J&K notifies private universities rules

J&K notifies private universities rules

CM says new framework to attract reputed institutions Jammu Tawi, Nov 7 : The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules, paving the way for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union Territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah describing it as a significant milestone in … Read more

J&K Notifies Private Universities Rules, CM Omar Says Move To Boost Higher Education

J&K Notifies Private Universities Rules, CM Omar Says Move To Boost Higher Education

Jammu, Nov 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules2026, paving the way for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union Territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah describing the move as a significant step towards strengthening the higher education sector and expanding opportunities for … Read more

Farooq rules out NC split

Farooq rules out NC split

Says MLAs’ genuine grievances to be addressed in phases Srinagar, Nov 06: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday ruled out the possibility of a split within the party, acknowledging that grievances raised by a section of legislators were genuine and assuring that their concerns would be addressed in a phased manner. Speaking after a … Read more

Govt amends KAS probation rules, makes all 7 papers mandatory

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

J&K Govt Constitutes Panel to Revise Subordinate Accounts Service Recruitment Rules

J&K Govt Constitutes Panel to Revise Subordinate Accounts Service Recruitment Rules

SRINAGAR, Oct 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a committee to review and finalize revised recruitment rules for the Jammu and Kashmir Subordinate Accounts Service, aiming to align existing provisions with current administrative requirements and government policies. The Finance Department issued Government Order No. 312-F of 2026 on October 12, constituting the committee … Read more

Omar rules out UCC in J&K

Questions action against Rohingyas Srinagar, Oct 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reiterated that the Jammu and Kashmir government would not implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), asserting that any such legislation should be debated and passed in Parliament rather than introduced state by state. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Omar said J&K would … Read more

Govt refuses to disclose cabinet recommendation, cites secrecy rules

No move to scrap EWS Criteria; 82 pc certificates in Jammu, 18 pc in Kashmir Srinagar, Sep 29: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that it cannot disclose details of cabinet recommendations on reservation or queries posed by the Union Government, citing secrecy provisions under the Rules of Procedure and … Read more

J&K Govt tweaks juvenile justice rules

Srinagar, Sept 26: In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has introduced key changes to the Jammu and Kashmir Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules to ensure accountability for misconduct by members of Juvenile Justice Boards as well as the chairpersons and members of Child Welfare Committees. As per the amendments, … Read more