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Sopore: Fresh repair work on the vital Sopore bypass bridge has sparked concern among locals after the executing agency allegedly used “mud mixed with snow” to fix the damaged structure. Residents told news agency—Kashmir News Observer…

Anantnag: Consumers in south Kashmir’s Anantnag have appealed to the Food Safety Department to conduct inspections of eateries and food outlets, alleging that expired frozen chicken and other outdated food items are being sold in local…

Srinagar: Inhabitants of Rathpora Eidgah area in Downtown Srinagar are facing severe hardships due to persistent waterlogging in interior lanes, with locals alleging complete neglect by both the elected representative and the…

Budgam: Locals of the Awanpora area in Khag, Budgam district, are facing an acute drinking water crisis, with nearly 60 households struggling in the absence of any functional water supply infrastructure, locals said on Thursday. The…

Jammu: Tension prevailed in Belicharana village of Jammu on Thursday after agitated locals pelted stones at vehicles of the Jammu Development Authority following a demolition drive in the area, officials and locals said. According to…

Kathua: A protest erupted in Kathua on Saturday against the opening of a new bar, with men and women jointly staging demonstrations and demanding its immediate closure. The protesters alleged that the increasing number of wine shops and…

Srinagar: Inhabitants of Kalashpora area in Srinagar have raised serious concern over the non-removal of construction debris following cement and concrete slab work carried out by the Srinagar Municipal Corporation, alleging that the…

Bandipora: An ambulance attached to the Health Centre Hajin here in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district was allegedly used to transport medical supplies from Soura in Srinagar to Hajin, triggering concerns over the misuse of vehicles meant…

Shopian: Inhabitants of Ganie Mohalla in Kutpora area of Shopian district on Monday staged a protest against the continued non-availability of drinking water for the past two months, accusing authorities of neglect despite repeated…

Srinagar: A protest by inhabitants of Mazhama and Magam in central Kashmir’s Budgam district led to disruption of traffic on the Srinagar–Gulmarg Highway on Tuesday as locals highlighted their prolonged struggle for clean drinking water. …