21st century on, Kupwara village yet to see electricity

Commanding a scenic landscape, Safawali village in Hayhama area of Kupwara district has least to boast of in terms of basic amenities provided by government to its residents who live about 26 kilometres away from here. The inhabitants of the village had seen a ray of hope when Beacon constructed a good road to the village five years ago. Soon a Middle school was established which further swelled the expectations of the residents and they started dreaming of other facilities in the village. However, nothing of that sort happened. Electricity…

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Three soldiers injured in grenade attack on army bunker in Kupwara

Militants hurled grenades at an army bunker in Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, injuring at least three soldiers. Several vehicles were also damaged in the grenade attack, news agency ANI reported. The agency reported that the police and the army have cordoned off the area around the bunker that came under attack. The attackers are still absconding and a search has been launched. The incident comes after a series of attacks on the army and the Jammu and Kashmir police in the recent days. Four army jawans…

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