Added on June 14, 2020 Jahangeer Ganaie

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 […]

Added on June 13, 2020 Jahangeer Ganaie

MGNREGA norms violated: Contractors use machines, sideline workers in south Kashmir

Anantnag: In gross violation of norms governing the Union Government sponsored scheme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the contractors in South Kashmir are using heavy machinery instead of human labour to carry out various works. Residents from different areas of South Kashmir complained that due to covid-19 lockdown labourers have been moving […]

Added on June 11, 2020 Jahangeer Ganaie

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 […]

Added on June 10, 2020 Jahangeer Ganaie

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 […]

Added on June 9, 2020 Jahangeer Ganaie

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 […]

Added on June 8, 2020 Jahangeer Ganaie

Five militants killed in Shopian gunfight

If any family claims slain are their kin, they must come forward for identification: Police, Good drills ensured, no collateral damage in during operation: Def Spokesman

Shopian: A top Hizbul Mujahideen commander was among five militants killed an encounter Reban village of South Kashmir’s Shopan district on Sunday. The encounter started at Reban village early this morning after joint teams of army, police and CRPF cordoned a vast area and started searches. “When the forces zeroed in on a suspected house, […]

Added on June 7, 2020 Jahangeer Ganaie

Four youth go missing in Shopian

Will be given a chance to return back, say officials

Shopian: Four youth belonging to South Kashmir’s Shopian district have gone missing since the past twenty days, family sources said. The youth who have gone missing include Nadeem Ul Zaman Malik (21) son of Abdul Hamid Malik of Heffkhuri Chitragam, Wakeel Ahmad Naik (21) son of Mohammed Yaqoob Naik of Rakhpora in Kachdoora belt, Shayak […]

Added on June 4, 2020 Jahangeer Ganaie

Spike in Covid-19 cases: Travellers constitute around 45% of patients in JK

Srinagar: Around 45 percent of positive Covid-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir constitute the travellers entering the region from different countries and various other states. As per officials, among 2857 cases 1266 are travellers which constitute 44.47 percent of the total cases detected positive in J&K. In Kashmir out of 2185 total cases 737 are […]

Added on June 3, 2020 Jahangeer Ganaie

South Kashmir, a ‘hotspot’ for Covid-19

Around 35 percent of positive cases in JK are from the area

Anantnag: Around 35 percent cases of Covid-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir have been reported in four districts in South Kashmir. As per official figures, out of 2718 total cases in J&K, 933 were reported in Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama districts which is 34.33 percent of the total cases in Jammu and Kashmir. In […]

Added on May 31, 2020 Jahangeer Ganaie

Kashmir Cherry loses its sheen amidst Covid-19

11,000 metric tons of Cherry will fetch least returns for growers

Shopian: After suffering massive losses for the apple produce this year, growers now fear for more looses as Kashmir witnesses the cultivation of its cherry crop. The growers say that Covid-19 has cast a shadow on Kashmir’s first crop which is expected to cross 11,000 metric tonne mark this year. Growers said that due to […]

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