News Topic:State Administrative Council
J&K
J-K’s Administrative Council approves amendments for OBC reservation in Panchayati Raj Act
The Administrative Council approved carrying out amendments in Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 to incorporate the definition of OBCs in the Act.
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Business & Economy
AC grants amnesty to settle pre-GST tax arrears
The Administrative Council (AC) approved a proposal of the Finance Department for granting amnesty for the settlement of Tax arrears about pre-GST regime.
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J&K
J-K establishes ‘Department of Public Grievances’ for enhanced citizen-centric governance
The Administrative Council under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave approval to the establishment of the “Department of Public Grievances”.
J&K
LG admin approves five marlas land to ‘landless poor’
In a landmark decision, the Government of Jammu Kashmir has approved a proposal for the allotment of five marlas of land each to landless PMAY(G) beneficiaries.
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J&K
AC gives nod for amendment of Pharmacy Act
The Administrative Council (AC) gave its assent for amendment in Section 32-C of Pharmacy Act, 1948 (Central Act) - Introduction of Draft Bill.
Kashmir
AC approves land transfer for different public purposes
The Administrative Council (AC) approved the proposals of different departments for the transfer of land for various public purposes.
J&K
Administrative Council winds up J&K Social Welfare Board
The Administrative Council (AC) accorded its approval for winding up the Jammu and Kashmir Social Welfare Board.
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J&K
New public distribution system order approved in J-K
The Administrative Council (AC) approved ‘The Jammu and Kashmir Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2022’.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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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.