12 years on, water supply scheme constructed at Rs 2 Cr yet to be made functional
Pulwama: The residents of the Chewa Ullar Village in Tral hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are up in arms against the PHE department for failing to provide potable water to them. The residents of the area said that they a water supply scheme in the area was sanctioned around 12 years before and was […]
K.B Pora-Chimmer road in dilapidated condition, locals demand macadamization
Pulwama: The residents of Damhal Hanjipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district have demanded macadamization on vital K.B Pora-Chimmer road. The residents said that K.B Pora-Chimmer road is lying in a dilapidated condition for a long time now and it needs to be macadamized at the earliest. Sayar Ahmad, a resident of B.K Pora said […]
16 years on, vital bridge on Jhelum in Awantipora awaits completion
Awantipora: Even after a lapse of around 16 years, a vital bridge on river Jhelum at Reshipora in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is awaiting completion. Locals said that the foundation of the bridge was laid in 2008 during the PDP-Congress regime, however, since then 16 years have passed but 50 percent of […]
Naina Pulwama residents demand upgradation of stadium
Pulwama: The residents of Naina Batpora village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded up-gradation of the stadium in the area. The residents of the area said that they are thankful to the government for taking state land from encroachers and transforming it into a stadium. The sports stadium as per locals became a hub […]
Sonasamil Pulwama residents raise concerns over dumping of garbage in Sasa Ara
Pulwama: The residents of Sonasamil area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are up in arms against the rural development department for dumping garbage in Sasa Ara. The residents of the area said that this practice has not only led to environmental degradation but has also posed serious health risks to the local population. Basit Ahmad, […]
20 years on, damaged filtration plant yet to be repaired in Handoora Tral
Locals demand investigation, initiation of restoration works Pulwama: The residents of Handoora village in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are consuming contaminated water as authorities have failed to repair a filtration plant that got damaged during 2004. The residents of Handoora said that the filtration plant in the area was constructed at a […]
Seven years on, Tourism cafeteria at Tral awaits completion
Pulwama: Even after a lapse of around seven years, a tourism cafeteria in Tral town of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is awaiting completion. Locals said that despite the tall claims of government that they are spending huge amount of money on tourism sector, it has failed in completing the tourist cafeteria building in Tral. Abdul […]
Pulwama residents demand completion of slaughter house
Pulwama: The residents of Pulwama town in south Kashmir have demanded completion of a slaughter house in the area. People selling meat in Pulwama town said that meat consumption continues to rise and the necessity of a slaughter house becomes all the more important. They said that slaughter house is important in efficiently processing meat […]
Kund Kulgam residents demand replacement of defunct street lights
Kulgam:-The residents of Kund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district are up in arms against the local municipal authorities for failing to replace the faulty street lights for a long time now. The residents of Kund area said that the faulty street lights are causing inconvenience to the people during the evening and night hours. […]
Pashu Sakhis emerging as vital grassroots support system for dairy farmers
Pulwama: ‘Pashu Sakhis’ or ‘friends of animals’ are emerging as a vital grassroots support system for dairy farmers in Kashmir. Pashu Sakhis are women trained in basic veterinary care and livestock management. They play a crucial role in supporting small-scale dairy farmers by providing essential services and bridging gaps in veterinary care. Syed Asiya Jan, […]
