Two youth go missing from Awantipora in south Kashmir
Families appeals them to return home Pulwama: Two friends from Chersoo Awantipora area of Pulwama district have gone missing since August 07 even as their families have been repeatedly requesting them to return back. An official said that two friends who have gone missing include Shakir Ul Jabbar (18) son of Mohammad Jabbar Sofi and […]
Illegal extraction of soil goes unabated in Pulwama
Will take action, says DMO
Pulwama: The residents of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have alleged that illegal soil extraction goes unabated in different villages of the district while the authorities are acting as mute spectators. Inhabitants of the district accused the authorities of completely failure to take action against illegal extractors which is going on even in broad daylight. Locals […]
Vital Sangam-Khudwani road in shambles, locals demand macadamization
Anantnag: The dilapidated condition of Sangam-Khudwani road in south Kashmir is giving a tough time to the commuters. Locals complained that the road is a very vital link and connects dozens of Anantnag villages with Kulgam district. “The road is dotted with potholes which speaks volumes about the tall claims of the government of improving […]
Famous Nagbal spring in Khrew losing its sheen, officials fail to act
Pulwama: Known for its crystal clear and cool water, the famed “Nagbal” spring in Khrew town of Pampore belt in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has been losing its glory due to official apathy. The spring once a source of drinking water to many villages is facing extinction. Locals said that Nagbal spring was known for […]
Several villages in south Kashmir decry shortage of potable water
Pulwama: Residents of various villages in south Kashmir are facing acute shortage of drinking water from the past more than a month, locals alleged. According to locals, every year the water scarcity turns acute during the summer months. Residents from Akura Mattan in Anantnag district, Hari Parigam in Awantipora area and Zahidbagh village in Pulwama […]
Pulwama fruit, vegetable traders stage protest, demand opening of Mandi
Pulwama: Pulwama fruit and vegetable Mandi traders on Thursday staged a protest outside fruit and Vegetable Mandi Prichoo and demanded opening of Mandi as the same has remained shut since 05 August 2019. The traders assembled outside the main gate of the Mandi and demanded that they should be allowed to resume work at an […]
Relatives of prisoners seek their release on Eid eve
Anantnag: The relatives of around one dozen prisoners who have been lodged in different jails have demanded their release ahead of Eid festival. They demanded that the detained men should be released on humanitarian ground from jails soon so that they are also able to celebrate the festival of Eid with their families. Family of […]
Two youth go missing in south Kashmir
Both likely to have joined militant ranks: Sources
Anantnag: Two more youth one each from Anantnag and Kulgam districts in south Kashmir have gone missing and have likely joined militant ranks. The two youth who went missing have been identified as Shahbaz Ahmad Shah resident of Katrooso Kulgam and Ilyas Ahmad resident of Danwethpora Kokernag Anantnag. Shahbaz Ahmad Shah son of Ghulam Hassan […]