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31/07/2025

Famous RambiAra Bridge (Rang Kadal) renovated by MC Shopian, beautification of Town.

30/07/2025

Today, an anti-encroachment drive was carried out by revenue department under the supervision of Naib Tahsildar Keegam at Sindoo. Reports said a local resident had illegally occupied government school land. Acting swiftly, the Tehsildar, along with revenue and police teams, patwari, and numberdars, removed the illegal structure. Locals were informed about the importance of protecting public property. The administration said it is committed to reclaiming all encroached government land. Officials also warned that strict action will be taken against land grabbers. This drive is part of a larger effort to protect government land and assets across the district Shopian and ensure their proper use.

26/07/2025

Principal Accountant General (A&E),J&K visits Shopian,chairs First ever Pension Adalat

Pension Adalat held to settle pension cases, appraise DDOs of streamlining pension process, and listen to grievances for resolution

The First ever Pension Adalat was held today at Government Degree College,Shopian by the Office of Principal Accountant General,J&K in collaboration with District Treasury Office Shopian.

The Adalat was held to listen to the grievances of pensioners, settle pension related cases and sensitize the DDOs about e-processing of pension cases through recently launched pension Suvidha Portal.

Principal Accountant General ( A& E),J&K,Jay Prakash Narayan Singh inaugurated the Adalat which was also attended by Deputy Accountant General,Pawan Kumar Rathi, District Treasury Officer,Muzafar Ahmad Rather and Sr.Accounts Officers and other officials of PAGs office.

Appreciable number of pensioners and DDOs attended the Adalat and appreciated the step of the department taken towards the direction of streamlining the pension process.The DDOs were imparted impactful insights into the pension related rules and norms and new procedural interventions taken to ensure hassle-free pension settlements.Speakers dealt with Pension Suvidha Portal, pension verifications and other related issues.

District Treasury officer presented the opening remarks and highlighted the importance of conducting Pension Adalat.

A team of officers and officials on the occasion attended the pensioner's grievances and scrutinized various pension issues and redressed many of them on the spot.Pensioner Front Shopian also presented a memorandum of demands to the PAG on the occasion.

Deputy Accountant General chaired a grievance session, listened keenly to the grievances of the pensioners for redressal and replied queries of pensioners.He also spoke on the fostering and strengthening the bond between pensioners and the office of Principal Accountant General office by holding outreach camps.

Principal Accountant General speaking at the event, said the department intends to connect to the pensioners more effectively by organising such outreach programs. The role of efficient and collaborative mechanism between pensioners, pension sanctioning authorities and office of PAG was highlighted for the benefit of pensioners by the PAG.

PAG committed that Pension Adalats shall be organised in future as well.

"Welfare of pensioners is the focus of the department and we are proactively addressing issues of pensioners and committed to serve them with utmost compassion and integrity,said PAG.

26/07/2025

Deputy Commissioner Shopian Shishir Gupta today toured Shopian town in order to take a first hand appraisal of traffic management scenario.

DC Shopian accompanied by ADC,Dr.Zakir Hussain Faaz, Tehsildar,CEO,MC, ARTO,CEO,DIO,Exen R&B and other officers toured high footfall areas experiencing huge traffic including Hospital Road,Clock Tower, Jamia Masjid and Zero Point.

The DC took stock of the present position of the traffic management and reviewed measures to be taken for better space utilisation for parking areas.

After taking on ground assessment, DC issued instructions for taking measures for streamlining the traffic in the town, including better space utilisation for public amenities, demarcating no parking and vending zones in high footfall areas and earmarking parking space in the town.

He also directed for bridging infrastructure gaps in the town along with enhancing the aesthetic view of the town by taking beautification measures.

DC also stressed on undertaking strict action against wrong parking in the town. Encroachment of roads and footpaths was also emphasized upon concerned for better traffic planning for the easing out traffic congestion.Regulation of heavy vehicles into the town was also discussed and appropriate action was emphasised to be taken on the implementation of the traffic SOPs.

25/07/2025

25/07/2025

A person namely Gulzar Ahmad Thoker lost his cell phone while travelling from Padpawan to Halipad,if any one found plz return to this person.

24/07/2025

Shopian, July 23: Deputy Commissioner, Shishir Gupta, conducted a thorough and comprehensive inspection of Zainapora subdivision, reviewing land record maintenance and overseeing various development projects. The DC began by visiting the Tehsil office, Zainapora, where he scrutinized land records, including Roz Namcha, Girdawari, Jamabandi, Mutation Register, and Padtal Register, to assess their accuracy and upkeep. Emphasizing the importance of accurate and timely record-keeping, he directed officials to ensure regular updates and maintenance of these critical documents.

DC then inspected ongoing macadamization works under the Public Works Department (PWD) Division Zainapora, assessing their progress and quality. He also reviewed the recently completed Water Supply Scheme at Reban under the Jal Jeevan Mission, evaluating its functionality and impact.

Additionally, the DC visited the Zainapora canal and nursery managed by the Horticulture department, inspecting their condition and management. He stressed the need for quality assurance in development projects, advocating for social auditing to ensure compliance with norms and standards.

The DC reviewed the water supply-demand network, emphasizing the importance of water budgeting to optimize resource utilization. Instructions were issued for the repairs and maintenance of the Zainapora canal through proper desiltation, ensuring its efficient functioning.

The inspection was attended by ADC Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, SDM Bilal Ahmad, DIO Showkat Hussain Ganie, BDOs Tarique Ahmad Paddar, AEE Jal Shakti, PWD officials, and other stakeholders.

23/07/2025

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23/07/2025

Complete shopian Band regarding the shift of DCO from shopian to chitragam

22/07/2025

Press briefing by irfan Manhas DDC vice chairman and BJP leader shopian

22/07/2025

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today chaired a meeting of officers to discuss arrangements for the upcoming celebrations of Independence Day in the district.

In the meeting, various facilities to be put up at the venue,District Police Line Shopian,were discussed and fixed among the concerned departments to ensure the impactful celebration of the National festival.

Adequate and proper arrangements including PAS, uninterrupted power supply with back up, potable water facility, refreshments, sanitation, traffic,seating, healthcare,fire services, decoration,illumination, logistical and security services arrangements were deliberated upon and fixed among concerned departments.

DC instructed officers of all concerned departments to ensure fool proof and advance arrangements for the celebrations at the district level venue and other prominent places across the district.

Flag Hoisting functions shall be held across the district with main event at District Level at DPL Shopian,at Zainapora Subdivision,Tehsil levels and other offices of the government.

The meeting was attended by SSP, Shopian,Anayat Ali, ADDC,Dr.Nasir Ahmad Lone, ADC,Dr.Zakir Hussain Faaz,officers of CRPF, RR and other officers of departments tasked with the arrangements.

21/07/2025

MLA Shopian Advocate Shabir Ahmad Kulley paid surprise visit to district Hospital Shopian