BDC, Sarpanches stage protest in Pulwama

Say they were not allowed to be part of B2V3

Pulwama: BDC Lassipora along with Sarpanches and panches on Tuesday protested against the administration for not letting them to participate in back to village programme phase 3 held in their villages. “I am a true Indian and fought Panchayat and BDC elections by risking my life so that I may work for the betterment and […]

Decades on, construction of Pahalgam-Tral stretch still incomplete

Pulwama: Though several decades have passed since residents of Pahalgam belt in Anatnag district and Tral belt in Pulwama district have been demanding the construction of Tral-Pahalgam road but on ground nothing has been done to address their demand. Residents of Lihindajan, Walarhama, Sallar, Kular, Liver and its adjacent areas in Pahalgam belt and Bugmud, […]

14 years on vital Dogripora-Awantipora bridge awaits completion

Pulwama: Even after the lapse of 14 years, a vital bridge on river Jehlum at Dogripora in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is awaiting completion. Locals said that the foundation of the bridge was laid in 2006 during PDP-Congress regime, however, since then 14 years have passed and even 40 percent of the […]

In absence of staff, NT office Zainapora remains locked

Pulwama: In absence of staff at Naib Tehsildar office Zainapora Shopian, the office has remained locked since last one month, locals said adding that they are facing immense hardships. Locals alleged that the lone staffer at the office at Naib Tehsildar office Zainapora was transferred and leaving only the Naib Tehsildar posted in the office. […]

15 years on, Pampore residents await completion of water supply scheme

Pulwama: Even after elapsing of around 15 years, residents of Andrusoo village in Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district await for completion of water supply scheme (WSS). Reports said that local residents are up in arms against the concerned department for failing to ensure uninterrupted drinking water facility to the area. They said that […]

Kamla village in Tral without drinking water facility

Pulwama: Residents of Kamla village, a picturesque hamlet in Tral belt of Pulwama district are facing acute shortage of drinking water as the area has no water supply scheme available to cater to the needs of the locals. Locals said that there is no water supply scheme for the village due to which they are […]

Khrew village lacks basic facilities

Khrew: A village in Khrew area of Pampore lacks all the basic facilities forcing people to raise their voice forsaking development of the area. Locals from Shaar Shali village which is just 1 km from Khrew said that they have been neglected on all fronts as the village lacks proper road connectivity, health facilities and […]