to rot
Shopian: Fearing more losses, growers in south Kashmir are avaoding picking up cherry fruit from the trees. The growers are letting the crop to rot as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is inflicting huge losses for the growers. Growers say that the part of the produce that was transported to outside markets was not able to […]
Several roads in Pulwama in dilapidated condition, locals demand macadamisation
Pulwama: Several vital roads in Pulwama district are in dilapidated condition making the life of commuters miserable. Residents of various areas of Pulwama in south Kashmir said that the most of the roads in the district area are in dilapidated condition as they have not be repaired since long. The residents of Naina-Pulwama and adjoining […]
Illegal mineral extraction goes unabated in South Kashmir
Anantnag: The residents of different areas of South Kashmir have alleged that illegal mineral extraction is going unabated in different villages of the area while the authorities are acting as mute spectators. Inhabitants accused the authorities of inaction against the ‘vested interest elements’ who according to them resort to illegal extraction of soil, sand and […]
Healthcare of non Covid patients takes a hit
Anantnag: Amid the deadly Coronavirus pandemic, non covid patients are suffering a lot as the authorities have fixed all their attention and focus on the fight against Covid-19. Several patients from different areas of south Kashmir said that they are hardly getting any treatment for the ailments they are suffering from. Dozens of patients with […]
Panzath spring in south Kashmir face official apathy
Govt has no plans to develop the site, say officials
Anantnag: The lesser known Panzath spring in Qazigund belt in south Kashmir is one of the largest springs in Kashmir but the spring is on the verge of extinction owing to the apathy this water body faces. The place presents a breathtaking view and can become one of the best tourist spot in the valley […]
