3 Govt Employees Terminated Over Terror Links in J&K

Srinagar, June 3 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday dismissed three employees from service over their alleged involvement with proscribed terrorist outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM).

Official sources told news agency JKNS that the three terminated individuals are Malik Ishfaq Naseer, a police constable, Ajaz Ahmed, a teacher in the school education department and Waseem Ahmad Khan, a junior assistant at Government Medical College, Srinagar.

Constable Malik was found involved in assisting LeT operatives by facilitating GPS-guided arms and narcotics drops in Jammu region. His activities came under scanner during a 2021 probe into arms smuggling. Officials revealed that he not only coordinated locations for arms drops but also distributed the consignments to active terrorists, they said.

Ajaz Ahmed was arrested in 2023 while transporting arms and Hizb posters in his vehicle. Investigations linked him to HM’s Pakistan-based handler Abid Ramzan Sheikh. He had allegedly been smuggling weapons for years to aid terrorists operating in the Kashmir Valley, official sources added.

While, Waseem Ahmad Khan, a staffer at GMC Srinagar since 2007, has been accused of playing a significant role in militant logistics. Notably, security officials linked him to the 2018 killing of journalist Shujaat Bukhari and his police guards. Investigators say Khan provided safe passage to militants after targeted attacks and facilitated multiple assaults on CRPF and local police personnel, they said.(JKNS)

AFCAT 2025 registration has begun at afcat.cdac.in. The direct link to apply is given below.

Indian Air Force, IAF, has opened the registration window for AFCAT 2025 on Monday, June 2, 2025. Eligible candidates who are interested in applying for the Air Force Common Admission Test 2025 (02/2025) can submit their applications on the official website at afcat.cdac.in.

Candidates must note that the last date to apply is July 1, 2025.

Direct link to apply for AFCAT 2025

As per the official notification, the recruitment exam is for the grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches.

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Through the recruitment, the IAF aims to tentatively 283 vacancies.

The notification informed that the AFCAT 2025 will be conducted on August 23, 2025 and August 24, 2025.

Are you eligible?

To check if an applicant is eligible for AFCAT 2025, the following requirements must be considered:

1. NATIONALITY

Candidate must be a citizen of India as per Indian citizenship act, 1955.

2. AGE: 

(i) Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years as on July 1, 2026 (born between July 2, 2002 to July 1, 2006 (both dates inclusive).

However, the upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years.

(ii) Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years as on July 1, 2026 (born between July 2, 2002 to July 1, 2006 (both dates inclusive).

3. Marital Status: 

Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course and marriage is not permitted during training. A candidate who marries during the period of training will be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him/her by the Government.

4. DATE OF BIRTH 

As per the notification, “The date of birth accepted by the IAF is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University, the extract must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination certificate. No other document related to age like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporation, service records and likewise will be accepted.”

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Due care must be taken while entering their Date of Birth. If on verification at any subsequent stage, it is found that the DOB from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalent examination certificate is different, it will render them disqualified.

More details on eligibility and educational qualifications can be found on the official notification.

Examination fee:

Candidates will have to pay ₹550 + GST (nonrefundable) as examination fee. However, candidates registering for NCC Special entry are not required to pay.

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AFCAT 2025: Here’s how to apply

Candidates can apply for AFCAT 2025 by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Visit the official website at afcat.cdac.in.
2. On the home page, click on the link to apply for AFCAT 2025.
3. Enter your credentials to register yourself and submit.
4. Log in with your registered credentials.
5. Fill in the application form, upload the necessary documents, and submit.
6. Pay the application fee.
7. Download the confirmation page.
8. Keep a printout of the same for future reference.

For more related details, candidates are advised to visit the official website of AFCAT.

JKBOPEE B.E/B.Tech. E-Counselling 2025-26: Complete Guide to Online Preference Submission

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has released detailed instructions for B.E/B.Tech. admissions for the 2025-26 academic session. The entire counselling process will be conducted online, making it crucial for candidates to understand the procedure thoroughly.

What is JKBOPEE B.E/B.Tech. E-Counselling 2025?

JKBOPEE B.E/B.Tech. E-Counselling 2025 is an online process that allows qualified candidates to submit their course and college preferences for admission to engineering colleges in J&K. It applies to both government and private institutions.

Key Steps in the E-Counselling Process

1. Registration & Login
   • Register using your CET Application No. and Roll No.
   • Activate your account via the OTP sent to your email.
2. Fee Payment
   • Pay a non-refundable counselling fee of ₹1000 online.
   • Only after payment can you fill the preference form.
3. Filling Online Preference Form
   • Choose your preferred disciplines and institutions.
   • Save as draft or preview selections.
   • Lock preferences before the deadline.
4. Rounds of Counselling
   • 1st Round: Seat allotment based on merit and preferences.
   • 2nd & 3rd Rounds: Upgradation or fresh allotment based on new preferences.
   • Mop-Up Round: For seats remaining after all main rounds.
   • Stray/Special Rounds: Final effort to fill vacant seats before AICTE deadlines.

Detailed Notification Here

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Preferences must be filled carefully; once locked, they can’t be changed.
• Only locked forms with fee payment are considered valid.
• Visit www.jkbopee.gov.in regularly for updates.
• No changes are allowed after submission, and no agent or third party should be involved in the application process.

Eligibility for Counselling Rounds

• Candidates in the Provisional Merit List.
• Those who paid the fee and submitted preferences on time.
• Candidates who were allotted seats but opted for upgradation or didn’t join earlier.
• Fresh candidates in later rounds (with registration and fee payment).

Final Note

The JKBOPEE B.E/B.Tech. E-Counselling 2025 process is transparent, merit-based, and time-bound. Ensure you follow every step diligently, meet deadlines, and monitor the official website to avoid missing any critical updates..