Srinagar, Nov 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned two days of Special Casual Leave for PM Package, migrant and Jammu-based employees posted in various departments across the Kashmir Division to celebrate Diwali in Jammu.
According to an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on Saturday, the special leave will be available on November 7 (Saturday) and November 9 (Monday).
“Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant of two days Special Casual Leave on 7th November, 2026 (Saturday) and 9th November, 2026 (Monday) in favour of PM Package/Migrant/Jammu based employees, posted in different departments in the Kashmir Division, for celebrating ‘Diwali’ at Jammu,” the order reads.
The relaxation will allow the employees covered under the order to travel to Jammu and celebrate the festival with their families.