KUPWARA DIARY

Magam residents demand separate PDD Sub-division

The residents of Magam area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district have appealed authorities to set up a separate Sub Division of Power Development Department at Magam. The residents said that the people of over fifty villages are subjected to severe hardships due to lack of a PDD office at Magam. “Magam being the central place for over fifty villages need PDD office desperately so that the hardships being faced by the people may end. At present people are supposed to visit PDD office Handwara for any grievance,” Shiekh Jamsheed, a local social activist told Greater Kashmir. They appealed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to issue orders in this regard.

Locals demand introducing commerce subject at HSS Kandi

The residents of the Kandi area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district have expressed anguish over non-availability of Commerce stream at Higher Secondary School Kandi, with the result students aspiring to pursue commerce are compelled to seek admission in far-off institutions in Handwara or Kupwara, causing inconvenience and additional financial burden to families.

“This is not just an academic issue, it is about our children’s future. Many parents cannot afford to send their wards to distant towns,” said a local resident. Another parent remarked, “Despite repeated appeals, no concrete steps have been taken so far. Our students deserve equal opportunities like others.”

The locals have urged the concerned authorities to take immediate and concrete steps to provide adequate infrastructure, accommodation, and introduce the Commerce stream at HSS Kandi to safeguard the academic future of students. “We appeal to the administration to act without further delay. Our children should not suffer because of administrative neglect,” they added.

People seek cleaning of Dahgam Kul

Dahgam Kul which passes through the heart of Handwara Town presents a grim picture as authorities have failed to clean it. “Before 90’s the water of this canal was used by people for different purposes but with the passage of time, it lost its sheen and now it has become a dumping site,” said Farooq Ahmad a local from Maqbool Abad Handwara.  The garbage present in the canal give foul smell thereby putting commuters and shopkeepers into a lot of inconvenience. “We are apprehensive about our health due this foul smell which we inhale through out the day,” said a shopkeeper.

The residents have appealed to the concerned authorities to intervene and address the issue forthwith.