RDD fails to release wages of MGNREGA laborers in stipulated time
Ganderbal, Feb 22: Centrally sponsored flagship scheme MGNREGA is in crunches as hundreds of Laborers in Ganderbal decry failure of Rural Development Department (RDD) in releasing their wages. According to sources, all seven blocks of RDD in Ganderbal are in huge liability as bills in crores are pending in the department from last three years […]
J&K’s only Govt Unani College facing inordinate delay in completion
Ganderbal, Feb 21: Jammu and Kashmir’s only sanctioned Government Unani College in Ganderbal is yet to become functional, even though its construction was started 5 years ago in 2013. According to the sources, the building for the Government Unani College and its associated hospital, which is being constructed by J&K housing board at an estimated […]
Timber smuggling on rise in Sindh forest division
Gandebal, Feb 20: Taking advantage of winter season when forest guards find it difficult to keep a vigil in the forests due to heavy snowfall, loot of green gold is going on unabatedly in various ranges of Sindh forest division here. According to sources, forest smuggling is on rise in forest compartments of Chaturgul, Nagwan […]
PHC Chaturgul sans basic facilities, adequate staff
Ganderbal, Feb 18: A ‘New Type Primary Health Centre’ located in far-flung Chaturgul village of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal lacks basic facilities and adequate medical staff which, according to locals, compel the patients to travel 30 to 50 kms for seeking medical treatment. Local residents said that they were happy when the old type PHC was […]
Citing security concerns, Minver Punjab FCC didn’t turn-up to play against RKFC in Srinagar
RKFC likely to be awarded 3 points
Srinagar, Feb 18: The I-league match scheduled on Monday, between Real Kashmir FC and Minerva Punjab FCC, was cancelled as Minvera Punjab FCC cited security concern for not turning up to play in Srinagar. Minvers Punjab had early expressed security concerns after Pulwama attack and had sought written assurance from authority for security of the […]
Illegal Construction galore along highway in Kangan
Ganderbal, Feb 16: Despite ban on construction on either side of highways within periphery of 100 metres, Illegal structures on both sides of highway are mushrooming in various areas of central Kashmir’s Kangan. Locals said that concrete structures are brazenly coming up on both sides of Srinagar-Sonmarg highway and no official seems to be concerned […]
Widening of vital Pandach-Beehama road going at snail’s pace in Ganderbal
Ganderbal, Feb 11: The delay in widening of vital Pandach-Beehama road is irking locals and commuters in Ganderbal. The work on the 4 KM Pandach- Beehama road was started last year but the work is going on at a very slow pace, said locals. “The road is of vital importance as it connects Ganderbal with […]
Ganderbal: ‘Madre Meharban’ playground left in ruins
Ganderbal, Jan 30: Madre Meharban playground located in heart of Ganderbal town is in dilapidated conditions with locals, Sports council and district administration turning a blind eye towards to the issue. Local sports players said Madre Mehraban playground is a multi-purpose ground and hundreds of players come every day to play here. “The ground is […]
Wayil Bridge repairment takes a toll on commuters in Ganderbal
‘Traffic movement suspended for next 12 days’
Ganderbal, Jan 30: Commuters and pedestrians are suffering a great deal in Ganderbal as vital Wayil Bailey Bridge built over Nallah Sind on Srinagar-Sonmarg highway is being repaired with authorities suspending traffic movement on it for next 12 days. According to locals, it is a temporary bridge (Bailey bridge) which is being repaired here while […]
‘Careless’ PDD puts lives, property at risk in Ganderbal
Ganderbal, Jan 30: Residents of Patpora Beehama alleged that low-tension electricity line, located in proximity to their houses, poses a serious threat to lives and property here. They said we have approached PDD many times asking them to align the lines properly but our pleas continue to fall on deaf ears. “Recently a house caught […]
