State

JKSSB’s Portal receives more than 2 lakh application forms for various posts

Srinagar, Jan 20: The J&K Service Selection Board (JKSSB) informed that till yesterday, the Board has received 2,22,285 online applications for various categories of posts advertised under Advertisement notification no. 04 of 2020 while as 913 applications have been received for the posts advertised under notice no.05 of 2020, since the commencement of online application forms.

Further, the JKSSB informed that after receiving various representations from the candidates regarding extension in last date of submission of online applications, the Board has decided to extend last date for submission of online applications for Advt. No. 04 of 2020 and Advt. No. 05 of 2020 up to 27-01-2021 and 10-02-2021 respectively.

Furthermore, the JKSSB informed that the grievances from the applicants pertaining to the filling of online applications including multiple Payment issues are being resolved and addressed on day to day basis for which separate grievance cell and helpdesks have been made operational. Apart from that, the option of registering grievances regarding multiple payments is also being activated in next few days on the portal which will further enhance ease for applicants.

For the convenience of aspirants, two helpline numbers 0194-2435089 and 0191-2461335at Srinagar and Jammu respectively have been established for the convenience of aspirants. In addition, to resolve the problems reflected by the candidates while submitting application forms, a dedicated email address under the domain [email protected] is operational for ease of candidates.

Pertinently, JKSSB has invited online applications for 2814 posts of different categories from eligible candidates for participating in the selection process for District /Divisional /UT Cadre posts of various departments advertised under Advertisement Notification Nos. 04 of 2020, 05 of 2020, 06 of 2020 and 07 of 2020.

State

‘Militant associate’ arrested in Kupwara; 10 grenades, 182 bullets recovered

(Asian News Hub) – Army and police have recovered ten grenades and 182 rounds of Ak-47 rifle from a militant associate who was arrested in Kralpora area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, official sources said on Tuesday.

They said army 160 Territorial Army and SOG Kralpora arrested the “militant associate” Abdul Ahad Lone based on specific information. “10 grenades and 182 Ak-47 rounds” have been recovered from his possession.They said middle-aged man was associated with Al-Badr formerly.

A police officer confirmed the arrest and said that further investigations are underway.

GNS

State

Three unidentified militants killed in Anantnag

(Asian News Hub) – Three unidentified militants have been killed in an encounter that raged between government forces and militants in Vailoo area of Kokernag belt in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday.

A senior police officer told that three unidentified militants have been killed whose identification is being ascertained while as operation is on in the area.

He said the militants turned down repeated surrender offers given to them by government forces.

Earlier, an official said that a joint team of Police, Army’s 19 RR and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.

He said that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, which was retaliated, triggering an encounter.

Pertinently, 46 militants have been killed in J&K so far this year and most of them belong to Shopian district.

KNO

State

Militant killed in an ongoing encounter at Anantnag

(Asian News Hub) – One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter that raged between government forces and militants in Vailoo area of Kokernag belt in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday.

A senior police officer told that one militant has been killed whose identification is being ascertained while as operation is on in the area.

Earlier, an official said that a joint team of Police, Army’s 19 RR and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.

He said that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, which was retaliated, triggering an encounter.

Pertinently, 44 militants have been killed in J&K so far this year and most of them belong to Shopian district.

KNO