Market checking intensified in main markets of south Kashmir
Locals urge authorities to extend drive to villages Pulwama: Authorities have intensified market checking drives across major markets in South Kashmir in an effort to curb overpricing, ensure quality standards and check violations of consumer protection rules. However, residents have urged the administration to extend the inspections to rural areas as well, saying that violations […]
Govt approves tunnel and road under irrigation canal in Tahab, Pulwama
Ends long-standing demand as residents welcome move Pulwama: In a boost to local infrastructure, the government has approved the construction of a tunnel along with a road beneath the irrigation canal in Tahab village of Pulwama district, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the residents. The project is expected to significantly improve connectivity in the area, […]
Farmers in South Kashmir seek urgent water release as spray season begins
Rising temperatures heighten concerns; orchardists urge irrigation department to ensure timely canal flow Anantnag: With temperatures steadily rising across the Valley, farmers and orchardists in several areas of South Kashmir’s Anantnag and Pulwama districts have urged the Irrigation Department to immediately release water into canals, warning that any delay could severely impact ongoing agricultural and […]
Darbagh residents await start of bridge construction over Nallah Tongri
Decade after floods damaged vital link, villagers in Watchi area say delays risk lives and livelihoods Shopian: Despite official sanction, construction of the much-awaited bridge over Nallah Tongri in Darbagh village of Zainapora subdivision in south Kashmir’s Shopian district has yet to begin, leaving residents frustrated and demanding immediate execution of the project. The proposed […]
Irrigation canal turns dumping site in Shopian, allege locals
Partial clean-up failed to resolve crisis as foul smell, stagnant water raise health concerns Shopian: An irrigation canal passing through Darbagh in Shopian district and Zahid Bagh in Pulwama has turned into a major dumping site, with residents alleging official apathy despite repeated complaints and worsening sanitary conditions. Locals said the canal, once a vital […]
Takia Tral residents protest ‘acute’ water shortage
Residents seek MLA’s intervention Pulwama: The residents of Pashad Takia Razak Shah area in Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district staged a silent protest against the persistent shortage of drinking water resulting in hardships being faced by the local population. Men, women, and elderly residents gathered peacefully in the locality, expressing their anguish over the […]
Gulshanpora Tral residents demand potable water
Pulwama: The residents of Gujjar Basti in Gulshanpora area of Tral on Monday staged a silent protest against the alleged failure of the Jal Shakti Department to provide adequate drinking water, highlighting severe hardships faced by the local population. Despite repeated assurances by the government to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential services during the holy […]
Shopian, Pir Panchal residents demand early opening of Mughal road
Snow clearing to be finished in next few days, say officials Shopian: The residents of Shopian and the Pir Panjal region have strongly demanded the early restoration of the historic Mughal Road, as authorities continue snow clearance operations following heavy winter accumulation. The strategic road, which connects Shopian in Kashmir with Rajouri and Poonch in […]