Landslide disrupts water supply to three villages in Shopian, Pulwama
Over 500 households affected; residents demand urgent restoration Shopian: A landslide in Darbagh area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district has severely disrupted the water supply to at least three villages, leaving hundreds of households without potable water for the past several days. The affected villages include Rakh Zahid Bagh in Pulwama district and Darbagh in […]
Nowpora Payeen residents demand safe potable water
Locals allege decade-long delay in water supply scheme By: Jahangeer Ganaie Pulwama: The residents of Nowpora Payeen in Litter Tehsil of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed strong resentment over the non-availability of safe drinking water in the area, alleging that the water they receive through pipelines is contaminated and unfit for consumption. According to […]
Pulwama’s Zahid Bagh village deprived of basic amenities, allege locals
Residents appeal for immediate government intervention Pulwama: The residents of Zahid Bagh, a village in Litter tehsil on the boundary of Pulwama and Shopian districts, have expressed deep resentment over the lack of basic facilities, accusing authorities of ignoring their plight for years. Locals said that despite being home to around 1,000 people, the village […]
Nadigam residents protest over shortage of potable water, demand immediate action
Shopian: The residents of Nadigam village in south Kashmir’s Shopian district staged a protest on Thursday, voicing their anger and frustration over the prolonged scarcity of potable water in the area. The aggrieved villagers said they have been left with no choice but to come out on the streets as their repeated pleas to the […]
Dragnard Gulshan Pora Tral reels under neglect, allege locals
Residents appeal to CM Omar Abdullah, MLA Rafiq Ahmad Naik for immediate redressal of grievances Pulwama: The residents of Dragnard Gulshan Pora, a remote hamlet in Tral area of South Kashmir, are reeling under immense hardships due to lack of basic infrastructure — with no proper road connectivity or water supply in the area. The […]
Pampore residents protest against proposed shopping mall project at sumo stand
Locals, BJP leaders urge government to revoke plan, safeguard livelihoods Pulwama: Residents of Pampore on Tuesday staged a protest at Tanchabagh Sumo Stand against government’s proposed plan of constructing a shopping mall at the site. Scores of protesters, including drivers, shopkeepers, and political leaders, gathered at the site holding placards and raising slogans against the […]
Vacant BDO’s post hits wage disbursement under MGNREGA in Lassipora, allege contractors
DC Pulwama acts after contractors file appeal Pulwama: Contractors working under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) on Monday raised an alarm over the issue, citing the lack of a designated DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) signatory, which stalled the verification of muster rolls. If left unverified for more than 14 days, these […]
Lethpora-Ladhoo road in shambles, residents demand urgent macadamisation
Pulwama: Residents of Ladhoo and Lethpora area in Awantipora sub-division of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed strong resentment over the dilapidated condition of the vital Lethpora-Ladhoo road, urging the authorities to take immediate steps for its macadamisation. Locals said that the road, which connects several villages and leads to the important Khrew industrial area, […]
Pulwama, Shopian residents urge timely completion of Trenz Bridge over Ranbiara
90% work completed, project nearing completion, says official Shopian: The residents of Pulwama and Shopian districts have demanded for the early completion of the vital Trenz bridge being constructed over the Ranbiara stream, a project that has been under construction since 2017. Locals said that although the project was launched over eight years ago, the […]