New bus stand in Pulwama in Shambles, commuters suffer
Pulwama: Established around four years ago, the new bus stand in Drusoo area of Pulwama town is in shambles, giving a tough time to the commuters. The commuters said the bus stand has not been repaired since its establishment in the area due to which thousands of people suffer on a daily basis. “At the […]
Payar residents protest against cutting of almond trees from state land
Pulwama: The residents of Payar village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday staged a protest against cutting of almond trees from state land. The residents said that these trees were in their custody since decades and have worked day and night to grow these trees. “The local population is dependent on almond trees for […]
6 years on, new hospital building in Awantipora left abandoned
Pulwama: Despite the passage of around six years, a hospital building in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is lying abandoned. The residents of Hari Parigam Awantipora said that the PHC building in their area was lying defunct for the last six years. “The existing centre is carving for basic infrastructure as it is […]
JK Bank ATM at Sangam, Sethar defunct; locals anguished
Anantnag: Automated Teller Machine (ATM) of Jammu and Kashmir Bank (JKB) installed at Sangam in Bijbehara hamlet of Anantnag district has been left out of order leaving the customers anguished. The locals said the ATM often develops technical snag while the Bank authorities are least bothered to look into the matter. The locals said that […]
Pesky power cuts irks Awantipora, Tral residents
Pulwama: The residents of Awantipora and Tral hamlets in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday complained of unscheduled power cuts in the area. The residents said the Power Development Department (PDD) was not following any proper curtailment schedule due to which they are reeling in darkness. “Our areas are not getting power supply as per […]
PDL, TDL electrical employee’s stage protest in Pulwama
Pulwama: Scores of Permanent and Temporary daily labourers of Power Development Department (PDD) on Thursday staged a protest in Pulwama district to press for their long pending demands. The protesting workers assembled at PDD office Pulwama and raised slogans to register their protest. The protesting employees said that they (PDL and TDL) risk their lives […]
Yedpora residents in Shopian demand bridge over nallah Lar
Shopian: The residents of Yedpora in Keller sub division of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday demanded construction of a bridge over a local nallah Lar. The residents said that they are facing huge inconveniences in the absence of the bridge in the area. “Our children are studying in schools which are lying on the […]
Kehribal sports stadium in dilapidated condition, players anguished
Players demand intervention from higher-ups
Anantnag: The lone sports stadium in Kehribal-Mattan hamlet of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district is lying in dilapidated condition which has left the players in a state of despair. Players from the area said sports stadium Wantrag was the only stadium in the area but it has not been developed on modern lines. The players said […]
Vital bridge in Kulgam completed, Inauguration soon: Official
Kulgam: In a significant development, a vital bridge connecting dozens of villages of Kulgam with DH Pora sub division has been completed after eight years. An official said the bridge will be thrown open for traffic in coming days. The residents of Adijan and its adjacent areas in DH Pora Kulgam said that a bridge […]
CB Nath village residents rue non availability of potable water
Pulwama: The residents of CB Nath village in Rajpora hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are up in arms against the Jal Shakti department for its failure to provide potable water to the area. The residents complained that the authorities were acting as mute spectators. They said they are forced to drink contaminated water from […]