Pinglena Pulwama residents demand ‘raising’ of transformer from ground level
Say in present form and place transformer can put lives at risk Pulwama: The residents of Bhat Mohalla, Pinglena in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have raised serious concerns over the dangerously low height of an electric transformer in their locality. Locals said that there is immediate need for lifting the transformer and replace its deteriorating […]
Pulwama, Shopian residents demand construction of new bridge at Gudoora
Pulwama: The residents of Pulwama and Shopian districts have demanded immediate construction of a new bridge at Gudoora on National Highway, local’s said Monday. They said that the existing bridge is in dilapidated condition and the narrow width of the bridge often results in traffic congestion and inconvenience to commuters. They said the current bridge […]
Rajpora Pulwama residents demand proper water supply, cite discrimination in flow
Pulwama: The residents of New Colony Rajpora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have raised serious concerns over inadequate water supply, alleging that while the rest of the village benefits from a government-constructed water supply scheme, around 50 households in their locality continue to suffer due to poor flow—particularly those living at higher elevations. The locals […]
15 years on, lift irrigation Scheme in Pulwama’s Kawini village still incomplete
Existing scheme developing snags daily, alle3ge locals Pulwama: More than 15 years after its approval, a lift irrigation scheme in Kawini village of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district remains unfinished, leaving locals without a reliable source of water for their agricultural needs. Residents of Kawini said the project, sanctioned in 2008 after prolonged […]
Lift irrigation scheme in Pulwama’s Chakoora still incomplete even after 1o years
Revised cost estimate submitted, approval awaited: Official Pulwama: Even after a lapse of nearly ten years, a major lift irrigation project in Chakoora village of Litter Tehsil, Pulwama district, remains unfinished—leaving farmers without a vital source of water for their orchards, locals alleged Wednesday. They said that though the project was sanctioned years ago following […]
Residents of Achgoza village allege decades-long neglect
Say they are forced to consume contaminated water Pulwama: The residents of Achgoza, a remote village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, have raised serious concerns over being forced to drink contaminated water for decades—despite several filtration plants being located in their area. The villagers say that while clean and treated water is being supplied to […]
Chakoora residents demand urgent completion of long-pending water supply scheme
Villagers face acute water shortage despite project sanctioned in 2019 Pulwama: The rsidents of Chakoora village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are grappling with persistent water woes due to the incomplete status of the Water Supply Scheme (WSS) Sanzen Chakoora, locals alleged Wednesday. Despite being sanctioned over five years ago under the Lingushing Project (LUP2402) […]
Landslides threaten Rajpora sports stadium as Sasa Ara nallah overflows in Pulwama
Pulwama: In the aftermath of relentless rainfall, the Sasa Ara Nallah in Pulwama has swelled beyond its usual bounds, triggering landslides that now threaten the Rajpora Sports Stadium. The gushing waters have begun eating away at the embankments surrounding the stadium, raising alarm among residents and local sports enthusiasts. The Rajpora Sports Stadium, a vital […]
Kathohalan residents demand construction of bridge, fencing at local primary school
Shopian: The residents of Kathohalan village in the Keller subdivision of south Kashmir’s Shopian district have reiterated their longstanding demand for the construction of a concrete bridge over a local nallah, highlighting the daily hardships faced due to its absence. In addition, they are seeking fencing and a bathroom for the local Government Primary School. […]
Pulwama residents demand cleaning of Water channels in Lassipora area
Pulwama: The residents of Tumlahal, Lassipora, and adjoining villages in Pulwama district have voiced growing concerns over the deteriorating condition of local water channels and bodies, demanding immediate action from the concerned authorities ahead of the crucial agricultural and horticultural season. Locals allege that the irrigation canals, once vital lifelines for paddy and fruit cultivation, […]