Lethpora-Khrew road in shambles, locals anguished
Pulwama: The residents of Khrew area of Awantipora sub division in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday complained that the Lethpora-Khrew road was in a dilapidated condition owing to the non-serious approach of the authorities to start the repairs. The residents said the road has developed potholes at different spots and were hopeful of government […]
A week on, Melhoora residents reel under darkness
Shopian: The residents of Melhoora village in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday complained that they were without electricity for the last one week due to the technical snags in the transformer. The residents said the transformer develops technical snags frequently and demanded upgradation of 100 KVA transformers in the area. The frequent technical snags […]
South Kashmir residents slam power tariff hike, ask Govt to revisit decision
Pulwama: The residents from different parts of south Kashmir on Thursday slammed the hike in power tariff and said the Power Development Department (PDD) has hiked their monthly tariffs to Rs 920. The residents accused the PDD of making people suffer by taking such unilateral decisions. The residents from different areas of Pulwama, Tral, Shopian, […]
Locals cherish Govt decision to upgrade vital Marhama-Check Dadoo road
Anantnag: The residents of Marhama, Dadoo and its adjacent areas in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday expressed their excitement over the government decision to upgrade the vital Marhama-Dadoo road. The residents of the area said the road was lying in a dilapidated condition and its up gradation will give a sigh of relief to […]
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 […]