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CAT stays mandatory Urdu clause for Naib Tehsildar posts

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Monday stayed the enforcement of a key provision in the Jammu & Kashmir Revenue (Subordinate) Service Recruitment Rules.

Govt mulls de-freezing of 50% General Line Teacher posts

The government is mulling to de-freeze half of the General Line Teachers (GLTs) posts that were freezed by the erstwhile State Administrative Council in December 2018.

President empowers Ladakh LG to appoint Group ‘A’ civil service officers in UT

The President of India empowered the Lieutenant Governor of the UT of Ladakh to make appointments to all Group ‘A’ posts of the general civil services within the territory.

Pulwama Attack: Operatives purchased aluminium powder online, says FATF

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has revealed that a key component—aluminium—used in the 2019 Pulwama attack was procured online by the perpetrators.

Centre approves Rs 10,637 Cr tunnel and road projects including Mughal Road for J&K

In a significant fillip to road connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir, the Government of India has approved Mughal Road and Karnah valley tunnel projects.

J&K has nine active COVID-19 cases

Jammu and Kashmir has reported nine new COVID-19 cases since November 2024, marking the first such cases in several months.

DSEJ announces summer break from June 7

The DSEJ on Saturday announced summer vacations for all educational institutes of summer zones areas of the region from June 7 to July 17, 2025.

Five accused convicted, sentenced in microscope purchase scam in SED Jammu

The special ACB convicted five accused in a case related to the purchase of sub-standard microscopes at exorbitant rates by the School Education Department, Jammu.

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INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.

Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released

Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.

Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell

Kashmir saw light rain and fresh snowfall in Gulmarg as MeT forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 13–14.

Only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children can read Class 2 text: ASER

ASER 2024 found only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children could read Class 2 text. Omar Abdullah called for critical thinking and skills beyond exams.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

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.