Pesky power cuts irk Wasoora Pulwama residents
Locals demand upgradation of infrastructure Pulwama: Even in the scorching heat, the residents of Wasoora area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are reeling under frequent and unscheduled power cuts, locals alleged Tuesday. They have appealed to the higher authorities to intervene and ensure reliable electricity in scorching heat. They said that tariff has been increased […]
Nadigam residents protest over shortage of potable water, demand immediate action
Shopian: The residents of Nadigam village in south Kashmir’s Shopian district staged a protest on Thursday, voicing their anger and frustration over the prolonged scarcity of potable water in the area. The aggrieved villagers said they have been left with no choice but to come out on the streets as their repeated pleas to the […]
Pulwama residents aghast over hike in power tariff, demand rollback
‘Tariff now increased to over Rs 1800 per month despite no improvement in infrastructure’ Pulwama: The residents of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, particularly from Awantipora, Panzgam, Rakh, Zahid Bagh, Darbagh and adjoining areas, have expressed strong resentment over what they describe as an “unjustified and repeated” increase in electricity tariffs by the Power Development Department […]
Emergency pump installation revives irrigation lifeline for Pampore farmers
Pulwama: In a significant development for the agricultural community of Pampore, authorities on the directions of MLA Hasnain Masoodi took swift action to address a severe irrigation crisis that had left paddy farmers in distress across several villages, including Lethpora, Shar Shali, Ladhoo, Khrunchoo, and Dusoo. An official said that the station had recently become […]
Pulwama farmers suffer due to water scarcity despite living alongside Jhelum
Pulwama: It is ironic that paddy farmers from several villages of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are facing an acute water shortage—despite residing along the banks of the Jhelum river, locals alleged Wednesday. Agricultural communities in villages like Chersoo, Hariparigam, Kachchkoot, Reshipora, Dogripora, Baigpora, Padgampora, and Larkipora are struggling to irrigate their paddy fields due to […]
Bongam Shopian residents protest, demand potable water supply
Locals allege months-long neglect, suffer in scorching heat Shopian: The residents of Bongam area in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday staged a protest against the administration over the non-availability of potable water in the locality, alleging that their repeated pleas have gone unheard for over a month now. Scores of women, including elderly and […]
South Kashmir residents demand ‘Vande Bharat’ halt stations in Pulwama, Anantnag
Pulwama: Amid growing public interest in enhanced rail connectivity, residents of South Kashmir, particularly from Pulwama and Anantnag districts, have urged the government and railway authorities to introduce halt stations for the prestigious Vande Bharat Express in their areas. While the Vande Bharat train currently runs through the region, residents lament that the train does […]
Chakoora residents demand urgent completion of long-pending water supply scheme
Villagers face acute water shortage despite project sanctioned in 2019 Pulwama: The rsidents of Chakoora village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are grappling with persistent water woes due to the incomplete status of the Water Supply Scheme (WSS) Sanzen Chakoora, locals alleged Wednesday. Despite being sanctioned over five years ago under the Lingushing Project (LUP2402) […]
Stray dog menace grips Awantipora villages, residents demand urgent action
Pulwama: The stray dog menace has sparked widespread fear and distress in several villages of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, locals alleged Wednesday. The residents of Baighpora and its adjacent areas are issuing desperate pleas to the authorities for immediate intervention. In Baighpora and nearby villages, locals have expressed grave concern over the unchecked […]
Pulwama residents urge authorities to restore damaged road in Chatapora industrial estate
Pulwama: The residents and business stakeholders of Chatapora Industrial Estate in Pulwama have voiced serious concern over the dilapidated condition of the road connecting Boys Higher Secondary School Pulwama with the National Hockey Turf Stadium, urging the Public Works Department (PWD) to act swiftly to restore the stretch. The road, which falls under the jurisdiction […]
