50 pc qualifying marks in each paper; JKPSC to hold examination twice annually, 3 regular attempts and 1 mercy chance Srinagar, Nov 04: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has overhauled the two-decade-old probation and departmental examination framework for newly recruited Junior Scale officers of the Jammu Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS), making all seven examination papers … Read more
Kishtwar, Oct 31: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Saturday claimed that growing discontent within the ruling National Conference (NC) following the recent Cabinet expansion could deepen the party’s internal crisis and threaten the stability of both the party and the government. Speaking to reporters in Kishtwar, Sharma, according to the news agency, said he … Read more
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all administrative departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), local authorities and other public entities to ensure time-bound processing of permissions for telecommunication infrastructure, including optical fibre networks, 5G services and BharatNet projects, across the Union Territory. The directions, issued through Government Order No. 1699-JK(GAD) of 2026, … Read more
Jammu Tawi: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday said the government would extend all possible assistance to those who suffered losses in the devastating blaze in the Shiva market here, and help them restart their businesses. A massive fire had ripped through the market early Sunday, gutting around 40 shops and … Read more
Jammu, Oct 29: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday assured shopkeepers affected by the devastating fire at Shiva Market near Jammu Railway Station of all possible government assistance, saying special relief would be explored to help them rebuild their businesses and restore their livelihoods. Choudhary gave the assurance during a visit … Read more
Around 42,000-47,000 applications received under the FRA Srinagar, Oct 23: The Jammu and Kashmir government is reviewing the rejection of a majority of applications filed under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), Minister for Tribal Affairs Javid Ahmad Rana said on Friday, acknowledging that implementation of the legislation in the Union Territory has been slow. Speaking … Read more
SRINAGAR, Oct 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday ordered the annual Darbar Move of offices from Srinagar to Jammu for the winter season of 2026-27, with offices scheduled to reopen in the winter capital on November 2. According to the government order, offices observing a five-day week will close in Srinagar after office … Read more
Grant released in 2005, last deadline extended in 2022 Srinagar, Oct 19: In a major embarrassment for the Jammu & Kashmir Government, the Government of India has sought Rs 4.12 crore from it after successive regimes in the erstwhile state failed to execute a dream project for apple growers. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products … Read more
Jammu Tawi, Oct 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the transfer and posting of 27 officers as In-charge Administrative Officers across various departments and offices in the Union Territory. According to an order issued by the Jammu and Kashmir General Administration Department (GAD), the transfers and postings have been ordered with immediate … Read more
NCW seeks impartial inquiry; CM says he has taken up matter with CS Jammu Tawi, Oct 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered an in‑depth inquiry into the alleged misconduct by administrative secretary, Labour & Employment Department, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, with a female officer of the Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) during … Read more