Javed Rana emphasises community based conservation efforts for revival of Markhor habitat
SHOPIAN, OCTOBER 30: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today asked the wildlife authorities to assess the impact of human activities and livestock grazing by non-traditional migratory herders on Markhor and its habitat.While travelling through Mughal road, the Minister visited the Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary in Shopian and […]
Bailey Bridge at Sheikhpora-Trenz opened for Traffic
SHOPIAN, OCTOBER 09: The damaged Bailey Bridge at Sheikhpora-Trenz, which was under repairs has been fully restored and reopened for traffic today, bringing significant relief to local commuters.The Project Construction Division (PC Division-I), Srinagar, carried out the restoration work following the intervention of Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar, who had taken the matter […]
Transit homes getting ready for the return of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley
Transit accommodation is being constructed in Balapora, Shopian for Kashmiri Pandits. To make the Kashmiri Pandits return to their homeland, the government under the scheme Prime Minister’s Development Package (PDMP) is constructing flats for their living. Zafar Hussain, Executive Engineer R&B says around 196 pandits can stay in these accommodations. The LG government and the […]
Poll Day: AMFs at Polling stations of Shopian kept in place for inclusive and participatory elections
SHOPIAN, SEPTEMBER 18: The Assured Minimum Facilities (AMFs) set up by District Administration Shopian at all polling stations across the district ensured the voting process smooth and accessible for all sections of society to facilitate inclusive and participatory voting during the poll day, today.Special attention was given to PwD and elderly voters. Polling stations had […]
Election Expenditure Observer conducts extensive Visit to Zainapora, Shopian Assembly Segments
SHOPIAN, NOVEMBER 15: In an effort to ensure free and fair elections, the Election Expenditure Observer conducted a comprehensive visit to various locations across the legislative assembly segments of 36-Zainapora and 37-Shopian.The Observer checked forest nakas, police nakas, and SST nakas to assess the readiness and effectiveness of seizing of illegal cash, illicit liquor, drugs, […]
DEO Shopian chairs introductory meeting with media persons of district
SHOPIAN, SEPTEMBER 09: District Election Officer, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar, today chaired an introductory meeting and discussed vital election issues with media persons of the district at Mini Secretariat, Shopian.The DEO urged the media to contribute their part towards strengthening the efforts of the administration for the smooth conduct of elections.The media was briefed about […]
More than 3000 plants to be planted across Polling Stations of Shopian
SHOPIAN, SEPTEMBER 08: In a significant step towards ensuring a clean and hygienic environment at the polling stations across the district, comprehensive cleanliness drives and pit digging for plantation events were initiated today across the district.The initiative is aimed at making all polling stations spotless and green.The drives were conducted under the supervision of DEO […]
General Observer for Shopian-AC conducts extensive inspection of various polling stations in Keller
SHOPIAN, AUGUST 29: Roohi Khan, the General Observer for the 37-Shopian Assembly Constituency (AC), today conducted an extensive tour to Keller area of the district to assess the preparedness and Assured minimum facilities (AMF) at polling stations, in anticipation of the upcoming elections.The day began with a visit to Polling Station at Nagbal where the […]
DEO Shopian chairs meet with Magistrates of FSTs & SSTs
SHOPIAN, AUGUST 29: To ensure strict adherence of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and other SOPs for the smooth conduct of Assembly elections in the district, District Election Officer, (DEO) Shopian, Faz Lul Haseeb today convened a meeting of magistrates of Flying Squads and Static Surveillance Teams (FSTs and SSTs) at Mini-Secretariat Shopian.Speaking on the […]
Expenditure Observer reviews Election preparedness, Election Expenditure Monitoring at Shopian
SHOPIAN, AUGUST 21: Election Expenditure Observer for District Shopian, Nelapatla Ashok Babu today visited Shopian and chaired a review meeting with Nodal Officers on the election preparedness in the district including reviewing election expenditure monitoring.At the outset, District Election Officer (DEO) Shopian, Faz Lul Haseeb briefed the Expenditure Observer about all relevant aspects of Election […]