Pulwama residents demand cleaning of water canals before agriculture season
Pulwama: The residents across several villages in Pulwama district are urgently calling on authorities to clean and restore irrigation canals ahead of the agricultural season. Villagers from villages like Wakharwan, Reshipora, Shaar, Galandar, Hasanwuni, Rakh, Litter, Zahid Bagh and others areas said that they have been experiencing severe water shortages due to defunct or blocked […]
Tral youth shines in martial arts championship, wins gold medal
Says he aims to participate in Olympics Pulwama: In a remarkable achievement, a youth from south Kashmir has outclassed many others and won gold at the national martial arts Championship. Hammad Bashir, a youth from Kahlil area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has won the gold medal in martial arts in recently held […]
Despite Pahalgam Attack, Tourists continue to throng to Kashmir
Shopian youth welcome them with water, eatables Shopian: Despite the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, tourists continue to throng to different areas of Kashmir. As the National Highway continues to remain closed, people continue to use alternative Mughal roads to reach their destinations. Eyewitnesses along the Mughal road in south Kashmir said that hundreds of […]
Sangam-Lassipora road in shambles, people suffer
Locals demand macadamisation of the road Pulwama: The dilapidated Sangam – Lassipora Pulwama road continue to take a toll on commuters for the last several years now, locals alleged Tuesday. The commuters and drivers from various areas of Pulwama said that the bad condition of road has resulted in many problems including an increase in […]
Bring Shidak on tourism map for upliftment of Abhama hamlet: Locals to Govt
Pulwama: The residents of the Abhama hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have urged the Jammu and Kashmir administration to bring the scenic spot of Shidak onto the official tourism map for the upliftment of the area. Known for its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings, Shidak has long remained unexplored despite its potential to attract […]
Volunteers step in as Bijbehara-Sirhama road lies in shambles, PMGSY fails to Act
Jahangeer Ganaie Anantnag: In a display of community spirit and growing public frustration, local volunteers from Satkipora area of Bijbehara in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district have taken it upon themselves to repair the dilapidated Bijbehara-Sirhama road. Locals said that despite repeated pleas and appeals to the concerned authorities, including the PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram […]
Lelhara residents flag issue of ‘decaying rice’
Demand action on Non-Functional food store Pulwama: The residents of Lelhara village in Kakapora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have raised their voices over the long-pending issue of a defunct Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCSCA) and store in their area. The residents of Lelhara said that the store has remained non-functional for […]
Shopian residents demand upgradation of fire and emergency infrastructure
Shopian: The residents of Shopian district have raised concerns over the inadequacy of fire and emergency services, urging the administration to enhance the district’s infrastructure. The residents of the Shopian distric said that currently, there are only two fire and emergency stations in the district — one in Shopian town and the other in Zainapora […]
Wahibugh residents left without water supply after pipelines get damaged
Pulwama: The residents of Wahibugh village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have been facing problems as their water supply line has gone defunct after cable laying operations were started in the area. The residents of Wahibugh said that they have been left without water supply for the last two years now after a vital pipeline […]
Eight years on Tral mini secretariat remains incomplete, locals suffer
Pulwama: Eight years after its sanction, the Mini Secretariat in Tral town of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district remains far from completion, with construction stalled for the past five years, locals alleged Monday. The project, approved in 2017 with an estimated cost of around Rs 7 crore, was envisioned to bring administrative services closer to residents […]