• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.

J&K Government Tightens Leave Sanctioning for Employees Amidst Prevailing Situation

Published on May 7, 2025

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Srinagar, May 7, 2025 – In light of the “prevailing situation,” the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued strict instructions regarding the sanctioning of leave for its employees. An official Office Memorandum (OM) dated May 7th, 2025, and signed by Additional Secretary to the Government, Rohit Sharma (JKAS), directs all Administrative Secretaries and Heads of Departments to refrain from sanctioning any kind of leave to employees under their administrative control, except under “exceptional circumstances.”

The directive, bearing F. No. GAD-ADM0III/53/2025-09-GAD, has been circulated to a wide array of top officials, including the Director General of Police, Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir/Jammu, and all Deputy Commissioners, signaling the seriousness with which this instruction is to be taken.

the stringent nature of the order suggests a focus on maintaining the operational efficiency of government departments. The emphasis on “exceptional circumstances” implies that only the most critical and unavoidable leave requests will be considered.

This move is likely to have a significant impact on government employees across the Union Territory, potentially affecting their ability to take planned holidays, attend to personal matters, or avail of routine leave. Employees will now need to demonstrate the exceptional nature of their leave request to their respective administrative heads for any consideration.

Stay tuned to rna kashmir for further updates.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.