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31/10/2025

Order

31/10/2025

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Colleges Approved by NCTE

31/10/2025

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Change In School Timing

30/10/2025

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Transfer and Posting of Patwari

29/10/2025

28/10/2025

Srinagar Police Arrests Drug Peddler, Recovers Large Quantity of Charas

Srinagar, October 28, 2025:
Continuing its drive against drug trafficking, Srinagar Police have arrested a drug peddler and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband from his possession.

A police team from Police Post Noorbagh, during routine naka checking at Waniyar Noorbagh, intercepted an e-rickshaw bearing registration number JK01AV-0593 moving towards Safakadal. Upon search, 1500 grams of charas were recovered from the vehicle, while an additional 70 grams were found on the driver.

The accused has been identified as Waheed Ahmad Zaroo, son of Mohd Ramzan Zaroo, resident of Gagarzoo Guzarbal Noorbagh.

A case under FIR No. 128/2025 has been registered at Police Station Safakadal under relevant sections of the NDPS Act, and the accused has been taken into custody.

Further investigation is underway. Srinagar Police reiterated its commitment to eradicating drug trafficking and ensuring a drug-free society.

28/10/2025

Government of Jammu and Kashmir Announces 3% Hike in Dearness Allowance for Pensioners

Jammu/Srinagar, October 28, 2025 — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Government Pensioners and Family Pensioners from 55% to 58% of the Basic Pension/Family Pension, effective from July 1, 2025.

According to the Government Order No. 223-F of 2025 issued by the Finance Department, the arrears on account of the additional 3% DA installment from July to September 2025 will be paid in cash along with the pension for October 2025.

The order further states that the payment of DA involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded to the next higher rupee. Other existing provisions related to Dearness Allowance will continue to remain in force.

The decision was approved by the Council of Ministers vide Decision No.110/17/2025 dated October 15, 2025, and issued under the signature of Santosh D. Vaidya, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department.

28/10/2025

Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains Meets J&K CM Omar Abdullah to Strengthen Cooperation in Education, Culture, and Tourism

Srinagar, October 28, 2025 — Punjab’s Minister for Higher and School Education, Languages, Information & Public Relations, S. Harjot Singh Bains, along with Sh. Deepak Bali, Advisor, Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Punjab, called on Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for a detailed discussion on enhancing cooperation between Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir in the fields of education, culture, and tourism.

During the meeting, both sides emphasized collaborative initiatives aimed at promoting cultural exchange, improving educational standards, and boosting inter-state tourism to strengthen regional ties and mutual development.

28/10/2025

Cabinet Approves Terms of Reference for 8th Central Pay Commission

New Delhi, October 28, 2025 — The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission.

The 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body comprising one Chairperson, one Part-Time Member, and one Member-Secretary. The Commission will make its recommendations within 18 months from the date of its constitution and may submit interim reports if required.

While framing its recommendations, the Commission will consider the economic conditions of the country, the need for fiscal prudence, availability of resources for developmental and welfare measures, the unfunded cost of non-contributory pension schemes, and the financial impact on State Governments. It will also take into account the existing pay structure and working conditions of employees in Central Public Sector Undertakings and the private sector.

The Government had announced the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission in January 2025 to review and recommend changes in the salaries and benefits of Central Government employees. Following the approval of its Terms of Reference, the Commission is expected to submit its report by mid-2027, with the revised pay structure likely to be implemented from January 1, 2026.