Jammu, Aug. 12 -- Share Tweet Share Bandipora, 12 Aug(KNS): The sharp increase in the prices of construction materials has raised serious concerns among the contractor community in Bandipora, with contractors stating that the existing Schedule of Rates (SOR) does not reflect the prevailing market conditions. Speaking about the issue, President contractors association Bandipora Naseer Ahmad Mir said that the prices of almost all construction materials used in buildings and other developmental works have witnessed a substantial increase in recent months. "To give an example, around four months ago, a bag of POP was available for nearly ?120, whereas today the same bag costs around ?300. Similarly, tiles that were available at around ?70 per...