20 years on, damaged filtration plant yet to be repaired in Handoora Tral
Locals demand investigation, initiation of restoration works Pulwama: The residents of Handoora village in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are consuming contaminated water as authorities have failed to repair a filtration plant that got damaged during 2004. The residents of Handoora said that the filtration plant in the area was constructed at a […]
Seven years on, Tourism cafeteria at Tral awaits completion
Pulwama: Even after a lapse of around seven years, a tourism cafeteria in Tral town of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is awaiting completion. Locals said that despite the tall claims of government that they are spending huge amount of money on tourism sector, it has failed in completing the tourist cafeteria building in Tral. Abdul […]
Pulwama residents demand completion of slaughter house
Pulwama: The residents of Pulwama town in south Kashmir have demanded completion of a slaughter house in the area. People selling meat in Pulwama town said that meat consumption continues to rise and the necessity of a slaughter house becomes all the more important. They said that slaughter house is important in efficiently processing meat […]
Kund Kulgam residents demand replacement of defunct street lights
Kulgam:-The residents of Kund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district are up in arms against the local municipal authorities for failing to replace the faulty street lights for a long time now. The residents of Kund area said that the faulty street lights are causing inconvenience to the people during the evening and night hours. […]
Pashu Sakhis emerging as vital grassroots support system for dairy farmers
Pulwama: ‘Pashu Sakhis’ or ‘friends of animals’ are emerging as a vital grassroots support system for dairy farmers in Kashmir. Pashu Sakhis are women trained in basic veterinary care and livestock management. They play a crucial role in supporting small-scale dairy farmers by providing essential services and bridging gaps in veterinary care. Syed Asiya Jan, […]
Beighpora Pulwama residents rue water shortage for irrigational purposes
Pulwama: The residents of Beighpora area of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have been suffering due to the irrigation water crisis in the area. The residents of the area said the lift irrigation scheme in the area often remains defunct due to which people are left suffering for water needed for irrigational purposes. They […]
Irrigation water crisis: Lelhara Pulwama residents suffer as fields run dry
Pulwama- The residents of Lelhara area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have been claiming huge losses due to the non-availability of water for irrigational purposes. The residents of the area said that their paddy crop is at a risk of a burn out as there is huge shortage of irrigation water in the area. They […]
Rathsuna Tral residents demand piped water connection to every household
Pulwama: The residents of Rathsuna area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded piped water connection to every household. The residents of the area said that a mega water supply scheme has been constructed in the area and the majority of the households are yet to get a connection. Javid Ahmad, a local […]
Waste management shed turns into garbage dumping site in Pahalgam block
Locals demand attention of local authorities Anantnag: A much hyped Sewerage Waste Management plant has been turned into a dumping site in the Veer Saran area of Pahalgam block in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district due to which people of the area have been suffering. Locals said that the Rural Development Department constructed a sewerage shed […]
Mandoora Tral residents decry shortage of potable water
Pulwama: The residents of Mandoora area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded availability of potable water in their area. The residents of the area said that since 1985, they have been waiting to get a water supply scheme sanctioned for the area but nothing has been done even now. Bilal Ahmad, a […]