NRLM helps Kulgam woman build livelihood through Kiryana shop
Kulgam: In a heartening example of empowerment and self-reliance, Nilofar Akhter (32), a resident of Danew village in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, has successfully established a kiryana (grocery) shop in her locality, thanks to the support and guidance provided by the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). A mother of two, Nilofar had long aspired to […]
Mughal road to reopen in coming days as snow clearance completed, say officials
DC Shopian, Poonch conduct review at Peer Ki Gali Srinagar: The historic Mughal Road, connecting the Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with the Pir Panchal region in Jammu, is set to reopen in the next few days, officials said, as snow clearance work along the route nears completion. Officials from both Shopian and Poonch, including Deputy […]
Pulwama residents demand repairing of vital Chakoora-Panzgam road
Pulwama: The Chakoora-Panzgam road in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is in a bad shape causing severe inconvenience to daily commuters and residents of the area, locals alleged Thursday. Locals from Chakoora, Panzgam, Grawgund, and nearby villages expressed frustration over the dilapidated condition of the road as according to them the road hasn’t been repaired for […]
Siphon damaged in 2014 floods remains unrestored in south Kashmir
‘Canal connected by this siphon turns into dumping site’ Pulwama: Nearly a decade after the catastrophic 2014 floods ravaged Jammu and Kashmir, a critical siphon bridge—once the backbone of an extensive irrigation network in south Kashmir—remains in ruins. The structure, which played a pivotal role in supplying water to agricultural lands across Pulwama and Shopian […]
Hirpora Shopian residents demand reopening of Mughal road
Jahangeer Ganaie Shopian: Residents of Hirpora hamlet in south Kashmir’s Shopian district have urged the administration to reopen the historic Mughal Road, citing severe economic hardships due to its continued closure. The road, which connects Shopian to Rajouri and Poonch districts in the Jammu division, remains shut due to winter snowfall, cutting off a vital […]
Persistent traffic jams in Bijbehara town ‘frustrate’ commuters
Anantnag: Chronic traffic congestion in Bijbehara town of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district has become a major source of frustration for commuters, primarily due to poor traffic management and official apathy, locals alleged Friday. The town experiences severe traffic snarls, especially during morning and evening rush hours, causing significant inconvenience to residents and visitors alike. Locals […]
Pulwama residents demand widening of vital Newa-Rohmoo road
Pulwama: The residents of different villages of Newa hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded widening of a vital Newa-Rohmoo road. The residents of the area said that Newa-Rohmoo road is very vital for connectivity but it is lying in a dilapidated condition as it hasn’t been macadamised for many years. They said that […]
Fish farmers suffer huge loss as farm ‘poisoned’ in Pulwama
Families demand investigation, action against involved persons Pulwama : In a shocking act of enmity, unidentified miscreants allegedly poisoned a fish farm in Gongoo area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, causing a loss of lakhs of rupees to the owners. According to official sources, unknown individuals knowingly or unknowingly washed their utensils used for spraying […]
Vital bridge connecting Pulwama with Budgam completed after a decade
The bridge will be opened to public soon, say officials Pulwama: A crucial bridge over the Romshi rivulet in Rohmoo village of Rajpora constituency, Pulwama, which was damaged during the 2014 floods has finally been completed and is set to be opened for public use soon. Locals expressed relief as they have been facing significant […]
Reckless waste disposal, poisonous substances threaten aquatic life in water bodies
Fisheries department urges the public to avoid harmful practices Pulwama: The indiscriminate disposal of waste and the introduction of poisonous substances into water bodies are posing severe threats to aquatic life, particularly fish populations, in south Kashmir’s Pulwama and Shopian districts. These harmful practices are leading to habitat degradation, chemical contamination, and a decline in […]