Vital bridge in Pulwama awaits completion even after six years of construction work
Pulwama: Even after a elapse of over six years a very vital bridge is awaiting completion in Urbagh area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The residents of the area said that a bridge was sanctioned six years back for the area during the PDP-BJP regime, however, it was never completed. They said that they were […]
‘Umeed’ helps Pampore woman to expand her ‘Dry Fruit’ business
Umeed a ray of hope for unemployed women in rural areas: Says Saleema
Pulwama: A 50-year-old woman from Pampore hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has become an inspiration for hundreds of unemployed women as she is expanding her dry fruit business using Umeed. Saleema Bano(50), a resident of Ladhoo Pampore despite being uneducated has been earning livelihood for herself besides engaging women of her neighborhood in packing […]
19 years on, shopping complex awaiting completion in Anantnag town
Incomplete complex proving safe heaven for drug addicts, allege locals
Anantnag: Even after a elapse of around 19 years, a shopping complex constructed by Urban Local Body in the heart of Anantnag town is awaiting completion. An official said that the Urban Local Bodies took over the construction of a shopping complex in the Anantnag town in year 2004 but it is still lying incomplete. […]
Sursuna Anantnag residents demands potable water
Anantnag: The residents of Sursuna village in Anantnag district are up in arms against Jal Shakti Department for failing to provide drinking water to the residents of the area. The residents said that they were getting water supply from Shoul scheme till 2014 , however, the scheme was declared unsafe due to high concentration of […]
Lack of passenger cabs annoys commuters
Pulwama: The unavailability of passenger vehicles in Srinagar city during evening hours is giving tough time to commuters, mostly those hailing from south Kashmir. Several passengers informed that they are facing inconvenience as very few cabs are available for the commuters who have to commute to various south Kashmir areas including Pulwama. The passengers said […]
Damaged by floods 2014, repair works on Rathsuna-Tral Bridge yet to begin
Pulwama: The residents of Rathsuna in Tral hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded construction of a bridge in the area. The locals said that a bridge that was built over nallah Watal Ara suffered damages during the 2014 floods and since then no attempt was made to construct a new one or repair […]
Increased power curtailment irks Tulran Shopian residents
Shopian: Residents of Tulran village in Imamsahib hamlet of south Kashmir’s Shopian district alleged that they are facing inconvenience because of unscheduled power. The aggrieved residents said, with tariff hike they were expecting power cuts will be minimised but the situation has turned the opposite. They claimed that they are still facing prolonged power cuts […]
UMEED, helps Khrew woman to turn her dreams into reality
Educated women can become successful by taking help from Umeed: Mir Masarat Qounsar
Pulwama: A 42-year-old woman from Pulwama is seeing her dreams turning into reality after she took help and guidance from ‘Umeed’. Mir Masarat Qounsar, a resident of Shaar village in Khrew Pampore hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama is currently helping and counselling hundreds of women in the area on how to take help from ‘Umeed’ […]
15 years on, lift irrigation scheme in Pulwama village awaits completion
Pulwama: Even after a lapse of around 15 years after the proposal was finalised, a lift irrigation scheme in Awantipora hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is awaiting completion. Locals from Kawini village in Awantipora area said that after repeated deliberations, a lift irrigation scheme was approved for the area in year 2008 and soon […]
Shopian youth bags gold medal in 7th South Asian international Sqay Championship
Have been selected for Asian Championship, says Faizan Ayoub
Shopian: A 19-year-old boy from south Kashmir’s Shopian district has brought laurels to Jammu and Kashmir by bagging gold medal in 7th international South Asian Sqay Championship 2023 held in Kirtipora from 3-5 February. Faizan Ayoub Khan, a resident of Pinjoora village in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, who is pursuing BPE in Nagpur has been […]