Frequent Traffic jam in Shopian town irks commuters
Shopian : The mismanagement of the traffic in Shopian town in south Kashmir is giving a tough time to commuters who are seeking immediate redressal of the issue. Locals said that heavy vehicles are entering the town in day time which often leads to traffic jam. They said despite government having issued several orders to […]
Vital Padgampora-Kakapora road in shambles, locals demand macadamisation
Pulwama: The all important road from Padgampora-Kakapora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama is lying in dilapidated condition giving tough time to the locals. They said that the road from Padgampora-Kakapora was macadamised long back and is now full of potholes and requires immediate repairs. The locals said that it developed cracks at several spots and the […]
Sewerage waste management shed turned into ‘garbage dumping’ site
Residents in Anantnag’s Dachnipora block demand attention of authorities Anantnag: A much hyped Sewerage Waste Management plant has been turned into a dumping site in the Dachnipora area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, raising concerns among the local populace. The locals said that Rural Development Department constructed a sewerage shed along Bijbehara Pahalgam road near […]
KV impact: Govt to restore steel plate Girder Bridge in Astanpora Pulwama
Pulwama: The district administration in south Kashmir’s is going to restore the bridge on Litter Astanpora road at village Astanpora in Pulwama district. An official said that deputy commissioner Pulwama Dr Basharat Qayoom has accorded sanction for restoration of 1×17 metre span steel plate girder bridge. He said that Rs 3.70 lacs have been sanctioned […]
Tral residents demand Development of Dilnag Park on modern lines
Pulwama: The residents of Tral sub division of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded the development of Dilnag park on modern lines. The locals are seeking improvements and upgrades to make the park more attractive and functional, potentially boosting tourism and providing better recreational facilities for the community. Noor Mohammad, a local social activist said […]
PHE damages macadamized road while laying pipeline in Kulgam, allege locals
Kulgam: The residents of Lammer and Bonigam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district have alleged that PHE department has damaged the macadamized road at several spots while laying pipeline. They said that the road was macadamized last year after around a decade but the road sides were damaged when they were dug to lay pipeline. […]
Kulgam woman earns livelihood through Mushroom cultivation
Sets example for others to start business ventures Kulgam: A woman from Kotraso village in south Kashmir’s Kulgam is growing organic mushrooms to earn her livelihood and become financially independent. By taking to the cultivation at home, Bisma Shabir daughter of Shabir Ahmad Sheikh has ensured good annual income for her family. Bisma who has […]
Unsafe Astanpora Pulwama puts commuter’s lives at risk, allege locals
Pulwama: The residents of Astanpora in Pulwama district are raising alarms over the unsafe conditions of the bridge which is putting commuters’ lives at significant risk. The residents of the area said that the plates of the bridge at Astanpora Litter have been damaged at several spots as a result the public is facing huge […]
Bewora Anantnag residents demand macadamisation of road
Anantnag: A vital road leading to Bewora from Pahalgam-Bijbehara road in Srigufwara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district is lying in dilapidated condition due to which commuters are suffering, locals alleged Friday. They said that the road from Pahalgam-Bijbehara to Nowpora via Bewora is one of the important roads of the district connecting dozens of […]
Kachkoot Awantipora residents demand proper drainage for paddy fields
Pulwama: The residents of Kachkoot Awantipora area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded proper drainage system to their paddy fields as waterlogging is damaging their paddy saplings, locals alleged Thursday. They said that their paddy fields had good natural drainage system but last year during the widening of the road, the majority of the […]