Two days outreach programme by Central Bureau of Communication concludes at Shopian

SHOPIAN, SEPTEMBER 21: The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India on Thursday concluded a two day long Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) at Shopian.The ICOP organised at IM- Government Degree College, Shopian by CBC’s Field Office, Anantnag was aimed at public awareness about various public welfare schemes […]
Young Hearts in Vehil, Shopian March for Peace & Gandhian Values: Honouring Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacy

In a small village Vehil in Shopian Jammu & Kashmir, school students of Scholars’ Axiom High School and Govt Middle School Kachoora took out a peace foot march. They were being made aware of the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi in achieving freedom of India from the British rule on August 15, 1947. The aim was […]
Shopian Farmer Thrives with Organic Vegetable Cultivation, Sets Example for Sustainable Agriculture

For four years, I have been growing vegetables and I have been seeing benefits said a progressive farmer, Harun Rashid in Vehil zone in Shopian district, Jammu & Kashmir. I do not have to go outside to do farming. I can grow vegetables on my terrace. It does not require much attention. Morning and evening […]
Optimism Abounds in Shopian Apple Mandi as National Highway Woes Vanish

This year the expectations are very good and by the grace of Allah things are going well, said an apple trader in Shopian mandi. The big issue that we faced regarding the National Highway has been solved almost 100 percent. The vehicles carrying fresh fruits are now not being stopped anywhere. This is a very […]
LG e-Inaugurates Mega Health Camp in South Kashmir to Make Quality Healthcare Reach the Masses

A Mega Health Camp was e-inaugurated in South Kashmir. I am grateful to the Medical Health Department and the fraternity for supporting us at every hour of need, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. Whether it was during Covid or for Amarnath yatra, our health workers have served with full […]
Shiva Temple in Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir: A Symbol of Interfaith Harmony and Rituals for Peace

Hawan is going on here at the Shiva temple in Shopian. District of Jammu & Kashmir. People have come to do ahuti. Especially for the moksha of those young ones who had accidental death or died before reaching a mature age. And deaths of unmarried people, for them shradh puja and havan is held here. […]
Shopian Farmer Grows Exotic Vegetables with Agricultural Department’s Aid, Achieves Profitable Sales

I used to work in Haryana till 1982. I used to work there with the vegetable seller who was growing vegetables, said Ghulam Mohd Mir, a Farmer. Then I came to Shopian in Jammu & Kashmir and started growing vegetables here. First I faced a problem, then the Agriculture department came to know. I went […]
Horticulture Department Kashmir & SKUAST-K leaving no stone unturned to contain Apple leaf blotch miner

SRINAGAR, JUNE 16: With the diversification of crops as well as the climate driven changes in pest dynamics, some areas of Kashmir valley especially the districts of south Kashmir, have witnessed the emergence of a new insect pest namely Apple Leaf Blotch Miner.The pest was reported during the year 2021 from Zainapora and other adjoining […]
Agriculture Deptt Kashmir celebrates (Thaejkaad) ‘Paddy Transplanting Day’

SRINAGAR, JUNE 14: The Agriculture Department Kashmir today celebrated (thaejkaad) Paddy transplanting day across the valley.The campaign was kick-started by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal from the central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. He also participated in the paddy transplantation activities in the farmer’s field at various places in the district.While interacting with the farmers of […]
Insha Mushtaq lost her sight but not her courage, successfully clears 12th exam

My name is Insha Mushtaq and I belong to a village in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. There have been a lot of challenges in my life. From 2016 till today so many problems I have faced but I did not lose hope. I did not want to lose courage, be independent and move […]