Tourism flow increases in Shidak, Namblan Pulwama in summers: Govt
Further development in pipeline for future tourism infrastructure Pulwama: The Tourism Department informed the Legislative Assembly that the picturesque meadows of Namblan, Shidak and their adjoining areas witness a significant influx of visitors during the summer months, but tourist footfall drops sharply in autumn and winter due to heavy snowfall and poor accessibility. Replying to […]
Electricity amendment bill: KPDCL employees protest in Pulwama, Awantipora
Staff warns of privatization, job insecurity Pulwama: Employees of the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Thursday staged massive protests in Pulwama and Awantipora against the proposed Electricity Amendment Bill, expressing serious concerns over what they termed as a “direct threat” to public sector power utilities and employees’ job security. Carrying placards and raising […]
Snow covered Sub-District Hospital road in Keller causes severe hardship for locals, patients
Shopian: The residents of Keller tehsil in south Kashmir’s Shopian district are facing immense difficulties as the main road leading to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) has remained buried under thick layers of snow for nearly the past twenty days, locals alleged. Despite being a crucial route and passing right in front of the Tehsildar’s office, […]
Internal roads in Arwani Anantnag in dilapidated condition, locals demand repairs
Anantnag: The condition of internal roads in Nai Basti Bala Arwani area of Anantnag district has worsened drastically, leaving residents grappling with muddy stretches, stagnant water and severe mobility challenges, locals alleged Tuesday. The deteriorated roadway has triggered strong resentment among locals who say daily life has been thrown into chaos due to official apathy. […]
Kashmir fruit growers welcome crop insurance scheme
Urge government to ensure ground-level implementation Pulwama: Fruit growers across Kashmir Valley have welcomed the government’s decision to introduce and strengthen the Crop Insurance Scheme for horticulture, calling it a long-pending relief for a sector that forms the backbone of the region’s rural economy. However, orchardists have strongly cautioned the administration against limiting the scheme […]
Budroo Anantnag residents block road over the prolonged power crisis
Demand immediate intervention of MLA, DC Anantnag: Angry residents of Budroo area in Srigufwara, Anantnag on Thursday blocked Bijbehara-Pahalgam road to protest against the Power Development Department (PDD) for what they termed as “complete failure” in providing scheduled electricity supply to the locality for the past nearly three weeks. Locals said that they have been […]
Proposed India-EU trade pact sparks anxiety among Kashmir’s apple farmers
Growers fear cheaper European apple imports and reduced duties could undercut local prices and threaten livelihoods across J&K’s apple belt. Srinagar: The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union has triggered unease among the Kashmir’s apple farmers as they fear a surge of cheaper European apples could severely disrupt local markets […]
Prolonged power crisis plunges Panzgam residents into darkness amid harsh winter
Residents demand intervention of higher ups Shopian: The residents of Nai Basti in Panzgam area of Awantipora of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district have been grappling with a severe electricity crisis for over a month, as repeated transformer failures have left the locality without reliable power supply, pushing daily life to a standstill during the peak […]
Kashmir shines at 12th national icestock championship
Athletes secure international berths Pulwama: Jammu and Kashmir once again carved its name on the national sporting map as three athletes from the Union Territory delivered an outstanding performance at the 12th National Icestock Championship, held at the snow-clad slopes of Gulmarg, Kashmir. Representing Lovely Professional University (LPU), the trio bagged multiple medals and secured […]
Frequent power outages plunge Awantipora villages into darkness
Residents cry foul over out dated infrastructure Pulwama: For the past one week, several villages in Sub-District Awantipora of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, including Dangerpora, Padgampora and Larkipora, have been grappling with frequent and unscheduled power outages, throwing daily life into disarray and triggering widespread resentment among residents, locals alleged Thursday. Locals said that electricity […]