News Topic:Shopian

Multi-crore scam unearthed in Municipal Committee Shopian

A multi-crore scam has been unearthed in Municipal Committee (MC) Shopian where officials resorted to swindling millions of rupees in the name of fuel expenses shown in record, reliable sources said.

Truck crushes motorcyclist to death on Jammu-Srinagar NH

A speedy truck on Wednesday crushed a 25-year-old youth to death in Sangam area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

26 vehicles seized for illegal sand extraction from Rambi Ara

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested twenty seven persons and seized 26 vehicles who were illegally extracting sand from Nallah Rambi Ara in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.

Inquiry ordered after cop thrashes ambulance driver in Pulwama

Inquiry has been started after a policeman allegedly thrashed an ambulance driver to pulp in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

Lockdown: Smugglers loot Shopian forest compartments at will

The lockdown is proving a boon for the jungle smugglers as they are looting the green gold at will in length and breadth of Kashmir Valley.

High-speed Internet ban extended again in J&K

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday extended ban on high-speed internet till May 27 even as 2G service shall remain suspended in Pulwama and Shopian district for now.

Mobile Internet, voice calling remain barred in Pulwama, Shopian

Mobile Internet and voice calling services continued to remain suspended in southern Kashmir's twin districts of Pulwama and Shopian for the sixth consecutive day, today, since the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Riyaz Naikoo.

Forces launch CASO in Shopian village

Government forces on Friday launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in a village in south Kashmir after receiving inputs about the presence of militants, official sources said.

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Ashok Koul steps down as J&K BJP General Secretary

Ashok Koul has stepped down as J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a post he held since 2012, saying he will return to his parent organisation.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.