Khankah Awantipora residents rue lack of basic amenities
Pulwama: The residents of Khankah village in Awantipora hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are up in arms against the administration for neglecting the area over the past years. The residents said the area sans proper link road connectivity despite being close to Jammu-Srinagar National highway. They said the interior roads of the area were […]
Women’s Empowerment: Tahira Bashir from Kulgam earns name, livelihood through Mushroom cultivation
Kulgam: Tahira Bashir, from Qaimoh village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district has taken a stand to become financially independent and is growing organic mushrooms to earn her livelihood. She has started a business of Mushroom cultivation at home and is earning an annual income of Rs 75000. “I received training for mushroom cultivation through the […]
Nagbal spring in Khrew losing its sheen, officials in Slumber
Pulwama: A famous Spring in Khrew town of Pampore belt in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has become the victim of official apathy as and is at the verge of extinction. The locals said that Nagbal spring is known for fresh water and the whole area was using it for drinking purposes. “But the spring has […]
6 years on, overhead railway pass on NHW nowhere in sight
Anantnag: Despite the passage of more than six years, the overhead railway pass on National Highway near Shoul Batengoo in Anantnag district is nowhere in sight. The delay in completion of the overhead railway pass is causing huge inconveniences to thousands of the passengers on a daily basis. Official sources said the construction of the […]
Malpora residents demand augmentation of transformer
Pulwama: The residents of Malpora Nowhara village in Tahab hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday demanded augmentation of the transformer in their area. The residents said the existing transformer develops technical snag frequently, leaving the consumers at the receiving end. They urged the government to upgrade the existing 100 KVA transformer to 250 […]
Dangling electric wires, decaying electric poles pose threat to Dogripora Pulwama residents
Pulwama: Dangling electric wires tied with trees and worn out poles are posing grave threat to the lives of people as well as to their property in Dogripora village of Awantipora hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The residents of Dogripora area alleged that they are living under constant fear due to low lying electric […]
Retired employees awaiting pensionary benefits, demands intervention of higher ups
Pulwama: Dozens of government employees who attained superannuation in the recent months and those who have applied for GP fund releases are waiting for their pensionary benefits. They said that hundreds of employees have retired in Kashmir in the last three months and complained that the government was resorting to dilly-dally tactics in releasing pensionary […]
New bus stand in Pulwama in Shambles, commuters suffer
Pulwama: Established around four years ago, the new bus stand in Drusoo area of Pulwama town is in shambles, giving a tough time to the commuters. The commuters said the bus stand has not been repaired since its establishment in the area due to which thousands of people suffer on a daily basis. “At the […]
Payar residents protest against cutting of almond trees from state land
Pulwama: The residents of Payar village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday staged a protest against cutting of almond trees from state land. The residents said that these trees were in their custody since decades and have worked day and night to grow these trees. “The local population is dependent on almond trees for […]
6 years on, new hospital building in Awantipora left abandoned
Pulwama: Despite the passage of around six years, a hospital building in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is lying abandoned. The residents of Hari Parigam Awantipora said that the PHC building in their area was lying defunct for the last six years. “The existing centre is carving for basic infrastructure as it is […]
