News Topic:J&K Government

Ex-IAS officer Satish Chandra appointed JKPSC Chairman

The J&K Government appointed Satish Chandra (retired IAS officer) of Andhra Pradesh cadre as the chairman of the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission.

J&K Govt to challenge HC’s order on exhumation of body

The government has decided to challenge J&K and Ladakh High Court’s judgment regarding the exhumation of the body of Amir Latief Magrey.

Govt orders switch over to biometric system of attendance

The Government ordered all Government Offices across Jammu and Kashmir to switch over to Aadhar or fingerprint-based biometric system of attendance.

Authorities mull posting non-Muslim employees at safe places

The School Education Department is mulling to direct the Chief Education Officers (CEOs) of Kashmir division to post non-Muslim employees at safe places.

State can’t deny kin of deceased right to burial, cremation: HC

The High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Friday ruled that State cannot deny the right of the next of kin of the deceased to have their dear one cremated.

HC asks govt to exhume body of Ramban youth killed in Hyderpora ‘encounter’

Jammu and Kashmir High Court directed the J&K Government to exhume the body of Ramban youth who was killed in an alleged "encounter" last year in Hyderpora.

Movie shootings now under Public Services Guarantee Act in J&K

The administration of Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory on Thursday brought permission for movie shooting under the Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA).

J&K Government removes civil judge from services

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday ordered the removal from services of Naveen Jamwal, Civil Judge (Junior Division) with immediate effect.

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TRAI repeals 12-minute ad duration cap regulation for TV channels

TRAI has repealed its 2012 regulation capping TV advertisements at 12 minutes per hour, following the government's removal of the cap under Cable TV Rules, 1994.

SMC launches online waste-bin booking service at ₹2,000 per day

SMC has launched an online waste-bin booking facility in Srinagar, charging around ₹2,000 per day and offering round-the-clock bookings for events.

Omar Abdullah hits back at Congress over full Vande Mataram rendition

Omar Abdullah defended the full rendition of Vande Mataram at official J&K functions, saying the government must follow the law amid Congress objections.

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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.