Shopian residents demand opening of Pehlipora-Zampathri bridge
Shopian: The residents of Keller hamlet in south Kashmir’s Shopian have demanded opening of Pehlipora-Zampathri bridge that has been completed after many years of construction activity. The residents of the area said that work on the bridge was started around four years back but it was left midway, however, it has been completed now. They […]
Chatpora Pulwama industrial estate lacks basic facilities, allege industrialists
Say unscheduled power supply main issue Pulwama: The industrial estate in Chatpora area of Pulwama town of South Kashmir is lacking basic facilities due to which industrialists as well as locals have been suffering. Industrialists said that this is one of the oldest industrial estates of Kashmir but it has been neglected by the government […]
Four years on, proposed marriage hall in Pulwama nowhere in sight
‘Land identified but work yet to started’ Pulwama: Even after an elapse of over four years, a proposed marriage hall in Pulwama town of south Kashmir is nowhere in sight. The residents of Pulwama town said that after repeated requests to the government, a marriage hall was approved for the people of the town. They […]
Watchi residents allege getting unscheduled power supply
Shopian: The residents of Watchi area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district said that the PDD has been resorting unscheduled power cuts in the area despite increasing electric fee five times during the past one year. The residents of Watchi area said that PDD hiked their monthly tariffs to around Rs 1700 and alleged that PDD […]
Despite having huge tourism potential, Sangervani Pulwama neglected, allege locals
‘Few tourist huts constructed in 2018, but not put to use‘ Pulwama: The residents of Sangervani hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have alleged that despite having huge tourism potential, the area has been neglected. The residents of the area said that there is huge tourism potential in Sangervani, Sidak and its adjacent areas but […]
Tral residents demand basic infrastructure at fruit Mandi Tral
Pulwama: The residents of Tral hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are demanding the establishment of basic facilities at fruit mandi in Nowdal Tral. The residents of Tral hamlet which consists of around 100 villages said that almost in every village in the area, apple and other fruits are grown but in absence of a […]
R&B Shopian constructs Bailey bridge to restore connectivity to Dachnoo village
Shopian: The Roads and Buildings department Shopian has constructed a Bailey bridge within days to restore connectivity to Dachnoo village in Hirpora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said. A bridge connecting Dachnoo village of Hirpora with Mughal road collapsed due to heavy loads of dumpers that were carrying Mecdamization material for Dachnoo road […]
Vital Pakherpora-Chaar-e-Sharief road in dilapidated condition, allege blocals
Pulwama: The all-important Pakherpora-Chaar-e-Sharief road is in a dilapidated condition, causing significant inconvenience to commuters and residents, locals alleged Wednesday. They said that hundreds of tourists are visiting the famous tourist spot Yousmarg and the road is giving a tough time to these commuters. They said that the road is full of potholes and people […]
Pulwama residents demand shifting of dumping site from circular road
Pulwama: The dumping site along the circular road in the main town of Pulwama in this south Kashmir district continues to irk locals for the last several years and they continue to demand the shifting of the site since many years now, locals said Tuesday. The residents of the area said that the municipal committee […]
Aghanzpora Awantipora residents demand bridge over river Jhelum
Pulwama: The residents of the Aghanzpora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded construction of a bridge over the river Jhelum that flows amidst the area. The residents of Aghanzpora said that they have been demanding bridge over the river since decades but no attention is being given towards their demand. Junaid Ahmad, a […]