Dilapidated road to Keller hospital gives tough time to patients, allege locals
Road full of potholes as it hasn’t been macadamised for 6 years Shopian: The road leading to the Sub-District Hospital in Keller Tehsil of south Kashmir’s Shopian district is lying in a dilapidated condition, causing immense inconvenience to patients and locals alike. Locals said that the stretch, which is crucial for patients needing medical care, […]
Midoora residents demand uniform widening of Check-Batgund road
Allege discrepancies in execution of DPR, seek DC Pulwama’s intervention Pulwama: The residents of Midoora village in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed serious concerns over the widening work on the Check-Batgund road, alleging that the project hasn’t been executed as per the Detailed Project Report (DPR). According to locals, the Pradhan […]
Chitragam-Drawini road in shambles, authorities in deep slumber: Locals
Shopian: The dilapidated condition of the Chitragam-Drawini road in Chitragam tehsil of South Kashmir’s Shopian district has triggered strong resentment among residents of several villages including Chitragam, Bandpawa, Thokerpora, Gund Darvesh, and Drawini. The locals accuse the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department of gross negligence and inaction. Residents said that the road has never been […]
Students suffer amid space crunch, staff shortage at Govt Middle School Hajin Nad Tral
Parents demand urgent government intervention to safeguard children’s education Pulwama: The students in Hajin Nad Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are suffering due to space crunch as well as due to the shortage of staff, locals alleged Thursday. They said that the school has only five teachers to manage over 150 students, and […]
PDD daily-wager dies after falling from electric pole in Shopian
Employees demand better facilities, exemption of daily wagers from installing solar rooftop Shopian: A Power Development Department (PDD) daily-wager lost his life on Tuesday after falling from a low-tension (LT) electric pole in Chakoora village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, triggering a wave of concern and protest among power sector workers. The deceased, identified as […]
Shahoora residents demand urgent widening of Astanpora–Chakoora road
Pulwama: The residents of Shahoora tehsil in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have urged authorities to expedite the long-pending widening and upgradation of the 1.7-kilometre Astanpora–Chakoora road. Locals from the area said that despite its vital role as part of the main inter-district Tahab–Chakoora–Naina road, the stretch remains narrow and in a deteriorated state, posing serious […]
Banderpora link road submerged after rains, residents demand drainage
Pulwama: The residents of Banderpora village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are facing immense difficulties due to persistent waterlogging on the main link road that connects the area to the national highway. Following recent rainfall, the road was submerged, disrupting daily life and sparking renewed calls from villagers for urgent intervention. Locals are demanding proper […]
Poor roads, choked drains cripple SIDCO Lassipora
Locals, industrialists bear the brunt Pulwama: The SIDCO Industrial Estate in Lassipora, a major industrial hub in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, is reeling under severe infrastructure neglect, local entrepreneurs alleged Thursday. Poor road conditions and inadequate drainage systems have become a daily struggle for residents, workers, and business owners operating in the area, they said. […]
Shortfall in MGNREGA employment generation in Bijbehara constituency sparks concern
Dozens of panchayats report zero person days; DDC seeks urgent government intervention Anantnag: A shocking shortfall has been reported in employment generation under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) across the Bijbehara Assembly Constituency of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, with dozens of Panchayat Halqas reporting zero work provided so far in the […]