Limnology degree holders demand creation of posts
Srinagar: The degree holders in the limnology subject in Kashmir on Tuesday demanded creation of posts for them saying that they have been rendered jobless despite possessing a degree in the subject. Several limnology doctorates and post graduates in Kashmir said that the government was giving preference to rural development degree holders instead of limnology […]
Kulgam residents demand widening of Bathipora-Manzgam road
Kulgam: The residents of Kulgam district on Monday demanded widening of vital Bathipora-Manzgam road saying that road has been left unattended for decades. The residents said the existing road was narrow making it difficult for vehicles to pass through easily which at times result in traffic jams. The residents said the road was constructed in […]
Dangling electric wires, decaying electric poles pose threat to Pulwama residents
Pulwama: Dangling electric wires, worn out poles are posing grave threat to the lives of people as well their property in Rakh, Zahid Bagh and Darbagh area of Litter hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The residents of the areas on Saturday complained that they are living under constant fear due to low lying electric […]
Several Govt Depts operational in rented spaces in Tral
Pulwama: Several government departments in Tral Sub division of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are working in rented buildings which has resulted in space crunch in these offices. An official said that there are no permanent offices for vital departments and these offices have been functioning in rented buildings for years together. The offices which are […]
Street lights rendered defunct in Anantnag town
ANANTNAG: The residents of Anantnag town on Wednesday complained that the Municipal Council (MC) has failed to repair the defunct streetlights in their area, leaving them high and dry. The residents alleged that over 50 percent of the streetlights were defunct in the town while the authorities were least bothered to get the light repaired. […]
Ameerabad Tral residents rue scarcity of potable water
Pulwama: The residents of Ameerabad area in Tral hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday complained of acute shortage of potable water which has left the residents to fend for themselves. The residents of Gousia colony Ameerabad said that despite living near Tral town they are yet to get drinking water facility. “We are […]
UPS Tral sans building, students left high and dry
Pulwama: Belying the tall claims of bringing reforms in the education sector, a Government Upper Primary School (UPS) in Shajan area of Tral in southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district has no building to accommodate the students. The residents said the school was established around two decades ago but the school has seen no sign of development […]
Land donor locks PHE scheme in G B Khalil Anantnag, seeks Job
Anantnag: A land donor in G B Khalil Naina area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday locked a water supply scheme saying that the government failed to provide him a job which was assured to him for providing land to the government. Gulzar Ahmad, a resident of Naina said that he donated around one […]
BMS Litter among two schools selected for National level Science drama contest 2022-23
Pulwama: In a significant development, Government Boys Middle School Litter Pulwama and Army Goodwill School Handwara have been selected to compete in national level science drama contest 2022-23 which is scheduled from November 28 in Delhi. An official said the two schools have achieved this feat after excelling in Zonal level, district level and state […]
NTPHC Watchi faces staff shortage, people suffer
Shopian: The people of watchi village on Tuesday complained of staff shortage at New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) Watchi leaving the patients high and dry. The residents said NTPHC was run by a Female Multi Purpose Health worker (FMPHW) and authorities have failed to post a doctor for the last several months. Locals from […]