Almond production dips rapidly as people prefer to grow apples
Pulwama: The production of almonds is decreasing at an alarming rate as large number of people prefer to grow apples over almonds, locals said Wednesday. The farmers from different areas of Kashmir are converting more and more land into apple orchards. In many areas farmers have cut down almond trees to start apple cultivation, they […]
Two climbers from Kashmir scale Basmai peak for the first time ever
Srinagar: Two climbers from Kashmir Inayat ullah Bhat and Laway Mudasir scaled the virgin Basmai peak and introduced first ever line of ascent to the peak. Basmai peak lies in the periphery, catchment area bordering Lidder and Sind valley. “Our successful ascent of Basmai Peak is a remarkable achievement, especially given its past history of […]
Sewerage waste management shed turned into garbage dumping site, allege locals
Anantnag: The Sewerage waste management shed in Shoul area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district has been turned into a dumping site due to which people are suffering, locals alleged Friday. The locals from the Shoul area said that Rural Development department had constructed the shed close to National Highway 44 where garbage is being thrown […]
Bellow Pulwama residents demand shifting of health centre to community hall
Pulwama: The residents of the Bellow area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded shifting of the health centre to the local community hall. The residents of the Bellow area said that the health centre in the village is functioning from a rented room with no facilities. They said that if the health centre is […]
Darbagh Shopian residents demand bridge over Nallah Tongri
Shopian: The residents of Darbagh Watchi area of Zainapora sub division of south Kashmir’s Shopian district have demanded a bridge over Nallah Tongri The residents of the area said that they are facing a lot of problems in the absence of a proper bridge as the bridge on the nallah was damaged in 2014 floods. […]
Rakh, Zahid Bagh Pulwama residents demand upgradation of water supply scheme
Pulwama: The residents of Rakh and Zahid Bagh villages in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded up-gradation of water supply scheme in the area. The residents of the village said that a water supply scheme for the area was started around 12 years back which was to cater to around 250 households but later one […]
Poor cellular network irks Watchi Shopian residents
Shopian: The residents of Watchi area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district complained of poor connectivity of cellular networks in the area. The residents of the area said that despite being a populous village in Shopian district, people are facing inconveniences due to poor network in the area. “Despite being home to over 2,500 families, our […]
Padgampora-Dangerpora road in dilapidated condition, locals seek macadamization
Awantipora: The residents of Dangerpora and Padgampora area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded macadamization of the road connecting the twin villages, saying that the road is lying in a dilapidated condition. The locals said that the road from Padgampora to Peer Mohalla Dangerpora has developed potholes due to which they are suffering a […]
Vital Argi Chek-Sangervani road in dilapidated condition, locals demand macadamization
Pulwama: The residents of different areas of south Kashmir are expressing deep frustration over the deplorable condition of the Argi Chek-Sangervani road that connects at least seven villages. Locals from Agri Chek, Abhama, Bhagandar, Achgoza, Sangervani and other villages said that the road that connects them to the rest of the world has deteriorated significantly […]
