Syedabad Pastuna residents protest power tariff hike
Say ‘Governor’s rule was better than current Govt’ Pulwama: The residents of Syedabad Pastuna in Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday staged a protest against what they termed an “unjustified and repeated hike” in the monthly electricity tariff by the Power Development Department (PDD), alleging that the rising power bills have pushed already […]
15 years on, water supply scheme remains incomplete in Sheikhara Pulwama
Locals cry foul, say the village has been pushed into a prolonged crisis Pulwama: Even after the passage of nearly 15 years, a crucial drinking water supply scheme meant for Sheikhara village in Pulwama district continues to remain incomplete, leaving hundreds of residents grappling with acute water scarcity and serious health concerns. Locals allege that […]
Six years on, bus stand Tral shopkeepers still await rehabilitation
Demand immediate start of shopping complex Pulwama: Nearly six years after their shops were demolished at the bus stand in Tral town of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district dozens of affected shopkeepers continue to wait for rehabilitation, accusing the authorities of failing to translate repeated assurances into action. The shopkeepers have now renewed their demand for […]
Paisan Shangus residents demand sub-centre building at central location
Locals say existing rented facility is inaccessible for many villages, seek urgent intervention Anantnag: Residents of Paisan Shangus and adjoining villages in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district have demanded that the new health sub-centre building be constructed at a central location so that people from Paisan, Ahoo, Brisan and nearby habitations can benefit equally. Locals said […]
Five years on, 400 kanals lie Idle at SIDCO Lassipora, allege young entrepreneurs
Educated youth allege official apathy as promised Central Food Park remains only on paper Pulwama: Even after five years of land acquisition, around 400 kanals of prime land at the SIDCO Industrial Estate Lassipora, Kashmir’s largest industrial hub in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, continues to lie unused. The land was acquired for the ambitious Central […]
Abandoned bridge project in Nunwani Brakpora leaves locals stranded
Residents seek immediate intervention Anantnag: An incomplete bridge project in the Nunwani Brakpora area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district has become a major source of hardship for the local population, with residents alleging official apathy and prolonged neglect. The bridge construction, which began as far back as 2012, was taken up by the Public Works […]
Water supply scheme sparks controversy in Gujjar Saran
Locals fear acute shortage in native areas Pulwama: A recently inaugurated water supply scheme drawing water from Nallah Lam has triggered strong resentment among residents of Gujjar Saran and adjoining villages, with locals warning that the project could severely disrupt existing drinking water and irrigation systems across several areas. The Water Supply Scheme from Gujjar […]
Garbage dumping near Yateem Trust triggers health concerns in Pazalpora Bijbehara
Residents accuse authorities of inaction despite repeated complaints Anantnag: The residents of Pazalpora area in Bijbehara have raised serious concerns over the unchecked dumping of garbage near the Yateem Trust premises, alleging that the practice has turned the locality into an open dumping ground, posing grave health and environmental risks to residents and orphaned children […]
JJM’s promise of tap water for every home remains unfulfilled in Pulwama, allege locals
Thousands of families still await clean drinking water as most sanctioned schemes remain incomplete due to fund shortages Pulwama: The ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), launched with the promise of “Har Ghar Nal, Har Ghar Jal” (tap water to every household), continues to remain an incomplete dream for thousands of residents in Pulwama district, where […]