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 […]
Poor cellular connectivity irks Jio subscribers in Renzipora Pulwama
'Tower out of order for last 15 days'
Pulwama: The residents of Renzipora village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday complained of poor cellular services provided by the Jio cellular company, leaving them high and dry. The residents said the mobile internet speed has reduced to less than 2G speed while they are also facing problems in connecting voice calls from Jio […]
On public demand Govt posts doctor at NTPHC Watchi
Shopian: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) has posted a doctor at NTPHC Watchi in south Kashmir’s Shopian district after persistent demand of the locals. The locals have welcomed the move and said the posting of a doctor at the health care centre has brought a sigh of relief to them. The people of […]
19 years on, Sub Distict Hospital Building Qaimoh awaits completion
Kulgam: Despite the passage of around two decades, the sub district hospital building in Qaimoh area of Kulgam district is yet to see the light of the day. The officials however claimed that the building will be made functional in 2023. Locals said that the PDP-Congress government in 2003 sanctioned the new building for PHC […]
Shopian residents rue unscheduled power cuts despite fee hike
Shopian: Resentment is brewing among the Shopian residents against the power development department over the unscheduled power cuts despite giving a hike in the electricity fee. Locals from upper areas of Keller and Hirpora area said that their areas have witnessed frequent cuts since last month, leaving them high and dry. “We hardly get power […]
Frequent traffic jam irk commuters in Tral town
Pulwama: The frequent traffic jams in Tral town of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has irked the commuters who complained that the traffic department has left the town in complete mess. The commuters said the town witnesses massive traffic jams for hours together during morning and evening hours. “The reason behind the mess is due to […]
Tral residents rue lack of basic facilities
Pulwama: The inhabitants of Branward Bhatnoora village in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday complained about lack of basic amenities in their area. The residents alleged that the successive governments neglected their village noting that their village seems to have disappeared from the developmental map. “There are no roads, no water supply […]