People rue Kerosene shortage in Kashmir
Srinagar: People in different areas of Kashmir are complaining about shortage of Kerosene oil in their areas. People from different areas of Kashmir said that earlier government was providing kerosene on subsidized rates but the supply has been stopped leading to problems for the people in general. Javaid Ahmad, a fruit grower from Shopian said […]
Zampathri residents rue dilapidated condition of road
Seek attention of authorities
Shopian: The residents of Zampathri area in Keller hamlet of south Kashmir’s Shopian decried the dilapidated condition of a road stretch from Zampathri to Tragpathri. The residents said the dilapidated condition of road was causing inconvenience to them and commuters. The residents said the road connecting Tragpathri with rest of the district was macadamised in […]
Anantnag’s Historical Wazir Bagh Park facing neglect
Anantnag: The historical Wazir Bagh Park in the heart of Anantnag town has become a victim of official apathy as it is lying in dilapidated condition and carving for government attention. Locals said that no attention has been given for the maintenance of this historical public park for the last many years. “The park is […]
Poor cellular network irks Bandpawa Shopian residents
Shopian: The subscribers of private telecommunication companies like Jio and Airtel and govt telecommunication company BSNL are complaining about erratic calling and Internet services in Bandpawa village of Chitragam hamlet in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. The residents of Bandpawa village which according to locals consists of around 100 households have been suffering in absence of […]
Eight years on authorities fail to repair filtration plant in Pulwama, allege locals
Say they are consuming contaminated water
Pulwama: The residents of three villages in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have alleged that they are consuming contaminated water as authorities have failed to repair a filtration plant which turned defunct some eight years back. The residents of Zahid Bagh, Rakh and Darbagh villages said the scheme was started in 2012 and started facing glitches […]
Illegal mineral extraction goes unabated in Pulwama
Pulwama: The residents of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district alleged that the illegal mineral extraction goes unabated in Nallah Romshi in different villages of the district while the authorities are acting as mute spectator. Inhabitants of the Karimabad, Gudoora and its adjacent areas accused the authorities of inaction against the ‘vested interested elements’ who according to […]
Primary School running in a rented room with sole teacher
Kulgam: A single teacher has been posted at a Primary school Banipath Kanchloo Kund in Kulgam district to attend to around two dozen students enrolled in six classes, locals alleged. Although authorities in school education department have labeled it as called it a Primary School, in reality it is only a single rented room in […]
Middle School in Qazigund functioning from three rooms
Anantnag: Strange it may sound but it is a harsh reality that Government Middle School (GMS) in Wanpora Kewa area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district is functioning from mere three rooms. A primary School that was established in the 90s and later upgraded to middle school years back still lacks basic infrastructure due to which […]
14 years on vital bridge on Jehleum in Awantipora awaits completion
Awantipora: Strange it may sound but a vital bridge on river Jhelum located at Reshipora in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is awaiting completion even after 14 years since its foundation stone was laid. Locals said that the foundation of the bridge was laid in year 2008 during PDP-Congress regime, however, since then […]
Rohmoo Pulwama residents demand fire service station
Say the entire belt does not have a fire station
Pulwama: The residents of Rohmoo area in Rajpora hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded a fire service station for their area. The residents of the area said that there are around 20-25 villages around Rohmoo where thousands of households are putting up but the area is yet to get this basic facility. The […]
