Fresh landslides delay opening of historic Mughal Road in Jammu and Kashmir
Poonch, April 10, 2025 – The eagerly anticipated reopening of the historic Mughal Road, an alternative National Highway linking the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu division with Shopian in the Kashmir division, has been postponed due to fresh landslides. The road, a vital connectivity lifeline in Jammu and Kashmir, was scheduled […]
Kashmir’s apples take the global stage: A fruitful season for Pulwama and Shopian
Srinagar, April 9, 2025 — Kashmir’s apple orchards are buzzing with optimism as the region’s prized fruit makes a remarkable leap from local markets to international shelves. With Pulwama and Shopian at the forefront, this season is shaping up to be a game-changer for growers, marked by surging global demand, better prices, and an expanding […]
Sankalp hub empowers women with awareness programme at AWC Mugmarg, Shopian
Shopian, April 5, 2025 – The Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women Shopian organised a significant awareness programme at the Anganwadi Centre in Mugmarg, Zainapora, Shopian, aimed at uplifting women through education and access to welfare initiatives. The event, held yesterday, focused on informing local women about various government schemes, helpline numbers, and opportunities designed […]
CRPF Holds Free Medical & Digital Training Camp for Nomads in Remote Shopian | Madadgar Initiative
CRPF Holds Free Medical & Digital Training Camp for Nomads in Remote Shopian | Madadgar Initiative. A medical camp was organised by 14 BN CRPF Shopian under CRPF’s Madadgar scheme. A civic action programme in which we are giving training to children to work on computers and mobiles. This area is between two mountains, generally […]
JKRLM (UMEED) Shopian, AYUSH shopian organise free medical camp for women SHG members
Shopian, March 26, 2025 – In a significant initiative to support women’s health, the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission under the UMEED scheme, in collaboration with AYUSH Shopian, organised a free medical camp for the Self-Help Group women members in Shopian district. The event, held on March 25, 2025, aimed to provide essential healthcare […]
CRPF 14th battalion holds mega free medical camp in Batfojan, Shopian district
Shopian, March 22, 2025-The Central Reserve Police Force 14th Battalion organised a mega free medical camp in the remote Batfojan area of Shopian district, bringing essential healthcare services to hundreds of local residents. Held under the Madadgaar Civic Action Program, the initiative aimed to support the community in an underserved region while fostering goodwill between […]
Forest division Shopian launches mega plantation drive at Zawoora on World Forest Day
Shopian, March 21, 2025 – On the occasion of World Forest Day, the Forest Division Shopian organised a Mega Plantation Drive at Zawoora, aimed at combating the escalating environmental crisis and promoting green cover in Jammu and Kashmir. The event, held on Friday, was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta, who underscored the […]
Shopian Wushu star Saifullah Ashiq’s victory at International Wushu Championship
Shopian’s Saifullah Ashiq’s dedication to Wushu has led him to secure 8 silver and 9 bronze medals in international competitions against countries like Armenia, Italy, and Brazil. He attributes his success to the unwavering support of his coach, mentors, and family. Looking ahead, Saifullah Ashiq from Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir is preparing for upcoming challenges, […]
J&K: Kupwara Entrepreneur Establishes District’s First Trout Feed Mill, Boosting Local Aquaculture
The Fisheries Department here in Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir encouraged us to produce feed for the trout fish, said a man in Kupwara. There was no feed mill here in this district. Earlier we used to go to Shopian, Baramulla and Srinagar and from there we used to procure fish feed. We had […]
Baramulla leads as Jammu & Kashmir dominates India’s apple production
Srinagar, March 12, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir, responsible for approximately three-fourths of India’s apple output, continues to solidify its position as the nation’s apple basket, with Baramulla emerging as the top-producing district. According to recent agricultural data, the region’s apple industry thrives across several key districts, contributing significantly to both local and national economies. […]