Breaking News
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire concerns
Diplomatic doublespeak on Lebanon puts US-Iran peace deal in danger
J-K: Fire breaks out at Kupwara bus stand; no casualties
War-hit Indian students in Iran pin hopes on peace
"Iran is history itself": Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref slams Trump's "Stone Age" rhetoric
Indian Embassy urges nationals in Iran to stay indoors for 48 hours amid Trump ultimatum
Missile strike hits telecom facility in Sharjah, two injured
Makarem Shirazi claims Iran is in a stronger position, calls for “sacred resistance”
Iran forms human chains to protect power plants as Trump's strike deadline looms
Trump warns ‘whole civilisation could die tonight’ as Iran strike deadline closes in

Network woes derail education in Pulwama villages

  • RK News By RK News
  • Comments 0
  • 09 Apr 2026

In upper reaches of Pulwama, a widening digital divide is leaving students, teachers, and residents struggling to keep pace in an increasingly online world

Javaid Ahmad Khan

 

Sangerwani, Apr 08: Waseem Ahmad Teadwa, a student from Inderwali village in Pulwama has been preparing for JKSSB exams. Each day, he faces challenges due to lack of connectivity.

 

“Due to my financial condition, I can’t afford tuition classes. Every morning, I walk to Sangerwani or Abhama to access online study material and return home in the evening. My studies are suffering badly,” he said.

 

In the upper reaches of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, including Inderwali and Kandepathri, a widening digital divide is leaving students, teachers, and residents struggling to keep pace in an increasingly online world.

 

While Sangerwani has limited connectivity through Airtel and a recently installed BSNL tower, the situation in nearby Inderwali and Kandepathri remains grim.

 

As per local residents, there is no access to 5G, and even 2G and 3G networks frequently fail. They said at times even a simple phone call becomes impossible.

 

For students, this lack of connectivity has turned education into a daily struggle. For Waseem, the internet was his only hope, but it doesn’t work in his area.

 

The lack of network compels many students like Waseem to travel several kilometers just to download notes, attend online classes, or fill out examination forms.

 

Dilwer Khan, who recently cleared the NEET examination and is now pursuing MBBS, recalled similar hardships during his preparation.

 

“During my NEET preparation, I faced immense difficulties due to poor internet connectivity,” he said.

 

Dilwer said he had no choice but to rent a room in Pulwama town to continue his studies.

 

“In this digital era, it is unfortunate that we are still deprived of such facilities,” he said.

 

“We come from economically weaker backgrounds and can’t afford to relocate to cities. I urge the authorities to take this issue seriously and improve internet infrastructure,” he said.

 

Teachers here also face connectivity crisis. Many face difficulties in accessing teaching resources, conducting online sessions and communicating effectively with students.

 

“We are unable to use digital tools that are now essential for modern education. Lack of internet connectivity not only affects students but also limits our ability to teach efficiently,” said a local teacher.

 

Residents said that despite rapid technological advancements across J&K, including the expansion of high-speed internet and artificial intelligence, villages like Inderwali remain left behind.

 

Non-local man found dead in power canal in G’bal

 

RK News Service

 

Ganderbal, Apr 08: Police on Wednesday recovered body of a non-local man from a power canal in Thune area of Kangan in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.

 

An official said that police received information about a body lying in the power canal at Thune, following which a team from Police Station Kangan, led by SDPO and SHO, along with the SDRF, rushed to the spot. The team subsequently retrieved the body from the canal.

 

The deceased was later shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Kangan for medico-legal formalities. The official identified the deceased as Sanjeet Mirdha, son of Bharath Mirdha, a resident of Patna, Jharkhand.

 

Meanwhile, Kangan Police have taken cognisance of the incident and registered a case under relevant sections of law. Further investigation into the matter is underway.

Leave a comment

Related Posts

How We Can Help You!

labore et dolore magna aliqua. Quis ipsum suspendisse ultrices gravida. Risus commodo viverra maecenas accumsan lacus vel facilisis.

Contact us