Darbagh Shopian residents demand bridge over Nallah Tongri
Shopian: The residents of Darbagh Watchi area in Zainapora subdivision of South Kashmir’s Shopian district have appealed to the authorities for the construction of a much-needed bridge over Nallah Tongri—a key connectivity point that has remained in a dilapidated state since the 2014 floods. Locals said the existing structure, damaged during the devastating floods over […]
Newa Pulwama farmers claim loses as paddy saplings dry up due to water scarcity
Pulwama: Farmers in the villages of Newa, Maloora and Singu Narbal in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are staring at a looming agricultural disaster as their paddy saplings are drying up due to a severe lack of irrigation. The affected residents allege that illegal encroachments on the main irrigation canal have choked the flow of water, […]
Pulwama, Shopian farmers suffer as siphon damaged in 2014 floods awaits reconstruction
Farmers say irrigation woes threaten the agriculture sector, demand urgent redressal Pulwama: A decade after the devastating 2014 floods, farmers across several villages in south Kashmir’s Pulwama and Shopian districts continue to suffer due to the failure of authorities to reconstruct a crucial siphon that was damaged during the deluge. Locals said that despite repeated […]
Pulwama residents aghast over hike in power tariff, demand rollback
‘Tariff now increased to over Rs 1800 per month despite no improvement in infrastructure’ Pulwama: The residents of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, particularly from Awantipora, Panzgam, Rakh, Zahid Bagh, Darbagh and adjoining areas, have expressed strong resentment over what they describe as an “unjustified and repeated” increase in electricity tariffs by the Power Development Department […]
Shirmal Shopian residents clean irrigation canal
Say officials never bothered to clean-up the canal Shopian: In a compelling show of community effort and resilience, residents of Shirmal Heff village in south Kashmir’s Shopian district have taken it upon themselves to clean a major irrigation canal that had been left silted and neglected by the concerned authorities for years. Facing mounting difficulties […]
Shukroo Keller: A Hidden gem in Shopian awaiting government attention
Shopian: Tucked away in the picturesque landscapes of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, the scenic site of Shukroo Keller remains one of the region’s most breathe taking but overlooked tourist destinations. Despite its rich natural beauty and promising potential, the area continues to suffer due to lack of basic infrastructure and government support. Shikroo, nestled within […]
Emergency pump installation revives irrigation lifeline for Pampore farmers
Pulwama: In a significant development for the agricultural community of Pampore, authorities on the directions of MLA Hasnain Masoodi took swift action to address a severe irrigation crisis that had left paddy farmers in distress across several villages, including Lethpora, Shar Shali, Ladhoo, Khrunchoo, and Dusoo. An official said that the station had recently become […]
Residents of Khargund Chowgam protest inclusion of Churat village in Water Scheme
Demand separate water supply for Churat Kulgam; Residents of Khargund Chowgam in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district staged a protest on Saturday against the Jal Shakti (PHE) Department for allegedly diverting a water supply scheme originally meant for their area to an adjoining village, Churat. Scores of locals assembled in Khargund and raised slogans while accusing […]
Main Padgampora-Kakapora road macadamised
Locals thank administration, demand focus on interior roads Pulwama: Residents of Padgampora and adjoining areas in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed gratitude to the administration for the macadamisation of the main Padgampora-Kakapora road. However, they have simultaneously urged authorities to address the deteriorated condition of the village’s interior roads, which remain neglected. The main […]
Pulwama farmers suffer due to water scarcity despite living alongside Jhelum
Pulwama: It is ironic that paddy farmers from several villages of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are facing an acute water shortage—despite residing along the banks of the Jhelum river, locals alleged Wednesday. Agricultural communities in villages like Chersoo, Hariparigam, Kachchkoot, Reshipora, Dogripora, Baigpora, Padgampora, and Larkipora are struggling to irrigate their paddy fields due to […]
