Leopard attack sparks panic in Chitragam, Shopian
Locals allege repeated attacks, demand swift action from authorities Shopian: Panic has gripped the Chitragam area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district after a leopard attacked a minor boy on Monday evening, with locals alleging that this was not the first such incident in the area. The victim, identified as Rehan Suhail of Kashwa locality in […]
Sangam–Lassipora road in shambles, commuters demand repairs
Residents demand immediate macadamisation of the vital stretch connecting SIDCO Lassipora Pulwama: The dilapidated condition of the Sangam–Lassipora road in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district continues to cause immense hardships to commuters, residents, and traders, with repeated pleas being raised for repair works. Locals and transporters from Naina, Lassipora and adjoining villages said the road—one of […]
Tral, Awantipora residents demand RTC bus services amid transport shortage
Say poor people cannot afford high sumo fares, suffer more during evening hours Pulwama: Residents of Tral and Awantipora areas of south Kashmir have expressed strong resentment over the absence of proper transport facilities, particularly during evening hours, and have urged the government to start Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus services in the region. Locals […]
Statehood for J&K must be restored without delay: MLA Rajpora
Pulwama: MLA Rajpora, Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Mir, on Thursday strongly pressed for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying it is not a favour but the constitutional right of the people. Referring to the recent incidents of violence and unrest in Ladakh, Mir cautioned that “suppressing people will only lead to a stronger bounce,” […]
Temporary diversion to be constructed at Wahibugh–Pulwama road: MLA Rajpora
Pulwama: In a bid to provide immediate relief to the people of Pulwama facing hardships due to the closure of the Wahibugh bridge, MLA Rajpora, Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Mir, on Wednesday said that a temporary diversion will be constructed within the next few days. The announcement came during Mir’s visit to the flood-damaged site, where he […]
Pulwama villages suffer as PMGSY bridge remains incomplete for over two years
Residents demand urgent intervention, say daily life crippled Pulwama: The residents of Mirgund Thokerpora to Drabgam area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed strong resentment over the inordinate delay in the completion of a bridge sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) scheme more than two years ago. Locals said while the […]
Pulwama residents suffer as Wahibugh bridge continues to remain closed
Bridge suffered damage during recent floods Pulwama: The recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir have left behind widespread destruction, damaging vital infrastructure across several districts. According to official figures, a total of 11 bridge structures across the Pulwama have suffered damage in the floods, out of which 10 have been partially affected. In south Kashmir’s […]
Fruit growers in Pulwama suffer as a transport crisis deepens
Produce stranded at Prichoo mandi Pulwama: Fruit growers in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are facing severe losses as hundreds of apple boxes lie stranded at Prichoo fruit Mandi due to non-availability of transport. The prolonged closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway and uncertainty over traffic movement has left growers anxious, with fears mounting that their […]