Jammu: The Government on Friday approved a three-day special leave for Jammu-based migrant and PM Package employees who are working in Kashmir in light of Mahashivratri, locally known as “Herath”.
The Mahashivratri, the marriage anniversary of Lord Shiva and Goddess Uma, which is most important festival of the Kashmiri Pandits.
As per the directive, the special casual leave will be allocated to the employees on the 7th, 9th, and 11th of this month.
“Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant of three days Special Casual Leave on 7th, 9th and 11th March in favour of Jammu based Migrant and PM Package employees working Kashmir Valley, who desire to celebrate ‘Mahashivratri’ with their families at Jammu,” reads the order.

KR Desk