Govt approves advertisement of 575 vacant posts of direct quota 10+2 Lecturers

Srinagar, Oct 30 (KNO): In line with the commitment of Omar Abdullah led government to provide jobs to unemployed educated youth of Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood approved proposal of an advertisement of 575 vacant posts of 10+2 Lecturers under direct quota in 24 streams of School Education department for recruitment.

These posts, vacant from several years, have been referred to Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) for recruitment under fast track basis to address the pressing need of qualified teaching staff for higher secondary institutions.

Speaking on this remarkable development, Sakeena Masood maintained that our government is committed to the promises made to public, especially educated youth. “Within fifteen days of our government formation, we have taken decision to address the long pending demands of educated youth”, she stated, adding that the recruitment process for these posts will begin shortly and recruiting agency has been tasked to complete the process within time bound manner.

The Minister further said that other departments have also been asked to consolidate the number of vacant posts, both gazetted and non-gazetted, so that they can be sent to recruiting agencies for filling at the earliest. She added that other issues like timely promotion of Principals, in-charge Lecturers, Teachers, Masters and other staff is also been looked into. Directions have been given for timely conduct of DPCs for career progression of the employees, she added—(KNO)

Weather Update for Jammu & Kashmir: October 30, 2024

Forecast Overview

The weather in Jammu & Kashmir over the next week will generally be stable and favorable, offering a mostly dry period for both the Jammu and Kashmir divisions. This update from the Meteorological Centre Srinagar outlines conditions through early November, including advisories for farmers.

Detailed Forecast

• October 30: A few areas in Jammu Division can expect generally cloudy skies, while other regions remain clearer.
• October 31: Dry weather conditions are forecasted across both divisions.
• November 1 – November 9: Dry weather is expected to continue throughout this period in both Jammu and Kashmir.

Advisory for Farmers

Given the dry conditions forecasted for the upcoming days, farmers in Jammu & Kashmir are advised to proceed with their harvesting activities without weather interruptions. Here are specific recommendations:

• Harvesting: Continue with crop harvesting and ensure harvested crops are stored safely to avoid any potential damage.
• Fog Precautions: From November 1 onwards, there may be mist or shallow fog in the Kashmir Valley’s plains, especially during early mornings and late evenings. Visibility may be reduced, so plan any morning transportation or field activities with caution.

Key Points to Note

• Stable, dry weather conditions are expected, supporting outdoor activities.
• Early morning and late evening fog is possible from November, so precautions are advisable.

PDP MLA demands end of reservation policy in J&K, terms it ‘unjust’

Srinagar, Oct 30 (PTI) PDP leader Waheed Para on Wednesday called for the scrapping of the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it can compromise the long-term quality and competence of institutions.

In a post on X, Para said the J&K PSC 2023 results had only 40 per cent of candidates selected on “open merit,” despite more than 70 per cent of the state population being in the unreserved category.

He was commenting on the candidates called for the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination 2023.

According to a list, out of 71 candidates called for the medical exam, 42 belong to reserved categories.

“The government must scrap this unjust policy against merit and ensure reservations reflect true population proportions,” Para, an MLA from Pulwama, said.

“J&K’s youth deserves inclusion, not exclusion. This isn’t limited to jobs but compromising long term (sic) quality and competence in all institutions,” the president of the party’ youth wing added.(PTI)