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Asalam Alaikum Today is Sunday, February 15, 2026. Here is your morning update for Shopian, J&K, and the wider world:
​Commodity Prices (India) – 8:38 AM
​Precious metals have staged a significant recovery this morning after a sharp crash yesterday.
Commodity Price (Estimated) Market Trend
Gold (24K) ₹1,57,910 per 10g (Rebounded by ₹1,970)
Gold (22K) ₹1,44,750 per 10g
Silver ₹2,75,000 per 1kg (Down ₹5,000 today)
Copper ₹1,223 per 1kg (MCX Stable)
Apple (Fruit) ₹115 – ₹180 per kg (Narwal/Shopian Grade A)
Local News: Shopian & J&K
​Security Alert: Security has been placed on high alert across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the Pulwama attack anniversary.
​Drug Peddler’s Property Attached: Shopian police have attached a residential house valued at over ₹26 lakh in Memander, Shopian. The property belonged to an alleged drug peddler, Sartaj Ahmad Ganie, and was reportedly acquired through illegal narcotics trade.
Winter Carnival: Preparation is underway for the Dubjan Winter Carnival, scheduled to be held in Shopian tomorrow, February 16. The event aims to promote winter tourism and local culture in the region.
​Market Inspection: Ahead of Ramadhan, joint enforcement teams have been conducting district-wide market inspections to check for overpricing and ensure the quality of essential commodities.
​Horticulture Concerns: Local apple growers in Shopian have expressed deep anxiety over the proposed India-US trade deal, fearing that duty-free or cheaper imports from the US will adversely affect the local apple industry's
​Mahashivratri (Herath): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended greetings to the people of J&K on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, which is being celebrated today.
​AgriTech Mela: CM Omar Abdullah inaugurated GON’GUL-2026, the 11th AgriTech Mela at SKUAST-Kashmir, emphasizing tech-driven organic farming.
​Local Weather (Shopian):
As of 8:38 AM, it is 4°C and sunny.
​Today's Forecast: High of 9°C, low of 1°C.
​Precipitation: 10% chance of snow during the day and 10% chance of rain tonight.
​Wind: 3 mph from the North.
​National & Global Breaking News
​National: Prime Minister Modi addressed the ET NOW Global Business Summit, stating that India is set to become the "engine of world growth" and a foundation for the new world order.
​Global: In Bangladesh, the newly elected government led by the BNP's Tarique Rahman is scheduled to take the oath of office on February 17.
​USA: President Donald Trump announced that a second aircraft carrier is headed to the Middle East amid rising regional tensions.
​Sports Update
​The Big Clash: All eyes are on Colombo today for the India vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup match (Match 27), starting at 7:00 PM IST. Despite initial boycott rumors, the Pakistan team has arrived and is ready for the tournament's most anticipated fixture.
​T20 World Cup: South Africa dominated New Zealand yesterday, winning by seven wickets in Ahmedabad.

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