Thu Dec 05 19:29:56 UTC 2024: ## Drought Drives Kashmiris to Shrine, Udhampur Reviews Development Budget

**Srinagar/Udhampur, [Date]** – Hundreds of Kashmiris, many barefoot, flocked to the Sheikh Noor-Ud-Wali shrine in Budgam on Sunday to pray for rain amid a severe drought affecting the valley. The dry, hot, and humid weather has prompted the desperate plea for relief.

Meanwhile, in Udhampur, Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai held a meeting to review the progress of the 2024-2025 District Capex Budget. The meeting focused on expediting the completion of pending development projects, including those under the Area Development Plan and Aspirational Block Development Programme. Rai stressed the importance of timely tendering, adherence to timelines, and maintaining quality standards. She also directed officials to improve progress on the PMAY-G scheme and take action against defaulters.

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