Author: Gulzar Bhat

Residents said the tragedy has shaken the village, where several ponds constructed over the past two years remain open and without protective fencing

Bulbulnag, among the largest freshwater springs in Pulwama, has recorded an unprecedented decline in discharge over the past several weeks

Under the 14th Finance Commission award period (2015–16 to 2019–20), the Union Government allocated Rs 3,463.73 crore to J&K, but released only Rs 1,857.93 crore — just 54% of the total entitlement

The demarcation work, carried out through the installation of short poles to indicate the proposed alignment, has alarmed farmers who say the project threatens thriving apple orchards and paddy fields sustaining thousands of families

Cold wave fuels rush for blankets, mud houses battle bitter nights

“I enjoyed the magnetic performance of all the participants throughout the event,” said Mohammad Amir, one of the attendees, as the hall echoed with cheers and appreciation

The UWM component mandates safe collection, transport and treatment of all wastewater — including sewage, septage and grey water — with a focus on reusing treated output

The absence of rain for weeks has not only triggered concern among farmers but also raised fears of an emerging water crisis ahead of winter

Though still well below freezing, the marginal rise has brought some relief to residents struggling with frost-covered mornings, frozen water pipes and bitter winds