Sopore residents allege potable water shortage for many years now
Seek urgent attention from authorities Sopore: The residents of Hanfiya Colony in Arampora area of Sopore are reeling under an acute drinking water crisis that, according to locals has persisted for the past four years without any permanent resolution. The prolonged shortage has severely disrupted daily life, pushing families into continuous distress and uncertainty. Locals […]
Kashmir Mercantile Cooperative Bank Holds AGM
Sopore: The Kashmir Mercantile Cooperative Bank (KAMCO Bank) convened its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, bringing together a large gathering of members, shareholders, and management to review the bank’s annual performance and set the roadmap for the future. The meeting was graced by MLA Sopore, Irshad Rasool Kar, as the Chief Guest. Besides […]
Police intensifies fight against drug menace in Sopore
Calls for collective social responsibility Sopore: Police on Wednesday organised a drug awareness program that saw enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and religious scholars of the area. The event aimed to educate the community, especially the youth, about the dangers of narcotics and the shared responsibility in tackling this grave challenge. Speaking on the occasion, […]
Smooth Flow of Traffic Stressed as Sopore
Authorities in Sopore act against encroachments Sopore: A massive traffic enforcement drive was carried by a joint team of J&K police in collaboration with the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Motor Vehicle Department (MVD), Tehsildar Sopore and other concerned departments in Sopore town on Tuesday, to streamline vehicular movement and ensure road safety. During the […]
Fruit growers, dealers allege losses after tucks remain stranded
Sopore: The recent closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway following cloudbursts and subsequent damage has dealt a severe blow to Kashmir’s fruit industry, leaving hundreds of fruit-laden trucks stranded and causing mounting anxiety among traders. According to reports, nearly 300 to 400 trucks loaded with apples and other perishable fruits are stuck along the highway […]
North Kashmir Education Fest organised at Sopore
Sopore: The North Kashmir Education Fest 2025, themed *Taleem Se Taraqee*, a mega educational extravaganza dedicated to shaping the future of the Valley’s youth through transformative learning opportunities was organized by the Indian Army in collaboration with the District Administration of Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipora on Saturday, here at Subhan Sports Stadium Sopore. This first […]
SDRF unit established in Sopore
A welcome step by administration, says civil society Sopore: The Administration has setup the much needed State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) component in north Kashmir’s Sopore town on Tuesday. This demand was raised by locals and other stakeholders after a number of drowning incident happened in the town since last few years. Chairman of Civil […]
Scholar from Sopore nominated for prestigious ‘Uttam Bharat Puraskar’
Sopore: A scholar from Sopore, Dr Nazrul Islam has been officially nominated for the Uttam Bharat Puraskar 2025, a prestigious national honor that celebrates extraordinary contributions in the fields of education, research, and public intellectualism. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on July 26, 2025, at the historic Tagore Hall in Srinagar, where […]
Dead body of student drowned three days back recovered
Sopore :The dead body of a 16- years old boy, Bilal Ahmad Parray, son of Abdul Jabbar Parray, resident of Kiterdhaji, Dangiwacha, Rafiabad was recovered Saturday from the River Jhelum near Jamia bridge Sopore after sustained search efforts of SDRF, Marcos and local fishermen, officials said. Bilal, a student of Darul Uloom Jamia Islamia Maharajpora […]
In a first, authorities install two water ATMs in Sopore
Sopore: In a significant move, authorities in Sopore, has installed and inaugurated two water ATMs providing mineral water (RO) to the public at no charge. These water ATMs are being installed at two prominent locations in the town, one at Iqbal market Sopore and another one at Main gate of municipal council department near Main […]