Frequent Traffic jam in Shopian town irks commuters
Shopian : The mismanagement of the traffic in Shopian town in south Kashmir is giving a tough time to commuters who are seeking immediate redressal of the issue. Locals said that heavy vehicles are entering the town in day time which often leads to traffic jam. They said despite government having issued several orders to […]
Sewerage waste management shed turned into ‘garbage dumping’ site
Residents in Anantnag’s Dachnipora block demand attention of authorities Anantnag: A much hyped Sewerage Waste Management plant has been turned into a dumping site in the Dachnipora area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, raising concerns among the local populace. The locals said that Rural Development Department constructed a sewerage shed along Bijbehara Pahalgam road near […]
In a first, road connecting Zarihad Tral village gets macadamised
Pulwama: For the very first time, a road connecting Zarihad village in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district was macadamised by the authorities, thus putting an end to the decades-long miseries and sufferings of the people. The residents of Zarihad village were very excited after seeing the vital road macadamised for the first time […]
Waltangoo Kulgam residents demand availability of portable water
Kulgam: The residents of Waltangoo Nard area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district have demanded better water supply facilities in the area. The residents of the area said that they have been suffering for the last one month as the department has failed in providing them regular water supply. Locals said that the area has been […]
Semthan Anantnag residents demand better irrigation facilities
Anantnag: The residents of Semthan area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district have demanded better irrigation facilities for their paddy land. The residents of the area said that they have been suffering in absence of better irrigation facilities for their paddy land. They said that they have repeatedly requested authorities to clean the canal […]
Transformer installed along road poses threat to people, allege Moman residents
Anantnag: The residents of Moman village in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district are up in arms against the PDD for installing a transformer along a road, which according to them is posing threat to the locals. Locals said that the electric transformer has been installed close to the ground along a road making it dangerous as […]
Reshkulbal Ashmuqam demand investigation in civil works of filtration plant
Anantnag: The residents of Reshkulbal Ashmuqam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district have demanded investigation in civil works done at a local water supply scheme. The residents of the area said that a water supply scheme has been constructed at a cost of around Rs 3.5 crore but the filtration plant is not functioning properly […]
Pahloo Kulgam residents demand availability of potable water
Kulgam: The residents of Chitteripora Pahloo village in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday demanded availability of potable water in the area. The residents of the area staged a protest against the Jal Shakti department Kulgam over the issue of non-availability of drinking water in the area. The protestors blocked Phaloo-Chumgund road for a while […]
Nigeenpora-Panner road lies in dilapidated condition, allege locals
Pulwama: In the scenic region of Nigeenpora, the dilapidated state of Nigeenpora-Panner Tral road has sparked outrage among locals, who are demanding immediate macadamization to address the pressing issue. The residents of the area said that the road, crucial for connectivity and transportation, has deteriorated significantly, posing a threat to both pedestrians and vehicles alike. […]
Kashmiri CUET students demand exam centers in Kashmir
Pulwama: Candidates from different districts of Kashmir are distressed as the National Testing Agency (NTA) has directed them to appear for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) outside Kashmir. Candidates from different areas of Kashmir said that they have already given their two papers of CUET in Kashmir but now they have been asked to […]