Floodwaters still stagnant in many areas of Pulwama
Local fear of disease outbreak Pulwama: More than a week after the devastating floods in south Kashmir, large stretches of residential areas in Pulwama district remain submerged in stagnant floodwaters, triggering serious health concerns among the local population. Residents fear an outbreak of waterborne and vector-borne diseases as the authorities have allegedly failed to take […]
Barsoo awantipora residents suffer due to faulty drainage
Seek immediate action, appeal Lt Guv to issue directions to officials Pulwama: The residents of Barsoo Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are up in arms against the faulty drainage system in their area which has led to repeated waterlogging during rains, making daily life miserable. Locals say the issue has persisted for years, […]
Residents demand restoration of bus service from Amirabad Tral to Srinagar via Dadsara
Pulwama: Locals from Amirabad, Drumbal, Hurdimir, Dadsara and Chandrigam in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have urged authorities to restore the erstwhile bus service from Amirabad to Srinagar via Dadsara, which they say has been causing hardships ever since it was diverted to start from Tral. According to the residents, the bus service […]
Floods devastate paddy crop in Pulwama, farmers suffer heavy Losses
Nearly 50% of paddy fields submerged, growers seek government intervention under NFSA Pulwama: Pulwama, often referred to as the “Rice Bowl of Kashmir” due to its extensive paddy cultivation, has been severely hit by the recent devastating floods, locals said Wednesday. According to official figures, around 16,500 hectares of land in the district are under […]
Acute staff shortage hits education at Laripora Pahalgam High School
Locals demand appointment of more teachers to ensure better future for students Anantnag: The Government High School in Laripora, Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district is grappling with an acute shortage of staff, leaving over 220 students in 11 classes at the mercy of just eight teachers, including the headmaster and one who is managing […]
Schools in Kakapora Pulwama submerged after recent floods
Locals demand intervention of authorities Pulwama: For the last several days, government schools in Kakapora tehsil of Pulwama district have been reeling under flood-like conditions as stagnant water has inundated their premises. The worst affected remains the Government Higher Secondary School Kakapora, where educational activities have come to a complete halt. Locals said that playground […]
Pampore residents demand repair of Jhelum embankments
Say if govt fails to act we will raise the embankments ourselves Pampore: In a strong message to authorities, residents of Pampore have announced that if the government does not take immediate steps to repair and strengthen the embankments of River Jhelum within a month, they will collect donations on their own and undertake the […]
Frequent highway disruptions threaten Kashmir’s fruit industry
70% of Valley’s population relies on horticulture Growers fear heavy losses as stranded fruit risks rotting Srinagar: As traditional Kashmir’s apple season is about to start, fruit growers are grappling with renewed anxiety over the frequent closures of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway — the Valley’s only all-weather road link with the rest of the […]