Anantnag’s Historical Sherbagh Park victim of official apathy
Anantnag: The historical Sherbagh Park in the heart of Anantnag town has become a victim of official apathy as it is lying in dilapidated condition, carving government attention. Locals said that no attention has been given for the maintenance of this historical public park for the last many years. “The park is losing its glory,” […]
Newa residents demand upgradation of power infrastructure
Pulwama: The residents of Newa area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are up in against Power Development Department (PDD) for its failure in upgrading power infrastructure in the area. The residents said the authorities were resorting to frequent hikes in power bills which has added to the misery of the people. “Ironically, no step is […]
Era’s 5km road project awaits completion in Anantnag
Anantnag: A vital project of the World Bank being executed by ERA in south Kashmir has been awaiting completion for years, locals complained on Friday. The project consisting of a five Kilometer road from Sangam to Khudwani is awaiting completion as work has been left abandoned due to unknown reasons. The locals from the area […]
MC Pulwama dumps waste along circular road, locals anguished
Pulwama: The residents in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday complained that Municipal Committee (MC) Pulwama was dumping Garbage along a circular road causing inconveniences to the public. The residents said the MC Pulwama after collecting garbage from different areas of the town dump it on the circular road Pulwama. “The waste is dumped along […]
5 years on, PMGSY yet to provide compensation to land donors of Shopian
Shopian: Despite the passage of over five years, the authorities at PMGSY have failed to provide the compensation to Shopian residents who provided their land for the construction of the road. The residents of Kathohalan and Nagbal areas of south Kashmir’s Shopian district said the road which passes through their area was upgraded in 2017 […]
Tral residents seek installation of new power lines through non-populated areas
Pulwama: The residents of Largam and Larow Jagir residents of Tral sub division in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday demanded installation of new power lines through non-populated areas. The demand was put forth to do away with any untoward incident in the area. The residents said that the government has planned to connect 33000 […]
14 years on, Dachnipora water supply scheme awaits completion
Anantnag: Despite the passage of over 14 years, Dachnipora water supply scheme in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district is yet to see the light of the day. The locals said the department left the scheme abandoned some 10 years ago which has deprived the population of this area from getting potable water for years together. An […]
Dalipora residents rue non availability of potable water
Pulwama: The residents of the Dalipora area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are up in arms against the PHE department for its failure in providing potable water to the area. The residents of Dalipora said they were forced to consume contaminated water which has increased apprehensions of water borne diseases among children and elderly people […]
Water logging due to blocked drain in Qazigund town irks shopkeepers, pedestrians
Anantnag: The defunct drainage system in Qazigund main town in south Kashmir’s Anantnag has left the shopkeepers and the pedestrians high and dry. The local shopkeepers said the water overflows from the blocked drain which causes huge inconveniences to them and the passerby. “People visiting the Qazigund market face a tough time as the area […]