Budgam, Jan 6, KNT: A severe water crisis has gripped multiple areas in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, forcing residents to stage protests in the Pakharpora area. The areas including Nagabul, Charar Sharif, Pakharpora, Kanna Dujan, Darwan, and other rural areas, are facing acute water shortages, leaving people struggling for even a few drops of potable water.
The crisis has exacerbated hardships for locals, who accuse elected representatives of being indifferent to their plight. “In these trying times, public representatives have become silent spectators instead of addressing the problems faced by the people,” lamented a protester in Pakharpora.
The Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department in Charar Sharif told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the crisis stems from ‘vandalism’ at water supply headworks in the district. According to the official, residents from pa
Author Profile
-
JK News Live is a platform where you find comprehensive coverage and up-to-the-minute news, feature stories and videos across multiple platform.
Website: www.jknewslive.com
Email: [email protected]
Latest entries
- KashmirJanuary 15, 2025Cold Wave continues to Grips J&K; Sonamarg shivers at -9.3°C, Srinagar at -4.8°C
- KashmirJanuary 14, 2025State Health Agency Suspends Empanelment of Shifa Hospital for Guideline Violations, Imposes Penalty, Dialysis Services Retained
- KashmirJanuary 13, 2025Z-Morh Tunnel: Structural integrity for next 100 years, built to handle 1,100 vehicles per hour with earthquake resistance for seismic zone-5
- KashmirJanuary 13, 2025Sonamarg tunnel new chapter in J&K history: LG Sinha
JK News Live is a platform where you find comprehensive coverage and up-to-the-minute news, feature stories and videos across multiple platform.
Website: www.jknewslive.com
Email: [email protected]