Youth’s mysterious death sparks protests in Tral-Aripal
Authorities assure probe, immediate relief Pulwama: Tension gripped parts of south Kashmir’s Tral on Tuesday morning after the body of a youth was discovered under mysterious circumstances near his native village, triggering protests and demands for justice. The deceased has been identified as Surjeet Singh, a young resident of Dharamgund area in Tral. His body […]
Paddy fields cracked, farmers distressed in Hassanpora Anantnag due to water shortage
Locals blame R&B construction for blocked irrigation; seek urgent intervention Anantnag: The paddy fields of Hassanpora in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district lie dry and cracked, with farmers staring at the risk of losing their entire crop season due to the absence of irrigation water. The locals allege that the water supply was blocked following ongoing […]
Bongam Shopian residents protest, demand potable water supply
Locals allege months-long neglect, suffer in scorching heat Shopian: The residents of Bongam area in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday staged a protest against the administration over the non-availability of potable water in the locality, alleging that their repeated pleas have gone unheard for over a month now. Scores of women, including elderly and […]
Sangam-Lassipora road in shambles, locals demand immediate macadamisation
Say widening at key spots is necessary to avoid traffic jams Pulwama: The dilapidated condition of the Sangam-Lassipora road continues to haunt commuters in Pulwama district, with locals expressing deep resentment over the administration’s alleged apathy toward this crucial stretch that connects the industrial hub of Lassipora with the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. Residents and […]
Tukroo Shopian residents demand widening of vital road to ease traffic woes
Shopian: The residents of Tukroo and adjoining villages in south Kashmir’s Shopian district have raised strong concerns over the poor condition of a crucial road in their area and are urging the authorities to widen it without any further delay. The road connects Tukroo to Poshpora, Nazneenpora, Adoora, and eventually the Fruit Mandi Shopian. Locals […]
Pinglena Pulwama residents demand ‘raising’ of transformer from ground level
Say in present form and place transformer can put lives at risk Pulwama: The residents of Bhat Mohalla, Pinglena in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have raised serious concerns over the dangerously low height of an electric transformer in their locality. Locals said that there is immediate need for lifting the transformer and replace its deteriorating […]
Pulwama, Shopian residents demand construction of new bridge at Gudoora
Pulwama: The residents of Pulwama and Shopian districts have demanded immediate construction of a new bridge at Gudoora on National Highway, local’s said Monday. They said that the existing bridge is in dilapidated condition and the narrow width of the bridge often results in traffic congestion and inconvenience to commuters. They said the current bridge […]
Rajpora Pulwama residents demand proper water supply, cite discrimination in flow
Pulwama: The residents of New Colony Rajpora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have raised serious concerns over inadequate water supply, alleging that while the rest of the village benefits from a government-constructed water supply scheme, around 50 households in their locality continue to suffer due to poor flow—particularly those living at higher elevations. The locals […]
15 years on, lift irrigation Scheme in Pulwama’s Kawini village still incomplete
Existing scheme developing snags daily, alle3ge locals Pulwama: More than 15 years after its approval, a lift irrigation scheme in Kawini village of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district remains unfinished, leaving locals without a reliable source of water for their agricultural needs. Residents of Kawini said the project, sanctioned in 2008 after prolonged […]
Lift irrigation scheme in Pulwama’s Chakoora still incomplete even after 1o years
Revised cost estimate submitted, approval awaited: Official Pulwama: Even after a lapse of nearly ten years, a major lift irrigation project in Chakoora village of Litter Tehsil, Pulwama district, remains unfinished—leaving farmers without a vital source of water for their orchards, locals alleged Wednesday. They said that though the project was sanctioned years ago following […]
