Shopian sets the stage for tribal empowerment: DC Shishir Gupta urges massive participation
Shopian, June 10, 2025: In a significant step toward inclusive development, Shopian district is launching the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, a transformative campaign under the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh initiative. From June 15 to 30, 2025, the tribal villages of Kathohallan (June 15–22) and Pahlipora (June 23–30) in Block Keller will host awareness and benefit saturation […]
A new J&K is Rising: Young athletes champion sports, character, and community
Jammu & Kashmir, May 21, 2025 – A vibrant transformation is sweeping across Jammu and Kashmir as young athletes from every corner of the region step into the spotlight, showcasing their talent, resilience, and teamwork at the District-Level Inter-School-Inter-Zone Sports Meet. From Udhampur to Ganderbal, Budgam to Shopian, these young stars are proving that sports […]
Kashmir’s cherry harvest brings seasonal buzz to valley
Kashmir’s cherry orchards are abuzz with activity as the 2025 cherry harvest season kicks into high gear, bringing a vibrant seasonal energy to the valley. Farmers in regions like Ganderbal, Shopian, and Pulwama are reaping the rewards of favorable weather and advanced horticultural techniques, resulting in a bountiful yield of the valley’s prized cherries, the […]
09 Hooper Dumper vehicles flagged off for village sanitation in Shopian to boost Swachh Bharat Mission
Shopian, May 2, 2025 – In a landmark move to advance rural cleanliness, Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir launched nine hooper dumper vehicles dedicated to village sanitation on Wednesday. This initiative, a cornerstone of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen , aims to revolutionise waste management, promote hygiene, and propel the region toward achieving Open Defecation […]
Shopian steps up: IEC campaign against drug abuse
Shopian, April 29, 2025 – The Department of Information and Public Relations Shopian, in collaboration with the Cultural Unit of DIPR Jammu and Kashmir and the Education Department, organised a dynamic Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign at Ranjoor Memorial Government Higher Secondary School Keegam, Shopian, on April 28, 2025. Under the UT-wide Nasha Mukt […]
DIC Shopian organises RAMP awareness program at ITI, reaches 150+ MSME beneficiaries
Shopian, April 25, 2025 — The District Industries Centre (DIC) Shopian, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative, organized an awareness-cum-outreach program at the Industrial Training Institute Shopian on Friday. The event, aimed at bolstering the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ecosystem, drew participation from over 150 beneficiaries across diverse sectors, including […]
Mughal Road reopens after 4-month snow closure
POONCH, April 16, 2025 – The historic Mughal Road, an 84-km stretch connecting Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu, reopened for one-way traffic on April 15, 2025, after a four-month closure due to heavy snowfall. The reopening of this vital alternate route to the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway […]
Newly Discovered Shivling in Shopian, J&K | Yagya & Puja to Be Held Before Devotee Visits Begin
Newly Discovered Shivling in Shopian, J&K | Yagya & Puja to Be Held Before Devotee Visits Begin A story was released on social media about this place in Shopian Jammu & Kashmir and since two months ago I was thinking when will I come to this place, said a Shiv devotee in J&K. Today by […]
Mega yoga event boosts wellness at government high school Wachi, Shopian
Shopian, April 11, 2025 – A vibrant Mega Yoga Event was organized today at Government High School Wachi by the Department of Ayush, Shopian, bringing the benefits of yoga to the forefront of community health. The event saw an enthusiastic participation of 150 students, who were guided through a Common Yoga Protocol demonstration led by […]
Cardiologist launches mobile heart clinic to save lives in South Kashmir
Srinagar, April 11, 2025 – Renowned cardiologist Dr. Upendra Kaul has launched a pioneering initiative, the “Heart Clinic on Wheels,” aimed at delivering critical cardiac care to remote areas of South Kashmir, including Pulwama, Shopian, and Kulgam districts. The mobile heart clinic, inaugurated on April 10 in Hawal village, Pulwama, is a first-of-its-kind project designed […]