JKSSB Defers Naib Tehsildar Recruitment Notification Following CAT Interim Order

Srinagar, July 15 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially deferred the recruitment process for the post of Naib Tehsildar in the Revenue Department following an interim direction issued by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench.

As per the notification issued by Farrukh Qazi (JKAS), Secretary JKSSB, a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS reads, the advertisement notification No. 05 of 2025 dated 09.06.2025 which invited applications for Naib Tehsildar posts has been put on hold until further instructions or orders are received.

The decision follows the interim order dated 14.07.2025 in O.A. 975/2025 with M.A. 1009/2025 titled Rajesh Singh and Others vs General Administration Department, in which the Tribunal had directed that the recruitment process be deferred temporarily.

Notification reads, It is hereby informed that in view of the interim direction passed by the Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal Jammu, in terms of Order Dated: 14.07.2025 in O.A./975/2025 with M.A./1009/2025, titled Rajesh Singh and Others v/s General Administration Department, the process of inviting applications for the post of Naib Tehsildar issued vide Notification No. 05 of 2025 dated 09.06.2025, is hereby deferred till further intimation/orders. (JKNS)

NCDC Proposes Monitoring of Underage Couples in Public Spaces, Calls for Government Oversight and ID Checks

Srinagar | July 15, 2025: The National Child Development Council (NCDC) has proposed a new resolution calling for government officials, including female police officers, to monitor underage couples in public spaces such as beaches and parks.

The resolution emerged from a recent core committee meeting, where members expressed concerns over what they described as “immoral activities” among children below 18 years of age.

According to the resolution, officials stationed at public locations would have the authority to question individuals who appear to be under 18 and ask for age verification through ID cards. If confirmed to be minors, their details could be forwarded to their parents or school authorities.

The resolution stresses that such measures are aimed at “protecting children from bad influences and guiding them morally.”

“The government should control the students. Officials must have the power to approach and question those who are under 18, and inform their parents if needed,” one core committee member said during the meeting.

Committee members said that minors need stricter oversight, arguing that many are engaging in public displays of affection without understanding the implications.

The session also featured concerns from female committee members about the increasing influence of Western culture on children, and the visible presence of school students engaging in “inappropriate behavior” in uniforms during after-school hours.

The resolution calls for the establishment of a systematic framework that empowers designated officials to intervene with minors engaging in perceived inappropriate behavior.

Central University of Kashmir UG Admissions 2025 Open – Apply Now

The Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal has officially announced the commencement of the admission process for Undergraduate (UG) programmes for the academic session 2025-2026. Candidates who appeared in CUET-UG 2025 and are seeking admission to the university can now register online as per the schedule outlined below.

📅 Important Dates for Registration:

• Registration Start Date: 15th July, 2025
• Registration Last Date: 27th July, 2025
• Registration Link: https://cukashmircuet.samarth.edu.in

💰 Registration/Processing Fee:

• General/UR Candidates: ₹200/-
• SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS/Women Candidates: ₹100/-

📚 Undergraduate Programmes Offered:

🔍 Admission Criteria:

Admissions will be purely based on the CUET-UG 2025 Score/Merit. Candidates are advised to ensure that the programme preferences selected during registration match the ones chosen during CUET-UG 2025 counselling via the National Testing Agency (NTA).

📞 Helpline Numbers for Queries (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM):

• Registration Queries: +91 9797959391
• Admission Process Queries: +91 9469147277

For more updates and detailed information, candidates are advised to regularly visit the official university website: www.cukashmir.ac.in

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

SED to move a de-freezing proposal to address staff shortage

Srinagar, Jul 14 (KNO): In a major development, the government is mulling to de-freeze the half of General Line Teachers (GLTs) posts that were freezed by the erstwhile State Administrative Council (SAC) in December-2018.

Pertinently, in 2018, the SAC had freezed 6576 GLT posts for drawl of salaries of Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReTs) teachers.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Education Minister Sakina Itoo in a review meeting has directed to de-freeze the posts of General Line Teachers.

“While deliberating on the issue of shortage of teaching staff in view of subsuming of General Line Teacher vacancies against the supernumerary posts created for RRET transition as per SAC decision of 2018, it was directed that department shall move a proposal for de-freezing of 50 percent of posts thereby extending the period from 2029 to 2034 so that new recruitment is undertaken through JKSSB to infuse fresh manpower to the department,” Itoo directed.

About the filling of vacancies at different levels, the education minister further directed vacant posts especially CEOs, ZEOs, Principals and Head Masters be filled at an earliest.

In the meeting, instructions were issued for filing up of vacancies under promotion quota in all the cadres by July-31-2025 and submission of proposals for conduct of DPCs to the JKPSC simultaneously.

“The female literacy rate has been observed to be lower as compared to male literacy rate. Special focus should be given on the education of girl child and 100 percent pass percentage be ensured at High and Higher Secondary level,” the minister directed.

In the meeting, both the directors of school education directed to work out the details of unutilized funds lying in the shape of drafts under the scheme ‘Beti Anmol’ and the same may be deposited back into the government treasury.

About the availability of school buildings and basic infrastructure, it was apprised in the meeting that some schools do not have their own school buildings and are functioning in rented buildings.

“Both the Directors shall furnish the proposals for construction of school buildings within available funds to ensure that all schools have their own buildings and sufficient class rooms,” the minister said.

She further said that both the directors of Jammu and Kashmir divisions shall share the list of building less schools and schools with deficient infrastructure with the Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, J&K for their projection in the PAB of Samagra Shiksha—(KNO)

JKBOPEE Releases Official Answer Keys for M.Sc Entrance Test 2025: Check Subject-Wise Series A, B, C, D Answer Keys for Various PG Courses

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has officially released the Answer Keys for the M.Sc Entrance Test 2025, conducted on 13th July 2025. The answer keys pertain to entrance exams held for several postgraduate programs across paramedical and allied health sciences.

Courses Covered Under the Answer Keys:

The released answer keys are categorized based on the respective courses. These include:

• M.Sc Anaesthesia Technology / Anaesthesia Critical Care and OTT
• M.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology & DMRIT (Nuclear Medicine)
• M.Sc Cardiac Care / Lab Technology
• M.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology
• M.Sc Medical Technology
• M.Sc Operation Theatre Technology
• M.Sc Radiation Science / Radiotherapy / Radiation Oncology
• M.Sc Radiology & Imaging Technology / Medical Imaging Technology
• M.Sc Renal Dialysis / Dialysis Technology / Renal Therapy

Each subject includes four separate question booklet series: Series A, B, C, and D. The answer key PDF displays the correct options for all 100 questions per series.

Importance of the Answer Key

Candidates who appeared for the exam can use these answer keys to:

• Calculate their estimated score.
• Compare responses across different series.
• Raise objections (if applicable) during the grievance redressal period announced by JKBOPEE.

How to Download the Answer Key

Candidates can download the official answer key from the JKBOPEE website or directly access it through the link below:

🔗 Download Answer Key PDF (M.Sc Entrance Test 2025)