Authority Undermined: NC Govt Criticizes L-G Over JKAS Transfers Srinagar, April 3, 2025 – The National Conference (NC)-led government in Jammu and Kashmir has strongly objected to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha’s recent order transferring 48 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, marking the first major reshuffle since the elected government assumed office in October 2024. The move has sparked a significant confrontation between the elected government and Raj Bhavan. Details of the Transfers On April 1, the J&K administration, acting on L-G Sinha’s orders, transferred officers at the…
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J&K CM and Allies to Discuss LG’s Overreach in Bureaucratic Affairs
Omar Abdullah Calls Emergency Meeting Over LG’s JKAS Transfers Srinagar, April 3, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has convened an emergency meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Legislative Party and its allies, including the Congress, to address concerns over the recent transfer of 48 JKAS officers by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s administration. The meeting is scheduled for Friday at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary in Srinagar. Concerns Over LG’s Authority The transfers, ordered by the LG without consulting the elected…
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48 JKAS Officers Transferred and Posted in J&K Jammu, April 2, 2025 – In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the transfer and posting of 48 JKAS officers across various departments. The move, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency, includes changes in positions such as Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs) and Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs). Key Transfers and Postings Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh, ADC Pulwama, has been transferred to Awantipora as ADC, replacing Nazir Ahmad Mir. Riyaz Ahmad Shah, Joint Director (Administration) in the Directorate of Rural Development, Kashmir,…
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