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 […]
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 […]
