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 […]
Pesky power cuts irk Shopian residents
Shopian: The residents of Shopian town and its adjacent areas of the district on Monday complained of the frequent power cuts in their areas. The residents said the Power Development Department (PDD) has failed to provide electricity supply as per the notified schedule. “Our areas witness frequent power cuts which has taken a heavy toll […]
Lam residents in Tral demand construction of bridge over Nallah
Tral: The residents of Deedarpora and Jawaharpora in Lam Aripal belt of Tral sub division in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday demanded construction of a bridge over a local Nallah. The residents said they were facing a lot of problems in the absence of a bridge in the area. The residents of Deedarpora said […]
Eight years on, vital bridge in Pulwama awaits completion
Pulwama: Reflecting the poor performance of the concerned department, a vital bridge on Romshi rivulet in Rohmoo village of Pulwama district is awaiting completion despite the passage of eight years. Locals said the bridge was washed out during 2014 floods following which the people of the area have been subjected to various hardships. “The authorities […]
Sethar residents in south Kashmir seek augmentation in transformer
Anantnag: The residents of Sethar area of Sangam hamlet in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday demanded up gradation of 100 KVA transformer citing increase in the households in the area. The residents said the existing 100 KVA transformer often develops technical snag which leaves the inhabitants to fend for themselves. “For the last several […]
8 years on, Syedabad-Wahab sahab road awaits completion
Pulwama: The residents of Syedabad area of Tral in Pulwama are up in arms against the authorities for its failure to complete the work on Syedabad-Wahab Sahab stretch. The locals said the work on the road was started some eight years years ago but is yet to be completed. Locals said that eight kilometer stretch […]
Athletes demand face lifting of sports stadium Sail Awantipora
Pulwama: The athletes in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded face-lifting of a sports stadium at Awantipora noting that the ground was in dilapidated condition for years together. The athletes from different villages of the area said they were expecting government attention for upgradation of the facilities at the sports ground and engage youth in […]